I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 652 is a hit since its premiere! (Seeking monthly votes)
Jinli's memory was already a strong point in the humanities, and her choice of philosophy matched her abilities.

While others might feel dizzy and overwhelmed after a single lecture, unable to distinguish between various ideas and logics, she was able to absorb and summarize them.

She also enjoys interacting with the professor in class, and the professor likes to call on her to answer questions.

When Sui Lingfang called, she was at school teaming up with her roommates to participate in a debate in the philosophy department.

The debates within the department are different from the university debates, and the topics chosen are quite different.

The debates held by the school will cover a wider range of topics and require students to think and reason critically in various aspects.

However, the debates held by the philosophy department focus more on philosophical ideas, allowing students to debate from different perspectives and with different ideologies, and the framework is relatively rigid.

But if you can win a debate with someone within the framework of philosophy, it means you already have a good understanding of that doctrine.

Philosophical thought values ​​communication, but students cannot frequently leave the campus, so the frequency of debates held in the philosophy department is higher than that held by the university.

There is one session every month, and it is based on the students' learning progress.

Debate is also a form of communication.

"Furthermore, the school has set up a separate debate venue for us. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors will not participate in the debate together. If we participate in this month's debate, our opponents will only be freshmen."

Jinli's roommate said excitedly, "Maybe we can get first place!"

She turned to Jinli and asked, "What do you think? Are you free to participate?"

Jinli thought for a moment and said, "Add me to the list. I should be available, but we need to get an extra substitute spot so that if I have an emergency and can't make it on the day of the debate, someone can fill in for me."

In terms of knowledge about Taoism, it can be said that no one in the entire country knows more about it than her.

Therefore, she can save a lot of effort in information gathering, unlike others who spend too much time.

For her, participating in debates related to doctrines was a form of relaxation.

Moreover, the debate itself allows one to learn about other religious ideas, which is a valuable gain.

Just as they decided to sign up, Jinli received a call from Sui Lingfang.

Fangjie mentioned the negative posts she had seen online, and we discussed it with her first.

"The company plans to come up with several public relations plans in advance, so that there will be a way to deal with it regardless of your performance, so that the company will not be caught off guard if you end up on the trending topics with negative news."

Jinli nodded: "Okay, I'll follow the company's arrangements."

After discussing official business, Sui Lingfang inquired about her personal affairs.

"You only attended one class before going out to do promotional activities for several days. Won't that interfere with your studies? When you return to school, will you be able to keep up with the teaching progress?"

Jinli smiled sweetly, her eyes crinkling slightly.

"Sister Fang, I dare not boast about anything else, but philosophy is a really good major for me, so you don't have to worry about my studies."

Sui Lingfang was taken aback: "So confident?"

Jinli said confidently, "Yes, this is my chosen major. I'm already thinking about whether or not to take the postgraduate entrance exam."

Sui Lingfang: ...

You're only a freshman in college, have you already decided to take the postgraduate entrance exam?
Sui Lingfang didn't understand where Jinli's confidence came from, but considering that she liked to go to Taoist temples to burn incense, she must have always been interested in Taoist thought. Now that she has entered the philosophy department, she must be like a fish in water.

You could tell from her voice that she was happy and enjoying herself.

After thinking for a while, Sui Lingfang said earnestly, "Don't rush into the postgraduate entrance exam. You haven't joined the crew yet, so we need to make sure your grades don't drop after you join."

"That way, if you feel that any future appearances are affecting your studies, just tell me, and I'll have the company arrange a private tutor for you."

Although she wasn't sure if the company could afford a private tutor comparable to professors from Tsinghua or Peking University.

This problem can be left to Mr. Xiao to solve, after all, Mr. Xiao has the widest network of connections.

Sui Lingfang had planned everything out, but she never expected Jinli to act unpredictably.

"No need, Sister Fang. If you really can't keep up, there's no need to hire a private coach."

"what?"

Jinli said with a smile, "When I went back to report for duty, I talked to the professors in the department. They were all very interested in my life as a celebrity. They said that the influence of celebrities is expanding every year, and global celebrities have an extraordinary appeal. To some extent, it is also a kind of faith."

Some professors' papers analyze the differences between the idol worship of celebrities and the faith of believers in various religious sects, which faith is more likely to drive people to madness, and whether the influence of celebrities can become a form of faith, etc.

The professor said that if I needed to take a long leave of absence to join a film crew, they wanted to accompany me to observe the entire star-making industry chain. They offered to give me extra lessons while I was on set.

Sui Lingfang had nothing to say.

“You’re amazing. If you can convince those professors, I’ll negotiate with the production team to give them the title of philosophy consultant.”

Jinli smiled and said, "I haven't joined the crew yet. I'll wait until I receive the script."

Sui Lingfang said, "I will also try my best to tell the people who give you the scripts to schedule your filming during the summer and winter vacations. Although you are very popular this year, you currently have no projects pending. If you don't film this year, you will have a gap in your schedule next year."

She then changed the subject: "Unless you want to film a variety show."

Jinli refused without hesitation: "I'll look at the script when I have time. We'll talk about the variety show later."

Sui Lingfang knew that Jinli didn't want to film variety shows, and she wouldn't let her do it.

She is an established actress, and her path is different from that of those popular young male celebrities; she needs to maintain an air of mystery.

She was just worried that Jinli would become lazy and indifferent, so she deliberately said it to motivate her to study the script more diligently.

Otherwise, if no new works are released next year, it will be a huge gap in popularity, and the audience may not be able to maintain their appeal.

The drama "The Ordinary Road" premiered on the very night Jinli returned to school.

Her roommates were curious about the premiere of her new drama. They had a good relationship and wouldn't feel distant just because Jinli wasn't living in the dorm anymore. They invited Jinli to watch the drama together.

Jinli usually doesn't watch new shows when they air.

She always felt a little strange and awkward about herself in front of the camera.

Jinli also participated in the dormitory activities, and the atmosphere of watching the show with many people was different from the feeling of watching the show alone.

"Peanuts, sunflower seeds, milk tea, spicy strips, potato chips, soda, raisins, dried red dates."

The dorm leader spread out the prepared snacks on the floor and asked, "Is there anything else you need?"

Jinli glanced around and said, "Why isn't there any barbecue? I'll go order some. Do you want some?"

Dorm leader: "You can eat, but can you eat pineapple? Or I can order some salad and we'll eat salad with you?"

Don't people always say that celebrities maintain their figures?

Jinli's figure is on the thinner side by normal standards.

While not as thin as a sheet of paper, she looks like a beautiful doll, giving off a feeling of being admired from afar but not to be touched.

Jinli smiled and said, "No need, it's fine for me to eat barbecue occasionally. I'm not filming, so I don't need to be too strict about controlling my figure." After saying that, she ordered a barbecue family set.

Gu Cheng sent her a message a few minutes ago, asking if she was in the apartment.

Jinli replied casually: [No, I'm not staying at the apartment tonight. I'm staying at the dormitory with my roommates for a barbecue dinner, and we'll also contribute to the ratings of "The Ordinary Road".]

Upon receiving the message, Gu Cheng paused, ordered some takeout from a nearby restaurant, and returned to school.

Gu Cheng: [Okay, I'll bring you breakfast tomorrow.]

A short while later, he returned to his school dormitory.

The other three people in the dormitory were playing games on their computers when they saw Gu Cheng return, and they were a little confused.

"Didn't you say you were staying at an apartment tonight? Why are you back? Is there something you forgot?"

Gu Cheng calmly said, "I've changed my mind tonight. I'll stay in the dorm. I ordered some takeout. Do you want some?"

He shook the paper bag in his hand.

My roommates' eyes lit up and they all said, "Eat it! You have to eat the midnight snack you made!"

Gu Cheng suddenly said, "A TV series just started airing today, why don't we all watch it together?"

Mediocre Guy: "Your show?"

Know-It-All: "Jinli's drama?"

Shocking Guy: "What do you think?"

Gu Cheng: "Use the computer to watch it. I've covered your annual meeting."

The other three exchanged glances, realizing that this was Gu Cheng's true purpose.

But just giving up one night of gaming in exchange for a delicious late-night snack and a year's worth of video streaming membership—that's such a great deal, isn't it?
Younger fans watch dramas on video platforms, while older fans watch them on television.

"The Ordinary Road" premiered on satellite TV first, and then two hours later it premiered on video platforms, creating a time difference.

Chenxi Entertainment has been monitoring the data for this TV series, as it is Jinli's first TV series to be released after her college entrance examination.

The success of "The Ordinary Road" will determine Jinli's current popularity.

Sui Lingfang and her team were monitoring the data when she pondered, "It feels like a waste to be airing a serious drama right after the college entrance exam. This show won't appeal to young audiences, but Jinli's fans are all relatively young."

Chen Qin said, "Jinli has a lot of popularity among the general public, and she also has many older fans. Parents also like her very much, so her grades may not be bad."

In fact, everyone knows that serious dramas are hard to beat idol dramas in terms of viewership ratings.

However, serious dramas can serve as a stepping stone to getting roles in state-supported productions. By projecting a positive image and having a respectable acting style, one can avoid being targeted by scandals in the entertainment industry and even secure some unusual opportunities.

"The Ordinary Road" is a nationally supported drama series related to the theme of "rural revitalization". If the show's ratings are good, Jinli will be noticed by the government.

The country also urgently needs a group of celebrities who have influence among young people to guide them towards a positive lifestyle and prevent them from being corrupted by bad ideas.

On its first day of broadcast, "The Ordinary Road" achieved a local TV rating of over 0.88% and a video platform popularity of over 15,000!

Jinli delivers a hit drama!
Meanwhile, clips from "The Ordinary Road" have been uploaded to major short video platforms.

It has already garnered over 100 million views since its release, and netizens are discussing the show extensively and showing great enthusiasm for watching it.

On the day of its premiere, it had already entered the realm of popular dramas, and as the plot gradually progresses, this drama is expected to become a blockbuster.

This data is quite impressive for a TV series themed around rural revitalization.

There haven't been any hit dramas on the theme of rural revitalization for many years. The last hit was "The Fragrant Courtyard" and the one before that, "Crossing the Guandong".

Both films have strong local characteristics, humorous plots, and solid content. The screenwriters and directors filmed from a rural perspective.

These two dramas differ from "The Ordinary Road" in that one focuses on local characteristics and the other on the special nature of the profession.

Both Jinli and Ye Weijie are newcomers to the genre of rural themes.

While they couldn't fully capture the essence of rural life, they avoided the shortcomings and focused on the "young college graduate village officials," showcasing another side of rural life.

The countryside is inclusive; it can accommodate both simple farmers and those with lofty ideals.

Online, most of the reviews for this drama are positive.

[A very interesting rural theme, not boring at all, the plot is very down-to-earth and funny]

[Haha, this village mutual aid mini-program looks just like a real-life version of Stardew Valley!]

Jinli's performance was a pleasant surprise; she perfectly captured the naiveté of a college student. The other main actors were also fantastic; I never expected them to perform so well!

[I saw many new faces, and they are all very bright!]

The plot of the idol drama next door was so bad it was unbearable to watch, but when I switched channels and stumbled upon this show, I immediately burst out laughing.

Besides the positive reviews from netizens, the hilarious clips from "The Ordinary Road" have also become incredibly popular and circulated on short video platforms.

Everyone who was drawn in by the clip would leave laughing out loud.

The initial broadcast results were quite good, but the key is whether they can retain viewers.

When Sui Lingfang called Jinli to report on her grades, she also emphasized this matter.

"If the data can be retained, it will be a hit show; but if it can't be retained, it will be a show that starts strong but ends weak."

Jinli watched a TV series with her roommate last night, and thinking about the upcoming plot, she said:

"As for the plot, Director Ye's editing is fine, and I think it's good enough to retain the story."

Sui Lingfang: Are you going to participate in a variety show with the crew next week? There's a popular variety show that's willing to have the crew members appear as guest stars for one episode.

Jinli thought for a moment and said, "I won't participate. I'll continue to maintain the mystery, but others can participate. They need exposure."

Sui Lingfang: "Okay, it doesn't matter to you whether you participate in variety shows or not. You are very popular and don't need to rely on variety shows to boost your popularity."

The drama "The Ordinary Road" is currently airing and has maintained its popularity for a week, with each episode breaking records in both ratings and viewership.

As for Jinli, she didn't participate in any promotional activities during the show's airing and stayed at school to study.

This drama will be airing for at least a month, almost two months, during which time she will have no shortage of exposure.

Because of the popularity of "The Ordinary Road", Jinli caught the attention of some organizations and received a special publicity notice.

"Promoting an anti-fraud app?"

Jinli took a plane from the capital to the southern part of the city over the weekend to attend a meeting about personal matters.

During the meeting, she heard Sister Fang make an interesting announcement.

P.S.: The religious studies major in the philosophy department studies the ideas of various religious sects, not the ideas of becoming Taoist priests or monks. The research content and direction in school are different from what Taoist temples do. The novel exaggerated the ideas of netizens for the needs of the plot, but Jinli did not learn how to perform Taoist rituals and ceremonies in college. She mainly studied various ideas, cultures and doctrines.