The group was kicked out, and low presence means they are bad?

Chapter 391: Start the Rush

At ten o'clock in the morning, Bai Xingjian, who was working at Phoenix Pictures, received a call from Zheng Wei.

Zheng Wei brought good news.

She said excitedly, "Xingjian! Do you know how high the ratings of our show "Kuangbiao" are? The data from CCTV is out. The ratings last night actually reached 1.98! It was just a little bit away from breaking 2!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a gleam of light involuntarily flashed in Bai Xingjian's eyes.

Then, he almost couldn't contain his excitement and blurted out a curse:

"Sister Wei, is the ratings of Crazy Strike so high? Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?"

In the TV drama market on Blue Star, the ratings are generally around 0.5. If the ratings reach around 1.3, it is considered a very good TV drama.

And if the ratings break 2, it will definitely be a hit TV series!

Over the years, no idol drama has had a viewership rating of less than 2.

Such a situation almost makes everyone think that a viewership rating of over 2 is something that is impossible to come by, let alone to seek.

The reason is actually very simple. Nowadays, young people basically don’t watch TV series anymore.

People who watch TV are basically middle-aged and elderly people, so idol dramas have almost no audience in this area.

This also leads to the fact that idol dramas nowadays generally do not care about TV ratings.

However, the ratings of idol dramas that are popular on major video platforms, such as "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and "The Eternal Night Watchman", are still maintained at around 1.3%.

The reason why these two dramas have such high ratings is actually very simple, that is, when watching them on TV, you don’t need a membership, which is equivalent to free viewing.

Therefore, even the episodes seen on TV often lag behind the episodes broadcast on video platforms.

Just like the currently launched "Kuang Da", you can watch 4 episodes on Penguin Video, but only two episodes on CCTV channel.

However, in order to save money, a large number of viewers still choose to watch dramas on TV.

Sometimes, when these viewers get so addicted to a show on TV that they will rush to the video platform to become members and watch the episodes they haven't seen on TV yet.

In this way, this ecosystem can be said to have achieved a virtuous cycle.

But even so, it is still difficult for idol dramas to break 2 in the ratings of TV channels.

"Of course I'm not mistaken!" Zheng Wei on the other end of the phone responded in a firm tone.

"Then seeing our movie "Rampage", it's time to really start racing."

Bai Xingjian said with some emotion.

Due to the lack of some resources, the drama "Kuangchuan" did not receive much publicity during its promotional stage.

Therefore, in Bai Xingjian's eyes, Blue Star's "Storm" would probably be a "slow and steady wins the race" type.

But judging from some of the news we got last night and today, "Storm" is not just a case of "slow development leading to a sudden explosion", it's clearly about to soar into the sky!

On the first day of its launch, the ratings on CCTV reached 1.98, just 0.02 away from breaking 2.

Over the years, it seems that no other TV series has been able to accomplish such a feat as “Rampage.”

Bai Xingjian doesn't feel like working anymore and wants to go out and celebrate with a group of people from the company.

But he could only think about it, because the drama "Squid Game" is still in the filming stage.

Moreover, the construction of scenes related to "The Truman Show" is still ongoing, and Bai Xingjian has no extra time to celebrate with everyone recently.

"Yes! Our "Storm" can really be used for a storm."

Zheng Wei's tone was full of excitement at the moment, "And if this news gets out, I guess many people will be very surprised."

When Bai Xingjian heard this, he couldn't help but curl up his lips, "I'm afraid they are surprised by more than just this."

……

Magic City.

A luxurious villa.

At noon, a cry of surprise suddenly came from a room on the top floor of the villa.

When I looked closer, I saw that the person who exclaimed was none other than the director of the drama "I Just Like You", Wang Bowen.

At this moment, he was shirtless and got up from the soft big bed with a look of surprise on his face.

Even the beautiful woman lying beside him could no longer attract his attention.

"The ratings of 'Kuang Bi' on CCTV almost broke 2? Say it again, how many tenths was it?"

Wang Bowen tilted his head, held the phone between his face and shoulders, and began to put on his pants in the standing position.

The voice on the other end of the phone rang out at the right moment: "To 0.02."

"Zero point two? Isn't that the same as nothing?" Wang Bowen's tone gradually became filled with panic.

At this time, the warm and soft beauty on the soft big bed also woke up.

He Jiaxin lifted the quilt and buried herself completely in it, leaving only her head exposed.

When she heard what Wang Bowen said, she blinked thoughtfully.

"Okay, that's it. I'll be at the company right away."

Before hanging up the phone, Wang Bowen said one last sentence.

"Will you come back at noon? I plan to cook for you today." He Jiaxin said.

Hearing this, Wang Bowen looked at his watch and sighed, "It's almost half past ten now. If I go to the meeting now, I probably won't be able to come back for lunch. You can cook for yourself first and I'll be back in the evening."

The reason why Wang Bowen likes He Jiaxin so much is not only because of He Jiaxin's identity and appearance, but also because of her excellent cooking skills, which Wang Bowen likes very much.

Although it takes a long time to eat this once.

But it was this situation that made Wang Bowen quite addicted to it.

"alright."

He Jiaxin nodded, "Then I'll go buy some groceries in the afternoon and cook for you in the evening."

Wang Bowen nodded, and soon rushed to the company in a distracted manner.

The ratings of "Kuang Da" on CCTV channel are about to break 2.

They have to take this issue seriously.

……

While Wang Bowen and others were on high alert, the hot searches on Weibo about the drama "Kuang Biao" gradually shifted from the decline last night to dominating the charts.

The hot search for the drama "I Just Like You" can only be said to have swapped places with last night's "Kuang Kuang".

[The premiere ratings of "Crazy" exceeded 2! ]

This hot search term ranked first.

Countless netizens discussed this entry.

[WTF! The ratings of "Kuaishou" have exceeded 2? Is this drama so awesome? ]

[Bai Xingjian! My God!!!] [No, buddy, the ratings have exceeded 2? This is a bit too awesome, okay?]

[I heard that "Kuang Biu" is an anti-gangster and criminal investigation TV series? How can such a TV series have a ratings of over 2? Is this trending search true or false? ]

[Of course it's fake! The ratings of "Kuang Biu" on CCTV last night were only 1.98, it didn't even break 2, okay? I really don't know who put this term at the top of the hot search list, it's simply shameless! ]

[What a great comment, “It’s just 1.98”. At first I thought this was a fan of “Knives Out” being arrogant, but it turned out to be a netizen who knows nothing. What’s more, he said “shameless”? This comment of yours really made me want to laugh! ]

[Not below 2? Is there any difference between 1.98 and 2? 】

[What's going on? Bai Xingjian suppressed the domestic film market with "All or Nothing" in 2025. Now that we have just entered 2026, is Bai Xingjian going to suppress the domestic TV drama market with "The Storm"? ]

[Not only that, in addition to movies and TV series, Bai Xingjian also suppressed the domestic science fiction market with a science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem".]

[Oh my god, Bai Xingjian is going to defy the heavens! ]

[Awesome, awesome, so awesome! 】

……

【Acting in "Rampage"】

This entry ranked second on the hot search list.

Unlike the first hot search where many Bai Xingjian fans showed up in the comment section for team building, the comment section of this hot search was where many viewers of film and television dramas were discussing.

[It's right that the ratings of "Kuang Bi" have broken 2! Although the cast of this drama is not strong, the acting skills of the actors in it are really impeccable! It almost brings me back to the days of more than ten years ago when those actors were competing with each other! ]

[Especially Zhang Wenjun, his acting is just too good! For an actor with such good acting skills to be only an 18th-tier star, this is simply unacceptable! ]

[Indeed, I saw that Zhang Wenjun's acting skills were so good that I thought he was from the national team. But when I searched on the browser, I found out that he was actually an unknown actor. It's unbelievable, unbelievable! ]

[Well, I can only say that the current environment of film and television dramas is very distorted. Actors with good acting skills cannot act in dramas, and actors without acting skills cannot get all the roles.]

[I suspect you are complaining about someone in the next-door show "I Just Like You", but I won't say it.]

[Don't mention "Just Like You" here. The name of this drama makes me feel unlucky. So many people have said that Bai Xingjian used "Kuang Biao" to ride on their popularity, but now that the tide has receded, it's clear who is swimming naked.]

[It’s really hard to say. Both “Kuang Biao” and “Just Like You” are the main dramas launched by the two major video platforms, Penguin and Youshi, this year. However, in terms of the acting skills of the actors, “Just Like You” is not even worthy of “Kuang Biao”. ]

[It’s only after the show “Crazy” came out that we realized what kind of garbage we were eating.]

[The Youshi platform has been running wild over the years, and now it’s finally time for Bai Xingjian to take care of them. ]

……

【Meng Yu Bai Yueguang】

This entry ranks third on the hot search list.

Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that this entry is bought.

The reason is actually very simple, because the actress Yao Chenxi who plays the role of Meng Yu in the drama "Kuang Biu" is not a 95 flower or one of the four little beauties.

She is just a new actress who has just entered the entertainment industry not long ago.

The reason why this entry is ranked third on the hot search list is naturally because Bai Xingjian bought it.

After all, he had not forgotten the clause in the gambling agreement regarding the training of new people.

Although these terms no longer have much significance now.

But Bai Xingjian will continue to do what he should do.

And Ye Suxin has almost graduated from him now.

But Yao Chenxi can only be said to be just getting started.

Is it true that there is a huge difference between the paths to fame for actors and singers?

The drama "Kuang Biu" is now online, and it is time for Yao Chenxi, who plays Meng Yu, to enter the public eye.

Although this hot search was bought by Bai Xingjian, many netizens participated in the discussion.

The composition of these netizens is quite complex.

Comments like "enlighten", "Yeah", "Miss the sun", "She is very awesome and beautiful", "My younger brother said he was sick of watching her" were so unbearable for Yao Chenxi, the person involved.

"I can only say that this generation of netizens has a very rich imagination."

Sitting by the window in the cafe, Yao Chenxi comforted herself.

Ye Suxin, who was sitting opposite her, sneered: "Oh, they are just a bunch of stupid men. They have ruined the profound Chinese characters."

Yao Chenxi smiled when she heard this, and then reminded her: "Be careful with your words and actions, Su Xin. Haven't you learned your lesson from what happened before?"

Hearing this, Ye Suxin stuck out her tongue and said, "Isn't there anyone else around now? Besides, I just spoke very quietly, so only the two of us could hear it."

"Even though that's the case, you still have to pay more attention."

Yao Chenxi continued, "The impact of your incident has not yet ended."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Suxin immediately thought of "Squid Game".

She nodded timidly, and said a little embarrassedly: "I know, I know, I will pay attention!"

Seeing her like this, Yao Chenxi didn't say anything else, but picked up her phone and continued watching.

"The trending searches related to "I Just Like You" have dropped to sixth place."

Yao Chenxi said with a smile on her face: "How could those people have the nerve to say that Brother Xing Jian was using "Kuang Bi" to take advantage of their popularity!"

The boomerang came so quickly that naturally made her very happy.

Ye Suxin also had a mobile phone in her hand. She laughed and said, "And it's a black trending search. I guess the creators of the show "I Just Like You" will be very angry and depressed after seeing this, right?"

[Greasy acting in "Just Like You"]

This entry ranked sixth among the hot searches.

The content of the show, naturally, is complaining about some of the main actors in the show, saying their acting is too greasy.

This left one of the parties quite confused.

In a hotel in Magic City.

Ding Yichen was very puzzled and said, "My acting is still greasy? But didn't I act according to the previous standards? Why didn't anyone say my acting was greasy before, but now? Isn't this someone deliberately slandering me?"

Ding Yichen expressed his incomprehension of this hot search.

When filming "I Just Like You", he didn't overdo it, did he?
The director and others all said that he acted very well!

However, Lu Xiulan, Ding Yichen’s agent, doesn’t think so.

"In fact, many people on Weibo said that your acting was greasy before, but your fans were so strong at the time that these voices were drowned out."

Lu Xiulan explained.

"What about this time?" Ding Yichen's brows twitched and he asked tentatively.

Lu Xiulan pursed her lips, blinked her eyes, and then said, "Perhaps there is no harm without comparison. The actors in the play "Kuang Bi" are too amazing."

(End of this chapter)