I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore

With Feng Ge's management officially handed over to Lin Hong.

Xu Kong felt that the burden on his shoulders had become completely lighter.

Previously, the company's development was indeed in a very critical period.

You need to be assertive in executing certain plans.

But now that Feng Ge has officially returned to the right track and has experienced a second spring, she really doesn't need Xu Kong to do everything personally anymore.

Being a director, screenwriter, and part-time writer is enough for me.

……

Meanwhile, it was December, the end of the year.

With the official release of the second installment of "Ghost Blows Out the Light," The Lost Caverns of the Dragon Ridge.

This IP series has once again become the focus of attention across the entire internet.

The data is ridiculously high, even surpassing the previous "Candle in the Tomb".

The happiest people must be those on Tudou Video.

Back when everyone was focused on the sequel to Legend of Sword and Fairy, Tu Qiao'er really hit the jackpot.

To be honest, this series actually has eight parts.

The penguins and kiwis on the other side were starting to feel a bit desperate.

While feeling regretful, they had no choice but to avoid the sharp edge.

Although it was broadcast at the end of the year, its popularity still surpassed that of other domestic dramas when New Year's Day arrived.

For Tencent and iQiyi, the popular New Year's Day holiday season was lost right at the start of the year.

……

However, Feng Ge continued to exert her efforts afterward.

The TV series "Ghost Blows Out the Light" has just finished airing, and everyone had a good New Year.

Following closely behind were two dramas in overseas markets.

The successive broadcasts of "Reply 1988" and "Stranger Things".

At the kimchi market, Feng Ge quickly established herself.

We have begun to have closer cooperation with many companies.

Meanwhile, some of the actors who participated in Fengge have gradually gained popularity in the kimchi market.

Stranger Things set a new data record on overseas video platforms.

The level of popularity is alarmingly high.

However, due to various reasons, the one that is actually more popular in China is still "Reply 1988".

At this point, for Feng Ge...

The objective has clearly been achieved.

Whether it's kimchi, or the Eastern markets in Japan, or the Western markets in Europe and America.

They have almost all taken the most difficult first step.

What followed was simply a continuation of that success.

For many domestic film and television companies, this is almost impossible.

But in the hands of Feng Ge and Xu Kong, it was so easy.

……

As for the audience, everyone's used to it.

Nothing would be too surprising if it happened to Xu Kong.

Previously, there was still considerable debate about whether there were any new generation of superstars in China.

Now, this question almost certainly has a definitive answer.

Xu Kong's fame has completely surpassed, and even surpassed, many older generation superstars.

This example of comprehensive development in film, television, and music may have been a valuable reference and model for some Hong Kong stars in the past.

But in this day and age, Xu Kong is practically the only one of his kind.

……

With the completion of post-production, Chinese Paladin 2 finally ushered in its final broadcast period.

It's still the summer movie season.

Just like the original Legend of Sword and Fairy.

Even the cast, director, and actors are the original team.

However, compared to then, Xu Kong is now facing a lot of criticism.

He left his original company and was forced to join Fengge.

It can be said to be a huge turning point in his career.

This time, however, the second installment of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series feels more like a finale after reaching the pinnacle.

Although it's a completely new story with new characters.

The Li Xiaoyao that the audience was looking forward to only appeared briefly as an Easter egg.

But the story remains as captivating as ever.

……

All the data broke new records once again. Meanwhile, the plot remained familiar.

The early episodes feature a variety of exciting adventures and a lighthearted, humorous atmosphere.

Later on, things suddenly took a sharp turn for the worse.

This sequel to Chinese Paladin 2 is even more ruthless than the first one.

It's so outrageous it's practically insane.

"Xu Kong is really inhuman! He'll do the same thing twice, why can't I learn my lesson and do it a second time?!"

"I held back when Mao Mao died, I held back when Long Kui offered the sword for the second time, but when Jing Tian shouted in the finale that he didn't want to die, I really couldn't hold back anymore. Xu Kong, that scoundrel, even the last bit of warmth in my heart was completely destroyed!"

"Actually, Xu Kong held back a bit; at least the main characters weren't wiped out this time. [Shrugs]"

……

Xu Kong ultimately granted the broadcasting rights for Chinese Paladin 2 to three major video platforms simultaneously.

This can be considered a happy ending for everyone.

The main problem is the headache from all the noise.

Although each company offered various conditions.

They even went so far as to resort to any means necessary.

However, Xu Kong did not intend to cooperate with only one company in the future.

With the addition of Sword and Fairy 2, for him now, it can be seen as a conclusion to his journey since he first came to Fengge.

Let's just have a win-win outcome for everyone.

Of course, doing so also brought some unexpected surprises.

The result was that the show was broadcast simultaneously on three video platforms, with a significant amount of resources allocated to it.

It created a rather outrageous data record.

And it's highly likely that this trend won't be broken for a long time to come.

It's estimated that even Xu Kong himself couldn't do that.

Whether it's building up the IP's popularity for a sequel or his current status as the number one person in China to write, direct, and act in a film, this is all part of his popularity.

Furthermore, it's highly likely that Xu Kong will no longer be making TV dramas.

At most, they might make a cameo appearance, or continue to work as screenwriters and producers.

The works he wants to recreate in this world will still appear in his mind.

It's just that it's estimated that it will be handed over to some directors under Feng Ge's company to complete.

His time and energy are destined to be limited.

……

By the time Xu Kong reached this stage, it was practically the end of his journey.

In terms of popularity and brand recognition in China, it is almost unparalleled and number one.

And just as the second season of Chinese Paladin finished airing.

Xu Kong also announced that his first album will be officially released soon.

This album is one he made a promise to when he first traveled through time, but has yet to fulfill.

After so many years, it's finally here.

……

The news sent shockwaves through the entire Chinese music scene and even the entertainment industry.

The popularity goes without saying.

The moment the news broke, discussions and topics about it were already at full capacity.

The two major music platforms even offered an astronomical price that shocked the entire industry for a single album, hoping to obtain exclusive rights.

However, Xu Kong ultimately rejected him.

For him now, this album is more about fulfilling a promise he made back then.

There wasn't much of a commercial purpose involved.

Therefore, after the final agreement is reached, both platforms will release the content simultaneously.

And it's completely free to listen to.

……

As for the song selection for the entire album, Xu Kong believes it to be the best works he heard in his previous life.

He put all of that into this album.

This is likely to be his first and last album.

After all, there might not be as much motivation to release a full album in the future.

As the album release date draws ever closer.

Finally, as time jumped to midnight.

Countless fans and music lovers who had been waiting eagerly refreshed the page.

Then, one song after another from the album appeared before everyone's eyes.

……

(The End) (End of Chapter)