Who are you calling "little fresh meat"? I'm the king.

Chapter 18: Popularity +1
Interviews…

Shen Yan suddenly remembered something. Usually, when interviewing the author of the "Martial Arts Edition", they would include a photo...

Cangyue is the most outrageous!
I actually gave you an artistic photo...

Then... maybe it was the confidence in the photo or the publisher's requirement, in short, in the following years, Cangyue's novels usually included cards with her artistic photos.

Serious artistic photos...

In a sense, it is also a marketing method!

Of course, there is only one Cang Yue—she relied on her looks to win the endorsement of Tengwu Digital Game "Moxiang"...

A martial arts novel writer got a game endorsement?

Uh, Tengwu Digital later also produced "Kung Fu Online"...

With Shen Yan's looks, even if he can't get a game endorsement, he can at least be an idol-level writer!

Selling books with your face!

Back to Lotus Tower...

After all, the "Martial Arts Version" has declined, which also led to the low popularity index of "Lotus Tower"...

It's normal that the popularity index of "Cang Hai" is much lower than that of "Kunlun".

The simplest example is that you have read Zhu Tianwen’s writings on Kunlun, but you have definitely never read his writings on Canghai…

Many people say that "Cang Hai" and "Ling Fei Jing" are actually the continuation of the popularity of "Kunlun".

Ahem, even the discussion level of "Cang Hai" is like that, let alone a newcomer like Shen Yan!

However, the quality of "Lotus Tower" is there, and it is a detective martial arts drama with a bit of horror, so many people still like it...

Especially the character of Li Lianhua is really awesome...

Yangzhou Slow, the top internal skill, can bring the dead back to life; Xiangyi Taijian, unrivaled in the world, no one can be inferior to it, and can only last for three moves; Posa Step, the top light skill, no master can get close to it.

In addition, I am resourceful, well-versed in martial arts, able to peek into the secrets of aristocratic families, and have a keen eye for detail.

Top-notch male!
Moreover, he is a proud man!
He doesn't need the results of those social conventions.

Life is no longer wanted, let alone lover, status, reputation...

Poisoned, I only have one year to live...

Standard beauty, strength and misery...

The editor thinks that there is a high probability that "Lotus Tower" will go viral...

That’s why we arranged the interview!
It's good to have an interview, at least Shen Yan's popularity will increase by 1...

As for the "National Anthem" crew... not many people knew about the release of Shen Yan's work...

The rumors about Shen Yan haven't been circulating much lately. The extras are all discussing the filming of "Dream of the Red Chamber" next door, the Li Shaohong version...

This drama has been filming for six or seven months and is still being filmed!

I heard there were a lot of bad things going on in "Dream of the Red Chamber," like how there were always luxury cars picking up and dropping off the actors...

Zhang Wuchou also chatted with Shen Yan and said, "Dream of Red Mansions is a key project. Many actors want to be in this play. Everyone thinks that they can become famous with this play..."

Shen Yan didn't quite understand: "Dream of the Red Chamber, how did it become famous?"

"Famous novel adaptation..."

“…So, you can become famous?”

“This is Dream of the Red Chamber!”

Shen Yan...didn't respond...

No, at this stage, the most popular roles should be in urban dramas or ancient idol dramas!

What is the significance of your acting in "Dream of Red Mansions"?
Peter Ho has played every role a man dreams of: Xiang Yu, the Overlord of Western Chu in "The Legend of Chu and Han", Lü Bu and Lü Fengxian in "The New Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and General Tiance, the Emperor Taizong of Tang in "The Qin Emperor Li Shimin"...

Still just a second-tier TV actor!

Putting aside the quality of Li Shaohong's version of "Dream of Red Mansions", Shen Yan simply finds it difficult to understand why everyone thinks this play is worth doing?

So what if you play Jia Baoyu?
Yu Xiaotong and Jiang Mengjie both played the protagonists in "Dream of Red Mansions", but now, no one can be found.

……

The filming of "National Anthem" went smoothly, and Shen Yan continued his work as a background board...

As for the serialization of the "Martial Arts Version"...it did not affect my position in the crew.

In the film and television industry, he's still a marginal figure! But Wen Zhang watched "Lotus Tower" and was quite interested, so he asked him about the subsequent plot...

"You can continue to watch the subsequent plot. I told you that you are not interested..."

"Li Lianhua died in the end?"

"…Well, his internal skill, Yangzhou Man, is taken from "Yangzhou Man: Famous Capital of Huaizuo," which talks about "abandoning ponds and tall trees, but still hating to talk about war"…"

"Tsk tsk..."

"It's hard to surpass Jin Yong and Gu Long in martial arts fiction, so I'll just write about characters... Most of the protagonists become famous at a young age, experience setbacks, and still have a happy ending, or small characters go through hardships and struggles and finally achieve success. I'll write about a character who starts out in disgrace, poisoned by green tea, and only has 10% of his former skills.

But I don't see any resentment, no blaming others, no self-abandonment, no resignation, no negativity in him. There may be moments when he becomes world-weary, especially when he encounters some of the malicious people in Si Gu Men, but he never gives up on himself. He always maintains his original aspirations and the rhythm of life. Such a character is bound to attract people!

Upon hearing this, the article asked, “…Do you want to make it into a TV series?”

"I don't really want to for now!"

"why?"

Shen Yan shrugged: "...I'm not short of money now, so there's no need to sell the adaptation rights... Besides, even if I sold the adaptation rights now, I definitely don't have the right to participate in the adaptation or casting!"

Hearing this, Wen Zhang nodded: "That's indeed..."

"So..."

The article changed the subject: "…After finishing the performance of 'National Anthem', do you have any plans?"

Shen Yan nodded: "Play a small role in "Living Buddha Jigong"..."

“…Living Buddha Jigong?”

"A play starring Chen Haomin, produced by a Taiwanese production team..."

The article was curious: "How did you get in touch with them? Was it introduced by the group leader?"

"No," Shen Yan shook his head: "It was a sister I knew before, she introduced me to you!"

"Who?"

"Yang Xing, do you know him?"

"Of course I know her. She's also Sister Hua's person. How did you get to know her?"

"I was previously working with director Zhang Li on the drama 'The Right Path in the World is Vicissitudes', and she was also in that drama..."

Wen Zhang raised his eyebrows: "Did they have sex?"

"How is that possible..." Shen Yan quickly waved his hands: "She just saw that I was almost broke and wanted to help me... and Sister Yang just got married!"

"...Is that so... 'Ji Gong'? Hey, our crew's Tu Liman's next drama is also 'Ji Gong'..."

"She and I shouldn't be in the same unit..."

After a brief chat, Shen Yan picked up the violin: "...Brother Wen, what do you want to listen to today?"

"Just pick any one... By the way, your salary will be deposited tomorrow..."

"Okay, thank you Brother Wen!"

Shen Yan's face lit up with joy, and then he took the violin and played a piece of "Canon"...

The article chatted with his assistant...

Shen Yan was immersed in music when his phone rang...

“…Brother Wen, I need to take a call!”

"Um…"

Shen Yan put down his violin and became the editor of the "Martial Arts Edition"...

He answered the phone...

Well, they're already here.

"Wait a moment, I'll see you at lunch time!"

“…I’m working now.”

After hanging up the phone, Shen Yan was about to continue playing the violin when Wen Zhang suddenly said, "Come with me tonight... I'll take you to meet someone!"

“…Okay, Brother Wen!”

(End of this chapter)