This top celebrity got drunk and acted crazy, and everyone in the Chinese entertainment industry bur

Chapter 109: Filming for "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" wrapped up! Giving the Chinese entertainment industry a little visual shock! [Seeking monthly votes]

It's worth mentioning that the popularity of the second episode of "Go Fighting!" broke the record set by the previous Qixi Festival special episode of "Running Man". Because they suffered great injustice in the first episode, the three veterans stopped acting altogether and no longer cared about the tasks arranged by Hua Yue.

The deep-seated hatred between them caused everyone except Zhang Yixing to completely let loose. They would seize any opportunity to gather together and verbally attack Lü Ming, and in some games, they would constantly set traps for him.

Watching the hapless guy and a bunch of scheming old guys engage in open and covert battles, and witness the spectacle of everyone going crazy, the onlookers were thoroughly enjoying themselves, laughing uproariously in front of their screens!

Of course, because the second episode adopted the individual battle rule, the other members formed alliances with each other, and Lü Ming was undoubtedly the lone wolf. The reason why this episode's popularity reached a new high was partly because the series of high-energy and explosive program effects in the first episode laid the groundwork, which made the attention very high. On the other hand, it was also because everyone revealed a lot of memes.

Aside from the issues surrounding Lü Ming, the most widely discussed topic is the fake alliance and real betrayal between Hong Lei and Zhang Yixing.

The two left behind the trending topic #KFCIncident#, sparking an unprecedented wave of discussion, and even leading to a public feud between their respective fans.

As for the reason, it's quite simple. Hong Lei's fans felt that it was just a game, and their idol hadn't done anything wrong. Moreover, when he was dragged into the Huangpu River by a nobody, he didn't pursue the matter. Now, just because Hong Lei tricked them out of the box containing the gold bars, they openly threw a tantrum and repeatedly gave Hong Lei the cold shoulder, making him lose face. Isn't this playing favorites?
Many passersby also felt that Zhang Yixing was a typical sore loser and verbally abused him.

Sheep's fans felt that their idol treated people sincerely, and that Hong Lei had initially agreed to things but then openly betrayed them. They felt that such a senior betraying a junior was morally questionable.

The war of words between the two sides has significantly reduced the number of voices criticizing Lü Ming, allowing the production team to reap huge profits from the online buzz. That same evening, Taozi simultaneously posted the good news on the official Weibo account and displayed pop-up notifications on his own platform's homepage to further expand the influence of "Go Fighting!" Of course, the most important thing was to show off.

Didn't you, Kiwi, go around bragging about the ratings of the Running Man Qixi Festival special, claiming it was a ratings peak that could never be surpassed in the history of Chinese entertainment?
With just a slight effort, I, the penguin, can surpass it!
Gangzi was really anxious. He didn't expect the penguin to break his record, and the final result was truly at a level that was almost impossible to break.

It must be admitted that a group of men can also make a great variety show, and even create a phenomenal hit that attracts nationwide attention...

In a panic, Gangzi convened a meeting overnight with all the content writers from the platform's variety shows to brainstorm ideas and prepare more sensational content. He also stated unequivocally that they would not be allowed to leave work until they came up with good ideas and designs.

The writers from the various projects of Kiwi were also troubled by this. The game segments of Extreme Challenge could only be described as mediocre. In fact, because there were too many thrilling accidents in the first episode, they did not carry out such dangerous challenges in the second episode.

The real bombshell is with that man!
But how and when he would go crazy was something the screenwriters couldn't predict at all...

But unfortunately, the boss's words were law, and after a night of hard thinking, Gangzi actually had a few good ideas presented to him the next day.

He quickly implemented the change, temporarily altering the content that the production team had already decided upon.

It must be said that Gangzi has always been quite decisive in making decisions.

The final results were excellent.

Lu Ming and Dilraba were constantly showing their affection and having fun on the show, and occasionally even bringing his girlfriend along to act crazy and silly, which made the show incredibly entertaining. Moreover, because Lu Ming was so popular on Go Fighting!, viewers developed the habit of watching Go Fighting! on Fridays and Running Man on Saturdays. This kind of relationship really helped iQiyi (the show's producer) attract a lot of traffic from Tencent (the show's creator).

Soon, Running Man broke the record again and gained a huge influx of new users!

Penguin also got anxious and followed the example of Kiwi by holding a mobilization meeting to ask the writers to add more highlights to the games. In the following two episodes, they came up with games with full visual tension, such as exploding cars and dismantling C4, which can be regarded as fitting the theme of the show "Extreme Challenge" and increasing the intensity.

Although netizens enjoyed watching it, compared to Running Man, they are indeed missing a crucial card: 'CP' (couple pairings) and 'sweet moments'. To put it bluntly, they don't have any beautiful female celebrities, which naturally causes them to lose the attention of some CP fans and lewd fans.

Although the guests play pranks on each other and use all sorts of tricks to create a lot of entertainment, this kind of interaction can get boring after a while. Running Man is different. Lü Ming and Dilraba act like they're really dating. They show off their sweetness in different ways every episode, which makes the audience itch with anticipation. They even say they've already thought of names for their children.

The records were preserved, the reputation was preserved, and the platform is thriving.

Gangzi was practically ecstatic!
A month passed in the blink of an eye.

August arrived quickly, and a new drama series launched by Tencent quietly became a hit amidst the anticipation of many fans!

"Boss & Me" is a contemporary romance drama starring Teacher Zhao and You Han. Because You Han has been frantically trying to gain popularity by putting down Lü Ming, although he has been ridiculed by passersby for openly trying to gain popularity, compared to Qian Bao and Feng Feng who were defeated and died, You Han is actually enjoying it and updating a short essay every day.

When the show was first released, it attracted a lot of attention. Some fans came to support it, while others and people who just wanted to have some fun decided to see what kind of "blockbuster" that You Han had been hyping up online for so long was actually made.

With so much attention from all sides, the premiere achieved remarkable ratings on television and a high number of online views.

The comments section below was also incredibly popular, but it also generated considerable controversy.

[This is You Han's acting skill; no unknown actor could ever learn it in their entire life!]

True talent speaks for itself through its work; only those without real power resort to eccentric behavior and sensationalism to gain attention.

[Fans of Huka, quickly ask your chef to learn this technique!]

[Learn what? Learn your brother's cringe-worthy acting? Does You Han really think he's handsome? If being a domineering CEO means being expressionless, I could do it too!]

[Dude, after watching three episodes, if it weren't for Zhao Liying, I would have stopped watching altogether. Every time You Han plays a domineering CEO, I feel physically uncomfortable; it's genuinely nauseating!]

[I understand, after all, this idiot acted like a moron, and he liked to spout what he thought were very domineering lines in front of Teacher Zhao, trying to act tough. Who thinks a domineering CEO is like this? Can't you just give me this You Han right now?!]

[How much do you get paid for each post by the paid trolls upstairs? Let's all make money together! Even if You Han's acting is terrible, it's still better than your obscure acting skills, right?]

[You Han's acting skills and understanding of the character are open to criticism, but do you, as his fan, have the right to question them? Don't you know your idol's own limitations?]

[Oh, now's not the time for you, You Han, to ride on Lü Ming's coattails. You're getting tough now, aren't you? If your idol is really capable, stop trying to piggyback on Lü Ming's popularity and do your own publicity!]

[One short essay a day, all about the same old trivial matters, and every three sentences he mentions that his drama "Boss & Me" is about to premiere. I could hear the sound of his abacus clapping clearly even thousands of kilometers away. It's true what they say, like idol, like fans. It's ridiculous!]

Although You Han's performance in this drama was indeed quite cringe-worthy, it wasn't as cringe-worthy compared to other obscure actors. After all, it's understandable for a domineering CEO to be a bit forceful in front of a junior employee. It's a matter of opinion, and I personally thought he acted quite well!

[Stop pretending, upstairs. Is it trendy for pomelo fans to impersonate others and whitewash their image these days?]

[Undeniably, Ms. Zhao's performance in this drama was truly excellent; she's such a lovely woman!]

【Agree! 】

As fans of both sides clashed, the buzz spread rapidly.

Soon, many trending topics appeared on the hot search list related to "Boss & Me". Of course, there were also many comparisons of the acting skills of Lü Ming and You Han. These days, marketing accounts like to praise one while criticizing the other. The most important thing is that Lü Ming has traffic. No matter what it is, as long as it is associated with him, it will definitely attract attention.

You Han's acting skills and character portrayal are controversial, but it is certain that because of Teacher Zhao's adorable image and impeccable acting skills, the overall quality of this drama will not be bad.

Just a week later, as the plot got on track, although the romance between the male and female leads wasn't very appealing, Teacher Zhao's image was deeply ingrained in people's minds, winning over many casual viewers. Coupled with the fact that there weren't any other strong works at the same time, "Boss & Me" quickly rose to the top of the popularity charts!

Tencent has also increased its promotional resources, giving it some homepage top placement and pop-up recommendations.

Ultimately, the popularity of this web series quickly surpassed 20,000 and continued to rise rapidly!

The popularity calculation methods for penguins and kiwis are different. In the past, even dramas with an average of over 100 million views per episode on kiwis only had a maximum popularity of 27,000.

For Tencent, let's not even talk about the historic achievement of over 100 million views per episode. After a week of airing, "Boss & Me" only had an average of nearly 40 million views per episode, but its popularity had already soared to 28,000, and judging from the current trend, it even has the potential to break 30,000.

At first glance, it certainly sounds more impressive than the kiwi fruit side. You Han quickly showed off his achievements online, with the caption: "This is a height that someone will never reach in their lifetime. When the tide goes out, we will know who was swimming naked! The glory of unorthodox methods is only temporary, while real skills are the only legitimate capital!"

It goes without saying who this "someone" is.

Although many passersby are criticizing You Han's despicable behavior, on the one hand, as the word-of-mouth for this drama spreads, everyone feels that Teacher Zhao is the reason why this drama became so popular. As for the domineering president played by You Han, it would have been more popular if a normal person had played the role.

On the other hand, You Han, you're constantly riding on the coattails of obscure celebrities, practically bloating them out, and now you're accusing them of using underhanded methods—that's a bit manipulative. There's been a lot of controversy, but fans see it differently.

Their own idol has achieved great results, and regardless of who carries the show, they all implicitly acknowledge that their idol is awesome.

So, the fans who had been silent for a long time started to speak out loudly online. They said they would definitely get back all the humiliation their idol suffered during the New York trip. With their idol's achievements, the fans spoke with great confidence, almost pointing their fingers at the rival fans and cursing them.

As the popularity of "Boss & Me" continues to soar, Lü Ming has been thrust into the spotlight. After all, some paparazzi have discovered that his big-budget production, which he invested his entire fortune in, is nearing completion and is expected to be released soon. With You Han constantly making snide remarks, and Lü Ming remaining silent, many gossips believe that he is somewhat afraid.

"You Han's been quite energetic lately." Lu Ming was scrolling through his phone on set when he saw the commotion. He glanced at Lu Hao and asked, "How long will it take for our final cut to be completed?"

"The earlier parts are fine, but the later parts still need to be selected and discarded, which is quite tedious. It can be completed in as little as a week."

"Let's release it online ahead of schedule after filming wraps up today!" Lu Ming checked the episode count. "Boss & Me" has 34 episodes and is currently being updated daily. It has already aired 18 episodes. With such high popularity, Tencent will probably release advanced on-demand viewing soon to attract viewers.

Since You Han likes to shout so much, Lü Ming decided to make his move ahead of time.

"Should we challenge him to a duel? Wouldn't that be too risky? After all, Shan Shan is really popular!" Lu Hao asked tentatively.

When filming Running Man, he spoke casually. Lü Ming was always joking around and didn't take things seriously, but he was also very easy to get along with.

However, on set, this sponsor was a completely different person. Unlike his relaxed and unrestrained style on the show, he appeared composed and serious, exuding an aura of pressure that only someone in a position of power could exert. As a result, he had to carefully consider every word he said to Lü Ming, feeling immense pressure.

"What's there to be afraid of? Don't you have confidence in our work?" Lu Ming said dismissively. "We have quality, we have popularity. Gangzi's resources for promotion across all platforms are already prepared. What can his crappy 'domineering CEO' drama do to compete with us?"

"We should take advantage of this popularity to completely make a name for ourselves and reverse our bad reputation!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Hao also felt that what Lü Ming said made a lot of sense.

As the wrap-up date draws closer, he has been frequently dreaming about the phenomenal success of "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" after its release. This is partly due to his great confidence in the quality of the work, and partly because with Lü Ming carrying the show, it already attracts a lot of attention.

The mere fact that his acting skills and reputation have turned around is enough to make the show a huge hit after its release. Hearing the promise of resources across all platforms, Lu Hao felt that there was absolutely no chance of them failing.

"As for the post-production editing..." Lu Hao already knew about Lü Ming's plan, but he didn't say anything and waited for Lü Ming to make a decision.

Lu Ming glanced at Lu Hao, unconcerned: "There's no need to talk about these social niceties in front of me. Just broadcast and edit as you go. Anyway, the final cut has already been filmed. It's just a matter of integrating it. It won't take long. I'll go and communicate with Gangzi."

After saying that, Lü Ming left to make a phone call.

Gangzi had obviously been waiting for this news for a long time. When he learned that Lü Ming was going to release the show in the next few days and that there was no plan to do any publicity, he was a little surprised. However, considering the voices on the Internet, he could understand. "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" had already been pushed to the forefront of controversy, so why bother with any publicity?

You Han has already stirred up this hype to the point where it's almost universally noticed online.

"You don't need to worry about the review process. Leave the rest to me. As for the time, let me confirm with you again. It will premiere on Kiwi TV in three days, that is, at 8 pm on August 20th!" Gangzi checked on the phone.

Lu Ming responded and then hung up the phone.

That afternoon, after Dilraba finished filming her last scene, "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" announced its wrap-up!
The 21-episode TV series was delayed for a considerable period due to scheduling conflicts between Lü Ming and Dilraba, as well as Lu Hao's need to return to filming Running Man. In the end, the filming took a month and a half. It is worth mentioning that Lü Ming's investment of 40 million yuan was more than enough, and there was still 5 million yuan left after filming wrapped.

He, along with Dilraba and the rest of the cast, held a wrap party that very evening.

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity, boss. Thank you for your guidance, boss's wife. Thank you for taking good care of me during this time. I'm not good at saying nice things. If there's anything I can do for you in the future, please just let me know, and I'll be there whenever you need me!"

The protagonist, Han Dongjun, raised his glass and toasted Lü Ming, Reba, and Lu Hao one by one.

The production cost of this drama was not small, with an investment of up to 40 million yuan. If Lü Ming had cast the actors normally, there would have been no way he would have chosen a nobody like him as the lead actor, especially since he was acting alongside top celebrities like Dilraba Dilmurat who are currently incredibly popular. This was something he never dared to dream of in the past.

In the eyes of his haters, the boss is a washed-up celebrity; in the eyes of his peers, he is a dangerous figure who has made countless enemies in the Chinese entertainment industry. But in his eyes, he is his mentor and a benefactor on his life's journey!
Lu Ming clinked glasses with him, a broad smile on his face: "Don't be so reserved, and all of you, eat your food."

With Lü Ming speaking, the actors, who had been on edge, mentally rehearsing what to say to thank their boss, suddenly felt relieved and lowered their heads to eat.

They all felt that they were insignificant and their words carried little weight, especially in such a large gathering. They felt that they were not qualified to stand up and offer a toast, and even if they really wanted to, they would have to wait until the main cast members had finished their pleasantries and made the boss happy before making their move.

After the atmosphere eased, Wang Yanlin, who played the supporting role of Gu Xuanwu, also stood up and respectfully approached Lü Ming.

He knew that this boss liked to have a drink in his spare time, which was common knowledge in the entire entertainment industry, so he had obviously done his homework in this regard. He brought over a full glass of wine and, before Lu Ming could even raise his glass and say a polite toast, he downed the whole glass in one gulp in front of everyone!

After finishing, he said confidently, "I was able to get this job thanks to the boss's promotion. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west. I will always be your soldier outside the drama! After this drama is finished, I, an 18th-tier actor, will have nowhere to go. If you don't mind, I would like to stay in your studio and follow your orders."

These beautiful words left Han Dongjun speechless, and Lü Ming was also somewhat surprised.

He knew about Wang Yanlin's situation. Six years had passed since graduation, and he had only acted in one production, a minor supporting role with few scenes. However, his acting skills were definitely not a problem. He was a prime example of someone whose talent went unrecognized. In the entertainment industry, there are countless examples like this.

After all, in this industry, talent alone is not enough. Every year, the three major academies graduate so many performing arts students, but the resources in the Chinese entertainment industry are limited. These newcomers have to compete with their seniors when they enter the entertainment industry. What do they have to compete with?

Either you have exceptional physical attributes, you're a female celebrity who's beautiful, or you have a very strong background to stand out. As for acting skills? In the eyes of talent agencies, that's actually the least important factor.

Without a background or resources, one can only slowly persevere. After more than a decade, if one realizes that they are not cut out for this, they will quietly retire from the industry.

In fact, do they really lack acting skills and talent?
The answer is no; it's just that there isn't a suitable opportunity or platform for these overlooked artists to showcase their talents.

Lu Ming remained silent. This rough-looking man from Northeast China seemed carefree, but he was actually very shrewd and knew how to navigate social situations. Instead of exchanging pleasantries, he finished his drink first and then expressed his thoughts to him from the bottom of his heart.

Is Wang Yanlin really just a nobody actor?
Even a fool knows that after "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" became a hit, the value of the main creators skyrocketed. In the following period, they would not only become highly sought-after, but at the very least, they would be able to obtain resources that would make many of their contemporaries envious. Knowing their situation, they still dared to come to the studio without even making any demands.

This guy has good ambitions...

Did he know that following him, though risky, was also very promising?
interesting!

Dilraba was startled by Wang Yanlin's action of downing a whole glass of baijiu in one gulp.

Wang Yanlin kept wondering if he had said something wrong. He felt extremely anxious and at a loss, like a student who had made a mistake and was being punished in front of the teacher.

Lu Ming suddenly said, "Report to the studio tomorrow, then wait for my news. I'll take you on Running Man another day!"

Wang Yanlin: "???"

This unprecedented surprise made him almost unsteady on his feet, and his face showed an expression of ecstatic joy, completely losing control of his facial expressions.

"I...I...I..."

"I'm not saying anything more, boss, I'll drink!"

He poured himself another drink into the decanter. Because he had drunk too much earlier and was emotionally agitated, his face was flushed. But in front of Lü Ming, he didn't dare to show it, and very discreetly poured Lü Ming's drink first before pouring his own.

It's clear that these experiences in dealing with people and situations were learned through harsh realities in society.

Han Dongjun, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded.

Dude, you're making me look so stupid!
(End of this chapter)