Chinese entertainment industry has been booming since 2008.

The filming of "Swords of Legends" is in full swing. In addition to filming, Zhang Yang also has to do other things, such as the publicity and distribution of the movie "You Are the Apple of My Eye".

In a conference room at the hotel where the crew of "Swords of Legends" was staying, a huge whiteboard was covered with information such as publicity schedules, channel analysis, and media lists.

"Mr. Zhang, the recording of the variety show on Jiangsu TV has been finalized for next Wednesday. However, after we declined the invitation from Hunan TV again, the person in charge of their program was very rude. It felt like... we had been completely offended."

After Sun Yu finished speaking, the conference room fell silent for a few seconds, and everyone's eyes were focused on the young man in the main seat.

Zhang Yang leaned back in his chair, his expression calm, only his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the smooth tabletop, producing a rhythmic tapping sound.

Rejecting Mango TV was a well-considered decision. On the one hand, Jiangsu TV had given him unreserved support during their collaboration on "My Love from the Star," and it was only right and proper to repay them. On the other hand, Zhang Yang really looked down on Mango TV. Putting aside everything else, the mere fact that their host knelt down to a Korean idol disgusted him.

If the host had been dealt with afterward, he might have been able to salvage some public goodwill. Unfortunately, the host didn't care at all, and Zhang Yang wasn't willing to give them a platform because of that kind of behavior.

A few seconds later, he raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable decisiveness: "So be it. At this stage, we will concentrate our core resources on Jiangsu TV and several major online platforms. In addition, the music video for the theme song of the same name, 'Those Years,' can be released ahead of schedule as the first wave of emotional offensive, to test the waters and market reaction."

To be honest, Zhang Yang was not at all surprised by the fact that "You Are the Apple of My Eye" was going to compete with "Chasing the Shadow," a film produced by Huayi Brothers with a huge investment. He even felt a little amused.

"Chasing the Shadow" may seem to have a strong cast, a luxurious production, and an overwhelming marketing campaign, but he, who has "opened his eyes to the truth," knows very well that the film is a disaster from script to finished product. The plot logic is broken, the acting is pretentious, and it can be called the worst film of the year. The box office will be so bad that Huayi Brothers will lose a lot of money.

He couldn't figure out how he could possibly lose when he held the trump card of "You Are the Apple of My Eye".

After finalizing the publicity details, Sun Yu arranged for people to do the work. The next day at noon, the music video for the theme song of the movie "You Are the Apple of My Eye" was released simultaneously on major online platforms.

Zhang Yang's clean, clear, and story-filled voice, like a refreshing breeze in summer, instantly captivated the ears of countless listeners.

The music video features meticulously edited movie clips—a heated argument in the rain, a furtive glance in class, a reluctant farewell, and a bittersweet final kiss at the wedding—accompanied by the song, like a precise key that forcefully unlocks the floodgates of memories of youth in countless hearts.

An emotional tsunami quickly took shape online.

"I cried instantly! This song paired with the visuals brought back my youth!"

"I haven't even seen the movie yet, but just listening to the song and watching the music video made me want to cry. Zhang Yang is so good at choosing songs and singing!"

"July 7.30th, I'm definitely going to see 'You Are the Apple of My Eye'! My tickets are ready!"

"Ko Ching-teng and Shen Chia-yi are practically a carbon copy of me and my first love..."

Less than an hour after its release, the music video for "Those Years" immediately topped the charts on major music platforms and video websites.

Topics such as "Theme song of those years", "Zhang Yang's singing made me cry", and "Those years on July 30th" quickly became popular online, generating an explosive amount of discussion. "Those Years" became a hit even before its release, with unprecedented popularity.

Meanwhile, in a spacious and luxurious office overlooking half of the CBD in the Huayi Brothers building, Wang Xiaoer stared at the soaring data and almost unanimous praise for the "Those Years" MV on his computer screen, his face ashen.

He slammed the tablet computer he was holding onto the expensive mahogany desk with a loud bang, startling the distribution manager standing opposite him.

"Damn! A lousy song! A low-budget, lousy teen movie! And it's generating this much discussion?"

Wang Xiaoer's temples bulged with veins as he roared at his subordinate, spitting almost in his face: "Who does Zhang Yang think he is? A pretty boy who came from idol dramas, does he even dare to compete with my 'Chasing Shadows' for market share?!"

"Chasing the Shadow" is a film wholly owned by Huayi Brothers, with a production cost of 2000 million. They invited veteran Hong Kong star Wu Zhenyu to direct and star, as well as Xie Dazui, a famous host in the mainland entertainment industry. The production team was not particularly luxurious, but it was not bad either.

Now, that little piece of trash Zhang Yang actually wants to challenge him to a duel. In Wang Xiaoer's eyes, this is simply a challenge to his authority, and he deserves to be torn to pieces.

The distribution manager nervously pleaded, "Mr. Wang, please calm down..."

"Calm down? How can I calm down!"

After saying that, Wang Xiaoer kicked the trash can next to him: "Tell the distribution department! Also, notify all the cinema chains we control and have deep cooperative relationships with! On July 30th, 'Chasing the Shadow' must have a completely larger screening schedule than 'You Are the Apple of My Eye'! I want to see at least a 35% to 20% difference in screenings on the first day! Let's see what Zhang Yang can do against me!"

Taking a deep breath, Wang Xiaoer walked to the window, looking at the endless stream of cars below. His eyes were sinister, and he muttered through gritted teeth, "Zhang Yang, I'll show you what's what! Theater scheduling is my territory. I see your movie isn't getting any screenings, so how are you going to play with me? I'll make sure you don't even know how you died!"

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Zhang Yang had expected a chaotic scene with so many women on the set of "Swords of Legends," but it seemed as if the women had planned it all out. The five women gave Zhang Yang a break from Monday to Friday, and Saturday and Sunday.

This made Zhang Yang feel like he was in heaven during the filming period. He filmed during the day, and director Liu Junjie praised him from beginning to end.

During the evening rehearsals, the gentle ladies warmed him with their embraces, but his kidneys just couldn't quite handle it.

Xin Zhilei, Wang Like, and Yu Na finished filming one after another, which made Zhang Yang feel much more relaxed. It also made him realize a truth: if you don't have an iron kidney, you're bound to be a scumbag and end up ruined.

The month-long filming process was not without its challenges. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the actor playing Ling Yue caused a scene over a prop issue, which angered Zhang Yang so much that he told Zhang Yang to get out of there. Zhang Yang then brought in Zhang Ruoyun to save the day.

As for how to find Zhang Ruoyun, it was naturally through his father, Zhang Jian.

Zhang Jian is also a big shot in Beijing's entertainment circle, a well-known figure. However, even so, when Zhang Ruoyun debuted, she did not play the male lead. Instead, she started as an extra, then a supporting role, and worked her way up step by step until she became a sensation.

Although Zhang Ruoyun is a professionally trained actor, his acting skills are truly terrible. Fortunately, he is only a supporting actor and does not affect the main plot. In addition, he has a handsome face, which can make up for his lack of acting skills.

After finishing work that day, Zhang Yang received a call from Liu Yifei.