I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 448, The most Lu Bu-like Lu Bu!

"Scarlet Heart," the first installment in the Shanghai entertainment circle.

The rebroadcast of "Journey to the West" was CCTV's first major production.

The appearance of handsome men and beautiful women from Shanghai's entertainment circle was indeed a bombshell that attracted attention, including Liu Shishi and Wu Qilong.

One is a once-popular idol actor who is now a capable actor, and the other is a rising star who debuted in recent years with "Chinese Paladin 3" and has considerable popularity, Liu Shishi. The story they present is a tale of intrigue and power struggles within the imperial court.

In recent years, the most popular TV drama genre has been the palace intrigue drama with a strong female lead.

It gained a lot of popularity from the very first episode.

For Tang Min, this result seemed to be within her expectations.

A project entirely designed for young people, especially young women, based on thorough research and resulting in a targeted plan.

Is this art?

No.

But this is a commodity, a meticulously crafted commodity.

People may not necessarily have a feeling for art, but they are never wrong when it comes to their feelings about commodities.

That kind of thing, created to meet your needs, desires, and everything else, is called a commodity.

"Scarlet Heart" is a commodity.

Tang Min would never say that her work is better than "Journey to the West" or "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." That's nonsense; those are masterpieces.

Things like being able to be passed down through generations and receiving praise are important. However, for Tang Min, the only important things are the ratings and the profits that the artists she promotes can bring her.

Literary and artistic works.

It is a commodity.

It's something that can be sold at a price.

Anything that can't be sold at a price is garbage.

"Journey to the West attracted a large number of teenagers, while my 'Scarlet Heart' is a different competition, attracting a large number of female viewers. Although 'Journey to the West' and 'New Three Kingdoms' don't seem to have much overlap in viewership, judging from the large amount of plain language in the current 'New Three Kingdoms', it's clear that it's intentionally lowering the viewing threshold so that everyone can feel the charm of the Three Kingdoms."

At this moment, Li Liguo, who was standing next to him, spoke slowly.

He also produced and directed "Scarlet Heart," and he had high hopes for this project.

Regarding this product.

At this moment, a barely perceptible hint of dejection flashed across Li Liguo's face.

"By the way, Liguo, are you really going to go with that 'Wesley' project? I have so many historical and modern dramas lined up."

Tang Min calmly asked about the excellent director who had been recruited since "Chinese Paladin 1".

When I learned that Li Liguo was going to film Wesley, I was quite surprised. It's not that Wesley is bad.

A CCTV-funded project is quite an achievement.

But CCTV's science fiction.

Do people from a place that produces historical dramas understand science fiction?

It doesn't seem very reliable.

Li Liguo, however, chose to go back.

This is a master who emerged from auctioning goods.

I respect him, but I don't understand his choice.

"Go."

At this point, Li Liguo paused and said, "I'm afraid that if I photograph too many products, I'll forget that I once pursued art."

He said these words very seriously to Tang Min.

I once pursued art.

Tang Min was both amused and exasperated by this.

Let's see how art is defeated by commodities this time.

In terms of ratings, popularity, and various other factors.

Defeated by the product.

This is the undeniable result.

If art cannot be appreciated by people.

What kind of art is that?

In contrast, if a commodity gives value to people, does that mean it cannot be considered art?

Tang Min felt that Li Liguo seemed to still have his own fantasies about highbrow art.

Let's see how the audience shatters this illusion.

The ratings for the first day are out.

The ratings for "Scarlet Heart" were 4.6.

In a subsequent rebroadcast of Journey to the West, the show achieved a high viewership rating of 3.4.

It's on par with the 3.5 of the new Three Kingdoms.

The new Three Kingdoms only had a 0.1 rating higher than Journey to the West.

One of them is a show that has been replayed countless times, and the other is a brand new show that was just released this year.

When their ratings are similar.

It has already been proven that the new Three Kingdoms is at a disadvantage.

This at least proves one thing.

New things are not as good as old things.

Your innovation and hard work.

All of that has come to nothing.

"It actually has a 3.5 rating."

Tang Min was somewhat surprised when she received this answer.

This was better than she had imagined.

It was much better than she had imagined.

It's important to understand that the target audience for this TV series is extremely narrow, basically limited to older men—men who, after a long day at work, are exhausted and just want to lie on the sofa, not thinking about anything else.

In a short but precious amount of time.

They might be thinking about doing other things.

They are no longer a good audience.

Even so.

Yet it still maintains this viewership rating.

However, in the realm of online public opinion, every step was fraught with danger, resulting in an almost complete and overwhelming defeat.

young people.

These are the voices of these people, the voices that represent the future.

Their gaze, their focus

The discussion is about Liu Shishi.

The objective has been achieved.

To flatter someone.

It was picked up.

Liu Shishi, who was the second female lead back then, is now a highly sought-after actress.

She is the dream lover of countless people.

She was the darling of countless young men.

Liu Tianxian's name has long since disappeared from Shanghai's entertainment circles.

Her name has been replaced by generation after generation of actresses.

Liu Shishi and Yang Mi are the leading actresses of this generation who replaced Liu Tianxian.

Yang Mi's new drama hasn't aired yet, but Liu Shishi's "Scarlet Heart" has already achieved considerable success in its early stages.

They've reached the point where they can drink alcohol and open champagne.

With this drama, Wu Qilong should be able to usher in a second spring in his career.

A teenage idol back then.

A talented artist whose singing and dancing skills rival those of Hong Kong's Four Heavenly Kings.

However, as time went by, he did not receive much better resources, and his status and resume dropped to the second tier.

This situation once left him feeling lost.

He later had an opportunity.

A chance to play the male lead again.

However, this time, the male protagonist didn't have much control.

But he is always the male lead.

This choice doesn't seem to have been a failure. At least for now, with this installment of "Scarlet Heart," he has regained his status as the male lead.

Undeniably.

Industry insiders have to acknowledge the importance of historical idol dramas as a medium.

If the people like him, then he is a good person.

Wu Qilong is enjoying his current life, back in the public eye. Although the female lead is still the one receiving the most attention.

But that's enough.

But that's enough.

"I never imagined that one day I would be able to stand on the same platform as Sister Sissi, in the same position as her. You could say that choice really is more important than effort."

At this moment, Yang Mi sighed softly.

Back then, she could only play roles like Guo Fu, while Liu Yifei was the high and mighty Little Dragon Girl.

Now everyone has reached the same level of fame.

A leading female character.

This proves that I am better than her.

Yes, that proves my ability and that the path I chose was correct.

These days, everyone on the internet is discussing things that are fraught with danger.

After "Scarlet Heart" finishes airing, her even higher-quality "Palace" will take over.

Seeing how "Scarlet Heart" could achieve such a level of success.

Yang Mi felt very confident, believing that with his current level of quality, he could achieve excellent results.

Seamlessly, the internet's popularity will be swallowed whole.

We won't give those old-fashioned people any chance.

Competition is brutal.

It's time for the old era to make way for the new era.

Whether it's Liu Qianqian or the Three Kingdoms.

Let it become an echo of the old era.

That's how it should have been felt.

This is how it should have happened.

However, the current online buzz presents a completely different picture.

Liu Shishi and Wu Qilong should have won first place.

But it was occupied by another piece of news.

A work from a past era, as they themselves judged it.

Works from the Three Kingdoms period.

A domineering general, wielding a halberd in one hand, laughs wildly as he brandishes his weapon, charging across the battlefield against three heroes.

That was a famous scene from the Three Kingdoms period: the three heroes battling Lü Bu.

His dark red armor seemed to be stained with blood, but the halberd in his hand exuded an aura of invincibility.

The halberd that no one could stop.

Powerful and domineering.

An arrogant attitude, like that of a demon or god.

This caused viewers watching on the screen to feel a sense of unease.

But then suddenly I felt...

This is perhaps the attitude that Lü Bu should have.

The powerful spirits and deities of this world.

No matter how cunning or strange the previous portrayals were, this time, the unparalleled ghostly demeanor dispelled all previous doubts about the character's portrayal.

This is the attitude that Lü Bu should have.

So handsome.

If there's anything not so good about Zhang Beiguang's portrayal of Lü Bu, it's probably the fight scenes.

He's not a martial arts actor.

Where did the martial arts come from?

Can't do it.

Zhang Beiguang's willingness to wear armor for the role back then already demonstrated his exceptional professionalism.

He couldn't do any more.

An actor has their limits.

He may be skilled in literature, or he may be skilled in martial arts.

But ultimately, it's impossible to do all of it.

Before him stood Lü Bu, wielding his halberd, displaying his martial prowess and arrogance with domineering confidence.

Riding a crimson Akhal-Teke horse, he flaunted his power.

Yes, he is Lü Bu. He is opportunistic, treacherous, cowardly, and lacks wisdom. These are his defining characteristics.

And his most important label.

Or perhaps it was his unparalleled strength—the strength that no other general in the Three Kingdoms could match.

That's his biggest label.

At this moment, Li Yun interpreted that powerful feeling and expressed that strong feeling through his actions.

Zhang Beiguang looked at the scene before him, a scene that resembled a demonic spectacle.

He was somewhat dazed.

"That's impressive!" At this moment, Bao Guoan, who was standing next to him, also felt a little incredulous watching this scene, but still said out of respect for Zhang Beiguang, "He's still a little bit worse than you."

"No"

At this moment, Zhang Beiguang slowly closed his eyes.

Li Yun before my eyes.

He was exactly like the person in his dream.

Yes, although I just can't bring myself to admit it.

But this is indeed a truth.

The Li Yun before me is the Shura Lu Bu.

It's the Lü Bu from my dreams.

The character in my dreams should be like this.

The image that appeared in my dream.

"Wow, what an imposing presence! Is this the advantage of being a martial arts actor? He's a monster, capable of excelling in both martial arts and dramatic scenes. Has he been acting since he was born?"

Li Yuxuan found it somewhat unbelievable.

There are some feelings that are hard to understand.

This acting style is so bizarre, or rather, this kind of acting is so freakish.

He possesses the acting skills of a national-level dramatic actor.

It also possesses an incomparably strong physique and an unparalleled aura.

"That's the concept of a martial arts actor. It's a unique temperament. Every martial artist has their own temperament. Donnie Yen, Jet Li, and Jackie Chan all have something similar. Sometimes, you don't even need to tell the audience who a character is. Even if they're wearing a mask, you can recognize them through their movements and temperament."

"That kind of thing isn't innate; it's something they develop through honing their martial arts skills and gaining insights into their own techniques."

Li Modu was speaking at this moment.

However, Li Yuxuan found it all very mysterious and even listed the martial arts characters played by Li Yun, describing their appearances.

Their temperaments, appearances, and everything about them were completely different, so unlike the Lu Bu before them.

"That's what makes him so amazing. That innate charisma is ever-changing in him, as if he were an individual composed of many people."

Li Mo spoke with a mixture of complexity and a touch of pride.

That was his son.

His extremely capable son.

This kind of thing is called acting skills.

At this moment.

Li Yun looked at Lu Bu, who was like a demon or a monster, and saw the murderous aura and trembling fighting spirit emanating from him, as well as the temperament he had acquired through countless battles on the battlefield.

Yes, that's right, it's Lü Bu.

Lu Bu, the fiercest warrior of the Three Kingdoms period, rose from a humble commoner on the frontier to the pinnacle of power.

He lacked wisdom; all he possessed was an invincible, brute force.

"Wow, that's amazing." At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan's eyes sparkled as she looked at Lu Bu, an instinctive admiration for the most powerful male creature.

Perhaps it's because he was played by Li Yun.

Perhaps it's because this character possesses such charm.

But no matter what, his strength is undeniable.

"Impressive, huh? You traded your IQ for it," Li Yun teased at that moment.

If it weren't for his low IQ.

With his martial arts skills, he will surely reach even greater heights.

"It's a pity that he was too stupid, which is why he couldn't do anything right. Despite being so capable, he ended up in a desperate situation," Gao Yuanyuan said with a sigh.

Yes, he's too stupid.

Is that so, Lü Bu?

You're definitely not smart enough.

But it's not entirely your fault.

Because that's how you've always lived, and that's how reality has taught you.

"Then your character development is more than sufficient. With these two aspects, your portrayal of Lü Bu is second to none." At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan said.

This Asura-like, demonic Lu Bu is truly the highlight among highlights.

However, Li Yun said...

My role has more than just highlights.

I want to be the most Lu Bu-like Lu Bu.

(End of this chapter)