Chapter 162: Eating from Both Big and Small Screens

Liang Zhang Jiahui was seen in a full suit, wearing a luxury watch; from his appearance, he had the complete look of an elite and a successful man.

Wang Zuxian walked into the frame, wondering why Liang Zhang Jiahui was the only one there: "Where is Qian Niu?"

Liang Zhang Jiahui maintained a polite smile, responding with humility and grace:

"He left. He told me to follow ten rules. My memory is quite good, so I remembered them all.

Do not try to make her be a little gentler;

Do not let her drink more than three cups...

If she hits you, you must pretend it hurts a lot; if it really hurts, you must pretend it's nothing;

..."

Just as Liang Zhang Jiahui said, this segment was meant to make him a stepping stone for the true love between the male and female leads, used to enlighten the female lead.

The scene being filmed here was hailed as the most touching part of the entire movie, and the "Ten Rules for Loving Her" segment became widely circulated afterward. After the film's release, many girls revered it as the golden rule of love, using it to demand things from their boyfriends, but they didn't stop to look in the mirror to see if they were as beautiful and moving as the female lead in the movie!

Ninety-nine percent of men can endure the "barbaric" nature of great beauties like Wang Zuxian or Jun Ji-hyun, but try that with an ugly woman and see what happens?

Of course, this logic is something girls have to realize for themselves. Wu Yuchen wouldn't care that much, as long as he could deeply move the audience and attract them to buy tickets. As for the male compatriots who suffer because of this, they'll have to fend for themselves.

But to be honest, this trend of playing the "deeply devoted" card is quite popular these days; men silently give everything even without return, content in their own self-sacrifice. You couldn't quite call them "simps," but a nicer way to put it is "pure love warriors."

Actually, in the play *My Sassy Girl*, if you think carefully, you will find that basically all the segments in the movie that move you are triggered by the male lead's devotion to the female lead, creating emotional resonance with the audience. Most of the comedic segments also feature the male lead as the "clown." All the female lead has to do is establish a beautiful, kind, lively, and cute image so that her "barbaric" nature can be accepted by the audience.

In his past life, after *My Sassy Girl* was released, most of the film's dividends were reaped by the female lead, Jun Ji-hyun; by comparison, the male lead, Cha Tae-hyun, gained far less. It's estimated it will be the same this time; there will inevitably be talk that this lucky kid, Xu Zheng, was carried to success by Wang Zuxian and Wu Yuchen, but who knows how many people would beg for such an opportunity.

Just as Wu Yuchen was filming *My Sassy Girl* here, other things were changing because of him, such as *My Fair Princess*.

In the office of the director of Xiangnan Satellite TV, Ouyang Changlin entered and said with a smile: "Leader, I'm here to report on my work!"

Sitting in the office chair inside was none other than the head of Xiangnan Satellite TV at the time, Wei Wenbin. He raised his hand and smiled: "Changlin, just say what you have to say~"

At this time, Ouyang Changlin was only the director of the Xiangnan Economic TV station, a local station under Xiangnan Satellite TV. Within the entire Xiangnan TV network, he didn't even rank in the top three.

He asked respectfully: "Leader, I wonder if you have paid attention to the movie *Art Museum by the Zoo*?"

"How could I not know? Wu Yuchen's movie that broke 100 million at the box office, it's so popular right now! Come to think of it, the female lead of this movie seems to be the same female lead of *My Fair Princess*, which you are hosting..."

Speaking of this, Wei Wenbin understood immediately and pointed at Ouyang Changlin, laughing: "Changlin, are you trying to tell me about that *My Fair Princess* of yours?"

Ouyang Changlin nodded immediately: "Leader, nothing can be hidden from you. Originally, *My Fair Princess* was scheduled to be broadcast on the Xiangnan Economic Channel, but now that Jiang Qinqin is so popular, I want to move up its schedule to see if we can put it on our Xiangnan Satellite channel. With Jiang Qinqin there, I believe many viewers would be willing to watch!"

The TV series *My Fair Princess* was something Ouyang Changlin had strongly pushed for in cooperation with Qiongyao. The previous popularity in Taiwan had already prompted him to arrange this drama on the broadcast list, and now Jiang Qinqin's rise to fame because of *Art Museum by the Zoo* gave Ouyang Changlin more ideas. If it could be put on the satellite channel and achieve better results, it would undoubtedly add another feather to his cap. In the TV station, if you want to climb up, interpersonal relationships are one aspect, and performance is the other.

Wei Wenbin sized up Ouyang Changlin. He knew about the drama *My Fair Princess*, as it was produced by their station in cooperation with Qiongyao. However, because the main cast were all newcomers, it was arranged to be broadcast on the local station. But now, Ouyang Changlin's argument seemed to make sense...

Wei Wenbin thought for a moment and asked: "Changlin, do you have confidence in this *My Fair Princess*?"

"Leader, *My Fair Princess* is very popular in Wanwan. When I led the team to Wanwan, we were welcomed everywhere. I think if it's broadcast here, the effect definitely won't be bad."

After hearing this, Wei Wenbin pondered for a moment and said: "Alright, then when we have the team meeting later, you bring this up."

"Thank you, Leader!" Ouyang Changlin looked happy upon hearing this. As long as this boss agreed, it was basically settled.

Jiang Qinqin was really in the spotlight this time; she was truly famous everywhere. She was the female lead of a movie that broke 100 million at the box office, and she played two roles, making her the character with the most screen time in the film!

As the saying goes, "Returning home without showing off your success is like walking in the dark in silk robes." After she returned to her hometown, she received the treatment of a true big star; relatives, friends, and reporters from newspapers and TV stations all came running.

At first, Jiang Qinqin was happy, but as time went on, she felt it was all kinds of trouble. Not only did many relatives and friends come to borrow money, but even distant aunts and uncles came to introduce her to potential partners, which annoyed her to no end.

Just at this time, Xiangnan Satellite TV sent her an invitation to cooperate in promoting the release of *My Fair Princess*. Although Jiang Qinqin, after the explosion of *Art Museum by the Zoo*, didn't think much of this Qiongyao TV series she had acted in, she still had professional ethics, so she headed straight for Xiangnan Satellite TV.

Launched last year, *Happy Camp* had become the flagship program of Xiangnan Satellite TV in just one year, thanks to its relaxed and pleasant style, with ratings remaining high.

The current hosts were He Jiong and Li Xiang. Speaking of which, Li Xiang was truly the "Big Sister" of Xiangnan Satellite TV, and He Jiong was just a little brother in front of her. However, her hosting style was really likable—grand and stylish, always able to control the rhythm of the program. But when she left and was replaced by Xie Na, it became nothing but clowning around, and later with the likes of Du Haitao, the whole program went down the path of being childish and brainless...

This time, when the *My Fair Princess* cast went on *Happy Camp*, Jiang Qinqin was the undisputed core "C-position." Both Li Xiang and He Jiong revolved around Jiang Qinqin, while the likes of Zhao Bafie and Fan Bayi could only be left on the side, feeling neglected.

Zhao Bafie looked at Jiang Qinqin, who was surrounded by stars, her face full of unwillingness. Clearly, they both had the same amount of screen time in the drama. Before, when they went to Wanwan, her "Little Xiao Yanzi" was the most popular, and she was the one most valued, right? But now that she was back in the mainland, she had become a foil, which made Zhao Wei, who had already been sought after and cheered for in Wanwan, feel very unbalanced.

Isn't it just because she latched onto Wu Yuchen? If this opportunity were given to her, she could act well too!

On the side, Fan Bayi glanced at Zhao Bafie standing with her, and felt a bit better. In her past life, when the three *My Fair Princess* sisters went on the show, Zhao Wei and Lin Xinru were favored, and only she was left on the side. But now that Zhao Wei had the same treatment as her, her mood was naturally different. She looked at Zhao Wei and thought, "What were you acting so smug about in Wanwan before? Aren't you still standing in the corner with me as an audience member now?"

She looked at Jiang Qinqin with eyes full of envy. The female lead of a movie that broke 100 million at the box office! If she could be like that one day, then everything would be worth it! Afterward, Wu Yuchen, whom she had met twice, appeared in her mind. If she could, if she could be with Wu Dao...

Jiang Qinqin didn't know what the other two women were thinking. With the cooperation and care of Li Xiang and He Jiong, she had a lot of fun playing small games, then told many behind-the-scenes stories about filming *Art Museum by the Zoo* on the show, and then, guided by the two hosts, talked about *My Fair Princess* with everyone, which served as a big promotion for the newly released *My Fair Princess*.

In her past life, when *My Fair Princess* was first broadcast, the reaction to the first few episodes was average, but as it aired, the ratings kept rising, eventually reaching an astonishing 62%.

"Big star Jiang Qinqin's new drama *My Fair Princess*, a blockbuster broadcast on Xiangnan Satellite TV!"

"Pure star Jiang Qinqin stars in *My Fair Princess*!"

"Jiang Qinqin participates in Qiongyao's new work *My Fair Princess*, don't miss it on Xiangnan Satellite TV!"

Under the vigorous promotion of Xiangnan Satellite TV, and with the fame of Jiang Qinqin and Qiongyao, this time *My Fair Princess* attracted many people to watch as soon as it aired. The ratings remained high from the start, and then climbed step by step. In just 6 episodes, it had already surpassed old-school TV stations like Beijing Satellite TV and Magic City Satellite TV. By the 10th episode, it once again surpassed the main drama being broadcast on CCTV. Yet it still didn't stop; the ratings were like they had been injected with chicken blood, still climbing higher and higher.

This explosive combat power not only scared other TV stations, but even Xiangnan Satellite TV itself was stunned. It was just a lighthearted TV series, how could they have imagined such an explosive situation?!

For a time, *My Fair Princess* became a phenomenal hit drama; streets and alleys, neighbors, all were discussing Ziwei and Little Xiao Yanzi.

If you want to talk about the hottest star in the entire entertainment industry right now, it was undoubtedly Jiang Qinqin!

On the big screen in the cinema, *Art Museum by the Zoo* was still showing, and the box office had reached 115 million, while on the small screen of the TV, *My Fair Princess* was dominating the screen again. It was equivalent to Jiang Qinqin eating from both the big screen and the small screen!

How many actresses have been able to do this?

This effect is not as simple as one plus one equals two; after superposition, it even produced a multiplier effect. Therefore, Jiang Qinqin's topic and popularity were simply explosive for a time!

Undoubtedly, *My Fair Princess*, which had been promoting Jiang Qinqin as the C-position from the beginning, saw Jiang Qinqin reap a considerable portion of the dividends from this explosive result. Even though Zhao Wei's "Little Xiao Yanzi" performance was great and very brilliant, Jiang Qinqin had the blessing of the big screen and being the female lead of a 100-million-box-office movie, so whoever mentioned her would have to bow to Jiang Qinqin.

Now Jiang Qinqin was truly being watched wherever she went, every move she made. Even though there was no paparazzi culture in the mainland yet, her popularity was just too high!

"Jiang Qinqin surrounded by fans at Shancheng Airport, only escaped with airport security escort!"

"Jiang Qinqin's neighbor reveals she was a beauty since childhood!"

"Jiang Qinqin's homeroom teacher says she caused boys to fight in school!"

"Revealing the growth experience of big star Jiang Qinqin..."

"Jiang Qinqin joins the *My Sassy Girl* crew, visiting the set or acting?"

That's right, Jiang Qinqin couldn't stay at home peacefully, so she simply ran to the *My Sassy Girl* crew to visit Wu Yuchen.

(Poetic description of beauty and atmosphere)

Wu Yuchen hugged Jiang Qinqin in his arms and teased: "Satisfied now? This time you've become a big star in the true sense~"

Jiang Qinqin pouted and said: "Don't mention it, I'm almost annoyed to death. Now everywhere I go, reporters come to ask this and that..."

Wu Yuchen smiled and said: "The full don't know the hunger of the hungry. You should be content; I don't know how many people want to trade places with you right now!"

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Jiang Qinqin's face. Of course, she knew this was a "happy trouble," but she was a bit inflated and couldn't help but want to show off.

Afterward, Jiang Qinqin raised her chin and said: "Hmph, regret not asking me to be the female lead, right~"

Last year, Wang Zuxian snatched the female lead of *My Brothers and Sisters* from her, and this time Wu Yuchen found Wang Zuxian to cooperate on *My Sassy Girl*, which made Jiang Qinqin feel a little jealous. This sudden visit of hers was not without the intention of "checking up" on him.

Wu Yuchen also guessed her thoughts. He didn't have any such thoughts about Wang Zuxian; it was just that she was indeed suitable. This girl had really suspected the wrong target.

Wu Yuchen gently pinched her small waist and coaxed:

"Mmm, I regret it to death. It was me who had eyes but didn't recognize the gold, missing our family's Qinqin, this bright pearl."

"Hey, stop moving, it tickles~" Jiang Qinqin giggled.

"Tickles? I'll cure you!" Wu Yuchen simply flipped over and got on top.

Compared to the previous *Don't Tell Me*, the overall filming of *My Sassy Girl* was quite smooth. It had been about a month now, and they had reached the final scene.

Jiang Qinqin naturally followed to the set. Looking at Wang Zuxian, whom she had already met, she had to admit she was indeed beautiful. Wang Zuxian's tall figure of over 1.7 meters, and that grand and bright beauty, were more suitable for the "sassy" girlfriend role.

However, at this moment, sitting opposite Wang Zuxian was another great beauty, gentle and elegant, whose beauty and temperament were no less than Wang Zuxian's, which also attracted Jiang Qinqin's gaze.

Jiang Qinqin didn't expect that Wu Yuchen had actually invited the "White Snake" Angie Chiu over!

The last scene Wu Yuchen filmed was the reunion of the male and female leads. The medium between the two was the male lead Qian Niu's aunt, and the actress playing this role was Angie Chiu.

"Cut!"

Hearing the "cut" from Wu Yuchen's mouth, everyone looked at him. After Wu Yuchen stared at the filmed segment for a while, he made an "OK" gesture with his right hand, then stood up and shouted:

"I announce, the *My Sassy Girl* crew, wrap!"

As soon as the word "wrap" came out, the whole crew couldn't help but cheer.

Amidst the cheers, Wu Yuchen walked towards Angie Chiu: "Teacher Zhao, thank you very much for coming to the crew for a cameo this time."

Looking at the ageless goddess in front of him with elegant temperament and white, tender, smooth skin, Wu Yuchen had to sigh that Angie Chiu was really well-maintained. At 45, she didn't look like a middle-aged woman at all, but rather charming and fascinating.

Angie Chiu smiled and also reached out to shake hands with Wu Yuchen: "Director Wu, I didn't expect that I could participate in your movie while coming to Shanghai for promotion this time. I am also very happy."

Last year, she cooperated with Oriental TV on a TV series *A Century of Ups and Downs*. This was also her first cooperation with the mainland. It happened to be released and broadcast in Magic City recently, so she came to Magic City to go on a show for promotion. She didn't expect to receive a cameo invitation from Wu Yuchen.

Wu Yuchen didn't expect that after Tony Leung Ka-fai, Angie Chiu was sent over. How could he miss this?

Wu Yuchen smiled and said: "Zhao Laoshi, you must grace us with your presence at the wrap-up banquet tonight!"

"Then I won't be polite~" Angie Chiu felt a little embarrassed to have a meal at the wrap-up banquet after acting in one scene, but since Wu Yuchen had invited her personally, she couldn't refuse.

At the wrap-up banquet, the creative team naturally sat at the main table, and Jiang Qinqin took the initiative to run over and sit with Angie Chiu: "Teacher Zhao, I really like you! Your White Snake was played so well! And Feng Chengcheng in *The Bund*, I also like it very much!"

Angie Chiu smiled and said: "Qinqin, I envy you. When I was your age, I didn't know anything. You are already a big star across the two shores and three regions. You are very popular in Taiwan!"

Ten years ago, Angie Chiu went to Taiwan to develop to avoid trouble. She didn't expect that she would usher in the second spring of her career thanks to *The Legend of the White Snake*. Over the years, her career focus had been in Taiwan, so she was very clear about the dynamics there.

Afterward, Angie Chiu glanced at Wu Yuchen, and then whispered to Jiang Qinqin with a smile: "And, you have a big director boyfriend to take care of you. This is a blessing not everyone can have~"

Jiang Qinqin glanced at Wu Yuchen, and then said somewhat proudly: "I don't need him to take care of me~"

Angie Chiu laughed upon hearing this, but still whispered: "Qinqin, I am a person who has been through it. If you want to go far in our industry, acting alone is not enough. For a girl as beautiful as you, if no one protects you, you might suffer grievances in the future~"

Speaking of this, Zhao Yazhi also sighed in her heart. When she was in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, she had also acted in many hit works, but wasn't she still slapped by Fatty, and troubled by some other people? If she could have had a big director like Wu Yuchen to rely on, why would she be unable to stay in her hometown of Hong Kong and be forced to flee to Taiwan to avoid trouble? ===== CHAPTER 163 =====