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Chapter 80
The effect of “Hello President” after its broadcast was unexpectedly good.
After a few days, the show became increasingly popular online, with rising ratings that almost matched the hit drama “Crossover Elite.”
“Crossover Elite” had a huge investment and featured well-known actors and veteran actors. The show achieved high ratings on its premiere day and presented complex business and workplace dramas. However, the ratings grew slowly over time.
In contrast, “Hello President,” which started off average, saw a dramatic increase in ratings and was nearly catching up to “Crossover Elite.”
This was surprising since “Hello President” is a Mary Sue idol drama, which typically involves a rich, overbearing president falling in love with a down-and-out Cinderella. Audiences were bored with this type of drama.
Yet, “Hello President” exceeded expectations.
A marketing account that likes stirring things up launched an online vote asking netizens to choose their favorite between the two dramas and explain why.
Many viewers participated, and “Hello President” won the vote.
Comments included:
“‘Hello President’ is a light and sweet drama that doesn’t require much thought. I enjoy this kind of drama.”
“Mary Sue dramas are my favorites. The male lead is really handsome and the female lead is really cute. Who doesn’t like handsome guys and sweet girls?”
“And Shen Mingyou is a pleasant surprise. Who said Shen Mingyou had no acting skills? She’s the best actress in this drama. Her portrayal of a rich girl who is both lovable and irritating is amazing! The director captured her beauty perfectly, and I kept taking screenshots!”
“‘Crossover Elite’ is good, but the plot feels overly complicated. It’s a simple story told in a complex way.”
“The veteran actors in ‘Crossover Elite’ are excellent, and Gu Aifei also performed well, but it didn’t feel particularly amazing.”
“Both shows are good. Why not watch both?”
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As a result, “Hello President” continued to gain popularity online. The number of Weibo followers for the male and female leads soared, turning them from unknown actors into well-known stars.
The biggest winner was Xingchen Entertainment.
Lin Simeng and Shen Mingyou, both from Xingchen Entertainment, along with the other leads, benefited greatly from the drama. Shen Mingyou, the second female lead, saw a surge in script offers and improved script quality.
After finishing a scene, Shen Mingyou saw Xiao Xi excitedly holding her phone and saying, “Sister Mingyou, your Weibo followers just hit 40 million.”
“Really?” Shen Mingyou took the phone and confirmed the increase in fans.
After the broadcast of “Super Mom,” Shen Mingyou’s fan count reached a peak. For the past two months, she’s been filming and hasn’t appeared much publicly. Consequently, her fan count hasn’t increased in a while.
However, with the airing of the drama “Hello, President,” Shen Mingyou’s fan base began to grow rapidly. Today, it officially exceeded 40 million and continues to rise.
Shen Mingyou had anticipated that “Hello, President” would be popular. Idol dramas typically attract a large audience, and Director Shi Yan put great effort into the show. The script was refined multiple times before filming.
Although the plot is a familiar Mary Sue story, the director and screenwriter added many creative elements. To ensure high production quality, Shi Yan invited new actors to save on costs, allowing the funds to be used for the drama’s production, including its scenes, costumes, and styling. The male and female leads were well-matched with their characters.
Shen Mingyou’s involvement was also a boost. She played the second female lead, Gu Qianqian, a rich girl, and wore the most fashionable outfits. To help save money, Shen Mingyou provided several sets of clothes and jewelry, which cut costs for the crew. Her participation also led to the European Emperor Hotel fully supporting the filming by offering the venue.
Thanks to these efforts, the drama had a solid foundation for success. The remaining factor was luck, and clearly, the show was fortunate and quickly won the audience’s affection.
“The boss said that when we return to City A, he will host a celebration banquet for you and Simeng,” Xiao Xi said cheerfully. “We’ll have delicious food again.”
Shen Mingyou smiled and replied, “Why wait? There’s a wrap-up banquet tonight where you can eat as much as you want.”
The wrap-up banquet for “Hello President” was planned for tonight after finishing the last scene of “Asking the Sky.” As the heroine, Shen Mingyou would naturally attend, and Xiao Xi would join her to enjoy the meal.
As they talked, a commotion arose nearby.
Shen Mingyou looked over and saw Director Qin Song, smiling and leading someone toward her. The person was Ji Wenlun.
Ji Wenlun’s presence caused quite a stir among the crew.
Ji Wenlun approached Shen Mingyou with a smile and said, “Shen, we meet again.”
Shen Mingyou greeted him with a nod.
“It seems you two know each other, so I won’t introduce further,” Qin Song said with a smile. “Wenlun knew about our wrap-up today and came to visit. Mingyou, Mr. Ji is a talented actor with a lot of acting experience. Since you’re both actors, discussing with him could be beneficial for your skills.”
Director Qin Song was pleased with Shen Mingyou. Throughout filming, she never complained and always met the director’s expectations. Qin Song valued her hard work and dedication.
Ji Wenlun, a TV King Grand Slam winner, has a good relationship with Qin Song. Although Ji Wenlun has shifted to behind-the-scenes roles and now runs a film and TV production company, he still maintains his reputation as a talented actor. Qin Song wanted to introduce Shen Mingyou to him, knowing that personal connections in the industry are important.
“You two chat for a while; I need to check on the setup over there,” Qin Song said before returning to work.
Ji Wenlun said, “I watched your recent drama, and Shen, you performed very well.”
Shen Mingyou responded, “Thank you.”
“Actually, I came here for another reason besides visiting Director Qin’s set,” Ji Wenlun said, presenting a script to Shen Mingyou. “I’m the producer of this movie. I’d like to invite you to play the leading female role. Would you be interested?”
Shen Mingyou was surprised. Ji Wenlun came specifically to offer her a role in a movie?
“Don’t be surprised. We’ve been searching for a female lead who is a mother in real life, as the plot requires it. Your recent performance convinced us you would be a great fit. Since I know you and Director Qin, I took the chance to approach you.”
Ji Wenlun spoke modestly. Although Shen Mingyou was initially confused, she took the script and glanced through it.
The script captivated her. The story centers around a mother seeking revenge for her child. It’s a high-quality script, and the director, Lu Zhicheng, is a renowned filmmaker with many critically acclaimed and successful films.
Shen Mingyou was instantly drawn to the script. For most actors, such a high-quality script is a rare opportunity.
After Shen Mingyou finished reading, Ji Wenlun asked, “So, Shen, are you interested in this role?”
Shen Mingyou said calmly, “I need to think about it and give you an answer before tomorrow, okay?”
“Of course, I’m waiting for your good news.”
The two discussed various topics about the movie. Soon, it was Shen Mingyou’s turn to film her last scene.
Ji Wenlun stayed on set. He sat next to the director, watching Shen Mingyou through the camera with a thoughtful look in his eyes. No one knew what he was thinking.
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