Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Tormenting the Fans

“Auntie, why are you filming me?” Chu Xijin asked in confusion after cooperating with his aunt.

“To shoot a personal promo video for you.”

Mu Ran wouldn’t admit she wanted to slap faces, that would be too embarrassing: “Take a break, I’ll edit it for you.”

She used the crew’s equipment to start editing Chu Xijin’s video and adding music.

Many editors in the live stream were watching her work, totally awe-struck.

So smooth and effortless, she seemed to know exactly what to do every second, the music and the visuals were perfectly done, and the filters matched every frame!

The opening shots of Qin Palace were majestic and solemn. The Crown Prince, standing high in rank, climbed the steps with a solemn expression. In a glance, his presence exuded dominance, his appearance was handsome, amidst the kneeling voices, his eyes held both restraint and blazing ambition, arrogance from his bones, as if announcing to the world, he’s the master of this Imperial Palace!

The thirty-second video felt like Qin Palace and Chu Xijin were one.

Many were impressed by Director Mu’s skill, wasn’t there talk about her lacking talent?

I can casually shoot a short video and it’s a blockbuster, can you compete?

Many wanted to criticize Black Mu Ran for her ability, but were repeatedly proven wrong, leaving them no choice but to wise up.

[Wow, if Director Mu were at our company, she’d definitely be a gold medal editor.]

[Her work is genuinely impressive, her skills are top-notch. Why is her editing skill as a director so fierce!]

[I know Xiao Jin looks handsome in the video, but I’m truly captivated by the all-rounder Director Mu. This filming technique, directing skill, and post-editing are absolutely adored!]

[People once criticized Director Mu for winning awards with money, now let’s see if it slaps your face.]

[It’s understandable for Director Mu to be upset with web dramas; someone who easily shoots blockbusters just can’t comprehend how one could make such awkward TV shows.]

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Netizens are unanimous in their praise for Mu Ran’s skills.

She’s too amazing.

The trending search quickly exploded.

Since Xiao Jin’s ads are for international brands, he has gained some international recognition. With overseas fans promoting, a global fan support club was formed. Once Mu Ran’s video edit was complete, Chu Xijin released the video on Weibo.

A top editor immediately spread the video abroad, cleverly adding the scene of Director Mu’s filming and editing. Director Mu’s international fame surpassing Xiao Jin’s.

Many netizens watched it and fell for both.

Who wouldn’t like two strong talents!

Views were spreading at a terrifying speed, domestic discussions were rising, and the program’s live viewership left the crew speechless.

Yet, they also had to handle the trouble caused by Mu Ran.

Today Yang Ying Ying was out of state, and it was the assistant director who arranged things, but according to the script.

He thought letting Mu Ran direct could allow netizens to see the acting prowess of a big director.

The drama crew had decided early on.

The investors had assured: “We’ll treat Director Mu well, we’re just doing this for publicity, hopefully she gives some guidance.”

But when Mu Ran went to the set, taking directions from Director Zhou was fine, except his direction wasn’t great. Mu Ran raised a suggestion, which was dismissed.

Dismissing was fine, but he had to berate Mu Ran in her capacity as director: “You’re a big director, on your own set you rule, but coming here, acting arrogant isn’t right, is it? Our work’s a TV drama, different requirements all around, naturally there are differences in filming techniques. Are you implying I, being the director, should follow an actor’s orders?”

Mu Ran laughed to her heart’s content.

As if she hadn’t shot a TV drama before?

Unable to shoot a scene, yet spewing nonsense.

Putting on airs in front of her, wishing to suppress her for his gain, get lost!

Mu Ran had no interest in cooperating with someone like that.

Arrogant and full of himself, assuming because of a bit of background and skill, working slightly harder than others, everyone should bend to his will.

Heh.

She left immediately.

The web drama director was informed by the investors to apologize to Mu Ran: “It was hard-earned to get her to the set, then you had to go ruin it, knowing she’s short-tempered. Mu Ran’s here, did you truly think we wanted to watch her act? With a master present, not knowing to utilize her, you’re really… I don’t even know what to say. Now the online reviews are disadvantageous for us, you go apologize.”

The director, hearing the investors’ words, held back his frustration until his face turned the color of pork liver. Here he was, a proper director, having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, now having in a variety show to swallow his pride to apologize to a young woman in her twenties!!!

Yet he couldn’t refuse.

This work was also his labor of love, he’d invested money too. Entertainment was inherently about fawning upon wealth and power, if he fell, climbing back would be extremely difficult.

The investors said something quite right.

“Why argue with the girl, her reputation is so poor. If you apologize on the variety show, the audience would find you sincere. She has plenty of haters, by then a large crowd will rally behind you and we’ll save a great deal on the drama’s promotional budget.

Apologizing doesn’t mean you’re weaker.

It’s simply exploiting her.”

Director Zhou agreed deeply, thus pulling along the male lead, Li Liujiu, to look for Mu Ran.

Li Liujiu had once been the male lead in Mu Ran’s films, she surely would show him some respect.

Entrusted by the director with an important task, Li Liujiu reflected on the ignored photo from that evening, feeling slightly anxious. He truly liked Mu Ran, ever since she recognized his worth and was willing to guide him on a bright path, he had been hopelessly in love with her.

Over the years, he had been diligently making money, solely to be worthy of her.

But she didn’t seem to like him.

Now this drama had been scorned by her, despite his salary being very high for it, capital-backed dramas profitable, half the drama’s budget went to his salary, otherwise, he wouldn’t have slashed his rates to act.

“Director Zhou, I may not be able to do much later.”

“How will you know if it doesn’t work unless you try?” Director Zhou patted his shoulder: “Believe in your charisma, see Hengdian’s fans who flock to you are the most, you were once her leading man. She certainly harbors some different feelings for you, don’t worry, have a good conversation, this drama holds your effort too.”

Director Zhou reinforced his words slightly.

Brows clenched, Li Liujiu replied with a ’hm’.

Deeply dissatisfied, he must bear the consequences for mistakes made.

Frustration aside, Li Liujiu’s mind raced with thoughts on how to speak later so the viewers cherish the drama and his fans sympathize with his distress.

Top tier, must know how to tug at fans’ hearts.

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