With Xiao He's performance in "Happy Every Day", discussions about "Shining Stars" have skyrocketed.
Some people even edited this part of his video and posted it on Bilibili to help promote "Shining Stars".
Xiao He could tell at a glance that Sister Liu was behind all of these actions.
But it's also good. It's a good start to promote him. When his character comes out later, he'll definitely get a lot of criticism. This is a good way to lay the groundwork and buffer the situation so that he won't be criticized along with the character later.
Just as its popularity was soaring, "Shining Stars" finally began its official broadcast.
The story begins by detailing the historical context of that time.
At that time, Shanghai had completely fallen and become a puppet state under Japanese occupation. They carried out aggressive policies in various fields such as politics, culture, and economy, attempting to infiltrate the people's national consciousness and culture, glorify their aggressive behavior, and further erode China's territory.
Under these circumstances, Li Shuo's superiors prepared to temporarily evacuate the area, while underground agents like Li Shuo continued to accumulate strength, waiting for the opportunity to resume further communication and infiltration plans once the organization was stable.
Meanwhile, the arrests and cleanup never stopped. Even though most of the comrades had evacuated, a small number were still forced to remain in Shanghai, at risk of being arrested by special agents at any time. Li Shuo needed to ensure his own safety while helping these comrades to evacuate smoothly.
The story begins with a group of people engaging in a gunfight and standoff at the entrance of an alley.
When Li Shuo arrived after receiving the news, the battle was nearing its end.
"Section Chief Li, what brings you here?"
A short, stocky middle-aged police officer approached, his face beaming with a fawning smile.
"What's going on? Don't you know we're having a 'cultural promotion event' over there? If you do this, what if you leave a bad impression when important people come?"
Li Shuo, his face dark, reprimanded ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) him sternly.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry." The officer could only keep apologizing. "We didn't know about this. We just heard that there were suspected bandits in Ping'an Lane, so..."
"So you're just going to bother other people here?" Li Shuo raised his hand and slapped the officer's cap on his head. "Tell them to clear that path right now! Hurry up!"
"Yes, yes!"
The police officers quickly dispersed, and the previously noisy alleyway instantly became quiet.
Li Shuo turned and walked to the street corner behind him. The seriousness on his face immediately disappeared, and he approached a black car parked on the side of the street with a smile: "I'm sorry, Chairman Yamada. It was my subordinates who were incompetent and caused a small mishap."
Chairman Yamada was a man with a mustache and round-framed glasses wearing a small top hat. Upon hearing Li Shuo's words, he stroked his mustache in a mock manner and said in a broken Japanese accent, "It's alright. However, this Greater East Asia Cultural Exchange Conference is an important form of friendly exchange between the two countries. I hope Section Chief Li will pay more attention in the future and prevent such incidents from happening again. Otherwise, if the conference is affected, it will affect the friendly relations between the two countries, which is something neither of us can afford."
"Yes, yes, you're right..."
The car finally started moving slowly. Li Shuo stood there watching the car drive away, his smile fading and his eyes becoming unusually sharp.
The pacing of "Shining Stars" is very fast, with almost no unnecessary shots. After explaining the basic background and character relationships, the plot moves forward quickly.
Li Shuo's mission this time was to help cover an old man's escape from Shanghai.
This senior figure, ostensibly a school teacher, secretly dedicated himself to writing and publicizing the atrocities committed by the Japanese army. He used historical allusions to promote national culture, convey beliefs and faith, and use his pen to combat the cultural invasion and brainwashing of those people.
In chaotic times, a scholar like him might not have been able to play a significant role, but the words he wrote and the spirit he conveyed constantly inspired people to uphold their beliefs, adhere to their principles, and participate in the battles without hesitation.
Therefore, this old man himself is a symbol of a spirit.
At the same time, the puppet regime also hated such intellectuals. Not only did it arrest and persecute them on a large scale, but it also organized some kind of "Greater East Asia Cultural Exchange Conference" in schools to openly promote its own ideas and invaded culture.
Thus, a "cultural exchange conference" rife with undercurrents unfolded in such a tense and serious atmosphere...
The feedback from viewers after watching the first two episodes has been very positive.
To be honest, I don't really like watching these kinds of TV shows because they make me feel really depressed, but now I can't help but want to watch them again.
【I think this drama is pretty good. The actors who have appeared so far have all given excellent performances, the plot is fine, the pacing is fast, and it's quite interesting to watch. I hope it updates soon.】
【Judging from the trailer, it seems several main actors will be appearing in the next episode, especially Yiman'er, Su Shengxi, and Xiao He. I wonder how they'll perform.】
【To be honest, I'm a little worried about those three coming out. The veteran actors before them all performed very well, raising the bar significantly. If these three young actors perform poorly, it will ruin everything.】
【Worry +1. Iman'er is actually fine; after all, she's acted in several movies and has the necessary skills. It's Su Shengxi and Xiao He that I'm genuinely worried about.】
【What does this have to do with Xiao He? I suggest watching his portrayals of Mu Ze and Shen Jue; his acting is really good.】
【What acting skills does Xiao He have? Mu Ze acts like a delusional teenager, and Shen Jue has a wooden face the whole time. Where's the acting in those scenes?】
【Why didn't you mention Zhu Laosan at all?】
【Wasn't Zhu Laosan wearing a fake face? How can you tell anything about his acting skills? I just think that makeup artist was really amazing; she gave him a work-related injury.】
【Haha, Xiao He, you've really become famous! People are even starting to criticize you now, haha.】
【Suddenly, I felt a sense of relief. I was happy that Brother Xiao was being dragged into this mess as a scapegoat, but also a little smug.】
【Well, as everyone knows, Xiao He is Su Shengxi's "good buddy"!】
【Haha, indeed, indeed. My assessment is that Xiao He is inferior to Su Shengxi. Everyone is welcome to join us tomorrow for our critique.】
【Don't panic, the results will be revealed tomorrow; whoever loses will be embarrassed.】
【Front row seats for a good show.】
The debate about acting skills quickly unfolded in the related topic of "Shining Stars".
Liu Rulan and Xiao He also arrived at the scene immediately.
Seeing the arguments in the comments section, Xiao He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"No, what's there to argue about? They're both from the same show, isn't it a bit unfair to compare and belittle them like this?"
If it were two separate dramas, that would be one thing, since they are in competition. But insisting on determining which is better within just one drama is really unpleasant.
Liu Rulan didn't seem to care: "These are just ways to maintain popularity. Let them discuss it. In the end, you won't be the one who suffers."
Xiao He shrugged: "That's true."
"However, there is another situation now—"
Liu Rulan swiped her phone to change the topic: "You should still remember the drama 'Qing Guang Ru Chu', right? It's the idol drama that aired in the same time slot as us."
Xiao He was somewhat bewildered: "Huh?"
