Chapter 926: Chapter 923: Leaving It to Fate
Si Wenyu smiled, "Yeah, just not lucky."
"It’s okay, as actors, you know, once we finish filming, our task is actually done."
"Well, results still matter," Si Wenyu said politely, "Of course, you don’t have to worry, whatever you shoot becomes a hit."
"Oh, I wouldn’t dare to say that. Now is the time when the new takes over the old, there are too many newcomers."
"Isn’t it still survival of the fittest? Only the good will last. Look, how many of those who debuted with us are still popular?"
Ye Xiaowen laughed even more upon hearing this.
Throughout the journey, she only chatted with Si Wenyu, not sparing a glance for anyone else.
Her demeanor, although amiable, also seemed somewhat exclusionary, as if to say, while I am approachable, I also have my choices, and I reserve the right to ignore those I don’t want to interact with.
Watching Ye Xiaowen leave, Si Wenyu shook his head and said to Ye Ning, "Did you see that? That’s talking to people the way they want to be addressed."
Lin Qianwan chimed in, "And talking to ghosts the way ghosts want to hear, right, Brother Wenyu."
"Haha, exactly," he said, "She just loves to hear people talk like that."
Soon enough, "Universe" started airing on national TV.
At the same time, it was recommended on various websites.
After its broadcast, as expected, the first episode’s viewership skyrocketed, drawing significant attention.
Everyone was discussing on trending searches about how well this viewership champion would perform.
The second episode aired immediately after, and although some criticized the plot for being too slow, the discussion and ratings remained at the top.
Meanwhile, the first episode of "Black and White" also premiered that night.
On the day of the premiere, all the creators accepted an invitation from a website to participate in a live broadcast.
The live broadcast was also heavily promoted by the website.
Unfortunately, many were indeed diverted by "Universe," and although the views here weren’t bad, they really paled in comparison to "Universe."
Everyone was quite disappointed because after being bought by the top video site and promoted heavily, expectations for the show were high, but "Universe" came on strong, causing some immediate concern.
After the first episode aired, during a subsequent meeting, Gao Yuanze looked at everyone’s disappointed faces and said with a smile, "Clashing with a popular drama, naturally everyone’s eyes are on that one, and attention for others is reduced. After all, the audience is limited. When everyone gathers to discuss, it’s like seeing a store crowded with people in a mall; it doesn’t matter what’s in there, others will join the queue to try it out."
He’s really not great at boosting morale, and after he spoke, everyone felt even more deflated.
Helplessly, he scratched his head.
Ye Ning went back and also turned on the TV, watching "Universe" as it aired.
One had to admit, Ye Xiaowen’s acting was indeed commendable.
This drama is the typical old-fashioned costume drama, a bit cliché, but it certainly has its audience.
Ye Ning watched and saw Mu Yeli come back.
Mu Yeli walked over and asked, "How’s your show doing?"
Ye Ning sighed, "Not a complete flop, but it didn’t make much of a splash either."
Mu Yeli paused, "Did the website promote it?"
"Promotion was definitely there," Ye Ning said, "but we had bad luck clashing with ’Universe.’ Oh well, let’s just leave it to fate."
