novellhall Chapter 69 Publicity and Scandalous Hype
Chapter 69 Publicity and Scandalous Hype
Chapter 68 Publicity and Scandalous Hype (Long Chapter)
Under the influence of money.
Media reporters responded immediately.
From that day on, Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan, the two lead actors, had to be interviewed by several media outlets every day.
"Someday or One Day is a groundbreaking urban idol drama."
"Popular singer and musical talent Lin Zixuan and goddess Dong Xuan join forces for 'Someday or One Day,' which is worth looking forward to."
"The deep love story in 'Someday or One Day' brought tears to my eyes."
"Are you ready? A pure love story where souls travel across time and space to meet, 'Someday or One Day' is about to premiere."
Press releases promoting "Someday or One Day" were published in various media outlets.
The press release will also uniformly state at the end: December 4th, 7:40 PM, Hunan TV, stay tuned.
Of course, since there were still two weeks before the broadcast, Zhou Haopeng did not immediately go viral online and get large-scale media coverage. Instead, he maintained a pace of more than 10 media outlets reporting on him every day to continuously increase the buzz.
In addition, after communicating with Hunan TV, Lin Zixuan uploaded the music video of the ending theme song "Want to See You, Want to See You, Want to See You" to his Sina blog and Baidu Tieba Xuanyuan Bar.
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The music video is a compilation of exciting scenes from the drama "Someday or One Day" and behind-the-scenes footage.
The accompanying text reads: "The TV series 'Someday or One Day,' starring me and Dong Xuan, is about to air. It's a pure love story that transcends time and space, with two people running towards each other. Tune in to Hunan TV at 7:40 PM on December 4th."
Finally, they even posted the lyrics.
This immediately drew cheers and excitement from the fans.
"That's great! My brother is so handsome, his dramas are bound to be good. I'm definitely going to watch this one."
"Wow, my brother and Dong Xuan are such a perfect match! He's super handsome and she's so beautiful. They look so sweet together. Just for you two, I'll definitely be watching this show on time."
"Wow, the pure love story between the brother and Dong Xuan that transcends time and space and runs towards each other, is it really that romantic? I definitely have to watch it."
"Didn't you guys notice how beautiful this song is? And the lyrics are so well-written: 'I want to see you, I only want to see you, in the future and the past, I only want to see you. We've traversed thousands upon thousands of timelines, relying on each other in the sea of people...'"
Just listening to the music gives me a stirring in my soul.
"This song is truly touching, and the lyrics are extremely moving. It was written entirely by my brother himself. He truly deserves to be called a musical genius. I love it! I want to sing this song to my classmates."
At the same time, Dong Xuan also released the music video for the opening theme song "Someday in the Past or Future" on her Sina blog and Baidu Tieba.
This also sparked heated discussions among fans.
The production team's promotional efforts were highly praised by Hunan TV, which also proposed a new promotional strategy: to hype up the rumors between Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan.
Zhou Haopeng certainly didn't dare to make the decision directly, but when he consulted Dong Xuan and Lin Zixuan, he didn't expect that they would both agree immediately.
Lin Zixuan would definitely not care about doing this in order to achieve better results when the TV series airs.
Moreover, creating scandals can greatly boost his and Dong Xuan's popularity. In the end, he himself will benefit from the popularity Dong Xuan gains. Why wouldn't he do something so good?
As for Dong Xuan, it's common practice to create scandals when movies and TV shows are released, and it's usually a treatment reserved for A-list celebrities. This is essentially helping her rise in status. Plus, she's already single, and her rumored boyfriend is Lin Zixuan, so she naturally has even less reason to object.
To maximize the impact of the scandal, Zhou Haopeng even contacted a major program, "Entertainment Live".
"Entertainment Live," produced by Enlight Media, is China's first and currently the most comprehensive and authoritative entertainment program.
A large-scale entertainment news program that reports on the hottest entertainment news.
With six major reporting stations in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Seoul, the company broadcasts the most noteworthy entertainment news intensively.
It is broadcast simultaneously on 158 television channels every day, covering more than 6 million viewers in most cities across the country, and is known as the "News Broadcast" of the entertainment industry.
This program has a great influence, consistently ranking first in viewership ratings for its time slot in most regions, and even enjoying significant influence in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
The feud between Lin Zixuan and La Ying was previously reported by Entertainment Live.
Given Lin Zixuan's current status in the entertainment industry, if he releases another major song or gets into another public feud with a senior figure in the music scene, it would be a significant event.
Entertainment Live will naturally report on it.
However, as an actor, that's not enough; the TV series he starred in wouldn't attract the attention of "Entertainment Live" when it was about to air.
Dong Xuan is even less of a concern; she's just a second-tier female celebrity and doesn't deserve the attention of "Entertainment Live".
However, if Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan are rumored to be dating because they fell in love while filming a drama, then "Entertainment Live" is quite interested.
With the encouragement of Hunan TV, "Entertainment Live" readily agreed.
February 11 at 26pm.
In a restaurant on the street in Sanlitun, Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan sat by the window, with food laid out on the table.
The two chatted and laughed happily as they ate, creating a sweet atmosphere throughout the meal.
You can clearly see their faces through the window from across the street. It's rare to see celebrities like them eating together in public like this.
"Sister Xuan, do you have to laugh so exaggeratedly? I reckon all the photos have been taken, so we don't need to be so pretentious."
"Really? Was my smile exaggerated? Let me stop." Upon hearing Lin Zixuan's words, Dong Xuan quickly composed herself and adopted an elegant posture.
Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan were not actually having a date; they were putting on a show, or more accurately, creating a scandal.
The two of them are having dinner together here today; it was all arranged in advance, and the restaurant is full of their own people.
When they ate together, different people would take photos of them from various angles, including a reporter from "Entertainment Live".
"Sister Xuan, when will you finish filming 'A Gentleman's Pursuit'?"
Seeing that the staff indicated the photos were taken, Lin Zixuan no longer needed to pose and started eating normally, chatting with Dong Xuan.
"It's still early. This TV series is a period drama, and it's 45 episodes long. There are also location scenes, so the filming time will be quite long, probably more than two months. What about you? You're so popular lately, haven't any production teams approached you?"
"Yes, but they are all minor supporting roles. They are all just trying to capitalize on my popularity as a singer. I turned them all down. I'll wait until 'Someday or One Day' airs before making any decisions."
"Yes, I have a feeling that 'Someday or One Day' will be a huge hit."
Lin Zixuan raised his glass, "I feel the same way, so let's all wish 'Someday or One Day' great success in ratings."
After Dong Xuan and Lin Zixuan clinked glasses, Dong Xuan looked up at Lin Zixuan's tall, slender figure and sharply defined features, and couldn't help but feel a flutter in her heart. She invited him, "Ah Xuan, are you free tonight? Come to my place for a drink."
She rested her arms on the dining table, leaned forward, and rested her chin on her hands, looking at Lin Zixuan with her big, watery eyes.
Anyway, Xu Qing has already gone to Hengdian to film "Osmanthus Blossoms Everywhere in August", and Lin Zixuan has returned to his state of solitary cultivation.
Moreover, Dong Xuan should have gained considerable popularity after a month and a half of accumulation. Since she can help him with his cultivation, Lin Zixuan was naturally eager to accept, so he agreed without hesitation.
"Since Sister Xuan invited me, I'll definitely go, even if I have something else to do. But don't you need to go back to the film set today?"
"It's okay, I've already asked for leave, I'll go back tomorrow morning."
Having developed ulterior motives, the two lost their appetite and hastily ended their staged, posed dinner.
Once outside, the two got into their respective cars and drove off in different directions.
After the car had crossed two streets, Lin Zixuan told her assistant/driver to get out and give her a break, then drove off herself.
As luck would have it, not long after, their cars met again in the underground parking lot of Dong Xuan's apartment complex.
After getting out of the car, the two tacitly avoided any verbal or physical contact, silently taking the elevator together until they arrived at Dong Xuan's home.
As soon as the door closed after they entered, Dong Xuan turned around and threw herself into Lin Zixuan's arms, offering him a sweet kiss.
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The flames of war have been ignited...
A cheerful and sweet song began to play.
Before the battle, Lin Zixuan opened the panel in his sea of consciousness:
Name: Lin Zixuan Age: 21 (123)
人气：35753
Cultivation level: 46/100 (Mid-stage Qi Refining)
Target 1, Popularity: 938514
After a month and a half apart, Dong Xuan's popularity has recovered to over 93. Today she can continue her cultivation to her heart's content, bringing double the joy.
Moreover, with the investment in promotion during this period, his popularity has also started to grow faster, returning to more than 5 views per day.
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That evening, Entertainment Live reported on the rumors between Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan.
The report first showed photos of the two having dinner together and interacting sweetly. The host introduced that the reporter had photographed popular singer Lin Zixuan and popular actress Dong Xuan having dinner together, and the two seemed to be on a sweet date.
The article also detailed how the two recently filmed the urban romance drama "Someday or One Day" together, in which they played a couple deeply in love with each other, suggesting that their relationship may have blossomed on set.
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Then, a two- or three-minute clip of highlights and behind-the-scenes footage from "Someday or One Day" was shown.
Finally, I helped with some promotion. "Someday or One Day" is about to air, so please stay tuned.
Entertainment Live is broadcast on 158 TV channels, so it's fine for it to promote TV dramas, but it's absolutely impossible for it to promote Hunan TV.
But that's okay. After watching "Entertainment Live," viewers who are interested in "Someday or One Day" will easily find out that Hunan TV will broadcast it on December 4th.
The production team didn't just let "Entertainment Live" report on it. After 6 p.m., the team proactively sent photos of Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan having dinner together and interacting sweetly to many media reporters they had worked with.
That evening, major news websites on the internet reported the related news.
"Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan went on a date alone and looked very intimate, suggesting that their relationship may have been exposed."
"Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan fell in love while filming and went on a sweet date."
Rising A-list singer Lin Zixuan was seen dating popular actress Dong Xuan, their behavior appearing intimate.
"Goddess Dong Xuan is dating popular singer Lin Zixuan, which may become another May-December romance in the entertainment industry."
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After releasing their initial passion, Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan returned to the restaurant, turned on the TV, and ate the takeout delivered by their assistant. They saw a report about themselves on the "Entertainment Live" program on the TV.
After dinner, the two went to the study, turned on the computer, connected to the internet, and saw news about themselves on various news websites.
Clicking into the news articles, they mostly described the two having lunch together that afternoon, depicting their intimate interactions and beaming smiles, all implying that they were definitely dating.
Of course, they both mentioned that they fell in love while filming the TV series "Someday or One Day," which will air on Hunan TV at 7:40 pm on December 4th.
On Tianya Forum and Baidu Tieba, where netizens gather most, the exposure of their relationship has become the hottest topic.
Lin Zixuan held the fragrant goddess dragon in his arms, smiling as he looked at the news and discussions online, feeling that the scandal was indeed very effective.
This time it didn't cost much money. The two of them just had a meal together and then sent the photos to various media outlets. The online media spontaneously started creating a buzz, and the production team only needed to direct the attention towards the TV series.
On Lin Zixuan's Sina blog and Baidu Tieba forum, Xuanyuan Bar, many netizens and fans are asking, "Brother, are you dating Dong Xuan?"
The same goes for Dong Xuan.
Neither of them gave a direct answer to this topic; instead, they both posted a promotional message on their respective blogs and online forums.
"Someday or One Day will premiere on Hunan TV's Golden Eagle Theater at 7:40 PM on December 4th. Everyone is welcome to watch."
The message was accompanied by stills from the drama "Someday or One Day".
The moment the message was posted, the comment section buzzed with activity, with many fans replying, "Looking forward to your upcoming drama, we'll always support you."
"He looks really handsome in the stills, and Dong Xuan is also very beautiful. The two of them seem to be a good match. I hope the quality of the drama will not disappoint."
"Xuanyuan flies forward, fans follow behind, and the ratings of 'Someday or One Day' soar."
Seeing how well the rumor was going, the two of them were very excited. Lin Zixuan kissed Dong Xuan and then whispered a request in her ear.
Dong Xuan blushed, but did not refuse. She gave him a charmingly coquettish look and said in a sweet voice, "You little rascal." Then she slowly squatted down.
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The cheerful and sweet singing began again.
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The next morning, the two had another pleasant morning exercise. After having breakfast brought by their assistant, Dong Xuan returned to Huairou Film City.
Lin Zixuan returned to his studio, turned on his computer, and found that after a night of fermentation, coupled with the deployment of online trolls by the production team, the online discussion about their rumored relationship had become even more heated.
Looking through the newspapers his assistant had bought, he found that almost all the entertainment newspapers reported on his affair with Dong Xuan.
The reports were largely the same as those online, all based on pictures and implying that the two were definitely dating.
Of course, they would all mention at the end that the two developed feelings for each other while filming the TV series "Someday or One Day".
Some media outlets that have partnered with the channel will even add: "The TV series will air on Hunan TV at 7:40 pm on December 4th."
There's a saying that goes something like this: gossiping is human nature.
The public is naturally interested in celebrity gossip and scandals.
That's why the media loves to hype it up, and the audience loves to watch it.
The rumors about Lin Zixuan and Dong Xuan quickly became common knowledge.
He received numerous phone calls that morning, all asking if he was really dating Dong Xuan.
Even Lu Chen and Xu Qing couldn't help but call him.
For ordinary friends, he would be vague, neither affirming nor denying, and simply tell them to watch TV dramas.
However, he told Lu Chen and Xu Qing the truth, explaining that the production team was creating hype for the upcoming film "Someday or One Day".
He didn't want the two of them to misunderstand each other, and he didn't want the older sister to get hurt.
Finally, even his mother called, "Son, I saw in the newspaper that you're dating the actress Dong Xuan. Is it true? Can you bring her home for Chinese New Year this year?"
He was both amused and exasperated. He was only a junior in college, yet his mother seemed to be eagerly anticipating his marriage.
He had no choice but to explain the truth to his mother in detail again.
After hearing his explanation, his mother seemed disappointed. "Sigh, what a disappointment. I think Dong Xuan is quite nice. Son, can't you just try harder and really win her over?"
He was sweating profusely. "Mom, please stop trying to matchmake me. I'm hanging up now."
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As the rumors intensified, Lin Zixuan's popularity soared. At midnight, he opened the panel in his mind's eye:
Name: Lin Zixuan Age: 21 (123)
人气：315753
Cultivation level: 46/100 (Mid-stage Qi Refining)
After deducting the 8 views accumulated yesterday, the number of views increased by more than 23 in just one day.
It's worth noting that when Xu Qing was airing "Men's Bottom Line," his daily popularity only increased by a little over 20.
That was absolutely awesome!
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