Chapter 210 – The Red Scarf on Her Chest Looks Brighter

Chapter 210 - The Red Scarf on Her Chest Looks Brighter

None of the netizens cared about sparing Nie Xiangyin's face. They directly raised a flag under her Weibo post, calling upon everyone to "reason" with Director Nie.

They wanted her to listen to the voices of the people.

To see what the public truly appreciated.

"Director Nie, who said that only watching your dramas counts as good ones?"

"Director Nie, are you dreaming of creating an alternate universe entertainment industry where you're the king, and whatever you say goes, blaming the audience when they don't watch? Such dreams should be fewer; they might lower your IQ."

"I was actually looking forward to Immortal Melody Six Realms, but now I've changed my mind. With such mindset, the drama you produce will surely be a groundbreaking masterpiece. A commoner like me isn't worthy of watching such a grand production."

"I recalled something Tang Fei once said, and it seems quite apt. Let me share it with Director Nie, so she can understand how to cater to the audience's taste.

It's not about doing whatever the audience wants; they never said that. All they want is good dramas, regardless of genre. You seem to focus on genre, popularity, handsome actors, and beautiful actresses, but have you ever considered the script? Director Nie, your dramas succeeded not because of the genre or popular actors, but due to your excellent scripts and compelling stories. Isn't that why audiences watch dramas, for the immersive experience, to live vicariously through new lives within the story?

Crying for characters in a drama, laughing with them—does it only happen for certain genres? As long as there's a good story, any genre can captivate the audience.

Don't underestimate the viewers, thinking you're superior and that they don't understand. The truth is, the audience is a vast group, many of whom have higher artistic literacy and cultural levels than you. There could be hundreds of thousands who surpass you in these aspects. Your arrogance is baseless; I wonder what gives you the right to feel that way.

I believe 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' has captured the emotions of the viewers with its innovation and creativity. It's not just a new wrapper for an old love story within a martial arts context, nor does it rely on clichéd sword fights and gratuitous violence, ending in stalemates. The plot isn't formulaic either, free from the burden of deep grudges and bitter resentments.

Right from the start, the fights in 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' are visually stunning, with commentators adding to the spectacle, making even the obviously staged battles feel genuine. This blending of reality and fiction creates a fresh yet grounded experience.

The male and female characters stand out with distinct traits. When that snake appears alongside the vivacious and charming actress, it immediately captures attention.

Zhu Xiao's performance also adds value. Look at the male lead in 'Immortal Melody Six Realms'; I doubt he was playing a blind immortal, practicing telepathy and seeing the world through his heart. His eyes never seem to focus properly.

But Duan Yu is different. His innocence is endearing, like a lovable fool, but he's not stupid. He's knowledgeable, from an esteemed family background, brave yet cautious, optimistic and playful, and exudes a gentle, refined composure that aligns perfectly with his identity as a member of the Dali's Buddhist-influenced royal house.

The moment Zhong Ling encounters him, it feels like the perfect match couldn't have been more ideal.

Not to mention the previously unheard-of martial arts techniques displayed in innovative ways.

I won't bother explaining further; it might be like playing a piano to a cow. If Director Nie persists in such self-assurance, you'll probably end up with the label of a fading talent. You've forgotten how you gained your fame, so how can you maintain it?"

This lengthy post swiftly gained traction, reaching the top of the trending list under Nie Xiangyin's Weibo account. As soon as Nie Xiangyin deleted it, someone else would repost the screenshot, pushing it back to the top, even adding comments along the way.

The second attempt.

Nie Xiangyin deleted it again, but then came the third, fourth, and so on.

It wasn't until the sixtieth repost that Nie Xiangyin finally gave up. She was defeated by this persistent netizen with ample time and leisure to compete with her in deleting posts.

And this netizen was no pauper; after having their account blocked, they promptly utilized their membership privileges to unblock it, relentlessly confronting Nie Xiangyin to the point where she began to question her existence.

"Are you swimming in wealth? Unlocking once costs ten thousand, sixty-two times, and that's six hundred twenty thousand gone just like that!"

Isn't money money? Six hundred thousand—whose could it be?

A familiar face caught her eye — wasn't this Tan Youming, the chubby little fan who was a tycoon when it came to buying candied sugar?

Indeed, six hundred thousand is not a shortage for him; as a household benefiting from demolition compensation, he also owns his factory and store. This sum of money is merely a drop in the bucket for someone in his position.

Online, Nie Xiangyin was engaged in a back-and-forth with netizens, but her antics did not boost the show's ratings. On the contrary, they generated negative sentiment among the audience. For a series like Immortal Melody of the Six Realms, where the story was acceptable, people were willing to drop it if there were better alternatives; thus, no significant loss was incurred.

The ratings for "The Heavenly Dragon Eight Parts" Season 4 soared even higher, while "Immortal Melody Six Realms" continued its downward trend. The fourth installment of "Heavenly Dragon Eight Parts" was on the verge of breaking through the 2% barrier, and the storyline grew increasingly captivating with the introduction of the Four Vile Men of Evil Valley, coupled with the presence of Jiumozhi and the looming, albeit unseen, Southern Murong and Northern Qiaofeng, whose prestige was evident through the dialogue of various characters.

Audiences found it immensely satisfying, as the narrative unfolded in waves, each martial arts technique distinctive, and the characters diverse and vibrant, set against a richly colored world.

In contrast to the exalted realm of immortal dramas, this wuxia universe appeared far more profound and detailed, making the characters in those highbrow dramas seem indistinct.

Their interest in "The Heavenly Dragon Eight Parts" intensified, leading to a surge in online subscriptions immediately after the fourth episode aired.

In the digital bookstore, the sales of "The Heavenly Dragon Eight Parts" outpaced all others, experiencing a sudden and significant boost.

It would be truly counterproductive for "Immortal Melody of Six Paths" and "Heavenly Dragon Eight Chapters" to air against each other. If they were scheduled separately, "Immortal Melody of Six Paths" would undoubtedly receive great reviews and high viewership ratings.

Nie Xiangyin, mistaking "The Heaven Dragon's Eight Sections" for a soft fruit, attempted to squeeze it only to find a hedgehog, pricking her fingers and leaving them bleeding.

Nie Xiangyin's previous words now seemed particularly astute. Her talk about supporting younger generations and letting the audience teach Jiudian about the market had boomeranged right back at her. Who was supporting whom now? Every drama Tang Fei starred in or produced had ratings that surpassed Nie Xiangyin's, with overwhelming positive reviews to boot.

Even in terms of accolades, Tang Fei single-handedly exposed the dark underbelly of the Peony Award, demonstrating excellence without any shortcomings. Now, word has it she's moved on to film, not sparing you a moment's thought. Isn't Nie Xiangyin then just a complete clown in this scenario?

Sugar Threads clasped her hands together, "Thank you, Feifei, for not performing Immortal Melody of the Six Realms but instead overseeing the production of The Heaven Dragon Eight Parts. Your talent shone through, and I was able to enjoy such an excellent drama. It made me realize that it's not just dramas with Feifei's participation that are worth watching, but any well-made production deserves my attention."

It turned out that it wasn't just my illusion. Actors became more attractive, special effects more realistic, costumes and sets more exquisite, investments grew larger, but dramas became increasingly bland. It wasn't that I had become pickier; the dramas genuinely lost their charm.

It wasn't that genres were overdone either. What was always subpar were the scripts and production quality. "Tian Long Ba Bu" taught me that a drama's appeal is everything; everything else is secondary."

Well, Nie Xiangyin had been given a thorough lesson by both viewers and the market.

"Director Nie, we were the ones supporting you; we didn't even charge you tuition fees for those lessons. If you have any conscience, remember to be grateful to us."

"The red scarf around my chest seems brighter today. I've done another good deed."

The netizens joked around and left, leaving behind "Immortal Melody Six Realms" with its plummeted ratings of 1.54.

Xiangnan TV's reign over the ratings seemed to be in jeopardy.