It was an opening ceremony on an unprecedented scale, strikingly out of place in the small town of Hengdian. Countless reporters and fans packed the Paper Drunk Golden Lost Hotel so tightly that not even water could have seeped through. Most of the fans held signs bearing Wei Hao's or Li Min's name. Though the weather was gradually warming, their enthusiasm showed no sign of cooling.
"Ah—"
"Wei Hao! Wei Hao! Wei Hao..."
"Li Min! Li Min! Li Min..."
The fans suddenly erupted in excited cries, while camera shutters and flashes fired in a ceaseless jumble. The stars they had waited half the day for had finally arrived.
Aside from the male lead, the popular Korean star Li Min, the female lead was an ordinary woman with no fame to speak of. Yet she was also the person everyone envied most today. A moment ago, she might have been unknown, but from this moment on, her life was bound to shine brilliantly. Why? Because she had become the female lead in the famous playwright's first production in mainland China—a role countless international actresses had fought tooth and nail for and failed to win.
"Friends from the media, welcome to the opening ceremony for 'A Very Important Person,' the first inspirational drama from our playwright. Now, please welcome the two leads and our sponsor, Zheng Yingqi, the young master of Zheng Corporation, to join us in cutting the ribbon for the new drama." Assistant Lan Ruo had delivered speeches like this so often that the words came effortlessly.
Clap, clap, clap, clap—
When the applause died down, the four stepped forward together, raised their scissors, and cut the red ribbon at the same time.
"What are your hopes for this drama?"
"Why did you choose a Korean actor to play the