The eighty-fourth scoop: What juicy gossip, eighty-four bites...
Even Ye Mo, who was far away in the city, could hear the crew of "Flowers Fall Throughout the City" discussing the show.
The immense popularity of "The Tale of Intrigue" also propelled the actors to stardom. Even those with minor roles benefited, and Ye Mo, the "Consort Chen" with limited screen time, reaped benefits almost as much as the female lead thanks to her striking beauty.
According to Shen Yan, in the two weeks since "The Tale of Intrigue" aired, he has received numerous offers, like snowflakes falling from the sky. Among them are some good scripts and excellent endorsements.
"... Let me pick through these scripts first. If I find any I like, I'll show them to you," Shen Yan said.
Ye Mo had no objection to this.
Shen Yan said excitedly, "The show hasn't even reached the highlight of your character yet, and the response is already this good. Viewers will definitely be amazed when it airs later!"
The current "Consort Chen" is a naive and innocent character, but as the drama progresses, viewers will discover that "Consort Chen" is not naive and innocent at all; she is clearly cunning and ruthless, always pretending to be confused, and in the end, she even poisons the emperor to death.
However, few viewers have noticed that she's actually a sesame-filled dumpling. Occasionally, a few who suspect "Consort Chen" is not as simple as she seems, are dismissed by other viewers as "conspiracy theorists," and these viewers have their reasons:
[You guys are overestimating Ye Mo. Do you think her current acting skills can handle a character who's all bark and no bite? So, the character of Consort Chen is absolutely innocent, innocent inside and out!]
[How could Consort Chen be black?! #photos# #photos#, open your eyes and look! Such clear eyes, how could she be sesame-filled?]
[There's no reason for Consort Chen to turn evil, is there? She's just a country girl who gained the Emperor's favor from the moment she entered the palace, and her path to becoming a Consort was smooth sailing. Even the Empress Dowager likes her. I really don't see any reason for her to turn evil.]
Therefore, all the evidence points to the fact that Consort Chen is absolutely innocent!!
Clearly, most viewers believe that the character "Consort Chen" is innocent, and the main reason for this is that most netizens believe that Ye Mo's current acting skills are absolutely incapable of portraying a character's transformation into a villain.
That's right, they also know that Ye Mo's acting skills have indeed improved compared to before, but that's all. He probably still can't play a complex character, so the role of "Consort Chen" is definitely a waste.
Yes, everyone thinks this reason is completely reasonable and well-founded.
Only the entire crew of "The Tale of Intrigue" knew about "Consort Chen".
What's the deal with this character? I almost couldn't resist joining in the online discussions, but thankfully, Director He had already warned everyone in the group not to reveal the character's later developments—otherwise, there wouldn't be any surprises.
Under these circumstances, after the audience gradually became aware of the subtle aspects of Consort Chen's character, the plot finally reached the episode where Consort Chen completely exposed all her schemes.
Viewers who saw this episode commented:... They were really too "surprising".
Actually, the earlier plot had already foreshadowed that Consort Chen's character was not simple, but netizens insisted on the idea that "Ye Mo's acting skills are not good enough to handle such a complex character" and refused to believe it.
Even now, they have no choice but to believe it, whether they want to or not.
What surprised them even more was not the truth that Consort Chen was the villain, but the acting skills that Ye Mo displayed.
[Is this the same person in the early and later stages? Who said Ye Mo couldn't handle complex roles? This Consort Chen is completely different in the early and later stages!]
[Seriously, the moment Consort Chen emerged from the darkness, I felt my scalp tingle. Her calm yet crazed gaze was absolutely stunning.]
[Does anyone understand? My innocent and naive girl has turned into a villain! But, somehow, it's even more captivating now?]
[I was truly amazed by Ye Mo's acting in this episode. The sense of oppression she exuded was absolutely incredible. She actually managed to portray the feeling of "turning to the dark side" with just light makeup!]
[Hissing sounds] The corrupted Consort Chen is even more appealing! I definitely like her more.
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"Aaaaaah, sister, stomp me to death!!!"
Ye Mo's acting in this episode was phenomenal; her performance was so stunning that tonight's ratings broke previous records.
After holding back for so long, the cast and crew of "The Tale of Intrigue" can finally speak out and have started posting online.
[You finally understand how we felt back then! Miss Ye's acting was truly superb; even our director was amazed!]
[Before, I saw everyone saying how innocent and naive Consort Chen, and I was so eager to speak, Director He wouldn't let us say anything. We were so frustrated!]
Miss Ye's acting was truly superb. At the time, we didn't understand Director He chose her for this role. Later we realized, the director truly lives up to his reputation!
Upon seeing this comment, Director He felt a pang of embarrassment: he hadn't really thought too much about it at the time; he simply felt that Ye Mo was famous, bringing her own audience and buzz. Giving her a background role would bring viewership and popularity to their drama, so why not?
But now, everyone is acting as if he had the keen eye to see Ye Mo's potential at a glance... Director He, with his thick skin, couldn't help but blush.
However, how can this not be considered a testament to his superb acting skills?
Um...
Director He became smug again.
In the later part of the story of "The Tale of Intrigue", Consort Chen committed suicide by self-immolation, and the passing of this beautiful woman left the audience sighing with sorrow.
That day, the ratings for "The Tale of Intrigue" reached their peak, and it seemed poised to take home the year's top spot—who could have imagined this day would come?
Ye Mo, with her role in "Tale of Intrigue," completely shed her labels of "acting black hole" and "pretty face but no substance," redeeming herself from the past. This has also brought her current drama "Flowers Fall Throughout the City" back into the public eye.
Chapter 84, the eighty-fourth melon: What kind of melon is it? It's the one you eat eighty-four times...
The hit drama "Tale of Intrigue" allowed Ye Mo to redeem herself from her previous humiliation and was no longer seen as a "pretty face" in the eyes of many netizens. As a result, her drama "Flowers Fall Throughout the City" became a hit even before its release, and it had already made it onto several trending topics while it was still being filmed. After all, this was Ye Mo's first time playing the female lead in a drama.
Director Zheng was beaming with joy, practically walking on air—how could he not be happy? Before, when he chose Ye Mo as the female lead, many people ridiculed him, mocking him for abandoning his principles for the sake of traffic, and sarcastically saying that it was shameful to bow down to traffic for money.
Now? Now everyone's changed their tune, saying he had a keen eye and spotted Ye Mo's potential at a glance.
The reversal in public opinion has also given Ye Mo many more opportunities. Directors and screenwriters who used to look down on her are now handing her scripts. However, this is not relevant to Ye Mo for the time being, as she is currently focusing her main energy on filming "The Flowers Fall Throughout the City".
As this was her first film in which she played the female lead, she took the filming of "The Flowers Fall Throughout the City" very seriously, and this level of seriousness even influenced director Director Zheng.
As mentioned before, Director Zheng has a very good temper; otherwise, Yao Yuwei wouldn't have dared to delay joining the crew for so long. However, recently everyone has noticed that Director Zheng's attitude towards filming has become increasingly serious and meticulous. He strives for perfection in every take, aiming for the best possible result.
For a time, the entire crew was complaining bitterly. However, this time, Director Zheng's attitude was very tough, completely unlike his previous soft personality, which made the crew dare not say anything more.