In the one month “The Smiling Nation” was aired, the show’s rich storyline and fast-paced plot twists proved an unprecedented phenomenon – the next episode was always better than the last. Setting the highest viewership at 21.5% in China’s TV shows in the last fifty years, “The Smiling Nation” excelled and was way ahead of all concurrent shows.
The average TV ratings had reached 15% by the release of the eighth episode. China’s young and old binge-watched the show to an all-time high.
Professionals predicted that with the guarantee of the show’s quality, it would only increase the viewership and a rating of 30% was within reach.
God knows how many invitations for commercial, film, TV shows, and variety shows had Yuan Yu put on hold to arrange after “The Smiling Nation” concluded.
God knows how many invitations to commercials, films, TV shows, and variety shows that Yuan Yu had to put on hold to schedule for when “The Smiling Nation” concluded.
Lil Chairman Shen had a strict and systematic way of doing things. She laid out a strict rule that no one was to be disturbed during the shoot nor could anyone accept any other work in between.
With Cosmos’ Short Vid going viral thanks to the actors, it opened a market and became one of the earliest short video-sharing platforms. The actors’ popularity brought in over twenty million new signups with an increase of five million per day and counting.
In Gao Meng’s words, she felt that she was dreaming. She was afraid to step foot in supermarkets in fear that the elders, who were knee-deep into the show, would throw rotten vegetables and eggs at her.
December beckoned and the opening ceremony of the China Film Festival was just around the corner.
Li Jingran was furious. The d*mn teacher and student, Jiang Yin and Cai Ni, showed her no respect. Not only did she fail to poach Cai Ni, but she also could not even borrow the “Feathered Prism Illusion Dress”.
Gong Zhi, that b*tch, told everyone that Ms. Cai Ni personally designed both a gown and a look for her. It was plain to see that Gong Zhi was out to get her!
Li He knocked on the door before entering the room. He turned to Li Jingran and said, “The gowns sponsored by a variety of luxury brands are here. Go and pick one!”
Well, it was not as though she had to stick with one when choices were aplenty. What was the big deal about Cai Ni? At the end of the day, she was merely a stylist.
“What did Jiang Yin say?” Li Jingran refused to quit, feeling ruffled at the thought of being outdone by Gong Zhi once more.
“I didn’t see her.” Li He sighed. “Don’t hold your breath on it. You know what kind of person Jiang Yin is. She has always been haughty. Don’t stoop to their level. Otherwise, it’d make you look petty.”
With her face grimacing in rage, Li Jingran hissed at him. “Me? Petty? Gong Zhi, that b*tch, is trying to make a mockery out of me! I’d be ashamed if I were to lose again in the film festival.”
Li He looked at her with a sly look on his face. “There’s only one way if you must have that “Feathered Prism Illusion Dress”.”
Li Jingran gazed at him. “What way?”
“I heard that someone had borrowed Cai Ni’s “Feathered Prism Illusion Dress” and won’t be in the country anytime soon. We could get a designer to recreate the exact design.” Li He laughed cunningly.
Despite feeling overjoyed by the news, Li Jingran asked in caution, “Are you sure the person isn’t in the country?”
Li He nodded. “I’m certain.”
With the pair hitting it off, they began to discuss a new plan and countermeasures. What were a few risks if it meant beating Gong Zhi on the red carpet?
The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month was the opening ceremony of the China Film Festival.
Mr. Fu the Movie Star, as the special guest of the film festival, were to grace the red carpet.
As his stylist, Shen Xi had to come along to create a look for him.
Moreover, she had also received an invitation as Jiang Yin’s student and the hottest stylist in China’s fashion industry.