The TV version of "Original Sin" consists of 32 episodes, with Ying Xuaner’s case occupying eight episodes. Given the single-episode airing on Saturday night, the remaining seven episodes were broadcast over four evenings.
As a supporting role, Tang Li garnered attention on V-blog just like Ding Qi.
Such fame, of course, could not be compared with that of the main characters.
For newcomers like Tang Li, landing a supporting role in the first work entering the entertainment industry and achieving the current success is a very good start.
Tang Li’s portrayal of Ying Xuaner was accepted by most fans of the original work. During the airing of the second case, online rumors surfaced that after Xu Xu, the original actress for Ying Xuaner, had to exit due to an injury, the original author personally selected the replacement actor. So, what is the relationship between Tang Li and the author?
Subsequently, other information about Tang Li was unearthed.
As a true newcomer to the entertainment industry, Tang Li signed with a major company like IMG soon after her debut, and was directly mentored by Liang Jincheng’s agent.
Later, Tang Li replaced Yang Ning in attending the National Drama Festival, and the director of "Mihesha River Action" personally went there, determining Tang Li as the female lead on the spot at the awards ceremony.
Including the role of Mrs. Bao in "Phoenix Concubine," it was said that originally someone else was cast, but Tang Li ended up taking the role.
This information was listed by a blogger in a long V-blog post.
Therefore, Tang Li’s acting career seems extraordinarily smooth, suggesting that her family background might be quite significant.
Such speculation quickly spread online.
Afterwards, netizens noticed that after Tang Li gained fame for playing Ying Xuaner, she did not create a V-blog account, unlike Ding Qi who gained 500,000 followers overnight.
Many production companies, seeing Tang Li’s potential, tried to contact her for roles, but could only do so through IMG or directors who had previously worked with Tang Li.
The entertainment industry is never short of beautiful actresses.
However, actresses who are both beautiful and talented are relatively scarce.
And because Tang Li is a newcomer, setting aside her appearance and looks, many industry insiders see her potential for development, otherwise just the role of Ying Xuaner wouldn’t keep her V-blog popularity continually high.
Cover photos Tang Li took previously with Deng Xian were re-circulated, with many netizens commenting that, unlike other actresses with similar typecasts, Tang Li possesses a "strike when needed, retreat when necessary" charisma. With short hair, she can play a boyish role, and in a dress, she can instantly transform into a fairy-like lady.
Even without a fan club, Tang Li’s general popularity reached an unprecedented peak.
——As for Tang Li herself.
She still remained on the set of "Phoenix Concubine," not getting carried away with the popularity brought by "Original Sin." She was the same as before in the crew, not demanding better treatment on account of her increasing fame.
As Ying Xuaner’s case in the TV series wrapped up, when the staff saw Tang Li off the set in "Phoenix Concubine," they couldn’t help calling her "Xuanxuan," which made Lai Yuaner leave the scene in a huff.
The next day, Lai Yuaner refused to go to the set, citing illness.
Director Zhao Zhenglei was displeased with this.
According to the schedule, the upcoming scenes were to focus on the interactions between Tang Li, Lai Yuaner, and Tong Jing.
Lai Yuaner, as an important character in the show, suddenly threw a tantrum, causing the entire crew’s work to come to a near halt. Zhao Zhenglei endured it for two days, then instructed the scriptwriter to modify the script, reducing Lai Yuaner’s scenes by one third, and eventually even had the scriptwriter write off Ah Nan, the maid who was supposed to accompany the female lead until the end.
Meng Ling, who played the beauty, had a good relationship with Tang Li. Upon learning about the director’s abrupt script changes, she secretly warned Tang Li: "Don’t provoke Director Zhao, he’s known in the industry for his fiery temper, of course, except when dealing with Qi Liang."