Those with sharp eyes spotted the name "A Tune of Clear Wine" in the list that followed right below.
It was clearly stated that A Tune of Clear Wine was also in charge of the character Huang Tian.
Could it be that Mountain and River Scroll made a mistake in the cast list when they released it?
In no time at all, countless messages surged under the official account’s post, all inquiring whether there had been an error in the announcement of the cast.
Mountain and River Scroll had anticipated this and Rivers Within Sleeves personally issued a statement on the microblog, declaring there were no mistakes in the list.
In other words, A Tune of Clear Wine was indeed playing two characters, and not just any characters, but two immensely popular roles with vastly different styles.
Once this message was verified, all sorts of haters started jumping out.
Among them were fans of the original novel "Peach Blossom Forest", who were relatively more rational, claiming they were also fans of A Tune of Clear Wine. Yet they argued that although the star was talented, she should consider her own image as her style didn’t quite fit Yun Zhongxian.
Then there were rivals of Mountain and River Scroll and some who just didn’t like A Tune of Clear Wine. Compared to the former group, these people basically went straight to hurling insults.
They said Mountain and River Scroll had lost their minds, wondering how after so many years in the industry they could lack such basic common sense. Clearly, having A Tune of Clear Wine play the lead role of Yun Zhongxian would ruin the character, and possibly even the web series. Others claimed A Tune of Clear Wine was taking advantage of her status as a respected figure, taking on a job she wasn’t suited for without the necessary skills, waiting for the web series to air to face the music.
Then there was a group of bystanders who were clueless about the situation.
These people swung the most violently, thinking there was reason in what everyone said. However, they also felt Mountain and River Scroll must have their reasons for acting this way, which only complicated matters further.
However, this controversy actually boosted "Peach Blossom Forest"’s fame further.
Originally, the series was one of the most highly anticipated in the circle, but it was just one among others. There were several popular scripts in the same period, and "Peach Blossom Forest" was far from standing alone at the top.
But with all this fuss, "Peach Blossom Forest"’s popularity soared like never before, drawing the curiosity of many who previously had no interest in it. They wondered what kind of script could provoke such a reaction and who exactly was A Tune of Clear Wine, to attract so many comments?
But no matter the uproar, the Mountain and River Scroll Club would not change its mind.
The official account issued another statement, making it clear that choosing A Tune of Clear Wine for the lead role of Yun Zhongxian was after careful consideration of all factors. The Mountain and River Scroll Club believed that A Tune of Clear Wine had the ability to play the character well. Fans were advised to wait and see, as Mountain and River Scroll, as well as A Tune of Clear Wine, would definitely not disappoint.
It was just at this moment that Liangzi Loves Eating Steamed Buns stirred up trouble again.
She specifically mentioned this post and then left a comment.
Liangzi Loves Eating Steamed Buns: Now I get it, the difference between a newcomer and a big shot.
This time she was a bit smarter and didn’t tear it all open and say it directly.
But who among the fans didn’t understand the meaning of her words?
It meant she wasn’t right for the role of Yun Zhongxian, and that the Mountain and River Scroll Club had simply crossed her off the list. But A Tune of Clear Wine was a big shot, so she was treated differently. So even though she wasn’t suited for the role, Mountain and River Scroll chose her without hesitation.