As a small-budget web drama with only 15 episodes, Tengxun can be said to have sufficient "Start" cards.
Preliminary promotions began a few months ago, and until the beginning of last month, various channels of drama promotion resources exploded, leaving almost all the main advertising space on the platform for this drama.
But it’s normal for Teng Xun to do this.
Although "The Beginning" does not have many episodes, it is after all a TV series in which "Noon Sunshine" and Gu Wei collaborate again. This alone has aroused the expectations of countless viewers.
In the early publicity, everyone knew that "The Beginning" is a modern drama with a relatively alternative theme. Everyone was curious about working together on such classic dramas as "Nirvana in Fire" and "Knowledge", "Noon" followed Gu What kind of sparks can Wei collide with?
Zhao Jinmai and Gu Wei, the brother-sister duo from "The Wandering Earth", reunited in the TV series again, causing netizens to speculate about their relationship in "The Beginning".
Are they still "brothers and sisters" or have they become a "couple"?
At 8pm on the 4th, [Start] was officially launched.
The update rule set by Tencent is to update 4 episodes on the first day, and then members can watch 2 episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 pm, while non-members can only watch one episode every day until Friday.
".How about the data?"
At the headquarters of Tengxun Video, the project team in charge of [Start] is still working overtime.
A middle-aged man in his forties with a beer belly and a somewhat bald head asked his subordinates in front of the computer.
Although he knew that [The Beginning] had a high chance of explosion, Liu Chuang, as the project manager, was still a little nervous when the incident came to pass.
This drama is undoubtedly the key project of the company this year, the first drama of the new year.
The company's top management attaches great importance to this drama, and most of them are optimistic that "Beginning" can become a hit at the beginning of 2022, giving Tengxun Video a good start for this year's development.
Today is the first day of the TV series' premiere, and he is already prepared to work overtime until late at night, just so that he can report the first-hand data of "The Beginning" to his leaders at tomorrow's meeting.
“The data has been rising since the broadcast started at 8 o’clock.
The background shows that the number of views and discussions has been increasing, and the overall popularity will soon exceed 20,000! ”
The young man wearing glasses sat in front of the computer and answered without looking back.
“Very good!
It has only been broadcast for less than an hour, and based on the current data, [Start] can already be called a hit. ”
Manager Liu patted the back of his subordinate's chair and breathed a sigh of relief.
"How is the review trend, are there many positive reviews?"
“I took a look and found a lot of good reviews.
At this time, most viewers have only watched more than one episode, and most of the comments section are full of expectations and praise! ”
"According to the current data trend, can the overall popularity of [Start] tonight reach 30,000?"
"It is very possible that if the growth momentum can be maintained, the popularity will exceed 30,000 before the early morning!"
Manager Liu nodded, walked back and forth in his group's office hall, and clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention.
"[The Beginning] will be online tonight, please work harder, this drama is a hit, and everyone in our team will receive a lot of bonuses!
What do you want to drink, milk tea or coffee? Just tell Xiao Sun and I’ll treat you! ”
"Thank you manager!"
"Thank you, boss!"
After the first day, [The Beginning] exploded as expected.
#[Beginning] The popularity of the premiere exceeded 30,000! #
#【start】kanon#
#Who is the real murderer? #
As the terms hit the hot search rankings, the number of discussions on various TV drama-related topics surged.
Discussions about this suspense web drama are everywhere on the Internet. 180,000 people on Douban gave "The Beginning" a high score of 8.7.
When [The Beginning] first aired, many viewers went to watch the show because of Gu Wei's popularity.
But after actually watching two episodes of the TV series, everyone's focus was no longer on who the protagonist was, but was completely attracted by the plot. They were immersed in the drama and followed Gu Wei and Zhao Jinmai to explore the truth and find the real murderer of the bus explosion.
【Good-looking, super good-looking!
This should be the first domestic drama about time and space cycle, right?
Each character's IQ is online, their logic is clear, and their acting skills are good, which really shocked me!
I just hope it doesn’t end badly and I’m willing to give it a blast by maintaining this quality! 】
[Gu Wei’s productions must be high-quality, and my brother’s dramas are as high-quality and beautiful as ever! 】
[I watched 6 episodes in one go to review. It’s great. It’s one of the best-paced dramas I’ve seen in the past few years. The duo of Gu Wei and Zhao Jinmai is really great. The plot is even more exciting. I hope the second half Partially maintain the standard! 】
[From "Pi", "The Wandering Earth" to now "The Beginning", it feels like Mai Mai has grown into a big girl all of a sudden, youthful and cute!
The names of the male and female protagonists have the meaning of "a crane lining the clouds in the clear sky will bring poetry to the blue sky". Will the two of them be together in the end? 】
[I think the identity of the driver must not be simple, because it is played by Huang Jue! 】
[After following "The Beginning" for several days, this drama successfully made me have a shadow of "Canon". When this music plays, I always feel like something is about to explode! 】
[Start] One week after the launch, Gu Wei had a video promotion with Zhao Jinmai at his home in Beijing.
“.I took on [The Beginning] mainly because of the subject matter and the script.
When I was chatting with Mr. Hou from [Noon Sunshine] at the Magnolia Awards the year before last, he said that Noon Sunshine was preparing a small-budget online drama.
Although the investment is not large, the subject matter is particularly novel.
The director is also an acquaintance, director Sun Molong, who we worked with before on "Nirvana in Fire".
I refused at first because my schedule was very full and I barely had time to take on this drama.
But Mr. Hou always insisted that I read the script before making a decision.
After reading the script, I really changed my mind"
"What about Mai Mai, under what circumstances did you receive this drama?"
After Gu Wei finished speaking, the host asked Zhao Jinmai again.
"Yeah, I received the invitation directly from the crew.
It was quite strange at first. I had never cooperated with [Noon Sunshine] before and I was not familiar with them.
Later they said it was my brother who recommended me! ”
On the other side of the screen, Zhao Jinmai looked very casual in home clothes. Judging from the surrounding situation, he should be in the crew's hotel room.
A few days ago, she met with Gu Wei and told her that she was filming "Pi 2" in Hainan, and it probably wasn't finished yet.
"Then how did Brother Wei come up with the idea of casting Mai Mai as the heroine?"
"Because it's appropriate.
The "Li Shiqing" in the script is 20 years old, has a pure appearance and a kind-hearted personality. All the points are completely consistent with Mai Mai.
It just so happened that she was in her first year of college when we were filming last year, and she was the perfect choice for Li Shiqing! ”
After listening to Gu Wei's words, Zhao Jinmai across the camera smiled and felt very happy.
"Facts have proved that Mai Mai not only has a suitable image in all aspects, but is also willing to endure hardships and has outstanding acting skills.
What impressed me most was when we were filming a scene where Li Shiqing was hit by a motorcycle. In order to get the best effect, Mai Mai insisted on filming it more than a dozen times and fell to the ground again and again.
The director and the crew felt sorry for her and recognized her even more."
After Gu Wei finished speaking, Zhao Jinmai waved his hands a little embarrassedly: "It's not that exaggerated.
The other senior actors in the main cast are all very good in acting, such as Brother Wei, Teacher Liu Yijun, and Teacher Huang Jue.
I don’t want to be held back, so I have to work harder.”
After the two answered some more questions, the host asked a question that was of interest to all fans in the live broadcast room.
"This is the second time Mai Mai has cooperated with Brother Wei. What kind of person is he in your mind?
If you were to find a boyfriend in the future, would you look for someone like him? ”
After the host asked, the fans in the live broadcast room were all excited.
‘Maimai is a big girl too! ’
"I never thought that Gu Wei might be Jin Mailang. I have always thought that the two brothers and sisters match up well." ’
‘[The Beginning] is quite sweet, but due to the influence of [The Wandering Earth], these two always have an orthopedic feeling’
Zhao Jinmai considered it carefully before speaking: "Actually, I was a fan of Brother Wei when I first didn't cooperate with him.
When I was in middle school, I especially loved watching his dramas. "A Slightly Smiling Love" and "Ancient Swords and Legends" are my favorites.
Later, we collaborated for the first time on "The Wandering Earth". After contacting me, I felt like an idol floating in the sky had landed.
We filmed together, and after the film he had to give me tutoring lessons.
At this time, his image in my mind was more down-to-earth, and he felt like the big brother next door.
By the time we filmed "The Beginning", we were very familiar with each other, and the image in our minds hadn't changed much.
As for finding a boyfriend in the future, I haven't considered it yet.
Because my current focus is on studies and work.
But if there really is a boy as good as my brother, I can’t consider it”
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Zhao Jinmai's answer was pretty standard, with almost no faults to be found.
But at the end, she thought of the kiss scene with Gu Wei during the filming of "The Beginning", and her face turned slightly red.
Next, the host asked some questions from the audience's questions to the two people, and finally ended the live broadcast.
After waving goodbye to Zhao Jinmai and the fans, Gu Wei closed the software and closed the laptop.
"Your little sister obviously has a crush on you!"
A female voice came. Liu Yifei was sitting opposite Gu Wei, crossing her legs, drinking water and reading something.
"How is it possible? Mai Mai is still a little girl."
Gu Wei stood up and sat over, hugging the other person's waist unceremoniously.
Liu Yifei originally asked Gu Wei to have dinner with her today. After the two had dinner outside in the afternoon, Gu Wei suggested that they go to his house to review the script of "Go to the Windy Place" together.
Liu Yifei knew what he was thinking and didn't criticize her. After dinner, she followed him to his home in the Embassy No. 1 Courtyard.
Gu Wei had just made a video connection, and she was listening to the whole process, but she was just sitting opposite.
"Little girl?
I'm also following "The Beginning" these days. Zhao Jinmai doesn't look like a little girl anymore, she must be over 20, right? ”
Gu Wei thought for a while: "Maimai should be exactly 20 years old this year."
"Twenty years old is the age when flowers bloom like jade!"
Liu Yifei sighed.
"It is also the age when girls are pregnant.
I remember "The Wandering Earth" was filmed four years ago.
I met you when I was 16, and then we worked together again to play a couple in a TV series when we were 20. How could she not be tempted?"
"Well, I have always regarded Mai Mai as my younger sister."
Gu Wei wasn't lying about this. Zhao Jinmai was underage when he met her. He couldn't possibly have any thoughts. He has been treating her as his sister for so many years.
"Haha, you think of me as my sister, but I don't just think of you as my brother"
After speaking, Liu Yifei turned around and opened the laptop on the table.
"You should have a Tengxun video here, right?"
"Of course, why?"
"At this time, today's two episodes of [The Beginning] have been updated, so of course it's time to watch the show!"
Following Liu Yifei's request, Gu Wei turned on the computer again and clicked on today's updated episode of "The Beginning".
"Hey, why don't you tell me who is the real culprit of the bus bombing?"
The opening song of the TV series was playing, Liu Yifei pushed Gu Wei and asked.
Gu Wei smiled and said: "Do you know what people hate most when watching dramas?"
"What?"
“Of course it’s a spoiler!
I'm definitely not going to be this hated person.
I can’t deprive you of the fun of watching the show! ”
"Hmph~
If you don’t tell me, don’t tell me, I can guess it myself”
"Then who do you think the murderer is?" Gu Wei asked curiously.
Liu Yifei thought for a while: "It should be the bus driver.
Although he seems to be a good guy, what the Internet says is right. Huang Jue's performance in this role shows that the role itself is not simple.
I feel like he should be the murderer! ”
After saying that, she blinked and looked at Gu Wei: "How is it, right?"
Gu Wei smiled and nodded: "Well, that's not accurate."
"Inaccurate?
Who else could it be? ”
"You will know it yourself if you look back. The two episodes updated today will show the discovery of the real murderer."
In the two episodes aired today, the protagonist group first went to test "Ma Guoqiang" who had been in prison for killing someone.
It turned out that it was a mistake. In his bag was a watermelon brought from the countryside, and he was going to the city to see his son.
In the second episode, when the two tested "Tao Yinghong" again with the red bag, they discovered that "Aunt Guo" was the real culprit of the bus explosion. There was a pressure cooker filled with explosives in her red bag.
After finding the real murderer, Li Shiqing and Xiao Yunhe began to think of ways to prevent the explosion.
After the TV series ended, Liu Yifei suddenly realized.
"It turned out to be her. This character didn't have a strong sense of presence in the first few episodes, and it was easy for people to ignore.
The murderer has been found by episode eight, so what happens next? ”
“It’s actually not difficult to find the murderer.
There are only a few people in the official car, and you will always find them if you try them one by one.
The key is how to prevent the explosion after finding it, and even break out of this time loop"
Liu Yifei nodded.
"I understand, according to the previous process of exploring the story behind each suspect, there must be an unknown story behind this murderer.
The next few episodes will most likely be about finding out why she wanted to blow up the bus, and then trying to stop her! ”
"Clever!"
After Gu Wei finished speaking, he lowered his head and kissed Liu Yifei's clean face.
"It's getting late. I'm going to take a shower. Do you want to come with me?
My jacuzzi is big and comfortable! ”
Liu Yifei rolled her eyes: "Didn't you say you were leaving in two days and came to talk to me about the script of [Go to a Windy Place]?
As a result, you haven’t even read the script yet.”
"Well, it's too late for us to touch upon the script when I come back.
I’m talking to you about the bathtub now, don’t change the subject”
“I really admire you!”
Liu Yifei said this, but she still stood up and followed Gu Wei into the bathroom. (End of chapter)