37: After the live broadcast, some are happy and some are sad

Overnight, the name Lin Da, accompanied by the popularity of the chronicles of the great ming dynasty and “God-tier Extra,” rapidly gained traction online in an unexpected manner.

On major entertainment headlines and social media hot search lists, his high-EQ responses during the live broadcast and his unique insights into the character of Wei Zhongxian became topics widely discussed by netizens.

“This Lin Da, not only is his acting good, but his eloquence and emotional intelligence are also top-notch!”

“I’ve become a fan! He answered those tricky questions flawlessly, it’s so captivating!”

“I used to only know that Wei Zhongxian was a great traitor, but after hearing Lin Da’s interpretation, I suddenly feel this character is so complex and profound!”

“the chronicles of the great ming dynasty, hurry up! I can’t wait to see Wei Zhongxian played by Teacher Lin Da!”

In contrast, the internet trolls and marketing accounts that tried to manipulate public opinion and defame Lin Da during the live broadcast were met with unanimous scorn and ridicule from netizens. Many even began to dig deep into the forces behind these accounts, subtly pointing fingers at Xinghui Entertainment and Zhang Yang.

A meticulously planned “Hongmen Banquet” ultimately turned into a “fan-attracting feast” for Lin Da’s personal charm, which caught the masterminds off guard and caused them to lose face.

Inside Xinghui Entertainment’s luxurious office, Wang Hong slammed the tablet in her hand onto the floor, and the screen instantly shattered into pieces.

“Useless! A bunch of useless people!” Her sharp voice echoed in the empty office, sounding particularly harsh, “We spent so much money and hired so many internet trolls, but not only did we fail to ruin Lin Da, we made him even more popular! Are you pigs?”

The head of the public relations team on the other end of the phone trembled as he endured her wrath, not daring to even breathe loudly.

“Ms. Wang… Ms. Wang, we didn’t expect that Lin Da… he… he’s too articulate, and… and he’s too lucky…”

“Luck?” Wang Hong sneered, her eyes filled with venom, “I don’t care if he’s lucky or if he really has some skills! In short, he absolutely cannot play the role of Wei Zhongxian so comfortably! Do you know how much effort Zhang Yang put into this role?”

The “effort” she spoke of naturally referred to Zhang Yang’s capital operations and personal connections behind the scenes.

“Keep an eye on him for me!” Wang Hong gritted her teeth and said, “I don’t believe that a newcomer with no background can keep being so arrogant! Find him! Dig out all his dirt for me! I don’t believe he can be that clean!”

The other end of the phone repeatedly agreed.

Wang Hong hung up the phone, her chest still heaving violently. She looked at the bustling night view of the capital city outside the window, her eyes sinister. Lin Da, just you wait!

Unlike the chaos at Xinghui Entertainment, the atmosphere on the chronicles of the great ming dynasty set was joyous.

Lin Da’s excellent performance during the live broadcast undoubtedly brought immense attention and discussion to this yet-to-be-aired series. The producers and publicity team were overjoyed, and they began to view Lin Da more favorably.

Director Zheng Guofeng, though still outwardly stern, could not hide the admiration in his brows. He even took the initiative to chat with Lin Da about the live broadcast during breaks, his words full of affirmation and encouragement.

“Lin Da, you little rascal, you’re good,” Director Zheng patted Lin Da’s shoulder, “Not only do you act well, but you’re also quick-witted. From now on, you’ll have to put in more effort for the promotion of our show.”

“Director Zheng, you flatter me,” Lin Da smiled humbly, “I was just speaking the truth.”

Other crew members on set also looked at Lin Da with kindness and admiration. The previous estrangement and suspicion caused by rumors had long vanished, replaced by genuine recognition and respect.

Even Sun Hao became much more subdued when he saw Lin Da on set, no longer daring to provoke him as openly as before. He knew that he had completely lost in this contest.

Lin Da did not get carried away by the external praise and adoration. He still arrived at the set on time every day, diligently treating every scene and every shot as usual.

He knew that an actor’s foundation would always be their work.

Only by truly succeeding in portraying the character of Wei Zhongxian could he completely shatter those rumors and doubts, and only then could he truly establish himself in this fiercely competitive capital city.

On this day, they were filming a scene where Wei Zhongxian reported a tricky border military matter to the Emperor Yongle in the Imperial Study. This scene had few lines but demanded extremely high levels of inner acting and micro-expressions from the actor. Wei Zhongxian had to accurately convey the urgency and complexity of the military situation, subtly hint at his own stance and suggestions, and constantly gauge the emperor’s intentions without the slightest overstep.

Before filming began, Lin Da stood alone in a corner, closing his eyes in concentration, silently chanting in his mind: “Qi Chang Control - Focus. Ethereal Speech - Activate.”

He wanted to perfectly integrate and experiment with his two newly acquired skills in this scene.

The moment Director Zheng Guofeng called “Action,” Lin Da slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze was deep and serene, as if he could see through everything. His voice was neither loud nor fast, yet it carried a convincing power and rhythm.

“Reporting to Your Majesty,” he reported, bowing, “An urgent military report from the northern border, eight hundred li away. The Oirat tribe seems to have been restless recently, gathering troops at our Great Ming border, their intentions… are unpredictable.”

Every word he spoke was clear and steady. With the enhancement of the [Language of Truth (Beginner)] skill, that seemingly plain tone contained a heart-palpitating sense of urgency, instantly creating the tense atmosphere of a border crisis and an impending storm.

The Emperor Yongle, played by Teacher Chen Daoming, frowned slightly, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

“Oh? Do those Oirat brats want to stir up trouble again?” His voice was low, carrying a hint of imperial majesty.

“Replying to Your Majesty,” Lin Da continued to report, his gaze lowered, but his tone was neither humble nor arrogant, “According to the scouts’ report, the forces gathered by the Oirat this time far exceed those of the past. And among their ranks, there seems to be… shadows of the former Yuan remnants.”

When he said the words “former Yuan remnants,” his voice paused slightly, and his tone became a few shades heavier. Under the effect of [Ethereal Speech], these words seemed to carry immense weight, making everyone present feel a sense of historical gravitas and a huge potential crisis.

Behind the monitor, Director Zheng Guofeng’s eyes shone with astonishing brightness.

He could clearly feel that Lin Da’s state today was even better than before! His lines seemed to carry a kind of magic, easily drawing the audience into the dramatic situation and resonating with the character.

Is this… is this what they call talent?

Teacher Chen Daoming’s eyes also flashed with a hint of imperceptible surprise. He could feel that the invisible “momentum” of the young actor opposite him was becoming stronger and stronger when acting with him. This forced even this veteran actor to put in his utmost effort to respond.

A seemingly ordinary literary scene, under the brilliant performances of two powerful actors, was filled with undercurrents of tension and captivating dramatic conflict.

When the scene was successfully completed, Director Zheng Guofeng couldn’t help but applaud and praise again.

“Lin Da! You little rascal… you’ve given me another surprise!”

Lin Da smiled slightly, but in his heart, he thought, this [Ethereal Speech] skill is indeed extraordinary.

It seems that in this play in the capital, he not only has to act wonderfully, but also… speak beautifully!

And those opponents lurking in the dark will probably have an even bigger headache.