Transmigrated as the Stepmother of a Rebellious Heir-Chapter 288 - 164 Shu Wan

The plot from the past two evenings primarily revolved around the grudges among the veterans of the martial world.

The cast consisted of veteran actors, and although the storyline was quite serious, a careful viewing would reveal many nuanced details.

Unfortunately, the general trend in the entertainment circle in recent years has been rather impulsive, and it’s unclear who started the trend of having popular stars responsible for viewership ratings.

These popular stars bring with them massive exposure and fan bases. When a TV drama or movie features them, it secures a better viewership starting point than its peers.

Without having watched anything, bystanders naturally opt for the TV dramas at the top of the ratings chart, further boosting the popularity of these works.

However, the acting skills of most popular stars are mediocre at best, and since a large part of the budget often goes towards their appearance fees, the quality of props, sets, and special effects tends to suffer.

"Yun Ni" went for real-life settings, which didn’t pack as much of a visual punch.

Yet, starting on the third evening, "Yun Ni" formally entered its storyline.

As the flashback scenes ended, the camera panned to Dawu Mountain, with its majestic range coiling like a dragon between heaven and earth, proud pines and cypresses standing tall, the lower half shrouded in a misty fog.

Sometimes a white crane would emerge from the mist, accompanied by the elegant sound of a zither, evoking in viewers a yearning to see what kind of fairyland was hidden within that ethereal fog.

The camera gradually moved closer, and the clear voice of a young man could be heard, "Junior sister, if you don’t come out now, the roasted fish will all be divided among the junior brothers."

The play of light and shadow through the layers of leaves revealed a man in green clothes slowly walking this way.

His face was obscured by the leaves, showing only his tall stature and vigorous stride, with a sword on his back that called to mind the composed and handsome swordsmen of martial arts novels.

The next moment, a breeze blew the leaves apart and, amidst the rustling sunlight, Qin Yu’s handsome face appeared on the screen.

Qin Yu was an actor very well-suited for period costumes, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, and a gentle smile. Wherever he stood, he appeared to be a skilled and amiable martial master.

[Give the stylist a drumstick!!! This styling has completely amplified Qin Yu’s facial features, so handsome!!! I’ve said from the beginning, Qin Yu is really fit for period dramas.]

[Just for the male lead’s face, I’m definitely following this drama, yes, I am shamelessly superficial.]

[Qin Yu’s fans are having it so good in secret, aren’t they? You all kept so quiet, I hadn’t even realized Qin Yu looked this handsome in period costume.]

With Qin Yu’s entrance, the ratings began to gradually rise as more casual viewers started to join in.

In the TV drama, Ning Xiao, played by Qin Yu, finished speaking, and everything around still seemed utterly quiet, as if there wasn’t a soul there.

Ning Xiao looked around, his gaze suddenly fixed on a large tree in the distance, a slight smile on his lips, "Could it be that junior sister isn’t here? She might be at the back of the mountain."

Saying that, Ning Xiao turned to walk back, and soon his footsteps faded away.

But behind a large tree, a small head with a topknot was sneaking peeks at Ning Xiao as he left.

"They still want to trick me with roasted fish; I won’t fall for that. Hmph, if I went back now, I would definitely be taken to the Discipline Hall."

"Is that so?" Suddenly, Ning Xiao’s voice unexpectedly sounded from behind.

The talking girl was startled and got a shock, and while she intended to slip away, she failed to notice a dry branch on the ground and tripped, falling squarely onto the layers of fallen leaves.

"Older brother," said Lin Man, portraying Xiao Yu with a pleading touch to her voice, half coquettish, half aggrieved as she looked at Ning Xiao, "Why did you suddenly appear? You gave me such a fright."

Lin Man’s previous appearances had mostly been those of a rich young lady; this was her first time portraying such a lively and mischievous girl.

But with suitable makeup and an energetic, fresh look, she truly stood out; coupled with the wild greenery, the term "vibrant young girl" spontaneously came to mind.

[Is this Lin Man?? I didn’t recognize her at first glance, Lin Man actually can be this cute??? Wow, she really suits this style!!]

[I didn’t hold out much hope for Lin Man in this role, charming and spirited young girls aren’t easy to portray, but Lin Man’s performance turned out to be surprisingly good, give her a perfect score.]

[I’m a simple viewer, I love to watch, the composed and handsome senior brother and the quirky and sprightly junior sister, it’s exactly my preference. Thank you.]

"The one you broke in teacher’s study, that was a unique copy. Master is looking for you everywhere."

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