The majority of the public had already become passive towards 'The Forensic Concubine'.
After its closed filming and long-term refusal to reveal their male lead, as well as propagandafrom 'Concubine Ning', 'The Forensic Concubine' was now seen as just a drama that had come to a premature end and was considered a waste of Tang Xiao's masterpiece.
"Now that things have reached this point, I don't think they have any chance for a comeback," Bai Yu's assistant cheered after she compared the level of anticipation between the two dramas. "Yu Jie,our drama is about to start broadcasting. I'm sure, with your level of appeal, the results are going to be amazing. Just sit back and watch the ratingsgo through the roof."
"This kind of thingstill depends on luck. Fortunately, I have always been lucky in this regard," Bai Yu said to her assistant as she got changed in the change room.
"By the way, it's almost the new year. Can I go home early? My family is having a family reunion tonight..."
"You can go home after you drive me home," Bai Yu waved her hand generously. Unfortunately for her, Bai Linlin was overseas and her husband had returned to the US. Who would have thought that she'd spend the new year all on her own in Beijing? But, it didn't matter. Winning against Tangning was already enough to make her happy.
...
Before she knew it, Tangning's babies were already 6 months old. To spend the new year together, Tangning gathered both the Tang Family and Mo Family together. Even Bei Chendong and Han Xiner attended.
Everyone fought to carry the babies and the two smiley rascals ended up receiving a large pile of red pockets because the elders loved them so much that they didn't want to let go.
"Ning Jie, is 'The Forensic Concubine' really going to lose to 'Concubine Ning'? The feedback I've seen from recent entertainment news hasn't been very good. What's going on?" Han Xiner's biggest concern was the topic that everyone was currently discussing within the industry. If they were simply discussing it, she would have let it slip. But she hated the fact that people were praising 'Concubine Ning' while stepping all over 'The Forensic Concubine'.
"Don't underestimate these two. If you have spare time to care about others, why don't you use that time to think about when you'll marry me," Bei Chendong appeared from behind Han Xiner. After he was done talking to her, he turned to Tangning and offered, "If you need help, just give me a call. Since I've won Best Actor before, I do hold a bit of authority in the industry."
"No need," Mo Ting's cold voice immediately drowned out Bei Chendong's warm enthusiasm.
"Why must you be so proud?"
"At least I'm a father. What about you?"
Bei Chendong: "..."
Bei Chendong had even failed his marriage proposal. So, he had no choice but to look away to avoid the awkwardness.
Mo Ting let out a gentle laugh before he wrapped his arm around Tangning and led her over to the elders so they could celebrate the new year together. Although in his 30 plus years of life, he had never spent the new year with so many people, it didn't seem like such a bad thing.
...
A few days later, there was another meeting at Hai Rui. The operations executive once again brought up the issue with 'The Forensic Concubine'. He felt that Mo Ting needed to make a decision soon because they were currently in a very difficult situation. 'Concubine Ning' had already climbed up the ranks and become the most anticipated drama, while 'The Forensic Concubine' wasn't even in the top 10.
"If President Mo doesn't come up with a plan soon, 'Concubine Ning' is going to crush us. It's almost time for them tobegin airing."
"Let them air then..." Mo Ting replied.
"But..."
"If I can't win this battle, then you can take over the position of CEO," Mo Ting said straightforwardly. "The meeting will end here. You can wait to see the next step of my plan."
Since Mo Ting had already made a promise like this, the man had nothing else he could say.
Seeing 'Concubine Ning's' stance, Mo Ting decided to change his strategy a little. Weekend broadcast? There was no need to show mercy in that way...
Since they were currently ranked number one as the most anticipated drama, he was going to let them go ahead and air it. He was going to let Bai Yu taste a little sweetness before she experienced failure and despair.
Of course, the fact that Hai Rui had not announced their male lead made Bai Yu assume that Hai Rui had given up fighting. This was good news for her. It meant she no longer had to waste any more energy.
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