Chapter 426 Cause a sensation
Seeing that many reporters were coming, Du Sheng didn't want to be too enthusiastic, so he smiled and said:
"After the interview, let's have a meal and chat."

Zheng Ziyan's beautiful eyes lit up and she agreed with a smile.

Du Sheng has been too busy recently and she hasn't had a good exchange with the other party for more than half a month.

When she thought about the upcoming intercourse, Zheng Ziyan's mind started to become active.

I'm wondering which commuting outfit would be more suitable.

On the other hand, Zhong Zhen, along with directors Liang Guoyuan and Li Dachao, arrived in Hengdian in advance to carry out preparatory work.

Seeing the dozens of media reporters gathered at the scene becoming increasingly excited, Du Sheng said to Zhong Zhen:

“Isn’t this a bit too much publicity? A TV series opening ceremony actually invited so many big names in the industry to help out.

I heard that Zeng Lizhen will be there soon, no wonder the reporters came all the way."

Although TVB did not invest in the drama "Water Moon Cave", the two sides exchanged several actor roles, so Zeng Lizhen, who is still in the mainland, also came to join in the fun.

In response, Zhong Zhen just smiled and said:

"An important person in charge of Hengdian World Studios will also be present, which is a recognition of our Star Media."

This heavyweight figure is named Zhu Guoqiang, and he is currently the third in command of Hengdian Film and Television City.

Although he had just become the general manager, he already enjoyed a high reputation and extensive connections in the industry.

After he learned about the opening ceremony from Zhong Zhen, he came to participate spontaneously.

Zhu Guoqiang's attitude was very friendly, probably because of Zhong Zhen.

Du Sheng did not try to please the other party, but instead met him for the first time in a peaceful manner.

After the reception was over, he saw Zhong Zhen waving and walked straight to the stage.

Liang Guoguan, Li Dachao, Peng Yuyan, Sun Yaowei, Zhang Jin and others also took the stage.

Du Sheng was wearing a well-fitting suit and standing among several beauties, looking particularly confident.

The background is a carefully decorated large stage, decorated with large LED screens and banners, clearly displaying the name of the TV series "Shuiyuedongtian".

Soon, the press conference entered the question-and-answer session.

What was unusual was that they did not ask questions to the leading actors first, but instead turned their attention to the production representative Du Sheng.

Zheng Ziyan blinked and asked seriously:
"Mr. Du, what is the core plot and main storyline of "Water Moon Cave"?"

Du Sheng knew that the more serious this girl looked on the surface, the more open she was in private, so he suppressed his thoughts and said:

"This drama mainly tells the story of the Tong family who were killed by a traitor and lived in seclusion. The three Tong brothers walked out of the Shuiyue Cave and triggered a series of love, hatred, and thrilling fantasy martial arts disputes."

The reporter from Sohu asked:
"Mr. Du, I heard that this drama is similar to "The Legend of Sword and Fairy". The script is provided by you. How is the emotional line in the drama set up?"

Du Sheng thought for a moment and said:

“There are many love lines in the play, such as the pure and steadfast love between Tong Bo and Dou Dou, the complex and affectionate love between Tong Zhan and Yin Tianxue, and the beautiful and tender relationship between Yin Tianchou and Zhu’er.

These emotional lines are intertwined to ensure the originality of the plot. You can wait for the release to see the details. "

A reporter from Southern Metropolis Daily asked:
"What is the inspiration for this drama? Is it closely related to The Legend of Sword and Fairy?"

Du Sheng said:

"The inspiration comes from the fusion and innovation of martial arts culture and fantasy elements, which has something to do with "Chinese Paladin". After all, fantasy dramas and fairy tale dramas have something in common in some parts."

The reporter asked:
"The Legend of Sword and Fairy set a precedent and broke records. Will this film, The Water Moon Cave, continue to use its characteristics and highlights?"

Du Sheng said:

"We will use some of them, for example, we will put a lot of effort into the martial arts design and special effects production, and strive to present the audience with the shocking visual effects of "Chinese Paladin"..."

As the interview progressed, most of the reporters' questions still fell on Du Sheng, who has become extremely popular recently.

Half of these questions are about the TV series itself, and the other half are about various rumors and gossip.

Faced with these questions, Du Sheng's answers were calm, polite and appropriate.

Since interviews are often unpredictable, Zhong Zhen is planning to have someone pre-arranged to ask some safe questions to prevent the situation from getting out of control.

Just then, a man with a foreign badge suddenly stood up.

He asked loudly in his not-so-fluent Mandarin:

"Mr. Du, may I speak a few words?"

Everyone turned their eyes to the audience member who came to support.

Zhong Zhen looked at Du Sheng, and when he nodded in agreement, he walked to the back row and handed the microphone to the man.

Just listen to him say:
“Hello everyone, my name is Hisahide Miyamoto, and I’m the Overseas Procurement Manager from Fuji TV in Japan.

What I want to say is that the TV series "Legend of Sword and Fairy" is really outstanding, and Mr. Du deserves credit for it!

On behalf of the Yomiuri Shimbun and Fuji TV, I would like to introduce this TV series to be broadcast in Japan.

Such an excellent play must be appreciated by Japanese audiences too!"

This unexpected incident caused an uproar and a lot of discussion among the reporters and audience at the scene.

No one expected that there would be a purchasing manager from Neon TV at the opening ceremony.

Zhu Guoqiang glanced at Du Sheng who remained calm, and felt in his heart that this young man was indeed not simple.

It's amazing that they can come up with such a clever publicity stunt.

In his opinion, all this was planned by Du Sheng in advance.

The other party's support this time not only brought about a chain reaction, but also made Neon's purchasing manager express his desire to purchase the copyright on the spot, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Although it is a bit irrelevant that what I want to buy is not "Water Moon Cave", but for "Water Moon Cave", isn't this a great opportunity to promote it?

Moreover, in the current social environment, people generally believe that "the air abroad is sweet."

If a work can be appreciated by foreigners, then countless people in the country will also have a strong interest in it and be proud of it.

This promotional method is similar to what Girls' Generation did before, when they used their influence in Hong Kong and Taiwan to win the favor of mainland audiences after winning an award.

It is no wonder that Zhu Guoqiang would have misunderstandings.

Du Sheng knew that many people had misunderstood him, and he smiled to himself that it was indeed a coincidence.

If this purchasing manager is a hired help, then his professional ability is really poor.

He looked at Miyamoto Hisahide and said:
"Mr. Miyamoto, regarding the matter of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", we can discuss it privately later.

Now it's the interview session for "Water Moon Cave". Do you have any other unique questions and answers about this drama?"

He is reminding me not to go off topic.

Miyamoto Hisahide finally reacted, smiled awkwardly and decided to go all the way:

"Mr. Du, it is rumored that you will be invited to attend the K1 th Anniversary Celebration. Is this true?"

When these words were spoken, all the media personnel at the scene looked up in surprise.

Because they did not receive the relevant information.

It can be seen that K1 has not yet been announced to the public.

Du Sheng knew that this kind of thing could not be concealed for long, so he smiled and said:
"It is true that some celebrity players will return to activities, but I have to look at the schedule here."

March 3th is K19’s tenth anniversary, and there will be a series of grand activities.

In addition to holding a grand celebration ceremony and reviewing the development history of the K1 fighting event over the past decade, there are also exciting events scheduled.

For example, inviting star players who have performed well in K1 competitions in the past to return for special exhibition matches or commemorative matches.

There will also be an all-star match, inviting champions or legendary players from all walks of life to participate.

This includes top players from different countries or different genres, which is a big gimmick.

In fact, Matsushima Fujisawa had already informed Du Sheng yesterday and invited him to participate in the "Star Player Return" event.

As the first Asian champion to achieve K1 GP, it is reasonable for him to go.

“If there is a top fighter that attracts me, I will probably participate.”

Many reporters became excited when they heard Du Sheng's answer.

This news was a pleasant surprise for them.

After Miyamoto Hisahide finished his speech, Zhong Zhen called on several audience members in succession.

This grand opening ceremony finally came to a successful conclusion.

The media people left with satisfied smiles.

At the same time, Du Sheng began to see off the guests.

Zhu Guoqiang came over and talked to Du Sheng for a few words.

He praised Du Sheng's marketing strategy and believed that this young man had unlimited potential.

Zeng Lizhen said with a hint of regret:
"Ah Sheng, The Chinese Paladin is currently showing in Hong Kong, but it's a shame that you can't go there in person to promote it."

Du Sheng smiled and responded:
"Director Zeng is in charge in Hong Kong, so there's no need for us to travel all the way there."

Then he added in a low voice:

"Regarding the award submission matters, Director Zeng, please take care of it."

Zeng Lizhen readily agreed:

"No problem. We at TVB know a lot of the judges, so we can still say a few words to them."

After a brief conversation, Zeng Lizhen left in a hurry.

After Du Sheng sent everyone away, he finally had time to meet Miyamoto Hisahide from Japan with Zhong Zhen.

This person's arrival was unexpected.

But it undoubtedly brought surprises to Star Media and became an important promotional outlet for the two dramas.

After chatting for a while, Du Sheng gradually understood the real purpose of Miyamoto Hisahide's visit.

The other party did come all the way from Neon just to discuss the broadcast of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" in Neon.

Fuji TV, one of the most influential TV stations in Japan, has recently been plagued by equity disputes.

Livedoor is trying to acquire a large number of its shares, triggering a complex battle for equity.

To fight back against the takeover attempt, Fuji TV has implemented a series of measures, including introducing popular overseas dramas to attract more young viewers.

When they learned that "The Legend of Paladin" was a huge hit in Hong Kong and Taiwan, they immediately took notice of this novel film.

Considering the common origins of East Asia, and since "Legend of Sword and Fairy" is so popular in the Chinese-speaking regions, they also think that it will likely cause a sensation after being introduced to Japan.

Not to mention, the male lead of this drama is an 'old friend' that many Japanese people miss so much!
Under this premise, Hisahide Miyamoto was entrusted by the company to embark on a journey to the East.

He originally planned to make an unexpected visit, but unexpectedly learned about the opening ceremony of "Water Moon Cave" on the news.

That’s how we met today.

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(End of this chapter)