Chapter 121: Help Me Up, I Can Still Go On

The assistant was just as confused as everyone else. Not only her, but the production team and even the staff at Red Fruit TV had invested heavily in promoting "Speed World," purchasing numerous trending topics and advertisements. In contrast, "Stunning Flight" seemed to have little support beyond a handful of fans of the original novel and followers of Fu Shiqian. How could things have turned out this way?

Similarly, Joanne suddenly stood up in excitement. "Xiaofu, did you see? We’re about to break 2—this is just the premiere, and the story only gets better from here!" She didn’t care whether Yun Fu responded; finally gathering the courage, she opened Weibo to check the comments.

She hadn’t expected what she saw: countless people were reposting clips from "Stunning Flight," showering praise in the comments below.

"This was such a pleasant surprise—unexpectedly good, especially Yun Fu, whose performance is outstanding."

"Rarely do I see a costume drama that isn’t all about romance. The costumes are stunning, and Yun Fu’s fierceness comes through even in white garments."

"The fans of the original novel are moved to tears: finally, a production team respects the source material. I hope they stick to the original and don’t butcher it later on."

"Woo woo woo, from the very moment Qianxuan appeared, I knew 'Stunning Flight' would be amazing. I hereby declare Yun Fu my goddess from now on!"

As the night wore on, viewers began abandoning "Speed World" for "Stunning Flight." Yun Fu’s followers surged past ten million; more people became aware of her, recognized her portrayal of Qianxuan, and witnessed her acting prowess.

It must be noted that she was up against international stars and the reigning Best Actress, Xi Rou’er, in the lead role of a major drama. Yet she prevailed, something nobody had anticipated.

At this moment, the struggling fans began to emerge.

"Talk about hype—Yun Fu is really something, stealing the limelight from the lead actress as a supporting character. Who would dare cast her as a supporting role again?"

"I get annoyed just seeing Yun Fu! How is she getting so much screen time? An obscure actor boasting about her acting—does she want a Best Actress award handed to her?"

"Climbing over others to rise—doesn’t she fear nightmares at night?"

Just then, a new topic slowly climbed the trending charts.

"How a supporting actress becomes the lead!"

The trending post claimed that Qianxuan, whom Yun Fu played, was originally a supporting role, yet she had first killed off Ning Lan, the female lead, and then Zeng Yuzi, another female lead. Now she was the most outstanding lead, gaining numerous CP fans pairing her with the male protagonist overnight. Wasn’t this binding herself to others, stepping over them to rise?

But before Yun Fu’s fans could defend her, fans of the original novel couldn’t sit still.

"Are you blind? Saying Qianxuan overshadowed the lead? Please read the original—Qianxuan was always a more compelling supporting character."

"If she were the lead, I’d thank you, but, sadly, she’s not! She’s simply a lovable supporting role."

"For those talking about Ning Lan and Zeng Yuzi, are you stupid? Those two self-destructed—search online and you’ll see. Stop rambling nonsense; don’t tempt fate!"

"Some marketing accounts are just sick—jealous that a domestic drama surpassed your international blockbuster? Panicking, aren’t you? Well, I’ll keep watching, and I’ll drag all my friends and family to watch, too!"

No one else needed to intervene; the troublemaking marketing account was soon drowned in criticism and banned.

Yun Fu read the online comments and once again felt the warmth and charm of internet users.

After two episodes aired, "Stunning Flight" broke a 2.0 rating, while "Speed World" barely held onto a 1.0. The contrast between the two series was stark.

The director of Huafang TV had originally agreed to air it merely as a favor to Director Bai, never expecting such a delightful surprise. Now, beaming with pride, he was contacting Director Liu to arrange interviews with several actors.

Yun Fu herself received a flood of congratulations.

Lin Hanqi: "Just finished watching—amazing, beautiful. I’ve renewed my membership."

Yun Fu smiled subtly, her shimmering eyes reflecting the moonlight. Her lowered lashes fluttered gently, masking a hint of tenderness.

Cheng Anzhi: "Ahhh, just finished! Update, update! I could binge eight episodes a day!"

Qin Yi: "I wonder if our company is fortunate enough to have such a talented actress as you."

Gu Zhishu: "Xiaofu, don’t agree to him! He’s a notorious taskmaster. I’ll have my brother start an entertainment company just for you—with you as the only artist!"

"Why don’t you just reach for the stars?"

"You mind your own business—that’s my brother, not yours."

The group chat was lively again; Yun Fu put down her game, blinked, and the warmth in her gaze was impossible to conceal.

While excitement abounded here, Xi Rou’er on the other side was furious!

But she was a composed person; she sent a WeChat message to someone, eyes brimming with malicious intent.

White light shone on her face, accentuating a chilling, uncanny horror.

Her assistant shrank back, not daring to make a sound.

Yun Fu’s fans became her strongest promoters, beating drums and blowing horns. Their beloved finally had a signature role, and they were determined to support her well.

Previously, clips and interviews had hinted at how perfectly Yun Fu portrayed Qianxuan in this drama. But only after the official broadcast did everyone realize just how flawless her performance truly was.

More surprises awaited them.

The nationwide game "Hero Vanguard" finally announced its official spokesperson.

"My peerless beauty, and my valiant hero—@Yun Fu. A pleasure to collaborate."

Netizens were first baffled, then astounded.

"What? Are my eyes deceiving me? Yun Fu is the spokesperson?"

"Wow, wow, wow! Wasn’t there a rumor it would be Xi Rou’er? Yun Fu is incredible!"

"They must have had their eye on Yun Fu for a while. Look at her in period costume—she’s practically the model for the game character."

"Ahhh, my goddess is endorsing my favorite game! Oh my god, what a divine collaboration! Official, I can keep spending money; pick me up, I’ll spend more for my darling!"

"My roommate went crazy—since learning Yun Fu was the spokesperson, she spent her entire month’s allowance as a thank-you!"

"My boyfriend too! What do I do? Knowing he likes Yun Fu, I don’t feel jealous at all. Am I losing my mind?"

In a single night, Yun Fu seemed to become a sensation.

Everywhere, news about her filled the air. This time, she proved to everyone, with her talent alone, that she had truly arrived.

Joanne was so excited that she didn’t sleep the entire night.