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As a low-budget web drama with only 15 episodes, Tencent can be said to have given enough face to "Beginning".

The pre-promotion started several months ago and lasted until the beginning of last month, when promotional resources for the drama were concentrated on various channels, leaving almost all the main advertising space on the platform for this drama during this period.

But it is normal for Tencent to do this.

Although "The Beginning" has a few episodes, it is a TV series in which "Noon Sunshine" and Gu Wei collaborate again. This alone has attracted the expectations of countless viewers.

In the early promotion, everyone knew that "The Beginning" was a modern drama with a relatively alternative theme. Everyone was curious about what kind of sparks "Noon" and Gu Wei could create after working together on classic dramas such as "Nirvana in Fire" and "The Story of Minglan".

The brother and sister duo Zhao Jinmai and Gu Wei, who once appeared in "The Wandering Earth", reunited in the TV series again, which made netizens speculate what their relationship would be in "The Beginning".

Are they still “brother and sister” or have they turned into “lovers”?
At 4 pm on the 8th, [Beginning] was officially launched.

The update rule set by Tencent is to update 4 episodes on the first day, and then members can watch 8 episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 2 pm, while non-members can only watch one episode a day and finish it on Friday.

".How's the data?"

At the headquarters of Tencent Video, the project team in charge of [Beginning] is still working overtime.

A middle-aged man in his forties with a beer belly and a slightly bald head asked his subordinates in front of the computer.

Although he knew that [Beginning] had a high chance of becoming a big hit, Liu Chuang, as the project manager, was still a little nervous when the time came.

This drama is undoubtedly the company's key project this year and the big drama to open the year.

The company's senior management attaches great importance to this drama, and most of them are optimistic that "The Beginning" can become a hit at the beginning of 22, which will be a good start for Tencent Video's development this year.

Today is the first day of the TV series' premiere, and he is ready to work overtime until late at night in order to report the first-hand data of [The Beginning] to his leader at tomorrow's meeting.

“The data has been rising since the show started at 8 o’clock.

The backstage shows that the number of views and discussions has been increasing, and the overall popularity is about to break 20,000!"

The young man wearing glasses answered without turning his head while sitting in front of the computer.

"very good!

It’s only been less than an hour since the show started, and based on the current data, [Beginning] can already be considered a hit.”

Manager Liu patted the back of his subordinate's chair and breathed a sigh of relief.

"What's the trend of the comments? Are there many positive reviews?"

“I took a quick look and saw a lot of good reviews.

At this time, most viewers have only watched one episode or so, and most of the comments are full of anticipation and praise! "

"According to the current data trend, can the overall popularity of [Beginning] tonight reach 30,000?"

"It is very likely that if the growth momentum can be maintained, the popularity will exceed 30,000 before midnight!"

Manager Liu nodded, walked back and forth in their group's office lobby, and clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention.

“[Beginning] will be online tonight, everyone please work hard, if this drama becomes a hit everyone in our group will get a good bonus!

What do you want to drink, milk tea or coffee? Tell Xiao Sun, I'll treat you! "

"Thank you manager!"

"Thank you, boss!"

After the first day, [Beginning] was a huge hit as expected.

#【Beginning】The popularity of the first broadcast exceeded 3! #
#【Beginning】Canon#
#Who is the real murderer? #
Terms such as "The TV Series" and "The TV Series" have topped the hot search list, and discussions on various topics related to the TV series have increased dramatically.

The internet is full of discussions about this suspense web drama, and 18 people on Douban gave "The Beginning" a high score of 8.7.

[Beginning] When the show first aired, many viewers watched it because of Gu Wei’s popularity.

But after watching two episodes of the TV series, everyone's focus was no longer on who the leading actor was, but they were completely attracted by the plot and immersed in the play, following Gu Wei and Zhao Jinmai to explore the truth and find the real murderer of the bus explosion.

[It looks good, very good looking!]

This should be the first domestic drama about time and space loops, right?

Every character has high IQ, good logic and good acting skills, which really shocked me!

I just hope it doesn't end badly. If it keeps this quality, I'll give it a thumbs up! 】

[Gu Wei's productions are always of high quality, and his dramas are as high quality and good looking as always! ]

[I watched all 6 episodes in one go and wrote this review. It's amazing. This is the best-paced drama I've seen in recent years. The duo of Gu Wei and Zhao Jinmai is really great, and the plot is even more exciting. I hope the second half will maintain the same level! ]

[From "Life of Pi", "The Wandering Earth" to the current "Beginning", it feels like Mai Mai has grown into a big girl all of a sudden, young and cute!

The names of the male and female protagonists have the meaning of "a crane flies up to the clear sky, bringing poetry to the blue sky". Will the two be together in the end? 】

[I think the driver’s identity must be very complicated, because it’s played by Huang Jue! ]

[I have been following "The Beginning" for a few days. This drama has successfully left a shadow on me about "Canon". When this music sounds, I always feel like something is about to explode! ]

[Beginning] One week after the launch, Gu Wei had a video call with Zhao Jinmai at his home in Beijing to promote the product.

“.I took on [Beginning] mainly because of the subject matter and the script.

When I was chatting with Mr. Hou of Noon Sunshine at the Magnolia Awards two years ago, he said that Noon was preparing a low-budget web drama.

Although the investment is not large, the subject matter is particularly novel.

The director is also an acquaintance, Director Sun Molong, with whom I had previously worked on "Nirvana in Fire".

At first I refused because my schedule was so full that I barely had time to take on this drama.

However, Mr. Hou insisted that I read the script before making a decision.

After reading the script, I really changed my mind."

"What about Mai Mai? How did you get this role?"

After Gu Wei finished speaking, the host asked Zhao Jinmai.

“As for me, I received the invitation directly from the crew.

It was quite strange at first, because I had never cooperated with Noon Sunshine before and was not familiar with them.

Later they said it was my brother who recommended me!"

Zhao Jinmai on the other side of the screen was wearing home clothes and looked very casual. Judging from the surrounding situation, she should be in the crew's hotel room.

A few days ago, she met Gu Wei and said that she was filming "Life of Pi 2" in Hainan, but it should not have been completed yet.

"Then how did Brother Wei come up with the idea of ​​asking Mai Mai to play the leading female role?"

“Because it’s appropriate.

The "Li Shiqing" in the script is 20 years old, with pure appearance and kind personality, and all the characteristics are exactly the same as Mai Mai.

It just so happened that she was a freshman in college when we were filming last year. Li Shiqing was chosen by heaven!"

Listening to Gu Wei's words, Zhao Jinmai on the other side of the camera smiled and was very happy.

“The facts have proven that Mai Mai not only has the right image in every aspect, but is also hardworking and dedicated, and has outstanding acting skills.

What impressed me most was that we were shooting a scene where Li Shiqing was hit by a motorcycle. In order to achieve the best shooting effect, Mai Mai insisted on shooting it more than ten times, falling to the ground again and again.

The director and crew members all felt sorry for her and recognized her more."

After Gu Wei finished speaking, Zhao Jinmai waved her hands a little embarrassedly: "It's not that exaggerated.

The other senior actors in the main crew all have excellent acting skills, such as Brother Wei, Teacher Liu Yijun, and Teacher Huang Jue.

I don’t want to fall behind so I have to work harder.”

After the two answered some more questions, the host asked a question that all fans in the live broadcast room were interested in.

“Mai Mai is working with Brother Wei for the second time. What kind of person is he in your mind?

If you were to look for a boyfriend in the future, would you look for someone like him?"

After the host asked the question, fans in the live broadcast room filled the screen with all kinds of comments.

'Maimai is a grown-up girl now!'

'I didn't expect that Gu Wei could be Jin Mailang. I always thought that they were a good match as brother and sister.' 'That's good. Mai Mai has grown up and she and Gu Wei have a good match!'

"It was quite sweet in [The Beginning], but influenced by [The Wandering Earth], I always feel like these two are in an orthopedic relationship."

Zhao Jinmai considered it carefully and said, "In fact, I was a fan of Wei Ge before I started working with him.

When I was in middle school, I especially liked watching his dramas. "Love O2O" and "Swords of Legends" were my favorites.

Later, we collaborated for the first time on "The Wandering Earth". After meeting him in person, I felt like my idol floating in the sky had landed.

We were filming together, and he would tutor me after the filming.

At this time, his image in my mind became more down-to-earth, like a big brother next door.

By the time we shot [The Beginning], we were already very familiar with each other, and the image in our minds hadn’t changed much.

As for finding a boyfriend in the future, I haven’t thought about it yet.

Because my current focus is on study and work.

But if there really is a boy as good as my brother, I can consider him."

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Zhao Jinmai's answer was very standard and there was almost nothing wrong with it.

But at the end, her mind recollected the kissing scene with Gu Wei when filming "The Beginning", and her face turned slightly red.

Next, the host picked some questions from the audience and asked the two of them, and finally ended the live broadcast.

After waving goodbye to Zhao Jinmai and his fans, Gu Wei closed the software and shut his laptop.

"That little sister of yours obviously has a crush on you!"

A female voice came, and Liu Yifei was sitting opposite Gu Wei, crossing her legs, drinking water and flipping through something.

"How is that possible? Mai Mai is still a little girl."

Gu Wei stood up and sat over, putting his arm around the other man's waist without any hesitation.

Originally, Liu Yifei had asked Gu Wei to have dinner with her today. After they finished their meal outside in the afternoon, Gu Wei suggested that they go to his house to rehearse the script of "Go Where the Wind Is" together.

Liu Yifei knew exactly what he was thinking, but she didn't point it out. After dinner, she followed him to his home in [Embassy No. 1 Courtyard].

Gu Wei just had a video call with her, and she listened to the whole thing, but she was sitting opposite him.

“Little girl?

I've also been following [Beginning] these days. Zhao Jinmai doesn't look like a little girl anymore. She should be in her 20s, right? "

Gu Wei thought for a moment and said, "Mai Mai should be exactly 20 years old this year."

"20 years old, it's the age of beauty!"

Liu Yifei let out a sigh.

“It’s also the age when young girls are in love.

I remember that "The Wandering Earth" was filmed four years ago.

She has known you since she was 16, and then worked with you again in a TV series when you were 20, playing a couple. How could she not be moved?"

"Well, I really have always regarded Mai Mai as my younger sister."

Gu Wei did not lie about this. When he met Zhao Jinmai, she was not yet an adult. It was impossible for him to have any thoughts about her. He had always treated her as a sister for so many years.

"Hehe, you think of me as your sister, but I don't just think of you as my brother"

After Liu Yifei finished speaking, she turned over the laptop on the table and opened it.

"You should have Tengxun videos here, right?"

"Of course I have. Why?"

"At this time, today's two episodes of [Beginning] have been updated, of course I'm watching the show!"

Following Liu Yifei's request, Gu Wei turned on the computer again and clicked on the [Beginning] episode updated today.

"Hey, how about you tell me who is the real culprit of the bus bombing?"

The theme song of the TV series was playing, and Liu Yifei pushed Gu Wei and asked.

Gu Wei laughed and said, "Do you know what people who watch dramas hate the most?"

"what?"

“Of course it’s a spoiler!

I definitely won't be the person who is hated.

You can’t deprive yourself of the joy of watching the show! "

"Hmph~
If you don’t want to tell me, I can guess it myself.”

"Then who do you think the murderer is?" Gu Wei asked curiously.

Liu Yifei thought for a moment and said, "It should be the bus driver.

Although he looks like a good person, what people say online is right, Huang Jue's role shows that the character itself is not simple.

I think he is the murderer!"

After saying that, she blinked her big eyes and looked at Gu Wei: "How is it, right?"

Gu Wei nodded with a smile: "Well, this is not accurate."

“Inaccurate?

Who else could it be?"

"You'll find out if you watch it later. The two episodes updated today just happened to show the discovery of the real murderer."

In the two episodes aired today, the protagonists first tested "Ma Guoqiang", who had been to prison for killing someone.

It turned out to be a mistake. The bag contained watermelons he brought from the countryside and he was going to the city to see his son.

In the second episode, when the two again tested "Tao Yinghong" who had the red bag, they discovered that "Auntie Guo" was the real culprit of the bus explosion, and there was a pressure cooker filled with explosives in her red bag.

After finding the real murderer, Li Shiqing and Xiao Yunhe began to think of ways to prevent the explosion.

After the TV series was over, Liu Yifei suddenly realized.

“It turned out to be her. This character had a low presence in the first few episodes and was easily overlooked.

The murderer has been found in the eighth episode, so what will happen next? "

“It’s not that hard to find the murderer.

There are only a few people on the government bus. If we try them one by one, we will find them.

The key is how to prevent the explosion after finding it, or even to isolate this period of time.”

Liu Yifei nodded.

"I understand. According to the previous process of exploring the stories behind each suspect, there must be an unknown story behind this murderer.

The next few episodes will probably be about finding out why she blew up the bus, and then trying to stop her!"

"clever!"

After saying this, Gu Wei lowered his head and kissed Liu Yifei on her clean face.

“It’s getting late, I’m going to take a shower, do you want to join me?
My jacuzzi is big and comfortable! ”

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and said, "Didn't you say you were leaving in two days and asked me to discuss the script for "Where the Wind Is"?
You haven’t even looked at the script yet.”

"We can still discuss the script when I get back.

I'm talking to you about the bathtub now, don't change the subject."

"I'm really impressed by you!"

Liu Yifei said this, but she still stood up and followed Gu Wei into the bathroom reluctantly. (End of this chapter)