Your Rival in Love Gets Prettier Every Day

Chapter 42: Look, it's Shen Jintai!

The clip wasn't immediately posted. Both Sister Wen and Li Meilan felt that the sugar in the CP in the second week broadcast was sweet enough. The third and fourth episode shows the process of the crown prince and Li Xu falling in love, which was very heartwarming.

The popularity of this pair of CP continued to rise causing their super talk to reach first place.

It's been too long since there have been such an eye-catching same-sex couples on the screen, especially when they were wearing such aesthetically pleasing ancient costumes. Costume dramas often involves love and hate that can easily lead to life and death making the genre extremely topical that can easily cause it to explode. Their staying power was also much stronger than their modern drama counterparts.

Because it was an adaptation of the novel, the direction and ending of the story are set. Crown prince Zhou Ying and Li Xu will have a tragic ending as they are both separated in life and death. This would be the most difficult aspect for the CP fans.

"Although it was because we knew the tragedy that's yet to come that we can look at their love in this drama so emotionally, it would be better if the crew could change the ending!"

"My tears are worthless. I stayed up late yesterday and finished reading the original work. I just want to say that the crown prince is so miserable. He's supposed to be the proud and handsome son of the emperor but resulted in this kind of ending. I strongly ask the screenwriters to change the ending!"

"That's right! Since it's an adaptation, it's boring to be exactly the same as the original. What's the point of being an adaptation then?"

"This drama is still more in line with the original work so far. The book fans are satisfied so the crew doesn't dare change the plot so easily. It might piss them off. As a big IP of the original work, the book fans still has a lot of influence."

"I am a book fan. I want to say that I'm alright with it if they give them a good ending! When I first read this novel, I felt that this pair was the most pitiful!"

A group of people ran to the original author and screenwriter's, Meng Xiaosheng, Weibo to swipe on the topic. Even the official blog had tons of responses, but they were more neat and organized. All "Jintai Qiongying" fans were begging for the ending to be changed.

The senior management of Sunshine Media felt that while they should adhere to artistry, they should also take into account the needs of the audience. The result could potentially make the drama more popular in later stages and a phenomenon-level explosion for this drama could happen. <The East Palace is Coming> was so popular right now that it greatly exceeded their expectations. Their ambition now goes beyond just making it simply a hit drama.

"If it is determined that it needs to be changed, then specific amendments will be made this week. I only have one point to insist, that is, there must be tragedy." Director Guo said.

Meng Xiaosheng nodded and said: "When I was recently writing the next script, I had a little idea in my mind, but it hasn't taken shape yet, so I'll think about it for the next few days. However, it's not because I'm being swayed by the audience. Creators should have their own persistence. Authors who are easily influence by the audience cannot write good works. I will definitely not write about a happy reunion. I just think it can be handled more delicately."

Since Shen Jintait was staying with the crew, he could only rely on the internet to get an idea of his current popularity. He didn't feel excited when he saw his Weibo fans skyrocketing every day. To him it was just a number.

After the initial excitement from the premiere, the crew was more settled down. The environment was relatively laxed, so people could easily come and go. Shen Jintai decided to pick up the underwear endorsement. Taking advantage of the fact he had no scenes this weekend, he planned to fly to City A to shoot ads for it.