Chapter 820: Chapter 820
#Zhang DaDa Apology Statement#
#Conclusion of the Thesis Incident: Jiang Lingxi Achieves Complete Victory#
#A Thesis That Stirred the Academic World#
#The Merit of Jiang Lingxi's Graduation Thesis#
An apology letter put a definitive end to this debate which had captured the attention of countless people.
Even in the deep of night, many night owls like Yang Shuliu were active online, and after reading the apology letter, they eagerly commented.
[Surprisingly, Zhang DaDa lost!]
[Doesn't this mean Jiang Lingxi's graduation thesis is at a higher academic level than Zhang DaDa's?]
[As an undergraduate history major who watched the whole event unfold, I can only say that learning knows no age, and those who excel come first.]
[I recommend that students in history and related fields take a look at Jiang Lingxi's thesis. Even graduate students could benefit from reading it—its value is really high and inspirational to me.]
[This is the true strength required to pass the graduation defense early. As I said before, there's no chance of leniency at Jing University.]
[Zhang DaDa's style has always been quite arrogant. After this incident, he should be more humble.]
[Student Jiang teaches you to be humble!]
The rapidly growing comments under the apology letter successfully pushed the topic onto trending searches.
Now, even more people saw it.
Zhang DaDa, who thought releasing the apology letter late at night would draw less attention: "..."
Just two words: Regret!
Why did he originally think of stepping on Jiang Lingxi to make a name for himself?
Not only did he lose face, but he also helped Jiang Lingxi make a name for herself in the history academic circle.
It was a complete miscalculation!
Zhang DaDa felt so defeated that he couldn't sleep, while the other protagonist of the trending topic fell asleep early with sweet dreams.
It wasn't until the next morning, upon seeing the trending list, that she found out about the apology letter Zhang DaDa wrote for her the previous day.
Jiang Lingxi quickly browsed through the apology letter and found it earnest in tone, but... the fighting spirit was indeed lacking!
She thought he would hold out for a few more days, but she didn't expect him to give in so quickly.
Now that Zhang DaDa has set an example, it's likely no one else will want to 'follow in his footsteps'!
"Invincibility is indeed lonely!"
"Pfft!" Tong Yue couldn't hold it in, "Just listen to yourself! I was really worried about you these past few days. You have no idea how many people in the industry heard you got into an academic spat and were waiting to see you fail."
"They have nothing better to do?"
"That's just how this industry is, always full of competition. You were doing well in the entertainment industry and suddenly went to school. Naturally, some wanted to take advantage of it to replace you. Even if they couldn't, they could snag some good resources. But after three successful productions this year, all those plans fell through."
"When you were finally criticized in the academic circle, and it spread online, people thought if you lost, they could exploit your downfall."
Jiang Lingxi caught Tong Yue's underlying meaning.
The competition in the entertainment industry was growing fiercer, and she couldn't afford to make a single misstep.
But she understood. She was no longer that small star almost driven out by negative public opinion.
With several major successes and awards, she had firmly established herself in the top tier.
The higher you go in any industry, the toughest it becomes.
It's like climbing a mountain. It's easy at the start, but the closer you get to the peak, the heavier each step feels.
Many have fallen by the wayside on this climb, with only a few reaching the summit.
And the summit is so small, just like the limited slice of cake in this industry that everyone wants a big piece of.
How do you seize it? Naturally, by pushing competitors out of the way. Otherwise, others also worked hard to climb up; why should they make room for you?
"As long as you understand. I brought you two scripts this time, both S+ productions, take a look."
Jiang Lingxi took the two scripts handed over by Tong Yue.
She had already applied for graduation, just waiting for her diploma and degree certificate, so her studies were concluding, and she didn't need to go to school anymore.
So naturally, her identity as an actress had to be picked up again.
Speaking of which, she only shot one movie this year. She missed the days of filming a bit.
With the scripts in hand, Jiang Lingxi first skimmed through the summaries of both scripts.
"One is a serious drama, the other is a historical romance?"
"That's right. The serious drama was secured by President Shao, who hinted that it has a high chance of airing on Upper Country TV if done well. The historical romance is adapted from a popular novel, with a renowned scriptwriter and director attached, hence the S+ rating. Many have their eyes on it, but I think you have a significant advantage."
After all, the popularity of her artist is evident, with previous series avoiding any flops. If seen as a potential collaboration, Jiang Lingxi is currently considered a reputable and premium partner in the industry.
Yet there's one aspect, her stylistic choices are somewhat unconventional compared to other artists.
With a surge in popularity, other artists might flood themselves with scripts and gigs to maintain relevance, but Jiang Lingxi chose to focus instead on academics.
And in this academic dispute, how many top artists in the industry would dare to engage when they're busy safeguarding their reputation?
Luckily, the results were positive, but Tong Yue found herself working tirelessly as a manager.
Things are easy when they go smoothly, but they're incredibly stressful when they don't!
Setting her thoughts aside, she watched Jiang Lingxi casually flipping through the scripts: "What do you think of these two scripts?"
Jiang Lingxi nodded: "Both are quite good."
The production companies behind TV dramas certainly know their stuff. If it's pegged as an S+ production, it already suggests the script's quality is unlikely to be lacking.
"Which one are you more inclined towards?"
"This one." Jiang Lingxi pointed to the script of the serious drama.
Tong Yue raised an eyebrow at her choice.
After a moment of silence, "I haven't mentioned the salaries for the two projects, have I? The pay for 'Dawn' is about half of what 'Cangming Map' offers. Plus, given the novel's popularity, 'Cangming Map' comes with a built-in fanbase, meaning they'll likely convert into viewers as long as the adaptation doesn't flop, while 'Dawn' doesn't have this advantage…"
Jiang Lingxi patiently waited for Tong Yue to finish her analysis, "Yes."
After saying all that, "You're still more inclined towards 'Before Dawn'?"
Fine, no need to say more.
Tong Yue marked 'Dawn' on her memo list.
She hesitated for a moment before speaking up: "Do you not like these historical and contemporary romances?"
Looking at the four dramas this girl has done over the last two years, only 'Phoenix Seal' could be classified as a fantasy historical romance, and she played a character solely focused on becoming stronger with no emotional ties.
Though the other three vary in genre, they can all be categorized as serious dramas. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⁂𝕟𝕖𝕥
Even after analyzing the greater benefits a historical romance could bring over a serious drama, Jiang Lingxi still chose the latter, making it hard not to consider this possibility.
Jiang Lingxi met Tong Yue's questioning gaze and smiled, "You've noticed!"
Tong Yue: "..." She sighed, "Okay, I know where to focus when selecting scripts and roles in the future."
In the past, there was no choice; having a script to act in was a delight.
Now, they have the confidence to pick and choose scripts!
"By the way, Sister Tong, I'm planning to pursue graduate studies."
How did this girl manage to announce such an explosive decision in such a nonchalant tone?