The Film Queen Is Cold and Ruthless, Only Sends Money - Chapter 42.2

But the theme song holds a unique place in a TV drama. Compared to the actors and director, it may not seem as crucial.

Yet, the right theme song can perfectly convey the atmosphere and emotions of the scenes.

This is exactly why everyone is worried about Su Yun singing the theme song.

If the performance falls short, whether it’s fans of the show or the actors, they’ll likely blame Su Yun and the backlash will be inevitable.

–

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Wandering Immortal production team had to adjust the release time of the drama’s trailer. According to their plan, the theme song was supposed to drop alongside the trailer.

After learning about this, Su Yun’s manager, Li Xinyi, could already imagine the frenzy on release day.

Once Su Yun’s official account reposted the promotional post, Li Xinyi camped in front of her screen, ready to handle any PR crisis.

If Su Yun had been around, Li Xinyi would’ve confiscated her phone to shield her from the backlash. Fortunately, Su Yun was still filming the variety show, cut off from the outside world, which eased Li Xinyi’s worries somewhat.

The hashtag #SuYunReleasesThemeSong”WanderingImmortal”forTVSeries was bought alongside the trailer’s promotional trend by the Wandering Immortal team. But before the production could even start amplifying it, they noticed the hashtag’s popularity skyrocketing on its own.

At first, the comments were full of skepticism, with some even using the moment to promote Dear Them’s live broadcast.

But five minutes after the hashtag went live just enough time to listen to the entire song, a different kind of response began to emerge.

[“I think Su Yun should just stick to variety shows in the future. Things like singing should be left to the professionals.”]

“Hey, upstairs commenter, have you even listened to Su Yun’s theme song for ‘Wandering Immortal’ yet? Stop talking and go listen to it first!”

“?? What do you mean? I’m avoiding it because I still want to enjoy her variety shows. If I listen, I might end up becoming an anti-fan!”

“Just came back after listening. I don’t even know what to say now. Gonna go delete my earlier comment first!”

“So many cryptic comments! I can barely understand what you all are saying. Could it really be that bad?”

Curiosity is never in short supply online. Seeing the reactions of those who had listened, many who hadn’t yet exited the comments section and clicked the play button.

Another five minutes later, they began deleting their earlier comments too.

“It’s actually amazing! Why did I only listen to it now? Already have it on loop!”

“Su Yun, what other surprises do you have that I don’t know about? I braced myself for the worst, but this was unexpectedly stunning!”

“Just finished listening! As a fan of the drama, I’m super satisfied. It pairs perfectly with the ‘Wandering Immortal’ trailer. Hope the drama lives up to expectations, my hype is through the roof!”

Reading these comments, Li Xinyi, who had been tense for over ten minutes, finally relaxed.

She clicked on the theme song and trailer released by the ‘Wandering Immortal’ team. Even though she had heard it several times while Su Yun was recording, listening again still left her in awe.

Su Yun’s singing voice was slightly lower than her speaking tone, lending it a storytelling quality.

The song began gently and steadily, mirroring the protagonist’s daily life in ‘Wandering Immortal’ surrounded by family and friends, yearning for immortality and swordplay but without obsession.

Yet beneath the calm, an imperceptible tension brewed, like waves gathering beneath a tranquil sea.

Su Yun wasn’t just singing; she was narrating a story, weaving tales of danger, serendipity, and emotion. Whether in technique or emotional delivery, she was no less skilled than a professional singer.

Li Xinyi’s impression wasn’t clouded by bias as Su Yun’s manager, it was purely from a listener’s perspective, echoing the sentiments of most.

After the release of ‘Wandering Immortal’s’ theme song, another hashtag trended: #SuYunWanderingImmortalIsAmazing.

This wasn’t bought by the production team, it was the genuine reaction of everyone who had listened!

–

Su Yun had no idea her song had been released earlier than scheduled. At the moment, she and the others were waiting for the live audience’s votes.

Waking up at 3 a.m., followed by running and breakfast, was just the warm-up for the day.

The production team used these activities to ease the guests into the day’s game rules. The real tasks would begin after sunrise.

The director presented two options for the live audience to vote on, determining the morning’s mission for the guests:

Option 1: Indoor task (includes lunch)
Option 2: Outdoor task (includes ingredients for lunch)

[Recalling the program team’s usual task arrangements, they mostly alternate between outdoor and indoor tasks, with no apparent difference in difficulty.]

[Yeah, I remember the last indoor task seemed simple, but the team had hidden so many traps, it definitely wasn’t easy.]

[I’m leaning toward the outdoor option. Following the guests on their tasks will also let me enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jinguang City. Plus, Option Two includes lunch ingredients does that mean the guests have to cook their own lunch today?!]

[+1+1! Yesterday’s mall task was indoors, so today I want to go for the outdoor one!]

[Hahahahaha! Everyone, vote for the second option! I want to see if Yangran and Ye Ying’s cooking skills have improved!]

Director: “The audience votes are in. Today’s task is an outdoor mission (includes lunch ingredients).”

Upon hearing the result, Lin Yan remarked, “Compared to the last two times waiting for the results, I don’t feel as nervous now.”

Liu Yangran: “Maybe it’s because of the wasabi sandwiches and wasabi porridge earlier, no matter which one we picked, it was a trap?”

There was just no escaping it!

Su Yun nodded in agreement. “Speaking of wasabi, I still feel like the smell is lingering on me.”

Even after one or two hours, the wasabi scent was still so strong. You could tell just how authentic the wasabi the program team bought was.

“You actually dared to take a second bite, what a warrior!” Lin Yan recalled the scene.

After tasting the first bite and recovering, none of them wanted to see the wasabi sandwich again.

Yet Su Yun had gone for a second try and even said, “I’m kinda getting used to the taste!”

If she remembered correctly, even Jiang Zhi had looked shocked!

Su Yun: “Maybe I wasn’t fully awake yet. The second bite was still awful.”

She had thought she’d adjust after the first bite, and the overpowering wasabi smell in the room had tricked her into trying again.

Lesson learned: don’t indulge unnecessary curiosity!

The only silver lining was that she hadn’t tried the wasabi porridge!

Whether the task was indoors or outdoors made no real difference to them. In short, both were equally difficult, meticulously designed traps by the program team.

So their focus shifted to the part in parentheses: “lunch” and “lunch ingredients”, the most distinct difference between the two options.

Jing Zhaozhao: “Looks like we’ll be cooking our own lunch today?”

The moment she said this, Su Yun and the others immediately turned to Liu Yangran and Ye Ying, their eyes unmistakably gleaming with mischief!

Liu Yangran & Ye Ying: “…”

How had they become the show’s infamous cooking disasters?!

Ye Ying: “We’ve been practicing hard at home these past few days.”

“Right, we’re definitely going to impress you,” Liu Yangran declared with confidence. “We’ve improved a lot.”

In fact, they were even a little excited about this task, it was their chance to prove themselves!

Hearing this, Xu Zhi chuckled and asked, “When you cooked at home, did you taste-test each other’s dishes?”

If it’s a dish you’ve made from start to finish with your own hands, you’d definitely be reluctant to call it bad.

“Right, we taste each other’s dishes,” Liu Yangran replied. “But other family members also try them, and the feedback has been quite positive.”

“Really?” Su Xue listened to their conversation, her skepticism fading slightly compared to before. “Now I’m actually looking forward to it.”

After all, if even their family members eat it, it must be better than last time so there was less to worry about.

“Of course it’s true!” Ye Ying thumped her chest in assurance. “A few more hours won’t make a difference. After lunch is prepared, everyone can have a taste.”

Su Yun trusted them completely. “I remember in the Weibo comments, Xuexue and Chaochao seemed particularly eager. They should be the first to try it later.”

Jing Chaochao had also been the first to sample the other’s chili oil tofu before, so naturally, she should be the first to try this time as well.

“Then it’s settled!” As long as she wasn’t the first to try, Lin Yan was all for it. “Once we get the ingredients, we’ll just wait for Yangran and Ye Ying to serve us their feast!”

Jing Chaochao: “…”

Why did she always have this ominous feeling?

–

Director: “Now, let me explain the rules for the outdoor task today.

For today’s outdoor task, we’ll be heading to the most famous amusement park in Jinguang City, a renowned spot many tourists visit.

Our production team has thoughtfully prepared tickets for everyone to enjoy the rides and sightseeing.

All you need to do is complete our sightseeing tasks to earn the ingredients for today’s lunch.

Of course, as you’ve probably guessed, the program will provide the ingredients and seasonings needed for cooking, but the guests will have to prepare the meal themselves.”

This time, the lunch ingredients would be given as rewards for completing tasks, so unlike last time, the budget wouldn’t be limited to just thirty yuan. The guests would have more room to showcase their skills.

This way, it would be fairer to judge who was better or worse at cooking.

After hearing the director’s rules, Su Xue immediately spoke up: “We’re going to an amusement park today? I love that!”

Even if it was a task, the idea of an amusement park sounded much more relaxing and far less stressful.

“Is Jinguang City’s amusement park different from others?” Su Yun asked curiously.

She remembered the director mentioning that it was a famous spot in Jinguang City. If it didn’t have something special, it wouldn’t be so well-known.

The director briefly explained: “The reason Jinguang Amusement Park is so popular is that it caters to all age groups. It has a wide variety of rides and attractions, whether you prefer thrilling adventures or leisurely sightseeing, you’ll find it all there.

Of course, there are even more activities inside, which you can explore once you arrive.”

Most amusement parks primarily target families with young children, focusing on kids and their parents, with some appeal to younger adults. But according to the director, Jinguang Amusement Park seemed to break that mold, catering to all ages truly unique.

[An amusement park! It’s been so long since I last visited one. Perfect timing to watch them have fun there!]

[I’ve never been to Jinguang City, but I’ve seen posts about its amusement park. They say it’s not only huge but also incredibly fun!]

[Hahahaha! They’re so excited about the amusement park, what a contrast to when they were farming earlier!]

–

As they left their rooms and prepared to head to the amusement park, they happened to pass by the same road they had jogged on earlier.

The sky had already brightened, and the streetlights had turned off, but they still recognized the familiar lampposts at first glance.

“Why was I so scared back then?” Su Xue couldn’t figure it out.

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