By mid-July, after the first two episodes of 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion' aired, the drama had already reached immense popularity—not just in the Xia Nation, but worldwide.
Although Su Yan's works didn't spread as widely overseas as they did in his home base, foreign audiences weren't blind. Regardless of genre, the production quality of a drama made with hundreds of millions in investment was evident. Many viewers kept watching purely for that level of craftsmanship.
Not to mention, a work like 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion' had already been tested in the market of Su Yan's previous world.
You couldn't say it was flawless or a masterpiece from start to finish—but compared to other shows airing at the same time in the Xia Nation and globally, it was clearly more engaging.
At this time, Dimensional Pictures was busy on two fronts—intensifying global promotion for 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion', while also making final preparations for the release of 'Weathering With You' in two weeks.
As for Su Yan, this workaholic had also begun his usual promotional routine for the upcoming film. However, given his current status, he no longer involved himself in every detail—only appearing at the most important events.
During this period, Episode 3 of 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion' aired smoothly.
A new character appeared—Lelouch's half-sister, Euphemia. From her very introduction, she formed a bond with Suzaku, becoming part of another narrative thread in Season 1.
Meanwhile, the Second Princess Cornelia also made her debut.
This episode served more as a transition, focusing on buildup rather than explosive developments. It didn't spark massive discussion in the Xia Nation's entertainment industry—but the ratings still rose to 6.69%.
The growth was gradual, but steady.
During this time, officials from Zhongxia TV frequently communicated with Dimensional Pictures. Both sides reached multiple agreements regarding promotion for the next two months.
At the very least—
Seeing the current performance of 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion', both parties had their eyes set on an unprecedented 7% ratings milestone in the Xia Nation television industry.
In recent years, the structure of the Xia Nation's entertainment industry has become clear. Even the slowest to adapt had realized that in the next 10 to 20 years, the internet would likely become the dominant platform for film and television distribution.
Fortunately, the executives of the three major TV networks weren't foolish—they had already established their own video platforms.
But the glory of the television era—the highest honor—was something all three still wanted to claim for themselves.
Naturally, Su Yan fully cooperated with these efforts.
As time passed, late July arrived, and Episode 4 aired.
In this episode, Lelouch—disguised as Zero—led his newly recruited rebel unit against his imperial sister Cornelia.
However, throughout the encounter, many of his intentions were seen through by Cornelia. If not for C.C.'s intervention, his true identity might have been exposed.
From this point on, Cornelia established herself as one of Lelouch's most formidable opponents, impressing audiences worldwide.
At the same time, in Episode 4, Lelouch publicly announced the formation of the Black Knights in front of global media—pushing the story into completely unpredictable territory.
["So this is basically a story where the protagonist plays weak, leads a bunch of rookie rebels, and eventually overthrows the empire?"]
["Seems like it!"]
["Damn, that old sadist really dares to imagine!"]
["Is that even possible? A masked teenager, with some mysterious mind-control ability, leading a bunch of amateurs against the Britannian Empire?"]
["A single spark can start a prairie fire. Historically, many rebel forces started as scattered mobs but grew into powerful regimes. Lelouch's starting point is already higher than many historical rulers—he's a prince of Britannia, even if he hides it."]
["Never seen a theme like this before. Su Yan is seriously amazing to even attempt it."]
["As long as it makes money, it's fine. Four episodes in, nothing feels off—instead, Lelouch is incredibly charismatic."]
["It just feels like everything goes too smoothly for him. His control over the battlefield is almost unreal—like he's too smart."]
["That's just how dramas work. To highlight the protagonist, you sacrifice the villains' intelligence a bit. Fill in the gaps yourself—the key is whether the story is engaging!"]
["I don't even care about the mind games. I just want to see giant robots beating each other up!"]
["So who's the female lead? We've got Euphemia, C.C., Kallen, Shirley—they're all adorable."]
["Euphemia is his sister! Even if it's a half-sibling, don't get weird ideas. She'll probably end up with Suzaku later."]
["I still don't get why Su Yan wrote Suzaku this way. Lelouch hides his identity as Zero, but every time, Suzaku shows up in the Lancelot to ruin his plans. He's from Area 11, yet he helps Britannia suppress his own people. In our terms, that's basically a traitor—how is he still the male second lead?"]
["Yeah, Suzaku is kind of annoying. But let's keep watching—maybe his character will improve later."]
After four weeks, the fanbase for 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion' had largely taken shape.
Every Sunday after a new episode aired, the following days would be filled with fans analyzing the story and characters from every possible angle.
At the same time, merchandise related to the series began rolling out on Dimensional Pictures' official website.
However, Su Yan no longer needed to personally oversee such matters. With the company having hired numerous professionals, it now operated like a well-oiled machine—even without his direct involvement.
The only prerequisite—
Was it that Su Yan could keep producing scripts?
After several years of development, Dimensional Pictures had grown into a comprehensive company—handling everything from scriptwriting to production, international licensing, game adaptations, merchandise development, and brand licensing.
And at the core of it all—
Were Su Yan's scripts?
They were the soul of the company.
As for that, Su Yan had no shortage. The works stored in his system space were so vast that even if he spent his entire life, he might not adapt even one-tenth of the classics from his previous world.
So he never worried about the company's future potential.
In the final days of July, after arriving in Hudu, Su Yan boarded a flight across the ocean.
The purpose was simple—
The film he had promoted for an entire year, eagerly anticipated by Xia Nation audiences—
'Weathering With You'—
It was only two days away from release.