Lip and Sword is a completed Chinese novel originally written by Jinling XII. It received five Radio Drama CD's. In 2021, a manhua adaptation of the same name was released and written by Jin Shi Si Chai and illustrated by Ersan Jiulu Studio. The manhua was published by Bilibili Manhua.
Synopsis[]
Manhua[]
Elegant and handsome director x cold genius host (sly fox x little stubborn horse). Xing Ming used to be a top medical student, but he changed professions and stepped into the TV industry. He was known as the ‘ice prince.’ In order to clear his father’s name and bring justice, Xing Ming went as far as to sacrifice himself in order to cling to influential and powerful people. But when he opened the door, waiting for him was...
Characters[]
Xing Ming[]
A new host, Ming seeks to clear his father's name. Mentioned to be clinging to the director, he even tries to seduce him. Smashing a bottle over Chen's head, Ming focuses on whether Ye will help him. Seeing Ye and mentioning he got drunk at the annual banquet, Ming says he should have not hit director Chen and was going to apologize. Speaking to Ning for him to help and see when everyone is free, Ming details he got some gifts from abroad and he plans on treating them to food as well. Considering how others see Ye as Uncle Yu, Ming feels he is clearly beauty Yu, before wondering if an unusual human like him would have desires. Answering a question from the audience, Ming decided to abandon his medical career to work in a literary field because someone had told him no matter when, this society needs a voice. In the moment, Ming continues that he knows the traditional news industry has worsened and the era has changed, but Ming also knows that he has the ability and responsibility to speak up for the minority in society. Stating they need to report news in an objective manner and the host should have a warm gaze, Ming continues that is why between "entertainment" and "concern for society" he chooses the latter.
Yu Zhong Ye[]
Telling Ming to relax, he needs to let him see his value. The Mingzhu station director, he is Ming's boss and regarded as a sly fox. Banging his way into the room, Ye shushes Ming while stating they are not discussing business today. On the premises, Ye announced the statement wanted will be broadcast before the next episode of the show is released. At a what is news event, he delivers the presentation. Ye graduated from a famous news academy. After he resigned as a special forces soldier, Ye returned to the TV industry and in just three years he made Mingzhu News well-known globally. He received an invitation from the culture department to attend the 'China's century' art exhibit. Completing his presentation, Ye announces it is the audience's turn to talk now. Directing a microphone to be handed to them, Ye explains they may choose to discuss a question or to pose a question to each other. Seeking clarification, Ye says Ming is the director of the news center and he will not override his power.
Chen[]
Struck with a bottle, director Chen calls Ming ungrateful before he falls. He had raised if Ming thought he could transfer from an ordinary dating show to a substitute host, Chen then shouted how Ming was now hogging the position when he was telling him to get lost. Further bitter assumptions he was angered at concerned Ming thinking he is something just because he got annual top ten news reporter. Shouting that the young generation should learn to be low-profile and behave, Chen also stated for Ming to not think that no one knows his father is a rapist. With his head bandaged, Chen is complaining to Ye, with Ming entering he changes his tone to say how he should not be too hard on himself with the extent of the work he is doing.
Zhuang Lei[]
Said to have taken some time off, Lei is inferred to be a host.
Ruan Ning[]
Addressing Ming as boss, Ning raises whether he does not feel well after resting. Sharing that Chen wants Ming at the director's office, Ning appears worried in saying it. News of extras being used has been exposed by East Asia station, and Ning feels Chen will definitely use this to cause trouble for Ming.
Audience Member[]
Raising her hand to announce she has a question, detailing how she just happened to have encountered it, she wanted to ask Ming why as a medical student did he choose to become a host instead. Additionally, she would like to know why Ming stop hosting entertainment shows and choose to start over with news broadcasting.
Luo You[]
Story Introduction[]
July 8, in public Xing Ming and Yu Zhong Ye were just boss and employee, teacher and student, however in private they are involved with one another.[1] After Ming has hit Chen with a bottle at a public function, others are shocked as to thy the host would suddenly hit someone. It transpired that Ming was belittled by Chen, who also announced to the room that Ming's father was a rapist.
With Ye arriving, Ming expresses remorse. Walking through the corridor, Ming is called to by Ruan Ning. While Chen complains to Ye that foreign workers have been used, Ming joins them in the office.[2] It is recalled that Ming was giving orders at Mingzhu station, Ye arrived. When Ye was giving a presentation, Ming regarded him as the legendary director. Considering Ye's background, Ming thinks how all the newbies within the station all respectfully address him as uncle Yu. As woman discuss how Ye is not someone one can claim connections with, Ye announces an audience question time.
While Ming answers why he left the medical profession to work in the literary field, his views on traditional news and speaking up for the minority in society is seen as out of place. There are comments ranging from who Ming thinks he is, to how Ming dares to talk big on an occasion like this. Smiling at his response, Ye and Ming were then in a room together.
With the recollection over, Ming snaps out of a daze. In the office with Ye and Chen, he is asked to explain what happened.[3]
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