Chapter 44 Attribute Determination

Lu Zhao's last sentence was almost a confession, delivered with utmost sincerity.

Unfortunately, the recipient missed out again.

The reason was that when Ling Wei gripped his chin in such a controlling manner, her own blood began to boil, and she took a moment to confirm her own attributes.

However, she grasped the key message in the sentence, "Between you and her, I choose you."

Wouldn't that make things much simpler? Ling Wei felt a little relieved, but she didn't let go of his chin. Instead, she teased him, "Continue."

She admired with great interest his neck, which was forced to tilt back. Its smooth lines and slightly fragile appearance were indeed... quite pleasing to her delicate mood at that moment.

“Sister Su happened to have a favor to ask of me,” Lu Zhao continued, without any guard up, “I plan to repay her completely after helping her this time for recommending me to ‘Produce Camp’... My team can step in and help her secure some resources.”

Before he finished speaking, Ling Wei, who had been lost in some kind of daydream, suddenly stopped moving.

What? ! ! !

So after listening here for so long, and going around in circles, you're still going to help her?!

Ling Wei slammed a cushion hard into the handsome face in front of her: "Get away from me!!!"

Lu Zhao caught the soft cushion and hugged it to her chest, her eyes blank and innocent: "Are you angry? Don't you want me to help her?"

Ling Wei felt incredibly frustrated. She couldn't explain the intricacies of the situation to him in a short time, so she could only cling to her last hope and ask, "What exactly did she ask for?"

Everything else is fine, please don't let it be "The Legend of Xiao Yue", please don't let it be "The Legend of Xiao Yue"... She prayed frantically in her heart.

"It's a period drama production team, called 'The Legend of Xiao Yue'."

!!

Ling Wei's vision went black, her body fell backward, and she covered her face in despair.

Yes, yes, if you have the chance to get a role of this caliber, it would be foolish not to snatch "The Legend of Xiao Yue"!

Lu Zhao was still there trying to explain, looking through the information sent to his phone:

“I looked at the information she sent me. She’s a new director, and I think she’s your classmate. It doesn’t seem like there’s much difficulty in filming. I feel like if she puts in the effort and auditions, she has a good chance.”

"It's just that she specifically asked for the lead role. My family has some connections in this area, so I can talk to her about it... It doesn't seem like a big deal. Helping her out will be enough to repay the favor."

He paused, then spoke the last two sentences with extra caution, tinged with a hint of flattery, "Besides, the IP of 'The Legend of Xiao Yue'... hasn't it been adapted to death already? It doesn't seem like she gained much advantage."

"This is a huge bargain!" Ling Wei roared inwardly.

Xiao Yue, historically known as Empress Zhaoning, was a remarkable figure.

Despite being a woman, she overcame numerous difficulties, proceeded step by step, and finally ascended the throne, creating the "Zhaoning Phoenix Cry Prosperity" that will be remembered in history.

Under her rule, women's status rose to unprecedented heights, the economy and culture prospered, and the nation's strength far surpassed that of its neighbors, truly achieving a situation where all nations paid tribute.

Her rise to power is itself a magnificent epic of a comeback, from an unpromising older princess to an empress, full of dramatic tension, naturally becoming a popular subject for film and television adaptations in later generations.

The problem is that previous adaptations of "The Legend of Xiao Yue," apart from a few serious documentaries, have almost all made disastrous changes to the historical facts. They either focused on the palace intrigues and jealousy, or forcibly added a bunch of romantic storylines to her, as if the core driving force of her magnificent life was her love affair with a few men.

The most outrageous thing is that a male director actually made Xiao Yue, who was in her prime, have a romantic entanglement with Shen Wei, the General of Zhenbei, who was sixteen years older than her and helped her ascend the throne. He even portrayed Shen Wei as someone who voluntarily gave up the throne that was within his grasp, just to fulfill her "love-struck" mind.

This is utterly absurd!

Ling Wei was furious at the thought of such a plot.

Those who clamor that "Chen Wei has hundreds of thousands of troops, why doesn't he become emperor himself?" and "Not becoming emperor is just female-oriented fantasy" have no understanding of politics and history at all!

Can a country be secured solely by military force? Wouldn't all the military generals who commanded large armies in history have been able to don the imperial robes? Is governing a country such a simple matter?

Balancing power in the court, managing complex interest relationships, developing the economy, and appeasing the people... which of these can be solved by force alone?

Shen Wei was indeed a famous general, but he was also a loyal subject who deeply understood the distinction between ruler and subject, adhered to the duties of a subject, and was loyal to the Xiao imperial family. To portray him as a love-struck fool who abandoned his country for love is simply the greatest insult to this famous general!

Because these heavily modified versions, despite their melodramatic elements, still manage to attract viewers through their conflicts and romantic storylines, the market has developed a serious sense of aesthetic fatigue towards the "Xiao Yue Biography" IP.

But this time, it's completely different.

This new version of "The Legend of Xiao Yue" is directed by that newcomer director, who has keenly grasped the core essence.

What she wanted to film was not yet another palace intrigue romance drama disguised as history, but an epic drama that truly showcased how an empress used extraordinary political wisdom, unwavering will, and outstanding leadership skills to break through the male-dominated world of power and create a golden age.

It respects historical facts, has a solid script, and features well-developed character arcs.

After its release, "The Legend of Xiao Yue" became a classic that has stood the test of time and is irreplaceable in the hearts of the audience. Its subsequent influence is enough to redefine this IP and even raise the aesthetic standards of the entire industry for historical dramas and dramas with female protagonists.

Such a project is destined to be legendary, and the role is one that can make anyone who plays it rise to the top... No one is optimistic about it yet, except for Su Yuqing, who has glimpsed the future.

Looking at this clueless fool in front of her, Ling Wei felt utterly exhausted.

In the original timeline, the actress who played the female lead Xiao Yue was Xiang Wanxing. She was originally an unknown nobody, but she was spotted by the director at first glance and soared to fame with this drama, conquering the audience with her lively acting skills and unique aura.

Moreover, she has a rare ability to transform her appearance for each role, and since then, she has starred in several hit dramas, instantly becoming a highly sought-after star in the entertainment industry.

Now, this future Ziwei Star is somewhat dead.

Ling Wei covered her face in pain.

Some clueless guy was still cautiously probing: "Don't you... want me to help with this?"

Ling Wei gritted her teeth in anger and reached out to pinch his cheek: "What do you think?! Why did it have to be this particular film crew?!"

Lu Zhao's face was distorted by the strain, and his words were slurred: "I understand... then it's not good... (I understand, then I won't help)"

Ling Wei immediately let go.

"Really?" It was that easy to do?

Lu Zhao rubbed his cheek, which had been pinched red, but his tone was unusually serious: "Yes, didn't I just say that you are the first choice?"

Good dog... oh no, I mean good person!