The overwhelmingly positive reviews following the new drama's release gave the production team a temporary respite, but Ling Yichen and Jun Moran dared not relax their vigilance. The dissenting voices and the underhanded tactics of their competitors hung like a Damocles' sword over their heads, threatening to reignite the crisis at any moment. Sure enough, as the plot unfolded, the problems became increasingly thorny.

Some viewers have strongly questioned the motivations behind the actions of a key supporting character in the drama. This character, initially appearing as a kind and unassuming individual, suddenly commits a series of incomprehensible acts of betrayal as the plot unfolds. Viewers have left comments on various platforms, believing that this transformation is too abrupt, lacks reasonable foreshadowing, and seriously affects the coherence and logic of the plot.

"The character's transformation was so abrupt, there were absolutely no hints beforehand, it felt like the screenwriter was forcibly pushing the plot forward," a veteran drama fan commented on the forum.

“Yeah, I used to really like this show, but because of this character, it feels awkward to watch it now,” another viewer chimed in.

Meanwhile, competitors seized the opportunity, hiring online trolls to amplify these negative reviews. They released numerous screenshots and video clips taken out of context, exaggerating the character's problems and attempting to incite more viewers to dislike the new series.

Faced with this sudden storm of public opinion, the production team was thrown into chaos. The screenwriting team was the first to bear the brunt, under immense pressure. Xiao Wang, the screenwriter in charge of the role, looked dejected and blamed himself, saying, "It's all my fault. When I was writing this part of the plot, I didn't think things through. I only thought about creating some dramatic conflict, but I neglected the character's plausibility."

Ling Yichen patted Xiao Wang on the shoulder and comforted him, "Now is not the time to blame ourselves. Let's work together to find a solution. Everyone calm down, re-examine the character's storyline, and see if we can find a way to salvage the situation."

Jun Mo Ran also agreed: "That's right, we can't be defeated by these negative reviews. The audience's feedback is valuable, and we should learn from it to make the drama even better."

Therefore, the screenwriting team began to re-examine the character's design and plot. They consulted a large amount of material and referenced many excellent film and television works, trying to find a solution that could both reasonably explain the character's behavior and be acceptable to the audience. After several days and nights of discussion and revision, they finally came up with a remedial plan—in subsequent plot developments, through flashbacks and narration, to supplement the character's backstory and inner struggles, making his motivations clearer and more reasonable.

However, while this plan seems feasible, its implementation faces numerous difficulties. First, reshooting and editing the relevant segments requires a significant investment of time and effort. Furthermore, the newly filmed content must seamlessly integrate with the existing storyline to avoid jarring the audience. Second, since a portion of the new series has already aired, naturally incorporating this supplementary content into the plot without disrupting the viewing experience is also a challenge.

"Time is of the essence. We must complete this work in the shortest possible time, otherwise the loss of audience will become increasingly serious," Ling Yichen said with a frown.

After a moment's thought, Jun Mo Ran offered a suggestion: "We can first release some behind-the-scenes stories and creative ideas about this character on social media to give the audience a heads-up and let them have some expectations for the subsequent plot. At the same time, we should speed up the filming and editing process and try to present this supplementary content to the audience in next week's episode."

The production team quickly acted on Jun Mo Ran's advice. The publicity team released a series of in-depth articles and behind-the-scenes videos on social media, detailing the character's creative inspiration and backstory. This content immediately attracted attention and discussion from viewers. After learning about these behind-the-scenes stories, many viewers gained a new understanding of the character's behavior, and their attitudes began to change.

Meanwhile, the filming and editing teams worked day and night, reshooting and editing the relevant segments. They meticulously refined every shot and every line of dialogue, striving to ensure a seamless transition between the new content and the original storyline. After a week of intense work, all revisions and production were finally completed.

When the new episodes aired, the entire production team held their breath, nervously awaiting the audience's reaction. As the plot unfolded, viewers discovered that the characters' actions, which were initially difficult to understand, became plausible after their backstories were revealed. The characters' inner worlds were fully explored, and their struggles and helplessness resonated with the audience.

"So there's so much backstory to this character. Now I can finally understand his actions," a viewer commented after watching the new episode.

"The production team reacted very quickly, making adjustments based on audience feedback in a timely manner. This is the attitude of being responsible for the work," another audience member said with praise.

Seeing the audience's attitude gradually improve, the entire crew breathed a sigh of relief. However, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan knew that this was only a temporary victory. In the fiercely competitive film and television industry, new challenges could arise at any time. Just when they thought they could catch their breath, an even greater crisis quietly descended.

The new drama's popularity attracted the attention of overseas markets, and a well-known international film and television platform extended a cooperation invitation to the production team, hoping to purchase the overseas distribution rights. This was originally a golden opportunity for the new drama to reach the international stage, but the other party put forward a series of demanding requirements. They not only required significant modifications to the plot to suit the tastes of overseas audiences, but also demanded a reduction in the copyright price, otherwise they would abandon the cooperation.

"This is an unreasonable demand! We can't just arbitrarily alter our work to cater to overseas markets," the director said angrily.

Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan were also caught in a dilemma. They knew the importance of the overseas market to the new drama. Successful overseas distribution would not only increase the drama's popularity and influence but also bring substantial profits to the production team. However, agreeing to the other party's demands meant sacrificing the integrity and artistry of the work.

After a heated discussion, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan decided to negotiate with international film and television platforms. They hoped to find a mutually acceptable solution without changing the core content of their work. However, the negotiation process was extremely difficult, with both sides sticking to their own views and refusing to compromise.