115 Chapter 115
After rejecting all of Ning Shu's proposals, the meeting finally fell silent. Ning Shu looked at Xu Hengzi, whose face was ashen, and spread his hands helplessly. "I really can't think of a better way. How about... write the script yourself? We'll be in charge of the filming!"
Xu Hengzi's brows were furrowed so tightly that they could kill a fly. "If I could write it, would I have to spend 40 million spirit stones to find you?"
Zixiao's face also showed an impatient look: "Then what do you say we should do? This won't work, and that won't work. Otherwise, you take the money and we won't do this business anymore!"
Xu Hengzi:......
He covered his forehead with his hand and sighed deeply, then sat up straight, feeling exhausted. "Ning Shu, if I'm convicted, Chuan Bai will definitely be in trouble. This time, it won't be as simple as just being put in solitary confinement. It's hard to say whether I can survive."
"Ah? Is it so serious about just a movie?" Ning Shu finally understood Xu Hengzi's anxiety, and her expression became more serious. "Well, I'll give you another chance for the sake of your CP fans. What kind of script do you want?"
"First of all, this disciple of the Ruthless Dao must be a good person. The kind who would kill an entire family at will is absolutely not acceptable!"
"Eh? But the protagonist who plays a good guy is boring... Okay, okay, I get it, and then what?" Ning Shu made an "OK" gesture to show that he understood.
"Secondly, the protagonist can't be a scumbag. Like those old films where he kills his wife to prove his point, or a fickle, unfaithful man who gets bored with the old and loves the new."
"Wow! This script is getting more and more boring! Anything else?" Ning Shu's face turned bitter.
"Finally, the protagonist shouldn't be like Ning Caichen, who plunged headfirst into the world of pleasure and couldn't extricate himself. I hope to see a kind person with firm ideals, a heart for justice, and who is not moved by lust."
"Hmm... this sounds like a serious drama. I could film it for you..." Ning Shu touched his chin hesitantly, "But it might be boring, and few people would want to watch it. You might not even make back your investment. Is that okay?"
Xu Hengzi was filled with questions. "How can I wash away my ruthless image if no one watches it? Wouldn't this movie be a waste?"
Ning Shu: ...
It makes so much sense that I am speechless.
Just as everyone in the meeting was deadlocked over the dilemma between fun and publicity, Dingxiang, who was sitting behind Zixiao, raised her hand unconfidently: "Well... maybe..."
Seeing everyone's eyes focused on her, Ding Xiang became noticeably nervous, but she still held out a notebook firmly. "Young Sect Master, I don't know if you still remember, but you once gave me a lot of wonderful story outlines to read and study. One of them, Journey to the West, was particularly wonderful, and it contained a chapter about the Kingdom of Women..."
"Are there other storybooks? Why don't you show them to me?" Zixiao took it curiously and couldn't wait to look through it. Xu Hengzi also came over impatiently. Soon, both of them were fascinated by the books, and the only sound in the room was the slight flipping of papers.
Because there is no golden finger to enhance memory, the story of the Kingdom of Women written by Ning Shu is certainly not the original text of Journey to the West, but a combination of some impressive film and television versions.
It tells the sad story of Tang Monk and his companions who passed by the Kingdom of Women in Xiliang on their way to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. The beautiful queen of the Kingdom of Women in Xiliang fell in love with Tang Monk at first sight and tried to marry him by offering him the wealth of a country. In the end, she was unable to get his love and had to let him go.
This chapter is Tang Monk's highlight moment. He remained unshaken in the face of the queen's stunning beauty, the country's wealth, and his sincerity. He never gave in to the Scorpion Demon's threats, intimidation, seduction, and he firmly held on to his ideals and beliefs. Finally, he resolutely embarked on the journey to the West.
"This monk, was this monk reborn from a remote place in his previous life? He can even endure this?" Zixiao was incredulous when she read the ending. She looked at the queen's tears in the book with a look of pity: "I, a woman, am already tempted by this, how can he remain unmoved?"
Why don’t you go back and live with the Queen right now, you bastard!
"Well... Tang Monk, it's like this, he's very stubborn..." Ning Shu rubbed the back of his head: "His advantage is that he's very pious..."
"This is great! This is fantastic!" Suddenly, Xu Hengzi, who had been looking down at the script, slapped his thigh. "This protagonist is great! He's kind and very determined. Best of all, he's unmoved by beauty and lust. He's clearly a brilliant disciple of our Merciless Dao! This is the one!"
Ning Shu was speechless: "Can you please wake up a little? I'm a monk, I believe in Buddhism! How can you call me so ruthless..."
"I'll add another ten million! Can he be a disciple of our Tianyan Sect?"
Ning Shu: ...
"Well, that's fine too..."
Alas, they gave too much, I will deduct 1 point, may Buddha forgive me.
"But don't use the name 'Journey to the West' for this movie. This is my last resort..."
"You can do whatever you want with the rest. Just film this story!" After confirming the script, Xu Hengzi visibly relaxed. He waved his hand and said, "The rest is up to you guys. I have no objection!"
"Young Master, this Kingdom of Women has great potential! There are so many female characters that need to appear in it, not to mention the King and the Scorpion Demon, who are both very outstanding. We can take this opportunity to promote a few more disciples!" Zi Xiao's eyes lit up as he held the script, clearly aroused by his immense creative desire. "How about we just call our film 'Kingdom of Women'?"
"Sure, just leave all these things to you as the chief director. I trust you!" Ning Shu directly handed the matter over to Zi Xiao, and then he couldn't wait to stand up and ran away: "I'll go find Dong Ling to interview a few suitable demon cultivators!"
Just like that, the Hehuan Sect crew, which had not had much free time, became busy again with casting, location, spells, costumes, script adaptation... Everyone was busy, and Xu Hengzi, who had always been bullied and tormented, became the most idle person.
Oh, no, it's the second to last one to be free. Xu Hengzi couldn't help but sigh as he looked at Qiao Shuda, who was sitting on the balcony drinking a cup of tea all day.
Before, his mind was full of thoughts about the disaster that would happen if he failed to complete the task, and he had no time to care about him at all. Now that the movie was settled, Xu Hengzi decided to find a way to save this disciple who had lost all hope in life.
According to what Ning Shu said before, it is useless to ask someone like Zi Qiu who has little experience in relationships for help. If you want a solution... you can only ask Zi Xiao, who has always been at odds with you.
Why is it that ever since I encountered the Hehuan Sect, I've either been asking for help or being tormented? Is it because I'm just not compatible with them?
Xu Hengzi covered his forehead and sighed. For the sake of this troublesome disciple, no matter how reluctant he was, he had no choice but to beg: "Zixiao, I have something I want to ask you..."
Zi Xiao, who was busy all over, originally didn't want to pay attention to him, but when she remembered Ning Shu's reminder that Xu Hengzi was now the only investor in the movie "Daughter Kingdom", she had to put down the script in her hand and raised her eyebrows impatiently: "What's the matter?"
"It's like this. We have a disciple who..." After explaining Qiao Shuda's situation, Xu Hengzi looked at him hopefully and said, "Your Young Sect Master said you understand this kind of thing best. Can that disciple be saved?"
"You guys in the Tianyan Sect are always so wicked..." Zixiao frowned and muttered a few words, then lowered his head and pondered for a moment: "Based on my experience, most people who are half-dead after their first love are probably because they didn't date enough. If they date a few more times, I guarantee that their hearts will calm down and they will never find that unforgettable feeling again."
Xu Hengzi looked embarrassed: "This... After all, we are the ruthless path. It would be too hurtful to regress in cultivation every time we talk. Besides, where can we find so many suitable candidates... Is there any other way?"
"Another way..." Zixiao tapped his chin with his fingertips and thought for a long time. Suddenly he looked up at Xu Hengzi: "What does your disciple look like?"
Xu Hengzi was confused: "He seems quite fair and refined, why are you asking this?"
"Of course I have my uses." Zi Xiao raised her red lips and revealed a smile: "If real love can't be achieved, then let's have a fake one!"
Xu Hengzi was completely confused now: "What do you mean? How can this love be fake?"
"Why not? Haven't we been together many times?" Zi Xiao thought about it and felt that this was a good idea. "I have a lot of different love stories that are all missing male roles. Some are sweet and dreamy, some are sad and romantic, and there are also a few that are a mess after marriage. I heard from the young master that this is called a family ethics drama.
In short, I have all kinds of love here. Let him come to me and experience them one by one. I guarantee that his heart will be as calm as water and he will see through love from then on."
"Will this work?" Xu Hengzi was a little unsure, but suddenly he recalled the bitter rivalry between Gu Mao and Hua Jingqiu, and felt that this method might work. He nodded and agreed, "Okay, let's do it. I'll bring him here tomorrow!"
"Wait, don't be impatient." Zixiao still had that arrogant smirk on his face: "I finally opened a backdoor for you. How are you going to thank me?"
Xu Hengzi:......
Sure enough, she came. I knew this woman wouldn’t let me have an easy time!
“I’m not investing…”
"That's just the price of one movie. What? You want to keep investing?"
Xu Hengzi, who had already spent all his private money: ...
"So what do you want?"
Zi Xiao, whose scheme had finally succeeded, took out a contract and slapped it in front of Xu Hengzi: "Hey, sign this. For the next hundred years, you'll follow me and work hard. When there are any more disciples of yours who have become stupid due to love affairs, I'll take them in! How's it going? Pretty good deal, right?"
Xu Hengzi picked up the contract and looked down. It was an artist contract with a term of 100 years.
"...I'm not that irreplaceable, am I?" Xu Hengzi began to try to shirk his responsibility: "How about signing with Chuan Bai? I have a disciple named Qi Ling..."
"That won't do! Chuanbai is already the son-in-law of our Hehuan Sect!" Zixiao crossed his arms, vowing to make Xuhengzi sign the contract: "Besides, who said you're not important? Without you, where can I find a scumbag actor with such good acting skills? Others are too embarrassed to play the role, so this kind of role will have to be given to you from now on!"
Xu Hengzi:......
For the future of the Wuqing Dao disciples, the elders of Tianyan Sect were forced to make their debut.
【Author’s words】
Xu Hengzi's reputation as a professional scumbag is unshakable [狗头]
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