Chapter 130: Building the Yanmao District Entertainment Circle
The wheels rolled and the dust flew.
The convoy of Prince Yong Nangong Ye and Princess Fuxing Dongfang Yuning, which could be regarded as the elite sightseeing (and social animal) group of Yan Kingdom, finally drove away from the hustle and bustle of the capital and embarked on the long official road leading to the Yan Trade Zone in the north.
However, no matter how magnificent the scenery along the way is, it cannot withstand the strong visual impact brought by certain scenes and... the increasingly rich imagination of the people.
Scene 1: Domineering prince vs. petite and helpless scholar?
There is a teahouse beside the official road.
The convoy paused for a moment. Nangong Ye was the first to exit the vehicle, dressed in a dark, patterned uniform. His figure stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his face stern and his aura powerful, a icy presence that kept strangers away. He turned and naturally extended his hand.
Then, a figure emerged from the carriage. Dongfang Yuning, for convenience's sake, had changed into his signature moon-white brocade men's suit, complete with a matching headband. His small face, framed by the loose robe, looked even more delicate, like jade. His lips were red, his teeth white, and he looked like a handsome young scholar who had strayed into the mortal world.
However, this little scholar was obviously a little fragile - when she got out of the car holding Nangong Ye's hand, her steps seemed a little unsteady, purely because she had received a harsh lesson of love last night, and she staggered slightly.
"careful."
Nangong Ye's low voice sounded, and his arms naturally wrapped around her waist, holding her firmly in his arms, his movements strong and full of possessiveness.
He even lowered his head slightly, and in a voice that only the two of them could hear, with a hint of subtle pampering and... teasing,
"Does it still hurt? Husband, be gentler next time."
Dongfang Yuning's face turned red and she glared at him unhappily. She tried to break free, but was held even tighter. She could only let him half-hold her as they walked towards the teahouse in a huff.
The common people and merchants who were resting in the teahouse were stunned! Their hearts were shaken:
[Oh my goodness! Which nobleman is this, bringing this... uh, little servant?]
[Not like a book boy! Look at the way that young master looks at the young scholar! Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, almost silky!]
[Look, look! The overbearing prince (with the same temperament) forces love! The young scholar (with the same face) is reluctant to accept it! This scene! Absolutely amazing!]
[Ahhh! I hit it! Prince top x scholar bottom! The storybook comes true! That little scholar has such a thin waist! And such a tender face! The prince is so lucky!]
[Wait... why does that little scholar look familiar? He seems... a bit like the one thrown from the city wall... oh no, is that the lucky princess who saved us?]
Impossible! How could the princess be wearing men's clothes and being hugged by a man? They must look alike!
[Yes, yes, yes! It must be! But I’m locked in on this couple! I’ve swallowed the key!]
System 118:
[Ding! A large amount of abnormal brainwave activity detected! Keywords: forced love, prince top, scholar bottom, thin waist and tender face, good fortune!
Host, you and the prince have successfully activated the people's desire to create danmei novels! The system displays pink bubbles and "Ahhh" barrage effects above the heads of the people in the teahouse.
Dongfang Yuning felt a little proud and a little embarrassed:
[??? Scholar bottom? Prince top? Forced love? I'm the Queen, okay? Are these people's eyes just ornaments?!
Wait…118! They say I have a thin waist and a delicate face? Hehe, they have good taste!
But Brother Aye is truly too overbearing! In broad daylight... how shameful!]
Although Nangong Ye could not hear the voices of the people, he could still feel those burning, probing, gossip-filled (and rotten girl-like) gazes.
Especially those gazes that lingered on Dongfang Yuning's waist and face, which made the air pressure around him drop by several degrees. He tightened his arms around her slender waist and swept his cold eyes around, successfully causing the temperature in the teahouse to drop by ten degrees. The people all lowered their heads to drink tea, pretending nothing had happened.
[Humph! If you keep looking, I'll dig my eyes out! What are you guys supposed to be looking at, Ning'er's waist and face?]
——Nangong Ye’s inner monologue.
Scene 2: Her Majesty the Queen vs. the sinister butler?
On the other side, next to Nangong Yue and Shen Xiaoyun's carriage.
Nangong Yue was wearing a neat and stylish modified skirt, with her long hair tied up high, looking heroic. She was standing with her hands on her hips, directing her entourage and two younger brothers to carry luggage and check carriages with full aura. Her instructions were clear and organized, just like a queen who was in charge of everything.
"Yijun! That box of seeds is for my aunt, so handle it with care! If they break, I'll plant them in the fields!"
"Lintian! I told you to count the water bags, not to drink secretly! If you drink any more, you won't have dinner!"
"Manager Zhang! Check the horseshoes of the western carriage again! We can't make any mistakes on the road!"
Chen Xiaoyun stood quietly half a step behind her, dressed in a dark blue brocade robe, with an upright posture, a handsome and gentle face, and a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.
He didn't say much, but just handed her the water bag at the right time when she needed it, or whispered one or two key details in between her orders. His eyes always followed her, focused and... full of control.
[This lady is truly impressive! Look at her aura!]
[Is that her husband next to her? He looks gentle and refined, like a butler?]
[Not like a butler! Look at that look! Tsk tsk, like a dormant wolf! He appears respectful, but he's actually taking advantage of his wife!]
[A sinister butler and a tsundere queen! Ahhh! Her Majesty is so cool when she gives orders! The butler appears obedient but is secretly in control! This setting is so cool!]
The way the butler looks at the Queen! It's so sexy! Absolutely sexy! He must be thinking about how to 'overthrow the superior' that night!
System 118:
[Ding! A new couple is born: 'Queen Yue' vs. 'Scheming Butler Yun'! Keywords: Tsundere Queen, Scheming Control, Underdog, Eyes That Scream!]
The people's imagination is MAX! The system shows a bubble of "Plan Pass" popping up above Shen Xiaoyun's head, and a "Tsundere" symbol above Nangong Yue's head.
Nangong Yue was scolding her brother until her mouth was dry. Chen Xiaoyun handed over the water bag at the right time and said in a gentle voice:
"Your Highness, calm down and drink some water to moisten your throat. The Sixth Prince is young and playful, so I will teach him slowly."
His voice was gentle, but his eyes held a smile that only Nangong Yue could understand.
Nangong Yue took the water bag and met his gaze. She felt a sudden rush of heat in her ears. Her temper weakened a bit and she snorted:
"You are the only one who can be a good person!"
Chen Xiaoyun's smile deepened, and he took a step closer, whispering in a voice that only the two of them could hear:
"I just...feel sorry for your throat. Will I personally moisturize your throat tonight?"
Nangong Yue's face flushed red, she glared at him fiercely, then turned around and continued her queen's inspection, but her pace was a little faster.
People: [Look! The Queen is embarrassed! The housekeeper said something lewd! He definitely said something!]
[Sinister! So sinister! He pretends to care about his throat, but he moisturizes it himself at night! Ahhhh, I'm exhausted!]
[I've already thought of a title for the storybook: "The Dark Butler: Her Majesty, Please Surrender!"]
Shen Xiaoyun looked at his wife's red ears, the smile in his eyes carrying satisfaction and a hint of imperceptible possessiveness.
[Yuer's shy look... is so cute. Tonight... I must moisturize my throat well.]
Scene 3: Forbidden prince brothers?
The worst off were the fifth prince Nangong Yijun and the sixth prince Nangong Lintian.
They were closely watched by their eldest sister Nangong Yue and were forced to do various tasks to experience life.
At the moment, the two men were cleaning the mud from the gaps between the wheels of a carriage. The weather was hot and both were sweating profusely from exhaustion.
Nangong Lintian lost his balance and almost fell down. Nangong Yijun subconsciously reached out to hold his waist:
“Be careful!”
Nangong Lintian used the force to stand firm, wiped the sweat off his face, and complained:
"Fifth brother, this mud is too difficult to handle! My sister must have done this on purpose!"
Nangong Yijun sighed and continued to dig in the mud resignedly:
"Stop talking nonsense and finish it quickly, otherwise we won't have anything to eat tonight."
He wiped the sweat off his brother's forehead with his sleeve.
"Look how dirty you are."
The people in the teahouse not far away had their eyes lit up again!
[Oh my god! Look at those twins!]
[The older brother wipes his younger brother's sweat! He even holds his waist! His eyes are so gentle! The younger brother acts like a spoiled child and complains to his older brother!]
[Twins! Forbidden love! Orthopedics! Ahhhh! This setting is so tempting!]
[The older brother is calm and patient, while the younger brother is spoiled and dependent! What a perfect match!]
[Look at the helpless yet doting look on the older brother's face! And the aggrieved expression on the younger brother's face! It's killing me!]
[Storybook title: "Twin Evil Fate: The Prince's Forbidden Love"! ]
System 118:
[Ding! High-energy alert! A forbidden orthopedic couple is born: 'The Forbearing Imperial Brother Jun' vs. 'The Spoiled Imperial Brother Tian'! Keywords: twins, wiping sweat, supporting the waist, doting, dependence, taboo!
People's imaginations are running wild! (The system displays a giant pink heart and a 'forbidden' chain effect appearing above the twins' heads.)
Nangong Yue also noticed this and frowned:
"Yijun! Lintian! What are you dawdling for? You're pretending to be brothers just to clean up some mud?"
The twins shuddered with fear and quickly separated, working hard, wailing in their hearts:
[Who has such a deep brotherly/sisterly relationship with him?! They were all forced into this! Imperial sister/eldest sister, please spare me!]
Dongfang Yuning was in the teahouse, being force-fed water by Nangong Ye while watching with relish (through the live broadcast system) the people's wonderful inner and imaginary dramas, laughing so hard that his stomach hurt.
[Hahaha! 118 Did you see that? Prince top, scholar bottom? Queen's housekeeper? Orthopedic brothers? Oh my god!
It's a waste of talent for these people not to write storybooks! They are all talented! Their imaginations are even bigger than the planning map of the Yanmao District!
System 118:
[Ding! Host, after analyzing the big data of this system, the people's imagination and creative passion have reached the level of 'King of Screenwriters'!
The melodramatic content, the exciting settings, and the diverse CPs are enough to support a huge "storybook industry chain"!
The entertainment industry has great potential! (The system displays virtual logos such as "Qidian Chinese Network")
Dongfang Yuning's eyes lit up instantly! It was like he had discovered a gold mine in the New World!
[That's right! Tong! You're absolutely right! Entertainment! Spiritual sustenance! This Yanmao District can't just make money, it also needs spiritual enjoyment!]
Her little brain was working rapidly:
We have to start our storybook theater! I've even decided on a name: 'Jinjiang Yanmao Fenjiang'! No! We want it to be 'Fuxing Entertainment Dream Factory'!
【Looking for talents! All types!】
[A handsome big wolfdog (must have fierce eyes and a good figure! Refer to the low-profile version of Aye's brother)! A gentle little puppy (must have moist eyes and be able to act coquettishly!)!
A mature and charming uncle (with a refined and experienced temperament!)! A sunny and energetic young man (with invincible youth!)!
[Beauty should also be diverse! Cool fairies! Charming enchantresses! Cool queens! Sweet lolita!]
[Arrange everything for me! Write storybooks! Stage plays! Storytelling! Illustrate books! Everything from start to finish! This princess wants to build an entertainment empire in the Yanmao District!]
Let everyone immerse themselves in a wonderful (and bloody) story! By the way... make a killing! Hahahaha!
System 118:
[Ding! The host is ambitious! The blueprint for the entertainment empire has been drawn! Keywords: Fuxing Entertainment Dream Factory, big wolf dog, little milk dog, uncle, boy, fairy, enchantress, queen, loli, melodrama, huge profits!
This system has generated the "Yanmao District Entertainment Industry Development Five-Year Plan (Draft)" for you, including a talent show plan, star-making plan, and IP incubation process! (The system displays the glittering "Entertainment Godmother" crown.)
The more Dongfang Yuning thought about it, the more excited she became, as if she had already seen countless handsome men and beautiful women (and money) waving at her, and her little face was shining brightly.
However, this excitement and ambition were conveyed unreservedly through the voice of the heart to the few people who could hear it.
Nangong Yue was standing with her hands on her hips, scolding her younger brother. When she heard her aunt's ambitious plan of "recruiting all kinds of handsome men and beautiful women", her eyes suddenly lit up, brighter than a bonfire!
An entertainment empire? A collection of handsome men? This... this simply opened the door to a whole new world for her!
She saw countless novel accounting models (artist contracts) and glittering profits (box office revenue sharing)! She clenched her fists excitedly, her business spirit blazing!
However, the men behind them did not look so happy.
Nangong Ye's hand, which was originally just around his wife's waist, suddenly tightened! His knuckles turned slightly white.
He lowered his head, his hot breath spraying on Dongfang Yuning's sensitive earlobe. His heart was like the sea before a storm, carrying a heart-pounding danger:
[Big wolfdog? Little puppy? Mature uncle? Sunny boy? Hmm?]
[Ning'er...it seems that my husband's 'love education' last night wasn't deep enough, wasn't impressive enough for you...?]
That look seemed as if he wanted to eat the little person in his arms alive.
[Little woman, you're getting bold! Still wanting to snag a handsome man? Looks like she'll have to stay in bed for three days while she tries to figure out who her only 'dog' is!]
——Nangong Ye’s heart was filled with murderous intent.
The gentle smile on Shen Xiaoyun's face disappeared instantly, and his eyes became deep and sharp, like a hawk staring at its prey.
He calmly approached the excited Nangong Yue, and naturally wrapped his big hands around her slender waist, the hot temperature of his palms passing through the fabric.
He whispered slowly in her ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"Your Highness... seems to be very interested in recruiting handsome men? It seems that I need to prove it with my own actions tonight..."
He paused deliberately, his breath ambiguous.
"...Your Highness, which dog would be more...satisfied?"
[Yu'er's excitement... needs to be dealt with. Tonight, I'll make her cry and admit that she only needs me, her 'wolf'!]
——Chen Xiaoyun’s inner plan is clear.
The twin princes felt the sudden drop in air pressure behind them and the terrifying murderous aura coming from their uncle/brother-in-law. They hugged each other and trembled in fear.
[Ugh…what happened? Why is it so cold all of a sudden? Sister/Aunt, help me!]
Teahouse Residents: [Huh? Why does it suddenly feel so cold? Is the weather going to change?]
[Look! That overbearing prince's face is so dark! He looks like he wants to kill someone! Is the little scholar in his arms trembling?]
[That butler's smile is terrifying! It's like he wants to eat the queen! The queen seems to be frozen!]
[Exciting! Shura Field! Love turns to hate? Robbery? More story material!]
System 118:
[Ding! A high concentration of jealousy and murderous intent detected! Source: Prince Yong and his consort! Target: The host's entertainment empire blueprint and Princess Yue's excitement! Warning!]
Host, your 'Love Education' danger level has been raised to SSS! Princess Yue's 'Throat Soothing' package may be upgraded to a 'Silence' package! It is recommended that you initiate emergency risk avoidance procedures! (The system flashes red alerts frantically in front of Dongfang Yuning and Nangong Yue)
Dongfang Yuning:
[!!! 118! Help! I think I've... messed up! Brother Aye's eyes are so scary! Is the 'deep' he said the same 'deep' I thought?! Medicine! Do you still have that weakling medicine from last time?! Urgent!]
Nangong Yue: [Auntie! Help! Xiaoyun's eyes are so scary! He said he wanted to prove what kind of dog he is... I... I'm losing my mind!]
System 118: [Ding! 'Soft-Footed Shrimp Trial Version' is out of stock! 'Silence Package Defense Shield' is under development! Current suggestion: Host & Princess Yue, please take care of yourselves!]
The system silently puts up a "Do Not Disturb Offline" sign for itself
"Rest complete! Let's go!"
At this critical moment when the sea of jealousy was boiling, murderous intent was everywhere, and the little quails were trembling, Nangong Ye's cold voice rang out like thunder, carrying an unquestionable order.
The convoy set off again.
But this time, the atmosphere in the most luxurious carriage was particularly solemn.
Dongfang Yuning huddled in the corner like a frightened little rabbit, trying to reduce his presence and use his innocent big eyes to try to influence the iceberg beside him that was emitting coldness and... some kind of dangerous heat.
Nangong Ye closed his eyes to rest, but the low pressure emanating from his body and the big hand that occasionally caressed her waist or legs indicated that a storm was coming.
In Nangong Yue's carriage, Chen Xiaoyun still smiled as gentle as jade, but the smile did not reach his eyes. He slowly wiped a dagger (?) that was shining with a cold light, and occasionally looked up at Nangong Yue with a meaningful look.
In the carriage of the twin princes, the two huddled together for warmth:
[Fifth Brother/Sixth Brother, I always feel that... the road to Yanmao District is more terrifying than going to the battlefield!]
[I agree! The auras of the Emperor's uncle and his aunt (mainly the Emperor's uncle and his brother-in-law) are...too scary!]
On the official road, the wheels are still rumbling forward.
The people were contentedly reminiscing about the long-running drama that had just been watched, and they had already written three chapters of the outline of their inner dialogue book.
The protagonists in the convoy, each with a sweet (for some) and uneasy (for others) mood, drove towards the Yanmao District, which is full of money and... danger.
The blueprint of Fuxing Entertainment Dream Factory had just been ignited in Dongfang Yuning's heart, but with the joint efforts of two top "jealous kings", it encountered an unprecedented survival crisis!
The future entertainment circle of Yanmao District is destined to write a legend of chaos and sparks flying under the ambition of Her Majesty the Queen and the iron-fisted suppression of the "Butler/Prince"!
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