Zhang Fan felt that no matter how many times he tried, he still couldn't keep up with Director Lin's thinking. "It's not difficult for a historical drama with political intrigue to have 60 or 70 episodes. After all, it's a big production. But the setup can't be too long. If it's simple and crude, is it still a political intrigue drama?"
He Yue felt that Director Lin always came up with some strange connections, it was as if everything could be romanticized. "Are you going to add a lot more romantic scenes, make it a political intrigue romance drama?"
Although Zhang Erdai hadn't expected it, it didn't stop her from thinking that Director Lin's idea was good. "As expected of President Lin, his imagination is too big. He actually thought of adding melodrama to a political drama. That's really good."
Zhang Erdai realized that at first, she hated it when her father forced her to write, but later she found that she did like wild imagination and melodramatic elements.
Zhang Fan racked his brains, muttering to himself, "There's no main character in the whole story, how am I supposed to write that?"
"It's really challenging. A political drama without a main character is very interesting no matter how you look at it."
Zhang Fan's eyes were empty. "Is that so?"
He Yue was a bit unsure, but she liked romance but disliked brain-teasing political intrigue, while those who liked political intrigue hated romance in it. It felt like there was a certain mutual constraint between them.
Of the three, Zhang Erdai was the most enthusiastic, and he was very active.
Zhang Erdai never imagined she would be able to work so actively one day. During this time, she was on vacation at home watching the game, which made her very eager to watch it. Such an interesting game, and she was on vacation. President Lin was really not being fair!
"A family drama about love and power struggles, really good!"
Zhang Fan was a bit overwhelmed. President Lin's ideas were indeed very forward-thinking, but even though they were trying their best to catch up, they still often felt like they couldn't keep up!
"Wang Li, why haven't you said anything for so long?"
Wang Li was helpless; he was the one who was most clueless among the four!
Zhang Fan asked with a troubled expression, "Speaking of which, that site is perfect for building an ancient battlefield. By the way, does anyone have any ideas about the background story?"
He Yue had a sudden inspiration, "Ancient battlefields, family dramas—that's the Warring States period! The feudal lords are all relatives, and the opposing side is either an uncle or a nephew, which perfectly fits the family drama genre. In that era, the feudal lords fought for supremacy, and you could even add some foreign states being attacked—it couldn't be more reasonable. Moreover, there were many beautiful women in the Warring States period, and that strong sense of destiny would allow for romance. That era was also the time of the Hundred Schools of Thought, with one dark horse emerging after another, which also fits what Director Lin said about there being no absolute protagonist."
The other three also brightened up, "As expected, it has to be you! The throne of Feiyang Entertainment's number one screenwriter is rightfully yours, Screenwriter He!"
He Yue felt a little embarrassed. Although the four of them would joke in private about who was the number one screenwriter at Feiyang Entertainment, hearing it now still made her feel a bit awkward.
"It's all thanks to General Manager Lin's excellent outline."
With the story background determined, the screenwriters started working hard. There are so many family dramas in that era, if one era isn't enough, then add several dynasties. And Director Lin wants it to be a fictional world, so wouldn't that allow for a huge fusion of melodramatic elements?!
Zhang Erdai chuckled as he took notes, his mind overflowing with inspiration.
The four screenwriters quickly finished writing the script. Lin Xiaoxiao, just to be on the safe side, still reviewed it. Once she started reading, she couldn't stop. It was too melodramatic and too simplistic.
Lin Xiaoxiao was a little dazed. The script was just too interesting! What was she going to do?!
Don't panic. Foreigners and people in China have different tastes. Don't worry.
After the script was completed, the props team and engineering team began setting up the palace, battlefield, and other areas.
Lin Xiaoxiao watched as the island went from being empty to gradually being filled and improved, and felt a surge of emotion.
"Mr. Lin, you're such a kind person!"
Li Chuan felt a surge of excitement after hearing Lin Xiaoxiao's plans for her next variety show.
"But Mr. Lin, I don't have enough money on hand right now."
Lin Xiaoxiao feigned regret, "That would be a real pity."
"However, I can ask my older brother to sponsor it. Mr. Lin, please wait for my news."
Lin Xiaoxiao listened to the voice on the other end of the phone, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Hmph," she thought, "Li Yichuan wants to make money off me? No way! He'll have to spit it all out!" Besides, she had a brilliant plan to kill two birds with one stone! The thought of that smell spreading to every street corner abroad filled her with amusement. Even a lowly stable boy like Bi Ma Wen has some temper! So what if I give you a little warning?"
"Brother, this is a really good project! I wouldn't have let you get involved and share in the profits if I hadn't already made a profit!"
Li Yishan frowned deeply. No, he just couldn't understand why his silly younger brother was so obsessed with culinary disasters! He thought the success of these dishes in China was all due to his brother's good fortune in his past life. But now, having barely recouped their costs and started making a profit, he was already thinking of expanding the restaurant overseas. Did he think he had an inexhaustible supply of good fortune, or that his ancestors would bless him across borders?!
"You can invest in variety shows, you can invest in opening stores overseas, but you can't invest in bizarre cuisine!"
"Brother! How can you have such poor judgment?!"
Li Yishan felt his chest instantly fill with rage. How dare you, a guy who just gets lucky and makes a little money off his family's dividends, say that the chairman of a large corporation has no vision?! How dare you?!
"Mom, please talk to my brother! If he doesn't invest any money, what if Feiyang Entertainment's funding chain breaks down? What will happen to your global competition in the second half of the year?!"
The couple's elderly mother, who was playing games and didn't care about anything else, immediately stood up upon hearing this, saying, "Just consider it as supporting my younger brother's business."
But when faced with her eldest son's dark face, she said, "Hey, don't upset your brother. You know how good your brother is."
The two talked while stealing glances at Li Yishan.
Li Yishan was utterly speechless. Lin Xiaoxiao had practically turned their house into a sieve! Who's really working themselves to the bone to earn money for the family?! Why is she always siding with outsiders?!
If these guys weren't all terrible at starting businesses and all prone to losing money, would he even be in this situation?!
Lin Xiaoxiao is so despicable! He let his foolish younger brother make a little money through his business, and now he thinks he's all that?! Does he not know whether his brother is capable or not?!
Li Yishan was driven crazy by the two of them. "Fine! I can invest, but I want to own shares and have Lin Xiaoxiao take full responsibility."
The reason he's taking a stake is because he's worried his foolish younger brother will get him into trouble. He already has enough work to do, and now he has to let Li Chuan manage this small, run-down chain store!
What debt of gratitude did he owe the Li family in his past life?! How could he be treated like a slave in this life?!
Since he has to take on more work, Lin Xiaoxiao shouldn't be idle either. If she doesn't want to rest, then nobody should rest either!
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