I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 237, This is the Jianghu, Gu Long's Jianghu
He was dashing, handsome, and highly skilled in martial arts.

These are all labels associated with Chu Liuxiang.

Powerful and dashing.

A perfect prodigal son.

As Li Xuan read the book, it wasn't hard to guess Mr. Gu Long's state of mind at the time.

This Chu Liuxiang is another version of me in this world!

It is another projection of Gu Long in the world.

Another version of me in this world! A version of me in a martial arts world!

At this moment, Li Xuan was reading a book.

In a daze, in a blur.

Li Xuan then discovered that he was already in another place.

The simulation begins.

Looking at his surroundings, Li Xuan was still a little confused. It wasn't the ancient times he had imagined, nor was it the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, the setting of the Chu Liuxiang legend.

Look at your surroundings.

All that's left are empty wine bottles.

Red wine, white wine, Louis XIV, XO.

The empty wine bottles were neatly stacked.

A pen, a pile of wine.

My name is [name].

My name is Gu Long.

My life is nothing special; it's just that I have an abusive father who eventually abandoned his wife and children, leaving my mother and me to survive on Taiwan.

Smoking, drinking, and fighting.

These are the three things I understood best when I was young.

Perhaps it was a blessing from heaven, but I seem to have some talent. I became a ghostwriter, and the three great talents of the time all liked to hang out with me because my writing was really quite good.

They were very reassured that I wrote it for them.

Even after I picked up a pen myself and became a literary figure in everyone's eyes, the fourth greatest talent, I still couldn't give up smoking, drinking, and fighting.

Especially drinking alcohol.

There are also women.

After I became a novelist, just like the vagabonds in my stories, my money was spent on drinking and women's bellies.

I love women.

But I won't love one woman forever.

I am a sentimental wanderer.

At this moment, in this part of his life, Li Xuan experienced what it meant to be dissolute and unrestrained. As soon as he received his royalties, he spent them on women and alcohol.

He was all alone and had no savings.

Of the four great talents of that time, I had the highest output and the most royalties, but I was also the poorest.

Everyone advised me not to spend money like that.

I shook my head.

You can't take anything with you when you're born, and you can't take it with you when you die.

There is wine and beautiful women.

That's it.

Let us revel in this feast!

Until one day, because I spoke up for justice at a dinner party, someone smashed my head with a wine bottle.

Blood flowed.

I'm used to it.

When you are in the world, you will inevitably get hurt.

The only slight surprise was that I contracted hepatitis B due to a blood transfusion issue.

The doctor said.

If I drink any more, I'll die.

Just die.

I laughed.

He casually opened a bottle of wine and started drinking it.

I glanced at myself in the mirror.

I can actually feel that smile.

It was an unprecedented joy.

Ju Jue Liang was a little uncomfortable; he didn't like the two screenwriters from CCTV.

One is named Yu Zheng, and the other is Liu Xiaoye.

Especially that Liu Xiaoye, who always talks about being unfriendly to women and unfair to them.

And Yu Zheng, who seemed to be Liu Xiaoye's underling, was just a repeater.

Scenes involving the female protagonist and women.

She then began to make sweeping changes.

"I don't think it's right."

Are you discriminating against women?

"Well... I haven't said anything yet." Liu Pengsheng was a little confused. I haven't even started to offer my opinion yet.

Your words have really put me in a bind.

"So you think I don't understand 'Chu Liuxiang' just because I'm a woman?"

"I do not have."

"Have you considered the female audience? If the female characters are just pretty faces, would women even watch it?"

"It's not a matter of whether she's just a pretty face or not. The script didn't have to be written this way. People like Choo Ja-hyun have all read Gu Long's novels and have their own interpretations."

Ju Jueliang patiently explained.

After a moment of silence, Liu Xiaoye didn't know how to refute.

Are you discriminating against women?

Ju Jueliang:
Liu Pengsheng:
Fuck you.

At this moment, the two directors simply wanted to express their true feelings.

"Forget it, let's not get entangled with her."

Some changes aren't too absurd, and you can tolerate them if you just bear with them. The real problem is that the screenwriter might come up with another crazy idea later.

This person is a screenwriter handpicked by CCTV and also the literary consultant for "Chu Liuxiang"—although this literary consultant may not have read "Chu Liuxiang," it does not diminish her status in this work.

Generally speaking, the screenwriter's status in the production team is no higher than that of the director, but the person placed in by the big investor has a different meaning and concept.

CCTV is quite domineering. As the major investor, it has an abundance of resources, possessing arguably the best film and television resources in China. This time, the filming of "Legend of Chu Liuxiang" took place in Mogao Grottoes, filming in some cliffside scenic spots and even some areas not open to the public. This is all thanks to CCTV; these are genuine resources from CCTV.

The screenwriter now has a lot of authority.
It can be said to be quite large.

Both directors felt constrained.

At this time, the head screenwriter and literary consultant, Liu Xiaoye, sent out her script on the first day, and on the second day, there were places that needed to be revised. For example, the female character needed more scenes. For example, Shi Guanyin was cruelly abandoned by Chu Liuxiang, and her hair turned white overnight before she became a witch. The misunderstanding between them caused the two true lovers to not be together.

Choo Ja-hyun already struggled with the language barrier, and this time, with the CCTV screenwriter stirring things up, she was even more confused. But since the screenwriter dictated it, she did as he said.
Even the director has to listen to the screenwriter, so what can he say?

The overall framework is still divided into three parts: "Fragrance of Blood," "Great Desert," and "Thrush."

"Sigh, what a pity, our lead actor isn't Zhu Xiaotian. Otherwise, it would have been so great. It's a shame the previous efforts didn't succeed." Liu Xiaoye's mutterings were overheard by the two directors.

I'm telling you, sister, Zhu Xiaotian's face is all swollen like this, and you still let him play Chu Liuxiang? Who are you trying to do right by?
However, this also shows the influence of Meteor Garden F4. Even if Xiang Shuai becomes fat Xiang Shuai, there are still people who want to support him. After all, Liu Xiaoye may not really care whether this is the Xiang Shuai in other people's eyes, but it is very important that my idol is the lead actor.

It's fortunate that she didn't succeed; otherwise, "Chu Liuxiang" would have been in big trouble.

Regarding this Chu Liuxiang.

The screenwriter also has his own perspective—he is no longer the man who flirts with everyone, but a devoted man who only loves one person. He is not the invincible Chu Liuxiang, his kung fu is not the strongest, his heart is fragile, he is a man who gets tired, gets hurt, and dies. He is not perfect.

Of course, Liu Xiaoye's reasoning wasn't without merit; this was an adaptation supported by both directors.

At this moment.

When the monk Wuhua came out, he was wearing a moon-white robe, had a sexy bald head, and his eyes had a strange mix of holiness and a perfectly hidden 'desire'. In particular, his eye acting was just right, and it complemented his handsome temperament perfectly.

They are such a perfect match in both temperament and appearance, it's truly amazing.

Liu Xiaoye's eyes began to light up!

Wow! So handsome! He's really handsome!

At this moment, the two directors looked at the CCTV screenwriter with a bad feeling. Was this screenwriter already thinking of adding more scenes for the monk Wuhua again?
Fortunately, Liu Xiaoye seemed to have controlled her desires at this moment. If the monk Wuhua were played by Zhu Xiaotian, it would be a different story. It would be all about adding scenes, adding scenes like crazy. If there were even the slightest hesitation, it would be letting down her idol.

Choo Ja-hyun, along with the main female lead, Hu Jing, also came out after finishing her makeup.

After seeing Choo Ja-hyun's look, Hu Jing, who was in the same class as Zhang Ziyi, quietly gave up her spot, directly giving the center position to the female lead of the desert story.

Too beautiful.

At this moment, the director was also amazed by Choo Ja-hyun's look. This female lead's look was arguably the most pleasing to the eye since the start of filming.

Too beautiful.

As for the editor handpicked by CCTV, Liu Xiaoye glanced at him and said indifferently.

"So-so. Mei Nan isn't independent enough. Hu Jing is much better."

At this moment, Chu Liuxiang finally came out.

After finishing her makeup and holding a folding fan, when Li Xuan came out, this look surprised everyone.

His handsome appearance is undeniable, no one can deny that, but his charisma...
There is a kind of 'lightness'.

A very 'light' feeling.

The wanderer is as light as a feather, as light as a willow leaf or a catkin. He sways gently, holding a folding fan, looking like a wanderer of the martial world, yet also seemingly outside of it.

He is 'Chu Liuxiang', 'Handsome Chu'.

A handsome man who is more than just good-looking.

Wu Hua was very satisfied with his look. Cui Peng had never imagined that he could look so handsome and charismatic as a bald man. Wearing a moon-white monk's robe, he stood in front of the makeup mirror, embodying Wu Hua's 'asceticism' and 'flawlessness,' yet deep in his eyes, there was a hint of 'desire.' The complex emotions were what made Wu Hua so appealing.

He always felt that he was unlucky.

As a member of the Class of 00, he never cared about campus celebrities, and he didn't care much about Li Xuan's name either. In his opinion, the school's celebrities were just that—celebrity figures. Without resources, they were destined to play supporting roles.

He simply honed his acting skills and honed his abilities, and after graduation, he played several roles.

As a result, when Cui Peng realized he was about to unleash his power, the quiet, always-behind-him junior, the one who seemed loud and boisterous, was actually standing in front of him.

As the male lead, Xiang Shuai.

He was indeed a little unconvinced.
I was taken aback, but also a little resentful and jealous. But it didn't matter; who said the second-best can't beat the first?

No one can dictate this. As someone who has read the Chu Liuxiang series of novels many times, Cui Peng understands this very well—no one understands Chu Liuxiang better than me, nor his close friends, Jingzi and Wuhua Monk.

They truly understood Chu Liuxiang. Those who chose the role this time definitely didn't understand Chu Liuxiang at all; he was far too difficult to fully comprehend.

You can simply describe him as handsome and dashing, but his attributes are definitely more than that.

You can certainly understand him in a one-sided way, but in the end you can only get a one-sided view of him.

This is what makes Cui Peng both happy and conflicted, because he doesn't think Li Xuan can bring out all the attributes of this character.

Being able to bring out the basic concept of handsomeness is enough; I'll leave the rest of the charm of this work to me.

When Li Xuan's makeup was finished, he noticed something was off...
He is so light.

This lightness doesn't refer to physical lightness.

It is a visual and psychological phenomenon.

Light and airy.

There was a feeling of euphoria.

He didn't fit in with the rest of the crew. If other characters or main actors in the same production were to be considered out of place, then it would definitely be the main actor's fault.

But the current situation is definitely not included.

At least in Cui Peng's understanding, this is absolutely not included.

Because Chu Liuxiang is just that kind of carefree and easygoing person.

Although he travels the world, leaving his name everywhere, and has friends, lovers, and brothers, he will never stop in one place.

Because he is so light and airy.

Chu Liuxiang.

The world of martial arts and human affairs.

It's just a place for amusement.

"This kid is something else."

At that moment, Ju Jueliang immediately realized that Li Xuan was no ordinary person.

This is the first time I've changed my opinion of this handsome young man.

That light, airy feeling.

He really does have a bit of the charm of Chu Liuxiang.

The feeling and taste were just right.
Liu Pengsheng, who was standing next to him, nodded in agreement, saying it wasn't just about appearance, but also about demeanor.

Even the taste is the most important part.

Indeed, the reason they never had any expectations of Li Xuan before was because of his unique scent. That distinctive scent belonging to Xiang Shuai was something that not just anyone could handle.

It's not surprising to understand Gu Long's works, but to be able to extract the essence of his works is definitely a testament to skill.

"Hmm, this kid from Beijing Film Academy is definitely not simple, despite his seemingly light and airy demeanor."

Liu Pengsheng also found it quite amazing: "He captured that essence of temperament."

That light and ethereal quality that belongs uniquely to Gu Long.

The temperament of a wanderer.

Interestingly, he actually found that flavor.

Even now, the actors who played Chu Liuxiang, even the universally acknowledged best actor Adam Cheng, have only emphasized his dashing and debonair manner, but none of them have captured the essence of the wandering rogue.

Li Xuan did it.

Li Xuan's image is no less impressive than Cui Peng's.

In this first round, Monk Wuhua did not snatch Chu Liuxiang's reputation as expected. It seems that they are evenly matched in terms of appearance.

The sanctity of the monk Wuhua, his desires, and his profound entanglement.

Chu Liuxiang's style is light and elegant.

"Such a good role should be given to Zhu Xiaotian."

That's because people have a good understanding of the character.

Liu Pengsheng was speechless.

But at this time.

The Legend of Chu Liuxiang has also officially started filming.

The story begins in the first act, and the main villain in the third act is now playing the female character Yu Chisu in the first act, a great beauty named Xiao Qiang.

A woman who makes a living by swindling men out of their money pulled off a big heist today.

She inherited the entire fortune of a poor man.

Why do I say he's pitiful?

Because of Yu Chisu, the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world, she promised this merchant that if he would give her all his property, she would spend a night with him.

There will always be people who love beauty more than wealth.

He would spend a fortune to win the heart of a beautiful woman for a night of passion.

Just when he thought that dying under the peony blossoms would be a romantic death, Yu Chisu turned around and reported him to the authorities for forcibly taking a woman, a heinous crime.

Fish Ruler's family property +1.

Just as Yu Chisu was celebrating her victory, a challenge arrived.

Chu Liuxiang's challenge.

I will steal your heart.

Yu Chisu laughed heartily.

No man in this world can steal my heart.

However, the lackey butler standing nearby offered a reminder.

Be careful.

There is nothing in this world that Chu Liuxiang cannot steal.

In fact, Yu Chisu overestimated himself.

He did indeed fall in love with Chu Liuxiang.

Oh no, now it's called "Ah-Dai" (a slang term for a simpleton).

This seemingly simple-minded man is willing to risk his life to protect him.

The dummy in front of him had none of the dashing charm of Chu Liuxiang; instead, he looked like a simple-minded waiter. Even as a simple-minded waiter, he still couldn't shake off his otherworldly and ethereal air.

It turns out that this silly guy was actually Chu Liuxiang in disguise.

He was entrusted by someone to use methods to stop Yu Chisu from doing evil.

Her crime doesn't warrant death, so there's no need to kill her. Besides, the reason she's in this state is entirely because she's been deceived too many times.

I've been scammed too many times.

So they learned how to lie.

Use your beauty as an advantage.

She truly fell in love with Ah-Dai when she met him.

Chu Liuxiang did it.

He stole the heart of the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world.

There's really nothing in this world that you can't steal.

The plot is nothing more than a self-inflicted injury and a hero saving the damsel in distress. However, it is this old-fashioned trope that makes Yu Chisu, who has lost faith in men, fall for him.

Sincerity is a must-win.

Although this sincerity is also a form of acting, our legendary Chu Liuxiang's performance was very genuine.

Of course, there is another reason.

The hardware is indeed up to standard.

When filming began.

Ju Jue Liang realized it.

That kind of charm.

The actress's reaction was very realistic.

She's Lin Shiyin, an actress who worked with Jiao Jun'en. The incredibly handsome Little Li Flying Dagger was once her male lead.

Logically speaking, it would be difficult for her to portray genuine feelings of being moved. She can only use her acting skills to portray liking someone.

But I feel like I can't do it.

But at this moment, Xiao Qiang in front of me seems to have done just that.

This Chu Liuxiang's combination of talent and charm was enough to make even the cunning woman fall for him.

As an actress, Xiao Qiang knew that this was acting.

This is Li Xuan playing Chu Liuxiang, while Chu Liuxiang is playing Ah Dai, who is putting on an act to support him.

The play was just an act for Yu Chisu's benefit. It was unavoidable for her. From Yu Chisu's perspective, it was normal to have her heart stolen, even if she knew it was an act.

It's illogical for a woman who can completely deceive a man to fall in love with someone who deceived him—but then, seeing the light and airy feeling emanating from Li Xuan...

Then I realized it wasn't so unreasonable after all.

Gently.

Carefree and unrestrained.

The feeling of not being burdened by external things.

That's the charm of Chu Liuxiang.

There are three handsome men in "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang".

Zhongyuan Yidianhong, Chu Liuxiang, and Wuhua Heshang.

"Everyone says that Chu Liuxiang is the master thief, able to steal women's hearts, but now it seems that he can steal not only women's hearts, but also men's hearts without any problem."

Zhongyuan Yidianhong uttered wild and inappropriate words, which made Chu Liuxiang, who was standing next to him, burst into laughter.

The three handsome guys together are really a sight to behold—even Liu Xiaoye, who had been constantly nagging about Zhu Xiaotian, whispered to herself, "This scene is quite pleasing to the eye. It would be even more pleasing to the eye if it were my brother Zhu Xiaotian."

The screenwriter, Yu Zheng, could only nod repeatedly, giving a perfunctory response.

This time, Chu Liuxiang wanted to confess something to Yu Chisu to tell her the truth—in fact, I am Chu Liuxiang, the Saint of Thieves, and I was entrusted by someone to stop you from doing evil.

Chu Liuxiang could have a hundred ways to stop Yu Chisu from doing evil, but he chose the most romantic one.

I lied to you, but I didn't lie to you either.

Girl, you are truly beautiful.

Chu Liuxiang, now appearing as a refined gentleman amidst the chaos of the world, planned to confess to Yu Chisu—"Girl, please don't do evil in the future."

Meanwhile, in the same timeline, Yu Chisu was also preparing to retire from her life of crime, closing down the inn, changing out of her glamorous attire and into the clothes of an ordinary commoner.

But this was also the last scene of her alive.

The next scene shows her and everyone else in the inn being killed by the "Heavenly Divine Water" and becoming corpses.

His death was sudden and arbitrary.

This was the scene Chu Liuxiang saw when he was about to return and confess.

What I saw was a pile of corpses, among which lay Chi Su, the most beautiful mermaid in the martial arts world. She lay there quietly, her death so simple and direct.

At this moment, Xiang Shuai was watching from the side.

He simply squatted down quietly and examined the cause of death.

They all died from poisoning.

It was very calm.

There was only a slight regret in his eyes, and that seemed to be all.

"Heavenly Divine Water!"

Next, Chu Liuxiang was naturally considered the murderer by the people of Shenshui Palace.

In fact, if it weren't for the people from Shenshui Palace, or people from the martial arts world, framing him for this bloody crime, Chu Liuxiang would not have had any intention of investigating it.

"It seems he wasn't too sad." At this moment, Xiao Qiang looked at Chu Liuxiang in front of her. As Yu Chisu, she was already out of the running.

"Because that's just the kind of person he is."

"I thought he had really fallen for fish roe."

"There might be a tiny bit," Ju Jueliang shook his head.

"If you've already fallen a little in love, why are you still so indifferent?"

"Because this is the world of martial arts."

That's just the kind of person he is.

He would feel sorry for her, regretful, and pity this lovely woman from the martial arts world.

Those who harm others will always be harmed by others.

It's not surprising that she was killed.

This is Jianghu.

However, Yu Chisu was not bad; at least before she died, her last thought was that someone finally loved her.

Also good.

(End of this chapter)