This director lacks vision.

Chapter 385 Yang Zi, filled with gratitude

Hearing Jiang Yifeng's answer, Chen Daoming breathed a sigh of relief.

He accepted the role of Ghost King out of respect for Jiang Yifeng.

Before coming, Chen Daoming had asked around and everyone said that Jiang Yifeng was very domineering and had no say in the crew.

Chen Daoming himself is someone who loves to improvise; he would find it difficult to perform in a structured manner.

He needs a certain amount of space to perform.

Jiang Yifeng not only granted him freedom but also publicly stated it, which reassured Chen Daoming.

Chen Baoguo also said, "As I understand it, Dao Xuan, as a giant of the righteous path, holds immense power in his hands as the head of Qingyun Sect."

He also possesses unparalleled strength, wielding the Immortal Execution Sword, a nuclear weapon, making him virtually invincible.

This person is also cunning and ruthless, and has an equally powerful junior brother, Wan Jianyi, as an ally.

It's a bit idiotic for such a powerful figure to fail to detect Cangsong's betrayal and even be ambushed by him during a major battle.

My suggestion is to revise the part about Cangsong's sneak attack.

Cangsong, acting as an inside agent for the Demonic Sect, lured members of the Demonic Sect into the Qingyun Sect.

Dao Xuan had long known that Cang Song had betrayed him, so he turned the tables on him and used a trap to lure him into a snare, hoping to wipe out the entire Demonic Sect.

However, Dao Xuan was too arrogant and was backfired by the Zhuxian Sword Qi during the great battle, failing to achieve his goal in one fell swoop and also sowing the seeds of his own demise.

Jiang Yifeng nodded and said, "Okay, the current script is only the second draft, and some details still need to be improved."

I also plan to have Dao Xuan and the Ghost King have a debate, so you two can really show off your acting skills.”

Jiang Yifeng only revised the outline of the script for "Zhu Xian" before handing it over to the company team for expansion.

Some details are indeed not perfect.

After all, the original work has a lot of plot holes.

Upon hearing Jiang Yifeng's words, Chen Baoguo added, "Should we add some strategic elements?"

Jiang Yifeng shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. What you need to do is to create the character's sophistication, to portray the character's character and demeanor. The ultimate goal is to make the audience enjoy watching."

Too many schemes and plots are tiring to watch and detrimental to ratings; as long as the script is logically sound, it's fine.

After Chen Daoming and Chen Baoguo spoke, everyone shared their opinions on their respective roles and the script.

The script reading lasted for more than two hours and was very effective.

That afternoon, everyone started getting their makeup done and taking their official photos.

You can tell how good a production team is and whether they are sincere just by looking at the costumes, props, and sets.

Jiang Yifeng's adaptation of Jade Dynasty features exquisite and meticulously crafted costumes, with even the colors perfectly matching the storyline.

The clothing of the Qingyun Sect is mainly green, blue, and white, but some robes are embroidered with the blood-red patterns of the Zhuxian Sword.
The costumes of the Demon Sect are mainly black, gold, and purple, exuding a gorgeous and eerie feel, but there are also red costumes.

The colors of the clothes also subtly hint at the bloody fate that leads to the convergence of the righteous and the demonic paths.

These are all details that show the production team's dedication.

Jiang Yifeng was in work mode as soon as he joined the crew. He took the costume photos of the main actors and made some optimizations to the makeup and styling based on each person's characteristics.

Jiang Yifeng made several careful revisions, especially regarding Liu Yifei, to ensure perfection.

In fact, Lu Xueqi is somewhat of a plot device in the novel "Zhu Xian". She is dressed in white, has an ethereal and otherworldly aura, is introverted, and doesn't like to talk. The character lacks personality and is not well-developed.

This is why, even though Lu Xueqi is the official female lead, the Biyao faction is growing stronger.

The most important thing for Liu Yifei in playing Lu Xueqi is to distinguish her from Xiaolongnu.

Jiang Yifeng gave Liu Yifei sword-like eyebrows and outlined her phoenix eyes, highlighting Lu Xueqi's heroic spirit and enhancing her ethereal and powerful aura.

Besides white, the clothes are mostly ice blue.

The cuffs, collar, and waistband all incorporate cloud patterns and sword-shaped lines.

After her makeup and styling were completed, Liu Yifei, holding a specially made Tianya sword, looked even more like a cold female sword immortal.

She made a sword-drawing gesture and shouted at Jiang Yifeng, "You lecherous thief, take this!"

Jiang Yifeng also made a spellcasting gesture and shouted, "Freeze!"

Liu Yifei immediately froze, saying, "This isn't right, shouldn't it be acupressure?"

Jiang Yifeng joked, "This is a fantasy drama, where would you need acupressure? Casting spells would definitely be faster."

Besides, it's still early; it's not time for acupressure.

As soon as the beat-up car started moving, Liu Yifei couldn't help but burst into laughter.

She was clearly in a good mood to be able to film with Jiang Yifeng.

Moreover, Jiang Yifeng treated Liu Yifei very well, which enriched Lu Xueqi's character.

In the script, Lu Xueqi is a seeker of the Dao who is clear-headed and obsessed with the way of the sword. Although she is cold and doesn't talk much, she occasionally has a proud and cute side.

Compared to Zhang Xiaofan's wavering and confusion, Lu Xueqi's belief was more steadfast. With a pure mind and few distracting thoughts, she eventually became the "Sword Bearer" of the Zhuxian Sword and a key figure in breaking the shackles of the Heavenly Dao.

After Liu Yifei's makeup and styling were finished, Jiang Yifeng called Tian Qianwei and Li Yitong in as well.

These three are considered the three main female characters in Jade Dynasty, so they definitely need to take a group photo.

Li Yitong's smiling eyes are so sweet they melt your heart; Tian Qianwei is clever, quirky, and adorable.

But standing next to Liu Yifei, she still paled in comparison.

It can only be said that ancient costume fairies are truly in the comfort zone of celestial beings. In addition, she also took beauty potions. At her peak, with the addition of beauty potions, she was truly invincible!

That evening, Fengxing Media released the first batch of photos.

"Director Jiang Yifeng's 'Zhu Xian' will officially begin filming tomorrow. The drama stars Liu Yifei as Lu Xueqi, Li Xian as Zhang Xiaofan, Tian Qianwei as Biyao, and Li Yitong as Tian Ling'er."

Today, I'll share some beautiful photos of my makeup look.

More major cast members to be announced later, so stay tuned!

The news that Jiang Yifeng was going to remake Jade Dynasty was already generating a lot of buzz, but people weren't aware of Jiang Yifeng's filming plans.

Fengxing Media has suddenly announced the filming schedule and released a batch of stills, which is a pleasant surprise for the audience.

In less than an hour, Fengxing Media's Weibo post received over two million likes, and many celebrities also reposted it.

The comments section was also very lively.

"Jiang Yifeng's version of Jade Dynasty has finally started filming, looking forward to it!"

"As expected, Lu Xueqi is still Liu Yifei! She's truly an angel. The hurt she suffered at Sun Li's hands has been completely healed!"

"These three beauties are really great; these are the kind of female leads a fantasy drama should have!"

"Liu Yifei is so beautiful! She looks even more beautiful than before, and her figure has improved too. Did she get plastic surgery?"

"Ahem, this is where Jiang Yifeng's contribution comes in."

"Li Yitong is also very distinctive; I like her eyes the most."

"Can Tian Qianwei play Biyao well? She's only 17 years old."

"How could they not act well? Liu Yifei and Shu Chang both started acting at the age of thirteen or fourteen."

"Is no one criticizing Li Xian? His Zhang Xiaofan is so ugly, he's almost as ugly as Li Yifeng!"

"Zhang Xiaofan wasn't good-looking to begin with; he was described as having an ordinary appearance in the book."

"Who says Li Xian isn't handsome! Shut up if you have such low-level taste!" ...

Liu Yifei was already very popular, but after the two hit dramas "Hunting" aired, she became even more famous.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Hunting 2 is banned; there are still plenty of resources available online. The more the official bans it, the more people watch it.

After all, it was the drama that killed the leader of the Japanese beasts. Anyone who knew about this would be curious about Hunting 2 and want to watch it.

Moreover, the banning of Hunting 2 made the first Hunting game even more popular.

The show's continuous viewership on Sohu Video is higher than that of many newly released shows.

As the leading lady in two hunting-themed films, Liu Yifei naturally received a lot of support, and her popularity continued to rise.

In addition, her Lu Xueqi is indeed very beautiful, and Sun Li's Lu Xueqi is also very stunning. The first thing discussed in the comments section was her and Lu Xueqi.

Some people also paid attention to Li Yitong and Tian Qianwei, and most of the comments were positive.

However, Li Xian's appearance has been questioned, causing considerable controversy.

In particular, Li Xian's starring role in "My Sunshine" was airing in March, and with the role of He Yichen, Li Xian attracted a large number of female fans and his popularity is at its peak.

Now that some people are mocking Li Xian for being ugly, these female fans are naturally unhappy and have started arguing in the comments section.

However, these controversies quickly subsided.

Over the next two days, Fengxing Media successively announced the cast of Jade Dynasty.

Cannes Best Actress Yan Danchen, controversial and popular actress Fan Bingbing, box office queen Shu Chang, and Liu Xiaoli, the final performer from Sisters Who Make Waves... these are already huge surprises.

Unexpectedly, in addition to these, there were also veteran actors like Chen Daoming and Chen Baoguo!
In the audience's mind, these veteran actors are all actors in serious dramas, and they have never seen them act in this kind of ancient costume drama.

This is truly the first time a young woman has ever ridden in a bridal sedan chair.

This contrast and sense of novelty have led to greater discussion and attention being paid to veteran actors than to young actors.

After the cast of "Zhu Xian" was fully announced, the original author, Xiao Ding, was ecstatic, posting more than a dozen Weibo posts a day and showing off in the book club.

When the novel was adapted, Jiang Yifeng excluded Xiao Ding, which he had some objections to.

Now I have no complaints, I'm just waiting for Jade Dynasty to start airing.

Most viewers shared Xiao Ding's opinion: the cast announced for "Jade Dynasty," coupled with Jiang Yifeng's directing skills and Monster Productions' special effects production, all contributed to the success.

I really can't think of any reason why this show failed.

After the cast was announced, Jade Dynasty became the most anticipated film and television work in the entertainment industry during this period, attracting more attention than some big-name movies.

Even news like Zhou Xinchi selecting Lin Yun as the new "Star Girl" to star in "The Mermaid" has become just another piece of news on the street, with few people paying attention to it.

While the publicity outside was quite lively, Jiang Yifeng kept a low profile. He didn't hold any press conferences and just started filming directly.

The filming of Jade Dynasty was not done in chronological order of the plot, but rather according to the set design, and was divided into two groups, A and B.

Jiang Yifeng was in charge of filming Group A, while assistant director Guo Fan was in charge of filming Group B.

The reason for this arrangement is that Jade Dynasty has many special effects shots, which require a high level of set design.

The scenes filmed on the first day consisted of eating and fighting at the inn.

Jiang Yifeng arrived at the film set early in the morning, followed by three beautiful women.

……

After having a quick breakfast, Liu Yifei and Shu Chang went to get their makeup done.

Jiang Yifeng was just about to go to Guo Fan to arrange the filming plan when he was stopped by an "acquaintance".

"President Jiang! Thank you for your guidance and support! I will definitely work hard to repay the company for its cultivation!"

Jiang Yifeng looked at Yang Zi, who was somewhat excited, and felt a sense of familiarity mixed with strangeness.

What's familiar is that Yang Zi still looks about 70% the same as before, but what's unfamiliar is that after the technology treatment, the results are quite different from her previous life.

Yangzi Technology is now being developed under the arrangement of Huanrui.

She doesn't have much money yet; the funding for her tech ventures comes from the company, and the company also found the distribution channels for her.

Jiang Yifeng wasn't stingy, so he naturally found the top Japanese doctors to make adjustments for Yang Zi.

To be honest, it's much more effective than in my previous life.

There weren't many procedures done; she had her eyes widened, her nose adjusted, and some contouring work done to accentuate her round face.

The current Yang Zi has a cute, round-faced style, unlike the "bright and beautiful" style of her previous life. She looks more natural and less like a mask.

This shows that the head-changing techniques of the Japanese were more advanced than those of the Koreans.

The main problem is that there are too many unregulated companies in Korea, making it easy to fall into a trap.

Yang Zi was determined to become a star. She sought help from Song Dandan, but Song Dandan touched a nerve with her.

She was also holding her breath.

Unfortunately, Yang Zi was hesitant about whether or not to make any changes to her appearance.

As a result, at the beginning of the year, Liu Chun took the initiative to find Yang Zi and said that President Jiang wanted her to change. He not only provided financial support, but also promised to let her play the female lead in The Four Great Constables after she changed.

This gave Yang Zi a lot of motivation.

Now that the technology has been implemented and the results have far exceeded expectations, Yang Zi is naturally very grateful to Jiang Yifeng.

Of course, she deliberately came over to express her gratitude, also in order to become acquainted with Jiang Yifeng.

Jiang Yifeng asked, "You seem to play Xiao Huan in the drama? Why didn't I see you taking your costume photos yesterday?"

Yang Zi said with a smile, "I'm just a nobody, I'm not qualified to take costume photos."

In Huanrui's dramas, the character Zhou Xiaohuan had a lot more screen time added to create romantic pairings.

Jiang Yifeng's version not only didn't add any scenes, but also cut Xiao Huan's scenes.

There are already enough people who like Zhang Xiaofan, so adding Zhou Xiaohuan would be pointless and would only make the plot more disjointed.

Yang Zi's role doesn't have many scenes, and she's not a big star, so she didn't have her costume photos taken yesterday.

"Then good luck, I have other things to do."

Jiang Yifeng didn't talk much and turned to find Guo Fan.

Yang Zi stared blankly at Jiang Yifeng's back, and Tang Yan patted her on the shoulder when she saw this.

Yang Zi was startled: "What are you doing?"

"What am I doing? Director Jiang has already walked far away, and you're still staring at him. Are you swooning?"

Tang Yan collaborated with H&R Century Pictures under the name of her studio, and is therefore considered an artist under H&R Century Pictures.

She and Yang Zi were on the same side, and since the two actresses played Jin Ping'er and Xiao Huan, who were also good friends in the drama, they stayed together on set for mutual support.

"I'm not being a fangirl! Don't talk nonsense! I just think President Jiang is very handsome and a very nice person."

Tang Yan saw that Yang Zi denied it, so she didn't bring up the topic again and instead asked, "Which company did you contact? Could you introduce it to me?"

Female celebrities all need skincare and minor adjustments. Seeing Yang Zi's results, Tang Yan also wants to explore more avenues.

Unexpectedly, Yang Zi pretended to be stupid and asked knowingly, "What company? What are you talking about? I don't understand at all."

Tang Yan: "..."

(End of this chapter)