This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 125 Innovative Practices Rooted in the People and Guided by Creative Direction—"The Beginning" Time-Space Cycle

Yang Fang remained enthusiastic.

"As we all know, Erlang Shen is a classic mythological figure in China. Although Mazu is less famous than Erlang Shen, the character of Mazu herself has potential for exploration. I have creatively combined Erlang Shen and Mazu, and audiences who like these two mythological figures will come to watch."

Li Quan: "That seems to make sense."

Lu Ran ignored the crude agent and said seriously, "I think there is another possibility: viewers who like Erlang Shen and viewers who like Mazu both think it's not good."

Yang Fang was still confused: "How could that be?"

Meng Yichuan said irritably, "Sit down. You're not suited to writing period dramas."

We've known each other for so many years, everyone knows each other's capabilities.

Yang Fang is fine when writing modern dramas, but various problems arise when he writes period dramas.

Yang Jian falling in love with Mazu? How could you even think of that?!
Yang Fang sat down reluctantly, his expression quite unconvinced.

"Why can't Yang Jian fall in love with Mazu? Two popular characters falling in love would have a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts."

Yang Fang was still muttering to himself.

“Yes, one plus one is greater than two!” Li Quan chimed in from the side.

Lu Ran and Shen Qingyi said in unison, "You two, stop talking."

The two of them simply couldn't listen to it.

Who told you that two popular characters falling in love can have a good effect?
Hot pot with meat is delicious, and chocolate is delicious too, but you can't exactly make a chocolate hot pot with meat.

Those who love hot pot and chocolate must remain silent.

The meeting room fell silent.

Actually, putting aside the main plot, the subplots in Yang Fang's drama are quite well written.

Lu Ran remembered that there was a TV series on Earth called "Mazu", and the lead actor was either Teacher Bai or Teacher Liu.

This mythological drama is quite a classic.

Compared to this drama, many of today's so-called "female-centric" dramas are nothing more than children playing house.

The drama "Mazu" is a true female-centric drama.

The female lead is intelligent, and the main plot doesn't revolve around romantic relationships. She doesn't seek any special privileges; instead, through her own admirable qualities and actions, she ultimately transforms from a human into a goddess.

Calling this kind of woman a role model is not an exaggeration.

Lu Ran suggested, "Editor Yang, I have a suggestion. Why don't you stop writing about Erlang Shen? I don't think you can handle it. Instead, write about Mazu."

Write about how Mazu was born, how she transformed from a human into a deity; I think there's a lot to write about there.

Yang Fang's eyes lit up immediately.

"That works too. Erlang Shen's character is indeed a bit complicated, while Mazu is relatively simpler. I'll think about it when I have time."

Yang Fang knew there were important matters to discuss at the meeting today, so he didn't waste any time.

Today's meeting had only one thing to do: to finalize the content of Lu Ran's first web series.

Nowadays, web series are on par with television dramas.

Filming a web series would also be in line with Lu Ran's current status.

There aren't any suitable notebooks in the company right now.

Shen Qingyi asked, "Does anyone have a script suitable for Lu Ran to play, or do you know anyone who has a script? Please recommend one. Let me say this first, money is not a problem."

Lu Ran felt very comfortable and safe upon hearing this.

Meng Yichuan said, "I asked a few friends yesterday, and one of them has a good script, but it's too difficult to film, so it probably won't be available online before the end of the year."

Shen Qingyi also knew that the pressure of launching at the end of the year was too great.

However, some companies have approached Chang'an Entertainment to cast Lu Ran as the lead actor.

But those dramas were obviously poorly made, and casting Lu Ran in them would be tantamount to ruining their reputation.

"Let me take a look at the script first. Whether it can be uploaded online is a matter for filming," Shen Qingyi said calmly.

At that moment, Lu Ran's voice rang out.

"no need."

In the conference room, everyone's eyes were on Lu Ran.

Lu Ran thought the atmosphere at Chang'an Entertainment was pretty good.

For example, in today's meeting, from the boss Shen Qingyi to the screenwriters like Yang Fang, no one said that Lu Ran shouldn't have said anything about the show being released before the end of the year, and there were no similar complaints.

Regardless of what happened in private, everyone sitting in the meeting room had only one goal: to resolve this matter.

This group of people was just too efficient. From the moment he entered the meeting room, no one gave him a chance to do anything. He had been clutching the USB drive in his pocket for ages.

Now I finally have a chance to speak.

Shen Qingyi looked at Lu Ran: "Has any production crew contacted you?"

Lu Ran shook his head and slowly said, "Comrades, first of all, I want to explain that the promise to launch before the end of the year is a promise I made to my fans after careful consideration, not just empty talk."

Meng Yichuan smiled and said, "I understand. Releasing a drama starring you this year will better stabilize your popularity."

That's how it is in this industry.

You need to become famous as early as possible, and once you're famous, you must strike while the iron is hot. The entertainment industry is very competitive these days; if you don't act quickly, you might be forgotten by the audience.

Lu Ran said seriously, "Comrade Meng, the mentality of being impatient for quick success is unacceptable. We cannot make dramas for the sake of popularity, but to make a good work for the audience."

Meng Yichuan felt deeply ashamed.

"Actually, it's because I already had a plan for what to film, which is why I called everyone over."

Lu Ran walked to the front of the conference room and plugged the USB drive into the computer.

He opened a folder called "Beginning," which contained a file—a PowerPoint presentation.

This was done by Lu Ran last night after using a stamina recovery card.

When the PowerPoint presentation is opened, a slide is displayed on the large screen.

"Innovative Practices Rooted in the People: An Explanation of the Creation of the Time-Space Cycle Theme in 'The Beginning'".

The moment the red-background slide appeared, everyone in the conference room involuntarily sat up straight.

Lu Ran cleared his throat: "The name of this web series is The Beginning. The theme is time loop. I am the current male lead and Ning Sirou is the female lead."

As soon as he finished speaking, a look of surprise appeared on the faces of the group of people.

How did a show called "The Beginning" come about?

What is a time loop theme?

How did Ning Sirou become the female lead?
One question after another flooded my mind.

Shen Qingyi asked, "Where did you get your script?"

"I wrote it myself."

Yang Fang's expression immediately softened.

"Okay, Lu Ran, stop talking for now and let us take a look at the script. We are all experienced, and a script written by a newcomer like you is bound to have problems."

"I'll create a group chat and send it."

Lu Ran took out his phone, created a group chat, and sent the script file to it.

Shen Qingyi and the others all took out their phones to look at the screen.

Li Quan also took out his phone to look.

Time passed by minute by minute.

First, Meng Yichuan slapped his thigh hard.

"Wonderful!"

After a while, Yang Fang exclaimed excitedly, "It can be reversed like this?"

Shen Qingyi's focus is different.

She saw Lu Di, an anime enthusiast, inside.

"That's so cringeworthy!"

Shen Qingyi slammed her hand on the table: "I've invested in this drama."

Half an hour has passed.

Meng Yichuan put down his phone and exclaimed, "It's a great script. I can't wait to take pictures of it."

Yang Fang stared at Lu Ran and asked, "Did you really write this?"

Lu Ran nodded.

Yang Fang gave a thumbs up.

Li Quan nodded: "He's better than Erlang Shen, but he didn't give me the same shock as Erlang Shen."

Shen Qingyi put down her phone and said gently, "When I was reading the script just now, I was imagining myself as Lu Ran and Ning Sirou, and the effect was pretty good."

"Overall, the content and length of this drama are indeed very suitable for Lu Ran to play the role, and it has a chance to be released before the end of the year. However, it is also obvious that it has high requirements for the actors' acting skills. Who should be cast as the female lead?"

Lu Ran: "Ning Sirou."

Li Quan: "She's not the ideal leading lady you envisioned, but someone from reality."

Ning Sirou is indeed a perfect candidate for the female lead, but the problem is that we can't afford her, and we can't get her to do it.

Ning Sirou's status is what kind of celebrity she is, and Chang'an Entertainment is what kind of level they are.

They won't come.

Shen Qingyi also said, "It's really unrealistic to ask Ning Sirou for help."

Just then, Lu Ran's voice rang out.

"Ning Sirou has already agreed to play the female lead."

In an instant, the way everyone looked at Lu Ran changed.

Li Quan asked nervously, "Lu Ran, what did you do? How could Ning Sirou agree to this?"

You wouldn't betray your innocence, would you?

　There's a lot going on during the holiday, so I'll post two chapters first. The third chapter will be posted later, while I'm writing it.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)