You were asked to write a political intrigue drama, but you wrote "Da Ming 1566".

Chapter 102 Master-Level Screenwriter? The Ming Dynasty is Back Online!

"I've already humbled myself and called him to try and smooth things over, but he showed absolutely no mercy. He's incredibly arrogant. It seems I'll have to trouble you, Master Wang, to personally teach this ignorant brat a lesson."

As soon as he finished speaking, a deep voice filled with obvious anger came from the other end of the phone.

"These young newcomers nowadays really don't know how high the sky is or how thick the earth is."

"Just because you've achieved such a tiny, insignificant result, you're already getting all high and mighty?"

"A mere new screenwriter from a second-tier film and television company dares to look down on our top-tier Huaying Group?"

"Alright, you just wait for me at the company. This time, I'll personally take action and show this kid Chen Yu the true power of China's three top-tier film and television companies. They're not something just some Tom, Dick, or Harry can challenge!"

Upon receiving Master Wang's affirmative reply, the Huaying executive immediately broke into a relieved smile, his heart finally settling down. After hanging up the phone, a cold smile flashed in his eyes.

"Chen Yu, Chen Yu, do you really think that just because you broke Xiao Tuo's record that had stood for so many years and managed to sneak into the top 30 of the 'Godly Drama' list, you can do whatever you want in this industry and be invincible?"

"The foundation and strength of the three top-tier film and television companies are not even in the same league as those ordinary first-tier companies. They are definitely not something a newcomer like you can easily provoke."

"Each of our three companies has a true master screenwriter at the helm. Each of these masters has created a classic work that ranks in the top ten of the best drama lists. It is precisely because of these brilliant achievements that they are respected as masters by the entire industry."

"With Master Wang Youan personally involved this time, you'll definitely see clearly the insurmountable gap between yourself and top-tier companies!"

Almost simultaneously, after Chen Yu hung up the call with the senior executive at Huaying, Qin Lan, standing to the side, immediately showed an undisguised worry in her eyes. She gently tugged at Chen Yu's sleeve and spoke in a serious tone, reminding him.

"Teacher Chen, there's something I must make clear to you: Huaying and the other two top-tier film and television companies are fundamentally different from all other companies in this industry."

"Other film and television companies, even those that claim to be top-tier, may decline rapidly within a few years due to poor management or the failure of a single work, and be replaced by new companies. However, the three super-top-tier companies have been firmly established for more than ten years, and no other company has ever been able to shake their position in the slightest."

"They are like huge reefs standing in the depths of the vast ocean. No matter how the tide rises and falls, how the wind blows and the waves crash against them and shatter them, they always stand tall and unmoved."

"The most important reason why they can maintain such a stable position is that each of the top-tier companies has at least one master screenwriter as their anchor. Each of these masters has created at least one classic work that ranks in the top ten of the best dramas. Some of these talented masters have even written several such timeless masterpieces."

"These people are legendary figures who could be written into the textbooks of screenwriting majors in China. It is because of the existence of these master screenwriters that the works of the three top-tier companies have almost monopolized the top ten of the best drama list, making them the recognized benchmark and leader in the entire film and television industry. As a result, they are able to continuously attract the most high-quality resources and the most outstanding talents in the entire industry."

"This matter concerns that extremely valuable spot for studying screenwriting within the system. In addition, you just angered that senior executive of Huaying Film Studio. They may very well spare no expense to bring out that master screenwriter who has long collaborated with Huaying Film Studio to deal with you..."

As Qin Lan spoke, the worry in her eyes deepened.

After all, no matter how much she believed in Chen Yu's talent, this time Chen Yu was going to face a master-level figure who was renowned throughout the screenwriting world, and with a behemoth like Huaying backing him up.

The petty tricks Huaying had pulled before were utterly insignificant, barely even utilizing any of Huaying's real resources. But this time, Huaying was clearly thoroughly enraged and was ready to get serious.

Compared to a behemoth like China Film Group, our resources and connections at Xiangyu Pictures are like the difference between a faint firefly and the bright moon. In this level of confrontation, we not only cannot help Chen Yu, but we may even become a burden to him.

Unless Chen Yu can write a groundbreaking, industry-shaking script, it will be difficult for him to make Huaying Film Studio admit defeat. But is that really possible?

However, when she saw the expression on Chen Yu's face, she couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. Chen Yu's face was calm and undisturbed. Hearing words like "master screenwriter" and "top-tier company," which would make any newcomer tremble with fear, there was not a trace of fear or panic in his eyes.

It was like a gentle breeze brushing across a towering mountain, unable to budge him in the slightest. This was a confidence ingrained in his very bones, an absolute and unquestionable confidence!

Because only Chen Yu himself knew what kind of trump card he held: *Da Ming Dynasty 1566*, a drama series widely regarded by countless viewers and industry insiders in his previous life as the pinnacle of Chinese television dramas. Those so-called master screenwriters, capable of writing scripts that rank in the top ten of the best drama lists, are indeed remarkable. But compared to a timeless classic like *Da Ming Dynasty 1566*, their works pale in comparison, falling far short.

This is like an exam. The masters get full marks because their abilities are limited to that level; while "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" gets full marks because that's the highest possible score on the exam. The difference between the two cannot be measured by the same standard!

Moreover, besides "Da Ming Dynasty 1566", Chen Yu has countless other equally brilliant classic scripts stored in his mind. Any one of them would be enough to easily take the top spot on the list of divine dramas in this world.

That's why the news that Huaying might bring in a master screenwriter to deal with him was completely insignificant to Chen Yu.

A mocking sneer even curled at the corner of his mouth.

"So, the fact that a top-ten ranking on the list of best dramas is enough to be considered a master screenwriter is the cornerstone of Huaying's proud top-tier status."

"What if I were to dominate the top ten of the best TV series charts?"

"By then, will Huaying's once-proud top-tier status still be able to be maintained?"

Upon hearing Chen Yu's earth-shattering words, Qin Lan's eyes widened instantly, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

She never imagined that Chen Yu's idea would be so audacious, almost insane. Slaughtering all ten of the top-rated dramas? If this were to actually happen, it wouldn't just be Huaying that would be impacted; the foundations of the other two top-tier companies would likely crumble, plummeting from their decade-long reign of dominance!

If these words came from anyone else, they would be dismissed as the ravings of a madman. But only when Chen Yu said them could Qin Lan clearly sense that he was serious!

Her eyes instantly blazed with a burning light, filled with increasingly intense adoration and love. A captivating blush spread across her fair cheeks with excitement. Even her long, shapely legs, encased in black stockings, trembled slightly beneath the table from the sheer joy in her heart. If anyone else were present and witnessed Qin Lan's transformation, they would likely find it unbelievable that this powerful woman, known for her decisive and ruthless nature in the film industry, could possess such a charming and tender side, and that she would express such undisguised adoration and love for a man younger than herself!

Looking at Qin Lan's alluring appearance, Chen Yu felt his heart race and his breathing quicken slightly. Was this the unique charm of a mature woman? Indeed, it lived up to its reputation; it was incredibly captivating, almost irresistible. However, they were currently in the public meeting room provided by the "Creator Competition" program team, so even if they had any thoughts, it was inconvenient to do anything. Moreover, the most important thing now was to make those arrogant people at Huaying understand one thing: Chen Yu was not someone they could easily provoke; once they did, they would pay a price they couldn't bear!

Chen Yu quickly snapped out of his reverie, stood up, and strode toward the competition room.

Qin Lan stood there, gazing intently at Chen Yu's tall and straight back, unable to tear her eyes away for a very long time.

Almost simultaneously, the millions of viewers who had been watching Chen Yu's live stream erupted in excitement when they saw Chen Yu finally return to the competition room.

"Here he comes! Chen Shen is finally back!"

"My goodness, I haven't watched 'Ming Dynasty' or 'In the Name of the People' for half an hour!"

"I feel terrible, like countless ants are crawling all over my body!"

"Hurry up and write! Please, Chen Shen, update already!"

In an instant, the live stream chat was flooded with viewers' shouts, all frantically calling out the names of the dramas they wanted to see. Those who had just finished watching the first act of "In the Name of the People" and were itching to see what happened next were especially vocal. And the number of loyal fans accumulated by "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" was astonishingly large.

Neither side's fans were willing to back down, and they started frantically showering Chen Yu with virtual gifts in the live stream, hoping to make their voices heard. Lines of eye-catching gift messages flashed across the screen, as various wealthy patrons and business executives hidden in the live stream revealed themselves. In just a few minutes, the total amount of gifts in the live stream had already exceeded one million yuan, leaving countless ordinary viewers stunned and their scalps tingling!

Chen Yu himself was quite surprised to see this. Wow, these viewers are incredibly wealthy! He then quickly spoke to the camera.

"Everyone, calm down first. After all, we are still in the process of the Creator Competition. Our round of the competition is not over yet, so let's finish writing 'Ming Dynasty 1566' first."

"After I finish writing 'Da Ming Dynasty 1566', I will immediately start updating 'In the Name of the People' to make sure everyone enjoys reading it."

Upon hearing Chen Yu's clear answer, the previously restless audience instantly quieted down, followed by an even more enthusiastic cheer.

"Wuhu! Take off!"

"To be able to read two amazing scripts in a row, this is just too awesome! It's like living the life of a god!"

Meanwhile, Chen Yu was already sitting in front of the computer. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and began to sort out his thoughts on the follow-up plot of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566," which had been interrupted by the little incidents earlier.

At that very moment, in his luxurious office at the headquarters of Huaying Group, Master Wang Youan, who had been respectfully invited out of seclusion by a group of senior executives, had finished reading all the content of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" uploaded by Chen Yu, and a look of obvious surprise appeared on his face.

"This young man named Chen Yu's script is really something."

"The screenwriting skills of this 'Ming Dynasty 1566' are quite profound, and it doesn't seem like something a newcomer could write."

Upon hearing Master Wang's words, the senior executives of Huaying Film Studio standing to the side felt a sudden jolt of anxiety and couldn't help but tense up.

"Master Wang, are you sure even you can outshine 'Ming Dynasty 1566'?"

Master Wang Youan's face immediately revealed a proud expression.

"How is this possible?"

"No matter how profound his screenwriting skills are, he is still just a newcomer. It would be easy for me to surpass him, without breaking a sweat."

"However, now is not the best time for me to make a move. The popularity of 'Da Ming Dynasty 1566' is too high right now, and the fan base is also very large. If we rashly confront it head-on now, we probably won't gain any advantage."

A sly glint flashed in his eyes.

"Let's wait a little longer, until the plot of 'Da Ming Dynasty 1566' enters the setup stage and the hype subsides temporarily, before we start the live stream."

"By then, we'll avoid their strengths and attack them by surprise. With my decades of screenwriting experience, I'm sure I can attract most of the attention from 'Ming Dynasty 1566' in one fell swoop!"

After listening to Master Wang's meticulous plan, the senior executives of Huaying first realized what was going on, and then their faces showed expressions of ecstatic joy.

"Oh, I see! How come I didn't think of that?"

"Master Wang, you are truly brilliant! You are indeed a legendary figure worthy of being included in screenwriting textbooks. Your vision and strategy are beyond the reach of most of us."

"Then let's immediately prepare all the resources needed for the live stream. We'll unleash a massive amount of promotional resources for a comprehensive online campaign, making sure Chen Yu really tastes the bitterness of offending Huaying!"

At this moment, Chen Yu was completely unaware that the Master Wang invited by Huaying was harboring such a wicked plan. If he knew about Master Wang's scheme, he would probably only find it utterly ridiculous.

A low point in the plot?

I'm really sorry, but from now on, every scene in "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" will be full of climaxes and be absolutely wonderful!

The so-called plot slump simply doesn't exist in this show!

He slowly opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of stale air, and his previously disrupted thoughts became crystal clear again. The crisp, rhythmic sound of keyboard typing, after a long pause, rang out once more in the competition room.

The 25th episode of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" – "Calling the Wind and Summoning the Rain" – which was unexpectedly interrupted, is now officially back online!