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

"Wait, what's going on?"

"I remember Chen Yu's live stream popularity was lower before." "Higher? How come it's higher again?!" After confirming that they weren't seeing things, the group all looked on with expressions of existential doubt. "They even have a scriptwriting team on the sidelines giving them pointers, how come they still couldn't suppress Chen Yu's popularity?" "Are we really that useless? Even after all this, it still doesn't work?" After a moment, the group shook their heads violently.

"No, why am I the one who's useless? What does this have to do with me?"

"I basically did nothing with the new script except slack off; the writing team behind the scenes came up with all the ideas." "It's not like I wrote it, so how can I be incompetent? Could it be that the writing team is no good?" So, they all sent a message to their writing team: "Guys, are you guys any good?"

"Are you really a top-tier screenwriting team from a leading film and television company? How come you can't even control Chen Yu?" "Are you just some incompetent nobodies?" The screenwriting team members from those top-tier companies, upon receiving the news, were initially stunned, but their expressions quickly returned to calm. "What's the rush?"

"This is just the beginning; we're only just warming up and getting into the zone."

"With our group of screenwriters and top-notch screenwriters coming up with ideas, how could we possibly lose to Chen Yu and the screenwriting team behind Xiangyu Pictures?"

"Soon, Chen Yu will experience the terror of a battle between gods. He will discover that he and 'The Ming Dynasty' are nothing more than small fry who have stumbled into a divine war!"

At this moment, Chen Yu was unaware that these people were still so confident. If he had known, he would probably only have said, "Your courage is commendable."

Why did you have to choose to crash into this famous scene from "Ming Dynasty"?

"This isn't how you court death!" At that moment, Chen Yu pondered what memorable scene the next scene would bring, then his eyes suddenly lit up. "Next scene, the Little Grand Secretary's highlight is here!" "Swear on your mother's head, carrying the weight of the Ming Dynasty's two capitals and thirteen provinces on your shoulders..." "The Ming Dynasty has countless memorable scenes, but the Little Grand Secretary's is absolutely unique." "!" "Arrange it, arrange it right away!" His eyes were brimming with anticipation.

"After writing this section, Hai Rui, the true protagonist of the Ming Dynasty who can rival Jiajing, is finally about to arrive."

The first goal of the day—Hai Rui's appearance—was fast approaching. Chen Yu took a deep breath and immediately signaled the start of the next scene. [The Sixteenth Scene of the Ming Dynasty, Begin!] When they saw Chen Yu about to start a new scene, the contestants in the other rooms exchanged glances, revealing expressions of "just as expected."

They had been suspicious before, wondering why Chen Yu's inspiration seemed endless and why he could write so many memorable scenes. Today, after contacting top-tier film and television companies and receiving secret guidance from an entire team of screenwriters, they thought they had figured out the truth behind Chen Yu's inexhaustible inspiration.

"I thought he was really that amazing, but now it seems he just had the backing of a screenwriting team beforehand." "It's very likely that after the first day of bidding, he received off-site guidance from the screenwriting team of Xiangyu Pictures. With their collective wisdom and efforts, they were able to come up with so many memorable scenes."

"But we won't lose to him now." Several contestants secretly sent messages to the screenwriting teams guiding them. "Chen Yu has started writing the next scene again, big shots, are you done yet?" "Can you hurry up and think of the plot for me?" The screenwriting teams from the top film and television companies frowned slightly after being urged, then relaxed and revealed a hint of sarcasm in their eyes.

"It seems that Xiangyu Pictures has put in a lot of effort to promote Chen Yu and 'Ming Dynasty' and help them break into the top tier of films."

"But before we got involved, the 'Creator Competition' program was just a bunch of newcomers. The screenwriting team of Xiangyu Pictures could easily bully newcomers. No wonder they were able to draw all the attention to 'Ming Dynasty' and hype it up so much."

"It's a bunch of noobs fighting each other, then a few smurfs come in, and that's how it is." "But now that we've stepped in, things are different." They replied to the other contestants. "What's the rush?"

"So what if Chen Yu and his team write quickly? Quality is king!"

"Hehe, let's put in some more effort too. It's not difficult to beat Chen Yu and his Xiangyu Pictures, but I don't want to be overshadowed by screenwriters from other top-tier companies."

"We'll run into each other all the time. If we lose to these people, it'll be really embarrassing." A group of screenwriting teams from top-tier companies were full of confidence, as if their very actions had already sealed the fate of "Ming Dynasty," and that their only rivals were each other.

This relieved the other contestants, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Chen Yu, you'd never dream that our writing team is stronger than yours." "Speaking of which, we owe this to you."

"Just you wait, you'll soon have to pay back the popularity you stole from us!" Meanwhile, inside the office building of Xiangyu Pictures, Qin Lan hurriedly took the contract to the company's legal department for stamping and confirmation after signing it with Chen Yu.

Only after all the procedures were completed and the contract was confirmed to be in effect did she breathe a sigh of relief, finally putting her mind at ease, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

From today onwards, Chen Yu will have a cooperative relationship with Xiangyu Pictures.

Although Chen Yu was still a newcomer, Qin Lan already had a strong feeling that collaborating with him would bring unprecedented opportunities to Xiangyu Pictures!

With Chen Yu's help, not only will breaking into the top tier be no problem, but even reaching the super-top tier is not out of the question! Just thinking about the words "super-top tier" made Qin Lan's heart flutter.

In the entire Dragon Kingdom, there are only two or three companies that can be considered top-tier; the resources they can access are far beyond what ordinary first-tier film and television companies can compare to.

Even some of the government's most important projects are basically handed over to top-tier film and television companies. For example, there were recent rumors that the government was going to create a film or television series for people within the system to study, and they directly approached the top-tier China Film Group Corporation to have their top-notch screenwriting team write the script.

Although it hasn't been officially announced yet, it should be finalized soon. If Xiangyu Pictures can also reach this stage, it will be considered a complete leap in status, on a completely different level from what it is now!

In Qin Lan's view, with Chen Yu's help, none of this was impossible! A high-profile contract in exchange for such a brilliant screenwriting genius—Qin Lan felt it was worth it! Just then, Qin Lan took out her phone and received a message. "Have the other contestants signed contracts with other top-tier film and television companies?" She had just signed her contract with Chen Yu and left immediately, unaware of what happened after "Super Script." Hearing this news, her brows furrowed instantly, sensing something was wrong.

Upon further inquiry, it was discovered that the other contestants had begun to restructure their scripts, and the revised first two acts showed a significant improvement in quality.

She already had a pretty good idea of ​​what had happened.

It must be those top-tier companies trying to prevent Xiangyu Pictures from reaching the top tier, so they started using some underhanded tactics to join forces to sabotage "Da Ming Dynasty" and steal its popularity!

Thinking of this, Qin Lan's heart tightened, and she cursed inwardly at their shamelessness. A top-tier film studio's screenwriting team likely has a top-tier screenwriter at the helm. For such a team to target Chen Yu, a newcomer who hasn't even officially debuted yet, is truly shameless. Even though she had great confidence in Chen Yu, she felt he needed some outside help.

Immediately, Qin Lan also turned around and went to the floor where the screenwriting team of Xiangyu Pictures worked, and found Ma Yingkui, the veteran screenwriter of Xiangyu Pictures.

"Teacher Ma, is your team available right now?" "There's something very important I need to trouble you with..." Qin Lan then revealed what she needed Ma Yingkui's team to do. A strange look appeared in Ma Yingkui's eyes.

"How about we provide off-site guidance to the newcomers who just signed contracts to participate in the Creator Competition?" "President Qin, we're very busy with our schedule." Qin Lan also showed a pleading look.

"This is very important. I know it will be a lot of trouble for you, Mr. Ma, but I still hope you can spare some time to lend a hand." Qin Lan was, after all, the CEO of Xiangyu Pictures, and although Ma Yingkui was extremely displeased, he still reluctantly nodded. After Qin Lan left, Ma Yingkui's team members were in an uproar.

"What does President Qin mean? We're already busy with our schedule, and now you want us to bring a newbie along to provide off-site guidance?" Someone's eyes showed a strange look as they said indignantly.

"There's nothing we can do; President Qin has high hopes for this newcomer."

"They offered an exorbitant price for a script that wasn't even finished."

"Not only that, they also promised a lot of generous terms. We've worked at Xiangyu Pictures for so many years, and this treatment is far worse than what a newcomer gets!"

"That Chen Yu is so awesome, why does he need us to provide off-field assistance? Heh." The more they talked, the more annoyed Ma Yingkui became.

Especially after hearing about Chen Yu's treatment, he felt quite resentful. Then, Ma Yingkui's eyes darted around, and he revealed a strange smile, saying, "Since President Qin has spoken, we can't very well not help, right?"

"How about we take a look at Chen Yu's script first?" "After all, it's such an important matter, we shouldn't give our opinions rashly if we don't understand his current script."

"If he messes up the writing before we finish discussing it, then that's not our problem. We've already delayed our own work to help him. We've done our best."

"But I don't think it's that bad. This is a talent that President Qin signed at such a high price. How could this happen?"

His team members immediately understood what he meant and laughed, "Yes, yes, the boss is right."

"Then let's take our time and observe carefully to see just how amazing this Chen Yu really is." "Heh, don't let him end up begging us to save the day. If that happens, let's see if he'll still have the nerve to accept such high treatment!"

At this moment, Chen Yu was unaware of the intrigue and power struggles happening outside. Even if he had known, he would probably have just scoffed at it.

What kind of top-tier film studio screenwriting team is this? What kind of veteran screenwriters are you expecting from Xiangyu Pictures to handle their own projects? Who are you even talking about? Trying to compete with "Da Ming Dynasty" is just asking for trouble! Under Chen Yu's keyboard, words flowed out, outlining the events following Yang Jinshui's audience with Jiajing. Hu Zongxian arrived in Beijing at the same time as Yang Jinshui and Tan Lun.

However, unlike Yang Jinshui, who was summoned to the palace on the very first day, he and Tan Lun would have to wait until tomorrow to meet the Jiajing Emperor under the guidance of Yan Song.

He should have used that extra day to visit his mentor, Grand Secretary Yan Song. Hu Zongxian was mentally prepared for an awkward encounter at Yan's residence. But to his surprise, while the gatekeeper was friendly, he didn't take him to meet Yan Song.

This was not only unexpected, but it also deeply saddened Hu Zongxian. Reading the script's depiction, the audience also felt a profound sense of injustice for Hu Zongxian. "Alas, Minister Hu!"

"Actually, I think that if Minister Hu had really sided with Prince Yu, he would be in a much better position than he is now. But he is clearly not that kind of person, and he still cherishes his teacher-student relationship with Yan Song."

"A dilemma!" "But why doesn't Yan Song see Minister Hu? This doesn't seem like Yan Song's usual style." Soon, the audience got the answer. Because the gatekeeper went straight to see the Junior Grand Secretary Yan Shifan.

At this moment, Yan Shifan glared at the gatekeeper while dictating a memorial to Yan Maoqing. "I have failed to understand Your Majesty's anxieties, nor have I been able to alleviate the people's suffering. My crimes cannot be simply attributed to incompetence; I have misled the country and its people. How can I be fit to shoulder the responsibility of governing the frontier?"

[If Your Majesty would so be so kind as to grant me permission to resign from my posts as Governor-General of Zhejiang and Zhili and Governor of Zhejiang, I would be eternally grateful and moved to tears!]

"Your subject, Hu Zongxian, kowtows twice. The contents of this memorial were truly earth-shattering. Yan Shifan was actually drafting Hu Zongxian's resignation! This single action sent a collective gasp through the audience. Damn, Yan Shifan is utterly lawless!"

"Minister Hu was the Governor-General of Zhejiang and Zhili and concurrently the Governor of Zhejiang. In modern times, that would be more powerful than even a provincial official. How could Yan Shifan directly write the resignation letter for someone of that rank?"

"The arrogance and domineering nature of Yan Song's faction, and their monopolization of talent appointments and removals, are evident from this!" "No wonder the gatekeeper wouldn't take Minister Hu to see Yan Song; it turns out Yan Shifan wouldn't allow it!" At this moment, the gatekeeper relayed to Yan Shifan the message Hu Zongxian had asked him to convey: that Hu should see Yan Song both publicly and privately. Yan Shifan sneered.

[Go tell him that the Grand Secretary said this is his private residence, and if they want to discuss official business, they can do so in the imperial court tomorrow. The cabinet can also send someone to the Temple of Worthies to talk to him.]

"If it's a private matter, the Yan family has no private matters with Hu Zongxian!" Upon hearing this, even the gatekeeper hesitated, asking softly, "Isn't saying this a bit too hurtful to him...?" Just as the audience deeply agreed with the gatekeeper's words, a smile appeared on Chen Yu's lips.

The first iconic scene of the young Grand Secretary's story has arrived! The next moment, a line of text appears before the audience.

[Yan Shifan, almost roaring, grabbed the inkstone from the desk and smashed it towards the door.] [Screw you!]