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

Professor Shuping's exclamation resonated throughout the venue, causing countless viewers, both in person and watching on screen, to express a range of emotions.

Teacher Shuping is a pillar of the screenwriting world. In the first two seasons of the "Creators Competition", Teacher Shuping had very high standards. The number of scripts that could receive Teacher Shuping's praise was not large, let alone such high praise.

How could they possibly assert that Chen Yu is already capable of becoming a god?

Looking at Chen Yu's young face on the screen, the audience couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. "The difference between people is truly greater than the difference between a person and a dog."

"How old is Chen Yu? He became famous overnight. From then on, who in the world did not know him? His name is on the list of best dramas, ranking on the same list as the most outstanding screenwriters in the country in the past twenty years."

"Look at me, sigh, I'm only just starting out in my career at this age, and I'm already covered in bumps and bruises. You really can't compare people." Not to mention the audience, even the screenwriters who have been famous in the industry for a long time felt a pang of sadness and lingering jealousy when they saw "Da Ming Dynasty" and Chen Yu's name refreshed on the list of top dramas.

To have one's name etched on the list of masterpieces—this is the lifelong dream of countless screenwriters.

Even top screenwriters have mostly never worked on a script that has made it onto the list of masterpieces.

But right now, the script that Chen Yu wrote in just a few days hasn't even started filming yet. The script only has about twenty scenes, yet it's already on the list of top-rated dramas.

The world's diversity is truly infuriating. Some screenwriters lament and envy Chen Yu's genius. Others, however, show strange expressions.

For example, inside the Dragon Kingdom Screenwriters Association, the association's president, Guo Gang, was tallying up the association's funds for the quarter, a satisfied look on his face.

Just then, his secretary rushed in and told Guo Gang the news. At first, Guo Gang was quite happy. "Great news!"

"The organization has very high requirements for cultural output now, and the task is very heavy." "The more promising young screenwriters there are, the more strength we will have." "Ahem, if we invite Chen Yu to join the Screenwriters Association now, then 'The Great Ming Dynasty' can also be counted as an achievement of the association, and we can apply for more subsidies."

He quickly asked his secretary.

"Which film academy trained Chen Yu?" "Does he have a mentor?" The secretary shook her head.

"He doesn't seem to have formal training, nor does he have any screenwriting mentors. He's a web novelist who transitioned to screenwriting, and he's currently creating content for the 'Creators Competition' program..."

As he listened to his secretary's report, Guo Gang's brows gradually furrowed.

Those who are not formally trained and have no mentors cannot contribute any subsidies to the association, since applying for subsidies is very selective in terms of education, expertise, and background.

But that's fine. It's all about talent. So even if the subsidies are a little less, Guo Gang certainly doesn't intend to let go of the talents who can make it onto the list of top-rated dramas.

What truly made him frown was the "Creator Competition" mentioned by his secretary. Professor Shuping was a judge on that program. And Guo Gang and Professor Shuping didn't get along; their conflict ran deep.

Originally, Teacher Shuping was also on secondment to the Screenwriters Association, but he left in anger due to the association's development strategy, which caused Guo Gang a lot of trouble.

From then on, Guo Gang harbored a deep-seated grudge against Teacher Shuping. Now, hearing Teacher Shuping's high praise for Chen Yu, Guo Gang's initial eagerness to try his luck with Chen Yu immediately cooled. "Let's wait and see about inviting Chen Yu to join the Screenwriters' Association. There's no rush. Let's observe him further," Guo Gang said, narrowing his eyes at his secretary's questioning gaze. "Those who aren't formally trained and have no professional background can sometimes be incredibly talented and shine brightly."

"But often, after a moment of brilliance comes a long period of silence." "Most of these self-taught screenwriters, after their masterpiece, never produce any more outstanding works in their entire lives. These screenwriters rely more on luck than talent to become famous."

"What our screenwriters association wants are screenwriters with solid skills, ambition, and continuous improvement. Let's wait until Chen Yu proves that his success is due to his ability rather than accident, and can produce another hit script before we talk about it."

As he spoke, Guo Gang deleted Chen Yu from the list of new members to be invited to the Screenwriters Guild.

Meanwhile, those behind the scenes were thrown into complete panic upon seeing "Da Ming Dynasty" climb the charts of top-rated dramas. Screenwriters from leading film and television companies fell silent.

Even the top screenwriters at Huaying Film Studio turned pale when they heard the news.

"Chen Yu's 'Da Ming Dynasty' has made it onto the list of 'divine dramas'?" "How is that possible?!"

Their expressions were quite unpleasant.

"Da Ming Dynasty" is their direct competitor now, how come it has already made it onto the list of top-rated dramas? Even if it's only last place, it's still comparable to the best works from China in the last twenty years!

Even "Ming Dynasty" is not yet finished, and no finished film has been made. Doesn't that mean that "Ming Dynasty" may eventually rise even higher on the list of top-rated TV dramas?

Can the script they co-created be ranked among the best dramas?

A script designed for learning within the system is like dancing in shackles; it's virtually impossible for it to make it onto the list of top-rated dramas!

At this point, the senior executives of Huaying Film Studio were a little panicked and repeatedly asked several top screenwriters if they were confident that they could beat "Da Ming Dynasty".

After a moment's hesitation, several of Huaying's top screenwriters calmed down. "It's unlikely to surpass the current 'Ming Dynasty.' These first twenty scenes certainly deserve to be on the list of masterpieces."

"But after the twentieth act, it's hard to say. Its ranking may not necessarily keep rising; it could plummet in the future."

"After all, could Hai Rui really continue fighting all the way?"

"Now he faces injustice, facing Zheng Bichang and He Maocai, and he doesn't back down an inch. So he won't have any way out in the future." "Further down the line, he may face the old foxes in the cabinet, or even the Jiajing Emperor directly. With his official rank, how can he possibly fight against that? I can't think of any chance of winning."

"Even in this process, if there is any setback, the upright and incorruptible persona that Hai Rui had previously cultivated could collapse instantly."

"The more unyielding he appeared, the more he became a source of spiritual support and aspiration for the audience, the more it meant that if he failed in one struggle, many viewers' values ​​might be shaken."

"The fact that the relevant department leaders haven't made a final decision on 'The Ming Dynasty' yet shows that they're unsure about the ending and are afraid that Hai Rui's character will be ruined."

I dare not definitively say that "The Ming Dynasty" is the definitive work.

"Then we still have a chance. I don't believe Chen Yu can arrange such a long and complicated storyline, from the local level to the imperial court, so flawlessly!"

These words brought a slight sigh of relief to the executives at Huaying Film Studio, allowing the top screenwriters to focus on their scripts. However, as they turned away, their eyes still flashed with a cold light.

"Although the screenwriters have a point, this concerns the future of Huaying Film Studio, and we can't put all our hopes on Chen Yu's own writing failure."

"We need to find a way to reduce the threat posed by 'The Ming Dynasty'." "Even... if we could get 'The Ming Dynasty' into our hands, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?" The executives at Huaying Pictures pondered, their gazes gradually shifting from Chen Yu to Xiangyu Pictures. They couldn't interfere with Chen Yu's creative process, but they might be able to make some moves with Xiangyu Pictures. Meanwhile, inside Xiangyu Pictures, veteran screenwriter Ma Yingkui and his team members felt their heads buzzing when they saw Chen Yu's "The Ming Dynasty" ranked among the top dramas.

That's a list of legendary dramas!

Let alone these so-called "veteran screenwriters" who aren't even top-tier screenwriters, most of the real top-tier screenwriters have nothing to do with the list of best dramas!

Previously, Qin Lan had asked them to secretly help Chen Yu, at least to offer him some advice and suggestions. At the time, they only felt that Chen Yu's treatment was too good, which made them envious and threatened their status. So they were eager to see Chen Yu's writing go wrong, so that they could step in to save the day and show that their status was superior to Chen Yu's.

But now, they are filled with deep regret!

If they had followed Qin Lan's advice and helped back then, they would at least have had their names listed on "The Ming Dynasty," right? That would have been an unimaginable boost to their qualifications, and top screenwriters in the industry would have given them a second glance! But now, they have nothing. If people knew that not only did they suffer this fate, but once this matter got out, they would probably become a laughing stock in the industry, laughed at for being blind to talent and missing out on an opportunity to be listed on a list of top-rated dramas.

By then, what investors would still want them to write scripts? Thinking of this, Ma Yingkui's breathing quickened, and his face was full of panic.

His team members all looked at Ma Yingkui, completely at a loss. "Boss, what do we do now?" After a moment, Ma Yingkui took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. "Don't panic. Although he's on the Divine Drama Chart, he might not be able to maintain that position." "There's still a long road ahead. I don't believe Chen Yu can write flawlessly all the way. When that happens, we can help him fix it up."

However, it was clear that Chen Yu had left an indelible impression on his team members. They asked another question.

"What if Chen Yu really wrote it flawlessly?" "Then boss, what should we do?" Ma Yingkui was silent for a moment, then a ruthless look appeared on his face.

"Then we can only try our best to make 'The Ming Dynasty' die in the womb. Otherwise, the higher Chen Yu climbs, the more we will be trampled on and become a laughing stock in the entire industry."

His eyes gleamed with intense resentment. "Besides, how can you blame us?"

"We've worked for Encounter Pictures for so many years, making countless contributions. Could their rapid growth in recent years be without us?" "Yet Qin Lan would rather give such good treatment to an outsider than to us. What's wrong with us having some complaints?" "Qin Lan has wronged us!"

"If she's ruthless, then we can certainly be ruthless too..."

"Aren't there plenty of people in the industry who want 'The Ming Dynasty' to die in the womb? If they don't want you here, there are plenty of other places that will!" Ma Yingkui's gaze then fell on Chen Yu's face on the screen.

The young and handsome face deeply stung Ma Yingkui, fueling his jealousy and resentment like a raging river. "Chen Yu isn't any better. If it weren't for his sudden emergence, I wouldn't be in this state." "It's all their fault! Chen Yu and Qin Lan, a pair of scoundrels!" Ma Yingkui clenched his fists, cursing incessantly, hoping Chen Yu's "The Ming Dynasty" would collapse quickly. "Zheng Bichang, He Maocai, you two good-for-nothings, can't you put in a little effort?"

"A governor and a provincial judge, can't do anything to a mere county magistrate?" "Are you all capable? If not, why don't I take over and make sure Hai Rui is dealt with!"

At this time, Chen Yu also learned from the notification from the "Creators Competition" program team that "Da Ming Dynasty" had been listed on the list of top-rated dramas.

Even through the headset, the voices of the production crew members revealed barely suppressed excitement.

After all, even though the "Creators Competition" has reached its third season, none of the scripts produced by the show have made it onto the list of top-rated dramas.

Trying to emulate a top-rated drama series with a script written in just a few days is incredibly difficult. But Chen Yu did it!

This is also an honor for the "Creators Competition." From now on, no similar variety show can even think about trying to piggyback on the "Creators Competition." We've produced scripts that are worthy of being called masterpieces, what about you? Trying to piggyback on their success? You don't even deserve it!

The director's smile was so wide it looked like an AK was floating in the sky, impossible to suppress. He spoke into the earpiece to Chen Yu, "Mr. Chen, how are you feeling right now?"

"Let's zoom in a bit. Would you like to share your thoughts?" Chen Yu frowned slightly. "Too low," the director said, startled. Too low?

Did we zoom out? Impossible, right? We're professionals. But then he thought again.

"What do you mean by professional or not? If Teacher Chen says it's too low, then it's too low!" he quickly replied.

"Okay, Mr. Chen, let's use the camera now..."

After a moment of stunned silence, Chen Yu interrupted the director and said quietly, "I didn't mean the camera angles were too low; I meant the ranking of 'Da Ming Dynasty' is a bit too low."

"Ranked 100th on the list of top-rated dramas? What am I supposed to say about this?" "To be honest, it's too embarrassing." This was exactly Chen Yu's true feeling at that moment.

After all, in its previous life, "Da Ming Dynasty" was the number one domestic drama.

So, this life is in my own hands, and I've only managed to rank in the top 100 of the best dramas list? How shameful!

Chen Yu felt utterly ashamed. He was such a terrible plagiarist! But when Chen Yu's words reached the ears of the production team and the viewers, they were completely dumbfounded. "???"

"What?!" "Your ranking is low?"

"No, that's the list of top-rated dramas, a collection of outstanding works from China over the past twenty years. That means on average, only five of the most amazing works can make it onto the list each year."

"It's already a miracle that 'Da Ming Dynasty,' a script that wasn't even finished, made it onto this list. Does Chen Yu really think the ranking is too low?"