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

"This is inhuman! This is absolutely inhuman!" The program director was completely dumbfounded and asked instinctively, "Then, Mr. Chen, what ranking do you think 'The Ming Dynasty' would be appropriate?" Before he could finish speaking, the director reacted as if he had been electrocuted. This was a question that shouldn't be asked!

He quickly added another sentence.

"No, Professor Chen, please pretend I didn't ask that question." But at this moment, Chen Yu had already given his answer in a firm and resounding tone. "First."

"The greatest drama of all time, who else but the Ming Dynasty?" Chen Yu said this not out of impulse. Rather, he felt that if he copied the script of the greatest drama of his previous life, and also learned some lessons and adopted a way to make the script more acceptable to the audience, it would be a great success.

If someone doesn't even dare to utter the self-evident statement, "The Ming Dynasty is the number one divine drama," then they are simply insulting the screenwriters of the past.

It's a matter of course, so what's there to worry about?

As for the potential uproar that might result from these words, Chen Yu didn't care at all.

When "The Ming Dynasty" was completed, and Hai Rui submitted his memorial on maintaining order, the Jiajing Emperor convened a grand court assembly, bringing together three generations of the Ming Dynasty.

With such a pinnacle moment, who would dare say that "Da Ming Dynasty" isn't number one?! Therefore, Chen Yu spoke with absolute confidence. But everyone who heard this was completely stunned. They had expected Chen Yu to be arrogant, but they hadn't expected him to be this arrogant! Aiming for the top spot on the best drama list?

Even Teacher Shuping probably wouldn't dare say such a thing. How dare Chen Yu, a complete newcomer, utter such words?! And you have to understand, those classic works on the list of top-rated dramas have quite a few fans.

Chen Yu declared that he would aim for the top spot on the list of top-rated dramas, which means he would crush all the dramas below him.

The ensuing uproar was entirely predictable. Countless viewers simultaneously conjured up the same thought: "Chen Yu has gotten arrogant!"

Chen Yu has become arrogant. This was the immediate reaction of countless viewers and industry insiders after he declared that "Da Ming Dynasty" would aim for the top spot on the list of top-rated dramas.

After all these years, the top three positions on the best drama list have changed very rarely. Chen Yu, a young man just starting out, says he wants to challenge for the top spot on the best drama list? What other explanation is there besides him getting cocky after achieving some success and breaking various records? And after realizing this, many viewers couldn't help but feel worried.

When a screenwriter gets carried away halfway through writing, it's not a good sign; it often means a decline in script quality. This has happened more than once in the industry.

In the past, there have been genius screenwriters who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and their scripts became wildly popular in a short period of time. They would even trend on social media while writing and filming, bringing them fame and fortune.

However, even this made the screenwriter incredibly arrogant, causing the quality of the work to plummet. In the end, a work that originally had the potential to become a top-tier drama ended up being just another mediocre production.

This screenwriter, who appeared out of nowhere with his genius, never produced any more famous works afterward. Chen Yu's current performance makes it seem like "The Ming Dynasty" is undoubtedly at the top of the list of best dramas, and his arrogance is only getting worse. Many viewers are constantly spamming the comments section with messages like, "No, Chen Yu, don't get too cocky!"

"I'm really looking forward to the sequel to 'The Ming Dynasty,' so please write it well and don't just write something haphazardly!"

"This show has already made it onto the list of top-rated shows, so please don't mess things up and make it disappear from the list altogether, Chen Yu. I'm giving you a reward, so don't get too cocky, okay?"

Besides the viewers who were still offering well-intentioned advice, many more viewers flocked back to the live stream after Chen Yu's earlier remarks were released.

These viewers were mostly fans of other dramas, and when they heard that Chen Yu was aiming for the top spot on the list of top-rated dramas, they all found it absurd. A script that wasn't even finished yet, trying to trample on their beloved dramas? How could they tolerate that?

The barrage of comments from these viewers was far more aggressive than those from the previous viewers; many of them were even using foul language to hurl insults, creating a chaotic and unpleasant atmosphere in the live stream.

Behind the scenes, the screenwriters at top film and television companies, including executives at China Film Group, were overjoyed. They never expected Chen Yu to make such a boastful statement, so outrageous! Wasn't this just asking for trouble?

Given this, they naturally wouldn't let go of any opportunity to influence the Ming Dynasty or Chen Yu.

With so many top-tier film and television companies joining forces, plus a super-tier company like Huaying, the number of online trolls they can mobilize practically encompasses half of the film and television industry!

For a time, a large number of online trolls continued to stir up trouble in Chen Yu's live stream. Furthermore, many artists from these film and television companies, under the direction of their superiors, publicly posted statements.

"I admit that The Ming Dynasty is a good script, but Chen Yu talks as if he is the only one who deserves the top spot on the list of masterpieces. This is too arrogant. He doesn't respect his predecessors at all and lacks reverence for excellent works."

"No matter how talented someone is, I wouldn't work with someone like that." "That's right. I once worked with a screenwriter who's on the list of top-rated dramas. That teacher was humble, steady, and enthusiastically mentored younger generations. I think Chen Yu's words are disrespectful to such a teacher, and I refuse to work with him. No matter how much they offer, I won't act in 'Da Ming Dynasty'!"

Such comments abound, naturally generating a huge wave of discussion. Chen Yu's live stream viewership continued to soar. However, the live stream also faced its biggest wave since the creator competition began.

Behind the scenes, executives from top film companies and Huaying Media watched this scene with smirks. In their view, after this wave of criticism, Chen Yu and the reputation of "Da Ming Dynasty" would definitely plummet. Inside Xiangyu Film Company, Ma Yingkui and others, seeing this, also wore mocking expressions. "That was close! I thought we had no choice but to take a gamble and go all in." "I didn't expect Chen Yu to be so stupid, creating such a huge mess!"

"He's gotten arrogant, he's really gotten arrogant."

"That's great. 'The Ming Dynasty' will definitely be greatly affected, and Chen Yu's mentality might even collapse." Ma Yingkui's eyes revealed a smug look.

"If we step in at a time like this, it's like turning the tide and saving a collapsing building." "Who knows, in the end, it's still uncertain whose name will be credited as the creator of 'The Ming Dynasty'!" He breathed a sigh of relief, glancing at his phone.

Someone from Huaying just sent him a message offering generous terms, asking him to cause some trouble for Xiangyu Pictures.

For example, if Ma Yingkui were willing to ruin this key project of Xiangyu Pictures, a script about modern officialdom, thus disrupting Xiangyu Pictures' plans and giving Huaying Pictures an opportunity to shake Xiangyu Pictures, or even try to negotiate a deal with the board of directors of Xiangyu Pictures to directly buy the copyright of "Da Ming Dynasty".

Then Huaying will not only be able to cover all of Ma Yingkui's breach of contract penalties and give him treatment comparable to that of a top screenwriter, but will also continuously allocate various resources to him.

Even with abundant resources, Ma Yingkui could still be promoted to a top screenwriter.

Ma Yingkui was so tempted that he almost ruined the modern officialdom script, preventing Xiangyu Pictures from filming the series on schedule.

However, now that he sees greater benefits, Ma Yingkui doesn't plan to take that step for the time being. After all, if he has the chance to turn the tide and have his name on the credits of "Da Ming Dynasty," ranking among the top dramas, what does the treatment of a top screenwriter matter?

Just as the live stream was filled with chaos and the plans of those behind the scenes were becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable.

Qin Lan, at the "Creator Competition" event, bit her lip tightly.

She never expected that what should have been a joyous occasion—"Da Ming Dynasty" making it onto the list of top-rated dramas—would turn out to be this unexpected.

The director of the "Creator Competition" was apologizing repeatedly through his earpiece. If it weren't for his subconscious question that led Chen Yu to utter the arrogant statement that the top spot for a divine drama belonged to the Ming Dynasty, none of this would have happened.

Qin Lan took a deep breath.

"It's no use saying all this now, just connect me to Chen Yu." At this moment, Chen Yu was squinting.

His train of thought was interrupted by the program's broadcast. Although he was familiar with the plot, he still needed to sort out the specific details.

Just as he had sorted out his thoughts and was preparing to continue with the script, Qin Lan connected to his headset. "Chen Yu, there's something very important right now."

"Just don't make any comments for now, and don't look at the comments in your live stream. Focus on writing the script for 'The Ming Dynasty' and don't let it affect you."

"You just need to focus on writing. I'll take care of everything else." Chen Yu raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, as if he had guessed something, and asked, "Is it because I just said that the top spot for a divine drama is none other than the Ming Dynasty that I got criticized?" Qin Lan remained silent for a moment before sighing.

"You don't need to worry about it, really. I'm a professional and have a lot of experience handling minor incidents," Chen Yu continued.

"There are definitely online trolls involved." "But it's not just online trolls who are stirring up trouble and criticizing me. There must be other movie and TV show fans who can't stand my arrogance." Qin Lan was taken aback. She didn't expect Chen Yu to be so serious about this at a time like this. It seems his mentality is still okay.

This relieved Qin Lan slightly. She gave a wry smile and nodded, saying, "Yes, you guessed right."

"So Chen Yu, just do as I say..." The next moment, to her astonishment, Chen Yu actually laughed, his tone filled with amusement. "That's great! We've got new fans, and the ranking of the Ming Dynasty can jump even higher."

"Always being last in line isn't good, it's too embarrassing," Qin Lan said urgently after a moment of surprise.

"Always being last in line isn't good, it's too embarrassing," Qin Lan said urgently after a moment of surprise.

"Chen Yu, don't worry, I'm telling you, you absolutely mustn't worry!"

"You've only just finished writing two climactic scenes. Don't rush to write the sequel. At this crucial juncture, you must ensure the quality of the sequel, otherwise the pacing might really get out of control!"

Chen Yu grinned.

"President Qin, let me correct you on something."

"You just said I only finished writing two climactic scenes, right?" "Then, is it possible that the climax isn't over yet?" Chen Yu casually took out his phone, opened his live stream, and saw all sorts of exciting and unpredictable events unfolding inside.

Of course, there's also the current level of popularity, which is almost turning purple or black! Chen Yu pondered for a moment.

Writing about Hai Rui's outspoken memorial to the throne—the most famous memorial in the land—would be impossible, even if it killed me. But writing about Shen Yishi's self-immolation, Zheng Bichang, and He Maocai's imprisonment, and Hai Rui and others' interrogation—that's still manageable. This is the essence of the Ming Dynasty. It was here that Hai Rui deeply understood just how extravagant and wasteful Jiajing Emperor truly was, and grasped the root of the Ming Dynasty's problems.

This led to the scene where he went to the capital to submit his most outspoken memorial, criticizing the Jiajing Emperor to the point of nosebleeds! Countless famous lines and scenes have appeared here.

For example, another famous line that ranks among Chen Yu's top three is Zheng Bichang's words: "Serving as officials in the same court is like being on the same boat. When the storm rises, some will fall into the water first, some later; no one can escape unscathed. Civil officials' robes are woven with birds, military officials' robes are embroidered with beasts. Wearing these robes, aren't we all hypocrites?"

Of course, there's also Hai Rui's famous scene of relentlessly pursuing the truth until he gets to the bottom of things. Faced with Zheng Bichang and others' desperate attempts to implicate the palace in everything they did, Hai Rui's response was simply to "record it."

Just thinking about these iconic scenes made Chen Yu's heart race; he was filled with anticipation! His smile grew even wider.

Looking at the still-arguing comments on the screen, Chen Yu said leisurely.

"Stop arguing, stop cursing, buddy. I suggest those of you who haven't been to the bathroom go to the bathroom now, and those of you who haven't eaten should order takeout."

"Otherwise, I'm afraid you won't be able to find a time later."

"Friendly reminder: the following content is going very fast, full of famous scenes and lines, so don't miss it." Upon hearing this, the viewers in the live stream, who had been arguing non-stop, were stunned and fell silent for a moment.

Then, a volcanic eruption of comments erupted. "Hilarious! Chen Yu, you don't actually think *The Ming Dynasty* is the number one 'divine drama' anymore, do you?" "And you're telling us to hurry up and go to the bathroom or eat? What a pretentious act!"

"I'd like to see if what you've written is really as amazing as you claim." Those watching from behind the scenes had even brighter smiles, filled with sarcasm, mockery, and anticipation for a good show.

"Chen Yu is really getting too cocky, he's really arrogant."

"The rest is all climaxes and iconic scenes? Ha, does he think he's a god with inexhaustible inspiration?" "Or is he actually in a hurry, eager to salvage his reputation, so he wants to create a sensation? Ha, even better then. I want to see if the plot he wrote in such a rush can maintain the previous level."

"I'm even more eager to see how he plans to make Hai Rui hold off Zheng Bichang and He Maocai so easily in such a short time!" At this moment, both Qin Lan and Professor Shu Ping on the judging panel showed worry in their eyes. Qin Lan wanted to say something more, but looking at Chen Yu's expression, she paused. It was exactly the same expression she had seen on Chen Yu's face during the first day's bidding—without the slightest fluctuation. Chen Yu remained full of confidence.