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

Chapter 94 The People's Name Emerges

Top-tier film and television companies, including Huaying Film Studio and two other super-tier companies, all spoke out in succession. "We resolutely oppose this act of stealing others' intellectual property." "Shameless, utterly shameless! This has crossed the bottom line of the industry!" "Our company will never cooperate with a cheater and thief like Chen Yu!" "We will permanently blacklist Chen Yu!" Guo Gang, who had been repeatedly humiliated by Chen Yu, stood up on behalf of the Screenwriters' Association, righteously condemning Chen Yu as a "black sheep!" and a "parasite on the screenwriting world!"

"As long as I, Guo Gang, remain the president of the Screenwriters Guild, I will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen in the industry." "The Screenwriters Guild will immediately launch an investigation. If the allegations are true, Chen Yu's screenwriting qualifications will be permanently banned, and all film and television companies, large and small, will be urged to blacklist him to ensure that he can never harm the screenwriting profession again!"

This time, Guo Gang, who had previously been ridiculed, actually received a wave of support. This made his eyes reveal a mixture of smugness and resentment. "Chen Yu, you think you can mess with me?"

"Referee, goalkeeper, players—they're all on the same side. What right do you have to fight?" "Once you're completely blacklisted by the entire industry, I can trample on you however I want, and that guy surnamed Xia who's been praising you all that time, I'll crush him too!"

At this moment, Professor Shu Ping on the judging panel became anxious. He didn't believe Chen Yu had cheated or stolen someone else's work. Didn't he know the capabilities of Ma Yingkui's team? Writing about the Ming Dynasty?

Do they deserve it?

This is clearly a coordinated effort by top-tier and super-tier companies in the industry to suppress Chen Yu, with Guo Gang and the Screenwriters Association also involved! Teacher Shuping repeatedly spoke out in defense of Chen Yu, but the audience was already booing, showing no respect for him and even scorning him as Chen Yu's "accomplice."

Inside the department, Director Zhao, who had been agitated just moments before, was now deathly pale. A phone rang, and upon answering, Director Zhao exclaimed, his voice trembling with emotion, "Sir, this is impossible! This is truly impossible!"

"I see it very clearly, Chen Yu definitely didn't cheat, you can believe me..." But his boss's tone on the other end of the phone was quite cold.

"Believe me, it's no use. Public opinion is so fierce right now, how can we possibly keep the Ming Dynasty on the list?" "Fortunately, the list hasn't been released yet, so it won't cause a major upheaval."

"Quickly remove 'The Ming Dynasty' from the list. It's too controversial. Let Huaying's script be the official choice." "That's settled then." After hanging up the phone, Director Zhao took a deep breath, his expression numb. But a moment later, he clenched his fists in resentment.

Did Chen Yu cheat?

Was it with the help of Ma Yingkui's team that he was able to write "The Ming Dynasty"? Director Zhao didn't believe it.

He looked at the list entered into the system, and after a moment made a decision, sending a firm message to his superior. "I believe in Chen Yu, and I believe the Ming Dynasty is absolutely without fault." "At least, wait until Chen Yu proves himself before making a decision, boss. Don't listen to just one side's opinion." "If I've done something wrong, I accept being dismissed or transferred." "But right now, I won't change a single word of this list from the Ming Dynasty!" After hanging up, Director Zhao took a deep breath and looked at the screen. At that moment, countless eyes were also on the screen. Chen Yu had ended his call with Qin Lan and returned to the competition room.

He casually opened the live stream chat and found it filled with doubts, anger, and insults. Of course, he also saw the "blacklisting" he had received from film and television companies and screenwriters associations. But Chen Yu remained unfazed; instead, he laughed.

The executives at 5.3 Film & Television, and the president of the Screenwriters Guild, all froze when they saw Chen Yu smile. "He can still smile now?"

"He's about to be blacklisted, and he's still laughing?" "No, what gives him the right?" At this moment, Chen Yu seemed to know their questions and said quietly.

"You made Ma Yingkui ruin the script that was supposed to be shown to the leaders of the Zhejiang Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau in three days, thereby shaking the board of directors of Xiangyu Film Industry, making them stand by and do nothing, or even kick me out directly."

"They've teamed up again to blacklist me across the entire industry." "I must say, they're really quick, accurate, and ruthless." "But, haven't you guys gotten something wrong?" A flame seemed to ignite in Chen Yu's eyes.

"Are you so sure that I can't come up with a script that will satisfy the Zhejiang Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau?" His eyebrows shot up like sharp swords as he looked at the screen, his gaze burning like a raging fire, making those with wicked intentions behind the scenes tremble with fear, and an ominous premonition seemed to explode in their chests.

Chen Yu grinned.

"Then I'll show you how ridiculous it is to judge me with the limited understanding of a mediocre person." The next moment, Chen Yu created a new document in the editing interface and abruptly typed out its title: "[In the Name of the People]," born out of nowhere!

As Chen Yu tapped his fist, the title "In the Name of the People" gradually appeared. The faces of the film company executives who were still celebrating behind the scenes changed drastically in an instant.

Because they couldn't sense any unease, anxiety, or fear from Chen Yu, and they didn't even feel much emotional fluctuation.

The only thing that could be felt was Chen Yu's utter disdain for their petty actions, and his composure as if he were in complete control!

It was as if Chen Yu had completely surpassed them, looking down on their petty tricks from an absolute height. They had initially thought they had an absolute advantage, but now they realized this reversal, and this contrast twisted the expressions of these self-proclaimed successful film company executives.

An ominous premonition churned within him, along with a surge of anger. "Wait, what is Chen Yu pretending for?!"

"He's already in this situation, and he's still pretending. Does he really think he can turn things around?" "It's already a miracle that he can write a historical political drama to this level. And now he can pull out an anti-corruption script with a modern bureaucratic background?"

"I don't believe it, I absolutely don't believe it! He's just faking it, he's making a last-ditch effort!" Meanwhile, Ma Yingkui, who had just left Xiangyu Pictures with his team, was drinking celebratory wine in a luxurious private room. At that moment, he truly felt like he had reached the pinnacle of his life. Everything was going as smoothly as expected.

Chen Yu's "The Ming Dynasty" is indeed brilliant, but so what? Isn't it just benefiting himself now? Even if Chen Yu himself is blacklisted by the industry, Ma Yingkui will become the recognized author of "The Ming Dynasty," and the fame and fortune he never dared to dream of will come rolling in.

This script is enough to make Ma Yingkui a fortune for the rest of his life!

Ma Yingkui's face was beaming with pride. Although some of his subordinates in the private room were uneasy and others were tormented by their consciences for what they had done, they still toasted Ma Yingkui and said some flattering words.

Just then, one of the subordinates glanced at his phone, and then, as if startled, his tone suddenly became sharp.

"Chen Yu!" "Chen Yu has started writing scripts again!"

"He... he's going to rewrite that anti-corruption drama we ruined!" The moment these words were spoken, the sycophantic chatter in the private room fell silent. The team members all wore expressions of fear.

They understood perfectly well that all their current plans were based on the premise that Xiangyu Pictures couldn't deliver the script to the Zhejiang provincial leaders on time, so that Xiangyu Pictures could compromise.

Otherwise, the board members aren't idiots; why would they willingly agree to such conditions? If Chen Yu can come up with a script that satisfies the leadership, then the situation will be completely reversed. At that time, every single one of them will be nailed to the pillar of shame in the industry! "Boss, what, what should we do?" Their eyes fell on Ma Yingkui.

But Ma Yingkui's expression was calm and composed. He even held a glass of red wine in his hand, his face full of mockery, as if he had seen through everything.

"What's the panic? What are you all panicking about?"

"How long did our team spend writing and polishing this anti-corruption drama script? You all know how much research and difficulty there was!"

"I admit Chen Yu is very capable, but he's capable of writing historical political intrigue dramas. Can he even write a modern political drama?" "I've written over a dozen scripts like that. When it comes to anti-corruption dramas set in officialdom, no one knows more than me!" "In my opinion, Chen Yu is just making a last-ditch effort. What's there to be afraid of?" Ma Yingkui instructed his subordinates to turn on the large TV in the private room, showing Chen Yu's live stream. He sneered, holding his wine glass and sipping his red wine, as if he wanted to enjoy Chen Yu's death throes and subsequent failure! Those Western-worshipping girls were barking wildly at Chen Yu's actions. However, the ordinary viewers in the live stream changed their attitude after hearing Chen Yu's words. "What did Chen Yu just mean?" "Is there more to this story?"

"Was this deliberately fabricated by those top-tier film and television companies in collusion with the Screenwriters Guild to target and suppress Chen Yu?" Some viewers believed it, some firmly disagreed, and many more were skeptical. But all eyes were involuntarily drawn to the screen.

Regardless of whether Chen Yu's words were true or false, the script titled "In the Name of the People" will speak for itself. If the script is as amazing as before, Chen Yu's claims will naturally fall apart.

Ma Yingkui's team has already switched jobs. Surely they can't possibly have another screenwriting team at Xiangyu Pictures that can produce a great script in such a short time.

If that's the case, then how can Xiangyu Pictures still be considered a second-tier company?

But if the script falls apart, Chen Yu will never be able to shake off the label that's been placed on him. At this moment, besides the audience's attention, several high-ranking officials are also watching the screen.

Qin Lan dialed the number of the leader at the Zhejiang Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau who was reviewing the script. It was this leader who had proposed creating an anti-corruption script for the bureau. When the call connected, a voice on the other end was devoid of emotion.

"President Qin, it's almost time for your Xiangyu Pictures to submit the script. I've given you plenty of time." "But I just heard that you seem to have run into some problems." Qin Lan didn't try to hide anything from this leader.

Their information channels are beyond the imagination of ordinary people; there's no way to hide it from them. Qin Lan readily admitted it.

"Yes, boss, the script we put so much effort into has fallen through." "But don't worry, boss, I've found a genius screenwriter who's currently working on a new script live." From the other end of the phone came a meaningful "Oh," the tone rising, nothing more, but the atmosphere it conveyed was quite heavy.

Qin Lan's palms were sweating. He took a deep breath and continued.

"Boss, I, Qin Lan, guarantee with my career and reputation that this script is a thousand times better than the previous ones, and it's guaranteed to be a top-rated drama!"

"All I need is for the leader to give me a chance." This time, the leader on the other end of the phone seemed a little surprised.

He had dealt with Qin Lan before, and this CEO Qin was reliable, efficient, and tactful. Daring to make such a guarantee? That seems interesting.

A moment later, a leader from the Zhejiang Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau spoke slowly.

"I understand, Chen Yu, right? I happen to have some free time, so I'll take a look at what kind of script can make you so confident, President Qin."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Lan let out a long sigh of relief; her back was already drenched in cold sweat. Her gaze fell on Chen Yu's live stream, her heart pounding with unprecedented tension. At this very moment, that anti-corruption bureau leader was probably watching too. Chen Yu, the stage is set; now it's time to see your performance.

At that moment, after typing out the title "In the Name of the People," Chen Yu pondered for a moment, and an idea formed in his mind. In his previous life, "In the Name of the People" was a phenomenal success. However, it was undeniable that in terms of meticulous detail and character development, it fell a notch below "The Ming Dynasty." Many unnecessary plot lines resulted in a less than tight pacing.

For example, the most criticized storyline involves the character with the yellow hair, which, despite its considerable length, contributes little to the overall plot. The portrayal of characters like Lin Huahua, Zhou Zheng, and Lu Yike from the Handong Province Anti-Corruption Bureau in the first episode was also somewhat flawed and criticized by many viewers.

After all, the most classic and attention-grabbing moment in the first episode was the confrontation between Hou Liangping and Zhao Dehan.

Especially Zhao Dehan, a section chief who lived in an old house, dressed simply, and ate only a bowl of noodles with garlic, yet claimed to be of the highest moral character and upright, was actually a huge corrupt official.

There was a wall full of money in the mansion! This confrontation was the most gripping part. However, the pacing was repeatedly interrupted by characters like Lin Huahua, who seemed to have no connection to the story, which was quite disappointing. Of course, this was definitely partly due to the need to fill out the episode count.

But it doesn't matter. In this life, there are no unspoken rules about how many episodes a TV series must have. Chen Yu can make some simplifications and modifications to the scenes in "In the Name of the People" that depict illness, and bring out the best in the story!

For example, in the first act, Chen Yu planned to postpone the appearance of the characters from the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province and focus all the scenes in the first act on the confrontation between Hou Liangping and Zhao Dehan!