A top star in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also a Taoist priest.

Fang Ying nodded: "I finished reading it last night, and to be honest, there are quite a few problems."

Her tone was calm and measured, regaining the professionalism of a film producer:

"Zhuo Yun's character is too one-dimensional; he's just a tool from beginning to end."

He appears to be catching demons, misunderstands Hua Yue in the middle, and finally watches helplessly as Hua Yue dissipates her cultivation, without playing any role at all; his character arc is flat.

Hua Yue's romantic storyline is even more illogical. A beautiful fox spirit who has lived for hundreds of years inexplicably falls in love with a scumbag; it doesn't make logical sense.

Chen Shouyi nodded; Fang Ying's judgment was exactly the same as his.

"What I mean is," Fang Ying paused for a moment.

"Since this is your first time in front of the camera, consider it practice. I'll discuss the script issues with the production team, but major changes aren't realistic, since filming has already started."

"I don't see it that way," Chen Shouyi said decisively.

"Even if the other storylines remain unchanged, the storyline between Zhuo Yun and Hua Yue must be changed. The interaction between a Taoist priest who catches demons and a fox demon could have been written with great tension."

Zhuo Yun is not a fool who can only recite incantations, and Hua Yue is not a naive girl who can only cry for scholars.

The tension between these two people provides ample room for good writing.

Fang Ying didn't speak immediately after hearing this. She picked up the teacup on the table, took a slow sip, and was clearly thinking.

Liang Yin looked at Fang Ying and said, "I've read the script too, and I have an idea."

The group's gazes turned to her.

"There's no need to change the main storyline. Hua Yue's feelings for Liu Zigu can be changed to a fox demon who, upon arriving in the human world, becomes curious about 'love in the human world' itself, rather than actually falling in love with that person."

She helped Liu Zigu pursue Axiu because she wanted to observe what love in ordinary people was like. This made Huayue's character much more well-rounded.

Liang Yin stopped and glanced at Chen Shouyi.

"Then a hidden romantic subplot is added between Zhuo Yun and Hua Yue. The demon-hunting Taoist priest and the fox demon are naturally antagonistic. At first, there's a misunderstanding; in the middle, they gradually get to know each other and develop feelings for one another through their interactions; and finally—"

She paused for a moment, then said, "It ends with a bad ending."

Chen Shouyi's heart stirred slightly. If this was changed, there would be a more intense emotional storyline between Zhuo Yun and Hua Yue, and it would even have a bad ending, which would be many times better than the original plot where they were just tools.

Moreover, this change has another great advantage: with the addition of a romantic storyline between Zhuo Yun and Hua Yue, there will be more scenes between him and Chen Yao, including romantic scenes where they are on opposing sides but fall in love with each other.

This direction suits his taste perfectly.

He glanced at Liang Yin; this agent was even more useful than he had imagined.

"I think this plan is good."

Seeing Chen Shouyi's approval, Liang Yin looked at Fang Ying and asked, "President Fang, what do you think?"

Fang Ying remained silent for a while, mentally reviewing the proposed changes Liang Yin had suggested.

The changes are indeed minor and do not affect the main storyline. They only adjust Huayue's emotional motivations and elevate Zhuoyun from a mere plot device to the object of Huayue's true affections.

The shooting period only increased by a few days, and the cost increased by little.

"Okay." Fang Ying nodded. "I'll talk to Lin Yufen. We've only been filming for a few days, so she should be willing to give me that favor."

She picked up the landline on the table and said, "I'll call her right now."

Fang Ying dialed Lin Yufen's number. After the call connected, she first exchanged a few pleasantries about the progress of the film crew, and then got to the point, briefly explaining her idea of ​​adding a romantic storyline between Zhuo Yun and Hua Yue.

A few minutes later she hung up the phone and smiled at Chen Shouyi:

"Director Lin doesn't have much of an opinion. She said she also felt that Hua Yue's romantic storyline needed some polishing. She will communicate with the screenwriter, and the revised script will be sent over in the next couple of days."

Chen Shouyi nodded. The storyline about Zhuo Yun was now secure, and it wouldn't be filmed in a way that would make the audience curse.

Fang Ying went back to the drawer of his desk and took out two thick scripts, pushing them in front of him.

"These are the scripts for 'Love O2O' and 'Eternal Love.' Please take them back and have a look, Master."

Chen Shouyi took it. The cover of Weiwei's script still smelled of ink, while the script for "Three Lives Three Worlds" was thicker.

Fang Ying explained, "Weiwei's script still needs to be adjusted. Originally, this drama should mainly focus on Xiao Nai and Bei Weiwei."

However, since the Taoist priest is playing Cao Guang, I have already communicated with Gu Man to adjust Cao Guang's character design so that he is not just the male classmate rejected by Bei Weiwei in the original novel.

Chen Shouyi nodded.

"The script for 'Three Lives Three Worlds' is not finalized yet, but you can take it back and take a look to familiarize yourself with the character in advance."

Fang Ying paused for a moment, "The role of Ye Hua is very important. Although I am the executive producer and have the right to recommend, whether or not the role is ultimately decided depends on the opinions of the investors and the directing team. So—"

"I understand," Chen Shouyi replied. "There are still six months left, enough time to prepare."

Fang Ying nodded in satisfaction. Talking to smart people is so much easier; you don't need to spell things out.

With the business concluded, Fang Xu stood up and patted his stomach: "Alright, alright, that's enough business. If we don't go eat soon, the food will get cold!"

Liang Yin smiled as she tidied the contracts on the table, and Chen Shouyi stood up and put away the two scripts.

The welcome dinner was booked by Fang Xu at a local restaurant not far from the company.

This meal was much more relaxed than the last one at the private restaurant in Hengdian, and Fang Xu was enthusiastic throughout.

The chopsticks never stopped, and the conversation never stopped either, from the fun stories of filming "Boss & Me" to the behind-the-scenes stories of casting for "My Sunshine".

Liang Yin occasionally added a few words, speaking little, but each time she spoke, she accurately filled in the key information that Fang Xu had missed.

Chen Shouyi ate his food leisurely, occasionally asking a few questions about industry common sense. By the end of the meal, he had gained a general understanding of Huace's internal operations.

Just before it was time to pay the bill, Fang Xu put down his chopsticks and suddenly slapped his forehead:

"By the way, Taoist priest, since we're free this afternoon, how about we head over to the set of 'Love O2O'?"

Chen Shouyi glanced at him.

"I was in charge of co-investing in this film, so I know the locations and everything very well," Fang Xu said with a smile.

"Master, the set you saw in Hengdian was an ancient costume studio, while Weiwei is a modern drama. The filming locations are completely different. Go and take a look, familiarize yourself with the environment beforehand."

Chen Shouyi put down his chopsticks and nodded: "Alright."

Fang Xu drove Chen Shouyi and Liang Yin towards Songjiang.

Songjiang University Town is located in the southwest of Shanghai, about a 30-40 minute drive from Huaihai Middle Road.

Fang Xu introduced the landmarks along the way, occasionally throwing in a few casual remarks like, "This area has some nice real estate developments."

Chen Shouyi leaned against the window, watching the scenery outside the car gradually transition from dense office buildings to open campus buildings.

Most of the scenes in "Love O2O" were filmed on location in Songjiang University Town, Shanghai, especially the campus of East China University of Political Science and Law in Songjiang—campus roads, library, Mingfa Building, etc., all appeared in the film.

After parking the car, Fang Xu led the two around the East China University of Political Science and Law campus, introducing the campus as they walked:

"That's the library over there. Cao Guang will be filming a few scenes here. The playground in front is where Xiao Nai plays basketball, but it's not really your concern."

Oh, by the way, Cao Guang also seems to have a few scenes riding a bike. I'll have the production coordinator send the routes to your assistant later.

He paused when he mentioned his assistant, and subconsciously glanced at Liang Yin:

"By the way, Sister Liang, about the Taoist priest's assistant—"

Liang Yin nodded: "It's already being done."

Fang Xu didn't ask any more questions and continued walking forward.

When they reached a small flowerbed, Chen Shouyi suddenly slowed down.

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