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

Chen Shouyi opened the folder.

The first page is a list of projects, with each IP labeled with its genre, original author, investment amount, and current development stage.

He looked through them line by line—urban, period, suspense, and historical dramas—the genres were very comprehensive.

Fangying's selection criteria obviously go beyond just whether there is copyright; they also consider practical factors such as filming period, production difficulty, and market positioning.

Chen Shouyi turned the pages one by one, without any particular emotion. Until he turned to the last page, his hand suddenly stopped.

The project introduction on this page is simpler than the previous pages; it's just one page and doesn't even have a cover.

The above only lists a few key pieces of information: "A Love So Beautiful / Urban Youth Campus Theme / Internal Assessment Grade B".

Chen Shouyi nodded to himself: This drama was a real hit after it was filmed, and the male lead went from an ordinary person to a top star, although he also fell from grace quickly.

Unexpectedly, Huace also holds the copyright to this book, making it perfect for filling the time slot.

"This one will do."

Fang Ying glanced at the spot he was pointing to, then raised an eyebrow slightly: "A Love So Beautiful?"

"Um."

Fang Ying did not respond immediately, but considered the internal assessment information of this project:

This is a campus romance novel that was serialized on Green River and later published as a physical book.

Huace acquired it along the way when it purchased copyrights in bulk, and its internal preliminary rating was only B.

It's not a big IP, nor is it a large investment. Given Huace's current push for its SIP strategy, this kind of B-level project was originally going to be put on hold and put on hold when they had time.

However, she didn't feel there was anything wrong with it.

This type of small-scale urban romance drama, with a budget of less than a few million, a short shooting cycle, and quick post-production, is perfect for giving new actors their lead debut.

Moreover, Chen Shouyi's image, when placed on a school campus, makes him perfectly believable as a cool and aloof academic genius.

Fang Ying was curious about another point: she had picked out so many IPs from a bunch of reserves and put them in, but she had only glanced through them briefly herself.

The Taoist priest in front of me flipped through the pages casually but made his selection with great decisiveness, and this B-level assessment was clearly not the most attractive one at first glance.

"Master," Fang Ying couldn't help but ask, "Have you read this book?"

Chen Shouyi closed the folder and smiled, "I've read a bit of it, it's quite interesting."

"The internal assessment isn't very high."

"If I find it pleasing to the eye, that's fine."

Fang Ying looked at his calm demeanor and waved his hand with a smile:

"Alright, since the Taoist priest likes it, then it's fine. It's a youth campus drama, easy to film, and the production schedule is suitable."

She pulled the form back, picked up her pen, and made a heavy checkmark next to the line for "A Little Thing Called First Love," her movements swift and decisive, without any hesitation.

She could also see that the other books on the list didn't seem to appeal to the Taoist priest, so she didn't force it.

In any case, her real purpose was to fulfill her promise and use a light drama to help the Taoist priest obtain a male lead role, so as to increase Ye Hua's credibility.

Fang Ying closed the folder and said briskly, "Okay, I'll arrange for the project to be approved immediately. The script adaptation will start simultaneously, and I'll expedite the review process. Let's get the framework up and running first."

After saying that, she picked up her phone and dialed a number.

"Have the head of the script evaluation team come to my office."

Chen Shouyi put down his teacup and stood up, knowing that he had nothing to do next. Fang Ying would be more efficient than anyone else in handling these procedural matters, from project initiation to adaptation to submission for review and filing.

"Benefactor Fang, I shall take my leave now."

"Take care, Daoist Master." Fang Ying nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I'll definitely treat you to a proper meal another day once I've sorted out my affairs. I've been so busy these past few days, I've neglected you."

Chen Shouyi waved his hand and stepped out, saying, "Benefactor Fang, just focus on your business."

Fang Xu glanced at his sister, smiled, and quickly followed.

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Three days later, at the hotel entrance.

Fang Xu stood next to the van, directing the driver to stuff things into the trunk.

Several boxes of fine tea, several bags of health supplements, and a set of Yixing clay teaware were packed tightly, filling half of the trunk.

Chen Shouyi walked out of the hotel lobby and glanced at the trunk.

"Mr. Fang, are you moving?"

"Daoist Master!" Fang Xu turned around, his face beaming with a smile.

"These are all prepared for you. The tea is this year's pre-Qingming Longjing tea, and you can take the tonics home to drink."

He was in much better spirits than he had been a couple of days ago; his complexion was rosy, and he spoke with a strong voice.

After receiving the second acupuncture treatment last night, he was shocked when he looked in the mirror this morning; the whites of his eyes were clear and bright.

Fang Xu took a half step closer and lowered his voice: "Daoist Master, is it okay to do that now?"

"That's enough," Chen Shouyi said calmly, glancing at him. "But you still need to be moderate and proceed gradually."

Fang Xu took a deep breath, and the smile on his face widened at a visible speed, as if he had won the lottery.

He opened his mouth as if to say something grand and impressive, but in the end he only managed to stammer out, "Master, don't worry, I will definitely take my medicine on time!"

Chen Shouyi ignored his behavior and turned his gaze to Liang Yin and Zhang Ruonan standing beside him.

Liang Yin, dressed in a dark suit and carrying a briefcase, walked up to Chen Shouyi with a smile:

"Master, please go to Hengdian with peace of mind. I will handle the follow-up procedures at the incubation center, and I will also take good care of Ruonan. You don't need to worry about things here."

Chen Shouyi nodded: "Thank you for your trouble, Benefactor Liang."

His gaze then passed over her and landed on Zhang Ruonan behind her.

Zhang Ruonan stood next to Liang Yin, wearing a light-colored shirt and jeans, with her hair tied in a low ponytail.

She just returned from Hangzhou yesterday to officially register for school. Her belongings for the dormitory have been packed and sent over, and she has also taken leave from school.

Zhang Ruonan hadn't said much since earlier. She bit her lower lip, looked up at Chen Shouyi, and looked like a kitten that had been picked up from a cardboard box and was now being fostered.

"Master, do I need to go with you?" she asked, then immediately added, "I've taken care of everything at school."

Chen Shouyi couldn't help but laugh when he saw her pitiful appearance:

"Ruonan, you've just arrived, so spend some time getting familiar with things under Master Liang's guidance. I'll show you all the company procedures, the film crew's situation, and work coordination before you come to Hengdian to find me. It's not like I'm stopping you from coming."

Zhang Ruonan was visibly relieved after hearing this.

She knew she was new to the job and didn't know anything, so it would be better to learn from Sister Liang for a few days. But seeing her new boss leave made her feel uneasy.

She nodded: "Then I'll learn from Sister Liang."

Liang Yin smiled and put her arm around Ruonan's shoulder: "Leave Ruonan to me. I guarantee she'll be ready for anything when you get back."

Zhang Ruonan nodded vigorously and looked at Chen Shouyi: "Daoist Master, I will get familiar with it as soon as possible."

"Good." Chen Shouyi nodded to her, then glanced at Liang Yin. "I am very relieved to entrust Ruonan to Benefactor Liang."

After saying that, he waved to the group, turned around, and got into the car. The driver started the engine, and the van slowly drove out of the hotel.

Zhang Ruonan stood next to Liang Yin, watching the car turn the corner before turning away.

Liang Yin glanced at her, smiled, and patted her shoulder: "Let's go, let's get your onboarding done today."