I was in my final year of high school, and my deskmate found out I was writing a novel!

Miaomiao sat beside Ye Feng, holding his hand the whole time.

When the assassination scene in Niulan Street unfolded, Teng Zijing threw himself on top of Fan Xian to shield him from the blade. Before dying, he smiled and said, "My lord, next time we drink, it's my treat." With half a rice husk still clutched in his fingertips, Miao Miao's shoulders trembled slightly, and tears slid down her cheeks.

"It's so touching," she whispered. "It's even more heart-wrenching than when I was reading the novel. The details are so well preserved."

Ye Feng patted the back of her hand, a bittersweet feeling welling up inside him.

I hesitated for a long time before agreeing to let Teng Zijing die, but now that I've seen the finished product, I realize that it was the right decision.

Teng Zijing's death was like a key, completely unlocking Fan Xian's core belief in "fighting for fairness" and making the subsequent plot more intense.

When the famous scene of the poetry contest in front of the palace arrived, Fan Xian stood on the Golden Palace and recited hundreds of "famous lines throughout the ages" in one breath, shocking the entire court. Emperor Qing's eyes turned sinister, and the audience in front of the screen couldn't help but hold their breath.

When the line "The emperor summons me, but I won't board the boat; I proclaim myself a wine immortal" fell, quiet cheers rippled through the theater. Miaomiao excitedly pinched Ye Feng's arm: "You acted so well! That wild energy is exactly how I imagined Fan Xian! By the way, Lin Wan'er's chicken leg really was fresh out of the pan, glistening with oil, look, look!"

Ye Feng looked in the direction she pointed, and saw Lin Wan'er on the screen holding a chicken leg, her eyes full of liveliness. Although it wasn't Liu Yifei, she still captured the character's charming cuteness.

He recalled Miao Miao's regret and whispered in her ear, "It's okay. Lin Wan'er is just a side dish for Fan Xian, while Meng Fuyao is your protagonist, and Liu Yifei's protagonist."

Miaomiao's eyes welled up with tears, and she nodded vigorously.

Yes, her Meng Fuyao is a leading lady who can make even a fairy-like beauty fall in love, and that's enough.

After the screening, reporters immediately surrounded the film.

"Professor Ye, are you satisfied with the finished product of 'Joy of Life'? When will the second season begin preparations?"

"Ms. Miaomiao, I heard that you'll be collaborating with Liu Yifei on 'Legend of Fuyao.' Could you elaborate? Where do you see the chemistry between her and Meng Fuyao?"

Ye Feng calmly responded that such exposure was unavoidable, but fortunately it wouldn't attract too much attention.

"I am very satisfied with Huace's team; they have almost perfectly captured the core essence of the original work. The script for the second season is already being polished and will continue to revolve around Fan Xian investigating Ye Qingmei's old case."

Miaomiao smiled and said, "We have indeed reached a preliminary collaboration with Liu Yifei. Her temperament and acting style are a perfect match for Meng Fuyao. Meng Fuyao is a strong female lead who does not rely on men and stands on her own two feet. Liu Yifei's tenacity and domineering presence are exactly what this role needs. Moreover, she requested that the script not drastically change the career storyline, which is completely consistent with my original creative intention. I believe that we can work together to present the best Meng Fuyao to everyone."

Reporters immediately pressed, "How will the action scenes be designed? Will Liu Yifei perform her own stunts?"

"Yes, it will!"

Miao Miao's eyes sparkled.

"We will hire the best martial arts choreographer to design action scenes that fit Meng Fuyao's growth trajectory—agile and nimble in the early stages, and domineering and fierce in the later stages. Liu Yifei has also made it clear that she will perform her own action scenes, and I'm already looking forward to seeing her in armor and wielding a long sword!"

As he left Huace, Zhang Chi said with a smile.

"Now that 'Joy of Life' has a release date set and 'Legend of Fuyao' has secured Liu Yifei, you two are going to dominate the historical drama scene! We absolutely must invite you both to the online press conference on the premiere day—it would be a double celebration for fans of both of you!"

Back at school, the three roommates were already waiting for them at the hot pot restaurant.

The private room was steamy. Zhou Ming, holding a freshly printed copy of the "Shanghai Campus Digital Bro" financing plan, excitedly exclaimed, "Brother Feng, Sister Miaomiao, the investment firm valued us at 1500 million yuan, wanting a 10% stake! We're about to have our own company! By the way, Sister Miaomiao, I heard you're collaborating with the 'Fairy Sister'? That's amazing! Our entire dorm has become fans of your books, urging us to update 'Legend of Fuyao' every day!"

Haozi raised his beer glass: "We absolutely have to toast Sister Miaomiao! From now on, we're friends with the great screenwriter, it'll be so prestigious! And Brother Feng, how was the preview screening of 'Joy of Life' tomorrow? We're all waiting for the premiere on November 1st, we've already made plans to watch it together in the dorm!"

Wan Quan leaned closer, his face full of curiosity: "Sister Miaomiao, will the fairy sister really play Meng Fuyao? My girlfriend adores her and keeps telling me she wants to see her play a leading lady. Now her wish is going to come true!"

Miaomiao beamed at their questions, raising her drink: "Thank you all for your support! We have indeed reached a preliminary agreement with Liu Yifei. I will oversee the entire script review process and will definitely not let you down! I also wish you successful fundraising and that your company grows bigger and bigger!"

Ye Feng added with a smile, "The final cut of 'Joy of Life' is very good, especially the scene where Teng Zijing and the emperor have a poetry duel, it's definitely worth watching. When it premieres, we can do a dorm-wide event, you guys watch it in the dorm, and Miaomiao and I watch it at home, and we can give our real-time critiques."

The hot pot simmered gently, slices of meat bobbing and bubbling, laughter filling the air. Zhou Ming talked about their plans: "Once the funding arrives, we'll expand our team to twenty people, then extend to universities in Beijing and Guangzhou, aiming to cover fifty universities nationwide next year and become the number one digital platform for universities! When Sister Miaomiao's 'Legend of Fuyao' premieres, we'll book a whole theater for your promotion!"

"Thank you in advance!" Miaomiao said with a smile, "Once 'Legend of Fuyao' starts filming, I'll take you to visit the set and let you meet the fairy sister!"

The three of them immediately slammed their fists on the table in excitement: "Really? Sister Miaomiao, you're so great!"

Ye Feng smiled and waved his hand: "Don't get too excited yet. After the financing is finalized, you must adhere to the bottom line of 'sincerity'. Don't cheat students or make false claims. This is the foundation of your business."

"Don't worry, Brother Feng!"

The three of them said in unison. In the past six months, the "Shanghai Campus Digital Bro" account has gained more than five million followers, covering more than ten universities in the Yangtze River Delta region. From the initial digital product reviews and shopping guides to the current second-hand recycling and trade-in services and online mall, it has relied on the word "reliable" - not recommending overpriced products, not hiding the defects of second-hand digital products, and providing after-sales service. This is how they have built up their reputation.

The first episode of "Joy of Life" aired on November 1st.

Ye Feng and Miao Miao were huddled in their rented room, watching the premiere of "Joy of Life" on TV.

Miaomiao specially bought fried chicken and beer, and even placed two bunches of daisies on the coffee table, showing a lot of ritual. On the laptop next to her was the action scene design plan for "Legend of Fuyao" that she had just compiled, marked with action details for key scenes such as "The First Battle of Xuanyuan Mountain", "The Breakthrough of Kunjing Palace", and "The Final Battle of the Five Continents".

Both of them wanted to see what the audience thought of the TV series.