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

On the night of the premiere.

#Joy of Life Premieres# #Teng Zijing's Heartbreak# #Fan Xian's Poetry Contest in the Palace#

The three topics immediately went viral, dominating the top three spots on the trending topics list.

The Weibo comment section exploded, with readers and viewers leaving messages like, "Brother Feng! It's so true to life! I cried like a baby when Teng Zijing died!"

"The poetry duel in front of the palace was so exciting! I can't wait for season two!" "Uncle Wu Zhu's eye patch is so cool, it perfectly matches my image of him!"

At the same time, Lemon Pictures also officially announced its collaboration with "Legend of Fuyao".

The caption reads: "A new wind rises across the five continents, soaring high! The original author, @妙妙, serves as co-writer, and Liu Yifei stars as the most powerful female lead, Meng Fuyao!"

As soon as the news broke, #LiuYifeiFuyaoEmpress# and #MengFuyaoIsLiuYifeiInBody# immediately became trending topics, instantly igniting the entire internet.

"My God! Liu Yifei is playing Meng Fuyao! What an amazing casting choice!"

"Fans of the original novel 'Legend of Fuyao' are ecstatic! With the script personally overseen by the author Miao Miao and Liu Yifei in the cast, this is a must-watch!"

"Is Meng Fuyao going to do her own action scenes? I'm already looking forward to seeing Liu Yifei in armor!"

"Who remembers when Miaomiao wanted Liu Yifei to play Lin Wan'er in 'Joy of Life'? Now she's written a script with a strong female lead—that's a dream come true!"

Miaomiao scrolled through the comments, grinning from ear to ear: "Look, everyone's really looking forward to it! Even the 'Fairy Sister's' fans are showing their support, saying this is her first time playing a leading lady in a period drama in so many years, it's so exciting!"

Ye Feng put his arm around her shoulder, feeling completely at ease.

He recalled the days when he secretly wrote novels in his room during his senior year of high school, the look in Miaomiao's eyes when she first saw his manuscript, the nights he stayed up late to organize the outline of "Legend of Fuyao" in order to help her realize her dream, his persistence during negotiations with Huace, and the confusion of the three brothers in his dormitory back then... Now, everything is developing in the best direction.

My phone vibrated. It was a message from Liu Yifei's team: "Ms. Miaomiao, thank you for creating such a wonderful character as Meng Fuyao. We look forward to working with you to refine the script and present the best story."

Attached to the photo was a handwritten note by Liu Yifei, which read: "Soaring high, living up to the prime of life."

Miaomiao sent a screenshot of the note to Ye Feng, her eyes filled with emotion.

"She's really dedicated! I must polish the script well so as not to let her down or the readers' expectations."

"I trust you."

Ye Feng lowered his head and kissed her forehead.

"Your Meng Fuyao will definitely shine on the screen."

On the television, Fan Xian is carrying his luggage and leaving Kyoto, embarking on a journey to investigate the case.

Off-screen, Miaomiao opened the script document, her fingertips landing on the keyboard as she began revising the details of "The First Battle of Xuanyuan Mountain." Ye Feng leaned against her, opening his novel's backend; the subscription numbers for "Joy of Life" were still skyrocketing, and the comment section was full of messages urging for a second season.

The night in Shanghai is gentle, with warm yellow lights. The plot of "Joy of Life" continues, preparations for "Legend of Fuyao" have just begun, the digital company of the three dormitory brothers is about to set sail, and the story of Ye Feng and Miao Miao, like the characters they created, is soaring upwards with passion and perseverance, heading towards a broader future.

Not long after, Zhang Chi sent another message: "Teacher Ye, the first two episodes have surpassed 100 million views! The platform has requested more episodes, and we are coordinating with post-production to try and release two more episodes next week!"

In addition, many viewers have asked if there's a chance for "Joy of Life" to collaborate with "Legend of Fuyao." The director of Tencent Video would like to meet with you tomorrow to discuss the initial plans for the second season. Would that be convenient for you?

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow at Miao Miao and handed her the phone.

"They've come knocking on our door already; it seems the platform wants to strike while the iron is hot."

Miaomiao's eyes sparkled as she finished scanning the messages.

"A collaboration? Do you mean you want Fan Xian and Meng Fuyao to appear together in the post-credits scene? That's a great idea! I'll go with you tomorrow, and we can keep up with the progress at Lemon Pictures. Maybe we can even organize a joint promotional event for both dramas!"

The next afternoon, the conference room of Huace Film & TV was filled with the aroma of tea.

As soon as Li Jie, the content director of Tencent Video, sat down, she pushed a data report in front of Ye Feng.

"Teacher Ye, look, the first 24 hours of the show garnered over 300 million views, and the search volume for 'Joy of Life Season 2' increased tenfold compared to before the first season premiered. The user retention rate is as high as 82%. The platform hopes that the second season can be launched earlier, ideally in the Q4 of next year."

Zhang Chi added, "We've initially reviewed your drafts. The core of the second season is the 'Northern Qi arc'—Fan Xian escorts Xiao En and Si Lili north to exchange hostages, revealing clues about Ye Qingmei's former subordinates in Northern Qi, while also introducing key characters like Haitang Duoduo and Zhan Doudou. However, the adaptation for the TV series requires some adjustments, and we'd like to hear your thoughts."

Ye Feng tapped the report lightly with his fingertip.

"The core of the Northern Qi chapter cannot be changed. Xiao En's 'Temple Secret' is the key to connecting Ye Qingmei's past, and Zhan Doudou's cross-dressing setting is even more important."

This character is not simply an 'empress'; her struggles and ambitions are the source of tension in the Northern Qi storyline.

He opened the original manuscript he carried with him, which was filled with dense annotations.

"Look, Zhan Doudou took medicine to disguise herself as a man in order to obtain the throne, but she opened her heart because of Fan Xian's 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. This kind of 'game between power and humanity' must be preserved."

Sister Li nodded immediately.

"We completely agree! Platform data shows that viewers are most interested in the 'Ye Qingmei Case,' with the barrage comments full of 'please reveal the secrets of the temple' and 'which side is Chen Pingping on?' But we have a small suggestion: could you strengthen Haitang Duoduo's role? She is both a disciple of a Grandmaster and Zhan Doudou's best friend, connecting the two storylines of the Northern Qi court and the martial arts world, and also forming a 'bickering couple' interaction with Fan Xian, adding a light comedy element."

"That's a good option."

Ye Feng smiled.

"The down-to-earth nature of Haitang Duoduo in the original novel can just neutralize the oppressive atmosphere of the Northern Qi chapter. Her refusal to enter the palace and her love of farming are very endearing. The casting needs to find an actress who is both heroic and can act in comedy, such as Li Qin? Her previous period drama roles have shown both resilience and wit, so she should be able to handle it."

Miaomiao suddenly interjected, "Let me add something! The character of Zhan Doudou requires special attention to detail. Her 'flaws' in disguise shouldn't be too obvious, but she should exhibit subtle feminine qualities when alone, such as the small gesture of adjusting her clothes or the change in her eyes when listening to 'Dream of the Red Chamber.' Liu Yifei's team was talking to me yesterday, saying they could use the styling experience of Meng Fuyao's disguise as a man in 'Legend of Fuyao' as a reference for your look!"

"That's wonderful!"

Chi's eyes lit up.

"If we could share the styling team with Lemon Pictures, it would save us a lot of trouble. Actually, we also have a collaboration idea. Referring to the collaboration model between Sweet Lala and Filter, when the second season of Joy of Life and Fuyao Queen premiere, we can hold a 'Double Drama Theme Week' and launch co-branded merchandise, such as notebooks printed with Fan Xian's poems and Meng Fuyao's armor. We can also add crossover Easter eggs at the end of the two dramas, such as Fan Xian finding a storybook of Fuyao Queen in a teahouse in Northern Qi, or Meng Fuyao finding copper coins from Qing Kingdom in the Five Continents."