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

Sister Li exclaimed in admiration: "This creative platform is absolutely supportive! Gen Z is currently embracing the 'IP collaboration' approach, which can both drive traffic to each other and increase user engagement. We can partner with brands to create limited-time events, integrating elements of the drama series into the consumption scenario, such as setting up dual-drama themed areas in milk tea shops and offering character bookmarks with the purchase of set meals."

As the discussion deepened, the topic shifted to the choices regarding the plot. Zhang Chi spoke hesitantly.

"Teacher Ye, the platform wants to expand the romantic storyline between Fan Xian and Lin Wan'er, for example, by adding a few scenes of transoceanic letters in the Northern Qi chapter to alleviate the heaviness of the plot. Also, regarding the relationship between Zhan Doudou and Fan Xian, there's a scene in the original novel where they have a child, but the adaptation might need to tone it down..."

Ye Feng pondered for a moment.

"A romantic subplot can be added, but it shouldn't overshadow the main plot. Lin Wan'er's letters could describe her helping Fan Xian check the internal treasury accounts in the capital, which would both demonstrate their tacit understanding and advance the main storyline."

The focus of Zhan Doudou's story should be on the "imperial weighing of power." Her choice of Fan Xian was more due to his identity as a descendant of Ye Qingmei and the power of the Observatory than to pure love.

The scene where she weeps while reading "Dream of the Red Chamber" late at night, hinting at her admiration for Fan Xian, could be retained. However, changing the childbirth plot to a political transaction involving "borrowing a seed" would be more in line with film and television regulations.

"This change is very reasonable!"

Sister Li immediately took notes, "It both preserved the core of the character and avoided controversy."

In addition, the action scenes in the second season need to be upgraded. The Northern Qi's "Begonia Sword Technique" and "Wolf Peach Palm Technique" need to be specially designed by a martial arts director. It would be best if they could be differentiated from the action style of "Legend of Fuyao." Meng Fuyao is domineering and fierce, while Haitang Duoduo can take a more agile and graceful approach.

Miaomiao smiled and replied.

"I'm familiar with this! The martial arts instructor that Lemon Pictures found is Yuen Woo-ping's team. I asked them to come up with two plans so we can share what we have."

By the way, Zhou Ming and his friends, the "Shanghai Campus Digital Bros," are currently making digital merchandise. Maybe they can develop a Joy of Life-themed keyboard and mouse with Wu Zhu's eye mask printed on them—it'd definitely be a bestseller!

By the end of the meeting, the group had finalized the core framework for the second season.

With "Exploring the Mysteries of Northern Qi" as the main storyline, the series retains iconic scenes such as Xiao En's death, clues from the temple, and the revelation of Zhan Doudou's identity. It strengthens Haitang Duoduo's functional role while downplaying the controversial romantic subplot. Simultaneously, it launches a dual-series crossover project with "Legend of Fuyao." Zhang Chi holds Ye Feng's hand.

"Don't worry, the script team will first produce an outline in this direction, and you will have a look at each chapter. We will absolutely not make any major changes."

As I walked out of the Huace Building, the setting sun was painting the sky a golden-red hue.

Miaomiao skipped and hopped, linking her arm with Ye Feng's.

"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly! Maybe this time next year, viewers will be able to see Fan Xian and Meng Fuyao's 'cross-time dialogue' in the post-credits scene!"

Ye Feng ruffled her hair and looked toward the office building in the distance.

"There's something even more interesting. Just now, Sister Li said that the platform wants to invite the two of us to serve as 'dual drama art consultants.' Once 'Legend of Fuyao' starts filming, Liu Yifei will visit the set of 'Joy of Life' and we can do a live-stream collaboration."

"real?"

Miaomiao's eyes widened in surprise.

"Then I want to get the actress who played the fairy sister and the actress who played Haitang Duoduo to take a group photo, and post it on Weibo tagging everyone!"

A gentle evening breeze carries the sweet fragrance of osmanthus blossoms.

Looking at the smiling girl beside him, Ye Feng suddenly recalled the image of her holding the manuscript of "Joy of Life" a year ago. That small wish from back then has now grown into a flourishing dream. His phone vibrated; it was a message from Zhou Ming.

"Brother Feng! The funding has arrived! We're preparing to develop Joy of Life-themed digital merchandise. Could you take a look at the design sketches?"

Ye Feng smiled and replied "Okay," then turned to Miao Miao: "Let's go eat Japanese food. After we eat, we'll go back and revise the action scene outline for 'Legend of Fuyao,' and also take a look at the peripheral designs—our 'dual-drama era' needs a good start."

......

As soon as the morning sun shone through the windows of the teachers' apartment on Saturday morning, Miaomiao dragged Ye Feng out of bed.

"Get up, get up! The agent said there are a lot of people looking at houses today, we have to be among the first!"

She was clutching two floor plans in her hand, one for a large apartment in the city center and the other for a small villa in the suburbs, the edges of which were wrinkled from being touched so much.

Ye Feng rubbed his eyes and sat up, looking at the cardboard boxes piled up to half his height on the headboard.

Inside were all the materials Miaomiao had compiled, his manuscripts, and odds and ends the two of them had collected over the past two years.

After living in the 40-square-meter apartment for almost two years, my belongings have piled up more and more. The desk in the study takes up most of the space, and there's no room for Miaomiao to add a dressing table. Even the balcony has been converted into a temporary storage room, and I have to move a bunch of boxes to hang clothes out to dry.

"Okay, I'll get up now."

He smiled and took the shirt Miaomiao handed him. "Should we look at apartments or villas first?"

"Let's go to a single-level apartment in the city center first!"

Miaomiao had already planned the route.

"The agent said that the apartment is on the 22nd floor, with a great view of the Huangpu River, and it's only three minutes from the subway station, so it will be convenient for you to go to Huace for a meeting or for me to go to Lemon to discuss a script."

After getting ready, the two drove the Ferrari towards the city center.

The real estate agent was already waiting at the entrance of the residential complex and led the two into a high-end apartment building.

I swiped my card to take the elevator to the 22nd floor, and as soon as the door opened, a bright living room immediately came into view.

The entire building has floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the Huangpu River, where cruise ships move slowly like small building blocks.

"Look at this view, it's unobstructed all day long, and the river view is especially beautiful at night."

The agent opened the doors to each room as he spoke.

"This single-level apartment is 180 square meters, with four bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet. There is also a small study on the north side, and two secondary bedrooms on the south side, which can be used as guest rooms."

Miaomiao rushed into the master bedroom first; the walk-in closet was indeed spacious.

She gestured clearly: "I can put my skirt here, my coat there, and there's still room in the middle for my bag!"

But when she turned around and saw the living room, she frowned again.

Although the living room is spacious, it doesn't have a balcony, so the washed clothes can only be hung on the bay window.

"It's so inconvenient not having a balcony. My mom said when she came last time that she felt uncomfortable because her clothes couldn't be dried in the sun."

Ye Feng walked into the study, opened the window, and saw a bustling street below. Although the noise wasn't loud, he could clearly hear car horns.

"It's a bit noisy here as a study; I prefer quiet when I'm writing."

He then went into the kitchen. The open-plan design was indeed spacious, but the exhaust pipe was close to the living room.

"In the future, when you cook, the fumes might drift into the living room, which will be inconvenient."

The agent quickly added, "If you're concerned about cooking fumes, we can convert the kitchen into a semi-open space and add a glass sliding door; as for noise, installing soundproof glass will solve the problem, and we can also add a drying area on the balcony outside the second bedroom."

She didn't want the deal to fall through like this, and she wouldn't let go of any possibility.