The Queen's Rumored Father

In fact, when Chen Kewen learned that the film he was directing was the Legend of the White Snake, he had a vague premonition.

This is a hot potato.

Remaking classics is the easiest thing to do; mediocre directors can just remake them, and regardless of the results, it's a good way to gain experience. It's almost become the best way for incompetent directors to gain experience.

However, for Chen Kewen, remaking classics is particularly detrimental.

Because you can't surpass the classics, especially the classic status of "The Legend of the White Snake," which is as high as gold, platinum, purple gold, and clear blue water!

How can you possibly surpass that?!

CTV, on the other hand, either doesn't do it at all, or if it does, it must do it to the best of its ability.

If the Legend of the White Snake doesn't perform well, Chen Kewen will be the first to be used as a scapegoat.

unless……

There are other people in the production crew who can take the blame.

First, that person has to be willing to take the blame.

Secondly, that person must have enough influence or attention to be able to take the blame.

In the end, that person should indeed take the blame.

During the Earth era, many film crews engaged in fierce infighting, the root cause of which was shifting blame onto each other.

You say my acting is bad? I say you're not professional enough? He says you don't know how to direct? I say the script has problems, and so on. After all that back and forth, we're all doomed!

If a person with a strong sense of justice takes the blame, then at least the others can have a soft landing.

The fawn is a typical example.

His acting skills are beyond comment, but that dark, internet-cafe-like combat training room and the explosion effects reminiscent of anti-Japanese war dramas from the early 2000s—didn't those have anything to do with the production team? Were the special effects team members incompetent? Did the director have eyes in the back of his head?

What about those huge investments?

What about money?

Where was it used?

That said, Lu Han's acting skills may not be great, but he's still quite decent. When "The Cannonball" flopped, the director took the lead in blaming Lu Han, and everyone else followed suit. But Lu Han just took it all without saying a word.

After all, he received such a high salary; even if it was inflated, the actual amount was probably not low. This money was definitely meant to shut Lu Han up.

Therefore, Xu Yuan was just reminding Chen Kewen not to expect things to go too smoothly.

If "The Legend of the White Snake" flops, and if Chen Kewen can't find a scapegoat, then he'll have to take the blame himself!

At his age, he can't afford to lose.

"I will think about it carefully." Chen Kewen pondered for a moment.

Xu Yuan nodded.

From not using it to hesitating, that's basically it.

When doing things, the worst thing you can do is tell others what to do, especially when you are not in a superior-subordinate relationship.

You can help him plant a seed, and you can help him water and fertilize it, but he must be the one to pick the fruit that grows.

Otherwise, he will resist.

On Chen Kewen's side, it's pretty much a done deal.

Meng Xiaoxuan needs to make relevant preparations, familiarize herself with Bai Suzhen in advance, and read many related books and film and television works. Only by having her own understanding of the character can she possibly perform the role well.

"Okay, then Director Chen must seriously consider it. Our artists from Qianda are definitely worth using," Zhang Lin said, taking the opportunity to promote their services.

Chen Kewen nodded, clearly still conflicted.

"Hey Xu Yuan, I have a few notebooks here with Xiao Zhao. Which one do you think is suitable?" Zhang Lin handed Xu Yuan several documents, all of them notebooks.

Speaking of which, Zhao Liying has been quite busy these past few months, running around to about four or five film sets, mostly playing maid roles. She's practically become a professional maid actress.

She used to have a bit of baby fat, but after running around for the past few months, she's gotten so thin that she's almost unrecognizable.

But you know what? Some people look like they've had plastic surgery after losing weight.

Zhao Liying is one of them.

Originally, her face did not have the features of a "leading lady"; she was destined to be a maid.

But after the change in appearance, she actually vaguely had the aura of a young female lead.

The appearance reflects the heart, and this is actually related to the change in Zhao Liying's own mental state.

At least, she is now working hard to become a top-tier actress!

Boom boom boom!

At that moment, Zhao Liying knocked on the door and came in.

"You've come at the right time. Sit down here, Xu Yuan is helping you choose a notebook." Zhang Lin told Zhao Liying to find a seat.

Zhao Liying was very well-mannered and sat to Xu Yuan's left.

Because Meng Xiaoxuan was to Xu Yuan's right.

In this way, there were six people in one room. Zhang Lin, Chen Kewen, and Che Zhe were all old men sitting alone in one place, while Xu Yuan was the only one who was very popular and charming.

Che Zhe silently clicked his tongue in amazement. Who would have imagined such a scene? Who would have believed it?

Xu Yuan was just a nobody in the third tier of the industry.

However, Zhang Lin actually valued him so highly?

No, it's not even valuing, it's more like...relying on!

The two appear to be equal in status.

"This one," Xu Yuan said, selecting the notebook and glancing at Zhang Lin.

Zhang Lin frowned: "New Huanzhu? Qing'er? This drama is different from Director Chen's. This is a pure remake, and the reviews might be terrible... Anyway, I don't have high hopes for this drama, and Qianda has not invested in it."

They don't even want to spend a penny on this show, so you can imagine how bad it will be.

that's the truth.

The reputation and influence of the new Huanzhu were extremely poor.

However... it just so happens that a few actors made their debut through this drama.

Zhao Liying is one of them.

"The acting is terrible!" Xu Yuan bluntly stated, and Zhao Liying's eyes dimmed, as if she had been dealt a blow. But the next second, Xu Yuan continued, "But it is precisely because of this that Zhao's acting skills are highlighted. Besides, the character Qing'er has always been detached from the main plot, forming its own style and its own story."

"This drama is destined to be criticized by the entire internet, which means it will receive a lot of attention. But Qing'er can remain untainted by the mud and win the only goodwill in the entire drama amidst all this attention."

After Xu Yuan finished speaking, Che Zhe's hand trembled, and the tea spilled all over the ground.

This is insane!

How cruel!

Is the entire production crew being used to feed this little girl named Zhao Liying?

Xu Yuan's methods are extremely ruthless!

When the time comes, if the momentum of online criticism is strong, the people behind the scenes who are really pushing the haters might be the people from Qianda.

Zhang Lin and Chen Kewen both focused their attention slightly, clearly having considered this possibility as well.

Then, Zhang Lin nodded silently.

"Xiao Che, I've never treated you like an outsider, but what happened today..." Zhang Lin looked at the tire tracks.

"Don't worry, I'm here to collaborate with Mr. Xu." Che Zhe Dongshui explained his purpose: "Our station would like to invite Mr. Yan Zhenqing to participate in our variety show."

Chen Kewen was speechless.

Zhang Lin was speechless.

Zhao Liying was speechless.

Meng Xiaoxuan was speechless.

Yan Zhenqing is a mysterious and elusive person. How could he possibly participate in any variety show?

As expected, Xu Yuan ignored the tire tracks and instead asked Chen Kewen, "Where was the Legend of the White Snake mainly filmed?"

"Suzhou and Hangzhou, but most of the films and television dramas are filmed in the newly built Great Wall Film City and Hengdian World Studios," Chen Kewen said.

"How long will it take to get to your station?" Xu Yuan asked Che Zhe in return.

"About an hour, it's about the same, um... pretty close," Che Zhe added almost unconsciously.

"Okay, as long as it's nearby. I'll agree on Yan Zhenqing's behalf for now, and we can discuss the details on WeChat later," Xu Yuan replied.

"Oh, you agree first? That's a shame... Agree?" Che Zhe was dumbfounded.

Forget about the tire tracks, everyone present was completely bewildered.

Especially the reasons for agreeing.

近？

Is it close to where Meng Xiaoxuan is filming?

Who exactly is Yan Zhenqing?

Can Xu Yuan really make decisions for Yan Zhenqing?

Many questions arose, but they were all forcibly suppressed by everyone.

"Looks like today is all good. Let's have some tea."

Zhang Lin raised his teacup.

Chen Kewen, Che Zhe, and Zhao Liying downed their drinks in one gulp, as if trying to get themselves drunk.

When you're drunk, you're not so curious anymore.