The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 44 That's What You Said

"The Legend of the True Ring" is an idea that Xu Jiuyang came up with when he was chatting with his friends in his previous life. The reason was very simple, that is, he was impatient with the numerous and ugly pigtail dramas.

I won’t talk about the period from the late 90s to the early s, because the popularity of “Prime Minister Liu Luoguo”, “My Fair Princess” and “Yongzheng Dynasty” made pigtail dramas very popular, which was a product of special circumstances.

Originally, after 10 years, this trend had begun to wane. Even though there were TV series like "Palace" and "Scarlet Heart" that seemed quite popular, they were just small desserts as a whole and could not cause much waves. However, after "The Legend of Zhen Huan" came out, it immediately triggered a new wave of popularity.

After all, this TV series is indeed quite well-made from adaptation to production, and even ten years ago it would have been in the quasi-first echelon.

This is very unpleasant, so when a few friends who share the same views talk about this, they all think that why choose any dynasty over another one and go to the Fourth Uncle? Thanks to "The Yongzheng Dynasty" and the memorials circulating on the Internet in the 4G era, the Fourth Uncle has quite a few fans.

When talking about this, everyone often uses their imagination to imagine which dynasty would be more appropriate.

Although the original author used "young master" and "young master" repeatedly in the text, he still made up the dynasty on the surface, so it is completely possible to change the background.

Anyway, the first credit for the hit of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" goes to the screenwriters. Without them sorting out the clues of the original novel and connecting them with the Fourth Master one by one, Zheng Xiaolong would not be able to make it no matter how talented he was.

Even though the original author was listed in the screenwriter column and later claimed that the adaptation was her credit, her underwear was completely exposed after she really took charge of the scriptwriting of "Da Ru Chuan".

A failed selection girl was awarded 100 taels of gold? Even Qian Xiaosi would call her a spendthrift.

The topic has gone too far. In short, what Xu Jiuyang remembers most is the "True Huan Chuan" which is about Yang Yuhuan and Li Longji.

Although everyone talked about a lot, including the Han Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, they basically revolved around famous empresses dowagers, such as Deng Sui and Liu E, but the big reversal of Yang Yuhuan really attracted attention.

So now that he saw that Gao Yuanyuan was going to write another palace fighting novel, he simply threw this idea out to her. It would be very interesting if she really wrote it and adapted it into a TV series in the future.

"Wait, wait," Li Xiaoran said anxiously before Gao Yuanyuan could say anything. "This is too much! Everyone knows that Yang Yuhuan knows nothing. How could she become so powerful, scheming this and that?"

"This is the contrast, Sister Xiaoran," Xu Jiuyang smiled and spread out his hands, "After listening to the story outline, don't you want to know the specific plot?"

"Hmm?" Li Xiaoran took a deep breath. "It's really amazing. Now that you mention it, I really want to see it."

She then thought of something and asked again, "But, this won't be that...that..."

"Historical nihilism." Zhang Yin, who had little presence, added in a low voice.

"That's right, isn't this a bit of historical nihilism?" Li Xiaoran nodded repeatedly.

Xu Jiuyang was somewhat impressed. Based on his understanding of celebrities in the entertainment industry, anyone who knew the term "historical nihilism" was considered to be relatively cultured.

Well, I suddenly want to thank my father. Although I have never been to college in my past life or this life, under his pressure, I still read a lot of books, especially history books, and even wrote a few doggerel. I can be considered a half-educated person and have not become a hopeless illiterate.

"No," Xu Jiuyang shook his head. "After all, the final outcome is still Yang Yuhuan's death, even if it's just in name only, and Li Longji becomes the Supreme Emperor. History hasn't changed. If you're still worried, then why not just create a fictional dynasty, just like, um, like in The Twelve Kingdoms."

"Ah? What is "Twelve Kingdoms"? " Li Xiaoran asked stupidly.

"Well..." Xu Jiuyang coughed dryly, "Why not ask... Hey?"

He turned his gaze to Gao Yuanyuan and saw that she was holding a small notebook and writing something quickly. She looked completely focused, as if she didn't hear anything.

Li Xiaoran stretched her head to take a look: "It's the same ghost painting again, she's got into the state." "What state?" Xu Jiuyang asked curiously.

"I'm in a state of inspiration," Li Xiaoran replied casually, then looked at him with a strange expression, "Isn't that the same for you?"

"No," Xu Jiuyang shook his head again, "None of the authors I know have done anything like this."

He couldn't help but once again look at the girl who was still taking notes with suspicion. Was this really the Gao Yuanyuan he remembered? Could someone have possessed her?

"Come to think of it, if I'm not mistaken, Sister Yinyin has practiced track and field, right?" Xu Jiuyang turned to Zhang Yin.

"Is...is it that obvious?" Zhang Yin was a little surprised and her face turned red.

"Judging from Sister Yinyin's figure, she's either a model or a track and field athlete. Considering that she's only 16, the latter is more likely." Xu Jiuyang smiled. "Of course, it's also possible that she's neither, but Sister Yinyin has already answered that question."

Treating the future Miss World as a younger sister was a strange feeling, especially since he had compared her to a certain Miss Angel a few days ago.

"Don't bully Yinyin, Xiaoyang." Li Xiaoran said warningly.

"Sister Xiaoran, do you think I am that kind of person?" Xu Jiuyang acted innocently.

"No matter what, Yinyin is in a low point now, don't provoke her." Li Xiaoran looked like a big sister.

"No, Sister Ran." Zhang Yin was a little embarrassed.

"What happened?" Xu Jiuyang asked curiously.

"It's nothing. I just can't make any progress in track and field training. I'm a little tired, but I don't know what to do." Zhang Yin hurriedly said, afraid that Li Xiaoran would say something.

"Oh, I've already told you, Yuanyuan said that if you really can't practice it, you can study business administration in the future and then help her manage the cultural company." Li Xiaoran spoke quickly.

"Cultural company?" Xu Jiuyang, who had gradually accepted all this, was suddenly confused again.

"Yes, when TVB came to buy the film and television copyrights, Yuanyuan felt that being an individual would be inconvenient for the company, so she wanted to set up a shell company for herself." Li Xiaoran said this, then added, "And she said it was your suggestion."

"Ah...ah?" Xu Jiuyang looked bewildered.

No, when did I ever suggest this to her? Besides, we only exchanged letters before... Letters?
"That's what you said." Gao Yuanyuan's voice rang out.

After finally finishing writing, she breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed her forehead with her hand. Then Li Xiaoran stood up and came behind her and started massaging her head.

"Thank you, Xiaoyang, for helping me so much. Let's have dinner together tonight." Gao Yuanyuan looked at Xu Jiuyang and said, her charming eyes sparkling with an indescribable emotion, warm and curious.

Xu Jiuyang felt an inexplicable chill on his back and subconsciously wanted to decline, but looking at the other person's face which was no longer peaceful but full of expectation, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Then... excuse me." He finally agreed.

(End of this chapter)