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Chapter 143 I can't make this kind of movie!
11 month 10 day.

Major movie websites have released the opening day box office figures for "Love Ferris Wheel".

Perhaps influenced by Zhou Yang, that scoundrel, quite a few moviegoers opted for refunds...

The film, which Chen Liang and Zheng Yichen had high hopes for, failed to break the astonishing box office mark of tens of millions.

But it wasn't bad either, and it delivered a decent result.

Despite the continued popularity of "King of the Monsters," it raked in 750 million RMB at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing film in its genre.

Of course, its reputation on the internet isn't very good; it only received a 6.5 out of 10 rating on Movie House.

The entire article is filled with criticism, calling the movie mindless and embarrassing...

In particular, the female lead bumps into a rich second-generation heir while riding her bicycle, and then the rich second-generation heir inexplicably falls in love with the female lead, which leads to a series of love-hate entanglements, and in the end, the male lead dies.

They've gone to extremes by borrowing from Korean dramas; it's enough to give anyone a brain hemorrhage.

I won't go into the plot; it's just a copy of a Korean drama, and the acting of the male and female leads is incredibly awkward!
Aside from Chen Liang and Zheng Yichen's fans, and some young girls who went online to give the movie rave reviews...

All the reviews were negative.

……

In fact, despite leaving the cast of "Love Ferris Wheel".

However, An Xiaoshi had been paying close attention to this movie. In fact, after the premiere, she got a copy of the film and watched it quietly.

After watching it, An Xiaoshi seemed to realize something and immediately locked herself in her room, watching the overwhelming barrage of insults in the [Movie House] forum.

Every curse was like a blood-soaked whip, lashing her face mercilessly.

In particular, his cursing at Zhang Jingya was absolutely insane!
Although the film "Love Ferris Wheel" was directed by a different person, the script and plot were still based on what I wrote with Zhang Jingya.

The final cut of the film, apart from some plot differences, was not significantly different from what she had imagined.

If she hadn't quit the "Love Ferris Wheel" production team herself, she would probably be the one getting the criticism.

Every director longs for their films to receive rave reviews, and she was no exception.

Negative comments will naturally affect her mood, which in turn will affect her self-confidence.

After seeing the plot of the movie "Love Rollercoaster", there was a moment when she suddenly lost confidence.

Open the script of "Love Rollercoaster," and delve into its plot and content...

She instantly felt a profound sense of despair emanating from the depths of her heart.

She never imagined that if this movie were released, it would receive even more criticism...

In this state of anxiety and uncertainty, after reading negative reviews all night, she walked out of her room and saw Zhou Yang holding the script and communicating with all the actors.

Zhou Yang, who is always jumping around on the internet, using all sorts of methods to gain popularity, even at the cost of being a clown, seems like a completely different person on set, taking the arrangements of the crew very seriously.

and……

He seems to have a very unique understanding of film.

Especially during the filming of "The Haunted Village", An Xiaoshi heard that countless terrifying scenes were achieved through Zhou Yang's meticulous planning and composition, combined with his photography skills.

Even many photographers were amazed by Mr. Zhou's incredible control over the film's visuals...

but……

"Mr. Zhou..."

"Huh? Director An? Wait, Director An, why do you suddenly look so haggard?"

Zhou Yang turned around and saw An Xiaoshi.

Suddenly stunned.

An Xiaoshi looked at Zhou Yang, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

Zhou Yang noticed An Xiaoshi's expression and eventually took her to his office.

……

“Mr. Zhou, I spent all night reading reviews of ‘Love Ferris Wheel’ yesterday, and the reviews were overwhelmingly negative…” An Xiaoshi, sitting opposite Zhou Yang, had a complicated expression.

"How should I put it? If this kind of movie isn't made well, it will definitely generate a series of negative reviews. I watched the original film, and this movie has a fatal flaw. Chen Liang's looks are really not good enough to carry the 'rich second generation' and 'domineering president' roles, which makes people feel very out of place. In addition, the protagonist played by Zheng Yichen is always tense and doesn't have the feeling of a genius who has worked his way up from the bottom. He is not down-to-earth at all, and his acting skills are almost non-existent... The casting is a big mistake for this movie..." Zhou Yang chuckled as he poured An Xiaoshi a glass of water.

An Xiaoshi nodded, took a sip of water, and then looked somewhat lost: "Besides all that, the script itself..."

"The script is indeed a bit lacking..." Zhou Yang nodded: "Everyone comes to the cinema to have a good time, but this is like a Korean drama, full of torture and torment, which is really frustrating. Of course, if the actors could carry the show, it would be fine, but their acting skills are just so-so. They're completely expressionless, and not even the kind of expressionless face that fits the character's description. In 120 minutes of filming, the script just has far too many mixed elements. When making a TV series, if you invite a few actors who can carry the show, at least some good-looking ones, that would be suitable, but when making a movie..."

“Our ‘Love Roller Coaster’…” An Xiaoshi nodded, then looked at Zhou Yang.

"Our film 'Love Rollercoaster' also has this problem of being bloated, and the character design is also a serious issue... I just thought about it carefully, and I think, Director An, the female lead's character needs to be changed..."

"How to change?"

"Too clever." Zhou Yang narrowed his eyes.

"what?"

"The female lead, Chu Yu, has a serious flaw in her character design. Besides being strong, optimistic, independent, and straightforward, with a sense of responsibility and a fighting spirit, she needs to be a little more down-to-earth in some aspects, a bit more naive and innocent..."

"What do you mean by 'naive and innocent'?"

"You can ride a bicycle, right?"

"Yes!" "Will you fall off your bicycle on the main road?"

"Maybe..."

"But what about a perfectly flat road, without any pebbles or wind?"

“I…” An Xiaoshi paused for a moment, then subconsciously shook her head: “It shouldn’t be…”

"No, I hope that in the movie, the character you play will suddenly and inexplicably fall down, and then stubbornly stand up..."

"..."

"Also, you're a good student, but you're clumsy with your hands; you're just not naturally athletic..."

"..."

"You trip and fall while walking, you trip and fall when you twist your hips, and you trip and fall even more when you run. Besides that, you also like to stupidly stick your neck out, thinking you're so great, standing on the side of justice to protect the weak..."

"..."

"Also, if possible, add another plot modification: after graduation, your female lead's profile is completely blank, but she is exceptionally hired by the CEO of a multinational corporation because of her 'energetic smile'!"

"..."

"Then, while you're an intern, you suddenly have a brain fart and, because a friend of yours was fired, you confront a senior executive. Your supervisor praises you for your courage and, without a word, gives you, an intern with a blank resume, a project worth hundreds of millions..."

"..."

"The company's most difficult client, even the male lead couldn't handle it. In the end, the company's scheming woman deliberately gave you this kind of task. Then, you foolishly accepted the task and went to negotiate the business. But on the way, out of kindness, you saved a beggar who had fainted on the street, which delayed your meeting with the client. The client cursed you out, but unexpectedly, the beggar turned out to be the client's father. Then, you instantly received a multi-billion dollar order and set sail for success..."

"..."

An Xiaoshi was listening attentively at first.

However, as she listened further, something seemed increasingly wrong. She choked on her water and coughed repeatedly, finally staring at Zhou Yang in shock.

"Mr. Zhou...you, you're joking, right?"

Because it was too shocking!
An Xiaoshi felt a chill run down her spine, her mind went blank, and after coughing, she looked at Zhou Yang as if she had seen a ghost.

But when Zhou Yang handed her a script with a very serious expression...

Seeing all sorts of illogical things...

After a scene that even gave her goosebumps, her eyes widened instantly, and she felt like she couldn't breathe!

"Zhou, President Zhou, Zhou Yang! You, you, you can't tell me... our plot is going to be changed like this? Our 'Love Roller Coaster' is going to be filmed like this?"

"Hmm, I've been thinking about it today. Besides changing the plot a little, we also need to change our hairstyles. Hmm, let's use this hairstyle..."

After seeing An Xiaoshi's utterly shocked expression, Zhou Yang handed her another hairstyle picture!

The moment I saw that hairstyle picture!
"Zhou Yang, you, you can't tell me that a domineering CEO, a very well-mannered rich second-generation, would have a hedgehog-like hairstyle..."

"boom!"

An Xiaoshi felt like her brain had exploded!
At one point, he didn't even know where he was...

"Of course, it doesn't have to be this hairstyle all the time; you can change it up..."

An Xiaoshi opened her mouth.

The person was numb and completely unable to speak.

She lowered her head.

I'm looking at the new version of the script carefully.

After watching it...

Her eyes were lifeless.

He slumped into the chair...

but……

Zhou Yang laughed, and instead looked at An Xiaoshi with great interest.

"Also, you need to change your hairstyle a bit. Your current hairstyle is too trendy, and you need to change to a simple braid... Also, your demeanor is too good; you look like you come from a wealthy family. So, I hope you will act according to my instructions..."

An Xiaoshi once again took the character profile of the female lead prepared by Zhou Yang. After reading it, her expression stiffened, her gaze became complicated, and she stared at the ceiling...

"Zhou Yang!"

"This is how I'll act!"

"I feel like my intelligence is being dragged around and rubbed on the ground..."

"If a movie like this were actually released, I think we would not only be criticized, but criticized even more harshly than 'Love Ferris Wheel'..."

"Mr. Zhou, I called you here today to ask you to help our 'Love Rollercoaster' avoid the criticisms leveled against 'Love Ferris Wheel,' not to have you add all that nonsensical, brainless plot..."

Her voice was trembling slightly.

There was even a sense of despair...

"Such an amazing plot, I can't act, and I can't direct either..."

"..."

(End of this chapter)