Huayu: Rising from Tencent

Chapter 89 The Pseudo-Yuri Project; The Materialization of Wine, Meat, Forest, and Pond

Shen Ci's four-day trip to Hengdian came to an end, and she left the tender and affectionate atmosphere behind, returning to the capital.

In just a few days, a lot of work has piled up.

Lin Xin did her job responsibly, keeping everyone out and preventing anyone from disturbing Shen Ci's rare moment of peace.

On her first day back, Shen Ci was busy until after 9 p.m. before finally finishing her work.

On the "Long" project side, Han Zijie acted very quickly and had already begun contacting the director.

He initially contacted three directors, but they were either not a good fit for the project's style or their schedules didn't allow it.

After careful selection, Kong Sheng found the most suitable candidate.

Kong Sheng has always been skilled at filming period dramas, and he is even more adept at handling ensemble scenes.

His works are characterized by a calm and dignified tone, which makes him a good fit for directing "The Long".

Shen Ci had already made it clear that the male lead would be Fan Wei.

As for other roles, as long as the acting is superb and the character fits the role, he doesn't have too many requirements.

Most of the actors used in the "Mist Theater" series are not currently popular celebrities.

There's also the "Ming Dynasty" project, where the screenwriters from Daylight Entertainment and Tencent Video are working overtime to finish it.

The original film was a female-centric drama, but the later plot was terrible, so Shen Ci naturally had to make drastic changes to it.

The female-centric storyline will be changed to a male-centric storyline!!

However, the female lead will still have a significant amount of screen time; she's not just a pretty face.

The entire script has also been significantly streamlined.

The original grand narrative spanning six dynasties was reduced to the point where the story ended with the death of the male protagonist.

Shen Ci deleted scenes such as the Oirat students after the male protagonist's death and the defense of the capital.

His goal is clear: to make the audience enjoy the show!

The number of episodes in the script has also been reduced from the original sixty or so to about forty.

Shen Ci carefully reviewed the part of the finished plot written by the screenwriter and felt that the pace of the revised plot was just right, fast and not dragging.

Previously, while standing next to Naza, Shen Ci gained a lot of inspiration from watching Naza's obsession with Korean dramas.

On the third day after returning to Beijing, he convened his screenwriting team to begin planning a new project.

For the projects "Zombie Campus" and "Sweet Home", Shen Ci relied on his memory to dictate the plot and settings.

In the office, several screenwriters were each performing their respective duties.

Some were writing furiously in notebooks, while the younger ones were skillfully typing on computer keyboards to record.

Currently, the standards for reviewing online dramas are completely different from those for television stations, and the kind of one-size-fits-all approach that was later adopted has not yet emerged.

The online dramas on the market are rich and diverse in themes. Although there are many supernatural elements, most of them are still mainly suspenseful.

The two projects planned by Shen Ci are expected to capture a large share of the niche market and quickly attract the attention of new users.

He also knew that time was tight and he wanted to film and broadcast it as soon as possible.

Besides these two projects, Shen Ci also had another interesting idea brewing in his mind: to remake the "Whispering Corridors" series.

This series began in South Korea in the year 2000 with a film, the first of which, "Fox Stairs," established its unique style.

Set against the backdrop of a girls' high school, this series explores topics such as school bullying and adolescent psychology.

The key point is that it's a genuine horror film, and each installment cleverly incorporates pseudo-lesbian elements.

Shen Ci felt a bit of amusement, like playing "Cities: Skylines" and enjoying the sense of accomplishment.

There are quite a few female celebrities in the entertainment industry who look alike, so why not have them participate in this series?

Moreover, "The High School Girls" has a certain degree of popularity in China, and if it is adapted, it will inevitably attract widespread attention.

Shen Ci plans to adapt the "Whispering Corridors" series into four TV series, with each episode set as an independent unit.

"Girls' High School," "The Zombie Garden," "Sweet Home"...

Shen Ci intends to make these three projects unique and unforgettable, with no further seasons after they air.

Given the uniqueness of these projects, netizens will surely engage in heated discussions and leave comments online in the future.

Of course, he also has a longer-term plan.

With Netflix's rise in the future, works like "Zombie Garden" could also try to collaborate with Netflix and be released overseas.

In Shen Ci's plan, Tencent Video is not content with just developing domestically.

He doesn't aspire to global fame, but at least to achieve it in Southeast Asia and East Asia...

It demonstrates a strong development momentum that surpasses other domestic online video platforms!

Shen Ci spent three days communicating with his subordinates to finally complete the initial planning for the three projects.

As for the specific execution of the tasks, he didn't need to worry too much; his subordinates would handle it properly.

Shen Ci was happy to delegate authority, not because he liked this management style, but because doing everything himself would be exhausting.

February arrived, and the latest episode of "Go Fighting!" aired, with its popularity and data soaring.

Many TV stations are now actively contacting Tencent Video, hoping to bring "Go Fighting!" to their stations for broadcast.

This situation is almost the complete reversal of the usual pattern of video platforms vying for TV drama resources.

Seeing the immense popularity of "Go Fighting!", CCTV has also accelerated the development of related projects.

The original project manager and director were all replaced, and the new ones all wanted to use this project to enhance their resumes.

On the 5th, Shen Ci received a call from Yu Zheng, and then a message from Yu Zheng popped up on her phone screen.

The message provided the exact location and the private room number.

Such mystery made Shen Ci urge the driver to step on the gas and speed up.

The car arrived at the designated location. Shen Ci opened the car door, got out, and was immediately greeted by a special person.

Shen Ci looked up and surveyed the restaurant in front of him. From the outside, it looked no different from an ordinary restaurant.

When he stepped inside the restaurant, he clearly sensed something different about it.

There were no tables or chairs in the lobby; instead, there were individual private rooms.

"Everything is ready inside. I'll be waiting outside the private room. Please let me know if you need anything."

The girl leading Shen Ci smiled broadly and stopped in front of a private room, carefully explaining things to him.

Shen Ci nodded, then pushed open the door and went inside.

The moment he pushed the door open, the supervisor turned around with perfect understanding, his back to the door.

The private room is spacious and bright, and the layout is very grand.

The entire wall to the right of the door has been transformed into a stylish wine cabinet.

What truly caught Shen Ci's eye was the enormous round marble dining table in the center of the private room.

The dining table has a unique design, with a pool in the center, in which a woman reclines.

Shen Ci sighed inwardly, "Yu Zheng, you really know how to find such unique places!"

The woman in the pool was Li Yitong. When she saw Shen Ci push the door open and enter, the tension in her heart eased slightly.

Previously, Yu Zheng had confidently told her that Shen Ci was exceptionally handsome, which she had initially been very skeptical of.

"Is this Mr. Shen? I'm Li Yitong!"

Li Yi used both hands and feet, half walking and half swimming, to move towards the edge of the marble, trying her best to show her sweetest smile.

Shen Ci's gaze naturally fell on Li Yitong. The light shone on her, making her skin appear almost dazzlingly white.

Especially her eyes, which are like a fox's, with slightly upturned corners, have a charming and alluring quality that is captivating.

However, her figure is only average, but her unique appearance is refreshing.

"I am Shen Ci..."

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Shen Ci responded, walked to the dining table, pulled out a chair, and sat down leisurely.

The table was laden with food and wine, showing that great care had been taken in its preparation.

Shen Ci looked at it and felt that the food was just for decoration.

The pool is quite large, but the marble edges are very narrow; a plate placed on it will take up most of the space.

If you really wanted to dine here, you'd probably have to walk several kilometers around the tables to eat a full meal, which is really impractical.

The atmosphere in the private room became somewhat awkward. After seeing Shen Ci sit down, Li Yitong was at a loss for what to do.

She was very close to Shen Ci, and subconsciously crossed her arms over her chest. After a moment's hesitation, she slowly lowered them.

"Mr. Shen, would you like to see a dance?" Li Yitong gritted his teeth, as if he had made a great decision, and asked softly.

Before she came, Yu Zheng and Xu Yiruo repeatedly told her to be gentle and obedient and not to show any resistance.

Shen Ci's gaze fell on her, and he nodded.

Li Yi took a deep breath, stood up straight, and tried hard to recall the dance moves he had learned before starting to dance.

She deliberately avoided looking at Shen Ci, somewhat afraid to look directly at his radiance.

As she danced, water splashed everywhere, directly wetting her hair and cheeks.

Shen Ci watched quietly. Zi Guang appeared calm, but his body involuntarily reacted.

He turned his head to look at the wine bottle on the table, and raised his hand to wave lightly at Li Yitong.

Li Yitong's movements came to an abrupt halt, his wet hair clinging messily to his face.

Her captivating, fox-like eyes, tinged with a hint of confusion and helplessness, gazed silently at Shen Ci.

"Have a drink."

Shen Ci picked up the wine bottle, slowly poured two glasses of wine, held one in each hand, and handed one to Li Yitong.

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Yitong reached out and took the wine glass.

Shen Ci raised the corners of his lips, touched the rim of her glass to his lips, and then took a small sip.

Li Yitong also took a sip, and the thin fabric of her clothes clung tightly to the curves of her body.

"Come closer," Shen Ci said in a low voice after finishing his drink.

Li Yi bit his lip, braced himself on the marble countertop with both hands, and struggled to climb out of the pool.

Before she could even regain her footing, she felt herself being suspended in mid-air. Looking down, she saw Shen Ci had picked her up.

"No—not here."

"Right here!"

"Mr. Shen, let's go somewhere else, okay?"

"There are no cameras here, and no one else is around. What's wrong, are you shy?"

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Li Yitong knew he couldn't escape it, so he didn't say anything and simply closed his eyes.

She doesn't dare to think about anything right now; her mind is completely blank.

She thought that if her family knew what she was like, they would probably break her legs.

At this moment, Shen Ci felt an urge to indulge himself and wanted to experience the pleasures of being an emperor.

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