Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore Chapter 87: Meeting Director Ren

After reading the script, Xiao He's first words were: "I'm taking this role!"

Although the character Xu Ning might seem sowhat similar to Shen Jue at first glance, Shen Jue displayed more of an outwardly cold but warm-hearted nature, even going so far as to leave Penglai Inn and join Jiang Rushu in entering the ga to help him. Xu Ning was quite different—he was cold on the outside and hardened on the inside, mostly watching Lin Yu'an with indifference. Only when Lin Yu'an was nearly dying would he step in to help, or when his own interests were involved would he take action. Most of the ti, he maintained an attitude of "watching the show unfold."

Moreover, this script didn't follow that cliché of characters influencing each other and becoming sworn brothers after going through hardships together. The relationship between these two protagonists from beginning to end... well, it was genuinely plastic, without a hint of authenticity.

This entirely new genre, completely fresh character designs, and most importantly—the abundant scenes of taking down opponents!

What reason was there not to accept it?!

Accept!

Must accept!

Absolutely accept!

Xiao He was already eager to join the production team.

"When do we sign the contract? When do we start filming?"

He loved work, he loved going to the office!

Speed, speed!

Liu Rulan checked her watch and said, "Tonight at seven, the director has arranged a gathering, and by the way, lets you et the actor playing Lin Yu'an."

"Sure, no problem!"

Xiao He imdiately nodded.

And so, filled with anticipation, they arrived early at the reserved private room in the restaurant and encountered familiar faces—

"Brother Zehang? Sister Cheng?"

Xiao He was already eager to join the production team.

Liu Zehang scratched his head and breathed a long sigh of relief: "That's really great! If you're playing Xu Ning, I feel much more at ease."

Xiao He shrugged helplessly: "Just yesterday we were saying we should encourage each other, and now it seems we really do need to encourage each other."

Liu Zehang laughed heartily: "Co on, co on, have a seat!"

Everyone found seats and settled down. Xiao He casually asked Liu Zehang when he had received the script, and to his surprise, Liu Zehang had only received it this afternoon.

A good half-day later than Xiao He.

Xiao He and Liu Rulan exchanged glances but didn't voluntarily ntion that they had received the script this morning.

Although they were good friends, it was better to be cautious with such matters to avoid any potential misunderstandings.

Liu Rulan checked her watch and said, "Tonight at seven, the director has arranged a gathering, and by the way, you'll get to et the actor playing Lin Yu'an."

He was a middle-aged man in his fifties without any particularly outstanding features, except for those exceptionally sharp eyes with several deep wrinkles at the corners. When he saw Xiao He and Liu Zehang, his smile deepened, causing the wrinkles at his eyes to gather into several deep furrows.

"Hello, Director Ren."

Everyone stood up to greet him.

Seeing those eyes, Xiao He finally rembered that this Director Ren they had discussed so many tis was actually the middle-aged man who had sat beside him during his audition yesterday.

That middle-aged man had been rather strange at the ti, sitting next to him and continuously observing him. Xiao He, being focused on preparing for the audition, hadn't paid him any mind. He never would have imagined that the ordinary middle-aged man sitting beside him was actually the very famous director, Ren Changwen.

"Please, everyone, have a seat."

Ren Changwen had co alone, and his attitude was quite modest, without any of the imperiousness often associated with famous directors. He spoke very calmly.

Holding onto his surprise and confusion, Xiao He followed everyone else and took his seat.

"This script was created by my old friend Shen Zhongcheng, but his health hasn't been great recently, so I'll be discussing any script-related matters with you."

Ren Changwen said.

"No wonder I thought the creativity and conception of this script were absolutely stunning—it turns out it was written by Teacher Shen."

Liu Zehang looked completely enlightened.

Xiao He searched his mory and recalled that this Teacher Shen was actually the screenwriter of Ren Changwen's previous representative work "Maze of Shadows."

This Shen Zhongcheng was also quite a legendary figure. In his early years, he had originally written science fiction, but unfortunately his works never gained market popularity. Unable to make a living, he switched from science fiction to mystery detective novels, only to find—oh dear, it was even worse! He couldn't even put food on the table!

Later, Shen Zhongcheng's editor couldn't bear to see him struggle anymore and recomnded that he beco a screenwriter. Of course, not the kind who creates original scripts, but one who helps adapt existing novel IPs into scripts.

At that ti, adapting major IP novels into films and television had beco a market trend, but successful works were few and far between. Others either drastically altered the plot or failed to adapt properly, leading to many screenwriters facing criticism.

Shen Zhongcheng was primarily responsible for adapting science fiction and mystery novel IPs, and surprisingly, his adapted scripts were exceptionally well-received by the market. He could fix all the detailed plot holes or problematic elents in the original novels, perfect the world-building, and elevate already good novel plots to even higher levels. Even though many of the film and television works he worked on might not have beco massive hits due to various issues, the storyline was basically the only aspect audiences praised.

There was even one work where the male lead actor was so unattractive that it turned away countless viewers, but ultimately many people held their noses and got into it for the hardcore, thrilling plot, eventually growing accustod to the male lead's appearance.

This truly beca an amusing anecdote in the industry.

Later, Shen Zhongcheng finally found his suitable field. His first original script "Maze of Shadows" was fild by the then-upcoming director Ren Changwen, becoming China's first battle royale film that achieved both box office success and critical acclaim. Shen Zhongcheng continued his powerful collaboration with Ren Changwen, creating several more works that all achieved good results.

The only regret was that both Shen Zhongcheng and Ren Changwen were late bloors. While Ren Changwen's ntal state remained quite good, Shen Zhongcheng had worn down his body in his early years and beca frail and sickly in middle age. His creative pace had gradually slowed in recent years, and it seed like he hadn't produced new works for four or five years.

"How is Teacher Shen's health recently? Is he doing okay?" Liu Rulan asked with concern, then added with so emotion, "The last ti I saw both teachers seems to be over ten years ago. Back then I was still managing Shu Han—ti flies so fast, it's been this long already."

Shu Han was another artist Liu Rulan had previously managed who had since gone to Hollywood and was no longer active in the dostic industry.

But Ren Changwen clearly still rembered: "Ah, yes, I rember now, it's you! Indeed, so much ti has passed. You've changed quite a bit—I almost didn't recognize you."

Liu Rulan chuckled lightly: "Director Ren, you haven't changed at all."

"Ah, I really haven't changed much, but that old fellow Shen Zhongcheng has heart problems and doesn't like going out much these years."

Just then, the waitstaff began serving dishes on the table, so Ren Changwen waved his hand, indicating everyone should eat while they talked.

"Actually, I had so hesitation about this script initially."

Ren Changwen admitted frankly.

"Both Lin Yu'an and Xu Ning are very important roles with different emphases. Finding two perfectly suitable actors at once is really difficult, especially for the role of Xu Ning."

In the entire film, there was actually another key point—the trust relationship between the two protagonists.

On this island where everyone would betray others, could these two truly trust each other all along?

Especially the character Xu Ning, whose identity and background were complete mysteries. On the island, he served completely as Lin Yu'an's protector; even when they faced betrayal while cooperating with other players, he could fight their way out with Lin Yu'an. Yet at the sa ti, Xu Ning had repeatedly coldly watched Lin Yu'an encounter danger, only offering help at the last mont. This made their "alliance" relationship very subtle. If even he betrayed Lin Yu'an, how would Lin Yu'an protect himself?

Seeing those eyes, Xiao He finally rembered that this Director Ren they had discussed so many tis was actually the middle-aged man who had sat beside him during his audition yesterday.

Simply put, the role of Xu Ning needed soone who didn't look like a good person to begin with.

That middle-aged man had been rather strange at the ti, sitting next to him and continuously observing him. Xiao He, being focused on preparing for the audition, hadn't paid him any mind. He never would have imagined that the ordinary middle-aged man sitting beside him was actually the very famous director, Ren Changwen.