Ch. 681A Different Way to Make Movies
Key Plot Points and Events
- Qin Ze, Qin Baobao's agent and brother, meets with the director (Davis) and screenwriter (Brandon) of Qin Baobao's upcoming Hollywood movie.
- They discuss the movie's requirements, taboos, and scripts over dinner.
- Qin Ze shares that he's also a screenwriter, having written 'A Chinese Odyssey,' which surprises the foreigners.
- Qin Baobao asks for the script, and Qin Ze reads it, providing feedback on the Eastern Goddess's role abruptness.
- Qin Ze suggests changing the way Hollywood shoots superheroes, sparking interest from Davis and Brandon.
Character Developments
- Qin Ze: Shows his advanced English proficiency, his versatility as a multi-talented entertainer, and his insight into screenwriting.
- Qin Baobao: Displayed her good alcohol tolerance and charming demeanor after drinking, and her eagerness to read the script.
- Davis: A talkative and humorous director, open to new ideas.
- Brandon: The screenwriter, initially skeptical of Qin Ze's claims but interested in his suggestions.
Significant Themes
- Cultural exchange and understanding, as Qin Ze and Qin Baobao encounter American customs and Hollywood filmmaking.
- Qin Ze's versatility and achievements in the entertainment industry.
- Hollywood's approach to superhero movies and Qin Ze's suggestion to change the way they're made.
Character Interactions
- Qin Ze and Davis: Engage in friendly banter, with Qin Ze's humor and English proficiency impressing Davis.
- Qin Baobao and Qin Ze: Qin Baobao shows off her brother's achievements, and they work together to navigate the meeting.
- Qin Ze and Brandon: Qin Ze provides feedback on the script, initially disappointing Brandon with his lack of in-depth advice, but later intriguing him with his ideas for change.