Nazha's Actions Differ From Her Teachings

You've been watching too many Mary Sue dramas!

Especially after Strategy of the Pure Romance became a huge hit, you've been completely lost in those "everyone loves me" roles.

It's standard for a female lead to be fought over by the male lead and the second male lead, but to have every male character in the entire show have feelings for her, be willing to die for her, and fight over her...

You, Lin Ziwei, got your fill of satisfaction, but the male actors were uncomfortable, and I was uncomfortable filming it.

It's not the fault of the actor who played Zhao Kuangyin before you; he had conflicts with you.

"Isn't this a lot of pressure, considering he just joined the crew?" Liang Xin Quan was quite conscientious, not wanting Zhang Yang to undergo some kind of baptism on his first day.

While this Lin Ziwei still had her charms, and acting with her wasn't as visually jarring as when Jiao Enjun acted with Granny Ximen back in the day, the age gap between her and Zhang Yang was still significant.

"Director, this drama needs to wrap up within a month. We hired people to act, not to go on vacation. Even with pressure, we have to perform," Lin Ziwei insisted on her own idea, her eyes sweeping over Zhang Yang's face.

She'd been seeing too many elegant, refined handsome men lately and was experiencing aesthetic fatigue. This heroic type refreshed her, and she had to try.

"Alright." Liang Xin Quan didn't say anything further.

Besides being the female lead, Lin Ziwei was also an investor and producer, giving her more say than him.

"Zhang Yang, right? You have a great look, and Tangren said your acting is quite good." Liang Xin Quan knew he had to be the bad guy again. After some thought, he spoke, "Your character's role isn't extensive, but it's very important to the entire drama. Since you're here, let's do a scene now so I can see how it feels."

Zhang Yang certainly knew his character was important in this drama because he was playing Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty.

But that didn't justify him having to act the moment he arrived. Logically, he should observe the senior actors' styles first.

Only by understanding the lead actors' methods and habits could he cooperate better.

"Okay, Director, which scene?" Zhang Yang grumbled inwardly but agreed readily.

Although he didn't know what Lin Ziwei and the director had discussed, he knew it had to be related to her.

As the producer, lead actress, and director, he couldn't just outright refuse from the start.

"The scene where the male lead, Meng Qiyou, passes away, the female lead Ma Fuyua cries heartbrokenly, and Zhao Kuangyin appears to comfort her." Liang Xin Quan knew what Lin Ziwei wanted and arranged it directly.

Upon hearing his words, many people around them had a change in their expressions.

Some were curious and eager to watch, some were gloating, and some secretly shook their heads in pity.

The previous actor who played Zhao Kuangyin was fired precisely because he argued with Lin Ziwei over this scene.

That actor had a straightforward personality and was also a history buff, a fan of Emperors Qin, Han, Tang, and Song.

Although this drama was called The Legend of Dugu, and all the male characters were infatuated with the female lead, and Zhao Kuangyin also admired her, he shouldn't have acted like a love-struck puppy.

The male actor felt some scenes needed to be changed to align with Zhao Kuangyin's character, but Lin Ziwei rejected it, saying, "You're acting in a romantic drama, not a historical one. Who cares what Zhao Kuangyin was like in history?"

Lin Ziwei's superficial understanding of history angered the male actor, and the two got into an argument over it.

The result, naturally, was that the script wouldn't be changed, the male actor was asked to leave, and the role of Zhao Kuangyin was recast.

Looking at the current situation, Lin Ziwei was about to extend her claws to Zhang Yang the moment he arrived.

"Lin Ziwei and Xiao Ming Ge, one a master of Mary Sue, the other a master of the domineering CEO, were truly a match made in heaven before they went overboard."

He hadn't expected such a hellish start. Zhang Yang sighed inwardly.

He had planned to propose changes to that eye-rolling plot after everyone had gotten more familiar with each other.

Now that the arrow was nocked, he could only go all out.

"I know the script by heart, and I'm familiar with every scene," Zhang Yang said with a relaxed expression. "Regarding the scene you mentioned, Director, I have a small understanding and a suggestion."

Oh!

Everyone around pricked up their ears.

Wallace Huo and Yan Yikuan, who were reading the script, also looked up.

Zhang Yang was from Tangren; they didn't believe he didn't know why the previous actor left.

Nazha's eyes widened. She secretly thought this was different from what Zhang Yang had taught her in the car.

Didn't he say not to be too outrageous when you first arrive?

If Zhang Yang knew her thoughts, he would tell her: "Not outrageous? Then you'd have to gently comfort Lin Ziwei."

"What's wrong with this scene? Tell us," Liang Xin Quan originally wanted to give Zhang Yang an out, but Lin Ziwei spoke faster.

It's over.

Liang Xin Quan sighed inwardly.

He'd probably have to find another actor. Why were actors so stubborn these days?

Back then, Jiao Enjun could deliver those cheesy lines with emotion when facing Granny Ximen.

What difficulty was there now in just holding Lin Ziwei and saying a few comforting words?

"I think the biggest problem with this scene is the disrespect towards the female lead," Zhang Yang said very seriously.

Everyone: !

Amazing, he actually said she was disrespected.

Wait, he said disrespect towards the female lead.

What does this mean?

"Ziwei-jie, I've seriously studied the character of Zhao Kuangyin in the script," Zhang Yang stepped forward, speaking with righteous indignation. "He was saved by the female lead when he was young and held deep gratitude, remembering her peerless beauty."

"Later, when he became a great general of the Zhou Kingdom, Zhao Kuangyin never forgot about the female lead, Ma Fuyua. She was the 'white moonlight' in his heart."

"Zhao Kuangyin definitely liked Ma Fuyua, but he would never do anything inappropriate. The fact that he called Ma Fuyua 'sister' showed his restraint, because he knew who Ma Fuyua liked."

"And in this drama, although Ma Fuyua was pursued by countless handsome men, the one she truly loved in her heart never changed from beginning to end."

"Based on this premise, when Ma Fuyua was crying sadly, Zhao Kuangyin stepping forward to hug and comfort her – isn't that a desecration of Ma Fuyua? Isn't that a desecration of the pure unrequited love in his heart?"

"And Ma Fuyua not dodging, doesn't that also damage her own image?"

"Anyone who doesn't know might think she just accepts anyone who comes along."

"Uh..."

Zhang Yang seemed to realize something and stopped, glancing at Lin Ziwei.

Seeing that no one was speaking, he continued, "I apologize, Ziwei-jie. I'm looking at the script from an omniscient perspective and putting myself in the female lead's shoes, so I got a bit carried away and spoke without thinking. I didn't mean to say anything bad about the female lead."

"I just feel that since the female lead is Zhao Kuangyin's 'white moonlight,' so pure, beautiful, and standing apart from the world, how could she be desecrated?"

Lin Ziwei was moved by his words and fell into thought.

That's right, she, no, how could the female lead be desecrated?

She wavered between the male lead and the second male lead, but her heart always belonged to the male lead.

There's an issue with the storyline involving Zhao Kuangyin. He should be silently in love with her, guarding her from afar.

Only then would it better prove her, Lin Ziwei's— no, Ma Fuyua's— charm!

"Okay," Lin Ziwei nodded heavily, her face full of admiration. "An outsider sees things clearly. Your understanding is very correct. Zhao Kuangyin's attitude towards Ma Fuyua should be exactly as you described."

"You have a lot of ideas. Have you thought about how this scene should be changed?"

Everyone: "..."

Previous actor: Zhao Kuangyin is so noble and great, the female lead shouldn't... Lin Ziwei: Get lost! Zhang Yang: Zhao Kuangyin cannot desecrate the female lead. The female lead is Zhao Kuangyin's white moonlight. The female lead should remain aloof to show her charm. Lin Ziwei: Have you thought about how this scene should be changed?

The same thing, said differently, and Lin Ziwei's mind changed too?

Zhang Yang's words are powerful!

Lin Ziwei: You guys don't understand a damn thing.

Thank you to "Shi Guang 1979" for the character appreciation, the little author will work hard to bring out the characters' charm.

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