Have you watched the Legend of Jiang Yuyan?

Others laugh at me for being easily fooled, I laugh at them for not seeing through it.

This was Lin Ziwei's most genuine thought.

She wasn't exceptionally smart, but she definitely wasn't stupid.

She actually agreed with the issues the previous actor had brought up.

But those were minor flaws, inconsequential to the entire drama. Whether they were changed or not didn't matter.

The real offense was the male actor's attitude in publicly challenging her, the producer and lead actress.

And now, when Zhang Yang wanted to change the script, he phrased it beautifully, considering her best interests.

If she refused, anyone who didn't know better would think she was just a lovesick fool who couldn't resist a handsome face, which would damage her reputation.

In reality, all she wanted was a show of respect and an easy way out. Whether the plot was changed depended on whether the actor satisfied her.

Clearly, Zhang Yang's understanding hit the mark.

"Sister Ziwei, you've asked the right person. I have indeed considered modifying the script," Zhang Yang said. He beckoned Nazha over, retrieved his backpack, and handed Lin Ziwei a few pages, a shy expression on his face. "It was an opportunity to get a role in a great project like The Legend of Dugu, so I consulted my mentor at Shanghai Theatre Academy and made some improvements under her guidance."

"Before coming here, I was afraid my voice would be too weak for anyone to listen to my opinions."

"Now I realize I underestimated all of you seniors."

Flattery never fails; Zhang Yang smoothly praised everyone.

Nazha, standing nearby, felt her brain couldn't keep up.

The content on the paper was clearly something she had seen Zhang Yang jot down casually in the car.

At the time, she had even remarked on Zhang Yang's beautiful handwriting, thinking his writing reflected his personality.

How did it suddenly become something written under a teacher's guidance?

"Which teacher from Shanghai Theatre Academy are you referring to?" Yan Yikuan's lips curved into a smile as he put down his script and stood up.

"Hello, Senior Student. The teachers I consulted were Old Jiang, Teacher Jiang Mei, and Old Wang, Teacher Wang Luoyong," Zhang Yang responded immediately, unfazed.

He never fought a battle unprepared.

He had thought through the script last night and revised it on the way today.

He had also called Old Wang and Old Jiang beforehand and chatted with them about "The Legend of Dugu."

Unless someone was bored enough to ask, "Did Zhang Yang ask you to revise the script?", he wasn't afraid of being exposed.

"Teacher Wang and Teacher Jiang? They had just started teaching when I was a student and taught me a few classes," Yan Yikuan said with a smile. "Are they department heads now?"

"Yes, Teacher Wang is now a professor in the acting department and a primary instructor. Teacher Jiang is the department head," Zhang Yang replied calmly.

The gazes of those around him immediately changed.

This was the academy-trained clique. Connections came naturally, especially for students who had good relationships with their teachers. Their advantage in the industry was particularly obvious.

"Mm," Yan Yikuan said, stopping there without elaborating. He nodded slightly. "If you have any questions in the crew, Junior Student, feel free to ask me."

"Thank you, Senior Student," Zhang Yang said immediately. His gaze flickered to Wallace Huo, noticing the other man was watching him.

Their eyes met for a moment before they both looked away, no communication exchanged.

Meanwhile, Lin Ziwei and director Liang Xin Quan had already finished reading the revised script at lightning speed.

"As expected of guidance from a Shanghai Theatre Academy teacher. This section indeed highlights the characters' personalities and traits better," Liang Xin Quan affirmed.

This was actually a hint for Lin Ziwei. She was in a good mood now and nodded in agreement. "It is indeed better. Let's film it according to this."

Regardless, they had to give face to Shanghai Theatre Academy, and the content had genuinely improved.

Zhang Yang's mind raced, and he said, "The screenwriter is responsible for the overall story and the subplots of each character. I only asked the teachers for guidance to make these changes, so I hope I haven't caused any trouble."

As soon as he said this, some people's gazes softened considerably.

"Then let's try it out with Shanghai Theatre Academy's approach," Liang Xin Quan said, clapping his hands and picking up the megaphone.

Zhang Yang no longer drew attention to himself and went to Nazha's side. "I'm going to act next. Watch carefully. You can also record it on your phone. I'll teach you about blocking techniques and such tonight."

Nazha indicated she understood.

"All units, attention."

Liang Xin Quan picked up the megaphone and sat before the monitor, directing adjustments to the lighting.

"Scene X, Take X."

"Action!"

As the clapboard sounded, the camera started rolling, focusing on Lin Ziwei.

She stood by the railing of a high platform, looking down tearfully, as if recalling a painful memory.

Zhang Yang, dressed in ornate robes, appeared from around the corner and took a position, silently gazing at Lin Ziwei's profile.

Liang Xin Quan's eyes lit up. He shifted his posture and spoke into the walkie-talkie, "Pull the camera back a bit, find the dead corner to the left. Good, right here. Stop. Capture both their expressions."

Liang Xin Quan secretly thought he had found a gem.

Generally speaking, people who are good-looking in real life aren't always photogenic, while those who are less attractive can gain points with makeup.

Some people who appear beautiful or handsome on video might be so stunning in reality that they take your breath away.

Zhang Yang has a great presence, and Liang Xin Quan thought he wouldn't be photogenic at all. But in reality, he's just right, with a perfectly standard "movie face."

"If his acting is also good, we can arrange a role for him in Painted Skin 2."

An idea flashed through Liang Xin Quan's mind, and he watched even more intently.

In the shot, Zhang Yang's eyes began to change, filled with sorrow.

Considering the scene, one could imagine he was feeling heartache for "Ma Fuyua."

After a brief moment of heartache, his eyes held a flash of madness before becoming resolute.

He strode towards "Ma Fuyua," and the cameraman, following the director's instructions, kept pace to capture the scene.

Reaching "Ma Fuyua" from behind, Zhang Yang extended his hand as if to embrace her.

A staff member nearby signaled Lin Ziwei at the opportune moment. She immediately acted as if she sensed something and turned around, meeting Zhang Yang's gaze. "Little Brother Kuang."

As she spoke, Lin Ziwei wiped away tears from the corner of her eyes.

The words "Little Brother Kuang" seemed to act like a spell, causing Zhang Yang to retract his hand and subtly step back half a pace, his expression clearing: "Sister, don't be sad. You can still rely on me."

The original plot up to this point involved Zhao Kuangyin embracing Ma Fuyua and comforting her in various ways, with the scene ending on their faces to create a beautiful image.

Zhang Yang's assessment of this plot was: trash.

Song Zu could have passion, a "white moonlight" crush, or even possessive madness, but he could never be a puppy-dog or a simp.

Mary Sue stories shouldn't insult the audience's intelligence either.

Love that fits Zhao Kuangyin's character could exist.

It could also further elevate Ma Fuyua's image as a universally adored and innocent character.

Therefore, his eyes were filled with restrained affection.

The subsequent lines were not cheesy but were changed to normal words of comfort, yet they conveyed a sense of dominance, translating to: "You can trust me. I can make decisions for you."

Ma Fuyua, however, merely smiled and sighed, neither accepting nor refusing, her feelings for Zhao Kuangyin always seeming like those of an older sister for a younger brother.

"Cut!"

Liang Xin Quan picked up the megaphone and shouted, "Excellent, that's a wrap."

It was indeed filmed very well, especially Zhang Yang's acting, which surprised him.

Lin Ziwei was the big star, but in this scene, his attention was entirely on Zhang Yang.

His expressive eyes, the subtle micro-expressions captured in close-ups, and the emotional impact of his lines were all outstanding.

There was no need to reshoot; doing so would only reveal that Lin Ziwei was inferior to Zhang Yang and create unnecessary complications.

Next, Zhang Yang had no scenes in this location, so he was happy to watch from the sidelines.

Seeing that no one else was around, Nazha asked Zhang Yang, "Brother Yang, is it really worth putting so much effort into such a small supporting role?"

Zhang Yang turned to look at her, a slight smile on his lips: "Nazha, have you watched The Legend of Jiang Yuyan?"

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