Yes, We're Online Friends

"That's great! After we arrive, let's rest for a bit and then start preparing for filming." The voice on the phone sounded very happy.

"Thank you for your hard work," Song Shuhang said with a smile.

After discussing a few more questions, Song Shuhang hung up the phone.

After ending the call, Song Shuhang felt a little strange.

This film crew seems very efficient; they're already starting pre-production preparations as soon as they arrive. If everything goes smoothly, will they start filming today?

"I remember Senior White seemed to have said something yesterday... Senior White seemed to have casually mentioned: 'Wouldn't it be great if we could start filming tomorrow?'" Song Shuhang murmured.

Could it be because of Senior White?

Although I've always known that Venerable White has incredible Fortune in some aspects, this has probably reached the point where his wishes come true, hasn't it?

Perhaps it was a coincidence?

At this moment, Gao Moumou was standing nearby, asked curiously, "Shuhang, who were you chatting with just now?"

Although he couldn't hear the voice on the other end of the phone, he overheard Song Shuhang mentioning the 'script' to the other person.

Could it be... a movie crew?

"The film crew just contacted me. They asked if the script was ready. Also, they're on their way and are expected to arrive in the Jiangnan Region in an hour and a half to begin pre-production preparations for filming," Song Shuhang.

"So, this script will be made into a movie soon?" Gao Moumou a little excited. It's every novelist's dream to have their novel made into a movie.

Although Song Shuhang and his eccentric friends might be making movies as a hobby, and the quality of the film crew they hired is unknown, they'd still feel a great sense of accomplishment just to make a film.

"Yes, once the [Jacob's Film Crew] arrives, Director Jacob will read the script and then arrange the crew to complete the pre-production preparations before filming can begin. Of course, the filming location will probably need to be chosen; we'll need to shoot on location in various places," Song Shuhang replied.

Even if he were a layman, he would know that making a movie is not a simple matter.

Actors, costumes, location selection, props, recording... then comes post-production editing, subtitles, special effects and sound mixing, and the music prelude needed for the film.

Then there are the opening theme, the ending theme, and so on.

All of this requires professional preparation. I wonder if anyone in the crew sent by Senior Spirit Butterfly is in charge of this aspect?

But even if there are problems, there's nothing to worry about. Several senior members in the 'Nine Provinces Number One Group' own film production companies.

"Director Jacob? Why does that name sound so familiar?" Gao Moumou murmured.

Song Shuhang chuckled, "Then I'll take a look at the script first. Oh, and I also need to call Senior White and the others over, and while we're at it, let's organize the characters in the script and see which roles everyone wants to play."

"Are all the actors our own people playing the roles?" Gao Moumou asked, puzzled.

"Well, most of them are our own people, but we'll need a lot of extras to help out. We can't rush that. Maybe we'll even get a celebrity or something." While talking about the roles, Song Shuhang suddenly remembered something. "By the way, Gao Moumou, I need to remind you of something."

"What is it?" Gao Moumou asked.

"I'm not the lead actor in this movie. Hehehe," Song Shuhang.

"Huh?" Gao Moumou's eyes widened—what a joke! The reason he wrote this script and made the protagonist suffer so much was based on the premise that [Song Shuhang was the protagonist].

Now that the entire script is written, Song Shuhang is telling himself he won't be playing the lead role?

If Song Shuhang doesn't play the lead role, what's the point of his character, "Senior Brother Gao Sheng"? Without the opportunity to torment Song Shuhang in the movie, there's no fun at all.

"Then, who is the main character?" Gao Moumou asked.

Just then, Venerable White, dressed in pajamas and wearing headphones, hummed a song as he walked towards them.

"Look, the main character has arrived." Song Shuhang pointed at Venerable White and smiled.

Gao Moumou turned his head and looked at Venerable White.

Sensing his gaze, Venerable White looked back at Gao Moumou with curiosity, then smiled and waved to everyone, "Good morning, everyone."

Song Shuhang: "Good morning, Senior White."

Cloud-Swallowing Monk: "Good morning Senior White."

Gao Moumou quickly turned around and grabbed Song Shuhang: "I've made up my mind, Shuhang."

Song Shuhang: "Hmm?"

"I'm entrusting the role of Senior Brother Gao Sheng to you!" Gao Moumou said sincerely—just thinking about playing Senior Brother Gao Sheng and punching and kicking this person named 'Bai' was not the style he wanted at all.

If 'Bai' were replaced by Song Shuhang, he felt he would definitely kick much more powerfully. But with 'Bai' instead, he felt like he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Song Shuhang: "..."

"It's settled then. I've also decided on my character. You said you wanted to use that dozen 'vehicle registration certificates' props, right? I'll leave that task to my character. In the story, I've created a spoiled rich kid who owns many luxury cars."

In the story, he accidentally bumps into the protagonist while drunk. The protagonist is unharmed, but the spoiled brat is injured. By chance, he eventually becomes the protagonist's Artifact Spirit.

"I feel like this role is exactly what I'm playing. I'll take on this role," Gao Moumou, patting his chest.

Song Shuhang: "..."

At this moment, Venerable White took off his headphones and leaned over, asking curiously, "Are you discussing the plot? How's the script coming along?"

The Cloud-Swallowing Monk replied, "As expected of Senior White, this young friend Gao Moumou and I stayed up all night last night to write out the story for this movie, and it has already been revised into a script."

Upon hearing this, Venerable White's eyes lit up. "The script is finished? Where is it? Let me see it."

Song Shuhang held up his laptop. "I have the script and the original story here. Let's take a look at the script together, pick out the roles, and then confirm the actors."

Song Shuhang opened the original story of the script, and the group looked at the plot while discussing the actors.

The characters appearing in the first act.

The first character to appear is the protagonist, Ling Ye, a disciple of the Skycloud Sect, who will be played by Venerable White.

Then there's the first male supporting role [Senior Brother Gao Sheng], which is currently played by Song Shuhang.

Next up is the first female lead in the early stages, the senior sister [Murong Hua].

There's also the Skycloud Sect elder [Eight-Armed Sword Saint], who was in charge of hosting the disciples' arena matches; he also appears quite a few times later on.

Along with several other ordinary disciples watching, and three lackeys of "Senior Brother Gao Sheng".

The Venerable White asked, "Who would be most suitable to play the role of the Eldest Sister?"

"I'll come, I'll come!" a voice rang out. Song Shuhang turned around and saw that True Lord White Crane had been standing behind everyone at some point. Accompanying it were Su Clan’s Sixteen, Daoist Horizon, and Yu Jiaojiao.

True Lord White Crane looked on with anticipation—it had clearly read the script as well. This senior sister's role was the protagonist 'Venerable White's' first love, and it felt that the role was perfect for it.

"White Crane, you are not suitable," said Venerable White. White Crane wanted to play the role of her senior sister, but at least the character's gender had to be defined as 'female' before she would have a chance.

The True Lord White Crane was struck by a ten-thousand-ton blow.

Song Shuhang stroked his chin. He actually felt that Fairy Bie Xue might be very suitable for this role. But unfortunately, Fairy Bie Xue had already left the Jiangnan Region and gone back to carefully prepare her 'Immortal Chef Banquet,' intending to use that grand feast in the Cultivation World to compete with Venerable White.

Therefore, the people present turned their attention to the only normal female cultivator, Su Clan’s Sixteen.

"I'm not suitable for this role. I feel that this senior sister role needs someone who looks more mature." Su Clan’s Sixteen sighed softly—although she didn't want to admit it, she did look immature. But it's okay, people always grow up.

"Then write down this role and post it in the group to see if anyone is willing to play it," said Venerable White.

Song Shuhang: "Who will play the 'Eight-Armed Sword Saint' at the end of the first act?"

The Venerable White said, "Speaking of eight arms, he is undoubtedly the only one who can be described as such."

Song Shuhang: "Who?"

Su Clan’s Sixteen said, "Senior True Lord Ancient Lake Abbey, he cultivated the Eight-Armed Divine Power and was also a master swordsman."

"Then let's ask Senior Ancient Lake Abbey if he's interested in playing this role," Song Shuhang said, taking notes in his notebook.

Just as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt his close friend Gao Moumou looking at him with a strange expression.

Gao Moumou suspected that his friend Shuhang might be ill.

Previously, when Song Shuhang addressed Venerable White as "Senior White," Gao Moumou felt he could accept it somewhat. Although the title "senior" sounded a bit strange in modern times, the name "Senior White" was so charming that Gao Moumou subconsciously ignored the use of that title.

But later, the guy who was supposed to play the senior sister was named 'White Crane'.

The petite girl was named 'Su Clan’s Sixteen'.

While drinking yesterday, I had a vague feeling that there was something wrong with how Song Shuhang addressed his friends, but I was too drunk to think about it at the time.

Looking back on those names now, they all seem so strange.

And just now, Song Shuhang referred to another person as 'True Lord Ancient Lake Abbey'.

These terms of address all carry a slightly embarrassing connotation.

Song Shuhang could immediately guess what his close friend was thinking. He was so engrossed in his conversation that he had completely forgotten that Gao Moumou was still standing next to him.

"Gao Moumou, don't misunderstand, these are nicknames used in our group," Song Shuhang. "They used to call me 'Under the Pressure of Books'."

Gao Moumou suddenly realized. "You... are online friends?"

"You could say that," Song Shuhang.

"So that's how it is." Gao Moumou realized. No wonder they used all sorts of embarrassing nicknames; they were online friends.

The comments from netizens explain it.

Song Shuhang continued, "Let's move on. Who will play [Feng Chuanzi], the character that Senior Sister marries in the end?"

"It would be best to pair her with Senior Sister [Murong Hua], and find a couple to act together," Su Clan’s Sixteen said, naturally replacing the word 'dual cultivation partners' with 'couple' in her words.