She seemed to have noticed Xiao Yu and Xia Mo's odd expressions.
Cheng Qin chuckled, looking very pleased with herself. "Master Xiao, this script's hidden premise is an 'endless loop.' Although your character is the main villain, that's only 'temporary.' If it does well, we'll consider a second installment.
"When that happens, your character will be the real 'savior'! Miss Xia Mo's character will also become the 'female lead'! There's nothing particularly special about our script. It's all about endless twists, so the audience can never guess the ending."
"We've actually even planned the third installment's plot. The male and female leads of the first installment are the real villains... but they're being used by a 'god,' and the ancient ruins are actually a seal on an evil god. So your character and Miss Xia Mo's character are the true male and female leads throughout the entire series."
Chu Yong nodded repeatedly, echoing Cheng Qin. "I think this character suits your bearing perfectly! Look at this illustrated cover. It's actually the cover for the second installment, and it's also the cover we originally prepared when we planned to film all three installments together."
"But we figured filming them separately would make the twists work better, and we could gauge the market response while reducing our investment, so we split it into three productions. Your character is the one right in the middle, and Miss Xia Mo's is the one kneeling. As for the male and female leads of the first installment, they're just these two skulls!"
Xiao Yu smiled wryly.
Are you hinting that I'm also the 'final boss behind the scenes, manipulated by a god' in this real world?
A general's glory is built on countless bones, and I turn out to be the villain myself?
While he was