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Chapter 2
With a pleasant mood, Yao Bianliang briefly checked the situation of Group 10.
Director Cheng Liuhui was an unknown, obscure director, and the other actors were all in a state of being untraceable.
The document her roommate sent was very detailed, including not only the short drama outline but also the script text and related introductions.
"To Our Youth" was only 8,000 words in total, and she reached the end after flipping through just a few pages.
Although the length was short, after reading through it all, Yao Bianliang almost fell asleep.
Е nu m а̃ .î d
—It was too boring.
She had never seen such a boring script.
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In other dramas, the male and female leads would experience shy crushes and develop mutual feelings;
In this drama, the female lead was buried in solving problems.
In other dramas, the male and female leads would begin to flirt, with dialogue that made hearts race;
In this drama, the female lead was still buried in solving problems.
W̌ e b̊ n̆о̇ v̈ е̂l̈ Е̂ ň u ṁ ä
In other dramas, the male and female leads would already be engaging in intimate interactions, giving viewers sweet moments to enjoy.
But in this drama, the female lead was still buried in solving problems!
From beginning to end, the female lead's daily routine was just attending class, doing homework, and memorizing knowledge points.
One worksheet after another, making mistakes on problems again and again.
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All several dozen students focused only on studying hard every day, with none of them having romantic relationships.
It was absolutely boring to the extreme!
Е nu m̈ а́ . i ḋ
How could there possibly be viewers who would enjoy watching this plot?
"This Director Cheng Liuhui is truly a genius," Yao Bianliang couldn't help but marvel.
Imagine viewers seeing "To Our Youth" and instinctively thinking it was a youth romance drama.
But when they clicked in, they'd discover the drama had no male lead at all.
This point alone would discourage 80% of viewers.
The remaining viewers who didn't leave would see the female lead studying diligently and think it was a youth inspirational drama.
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They would watch as the female lead solved problems daily, made mistakes, completed test papers, and took exams constantly...
Struggling to support themselves, they would finally endure to the finale, expecting the female lead to reach the pinnacle of life.
But in the end, the female lead remained an ordinary person!
Although she could find a good job with her education, she was still just another corporate slave.
She would be forced to work overtime, handle various interpersonal relationships, and occasionally face criticism from her superiors.
She was no different from the millions of ordinary working people.
W̊ еb̈n о v́ е l Е́ n̆ umā
After such a sequence of events, wouldn't viewers be utterly frustrated?
Moreover, at the end of the script, the director had made a note about the script.
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"This drama aims to portray the youth of ordinary people, so the female lead's appearance needs to be plain."
In simple terms, she needed to look ugly.
Yao Bianliang felt assured, the corners of her lips curving upward slightly: "This is a sure thing."
Without further hesitation, she directly sent a friend request to Cheng Liuhui.
Е n̆u mа
This rare talent—she was determined to make his acquaintance!
In the practice hall.
Cheng Liuhui sat in a chair, his handsome, chiseled face showing signs of fatigue.
Sunlight slanted in through the window, falling on him and casting a shadow.
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"Still no one willing to come."
His slender fingers lightly picked up the script on the table, a bitter smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.
W̆e b̂ n̊ о v̌ ѐ l̀ Еn̈ u m̈а̌
Only two days remained until the filming of "Good Drama PK Competition" was set to begin.
The team formation phase was about to end. Other groups had already selected their members, but he hadn't even found a female lead.
Currently, Group 10 consisted only of himself, a friend who came to support him, and an unknown rookie young boy.
Such a lineup was extremely shabby.
His friend stood beside him, frowning slightly: "What did Yao Xinxin say? Is she willing to join?"
Cheng Liuhui lowered his eyes, saying painfully: "I had barely said two sentences before she interrupted me and showed me the door."
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"Besides, she has already joined Group 2 with a bright future ahead. She probably wouldn't be interested in my small script."
Hearing this, his friend wasn't surprised.
He just felt helpless: "I told you before, no idol is willing to ruin their image. This is a talent show after all, where people rely on their looks to make a living. Asking the female lead to dress like that—aren't you destroying their livelihood?"
Cheng Liuhui's thin lips pressed together tightly. He didn't speak, but his expression grew increasingly dejected.
"A youth drama without romance has almost no market. Why must you be so stubborn?" his friend advised earnestly. "Stop being so obstinate and change the theme. I believe with your abilities, you could certainly succeed with a sweet youth romance drama."
Cheng Liuhui lowered his gaze, his eyelashes trembling slightly, unable to hide his inner struggle.
Ẇеb̃ǹо̄ v ѐ ĺ Е́nu m̂ а̇
Is there really... no other way?
He just wanted to make a youth drama about ordinary people. Was that so difficult?
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"I don't understand," Cheng Liuhui said. "Can youth dramas only be about love stories? Don't those late nights of hard studying, those stacks of accumulated learning materials count as youth too?"
Cheng Liuhui truly couldn't comprehend it.
He raised his eyes, looking seriously at his friend: "Now, whenever we talk about youth dramas, we instinctively think of first love and romance. But I believe the vast majority of people have never experienced passing love notes, giving flowers, or confessing in the rain. Our youth was ordinary and plain."
He just wanted to portray this kind of youth. What was wrong with that?
Е ň u̇m а.i d̆
His friend's lips moved, but in the end, he just shook his head helplessly: "Liuhui, your idea is good. But there are no similar successful cases right now."
"We can't deny that this script has a chance of becoming popular, but no one is willing to gamble on it."
"For dramas of the same quality, a sweet romance has a 60% chance of becoming popular, while your drama has only a 1% chance. If you were in their place, would you be willing to star in the latter?"
Cheng Liuhui was left speechless.
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He knew that although his friend's words weren't pleasant to hear, they were the truth.
Innovation carries risks.
Wе̌ ḃ ňo v el̇ Ё n̂ ù ma
Moreover, even Cheng Liuhui himself wasn't sure whether this drama would be appreciated by the public.
"Alright," after a long time, he finally said, "if there are still no contestants willing to come, I'll revise the script."
These words were very difficult to say, and the struggle was evident in Cheng Liuhui's eyes.
But facing the current reality, he had no choice but to compromise.
"Ding dong"
Just then, his phone screen lit up, and a friend request popped out.
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[Hello Director Cheng Liuhui, I'm Yao Bianliang, a contestant from "Good Drama PK Competition"]
[I'm very interested in the drama "To Our Youth." Can we talk about it?]
"Hmm?" His friend's eyes brightened, "Liuhui, another contestant wants to talk to you."
Cheng Liuhui had naturally also seen this message.
Compared to his friend's delight, he just smiled bitterly.
It wasn't that no contestants had approached him before.
Е̌n̂ ü ḿа.
But when they learned that he was unwilling to modify the script and that the female lead must be made to look plain, no one was willing to come.
"I'll chat with her and see." Cheng Liuhui didn't dare to have too much hope.
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He was almost resigned to his fate now.
In his view, this female contestant would most likely not agree after learning the details.
Cheng Liuhui: "Hello, I'm Cheng Liuhui."
Yao Bianliang: "Hello, Director Cheng. Yiqing recommended your group to me. Can we meet to discuss in detail?"
Еñù mӓ .і̌ḋ
Cheng Liuhui: "I'm sorry, Miss Yao, you may not know. Regarding the drama 'To Our Youth,' I don't plan to make major revisions to the script, nor will I add any romantic plotlines."
Yao Bianliang: ?
Yao Bianliang: "When did I say I wanted to modify the script?"
Cheng Liuhui was stunned: "You..."
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"No need to change the script. I think this storyline of studying every day without romance is quite good."
Yao Bianliang was very serious: "The male lead being invisible throughout, no romantic plotline, the female lead wearing ugly makeup... these settings are perfect. In short, I'm really interested in this script. Can Director Cheng consider me?"
Ё.n̊ũ m̄ а.
Cheng Liuhui: "..."
A script that only talks about studying seems good to her?
The male lead being invisible throughout is a setting she considers "perfect"?
And she's even looking forward to "wearing ugly makeup"?
Is she serious?!
Cheng Liuhui closed his eyes, then opened them again.
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Yes, he hadn't misread.
This actress not only affirmed his script but also expressed her willingness to perform in it with great enthusiasm!
His friend beside him was also dumbfounded, mumbling: "There's actually a fool willing to come?—No, this isn't a fool, this is simply a selfless bodhisattva who saves others from suffering."
Saying this, his friend sincerely advised: "Cheng Liuhui, I seriously suggest you set up a tablet and worship her."
Cheng Liuhui: "..."
Cheng Liuhui pinched his thigh, hissing slightly from the pain.
Ѐ n̄.u̇.m а̌
Not a dream—he had finally caught a break!
He suddenly stood up, paused for half a second, and then began typing with excitement.
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"Of course! Miss Yao, I can meet you anytime to discuss details."
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They arranged to meet at a coffee shop.
Stepping to the soft background music playing indoors, Yao Bianliang and Cheng Liuhui chose a window-side seat.
W è b ṅo v̀ е̄ l̆ Е n̊u m̈а̀
Both were eighteenth-tier newcomers with no fame, so there was no need to specifically avoid crowds.
The waiter brought two cups of coffee. Cheng Liuhui picked up his cup, took a sip, and smiled helplessly.
"To be honest, I never thought there would still be a contestant willing to perform in my script. Before you messaged me, I was already prepared to revise the script."
Yao Bianliang frowned slightly.
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What, revise the script?
That's ridiculous—how could such an excellent script be modified!
Ë ñ u̇ m̂_а .іd
"Director Cheng, that's not right," Yao Bianliang said with a serious face. "Your script is very good. I was involuntarily attracted to it after just one reading. How could such an excellent script be changed so casually?"
Cheng Liuhui's fingers nervously fidgeted with his cup: "You... really think this script is good?"
Yao Bianliang nodded: "Of course."
This script was practically tailor-made for her path to failure.
She believed that not just in the "Good Drama PK Competition" variety show, but in the entire entertainment industry, it would be hard to find a second work as "excellent" as this one!
Hearing these words, Cheng Liuhui's eyes gradually brightened, and the corners of his lips turned upward.
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He looked good when he smiled, like a person who had been walking alone for a long time and finally found a kindred spirit, with light in his eyes.
"I've shown this script to many people, but they all thought this kind of theme wasn't suitable for filming," Cheng Liuhui said. "You're the first person to express approval to me."
Yao Bianliang felt even more confident.
Look, so many people had seen the script and expressed pessimism about it.
Her judgment was indeed correct.
Yao Bianliang said: "Director Cheng, there's no need to be self-deprecating. I really like your script. Both the plot settings and the requirement for the female lead to wear ugly makeup are excellent."
Еṅu m а̀
Although the original body's brain didn't work well, it must be said that her face was very beautiful.
Yao Bianliang didn't want to attract a group of fans who only liked her for her looks because of her high beauty.
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Cheng Liuhui was slightly taken aback and said awkwardly: "It's not as extreme as wearing ugly makeup, just needing to wear glasses and dress plainly..."
"It's fine, I have no problem with any of it," Yao Bianliang waved her hand. "Even if you want me to play an ugly woman, I have no objections."
Cheng Liuhui looked up in astonishment, seemingly trying to find mockery in Yao Bianliang's eyes.
But when he met Yao Bianliang's clear eyes, he could only see her sincerity.
Wеb̌ n̂о̄_v е̄ l̊ Е́n̄ u̇m̌ а́
Yao Bianliang sincerely said: "Director Cheng, to be frank, I really admire your talent. These days, directors like you who stick to their principles, hold onto their dreams, and don't blindly cater to the market are truly rare."
"Since we've had the good fortune to meet, I'm willing to help you realize your dream. I will act seriously and bring this drama that no one believes in to life!"
Cheng Liuhui's fingers tightened around his cup, his heartbeat gradually quickening: "So, you're really willing to cooperate fully?"
Yao Bianliang nodded solemnly: "Of course."
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Cheng Liuhui met Yao Bianliang's gaze, his heart uncontrollably moved.
She was truly different from others.
Wеb̌ n о̆ vè.l̆ Е̊nuṁ а̊
Like him, she had her own persistence and dreams, rather than simply following the crowd and unconditionally catering to the market for fame.
Couldn't she see that this drama was very likely to flop?
No, she definitely saw it.
But even so, she was still willing to give it a try with him.
"Thank you," Cheng Liuhui's eyes were sincere. "Miss Yao, I know I don't have much influence now and don't have anything to thank you with. But if... there's a chance in the future, I definitely won't forget your help today."
"Come on," Yao Bianliang patted his shoulder. "Those things are still far off. Director Cheng, let's discuss the filming details first."
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The day after tomorrow, the variety show's live broadcast would officially begin, and they needed to be prepared.
As for Cheng Liuhui's promise, Yao Bianliang didn't take it to heart at all.
In her view, once this drama was filmed and released, this dream-holding guy would end up flopping together with her.
As for whether he would have the opportunity to thank her and provide her with resources in the future...
Don't joke around, that simply couldn't happen.
