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Chapter 83
The wuxia drama was titled "The Tianya Decree," and Wen Xuan was captivated by the tumultuous plot just from reading the beginning of the script.
The martial arts world was filled with constant turmoil, and the female lead methodically made her enemies suffer the consequences of their actions.
And the character Wen Xuan would portray—the female leader of the Xuanyue Sect—was the ultimate target of the female lead's revenge.
In other words, she was the final villain, the ultimate boss.
The leader of the Xuanyue Sect, also named Qiu Wanying, was a self-reliant and highly skilled woman who not only established the Xuanyue Sect through her own efforts but also led her disciples in protecting the peace of the local people.
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In times of chaos, she was loyal and righteous, concerned for the common people—truly a heroine among women.
Throughout the martial arts world, everyone spoke of Xuanyue Sect Leader Qiu Wanying with great admiration.
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Yet this respected senior was actually a hypocrite hiding behind a virtuous facade.
Naturally, after the female lead's series of revenge actions, Qiu Wanying's true face was exposed, and her evil deeds were made public.
Her martial arts were crippled, forcing her to pass leadership to her direct disciple. Although she ultimately kept her life, her reputation was ruined, and her cultivation was lost.
The Xuanyue Sect she had established was forced to disband.
Wеb̃ nо̆ v е l̆ Е̄ n ů ma
This villain was thoroughly evil, but simultaneously possessed the allure of a captivating antagonist.
She was powerful, ruthless, had firm goals, and possessed profound strategizing abilities.
Such a beautiful villain would undoubtedly win the affection of many viewers.
After reading the script, Wen Xuan's heart stirred with interest.
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This character's scenes spanned the entire drama—she had depth and charm. Although only the second female lead, if performed well, she might not be inferior to the main female lead!
"Is Yao Bianliang really so kind-hearted to give me such a good role?" After finishing the script, Wen Xuan's doubts increased.
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She had no prior relationship with Yao Bianliang; if anything, the two had already established enmity.
Yet now, Yao Bianliang was returning evil with good, not only refraining from kicking her when she was down but actually offering her such a valuable resource!
Moreover, according to her agent, Yao Bianliang didn't even require her to audition. As long as she agreed, the role would immediately be hers.
Wen Xuan was completely perplexed. After pondering for a long time, she finally cautiously opened the chat dialogue with Yao Bianliang.
Wen Xuan: "Hello, Teacher Yao. I've read the script."
"Oh my, why so formal, Sister Wen? Just call me by my name," Yao Bianliang quickly replied from the other end of the phone, her tone quite enthusiastic. "So, are you satisfied with the script?"
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Wen Xuan: "..."
Of course she was satisfied, but the problem was that it was so satisfying that she couldn't believe it was real.
After some thought, Wen Xuan carefully asked: "I'd like to ask, why do you want me to play this role?"
"You know my acting isn't very good, and my popularity and public image have declined significantly."
Seeing this question, Yao Bianliang found herself in a difficult position.
What could she say? Could she tell Wen Xuan that she specifically chose her because her acting was terrible and her reputation was poor?
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That wouldn't sound very polite.
After pondering for a moment, Yao Bianliang remembered something and her eyes brightened.
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She said: "The reason I invited Sister Wen is because I really enjoyed your previous performances. So I believe if you play this character, you'll certainly do a great job."
This wasn't entirely untrue.
Yao Bianliang genuinely liked Wen Xuan's performance in "The Tale of An Hua." This outstanding actress not only had poor acting skills but also completely ruined the female lead's character.
So having her play the Xuanyue Sect Leader would perfectly meet Yao Bianliang's expectations!
Wе̌b̄n̊ оv̂е̄l Е̇ ǹ u̇m̌а
But seeing this answer, Wen Xuan was stunned.
Yao Bianliang really liked her previous performances? But... most of her previous works weren't exactly classics.
Yao Bianliang was known for being extremely dedicated and focused on pursuing high-quality productions—this was a universally acknowledged fact in the industry.
Wen Xuan was self-aware enough to know that with her acting skills in recent years, she shouldn't be so memorable to Yao Bianliang that she would actively invite her to collaborate, disregarding past grievances.
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So, excluding those commercial dramas, there was only one classic work left—
That wuxia ensemble drama from years ago that had swept across the country and propelled Wen Xuan to become a top-tier star!
W̌ ẽ b ǹ оv̀е̊l Ёn̈ um a
In that moment, Wen Xuan seemed to understand something. Her hands tightened slightly as complex emotions surged in her heart.
Although "The Tianya Decree" was a wuxia drama and her previous work was xianxia, thinking carefully, the two dramas had many commonalities.
"I never expected that after so many years, someone would still invite me because of that drama..." Wen Xuan's heart was filled with mixed emotions.
A few years' time, under the influence of the entertainment industry's melting pot, was enough to transform a spirited, hardworking girl into a product of an assembly line.
Wen Xuan felt that the time when she first entered the industry seemed incredibly distant, but now thinking back, it also felt like it had happened just yesterday.
Back then, to perform a scene about hunger well, she could go for three consecutive days without eating properly, successfully making herself weak and fatigued, portraying the most authentic state.
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When filming fight scenes, she never used body doubles, always performing herself.
During that period, she got up early every day to train her body, striving to make the action scenes more impressive. She still remembered many of those movements and techniques.
Although she wasn't famous then, she had clear goals and, full of genuine passion, lived each day to the fullest.
When did it start to change?
Was it after gaining popularity, when her agent had her frantically shooting advertisements and endorsements? Or was it when she participated in various variety shows, gradually focusing more on her traffic and popularity? Or perhaps when she constantly engaged in CP marketing and promotion under the company's arrangements?
Wen Xuan couldn't remember anymore.
W е ḃ ṅ о v е l Е ṅ u m а̂
She only knew that during her busiest period, she was constantly flying between cities.
While filming, she often needed to attend various events and shoot different advertisements and endorsements. Usually, she would finish a scene, immediately go elsewhere to shoot commercials, and return to continue filming after a couple of days.
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In such an environment, she no longer had time to carefully study the script, and couldn't even memorize her lines completely.
She used body doubles more and more frequently, while she herself became increasingly busy.
Thoughts spontaneously emerged in her mind, and Wen Xuan couldn't help wondering: if she had stayed at the filming location all day like before, earnestly and wholeheartedly focusing on acting...
Would her acting skills have deteriorated so badly? Would the quality of her new dramas have continued to decline?
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But this remained a hypothesis that could never be answered.
Even if she personally was willing to give up the benefits brought by marketing and endorsements, Ansheng Entertainment would never agree.
Wen Xuan couldn't help feeling distressed: "But Teacher Yao, you know my acting has been getting worse and worse."
She could no longer return to her peak standard from those years.
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Reading Wen Xuan's response, Yao Bianliang raised an eyebrow slightly.
Oh, acting getting worse and worse?
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Doesn't that mean Wen Xuan's performance in the new drama might be even worse than her performance in "The Tale of An Hua"?
What good fortune!
Yao Bianliang's eyes brightened slightly: "That's alright, I believe in your acting skills."
She firmly believed that Wen Xuan's acting would get worse and worse, bringing her unexpected delights!
Reading Yao Bianliang's words, Wen Xuan's thoughts churned.
How much must Yao Bianliang believe in her acting skills to invite her without bearing any grudges even after "The Tale of An Hua" had aired!
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But... she was truly worried that she would fail to live up to the other's goodwill and trust.
After some thought, Wen Xuan said: "Thank you. I'll give you an answer in a couple of days, if that's alright?"
Yao Bianliang thought Wen Xuan needed to consider whether to take the role, so she readily agreed.
But what Wen Xuan wanted to consider wasn't whether to accept the role, but in what manner to perform it.
"Because of the poor performance in 'The Tale of An Hua,' my career has been declining at an accelerated pace..." Wen Xuan's mood was complex, her thoughts chaotic.
She knew she had been on a downward trajectory for some time. If she continued in the same direction, this decline would likely persist.
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Perhaps it was time for a change.
Yao Bianliang's invitation undoubtedly presented the best opportunity for her to make that change!
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Friday arrived with bright sunshine, a pleasant clear day.
Yao Bianliang arrived at the scheduled audition location in good spirits, accompanied by Ling Huanxuan.
Seeing that only Yao Bianliang had arrived, Ling Huanxuan was surprised: "Sister Liang, where's the director?"
When she had previously contacted Yao Bianliang, she only knew that Yao Bianliang was both the lead actress and investor, and was in the process of contacting screenwriters and directors.
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She had assumed that after such a long time, Yao Bianliang had already found a director. But even now, she still hadn't seen the director's presence.
Surely the director wouldn't be absent for such an important occasion as casting?
Yao Bianliang's lips curved upward into a smile: "Sister Ling, the director is already here."
Ling Huanxuan looked over in confusion, a question mark slowly forming above her head.
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The director was already here? But besides herself, there was only Yao Bianliang...
Ling Huanxuan was shocked: "You mean, you plan to be the director?"
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"Yes," Yao Bianliang nodded. "I contacted several directors before, but couldn't find a suitable one. After thinking about it, I felt it would be better if I took on the role myself."
After being criticized for "The Tale of An Hua," that director had learned his lesson and decided to film a deep, meaningful work aimed at winning awards.
Yao Bianliang had already stumbled several times with high-quality, profound works, so she certainly wouldn't collaborate with him. She had no choice but to give up.
There was no shortage of suitable director candidates, but unfortunately, Yao Bianliang wasn't satisfied after reviewing their profiles.
With excellent directors, she felt uneasy just looking at their credentials. Working with such veterans would surely lead to going viral, wouldn't it?
And looking at those unknown directors, Yao Bianliang still felt apprehensive.
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Once bitten by a snake, one fears the rope for ten years. Recalling how each time she casually selected someone, she would end up choosing a hidden master, she couldn't help but feel despondent.
No, she couldn't repeat the same mistakes.
After several internal struggles, Yao Bianliang finally came up with a brilliant solution—
She could be the director herself!
Actors transitioning to directors, directing and starring in their own works, wasn't uncommon.
She was an experienced actress, true, but a good actor doesn't necessarily make a good director.
W̊ e b ṅ о́ v̆ӗ l Еn̄ u m̀a
She had neither experience nor professional training. Even if she put forth her best effort in filming, it might not turn out well.
This way, she could not only keep the entire production firmly under her control, avoiding the possibility of being backstabbed, but could also easily make the drama extremely poor.
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It was perfect in every way!
"What's wrong, Sister Ling, don't you have confidence in me?" Yao Bianliang winked at Ling Huanxuan.
Ling Huanxuan: "..."
It wasn't that she lacked confidence; it was just hard to believe.
Ẁ е̌b̌n о̆ v̀é l̄ Е̊ n̄u ḿ а́
An actor transitioning to a director wasn't an easy task. Without directing experience, did Yao Bianliang really know how to film a drama?
Meeting Yao Bianliang's confident gaze, Ling Huanxuan's lips moved, but the words that reached her lips ultimately remained unspoken.
"Fine," she sighed resignedly. "You're the investor, the financier, so naturally it's your decision."
After a pause, she added: "However, I'd also like to provide some guidance to the actors during filming... would that be alright?"
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Ling Huanxuan was still somewhat worried.
She believed that with Yao Bianliang's abilities, she could certainly play the female lead well, but whether she could be a good director was uncertain.
Wе̌ b̄ nо ṽ е̂ l̇ Еn̂ùm а̃
Therefore, having her, the screenwriter, supervise on the side would significantly reduce the risk.
Yao Bianliang certainly had no objections: "Of course."
In fact, it wasn't just Ling Huanxuan who was worried; Yao Bianliang herself wasn't entirely confident.
Although she hadn't been a director before, with the system monitoring on the side, she wouldn't dare to slack off.
Her becoming the director meant a 99% chance of producing a terrible drama, but there was still a 1% possibility that she might accidentally create a relatively good work.
What if her luck turned extraordinarily poor and she performed exceptionally well? Wouldn't that be problematic?
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And Ling Huanxuan, as the screenwriter of "The Tale of An Hua," had rich experience in filming flop dramas—she was an invaluable talent.
With her assistance, the chances of this drama flopping would naturally increase!
The two exchanged glances and smiled. Each believed they had achieved their goal, so they were naturally satisfied with this outcome.
Just then, there came two knocks on the door, and an assistant pushed it open and entered.
"Teacher Yao, Sister Ling, all the actors for the audition have arrived," the assistant said. "Shall we start now?"
Yao Bianliang perked up—finally!
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"Good, let's begin now."
