The Entertainment Industry Waits For Our Divorce - Chapter 124

The scene on the monitor displayed the flickering light of an oil lamp, accompanied by the low voice of a man saying, “You try and see if I can handle it.”

Imagination knew no bounds.

It surpassed the deleted original script’s melodramatic nature.

“Click!” The director watched the monitor with satisfaction and promptly called for a stop.

Liáng Yān finally heard the words she had longed for, swiftly rolling out of Lù Línchéng’s encompassing range, and promptly jumping off the bed.

After landing on her feet, she shot a fierce glare at Lù Línchéng.

Adding lines and revising the script himself—what does he mean by “You try and see if I’m capable.” Did she not already know if he was capable?

No, not at all!

The director had no intention of reshooting the scene; it was evidently perfect.

The director looked at Lù Línchéng with admiration. The king of actors truly lived up to his title, effortlessly studying and adapting the script.

In the original script, the first encounter was supposed to be forceful, a crucial milestone in the relationship between the enchantress and the immortal lord. However, the act of being forcefully subdued felt somewhat contrived when compared to their later separation. Now, it was modified so that upon hearing the dialogue, the immortal lord became jealous, taking the upper hand and teasing the intoxicated enchantress. This emotional outburst, long suppressed, better reflected that the immortal lord had already developed feelings for the enchantress at this point, sinking deeper and deeper into the abyss of emotions. Even after the tribulation ended, he attempted to force himself to let go but ultimately failed.

Once filming concluded, Lù Línchéng and Liáng Yān stood behind the monitor, observing the playback of the scene they had just captured.

Upon witnessing herself being effortlessly lifted by Lù Línchéng as if she were a defenseless chick, and seeing him carry her out of the frame, Liáng Yān’s face contorted with a mixture of disappointment and resentment.

It was meant to be her shining moment, yet Lù Línchéng stole the spotlight.

Her attempt to display her own charm backfired, leaving her suppressed and overshadowed. She subtly raised her middle finger in defiance, directed at Lù Línchéng’s departing figure.

A stage tyrant indeed.

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“The Enchanting Immortal” was filmed in chronological order, following the sequence of the script. The initial episodes primarily focused on the events inside the enchantress’s cave. After their wedding night, the storyline progressed to the enchantress taking the scholar (the immortal lord) on adventures to fight monsters.

Liáng Yān had finally endured the days of pleading with Lù Línchéng for kisses and embraces in every scene. The upcoming episodes revolved around battling monsters, and since Lù Línchéng’s character, the immortal lord, currently lacked powers, it was Liáng Yān’s opportunity to display her skills.

The fight scenes in this Xianxia drama were not as complex as those in traditional martial arts dramas. Comparatively, they were relatively simple, with the two actors performing their moves a few meters apart, while the special effects were added in post-production.

However, reality proved to be harsh.

Every day, Liáng Yān had to perform wire stunts. While wirework might seem impressive to the average viewer, actors didn’t particularly enjoy it. It might be tolerable once in a while, but over time, the harness left bruises on her hips, and her legs would ache terribly. It even became uncomfortable to walk.

Now, Liáng Yān found herself envious of Lù Línchéng, who didn’t have to endure wire stunts due to his character’s lack of powers.

What frustrated her the most was that although the immortal lord currently lacked powers, he possessed a sharp mind. On the other hand, despite the enchantress’s superior abilities, she was portrayed as naive and adorable. Consequently, when the couple fought monsters together, the enchantress would take the lead in battling the creatures, while the immortal lord oversaw the situation from a strategic position, providing instructions from above. He didn’t even have a line to cheer her on.

During the actual filming, Liáng Yān would be suspended on wires, exhausted and on the verge of bloodshed, while Lù Línchéng stood nearby, reciting his lines and guiding her on how to fight. It was clear to anyone with keen observation who was stealing the spotlight.

Liáng Yān seriously suspected that the screenwriter was a devoted fan of Lù Línchéng, unwilling to let her idol face any setbacks. What a disappointing plot.

After finally escaping the days of seeking affection and intimacy, she found herself transformed into a loyal sidekick.

She couldn’t comprehend why the intelligent and attractive immortal lord would willingly act as a mere sidekick to the enchantress, who possessed beauty and immense power. To make matters worse, at the end of their tribulation, he betrayed and abandoned her. What was the point of having such a despicable male character?

Liáng Yān even privately contacted the screenwriter, inquiring about the possibility of altering the ending for the two characters to end up together. In this revised version, after being abandoned, the enchantress would become determined, diligently train in magic, and ascend to the divine realm. There, she would wreak havoc among the heavenly immortals, ultimately becoming a legendary female demon lord, commanding a realm filled with handsome men.

Such a captivating storyline! The screenwriter was astonished by Liáng Yān’s imaginative suggestion and shook their head like a tambourine, explaining that even if she agreed, the investors would likely disapprove, and even if the investors approved, it would be challenging to gain the approval of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television (SAPPRFT).

Liáng Yān’s dreams were shattered.

The screenwriter couldn’t help but fawn over Lù Línchéng’s enchanting and handsome appearance in traditional attire. They exclaimed, “Even if you gather all the beautiful men in the world, none can compare to the majestic Immortal Lord. Don’t you agree?”

Seeing the screenwriter’s infatuated expression, Liáng Yān felt a pang of heartache.

No wonder they were relentless in favoring Lù Línchéng. It seemed like he was the screenwriter’s cherished child!

Liáng Yān attempted to negotiate, saying, “Could we remove a few of the upcoming… um, kissing scenes?” “The Enchanting Immortal” script included several scenes of passionate, jealous, happy, and sorrowful kisses in various scenarios, ranging from gentle pecks to deep embraces.

Liáng Yān thought that since Lù Línchéng was the screenwriter’s favorite, they might not want to see him engage in on-screen kisses with other actresses.

The screenwriter pushed up their glasses and replied without hesitation, “No.”

Surprised, Liáng Yān asked, “Why not?”

The screenwriter smiled playfully, “Línchéng approached me personally and insisted on including those scenes.”

Liáng Yān was speechless.

Lù! Lín! Chéng!

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