Chapter 1745 - 845: Under the Grand Dress Sequel Meeting_3

Chapter 1745: Chapter 845: Under the Grand Dress Sequel Meeting_3

Zhou Yun listened to Zhou Lan’s explanation and understood that the team’s request was not unreasonable or excessive but a rational demand based on the current industry conditions, yet she still felt helpless.

In fact, even if she faced this situation, Zhou Lan would have made the same decision as Cheng Shenlv’s agent.

Letting a newcomer play a supporting role is absolutely not an option within Zhou Yun’s consideration—this is something Zhou Lan has always emphasized. Zhou Yun can play supporting roles or make special appearances, but she cannot play a supporting role for a newcomer. This is not to say Zhou Yun can’t play a supporting role for a newcomer, but doing so would lead to a series of negative impacts.

An actor’s choice often has far-reaching consequences. A popular actress who has been in the industry for over a decade was paired with a new male actor in a new project and ended up being mocked by marketing accounts and many online users for nearly a month for downgrading her resources. This incident is still fresh in everyone’s memory.

Zhou Yun said, "Try to work something out with Cheng Shenlv’s team. It’s better for the original cast to return, or alternatively, just remove the character played by Cheng Shenlv from the sequel with a similarly reasonable excuse, and replace it with a completely new character and actor. I really don’t like it when a role is taken over by another actor halfway, it makes me very uncomfortable."

Zhou Lan nodded.

"I also want the scriptwriter to add more scenes to Cheng Shenlv’s storyline to see if it can be realized. If the additions don’t look good, then go negotiate with her team. If we can’t reach an agreement, we’ll do as you suggested," Zhou Lan said.

Zhou Yun nodded.

The two of them reached a consensus on some key issues and headed to the company.

There were several meetings today, the first being the one for "Under the Grand Dress."

He Yong had already arrived.

Not only He Yong but also Liu Lan, who is in charge of films at Chengqian, a newly appointed senior manager.

In addition to them, director Ning Yufeng and scriptwriter Fu An were also present.

After some warm greetings, everyone took their seats.

Liu Lan, as an executive from the production side, was the first to speak, "The first installment was a great success. The platform is very eager for us to create a sequel. Now that our sequel is finally written, we can formally proceed with its filming. I believe that with everyone’s joint creativity, our ’Under the Grand Dress’ series will surely become a standout in Chinese television dramas."

"Although Xiao Yun cannot continue to act this time, she will still participate as a producer on our project. Please allow me to thank you on behalf of Chengqian for your help," Liu Lan said.

Zhou Yun smiled slightly and said, "This series was developed from scratch under my guidance, so it should be me thanking you all. The production of the first installment was outstanding and achieved excellent results."

The rights to the drama "Under the Grand Dress" are not with Chengqian, nor are they in Zhou Yun’s hands.

In fact, the rights to this drama are owned by VX.

This project came about because Zheng Xiaowen wanted to create a drama promoting the VX brand.

Liu Lan’s manner of speaking made it seem as though she was the owner of this drama, a stance that Zhou Yun found hard to accept.

Zhou Yun’s retort caused Liu Lan to pause slightly.

He Yong offered a faint smile.

It was only then that he spoke, saying, "We all know that ’Under the Grand Dress’ is an outstanding drama and the best example of the brand’s collaboration with us at Chengqian. The series directly doubled VX’s sales six months after its broadcast, further increasing its reputation. Therefore, VX has generously invested even more in the sequel. Liu Lan, you’re new to the helm of our film department at Chengqian and might not yet be fully aware of the previous circumstances. Xiao Yun, please don’t mind, we’re all well aware that the success of this series owes much to you; without you, the series couldn’t have been accomplished."

He Yong’s praise for Zhou Yun subtly put down Liu Lan, clearly showcasing his discord with the newly appointed film department executive.

Liu Lan’s face instantly showed displeasure.

Zhou Yun didn’t want to get involved in their conflict, but Liu Lan’s attitude indeed upset her.

Her words and demeanor gave off the impression that she was the one controlling the series.

Neither Zheng Xiaowen, He Yong, nor Zhou Yun had ever attempted to monopolize the series.

Because it’s a collaborative creation, they all understood this point and held a mutual consensus, never having had conflicts over it.

Now someone suddenly appeared, wanting to claim their joint creation, naturally making them unhappy.

However, the rights are with VX, and without VX attending today, any dispute would be inconclusive.

Liu Lan initiated the conversation, aiming to take the upper hand, but upon realizing she couldn’t, decided to let it go.