Chapter 1065: An Awkward Modification

He reads a bit slower.

If any screenwriter finishes reading first, they can give him a summary.

Chu Yao also opens the script to read.

Though she makes a fuss, she never muddles when it comes to filming.

A copy is placed in front of Nan Jiaojiao.

She flips through a few pages but doesn’t continue reading, calmly closes the pages, and slowly sips a cup of tea.

But before taking a sip, Chu Yao slaps the table.

“Did you write this script?” The accusation points straight at Yi Qinghuan.

Yi Qinghuan says, “I did, what’s the matter?”

“You’ve messed up the plot later on.

What kind of interspersed memories are these?

They don’t connect with the earlier parts at all, and the explanations are fuzzy.

Do today’s readers need you to act all profound with classical language?

It’s easy to explain—just say it out loud.

But you insist on creating misunderstandings between the male and female leads, letting the supporting actress take advantage and get pregnant.

I recall the supporting actress’s role is redeemed later, entrusting her already eight-year-old son.

So what are you planning with this plot involving a suddenly appeared baby?”

Yi Qinghuan’s hand trembles, “Miss Chu, you misunderstood the script.

This is a callback; the supporting actress’s family obligated her to do this, and also…”

“Her father and brother died in battle.

Why must she have a child?

Tell me.”

Yi Qinghuan replies, “But the female lead’s child is assassinated shortly after birth, and she doesn’t have another child for nearly ten years.

During those ten years, the political situation is turbulent, with the palace being leaderless.

This is bound to cause a series of conflicts.

I changed the original plot from a Mongolian concubine to the supporting actress getting pregnant.

That makes more sense.”

“Nonsense.

Sending a Mongolian person is about diplomacy.

The supporting actress’s pregnancy accentuates her personal selfishness.

With this change, her father and brother died in vain.

They were originally honored contributors who would be treated well by the emperor and empress.

She was supposed to mature through adversity from being arrogant and domineering.

You have her get pregnant, so she has to keep fighting on.

The plot’s focus on national achievements has been replaced with women scheming against each other.

You really think I don’t understand the plot?”

Chu Yao is aggressive, not yielding even a bit.

Yi Qinghuan is at a loss for words, not as composed as before.

Director Chen, having listened to everything, turns to the screenwriters beside him, “Is this true?”

The young screenwriter glances quickly at Yi Qinghuan and then at Chu Yao.

Their eyes meet with Yi Qinghuan, but Chu Yao ignores him.

However, he’s fundamentally more wary of Chu Yao.

He hesitantly replies, “Yes, it’s true.”

“Which part?

Show me.”

The young screenwriter flips through a few pages, handing the script to Director Chen with both hands.

Director Chen reads quickly, having understood after the explanation, he speeds up.

“Director Chen, do you also have issues with the plot?”

Yi Qinghuan doesn’t want to continue arguing with Chu Yao, knowing she can’t win in a verbal duel, seeks a breakthrough from the director.

Director Chen gives her a glance, “Screenwriter Yi, the plot later on is indeed problematic.”

Yi Qinghuan raises her eyebrows, “What’s wrong with it?

I wrote the previous plot, and there wasn’t any problem.

How come the last hundred scenes have issues?”

“At least you know it’s your writing.”

Chu Yao speaks first, “The script belongs to Mo Bai.

I’ve read it thoroughly from start to finish.

Your earlier changes were minor and reasonable, so no one said anything.

This time you’ve made significant changes, and they’re completely inconsistent.

Who agrees with you?”

Yi Qinghuan takes a deep breath, suppressing her temper, “Miss Chu, I respect you.

But please respect me in your speech as well.

We’re in a professional relationship and devoid of personal grudges, so there’s no need to target me with every word!”