Chapter 468: The Influence of the Drama King Continues

Although Na Zha grumbled and rolled around on the bed like he was quite formidable,

It was just like a kid who absolutely had to buy a toy.

But in fact, just two days later, she used the excuse of "I can barely forgive you, but you owe me one" to offer Bai Liang a way out.

After all, she knew it was truly unrealistic to reshoot such a scene now.

Besides, adding extra scenes and rewriting the script like this could be seen as acting like a diva.

If both were on set, Na Zha acting like a diva wouldn't matter—but now, making Bai Liang "act like a diva" was something she couldn't accept.

So, playing cute was fine, but she couldn't let him feel truly pressured.

After briefly reviewing her own thoughts and actions, she felt she was an absolutely wonderful girl for proactively giving a boy a face-saving exit.

Wouldn't that completely charm him~?

She'd utterly crushed Dili Reba!

The difference was crystal clear!

Reba: My wedding was in the script—it wasn't something I added on my own. Crazy!

The evil little kitten raised both hands and both feet in full agreement.

A "wedding" already in the script? No problem at all!

Hengdian, the newly started set of "The Son-in-Law."

The evil little kitten, dressed in bright red bridal robes, couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.

I'm getting married~

Sitting in the makeup room, she cursed that there wasn't a bronze mirror in front of her—otherwise, she could've done a full "adorning flowers before the mirror," and the feeling would've been perfect~

"Oh, when I get married someday, I want a costume like this—it's way prettier than a wedding dress!"

Hearing this, Dou Xiao Tian beside her nodded in quiet agreement.

But she didn't catch Li Yitong's implication or reference.

She just thought Li Yitong was simply admiring how beautiful the ancient-style bridal gown was.

The evil little kitten didn't dare remind her directly: Hey, compare me to Dili Reba~

Yet Dou Xiao Tian completely missed the point; after thinking hard, she actually corrected her.

"Sister, this isn't getting married—you're getting wedded."

"Really?" The evil little kitten looked at Dou Xiao Tian, her tone unreadable.

Dou Xiao Tian nodded seriously, "Our drama's called 'The Son-in-Law,' right? That word means a man marries into a woman's family—he's entering as a son-in-law, so it's you who's getting wedded, no need for a bridal sedan."

She thought her research was solid, but the next second, Li Yitong pinched her cheek.

"Ouch~"

"Come on, Xiao Tian, look into my eyes."

Their two pairs of big eyes met—Dou Xiao Tian's were filled with bewilderment.

But Li Yitong's expression slowly turned "evil," and she spoke slowly, word by word: "It's. Getting. Married!"

Oh no oh no~ Sister's gone wild!

What could Dou Xiao Tian do? Under her sister's "tyranny," she had no choice but to submit.

Though she outwardly agreed with her sister's claim, inwardly she firmly held to her own belief: It's getting wedded!

She muttered under her breath.

Meanwhile, Bai Liang was lost in reflection.

Again, entering as a son-in-law!

This whole process—he knew it inside out~

Yes, he truly understood it; whether modern or ancient, he knew a bit about son-in-law rituals.

Wearing red bridal attire, sitting in a sedan, being showered with red dates and longans, stepping over a fire pan, and so on.

And conveniently, the setting of "The Son-in-Law" is Jiangning.

Where is Jiangning? Isn't that present-day Jin Ling?

Bai Liang had returned to his hometown.

Entering as a son-in-law in Jiangning… it was all back. Everything was back.

No wonder he felt this drama was so familiar~

"What's he doing?"

After seeing that Dou Xiao Tian was "beyond redemption," Li Yitong, freshly dressed and made up, couldn't help peeking outside, as if wanting Bai Liang to judge: How does this look compared to Dili Reba's wedding dress?!

After all, after the promotional clips and behind-the-scenes footage dropped, Reba's wedding dress had gone absolutely viral!

It was the kind of look where you could just lift your skirt and walk the red carpet, utterly overshadowing all other female stars.

Li Yitong had some self-awareness—she knew she couldn't compete with Reba in this area—but now she'd found an alternate route: Modern wedding dress? Can't beat it. Fine, let's compare ancient bridal attire instead.

Whether Na Zha or Reba, their exotic features, while eye-catching and beautiful, had a weakness: they didn't suit ancient costumes well.

Even when they looked decent in ancient attire, it only proved: they looked better in modern clothes.

But the evil little kitten felt she was different!

She could be both fierce and sweet in ancient dress, adding a touch of elegance she never showed normally—it was absolutely stunning!

So… where's the groom today?

"Sis, shall I go call Brother Xiao Bai over?" Dou Xiao Tian offered eagerly.

Li Yitong first nodded, then suddenly shook her head and waved her hand quickly: "Almost forgot—in the ceremony, the bride and groom can't meet beforehand… don't call him."

Dou Xiao Tian was utterly defeated!

"Bride and groom can't meet before the ceremony?" You're really treating this wedding like the real thing?

But later in this drama, Wu Qihao will lead a mother and child to storm the wedding, claiming the child is Ning Yi's.

Whose proper wedding has something like this?

Evil Kitten: I don't care!

At this moment, Bai Liang was discussing ceremony details with the director and crew.

In the past, his reputation in the industry was mainly that he was reliable—the kind many directors praised.

Now, Bai Liang's main image in the circle is: he's expensive, but there's a reason for it~

The director's team hadn't expected he'd be so familiar with all kinds of rituals—he spoke fluently, as if reciting from memory.

For such a big-name actor to prepare this thoroughly, it's admirable on one hand, but on the other, it also puts pressure on the production team.

The director couldn't help secretly instruct someone: "Even though the setting is fictional, pay attention to many details—don't let Brother Liang point out mistakes later; everyone would lose face."

After imparting his "veteran" experience to the crew, Bai Liang finally remembered his "bride" for today.

So he hurried off to check on Li Yitong in the makeup room.

But at the door, he hit a roadblock!

Dou Xiao Tian stood at the entrance, holding Li Yitong's dog, Rou Rou, head held high, blocking him.

"Dou Xiao Tian, what are you doing?"

"Miss Li said she doesn't want to see you."

Hmm?

At first glance, this sounded like the two were having a quarrel.

Clearly, this dark little pup, Dou Xiao Tian, was already manipulating the wording~

It had the vibe of a news media moment!

Even Rou Rou in her arms looked incredulous: Mom, did you really say that?

Dou Xiao Tian hugged Rou Rou tighter and rubbed her chin against its head, as if using this to "reach an agreement" with it.

Unfortunately, Dou Xiao Tian had only known Evil Kitten for a short time—her bond with Rou Rou wasn't that strong yet.

Put more plainly: Rou Rou and Bai Liang are number one best friends!

In dealing with various girls' pets, Bai Liang might be better than with the girls themselves.

Because girls don't lick his face when they meet him—but dogs and cats do.

So when Rou Rou jumped out of Dou Xiao Tian's arms, kicked her chest on the way, then dashed around Bai Liang's feet, tail wagging like a propeller—

Dou Xiao Tian was pretty hurt.

Even the dog prefers him?

Bai Liang: This is nothing—soon you'll prefer me too~

He casually picked up the spinning Rou Rou; the little creature instantly calmed down in his arms, serene and peaceful.

"How did you make it like this?"

Dou Xiao Tian watched enviously and couldn't help asking.

At that moment, Bai Liang reached into his pocket and pulled out a biscuit to feed Rou Rou, then casually said: "Because I give it little biscuits."

"... Do you always carry little biscuits on you?" Dou Xiao Tian muttered.

"Pretty much~"

Bai Liang's palm was tickled by Rou Rou's tongue, and he didn't pay attention to Dou Xiao Tian's expression—he even unconsciously offered: "Want one too?"

A what? A dog biscuit?

Dou Xiao Tian thought she should be angry, but she felt strangely odd—she didn't show it, yet she actually opened her mouth unconsciously.

Bai Liang:???

You give it to the dog because the dog has no hands—only paws.

Is this little girl just overfed by Li Yitong?

Bai Liang paused for less than half a second—he thought, since she'd already done this, it'd be impolite not to feed her.

So he extended his hand.

Staring at the biscuit in his palm, Dou Xiao Tian—who still hadn't remembered she could use her own hands—actually bent down to eat it.

Bai Liang suddenly felt his palm go wet—and a little ticklish.

Wow, she's just like a puppy!

At that moment, Dou Xiao Tian's eyes widened—only now did she realize what she'd just done!

"Sorry sorry!" Bai Liang, fearing she'd cry, apologized quickly before she could "explode."

If apologies worked, what would police be for?

"Didn't that hand just get licked by Rou Rou?" Dou Xiao Tian's face fell.

"... Yeah, I think so."

Hmph! Bad person!

Dou Xiao Tian had seen clearly—Bai Liang fed Rou Rou with his left hand, and fed her with his right.

Her eyes were wide open—she noticed everything!

So she wasn't really that mad—after all, he was quite thoughtful.

And now, tasting the flavor of the dog biscuit in her cheeks, she couldn't help—

Wait! Dog biscuit?!

"This is dog food?! Not for humans?!" Dou Xiao Tian cried out in outrage.

"It's dog biscuit, but humans can eat it too," Bai Liang said plainly.

Dou Xiao Tian said nothing, just kept staring at Bai Liang with wide eyes—looking wounded yet stubborn.

Bai Liang understood perfectly—he reached out and pulled out two biscuits, ready to toss them into his mouth.

The dog biscuits he bought were premium quality; when he had nothing else to do, he'd actually snack on a couple—they were quite tasty.

But at that moment, Dou Xiao Tian suddenly stopped him: "Don't. What if you get sick and mess up the shoot?"

The little girl thinks surprisingly comprehensively!

As for these two biscuits—Rou Rou and Dou Xiao Tian, one each~

Very fair!

When Dou Xiao Tian ate the second dog biscuit, she suddenly felt something was off.

But she couldn't quite say what exactly was wrong.

Watching Rou Rou, now back on the ground, wagging its tail and hindquarters at Bai Liang, she suddenly felt she wasn't much different from this little dog.

"What's wrong? Huh? Where's Dou Xiao Tian?"

"She ran off~" Bai Liang spread his hands wide, then glanced at Li Yitong, who was now hiding her face behind a fan: "Can't I see?"

"Oh come on, you sly fox, can't you have a little romance? Just slowly move the fan away yourself~"

Li Yitong stomped her foot in exasperation—she'd heard Bai Liang's voice already, but held back until her phoenix crown and bridal robes were perfectly arranged before stepping out.

There was no way the rule "newlyweds shouldn't see each other before the wedding" could be followed on set.

They'd have to rehearse their scenes soon.

She couldn't stay hidden in the makeup room forever as the female lead.

But before that, she could use her golden-inlaid wedding fan to set the mood.

Bai Liang's expression grew slightly odd, but he complied, slowly sliding the fan aside, as if lifting a red veil.

Only—

"Pfft! Oh no~ Disaster."

As expected, Li Yitong couldn't hold back and burst into laughter.

She even shook slightly, then raised her shoulders and covered her face with her hands, sighing: "So embarrassing~"

"This vibe really doesn't suit you, but your makeup and costume today have reached a new height of beauty," Bai Liang praised.

"Right!"

Li Yitong immediately preened: "I knew I looked stunning today! I'll drive you crazy!"

Watching her sway her head and hips, Bai Liang finally felt she was back to normal.

After giving the little evil kitten a good blowout, she turned her attention back to Dou Xiao Tian.

"Did you bully Dou Xiao Tian just now? Why did she run off? Confess!"

"I didn't bully her—I gave her biscuits."

"Biscuits? What kind of biscuits? Are they tasty?"

"These~ Rou Rou really likes them," Bai Liang said, pulling out the biscuits.

"Quick, put one in my mouth—I want to taste it," Li Yitong said, her mouth opening in the exact same way Dou Xiao Tian had.

But after Bai Liang fed her the same way, she suddenly sucked on one of his fingers.

Clearly, their styles in this regard weren't as similar as they appeared.

After all, Li Yitong was a wall-paste girl—her tastes were always picky.

As for Dou Xiao Tian—

Bai Liang this time deployed his super brain for an intense analysis.

The girl clearly had the look of a big-eyed, cute girl—on the surface, she seemed overly sweet, but underneath, she was a bit fierce; when she froze her expression, she was actually quite intimidating.

Though this level of intimidation couldn't faze Bai Liang, a "veteran rogue," it was more than enough for ordinary people.

And normally, she acted rather carefree and laid-back.

These were all easy to analyze; combining his own experience with his shaky knowledge of psychology, Bai Liang reached a conclusion only he could use.

"Does she like being told what to do?"

"Huh? What?" Li Yitong seemed not to have heard clearly, asking in confusion.

Bai Liang waved his hand. "Never mind. Dou Xiao Tian's quite adorable—perfect for the role of Liu Xigua."

"Right! My recommended cast can't be wrong! Hey, wait—don't you two have a wedding scene too?" Li Yitong suddenly realized.

"Yeah, sort of. But Liu Xigua's a bandit—so their wedding scene isn't as elaborate as ours. Plus, we have two weddings: one before the divorce, and one after."

This instantly made Li Yitong happy—Bai Liang and Dou Xiao Tian's wedding was "fake," but both of hers with him were "real."

Of course she was thrilled!

It was similar to the adaptation of "The Longest Day in Chang'an"—in "The Son-in-Law," the male lead's romantic plotlines were ruthlessly cut.

Even Liu Xigua, whose emotional arc was still clearly visible, was already quite rare—she'd been preserved as much as possible.

As for Lu Hongti, Yuan Jiner, Nie Yunzhu, and Yao Ping—those storylines were almost entirely cut, truly just minor supporting roles on the sidelines.

Wait!

No—there's no Yao Ping'er. That character accidentally slipped in from Su Tander's mother.

The two elders in this drama are played by Zhao Ke and Gao Shuguang.

That is, Liu Niangniang and Fan Jian from "The Longest Day in Chang'an."

In nicer terms: crafted by the same team as "The Longest Day in Chang'an."

But from another angle—it's become reality.

Fan Ruoruo and her parents still have the same relationship, but Fan Xian has become a son-in-law, marrying Fan Ruoruo.

No wonder, after the official cast announcement, former fans of "The Longest Day in Chang'an" were screaming online.

Mostly just stirring up trouble, claiming Fan Xian still couldn't resist his own sister—typical male-oriented harem novel!

Increase the intensity!

Although this style of performance might make some viewers feel strange and unable to relate.

But fortunately, when Li Yitong portrayed Fan Ruoruo, her gaze toward Bai Liang had already been rated by netizens as: not entirely pure.

Overall, the impact was minimal.

However, when filming The Qing Yu Years 2 next year or the year after, his wife will once again become his sister; at that time, Fan Ruoruo's gaze toward Fan Xian will likely be even less pure.

Moreover, according to screen time, these two have far more of a "long-married couple" dynamic than Fan Xian and Lin Wan.

In fact, it may not just be some viewers who find it strange—even the actors themselves might struggle to adjust.

When filming the wedding scene, Liu Yiniang—no, the mother-in-law—called Ning Yi: "Xian'er~"

This instantly broke everyone's composure; the set was filled with joyful energy.

So it really is Fan Xian and Fan Ruoruo's wedding then?

After slipping up, Zhao Ke still laughed and added: "Fan Ruoruo and Xian'er aren't actually blood siblings; getting married wouldn't be a problem."

"Messing around, messing around~" Gao Shuguang said this, but he seemed to have been infected by Zhao Ke.

Soon after, he also accidentally called out "Xian'er."

According to complete statistics, these two actors have abundant acting experience and can be considered senior veterans in the industry; during this scene, their combined number of NGs due to "Xian'er" exceeded the fingers on one hand.

One can only say, The Qing Yu Years truly deserves its title as the drama king—the influence continues!

(End of Chapter)