Chapter 153: If You Want to Shoot, Shoot a Blockbuster

"Tell your queen I'm not going over; I'll wait for her at the hotel downstairs, and we can come together later and discuss how to handle it!"

Lin Feng thought for a moment and said.

"Alright!"

Wen Keke nodded.

"Is that how we go?"

Lin Feng grabbed Wen Keke.

When this woman was being all serious, Lin Feng thought that little demeanor was just too cute.

Wen Keke glanced around, then quickly gave Lin Feng a kiss on the cheek.

Then, like a startled cat, she hurried away.

The focus of the scene was on the set, and because Lin Feng's spot was in dim light, no one actually noticed.

Lin Feng started the car and turned around to leave.

If he goes in like that now, he'll definitely be exposed.

The paparazzi's noses are keener than a real dog's.

In a room on the filming set, director Zhou Yang's face was dark.

Ye Zhifan, the lead actor, wore a faint cold smile.

Han Xiang had already trained to a certain level and sat there expressionlessly.

Han Xiang and Ye Zhifan were both dressed in costumes of the Republican‑era style.

Han Xiang, playing the rich miss, was stunningly beautiful in both face and figure.

Her skin and facial shape required hardly any makeup; she only tweaked her hairstyle a bit.

The footage captured didn't need any filters at all.

Liang Shishi still tried her best to persuade, "Since Han Xiang doesn't agree, we can't force it; it's just a kissing scene…"

Before she could finish, Zhou Yang frowned and said, "Ms. Liang, we are deeply honored that you could come in person to handle this matter this time.

But there are industry rules; as a director, if the actors under me don't follow the arrangements, that's a slap in the face to me, you understand?"

"I have no intention of being petty; I just want to present the best visuals, which is also for the sake of the whole drama."

After Director Zhou finished, Liang Shishi smiled and said, "We can shoot the kissing scene using a staggered method!"

As soon as the words fell, Ye Zhifan explained, "Chairman Liang, you may not know, this is a passionate kiss, not a fleeting touch; the effect of shooting it out of sync would look very unrealistic."

Wen Keke then walked in.

She glanced at Ye Zhifan and suddenly felt the guy was not far from being left out in the cold.

Director Zhou was probably the same.

Wen Keke walked to Liang Shishi's side, about to whisper Lin Feng's words to her,

Liang Nuwang (Queen Liang) then said, "It's getting late; I think we'll stop here for today!"

After speaking, she remained seated without moving.

Director Zhou and Ye Zhifan frowned and left.

Wen Keke leaned into Liang Shishi's ear and said, "Director Lin just passed by; he went to the hotel rented by the crew…"

This location was far from the city center, and since many crew members and actors came from elsewhere, the company booked an entire floor of a hotel.

Liang Shishi said lightly, "Go handle it outside."

Wen Keke nodded, turned around, and left.

When she went out, she even closed the door.

Liang Shishi glanced at Lin Feng's "sweetheart", sighed in her heart, and thought that if something happened to her, at least the guy would run away so diligently.

"Han Xiang, Lin Feng has arrived at the hotel; let's go back first, don't be angry."

Liang Shishi said with a smile.

Expressionless Han Xiang, upon hearing that, suddenly became animated.

A faint smile appeared on her face.

That beautiful smile even made Queen Liang jealous, thinking that this person also wasn't born in ancient times.

If she were in ancient times, she would sooner or later be sent to the palace to become a short‑lived, envy‑inducing figure.

"Hmm!"

Han Xiang nodded, got up, and left.

A moment later, Han Xiang's manager Zhou Yan led two retired female soldiers, escorting Han Xiang away from the set.

The paparazzi chased Han Xiang, snapping aggressively.

"Han Xiang, can you talk about how you feel right now?"

"What's going on between you and Ye Zhifan?"

"Someone said before that you and Ye Zhifan have private meetings; is that true?"

"Han Xiang, could you explain why you won't do the kissing scene?"

Even if Zhou Yan didn't remind her, Han Xiang wouldn't pay attention to these people.

Han Xiang and her party got into a business van and sped away.

Several paparazzi cars followed behind…

After most of the paparazzi left, director Zhou Yang walked out from inside.

"Director Zhou, may I ask what your view on this matter is?"

"Director Zhou, with this happening, will the filming of the drama be affected?"

"Between Ye Zhifan and Han Xiang, is there indeed a romantic conflict as rumors suggest?"

Zhou Yang left with a sullen expression, saying nothing.

After Ye Zhi Fan came out, he also said nothing, but shrugged his shoulders and made a helpless face.

Although he said nothing, the meaning he conveyed was very clear.

In terms of hype tactics, he is far stronger than the average star.

Because there is capital backing him.

A fresh‑faced idol is packaged, with powerful capital forces pushing from behind.

Those who control such capital forces include Liang Shishi and Lin Feng.

Late at night, most people are resting, but the paparazzi have already begun writing articles tirelessly.

Regardless of the truth, the first point is that the content must capture the general public's attention.

It should provoke emotions, incite commentary and rebuttal, sparking a public‑opinion war.

Once the matter gains heat, more people will pay attention.

Then Wu Zhi Fan became famous, and the drama became famous before it was finished.

The unlucky one is Han Xiang, because she is the negative side.

Yi Jia Hotel, a four‑star hotel.

Eight o'clock in the evening.

Eighteenth floor, Room 10.

Lin Feng finished reading the script Wen Keke handed him.

It is a film titled "Ancient Mansion Haunting".

It is not a horror film, but a movie that includes romance, mystery, and terror elements.

The main plot follows a wealthy heiress named Leng Xiang and a wealthy young master named Yang Wensuan who fall in love.

War breaks out, Yang Wensuan joins the battle and never returns.

To avoid the war and wait for her lover's return, Leng Xiang lives in an old building in the remote countryside.

Twenty years later, a middle‑aged Yang Wensuan returns and meets Leng Xiang in the old building.

Yang Wensuan is astonished that Leng Xiang is still so young!

Even stranger, Leng Xiang does not recognize him.

The butler tells Yang Wensuan that after Leng Xiang received news of Yang Wensuan's death in battle, she was traumatized,

After an explanation, he asks Yang Wensuan to stay.

Living together for a while might help Leng Xiang recall the past.

Yang Wensuan settles in the gloomy old building.

Soon, terrifying incidents occur intermittently in the mansion, and Leng Xiang's behavior becomes increasingly strange…

The later ending reveals that the original Leng Xiang had long been dead, and the current Leng Xiang is her daughter.

Of course, she is not Yang Wensuan's biological daughter.

Twenty years ago, on a night, the young butler drank Alcohol and, upon seeing the beautiful Leng Xiang, harbored a wicked thought.

To seize Yang Wensuan's inheritance, the butler set a trap, having his mentally ill biological daughter impersonate Leng Xiang.

In the end, Leng Xiang falls in love with Yang Wensuan; to save Yang Wensuan, she shoots and kills her own biological father.

She then shoots herself to commit suicide.

Yang Wensuan collapses; while burying Leng Xiang, he uncovers the corpse of the previous Leng Xiang…

Anyway, this is a tragic ending.

The overall tone of the piece is rather gloomy.

I must admit, Lin Feng is also drawn in by the plot.

"This script is melodramatic, but the storyline is captivating and makes people want to keep watching. Han Xiang is just perfect for the role of Leng Xiang."

Lin Feng sized up Han Xiang, who had not yet changed out of her costume, and said with a smile.

A beautiful smile reappeared on Han Xiang's face.

"But…"

Lin Feng shook his head and said, "The male lead was not chosen well; Ye Zhi Fan simply cannot convey the male lead's particular charm.

From youth to middle age, from a wealthy young master to a war‑returning veteran, that sense of melancholy and the twenty‑year‑long yearning for the heroine require a skilled actor; otherwise the excellent script is wasted."

Having finished, Lin Feng tossed the script onto the coffee table.

Liang Shishi knit her eyebrows.

Ye Zhi Fan, the male lead, was carefully selected by the project team below.

Moreover, a third of the film has already been shot, and according to Lin Feng, the male lead must be replaced and the film reshot.

"How much was this drama invested with? Let me see the budget report."

Lin Feng asked.

Wen Keke immediately opened a folder, pulled out a sheet of paper, and handed it to Lin Feng.

On it was a printed table that simply listed the entire production's expenses.

The total budget exceeds 50 million.

Ye Zhi Fan's fee was 30 million, Han Xiang's 3 million, and director Zhou Yang's 5 million.

The remaining 12 million plus covers other expenses.

After reading it, Lin Feng said lightly, "Replace the male actor, replace the director, and reshoot. There shouldn't be any breach‑of‑contract penalty, right?"

Wen Keke replied, "They are paid to make the film; the breach clause only limits them, but if the film isn't finished, they must be paid the fees stipulated in their contracts."

Lin Feng said coolly, "Give them the money, and then tell them to get lost!"

Liang Shishi said: "How can this be? This Ye Zhi Fan is a newcomer we just cultivated, with huge traffic. Are you trying to let him fail?"

This isn't just about our company's interests; there are also other investors. Over the past six months, the company has already invested two hundred million in him.

Lin Feng shook his head and said: "That's none of my business, Ms. Liang, you handle it yourself. Anyway, I don't want to see that Ye Zhi Fan on screen again, and what's this Zhou Director? A lousy director!"

Seeing Lin Feng so protective of Han Xiang, Liang Nuwang's eyes showed a hint of jealousy.

Lin Feng also said: "Get a better male actor, an actor, not just a traffic star. I think the male lead from that Immortal Sword production is good! He has acting skills and traffic."

Liang Shishi nodded and said: "Okay! What about the director?"

Lin Feng thought for a moment, then said: "This film leans artistic; if we're going to shoot it, we should make it a big production—whether music or visual effects, go big. Weren't we previously working with Director Zhang? Let's get Director Zhang!"

Liang Shishi showed a difficult expression and said: "Director Zhang might not be easy to get; he's currently preparing a film..."

Lin Feng laughed and said: "Then tell him someone is investing in that artistic film he's preparing, but first we need to settle Han Xiang's movie."