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Chapter 393 - 359 crazy!_2

Chapter 393: 359 crazy!_2

"What do you think of this script?"

Caught off guard by Thomas Felton’s question, Pei Yunxi was somewhat at a loss.

According to her status, she wasn’t qualified to nitpick the script.

"I think it’s quite good."

As soon as Pei Yunxi’s words fell, Jiang Chen coughed lightly.

"However, I do think there’s one part that might need to be changed," he said.

Thomas Felton quickly looked at him.

Pei Yunxi was no exception.

Perhaps after some time has passed, this actress, who indeed exuded an Eastern charm in every gesture, seemed to have recovered from the kidnapping incident, with no sign of distress on her face.

"Jiang, what do you think needs to be changed?"

"The romantic storyline between the male and female leads," Jiang Chen said, his arms on the table, speaking methodically. "Since the film emphasizes visual effects, there’s no need to forcefully add a romantic subplot. Besides, the cultural and customary differences between the male and female leads’ backgrounds are too great; bringing them together feels forced and lacks immersion. It might be better to portray them as friends who share hardships, which might elevate the film’s theme better than a cliché romance."

Thomas Felton looked thoughtful.

And he wasn’t wrong the more he thought about it.

Who says romance is a must in movies?

That’s a complete misconception.

"Jiang, you’re right! I was being cliché. I’ll change the script right away," Felton said.

This change wasn’t difficult at all.

Pei Yunxi, who had been silent, looked at Jiang Chen.

He appeared completely objective, apparently considering only the film’s best interest, utterly serious.

After a moment of silence, Pei Yunxi also expressed her views on her role.

"I’ve not had much contact with the Miao ethnicity before, so playing the part might prove quite challenging."

Indeed,

the female lead in the script was designed to be a woman of the Miao ethnicity living in the deep mountains, endowed with special bloodlines and mastery of the mystical Beast Taming Art, which was key to resolving the disaster in the film.

Just as more black actors are appearing in Hollywood blockbusters nowadays.

Thomas Felton designing the female lead as a woman from an Eastern minority was quite ingenious.

"That’s not a problem, Director Felton plans to visit Yunnan and Guizhou during his time in Shenzhou. You can go with him; those places have many Miao people. Being in their environment should help you better understand their lifestyle and culture, which can help you portray this character better," Jiang Chen suggested.

"Jiang, that’s a great suggestion," Felton agreed.

Acting is not an easy job.

Of course.

That refers to actors who possess professional integrity.

Each role comes with its unique set of traits, and to portray them convincingly, actors might need to slim down dramatically or gain weight in a self-deprecating manner. In certain cases, they might even need to undergo skills training.

There’s no doubt about Pei Yunxi’s professional dedication, given her reputation; she had no objections to observing the life and habits of the Miao people.

"Jiang, next we should finalize the male lead," Felton reminded him.

Jiang Chen nodded. "Do you have any candidates in mind, Director Felton?"

Thomas Felton quickly rattled off a few names, all of them renowned Hollywood superstars. "Jiang, who do you think would be suitable?"

Pei Yunxi looked at the young man sitting in the boss’s chair.

She might be a sought-after top-tier celebrity in her country, but compared to the names Felton had mentioned, she was not on the same level.

Two of them were even Oscar-winning actors, legends among their peers.

Without a doubt, the film would invite a lot of criticism once released, and she was prepared for it.

"What do you think?"

Felton asked Jiang Chen, but he turned and asked for Pei Yunxi’s opinion.

Pei Yunxi was caught off guard.

Big stars have the privilege of choosing their co-stars, but being a part of such a grand production and playing the female lead was a stroke of fortune. She wasn’t in a position to be selective.

Moreover, every prospective male lead had a bigger name and more experience than she did.

"...You and Director Felton can decide," she said.

Jiang Chen didn’t press the issue.

"Director Felton, regarding the male lead, please use your judgment. I have no objections," he said.

As an eminent Hollywood director, Thomas Felton’s eye for casting was unquestionable, and the names he had mentioned were all actors of substance.

The three of them talked in the office for the better part of the morning.

Felton was genuinely a workaholic; even Jiang Chen’s invitation for a meal was declined as Felton rushed back to his hotel to revise the script.

After the great director left, the atmosphere undoubtedly became somewhat delicate.

Jiang Chen openly admired the face that never tired of watching.

And Pei Yunxi, pretending to be natural, tilted her head slightly and looked elsewhere.

"Next up, we’re probably going to get busy."

Jiang Chen sighed.

Pei Yunxi, who rarely rested for such a long time, did indeed hope that the filming could start sooner—not for the fame at home and abroad, but because once filming began, she wouldn’t have so much time to let her thoughts wander.

"Have you fully recovered?"

Clasping her hands, she asked anyway.

Jiang Chen felt secretly pleased inside, but remained expressionless on the outside.

"Yeah, I’m fine now."

Pei Yunxi suddenly picked up her bag, took out a medicine box from inside, and placed it on the table, sliding it over.

"What is this?"

Jiang Chen was curious.

"A kind of imported ointment. I had a friend bring it from abroad. I’ve used it before, and it’s quite effective in removing scars."

Jiang Chen was speechless.

The injury had mostly healed, but there indeed was a small scar left on his lower back.

Li Shuru often touched that spot, but she never delved into asking exactly what had happened.

This is the difference between women.

"I’m a man; it’s just a little scar, it doesn’t matter."

Jiang Chen downplayed it.

He truly didn’t care and even felt lucky.

If the wound had been just a bit higher at that time, it wouldn’t have just been a trivial scar left behind; it probably would have had a devastating impact on his life to come.

The doctor had said it was only so and so close to piercing the kidney.

How important the kidneys are to a man goes without saying.

Pei Yunxi seemed to just offer the ointment without imposition, leaving it up to him whether to use it or not,

"I’m leaving first."

She picked up her bag, planning to get up and leave.

"Wait a second."

Jiang Chen stopped her.

Pei Yunxi paused in her movement.

"How about I accompany you to Yunnan and Guizhou?"

Jiang Chen spoke.

"What for?"

Pei Yunxi looked puzzled.

"What if another Prince Zhang or Prince Li suddenly appears? Wouldn’t that be dangerous?"

Jiang Chen spoke righteously, "If I accompany you, I can at least protect you."

"..."

Although Jiang Chen didn’t look like he could provide a strong sense of security visually, his words, backed by former experiences, were difficult to refute.

Pei Yunxi fell silent for a while.

"Do you think there are many people like Ye Tingxuan in the world?"

"Not many."

Jiang Chen shook his head.

"But I’ve heard that the people of the Miao ethnicity practice sorcery. What if you go there and some chieftain’s son takes a fancy to you and uses Beast Taming Art on you, wouldn’t that be even more..."

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Pei Yunxi couldn’t hold back anymore.

Jiang Chen remained very serious: "Don’t you know? Beast Taming Art can control you, making you fall in love with the person who used it. That’s how it’s written in the novels."

Pei Yunxi’s expression changed several times before she, at last, grabbed her bag and rose quickly to leave, only leaving behind one sentence.

"Lunatic!"

Though he did not know if this was the first time she had cursed someone, it certainly was the first time Jiang Chen heard her curse.

How does that saying go?

To conquer a goddess,

The first step is to pull her down from the pedestal.

When she no longer maintains her composure before you, showing her true emotions, that signifies you’ve succeeded in large part.

That’s why it’s often said that hitting is intimacy and scolding is love—it’s the same principle.

Jiang Chen, unbothered by the scolding, picked up the box of ointment and leaned back in his swivel chair with a satisfied look.