"Alright, I’ll take care of communicating with the class monitor."
"Once we’ve settled everything, I’ll message you right away, Monitor."
"Monitor, please try to schedule us as early as possible. The other groups haven’t confirmed their timings yet, right?"
Wu Chuntian spoke with a tone of solemn responsibility, addressing Shi Yanhai earnestly.
Though Lv Rou felt slightly uncomfortable inside, she still put on a show of "generosity," chiming in proactively:
"Our monitor is such a kind person—of course he’ll prioritize our group!"
"Please, please, arrange us first!"
This level of smooth-talking was entirely within Lv Rou’s comfort zone, executed effortlessly.
Yet, the more earnest the two became in urging him, the more it stung Shi Yanhai’s heart.
Weren’t we always in the same group before?
Have they already integrated so seamlessly with Lin Yu, saying "we" like that?
What kind of magic does Lin Yu possess to make them flock to him like this?
"Fine, I’ll try to schedule you earlier."
"We can discuss it over WeChat later. I… I need to collect the assignments now."
Shi Yanhai didn’t linger in his sorrow, quickly slinking away from the scene.
How could Wu Chuntian and Lv Rou’s minds possibly grasp Lin Yu’s ulterior motives?
[Ding!]
[Masterful move! The Holy Son’s special consideration for his Dao Companion has filled her with reassurance!]
[Reward: 50 Spirit Stones.]
Listening to Lin Yu’s arrangements, Chi Qingshui was thoroughly satisfied.
First, it avoided any unnecessary interaction between her and Shi Yanhai.
Second, he hadn’t chosen Lv Rou for the task either.
This was undoubtedly the best way to handle things.
Soon after, the five of them began discussing the schedule for their film project.
The microfilm assignment was far more challenging than the photography one—it wasn’t something they could slap together last-minute.
First, they needed to finalize the script.
Then, someone had to draft the shot list.
After that, they’d have to organize indoor and outdoor shoots, day and night scenes, same-location sequences, and costume consistency.
Finally, they’d plan and execute the filming step by step.
If necessary, they might even need reshoots, dubbing, or ambient sound recording.
Sure, student films often ended up looking like a mess, but when it came to following the process, everyone took it seriously!
The professor wouldn’t let them skip steps either.
In the professional world, you didn’t need to excel at everything, but you couldn’t afford to be clueless about any part of the process.
Right now, with nothing prepared, pinning down a filming date wasn’t easy. At the very least, they needed a rough idea of the story and the shooting requirements.
As the group huddled together to discuss, Lv Rou was the first to offer a constructive suggestion:
"Everyone, I actually have a mostly complete script that I wrote before."
"If you don’t mind, we could use it for our project!"
Chi Qingshui listened attentively before asking:
"Really? Rou Rou, could you give us a summary first?"
"If it fits, we can all work on refining it together."
When it came to assignments, Chi Qingshui always maintained a rigorous attitude.
She wouldn’t let personal biases affect her judgment.
If Lv Rou’s ready-made script was suitable—without too many complicated or difficult scenes—they could absolutely give it a try. Any shortcomings could be polished through collective brainstorming.
It was still better than starting from scratch.
Lv Rou began narrating her script to the group:
"My story is about a mentally challenged man who faces constant rejection in society."
"But he never gives up, trying all sorts of jobs, and through a series of butterfly effects, he even influences a few historic moments."
"Beside him is an equally flawed girl from the streets, who’s hopelessly devoted to him."
"They even have a child together, though the girl’s fate isn’t a happy one."
"In the end, the man raises the child alone, facing life with optimism."
"If we manage the runtime well, we can probably wrap it up within thirty minutes—perfect for our assignment!"
Chi Qingshui: "..."
Lin Yu: "..."
Chi Qingchi: "..."
Wu Chuntian: "..."
The group’s reactions were unanimous.
Wu Chuntian, as Lv Rou’s close friend, was the first to point it out:
"Your story… wouldn’t happen to be called Forrest Gump, would it?"
Lv Rou replied awkwardly:
"The structure might be similar, but the setting and the protagonist’s personality are completely different!"
Lin Yu couldn’t even muster the energy to criticize.
Completely different? It’s practically identical!
Sure, student works often borrow from existing films—that’s not unusual.
But outright copying and calling it original?
That’s just shameless!
Even Wu Chuntian caught on immediately. How could someone as principled as Team Leader Chi miss it?
Chi Qingshui responded diplomatically, offering a face-saving excuse:
"Rou Rou, your idea sounds… interesting."
"But when I think about it carefully, I feel our group might still be a bit hard to manage."
"There should be a lot of grand scenes—it’d be tough to pull off."
Chi Qingshui’s reason for refusing sounded quite reasonable.
Lv Rou was more receptive to it.
She followed up on Chi Qingshui’s words and added:
"Now that you mention it… it does seem pretty hard to film."
Chi Qingshui turned to look at Lin Yu.
Lin Yu was waiting for him to "take charge."
When it came to storyboard scripts, Chi Qingshui’s professional skills were absolutely solid.
But as for scriptwriting abilities…
Wasn’t there a "bestselling online author" right beside them?
Naturally, he wanted to see if Lin Yu had any good scripts up his sleeve!
Lin Yu easily read Chi Qingshui’s gaze.
He really wanted to announce to everyone—why even bother with a script?
Just film "A Day in My Life," and it’d be more gripping than any movie, TV drama, or short film.
A full-day documentary, completely raw and real!
Of course.
He couldn’t say that out loud.
The reason Lv Rou’s "original story" was so terrible was that everyone knew her "inspiration" came from existing films and shows.
That’s why it had sparked such dissatisfaction.
So, if he just picked a film or show he knew but they didn’t, and used it as a ready-made script, wouldn’t that solve everything?
Lin Yu made up his mind.
Internally, he muttered to himself…
Reporting to the team leader, here’s how our short film should be made!
Lin Yu said to the group:
"I actually have a story in mind—let me tell you about it."
...
(Second update for today, with an extra chapter coming tonight. Keep those power votes coming, everyone!)
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
lan, the Luo family, tracked him down - along with the babies in their arms. Mo Xuan stared pensively at the paternity test results from over a dozen top institutions, both domestic and international, showing a 99.99% match between himself and the two baby girls. At 23, Mo Xuan, a doctoral student, had become the father of two three-year-old children. The kicker? The mothers weren't even the same person! He gradually realized he was being lured step by step into an elaborate trap designed by these two yandere sisters. "Be good, little Xuan. Sister's life belongs to you entirely." "Brother, if you try to run away, I'll have no choice but to tie you up." Mo Xuan: "Do whatever you want, ladies. I give up."
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
