Chapter 215 True Colors Appearing
Thanks to the popularity of the TV series adapted from "Fights Break Sphere", many people have seen business opportunities, and as a result, there has been a wave of copyright fever in the online literature industry recently, with major investors scrambling to acquire various types of online literature for adaptation.

Whether it is a very popular or a slightly popular online article, it has become an object of competition.

Copyright fees have therefore skyrocketed.

Many little-known authors had mediocre achievements to begin with, but one day they suddenly found out that the copyright of their books had sold for millions.

Suddenly I became financially free.

It is true that you can sit at home and make money from the sky.

Chu Ze probably never imagined that he was the initiator of the copyright craze in this world.

Unfortunately, although there are more and more TV series adapted from online novels, most of the adapted books still cannot escape the fate of failure.

It is easy to adapt, but it is difficult to adapt well.

There is no way a shoddy web drama that is made in just a few months and stars a bunch of young actors can become popular.

Not every adapted drama can be personally reviewed by a capitalist original author like Chu Ze. The consequence of letting investors mess around is that it becomes a mess.

However, even though many people offered high prices, Chu Ze was not going to sell the copyright of his new book, because all the copyrights of his new book were in his own hands.

This is also one of the conditions for Chu Ze to publish a new book on Qidian. Other things don’t matter, but the copyright must be in his own hands.

Moreover, Chu Ze himself runs an entertainment company. As long as the copyright of the book is in his hands, he can operate it by himself. There is no middleman to make a profit from the price difference, and there is no need to sell it to others.

With the launch of the new book, many fans noticed that the book was classified as a Western fantasy and were a little surprised.

I originally thought that even if he didn't write a sequel to Fights Break Sphere, Digu would continue writing the fantasy that he is good at. Western fantasy is an unpopular category, the kind that any newcomer who writes it will fail, and many great writers don't dare to try it without authorization because the audience is indeed not as wide as other genres and is relatively niche.

Chu Ze didn't originally write Western fantasy novels, but he suddenly switched from fantasy to Western fantasy. Many fans of the book were worried that Chu Ze might fail this time.

An author who is famous for one fantasy novel suddenly goes to write Western fantasy, without worrying about taking too big a step and getting into trouble.

However, after "Panlong" officially started updating for a period of time, all these doubts disappeared.

"Although the style has changed, the taste of pretending to be cool and then getting slapped in the face is still the same, the gold fingers are the same, and it's still the grandfather in the ring."

"Is Sweet Potato going against Grandpa?"

"Although the style is different from Doupo, it's also damn good-looking."

"This isn't a Western fantasy, it feels like it's essentially a fantasy leveling and monster-killing routine."

"It doesn't matter if it's a Western fantasy or not, as long as it's good to watch, that's all."

Although some people think that Panlong is not a Western fantasy novel, and is just a fantasy novel with a skin that caters to those who like it, most people don't pay attention to this.

It doesn’t matter what genre it is, as long as the plot is good, fans generally give it unanimous praise.

Also, because Chu Ze already had a huge fan base thanks to Doupo, the performance of Panlong's new book was even more dazzling than that of Doupo, and it won the first place in Qidian's monthly ticket list in the first month.

When the new book period ended and the book listing event started, the first order exceeded 200,000. This result far exceeded the previous first order record of Qidian. Even Fights Break Sphere was not so terrible at the time. After all, Fights Break Sphere was Chu Ze’s first book. There was no accumulation of experience, and it was the result of long-term accumulation.

Panlong's dazzling achievement was a severe slap in the face of many haters who had previously thought that Chu Ze was going to fail and were afraid to publish a new book for fear of failure.

……

October.

The filming of the movie "Fights Break Sphere" has already started, Chu Ze's new book is on track, and there is nothing big to do in the company for the time being, so he came to visit the crew alone.

Although Chu Ze is still very relieved that Cao Dexing is filming now, he still has to come over to check occasionally, especially when they are preparing to shoot the climax of the movie, the scene of the decisive battle between Xiao Yanzi and Nalan Yanran.

Film and Television City.

Fighting the film set.

In a large square, there are many extras. The action director of the film is discussing the fighting moves with the actors playing Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran.

The entire square is very large and is built entirely of granite. There is a huge stone tablet in the center, which is very spectacular and very similar to the scene of the decisive battle in the original novel. These scenes were specially created by Cao Dexing for this scene, and they cost a huge amount of money.

If it were another crew, they might choose to use green screen to cut out the image, and then add 50 cents to make a special effect that would make you realize at first glance that "your background is too fake" to save money.

However, Cao Dexing feels that the effects created by green screen cutting, no matter how good the special effects are, are definitely not as good as real-life shooting, and good special effects are not cheap.

The duel after the three-year agreement can be said to be the highlight of the entire early stage of the book, and the most important thing, so it is worth spending some money to shoot this scene well.

Anyway, Cao Dexing doesn't have to worry about funding.

Chu Ze: “6.”

It's not your money that's being burned in love.

By the time the instruction is complete, the photography lights are ready.

“3, 2, 1, action.”

With the chorus announcement, filming officially began.

It took a whole day to shoot from early morning to dusk. Cao Dexing was very demanding and each fight scene had to be shot many times, which was very tiring for the actors.

"Cut, this one's passed. Let's stop here for today. Take a break and shoot the next scene tomorrow."

Cao Dexing shouted loudly.

Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Finally I can get off work. The director is too responsible and friendly to the audience, but not so friendly to the staff.

As this scene was played out, the staff on the field left one after another to have dinner.

Cao Dexing sat in front of the screen and said to Chu Ze who was watching seriously beside him: "Mr. Chu, what do you think of today's filming?"

"It's pretty good. I think both actors' fighting scenes are great. They are indeed martial artists." Chu Ze praised.

I originally thought that without special effects in fantasy novels, the fighting scenes on the spot would be very awkward, just like shooting special effects. However, this time, the back-and-forth fight between the two actors made Chu Ze's eyes light up, and the action director's design was very good.

If special effects are added in post-production, this scene will obviously be very exciting.

“Actually, they are not martial artists. Wu Ge does have some basic skills. Han Xiaoyi, who plays Nalan Yanran, has never performed an action scene before. I specially asked her to train for a few months before filming. Now it seems the effect is good.” Cao Dexing explained. He was very satisfied with the performance of several actors today and the final result.

"You can achieve such performance after just a few months of training?" Chu Ze was a little surprised.

Just now he was watching the fight scene between the two. The movements were smooth and pleasing to the eye. He couldn't tell that Han Xiaoyi was unfamiliar with anything.

This doesn't seem like the performance of someone who has only practiced for a few months.

"The main reason is that Xiao Han is very dedicated and talented. As long as he practices seriously, it's not like you are really going to fight in the ring. There will be no problem if he uses some moves." Cao Dexing nodded and praised Han Xiaoyi's professionalism.

It is certainly unscientific to expect an actor with no fighting skills to be as free and easy as a professional martial arts actor in a few months, but it is still okay for him to be able to fight well in front of the camera.

Chu Ze suddenly realized.

So it only takes a few months to shoot an action scene with this effect, but those young actors who are beaten into a mess in action have never practiced at all.

Yes, it is somewhat ridiculous to ask young actors to have professionalism.

"So, does that mean I can do it?" Chu Ze pondered.

Cao Dexing laughed when he heard this and invited, "Why, Mr. Chu, are you interested? Do you want to perform as well?"

"Me?" Chu Ze was stunned and pointed at himself.

"correct."

"Forget it, I was just joking, I didn't mean to take it seriously." Chu Ze waved his hand.

"It doesn't hurt to give it a try." Cao Dexing advised.

"I'm not an actor, how can I act?"

“No one is born to act.”

"No, no, no, what if I mess up? I can't shoot a fighting scene." Chu Ze shook his head and refused.

Although he once dreamed of becoming a martial arts actor, he still had some self-control.

I'm shooting a fight scene?

Really? Come on, he can't even beat a chicken.

“It doesn’t have to be a fighting scene. Mr. Chu can just make a cameo appearance. It doesn’t require high acting skills and it can also serve as an easter egg.” Cao Dexing suggested.

It is quite interesting for the original author to appear as an Easter egg in a movie. Many audiences like to find Easter eggs in movies, and it is also quite common for the original author to appear in his or her own adapted drama.

"I'm a guest star? A guest star as a passerby who gasps in shock?" Chu Ze scratched his head.

If that's it, then he's good at it.

Cao Dexing thought for a moment and said, "How about... a minor villain?"

"Is there any villain suitable for me?"

"After we finish filming this climax fight scene, we will start filming the scene where something happens to the Xiao family in two days. There is a villain alchemist in it, right? You can play that role." Cao Dexing thought for a moment and found a villain role suitable for Chu Ze.

"Isn't that Old Deng?" Chu Ze remembered that he was a third-rank alchemist in his fifties. He was the teacher of the small-time villain Liu Xi who coveted Xun'er in the beginning but ended up dying without leaving any trace.

He didn't live more than two chapters and died very quickly. If you don't pay attention, you probably won't even remember this character.

"Whether it's Lao Deng or Xiao Deng, you are the original author, so don't you have the final say? You can change it." Cao Dexing waved his hand indifferently.

No one would care even if you change this kind of supporting villain into Xiao Nan Niang. Who would have the time to care whether these supporting characters respect the original work?

Chu Ze was a little tempted, but still hesitant: "But I don't think I'm good at playing a villain? Director Cao, you know me. I've always been a decent person. I look like a positive character, so I'm not suitable for this kind of villain role."

"It's okay, give it a try, and we'll talk about it if it doesn't work."

Two days later.

set.

Chu Ze grabbed the wrist of a beautiful actress and smiled obscenely:

"Hehehe, if you obey me, I can let the Xiao family live today."

"Don't even think about it. When cousin Xiao Yan comes back, he will make sure you die miserably." The actress struggled in panic, gritting her teeth and saying angrily.

"That depends on whether he can come back or not, hiahiahia." Chu Ze held his head high and continued to laugh obscenely.

"Okay, click!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Ze let go of the actress's hand and all the actors stopped moving.

"Mr. Chu, your acting was great and your tone was just right." Cao Dexing immediately came up to flatter Chu Ze.

"Really?" Chu Ze asked.

"Yes, that look, that tone, it's really a true portrayal of her!" Cao Dexing praised with a thumbs up and a grin.

Chu Ze was puzzled when he heard this: "Director Cao, I have no grudge against you, why are you scolding me?"

"Ah? Am I not praising you?" Cao Dexing was confused.

"So you mean that this despicable villain is my true nature?" Chu Ze had a blank expression.

If you don’t know how to praise others, you don’t have to praise them. I think you are just being true to yourself.

Is my brother's true nature so despicable?
I see you don’t want to be a director anymore.

"Well, that's not what I meant..." Cao Dexing also realized that what he said just now was not right. He flattered the horse but hit the horse's hoof. He quickly changed the subject and said, "Boss Chu, although your tone was very good just now, your expression was still a little off. Also, don't just grab someone's wrist. You have to cooperate with your hands. You can't be so honest."

"Okay, let's try another one." Chu Ze nodded when he heard it.

After getting ready again.

"Hehehe, little lady..."

"Crack!"

"Mr. Chu, your expression is too stiff." Cao Dexing said.

"Then I'll adjust it."

After a while.

"Hehehe, little lady..."

"Crack!"

"Boss Chu, please be more vulgar. Don't be so respectful to others. You are the villain. Go ahead."

"..."

After trying many ways, because Chu Ze couldn't let go, they were all killed by Cao Dexing without exception.

"Mr. Chu, you are too restrained. You have to let yourself go when you act." Cao Dexing suppressed his anger and spoke to Chu Ze in a kind voice.

If it were any other actor, Cao Dexing would have cursed long ago.

But this is Chu Ze...

Cao Dexing took a deep breath and thought to himself that he couldn’t get angry, he couldn’t get angry, because this was his financial sponsor.

Chu Ze felt a little embarrassed after being rejected so many times: "I know, it's not that the actress and I are not familiar with each other, I feel embarrassed if you let me take over."

"The actresses don't mind, so why do you? This is acting, touching and hugging is normal." Cao Dexing said.

Chu Ze thought that it was not him who minded, but his wife.

When the movie comes out, if Xia Anruo sees me hugging and cuddling with a beautiful woman during filming, she will probably tear me apart on the spot.

"The main reason is that she is a girl I don't know well, so it's difficult for me to do it." Chu Ze said.

"How about getting you a man?" Cao Dexing pondered.

"???"

And this kind of operation?

What’s the matter? Do you want to arrange a female actor to act opposite me?

It doesn't seem to work either.

Chu Ze fell into deep thought.

Cao Dexing coughed dryly and said, "I was just kidding. Why don't we just stick to the original novel and not do this?"

"No need to change it, just continue acting like this." Chu Ze shook his head.

"Do you really want to change a man?" Cao Dexing looked strange.

"Get lost, it must be a woman. I don't have that kind of fetish." Chu Ze cursed.

Cao Dexing scratched his head and asked curiously, "But didn't you say it's hard to start if you're not familiar with him?"

"Then change to someone more familiar." Chu Ze said.

"Are there any actresses you are familiar with at the scene?" Cao Dexing asked.

"No."

"Then just say...what..." Cao Dexing was so speechless that he almost burst into swear words, but luckily he held it back halfway through.

If it weren't for the fact that you are the original author and the sponsor, he really wanted to punch Chu Ze's head off.

"It's okay, I can just ask someone I know well to come and help." Chu Ze patted his chest.

"Who?"

"You'll know when you come." Chu Ze smiled.

He already had a candidate in mind.

Cao Dexing felt puzzled. It was just a small role, but why was it so mysterious?

Then the next day, Cao Dexing was stunned when he saw Chu Ze bringing Xia Anruo over.

(End of this chapter)