At half past ten in the evening, a scene of "Night Raid" had just finished filming, and the staff began to pack up the set.

In the tent, Shu Mingyan sat on a small stool with a script on her lap. She was currently holding a pen and making revisions to it.

The candle on the table jumped, casting her profile in a flickering light.

After writing the last character, carefully ponder over the part you just modified.

Guo Dao chatted with his assistant at the entrance of his tent and saw Shu Mingyan, he called out: “Xiao Shu, it’s time to wrap up work. Why are you still here?”

Shu Mingyan looked up and hurriedly stood up with the script in hand: "Director, there's a scene later about the Second Congress of States during the Spring and Autumn period. Teacher Yang asked me to think about the speeches of the state ministers in this alliance scene again, to see if there's any room for improvement."

"Your teacher Yang told me he wants Song Guo Dafu Xiang Xu's character to be even more fleshed out in this alliance scene." Director Guo glanced at Shu Mingyan's script in her hand. "You've already started making changes?"

"I have some ideas, but they are not yet complete. I will show you when they are finished."

“Alright, you’ve worked hard.” Director Guo praised with appreciation and then jokingly said, “Teacher Xiao Shu has been doing well recently. With Teacher Yang away, you can handle things on your own. The suggestion you gave Dao yesterday was also good. When Teacher Yang returns from leave, I must praise you!”

Shu Mingyan gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and smiled sheepishly: "Director, you're too kind. It's all thanks to Teacher Yang's guidance."

Mr. Yang is the chief scriptwriter for the costume historical drama "Chasing the Spring and Autumn" that is currently being filmed, and he is also Shu Mingyan's university teacher.

Shu Mingyan is a drama, film and television literature major at Peking University, and will be entering her senior year.

A few months ago, I took my newly written script to Ms. Yang at school for her feedback. As a result, I got the opportunity to work as a script assistant for the crew of "Zhilu Chunsqiu" during the summer vacation.

These days, Teacher Yang is on leave. Director Guo originally thought that Shu Mingyan, a young girl with no experience, wouldn't be able to hold up. However, to his surprise, the little girl has sharp insights and a rich background knowledge of the script's history. She always comes up with ideas that are eye-opening. He is simply amazed by her.

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Shu Ming's eyebrows twitched with excitement, unable to hide his eagerness: "You're going to introduce my script to Director Chen?"

"I'm just here to make the introduction, after that you can sell yourself. I'm really good at shooting big scenes, and I've had a couple of films come out in the last two years. This script might not be quite my style though. I'm actually just in town on business right now—"

Speaking of this, Director Guo paused for two seconds and looked up at Shu Mingyan, "Can you drive?"

"Yes! I will!" Shu Mingyan nodded eagerly.

"That's easy, I have a social engagement tomorrow night and coincidentally the driver has taken leave. During the day, he mentioned to me that I should find him a replacement driver. I'll give you my WeChat business card; contact him yourself and tell him that I recommended him."

Right in the middle of our conversation, Guo Dao's phone rang.

He glanced at his notes and said to the assistant beside him, Mengwei: "The play is finished tonight. You and Teacher Xiaoshu should go back to rest first."

Guo Dao hung up the phone and left. Meng Wei came over and took Shu Mingyan's arm: "Come on, Teacher Xiao Shu, Director Guo has spoken, you can ponder the script yourself when you get back to the hotel."

Shu Mingyan laughed silently, "Sister Wei, Director Guo was just teasing me, why are you joining in?"

Mumu pulled Shuming towards the big truck. "Director Guo is a very demanding person. The fact that he calls you 'Teacher Xia Shu', even if it's just teasing, proves he recognizes your abilities."

The big car just had two empty seats left in the back row, so Shu Mingyan and Mengwei sat up.

The people were all seated, the bus started and drove towards a nearby hotel.

Shumin smoked, leaning against the window, pressing on her aching neck.

His phone buzzed in his bag. He fished it out and glanced at the screen. Director Guo had already slid Chen Fengmin's WeChat business card over to him.

Meng Wei turned to look at her and said, "I told you, Director Guo acknowledges your talent. Look how much attention he pays to your script."

Speaking of this, Mengwei lowered her voice, “Although Chen Fengmin and Guo Dao are teacher-student relationships, the two families' agencies are actually rivals. Only someone like Guo Dao who values talent is willing to help you with recommendations. Others, even if they don't want to shoot it in their hands, wouldn't let the rival agency take advantage.”

"However, to be fair, your script is indeed more suited for Director Chen. Yizhi Film Studio behind him has produced several excellent works in this genre in recent years and has more experience."

Shuming's eyelids twitched twice, and she suddenly turned her head: "Chen is from Yaoqi Film Industry?"

To Shang Mingyan's incredibly shocked gaze, Meng Wei blinked innocently: "You don't know?"

"That's right, we from Shu University probably only focused on researching our works and didn't pay attention to the capital behind them."

Patting Shu Ming's shoulder, he said solemnly, "However, if you want to get into the film and television industry in the future, it's best to learn more about this aspect. It's good to lean on a big tree for shade, isn't it? Yaoqi Film's boss, Mu Yichen, is also the famous president of the Mu Group."

"It's said that the Mu Group faced a severe financial crisis several years ago, with its supply chain almost breaking down. It was on the verge of bankruptcy. Mu Yucheng's sister had to marry into another family out of necessity. Later, Mu Yucheng took over the Mu Group and restructured the company. In just a few short years, the Mu Group has now developed even stronger than before. Its subsidiary, Yaqi Film & Television, is a major player in the entertainment industry, and no one underestimates its influence."

According to the data, Mu Yuchen is still under thirty years old. He has achieved his current status at such a young age, truly demonstrating his ambition and potential.

Meng Wei was chattering away in his ear, Shu Mingyan yawned wearily and turned to look at the night view outside the window: "This is just idle gossip, it has nothing to do with leaning against a big tree."

"It doesn't matter. If your script really catches Chen Fengmin's eye and he recommends it to Yaqi Film, then Mu Yucheng, as the behind-the-scenes big boss, won't he become your big tree in the future? Get to know this tree beforehand, it only has good and no bad."

"Do you know what this big tree looks like?" Meng Wei took out her phone, "A few months ago, I accompanied Director Guo to an awards ceremony. Mu Yu was also there. That time was simply amazing, he overshadowed a bunch of popular stars in the entertainment industry!"

I found a photo on my phone and handed it to Shu Mingyan.

In the photo, a man stands on a platform, wearing a custom-tailored suit. The suit exudes a sense of masculine composure and solemnity. He has a serious expression that commands attention.

His eyes were cold and clear, devoid of any warmth. Even though it was just a photograph, Shu Mingyan couldn't help but shiver.

Suddenly, Shu Mingyan remembered that half a month ago, Teacher Yang had said she would bring the cast of "Zhilu Chunqiu" to learn.

Since I couldn't go back home during summer vacation, I edited a long WeChat message to report the whole story to Mu Yusheng.

<<The Deer and the Antelope Plainswas a key project for Rising Sun Studio's competitors, but it ended up involving them. >>

I hung on anxiously for a day and a night, but I still didn't get Mu Yuchen's approval.

Shu Ming's heart turned cold. She had already started thinking about how to refuse Teacher Yang.

Unexpectedly, the next morning, I received three words from Mu Yuchen: [I know.]

He was always taciturn and his emotions were hard to read.

If it weren't because Mu Yichen was the head of the Mu family and Shu Mingyan had been raised in the Mu family since she was a child, she really wouldn't want to part ways with Mu Yichen.

Chen Feng-min is actually also from Yizhi Film Studio.

If the script is good enough to catch Chen's eye, then ultimately it would be with Yaoqi that he signs a contract.

To live under Mu Yu's command would mean living in constant fear and trepidation, wouldn't it?

Shu Ming's heart suddenly felt heavy.

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Back at the hotel, Shumin lay on the bed and made a video call to her best friend, You.

Stuck, Shu Mingyan consulted Mu Yu's opinion: "Do you think I should still show the script to Chen the producer?"

Mu Yu: "What are you thinking about? Of course, your hard work in writing the script is the most important. You chose the path of a screenwriter, so in the future, either you sign a contract with Yaoqi or cooperate with Yaoqi's competitors. Which one do you think would be easier to offend my uncle?"

Moreover, my uncle is busy managing the entire Mu family business and has no time to oversee Yao's filming. Even if you sign your script with Yao, he won't bother him about it.

Shu Mingyan thought about it carefully and indeed found it to be the case. She couldn't help but burst into laughter: "You're right, I seem to have overthought things."

Mu Yu ate a piece of fruit and said in frustration, "My uncle won't eat you anyway. Why are you so afraid of him? The Mu family is now run by my uncle, and I was hoping you could take him down so I could get out of this marriage with my cousin. But you're being cowardly."

"Mu Yu shook her head, expressing deep regret, 'With your attitude, I think marriage is out of the question.'"

When it came to marriage, Shu Mingyan's expression turned serious.

Having lost her parents at a young age, she was raised by her grandfather, Mu. She grew up alongside Mu Zhiyan, the eldest grandson of the Mu family. Mu's grandfather believed that they were childhood sweethearts and a perfect match, so he arranged their marriage early on.

Right after graduating from college, your family might start making arrangements for your wedding.

Mu Yu: "You two still have a marriage contract, Mu Zhiyan has been changing friends outside? A playboy, a big radish with a lot of flowers, if you don't resist this marriage, then you really jump into the fire pit."

Shu Mingyan sighed: "Mu Zhiyan is out of line, but at home he knows how to make Grandpa happy. After all, he's Grandpa's biological grandson and eldest grandson. He has no opinion on marriage, what use would it be for me to resist?"

That's why I let you seek help from others, cling to my Uncle. My uncle is Grandpa's eldest son, and now he controls the Mu Corporation. He carries a lot of weight when speaking to Grandpa, unlike Mu Zhiyan can never compare.

Seeing Shu Mingyan's silence and even a look of dejection, Mu Yu found it rather amusing. "It's not like you have to pursue him, there's no need to be so embarrassed, is there? Just try to get closer to him first. Chat with him more often, cultivate your relationship. You never know, he might even be willing to speak up for you about marriage."

My uncle may seem cold and distant, but he's not scary. He just doesn't smile much and speaks in a rather blunt way. Has he ever yelled at you growing up?

Shuming Yan: "Sent."

Mu Yu: "..."

Mu Yu originally had a whole basket of advice to give, but this answer choked her back and reminded her of that incident.

It has been several years, but the two sisters still remember it vividly.

That night was Mu Yu's first time seeing her uncle so angry. He scolded Shu Mingyan, and then proceeded to educate Mu Yu as well.

Uncle Xiao can be very harsh when he scolds people, wouldn't Shu Mingyan hold a grudge to this day?

The original good chat atmosphere suddenly became stagnant and cold.

Mu Yu tentatively asked, "After so long, you still keep him in your heart? Actually, he did it for your own good. He was anxious and got angry all of a sudden. I remember that later on, he coaxed you again, didn't he?"

Shuming Yan pondered for a moment before nodding. "I suppose so," she said.

Noticing Mu You's wariness, Shu Mingyan chuckled, "I don't hold grudges. It was you who asked me if he had ever yelled at me, so of course I had to be honest. He did, and he was really scary."

Mu Yu:：“……”

They chatted for a few more minutes, and after the video call ended, Shu Mingyan went to the bathroom to take a shower.

Lying back in bed, staring at the ceiling above, I pondered over Mu You's words just now.

Actually, from childhood to adulthood, Mu Yuchen had only scolded her once.

Remembering it, I feel a little wronged, but I also understand that Mu Yu Chen is angry because I didn't listen to him and did something dangerous.

His starting point was out of concern for safety.

So, in a way, Mu Yuchen was quite caring and considerate.

Mu Yu said right, no matter what, we should still try to get along better with Mu Yuchen.

But after that incident, I subconsciously kept my distance from Mu Yuchen.

After that, Mu Yu was busy with his business and always lived alone outside. He didn't often contact her, so over the years, the two of them grew increasingly distant and unfamiliar with each other.

It's actually not easy to get close to someone all at once.

The phone on my bedside vibrated, and a notification popped up displaying today's WeChat step count.

With a fingertip tap, today's step count leaderboard sees Mu Yuchen at the top with 23,611 steps, claiming the cover spot.

Shuming was almost convinced he had seen things wrong.

Blink again, it's really Mu Yu sinking.

He is a group CEO, who usually takes a car or a plane. Today he actually walked so many steps.

Shu Mingyan was about to step out, hesitated for a moment, and stared intently at Mu Yu's back as he walked away, clicking the "like" button with care.

I texted Mu Yu: "You said to get along better with Mu Yu, I just messaged him on WeChat."

Little Yuzu: {???}

Shuming Yan: [I gave him a thumbs up on his WeChat step count.]

Send me a screenshot of the likes.

Shumingyan: 【Good degree +1】

Little Yuzu: [....]

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