Touya Yaoyao

After being blindfolded and taken away from her residence to a car, Yu Yaoyao fell into a deep sleep due to exhaustion. Looking at Yu Yaoyao's sleeping face, Bai Taoshi couldn't help but tidy her messy hair, appearing exceptionally gentle.

He seemed to be in a good mood today, and even had the mind to hold Yu Yaoyao's hand and interlock their fingers. Yu Yaoyao was fast asleep and did not notice his actions at all. Therefore, Bai Taoshi pulled her into his arms and let her lean on his shoulder.

The atmosphere inside the car was ambiguous and quiet. Bai Taoshi looked at the scenery rushing past the car window, holding the still sleeping Yu Yaoyao in his arms, a gentle smile always on his handsome face.

He felt that this was perfect; the two of them held hands and leaned against each other, and there was no better time than this.

Meanwhile, the driver looked at the two people in the rearview mirror and couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips into a smile.

It took about half an hour to reach the destination. Yu Yaoyao was gently woken up by Bai Taoshi. She yawned to herself and then groggily opened her eyes.

Contrary to Yu Yaoyao's expectations, the Zhao Kingdom's palace that appeared before her was not the ancient-style building unique to Asia that she had imagined, but rather a Western-style castle.

The white castle is nestled among the mountains, with a huge lake in front of it where various water birds frolic and play.

As if anticipating the arrival of guests, the two-meter-high high-speed rail gate, painted pure white, opened automatically. Upon opening the gate, the first thing that catches the eye is a statue of a beautiful young man pouring water from a ceramic pot, carved from pure white marble.

The statue was sculpted so realistically that it looked just like the real thing. However, there was one thing that puzzled Yu Yaoyao greatly: the statue resembled a portrait of Aquarius.

Even the way the boy poured water was exactly like that of an Aquarius. Yu Yaoyao wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that there should be statues of the other twelve constellations in this palace.

Filled with curiosity, Yu Yaoyao looked around. The palace garden was full of pink roses, and these delicate pink flowers bloomed brightly in the sunlight.

Besides roses, there are also pink lilies, pink tulips, and vast fields of pink roses.

The owner here seems to really like pink, or perhaps pink flowers. Seeing Yu Yaoyao's curious expression, Bai Taoshi couldn't help but gently explain in her ear:

"It is said that this castle was built by the first emperor of Zhao Kingdom after his abdication, and the flowers here were planted by the two generals of that time. After the castle was built, the emperor lived here until his death, so successive emperors would stay here for a long time, and even conduct official business here."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yaoyao subconsciously glanced at Bai Taoshi, thinking that he dared to speak out about such royal secrets so openly. Wasn't he afraid the driver in front of them would complain?!

The car drove through the castle for half an hour before stopping in front of a palace gate. Before Yu Yaoyao could even open the car door, a servant waiting nearby came over to help open it.

Seeing the other party's respectful attitude, Yu Yaoyao nodded and smiled awkwardly. The man smiled politely and then silently led his people into the palace.

Since it is a Western-style castle, the interior decoration style is also extremely gorgeous and romantic, with murals everywhere.

In the long corridor, the soles of shoes made a soft sound on the carpet, but Yu Yaoyao looked at the mural with a look of surprise.

The murals likely depict the enthronement scenes of successive Zhao Kingdom emperors. This is because the colors and vibrancy of the murals increase as the story progresses, and eventually, Yu Yaoyao even sees Zhao Hede's enthronement scene.

So, the first mural you see at the entrance is a depiction of Zhao Anping's ascension to the throne as the first emperor of the Zhao Kingdom?!

Therefore, the general kneeling on one knee beside her throne, looking ahead, should be General Ye, while the general standing behind her throne should be General Lin.

Lost in her own speculations, before she could think any further, Yu Yaoyao was tugged at by Bai Taoshi, who told her to stop looking around.

The room was huge, with a magnificent Persian carpet, an exquisite ivory coffee table, a cream-colored sofa set, and a crystal chandelier that was nearly two meters high in the center. But none of these could compare to the woman sitting in the main seat, leisurely drinking tea, because she was too dazzling.

This was Yu Yaoyao's first encounter with the emperor, the one with the highest power in her mind. This emperor of Zhao Kingdom was wearing a white silk nightgown embroidered with gold roses, his long hair was loose, and he looked relaxed.

She was as beautiful as the most dazzling pearl in the entire palace, but just one glance was enough to make one lose their composure. Looking at her gentle gaze, Yu Yaoyao thought she must be quite gentle.

"You're Yu Yaoyao?!"

Seemingly with a hint of curiosity, Zhao Hede smiled slightly, then pointed to the sofa beside her and said gently:

"Don't just stand there, sit down and talk."

Yu Yaoyao sat awkwardly and nervously on the sofa, looking at the beautiful emperor in front of her. She only wished she was a man, otherwise she would definitely marry him.

This must be the first time Zhao Hede has seen someone as dazed and confused as Yu Yaoyao. He couldn't help but chuckle, and then asked:

"Isn't it beautiful?!"

Yu Yaoyao nodded frantically, even unable to resist echoing:

"So beautiful, just like the poem says, 'One glance could topple a city, a second glance could topple a nation.'"

Seeing how silly she sounded, Zhao Hede couldn't help but scold her playfully:

"You silly girl, you even know how to say things to make people happy."

As she spoke, she took out the blueprints from the side and handed them to Yu Yaoyao, asking further:

"I heard from them that you want to build a film studio?!"

Those in positions of authority often like to test the waters with ambiguous statements, using seemingly obvious points as a springboard for discussion. Yu Yaoyao dared not be negligent and could only awkwardly and tentatively reply:

"I did have this idea. After all, whether it's filming a movie or a TV series, you need to find filming locations. Although Taiwan is big enough, the filming locations are too far apart. It's not cost-effective to use a different location for each piece of footage. But using only one location isn't fresh enough. So I was thinking about whether it's possible to create a filming location that can encompass everything."

Seeing her flustered appearance, Zhao Hede couldn't help but soften his tone and teasingly asked:

Is that all?

"It's not just that."

As Yu Yaoyao spoke, she began to gesture, speaking with conviction:

"I've noticed that films in Zhaoguo (China) don't have awards, rankings, or a distinction between good and bad. While this might seem fair enough, for some film enthusiasts, it's tantamount to stifling their enthusiasm."

As she spoke, she looked into Zhao Hede's eyes and said sincerely:

"Imagine a director who is extremely passionate about film, who makes good films, and whose stories are compelling enough, only to find that his work receives the same treatment as those bad films. He might then question the meaning of all the effort he put into making this film, or even wonder if he would have been better off just making bad films altogether?"

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In short, Yu Yaoyao felt that they should build a filming location specifically for movies and TV series so that directors wouldn't have to go through the trouble of finding filming locations and could instead focus their time on creating content.

Furthermore, to encourage these outstanding directors and actors, some awards should be established so that they feel their efforts are rewarded, rather than being confined to their own little world and indulging in self-congratulation.

Some actors call themselves Best Actor after making one or two movies, which is a very bad phenomenon because their acting skills are not good at all; on the contrary, they are appalling.

Therefore, the state needs to step in and provide a standard so that people know what a true movie star is and what kind of talent the state recognizes, rather than just saying you are who you are.

Furthermore, the subject matter for filming should not be too singular; it shouldn't all be about love, as if only romantic love is the only thing that matters.

Other sources of material need to be discovered, such as biographies of heroic figures, brotherhood, fantastical adventures, and wild imagination.

"Therefore, I believe a garden shouldn't only have one type of flower; it should have a hundred flowers blooming! Similarly, movies shouldn't only be made in one style; there should be a hundred schools of thought contending! Our journey is to the stars and the sea, our goal is the vast universe. We can't just focus on romance; there are even broader adventures waiting for us to explore, to imagine, to create..."

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Yu Yaoyao spoke with great enthusiasm, seemingly still wanting to say more. Zhao Hede looked at Yu Yaoyao, remained silent for a long time, and then looked at her sharply before speaking:

"Your idea is good, but do you really think it will make the people of Zhaoguo happy?!"

Yu Yaoyao looked at Zhao Hede seriously, her gaze unwavering and unavoidable, and instead spoke frankly:

"Your Majesty, happiness is not something that can be brought about solely by love, just as a person cannot have only one emotion. The heart is very complex, but I believe that a story that touches it deeply will naturally make you feel happy."

When she was little, she made promises to her parents, saying she would study hard. When she grew up, she made promises to her teachers and classmates, saying she would finish her homework. After leaving school, she made promises to her boss, saying she would complete her tasks on time. Now, Yu Yaoyao feels she has grown up because she is making promises to the ruler of a country.

It seems the industry of making empty promises is getting more and more promising!