Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Qi Weiming glared at her. "You think you can just delete it like that? You're so good at it, so knowledgeable. I'll let you be the director."

Seeing that Qi Weiming was angry, Xia Lu quickly smiled and said, "Director Qi, please don't be angry. Let me finish. The drama you're directing is a grand narrative, unlike urban dramas focused on romance. It mainly tells the story of a large family and the lives of the protagonists amidst the upheavals of the times. Zhao Zhenchuan's romantic scenes are already very few in the drama, almost negligible..."

Xia Lu recited the prepared draft she had prepared, and then handed over the wonderful scripts written by several screenwriters to Qi Weiming.

Qi Weiming did not express his opinion at the time, but after taking it home and carefully considering it, he had to admit that adding this plot would bring more surprises to the audience in "The Bund".

Hu Xiaoxiao didn't have many scenes; sometimes she would only film one scene every few days. But she never missed any opportunity to learn. Regardless of whether she had scenes to film or not, she would come to the set every day to learn. Sometimes, when she saw an actor who performed well, even if that actor wasn't as famous as her, she would humble herself and ask for their advice.

Song Yan'an noticed her efforts and secretly felt sorry for her. After filming one scene, he casually said to Hu Xiaoxiao, "After filming this scene, I have to prepare for the mayor's banquet scene. It's a non-stop job, and I also have to memorize a new script. It's really hard. You're lucky, you can rest for a few more days."

Hu Xiaoxiao immediately sensed something was wrong. "I also had a role in the scene at the mayor's banquet. How can I take a break?"

Song Yan'an feigned confusion and said, "The new script doesn't have any scenes for you, so you can finally rest, right?"

What? She's no longer in the show?

Hu Xiaoxiao's eyes widened, and she asked, "Did you delete me?"

She already had very few scenes, so why were her scenes cut? What's going on? Why didn't anyone tell her?

Hu Xiaoxiao also realized Song Yan'an's warning to her, so she quickly slipped away and asked for Song Yan'an's new script.

Song Yan'an had already memorized the lines, so he gave the new script to Hu Xiaoxiao.

Hu Xiaoxiao got the new script and read it through immediately.

Upon closer inspection, it was astonishing that all of Xie Weihua's scenes had been given to Yamamoto Masako, with a significant increase in Yamamoto's screen time. Originally, Zhao Zhenchuan was the absolute protagonist of the mayor's banquet scene, with most of the action focused on him and everyone else playing supporting roles. Now, with this change, Yamamoto Masako's screen time was no less than Zhao Zhenchuan's.

Hu Xiaoxiao read it again carefully. She wanted to see how Xia Lu persuaded Qi Weiming, this stubborn old man, to revise the script.

Upon closer inspection, the new script's plot is more tightly woven and thrilling, making it more visually appealing than the original. Its style has a distinctly cinematic feel.

Hu Xiaoxiao immediately went to find out the background of the new script.

Hu Xiaoxiao soon learned that Xia Lu was behind it all.

Perhaps it was because of the competition for the role, Xia Lu regarded her as a thorn in her side. First, she tried to cause trouble in the dressing room, and now she's trying to steal her spotlight.

After careful consideration, Hu Xiaoxiao realized that her feud with Xia Lu wasn't just about competing for roles, but also about Xia Lu's return to the TV station, aiming for the position of a top-tier actress. Coincidentally, Xia Lu was currently the most popular actress, so the two were bound to compete for resources.

Among the top young actresses, You Na has a unique image and is also supported by Linda. Xia Lu's competition is also different from You Na's.

She's the only one not under Charlie's control; she has to find her own resources. And the TV station only has so many resources; if she competes for them, Xia Lu will inevitably get less.

Xia Lu struck first, trying to steal the spotlight and resources, attempting to suppress her.

Two tigers cannot fit in one mountain.

"Stealing my scene?" Hu Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment, then muttered to herself, "How could someone steal my scene?"

She believed that one should not steal a role from a famous director.

So, it's actually possible to steal the spotlight, right?

Hu Xiaoxiao slapped her forehead in frustration: How come she only found out about this now? She's been filming for so long, and she only just found out about it? How much of her time has she wasted!

She gets really excited when it comes to stealing the spotlight.

Hu Xiaoxiao immediately studied the new script in her hand again.

It is said that Xia Lu came up with the script. Upon looking at the script, it has a very cinematic style. Hu Xiaoxiao is 100% certain that Xia Lu found a screenwriter from a film company to write it.

She would ask Yao Wenlong to proofread her writing, let alone Xia Lu, who has such a big background, how could she not know a few screenwriters?

Hu Xiaoxiao had to admit that the new script was excellent, and it was no wonder that Director Qi Weiming had used it and drastically changed the mayor's banquet scene. If she were the director, she would have done the same.

Unfortunately, she was the one whose role was stolen and then completely cut.

Although she didn't appear much in the mayor's banquet scene, this part was very important in Xie Weihua's storyline. It was when Xie Weihua realized her feelings that she was able to act so selflessly, both for her lover and for her country.

Otherwise, why would a wealthy heiress, who has no worries about food or clothing, risk her life to gather intelligence and transport supplies to the rear?

This scene is crucial in her understanding of her ideals and love, and it also helps the audience understand the reasons behind all her subsequent actions.

It got deleted!

Does Xia Lu have a screenwriter? Doesn't she? Can't she find a screenwriter?

Hu Xiaoxiao read through the entire original script and then picked out a few inaccuracies in the new script, circling them with a pen.

No matter how talented the screenwriter Xia Lu found is, it's not their original script after all. With such a short time, they couldn't possibly delve into it thoroughly, so there will always be flaws. Furthermore, the script carries a bias, favoring Xia Lu's character. As a result, there will inevitably be abrupt changes in details that clash with later plot developments.

After finding the flaw, Hu Xiaoxiao didn't waste a moment and immediately rushed to screenwriter Lin Yi's house to point it out to him. She also embellished the storyline, explaining that Xie Weihua's scenes had been cut and the story was incomplete.

Sure enough, Lin Yi's expression darkened as soon as he saw the new script.

Hu Xiaoxiao exclaimed, "Xia Lu's changes really made the script more exciting. No wonder Director Qi agreed. After all, the people Xia Lu found are very talented. Even if there are any issues later, they only affect the characters Xie Weihua and Zhao Zhenchuan."

Lin Yi's expression darkened further. If other screenwriters were so skilled, did that mean his skill level was inferior? Was his title as a top screenwriter just for show?

Hu Xiaoxiao seemed to only then notice Lin Yi's bad expression and quickly comforted him, "Mr. Lin, don't take it to heart. Xia Lu was just trying to make Yamamoto Masako's character stand out more. You should understand her. My scenes were cut, so be it. I came here today just to ask you for advice on how I should act to make the transition smoother. After all, such an important emotional scene is gone. If the audience sees it, they will find it strange that Xie Wei'an risked her life to help Xie Zhenchuan. They will think that it was because of my poor acting that the drama was flawed."