Lu Chen: The Mad Genius Of Creativity-Chapter 22 - The Spotlight Beyond the Livestream – The Entire Entertainment Industry Watches Breaking the Ice!

Chapter 22: The Spotlight Beyond the Livestream – The Entire Entertainment Industry Watches Breaking the Ice!

[Whoa! Official media!!! Official media just showed up!].

[The Guangdong Public Security Department! What the heck!! Lu Chen’s story actually caused a department of the Guangdong government to make an appearance!].

[Unbelievable! A state-level institution coming forward like this!!].

As netizens reeled in shock, an even more explosive scene unfolded in the livestream!

The comment from the Guangdong Public Security Department was quickly replicated by several other accounts, appearing repeatedly in the comment section.

And without exception, all the accounts bore the names of local law enforcement agencies.

Lianzhou Public Security!

Yunnan Anti-Drug Police Network!

Sichuan Public Security!

…

A total of seven or eight agencies chimed in!

The viewers were dumbfounded—completely overwhelmed.

Who could have imagined that so many official organizations were lurking in the livestream? This revelation sent shockwaves through the audience, turning the comment section into chaos.

Even those viewers who had previously clamored for the protagonist to turn dark had now completely changed their tune, suddenly championing positive energy. The irony wasn’t lost on anyone.

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In the Judges’ Room, Liu Heping and the other judges were equally stunned. They hadn’t expected so many official accounts to show up in the comment section and openly support Lu Chen’s creative vision.

What a huge endorsement this kid has! Liu Heping thought.

For Xiao Sa, however, the shock outweighed the excitement. His recently relaxed mood was instantly replaced with tension again. Although he had anticipated some notable figures lurking in the livestream, he hadn’t expected such a collective response from law enforcement media. This was unprecedented in the competition’s history!

Thankfully, Lu Chen had pivoted the story’s theme in time. If he had continued focusing solely on Lin Yaodong’s criminal journey, the program team might have been forced to disqualify him on the spot.

And afterward? The Shanghai Police Department would likely demand stricter oversight on future competitions.

“Close call. We really dodged a bullet here!”

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“Professor Xu Ping, I didn’t expect Lu Chen’s story to attract the attention of the Public Security Bureau,” Yan Gelin remarked with a quiet laugh.

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Xu Ping, understanding the figurative use of attracting attention, chuckled in response.

“Indeed. This competition, held every four years, carries massive influence domestically. It’s no surprise that officials might be watching from the shadows.

In a sense, Lu Chen has once again walked right by the gates of hell.”

Yan Gelin covered her mouth and laughed.

“You’re absolutely right. If Lu Chen knew he was being watched by the police, he’d probably be scared out of his wits.”

“By the way, do you think the police are the only ones watching? What about executives from film companies?”

“Definitely. No one arrives late to this competition—especially not the film industry. They’re all here, hoping to strike gold.”

“Do you think they’ll buy into Lu Chen’s story?”

“Hard to say. He hasn’t written much substantial plot yet, so it’s difficult to gauge the quality of the story.

“Plus, in the last competition, many production companies bought scripts and ended up losing a lot of money. I suspect they’ll be more cautious this time.”

“That makes sense.”

Yan Gelin nodded.

“Let’s hope Lu Chen can craft a fresh and compelling story. It would be a shame to waste such intriguing elements like Tazhai Village and Lin Yaodong.”

“Agreed.”

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In the Entertainment Industry, True to Xu Ping’s prediction, the one million-plus viewers in Lu Chen’s livestream included more than just the police.

The audience was also filled with notable figures from the film and television industry, such as—Huayi Brothers, Huanyu Film & Television, Zhengwu Sunshine, Jiaxing Media, iQIYI, Youku, Ningmeng Pictures and Xinli Media.

These companies’ executives were all silently watching the livestream under anonymous accounts, keeping a close eye on Lu Chen and the unfolding story of Lin Yaodong. The sudden wave of public security endorsements had even startled the entertainment industry moguls.

They never imagined that a creative competition—a major event for the film industry—could draw so much attention from the neighboring police world. Not just one police agency, but multiple.

It seemed that while Uncle Dong’s infamy hadn’t fully manifested in the story yet, in reality, he had already caught the police’s attention.

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At Jiaxing Media Headquarters, in the CEO’s office, Yang Mi was closely following the progress of the story.

Sitting on a sofa nearby was the company’s Head of Drama Production, Ms. Qin.

“What do you think of the story so far, Ms. Qin?” Yang Mi asked without turning her head, her demeanor exuding the commanding presence of a queen.

Adjusting her black-framed glasses, Ms. Qin replied, “So far, Lin Yaodong’s storyline is exceptionally well-written. The Tazhai Village setting is also a brilliant touch. I haven’t seen anything quite like it in previous anti-drug dramas!

Now, it all depends on how the police and Tazhai confront each other. If Lu Chen handles this part well, then I think—”

“What do you think?” Yang Mi asked and turned her head slightly, pressing for an answer.

“I think this drama has the potential to be a hit!”

Yang Mi raised her eyebrows.

If Sister Qin could give such an evaluation, it seemed that this drama indeed had potential!

“Sister Qin, quickly call all the company executives to the meeting room to watch this live broadcast together and discuss whether we should bid for this drama.”

“Yes, boss!”

...

At the headquarters of Huayi Company, the Wang brothers, Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun, were sitting in their office, sipping wine and following the live broadcast. Normally, the two brothers wouldn’t personally pay attention to scripts. As industry leaders, they had plenty of top-tier writers under their wing!

Only the scripts from a few exceptional writers, like Liu Zhenyun or Feng Xiaogang, would be worth their serious consideration. For other scripts, the brothers typically left it to their directors to handle.

However, they were paying attention to this competition not only because it was a prestigious event with great influence but also because it was held once every four years. That rarity was comparable to watching the World Cup.

As leaders in the film and television industry, they felt obliged to keep an eye on it. This was how they came across Lu Chen’s story.

“Brother, what do you think of this story? Should we buy it? A newcomer with a new work probably won’t cost much,” Wang Zhonglei asked, pouring more wine into his older brother’s glass.

Wang Zhongjun looked at the live broadcast, pondered briefly, and shook his head.

“No rush. Let’s see how the plot develops. If it turns out to be good, we can bid for it later. With Huayi’s strength and reputation, if we decide to cooperate, that kid will probably be eager to ingratiate himself. At that point, we can negotiate the price down.”

Wang Zhonglei chuckled.

“You always think ahead, Brother! If this story is indeed good, when we discuss collaboration, we’ll definitely cut out the major profit points from the film and television royalties. Then, with just a few hundred thousand, we can buy it outright.”

Wang Zhongjun smiled slightly but said nothing. “Cheers.”

“Cheers!”

...

At the same time, in the office of Zhengwu Sunshine Film and Television Company, the ‘Iron Triangle’ team behind many hit dramas—Kong Sheng, Hou Hongliang, and Li Xue—was also seriously watching the story.

“Brother Kong, what do you think of this story?” Hou Hongliang asked.

As the head of the film and television department and Li Xue’s mentor, Kong Sheng held a position in the company equal to that of Chairman Hou Hongliang. The two were as close as comrades-in-arms.

“It depends on how he approaches it. If he chooses Lin Yaodong as the main character, or if he doesn’t, whether he can smooth out the police storyline and write a strong opening. If he can do that, I’ll believe he can write the whole story well!”

Kong Sheng was direct and professional, showing the caliber of the company’s top screenwriter and director. Hou Hongliang nodded in agreement.

“That makes sense! A good opening is half the battle. If the opening isn’t strong, the story won’t be worth much anticipation.”

“Master, Brother Hou, look! He’s about to start writing!”

Li Xue suddenly pointed to the screen.

The two immediately turned their attention to the live broadcast.

On screen...

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Chen finally picked up his marker again.

With swift strokes, he wrote down a name on the whiteboard.

[Li Weimin].