Chapter 887: Chapter 887
The script of "Sword Immortal" tells the story of two boys whose family was tragically wiped out and who were unexpectedly saved after a life-and-death ordeal.
The brothers got separated.
The elder brother joined Kunlun to learn martial arts, hoping to one day avenge his family.
The younger brother was found by the enemies and, learning that the elder brother was still alive, was taken in as a disciple by the priest of the Heavenly Jade Country.
The destinies of the two brothers were utterly opposite.
The elder brother learned Immortal Techniques at Kunlun, achieved success and become renowned, with a gentle temperament.
The younger brother, however, was neglected by his master in the Heavenly Jade Country, bullied, and beaten by fellow disciples.
He was repeatedly used and then discarded by his master, leaving his spirit severely wounded, with a perverse and sinister nature!
To win his master’s favor and survive, he did all manner of dehumanizing things, becoming a villain despised by all.
Ultimately, the elder brother found the enemies.
But the enemies manipulated the younger brother, making the two fight each other.
The plot up to this point is very heartbreaking, but then it takes a dramatic turn with the female lead coming to the rescue.
The female lead grew up with the elder brother from a young age, lively and adorable, she was the Little Princess in Kunlun.
Childhood sweethearts, they developed feelings for each other but dared not confess due to Kunlun’s rules.
Kunlun had high hopes for the elder brother, teaching him swordsmanship in the hope that one day he would become a Sword Immortal protecting the world and its people.
However, the elder brother became ensnared by emotions and blinded by revenge.
The female lead’s father discovered their secret affection for each other, harshly criticized them and banished his daughter from Kunlun.
After leaving the mountain, the female lead went alone to the Heavenly Jade Country, where she met the perverse younger brother.
By nature kind-hearted, she saved the younger brother many times and treated him with respect and courtesy, allowing him to experience normalcy.
The younger brother gradually fell for her.
When the elder brother came to the Heavenly Jade Country for revenge, and their master forced the younger brother to face off against the elder brother, the female lead knew the younger brother was no match, so she urged him to flee and not get involved.
But the younger brother, already controlled by a poison parasite from his master, could not leave and was forced to fight.
Their epic battle drew countless spectators.
The elder brother was adored, the younger brother despised, and everyone hoped justice would prevail over evil.
Only the female lead intervened and urged the elder brother to spare the younger brother, knowing he wasn’t truly bad, just abandoned.
The female lead, to stop the killing, rushed onto the battlefield, shielding the two with her body, and was gravely injured, nearly dying.
But she successfully halted the slaughter, and the elder brother found out that the younger brother was actually his lost family member.
The family reunited, and the two brothers together avenged themselves in the end.
The elder brother gave up on the female lead and became a great Sword Immortal, while the female lead quietly carried her feelings and roamed the world, and the younger brother became the Great General of the Heavenly Jade Country, marrying Her Royal Highness the Princess he truly wanted yet dared not imagine being with.
In truth, the younger brother’s feelings for the female lead were gratitude; he truly loved the noble princess.
And thus the story ends.
Although the main characters’ love was earth-shattering, there was no complete ending for them in the end.
Instead, the second male lead and the second female lead got together.
Yan Yuan felt that although the second male and female leads had less screen time, they had a good ending.
She spent an afternoon reading the script and finally decided to compete for the role of the second female lead.
Even though she couldn’t play the graceful, jade-like beauty Liu Xinyue, the princess Zhu Luo of the Heavenly Jade Country wasn’t a bad choice.
The character is cute, pure-hearted, quirky, and seems like she could be played naturally without much difficulty.
The key issue is how to portray falling in love with someone!
It seems she hasn’t truly fallen in love with anyone yet.
As for people she likes, there are quite a few.
Yan Yuan rolled around on her dorm bed, holding the script with a heavy heart.
She wondered which scene she should perform for the audition if she wanted to compete for the role of Zhu Luo.
Meanwhile, Xiao Jiemei wanted to compete for the villain role since villainess supporting roles usually had significant screen time.
"Yueyue, how about I compete for the role of Chu Yuchen?" Xiao Jiemei asked.
Yan Yuan glanced at the script and shook her head slightly, saying, "Even though the villain has a lot of screen time, you have to know if you debut as a villain, your image might stick and be hard to change later. Besides, Chu Yuchen is truly evil!"
Furthermore, it’s the kind of evil that’s gnash-your-teeth level; the reason why the younger brother Dongfang Tianqi became perverse and ruthless is all because of this woman.
She considered Xiao Jiemei a friend, so she advised her not to try lightly.
This kind of role is more suited to someone with a history of playing likable characters. Taking on a villain role as a one-off would challenge their acting and even if they embedded their performance into people’s hearts, making the villain truly vile wouldn’t harm their future; rather, it might get more approval from their fans.
As for newcomers playing villains, they might either ruin their character if played poorly or act so well that they’ll get pelted with stones in real life.
Xiao Jiemei was puzzled about which role to choose then.
Yan Yuan flipped through the script and said, "If we’re competing, then naturally we compete for the good roles. The character of the junior sister Mo Hua is still achievable, although fewer scenes, being an unruly and wilful character, does not do anything unforgiving throughout the series. She, in fact, helps Baili Baiyun (the elder brother) multiple times and is liked by readers. Additionally, there’s the Pavilion Master of Leisure Cloud Pavilion who plays a crucial role in the storyline despite limited screen time."
Through a few words, Yan Yuan analyzed the slightly positive characters thoroughly.
The remaining ones are either background characters or have only a few lines, or are wicked through and through.
Xiao Jiemei stayed quiet, not knowing what to do.
"I think Su Meili will compete for the role of Mo Hua, do I have any chance?"
Hearing this, Yan Yuan weighed her options, speechless, "That’s what you’re worried about. Why don’t you think she’d compete for Zhu Luo’s role instead!"
With Yan Yuan’s words, Xiao Jiemei’s eyes suddenly lit up.
With that in mind, Su Meili isn’t her competitor but is Yan Yuan’s opponent.
So she could rest easy.
"Thank you, Yan Yuan! I know what to do now!" Xiao Jiemei couldn’t help but embrace Yan Yuan and give a peck on her cheek!
Yan Yuan’s face turned dark from the kiss!
The time spent reading the script passed quickly!
When Yan Yuan put down the script, she felt her stomach, realizing she was hungry.
Checking the time, it was already Bai Chenxi’s off-work time.
She looked at her phone but there was no call from him.
What to do for dinner?
Yan Yuan suddenly remembered the blueprint she promised to give him last night.
So, she grabbed her laptop and headed to the company printer.
She was going to print out the MVP4 design from her computer for Bai Chenxi, then happily cooperate and make money.
She was really broke now!
Most of the company logistics staff were already gone, and she mentioned using the printer to Li Zi.
Just as she opened her laptop, Liang Junwei approached with two flamboyantly dressed men.
Instinctively closing her laptop, Yan Yuan glared cautiously at the three dubious men, squinting her eyes slightly!
"Yan Yuan, I’ll treat you to dinner, come with me!" Liang Junwei, with a roguish air, placed his hand over the back of Yan Yuan’s chair. In this stance, it was clear he expected her to accept his invitation without protest.
Especially since his reckless words harmed not only her but also got his uncle demoted! He couldn’t let go of this grudge and couldn’t operate otherwise going forward!
It’s absurd to think hooking up with Bai Chenxi means she can be a wealthy wife, and apart from her beauty, she was useless.
In all honesty, she was just a pretty face out of his league.
Then, she swiftly turned the chair, making Liang Junwei almost topple backward.
Standing face to face with Liang Junwei, her eyes narrowed!
"Yan Yuan, come on, dinner is my treat, you should join us!" Liang Junwei snapped, showing a derisive look at Yan Yuan as if he didn’t care.
He let out a cold laugh, showing that he knew exactly what Yan Yuan was up to.
She was a beautiful woman, but that was where it stopped for him.
She then spoke in a stern voice, "I’ll have dinner with you later. Go ahead, I’ll catch up."
Liang Junwei naturally had no objections, knowing he couldn’t cause trouble in the company at that moment.
But once outside, he would handle her his way.