Chapter 5, Gu Long's Li Xunhuan

To my utter astonishment, upon hearing just this one sentence, Teacher Chen was left speechless

Old Wang, what are you in such a hurry for? Why not listen to Teacher Chen first

Teacher Chen smiled in satisfaction, "Yes, it is this novel."

How can this be expressed? Certainly, one cannot discuss the general plot of this novel, as that would make one appear inexperienced.

Teacher Chen revealed the name of the play, and Yu Zili immediately associated it with the novel, demonstrating a remarkably quick response

No, Teacher Chen, that is not what I meant

a popular phrase from 2020, "both innocent and seductive"

Xiao Wang, what are your thoughts

... ...

In fact, I had thought of this work "The Flying Dagger of Little Li" early on; this is the advantage of being a time traveler.

In the book, the most beautiful woman in the world, Lin Xian'er...

At that time, on the Treasure Island, there was a person named Tong Shizhang. Do you know this person

Understood. The two young individuals spoke in unison.

Teacher Chen is truly eloquent, speaking with great fluency and never running out of words

They both understand very well that the so-called 'bump' is likely not as simple as it seems

Yu Zili, upon witnessing the situation, dared not make a sound; he was bewildered

Impressions

Wang Yu was contemplating these matters, while Teacher Chen had already begun communicating with Yu Zili on the other end.

Haha... Teacher Chen laughed exuberantly, very excited, "Why didn't I think of this phrase before? Yes, that's it! Xiao Yu, Xiao Wang's words are good; let's put it this way, there is a hidden word 'dare' in this statement!"

Wang Yu responded somewhat hastily, but fortunately, Teacher Chen did not hold it against him

At this point, we will begin to discuss the main matter

Hmm. Following Yu Zili, they nodded in agreement, like good students, preparing to listen attentively

The depiction of Lin Xian'er’s appearance in the novel is truly filled with words of praise, and upon her first appearance, she is completely undressed. Gu Long really writes this with such vigor!

Wang Yu used to be a frequent internet user. He once came across an interesting comment about Mr. Gu Long made by an online user.

It is impossible not to feel a sense of wonder; this novel was completed in 1968, and Mr. Gu Long was able to capture such sentiments even in that era. He truly knows how to write about women

Xiao Wang, Xiao Yu, both of you are professionals in this field, so you should understand that the commercial writing of a script is a team effort. Originally, I was planning to test you both, but now I have chosen just the two of you, and you are doing very well! However...

The criticism regarding the casting is somewhat limited, while the majority of the criticism is focused on the plot. This version has altered the original work to such an extent that calling it a fabrication would be an understatement

In this version, Lin Xian'er truly fails to embody the phrase 'both pure and desirous', even in terms of appearance

Suddenly, with a bang, Teacher Chen slammed the table, startling both Old Wang and Old Yu.

Wang Yuzhen did not expect that such a remark would receive great praise, her face flushed, and she was at a loss for words.

At that moment, he couldn't help but glance at Wang Yu.

What do you think

Teacher Chen, you are overly complimentary

However

Is "Little Li Flying Dagger" perhaps an adaptation of Mr. Gu Long's famous work "The Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Sword"

The character Li Xunhuan actually shares many similarities with Mr. Gu Long. It took great courage for Mr. Gu Long to create the character of Li Xunhuan, as this was undoubtedly a significant undertaking at the time, especially considering a major event that occurred in the Taiwanese literary scene prior to the publication of this book

A rare and invaluable work

Alas

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu and Yu Zili could not help but slightly change their expressions

Then, they heard Teacher Chen laughing heartily and saying, "Well said! Very well said!"

Most of the gunmen are young individuals who are just starting out in their careers

To put it bluntly, your reputation is not significant enough to warrant having your name placed there

The role of Li Xunhuan is played by the handsome man Jiao Enjun, who is best at mastering the instant noodle hairstyle

Wang Yu and Yu Zili both arrived in high spirits, and they both understood very well that the key lay in what came after this "but"

Old Yu was anxious and hurriedly asked, "I haven't really come into contact with this book, I've only seen some film and television adaptations. Could Teacher Chen explain it to me?"

Wang Yu was momentarily taken aback; although he had made some preparations, he did not expect that this Teacher Chen would be so direct and would quickly advance to this question

Lin Xian'er is flirtatious, yet there is a hint of fierceness in her flirtation

However, it is also evident that the two individuals were able to join Teacher Chen's team, and Wang Yu's contribution cannot be overlooked.

As I listen, many memories are awakened again

Wang Yu actually wanted to say: Teacher Chen, as for the word 'dare', if you were to ask me where it is, I truly do not know

He has seen the current version of "The Flying Dagger of Xiao Li" that is to be filmed. He has also read the novel "The Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Sword".

The ghostwriter can actually be considered a screenwriter as well, but the pay is low. However, in general, screenwriters work alongside the directing team, and ghostwriters do the same. Therefore, although they cannot leave their names, they can still learn something.

Could it be that there is something remarkable about this statement... Both individuals actually think this way, but there are slight differences in their nature

Teacher Chen, that...

Wang Yu did not speak, but was deep in thought

I have seen it

This ... ...

Haha ... ... I understand. Alright, I can continue. By the way, "The Sentimental Swordsman and the Heartless Sword" was published in 1968, and prior to that, Gu Long had a literary feud with Tong Shizhang! ... ...

But I need to say something else ... ... wait a moment

Oh... Wang Yu's face appeared calm and composed, but internally he was actually quite confused. "Well, actually..."

Yes, Xiao Wang, give me a chance

Dare? I am truly confused about my independence, and I occasionally glance at Wang Yu.

At this moment, Wang Yu briefly pondered and said: "The reason why Gu Long is Gu Long is that he created Li Xunhuan"

Therefore, Teacher Chen previously shared his story, hoping that through his experience as a hired gun in Hong Kong, he could advise the two young men to refrain from being overly ambitious for the time being

Wang Yu really cannot find the opportunity to interject, and can only watch helplessly as Teacher Chen becomes more and more influenced by Dihua

Wow! So impressive

What is going on

It is quite impressive that you have such an understanding of this work

The so-called classic aspect primarily lies in the casting choices

Little Wang

Even "Guabao Shou" knows that if young people are not ambitious, then what does it mean to be young

Neither Old Wang nor Old Yu has heard this name, but Old Wang remains silent

The screenwriting team for our play includes a group of individuals from Taiwan, among whom is a well-known writer named Zhu Yu, who was a close friend of the late Mr. Gu Long

Yu Zili was in a predicament. He was aware of the book "The Passionate Swordsman and the Heartless Sword," but he truly did not know the specific content within it

Have you read this novel

He

In fact, this situation is quite normal; this work has been around for over 30 years now. Many people from the mainland understand this work primarily through film and television adaptations, and there are not many who have actually read the novel.

It is not that this sister is not beautiful, but rather, without mentioning the stunning beauty, just speaking of Fei Hongjie, Jingwen, and Bingbing, how can you dare to claim to be the most beautiful woman in the world in front of them?

With a thud, the chopsticks fell to the ground, yet Teacher Chen did not react at all

Moreover, he had known from the very beginning that it was not an 'assistant' but a 'hired gun'

"Don't just boast, even if an ordinary person hasn't read Gu Long's books, they will still praise them for a while. Xiao Yu, please share your thoughts."

"Xiao Wang, you need not be modest." Although Teacher Chen is a stout man, at this moment, a scholarly aura emanates from him. "This word 'dare' is outside the book; I believe Xiao Wang certainly understands. Xiao Yu, you should listen carefully."

The term 'gunner' actually refers to a screenwriter who is unable to have their name credited in the screenwriter section of film and television subtitles

Wang Yu was also flustered; he had merely borrowed a phrase from an online friend. Of course, when he first saw that comment about Gu Long, he thought it was quite good, but now...

While thinking, over there, Teacher Chen has called someone

This is it

Teacher Chen is also quite serious, "In half a month, we need to meet. During this time, the three of us need to come up with a small sample, understood?"

Do you know Mr. Zhang Ailing? This Tong Shizhang once served as an assistant and photographer for Mr. Zhang Ailing

The spray point has appeared

The character Lin Shiyin, played by the so-called first beauty of Taiwan, Xiao Meiren, makes it clear that at this time, Sister Zhiling is merely an unknown figure in her presence

Yu Zili's behavior was noted by Teacher Chen, who did not reprimand him. He then turned his gaze towards Wang Yu

A Fei is Wu Ling, and at this moment, Wu Ling is truly handsome and youthful. That shy demeanor makes it impossible for anyone to associate him with a wolf, an animal known for its ferocity.

As for the others, it is certainly necessary to mention a few beautiful women

Then listen carefully, it must be said that the stories shared by Teacher Chen have given Wang Yu a deeper understanding of the novel "The Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Sword"

Due to the considerable passage of time, Wang Yu has not criticized this version of "The Flying Dagger of Little Li"; however, he is quite certain that although this version is referred to as a classic by many, in reality, there are numerous points of criticism.