Chapter 708 – My Accidental Bride Is a Fashion Circle Queen Novel

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In the end, the words that Kaleidoscope couldn’t say, Director Ferdinand said for them, “As the lead director of ‘Concubine Emma’, there are a few things I would like to say. Firstly, before ‘Concubine Emma’ began filming, Emma had already signed a contract for the female lead through communication with our assistant director…until changes occurred. Secondly, as soon as changes occurred, the first thing that Emma worried about was not who she acted alongside, but the changes itself. It was because she felt that ‘Concubine Emma’ had lost its original quality, that she decided not to take part in the drama anymore. It had nothing to do with sharing the female lead.”

“Emma is a qualified actress, so she refused to partake in this drama. And as a qualified director, I will also withdraw from this production.”

A statement like this immediately caused an uproar.

The public had now discovered the reason why Emma refused to take part in the drama: it was because the script had lost its original quality.

As a result, Director Ferdinand’s words not only slapped the producers of ‘Concubine Emma’ in the face, it also made Bai Yu’s fans blush in embarrassment.

Emma didn’t want the role; she threw it away. Yet, their idol gripped onto it like a precious gem and was flaunting it wherever she went.

Indeed, the drama was going to be a hit. But, it had nothing to do with it being a good drama…

“Emma carefully selects her scripts. With Mr. Roborts by her side, she only accepts the good ones. Look at the films she’s done in the past, it’s obvious that she is a serious actress. This can’t be denied.”

“I hope Emma accepts a different drama to compete with ‘Concubine Emma’! How interesting would that be!”

“But, where is she to find a good script with a big production like ‘Concubine Emma’? It’s impossible!”

In reality, Emma had simply given up on a script. Ferdinand and Zephaniah, on the other hand, had already made a lot of sacrifices for ‘Concubine Emma’. So, it was a real shame for them to withdraw. However, they were both certain of their bottom line.

Of course, neither of them were in as awkward of a position as Emma. Emma was currently in need of a project to prove her worth. So, when Bai Yu saw the way that Emma suddenly gave up on ‘Concubine Emma’, she thought she was completely crazy. Within the industry, a project that guaranteed advancement was rare to come by, yet she offended the producers of ‘Concubine Emma’ so badly…

Everyone was anxious; fans were especially anxious. But, no matter how anxious they were, Emma would never accept a script unless it was good.

Meanwhile, ‘Concubine Emma’ progressed quickly. After Bai Yu joined the cast, it wasn’t long before they released photos of the final makeup and began filming. It was like they were trying to say that there was no place for Emma even if she decided to change her mind. At this time, during one of her interviews, Bai Yu exp**ssed her opinion towards the drama with a smile, “Everyone has their own meaning of quality. I think the screenwriter has already done a great job. Honestly, everyone needs to respect the hard work of others. Even if you can’t show respect, you should at least refrain from casting judgment.”

Bai Yu’s choice of words were smart. She appeared to praise the entire crew and the screenwriter for being hardworking and serious. But, she also pointed out that ‘someone’ held their expectations too high and was too demanding. Needless to say, everyone knew who she was referring to. It was Emma. She felt that Emma didn’t respect the hard work of others!

“As for her so-called intention to only take on good scripts, I feel that a good actor should not be picky. An actor should be able to take on any character that is required of them. That’s the proper self discipline expected of an actor.”

Regardless of everything else, as soon as Bai Yu’s words were published, they appeared reasonable, but immediately ignited a battle bet**en herself and Emma.

As a result, she assumed Emma was at home in a state of panic.

But, in reality, Emma did not even notice what she did.

Did Bai Yu say something?

Amongst the many scripts in Kaleidoscope’s hands, Eric tried to pick one with the potential for advancement, but there was indeed none that was suitable for Emma. As Emma had no projects at hand and did not make an appearance to prove her current state, Emma Fans wanted to stick up for her, but they had no confidence.

It was at this time that a phone call arrived at the CEO’s office in Kaleidoscope.

An author by the name of Miller Xiao, called to say that she had a story in her hands called, ‘The Forensic Concubine’ that she was adapting to an IP drama[1] and wanted to invite Emma to play the female lead.

She was a fan of Emma’s, so even her pen name used the surname Miller. She told Eric that she continued to write because of encouragement from Emma and that she got to where she was today because of her. So, she felt it was time to show her gratitude.

In response, Eric immediately asked Luke to find information on ‘The Forensic Concubine’.

The result? Even Luke was stunned by what he found.

The novel was currently ranked number one on all the biggest online platforms and was well received with billions of views. The author had already been offered huge amounts of money by plenty of film and television agencies, but Miller Xiao had never been convinced because her dream was to have her idol partake in the adaptation some day. So, she continued to hold onto the copyright until now, when the opportunity unexpectedly came along.

“President, this IP is worth a lot. Most importantly, the novel itself is of a high standard and every part of it can stand up against criticism. It’s clear to see that the author is very talented.”

“In fact, she even prepared the script herself; there’s no need for a screenwriter. I’ve already checked it and it’s perfect.”

Luke was fairly excited. How could anyone reject a project like this?

Eric received the script and fl*pped to the first page.

The story did not start off slow and simple. In fact, Miller Xiao’s creations were always exciting and captivating.

The very first scene featured the Emperor of the Feng Lan Dynasty questioning the female lead why she was his mother; he was unfortunately in love with her and he admired her.

In actual fact, the female lead was only 3 years older than the emperor because she was a concubine of the previous emperor and received orders to take care of him. At the same time, although she was actually from the future, she upheld the responsibilities of a concubine and hid her true capabilities.

After reading two small sections of the script, Eric closed it back up and said to Luke, “No matter what it takes, let’s film this IP drama.”

Emma received the script later on. As soon as she laid eyes on it, she fell in love with the design. Apart from there being a forbidden love line, the forensic knowledge and related details in Miller Xiao’s writing was so professional that even real forensic scientists praised her for it.

It didn’t take long before Lisa heard of the news. As soon as she heard it, she gasped in surprise, “Oh God, I’ve read this novel during my spare time. F*ck, you’re actually playing the role of the female lead: my dear Qing Lan. Let me tell you, Emma, this novel is honestly really good. If you don’t read it, you will regret it!”

Was this considered a pleasant surprise?

Emma suddenly laughed.

Lisa could roughly guess how Emma was feeling, so she quickly asked, “This is karma for the good things you’ve done. Reality is proof that your every move has been right. My God, I can’t wait to see it!”

As a result, Emma was extremely thankful towards the author. In fact, she told Eric to invite her to their home. After all, they needed to discuss the role in person and develop a deeper understanding.

Miller Xiao was excited by the invite. Although she was aware that Emma wouldn’t have known about her if not for ‘The Forensic Concubine’, being able to come in close contact with her idol made her feel extremely lucky.

As the script was already good enough, Eric immediately held a board meeting and confirmed that Kaleidoscope would be investing into the drama and Ferdinand would be invited as the director.

Practically all the directors agreed to the decision and were happy for Eric to go ahead.

With Kaleidoscope’s support, the production crew was quickly formed. At the same time, Ferdinand received the script from Eric. As soon as he looked at it, he immediately gave Eric a phone call and agreed to sign a contract as soon as possible. He was even more excited than them.

It didn’t take long before the main production positions were filled and casting was to begin.

But, Emma told Eric that she wanted to first speak to the author.

Miller Xiao was talented, so she naturally had her own ideal actors in mind. So, it was best to listen to her suggestions first.

As a result, Eric quickly organized for Miller Xiao to visit and got Luke to personally escort her straight into Hyatt Regency to Emma’s front door.

Before meeting Miller Xiao, Emma had assumed she was a man. But, when the beautiful young lady appeared in front of her, she was quite surprised.

Miller Xiao was so talented and shocking.

“Oh God, Emma you are so beautiful…” Miller Xiao was equally surprised by Emma. “You’re nothing like the rumors. You’re not plump and fat at all!”

[1]IP = Intellectual Property – Intangible property that is the result of creativity. IP dramas have been very popular lately. It is basically the adaptation of a story or concept (usually a novel or a game) into a drama.

“If I was plump and fat what would happen? Would you still choose me as the female lead?” Emma asked with a smile as she quickly gestured for the author to sit down.

“That wouldn’t be possible. You’ve always had really good self discipline, so I’ve always had faith in you. I just never expected it to be this good even after you gave birth.” Miller Xiao was dressed in a long black dress and she had a pair of gold framed glasses perched atop her nose. She had a shy presence about her; typical of an author that often stayed at home and barely left the house or socialized.

“Do you want to see the baby?” Emma asked after she made a cup of coffee.

“May I?” Miller Xiao appeared pleasantly surprised as she looked at Emma with a cute and innocent exp**ssion.

Emma nodded her head. Afterwards, she carried the two babies out of their room. As soon as Miller Xiao realized there were two babies, she was stunned, “You…you gave birth to twins? They are exactly the same!”

“Yes, I haven’t notified the public about this yet,” Emma nodded. “I hope these two rascals can have a peaceful childhood.”

“They are so cute…”

Miller Xiao was 23 years old, but she had already written millions of words. Her biggest hit was the novel they were currently discussing, ‘The Forensic Concubine’. Actually, Miller Xiao’s family wasn’t very rich and her parents often fought in front of her. So, to change her fate, she set out on the path of a writer. At the time that she learned of Emma, she was at her lowest point in life. But, as she watched Emma climb to where she was today, she too, composed herself and worked hard to become the author that was now worshipped by the netizens.

Soon, the two women began chatting. Miller Xiao was aware that Emma didn’t put up a front, so she quickly revealed her original intentions for ‘The Forensic Concubine’, to Emma. As a result, they quickly discovered their views were the same and regretted that they hadn’t met sooner. The more they talked, the more they got along with each other.

“I’m confident that you will portray Qing Lan well. But, you need to prepare yourself for some suffering. If we want to film this novel well, you will have a lot of hardship ahead.”

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