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After just having a meal with Lu Youyou, Xu Lie felt a genuine sense of relaxation wash over him. He felt revitalized, ready to tackle the next performance.
Returning to the office, Xu Lie chose the script for Black and White, which unfolded before him in greater detail than its synopsis. The story was set in a modern world, similar to his previous work on Not Allowed to Fall in Love. It took place in a large city called Metropolis, one of the first-tier cities of the Great Federation.
Don't ask why the city was named that way, and certainly don't question why it's called the Great Federation; that's just how things are in that world. In Metropolis, crime thrived due to the era's backdrop, and the gangs here were far more terrifying than one might imagine.
All sorts of conventional criminal activities were present, but it was worth noting that the gangs in Metropolis secretly controlled an arms trafficking operation. They could spend vast sums of money to bribe Members of Parliament and even cultivate their own allies within the political sphere.
Where there is darkness, there is also light; where there are shadows, light must exist. The protagonist is a young man named William, who possesses a strong sense of justice. He joins the Investigation Bureau and immediately becomes involved in a major case investigating the gang's senior management involved in arms trafficking.
In Black and White, gunfights were as common as daily meals. Undercover agents infiltrated each other's ranks, leading to twists and turns accompanied by criminal suspense as the story progressed, resulting in numerous casualties on both sides. William transformed from a clumsy novice into a skilled veteran detective.
The ending of the story was deeply ironic. After navigating through countless challenges, William finally obtained concrete evidence linking a Member of Parliament from Metropolis to the case. To eradicate the city's cancerous elements, he and his partners sought out this politician's political rival, hoping to present their findings and eliminate the darkness.
However, the outcome was unexpected. The senior management of the arms division forcibly closed the case, and even after paying a price to the financial consortium, Metropolis remained a city where black and white coexisted—nothing ultimately changed.
Reading through the script's details gave Xu Lie a headache. What kind of ending was this? Would audiences be satisfied? If anything, it seemed like a satire typical of film and television dramas.
Yet Xu Lie found it hard to predict whether such an ironic conclusion would be accepted or appreciated by most viewers. Some might enjoy it for its powerful exposure of corruption within Metropolis's judicial system—a sharp critique—but others might feel frustrated that after all William's efforts throughout the series, nothing had changed. Wouldn't that make them feel like fools for investing their time in such a fruitless endeavor?
It was indeed a challenging dilemma. Xu Lie rubbed his nose thoughtfully and acknowledged his supervisor's assessment of this script: it was utterly nauseating. The plot wasn't dangerous per se; even if gangsters pulled out rocket launchers, it would still be just another day at work for Xu Lie.
The real challenge lies in the plot and its conclusion. If not handled well, even if Xu Lie performs passionately and deeply resonates with the audience throughout the entire production, the overall rating of the show is unlikely to be high.
It is clear that the script offers Xu Lie two paths: one leading to the light of righteousness, and the other to the darkness of shadows. Xu Lie can choose to join the Investigation Bureau, fighting alongside the protagonist William, gathering evidence, defeating the villains, and ultimately needing to be wary of the Arms Division, which could potentially uproot the Metropolitan Mafia.
Alternatively, he could choose to align with the gang. By thoroughly understanding the script and ensuring that evidence does not fall into the hands of those from the Investigation Bureau, he could maintain an undefeated stance.
The former option is challenging but allows for personal acclaim in front of the audience; the latter is simpler, requiring little effort—just protect the evidence and lie back to achieve victory.
The main issue is that Xu Lie dislikes both options. The first is too passive; he has no control over his fate, as it entirely depends on the higher-ups in the Arms Division. Xu Lie is not someone who would entrust his destiny to others. If he had such a character, he would have already given up on Test Tube Technology during the first Script World and wouldn’t have needed to orchestrate three explosions.
The second option feels too cowardly—lying back and waiting for success?
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