Lu Chen: The Mad Genius Of Creativity-Chapter 21 - The Police Give Their Stamp of Approval! An Explosive Live Stream!

Chapter 21: The Police Give Their Stamp of Approval! An Explosive Live Stream!

— Anti-Drug Raid!

…

As Lu Chen wrote these two words on the whiteboard, countless viewers in the live stream were instantly stunned!

[What the hell! Anti-drug raid! It’s really about an anti-drug raid!!].

[I knew it! Lu Shen’s goal in shaping Uncle Dong was to personally destroy him, wasn’t it?!].

[The strong conflict between theme and character!].

[I’m crying! It turns out Lu Chen is all about positive energy. It really is about an anti-drug raid!].

[The “raise the chicken to kill it” theory!].

[Uncle Dong just wanted to renovate the ancestral hall—why raid him? (doge for safety)].

[Sigh, I thought this might be the route, but actually writing about an anti-drug raid feels like such a pity.].

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[I’d love to see a Chinese version of Breaking Bad!].

[We have to understand different cultures and creative environments. If you glorify a character like Lin Yaodong, what does that mean for anti-drug police?].

[We get the logic, but the issue is that there are already so many anti-drug dramas. The bar is high, and taking this on seems like asking for trouble!].

The online discussion was in full swing.

In the judging room, as the panel reviewed the comments, Liu Heping and the others weren’t surprised.

As the netizens said, they had also predicted the story might shift to focus on an anti-drug theme. At the same time, the audience’s concerns were valid.

Anti-drug dramas have already produced numerous classics. Excelling in this genre is undoubtedly challenging.

Especially given the limited time Lu Chen had, creating a compelling anti-drug drama seemed nearly impossible. Chances were, it could end up mediocre and riddled with plot holes. However, pivoting to an anti-drug theme was inevitable.

Otherwise, Lu Chen wouldn’t just possibly fail—he’d definitely be eliminated!

So, their primary worry was the protagonist’s perspective. If Lin Yaodong remained the protagonist, the story would still fail to pass the censors.

This would mean Lu Chen would lose his chance to advance to the next round…

For now, they could only keep watching to see how Lu Chen tackled this challenge. Still, Liu Heping felt some online comments were unfair to Lu Chen.

He adjusted his microphone and spoke up, “I see that many netizens are concerned this story will fall short, but there’s no need to worry excessively. First, no domestic anti-drug drama has linked anti-drug efforts with clan structures before.

“In this respect, Lu Chen is innovating. If he can handle this angle well in the details, the story will still have its highlights.”

“I agree with Professor Liu,” another judge chimed in. “While anti-drug themes are plentiful, the character of Lin Yaodong stands out in this genre.

“At least I haven’t seen a drug dealer portrayed with such depth.

“This, too, is an innovation on Lu Chen’s part. Let’s give him some patience.”

Unknowingly, Xu Ping’s expectations for Lu Chen rose to a new level. He genuinely hoped Lu Chen could maintain his standard of creativity. Next to him, Yan Gelin didn’t speak but nodded in agreement.

Among them, however, the one with the most emotional reaction was Xiao Sa. When he saw the theme pivot to anti-drug efforts, his previously tense state relaxed completely.

Alright!

No matter how this story turned out, just shifting the theme was already a win! Otherwise, the program team would have been under immense pressure.

After all, The Pen of God competition was held once every four years. The number of people watching this event was astronomical!

Besides regular viewers, the audience included celebrities from the entertainment industry, numerous production companies looking for gold, and even officials from government institutions closely monitoring this once-in-four-years mega-event.

Thus, the fact that the program team allowed Lu Chen to write to this point was already a significant risk. It was easy to imagine how nerve-wracking the past hour had been for Xiao Sa as the host.

But now, Xiao Sa could finally breathe a sigh of relief. The weight in his heart was lifted entirely!

…

Among the group, the one with the worst expression was Chen Sicheng. He hadn’t expected Lu Chen to shift the narrative and write about anti-drug efforts!

This meant that a previously dark and illegal storyline had genuinely been transformed into a positive, uplifting one!

Damn it!

At first, Chen Sicheng had been angry, feeling like a duck he almost had in hand had flown away. But after seeing the viewers’ comments, his anger quickly dissipated.

Exactly—there were already so many classic anti-drug dramas!

Lu Chen thinks he can write a story in just three short hours that others spend half a year or more painstakingly crafting?

Isn’t that just wishful thinking?

Even if you make Tazhai Village and Lin Yaodong shine, so what?

Writing about an anti-drug raid means creating an entirely new storyline!

And anti-drug dramas emphasize pacing, atmosphere, and suspense.

Each of these elements requires extensive planning, trial and error, and integration to work.

Unless Lu Chen is a true genius...

Then that would be a different story!

But is it possible?

Could Lu Chen really be more of a genius than me, Chen Sicheng?

By the time I was thirty-five, I became the first domestic director to break the 10-billion box office mark!

Can Lu Chen compare to me?

I can’t write an anti-drug drama in such a short time, and he thinks he can?

The nerve!

Chen Sicheng’s mood instantly improved.

Two hours to write an anti-drug story?

Come on, if you want to dig your own grave, at least find a better way to do it!

Let’s see how you pull this off!

He set his thoughts aside, narrowed his eyes slightly, and waited to watch.

Meanwhile, in the room, Lu Chen stood before the whiteboard, debating whether he should explain his pivot to the viewers. After all, he had been writing about the rise of a drug lord.

Now, suddenly shifting to an anti-drug theme—would the audience accept it?

He glanced at the sentiment counter…

“Whoa! Over five million!”

His heart skipped a beat.

“How many people are in this live stream? Must be at least 200,000 or 300,000, right?”

With so many viewers, Lu Chen decided it was best to offer some clarity. Otherwise, if the audience misunderstood the change in direction and started leaving, he’d suffer a huge loss.

With his mind made up, Lu Chen turned to face the camera, cleared his throat, and smiled.

“Hello, everyone in the live stream.

Since the theme is shifting a bit, please allow me to take a minute or two to explain my creative direction and thought process.

First, let me be clear:

I wholeheartedly support positive, uplifting narratives!

The anti-drug concept has always been the core foundation of this story.

The detailed portrayal of Lin Yaodong’s character is intentional because his experiences and personality directly influence the entire story. That’s why I’ve spent so much time developing his arc.

As for the anti-drug theme, I’ve wanted to create a story like this since my student days. Lin Yaodong’s character draws from years of inspiration while writing screenplays.

But combining Lin Yaodong with clan culture? That idea was inspired by the theme of this competition!

For those who don’t know, I’m from Guangdong Province, and I’ve been immersed in clan culture since I was a child. That’s why writing this aspect comes naturally to me.

Next, I’ll shift focus to the police’s storyline. Lin Yaodong’s arc is almost fully fleshed out, so the main plot will now show how the police take down Tazhai Village—the drug hub. Justice will prevail!

Lastly, let me say this:

No matter how Lin Yaodong tries to present himself, he is ultimately a hypocritical, greedy, and ruthless drug dealer. In the upcoming story, he will do things even more cruel than you might imagine. So, don’t be misled by his charisma.

Drug dealers are truly, deeply cruel!

Taking this opportunity, I’d like to salute our heroic anti-drug police officers. It’s thanks to their silent sacrifices that we enjoy a healthy, drug-free world. Thank you to every anti-drug officer!”

Lu Chen finished with a salute, then turned back to the whiteboard to focus on the next steps of his story.

Back in the live stream, Lu Chen’s heartfelt explanation sparked an uproar!

Many viewers who had been charmed by Uncle Dong’s charisma snapped back to reality.

[That’s right, Lin Yaodong is a drug dealer!

No matter how vividly Lu Chen writes about him, his role as a major drug lord can’t be justified.].

More importantly, Lu Chen revealed that Lin Yaodong’s true cruelty would soon come to light in the plot. This revelation significantly boosted audience anticipation.

The comment section exploded, with countless viewers eagerly sharing their thoughts. Amid the avalanche of comments, one particular message stood out.

[Respect the artistic creativity of writers. Support the legal and ethical creativity of screenwriters. Kudos to Mr. Lu Chen!].

The content of the message wasn’t remarkable in itself. What shocked viewers was the identity of the person who posted it.

When they saw the title accompanying the comment, millions of netizens collectively froze.

— Guangdong Provincial Public Security Bureau!