Episode 14 recap: Gukawa's attempts to modify the script were repeatedly rejected.
Gukawa sat in the courtyard, holding a basket of vegetables, lost in thought. That evening, he held his manuscript, hoping to reach the pinnacle of his life. The next day, Liu Lang taught Gukawa lightness skills, and the first secret was to make him jump off a building. Gukawa said that once he mastered unparalleled martial arts, he would seek revenge on Guo Dong Li. Later, he transformed into Yang Guo, while Liu Lang became an eagle sculpture, and finally defeated the notorious villain Guo Dong Li.
Shang Guan Gu Qiao arrived at Changle City with the intention of avenging his younger brother. He was a talented merchant who cunningly undermined Boss Ye, who had humiliated his brother. Shang Guan Gu Chuan made changes to the "Mountains and Rivers" script, as he had twenty years of experience in writing novels. He believed that by modifying the novel, he could change his own life and reach the pinnacle of success.
The next day, Gukawa indulged in wild fantasies. The revised novel drew mixed reviews from others, which greatly discouraged him. He managed to reach the rooftop and seek advice from Liu Lang. Initially, he had given the revised script to the theater boss, but the boss was dissatisfied and rejected it. Gukawa wondered how he could make the script more popular. Liu Lang suggested that the protagonist in the script should not only be a wealthy young master but also possess extraordinary skills. He should not only excel in lightness skills but also transform into the eagle sculpture, which would eventually help him become like Yang Guo.
Liu Lang added martial arts characters to the script and transformed himself into the eagle sculpture, leading Gukawa to a mountain cave and instructing him to kowtow in front of the Little Dragon Girl. When Gukawa shared these details with others, they were filled with anticipation, wondering if this kowtowing act would grant him unparalleled martial arts abilities. Gukawa continued his narration, explaining that after bowing one hundred times, the eagle sculpture fell asleep. At that moment, the sculpture handed over the secret manual of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms to Gukawa and instructed him to sleep on an icy bed. During this time, Gukawa acquired unparalleled skills and defeated his enemy by pushing them off a cliff. After waiting for three years, he finally vented his long-held grudge.
Gukawa's revised version was once again rejected by the boss. Following the boss's advice, he added a female protagonist. In this version, Gukawa transformed into a divine physician who purposely treated a noble princess. His medical skills awakened the princess and she rewarded him with her prized white steed. The princess even offered herself in marriage, but Gukawa had already rejected her advances. His charismatic and impressive character fascinated the princess.
Gukawa narrated this plot to Ren Shu, who was satisfied but felt that Gukawa didn't have such charm. Ren Shu suggested a change: when Gukawa joined the horse race, Guo Dong Li suddenly accused the white steed of being impure. This led to a blood test to prove its purity, with the princess appearing as a witness. Eventually, Gukawa's innocence was confirmed. Gukawa liked this proposal and spent the entire night revising the script.
The next day, Gukawa collected everyone's opinions but didn't know how to proceed with the writing. After reading the comments, Xie Quan Jia suddenly had inspiration. She suggested transforming Gukawa from a worthless person into someone who reverses his fate. Xie Quan Jia said that she would be the one calling the shots, and Gukawa, as the wealthy young master, willingly served her. After the destruction of the Shang Guan family, Gukawa planned to escape to the Western Regions. Xie Quan Jia, as a hermit, would undoubtedly help him. However, Gukawa didn't like this idea because it contradicted his dream of being a chivalrous hero.
Yuhuan believed that her own idea of a reversal was better, as she played the role of the Dragon King in the play. Guo Dong Li thought that none of the ideas presented by the others were good. He believed that as the biggest creditor in the play, he could demand that Xie Quan Jia hand over Gukawa. In return, he would help her clear all her debts. Xie Quan Jia immediately handed Gukawa over to Guo Dong Li, who took revenge on Gukawa and made him his slave, revealing his true villainous nature.
Upon hearing everyone's ideas, Fan Zhongju directly added a character to the plot. As the top scholar, Fan Zhongju arrived at Wanli Tower to find Gukawa and announced that he had obtained permission from the emperor to return all managerial positions to Gukawa. Moreover, Yuhuan had been betrothed to him. At this point, Bird Brother informed everyone that their common enemy was the Five Venoms League. Since they had a common enemy, they formed an alliance to deal with the Five Venoms League.
Gukawa narrated the revised role given by Fan Zhongju to the boss, who thought it was excellent but still rejected their efforts. That evening, the group gathered in the courtyard to admire the moon. They were disappointed after multiple rejections and felt like they had been wasting their time. They realized that even though the characters in the script might be powerful, they still faced the realities of life. However, they didn't lose heart. They acknowledged their strengths and weaknesses and valued the joy of being together over the allure of legends. As they spoke, their negativity faded away, and they realized that nothing was better than having a good meal together.
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