You were supposed to have a fake marriage with the diva, so how did you become her father?

Chapter 204 Original Intention

Lu Ran was in a good mood after leaving the animation club.

"Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit: The Seven Swordsmen" is one of the works he has long wanted to bring over.

When this animation aired in its previous life, it created a ratings phenomenon and accompanied countless people through their childhood.

In those years, children imitated the moves of the Seven Swords, argued about who was cooler, Rainbow Cat or Black Tiger, shed tears for Blue Rabbit's sacrifice, and cheered for the Seven Swords' combined attack.

That was a pure love.

Lu Ran even has a set of seven plastic weapons, which he has always treasured.

Now, this passion will bloom again in another world.

Lu Ran took out his phone and sent a message to Zhou Xiaogou:

[I've sent you the document to your email. It contains concept art for several characters, which you can use as a reference, but it's best to design your own. I have faith in your abilities.]

Zhou Xiaoou replied instantly:

【Received! Thank you, Mr. Lu!】

[By the way, Mr. Lu, Rainbow Cat's sword is the Rainbow Sword, right? Could you elaborate on the sword's specifications?]

Lu Ran thought for a moment and replied:

The Long Rainbow Sword has a crimson blade that flashes with fire when drawn. Its sword intent is "upright and honorable, pointing to the heavens." You can elaborate on the specific details yourselves, just don't go too far.

Zhou Xiao'ou:

[Understood! I'll go look into it right away!]

Lu Ran looked at the string of exclamation marks and couldn't help but laugh.

This kid really loves this project.

That's fine. It's better to give it to someone who likes it than to someone who just treats it as a job.

...

It was past 7 p.m. when I got home.

Shen Yuege was busy in the kitchen, the pot was bubbling and steaming, and the aroma made Lu Ran instantly hungry.

"You're back?" Shen Yuege poked her head out. "Wash your hands and eat. I made pork rib soup today."

Lu Ran leaned over for a look: "Wow, this soup looks pretty good today, didn't it turn out badly?"

"Get lost." Shen Yuege rolled her eyes at him. "My cooking skills are now certified. Mom said I've improved a lot when she came last time."

"Mom, that's just being polite."

"Then don't drink it."

"I was wrong, I was wrong." Lu Ran quickly admitted his mistake, washed his hands, and obediently sat down at the dining table.

The four dishes and one soup looked much better than before.

The braised pork belly is a bright red color, the stir-fried vegetables are fresh and tender, and the pork rib soup has a wonderful aroma.

Lu Ran picked up a piece of braised pork, chewed it, and nodded: "You've definitely improved."

"Of course." Shen Yuege proudly raised her chin and ladled him a bowl of soup. "How was your trip to Xingyao today? That kid Tan Yu didn't pounce on you again, did he?"

"He tried to pounce, but missed." Lu Ran took the soup. "That kid is starting to look more and more like a minister, though he still makes silly mistakes sometimes."

Shen Yuege laughed: "That's good, it means I haven't gotten carried away. By the way, Manxue messaged me today saying that post-production for 'The Starry Night' is finished, and she watched the final cut and cried."

"That's normal. I cried when I was writing that script." Lu Ran took a sip of soup. "Manxue's performance was really good. We should give her more resources later."

"Add what?"

"Hasn't 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' already been filmed? Let's see how it goes after filming. If it's good, we'll give her a leading role in a drama." Lu Ran put down her bowl and said.

Although Shen Yuege's studio has recently signed many people, most of them are not very famous, and some are only slightly famous.

Comparatively speaking, Xu Manxue is already the most popular one among them.

Lu Ran's idea was to first set an example with Xu Manxue, so that he could attract more people to sign contracts.

If Xu Manxue is molded into a Best Actress winner, then Shen Yuege's studio will have a top-notch combination of a queen and a Best Actress winner. Coupled with Shen Yuege herself as a top producer, they will have gained a firm foothold in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry.

"Oh, right, I also went to the anime club today."

Shen Yuege raised an eyebrow: "Anime Club? Haven't you been neglecting that area for a long time?"

"I don't really manage it, but today it suddenly occurred to me that we can't rely on just one IP like 'That Rabbit'," Lu Ran said. "Martial arts are so popular right now, we could try making a martial arts animation."

"Is the script finished?"

"Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit: The Seven Swordsmen." Lu Ran explained, seeing Shen Yuege's puzzled expression. "It tells the story of seven swordsmen joining forces to fight against the evil cult. The main characters are a responsible cat and a clever rabbit."

Shen Yuege was taken aback: "Cats and rabbits? Swordsmen?"

"What, it's not allowed?"

"It's not that it's impossible..." Shen Yuege's expression was subtle, "It's just that I think it's... a bit childish."

"That's exactly what makes it childish," Lu Ran laughed. "This is meant for kids anyway. What you think is childish, kids might not think so."

"The most important thing is that children like it, but of course, it would be even better if adults could also enjoy it."

Anyway, even after Lu Ran grew up, he still enjoyed watching the anime he watched as a child.

"Seven people, seven personalities, seven stages of growth, with passion, warmth, sacrifice, and protection. If we do it well, we can accompany a generation as they grow up." Lu Ran's expression was somewhat serious.

Shen Yuege looked at him and suddenly asked, "Do you particularly like things that can accompany people as they grow up?"

Lu Ran was taken aback for a moment: "Why are you suddenly asking that?"

"It's just a feeling," Shen Yuege said. "Whether it's 'That Rabbit' or 'Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit,' it feels like your initial intention in making these things wasn't just to make money. You wanted them to stay in people's hearts."

Lu Ran smiled; Shen Yuege's words had struck a chord with him.

If he had just arrived in this world, he would probably have tried his best to develop in the direction of making money by writing whatever he could.

But now, his original intention has changed somewhat.

They have already achieved financial freedom.

Once you have a certain amount of money, you don't have the same enthusiasm to increase it as you did at the beginning.

Lu Ran has a good attitude; enough money is enough, and having more won't make much difference.

Especially in this kind of work where you're working for someone else, it's better to leave behind your best work than to simply make money.

Of course, these excellent works can also make money, as proven by the market.

"Maybe," Lu Ran recalled. "I watched a lot of cartoons when I was a kid. I still remember some of them, and I've forgotten others. But those I do remember always make me feel warm inside whenever I think about them."

He paused, then said earnestly, "What I want to make is something that warms people's hearts."

Shen Yuege looked at him with gentle eyes.

"Then you did it," she said. "At least every time I think of 'That Rabbit,' my heart feels warm."

Lu Ran felt a little embarrassed by her praise and lowered his head to drink his soup.

After dinner, Shen Yuege went to take a shower, while Lu Ran stayed in the study and turned on his computer.

The system panel unfolds before your eyes:

Current popularity rating: 78,234,567

Forty-three million.

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