Siheyuan: Xu Damao's Wild Days

On some day in 2024, at a certain studio, Director Liu was chatting with a young screenwriter he'd just recruited from university, nicknamed Xu Big Bird. "Big Bird! What do you think of this script, Foolish Dad? Give me your thoughts, then we'll start shooting!" said Director Liu.

"Heh, Director Liu, I'm actually a huge fan of yours. I love all your shows, from Full Courtyard to Foolish Spring and Under Zhengyang Gate."

Hearing Xu Big Bird's flattery, Director Liu was delighted. "Of course. I specialize in period dramas."

"But..."

"Hmm? But what? Do you think there's a problem?"

"Can I be honest? I'm afraid you'll get mad," Xu Big Bird said slowly.

"Go ahead!"

"Then I'll be blunt, Director Liu. Your shows are way too sanctimonious. Why are honest people always the ones who suffer? What did we ever do to deserve this? They're either taking in other men's wives or keeping a few younger sisters, and then there's Su Meng. She's a total green-tea bitch, yet you gave her a perfect ending. Why? Do honest people deserve to be treated like this in your shows?" Xu Big Bird vented.

"Hahaha, you rascal," Director Liu laughed. "You're just like so many viewers, aren't you? This isn't what I wanted. I originally set out to expose the wickedness of human nature, but unfortunately, the world won't allow it. What a shame!"

Director Liu showed you a novel... A few days later, Director Liu shouted in a rage, "How could they change it like this? Especially these two books! They're harems, harems! Have they never seen a woman before? They slept with every woman in my show!" ...