What To Do If The Heroine Escapes From The Book

Chapter 208: Beginning Of The Couple Workshop

Chu Ge sat down on the sofa, and Qiu Wuji lazily lay on his legs. Like an old married couple, they casually watched TV and chatted, “How does it feel learning to drive?”

“It’s quite simple. The instructor taught me about the car’s functions today, like the accelerator and brakes, as well as the correct way to hold the steering wheel. Then, she took me for a short spin, and I found it really easy…”

“With your memory, reflexes, and fine control as a cultivator, learning to drive is probably like playing a game to you…”

“That’s true. The instructor also said I’m picking it up super fast, not at all like someone who’s never touched a car before.” Qiu Wuji smiled and continued, “What makes me most happy is that I got to experience something completely different from the familiar world. Using machinery and steel, making the finest horses obsolete. Chu Ge, this world is truly remarkable.”

Chu Ge leaned down and kissed her forehead. “I think you’re even more remarkable.”

Qiu Wuji blinked her eyes.

Chu Ge continued, “Because the Sect Master Qiu, who stands at the peak in her world, is able to start from the very basics and experience every bit of another world. It’s like strolling through a sea of flowers, leisurely recording every scenery. You once told me that this is your cultivation. I couldn’t fully understand it at the time, but now, perhaps because I have some foundation in cultivation myself, I truly believe this is indeed a form of cultivation. I probably wouldn’t have had such a mindset before.”

A faint smile appeared on Qiu Wuji’s face.

That’s not really cultivation.

You are my cultivation…

She didn’t say it this way, and instead responded softly, “Then, Creator God, please take your time to explore every detail of your world, just like observing each flower and grass.”

Qiu Wuji had been looking forward to exploring the world of the book with the “little disciple.” Both of them were aware of this, especially Chu Ge. He was looking forward to it as well.

Aside from the anticipation of trying new things, Qiu Wuji was right. He did need to understand the every detail of that world, and it was actually quite important.

After all, as the “Heavenly Dao” of his own world, how could it be based solely on imaginative speculation, with no proper observation? He hadn’t even seen proper depictions of the characters he had written. From this perspective, the control exerted by the Heavenly Dao was rather fanciful.

Now he had the chance to make up for that… Unfortunately, he was mentally exhausted and couldn’t dive into it right away.

“Can you take out any pills to restore mental fatigue?” Qiu Wuji asked.

Chu Ge shook his head, “I tried, but I can’t even gather the materials for refining. It’s because it involves the soul, and the grade required is too high.”

Qiu Wuji rubbed her chin, lost in thought.

Chu Ge looked down at her lying on his legs, absentmindedly touching her own chin. He couldn’t help but feel like she resembled a cat…

He couldn’t resist and reached out to touch her chin as well.

Qiu Wuji gave him an annoyed look, “I’m brainstorming here, don’t disturb me.”

“What else can we think of? With your strength, once fatigue sets in, even with no medicinal aid, you’d still need a few days of rest to recover, let alone me.” Chu Ge chuckled, “You’re being impatient, Qiuqiu.”

A slight blush appeared on Qiu Wuji’s face as she coldly snorted, “It’s that wicked woman wanting to take on disciples early. What’s it got to do with me!”

Chu Ge couldn’t help but laugh, “Well, next time, should we go back together, playing the roles of a husband and wife?”

Qiu Wuji’s eyes brightened up instantly.

Although it held no substantial meaning, why did the thought of it make her so happy?

A wuxia drama was currently playing on the TV, and the two of them sat quietly for a while. Suddenly, Chu Ge asked, “Do you think this person is suitable for playing Chu Tiange?”

Qiu Wuji glanced over lazily and said, “He’s a bit too fair-skinned, not very suitable.”

“This one is relatively less effeminate.”

“Why are all male actors like this nowadays…”

“Right… How about a female lead playing your role?”

“Ha, is she even worthy?”

Chu Ge also felt she wasn’t worthy, in fact, no one in the world was worthy.

Damn it, he hadn’t even thought about this before. Now, with the possibility of actually being adapted into a screen production, who would play the roles?

Chu Ge didn’t want Qiu Wuji to play herself, even if the storyline had no romantic scenes. He wasn’t keen on having Qiu Wuji “perform” in front of an audience, and besides, she had already mentioned that she wasn’t even willing to do livestreams, let alone acting in a movie.

So, what could they do?

Two people with absolutely no casting authority began to worry deeply about casting.

“Let’s just take it step by step. After all, it’s still early, the project hasn’t even started yet, and who knows when the production team will be formed. When the time comes, if we lower our expectations a bit, we might manage to get by…” Chu Ge sighed, touching Qiu Wuji’s chin, “It’s all because my Qiuqiu is so beautiful…”

Qiu Wuji hummed, “Should we blame Creator God for being too handsome as well? It’s not easy finding suitable actors.”

Chu Ge chuckled, “You have a point.”

“Well, do you think making an animated series might be a better option?”

“It involves full copyrights. The implication is that an animated series would be a part of it too. But I’m not sure which one will start first. I’m not well-versed in these matters, and I don’t know which one has a longer production cycle… but it’s highly likely that the comic will be released first, considering it can be produced relatively quickly.”

“Should we find people to draw it ourselves?” Qiu Wuji suggested, “In terms of drawing, I can draw better than them! We can adapt the art style to match the story’s style and figure out how to convey the plot through visuals…”

“Hmm…” Chu Ge’s eyes slightly lit up.

Of course, a comic studio would typically be sought by the copyright holder, but if they were capable of drawing themselves, it could be a possibility.

If Qiu Wuji took charge of the illustrations, her artistic skills were undoubtedly extraordinary, and she could potentially surpass all others in terms of drawing ability. Moreover, she could personally oversee the adaptation of the storyline. It might even become more popular in the comic world before the film or TV series.

However, Qiu Wuji’s expertise was limited to traditional hand-drawn art, and the technicalities of digital illustration and computer operations might require some learning.

Chu Ge hesitated before asking, “Are you sure you can do it?”

Qiu Wuji replied with a hint of annoyance, “When it comes to leisure and entertainment, I may not match you, but in terms of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, it’s hard to find someone in your world who’s truly better than me. Besides, I can always take a course to learn if I need to, right? How hard can it be?”

“But learning this would mean taking on yet another responsibility…”

“What else do I have to do in reality? Learning to drive is just a short-term commitment…” Qiu Wuji sighed in exasperation, “Everything else is just miscellaneous tasks. Even writing an autobiography doesn’t need to be updated daily. Do you really think managing a group chat would count as a task?”

Finally, Chu Ge was convinced, “Then let’s start by trying to sketch character designs by hand.”

“Sure.”

Without further ado, the couple quickly got into action. They grabbed a pencil and a sheet of printer paper, laying it out before they began drawing.

The skills of the immortal world didn’t necessarily require formal training in the art of drawing. The mind guided the hand. The artist’s thoughts were accurately reflected through their control over the hand. And with Qiu Wuji’s vast knowledge accumulated over countless years, she had a strong foundation in fundamental artistic techniques such as shading, lighting, and color blending. Once you understand the basics, it’s applicable across the board.

In fact, Qiu Wuji had drawn her own portrait before, and she even self-taught herself to mimic a semi-comic style with her lines. She sent it to Meow, thinking it would be able to create a profile picture right away. However, it took so long that Panda ended up scolding Meow in impatience.

With increasing exposure to this world and the plethora of knowledge about the anime art style, Qiu Wuji’s latest drawing was much closer to the mark.

Before long, a slightly adorable self-portrait of Qiu Wuji emerged on the paper. Even her Sect Master’s robe was faithfully reproduced, every texture, every fold, vividly brought to life.

Chu Ge was stunned, staring at the portrait, “Qiuqiu… you’re truly my treasure. So, tell me… what did we really need Meow for?”

Admiring her own artwork and quite satisfied with it, Qiu Wuji suddenly smiled, “You write, and I draw. Doesn’t it feel like this should be the workshop model for us in the future? I mean, I can’t really be your assistant forever… Mengmeng said that’s called being ‘independent’…”

Chu Ge also realized this aspect.

Qiu Wuji had always wanted an independent occupation, and she had been quite annoyed about not fitting into the typical roles of a “housewife.” Now, they stumbled upon this idea unexpectedly, and it seemed like a possible future workshop model for them as a couple. Qiu Wuji’s formal job could genuinely revolve around this…