Chapter 350: The Sin I Made Myself
In the second half of the month, Yan Wenjing officially retired.
As expected by most people in the society, Meng Weizai successfully took over the position of president of the Chinese Literature Society.
Meng Weizai was promoted and the position of editor-in-chief of Contemporary magazine became vacant.
The fact that Meng Weizai was promoted directly from the position of editor-in-chief of "Contemporary" to the position of president shows the importance of the "Contemporary" editorial department in Guowen Publishing House.
Of course, there is also the issue of Meng Weizai’s qualifications and seniority.
But this does not prevent everyone from considering the position of editor-in-chief of Contemporary Magazine as a lucrative job.
The sales volume of over one million copies per issue is enough to make everyone jealous.
Therefore, the first thing Meng Weizai had to do after taking office was to determine the editor-in-chief of Contemporary Magazine.
When it came to choosing the director, Meng Weizai did not hesitate at all and directly appointed Qin Chaoyang as the editor-in-chief.
This result disappointed many people, but it was also expected by many people.
After all, "Contemporary" has two editors-in-chief, plus a director, so there are too many leaders.
Previously, Qin Chaoyang and Lin Weimin served as dual editors-in-chief only as a stopgap measure. Now that there is a vacancy, Qin Chaoyang can just take over the position of director. Anyway, he has enough qualifications and no one can interfere.
The reason is so legitimate.
Many people in the company were also wondering whether Lao Meng had other considerations in arranging Qin Chaoyang to the position of director.
You know, Lao Tan is already over 60 years old. He was rehired after retirement. Even if he is appointed as the director, how many years can he work there?
So who will be the next director?
Eighty percent of people have turned their attention to Lin Weimin, the youngest member of the leadership of Guowen Society. At present, Lin Weimin is the only candidate.
But there is a prerequisite, that is, there are no paratroopers.
Thinking about it this way, it was a big deal for Lao Meng to put Lao Tan in the position of editor-in-chief.
This is obviously paving the way for Lin Weimin!
Old Tan can only work as director for three years at most. By then, Lin Weimin will not be yet 30 years old and will look very young.
But age does not equal seniority. Lin Weimin has worked as editor-in-chief for three or four years. His work achievements are obvious to all. Wouldn't it be natural for him to be promoted to director?
The personnel turmoil provided the employees of Guowen Society with rich topics for conversation, and everyone discussed it with great interest.
It is almost tacitly accepted that Lin Weimin will be the next director of Contemporary Magazine, while Lao Tan, the newly appointed director, has lost his sense of presence.
CCTV studied the matter for more than two months and finally got a response on the cooperation.
CCTV and TVB have obtained approval from higher authorities for co-producing a TV series, but this is not a precedent. The decision on whether to continue cooperation in the future will depend on the results of this collaboration.
After receiving this news, Lin Weimin could finally give a reply to TVB.
Shao Yifu was very happy to learn that CCTV agreed to cooperate, even if it was just an attempt.
When doing business, we are not afraid of having few cooperation opportunities, but we are afraid that the other party will not even give us a chance.
At Shao Yifu's level, what matters is not the temporary gains and losses, but the long-term interests.
Now that the mainland is reforming and opening up, and Hong Kong's return was just confirmed last year, it will be beneficial for TVB to establish a good relationship with CCTV and maintain long-term cooperation.
Moreover, Shaw Yi-fu had a good sense of propriety and would never touch anything other than co-production of TV dramas, so as not to touch the sensitive nerves of the British and the Taiwanese.
The two parties confirmed their intention to cooperate, and Lin Weimin's script became a top priority.
TVB specially sent Fang Yihua to the north to discuss cooperation matters, and the meeting place was still scheduled at the Yanjing Hotel.
The person who came from CCTV was Deputy Director Dai Linfeng, and from TVB, in addition to Fang Yihua, there was also a powerful general Xiao Sheng.
Xiao Sheng is nearly 60 years old. Before joining TVB, he was the gold medal producer of the rival ATV. He created classic martial arts dramas such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (Michelle Yim version), "The Return of the Condor Heroes" (Michelle Yim version), and "Meteor Butterfly Sword", which once defeated TVB.
After Jiayi ceased broadcasting, Xiao Sheng was recruited by TVB. In recent years, he has contributed excellent works to TVB such as "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", "The Thirteenth Sister", and "The Return of the Condor Heroes" (Chen Yulian version).
Last year, he produced three TV series in succession, "Qiu Jin", "Chu Liuxiang: The Legend of the Bat" and "Guangdong Iron Bridge III". He had planned to take a good rest this year, but was suddenly grabbed by Shaw Yat-fu and sent to coordinate co-production.
In addition to the people from the two TV stations, there is also the middleman Lin Weimin.
After the greetings, Lin Weimin took out the things he had prepared.
"I discussed the subject matter of the script with you all on the phone before. This is the outline of the script I just wrote, as well as the scripts for the first six episodes."
Dai Linfeng had actually read the script outline and the scripts for the first six episodes. This time he showed them mainly to the people in Hong Kong. Before, they had only communicated over the phone, and many things were not made clear.
Fang Yihua handed the script to Xiao Sheng, who found another quiet seat in the cafe to read it, while Lin Weimin, Dai Linfeng, Fang Yihua and the other three gathered together to chat.
After nearly an hour, Xiao Sheng came back.
"Producer Xiao, do you think there are any parts of the script that need to be changed?" Lin Weimin asked proactively.
Xiao Sheng was born with a sour face and wore a pair of glasses. When he wasn't smiling, people always felt that he was angry.
Hearing Lin Weimin's question, his face softened and he said, "No, it's very good. The subject matter is novel, the plot is compact, and the characters are vivid. It's a rare good script!"
After he finished praising, he asked with a somewhat curious look: "How did Mr. Lin come up with this topic?"
Lin Weimin pondered and said, "It should be said that it was inspired by the TV series "Oshin". Oh, you should call it "Oshin" in Hong Kong. TV series with female inspirational themes are a good content output point."
"The reason for choosing a costume drama is to accommodate the different tastes of the audiences in the two places. The pace of development in modern times is inconsistent. If we shoot a modern drama, one side of the audience will definitely need to adapt. There is no such restriction for costume dramas, as everyone is Chinese.
Secondly, it is to avoid repetition of themes. "Oshin" is very popular and has broken the ratings record. It will also be a big hit in Hong Kong. CCTV will also broadcast this TV series in the second half of the year. This TV series has received high praise from the translation staff, and I believe it will also be very popular when it is broadcast. "
Xiao Sheng nodded slightly. As the saying goes, an expert can tell whether something is good or not with just one look.
He was a little worried before coming here. There were so many screenwriters in the station, but they just let one writer take charge of the co-production.
Now it seems that he was worrying too much.
Based on just these few short sentences, plus the script he had just read, Xiao Sheng recognized Lin Weimin's vision and ability as a screenwriter.
The script was approved by both parties, and the next step was Lin Weimin's job to complete the script as soon as possible.
Fang Yihua will stay in Yanjing for a few days to communicate with CCTV on specific cooperation matters.
Xiao Sheng would stay at the Yanjing Hotel, waiting for Lin Weimin's scripts and discussing them with him from time to time.
After talking about business and having lunch, both the host and the guests had a great time.
Lin Weimin took out a few more drama tickets and said, "My drama is currently being performed at the Capital Theatre. If Miss Fang and Producer Xiao are free, you can go and watch it. It's just a way to relax."
Fang Yihua took the ticket with a smile, "I've heard that Mr. Lin is not only a good novelist, but also a first-rate screenwriter. We must take a good look at it."
Xiao Sheng's expression was a little surprised. Before he came, he only knew that Lin Weimin was a famous writer in the mainland. When he was in Hong Kong, he also read Lin Weimin's "The Lover" and "Farewell My Concubine".
I just didn’t expect that this young man in front of me was also dabbling in drama writing.
Capital Theatre, just by hearing the name you know that the standard of this drama is not low, and the quality will not be too bad. No wonder he is confident to serve as the screenwriter of the co-produced TV series.
Because of the script for the co-produced TV series, Lin Weimin's historical novel writing was once again put on hold.
Sometimes even his colleagues couldn't help but urge him, "When will you finish this novel?"
"What are you in such a hurry for?"
"We're not in a hurry, you just write too slowly." Liu Yin complained.
"Am I slow?"
This was the first time in Lin Weimin's creative career that someone said he was slow, and Teacher Lin felt extremely humiliated.
"Er Yuehe has been holding back on the second volume of Kangxi Emperor for over a year, right? You haven't said he's slow."
"That's different. He's just at that level. You can't set your standards so low!"
Lin Weimin was speechless for a moment after being confronted by Liu Yin.
How sad! It's all my own fault!
After get off work in the evening, Lin Weimin went to Yanying Studio to pick up Tao Huimin.
Recently, "The Sound of Wind" has started filming, and the venue and scenery are borrowed from Yanying Studio.
"Sister Zhu Lin, goodbye!" Tao Huimin and Zhu Lin waved goodbye and got into Lin Weimin's car.
"You two are pretty close!"
Tao Huimin said with a smile: "Sister Zhu Lin is a very nice person. We have a lot of scenes together in the play."
After picking up Tao Huimin, the car headed east. Tao Huimin asked, "Isn't this the way home?"
"Let's go eat at Zhuangzhuang's tonight. He and Ge Li are leaving for Shanghai tomorrow."
The performance of "Let the Bullets Fly" has ended. In order to get married, Han Zhuangzhuang even turned down the role that Lin Weimin had prepared for him in "The Sound of the Wind".
Yanda, where Yin Geli is studying, is also on summer vacation now.
The two will prepare to return to Shanghai tomorrow, stay in Shanghai for a week or so, and then go to Austria.
The car stopped at the entrance of the alley and walked into the courtyard.
Han Zhuangzhuang and Yin Geli were busy in the kitchen. The young couple now seemed to be living a more and more normal life.
The food was served on the table and several people sat together to eat and chat.
Lin Weimin asked about Han Zhuangzhuang's house.
He bought a courtyard house in Qiqizuo Hutong. It is a courtyard house with a separate entrance and courtyard. It is located on the east side of Beihai, next to Di'anmen West Street.
Li Guangfu was asked to do the renovation and decoration, and it has now been completed.
In total, he spent more than 10,000 yuan, thanks to his annual performances after the Spring Festival and his occasional TV series. If he had relied on his salary, Han Zhuangzhuang would have worked himself to death to not be able to afford it.
"It just so happens that Ge Li and I are going abroad during this period. Let's put the yard aside for now and move in when we come back."
"Where are you planning to hold the banquet in Yanjing? Do you want me to find a place for you?"
Han Zhuangzhuang said, "No need. We'll just hold it at home. There's room in the yard anyway. We won't hold any ceremony, we'll just invite everyone to have fun. We won't invite many people, so a few tables will be enough."
Lin Weimin nodded. It was indeed different after getting married. He thought things through more carefully than before.
(End of this chapter)
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