After Liu Wangxue logged in using the video conference number and password sent to her by her assistant, she found that Du Yunxiang was already there.
"Mr. Du, good morning." Liu Wangxue greeted, "Sorry, I'm late."
At first glance, Liu Wangxue felt the obvious difference between the two "Mr. Du". The brother and sister only had some similarities in their eyebrows, but their auras were completely different.
Du Yunkai is easy-going, and sometimes gives people the feeling that he is a big boy in his thirties, while Du Yunxiang's aura of a superior can be felt even through the screen.
"It's okay, I was early." Du Yunxiang smiled indifferently and said something to bring them closer, "You and Yun Kai are friends, just call me sister like him."
Liu Wangxue didn't say anything polite: "Sister Yunxiang."
After saying hello, Du Yunxiang went straight into the main topic of today.
Liu Wangxue wrote the story of "The Moon Rises over Spring Stream" in the format of a script from the beginning, which is also her usual way of writing.
At that time, it was just for live storytelling, so this version of the script was relatively rough and was not polished after it was written.
Liu Shi bought this version, and the price was relatively low, only a few tens of thousands of yuan.
According to Liu Wangxue's original idea, the series was supposed to be about 25 episodes long. Even with further modifications and padding, it could only be increased to 30 episodes at most, no more.
But before filming, Liu Shi invited a screenwriter to directly request that the series be changed to 50 episodes. The screenwriter racked his brains and forced a touching love triangle into the series to make up the number of episodes, turning an inspirational workplace drama into a love farce.
The relevant departments have long issued requirements, advocating that TV series should not exceed 40 episodes. Liushi said that it was no problem and that the last 10 episodes could be cut into 30 Easter eggs and broadcast on their official account.
What Du Yunxiang got was the script for these 50 episodes.
Although Liushi wanted to sell it, he would not just sell it for tens of thousands of dollars. Instead, he would ask for a huge sum, including all the costs they invested.
Yunxi's copyright department was no pushover either. They accurately grasped Liushi's psychology, countered his moves, and negotiated the price down to half.
Du Yunxiang looked at the script in his hand and felt that it was really not worth spending so much money on such a thing.
It is conceivable what the situation will be like after this drama is broadcast. Even if it becomes a hit, it will definitely be a terrible hit.
Du Yunxiang was attracted by the subject matter and asked her assistant to find Liu Wangxue's recorded video. Only after watching it did she decide to buy it.
Considering the revenue after the broadcast, the money spent now is nothing.
Liu Wangxue still has the original script, and after the contract was signed, it was sent to Du Yunxiang's assistant.
If she wanted to start filming, she had to make some changes, but she didn't know what Du Yunxiang thought, so she hadn't started writing for the past two days.
Du Yunxiang has already read the script and discussed it with the screenwriter in the company. He feels that Liu Wangxue's original version of 25 episodes is very good.
"The main plot, core, and tone of the story remain unchanged," Du Yunxiang proposed revisions, "but the characters still need to be polished. There's nothing wrong with the protagonist, but the personalities of the main supporting characters can be portrayed more distinctly."
Du Yunxiang said one by one and Liu Wangxue remembered one by one. After she finished, she asked: "Can it be completed within this week? Do I need an assistant to arrange for you?"
Liu Wangxue estimated in his mind: "No problem, it can be done."
Apart from the script, it’s the crew’s business.
Yunxi has already formed a team. The director is Meng Huadong's apprentice, Jing Yujun, a leader among the new generation of directors who is very good at shooting modern workplace dramas.
Last year, he was nominated for the Best Director Award at the Chunyu Awards, and Du Yunxiang spent a huge sum of money to recruit him.
Du Yunxiang went on to say, "The next thing is casting. You should be familiar with the situation of our company, so this drama will be the same as before, with our own people as the main actors."
Of course Liu Wangxue had no objection.
For any drama produced by Yunxi itself, its own actors will be considered first and an internal competition mechanism will be adopted.
For example, for the casting of "Moon Over Spring Stream", the company will issue an internal announcement that all actors with schedules, including newcomers who meet the assessment requirements, can participate in the casting interview - no matter how big a star is, if you want a certain role, you have to pass the interview.
All the actors signed to Yunxi are not looking for traffic, they are all here for acting. The company puts all the resources on the table, whether you can get them depends entirely on your own ability.
This is cruel in another sense, but also fair, especially for new actors. As long as they have the ability, they will have opportunities.
After the first round of screening, if no suitable actors are selected, the company will seek external cooperation.
"Once your script is finished, we will start internal casting." Du Yunxiang said, "I hope you can come over and participate in the interview then."
"Ah?" Liu Wangxue didn't expect Du Yunxiang to make this request. She thought that the work was almost done after she revised the script, and there was no mention of this in the contract.
She expressed her doubts.
Du Yunxiang smiled and said, "When we do casting interviews here, the screenwriter will be present. Because you created the character, you should know it better than the director or anyone else."
Liu Wangxue didn't want to go. Given the temperament of the three little cuties, she couldn't leave. If she wanted to go, she would definitely have to take them with her. But she was worried about accidents at work.
"Also, Jing Yujun also wants to meet you in advance," Du Yunxiang said, "After all, you will be working together for several months, so it's best to meet in advance to get familiar with each other."
Liu Wangxue asked uncertainly: "Should I follow the group then?"
"Yes, what else?" Du Yunxiang thought of what she was worried about after she finished speaking. She had already heard what Du Yunkai said, "Are you worried about the three pets you have?"
"Yes, they may still be a little dependent on me now." Liu Wangxue said.
"It's okay, you can bring them here." Du Yunxiang promised, "I heard from Yunkai that they are very well behaved and intelligent. The company will assign you a dedicated assistant when the time comes, so you can rest assured."
Liu Wangxue did not give an immediate answer: "Can I think about it first?"
"Okay." Du Yunxiang expressed his understanding, "But it's better for you to come here first and then follow the group."
The topic ended here, and Du Yunxiang turned to talk about the script of "The Twenty-one Cases of Dazhao". She was not the type of person who liked to beat around the bush, so she went straight to the point and directly expressed her willingness to buy it.
Because the other party was Liu Wangxue, Du Yunxiang initially knew that she had heard the news from gossip channels just like Du Yunkai.
No matter what happened between her and Mu Jingsheng, in Du Yunxiang's view, simply taking the money and leaving, or even aborting the child, was a sign of clarity and timely cutting of losses.
Du Yunxiang admires such people.
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