Chapter 168 Passion "Great writer, do you feel the enthusiasm of your readers...
The applause continued until the curtain of the theater was opened and the lights were restored.
The people sitting in the row in front of Wang Ying and the others began to congratulate He Zhong, and the audience began to stand up. Zhao Yunsheng remained seated, dazed, holding Wang Ying's hand tightly.
Wang Ying turned her head to look at him. He was still staring at the screen, as if he was still immersed in the movie and hadn't come back to his senses.
It was not until Gu Xuan patted Zhao Yunsheng on the shoulder that Zhao Yunsheng was stunned, as if he had just woken up from a dream.
"Comrade Zhao Yunsheng, prepare to publish the single volume of "Late Autumn." Gu Xuan said.
"The movie is really well made, better than my original novel." Zhao Yunsheng said in amazement.
"Don't be so modest, Mr. Zhao. You might be very busy from now on. I don't know how many people will come to you..."
After the film screening, there was a press interview session. Zhao Yunsheng, as the original author, was invited to answer a few questions, and then took a group photo with the director and actors.
After the interview, He Zhong and several of the lead actors were surrounded by a group of people. Zhao Yunsheng also gathered around a few people, all from the film and television industry. Some of them hadn't met Zhao Yunsheng before, but after seeing the film, they learned that he was both the original author and a co-writer, and approached him to chat. Some wanted to hire him as a screenwriter, while others wanted to buy his copyright.
Gu Xuan has always been by Zhao Yunsheng's side, helping him deal with everyone.
With the help of Gu Xuan, Zhao Yunsheng finally broke through the siege and returned to Wang Ying.
"Congratulations." Wang Ying said with a smile.
"I'm still a little confused." Zhao Yunsheng said in a low voice.
Gu Xuan said, "If someone asks you to write a piece or buy copyrights, you must be careful, especially when signing a contract. Read it carefully. If you don't mind, you can ask me to show it to you."
"I definitely don't mind the numbness, but it's too much trouble for you." Zhao Yunsheng said.
"Let's not talk about this." Gu Xuan said as he put his arm around Zhao Yunsheng's shoulders and led them to a remote place.
After the preview, He Zhong invited Zhao Yunsheng and his wife to dinner. Joining them were the three leading actors of the film, several of Director He’s director friends, and of course the key figure Gu Xuan.
When He Zhong formally introduced these people to Zhao Yunsheng and his wife, Wang Ying sighed inwardly: these directors would later become famous figures in the domestic film and television circles. Even if she didn't pay much attention to this aspect, she had heard of their names.
During the dinner, a director named Wu said, "I'm also preparing a movie based on our traditional opera. I'm in need of a screenwriter. Writer Zhao, are you interested?"
Zhao Yunsheng said modestly: "Although I have written several novels, I am still a novice in screenwriting."
"Aren't you the co-screenwriter of "Late Autumn"? I have high hopes for you. How about we do it together?" Director Wu said.
"Old Wu, go eat. If you want to arrange an article, wait until you're done eating and then sit down and have a serious talk," said He Zhong.
"Okay, okay, I'll make a reservation first." Director Wu said.
The topic quickly shifted from Zhao Yunsheng to the movie. Wang Ying found it very interesting to listen to these people talk about the interesting things that happened during the filming.
However, Zhao Yunsheng was afraid that Wang Ying would feel neglected, so he would take care of her from time to time.
After dinner, it was already late, so Director Wu asked Zhao Yunsheng to discuss the screenwriting issue tomorrow. Zhao Yunsheng breathed a sigh of relief. He had no idea what was going on, so he decided to go back and ask Gu Xuan more questions.
On the way home, Gu Xuan first talked to Zhao Yunsheng about Director Wu and his work style. If you were to label this person, it would be strict and perfectionist.
"He can't find anyone in Beijing to write for him," Gu Xuan said. "It's so annoying. He's already outlasted three other screenwriters for this script that changes traditional opera. Who else would dare to write for him?"
"Then why doesn't he just become a screenwriter himself? Many directors are also screenwriters themselves," Wang Ying asked.
"Don't you think he doesn't want to? If he were to write his own screenplay, he might never be able to make a movie in his lifetime. He would revise every line and every punctuation mark in the script ten or twenty times." Gu Xuan said, "So, if Yunsheng were to write for him, it would definitely be difficult. But there would also be great rewards. If you can satisfy a perfectionist, it's like you've reached the pinnacle of your career in screenwriting, and you'll definitely have smooth sailing in the future."
"From what you said, can I take this job? But I still have a job in my hometown," said Zhao Yunsheng.
"Anyway, he wants to invite you now, so just follow your own pace." Gu Xuan said, "You can't be easy to talk to from the beginning, otherwise he will ask you to change a scene a hundred times if he is not satisfied with it."
"I understand. Thanks to you. I really didn't understand anything." Zhao Yunsheng said.
"You'll understand it slowly in the future," Gu Xuan said. "But it all depends on your personal preference. If you don't like being a screenwriter, you can just refuse and continue to focus on writing novels."
Zhao Yunsheng said, "I want to take on this job with Director Wu. I will not take on any other script adaptations in the future and will only be a screenwriter for adaptations of my own novels."
"Well, that's good." Gu Xuan smiled. "You can go to Director Wu for further training, and then revise "Homesickness" and "New Life". Tsk, very good, that's it."
Zhao Yunsheng and Wang Ying both laughed. Zhao Yunsheng said, "That's exactly what I was thinking!"
After the three of them got home, Gu Mei kept asking about the premiere, regretting that she had something to do at school today and couldn't leave, so she didn't see it.
"It's a very good film, surpassing the original," said Zhao Yunsheng.
"With you as the original author, I'm even more excited," Gu Mei said. "When will it be released?"
"Probably until the end of the year." Gu Xuan said.
"Tsk, that takes so long. Why not organize a university tour and show it at our school? We have been showing old movies recently." Gu Mei said.
Gu Xuan patted Gu Mei on the head and said, "Don't let your imagination run wild. Director He will be taking this movie to a film festival abroad soon."
"We're going abroad, brother, are you going too?" Gu Mei's eyes lit up.
"Not necessarily yet." Gu Xuan said.
They talked for a while and then went back to their rooms to rest.
After Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng lay down, Zhao Yunsheng said, "Yingzi, I feel like I'm dreaming. It feels unreal, like I'm watching someone else, watching him move towards success step by step, and this success has nothing to do with me."
"It's you, it's you, it's you, it's you who wrote excellent novels and outstanding scripts. You have the talent and the ability! It's you, not anyone else." Wang Ying poked Zhao Yunsheng's heart with his index finger.
Zhao Yunsheng held Wang Ying's fingertips and said, "This is all thanks to you."
"Well, it's all thanks to me." Wang Ying narrowed his eyes and accepted this "honor" with peace of mind.
The next day, Zhao Yunsheng discussed the script with Director Wu.
Wang Ying felt that he had been there yesterday, but it would have been a bit strange for him to go again since they were discussing work today. So he said to Zhao Yunsheng and Gu Xuan, "You two are discussing work today, so I won't go. I'll just go shopping by myself."
Zhao Yunsheng was a little worried and said, "Why don't you let Gu Xuan accompany you and I'll go talk to Director Wu myself. Gu Xuan has taught me a lot anyway, so it should be fine for me to talk on my own."
"No need. I'm such a grown-up, how can I get lost? You guys go and talk to me. We can't discuss professional matters without a professional." Wang Yingyu said in a firm tone.
Gu Xuan looked at her without saying anything, and later went with Zhao Yunsheng.
Wang Ying rode the tram alone, strolled through the alleys, and bought some gifts for the children and the elders on both sides of the family. He had a very fulfilling day and returned to Gu's house in the evening.
Zhao Yunsheng and Gu Xuan, brother and sister, have returned, and the three are discussing whether to go find Wang Ying.
Gu Mei got angry at Zhao Yunsheng and Gu Xuan, saying that they had lost Wang Ying.
Zhao Yunsheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Don't underestimate her. She went on a business trip to the provincial capital alone. She's very capable and smart. She won't get lost. Even if I get lost, she won't get lost either."
Wang Ying knocked on the gate. Gu Mei rushed over to open the door and saw that Wang Ying had bought a lot of things in large and small bags.
"You went shopping. I was so worried!" Gu Mei said as she took the things from Wang Ying's hand.
"Well, I bought a lot of things." Wang Ying said with a smile.
Zhao Yunsheng and Gu Xuan also came out to greet them.
"How is it? Did you make the deal?" Wang Ying asked the two.
"It's done," Zhao Yunsheng said with a smile. "It's all thanks to Gu Xuan being here. Director Wu is very strong-willed. If I had gone alone, he might have detained me in Beijing and wouldn't let me go back until I finished writing."
Several people divided the things in Wang Ying's hands and helped her carry them into their room.
"So how do we work together now?" Wang Ying asked. "When does he have to submit his manuscript?"
"He asked me to write a few scenes and then fax them to him so he could read them and make revisions," said Zhao Yunsheng.
"That's fine."
After they put the goods away, Gu Xuan said, "Let's go and have dinner."
The four of them went to a nearby state-owned restaurant for dinner.
After dinner, Gu Mei said she wanted to take Wang Ying and the others for a night tour.
"You've become stupid from reading too much. Yingzi has been out shopping all day, and you still want her to go shopping. Aren't you afraid that she will be tired?" Gu Xuan said.
"Oh, it really is. I forgot about it. Let's go shopping tomorrow. By the way, what are your plans for tomorrow? Do you want to visit our school?" Gu Mei said with a jumpy mind.
"Okay, let's go for a walk and feel the atmosphere of a higher education institution." Wang Ying looked at Zhao Yunsheng with a smile.
Zhao Yunsheng also nodded in agreement.
The next day after breakfast, the four of them went to Kyoto University together.
Wang Ying stood under the plaque of Peking University, still feeling a bit longing in his heart.
"You are writer Zhao, right?" Suddenly a male student came to Zhao Yunsheng and asked excitedly.
"I..." Zhao Yunsheng was about to deny it when another female student came.
"It's Writer Zhao. I saw you and your lover at the Film Academy yesterday." The female student was so excited that she almost jumped up. "Late Autumn is so good! I went to the preview yesterday. Will your other works be adapted into movies?"
The two of them yelled at the school gate, completely exposing Zhao Yunsheng. As soon as Zhao Yunsheng and his group entered the campus, they were quickly surrounded by Zhao Yunsheng's fans, some even holding Zhao Yunsheng's books and asking for his autographs.
Zhao Yunsheng and Wang Ying had originally planned to wander around a bit, but a group of students surrounded them. Fearing he was causing a bad impression on the school, Zhao Yunsheng quickly pulled Wang Ying out. He tried to escape, but more students came after him, and one even chased them with books, nearly getting pulled down.
After returning to the car, Zhao Yunsheng felt that a button on his clothes had been pulled loose.
Gu Xuan laughed: "Great writer, do you feel the enthusiasm of your readers?"
Zhao Yunsheng was still terrified: "I felt it, I felt it..."
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