Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran smiled apologetically, "I'm not only married, I'm also divorced."
Hearing him say that, not only Director Zhang, but even Assistant Director Liu next to him was surprised. Goodness, he's already divorced at such a young age?
Indeed, outstanding men are never short of women!
However, Assistant Director Liu still joked, "As expected, excellent people are always ahead of the curve."
They're all seasoned veterans; they're still very particular about what they say and do.
No one asked him why he got divorced, and no one asked him about gossip like whether he had children.
"By the way, Teacher Xiao, could you show me the revised plot first?" Liu Min asked first.
She waited for two days. For people like her, time is money, so of course the sooner the better.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran quickly handed over what he was holding, saying modestly, "It's written rather roughly, please take a look first, and we can discuss any inappropriate parts together."
Director Zhang laughed heartily, “Look, this is a real writer. Unlike some people who write utter rubbish but think they are the real artists, when it’s just utter nonsense.”
It cannot be denied that there are actually many such people, not only among authors, but also in all walks of life.
Xiao Ran understood that it was just mutual flattery, so he smiled and said, "You flatter me. I'm just not as skilled as others, so I'm making up for it with hard work."
Then again, I was just taking people's money to solve their problems.
After all, the copyright fee of 2.9 million yuan was actually deposited into their account.
Even the best products still need after-sales service.
We can't just focus on selling and ignore everything else.
Besides, wouldn't changing a plot point earn you a 10,000 yuan fee for your hard work?
To be honest, Xiao Ran doesn't have much money on him right now because he's trying to buy a house. He's made two modifications so far, which cost 20,000 yuan. That should be enough for them to move in and buy some basic things.
These words struck a chord with Director Zhang. Since ancient times, nine out of ten scholars have been aloof and arrogant, and this is especially true in the entertainment industry. Anyone with a little bit of popularity looks down on others. It's rare to find someone like Xiao Ran.
Just talking to him makes me feel very happy.
Director Zhang smiled and said, "By the way, Mr. Xiao, to be honest, we plan to make this drama the opening drama of the year, which is January 1st. It's also a drama with a strong female lead, so I would like to hear your thoughts on the choice of the female lead."
After all, it's almost August now. If filming officially starts in August, it will take at least four months to finish filming. Then, with another month left for censorship, dubbing, and editing, the time is very tight.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran was taken aback. He was just an author, and casting was usually the director's job, but since he had been asked, he thought about it seriously.
"I think anyone with a strong and assertive personality is fine."
"We've cast two leads, one is Mimi, and the other is Zhou Xun. Sister Xun, who do you think is more suitable?"
Since it's a major production to kick off the year, the female lead has to be someone who can carry the show.
Although these two actors have high salaries, their popularity is also considerable. One has high popularity, and the other has strong acting skills; both are very capable.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran was stunned. Wow, such a high-end configuration?
It has to be iQiyi! He thought she was some third-rate celebrity. I have to say, the female lead alone was a big surprise.
Remembering that Yan Xici particularly liked Yang Mi, Xiao Ran subconsciously said, "Then let's go with Sister Mi."
He's not in the industry and doesn't care about pay.
However, he knew that Yan Xici liked him, so he subconsciously felt that he hoped she could play the female lead in this drama.
Upon hearing this, Director Zhang nodded, "To be honest, I think so too."
After all, they're the ones who generate the most traffic.
After saying that, he took out a stack of photos from his bag and placed them in front of Xiao Ran. "These are basically some actors who came to audition, mainly a few supporting roles. Take a look and see if there's anyone you like."
Of course, as a director, he also has his own ideas.
However, since a large sum of money has been spent, and we want to do it well, we must ensure that nothing goes wrong.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran picked up the photos on the table and began to look at them carefully, one by one.
By now, Liu Min had quickly read the manuscript Xiao Ran had given her to the last page. The more she read, the more pleasantly surprised she became. Indeed, it was best to let the author make the changes.
His grasp of the characters' psychology is truly superb.
Liu Min exclaimed with delight, "That's really amazing!"
She had a feeling that if the film could be made, it would definitely become a huge hit!
Hearing Liu Min's affirmation, Director Zhang and Assistant Director Liu were also in a good mood.
Assistant Director Liu stood up. "We've said enough now, let's serve the food and chat while we eat!"
Director Zhang nodded. "Yes, let's eat and chat."
"Waiter, please bring the food."
While the dishes were being served, Xiao Ran took out his phone and found Yan Xici's profile picture.
The girl's profile picture is of Chibi Maruko-chan, and she has loved watching Chibi Maruko-chan since she was a child.
Xiao Ran: I have some good news for you. The book that was adapted is starring Yang Mi. How about that? Surprised?
Outside, neon lights flashed and the city was brightly lit, creating a bustling and prosperous scene.
At home, the girl sat for a long time without turning on the lights, feeling depressed and unable to describe her feelings, as if someone had spilled a bottle of mixed emotions.
It's extremely complicated.
The distraught girl sat for four hours straight, still without a clue.
She wasn't particularly excited when she saw the news.
I don't even know how to reply to him.
Yan Xici: Oh, I see.
Looking at the message from the girl, Xiao Ran could clearly sense her unhappiness.
After all, Yan Xici is a person with no guile; her laughter, anger, and scolding are all written on her face. Even if you can't see it, you can clearly feel it from her tone of voice.
Xiao Ran: Are you still upset about your sister's situation?
Yan Xici: No.
It wasn't that I was deliberately trying to be strong, it's just that there are some things I simply can't bring myself to say, especially to him.
Xiao Ran: Something must have happened to you!
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