"Don't worry, I know my limits. I won't mention Li Mengjiao's name when I meet Director Lin. If you don't believe me, I swear on my own novels. If I break this oath, every novel I publish will flop!"
Wen Ying's expression was sincere, and the assistant director gave her a thumbs-up: "You're really bold."
Wen Ying didn't need to bring it up. If Director Lin did, wouldn't that count as Wen Ying breaking her vow? The assistant director felt he couldn't compete with the novelist. Well, seeing as Wen Ying and Yuan Fenghui seemed determined to keep going, why not just let Director Lin reject them himself?
Director Lin was not in Shanghai, so Wen Ying and Yuan Fenghui bought tickets and flew to another city without saying a word.
When the two arrived, the internationally renowned director was meeting the parents of the high school girl.
It's a very clichéd story: a girl who never thought she could make a movie accompanied her friend to an audition. As a result, her friend was rejected, but she was selected. When she received a call from the crew, she thought she had been scammed.
Even after seeing Director Lin in person, the girl still couldn't believe it.
She felt that she was very ordinary and not as beautiful and outstanding as her friends who had signed up for the competition. She couldn't understand why she was chosen by Director Lin.
However, the facts were indisputable. Lin Wenxuan contacted the girl's parents - the girl herself was under 18 years old and was not qualified to sign a contract with the crew, so her guardian had to come forward.
"If I film this drama, will it affect my college entrance exam?"
The girl's parents did not immediately agree to the unexpected opportunity to become famous.
The girl is now in her second year of high school during summer vacation, and will be in her third year of high school after school starts.
Lin Wenxuan said that if filming went smoothly, it would take several months, but if there were any delays, it could take up to a year. Regardless of whether it took a few months or a year, the girl would definitely miss her college entrance exams, so her parents were hesitant about filming.
It would be fine if she could become famous, but if not, after experiencing the temptations of the entertainment industry, can her daughter still calm down to study and live an ordinary life step by step?
Director Lin Wenxuan’s movies are great, but not every heroine chosen by Director Lin Wenxuan becomes famous!
Lin Wenxuan knew the girl’s family’s concerns, so he didn’t urge them.
Lin Wenxuan could not guarantee that the girl would become famous after starring in his new film. Whether to film the movie or not had to be decided by the family themselves. Only if the girl's parents ultimately rejected Lin Wenxuan's invitation would Lin Wenxuan step in to persuade the family.
Now, Lin Wenxuan is very calm and lets the family think about it themselves.
Great directors believe they will make the right choice.
"Director Lin, Director Yuan from Tianjiao and the others are here."
The assistant came in and Lin Wenxuan nodded, "You three should discuss it. I'm going to go meet my friends first."
Lin Wenxuan and his group had booked a floor at the hotel. He knew why Yuan Fenghui had come, and of course, he wouldn't let her see the "leading actress" he had chosen. Yuan Fenghui was a persistent person, and would do anything to promote her artists. Director Lin didn't really dislike Yuan Fenghui's personality, but he suspected that Yuan Fenghui would use these tactics on the "leading actress's" family.
The girl's family of three are all outsiders, and have never seen Yuan Fenghui's various tricks. They probably can't handle it.
Before leaving the room, Director Lin gave his assistant a look, signaling him to keep an eye on the girl and her family of three.
"Don't worry, I'll be guarding outside the door."
"Well, guard it well."
Lin Wenxuan frowned when he saw Yuan Fenghui, "Xiao Yuan, I've already told you, let's work together again if we have the chance next time!"
Yuan Fenghui smiled and shook her head, "You're wronging me. Am I that ignorant? I'm not here to choose the heroine for your new film. I'm here to guide you, bringing a junior who has admired you for a long time to meet you!"
Yuan Fenghui pointed behind herself, Lin Wenxuan looked up and saw Wen Ying at a glance.
"Fish swimming upstream?"
"...Do you know me?"
Wen Yingluo said generously, "That's great! I had a lot of lines in mind on the way here, but it seems I won't need them now."
Lin Wenxuan laughed. "There aren't many people who don't know you nowadays. Do you think an old guy like me doesn't read the news?"
Wen Ying was praised by Lin Wenxuan and showed a just the right amount of shy smile.
Lin Wenxuan was thinking about his unsigned "leading lady" and didn't have much time to chat with Wen Ying. Wen Ying and Yuan Fenghui had flown over personally, showing their sincerity. Lin Wenxuan also felt their appreciation for him, but some principles needed to be upheld, and Li Mengjiao was indeed not the best choice!
Lin Wenxuan said a few polite words and took the initiative to exchange contact information with Wen Ying. He said that he would like to communicate more with new creative talents like Wen Ying.
"I'm a very direct person, so don't worry about what you say."
——Tell me your purpose quickly. Once you finish, I can reject you!
Wen Ying stopped beating around the bush and said, "I heard you bought a novel to be adapted into a movie. I wonder if you've found a suitable screenwriter? If not, I'd like to recommend myself to you."
"No, the choice of the heroine...what did you say?!"
Lin Wenxuan said the rejection he had prepared long ago, but he realized halfway through his words: "You are not recommending Li Mengjiao as the heroine, but recommending yourself as the screenwriter?"
"No one has more final say on the female lead than the director. Since you've already chosen someone you're satisfied with, how could I go against your wishes? But I think you might not have found the right screenwriter yet. I know your influence in this industry. You said you'd be shooting a new film, and there are many screenwriters willing to participate in this project. There are so many already famous screenwriters, or those you've collaborated with before, so you're not short of candidates... But I'm confident that for this play alone, even those great screenwriters are more qualified than me!"
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