Lin Wenxuan's eyes were sharp. He felt that he had seen through Wen Ying's routine and was determined not to leave Wen Ying any wiggle room.
Wen Ying laughed dumbly: "Am I such a person in your heart?"
Lin Wenxuan said expressionlessly: "I've seen your interview. You are a very smart girl."
Wen Ying has not only writing talent, she also has excellent conversation skills, which are not inferior to the professional talk show hosts of CCTV!
Wen Ying first thanked Director Lin for his high regard. She then addressed both of Lin's questions: "For an independent film script, I'll offer a high price, especially for a commercial film. But if I'm just adapting a script, not creating an original, especially for your new film, I don't even need any compensation! Just being able to learn from you is the most valuable experience for me. How can such an experience be measured by compensation?"
Even though Lin Wenxuan is not an ordinary director, Wen Ying's flattery still made Lin Wenxuan very happy.
"Really don't want any reward?"
"Of course, if you're willing to give me some hard work fees, that's fine too... just a little bit will be enough!"
Wen Ying stretched out her hand and gestured, making Lin Wenxuan believe that she really only wanted a little bit and not a billion bits.
Seeing Wen Ying's sincerity, Lin Wenxuan became even more worried about her!
If it's not for the high salary, then he still wants to create opportunities for Li Mengjiao.
Before Lin Wenxuan could say anything, Wen Ying spoke before him: "Don't worry, if I really become the screenwriter of your new film, I will never fight for any opportunities for Meng Jiao. If you are worried, you can write this into our contract!"
Written into the contract?
Does the contract have to state that "Li Mengjiao will never be used as the female lead"?
Lin Wenxuan didn't know what Wen Ying was up to, so he turned to look at Yuan Fenghui: "Can you agree?"
Yuan Fenghui smiled and said, "Director Lin, do you want to hear the truth? The truth is, I think too highly of your new film. On the way here, I've already thought of many ways to 'dissuade' the newcomer you've chosen. But since Wen Ying said so, I'll listen to her and completely abandon my plan to have Li Mengjiao star in your new film from now on!"
Lin Wenxuan was surprised.
He thought Yuan Fenghui valued Li Mengjiao the most, but he didn't expect Yuan Fenghui to value Wen Ying so much!
Wen Ying volunteered to be the screenwriter of Lin Wenxuan's new film. If the remuneration was reasonable, she would not tie Li Mengjiao to be the heroine of the new film. Lin Wenxuan was still very tempted by this.
Lin Wenxuan originally wanted to use a young screenwriter for this drama, believing that young screenwriters would better understand the psychology of young audiences. Lin Wenxuan either doesn't make films of the same genre, or if he does, he won't let them become mediocre.
"I will seriously consider your recommendation. I don't care whether you will create opportunities for Li Mengjiao or not. Anyway, I will first determine the 'female lead' and then finalize the screenwriter."
Lin Wenxuan reminded Wen Ying that if she still had unrealistic fantasies, she'd better stop now! He wouldn't finalize who would be the screenwriter for the new film until he signed a contract with his ideal "heroine."
Wen Ying didn't react at all, "This is your new film, you have the final say!"
Lin Wenxuan wondered, could it be that he really misunderstood?
Wen Ying didn't press the issue too hard. Instead, she proactively skipped the topic of "lead actress" and started chatting with Lin Wenxuan about filmmaking. To date, Wen Ying had only written one screenplay, making her a relatively new filmmaker. However, she had an unparalleled advantage: she knew the future of the Chinese film market over the next decade, the box office figures of many films, who would become popular, and she knew director Lin Wenxuan's new film would win many awards!
When chatting with Lin Wenxuan, Wen Ying only needed to speak normally based on the information she knew, which was already surprising enough for Lin Wenxuan.
How much love does one have for film art to have such feelings and expectations for Chinese films? Wen Ying's expectations are not just random wishes, but well-reasoned analysis. Considering Wen Ying's age, this is truly rare.
If the script of the new film is given to Wen Ying, given her talent and love for movies, the quality of the script should not be bad.
Lin Wenxuan hasn't made a final decision yet, but he already trusts Wen Ying.
If the assistant hadn't reminded Lin Wenxuan, he would have continued chatting with Wen Ying.
"Director Lin..."
The assistant whispered in Lin Wenxuan's ear, "They've almost made up their mind."
Wen Ying took the initiative to say goodbye, "You go ahead and do your work. We'll discuss the screenwriter business in detail after you're done."
"Okay, then take your time."
Lin Wenxuan personally sent Wen Ying and Yuan Fenghui out.
When passing by the next room, there was a crack in the door, and the lucky person who was selected by Lin Wenxuan from many auditioners widened his eyes, obviously recognizing Wen Ying.
Lin Wenxuan's assistant was a little nervous and strode forward to close the door of the next room.
The lucky girl chosen by Director Lin is an ordinary high school girl, who is very likely a reader of Wen Ying. If this girl is allowed to meet Wen Ying, she might be persuaded to defect!
The assistant did not dare to underestimate Wen Ying's eloquence. There were not many young girls who could have a good conversation with Director Lin.
Wen Ying looked straight ahead, seemingly unaware of her assistant's worries. She and Yuan Fenghui left the hotel where Lin Wenxuan and his group were staying.
After Wen Ying and the other person left, Lin Wenxuan met the girl's family of three.
"Have you thought about it?"
The girl mustered up the courage to ask, "I thought I saw a little fish just now. Is that a little fish? I mean the bestselling author 'Fish Against the Current'."
Lin Wenxuan neither admitted nor denied, "You like 'fish swimming against the current'?"
The girl's smile was a little shy, which made her look more like the "heroine" in Lin Wenxuan's mind.
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