After a week of waiting, Wen Yao finally waited for the publisher and a well-known director to arrive.
Early in the morning, Huo Jingqian drove Wen Yao to the town to meet them at the agreed place.
The two parties agreed to meet at a hotel.
After arriving at the hotel, Wen Yao and Huo Jingqian met Longhua Publishing House head Wang Qing and director Fu Mingde.
Fu Mingde also brought a screenwriter with him.
After some pleasantries, everyone got down to business.
Wang Qing spoke highly of Wen Yao's work and expressed his willingness to adapt it into a TV series; Fu Mingde showed great interest in adapting his work into a TV series.
Wen Yao was extremely excited, as this would bring him a considerable income.
However, when it comes to the details, she finds that things are not that simple.
Wang Qing put forward a series of extremely harsh conditions. At the same time, screenwriter Li Hong put forward a request that she did not expect - to make major changes to the storyline.
This news was like a heavy bomb, and Wen Yao was at a loss.
After hearing the news, Wen Yao frowned tightly, with obvious displeasure on his face.
In her later life, she has witnessed many wonderful works lose their original charm in the process of adaptation and become unrecognizable.
As a senior fan of the original work, she was deeply saddened and angry about this wanton tampering with the original work.
Therefore, when she learned that the director wanted to make drastic changes to the story, her inner resistance instantly erupted.
Without any hesitation, Wen Yao resolutely rejected director Fu Mingde's proposal.
She knows her position very well. If she compromises easily, the work will become mediocre and even lose its unique value and charm.
For her, protecting the integrity and essence of the original work is of vital importance, and she does not want to see her beloved story being arbitrarily tampered with.
Huo Jingqian didn't understand this, so he just listened quietly, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
He gently held Wen Yao's hand and gave her an encouraging smile.
Wen Yao took a deep breath and decided to stick to his principles and bottom line.
"I don't accept such changes, which will destroy the integrity of the story." Wen Yao said firmly.
Li Hong seemed to have expected this. He smiled and said, "I understand your passion for products, but in order to cater to market demand, some changes are necessary."
Wen Yao shook her head. "If you want to change it, then I would rather give up this cooperation. I don't want my product to become a soulless commodity."
Seeing that the negotiations had reached a deadlock, Fu Mingde hurriedly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Comrade Wen, let's discuss it further. Perhaps we can find a solution that satisfies both sides."
Wen Yao was silent for a moment, and said: "I will make some concessions, but the core and spirit of the story will not change, otherwise, it will not be my work."
Finally, after some bargaining, the two sides reached a preliminary agreement.
Wen Yao compromised to a certain extent, but still stuck to his principles.
Director Fu Mingde also invited Wen Yao to be the screenwriter of this play, and work with Li Hong to complete the production of this play.
After all, Wen Yao is the first one, and the plot content has not been announced yet, so no one knows it better than her.
Wen Yao said she would think about it. Huo Jingqian, who was standing by, knew that she was concerned, so he leaned close to her ear and told her to make whatever choice she wanted and that he would support her in all her choices.
Wen Yao said that she would think about it and give us an answer tomorrow.
On the way back, Wen Yao held his forehead, looked out the window and thought about the problem.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I wonder if I should accept Director Fu Mingde's request to be a screenwriter," Wen Yao turned around and said to Huo Jingqian with a smile.
"If you like it, do it. I said I will support all your decisions," Huo Jingqian held Wen Yao's hand and said softly.
Wen Yao looked at Huo Jingqian and felt extremely warm in her heart.
She knew that no matter what decision she made, Huo Jingqian would always support her.
"Honey, you're so nice! If I agree, I'll have to follow the crew and won't have time to stay with you."
"Silly, I'm happy that you love your career. You obviously want to be an eagle flying in the sky, and I won't be selfish and leave you by my side as a sparrow." Huo Jingqian gently stroked Wen Yao's hair, "and we won't be apart for too long. I will find you when I have time."
"Yeah!" Wen Yao nodded with a happy smile on her face.
The car stopped at the family yard, and as soon as the two got home, they saw a tall figure walking out of the house.
"elder brother!"
Wen Yao saw Wen Chen and shouted excitedly.
"Little sister!"
Wen Chen walked up quickly and rubbed Wen Yao's hair affectionately. "Long time no see, little sister, how are you? Are you used to living in our family compound?"
"Habit, brother, your mission time is really long this time." Wen Yao said with tears of excitement in his eyes.
"You're already married, so don't cry!" Wen Chen gently wiped the corners of Wen Yao's eyes with his fingertips and said lovingly.
"Brother, you don't know, Yaoyao has been worried about you these days. Seeing you return safely, she cried with joy," Huo Jingqian explained.
"Brother-in-law, why do I hear a hint of sourness in your words? Well, stop standing outside and talking, and come into the house." Wen Chen said jokingly with a smile.
When they walked into the house, Wen Yao couldn't wait to ask Wen Chen about his recent situation.
During the conversation, Wen Yao mentioned the invitation from director Fu Mingde, and Wen Chen encouraged her to be brave and do what she likes.
Huo Jingqian said he would fully support her.
Finally, Wen Yao decided to accept the invitation of director Fu Mingde and become the screenwriter of this TV series.
"Little sister, if you want to go out alone, I won't let you go. You must find two people to accompany you and protect you," Wen Chen said with some concern.
"It's okay. There are so many people in the crew. I'm alone," Wen Yao said.
"That won't work. My sister is so beautiful. Not only will I not let her go, but Jing Qian won't let her go either. What do you think, Jing Qian?" Wen Chen winked at Huo Jingqian.
"Oh, Yaoyao, you must have a personal bodyguard with good skills, otherwise I won't let you go." Huo Jingqian echoed.
"Will this be too ostentatious? I wonder which celebrity you are looking for?" Wen Yao hesitated.
"No show, not at all." Wen Chen waved his hand, "It's settled. I'll find you some retired soldiers to be your bodyguards and protect your safety. I'll pay you."
Wen Yao was deeply moved. She knew that her brother and husband were thinking about her safety.
"Bye…"
"Don't be angry, or you can go home and settle down to take care of your husband and children, so that we don't have to worry about your safety."
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