Chapter 304: Quick-witted, no one can surpass Cheng Xuyuan
The film review passed very smoothly.
Although he has a very clear memory of the original "The Horse Herder" movie, after watching the newly filmed "The Pursuit of Happyness", Cheng Xuyuan felt even more excited.
This movie has undergone some changes compared to the original "The Horse Herder".
However, this change has significantly improved the quality of the film.
“Pah pah pah…”
At the end of the movie, there was a round of warm applause, which was the best evaluation for the movie.
Amid the applause, many people congratulated director Xie Jin.
After all, the quality of a film depends mainly on the director's efforts.
But this time, while Xie Jin was thanking him, he also pulled Cheng Xuyuan out.
"The success of this film has a lot to do with Cheng's adapted script."
"When I approached Xiao Cheng, I just wanted to get his authorization, but I didn't expect that Xiao Cheng would recommend himself and want to be the screenwriter himself."
"Originally, I didn't want to do it, but the novels were written by other people, and they didn't want me to make them into movies, so I had no choice."
"At the time I thought, let him try adapting it. When he finds out his adaptation doesn't work, he will stop making trouble."
"But I didn't expect that Xiao Cheng's adaptation ability would be so strong."
"The ideas behind the script he adapted are exactly the same as mine."
"No, it should be better than I thought."
Cheng Xuyuan quickly said a few humble words, and then with the help of Xie Jin, he got to know a group of bigwigs in the film industry.
In fact, even if Xie Jin didn't praise Cheng Xuyuan, no one dared to look down on Cheng Xuyuan.
After all, Cheng Xuyuan has many brilliant achievements.
For example, one of his books was bought in a house in Huaqiao Apartment, his "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" was welcomed by countless audiences, and his "Desire" attracted thousands of people...
All these achievements show that this proud child of Yenching University will surely have a bright future in the future.
After getting to know each other, Cheng Xuyuan was pulled into the restaurant by Xie Jin.
Xie Jin wanted to celebrate, and most of the people present were his good friends and old acquaintances, so naturally everyone wanted to have a good drink.
Cheng Xuyuan doesn't like drinking very much.
Helplessly being pulled by Xie Jin, he had no choice but to do it.
The film review meeting had just ended, and since the people drinking were either screenwriters or directors, the conversation naturally turned to the movie.
Chen Huaikai held the wine glass and said, "Everyone, we have recently received a job."
“It’s about making a film that reflects the new trends.”
“Moreover, the photos must be well-shot and creative.”
“The most important thing is that it is widely welcomed and thus causes a good response.”
After saying that, he looked at Xie Jin and the others and asked, "Do you have any good ideas about this?"
Xie Jin said with a smile: "Brother, you are just making things difficult for me! You just said it like that, it's so comprehensive, where can I find the entry point?"
"It's such a general proposition, who can come up with an idea?"
"I think you should come up with a specific idea and let's brainstorm and discuss it."
Xie Tieli, who was sitting next to Xie Jin, said, "We still don't have any ideas!"
"For this matter, Lao Wang has already held several meetings with us."
“But if you have no ideas, you have no ideas.”
Xie Jin said: "You don't even have a basic idea about this matter. Who can provide you with an idea in such a hurry?"
"Come on, let's have a drink."
Cheng Xuyuan held the wine glass, but was really reluctant to drink.
Although he could drink a fair amount, everyone present could drink a lot.
He felt like he couldn't keep up.
So, Cheng Xuyuan prepared to escape.
After taking a sip of wine, Cheng Xuyuan said to Xie Jin: "Director Xie, I have something else to do at school, so I'll go back first."
"What's the matter?" Xie Jin said, "Xuyuan, you are so young, you can't avoid drinking."
Although Cheng Xuyuan's thoughts were exposed, he still said calmly: "Director Xie, I am not that kind of person at all."
"I really have something to do."
"A classmate at school is holding a poetry reading and has invited me to join!"
Although he would not attend the poetry gathering, it was a good excuse to deal with Xie Jin.
After hearing Cheng Xuyuan talking about the poetry gathering, Xie Jin waved his hand and said, "Xiao Cheng, how can a poetry gathering be better than drinking?"
"Besides, the people present here are all talented writers."
"If you want to have a poetry reading while drinking, we can do that too."
At this point, he patted Chen Huaikai and said, "Old Chen, can you do it?"
"How can you say no?" Chen Huaikai said with a smile: "Xiao Cheng, today is a big happy day for you and Lao Xie, you can't leave."
Looking at Chen Huaikai, who looked like he couldn't leave no matter what, Cheng Xuyuan felt helpless.
These old comrades are all in their fifties or sixties. How come they still like to make trouble after drinking a little?
I can't compare with them.
They are all good drinkers, if I drink too much, I will probably get drunk.
"Director Chen, how do you think I can leave?" Cheng Xuyuan said with helplessness.
"You can go, give me an idea for the proposition I just mentioned." Chen Huaikai said with a smile: "As long as you can come up with an idea, I will let you go."
"Old Xie, do you agree?"
Facing Chen Huaikai's question, Xie Jin said with a smile: "I agree. I agree with both hands."
"But this idea needs comments from all of us present here."
"Everyone thinks this is a good idea, so they let you go."
Xie Tieli and others who were sitting on one side laughed. They knew very well that Xie Jin's words were almost a trap for Cheng Xuyuan, forcing him to finish the drink before leaving.
If you can't finish drinking, you can't leave at all.
Looking at Xie Jin, who looked like he was about to escape, Cheng Xuyuan thought for a moment and finally said, "Old Chen, I really thought about the proposition you just mentioned."
"I had an immature idea and wanted to go back and think about it."
"I'll tell you now, and let's see if it works."
Chen Huaikai originally wanted to invite Cheng Xuyuan to drink together. After all, such young people are rare. Although he is about the same age as his son, he seems to be far superior to his proud son in every aspect.
Naturally, he also hopes to communicate more with such a promising young person.
Men's communication becomes more harmonious over the wine table.
However, they didn't expect that Cheng Xuyuan would say that he had an idea for something that they had discussed several times in the factory without any solution.
If someone else said this, he really wouldn't believe it, but since it was Cheng Xuyuan, he could give it a try.
"Xiao Cheng, then tell me."
"If everyone thinks your idea is good, we'll let you go this time."
Xie Tieli also said: "Xiao Cheng, as long as your idea works, then you can do whatever you want today!"
Xie Jinze didn't say anything, but just looked at Cheng Xuyuan with a smile.
Although he believed in Cheng Xuyuan's quick thinking, this was a bit too exaggerated.
After all, Chen Huaikai had only been talking for a few minutes.
He was a little bit unconvinced that Cheng Xuyuan could explain his ideas.
After all, this is not easy.
Cheng Xuyuan said: "My story is going to take place in a beautiful place."
"I think Lushan is OK, Huangshan is OK too..."
Xie Jin was disappointed when Cheng Xuyuan directly set the story in a scenic spot. In his opinion, if a story takes place in a specific scenic spot, it would be inferior.
But he still listened quietly.
Next, Cheng Xuyuan mentioned the plot of "Lush Mountain Love" one by one, picking out the important parts.
Here, Cheng Xuyuan made some modifications to some slightly inappropriate parts, but the content of the story did not change much.
When Chen Huaikai started listening, he was a little careless, but when Cheng Xuyuan told him the outline of the story, his expression suddenly became serious.
I put down the chopsticks in my hand unconsciously.
After pondering for a long time, he said to Xie Tieli, "Old Xie, this is a good story, and it fits the requirements we just mentioned."
Xie Tieli did not express his opinion immediately, but said to Cheng Xuyuan: "Xiao Cheng, your setting of the two protagonists is very good."
"Just for this reason, I will give you a toast."
After saying this, he hesitated and said, "It's a pity that this is a love story. I don't know if it can pass the review!"
Xie Tieli's words made Chen Huaikai's expression serious.
Xie Jin, who was sitting on one side, said, "If you two feel it's hard to do, why don't you continue to think of new ideas."
"Xiao Cheng, please write down this idea carefully."
“I think we can do it.”
"I will discuss it with some old friends when I get back and try to start filming next year."
As soon as Xie Jin finished speaking, Chen Huaikai angrily said, "Old Xie, why are you interfering?"
"This is our Yanying Studio's business, and Xiao Cheng gave me this idea."
"We were just a little unsure about the subject matter, but that doesn't mean we won't shoot it."
"You should just drink your wine."
At this point, he turned to Cheng Xuyuan and said, "Xiao Cheng, what do you want to name this script?"
Cheng Xuyuan said: "It depends on where it was filmed. If it was filmed in Huangshan, it would be called "Huangshan Love"; if it was filmed in Lushan, it would be directly called "Lushan Love"."
“I think it’s all good.”
Chen Huaikai didn’t care about the two mountains. After all, it didn’t matter to him what kind of mountains they were.
That's the name he was thinking of.
Old Xie just mentioned a topic, but Cheng Xuyuan directly put the word "love" in the title. This is a complete challenge.
Are all the young people nowadays so arrogant? With emotion in his heart, Chen Huaikai said: "Xiao Cheng, if you have time, write the script as soon as possible."
"I'm going to find Lao Wang right now and report this idea to him."
"I think so."
As he spoke, he stood up.
"Old Chen, what are you doing? We agreed to get drunk today, why are you running away!" Xie Jin pulled Chen Huaikai and stopped him from leaving.
However, Chen Huaikai insisted and said, "I will invite you again tomorrow. Today I must find Lao Wang. This is business."
"Old Chen, you are focusing on the factory's business and putting your own food behind."
"You are doing the wrong thing. You should call Lao Wang and ask him to come and join our discussion. Maybe we can get some unexpected results!" Xie Jin said with a smile.
Looking at the phone at the hotel counter, Chen Huaikai said, "That's fine too."
When Chen Huaikai finished the call, Cheng Xuyuan had already left. Looking at the empty seat, Old Chen couldn't help but sigh: "I have seen many people with quick wits, but no one can surpass Cheng Xuyuan!"
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