nucmednet Chapter 74: Forming a Couple
Chapter 74: Forming a Couple
The interview seemed to be drawing to a close, and the host was summarizing: "...Thank you very much, Director Qi, for sharing your valuable experience and profound insights into the industry today. We also look forward to more excellent works from you in the future, especially your idea of bringing a more diverse audience back to the television screen, which is something we are very excited about."
Facing the camera, Qi Yue nodded slightly, his face displaying his usual confident expression.
"Sister Xiaoxiao," Jing Tian, who had been listless, suddenly sat up straight, her eyes fixed on the screen.
"Could you turn the TV volume up a bit?"
Wang Xiaoxiao turned up the volume as instructed. The young director's clear thinking, calm demeanor, and clear grasp of the creative direction stood in stark contrast to the chaotic, inefficient, and frustrating film crew that Jing Tian had just experienced.
The program ended quickly, and it was time to call it a day.
Wang Xiaoxiao watched the last part with Jing Tian and couldn't help but nod in approval:
"This Qi Yue is incredibly popular lately. I watched a few episodes of 'Day and Night,' and it's definitely different from other shows. I just didn't expect him to be so young, yet he speaks with such insightful ideas."
Jing Tian didn't reply, but just stared at the screen that had switched to GG, her eyes flickering as if she was thinking quickly about something.
After a while, she suddenly turned her head, her tone carrying a resolute seriousness:
"Sister Xiaoxiao".
"Hmm? What's wrong, Tian Tian?"
"Could you... help me find out if Director Qi Yue has any new projects planned for the near future? Movies or TV series are both fine."
Wang Xiaoxiao was taken aback, looking at her with some surprise: "Tian Tian, you wouldn't be thinking of...?"
"I was just asking," Jing Tian pursed her lips, her fingers unconsciously twisting the tassels of the cushion.
"Look, his film 'White Night' received such good reviews, and its concept was innovative. I was thinking... if I could work with a director like him, would it... be different?"
Her voice trailed off, tinged with barely perceptible anticipation and trepidation. A series of project setbacks had made her waver and doubt her existing resource channels. Perhaps… changing collaborators, changing the creative environment, could really change something?
Wang Xiaoxiao looked at the hopeful yet apprehensive light in Jing Tian's eyes and her heart softened.
She knew the child was under a lot of pressure lately and desperately needed something positive to dispel the gloom. Even just learning about it wouldn't hurt.
"Okay, I'll ask for you."
Wang Xiaoxiao agreed, took out her phone, and began to use her connections.
After a few phone calls, she received some initial information.
"I made some inquiries,"
Wang Xiaoxiao put down her phone and said to Jing Tian, who was eagerly waiting.
"Tongfan Studio does have something planned. They seem to be collaborating with Tangren Media on a period drama project called 'Nirvana in Fire,' adapted from a web novel, and the director isn't Qi Yue. Interestingly, though..."
She paused, a subtle smile appearing on her face, "It seems that Tangren Media intends to have Qi Yue play the male lead himself."
"Huh? Qi Yue is playing the male lead?" Jing Tian was also surprised.
"Yes, it sounds a bit unbelievable," Wang Xiaoxiao continued.
"In addition, there are indeed rumors that Qi Yue himself has plans to make a movie, but the specific subject matter and cast have not yet been announced."
As Jing Tian listened, her eyes grew brighter and brighter.
Her mind flashed back to Qi Yue's calm and confident demeanor during the interview, and to the cool yet captivating quality of his character in "Day and Night"... A bold idea suddenly popped into her head.
"Sister Xiaoxiao, please help me contact Mr. Cai from Tangren Media."
......
Inside a high-end apartment building.
The laptop was slammed shut with a dull thud.
Haiyan grabbed a nearby cushion and slammed it onto the sofa.
"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!" Her voice was shrill with emotion.
"That Tong Fan! What exactly are they trying to do?! Do they even understand my 'Nirvana in Fire'?!"
Scattered on the coffee table were printed emails and documents, detailed revisions to the script of "Nirvana in Fire" sent by "Tongfan." They were filled with dense annotations and suggestions.
Change the relationship between Mei Changsu and Prince Jing, Xiao Jingyan, to one of pure brotherhood?
Fine, for the sake of approval and the market, she endured it! Although it hurts, it's understandable.
The claim that the old emperor massacred 70,000 Chiyan Army soldiers out of fear is inconsistent with historical and political logic. It is suggested that the perpetrators be removed from Lin Xie's core group and the Chiyan Army disintegrated.
Although she felt it lessened the tragedy's devastation and the emperor's incompetence, it seemed logically more plausible? She gritted her teeth and endured it!
Some argue that Mei Changsu's initial character design was too powerful, disrupting the balance of power and requiring weakening, while emphasizing his wisdom and ability to manipulate people's hearts.
I'd rather... I can consider it some more!
but!
One last thing! They're even going to change Mei Changsu's ultimate goal?!
The goal of forcing the emperor to admit his mistakes, issue an edict of self-reproach, and exonerate the Chiyan Army was changed to directly...
"This is intolerable! They might as well write their own script! And why call it 'Nirvana in Fire'?!"
The young assistant standing to the side was so frightened that he didn't dare to breathe. Only after the writer's agitated storm had subsided slightly did he cautiously approach.
"Hai, Teacher Hai... um... just now, President Cai called again."
"I won't listen! I won't answer! I won't answer any calls!" Haiyan's anger hadn't subsided.
"Go back and tell President Cai, I'm not selling 'Nirvana in Fire'! I'm not filming it! Let whoever wants to change it do so! I'll just take back the copyright!"
The assistant swallowed hard and said, "President Cai said... Starlight Group has also clearly expressed interest in investing in our drama 'Nirvana in Fire'."
"Starlight Group?"
Hai Yan was taken aback, her anger momentarily interrupted by the sudden appearance of the name. She vaguely remembered this being a rather active entertainment agency in recent years, seemingly with a powerful background, but...
"I'm not selling, no matter who invests! Didn't you hear me?"
Seeing that her attitude remained firm, the assistant quickly handed her the phone screen:
"Teacher Hai, this is... just sent by President Cai. She said the company plans to increase your screenwriting remuneration."
Haiyan's gaze unconsciously swept across the phone screen.
Then, her gaze froze.
On the screen was a message from Cai Yinong, ending with a number. That number was very, very long...
She blinked, thinking she was seeing things.
"...Did Mr. Cai really send this?"
The assistant nodded vigorously: "It's absolutely true. President Cai said it himself, and Starlight Entertainment also agrees with this figure. This is just the basic screenwriting fee, not including subsequent profit sharing and other rights."
Haiyan opened her mouth, somewhat unsure of her current emotions.
"What exactly does this Starlight Group do?"
"Starlight Group's main business is artist management and film and television investment. But in fact, almost all of their top resources are used to promote one person."
"Who?"
The assistant looked hesitant and didn't mention the name.
But Haiyan doesn't say it; in her heart, there's Ye Menqing, the actress who has frequently appeared in big productions in recent years, whose background is shrouded in mystery and who is both controversial and a hot topic.
If it's Starlight Group that wants to invest... that makes sense; they've always been generous in paving the way for her.
"So they don't have any other requests?"
The assistant's expression turned somewhat strange.
"President Cai said that Starlight Group also made a special request."
"What are the conditions?"
"We must make Qi Yue and Miss Jing a couple."
"..."