Chapter 28 Well done! (revised) Shanhai's reception room is decorated in a unique style, in a classic neo-Chinese style. From the decoration design to the furniture arrangement, there is an elegant oriental charm. There is also a Pixiu-shaped incense burner on the long central table. Wisps of smoke with a pleasant smell of sandalwood rise up and drift to every corner of the hall. But the most beautiful scenery in this hall is undoubtedly the two beauties. Lin Xina was wearing a moon-white Chinese-style dress, standing slender and graceful, with delicate light makeup, she looked like an elf on earth. Her beauty is pure and innocent, which makes people intoxicated by watching her from afar and unable to have much blasphemous thoughts. On the other side, Xu Lingyue was dressed casually, wearing a set of loose motorcycle-style overalls that covered her enchanting and gorgeous waist and hip curves, but could not hide her wealthy heart. She is not a traditionally slim beauty, she has some flesh on her body, but the flesh on her body is very sensible, growing in the right places... So even though she has no makeup on and her hair looks a little messy, it does not detract from her unique charm at all. Zhou Hao discovered that the visual impact of seeing these two beauties in person far exceeded the stunning feeling he felt when watching them on the screen. "Mr. Yu, welcome, welcome." Lin Jianyue, who looked a little tired, came up to greet him with a smile, "Sorry, I have a meeting at the last minute. I kept you waiting for a long time."
Then he looked at Zhou Hao naturally, "This should be our screenwriter, right?" "Boss Lin." Zhou Hao bent down slightly and held out his hand. "Thank you for your care. I hope my book will not bring disgrace to your company's reputation." "No way, we are full of praise for your book..." Watching the group of people chatting, Lin Xina quietly nudged Xu Lingyue and said, "Sister, you seem quite handsome, eh?" "Why do you always look at people's faces?" Xu Lingyue rolled her eyes. "He doesn't make a living by his looks." "Nana, Xiao Xu." Peter Lam beckoned, "Come here." While introducing to Yu Dongfei and Zhou Hao, he said, "Although the agreement has not been signed yet, our project preparation and casting work have already begun in advance. The role of 'Zhou Shutong' is tentatively scheduled to be played by Nana." "Also, the OST part of this drama will basically be handed over to Xiao Xu. We may meet often when we work together in the future, so let's get to know each other in advance." Glancing at Zhou Hao curiously, Lin Xina walked over with a sweet smile and said, "Writer Zhou, do you think I'm suitable for that role?" Zhou Hao shook his head, "Not really appropriate." "Ah?" Lin Xina's smile froze instantly. Lin Jianyue kept smiling, Xu Lingyue frowned slightly, and Yu Dongfei was so anxious that he wanted to hit someone. "How can there be a police chief like you?" Zhou Hao said helplessly, "When criminals see a policewoman like you, they probably can't even walk anymore and just stand there motionless." After her thoughts went around in circles, Lin Xina burst out laughing, covering her mouth and shaking. Yu Dongfei on the side quietly raised his thumb. Well done! Zhou Hao stopped flattering and looked at Xu Lingyue beside him. "Hello, Miss Xu. I have heard a lot about you." "Hello." Xu Lingyue's attitude was lukewarm, and their handshake was only a brief touch.
But Zhou Hao still keenly discovered that her hands were very beautiful. She has fair skin, slender fingers, well-proportioned body and figure, and possesses both elegance and strength. These hands must look very beautiful when they grab the sheets. "Please sit down." Peter Lam said with a smile, "Let's sit down and talk." After we sat down, a secretary immediately served us lemonade and exquisite snacks. Seeing that Peter Lam and Yu Dongfei started to "praise each other commercially", Lin Xina, who felt bored, sat directly next to Zhou Hao. "Writer Zhou, how did you come up with this story? What a novel setting!" Lin Xina's almond-shaped eyes were electric, and Zhou Hao was a little afraid to look directly at her. "It was just... I came up with it on a whim. People who write novels usually have all kinds of weird ideas in their heads." "That's great." Lin Xina blinked, "But the cases in this script are too bloody. In comparison, I still prefer your serialized "Nirvana in Fire." "Have you also watched "Nirvana in Fire"? " Zhou Hao was a little surprised. "Yes." Lin Xina nodded. "When we were recording the variety show before, Cao Xing recommended it to us..." Knock knock knock. Zhou Hao looked back. Wow, he is worthy of his surname Cao, he came at the right time. "Boss Lin, Boss Yu." Cao Xing bowed and greeted them, then looked to the other side impatiently, "Sister Yue, Nana, we meet again." Xu Lingyue still nodded indifferently and browsed her phone to pass the time. Lin Xina waved her hand and said "Hi", then immediately looked back at Zhou Hao, "I really like Mei Changsu so much, it makes me feel so sorry for him. He has suffered so much, can you write a better ending for him..." Cao Xing stared at the scene in amazement, his heart aching. what's the situation? I was only here for a few minutes at night and my house was robbed?! How many minutes have you known him? In all these years, you have never acted like a spoiled child with me like this! Mr. Zhou, if I spend a penny on your books again in the future, I am your son! Cao Xing's agent, Sister Juan, was obviously a person who was good at socializing. She joined the business complimenting group right from the start and made the two presidents laugh. "Xiao Cao, please sit down too." Peter Lam took the time to greet him. "Yeah, okay." Cao Xing responded obediently and sat next to Lin Xina. Lin Xina turned around in a second and said, "Hey, can you sit further away? You're blocking the air conditioning wind." Cao Xing could only move a little bit to the side, looking weak, helpless and aggrieved. But he soon regained his fighting spirit. What is this setback? How does the saying go... Where there is a will, there is a way? Yes, that’s the sentence! As long as you persist and don't give up, you will be able to move Nana one day! for sure! After chatting for a while, the teams from both sides came in one after another and the negotiations officially began. I know that screenwriters in the Chinese entertainment industry are at a disadvantage, and I also know that screenwriter fees for online dramas are low. But the offer in front of him still broke Zhou Hao's ideal lower limit - 5,000 yuan per episode.
"Day and Night" has a total of 32 episodes, with a total of 16... This quotation came from Shanhai Film and Television, where the treatment of editors is relatively good. It is conceivable how low the status of screenwriters in other companies is. In the future, as the production of industrial saccharine dramas becomes more streamlined and AI writing gradually takes shape, the status of screenwriters will continue to decline... sorrow. Not only Zhou Hao himself was dissatisfied with the offer, but even Yu Dongfei couldn't stand it. He is still trying his best to help raise the price, after all, this is also related to the company's reputation. This is the first business deal I have done with Shanhai, and I only paid this much for the screenwriting fee. It would be embarrassing if it got out. But the Shanhai team was very determined and insisted on 5,000 per episode, refusing to give a penny more. Seeing that the negotiations had reached an impasse, Peter Lam could only come out to smooth things over, "Boss Yu, screenwriter Zhou, please show some understanding for each other. This price is actually above the average." "After all, this is a web series, and screenwriter Zhou is a newcomer with no professional experience. If he offers a high price right from the start, it will easily break the market rules." "The capital market is used to squeezing the front-end costs of creation. This is the unspoken rule of the industry. If we rashly set a precedent, we will easily become the target of sniping by our peers." "We in Shanhai are not afraid of challenging the unspoken rules, but if we want to slay dragons, we have to kill monsters and level up first, right?" After taking a sip of water, Peter Lam continued, “Once this film ‘Day and Night’ becomes somewhat famous, screenwriter Zhou’s status will also rise. If we offer a higher price for the next collaboration, they will naturally have nothing to say.” Yu Dongfei didn't like to hear this. If you Shanhai are in trouble, we Miaobi will lose our dignity, right? The two sides started a new round of bargaining, and it was as chaotic as a vegetable market. After a long time, Xu Lingyue, whose ears were hurt by the noise, couldn't bear it anymore. "I have an idea." (End of this chapter)