After Ying Yanluo's book signing session, her Weibo fans increased by nearly 300,000 in the past few days. Penglai then printed an additional 100,000 copies, which were sold out soon after they were released. Penglai took advantage of the popularity to reveal its casting plan.
The director of "Penglai" was indeed hired by Yuyi. His surname is Shang, and he is good at shooting fairy tales. He has a very good reputation in the director circle. The male and female protagonists of "Penglai" are set to be a monk and a little fox fairy. After the news came out, fans of the original novel had no objection to Director Shang's directing. They were more concerned about the casting.
Ying Yanluo's book signing event not long ago firmly secured her readership. Penglai was the first work of her book signing event, which was of special significance to readers. They were afraid that inappropriate casting would ruin the Xie Wu and Xuan Li in their minds, so they kept a close eye on Director Shang's Weibo. There were even a large number of readers who suggested that the original author be invited to serve as the screenwriter.
Director Shang had naturally seen the readers' feedback, and his team was also discussing the matter. In addition to him, Deputy Director Liu and two screenwriters from his team also attended the meeting.
If they invited Teacher Luo Yan, then there was no doubt that their chief editor could only be Ying Yanluo, so Director Shang mainly wanted to know what these two screenwriters thought, "What do you think about inviting Teacher Luo Yan to be the screenwriter?"
The two screenwriters looked at each other.
Screenwriter Qiao spoke first: "I have no objection. Teacher Luo Yan is the original author of Penglai. With her around, readers can rest assured."
Screenwriter Jiang then followed up with, "Old Shang, don't you understand us? As long as we can make better films, when have we ever cared about these false names of primary and secondary?"
Ying Yanluo has only participated in the filming of two TV series so far, and can only be regarded as a newcomer in the screenwriter circle. However, she has a high starting point and is truly talented. "Flame" is currently on the air, and her strength is obvious to all.
Director Shang naturally knew his two old friends. He smiled and said, "I feel relieved when you say that."
After the meeting, Director Shang immediately asked his director friends in the circle for Ying Yanluo’s WeChat.
After seeing the friend request information and the note was "business guide", Ying Yanluo agreed to the application.
Director Shang always came straight to the point and quickly stated his purpose.
Business Director: Teacher Luo Yan, do you have time so we can meet and talk in detail
Ying Yanluo agreed on a meeting time and place with her business director. She glanced at the time on her mobile phone and saw that it was already past eleven o'clock. Su Weichu was still in the study next door. She thought for a moment, lifted the quilt and walked out. She first knocked on the study door and then opened it.
Su Weichu was in a meeting with several senior executives of the company when he suddenly heard two knocks on the door and subconsciously looked up.
He hadn't had time to speak yet.
Ying Yanluo poked her head in, "Are you not done yet?"
Su Weichu's camera was facing him, so Ying Yanluo didn't notice anything unusual. Instead, he closed the study door and walked towards him. "It's already past eleven o'clock. Is there anything else to deal with?"
Several executives on the other side of the computer also heard the voice here, and naturally knew who the person who appeared in his study at this time would be, so they looked at each other, and for a moment they didn't know whether they should speak or not.
Su Weichu smiled silently, then looked at the computer.
"Let's stop here today, and we'll talk about the rest when we meet tomorrow."
Ying Yanluo stopped in her tracks: "???"
After Su Weichu turned off the video, Ying Yanluo looked at him in disbelief.
"Um, were you on a video conference just now?" she asked.
Su Weichu nodded, stood up and walked towards her.
Ying Yanluo: "Did I interrupt your meeting?"
Su Weichu put his arm around her shoulders and said, "No, we've almost finished talking about it anyway."
"Can they hear what I just said?"
Su Weichu smiled and said, "Yes."
Ying Yanluo showed a trace of annoyance on her face.
Su Weichu couldn't help but tighten his arms and pulled the person in front of him.
"It doesn't matter if they hear it. They won't say anything."
Ying Yanluo exhaled. She wasn't worried about what they would say, she just felt embarrassed. She licked her lips and told him what happened just now, "I may have a new job again."
"Are you going to join the crew again? What drama?"
"Penglai."
Su Weichu thought for a moment, "Isn't this your product?"
"Yes, Penglai's director has asked me to meet him tomorrow."
"I think it's great to be the screenwriter of my own work."
Ying Yanluo hugged his neck and hung on him, "I know that you will support me no matter what I do."
Su Weichu's eyes were full of doting. He put a little force on the arm around her waist and easily lifted her up. Ying Yanluo naturally straddled his waist.
"Isn't this what should be done?" he said with a smile.
Ying Yanluo played with his soft black short hair, "You are fine."
Su Weichu narrowed his eyes, leaned over to kiss the corner of her mouth, and his hands became a little dishonest.
Ying Yanluo subconsciously straightened his back a little, his face flushed, and he muttered softly, "Rogue."
The smile in Su Weichu's eyes deepened, and he raised his foot to close the bedroom door. "Is this a hooligan? It would be a shame if you don't prove it thoroughly, right?"
Ying Yanluo was embarrassed and annoyed, "It's almost twelve o'clock."
"It's okay, I can get up."
Ying Yanluo didn't have to get up early, because she had an appointment with Director Shang in the afternoon. She reached out and poked his shoulder, "Then be gentle, don't bite me."
"Where did I bite?" Su Weichu asked her back.
Ying Yanluo looked at the mockery in his eyes, opened her mouth and bit his chin, "You know it yourself!"
…
The next day, when Ying Yanluo woke up, there was a soft and warm little thing in her arms. It was Milk Ball. It had become accustomed to climbing onto the bed. It was unlikely that they accidentally locked it outside last night. It must have slipped in when Su Weichu opened the door to go to work in the morning.
She looked at the time. It was almost eleven o'clock in the afternoon. She had agreed to meet with the business director at three o'clock in the afternoon, so it was still early.
After washing up, she carried her baby downstairs, made lunch for him, and waited for the takeaway.
While eating, Zhao Ranran sent her a WeChat message.
Zhao Ranran: Senior, Wanfeng finished filming today, and Wanfeng’s official Weibo account tagged you
After Ying Yanluo replied to her, she logged into her Weibo account and clicked into the official Weibo of Evening Breeze. As expected, she saw the mention of the post. After she reposted the post, she went offline, had lunch, painted some small theaters in the studio, and packed up to go out before two o'clock.
Before three o'clock, she arrived at the cafe where she had an appointment with her business director.
Even so, Director Shang still arrived before her. In addition to Director Shang, there was also a middle-aged man of the same age as him. They all saw each other, and Ying Yanluo walked towards them.
The business director greeted her and then introduced the people around him to her.
It’s Deputy Director Liu of “Penglai”.
Director Shang took the initiative to ask: "Teacher Yanluo, what would you like to drink?"
Ying Yanluo said, "Iced Americano will be fine."
Soon, the waiter came over with three glasses of iced American coffee. After the waiter left, they got down to business.
Because both parties were interested, it didn't take too long to reach a consensus, and they soon discussed the investment in the drama and the selection of the leading actors. The film and television rights of "Penglai" were sold to Yuyi Media, and Yuyi Media shared the script with Rongguang Film and Television, so the roles of the male and female protagonists had already been taken by these two companies. As for the other supporting roles, Director Shang and his team would just have to audition and decide.
Although Ying Yanluo didn't spend much time with the crew, she understood some of the operational procedures involved.
"Have the two companies decided on the male and female lead?"
"Entertainment has decided and recommended Xie Zhun."
Ying Yanluo was a little surprised, "Thank you?"
Seeing her reaction, Director Shang considered for a moment and asked, "Teacher Yanluo, do you think Xie Zhun is not suitable?"
Ying Yanluo had some knowledge of Xie Zhun's acting skills. He put Xie Wu's face into his own and suddenly felt that he was quite suitable for the role of Xie Wu. So she explained, "I was just a little surprised. Xie Zhun's acting skills are good, and his image and body shape are also good. I think he's okay."
Director Shang couldn't help but relax a little when he saw that she recognized him. "Xie Zhun is really good. Although he was directly recommended by their company that day, from our previous chat, I can see that he has put a lot of effort into this role."
Ying Yanluo nodded, "He is indeed."
Deputy Director Liu looked at her subconsciously, "Teacher Yanluo knows Teacher Xie?"
Ying Yanluo: "Not really, but I heard that his work attitude is pretty good. By the way, what about the female lead? Hasn't Entertainment decided on it yet?"
Director Shang thought for a moment and said, "It's hard to say about the leading actress. I heard that Rongguang's internal management is a bit chaotic at the moment."
When Director Shang said this, Ying Yanluo already understood.
"As long as it doesn't affect the filming."
"That shouldn't happen. Penglai is one of Yuyi's key projects this year. Rongguang must be paying attention to it."
"If that's the case, then there's nothing to worry about."
"By the way, Teacher Luo Yan, would you like to come and watch the auditions of other actors later?"
Ying Yanluo thought about it and nodded in agreement.
It was almost four o'clock when they finished chatting. After saying goodbye, Ying Yanluo drove home. On the way back, she received a call from Ye Shutong. As soon as she put on the Bluetooth headset, she heard Ye Shutong's voice.
"I saw the Weibo you posted today."
"Ah? And then what?" She called just to say this
"The screenwriter of Evening Breeze is Chen Jianlin?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
Ye Shutong was silent for a moment, "I just found out that he is the screenwriter of Evening Breeze."
Ying Yanluo felt a little uneasy when she heard her say this, "Do you have something to tell me?"
Ye Shutong said: "From what I know, this screenwriter Chen's character is not very good in the circle."
"Why do you say that?"
"You may not know that he has plagiarized many other screenwriters and even original works before."
Ying Yanluo was surprised. She didn't know about it yet. "This matter has never been exposed?"
"Of course it has been exposed, but who makes him famous? Besides, he is very cunning, and it doesn't even meet the standard of plagiarism. At most, it can be considered as plagiarism. If it's not enough, it's easy to be overturned. In recent years, he has basically not written any original scripts himself, but adapted other people's IPs."
Ying Yanluo frowned.
"I just want to tell you in advance. Just keep it in your heart and don't worry too much."
Ying Yanluo said “hmm”.
Ye Shutong on the other end suddenly smiled and said to her, "By the way, did you know that Xie Zhun played Xie Wu?"
Ying Yanluo temporarily put Chen Jianlin's matter behind her and laughed, "Well, I just found out today. Did Xie Zhun tell you?"
"No, I just found out about it today."
"Then do you know who is the screenwriter of Penglai?"
"Who is it?" Ye Shutong didn't know yet.
"I."
"Ah?" Ye Shutong's voice suddenly rose, "You are the screenwriter of your own work?"
"Yeah, it was an accident, wasn't it?"
"It's not too surprising actually. I had a vague feeling before that they would invite you to do some polishing. After all, your book signing event a while ago brought a huge amount of traffic to Penglai. Now that you're adapting it yourself, your readers will definitely be the most supportive."
…
In addition to the outstanding male and female protagonists in "Penglai", several other important supporting roles are also very good. Therefore, after they released the audition news, agents from major brokerage companies helped their artists to secure audition opportunities.
When Zheng Mei came in, Zhao Yixuan immediately put away her phone.
Zheng Mei saw this and asked, "What are you doing? Are you feeling so guilty?"
Zhao Yixuan blinked, "Guilty? How could I be guilty?"
"By the way, why did you call me to the company so early in the morning?"
Zheng Mei looked at her and felt very disappointed with her, "Can't you be more ambitious?"
"How can I not have ambition? If you ask me to join a crew, I will join the crew, and if you ask me to run the announcement, I will run the announcement." As she said this, she noticed the script in her hand and asked, "Is this the new script for me?"
Even though Zheng Mei was disgusted, she still handed the script to her and said, "What you have is not a script, but an audition opportunity."
Zhao Yixuan hummed. Instead of just accepting the offer directly, she still needed to audition
When Zheng Mei saw her like this, she knew what she was thinking, she was floating!!
Zhao Yixuan took the script and saw the name "Penglai" on the script. Her first reaction was that the name looked familiar. The next second, her eyes widened, "Penglai? Teacher Ying's Penglai?"
The audition for "Penglai" was held a week later. There were many male and female actors sitting outside who came for the audition, including even a few popular young actors and actresses.
Everyone knows that the male and female protagonists of "Penglai" have been taken by the two film and television companies, Yuyi and Rongguang, so now only the male and female supporting roles are sitting here for audition. These people who can obviously be the protagonists are also auditioning for supporting roles? I can't help but think about it. This is Teacher Luo Yan's "Penglai", a key project of several companies, and there are many people vying for supporting roles.
The audition officially began and the actors entered one by one.
When they came out, everyone was staring at their expressions, trying to get some information from their faces. Those who didn't make it through the audition were basically told to "go back and wait for news". Instead, they were talking about the fact that among the audition teachers there was Luo Yan, the author of the original novel.
"Is Teacher Luo Yan here?"
"Is Teacher Luo Yan participating in the casting or serving as the screenwriter?"
"Who knows? After all, Ms. Luo Yan is recognized as a beautiful screenwriter in the screenwriting circle. She is very beautiful."
Ying Yanluo didn't expect Zhao Yixuan to come for the audition, and was slightly surprised when she saw her come in.
Zhao Yixuan behaved normally, and greeted the business director, including Ying Yanluo, and several other teachers present one by one, and then began to perform her part of the audition. After the audition, the business director and the others looked at each other, and then the business director said to Zhao Yixuan: "We have seen your performance, go back and wait for notification."
Zheng Mei was waiting for Zhao Yixuan at the door. When she saw her come out, she asked, "How was it? What did the director say?"
Zhao Yixuan shrugged and said, "He didn't say much. He just told me to go back and wait for notification. No matter what the result is, I will notify you anyway."
Zheng Mei asked again: "How do you think you performed?"
Zhao Yixuan thought for a moment and said, "Just play your best."
The audition had not ended until after five in the afternoon, so before waiting for the next actor to come in, Director Shang booked a restaurant so that everyone could have dinner together after the audition.
Ying Yanluo sent a WeChat message to Su Weichu, telling him that she would not be back for dinner that night.
Su Weichu: Then I’ll pick you up in the evening
Ying Yanluo: No need, I drove the car myself
Ying Yanluo: Just wait for me at home and remember to feed Tuanzi
It was nearly eight o'clock in the evening when all the actors' auditions were finished.