Although the original owner made a mess of Li Wenyuan's novel, the strange thing is that the two of them became friends. The original owner loves science fiction novels, and filming "Out of the Solar System" made him realize his dream. Li Wenyuan often chatted with the original owner on the set as a special screenwriter and director. The two of them have science fiction novels as a common language, so they have quite a lot of contacts.
""Science Fiction World"? I'm familiar with this. My "Out of the Solar System" was serialized in this magazine and then published. What's the name of your novel? I'll call the editor I'm familiar with and ask him He takes care of you."
Li Wenyuan really admires Lin Han. It is quite difficult to be able to step out of the huge shadow and achieve corresponding success.
Li Wenyuan secretly screamed that something was wrong. He seemed to have touched his friend's scar again. He quickly changed the subject: "Then what are you mainly busy with now? You actually went to borrow science fiction novels to read."
Hearing this, Li Wenyuan burst into laughter, "Haven't you ever cared about the jury lineup of the Galaxy Awards? Bribe me quickly and I will let you enter the semi-finals."
Putting the book aside, Lin Han said solemnly: "Mosquito, although I know it's a little late now, I'm really sorry for adapting your novel into that way."
"500 for a thousand words? This price is not bad. The highest price among newcomers is much better than mine. It seems that I have to read your masterpiece when I go back." Li Wenyuan was very surprised. He didn't expect Lin Han to be like this. Awesome, easily got the highest price.
"It's okay. It's great if it can be adapted. How many people can adapt it into a movie now?" Li Wenyuan was very open-minded. He sighed, "It's not your fault. I won't give you the editing rights. It won't be released." You will be asked to take the blame for all of them later."
Lin Han knew he had met an acquaintance as soon as he heard it, so he turned around and saw that the tall, thin man with a slicked back hair in front of him was Li Wenyuan, the author of the original novel "Out of the Solar System"!
Speaking with self-deprecation, Lin Han stood up, holding two books in his hands, and walked straight to the place where he applied for a library card. He planned to borrow them back and read them slowly.
"Are you a judge?" Lin Han was surprised, but think about it. As one of the most popular science fiction writers in China, several of Li Wenyuan's novels are best-selling at home and abroad, with a broad readership, and he has also won many awards. Being nominated for the Nebula Award in the United States can be said to be the highest honor for science fiction authors around the world, otherwise I would not have chosen to film "Out of the Solar System".
Lin Han tried hard to control his emotions. He raised the two books in his hands and said, "Mosquito..."
After registering to borrow books, Lin and Han walked side by side to the coffee shop next to the library. The coffee shop seemed particularly quiet at this time. Occasionally, a couple sat together and leaned together.
""Science Fiction World" will be released next month. Go buy a copy to increase sales."
Lin Han quickly reached out to stop Li Wenyuan's movement. He smiled and said: "No, no, my manuscript has been approved. I just signed the electronic contract. The price of 500 words per thousand is exactly 20,000 words, and I only got more than 8,000."
"It's only more than 8,000 yuan. I can't sit still now. What if the copyright is sold for hundreds of thousands?"
Lin Han took a sip of coffee and said with a smile: "My biggest hope now is the Galaxy Award. If I can get the Galaxy Award bonus, I don't have to worry about rent. I can create with peace of mind and be a literary young man." "
After saying that, Li Wenyuan took out his mobile phone, preparing to find the number and help his old friend get through this difficult time. A director of a science fiction movie is actually writing a science fiction novel in a desperate situation. If he is rejected, it will be a huge blow to his heart.
But suddenly someone behind him patted his shoulder, and at the same time a familiar voice floated over, "Lin Han, am I right? I actually saw you in the library. This surprised me."
After writing his electronic signature on the screen and pressing his fingerprint, Lin Han clicked send and asked Wang Yifan to deal with the subsequent problems. After enduring the baptism of ammonia in the toilet, Lin Han could finally walk away.
"Which issue did I not buy? Every time, I subscribe together for the whole year. It seems that if you don't make movies, you can still be a best-selling author. I will drag you into our science fiction author chat group later. Everyone Get to know each other.”
Although the original owner is a frequent subject of entertainment gossip, as a director who has shot through the entertainment industry like a meteor, not many people can really remember his face, and there is no possibility of being recognized on the road.
"They asked me to be a judge before, but I refused in the past few years. Aren't my hands itchy this year? I didn't expect it to be wrong. I will read your novel later." Li Wenyuan showed a huge smile and stretched out his hand He shook Lin Han's hand and said sincerely: "Welcome back."
But in fact, it’s just because he lacks money and can’t afford a lawyer. As long as Lin Han has money in his pocket, no matter who the contract is, he will check it repeatedly. Contracts cannot be signed casually. Authors have been cheated for a long time.
He used his traffic to download the electronic contract in his mailbox. Lin Han stood at the door of the toilet and began to read it carefully. He had no legal expertise, but on the surface it seemed fine.
I don't know what happened, but there was a long queue at the place to register book borrowing information. Many people were waiting with books in hand, and Lin Han had to become one of them.
Regarding this, Lin Han could only smile bitterly. The failure of a movie could only be limited by his efforts alone. But when the movie's reputation declined, the entire crew turned against the original owner and pointed the finger at the original owner. The rookie director, who was directing a blockbuster movie alone for the first time, became the scapegoat.
"Those things have disappeared, but I still have to live, right?" Lin Han said easily, "No crew or TV station wanted me, so I wrote a novel and sent it to "Science Fiction World" and use this to make money. .”
"You are finally willing to come out. Let's go sit in the coffee shop next to you." Li Wenyuan suggested. He was delighted with Lin Han's change. At least his friend was no longer so decadent and cynical.
Lin Han returned to his seat. He carefully looked at the bookshelf next to him and the people flipping through books on the tables around him. The heavy sense of history here gave everyone an indescribable feeling, as if making loud noises was the original sin.
His mood was different before and after, and he became a little impetuous while reading. The originally vivid words kept flying, making him unable to calm down.
But Lin Han, who was self-pitying and closed himself off, ignored the outside world except drinking all day long. Now after seeing Li Wenyuan at first glance, the remaining memory of his body is still affecting Lin Han.
Even when Lin Han was spurned by thousands of people, Li Wenyuan supported his friend when interviewed by reporters, saying that it was not the director's fault that the film was not ideal and that all the responsibility should not be placed on Lin Han alone. superior.
Thinking about it, a magazine as big as "Science Fiction World" would not ruin its reputation for a copyright. That would be a self-destructive approach. Lin Han believed that these people could clearly see the pros and cons.