Chapter 711

Mr. Yang was left pale and flushed by Sui Lingfang's questioning.

This single sentence completely stumped him.

He really did not want to admit that the screenwriters in his company were all useless, but what Sui Lingfang said was a fact.

That's right; after the other screenwriters in the company had seen this script and watched the original movie, they all expressed that they lacked the ability to adapt it again.

If it were a completely original script, modifying the plot would actually be easier.

But if one wants to create a secondary adaptation based on a movie, it is not just a matter of coming up with new plot points; the plot cannot deviate from the core that the original movie intended to express.

If even the core idea is changed, then the adaptation will only turn into something neither fish nor fowl.

After all, while secondary scripts might have a similar charm to the original in terms of plot design, if the core idea isn't elevated, it's not just failing to improve—it's several grades worse than the original.

A drama filmed like this would only make people feel that the adaptation is even worse, reaping a harvest of criticism.

If that were the case, it would be better to just film the original plot in its entirety.

But Yi Yi Media only wants to film TV dramas, not movies.

All their resources are concentrated on TV dramas, and even the worst dramas can be distributed, ensuring they won't lose money.

But when it comes to the film industry, their previous methods no longer work.

Mr. Yang's silence, conversely, made Sui Lingfang's expression grow solemn.

"You can't be serious. Your screenwriters are so trashy that they really can't perform a secondary revision?"

Mr. Yang gave a bitter smile: "I won't speak in riddles. Since you've guessed it all, I'll tell you the truth. It's the first time I've realized that the screenwriters we've been keeping in the company are nothing but useless sacks of wine and rice.

They are smooth talkers when it comes to social networking, coaxing all the surrounding leaders into submission, but they have no actual talent.

Since last year, those screenwriters found it too difficult to produce work, unable to even write a minimally qualified script, so they started buying out scripts from new screenwriters through online transactions.

The company's current script library is filled entirely with the work of those new screenwriters, and we are also having a headache over what to do."

Sui Lingfang was speechless.

"Mr. Yang, since Yi Yi Media is in such chaos internally, you shouldn't be trying to trap us even more.

Even if you brought us other scripts to look at, wouldn't they also be the work of new screenwriters?

New screenwriters have limited ability; no matter how much spirit their written work has, the content still needs to be changed."

The smile on Mr. Yang's face became even more bitter.

He was also grasping at straws; ever since he learned that the company's screenwriters couldn't modify *Invisible Secret*, he only thought about abandoning this drama and replacing it with a truly original script.

At the very least, modifying an original script would be easier.

But he didn't expect that Chenxi Entertainment wouldn't accept it at all.

It wasn't that they wouldn't accept other scripts, but that they wouldn't accept the work of new screenwriters.

Sui Lingfang's voice continued to come through the phone:

"Even if Seeing Jin Li signed a special contract with you, allowing for the deletion or modification of unreasonable plot points in the script at any time, you still can't just keep picking on her to fleece.

You are such a large film and television company, yet you can't find a single excellent screenwriter and need us to take the initiative to help you make the script better. Is that reasonable?

I believe you know better than I do that excellent screenwriters are hard to come by in this circle. Good scripts are hard to find, and there are too many low-quality scripts that no one is willing to film."

Mr. Yang understood.

It was precisely because he understood that he found it so thorny.

There was another silent pause, and even Sui Lingfang didn't know what else to say.

She was already thinking to herself that since Yi Yi Media was so unreliable, Chenxi Entertainment might as well find a suitable script and then borrow Yi Yi Media's film and television resources to shoot it.

Anyway, Chenxi Entertainment wouldn't need to put up the investment, and this clause was still very favorable to them.

Just then, Seeing Jin Li, who had been listening silently on the side, suddenly spoke up:

"Can you really not find the contact information for the new screenwriter of *Invisible Secret*?"

As soon as these words were spoken, both Sui Lingfang and Mr. Yang were stunned.

Seeing Jin Li continued: "Mr. Yang, when your screenwriters signed the buyout contract, there should have been a contact phone number and personal address on the contract. This is the most basic and necessary information.

Since your screenwriters don't have the ability to modify it, why not ask the screenwriter of this script to modify it? Perhaps they can modify it even better."

Sui Lingfang hesitated: "But this is just a new screenwriter; they have no experience in the industry."

Seeing Jin Li smiled: "Everyone starts as a new screenwriter. If they have no experience, then find an experienced veteran to lead and teach them.

And if they really are a new screenwriter, then the fact that the first script they wrote had so much spirit and could gain the approval of those screenwriters at Yi Yi Media means their starting point is already much stronger than others."

She blinked at Sister Fang.

Sui Lingfang suddenly remembered that after reading the script, she had suggested inviting another screenwriter to modify the content.

But Seeing Jin Li had said to wait and see.

She felt there was no need to invite another screenwriter; just let the creator of the script make the changes.

Seeing Jin Li felt that this screenwriter had potential and a deep grasp of the script.

Sui Lingfang immediately reacted and said: "Mr. Yang, you heard Seeing Jin Li's voice, right? I think Seeing Jin Li is right.

You also said that the group of screenwriters in your company are all useless sacks of wine and rice, so why not take this opportunity to fire them all and support a batch of spirited new screenwriters to cultivate?

Let's start by cultivating the screenwriter of *Invisible Secret*. I think rather than looking for other screenwriters to cooperate with, it's better for the creator to step up.

If this screenwriter modifies it well—although it involves the suspicion of deception, it was you who didn't recognize it—you can let them try it first.

If the modified script isn't good enough, then just don't pass it. How big of a deal is that?"

Mr. Yang opened his mouth slightly.

This...

This was a development he had never thought of.

Mr. Yang said hesitantly: "Didn't you say you didn't want to cooperate with new screenwriters?"

Sui Lingfang: "We don't want to cooperate with new screenwriters who lack spirit, but the screenwriter of *Invisible Secret* clearly has spirit, so we can make initial contact.

As for other scripts, to be honest, we have already looked at many before, and it was only after looking at so many that we picked this suspense drama.

I think you don't need to look at the scripts you bring over later; they are basically at that same level, and there are very few that are stunning. It's better to just put your effort into *Invisible Secret*."

Having said this, she didn't want to chat anymore.

She wasn't from Yi Yi Media, so why should she be giving them advice?

She knew Yi Yi Media's eye for choosing directors was poor, but she didn't expect their eye for choosing scripts to be poor as well.

It's impressive that Yi Yi Media hasn't gone bankrupt in these years with such low script quality.

Mr. Yang said that those screenwriters only started buying new works to make up the numbers since last year; Sui Lingfang didn't believe that for a second.

Who would show their true foundation?

Yi Yi Media's chaos must have been going on for several years. No wonder the works they've released in recent years have been hit or miss; it turns out they were rotten to the core.

After Sui Lingfang hung up the phone, she discussed it with Seeing Jin Li.

"Looking at you, you still prefer *Invisible Secret*, even though the risk of this drama is relatively high."

Seeing Jin Li pondered for a while and nodded slowly: "First of all, this drama is indeed modified in an interesting way, and I also think it's good, which is why I wanted to take it on in the first place."

"In addition, I am still a bit young now, and if I want to aim for awards at this age, the subject matter of the works I choose must be innovative, whether in terms of content or other aspects."

"I have thought a lot; if I want to defeat those mainstream works, I can only take a risky path."

"Only by using a script that is equally good in concept and also tests acting skills can I compete with them."

Sui Lingfang looked at Seeing Jin Li deeply and sighed with emotion:

"Three years ago, I absolutely couldn't have imagined that you would be able to reach this point three years later."

"I am very fortunate that in these three years, although my ability might not have kept up with your progress, at least I didn't hold you back, nor did I accept announcements for you indiscriminately."

Three years ago, Seeing Jin Li had just become popular again.

What she was thinking about at the time was how to consolidate this sudden influx of traffic.

Who could have imagined that three years later, the scripts Seeing Jin Li chooses would already be aimed at winning awards.

Simply filming some traffic-driven dramas and cooperating with popular young actors could no longer satisfy her ambition; she wanted to go further.

Originally, Sui Lingfang felt it wasn't the right time, because Seeing Jin Li was young enough that it would be better to film some suitable dramas at a suitable age.

Therefore, she, like many netizens, thought that Seeing Jin Li should film more idol dramas to further consolidate her traffic and establish her status as an "Idol Queen."

Wait until she was older before transitioning to film more profound scripts.

After all—

Flowers have a day to bloom again, but people never have a second youth.

At 30, filming idol dramas, everyone feels it's still watchable.

At 40, filming idol dramas, it has already fallen into the category of middle-aged ancient idol dramas.

At 50, still wanting to film idol dramas, that is basically impossible.

Even if someone films them, they will only fall into the category of niche art, and no one knows who the audience supporting them actually is.

Sui Lingfang looked at Seeing Jin Li's clear eyes and suddenly felt very fortunate that Seeing Jin Li had not been swayed by her thoughts.

She had always been very firm in taking it one step at a time, making the decisions she believed were correct.

And facts proved that every decision she made was not wrong.

They were all the best decisions she could make based on her position at the time.

Yes, it's a pity not to film idol dramas now, but is transitioning to become a powerful actor far away?

It is no longer far away.

She is not yet thirty years old, and in fact, she is full of infinite possibilities.

She can not only film idol dramas, but also suspense dramas, horror dramas, family dramas, martial arts dramas...

"Youth" in the film and television industry is actually not a limitation, but a very beautiful word.

Because young people can pretend to be old.

Through makeup technology and various special effects synthesis, it is entirely possible to make people feel the state of old age.

But for old people to pretend to be young, it is basically impossible.

Letting a powerful actor with excellent acting skills perform more different types of dramas is actually broadening Seeing Jin Li's acting career, letting her be unconstrained by subject matter and play to her heart's content.

Seeing Jin Li didn't know Sui Lingfang's complex psychological thoughts, but smiled and said:

"Sister Fang, I have worked with you for so many years. It's not that no one has whispered in my ear that your ability is not good, that you seem cold but are actually soft-hearted, that your methods are not ruthless enough, and that your connections are not wide."

"But I really yearn for freedom too much. In the entire industry, there is no agent who can give me as much freedom as you do."

"You will give me suggestions, but you respect my thoughts. As long as there is this point, it is enough."

It's not that Seeing Jin Li didn't feel Sui Lingfang's ability was lacking, especially after becoming popular in the last year; many announcements were decided by herself, rather than relying on Sister Fang to arrange them.

Because Sister Fang also couldn't judge which announcements were good for her and which were not.

She stopped being strong and instead became somewhat passive.

However, Seeing Jin Li felt that this transformation was actually normal.

She was no longer the star who had just become popular again and had to be careful to stabilize her popularity so it wouldn't drop.

When a star reaches a certain height, the relationship with the agent can only be transformed into a cooperative relationship; both sides are partners, and their status is equal.

Even the artist will have the greatest say in the team.

Sui Lingfang letting her choose her own announcements is actually correct, and it is also a kind of respect.

At her level, traffic and prestige have already reached the top.

If she wants to go further, it is no longer something that any entertainment company or agent can promote; it has to rely on the artist's own efforts.

Is there this luck of a big hit? Is there a spiritual core that can make people follow forever? Can it always bring positive feedback to people?

This is entirely the artist's own personality charm, and has nothing to do with various marketing and publicity.

So for artists at her level, they actually don't need an agent; they can even disband the team.

She only needs a makeup artist—perhaps male artists would even save on the makeup artist—and then a photographer, which is for the convenience of taking various daily photos.

But if even this kind of exposure is reduced, then Seeing Jin Li really can do without a team, only needing an assistant and a driver.

But Seeing Jin Li and Chenxi Entertainment cooperate very happily, taking the highest share ratio and enjoying the best treatment; if it were other artists, they wouldn't want to jump ship.

One person has one person's good, but a team also has a team's good.

Seeing Jin Li was already a bit of a loner and didn't have high material desires, so she would prefer her surroundings to be a bit more lively.

Even if she always enjoys loneliness.

September 1st, school started!

Seeing Jin Li put down all her announcements and returned to campus.

Outside the campus, she is a top superstar.

And inside the campus, she is also a prominent figure.

The school gave her the nutrients for growth, allowing her to quickly absorb knowledge and transform into a more complete "person."

Just one month after school started, she participated in many activities.

But unlike what others thought—that she liked to show off—Seeing Jin Li just wanted to try everything on campus.

And she not only participated in many activities herself, but also dragged Gu Cheng along to participate.

Gu Cheng was actually quite busy, but he also managed not to accept any announcements during his time at school, only accepting announcements on weekends.

Seeing Jin Li could clearly feel that Gu Cheng didn't care about these activities, and was even uninterested.

But she could feel even more that as long as she wanted to participate and wanted to find someone to accompany her to play, Gu Cheng was very willing to do so.

And she is a person who is very serious once she does something, so she participated in every activity seriously.

By accident, Seeing Jin Li took first place in almost all the activities for the whole month, dominating the Qingbei forum!