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Chapter 658 Unexpected Choice!

"Mr. Min, I heard that you bought the copyright of Liu Sanxian's "Emerald"?"

As soon as Huang Yu said this, he immediately attracted the attention of the entire conference room.

Several directors looked at Zhang Min intently, waiting for Zhang Min's reply.

For fear of missing every expression or every word of Zhang Min.

Liu Sanxian is a writer of realistic themes.

His own fame may not be as impressive as some small artists in the eyes of the public.

His works may not be as well-known as some online novels in the hearts of the public.

He is famous for the two novels he wrote before, both of which were adapted into movies.

And the box office is good and the word of mouth is also excellent!All major award ceremonies are sweeping gestures!
The two successful films not only made the production team famous, but also made Liu Sanxian gain both fame and fortune, and the previous works suddenly increased.

In the entertainment industry, Liu Sanxian's novels have also become the works that many producers are vying to adapt.

But Liu Sanxian is not a prolific writer. In the past few decades, Liu Sanxian has written less than 7 novels.

And 2 of them have been adapted into movies, and 1 has been sold in advance.

So the remaining 4 novels suddenly became rare goods.

Copyright fees are also rising all the way.

Among the remaining 4 novels, the one with a slightly better reputation is this "Emerald".

It's full of witty black humor.

It is also the only work of Liu Sanxian that was adapted into a drama before it was filmed.

If Zhang Min really bought Liu Sanxian's "Emerald", it would definitely be an irresistible temptation for the directors.

Zhang Min gave Huang Yu a meaningful look, and then smiled.

"You are well-informed. That's right, I did buy Liu Sanxian's "Emerald"."

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone in the meeting room changed obviously.

Everyone became eager to try.

Zhang Min also had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions.

Just as he was about to speak, Huang Yu who was opposite him spoke first.

"Mr. Min, do you have a shooting plan for Liu Sanxian's "Emerald"?"

"Look at what you said, I bought these copyrights, which one didn't have a shooting plan, if I didn't have a shooting plan, why would I buy it?"

Zhang Min giggled.

Huang Yu immediately joked.

"Mr. Min, do you have a designated filming director? There is only one director for each film, but we have quite a few directors to choose from. Could it be possible for us to draw lots?"

Huang Yu's words made everyone in the conference room laugh.

The atmosphere also eased a lot.

Zhang Min looked around and spoke slowly.

"I'll talk about these things later. I didn't expect you all to come here today, but since you've already come, I'll just say it straight."

"I have a lot of novel copyrights, but it doesn't mean that everyone can squander them casually. I only give everyone a chance."

"Let you choose a novel that you are interested in, submit the script yourself, and the company will approve the project for you after passing the review."

"But now you all need to wait, wait until the other director is selected, and then you can choose."

Zhang Min's words made everyone startled.

Waiting for another director to be selected?

Who!

There are so many of us waiting for him?
Huang Yu frowned even more, and asked a little unhappy.

"Mr. Min, which director is that?"

Zhang Min smiled and was about to speak when a strange voice sounded.

"Hey, why are you all here?"

Everyone looked back subconsciously, and were immediately surprised, and then changed into more enthusiastic expressions and movements and bowed.

"Mr. Xu is good."

"Hi Director Xu."

"Hi Director Xu."

Xu Wen walked into the conference room slowly, and nodded to the people who greeted him.

When Huang Yu saw Xu Wen, she subconsciously thought of what happened at the awards ceremony that day.

His face began to become unnatural.

My heart also began to panic.

At this time, the fool also knew who the director Zhang Min said was waiting for.

Thinking of letting Xu Wen choose first, Huang Yu's heart sank to the bottom of the valley.

Xu Wen chose first, so without even thinking about it, he would definitely choose Liu Sanxian's "Emerald".

At that time, there will be no drama of my own!
And everyone's thoughts were similar to Huang Yu's, but not as hostile as Huang Yu's.

They still have the idea of ​​respecting Xu Wen more than competition in their hearts.

Many people didn't even think about choosing "Emerald" by themselves.

So there is not much loss or disappointment in my heart.

Zhang Min said with a smile.

"You are here."

"Huh? Am I late?"

Xu Wen was taken aback for a moment.

Zhang Min quickly waved his hand and said jokingly.

"You are not late, but if you don't come again, you will have no choice."

Xu Wen turned his head and looked around, then looked at the novel on the table, and suddenly understood.

explained with a smile.

"Everyone, don't listen to what Sister Min said. I'm not here to snatch everyone's spots or your favorite novels. I'm just here to take a look. I will shoot if I have one, and I won't if I don't."

Everyone followed suit and laughed.

But obviously not many people believe this sentence.

It's all here, if you don't pick a copy and go home, who will believe it?
Xu Wen is not explaining either, he knows that no matter what he says, everyone will only regard him as an imaginary enemy.

Simply do not say.

"Okay, let's take a look. These are all the novels I have collected over the years. From suspense to martial arts and even urban and fantasy, as long as they are hot and have a market, I have bought a lot."

Zhang Min enthusiastically pulled Xu Wen to the table.

There are many novels on it.

Roughly, there are almost 20 books.

Today, there are also eight or nine directors on the scene.

I don't know what they are nervous about.

Xu Wen couldn't help muttering, and the next second his eyes were on the table.

In fact, Xu Wen did not say that he must find a popular IP for adaptation.

What he thinks is that if there is a good novel, he can adapt it, if not, he doesn't have to start with IP.

So when he came here today, his mind was much calmer than other directors.

Moreover, Zhang Min had read these novels to him before, so Xu Wen knew exactly which works there were.

He came here just to see what new works there are.

"Did you show me these last time?"

After flipping through a few books casually, Xu Wen looked at Zhang Min.

Zhang Min shook his head.

"Not only that, I was in a hurry when I showed you the last time, so I didn't show them all."

"I specially asked you to come here today, because I brought all of them here, eight or nine novels more than last time."

Xu Wen nodded and began to look again.

Seeing that Xu Wen didn't have a match for a while, Zhang Min took the initiative to pick up the one on the left.

"Hey, what do you think of this? This is a very popular detective novel, which is very suitable for adaptation."

"I have heard of this novel, and it is good, but I have already filmed "The Hidden Corner"."

"Oh, oh, what about this, this is a martial arts drama, and it's number one on the sales list on a certain web site!"

"Martial arts. To be honest, a live-action version of martial arts novels of this fantasy nature cannot be produced."

"Then this, this is Liu Sanxian's "Jade"! Liu Sanxian's novels have always been very popular."

When Zhang Min picked up a novel whose cover was emerald green tragedy, many people felt tense.

Especially Huang Yu's nerves were tense.

Xu Wen casually took "Emerald" and flipped through it, then smiled.

"Why didn't I have this novel when I read it before? Sister Min, are you hiding it?"

Zhang Min was very embarrassed by Xu Wen's half-smile eyes, and said in embarrassment.

"Oh, it's not bad for my old lady to take it out for you! You still pick and choose for me!"

"Hahahahaha, you must have been tricked out by me, but it's a pity that I'm not interested in this novel."

Xu Wen flipped through a few pages casually, and returned the novel to Zhang Min.

This return action also made all the directors, including Huang Yu, relax.

I was shocked in my heart.

Xu Wen didn't want "Emerald"! !

This matter has gone astray! !
Zhang Min took the book thrown over by Xu Wen, was stunned, and said hastily.

"Hey, hey, have you made a mistake? This is Liu Sanxian's "Emerald"! You don't know Liu Sanxian, do you?"

Zhang Min's persuasion once again touched the hearts of Huang Yu and the others.

At the same time, Xu Wen's attention was once again put on the novel.

Xu Wen smiled.

"Sister Min, I know who Liu Sanxian is, and I also know that several films based on his novels have achieved very good results and reputation."

"However, I still prefer to shoot works that I am interested in. Besides, I have won the best screenwriter several times."

"Do you still think that what I write is inferior to what other people write?"

Zhang Min smiled awkwardly and put down the novel in his hand.

"That's not what it means. It's this novel, but I bought it at a huge price. It's a good IP that many people are vying for outside."

"Since it's a good IP, let's leave it to those who want it more. I always like to create IP by myself. Hey, what is this novel?"

While talking, Xu Wen picked up a book with a cover somewhat similar to the "Emerald" from the pile of books on the table.

After reading this book, everyone had different expressions, and all kinds of eyes circulated in this space.

Zhang Min glanced at it and smiled.

"This book is a fanfic of "Emerald", called "Running Emerald"."

"Huh? Is Tongrenwen ready to publish paper books? The original author agrees?"

Xu Wen couldn't help saying while holding this book which was much thinner than "Emerald".

Zhang Min explained with a smile.

"It's like this. At that time, a certain website held a humanities competition for Liu Sanxian's works, and it was jointly organized with Liu Sanxian."

"The top three will be allowed to use Liu Sanxian's fan copyright, which means to get Liu Sanxian's permission to publish, adapt, etc."

"This book was No.1 in that competition at that time. I bought it because I thought the copyright was not expensive."

"But this novel is just a fanfic of "Emerald". Since you think this book is good, why don't you try this one?"

Zhang Min has been promoting Liu Sanxian's "Emerald".

In her opinion, Liu Sanxian's "Emerald" is obviously more valuable than this fan art.

Since you think fanfiction is good, why not consider the original version?

Anyway, I already bought it.

Xu Wen listened to Zhang Min's words, but his eyes fell on the content of the novel.

The preface in a few hasty sentences told the general story of the book thoroughly, and Xu Wen's expression became more serious as he read it.

I turned to the homepage and glanced at the author's information, and then looked at the original novel solemnly.

Such weird behavior naturally made Zhang Min at a loss, and couldn't help asking.

"Is there something wrong with this novel?"

"No, I just think this novel seems to be pretty good, don't you mind if I take this novel back to read?"

Xu Wen waved his hands with an unnatural expression, raised the novel in his hand and said to Zhang Min.

Zhang Min said in surprise.

"No way, are you really planning to make this fanfiction? You have to figure it out, it's a fanfiction. How can anyone keep the original version and not shoot fanfiction?"

"I didn't say that I will definitely shoot now, but I just took it back to have a look. If I really want to shoot, I will tell you. Besides, I don't think there is anything wrong with shooting fanhumanities. As long as the copyright is legal, then Why can’t well-written fanfiction be filmed?”

Xu Wen shrugged, one sentence left Zhang Min speechless.

Zhang Min wanted to help "Emerald" recover, but Xu Wen waved his hand.

"Okay, I'll take this book home and read it first. I'll contact you if I have any news."

"Hey, no, Xu Wen, think about it clearly, what you're taking is fanfiction."

After speaking, he went out directly, Zhang Min was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly chased after him. The directors in the conference room looked at each other in blank dismay.

Obviously, he didn't expect things to develop in this direction.

When Xu Wen came in, almost everyone thought Liu Sanxian's "Emerald" must be Xu Wen's.

Even Huang Yu thinks so.

And look at Zhang Min's regret that Xu Wen didn't choose "Emerald".

It is estimated that the reason why Zhang Min bought "Emerald" was also for Xu Wen.

But everyone never expected that among so many novel IPs, it would be fine if Xu Wen didn't choose "Emerald".

He actually chose a fanfic of "Emerald"?
Could this be the legendary Wanwan Leiqing?
A director couldn't help but speak first.

"What's going on here? Why did Director Xu choose the fanfic of "Emerald"?"

Another director quickly answered.

"I don't know either. Doesn't Director Xu know about Liu Sanxian's fame?"

In the next second, everyone began to discuss.

"I definitely don't know. Director Xu is much more famous than Liu Sanxian. Why does he need to know Liu Sanxian's name?"

"If you want me to tell you, you are all worrying too much. According to the performance of the works, director Xu's self-written and directed works are not inferior to Liu Sanxian's previous works, so director Xu does not need to borrow Liu Sanxian's works at all."

"I agree, Xu Wen is talented, why would he borrow Liu Sanxian's fame?"

"But Liu Sanxian's "Emerald" is indeed a famous work, right?"

While everyone was talking, the little man next to Huang Yu tugged at Huang Yu's sleeve.

"Director Huang, if Director Xu doesn't want "Emerald", then we."

Before he finished speaking, Huang Yu's eyes suddenly lit up.

Just at the door, Zhang Min, who had gone back and forth, appeared at the door!

(End of this chapter)