Meizong Wealth Life

Chapter 123: Embed plot in advertisements
On the rooftop, Dan and Vanessa each leaned on the fence on one side.

Originally, the two wanted to go out for a walk, but considering the poor security in some neighborhoods in Brooklyn at night, they decided to have the conversation on the rooftop.

With the night wind blowing, Vanessa spoke first.

"I guess you invited me here not to congratulate me, right?"

Dan looked at Vanessa with a complicated expression.

He didn't understand how the girl who could chat with him all night about literary topics could become so desperate for fame now.

"Is fame really that important to you?"

Vanessa shrugged and replied:
"So in your eyes, I have become a person who can do anything to become famous, right?"

Dan was about to deny it when Vanessa spoke first.

"Actually, there's nothing wrong with saying that. I long for fame and a life of being popular on the red carpet, just like your dream is to become a best-selling novel writer and have your works on the New York Times bestseller list for many years. "

"But I won't..."

Dan suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

"Well, you're actually right. If I could have known in advance that a novel like "Fifty Shades of Gray" would be a hit, I might have tried to write such a novel."

The key is that even if Dan copied a novel like "Fifty Shades of Grey" exactly, it is still unknown whether it would be a hit.

The popularity of "Fifty Shades of Grey" has many factors other than the work.

The direct cause is of course Chuck's sexual abuse scandal. Without the fermentation of this news, "Fifty Shades of Gray" would not have become famous so quickly and become known to so many readers.

Dan only realized at the press conference that Chuck announced that "Fifty Shades of Grey" would be published that all this was premeditated hype.

Originally, Dan was still considering the publisher's suggestion to write a novel based on Jamie.

But reality taught Dan a lesson.

Without Jamie's cooperation in creating topical hype, this novel may be able to achieve good sales, but it will definitely not reach the popularity of "Fifty Shades of Grey".

Seeing Dan who suddenly lost his fighting spirit, Vanessa stepped forward and held his face.

"I don't want to give my first time to a jerk like Chuck!"

Dan's eyes widened, and before he could react, Vanessa had already blocked his mouth.

Early the next morning, Jenny opened Dan's door as usual and asked him to get up to have breakfast and then go to school together.

But when he entered the door, he found someone lying on Dan's bed.

"Wow!"

Jenny watched with interest as Dan sat up in panic from the bed and pulled the quilt to cover his body.

"Damn it, how many times have I told you to knock before entering someone else's room!"

Dan complained loudly.

Vanessa's reaction was much calmer, she put on her underwear in a hurry, and even took the time to say hello to Jenny.

Jenny nodded at Vanessa.

"I'm going to tell Rufus to prepare an extra breakfast."

After saying that, he turned and left Dan's room.

Ten minutes later, fully dressed Dan and Vanessa went downstairs together.

Rufus and Nate were sitting at the kitchen table, drinking coffee and discussing the news in this morning's paper.

Jenny had obviously told them about Dan and Vanessa having sex last night, but they didn't look surprised at all.

Rufus is friends with Vanessa's parents, and is actually quite happy that Dan and Vanessa are getting together.

The only thing that worried him was that Vanessa returned to New York this time to audition for the heroine of "Fifty Shades of Grey".

If Vanessa does get cast, there will be a big question as to whether Dan can accept his girlfriend starring in a movie like that.

But now, Rufus just saw a big news in this morning's newspaper.

The famous New York socialite Paris Hilton was photographed by the media entering Chuck Bass's underground strip club last night and did not leave until about three in the morning.

This morning, newspapers of all sizes in New York reported on this incident. Although the accounts were different, most media predicted that this might be an "advance preview" of Paris Hilton's upcoming role as the heroine of "Fifty Shades of Grey" .

At the dinner table, Rufus told Dan and Vanessa the news.

I thought Dan would be happy, but then Vanessa would be disappointed.

The result is just the opposite.

Vanessa acted calmly, but Dan frowned.

Then Nate suddenly tapped Dan on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, based on what I know about Chuck, it's impossible for him to choose Paris as the heroine of the movie. This should be an appointment between Chuck and Paris to promote each other."

Dan forced a smile on his face and told Nate that he thought so too.

But in fact, Dan really hoped that the news was true, but Vanessa's next words broke all Dan's illusions.

"My mother will come to New York in two days to take care of some things."

Rufus, who didn't know what was going on, immediately said that would be great, and everyone could have a meal together then.

As long as Dan knows, Vanessa's mother is here to help her get signed with the "Fifty Shades of Grey" crew.

Dan had seemed a little distracted all morning.

He was distracted frequently during class, and the teacher almost mistakenly thought he was sick.

After all, it is even rarer for a good student like Dan to miss class than for Jamie to come to class.

The key is that these two things happened at the same time, which is simply unbelievable.

During recess, Jamie finds Dan alone and asks him what happened.

Dan told the truth.

After hearing this, Jamie looked like he had seen a ghost.

Although I have a premonition that Dan and Vanessa will have a conflict sooner or later, but aren't their progress going too fast?
Although he was shocked, Jamie certainly didn't forget to congratulate Dan.

He even joked that if Dan stopped sleeping with a girl, he would have to worry about whether Dan was a hidden 0 or 1.

But Dan didn't look happy at all, and even asked Jamie for the first time if he had any cigarettes. He wanted to smoke one.

Jamie watched Dan lighting up the cigarette with unfamiliar movements, and he choked and burst into tears after taking a puff. He was wondering what happened to Dan?
Even if Vanessa were to be the heroine of "Fifty Shades of Grey", Dan wouldn't have to be so depressed, right?
Europeans and Americans have always been very open-minded about the relationship between men and women. Even if Vanessa and Chuck fight with real swords and guns in the movie, it is all just acting.

If Dan can tolerate Vanessa acting, he should have enough resistance to this kind of thing.

After wasting a whole cigarette, Dan finally got used to the irritating feeling of inhaling the cigarette into his lungs. When he was done, he asked Jamie for another cigarette to light.

After taking a deep breath, he explained:

"I'm not worried because Vanessa is going to star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' with Chuck, I'm worried about something else."

Jamie lit a cigarette himself, looking at Dan curiously as he smoked. "Are you worried that Vanessa became famous after playing "Fifty Shades of Grey" and became a popular female star in Hollywood, but you are still just a little-known author. The disparity in status will make you have no confidence in this relationship? "

Dan smoked silently.

Not speaking is equivalent to acquiescing.

"So how can I help you?"

Jamie said directly.

He knew very well that the reason why Dan was willing to confess all this was not just out of trust between friends, but there must be other reasons.

Sure enough, Dan finally spoke after a few seconds of silence.

"The last time you came to me to collaborate on "Weakness", a publisher happened to have an appointment with me. They wanted me to write a subject that was easier to publish."

Dan paused and looked up at Jamie.

"What I didn't tell you at the time was that the publisher actually wanted me to write a novel based on you."

"really?"

While surprised, Jamie also guessed Dan's purpose in confessing to him.

"So you're ready to start writing this novel now?"

"Only subject to your consent."

Dan replied expectantly.

Jamie just shrugged.

"As a good friend, of course I can promise you, but I still want to say that now is not the time."

"Right now I just wrote a novel and got lucky."

Dan wanted to interrupt and say, that wasn't a fluke of yours.

As long as you have a rich enough father, all your success will become a matter of course.

But Dan didn't do that, but listened patiently to Jamie as he continued.

"Although I have made some investments now, my real career will have to wait until college to consider it. Maybe it will be more appropriate for you to consider writing a biographical novel for me after I actually start my own business."

Dan was definitely disappointed in his heart, but this result was also within his expectation.

At least Jamie agreed, he just had to wait a little longer.

And Jamie also knew Dan's urgency at the moment, so he comforted his friend and said:

""Fifty Shades of Grey" will not be released until next year at the earliest. According to the author's writing plan, there will be two sequels. If the film can recover its cost at the box office, it will definitely continue to be made. That is It is said that Vanessa will be tied to this series in the next two to three years."

"Even if Vanessa can make a name for herself in Hollywood with the "Fifty Shades of Grey" series, she won't immediately have a big gap in status with you. You can go to college step by step and look for opportunities to improve yourself."

The most important thing was that Jamie didn't say anything.

He was not optimistic that Dan and Vanessa could continue their relationship.

Even so, Jamie decided to help Dan.

"If Vanessa becomes an actor in the future, you can actually consider developing into a screenwriter in the future."

Dan actually thought about it.

However, the status of screenwriters in Hollywood has never been high, and it is more difficult to get ahead than as an actor.

Unless they are the kind of talented people, most screenwriters still need to rely on connections if they want to survive in Hollywood.

It must be supported by producers and directors. Of course, it is also possible to have good relationships with big-name Hollywood stars.

It's a pity that the elixir does not have these two points.

Dan's biggest connection right now is Jamie standing in front of him.

And Jamie has no shortage of film projects on his hands.

Except for scripts such as "Joker" and "Deadpool" that can directly copy previous life scripts, projects like "The Adventures of Cheng Long" require another screenwriter to write.

Jamie is only responsible for controlling the general direction.

But it was obviously not possible for Dan to directly start working on such a movie script.

Dan's qualifications are too low and he doesn't have any impressive resume.

Not to mention that Ovitz, who is in charge of the entire project, would not agree. Even the starring Cheng Long would not agree.

Fortunately, Jamie is now preparing a brand new project, which is just right for a novice like Dan.

"Do you usually watch TV shopping channels and order products on them?"

Faced with Jamie's sudden question, Dan was stunned subconsciously.

Looking at Dan's expression, Jamie already knew the answer.

After Dan came back to his senses, he immediately asked:

"You mean HSN (Home Shopping Network)? I haven't bought anything there, but Rufus seems to have ordered a pan there."

"To be honest, I think this kind of TV shopping is quite boring. It's just a person constantly recommending products to the audience. The price may be slightly cheaper, but the quality and after-sales service are not as convenient as buying them directly in the supermarket."

Jamie nodded and asked:
"Then do you think there is any way to make TV shopping less boring?"

Dan is no fool either.

Combined with the topic Jamie was chatting with him before, he immediately guessed the answer accurately.

"You mean to design some plots, just like placing ads in movies, to make TV shopping less boring?"

Jamie liked Dan's analogy very much, but what he wanted to do was not to insert advertising into the plot, but to insert plot into the TV shopping program.

In his previous life, Jamie's impression of TV shopping had always been stuck on bad labels such as "just 998", huge profits, routines, and lies.

Even if you later become a UP host and have to insert ads into your videos just to make money, you can still envy the high incomes that ordinary people can't earn in ten lifetimes of hard work, such as those who simply bring goods to live broadcasts, such as Wei and Qi. , but in my heart I still look down on these people.

Even though all UPs know in their hearts that the end of the universe is bringing goods!

After traveling to America in this life, Jamie gradually gained a new perspective on TV shopping.

As the birthplace and largest market of TV shopping, the form of TV shopping in the United States is more like early e-commerce, unlike domestic TV shopping, which is all about deception, brainwashing, pyramid schemes, and selling various IQ tax products.

In fact, even at the time of Jamie's time in the previous life, the market size of TV shopping in the United States was only second to Amazon and Wal-Mart, equivalent to the "third largest e-commerce" in the United States.

Jamie didn't pay special attention to this aspect before, because in his opinion, TV shopping will sooner or later be replaced by e-commerce companies like Amazon.

It wasn't until last night that Betty took out the collar invented by the neighbor girl Joey and told Joey's experience that Jamie realized that everything cannot be measured entirely by the timeline of the past life.

The story of Joey in his previous life should have taken place in the 90s, but the timeline of this life has obviously changed.

Jamie checked specifically last night and found that not only the magic mop that made Joey famous had not yet been invented, but QVC, one of the two giants of American TV shopping, was also missing.

This made Jamie realize that it seemed not too late to enter the field of TV shopping.

(End of this chapter)