prynovel Chapter 98 A Great Opportunity
Chapter 98 A Great Opportunity
chapter 98
"Hello, my name is Zhou Jun."
The man in front of him was about 20 years old. He took out a business card from his clothes and handed it to Meng Youcheng.
Meng Youcheng glanced at it briefly and said nothing.
Zhou Jun began, "I just graduated last year, and I directed a short film a while ago, but it didn't go well. The celebrity in the film got into trouble, and my film was taken down as well..."
Meng Youcheng was silent for a few seconds, then...
"I've dreamed of becoming a director since I was a child, and I don't want to give up this opportunity. So, I'll get straight to the point. Do you know a novel called 'The Puppet Show'?"
Meng Youcheng thought for a few seconds, "You mean... that novel that was really popular a while ago, constantly topping the charts on various platforms, 'Puppet Show'?"
Zhou Jun nodded. "Yes, that's it. You guys..."
"Wait a moment……"
Meng Youcheng stopped him. "I read this novel a while ago and followed the author on Weibo, but I haven't seen him post anything about selling the rights to this novel for film or television adaptation?"
Zhou Jun looked at him and said, "I am the original author."
The man was stunned...
Jiang Yuming, watching the two of them, couldn't help but quietly ask Meng Youcheng, "Is that novel very popular?"
"Using puppets to create a narrative of patriotism..."
Meng Youcheng thought for a while, "This novel was very popular a while ago, with an incredibly grand scope. Directors from all walks of life came to the author to ask for the rights, but none of them succeeded. It turns out that the original author himself wanted to make this movie?"
but……
Zhou Jun continued, "I think Mr. Jiang is particularly suitable to be the male lead in this novel. I have revised the 100,000-word novel and turned it into a movie of more than an hour..."
"I hope Mr. Jiang can act in this movie."
Meng Youcheng pondered for a few seconds, "I really like the novel, but... you should know that the Best Actor award will be announced in two or three months, and I hope Jiang Yuming can win this year's award..."
"That's why I came to act in this movie; it has a grand scale..."
Zhou Jun said anxiously, "Perhaps Mr. Jiang can really take this opportunity to become a movie star."
"Besides the overall scope, the film and television works eligible for the Best Actor award also consider factors such as the director, the co-stars, and many other criteria. With the awards ceremony approaching, we can only select one film at this stage..."
Zhou Jun's expression immediately turned somewhat disappointed. "I see..."
Meng Youcheng sighed...
Jiang Yuming, standing beside him, seemed unconcerned. After a moment's thought, he said, "Although you're a new director, it's not a problem. The Best Actor award is mainly up to me, though external factors also play a role. Have the actress and second male lead been chosen yet?"
Zhou Jun's expression grew even more disappointed. "The female lead in the novel is older than the male lead, so it's a May-December romance. So far, I've looked at many actors, but none of them are quite suitable. As for the second male lead, I'm still searching..."
Jiang Yuming smiled and said, "If that's the case, then..."
"etc!!!"
Before the boy could finish speaking, Meng Youcheng suddenly interrupted him, "We'll take this script."
Zhou Jun's face immediately lit up with surprise, "Really?"
Jiang Yuming stared at him in disbelief. "Why...?"
Meng Youcheng simply nodded. "Really..."
……
"Why did you take that script?"
Jiang Yuming and Meng Youcheng walked hand in hand down the street. The young man's tone was very calm. He turned his head and glanced at him, "Now is a crucial time. The movie we took on wasn't the best choice. What if we win the Best Actor award..."
The man interrupted him, "You don't like the script?"
"How could that be?"
Jiang Yuming smiled. "I haven't read that novel, and I don't even know who the male lead is. How could I possibly dislike that script?"
"Moreover, for an actor, it doesn't matter whether I like it or not, as long as the audience likes it, that's enough. Only then will my career path go further and further. If I only follow my own ideas, it might be cut short one day?"
"So... Uncle... why did you choose that script?"
Why...?
During the conversation, 001 suddenly appeared and told the man that as long as he could get the script, Jiang Yuming would have a 90% chance of winning the Best Actor award. Moreover, according to the original story, he won the Best Actor award because of this script!
Because I was 90% certain, I changed my mind...
but……
One sentence from 001 suddenly woke him up again...
This script will only take a month from filming to completion, and it will be available online in half a month. It will become an instant hit, and the Best Actor award will be his for sure. That means Meng Youcheng will soon complete his mission and return to the real world...
Meng Youcheng glanced at the boy beside him, hesitating to speak...
Finally, he sighed, "If the script is good, that's enough to make up for everything else..."
Jiang Yuming maintained his smile, "If you think it's good, then it's good. I don't care. As long as you don't leave me, I'm willing to do anything. I know that everyone in the world might try to harm me, but you won't..."
"You'll always be with me, right, Uncle?"
Meng Youcheng was immediately stunned. "I..."
Jiang Yuming didn't pay attention to him. Instead, she held the man's hand and walked casually. "We'll keep walking until we're old and gray, and then we'll hold each other tightly and leave this world hand in hand, growing old together, together..."
"Uncle, what are you thinking about?"
Jiang Yuming suddenly glanced at him and asked, "Why are you sweating so much?"
Meng Youcheng belatedly wiped himself, then looked up at him somewhat guiltily, "I...maybe...I'm hot?"
……
"The movie you're preparing to shoot doesn't have a second male lead?"
Situ Ming twirled the pen in his hand as he approached them. "I just heard it from the boss. I've been thinking about it for a long time. I finished reading that novel last night, and I really like the second male lead..."
Jiang Yuming looked at him hesitantly...
Meng Youcheng was just about to speak...
Situ Ming then spoke up again, "Mr. Jiang, don't misunderstand. Everything I did to you recently was what my boss told me to do. I'm just an employee, hoping to get better resources, so I had no choice but to listen to my boss. After all, I'm different from you; I wasn't born with any resources, and all my efforts and sacrifices have to come from myself..."
The boy's expression softened a little...
"and then?"
Situ Ming thought for a moment, "Give me this opportunity. With my acting skills, I'm sure I can help you win the Best Actor award..."
Jiang Yuming's expression was indifferent. "You're trying to gain a huge following through this role, aren't you?"
"Oh……"
Situ Ming sneered, "There's nothing I can do. The number of fans hasn't increased, and the boss is indifferent to it. As the person involved, I certainly can't stand idly by. After thinking about it for a long time, I realized that this is a good opportunity. It's mutually beneficial, and you won't lose out either."
Meng Youcheng wanted to interject, but he couldn't find an opportunity...
Jiang Yuming: "OK, I'll recommend you to the director. Just sit at home and wait for news."
Situ Ming turned around and waved, "Bye..."
Meng Youcheng immediately let out a breath...
"He's definitely a good candidate. I was just thinking you'd reject him because of your conflict."
Jiang Yuming turned to look at him, smiled, and said, "In your heart, is your dear partner so petty? So foolish that she can't even seize a good opportunity?"
Meng Youcheng was immediately stunned. "Huh?"
The boy reached out and touched him. "Uncle... Although I don't like Situ Ming, I still know the principles I should understand. At this stage, what we need most is a quality actor, and Situ Ming is a good choice. For this Best Actor award, and for... you, I will not give up any opportunity."
Jiang Yuming smiled and said, "And the reason I hate Situ Ming is not because he is scheming or powerful, but because he always tries to get close to you when I'm not around, always fantasizing about taking you away from me. That's the root of my hatred for him..."
"So, if filming really starts, stay away from him. It's not just for my sake, but also for Situ Ming's life..."
Meng Youcheng was a little confused. "Huh?"
"Does Director Wang still remember?"
The man nodded. "Is it that gay director you knocked to the ground... who started spouting nonsense on Weibo because you wouldn't sign a script with him?"
"I don't want to hide anything from you. I asked my brother to deal with that director, not because of his attitude, but because he touched you. I wanted my brother to kill him, but he told me that we live in a society governed by law, and we can't kill people easily..."
Jiang Yuming's expression was solemn. "Fortunately, my brother bankrupted him. His once bright and promising career as a director was completely destroyed because of one of his actions..."
"This is the price he pays for touching you!!!"
Meng Youcheng's expression also became serious...
Jiang Yuming glanced at him furtively, a smile spreading across his face. "So... you're scared, aren't you? Uncle... are you particularly afraid of me after hearing what I said?"
"Actually, you don't need to be afraid. I can hurt everyone in the world, but you are the one person I will never hurt. You are my lifeline."
"Ring ring..."
Meng Youcheng was just about to speak when a text message suddenly appeared...
He picked up his phone and glanced at it...
[Xu Xingcheng: Let's meet at the coffee shop. Don't bring Jiang Yuming. Come alone. There's something very important I want to tell you.]