Zhou Sisi informed Su Yu that despite widespread online criticism of Jiang Nan, subscription numbers were soaring. The success became even more dramatic after Xian Jian concluded and trended on hot searches. It climbed to the first position on the website's bestseller list, overshadowing established popular authors. Furthermore, numerous film and television companies had contacted Qingkong Literature, eager to acquire the film and television adaptation rights for Xian Jian at high prices. However, Su Yu was unwilling to sell, and Zhou Sisi had declined those offers.
There was nothing significant to do today. With Xian Jian concluded, there was no rush to start a new book. Su Yu decided to visit Xinghui to see how the film and television department's setup was progressing.
"Teacher Su Yu, you're here!"
"Teacher Su Yu, did you have breakfast?"
The front desk was still manned by Xiao Mei and another girl. Upon seeing Su Yu, their previously vacant eyes suddenly lit up, and they hurried over to greet him.
"I just ate at Zhang Wei's breakfast shop," Su Yu replied with a smile.
"Should we head to the composition department?" Xiao Mei gazed at Su Yu's handsome face, her eyes sparkling.
"Mm-hmm," Su Yu nodded.
"I'll press the elevator for you!" the other girl reacted the quickest, turning and rushing to the elevator doors.
Under the gaze of the two girls, Su Yu entered the elevator, feeling a little uncomfortable. As the elevator doors closed, as expected, the excited screams of two fangirls could be heard. Su Yu could only shake his head helplessly. "This world that favors looks, hmph!"
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Composition Director's Office.
Su Yu knocked twice on the door and entered after hearing a response. Zhao Yuan was sitting on the sofa, arranging tea sets.
"Why are you here?" she looked up, surprised to see Su Yu. Previously, Su Yu would always greet her when he visited the company. Today, he came directly, which was rather unusual.
"I came to the company to take a look. Director Zhao, what are you doing?" Su Yu casually sat down on the sofa.
"Making tea," Zhao Yuan's face flushed inexplicably.
"I seem to recall you don't drink tea?" Su Yu asked curiously.
"Ahem, I felt like you might come, so I brewed this specially for you. This is very precious tea, please try it." Zhao Yuan lowered her head and handed the brewed tea to Su Yu.
Seeing this, Su Yu took it with a hint of doubt and took a sip. "It's good. The aroma is rich upon entry, truly fine tea." He did have some knowledge of tea. He had tasted all sorts of flavored milk teas. Was there a big difference between milk tea and tea? Not really. It just had a milkier flavor.
"You wouldn't normally come to the company for no reason. Tell me, what's the matter this time?" Zhao Yuan preferred not to dwell on the tea and changed the subject. Su Yu didn't feel awkward. Although he didn't visit the company often, his speed in releasing songs was faster than anyone else in the company. In the profession of a producer, one's work speaks for itself. After draining the tea, he set down the cup and asked with a smile, "Director Zhao, how is the setup of our company's film and television department coming along?"
"All the necessary configurations are in place, and it should be operational within a month." Zhao Yuan did not hide anything. After all, Su Yu and Lin Yanyu would be married, and the entire company would be his, so there was nothing to conceal.
"I want to film a television series," Su Yu said directly.
"Ah?" Zhao Yuan was initially taken aback, then her face filled with surprise. "You want to film a television series?"
"That's right. What conditions are needed?" Su Yu asked with a smile.
"I'm not very clear about the matters of that department yet. I'll have to ask Director Chen before I can reply to you." Zhao Yuan was the director of the composition department and was not very familiar with the newly established film and television department. Moreover, the investment and production of a television series were a massive undertaking, requiring cooperation from many departments. Such matters could only be discussed between Chen Yong and the film and television department.
"Okay, I'm not in a hurry." Su Yu knew that this matter couldn't be rushed.
"Do you have a good script?" Zhao Yuan asked curiously.
Upon hearing this, Su Yu glanced at the closed office door. He leaned closer to Zhao Yuan's ear and whispered, "Director Zhao, have you heard of Xian Jian Qi Xia Zhuan?"
"You mean that novel that's very popular online recently?" Zhao Yuan's expression suddenly fell upon hearing the name. After a pause, she gritted her teeth and said sternly, "That rascal Jiang Nan, how dare he kill off my Ling'er!!"
"Ah, this..." Su Yu suddenly didn't know what to say. He never expected that even Zhao Yuan had read the novel.
"Director Chen recommended it to me. Since we're setting up a film and television department, we naturally need to look into such a popular IP. However, I heard many film and television companies are vying for the adaptation rights of this novel, but that rascal Jiang Nan rejected them all." Zhao Yuan explained, still showing her lingering dissatisfaction when mentioning Jiang Nan.
"If I can get the copyright for this novel, can our company film it?" Su Yu tentatively asked.
"Of course! If you can get it, I'll guarantee it right now!" Zhao Yuan stood up from the sofa excitedly. She was a fan of Xian Jian and knew how popular the book was now. Although there was widespread criticism online, it was all about the plot being too heartbreaking. Those fans were criticizing because they cared. Therefore, the novel Xian Jian was a coveted prize in the film and television industry, and whoever obtained the copyright could produce a hit TV series.
"Alright, you ask Director Chen for me. I'll handle the copyright." Su Yu had a plan in mind. Zhao Yuan stared at Su Yu for about two seconds, then nodded solemnly. "Okay!" She had only doubted Su Yu once, during his interview. Since then, she had never doubted anything Su Yu said. She knew that if Su Yu said he could get the copyright, he definitely could.
"Then, if there's nothing else, I'll be going." With the matter settled, Su Yu didn't linger.
"Wait a moment." Zhao Yuan picked up the box of tea from the table and placed it in Su Yu's hand, smiling. "If you like it, take it home and brew it."
"Okay." Su Yu didn't refuse. The tea indeed tasted good, and he could take it home to make milk tea. Their relationship was such that he didn't need to say thank you. He waved the box of tea in his hand and left the office.
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Shortly after Su Yu left, Chen Yong arrived at Zhao Yuan's office.
"Is the work finished?" Zhao Yuan looked up.
"Mm-hmm, all done," Chen Yong smiled. He had originally come to Zhao Yuan's office for tea but suddenly received a call from the film and television department, so he went over.
"Yuan Yuan, is the tea ready?" Chen Yong rubbed his hands, full of anticipation. He had obtained a rare box of tea from a friend and was about to try it when he was called away by the phone.
"It's gone." Zhao Yuan shook her head.
"What's gone?" Chen Yong raised his eyebrows. Zhao Yuan pointed at the empty teacup on the table. "Someone drank it."
"Ah? Who dares to drink my tea!" Chen Yong immediately became angry upon hearing this.
Zhao Yuan suppressed a smile and said faintly, "Su Yu..."
Chen Yong was taken aback, and his anger vanished instantly. "Then it's fine..."
"Yuan Yuan, brew me another cup."
"I saw Su Yu liked it very much, so I gave him the whole box."
"Ah, this..." Chen Yong was stunned. After a long while, he came to his senses and chuckled. "If he liked it, I'll have my friend get more."
Zhao Yuan nodded. "Okay."
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Returning home from the company, Su Yu had a simple meal and then went back to his room to rest. Lin Yanyu had been at her parents' home in Kyoto for the past few days. Chen Rong had invited her to participate in a program at the association, to sing "Qian Si Xi" together.
Lying on his bed, Su Yu began to customize the song for the next competition. "System, customize 'Xiao Chou' for me." Seeing the word "wine" reminded him of Xiao Chou. The lyrics of this song were very powerful, with eight cups of wine summarizing life. It perfectly matched the keyword for this event.
【Ding, 'Xiao Chou' has been customized for the host, automatically placed in the system warehouse, and 30 million has been donated to the charity fund for the host.】
"Give me five more ten-draws." Su Yu felt that two competitions a month, with only customized songs for the competitions, was too little. Customize songs for competitions with crystals. For releasing songs normally, use the gacha draws; that would be more cost-effective.
【Thanks for participating】
【Thanks for participating】
【Thanks for participating】
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【Ding, host's ten-draw, rewarded with a gold-quality prize, obtained the song 'Shao Nian Hua Guo Shuo'.】
【Ding, host's ten-draw, rewarded with a gold-quality prize, Master-level Suona.】
【Ding, host's ten-draw, rewarded with a gold-quality prize, Master-level Calligraphy.】
【Ding, host's ten-draw, rewarded with a gold-quality prize, obtained the song 'Mo He Wu Ting'.】
【Ding, host's ten-draw, rewarded with a gold-quality prize, obtained the song 'Yan Hua Yi Leng'.】
"Holy shit!" Upon seeing the last song, Su Yu let out a curse. Could this come from a gacha draw? Has the system changed its ways? Well, it seemed the system's guilt for exploiting Jay Chou had faded considerably.
After a brief moment of surprise, he noticed that this time, the guaranteed rewards included two master-level skills. That was quite good. Suona was a Chinese instrument that Su Yu had always quite liked. Calligraphy wasn't of much use to him at the moment. However, having more skills is never a burden.
"I'll sing 'Yan Hua Yi Leng' myself." It was impossible, but to perfectly replicate Jay Chou's songs, one had to use his singing style. And he could imitate it exactly. As a qualified transporter, Su Yu always adhered to the original. Therefore, when looking for singers, he only looked for suitable ones. Of course, suitable and cheap ones were the best.
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