NOVPUB
Chapter 555: Chapter 300
Some didn’t even have a script, they simply put out word that as long as she agreed to sign a contract, they would then tailor-make a script for her.
Wenyan preferred not to participate in such projects that couldn’t withstand scrutiny.
For instance, at this very moment, Qin Yulong had once again rejected a batch of scripts that were too similar to "Legend of Chang’an."
"Another batch of formulaic scripts. Are there really no other storylines for this genre?"
Qin Yulong sighed softly and couldn’t help but complain to Wenyan in private:
"Actually, I think there are many things that can be conveyed through film and television, be it in terms of intent or impact. But at present, I don’t see this kind of diversity. Once a film becomes popular, a slew of imitations follow, without a hint of innovation, and without arousing any desire in me to say ’yes’."
Hearing this, Wenyan couldn’t help but put down her phone and look at Yulong.
"What’s gotten into you today? You have such strong opinions. You’re not as composed as usual."
"Four scripts. I received four scripts today, two from outside submissions, two from our own company, and they were all of the same type as ’Chang’an Legend,’ even the main plots of two of them were similar. It gave me a headache."
"So that’s why. ’Chang’an Legend’ did well, so it’s natural that so many would be eager to try in such a short time, amassing over 200 advertisements on board. It’s the market’s choice. Even if we turn down these scripts today, others will still shoot them. However..."
Wenyan abruptly changed the subject, "It seems to me that so far, we really haven’t received any scripts of a different genre, have we? Before we took over Fu’s Entertainment, aside from a few diverse projects during Gu Xiran’s early rise to fame, they seemed to just chase the market afterward."
"Exactly, always at a standstill, which is why they were so easily taken over. Out of the submissions we received, there was a comedy, but the team behind it was awful. You could avoid disaster just by seeing their lineup."
Wenyan nodded, "It’s still my lack of capability. Good scripts of other genres are closely guarded by the leading actors in those fields, and others might only consider me as a last resort. But now, it seems even if they have leftovers in other tracks, they wouldn’t think to find me. I’ve had a new idea."
"What idea?"
Wenyan picked up her phone again, "A couple of days ago, I swiped through a video, one that I had saved."
"What video?"
"Just wait a moment, let me find it and show you."
"Okay," said Qin Yulong as she took a seat next to Wenyan with long strides.
Right then, Wenyan had also found the video she mentioned earlier.
"Look, it’s a comparison video compiled by a netizen. It juxtaposes snippets of my performance in ’Legend of Chang’an’ with similar acts by other actors. This comparison makes it clear who is superior. I am truly much worse than the others."
"Before, netizens praised me as a naturally talented player, but that wasn’t entirely true. However, there was a time when I indeed reveled in the filtered compliments from my fans."
"With the scandalous issues I’m involved with now, the criticisms I receive are usually about hyped CPs or other random topics. It seems like they’re overlooking my fundamental duties as an actor."
"I believe I still need to polish my acting skills. What do you think?"
Qin Yulong had already watched the video attentively with Wenyan, and now, hearing her say this, she couldn’t help but look at Wenyan seriously.
Wenyan saw her smile lightly at herself and felt a bit puzzled.
"Why are you smiling? What’s funny?"
Qin Yulong’s smile faded, and she shook her head silently.
Wenyan glanced at her, "You think I’m quite self-aware, don’t you?"
Yulong narrowed her eyes slightly, "If you put it that way, it doesn’t seem incorrect. But my laughter was out of relief."
"Oh? Relieved about what?" Wenyan raised an eyebrow, "I’m ready to receive the compliments."
Yulong laughed again, "Relieved that I haven’t chosen the wrong person this time. It’s strange."
"Strange? What’s strange? Where’s the strangeness? Is it that usually you choose the wrong people and it’s strange that this time you didn’t?"
"No, that’s not what I find odd. You know about my last choice. At first I truly thought we could work well together, but she changed midway."
