Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 24 Agreement
The next day, the sun was just right.

The temperature has risen and the smog in the capital is much lighter than usual.

On the way to the classroom, Lin Li and Chen Chao finally experienced the treatment of celebrities.

At first, perhaps out of the reservedness of a student from a higher education institution, when I met classmates in groups of three or four, I would just cast curious glances at them, and occasionally, when discussing with my companions, I couldn't help but make excited goose noises.

Afterwards, after a few brave female classmates rushed up to him and successfully asked for his autograph, the situation finally got out of control.

More and more people gathered, and within a few minutes, Lin Li was surrounded by three layers of people.

As for Chen Chao, he had been squeezed to who knows where.

"Damn it, it's not that I don't want to save you, it's that I really can't handle it. Good luck to you!"

Outside the crowd, Chen Chao, with messy hair, was adjusting his clothes with a look of fear on his face, then turned around and ran towards the classroom.

Lin Li glanced at Chen Chao who was running away, and cursed him in his heart for being disloyal, then continued to smile and signed autographs for the person in front of him.

Really "fake smile boy".

It seemed that it would be difficult to continue the class in this situation. After the school security finally came to evacuate the crowd, Lin Li quickly strode away from the scene.

After leaving the school gate, Lin Li was about to hail a car to go to Wen Muye's place when he felt his cell phone vibrate in his pocket. He took out his phone and took a look.

"Hey, rare guest!"

"Editor Sun, how come you have time to contact me today? Do you have any instructions?"

After answering the call, Lin Li put the phone to his ear and teased him in a familiar tone.

Sun Lang on the other end of the phone glanced at the leader sitting next to him and said with a smile: "Who dares to give you instructions in front of a great writer like you! I saw that you made such a big fuss yesterday, and I'm afraid that you will be poached by other platforms, so I came here to test the waters."

"As long as you're on our platform, I won't go anywhere. Okay, let's stop playing dumb. We're so familiar with each other, so just speak frankly."

Lin Li didn't take Sun Lang's words seriously. They had been dealing with each other for several years and he was too familiar with him.

Sun Lang simply responded: "It's like this, our leader wants to meet you, do you think the time is convenient for you?"

Lin Li was curious: "Which leader is it?"

Sun Lang glanced at the leader in front of him: "Our Penguin Creative Director, Mr. Wu Wenfei."

Lin Li didn't expect that this person wanted to see him, but after a little thought he had an idea in his mind: "Okay, time and place."

Sun Lang glanced at Wu Wenfei's gesture and replied: "At 2 pm, our President Wu will go to the Waterside Cafe next to the National People's Congress to wait for you. The box number will be sent to you later."

Lin Li was somewhat surprised that Mr. Wu would come to the school to see him in person. He replied to Sun Lang that it was no problem, hung up the phone, and began to recall the information about Mr. Wu in his mind.

Wu Wenfei, the founder of online literature, graduated from Beijing University.

He founded the largest online literature website in China, which was later acquired by Penguin and he served as the head of Penguin Culture and Creativity.

The online literature business model and copyright expansion mechanism proposed by Wu Wenfei have had a profound impact on the industry, transforming online literature from a niche reading genre into an important category of digital content and becoming one of the core IP sources for the cultural industry.

He is therefore widely recognized by industry scholars and research institutions.

"What a brilliant guy! I'm looking forward to it." Lin Li was also somewhat curious about this kind of person.

Two o'clock in the afternoon, at the waterside cafe.

This coffee shop is one of the most popular shops near Renmin University, and students from other schools often come here.

The unique wooden house style and iconic spiral staircase attract a large number of young women to take photos and check in.

After Lin Li arrived, he reported the room number and was led by the waiter to the door of the room on the third floor.

He pushed the door open and glanced up. In front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the room, a middle-aged man in his forties was looking at him with a smile on his face.

Seeing this, Lin Li nodded and smiled at him, then walked forward and extended his hand: "Hello, Mr. Wu, I've heard a lot about you."

Wu Wenfei took a quick look at the boy in front of him and shook his hand: "Hello, Teacher Lin, you are indeed a young genius. Even though I have seen you on the show before, seeing Teacher Lin in person still makes me amazed. In comparison, when I was your age, I was still doing nothing but chasing after little girls and showing my affection every day."

Lin Li responded politely: "Mr. Wu is the admirable senior. Without Mr. Wu, I don't know if I can have this job. And you can just call me Ali. I am a junior in front of you."

Wu Wenfei admired the young man's modesty and calmness: "Gold will shine wherever it is. I will call you Ali because I am older than you. Come, let's sit down and chat slowly."

Wu Wenfei guided the two to sit down together, and then pushed the menu in front of Lin Li: "Ali, take a look at what to drink." Lin Li opened the menu and quickly scanned it: "Mr. Wu, I'll just have a latte."

After ordering some more food, Wu Wenfei handed the menu to the waiter waiting outside and returned to his seat.

"Speaking of which, Ali has been cooperating with our platform for nearly seven years, and this is the first time we have met."

Lin Li nodded: "Yes. Because I was busy with my studies at the time, I told Editor Sun in advance that I would only be responsible for writing, and he would be responsible for marketing and publishing. I also let him handle the copyright for film and television adaptations, and I was only responsible for signing."

Wu Wenfei nodded to show that he understood: "Of course, I have to focus on my studies, but your appearance on the show has indeed caused a great response. I have been in this industry for so many years, and this is the first time I have seen a writer attract such a lot of attention."

Lin Li heard the hidden meaning in Wu Wenfei's words, and thought: "I met Teacher Huang by chance. He invited me to come over and play. I was also curious about what it was like to record a program, so I went to experience it. I didn't expect it to cause such a big response."

Wu Wenfei took a sip of the coffee that had just been delivered and said, "Ali may have misjudged his influence. Not to mention the wide coverage and many fans of your works. Just the copyrights in your hands and the fact that your words may affect the final casting if these works are adapted into movies and TV shows are enough to attract countless people in the circle to follow you, and the words and deeds of these celebrities will also affect their fans."

"not to mention"

Wu Wenfei paused, then looked at Lin Li's face with a slightly teasing look: "When a young genius writer has a face that can act in an idol drama, the effect is not as simple as 1+1=2."

Lin Li didn't expect Wu Wenfei to make such a joke. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Mr. Wu, please stop teasing me. It's not that exaggerated."

Wu Wenfei shook his head: "I don't agree with this statement. After all, I have been engaged in cultural creation for so many years, and the platform has cultivated many top writers, many of whom have won many awards. But there is only one person like you who can attract the attention of the whole nation."

Wu Wenfei's words were sincere. He has been in this industry for so many years that it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the pioneer of this industry. However, he is the first writer like Lin Li who can trigger a nationwide enthusiasm.

In other words, he can no longer be viewed simply as a writer, but can be called a traffic writer?
Lin Li smiled noncommittally: "Boss Wu is too flattering, but I think that Boss Wu came to see me today not just to praise me, right?"

Wu Wenfei liked Lin Li's straightforwardness. He lowered his head and thought for a moment: "It's not a big deal. I just wanted to come here to meet the most popular writers on our platform. As the person in charge of the creative section, I wanted to invite you, the great writer Nanxun, who has never held a book signing event, to hold one. But because of the commotion you caused on the show yesterday, I really came here with another mission."

Lin Li nodded in agreement: "The book signing event is a natural thing to do. Now that I've made an appearance, I should give some response to the fans who have supported me over the years. As for other matters, Mr. Wu, feel free to talk."

Wu Wenfei picked up the phone beside him, pointed a few times, and then turned the screen to Lin Li: "Have you confirmed the broadcast platform for the drama you directed?"

Lin Li took a closer look and saw the lovely electronic version of our cover on the phone screen.

It was exactly what he expected.

With the corners of his mouth slightly raised, Lin Li sat firmly on the Diaoyutai and slowly raised questions.

"Penguin is interested in my play?"

"That's natural."

“This is my first time directing a play.”

"It's ok."

"They use only new actors."

"We are attracted by you as a person."

"In that case, after the film is out, I will take it to Penguin. Then, Mr. Wu, can we talk?"

"Of course, no problem. Personally, I have full confidence in you, Ali."

"Oh? I want to know why Mr. Wu has so much confidence in me? You know, I have never even shot a short film before, and I don't have any experience at all."

"Because you have been keeping a low profile for seven years and now you are on a TV show and announcing that you will cross over to write and direct your own novel. I believe that you would not do this if you are not sure."

After listening to this, Lin Li was silent for a while, knowing in his heart that the person in front of him had already figured out his thoughts.

He raised his eyes and briefly looked at Wu Wenfei in front of him, then smiled and said, "Mr. Wu has a unique vision. I look forward to working with Penguin Platform again."

Wu Wenfei also smiled and took the initiative to extend his hand: "Then Ali, I will wait for you in Pengcheng."

Lin Li reached out and held Wu Wenfei's hand, staring at him with a smile: "It will come soon."

Wu Wenfei also stared at Lin Li with admiration: "The position is vacant!"

Speaking of which, when I was chatting in the writers’ group today, other authors urged me to update my work. They also asked me to write more about Oda, which I didn’t expect.

Then today when I was typing, I didn’t feel anything. After I finished typing, I found that my speed was too fast. I felt that it might not pass the review!

There is another book review, which means that if the protagonist is so famous and rich, why does he still make dramas and movies? I didn't expect this question. According to this person, Lei Jun is so rich, why does he make cars? Jacky Cheung is so old, why does he come out to hold concerts?
The most important thing is that, at present, Dudu is far ahead in popularity?
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(End of this chapter)