The Demon Monk System from Another World, but I didn't travel through time.

Chapter 353 New Script "Seven Kills"

"Teacher Zhao, have you seen it?" Zhen Zidan asked.

"My daughter loves it and recommended it to me. It's a dreamy love story that makes you feel younger and makes you want to go back to your school days and have a passionate love affair again."

Zhao Feibai exclaimed, "I never imagined you were the author of that novel. Young people these days are truly getting more and more impressive."

Donnie Yen asked, "What do you think of this script?"

“I’m afraid only young people can write such a vibrant and energetic script!” Zhao Feibai said. “The storyline is not complicated, but through the dialogue and storyboards, the plot is advanced step by step. This script has a feeling of returning to the peak of Hollywood in the 1990s.”

Donnie Yen also strongly agreed: "It's been many years since I've seen a script like this."

"There's no preaching; the plot alone builds the emotions, and it's surprisingly complete. At least in the last decade, scripts like this have become extremely rare."

He looked at Zhang Wuqi opposite him: "Your appearance here is scheduled for the last fifth, almost at the end. Is that really okay?"

Zhang Wuqi smiled and said, "That's good. The big boss should appear last anyway."

"Although he was the last villain to appear, he was the most vicious, cruel, and ruthless. He existed only in the dialogue of the other villains before, but when he finally stood up at the last moment, he manipulated everyone." Zhao Feibai sighed, "If the protagonist hadn't been lucky enough to notice the slightest detail, he would have escaped the punishment of the law with all the money."

He stacked the pages of the script together.

He tapped the table: "The plot twist in this part is quite exciting, and it also makes him feel oppressive from the very beginning of his appearance. When the protagonist finally arrives, he almost easily kills everyone on both sides."

He then hesitated for a moment: "But with the emotions built up to that point, the final battle has to be incredibly exciting, otherwise it will just be a case of starting strong but ending weakly."

“The kind of plot-driven deaths in ‘Punishing Evil and Eliminating the Wicked’ should never be used again.”

Zhang Wuyong said, "Action design has always been the strength of the Zhen family team, so I will just listen to Master Zhen in this regard."

Donnie Yen laughed and said, "Don't put me on the high note right from the start. Your 'Kung Fu and Magic' show was very well designed this time."

Zhang Wuyong humbly replied, "That was just a simple breakdown of routines. Master Zhen, your alleyway fight with Teacher Wu Zhanlang is still a classic that is hard to surpass even now."

"For a fight scene in a movie to become a classic, it must be a battle between two equally matched opponents," Zhao Feibai said. "If one side is too difficult and the other side can't keep up, then no matter how well the action is designed, it's useless."

"The young actors these days are so weak that they can't even do basic martial arts routines, let alone go up to high intensity."

Donnie Yen's smile faded: "I hope that this time, we can work together to complete this new film."

Zhang Wuyong extended his hand and shook hands with him.

Tongtong was a little worried: "I don't know if the name 'Seven Kills' will be approved? Or do we need to think of another name?"

She had been writing novels online for more than half a year, so she was quite familiar with the overall review standards.

In terms of content, since it's a series of expansions into Southeast Asia, there aren't many problems.

But she wasn't so sure about this name.

Donnie Yen said, "Don't worry about that. If the film's title itself is meaningful and truly fits the plot, then it's not a big problem."

"Based on the content, this name should be acceptable. And if we handle the filing and application, the process is usually more lenient."

Zhao Feibai laughed and said, "At first I thought the words 'Seven Kills' referred to the protagonist's journey through Southeast Asian fraud organizations."

"I never expected it to be the final boss's seven-kill scheme. The script is so well-written, it's like they're worried about the boyfriend having too many scenes and getting tired, so he doesn't appear until an hour later."

"I was afraid that my boyfriend wouldn't stand out enough, that he would only exist in everyone's dialogue in the early stages, and then there would be a major plot twist at the last moment. Even the name was thought up to highlight my boyfriend."

Tongtong blushed.

Zhang Wuyong said, "If it were this name..."

"It's alright, it's alright!" Zhen Zidan said. "This name is quite good. I'm afraid it would be hard to think of a more suitable one that fits the plot better. Let's use this one!"

The script has been finalized.

Next, we'll discuss attracting investment.

Donnie Yen is a celebrity, so finding investors won't be a problem once the movie starts filming.

Zhang Wuyong, however, hoped that they could also invest in this film.

Zhen Zidan was also surprised to learn that he had shares in the Jincheng Group.

He naturally had no objection to this.

After all, Zhang Wuqi's only wish was to participate in the investment and receive dividends.

Instead of adding a share of the individual's salary.

After the approximate investment ratios from all parties were determined, the issue of the director remained.

“I’m not familiar with this,” Zhang Wuyong said. “You are the lead actors and main investors, so we’ll just follow your arrangements.”

Zhen Zidan pondered for a moment and said, "After all, you wrote the script, so your opinion is also very important."

He thought about it for a moment and said, "However, this script is too perfect, so it's best not to hire a director who is too famous."

Zhang Wuyong asked, "Why is that?"

He assumed that with such a good script and the other party's intention to invest heavily in a large-scale production, they would likely hire famous directors to direct it.

Zhao Feibai explained on behalf of Zhen Zidan: "Mainly, those famous directors all have their own ideas."

“Domestic filming is still director-centric. Once you hire someone to direct, you have to delegate authority to them. Even if you initially received the script, no one knows what the final filmed plot will be.”

Donnie Yen said, "If the script itself is not perfect, we can invite those famous directors, who can supplement and improve it based on their past experience."

"But if the script is already very well-developed, sometimes we really don't want to hand it over to them. This is also one of the reasons why most of the blockbuster movies in recent years have been directed by new directors."

"Because only new directors will follow the script closely and not add their own opinions randomly. At the same time, producers and screenwriters can better keep them in check!"

Zhang Wuyong suddenly realized: "So that's how it is?"

He really doesn't understand this.

“In addition, people of our age can easily find themselves reflecting on human nature in their works without realizing it,” Zhao Feibai said. “In a script like this, such utter evil is hard to resist altering.”

He shook his head: "As a fellow playwright, I personally think this script is already quite complete."

"But how can those famous directors demonstrate their abilities if they don't change the script?"
"Then they'll start to add depth and characterization, trying to give the villains more humanity and more reasons to do evil."

"They insist on proving that society, not individuals, is at fault. They just won't make a blockbuster that truly excites the audience; they have to lecture them no matter what."

He had clearly experienced this situation many times before.

Therefore, it's very annoying to even talk about it.

Zhang Wuyong turned his head and exchanged a glance with Tongtong.

As a creator, Tongtong certainly didn't want her script to be altered by others.

They discussed it again.

In the end, it was decided that Donnie Yen would be credited as the director.

Then, newcomers who have already proven their abilities but are not yet well-known were invited to serve as photographers and producers.

In addition, Zhao Yutong, as an editor, also joined the filming team.

Zhen Zidan is very decisive and efficient in his work.

Once the decision was made, various matters immediately began to be processed.

His personal fame, the involvement of Jincheng Group, and other factors all ensured that the funding was readily available.

A few more days passed.

"Master, how long are you going to be gone?" Xueqin asked reluctantly. "Why don't you take me with you?"

"Actually, it won't be long!" Zhang Wuyong said. "My role is important, but it's not long, so we'll film it first. It'll be finished in two months at most. Besides, it's not like I'm not going to the fairyland."

“I still go in every night.”

Yao Xueqin muttered, "I always feel like something's missing when you're not here."

"Do your job well and study hard!" Zhang Wuyong said. "I'll definitely be back before the end of this semester."

"Why can't we film in Lujiang?"

"This isn't my decision. Besides, the main script is set in Southeast Asia, so I'll have to make a trip there."

"Tongtong will also be going for a month. She and Zinan will come back first next month..."

"Wait a minute," Yao Xueqin called out, "Zinan is going too? Then why can't I go?"

"Uh... because Zinan doesn't have to attend classes, so you have to. Besides, Zinan helped draw the storyboards for Tongtong's script, and she's also one of the investors."

In the office of the small villa.

After learning that Xia Zinan would also be coming, Yao Xueqin became very unhappy.

The last time I came back, my owner and Teacher Liao had an affair.

She was terrified that upon her return, her master and Ying had engaged in some unspeakable affair.

"So you're just leaving me here all alone, living like a widow?" She sat sideways on her master's lap, turned around, and looked very angry.

"What do you mean by 'living like a widow'? How can you talk like that?" the useless student said irritably. "Besides, Teacher Liao, Mary, and Xiao Tang are all here with you."

Yao Xueqin snorted: "If Master is willing to spend an hour with me every night after entering the fairyland, then I won't be angry."

"Do I care if you're angry or not?" Zhang Wuyong pressed her down onto his lap and spanked her hard.

With a crackling sound, the light purple silk lining swayed incessantly beneath the pristine white school uniform.

"No fooling around, no causing trouble. You have to stay home obediently and wait for me to come back, understand?"

"Then I'll be a good girl, Master, can you reward me with something first?" The girl hugged his leg and pleaded pitifully.

(End of this chapter)