This director lacks vision.

Chapter 52 True Talent
Jiang Yifeng added Tian Yusheng on QQ and chatted with him for a while.

I suddenly realized I'd been a bit of an idiot before.

Writing a script by yourself is really just a case of having nothing better to do.

Professional tasks should be done by professionals.

For a script about going back to your 20s, you only need to set the general direction and framework, and leave the rest to the screenwriter.

If the screenwriter is still not satisfied after finishing the script, then the client will offer their opinions and ask them to revise it.

Is it worth wasting so many brain cells over a minor plot hole?

After all, times have changed, and Jiang Yifeng now possesses some resources and wealth.

Let others make more money while you enjoy life.

It was mainly his natural talent for "language sense" that caused the trouble, coupled with his frequent writing of poems for Gao Yuanyuan, that made Jiang Yifeng a bit trapped in the persona of a talented man.

The mindset wasn't changed in time.

Our Sanctuary Studio has a total of 7 screenwriters, all of whom are alumni of the Central Academy of Dramatic Arts' Department of Dramatic Literature. These are some of our screenwriting works...

I'm better at writing stories about urban life.

Jiang Yifeng believed the message Tian Yusheng sent.

Tien Yu-sheng became famous for writing the script for "Lost in Thailand," and he wrote and directed all of his subsequent "Ex-Files" series.

Although the Ex-Files series wasn't of very high quality, it still had some good jokes. A total of four movies were made, and the total box office was over 4 billion yuan, making it a huge profit.

I've received your script, but it still needs some revisions. I'll add my comments and send it to you before I leave work tomorrow.

[Also, I have a script that's half-finished. I'll write down the requirements, and you can help me polish and improve it.]

Tian Yusheng replied to the message instantly.

No problem, Director Jiang. Our studio is very capable and will definitely satisfy you.

[May I ask, are you filming "Spring Festival Travel Rush Mishaps"? Is there a budget for it?]

Jiang Yifeng didn't hide anything and typed directly.

[I'll be directing it. The total investment is estimated at around six or seven million. I'll strive to make it a high-quality film.]

[Huh?! A web movie with such a high budget?]

You've misunderstood. I plan to turn this script into a theatrical film. I've already thought of a title: "Lost in Thailand."

Upon seeing the message from Jiang Yifeng, Tian Yusheng was overjoyed.

He originally thought his script would only be made into an online movie, but he never expected Jiang Yifeng to make it into a theatrical film.

This is a major step forward for Tian Yusheng!

His previous screenplays were all for TV dramas and sketches; this is his first time writing a screenplay for a film.

[Director Jiang, please rest assured, I will do my best to fix "Lost in Thailand". Please feel free to make any requests, and I will be there whenever you need me!]

Tian Yusheng knew this was a rare opportunity for development, and he was very enthusiastic.

Jiang Yifeng was very satisfied. He chatted with him for a couple more minutes before logging off QQ.

Stepping out of the study, I saw commercials playing on the TV. Gao Yuanyuan and Nazha were embracing each other, asleep on the sofa.

Gao Yuanyuan's emotions fluctuated greatly throughout the day, and she was already exhausted after returning home in the evening, having engaged in a verbal battle.

Nazar was the main player tonight and also expended a lot of energy.

The two women watched TV for a while, then drifted off to sleep.

The air conditioner was on in the room, and since they weren't covered with blankets, they ended up huddling together to keep warm.

Naza's features are delicate and three-dimensional, with a touch of playfulness in her beauty; Gao Yuanyuan's features are bold and expansive, but she has cried many times today and looks somewhat haggard, with a hint of brokenness in her pure appearance.

The two beauties embracing each other are truly a beautiful sight to behold.

Seeing this, Jiang Yifeng couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.

He walked over, picked up Gao Yuanyuan, and carried her to the bedroom.

Gao Yuanyuan clung tightly to Jiang Yifeng, refusing to let go even after they were on the bed, making soft, coquettish noises that sounded like boiling water.

Jiang Yifeng coaxed her for a while before she let go.

When Jiang Yifeng held Naza, the little girl became even more attached to him, clinging to him like an octopus.

A pair of long, fair, and shapely legs were skillfully wrapped around Jiang Yifeng's waist, with her delicate white feet swinging back and forth.

"Uncle~ don't go, sleep with me~"

Gao Yuanyuan also came over.

Jiang Yifeng had no choice but to lie down in the middle, becoming a pillow for the two women.

It was only 10:30 p.m., and Jiang Yifeng, full of energy, was wide awake and couldn't fall asleep at all.

He couldn't help but think about the scripts for "Back to 20" and "Lost in Thailand".

That's just how people are; once they get used to being busy, they can't stand being idle.

After finishing the script, Jiang Yifeng remembered that there was still a "memory capsule" in the system that he hadn't used.

So he simply closed his eyes and used the memory capsule. Among those dormant memories, one suddenly became exceptionally clear.

It was the summer of 2017, and Jiang Yifeng had made great progress in his career.

He was very excited, so he invited a card-playing friend to play cards.

This card player is of average appearance, only a 6 out of 10 even with makeup, but he has a great figure, with a curvy bust and buttocks.

She had a bit of a maternal instinct, which happened to coincide with the high popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey and Black at the time.

Jiang Yifeng and his card-playing friend watched the two movies together in the house and even played some imitation games based on the movie plots.

Jiang Yifeng has a deep impression of this memory.

This was the first time he had encountered a card player with special attributes, and also the first time he had tried some different games.

After using the memory capsule, the memory of that day became incredibly clear.

With a little recollection, even the movie footage played on the projector could be "seen" clearly.

Jiang Yifeng carefully reviewed this memory, but there wasn't any particularly useful information. The only things related to the entertainment industry were the box office success of Wolf Warrior 2 and Bai Baihe's one-finger incident.

The only useful thing was that I watched two movies that day: Fifty Shades of Grey and Fifty Shades of Hell.

My conversations with my card-playing friends also included a lot of discussion about novels and movies.

With this in mind, Jiang Yifeng got up, went to his study, turned on his computer, and logged into the FanFiction.net website.

This website is dedicated to writing fan fiction.

The Twilight series has been a huge hit in recent years, but the male and female protagonists in the book are incredibly innocent and have no premarital relations; at most, they just kiss.

For many novel lovers, this feels like scratching an itch through a boot, leaving them feeling unsatisfied.

Therefore, many people write Twilight fanfiction, adding various suggestive and erotic elements.

The original title of Fifty Shades of Grey was "King of the Universe," which was a fan fiction based on Twilight.

Jiang Yifeng searched but couldn't find "King of the Universe," which meant Stephanie hadn't started writing the novel yet.

He thought for a moment and decided to try writing a novel based on the movie plot.

If it becomes a hit, it will become another IP, and a global one at that.

If it doesn't become popular, I'll just treat it as a hobby.

The original version of "Fifty Shades of Grey" was actually poorly written, with rough prose and a bland plot.

This book became a hit for two reasons: firstly, it capitalized on the popularity of Twilight, and secondly, its erotic elements attracted readers worldwide.

The saying goes, "Food and sex are human nature," and the instinct for love and desire is ingrained in human genes. Moreover, niche hobbies naturally attract a lot of discussion.

If you can write and film about emotions well, that is art, and great art at that.

Many high-quality art films come from this source.

Jiang Yifeng was also unsure of what dimensions his system used to evaluate the quality of a work.

What if the system has a preference for art films?

You can try it.

Jiang Yifeng opened the document and gave the book a name.

Fifty Shades.

He removed "of grey" at the end to make the title more concise.

The very first sentence is a golden quote.

"love more about yourself not yours."

Love yourself more, not your other self.

Focusing on one's true self is one of the core themes of Jiang Yifeng's adaptation of the novel.

How to elevate the somber mood is simply by adding some humanistic concern and exploring the struggles of human nature.

In Jiang Yifeng's setting, the female protagonist Anna is no longer a college student, but a reporter.

She received a tip that the male protagonist, Grey's company, was developing a banned drug and conducting illegal human experiments.

In order to expose this crime, she deliberately approached Gray, hoping to use her beauty to obtain evidence.

Unexpectedly, Gray took a liking to Anna and made her his new sexual prey.

Under Gray's tutelage, Anna found herself enjoying herself and gradually awakened her inner wood element.

She began to feel lost and conflicted...

Jiang Yifeng possesses a natural talent for "language," and his descriptions of scenes and emotions are extremely detailed and immersive.

He became more and more engrossed in writing, a completely different state from when he was writing "Back to 20".

Add to that his skillful hands, and he almost sparked the keyboard with his typing.

I wrote until 2:30 a.m., and wrote 20,000 words in just over three hours. I was in superhuman condition!
Looking at the text in the document, Jiang Yifeng began to examine himself.

"I write serious articles like squeezing toothpaste, but when I write borderline articles, my thoughts flow like a torrent. Is this my true talent?"

(End of this chapter)