You were asked to write a political intrigue drama, but you wrote "Da Ming 1566".

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When Chen Yu typed out the title of Act Fifteen, a murmur of excitement rippled through the audience at the "Creators Competition." Their tickets for the day were definitely worth it. They had a blast watching it live!

Following the fourteenth act, filled with memorable scenes, Chen Yu actually plans to write a fifteenth act? And this fifteenth act even has a title, meaning it will definitely be a breathtaking scene, just like the tenth and eleventh acts, which also have titles! The audience's eyes shone with anticipation, eager to see what would happen next. Meanwhile, the representatives from leading film and television companies in the audience wore expressions of uncertainty. Some of them had previously been firmly skeptical of "The Ming Dynasty," and now they had been thoroughly proven wrong, naturally leaving them with unpleasant looks.

Representatives from other top-tier film and television companies, while not speaking out against "Ming Dynasty," also had their expressions darken when their eyes swept over Qin Lan's delighted expression.

Qin Lan's Xiangyu Pictures has been developing well in recent years, releasing several films and television dramas that have received enthusiastic market responses, placing it in the top tier among second-tier film and television companies.

They already have the potential to become top-tier film and television companies.

This circle is quite small. The difference between first-tier and second-tier isn't just in name; it also represents a difference in the ecosystem within the circle.

First-tier film and television companies have access to significantly more resources than second-tier companies. If Xiangyu Pictures were to enter this industry, they would all be affected to varying degrees. Some first-tier companies that have not been doing well in recent years might even fall out of the top tier and become second-tier due to the impact of Xiangyu Pictures.

How could they possibly look happy? Fortunately, just then, a notification sounded.

"The bidding session for the second day of the Creator Competition is now open. All contestants, please come to the stage." Upon hearing this announcement, Chen Yu, who was still planning to continue writing Act Fifteen, paused slightly. He glanced at the time and realized that it was already 6 PM, and the bidding session for the day was about to begin.

He stretched his neck and fingers slightly and felt a soreness. He realized he'd been writing intently for at least eight or nine hours. He'd been too excited to notice before, but now he was feeling the fatigue. This was a good opportunity to rest.

If it were any other screenwriter, they might be quite annoyed at this point, as their inspiration could be interrupted. But for Chen Yu, it didn't matter at all.

Anyway, he knew the plot and lines of "The Ming Dynasty" by heart, so the "inspiration" wouldn't disappear no matter what. After moving around for a while, Chen Yu started walking, leaving the competition room and heading towards the stage of the "Creator Competition".

Meanwhile, the contestants in the other rooms emerged from their rooms with expressions of panic, as if they were heading to their execution. They had originally planned to wait for Chen Yu's "The Ming Dynasty" plot to fall apart before writing their own scripts. But they never expected that "The Ming Dynasty" not only wouldn't fall apart, but would actually seem to be getting better. The plot after the dike breach and flooding of the fields was filled with the same memorable scenes, captivating the audience! When they finally realized what was happening, they remembered they hadn't written a single word all day. At this rate, participating in the bidding process, especially with Chen Yu, was practically the same as being executed on the spot.

After stepping out of the room and bumping into Chen Yu, the expressions on the faces of these people turned awkward. Several contestants, somewhat shamelessly, tried to greet Chen Yu and try to build a rapport. After all, Chen Yu was sure to become very popular thanks to "The Ming Dynasty."

If they have Chen Yu's connections, they can help him out, which will definitely make his path as a screenwriter smoother.

"Brother Yu, your script for 'Ming Dynasty' today was truly amazing."

"I've studied it for a long time and am awestruck!" A string of nauseating flattery came from their mouths. Chen Yu, however, just smiled coldly in silence.

He vividly remembered how these people treated him this morning, claiming that he was just trying to attract attention, and even saying that the fans' donations were all from Qin Lan.

The scene was still vivid in his mind, and now they wanted to get closer to him? Chen Yu couldn't be bothered to pay them any attention.

After quickening his pace, Chen Yu shook off the others and strode towards the stage.

Seeing that Chen Yu didn't even bother to acknowledge them, these people's eyes revealed a hint of resentment and jealousy. "So what if he got lucky and produced a passable script? Is he really that arrogant?" "This script might not even have been written by him. Otherwise, how could one person have so much inspiration and write so much in a day?"

"If I had a team of writers behind me, I'd definitely write something even better!" "What's with the arrogance?!" The group consoled themselves with this self-deceptive attitude, then steeled themselves and walked onto the stage. Soon, the popularity of the official livestream of the "Creator Competition" soared as the bidding process began, breaking the record for the highest popularity in its history.

All eyes were on Chen Yu, eager to see what price the script for "The Ming Dynasty" would fetch after today.

As for the previous contestants? Who are they?

What did you write?

We're not familiar with each other, let's move on quickly!

Since these contestants basically didn't make any changes today, the bidding process for the first few people went by very quickly, with no increase compared to yesterday's bids.

Their progress had stalled today, and their offer had even been reduced, causing them considerable distress. When the host finally mentioned contestant number 8, Chen Yu, the representatives from the leading film and television companies exchanged glances.

Although some people were severely humiliated, what does a humiliation matter in business? Almost the instant Chen Yu and "Da Ming Dynasty" were mentioned, representatives from these top-tier film and television companies began scrambling to raise their placards.

The first offer from the representative caused a stir among the audience. "Five million, plus a viewership ratings-based contract, with a maximum potential return of twenty million." "Furthermore, if contestant Chen Yu is willing to sign a contract with us, he will have the opportunity to join our top-tier screenwriting team and achieve his best career development."

"We even guarantee that we will try our best to give Chen Yu the opportunity to independently create a film or television script with an investment of over 100 million yuan!" A 20 million yuan performance-based contract, a top-notch screenwriting team, and the opportunity to independently create a film or television script with an investment of over 100 million yuan. Any one of these conditions is incredibly tempting.

The other contestants listening nearby were practically green with envy, wishing they could agree on Chen Yu's behalf. But then, one after another, representatives from top-tier film and television companies shouted out increasingly outrageous figures, practically bewitching the public.

The highest offer was a seven million yuan buyout of the script plus a thirty million yuan performance-based contract, providing Chen Yu with the opportunity to build a scriptwriting studio with more than ten people.

They even implied that these were just the conditions they could publicly state. If Chen Yu chose to join, the conditions would only be better, and there would even be some benefits that ordinary people couldn't imagine. Although this wasn't explicitly stated, everyone in the film and television industry understood.

If Chen Yu were willing, this film and television company could mold him into an outstanding young man, granting him a respected social status and even an official position.

There are also some minor celebrities affiliated with this film and television company. If Chen Yu wanted, he could probably have a night of revelry in bed.

However, Chen Yu was not greatly affected by their offer.

Because much of the potential profit is just empty promises, Chen Yu isn't easily fooled. If he only had one script to offer, "The Ming Dynasty," he might seize the opportunity to maximize his gains. But Chen Yu has countless scripts in his mind.

If Chen Yu were to choose a film and television company to collaborate with, he would prefer one that is decisive and supportive enough. These representatives from top-tier film and television companies are merely representatives, and their previous attitudes towards him revealed that they were two-faced; these conditions might not even be fulfilled.

In comparison, Chen Yu was more inclined to favor Qin Lan, who had always believed in him. Therefore, Chen Yu turned his gaze to Qin Lan.

Qin Lan breathed a sigh of relief and immediately increased her initial offer of 15 million by another 5 million. A 20 million offer—to buy Chen Yu's unfinished "Ming Dynasty" script!

Not only that, Qin Lan said it with even greater conviction.

"Twenty million, that's the largest single cash flow amount I can get without going through the board of directors." "Then I can sign a contract with contestant Chen Yu, not as a bet, but based on the reception of 'Ming Dynasty' after it's released, with a minimum of five million and a maximum of twenty million."

"In addition, Xiangyu Pictures can provide Chen Yu with the greatest possible support and freedom." "We will not require Chen Yu to write any script according to any requirements. Chen Yu only needs to give full play to his talent and create one script freely each year."

"Your contract can be customized. Any requirements can be written into the contract." "If Chen Yu is willing, we can sign the contract today." Hearing Qin Lan's offer, Chen Yu's eyes widened in surprise. This President Qin really has guts! This means his pre-tax income will be at least 25 million, and at most 40 million. However, Chen Yu, relying on the script in his mind, will never lack money; once he reaches a certain point, he won't value it so much anymore.

What he valued most was the maximum freedom Qin Lan promised him.

Compared to other top-tier film studios' shrouded contracts and the likely existence of shady dealings, Qin Lan's terms were undeniably generous. While "The Ming Dynasty" was undoubtedly a top-tier domestic drama, the script's value had reached its limit. Chen Yu felt there was no need to push further, and Qin Lan probably couldn't afford to offer any more.

Whether Xiangyu Pictures is a top-tier or strong second-tier company, Chen Yu doesn't care. Wherever he is, it's a super-first-tier company—he's that confident! After a moment, Chen Yu looked at Qin Lan and nodded.

"Mr. Qin is very straightforward. Let's sign the contract today." "Trust me, 'The Ming Dynasty' won't disappoint you." Hearing Chen Yu nod in agreement, Qin Lan breathed a sigh of relief, her face beaming with joy. She had a feeling that this contract might be the most worthwhile contract Xiangyu Pictures had ever signed!

She quickly went up on stage and, following the instructions of the "Creator Competition" program team, went with Chen Yu to a secluded room to discuss the contract.

Meanwhile, the representatives from top film and television companies in the audience looked grim.

Especially those top-tier film and television companies that were already facing pressure from Xiangyu Pictures, their expressions became even more unpleasant when they thought about what would happen after Xiangyu Pictures got a script like "Da Ming Dynasty," which had such a high level of popularity.

In the group they had temporarily created, someone urgently said something.

"We can't let Xiangyu Pictures reach the top tier, otherwise everyone will be in trouble." "Especially if the company holds us accountable, since we didn't have high hopes for 'Da Ming Dynasty' on day one, we'll definitely be held accountable internally. Nobody wants to end up like that, right?"

Someone asked, "What else can we do?"

"The popularity of 'Ming Dynasty' is already so high, what else can we do?" At this time, a top-tier film company put forward an idea.

"The reason why 'Da Ming Dynasty' is so popular is because its quality far surpasses other works of the same period, which has created a siphon effect, drawing all the traffic from the entire 'Creator Competition' program, thus creating such phenomenal popularity."

"What if the other scripts also start to gain momentum and try to steal the spotlight from 'Ming Dynasty'? Then all the effort Qin Lan put in will be wasted."

"As for how to get the other scripts to perform well..."

"Hehe, if these contestants on stage aren't good enough, can't we just find some screenwriting teams from our own company to help out behind the scenes? In the end, the resulting script will stay in our own company, generating buzz for ourselves while also suppressing 'The Ming Dynasty.' Isn't that killing two birds with one stone?"

Then, the eyes of these representatives from top-tier film and television companies lit up.

At this moment, the other contestants on stage were so embarrassed they wanted to disappear into the ground. Seeing that the bidding process was about to end, they also hurriedly tried to leave the stage.

But just then, one after another, top-tier film and television companies suddenly updated their quotes, and said something meaningful.

"I think your script has a lot of potential, and it might not be inferior to 'Ming Dynasty'." "Come on, let's sign the contract today."

An hour later.

Chen Yu and Qin Lan came out of the room, both looking quite satisfied with the contract.

Qin Lan can obtain the adaptation rights to "Da Ming Dynasty". Of course, Chen Yu will be in charge of the whole process and will not let Xiangyu Pictures ruin the script.

At the same time, she can receive at least one script written by Chen Yu every year. Chen Yu, on the other hand, can earn at least 25 million in pre-tax income through the Ming Dynasty, and also enjoys a high degree of freedom with various resources from Encounter Pictures.

This is a win-win situation for everyone.