Chapter 7, indulge a little in greed

The project proposal has not been approved, and further discussions between the two individuals are now futile

This is far superior to the feminist movements of the twenty-first century, where those troublesome individuals enjoy privileges upfront but disappear without a trace when it comes to bearing responsibilities, truly despicable beings

In the event of failure, he would seek out another television station to inquire about suitable candidates, and then attempt to persuade that individual.

This is a transaction that need not be spoken aloud: Chihara Rinto has presented this plan to her, and in return, she is required to ensure that Chihara Rinto receives the reward he desires

She made a choice, believing that the situation described by Qian Yuan Linren aligns with the current state of the television industry. The theory is also quite innovative, at least it is self-consistent. Moreover, this project is quite good, and the script is novel, making it worth gambling her career on it. After all, she is a woman, and in the workplace, she is inherently at a disadvantage compared to men. Rather than competing directly with those men for prime time slots, it is better to take this reliable project and script to gamble on a less desirable time slot that is easier to apply for. It is worth gambling her career on it, as she is a woman, and in the workplace, she is inherently at a disadvantage compared to men. Rather than competing directly with those men for prime time slots, it is better to take this reliable project and script to gamble on a less desirable time slot that is easier to apply for

Proving oneself to be a steed of a thousand miles naturally attracts a multitude of discerning talents. If one is unable to find opportunities to demonstrate their worth, they are likely destined to be merely a beast of burden. Reputation is a crucial asset that sustains one and paves the way to success; it must be fully acquired, to the extent that it leaves others speechless and beyond doubt.

He insisted on this point, and Murakami Iori was somewhat at a loss for words

As for the claim that the entire script for Rinto Chihara has already been completed, she finds it implausible. There is a reason why television dramas are filmed while being aired; it is necessary to listen to audience feedback and make continuous adjustments. In fact, there are many instances where poor ratings have led to abrupt cancellations.

I am sorry, just a little bit more

Since this is the first time she has encountered this type, she feels it is very novel and thinks the committee will likely appreciate it as well

Qian Yuan Rinto, upon hearing her question, felt deeply that the target he had chosen was indeed impressive. Unlike ordinary women who tend to be indecisive and deliberate over trivial matters like buying a cucumber for three days, he then stated without any hesitation: "I want to be the sole screenwriter for the production team"

She has indeed heard such words many times, even hearing about a producer who was extremely popular, boasting in the office about wanting to kill the screenwriter... Of course, it was just a heated remark made under pressure, and no one has actually been killed to date

I have no objections to finding a screenwriter for the episodes. After all, Chihara Rinto is not an unreasonable person; he will definitely be able to write it.

She believes that Chihara Rinto is talented and knowledgeable. Although this project is radical, it indeed has the potential for success, which is much better than the one she is preparing to submit that lacks any excitement—she doesn't have much confidence in that one, and is merely preparing to take a chance.

A single person doing the work of five or six individuals, no matter how you think about it, this is too exaggerated, writing a script is not like pulling up radishes

In Japan, the history of television drama production is quite long, and it is no longer the era when filming could commence with just a three-line script. At that time, television dramas were broadcast live, similar to today's skits, relying largely on the actors' improvisation. After many years of development, the production of television dramas has now become highly specialized, with distinct roles for screenwriters, including lead creators, episode writers, dialogue writers, and assistants.

I apologize, but further modifications are needed

One should be a little greedy, commonly known as daring to win

The workplace is composed of countless choices; the right choices lead to continuous advancement, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of success, while the wrong choices result in constant setbacks, ultimately leading to a descent into the lower ranks

Qian Yuanlin exchanged a few polite words, but seeing her genuine insistence, he had no choice but to give up. He secretly marveled: he did not expect that this Miss Murakami was indeed a true feminist, wanting to align with men in all matters, and was not willing to enjoy the conventional treatment afforded to women.

I find it inappropriate and need to calm my mind and think carefully

Not seeking to create any miracles, nor aiming for high viewership ratings, as long as this man's theory has even a slight degree of correctness, achieving a nighttime average rating that is higher than the current one would suffice to preliminarily prove his capability, ... then it would be easier to apply for other favorable time slots, and even if it could reach 4% ...

He is not prepared to make a wedding dress for others or share his reputation with anyone—once he has a successful work, he will have officially entered this semi-closed circle of television professionals. Whether he stays with Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) in the future or seeks another mentor, it will be much easier.

He does not care about salary and benefits; anyway, once he joins the production team, even if he wants to go on a hunger strike, the producer Murakami Iori will probably be more anxious than him and will insist that he eat well. What he cares about is the future—he needs this opportunity to make a remarkable debut, he needs the buzz of being an independent screenwriter with a blockbuster hit. This point must not be compromised; otherwise, what if the episode screenwriter is an experienced veteran and competes with him for credit?

Murakami Iori has been in the industry for about four to five years, starting as a crew clerk and now working as a production assistant. I have truly never encountered a screenwriter who wants to take on all the tasks by themselves. What I have seen more often are producers with red eyes asking the screenwriter for the script, while the screenwriter evasively responds, refusing to hand it over at all.

She also needs to compile some data such as audience market analysis and target demographics, and estimate the funding, equipment, and personnel required for the application, but these are not particularly difficult tasks

The film was made in 1995, and the script may have been based on an inconspicuous literary work published as early as 1985. It is truly unacceptable to plagiarize—he wouldn't dare to do so. He does not believe that Murakami Iori would dare either. She is already part of a disadvantaged group in the workplace, and if she were to adopt a self-destructive style of conduct, she would likely have been finished long ago, without waiting for him to come knocking.

The plan has progressed unexpectedly smoothly, and perhaps the first job will be secured in three days

The workplace sometimes also emphasizes the importance of seizing every second

He prepared to pay for the meal himself. Although the current economic situation is somewhat strained, a man must maintain his dignity. Unexpectedly, Murakami Iori also took out her wallet and said with a smile, "Let's go Dutch!"

She was afraid that Chihara Rinto, being young and impetuous, would take on too much without understanding. She tried to advise him, but Chihara Rinto was very insistent: "Miss Murakami, this is my only request"

Murakami Iori immediately breathed a sigh of relief; as long as it wasn't to the point of being stubborn, the collaboration would be fine. A smile returned to her face as she extended her hand: "Then let's have a pleasant collaboration, Chihara-san. I will start refining the project proposal tomorrow and strive to submit it as soon as possible"

At the same time, he is also very prudent in his work; this project and script have both been filed with the Screenwriters Guild. The post-war revitalization policies established by Japan mainly consist of two aspects: first, self-sufficiency in agricultural products; second, building a nation through technology

She decided to take a risk, but she had been in society for more than a year or two; her naivety had long been worn away. Chihara Rinto was specifically waiting at the door to seek an audience, presenting an intriguing script and a well-developed plan, which surely could not be for the sake of doing good deeds.

She indeed likes the script, but his request is quite difficult for her. She is thinking of a way out, seizing the opportunity to pick up her coffee for a sip, only to find that it has already gone cold. She puts the cup down again, lowering her eyelids and tentatively says, "If I can't keep up with the shooting schedule..."

Qian Yuan Rinto smiled and replied with a "good," watching Murakami Iori leave before turning to head home

At most, he can hold on for another week to seek out new small producers—he is nowhere near the established big producers, who are all very busy and have screenwriting teams they have collaborated with for many years, and they will not pay him any attention.

No, it is impossible to have 4%; do not think too optimistically. Having 3% would be sufficient; having 3% would be considered a small miracle!

Therefore, she must ask; otherwise, if she merely says "thank you" and proceeds to pack the items, she would likely be labeled as an "idiot" in the other person's mind

I beg you, please give me a little more time

Surprised, Murakami Iori hesitated and asked, "Chihara-san, you may not be familiar with the production process of television dramas. A production team typically has only one screenwriter, which is unlikely. After all, if there is one episode per week, can you manage to write it all by yourself?"

Murakami Iori responded affirmatively and handed a business card to Chihara Rinto, which contained her office phone number and pager number. She then gathered up the script and other materials, glanced at the wall clock in the café, and noticed that it was nearly 9:00. Moreover, it was not the right time to discuss the script in detail. She looked towards Chihara Rinto—who was already eager to return to work. Originally, she was supposed to submit her project plan this week to compete for the new producer position. Now, with a better and more promising project at hand, her enthusiasm had intensified, and she needed to quickly refine it for submission.

However, his current financial situation is indeed poor; the previous owner hasn't even paid the rent for next year, and it is already December! He couldn't help but ask again, "How long will it take to get news?"

It was all written early on, and perhaps what was produced was nothing but waste paper, purely a waste of time and energy. This is akin to the situation with online literature in later generations; I have not heard of anyone who completed an entire book before publishing it

The two individuals each paid their share and left the café together. At that moment, a slight breeze began to pick up, causing Murakami Iori to shiver. She quickly said to Chihara Rinto, "It seems like it's going to rain. Chihara-san, you should hurry home and be careful not to catch a cold."

Qian Yuan Rinto understood immediately and had no intention of wasting her time. He stood up, took out his wallet, and smiled, saying: "It is already quite late, so I won't take up Miss Murakami's time. If the proposal can be approved, we can discuss it in more detail later"

Murakami Iori calculated for a moment and said, "We need to add a new satellite channel now, and Tokyo Broadcasting TEB is in urgent need of a large number of new programs. Otherwise, I wouldn't have thought of sneaking in to become a producer. This is quite an opportunity. I believe we can have news in at most three days. However, I think the possibility of this project and script being approved for a late-night drama is still quite high."

Murakami Iori lowered her head in deep thought, her delicate brows knitting together and then relaxing, only to furrow again, entangled for a long time, long enough for the coffee to cool before she finally looked up and asked: "Chihara-san, do you have any requests?"

The self-sufficiency of agricultural products has led to exorbitant prices for fruits and vegetables in Japan, while a nation built on technology must protect innovation. Japan's copyright protection is extremely strict; even if you select a song at a karaoke venue, you must pay the original author (included in the karaoke fee). If Murakami Iori were to steal his plans or scripts, he would risk ruining his reputation and future—plagiarism is a major taboo in this industry. Unless it is confirmed to be a parallel world, even Chihara Rinto, a time traveler, would not dare to copy freely.

Then I will wait for three days, this is the phone number of my apartment management office. Even Chihara Rinto cannot hang himself on this tree of Murakami Iori, so he directly set a time and left his contact information

She has already begun to take on the role of a producer, fearing that the screenwriter might fall ill—though the screenwriter may seem inconspicuous, they are the cornerstone of a television drama, just like the foundation of a house; if the work is not completed first, no matter how skilled the builders are, they will have to wait idly.

Qian Yuan Rinto was indeed quite eager, but did not show it on the surface. He extended his hand to shake hers, signifying that the two had reached a mutual intention to collaborate for their own benefit, and smiled as he said: "Pleasant cooperation"

Perhaps it will not happen, but it is better not to give unexpected opportunities.

For example, a season consists of twelve episodes, with the main creators and screenwriters drafting the outline, establishing the tone in episodes one and two, ensuring the plot does not deviate in episodes five and six, and guaranteeing that episodes eleven and twelve convey the intended themes of the entire story. The other episodes are handled by individual episode screenwriters. Furthermore, to be more meticulous, there are dedicated dialogue writers who refine the lines, responsible for adding the finishing touches.

After she finished questioning, she was afraid that Chihara Rinto might misunderstand, so she quickly added: "Of course, if the application is approved, you will certainly be the main screenwriter. However, if there are no episode screenwriters or assistant screenwriters..."