Chapter 10, Screenwriter, Direction

Wang Yu pondered over these thoughts, and for a moment, he remained silent, while that fellow Lao Yu was quite clever.

Certainly! By the way, you mentioned Stephen Chow's "A Chinese Odyssey"; is that character Zhi Zun Bao derived from this book?

And Old Yu is even more interesting, "Wow, you two have the flavor of a Gu Long novel."

Isn't this the text?

Indeed, Xiao Wang is right; we absolutely cannot do this. In 1990, there was a film, namely "The Passionate Swordsman," produced by Changying Studio, which was almost entirely adapted from the novel, with nearly all the dialogue taken directly from the book, yet they failed.

We need to produce a sample within two weeks, at the very least we must have the plot structure fully developed

Teacher Chen exudes great charisma, and his words are filled with fervor, igniting a flame in the eyes of the two young men.

Lin Xiangru and the He Shi Bi

Although Teacher Chen has once again become eloquent, he still did not say everything he intended to.

Old Yu really does not quite understand the meaning of these words, but at this moment, Old Wang smiled.

However, as soon as Teacher Chen mentioned the word 'but', his brows furrowed

As for the plot in the latter half, from the perspective of the original work enthusiasts, even harsh criticism seems mild, and they might even contemplate desecrating the screenwriter's ancestral grave

Teacher Chen said: "The reason I asked both of you to help this time is closely related to the meeting in half a month. The script for this TV drama is needed urgently, and time is tight. Moreover, that Zhu Yu is not an ordinary person. But let me be straightforward with you, I do not want to be led by the nose by the other party. As for the reason, why don't you both take a guess?"

Although this statement was not fully articulated, it was evident that Teacher Chen struck his hand down forcefully

He has already devised a way to victory

Wang Yu immediately asked, "It seems that Mr. Gu Long's work has a greater influence in Hong Kong than in Taiwan?"

Wang Yu smiled and said: "The world!"

Do not underestimate the ranking of subtitles in film and television dramas, as it represents the hierarchy of power within the production team

I can go to your place!

So, what should we do

Wang Yu and Yu Zili could not help but nod after listening

Old Wang, there is actually a Supreme Treasure in this book

This is how it is; the predecessors have already failed. If we continue to write the script in this manner, the investors will certainly reject us

Teacher Chen's eyes lit up upon hearing this

A screenwriter capable of leaving a name now inquires about plot structure issues with two hired guns

Chen Wengui looked at Old Wang and Old Yu. He originally intended to provide an answer immediately, as this kind of riddle was rather uninteresting.

I just looked for a book to read, and it turns out that everything in it is completely fabricated

Teacher Chen, you should already have an idea, right

And the reason why this second-ranked leader of the Money Gang does this is for one thing

Absolutely not an exaggeration

This fully illustrates how urgent this script is and how tight the timeline is

Hey, Lao Yu, have you really read the entire book?

In fact, it is now possible to infer two points

Both Teacher Chen and Old Yu were captivated and couldn't help but ask, "What?"

Teacher Chen nodded and said, "That's right! 'The Sentimental Swordsman and the Ruthless Sword' has many film and television adaptations in Hong Kong. I haven't conducted a specific investigation, but it seems that this novel is the most adapted into film and television. One could even say that Mr. Gu Long's novels became popular through these adaptations, which sparked another wave of enthusiasm for martial arts films and dramas. By the way, there is also a theme song sung by Mr. Luo Wen, and its influence is quite remarkable. So, would you like to hear it? I can sing it for you."

This reminds me of the "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" from a few years ago. Oh my, what was it called? My favorite, Sister Hai Mei, was truly... Zhou Zhiruo was frequently subjected to attempted assaults, although they were all unsuccessful, it really drove her to the brink of insanity

However, it is very difficult to win against the opponent

Wang Yuren could not help but respond: "But this cannot be done, because doing so will inevitably lead to failure"

However, they are not without martial arts dramas, such as "Justice Bao" and "The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants". Bao Zheng, Zhan Zhao, and Bai Yutang truly embody the spirit of chivalry and righteousness

... ...

Although they are a commercial screenwriting team, the atmosphere among the three members is quite pleasant

Wang Yu smiled a little shyly, while Teacher Chen was very open and generous

While watching the video yesterday, Wang Yu found some of the screenwriter's names on the tapes familiar, so he checked and was quite surprised

"Wait a moment, wait a moment, Old Wang, have you heard this story I want to ask you about?"

Indeed! This is the situation! Teacher Chen is increasingly fond of Wang Yu as time goes on, and some things should just be said outright. Moreover, they have a significant problem, which is that they cannot listen to others. Take me as an example, I... well, forget it, it's just that kind of overbearing demeanor, you can imagine for yourselves.

Old Yu's heart experienced a slight change

It is said that Lin Xiangru, holding the He Shi Bi, was about to crash into a pillar. The King of Qin, having no choice, called Lin Xiangru back. However, the more the King thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. He drew his treasured sword and killed the eunuch beside him, all the while unable to restrain himself from cursing, "Crash into the wall! Crash into the wall! I command you to crash into the wall!" Although the eunuch was killed, his soul remained. He did not blame the King of Qin; instead, he obeyed the King's command, vowing to show off well in his next life. The King had commanded him to show off, and thus, over the course of these two thousand years, the eunuch has gone through reincarnation... "I command you to crash into the wall!" Although the eunuch was killed, his soul remained. He did not blame the King of Qin; instead, he obeyed the King's command, vowing to show off well in his next life. The King had commanded him to show off, and thus, over the course of these two thousand years, the eunuch has gone through reincarnation...

I will be straightforward with you; this time we must win! We must ensure that our script surpasses that of the Taiwanese writers! Only in this way can this martial arts novel shine with the brilliance it deserves

The stout man was about to let out a shout, but both Old Wang and Old Yu said, "Teacher Chen, please don't speak up; we are all on the same side."

Old Yu's complaints are very vivid, especially the nicknames such as Ma Daha and Xu Xian, which are quite amusing

Teacher Chen couldn't help but smile, "As for me, I actually want to simply follow the original plot of the novel!"

Fresh, let's talk about it

When Teacher Chen returned and heard this, he almost spilled his drink from laughing, and naturally, the three of them enjoyed the moment together

As soon as he finished speaking, Teacher Chen couldn't help but laugh and said, "So that means the screenwriters of Taiwanese martial arts dramas can be considered contributors to the cause!"

Chen Wengui directly replied: "Yuan He Ping from Hong Kong is the chief director, but he is merely a figurehead; the actual filming is managed by our two directors from the mainland"

1. Teacher Chen is acquainted with Zhu Yu

The next time I saw Yu Zili was at Teacher Chen's home, where Teacher Chen went to the kitchen to pour water for the two of us. Little did he expect that the two of us would end up arguing here.

Although Teacher Chen was somewhat surprised, he felt quite pleased inside, while Old Yu's expression changed slightly, but fortunately, it returned to normal soon after

So who is the screenwriter

And there is that scatterbrain, always shouting and making a fuss, along with that Xu Xian, right? The two of them are always going back and forth, you love me, I don't love you, my goodness!

The great success of that Gege is just around the corner

But now we can get down to business, Teacher Chen's expression became a bit more serious, "Well, let me explain first."

Just now, the two were joking, subtly implying that Old Wang was putting on airs. But now, upon closer inspection, Old Wang is indeed knowledgeable. If he were unaware of this particular version from 1990, he would certainly not be able to follow Teacher Chen's words.

Wang Yu continued to share his thoughts, "Most of the film and television versions in Hong Kong are pondering one question: who exactly is the 'Plum Blossom Thief'? In my opinion, we might as well combine the Plum Blossom Thief with Shangguan Jinhong, allowing Shangguan Jinhong to become the true Plum Blossom Thief. Of course, this does not mean that he is the Plum Blossom Thief, but rather that he is the mastermind behind the Plum Blossom Thief incident.

He indeed has some ideas

Then, why did Wang Yu ask this question

Oh my, you are quite impressive, Old Wang, even knowing this, well done!

Then you see! I, Old Wang, am knowledgeable in astronomy and geography, well-versed in the five thousand years of Chinese history, both domestic and international

Just because I watched this drama, I feel that Master Jin is quite similar to Aunt Qiong Yao

It is the stout man before us, Teacher Chen Wengui. Of course, he did not write everything; he simply has the highest number of works.

In this version of "The Flying Dagger of Xiao Li," Wang Yu also remembers the plot, and he can confirm that the second half should be written by Zhu Yu

Wang Yu and Yu Zili quieted their laughter and listened attentively

Upon hearing this, the three of them burst into hearty laughter again

This should not be the case. I remember that Zhi Zun Bao is a type of Pai Gow pair, and in some places, this card is referred to as the Monkey King card or Monkey King. Therefore, it should be an allusion to Zhi Zun Bao's true identity through the Pai Gow card type

It turns out he is a purist of the original work

In general, within a screenwriting team, the person responsible for establishing the plot structure is the one who gets to have their name listed first in the screenwriting credits of the film or television series

Wang Yuke did not pay attention; he suddenly asked a somewhat strange question, "Teacher Chen, who is the director of our play?"

Wang Yu's martial arts story has been transformed into a romance, not merely to cater to Teacher Chen's preferences

As Wang Yu contemplated this, Teacher Chen did not stop.

Is there a sense of it?

Wang Yu was clear in his heart, pretending to be confused on the surface, while Old Yu was genuinely confused. However, when it came to the martial arts dramas from Taiwan, he couldn't help but express his criticism

Old Yu immediately said: "Later, I gradually read all of Master Jin's works, which made me determined to become a screenwriter"

At this moment, Yu Zili could not help but glance at Wang Yu a few more times

However, for now, it is more appropriate to first develop the plot structure

After laughing for a while, Old Wang couldn't help but ask, "What happened next?"

What story

Folklore varies in different accounts

Teacher Chen continued, "In my personal opinion, this work 'The Sentimental Swordsman and the Heartless Sword' can be considered one of Mr. Gu Long's finest creations. Of course, this is just my personal view, and we need not debate this matter now"

Teacher Chen, I guess it should be this way: Taiwanese screenwriters, when adapting martial arts novels, really enjoy transforming them into romance dramas

In this discussion, we almost went off-topic; what we are going to adapt this time is a classic work by Gu Long

Indeed, the point that Wang Yu just mentioned is completely correct; the martial arts dramas from Taiwan Province in our country are truly overly romantic.

Wang Yu did not express everything he was thinking; in fact, he was well aware of the underlying meaning in Teacher Chen's words. This means that at this stage, in terms of the film and television industry, the individuals from Hong Kong and Taiwan are relatively dominant, or to put it bluntly, they possess a strong sense of superiority in front of us mainlanders

I am actually quite good at singing Cantonese songs. Teacher Chen had a look of unwillingness, which made both Old Wang and Old Yu feel as if they had narrowly escaped with their lives.

Teacher Chen, I took advantage of yesterday to watch several versions from Hong Kong. From these versions, I found that they mainly revolve around 'The Plum Blossom Thief', while the latter half concerning the Money Gang and Shangguan Jinhong is not elaborated much. Moreover, it is basically one book divided into two parts. How about we make some changes

Another key factor is the investors. Currently, investors still place greater trust in filmmakers from Hong Kong and Taiwan, as they believe these individuals have the experience to help them generate profits

Re-energize the transformation

Xiao Wang, Xiao Yu, do you both have any thoughts?