A widower's entertainment

Although Lin Youcheng is considering what to film next, it is clear that there is no rush for him to film a TV series. After all, "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" is still being filmed. Even after "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" is finished, there is still time to write the script for the next series.

To be honest, what's really getting interested in Lin Youcheng's next project right now are the film scripts that Hollywood film companies want. And it's not just one film company eyeing Lin Youcheng; they all hope to land one of his film projects.

It's fair to say that even literary magazines don't urge writers as much as Hollywood film companies do, since there are just too many companies and producers asking Lin Youcheng for his next film script.

Of course, this doesn't mean that literary magazines only have Zhang Wei from People's Literature. Other literary magazines have also commissioned articles from Lin Youcheng. For example, Dajia magazine, which was just launched last year and aims for the Nobel Prize in Literature, commissioned articles from Lin Youcheng from the very beginning and continues to do so now, showing its sincerity. However, it is clear that even if there are novel manuscripts, Zhang Wei is an old acquaintance and has the advantage of proximity.

Hollywood is well aware that Lin Youcheng, the screenwriter from the East, has seen a rise in script royalties. In addition to the script royalties, there is also a small percentage of net profit to be shared. This makes him one of the most sought-after screenwriters in Hollywood. Even so, companies are still seeking collaborations with Lin Youcheng.

There's no other reason than that screenwriter Lin Youcheng's script is excellent and profitable.

Seeing Lin Youcheng hang up the phone, Xie Shuhua, after hearing their conversation, couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Is he asking you again if you've written your next script?"

"Yes."

Lin Youcheng shook his head and smiled, saying, "It's still the same."

Xie Shuhua also knew that the American film companies were really eager to get Lin Youcheng's next script, and they were even scrambling to get it, afraid that other companies would beat them to it.

They really put a lot of effort into chasing the next book.

"So, do you have any ideas on your end?"

When Lin Youcheng heard Xie Shuhua ask this question, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "I haven't decided what to write yet."

In fact, Lin Youcheng has many ideas, but he hasn't decided what to write for his next script yet. After all, he is well aware that Hollywood film companies have been very successful because of his scripts. Of course, even if the movie he wrote is released now fails at the box office, it won't affect Lin Youcheng's status as a screenwriter. After all, Lin Youcheng has already proven the strength of his scripts by being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay four times in a row, which speaks for itself.

While exporting scripts earns foreign exchange and also accumulates capital, excellent scripts are an even more powerful way to accumulate capital.

Otherwise, why would film companies in the capitalist world be so eager to collaborate with screenwriter Lin Youcheng?

Xie Shuhua didn't ask any further questions, because she knew very well that Lin Youcheng was aware of the situation. Even when Lin Youcheng had discussed scriptwriting with her before, he already had specific story ideas in mind.

The most important thing was that Lin Youcheng was able to sell his film script to a Hollywood film company for such an unbelievable price; it was a world she could never have imagined.

Lin Youcheng was unaware of Xie Shuhua's thoughts. He carried his youngest daughter, Lin Zhaoyuan, into the courtyard. Lin Zhaoyuan was now able to take unsteady steps, babbling and calling out to him, "Dad—Dad!"

Hearing this, Lin Youcheng felt a warmth in his heart, overflowing with fatherly love.

This is why he writes screenplays to earn foreign exchange and accumulate capital, not only for his own livelihood but also for the sake of these children.

Lin Zhaoyuan's older sister, Lin Zhaomei, has already passed the entrance exam for the directing department of Yanjing Film Academy. Naturally, she will become a director in the future. As her father, he naturally wants to use capital to protect his daughter's career. You know, other directors also need to find investment to make movies. In the future, even big directors will be dragged into making some bad movies by capital. Naturally, he wants to make his daughter's path easier in the future.

Lin Youcheng squatted in front and waved to Lin Zhaoyuan. Although it was still unknown what path Lin Zhaoyuan would take in the future, no matter what path he took, he would ultimately choose the easy one.

Lin Zhaoyuan looked at her father with a big smile on her face. She grinned happily, opened her arms, and walked towards Lin Youcheng. Then, step by step, perhaps because she was walking too fast, she suddenly lost her balance. Just as she was about to fall, she fell into Lin Youcheng's arms.

This is all that Lin Youcheng, as a father, can do. Naturally, he wants his children to walk more steadily and better in the future, without worrying about falling down, because no matter what, he, as their father, will always be there to support and protect them.

Lin Zhaoyuan giggled happily in Lin Youcheng's arms.

……

Lin Youcheng was well aware that exporting scripts to Hollywood was undoubtedly the fastest way to accumulate capital. After all, it wasn't just about the high script copyright fees; there were also many more revenues from the subsequent film profits, making it very worthwhile for Lin Youcheng to write scripts.

Lin Youcheng glanced into the courtyard. Xie Shuhua was with Lin Zhaoyuan, and the two siblings, Lin Zhaole and Lin Zhaohuan, were also playing with Lin Zhaoyuan, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Seeing this, Lin Youcheng smiled and walked back to his desk.

He has already figured out what the next script story will be. It will also be a low-budget film. Although the subject matter is different, Lin Youcheng is very clear that this film is more about love, especially the love of a mother for her child at the end.

Lin Youcheng's gaze fell on the computer screen, where the name of the movie script was clearly written—"The Sixth Sense".

"...Scene 4: Exterior, bench, afternoon"
Subtitle: Autumn. South Philadelphia.

Dr. Malcolm sat on a bench reading a handwritten document.

The door opposite the bench opened, and a boy stood in the doorway.

Dr. Malcolm quickly flipped to the file: "Cole, 8 years old, referred in September 1994, parents divorced, extremely anxious, withdrawn, possibly suffering from mood disorder."

Cole had large, dark eyes that seemed to take in everything around him. His hair was soft, brown. The eight-year-old carefully locked the door, took a pair of enormous glasses from his bag, and put them on, looking quite comical.

He stepped down the stairs, looked around uneasily, and appeared nervous…

……

Looking at the script, Lin Youcheng knew very well that "The Sixth Sense" was a classic film, nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture. It was undoubtedly a classic. The production cost was not high, but the box office results were quite good.

The film *The Sixth Sense* is a thriller/suspense film about a nine-year-old boy named Cole who claims to be able to see the deceased. With Dr. Malcolm's persistent efforts, Cole finally lowers his guard, lets the doctor understand his problem, and gradually accepts his advice.

The story begins with Dr. Malcolm, a distinguished child and family psychologist who has helped many troubled children get back on the right track, earning him commendation from the city government. However, at the start of the film, a teenager who had received unsuccessful treatment from Dr. Malcolm breaks into his home, shoots the doctor, and then commits suicide. A year later, Dr. Malcolm faces another case similar to the suicide of a teenager. The doctor decides to try again to help this young boy named Cole.

This boy named Cole has the ability to see ghosts and has long been troubled by them. He often sees the souls of the dead, which terrifies him.

Dr. Malcolm offered Cole a helping hand, but Cole refused, believing no one could help him escape his situation. In fact, Dr. Malcolm initially didn't believe the autistic boy either, analyzing him with the conventional thinking of a doctor to determine what kind of mental illness he suffered from. But he didn't want to hurt him; he cautiously tried to pry into his inner secrets, attempting to tactfully avoid the issue of trust, but he failed. His wife's estrangement troubled him, and Cole's behavior made him feel he couldn't cure him, so he decided to give up.

But when Cole, curled up in bed, whispered the secret to his trusted doctor in a trembling voice, "I can see dead people..." his crystalline eyes filled with uncontrollable tears. Later, with Dr. Malcolm's persistent efforts, Cole gradually opened up, allowing the doctor to understand his problem and slowly accepting his advice. While treating Cole, Dr. Malcolm discovered problems in his marriage; his wife was not only neglecting him but also seemed to be having an affair. Thus, Dr. Malcolm faced two problems simultaneously: one at work and one in his marriage.

With the doctor's guidance and support, Cole gradually accepts the fact that he has the ability to see ghosts. Just when the whole thing seems to be going well and the mission is accomplished, Dr. Malcolm makes an astonishing discovery.

Lin Youcheng actually knew very well why this ending was so moving; it was truly a stunning reversal.

For movies, classic films with a satisfying ending are always unforgettable. Just when the audience is eagerly guessing the ending, a shocking moment suddenly arrives. After experiencing this sudden and unexpected climax, all the previous details will unconsciously surface in the audience's mind. Then the audience will find that these details fit the ending so cleverly, and then they will sigh and say that they have encountered such a masterpiece, savoring the infinite and unique pleasure it brings.

It can be said that a good ending-oriented film requires a very high level of psychological engagement from the audience, so knowing the ending in advance before watching it is undoubtedly the biggest detriment to this type of film, and the viewing pleasure will inevitably be greatly reduced.

This is why there is an unwritten rule that it is a major taboo to reveal the plot or ending of a film to people who have not seen it.

Among a host of classic films with a typical ending, "The Sixth Sense" is definitely a minor anomaly. In terms of the ingenuity of its plot design and the earth-shattering impact of its ending, "The Sixth Sense" is in no way inferior to other films. However, the most brilliant aspect of this ending is that it perfectly integrates all the details from the beginning with the end, while also brilliantly portraying the subtle psychology of the characters and conveying a deep sense of family affection without being pretentious.

However, this exploration of human nature and emotions also makes this film, which is disguised as a thriller, break through the ending of all previous thrillers.

Although this is a horror or thriller/suspense film, the pace after the beginning of the film is not as tense and oppressive as that of a typical horror or suspense film. In fact, the pace of this film can be described as rather relaxed and melodious, filled with lingering warmth and a touch of sadness.

According to Lin Youcheng, "The Sixth Sense" not only has the scary visuals and thrilling dubbing of traditional horror and suspense films, but also a complete and engaging story. This story has suspense, thrills, love and warmth, and an unexpected twist ending.

Lin Youcheng still remembers the boy looking at his mother nervously and asking her, "Do you really think I'm a monster?"

Then, this great mother, in a very serious tone, said something to her baby that deeply moved the audience and warmed the child's heart:

"Baby, look into my eyes!"

"Never! Do you understand?"

The boy smiled like a child, his eyes full of trust, his gaze clear and bright, no longer filled with the fear and unease that had previously welled up from the depths of his heart.

Lin Youcheng knew very well that the mother's love for her child was so touching that it moved him deeply. Her simple words conveyed boundless love for her child. In particular, when the boy's mother heard her son relay the answer her grandmother had given her, "Every day," her long-held resentment was finally released. Although they were separated by distance, the love had not left.

Of course, this is one ending, but the other ending is another plot development, in which Dr. Malcolm realizes that he actually died a year ago and is a ghost, which is why the boy can see him. What follows is quite a wonderful part, where the doctor reconciles with his wife and himself, accepting the fact that he has long since left. It is also Malcolm who is redeemed with the help of the boy.

Lin Youcheng continued writing this story, which was different in subject matter but equally wonderful and moving.

Yes, the themes are different, but the impact and moving power are the same. (End of Chapter)