Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 18: Sprout
In early autumn, the cicadas on the trees are making their last struggle and are still chirping.

Zheng Yuling was doing the review work listlessly.

Due to the influence of the New Concept Writing Contest, Mengya Magazine received a lot more manuscripts, which instantly increased the workload of front-line editors like Zheng Yuling.

This is not a big deal. The key is that the quality of the manuscripts varies greatly.

The quality of some articles made her want to advise in her reply that he should never pick up a pen again.

Suddenly Zheng Yuling's hand felt a thick stack.

"It's a long novel. Let me see who's in it. Qilin... Hey, isn't this the little actor who won the first prize?"

Zheng Yuling remembered that the deputy editor-in-chief had mentioned during the meeting that if it was Chen Linfeng's manuscript, she must be allowed to see it.

I might as well take a quick look first and refresh my eyes.

Zheng Yuling opened the manuscript in her hand and looked at it slowly.

She was a little careless at first, but gradually, she became immersed in the story, staring at the manuscript and refusing to move away.

"Hey, Xiaoling, you're still watching. It's time to have lunch."

The colleague patted her shoulder vigorously and said, "What are you looking at? You are so excited, but you don't respond even when I call you several times."

Zheng Yuling suddenly came to her senses and said, "Oh, it's already this late."

She remembered that she still had to hand over the manuscript to the deputy editor-in-chief, so she quickly stood up and walked towards the copier.

He also replied to his colleague, "I'm not eating anymore, you go ahead."

Zheng Yuling had never seen such a wonderful story. The battle of wits between the protagonists and the antagonists was so brilliant and exciting that it was simply a feast for the eyes.

I can't stop reading halfway, so I make a copy, give one to the deputy editor-in-chief, and keep one for myself.

While waiting for the copy to be made, Zheng Yuling was still unable to calm down. While the previous content was still being copied, she continued to read the second half of the manuscript.

At 2 p.m., Zheng Yuling knocked on Zhu Guiming's office door.

"Editor-in-chief, I received Chen Linfeng's submission today."

She gave a thumbs up and said, "No wonder you asked me to keep an eye on it. I have to say you have a good eye. This novel is so good. I fully recommend it."

Zheng Yuling did not take a break at noon, but continued to watch the subsequent plot until she had to go to work in the afternoon and had to come to see the deputy editor-in-chief.

I thought that this style of writing that relies on a battle of wits to advance the plot might turn dull later on, but I didn't expect that until what she saw, there was no sign of it turning dull at all, and the excitement remained undiminished at all.

This is definitely a hit.

Zheng Yuling has been captivated by this novel, and her tone was filled with excitement when she recommended it to the editor-in-chief.

Zhu Guiming was a little surprised. Although she thought it was a good story when she heard Chen Linfeng narrating the plot, she did not expect that it would make the generals under her so excited.

It’s just that young people haven’t seen enough of it. It’s just a debut film. Is it necessary to be so excited? It requires experience.

"Okay, just put it here and I'll take a look at it later."

The editorial finalization meeting on the second day.

Zhu Guiming, with dark circles and red eyes, rested his hands on the conference table and said solemnly, "Editor-in-Chief Zhao, I strongly recommend Chen Linfeng's novel. We need to do our best to get it published, and speed up the process, using the maximum amount of publicity resources."

She waved her hands to show her importance, "This will be the most critical measure after our New Concept Competition. It will prove that our New Concept Competition can cultivate literary talents."

As the editor-in-chief, Zhao Changtian knows everything that goes on in the magazine.

I know that an editor received an excellent manuscript yesterday, which caused quite a stir.

But I didn't expect it to reach the hands of the deputy editor so soon, and caused her to work so hard at the meeting today. She seemed determined to succeed or die.

"Comrade Guiming, don't be impatient,"

Zhao Changtian looked at the other editors present, "Has anyone read this novel?"

In addition to Zheng Yuling, several editors raised their hands to indicate that they had read it.

They all have one thing in common: their eyes are red, obviously they all stayed up late yesterday.

Since they saw Zheng Yuling reading intently yesterday afternoon, they also became curious, so they each made a copy and took it home to read.

I couldn't stop watching it.

"What do you think of this novel?"

Zheng Yuling was the first to say, "Considering the author's age, this novel is perfect. Even if the age range is enlarged, it is still an extremely rare work of popular literature."

Lao Wang, who has more than ten years of editing experience, said, "It is not an ordinary novel. I have never seen similar themes in domestic novels before. It seems to have popped out of a stone."

Another editor added, "Not only is the subject matter novel, the plot design is also extremely clever. It is an addictive novel." Several other editors also expressed their opinions.

Everyone gave it a unanimous praise.

How come so many people are optimistic about him?

Zhao Changtian hesitated for a moment and said, "In principle, I will not oppose everyone's decision. I agree to the publication of the novel, but the determination of specific publicity resources needs to wait until I have read the entire novel before making a decision."

Chashan Scenic Area in Zhongyuan Province, the filming location of the sequel to Journey to the West.

Chen Linfeng watched several famous actors filming out of boredom.

Ever since he came to Chajia Mountain, he had started a boring bystander mode.

What was filmed here was mainly the struggle between the master and his disciples over the scriptures and the open and secret struggles with the Black Lotus Saint Envoy in Tongtian River.

This plot did not appear in the TV series in the previous life. It was only described in the novel published later by Qian Yanqiu.

The crew attracted a lot more investment than in the previous life, and the chief director also changed. In fact, the content filmed increased by at least one third compared to the previous life.

It's not just the plot of Tongtian River here, there's also the subsequent plot where Wu Tian occupies the Buddhist world and sends his men to attack the underworld.

These were in Qian Yanqiu's original script, but they were not filmed in the previous life due to lack of funds.

In addition, new directors and screenwriters have also added other content.

In view of the fact that Wu Tian's subordinates are too weak, Director Yu added the character Wu Sheng Lao Mu, a villain second only to the big boss Wu Tian.

The positioning of Heaven has also changed, from the weak state where the gods were easily captured and imprisoned, to a mode of self-sealing for 33 years and standing idly by.

Only a few gods, such as Nezha, were involved in the Wutian Rebellion because of their deep involvement with Buddhism.

Chen Linfeng read the new version of the script and was generally satisfied with it.

There is a relatively large increase in literary drama, the character lines are more sophisticated, and the plot is more reasonable.

However, the only drawback is that the crew has money, but not that much money.

It cannot be like some large crews in later generations, which divide into two groups to shoot separately.

Therefore, Nezha (Chen Linfeng), who did not appear in the Tongtian River plot, could only watch others perform.

In fact, apart from being a bit bored, Chen Linfeng was quite happy about the changes in the crew.

Sometimes a small change can have a huge impact.

With the addition of Zhang Lingtong, the show attracted the attention of Wuxi China Television Company.

The producer of the sequel to Journey to the West entered the scene and brought with him the behind-the-scenes staff of the sequel crew.

These art directors, lighting photographers and other big names have greatly enhanced the texture of the TV series.

Chen Linfeng had a feeling that the final film would give him a big surprise.

"Okay, this one passed," the director announced that the performance was effective.

"The morning shoot is over, everyone is going to go home."

Chen Linfeng followed the crew back to the rented house.

Sun Fengmei, who was standing at the entrance of the village waiting, saw Chen Linfeng and hurriedly came forward and pulled him aside.

"Xiao Feng, the editor from Mengya Magazine is here to see you. I asked them to wait in your room first. I will come out to find you."

"Sister Mei, have you asked them why they came here?"

Sun Fengmei was the assistant Chen Shantong found for him to handle some daily affairs for him.

He is capable and steady, and is currently in the probation period.

With an assistant, Chen Linfeng doesn't have to be accompanied by his father when he travels around the country.

As Chen Shantong started his own business, he was busy with his own affairs, so it was natural for him to find assistants for the two brothers.

"I asked two people, one is the deputy editor-in-chief and the other is the editor-in-charge."

Sister Mei gave a rough description of the two people's appearance, "They said they came for the novel you wrote, but I don't know the details."

Hearing this, Chen Linfeng had an idea in his mind, "I roughly know what it is. Sister Mei, go find my dad. He should be present for this matter."

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(End of this chapter)