Violence supervision in Conan

Chapter 779: The work that opened the door to Chinese science fiction.
Oni Takeshi's gaze swept across the mahogany bookcase, finally settling on a book.

I went over and took it down; the pages clearly showed signs of having been turned.

The cover features a large name written in simplified Chinese characters.

Take Her Eyes With You

Ono Takeshi's gaze lingered on the book title for a moment, then slowly moved down to the author's name.

Liu Cixing!
Upon seeing these three words, Oni Takeshi's gaze instantly deepened.

Guiye Wu was certainly no stranger to this name. In his previous life, he was a very famous person, known as "who single-handedly brought Chinese science fiction to the top level in the world".

While slightly exaggerated, it is truly well-deserved.

It was quite a coincidence that I discovered this book by chance during a break when I was filming "The Diary of John Rabe" in mainland China.

I was quite surprised at the time, because according to the timeline, Liu Cixin should still be working as a computer engineer at the power plant at this point, and his debut work was still several years away from being officially published.

—In his previous life, Oni Takeshi was a fan of Liu Cixin's books and knew a bit about his experiences.

In this world with its chaotic timeline, Liu Cixin debuted early and has just won the first prize of the China Science Fiction Galaxy Award with his book "Take Her Eyes," becoming a rising star in the science fiction world and even the Chinese literary world.

Having done some research, Ono Takeshi could only marvel at the mysterious timeline of the Conan world.

Afterwards, Ono Takeshi brought the book back to Japan, originally just as a pastime, but now he had other ideas.

To fully showcase the charm of special effects, the best choices are either fantasy or science fiction.

However, the former is unlikely to resonate with Western audiences in terms of plot and logic. At least in this era when Eastern culture has not yet risen strongly with the growing power of China, it is unlikely to be recognized and accepted by Western audiences.

So the only remaining option is science fiction movies, at least those foreigners can understand them.

Originally, Takeshi Ono was considering whether to use his collection of superheroes to make an Avengers movie, but he has now changed his mind.

Since this is a film made by Asian filmmakers working together, it's natural to choose works from the East.

A name popped into Onitake's mind.

After a moment's thought, a decision was made.

Without hesitation, he picked up the phone and made the call.

……

China, SX Province, YQ City.

In an ordinary house, Liu, in the prime of his life, was bent over his desk, writing furiously.

Although the Galaxy Award first prize he just won didn't bring him much change in terms of material things, it brought him great surprise and encouragement on a spiritual level.

This solidified Liu Cixin's confidence and determination to embark on the path of literary creation.

Boom boom boom!
The sudden knocking interrupted his thoughts. Da Liu scratched his head, but didn't show any annoyance or frustration, because he knew who was outside the door.

Sure enough, his wife pushed open the door and came in, carrying a plate of sliced ​​watermelon.

Glancing at her husband's bloodshot eyes, Mrs. Liu felt a pang of heartache, but said nothing. She simply placed the watermelon gently on the desk, carefully trying not to soil the manuscript.

"You need to balance work and rest, and you should get more rest too." Although she knew her husband wouldn't listen, Mrs. Liu couldn't help but advise him.

Liu Cixin gave a wry smile: "When inspiration strikes, you have to write it down in one go."

After comforting his wife, he said, "I'll rest after I finish writing this part."

Knowing her husband's temper, Mrs. Liu was about to say something when the doorbell rang.

"It must be those people from the magazine again."

Mrs. Liu sighed helplessly. Ever since her husband achieved success in his writing, their family seemed to have said goodbye to their comfortable past.

But despite her words, she still turned back and opened the door.

However, when she opened the door, the person standing outside was not the magazine staff she had expected, but a middle-aged man of about forty years old, with an ordinary appearance, but a pair of very bright eyes.

"Who are you looking for?" Mrs. Liu asked, looking at the stranger outside the door with a puzzled expression.

"Excuse me, is this Mr. Liu's home?" the middle-aged man asked politely.

Mrs. Liu nodded.

"Excuse me for disturbing you," the middle-aged man introduced himself. "My name is Han Sanping, and I have something to discuss with Mr. Liu."

……

The Liu family's living room.

Da Liu looked at the man in front of him strangely, who claimed to be the director of Yanjing Film Studio, wondering what the other party wanted to see him about.

As a part-time science fiction writer, I seem to have absolutely no connection with film studios, right?
Although China released its first science fiction film, "The Invisible Cloak," as early as 1925, China has historically lacked a strong foundation in science fiction films, and to date, very few science fiction films have been released.

Even the first true science fiction film in the People's Republic of China, "Death Ray on Coral Island," is now more than a decade old.

Therefore, Liu did not connect Han Sanping's intentions, as the two should not have any connection. "Mr. Liu," Han Sanping noticed the doubt on Liu's face, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, he went straight to the point, "I have come here on behalf of someone to discuss the issue of film adaptation rights with you, Mr. Liu."

"Film adaptation rights?"

The unfamiliar term made Da Liu's eyes widen in bewilderment.

He understood the meaning, but what did it have to do with him?
I write science fiction novels myself. With the current level of film production in China, what good science fiction movies can we make?

Liu Cixin is straightforward and outspoken. Although he didn't say it explicitly, Han Sanping, a seasoned veteran, could easily understand his meaning and wasn't angry about it. This is the current state of Chinese cinema, and there's nothing to be ashamed of.

From funding and technology to the entire film market, there is nothing they have to support in making science fiction films.

Of course, this refers to genuine hard science fiction, not those so-called "science fiction films" that are just a front for something else.

Han Sanping's expression remained unchanged, and he burst into laughter:

"Therefore, I am not representing Beijing Film Studio this time..."

Before he could finish speaking, a look of surprise appeared on Da Liu's face, followed by Han Sanping saying something even more surprising.

"Does Mr. Liu know of a person named Guiye Wu?"

"Oninotake?!"

Da Liu was taken aback, then his eyes lit up and he immediately nodded, "Of course I know!"

Takeshi Ono's fame has spread throughout the world, and even most people in the relatively closed-off mainland China have heard of him.

His works, such as "E.T.", "Home Alone", and "Your Name", all created a sensation in China.

What's more, they even made a film called "The Diary of John Rabe".

To be honest, the fact that a Japanese person could make such a movie has caused quite a stir in China, and as a result, most people have a good impression of Takeshi Ono.

Although he is Japanese, he is clearly a Japanese who dares to face history squarely and is friendly towards China—a true international friend.

With the revelation that he had donated to build several Hope Schools in China, the Chinese people's goodwill towards Takeshi Ono has increased even more.

Liu Cixin is one of them.

He greatly admired Ono Takeshi. Anyone who knew about his deeds would be shocked, but at the same time, they would also feel admiration for him.

However, Da Liu did not understand why Han Sanping suddenly brought up Guiye Wu.

Han Sanping didn't beat around the bush and said directly:
"I have taken the liberty of visiting you today because I would like to act as a go-between and talk to you, Mr. Liu, on behalf of Mr. Ono Takeshi. Mr. Ono Takeshi wants to adapt and film your work."

"Filming...my novel?"

Liu's eyes widened, revealing an expression of disbelief. Even Madam Liu, who had been listening silently to the side, couldn't help but cover her mouth and exclaim in surprise.

How could a renowned international director like Takeshi Ono be making a film based on her own husband's novel?
This is... absolutely incredible!
Mrs. Liu felt like she was dreaming.

Liu Cixin shared the same feeling.

"Mr. Han, are you... are you joking?"

Faced with Da Liu's incredulous question, Han Sanping smiled understandingly, then firmly shook his head, "What I said is absolutely true."

hiss--

Once he realized the other party wasn't joking, Da Liu gasped in shock.

However, while shocked, an irrepressible excitement welled up within me, even more so than when I first won the Galaxy Award.

This is Takeshi Ono! He's actually adapting his own novel into a film! This is like a windfall!
Da Liu was extremely excited.

Taking a deep breath and finally calming myself down, I immediately pressed for an answer:
"I wonder which of my novels Mr. Oni-no specifically wants to adapt into a film?"

His voice trembled slightly with excitement.

A hint of doubt flashed in Han Sanping's eyes, but he quickly composed himself and asked instead of answering, "As far as I know, Mr. Liu is currently working on a new book?"

Da Liu was taken aback, then nodded: "That's right."

"I wonder if I would have the honor of tasting one or two of them?"

Liu was taken aback again, but he had already basically finished the work, and the manuscript had been sent to the publisher, with both parties signing a complete contract.

Moreover, it had been confirmed before that Han Sanping's identity was genuine, so there was no concern that the other party might have any ill intentions.

So he nodded.

After receiving the manuscript from Liu Cixin, Han Sanping's eyes immediately fell on the cover.

A name catches the eye—

The Wandering Earth

(End of this chapter)