HuaYu2003: This producer is a bit reckless!

Ling Yuan warmly received Tianxia Bachang.

After exchanging pleasantries, the guests and hosts took their seats.

A new young woman brought in a cup of top-quality pre-Qingming Longjing tea. The tea soup was light green and clear, with a rich aroma, indicating it was this year's new tea.

"Thank you, thank you." Tianxia Bachang was flattered.

Ling Yuan cut to the chase: "Teacher Zhang, I read your essay about folk ghost stories, and it's excellent! You captured the local flavor and sense of mystery perfectly! You have great potential for writing supernatural and suspenseful stories!"

A little embarrassed by the praise, Tianxia Bachang quickly replied modestly, "President Ling, you flatter me. I'm just writing for fun, it's a hobby, a hobby..."

"This isn't just random writing!" Ling Yuan waved his hand and said seriously, "I'm optimistic about the future of the supernatural suspense genre! Readers love it, and the market potential is huge! Especially those rooted in our local folk culture have even more vitality!"

As he spoke, he leaned forward slightly, extending an olive branch:

"How about it? Interested in writing full-time? Join our 'Starry Sky Professional Writer' program!"

"We guarantee you a minimum annual salary of 8! Your subscription revenue, future royalties from physical publications, and even profits from film and television adaptations will all be shared with you according to the contract! Of course, the copyright of your work needs to be exclusively authorized to Xinghan Literature Network for operation. Our platform is growing rapidly with abundant resources; Xinghan Pictures' films are all box office hits, helping you maximize the value of your work!"

In 2004, an annual salary of 8 was quite high. At that time, Tianxia Bachang was unknown and his family's financial company was not doing well. It was like a windfall, and he was able to do what he loved full-time.

His heart raced, his face beaming with barely concealed excitement, and he said without much hesitation, "President Ling, you think so highly of me... of course I'm willing!"

"Great!" Ling Yuan smiled, stood up, and extended his hand. "Welcome to Xinghan! I believe you can write a story that will shock the world!"

Tianxia Bachang also quickly stood up, stretched out his hands, and shook hands tightly in return.

Afterwards, the two sat down, and Ling Yuan gave a brief overview of the subsequent installments of "Ling Dong: The Ghostly Chronicles".

"There's more to it?"

"Of course, it's a series."

We're currently working on the first part and a fan fiction contest. Since the movie version of "The Haunted Cop Shop 1" has already been released, and the novel will be added later, it's simple. If you have good writing skills, you can just write based on the movie and add a little bit of your own flair. But the later parts will require more creativity.

Ling Yuan's "creativity" was undoubtedly impressive, giving Tianxia Bachang a fresh perspective and making him extremely admire Ling Yuan's ideas.

Ling Yuan probed a few times, and seeing that Tianxia Bachang had no other ideas, he said, "By the way, I have another topic that's perfect for you. You can think about it when you have time."

Tianxia Bachang immediately perked up his ears and asked curiously, "What kind of subject matter?"

Ling Yuan said, "Ghost Blows Out the Light."

Tianxia Bachang: "Ghost Blows Out the Light?"

I thought to myself, what a strange name.

Ling Yuan then recited a poem: "Humans light candles, ghosts blow out lamps, geomancers search for star peaks by digging tombs; they seek dragon veins and divide gold by looking at winding mountains, each winding mountain is a barrier, if the gate has a thousand locks, surely kings and nobles reside here."

Tianxia Bachang gasped, then pondered for a moment before asking, "Are the last four lines derived from Yang Yunsong's 'Hanlong Jing' from the Tang Dynasty?"

It was an ancient book on feng shui written using the auspicious and inauspicious stars (Greedy Wolf, Giant Gate, Prosperity, Literary Star, Honest Star, Martial Star, Broken Army, Left Assistant, Right Assistant).

Ling Yuan gave him a thumbs up and praised, "You're really well-read!"

Tianxia Bachang waved his hand: "You're too kind, Mr. Ling. I am not as knowledgeable as you are."

Ling Yuan then explained in detail the concept behind the supernatural novel "Ghost Blows Out the Light": "The core theme is tomb raiding, so the name could be 'Ghost Blows Out the Light,' which is divided into four major schools: the Grave Robbers, the Gold Raiders, the Mountain Movers, and the Ridge Unloaders."

"The Tomb Raiders, the Grave Robbers, the Mountain Movers, and the Ridge Unloading Warriors each have their own lineage, unique skills, and rules..."

Ling Yuan spoke eloquently and fluently: the Tomb Raiders' Dragon-Seeking Technique and Black Donkey Hoof, the Mountain-Moving Taoists' Mountain-Moving Armor-Splitting Technique and Kui Xing Kicking the Dipper, the Unloading Ridge Warriors' immense strength and sheer numbers, and the Tomb Raiders' Mysterious Tomb-Raising Seal...

Yes, and of course, the ironclad rule of "don't touch gold when the rooster crows and the lamp goes out" is indispensable throughout!

Ling Yuan seemed to have traced back to some ancient memory, and he described it in an immersive way.

The mystery of the ancient city of Jingjue, the enigmatic nature of the Longling Caves, the perilous Yunnan Insect Valley...

The bizarre underground world, the ancient tombs full of traps, and the incredible strange insects and beasts are described so vividly that it feels like you've actually been there...

Tianxia Bachang listened with rapt attention, his mouth slightly agape and his breath held.

It was as if a door to another world had been opened in my mind, and countless bizarre and fantastical thoughts surged forth.

The setting, the world-building, the plot... amazing! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

Moreover, it suits his writing style perfectly; it's like a treasure tailor-made for him!

The more Tianxia Bachang listened, the more astonished and impressed he became. His gaze toward Ling Yuan had transformed from initial respect to utter worship, as if he were looking at a deity radiating wisdom!

"Holy crap!" Tianxia Bachang finally couldn't help but let out a low roar, so excited he almost jumped out of his chair. "President Ling! Your idea... is absolutely brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! This imagination... is simply divine!"

He was rambling incoherently, and his face turned red.

Her voice trembled slightly with excitement: "President Ling! This amazing, complete creative world... you just told me all of this without holding back? You really want me to write it?!"

I can hardly believe my ears. If this idea were out there, countless established writers would be fighting over it!

Ling Yuan raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "Are you suggesting I write it?"

I thought to myself, even if you asked me to write it, I couldn't write anything; all I can do is talk a good game.

Tianxia Bachang immediately understood: "Oh, of course. You're so busy, with so many things to do, you certainly can't type it yourself! Mr. Ling, just for this creative idea you shared, I'll be a loyal writer for Xinghan Literature Network from now on. I guarantee I'll write your idea brilliantly!"

"Okay, okay, it's a pleasure to work together!" Ling Yuan extended his hand, and the two shook hands tightly again, reluctant to let go for a long time.

Afterwards, Ling Yuan called Mu Jing in and took Tianxia Bachang to sign the contract.

Watching the two walk out, Ling Yuan couldn't help but smirk: "Another big IP acquired!"

……

The Ghost Blows Out the Light series of novels was first serialized on Tianya Forum by Tianxia Bachang in the second half of 2005, and then moved to Qidian Chinese Network in 06, where it quickly became popular.

But in this life, without a doubt, this major IP arrived at Xinghan Literature Network ahead of schedule.

"And the Tomb Raider Chronicles, I wonder where that guy is now? I need to find a way to get them too."

……

The filming of "Zhu Xian" has officially begun. Ling Yuan is the executive producer and also the male lead.

Production Manager: Xing Aina; Director: Ning Hao; Assistant Director: Lu Yang; Assistant Director: Rao Xiaozhi.

A host of young actresses, including Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, Zhao Liying, Tang Yan, Liu Jing, and Wang Luodan, were present at the event.

Wang Luodan plays Shuiyue, Lu Xueqi's master and the head of Xiaozhu Peak, a beautiful female cultivator.

The other actors were also in place.

Xiao Ding, the original author and screenwriting consultant for the film, also joined in the fun.

Many journalists from news media were also invited.