Chapter 343 A cool story?

The sun is not too hot and the breeze is just right. The weather in October is always so comfortable.

Nonhyeon-dong, cafe.

Li Yang was wearing a white T-shirt and light blue jeans. He looked clean and tidy. The warm sunshine shone on his face. His smile was kind and warm, and he had the temperament of a boy next door.

When he walked into the coffee shop, he had already spotted screenwriter Kim Tae-hee who was waiting at the window, and immediately walked over with a smile.

"Hello, screenwriter Kim Tae-hee, it's a pleasure to meet you." Li Yang took the initiative to greet her.

"Calling me a screenwriter seems a bit strange. I've also watched the plot of The Chaebol Son-in-law. The plot is tight, the characters are well-developed, and the logic is very strong. I can be considered to have officially entered the screenwriting industry."

The two shook hands and sat down. Jin Tae-hee was a woman in her fifties. She looked a little thin and dark. She spoke very directly and said, "So just call me senior. It sounds more intimate this way."

"Then I'll take the liberty of calling you senior."

Li Yang smiled modestly and politely, but his eyes lit up instantly after hearing the words.

The order of the Peninsula screenwriter industry is strict, even rigid.

In addition to writing recognized works, every new screenwriter who wants to join the Writers Association as a formal member needs an introduction from a formal member.

It’s just that most of these veteran members have eccentric temperaments and extremely high standards.

Most people may not be recognized even if they give gifts.

But the advantage is that once recognized, you will be protected by the Writers Association.

Li Yang had always wanted to join the Writers Association, but he had been troubled for a long time about finding someone to introduce him.

But I didn't expect that things would take such a turn for the better.

And when Kim Tae-hee spoke in that tone, Li Yang could easily hear the hidden meaning in her words.

This is an intention to promote each other.

"Don't overthink it. My inspiration actually came from your novel 'The Rich Son-in-law'. I took advantage of you, so I deserve some compensation."

Jin Tae-hee said calmly, "Although the plot of 'The Chaebol Son-in-law' is very much to my taste, this is the limit of how much I can help you with for now. To become a formal member of the Writers Association, you need not only one inviter, but also the approval of at least seven formal members. So if you want to join, you still need a phenomenal TV series."

As he spoke, he seemed to see that Li Yang was about to explain, so he waved his hand and interrupted impatiently, "At my age, I have actually let go of a lot of things. It's not shameful to have needs, and there's no need to hide them."

"I"

Li Yang wanted to be polite, but when he looked up, he found that Kim Tae-hee's somewhat old face had a pair of slightly cloudy eyes that were extremely deep, like the wisdom accumulated after experiencing too many things, clear and firm, with a taste of returning to nature.

He knew very well that for this kind of old people, being polite and smooth would make the other party disgusted, so it would be better to be sincere.

So the moment he opened his mouth, he was a little embarrassed and asked, "Is it so obvious?"

"A glimpse of the whole picture!"

Jin Tae-hee said calmly, "After I watched 'The Rich Son-in-law', I looked up your information and learned some news. I know that your current situation is very embarrassing. Only by joining the Writers Association can you reserve a way out for yourself. It's easy to guess. When I was talking just now, I saw your eyes rolling around. I guess you were hesitant to speak, so I'll just say it for you."

Then he said, "But I still suggest that you don't think too much about it and it's best to focus on the next new book."

Talking about the new book, Jin Tae-hee's eyes were a little fiery and a little fanatical, and she said: "As long as the plot of the new book satisfies me, I will give you a big gift."

"Ah, this."

Li Yang was a little messy, and all the gifts and the like were put aside. After receiving the payment from Cube, he was no longer short of money. The purpose of this trip was actually achieved, but he felt a little guilty at the moment.

"You should know what kind of scripts I write."

Li Yang couldn't help but explain, "For works like "Sungkyunkwan Scandal", I'm worried that I can't be of much help."

no way.

It is always better to make things clear in advance than to offend people afterwards.

"If it was a drama like Sungkyunkwan Scandal, I wouldn't have asked you to come, but this time it's different."

Jin Tae-hee smiled mysteriously. The old woman spoke a little bluntly, but not to the point of embarrassing others. She quickly said, "This time it's a refreshing article!"

"A cool novel?" Li Yang couldn't help showing a surprised expression. He subconsciously glanced at what Kim Tae-hee was wearing and found that the old lady was dressed very simply and plainly. She didn't even have a piece of clothing from a big brand. The only thing that might be expensive was the simple and rough-looking thick gold bracelet on her wrist.

No matter how you look at it, it has nothing to do with the word "cool novel".

"What, you don't believe it?"

Jin Tae-hee frowned, as if she saw what Li Yang was thinking, and said with a little dissatisfaction: "Young people should not be too limited in their thinking. It's a different era now. Old ladies can also go online. Do old ladies have to read Hegel and Leo Tolstoy? Can't they be interested in cool novels?"

“I didn’t say that.”

Li Yang smiled awkwardly and denied it quickly.

He could see that the old lady looked normal, but when talking about the script, she had a very hot temper. Her personality seemed stubborn, but it was normal.

After all, the more you value something, the more you cherish it.

For her, scripts may be something she has been pursuing all her life.

"Then let me take a look at the script first?" Li Yang asked tentatively.

"now it's right."

Jin Tae-hee finally showed a satisfied expression, and pushed a thumb-thick notebook on the table over to her. Looking at Li Yang who had already begun to read the plot seriously, she said, "Working on the script is not a business. You should pursue the plot, not the smooth stuff. If you have any problems, just say it directly. I am not as dignified as some people. For me, the better the script, the happier I am."

As she spoke, Kim Tae-hee noticed that Li Yang was reading the book seriously, so she gradually stopped talking and stopped interrupting him.

For a moment, the coffee shop was quiet, with only the rustling sound of Li Yang flipping through the pages of a book.

In a trance, Li Yang didn't know how much time had passed, but he finally finished reading the last page and closed the entire book.

At the same time, a slightly expectant voice sounded in my ears.

"How does my book look? Is the plot good enough to be a good novel?"

"There's nothing wrong with the underlying logic and basic structure. If it's a normal urban romance story, it's pretty standard, but if it's a happy story, it probably doesn't count."

Li Yang answered subconsciously, but only after he finished speaking did he realize that he seemed to have said something wrong, and hurriedly said: "But it can be seen that your literary skills are very strong, and your dialogue writing is much better than that of a half-baked person like me."

He was so absorbed in reading the script that he answered without even thinking.

I reacted at this moment and tried to remedy the situation.

"I get it, it's just that the plot is rubbish."

Kim Tae-hee nodded to herself, as if she understood something, and selectively ignored Li Yang's words of reparation.

Soon, he added, "Go on, give me some suggestions, and see what needs to be changed. I'll see what's wrong."

"How can I give advice on this?"

Li Yang was a little embarrassed. Soon, looking at the old lady with eyes wide open, he said with a smile: "It's really difficult. Your book is logically consistent and flows smoothly. After changing it, it will be out of place."

"What should we do then?" Jin Tae-hee was stunned for a moment, and obviously realized the problem Li Yang mentioned. Soon, she frowned slightly and said, "Then let's do this first. Tell me what a cool story is, and then we will modify it according to this script outline."

As he said that, he reminded: "Don't worry, a script that you are not satisfied with is not considered a script, it is at most a waste of paper. In fact, I am not very satisfied with it myself."

"Then let me try?"

Li Yang said modestly: "Anyway, you listen to me. If it's right, absorb it. If it's wrong,

"Okay, I understand. Let's not waste our time on such boring things." Kim Tae-hee waved her hand, seeming a little impatient.

Li Yang smiled awkwardly and said nothing more.

no way.

Kim Tae-hee may not care, but as a junior, he still needs to be polite.

After all, although the old lady's words may be a bit blunt and not very pleasant to hear, the benefits she gave were real.

Soon, Li Yang became serious and said seriously, "What is a cool novel? It means that the plot can mobilize or stimulate the emotions of the audience. The more direct the plot is, the more exciting it will seem to the audience."

"But how can it be enjoyable?"

Li Yang said seriously: "To put it simply, if you are scolded, you will slap him back without hesitation. If that is not enough, you will take a gun and kill his entire family. Take this useless manuscript of yours for example."

Li Yang turned the page and pointed, "For example, here, why do illegitimate children of chaebol families have to be afraid when they are bullied by older children, instead of trying to fight back or sneak back?"

"It's natural for older children to slander others, but it's also normal for younger children to plot against others, right?"

"And here, are you being manipulated by your sister-in-law using her resources?

This will limit some of the pleasure.

It is impossible for the male protagonist to soften his heart just because the other person is beautiful. His psychological activity should be to find a way to break this part of the restriction and get rid of the self-righteous woman. "

“And here, the heroine Bai Yueguang falls in love again, and then catches the hero for justice?

If this kind of drama is placed in the traditional Korean drama, I will not comment on it, but if it is based on a cool story, it is really too boring.

My suggestion is that when the male protagonist finds out, he should either plot to kill Bai Yueguang, or at least get revenge, or he can use Bai Yueguang's incident to gain greater benefits for himself, and then dump this self-righteous woman. "

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"Finally, it's a question of the overall structure. The male protagonist has traveled through time and space and been reborn, so why does his goal have to be to inherit the family fortune, instead of..."

Li Yang said with a confident smile, "Instead of opening a new family, which is even more powerful than the original one, Senior, do you think this makes sense?"

"Have!"

After pondering for a moment, Jin Tae-ji nodded and said, "That makes perfect sense."

Then he smiled and said, "I think I know how to write it."

Having said that, he simply packed up the waste manuscripts and prepared to leave, muttering, "I have to go back quickly. I can't waste my inspiration."

But after taking only two steps, he paused, walked back, and said with a smile: "Li Yang, I have benefited a lot from this meeting."

Then, without waiting for Li Yang to be polite, he continued: "Didn't I say before that as long as I am satisfied, I will give you a big gift."

"I'm already very happy to meet you, senior. Giving you gifts is really very polite." Li Yang smiled modestly.

"Really?" Kim Tae-hee smiled.

"that."

Li Yang hesitated and said, "How about you tell me first?"

"That's right. You don't need to be so mercenary with me."

Kim Tae-hee was obviously in a good mood and started joking. Then he said, "Others first have the script and then the investors. Mine is different. When I went out for dinner some time ago, someone happened to be optimistic about the fast-paced plots in the streaming media era. So when we talked about creativity, we finalized the investment first, and then..."

After Jin Tae-ji finished speaking, she left in a hurry.

Only Li Yang was left there, his dark eyes becoming brighter.

"what is this?"

Li Yang left with a smile, asked himself a question, then smiled and murmured, "Good luck, is it finally starting to favor me?"

When he left the café, it was already getting dark outside.

I decided to go home directly, rest and recuperate, and prepare for the official live broadcast with Chou Tzu-yu tomorrow.

But on the way, I thought about it and called someone.

The moment the call was connected, the other party spoke in a happy but resentful voice, "Boss, have you finally remembered that you still have a secretary?"

Then, she lowered her voice and said seductively, "How about it, when are you going to take advantage of me?"

"Stop messing around, this time we have something serious to do."

Li Yang cursed with a smile.

"Isn't what they said a serious matter?"

"Do you want to be an actor?" Li Yang asked directly.

"you"

"There's a drama, a SBS drama."

"I"

"A script written by Kim Tae-hee."

Li Yang said, listening to the somewhat rapid breathing coming from the other end of the phone, he couldn't help but laugh and said: "I asked for a role for you."

Then, he joked, "Of course, if some people only think about business and only want to be a secretary, I can accept that."

But before he finished speaking, he heard the other side anxiously say: "Secretary, dogs don't even do this!"

The next afternoon, Jeju Island.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, on the golden beach, Li Yang pushed up his sunglasses and looked at the passers-by. He suddenly felt touched and sighed.

In fact, he has always felt that traveling is the most wasteful thing in life.

Waste of money too.

If you have that much time, you might as well have a quiet and comfortable sleep.

But at this moment his mind changed. He just sat quietly for a while and felt refreshed, as if he had thrown away all his complicated thoughts. The lazy sunlight fell on his body, and he felt inexplicably comfortable.

Just as I was thinking about it, I caught a glimpse of a beautiful figure coming towards me not far away.

(End of this chapter)