Gentleman

In fact, Qu Shuanghua had never read Yan Ke’s script before. He didn’t watch movies very much and had no research in this area. He just believed in his junior’s talent. He didn’t expect Lu Yan’s reaction to be so big after helping him make this introduction. But now that Lu Yan had spoken, he hoped to facilitate this matter anyway. After all, the script must be sold, no matter who it was sold to. As long as the price didn’t hurt either party.

So he helped and asked, “Junior, what do you think?”

Yan Ke hesitated for a moment. He came today with the attitude of giving it a try. Although he seemed unconcerned, he was still a little uneasy. After all, he had failed so many times before. It was not that he didn’t know that his personality was actually very unpleasant. Now that the other party was so straightforward, he hesitated a little. 

“Can I ask why? I heard from my senior brother that you are just an actor. Why would you want to buy my script? And do you have the ability to make it into a movie?”

Lu Yan smiled. These questions were expected by him. 

“First of all, of course, it’s because Mr. Yan’s script is excellent. I have read a lot of science fiction novels. This story is not the most brilliant, but it is quite innovative. Of course, if it is to be made into a movie, it will definitely need a lot of modifications. I am indeed just an actor, but I also want to control the movie myself. When I saw this script, I had some ideas, and I want to see if I can turn these ideas into reality. This is a very good script, and it will be ruined if it cannot be filmed properly. I can promise that although I may not be able to put it on the big screen in a short time, I will do my best when I am ready. I hope it will leave a lasting mark in the Chinese film industry. I believe this is what Mr. Yan wants to see, right? “

Yan Ke looked a little moved, “So, when the movie starts shooting, can I participate?” 

“Of course, you are the screenwriter.”

“Okay, I’ll sell it to you.” Yan Ke agreed.

Lu Yan was stunned for a moment, “Why don’t you ask me how much I’m going to pay?” 

“Oh, how much are you going to pay?”

Lu Yan smiled slightly, he seemed to be a simple person, and said a number.

Yan Ke had no objection, and Qu Shuanghua didn’t say much. They didn’t know much about the market, they just thought the number was pretty good.

Of course, Li Ran was an expert, and he could tell that the two people opposite him were not very knowledgeable. However, the price given by Lu Yan was high even in the industry, he did not take the opportunity to lower the price.

The two signed a simple agreement first, agreeing to wait until Lu Yan came back from filming in Las Vegas before signing a formal contract.

Afterwards, they discussed the direction of revision of the script. Yan Ke promised to complete the final draft within half a year, but Lu Yan said there was no rush. Anyway, he probably wouldn’t be able to tinker with this soon.

Li Ran asked on the way back, “Can you tell me what you think?”

Lu Yan smiled and said, “Of course. In fact, my idea is very simple. Today’s 3D technology is getting better and better. The background of this script is grand. If it is done well, it will be quite interesting. Of course, I’m also very interested in the story. If it can highlight people’s reflections on technology and the environment, I think it will be very meaningful.”

“Your idea coincides with mine. However, although domestic 3D technology has made great progress, it is still not as advanced as the most advanced.”

“So, we still need to find ways to seek international cooperation.”

“One more question,” Li Ran thought about it and said, “You bought this script, do you plan to direct it yourself?”

Of course not,” Lu Yan said matter-of-factly, “My major is acting, and I have a specialization in art. I have no plans to cross over into other fields yet.”

“Then, how about letting me direct it? Although I haven’t filmed a similar subject yet, I believe that won’t be a problem.” Li Ran said.

“It couldn’t be better” Lu Yan said with a smile.

“Then, let me ask you more seriously, who are you planning to let invest in, Starry Sky?” Li Ran asked again.

“Starry Sky is definitely one of the options, but if it goes according to our vision, it will be a big investment. I’m afraid the Starry Sky won’t be able to afford it. Let’s find multiple joint ventures. If the investment is large, you will inevitably have to point fingers. If the investment is small, you will have to find multiple joint ventures, which is troublesome. So I really have a headache.”

“Hey, I thought you had already thought about it and looked confident. In fact, as long as you tell Boss Su, funds will not be a problem at all.” Li Ran was half serious and half joking.

Lu Yan didn’t take it seriously and smiled, “I also want to try to see if I can solve it myself.” 

“I admire you for being ambitious.” Li Ran gave a thumbs up.

“Don’t praise me like that yet. I’m not that rigid. If it doesn’t work out then, just tell him. I don’t want this movie to die.” Lu Yan said with a bitter smile.

Li Ran patted his shoulder.

“By the way, Director Li, please keep this matter secret for the time being.”

“Don’t worry, I understand.”

The next day Lu Yan took Song Hui to Las Vegas.

The filming abroad went very smoothly. Commercial films were all about efficiency. In addition, Han Yuan and Lu Yan’s acting skills were very good. The two of them were like kings against kings. They were having fun every day, making the atmosphere in the entire crew very lively. All filming was completed within the estimated time.

During this period, just as Lu Yan had expected, Su Mo was too busy with the new project to visit the class, so the two had to contact each other by phone every day. It couldn’t be said that it lasted for too long, but he felt a lot of love sickness. Fortunately, both of them were career-focused, so it was not too difficult.

The day after returning to China, Lu Yan was pulled into the recording studio by Qin Feng.

The new album’s ten songs were halfway completed, two of which were Bai Xi’s and Lin Mu’s works. Most of the songs this time were still soulful love songs, which were very consistent with Lu Yan’s voice.

Lu Yan spent almost the whole day in the recording studio, finding the feeling, auditioning, revising, and singing again over and over again. After all, Lu Yan was not a professional singer. It was not easy to adapt to five songs at once. Although the styles were similar, they were all different after all. Fortunately, this day was not a formal recording, it was just a matter of getting familiar with the songs, finding the feeling, and deciding on the title song this time.

After it was over, Lu Yan almost didn’t want to say anything. As expected, singing was much more tiring than acting. Lu Yan felt that reciting lines for a whole day was not so difficult.

As soon as he walked out of the company, he was stopped by a man in a suit and tie. Although the man looked polite, his eyes were full of arrogance. 

“Mr. Lu Yan, right? I am Mr. Ke’s assistant. You were busy when I made an appointment with you before. Is it convenient for Mr. Lu to meet Mr. Ke now?” Although he said please, his tone did not allow for rejection.

Lu Yan had been tired for a day, and was not in a very good mood to begin with. Coupled with the other party’s face, he was even more unhappy. He sneered, “It’s inconvenient.” After saying that, he left.

The man was stunned for a moment, then caught up with him in a few steps, his tone no longer so sure, “Mr. Lu, Mr. Ke has no ill intentions. He does have something important to discuss with you. That is definitely a good thing for you.”

Lu Yan stopped suddenly. The man followed closely and almost bumped into him. “Tell him that if he wants to see me, let him come in person. I will never go to see him. Also,” He smiled coldly again, “Whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing is up to me, not you.”

At this time, Song Hui’s car had already driven over. Lu Yan didn’t even look at the assistant, got in the car and drove away.

Lu Yan knew that this matter was by no means over, so he was not too surprised when he was stopped by the same man again the next day.

“Mr. Lu, Mr. Ke has come in person. Can you please talk more?” He said and pointed to the car parked aside.

Lu Yan didn’t delay any more this time. Without saying a word, he walked over, opened the car door and got in.

The car was very spacious, and the driver had already stood waiting outside the car door. There was only a middle-aged man who looked elegant and handsome sitting in the back seat.

He hadn’t seen this face in almost twenty years. Apart from a few wrinkles, this face had not changed much.

Lu Yan felt a little dazed.

Lu Yan was only six years old that year, which was the most sensitive age for a boy.

After another fight with his classmates because he was scolded as a child without a father, Lu Yan, who still had a bruise on his lips, suddenly felt the urge to meet that person. Who said he was a child without a father?

Lu Yan’s mother had never concealed anything about his father. As soon as Lu Yan started to understand, she told him everything. Her tone was very calm and did not accuse anything, as if she was telling someone else’s story. At the same time, she also told Lu Yan where that person lived, so from the first day he was scolded for not having a father, he secretly memorized the route to that place, as if this could prove that he actually had a father.

After taking several buses and summoning up the courage to ask many people, he finally found the high-end villa with red walls and green tiles. A thick iron gate blocked his desire to move forward, and he had to sit outside the iron gate and wait. Few people could imagine the child’s suffering and expectations at that time.

He waited until dusk for the master to return, but not only the master, but also the mistress and their children were returning. Lu Yan saw with his own eyes how the man hugged his wife and kissed his child.

He was indeed a very gentle person. His mother did not lie to him. Lu Yan thought about it, but the expectations in his heart cooled down little by little until they were gone.

Later, Lu Yan took a long car ride alone and returned to his home with only his mother. Even though his mother beat him severely for skipping classes and coming home late, he didn’t say where he went that day.

From then on, Lu Yan never took the initiative to fight with others because they called him a fatherless child. What they said was correct, he was indeed a child without a father. Lu Yan said in his heart, because that father belonged to someone else, not to him.

And today, after nearly twenty years, Lu Yan saw this man again.