Chapter 598: Chapter 316 Relationships Chapter 598: Chapter 316 Relationships Xu Qingyan pondered for a mont, his pen spinning on the paper.
Suddenly, a call ca through—it was Lin Wanzhou, who called every day to announce the ti of her return to Xinghai.
Even though the content was always the sa, her tone was exceptionally serious.
“I’m coming back, in five days.”
“Mm, I know, I’ll co to pick you up.”
“Where are you now?” Lin Wanzhou asked with interest, “Working again?”
Almost, I wasn’t there yesterday.
Fortunately, when he received Lin Wanzhou’s call yesterday, he was watching TV in Pei Muchan’s living room.
He had just picked up the call and didn’t give anything away, feeling a sense of reckless abandon.
“Yes, I’m writing a screenplay.” Xu Qingyan explained, “Once you’re back, how long can you stay in Xinghai?
...
Off to work again in a week?”
On the other end of the line, Lin Wanzhou’s voice carried a trace of apology.
“I’ve been too busy with work, I should be able to stay for about half a month…
right?
Sister Yun said there’s not much work in the latter half of the year, so if things go well, maybe I can stay for most of the month.”
“I heard there’s an endorsent deal.
Those events are actually quite boring.
Most of the ti is just spent waiting.
If only you could co with .”
Lin Wanzhou rambled on about many things, but all her words orbited a single point.
Only at the end did she softly express, “I miss you.”
After the call ended, Xu Qingyan was filled with mixed feelings.
He had no more desire to work on the script; he set aside his pen and paper, let the computer idle, and leaned back in his chair, lost in thought.
Pei Muchan was resting at ho today, as usual.
According her plan, she was ant to rest for three or four days.
The main reason was that Xu Qingyan, in his inexperience, had been too rough, wearing Pei Muchan out.
But he couldn’t bla himself, as it was his first ti experiencing such things.
When he asked Pei Muchan how it felt, she kept quiet, and Xu Qingyan wondered if it was not enough, so he used all his strength.
Waking up in the morning, Xu Qingyan felt a bit ashad.
Was it not enough?
Perhaps not, so, should he make it up to her?
One night and one morning later, and Pei Muchan, without a peep, only made faint moaning sounds.
In the end, it turned out to be a misunderstanding, and now Pei Muchan had to rest.
Nobody would believe this story if he told them, but reality was just that outrageous.
The three empty days provided the two of them ti for reflection.
Before them lay the pressing issue of defining their relationship.
Xu Qingyan already felt a sense of resignation about it, realizing that severing ties with Lin Wanzhou was practically impossible.
They had been childhood sweethearts; even if they were temporarily cut off, it was likely that the relationship would rekindle in the future.
Moreover, cutting her off would be useless; his mother, Zhang Hongi, would certainly recognize Lin Wanzhou.
After all, they ca from the sa place, and Zhang Hongi had watched the girl grow up for a period.
Additionally, now that Lin Wanzhou had no relatives and depended on Wen Yun and the others, Zhang Hongi was even less likely to disown her.
At worst, each would have their respective stance.
Round and round, the tie with Lin Wanzhou was practically unbreakable.
From his personal desires, Xu Qingyan himself did not wish to sever ties with Lin Wanzhou.
Both won had helped him, and indeed, he had feelings for both sides.
Considering that the situation implied no possibility of breaking off, rather than beating around the bush only to end up entangled together.
It would be better to address the issue head-on and see if there was a solution.
On the other hand, and perhaps more importantly, was Pei Muchan’s family’s stance.
Xu Qingyan didn’t quite know how to handle it; her family was not lacking in wealth.
But, if her family disliked his career, ultimately, there wouldn’t be much he could do.
He was certain he would not give up Pei Muchan just because of these obstacles—it was not even a question worth considering.
As for Pei Muchan’s stance, he was not too clear on it as of yet.
But he assud it must be similar to his, otherwise they wouldn’t have…
beco intimate.
Xu Qingyan could sense that Pei Muchan ca from a very conservative family.
She tended to be a good girl, yet there was rebellion in her bones.
However, these were all assumptions, and realities could change unpredictably.
“Sigh…” Xu Qingyan exhaled deeply.
For the ti being, everything with Pei Muchan appeared normal, seemingly the sa as before.
But Xu Qingyan knew well, that after that night, things had already changed.
Specifically, only the next three days would tell.
After resting for another twenty minutes, he took a deep breath and refocused on the film screenplay.
He would work during these three days.
The verdict would co afterwards.
Sky Light Film and Television had quickly established a foothold in the market with four sitcom series.
However, the ultimate goal of producing series is the big screen: from the small screen to the big screen.
Movie-making must begin at so point.
Sky Light Film and Television didn’t have many options: low-budget movies that were simple to produce.
Best within familiar domains, which basically ant sticking to cody films.
The cody movie market in Xia country was in a slump, due to excessive homogenization and catering to lowest common denominator tastes.
Predominantly relying on overseas copyrights before adapting them for dostic profiteering.
Localized adaptations like “Crazy Hot Pot” and “Sumr Rice Symphony” were hugely successful, signifying the rise of the era dominated by translated movies.
Isn’t it all about making money?
Why bother going through so much trouble?
With only so much of the market pie, it would be simpler if everyone just focused on translated films.
After all, even a poorly adapted story with a touch of political correctness could attract eager audiences.
If not for that, there would be few options.
Xu Qingyan refused to join in the muck!
Not because of any moral high ground, but because…
he couldn’t compete with others.
He might not win competitive bids for rights, nor could he match their investnts, just a purely grassroots production.
If it ca to it, others dared to board the train without a ticket and pay later, but Xu Qingyan did not want to wade into those murky waters.
After much consideration, Xu Qingyan decided to look back to the past.
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