"What? CCTV wants to adapt my novel into a TV series?"
Only then did Jiang Yulou know why Meng Weizai came to the school to find him for a trivial matter. It turned out to be a major matter involving the adaptation of a novel.
Ji Zhenghuai said in surprise: "Lao Meng, are you telling the truth or lies? Can Yulou's work be favored by CCTV and adapted into a TV series?"
"Of course it's true. A person in charge of CCTV contacted me specifically. I'm just repeating the exact words." Meng Weizai said.
Jiang Yulou chuckled and said, "I didn't expect CCTV to take a fancy to my work and have a good eye for it."
"You kid, you have no integrity at all." Ji Zhenghuai scolded with a smile, feeling happy for Jiang Yulou in his heart.
Meng Weizai smiled at Jiang Yulou and said, "How about it? I'm not trying to trick you into whether it's good news for you. Of course, whether you agree with CCTV's adaptation or not depends on you..."
Before Meng Weizai could finish speaking, Jiang Yulou nodded and said, "Yes, I'm very willing."
For him, adapting the novel into a movie is undoubtedly a great thing. It’s not about how much copyright income he can get. In this era, the cost of adapting novels and screenplays is extremely low. For him, it is better than nothing. Expanding his influence is what he wants.
In 1980, TVs were still in short supply. There were only more than 9 million TV sets in the country, with an average of one set per 100 people.
As for TV programs, they are equally pitiful.
It was not until last year, in 1979, that all provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across the country established color TV stations. Last year, there were only a measly nineteen TV series broadcast.
It can be said that today's TV dramas are completely unable to meet the spiritual needs of the people. It is precisely because of this that most of the TV series produced in this era are hits.
In the 1980s, TV dramas became the most important cultural pastime in people's lives. "Empty crowds" were often used to measure the popularity of a certain TV drama, and it became the norm for a time.
Is Jiang Yulou's "The Conspiracy" exciting?
Naturally, it is very exciting. The novel alone has sold more than 300,000 copies so far, and more copies are still being printed. If it is adapted into a TV series, as long as the quality is decent, there will be no problem at all in becoming a phenomenon-level work that will be sold out to everyone.
With the support of TV series, the sales of novels will usher in another peak.
And this is the benefit that Jiang Yulou can see.
Meng Weizai said: "Okay, let's do this. Tomorrow, Lao Ji, you will give Yulou a leave, and Yulou will go to my place to meet with a person in charge of CCTV. It's best to finalize the cooperation as soon as possible, for Yulou, CCTV, and our magazine. There are benefits.”
"No problem." Ji Zhenghuai agreed readily.
The next morning, Jiang Yulou came to the editorial office of Contemporary Magazine as scheduled.
When the editor of the magazine knew that he was Jiang Yulou, he became even more enthusiastic.
"Teacher Jiang, sit down."
"Teacher Jiang, drink tea."
"Teacher Jiang, I am a fan of your books. Can you sign it for me?"
One of the reasons why editors are like this is because his books are well written, especially "The Conspiracy", which has attracted countless fans. Another reason is that this novel has brought huge benefits to the magazine.
"If you can't, just call me Yulou."
"I'm still a student, I can't afford to call me teacher."
"Ahem, that's too polite. Let's sit down and talk."
"I can sign, but my calligraphy skills are average."
Jiang Yulou was a little uncomfortable with their enthusiasm. The youngest editors in the editorial department were all in their twenties and seventies, and the older ones were almost reaching retirement age.
To be honest, they did not rely on their elders to show off their talents, and Jiang Yulou felt that they had given themselves a lot of face. As a result, now that they were so enthusiastic in front of him, it made him feel awkward.
Finally, Meng Weizai came forward and took him out of the sea of suffering.
Jiang Yulou wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with lingering fear: "Editor Meng, the people in our agency are too enthusiastic."
"What's the point? You've never seen the realistic side of comrades." Meng Weizai said disapprovingly.
Jiang Yulou originally wanted to hear some gossip, but unfortunately he arrived in the conference room soon.
In the conference room, he met people from CCTV.
The person on CCTV is a woman, about fifty years old. She is not tall and has a healthy complexion. Her hair is always combed into a neat bun, showing her rigor and elegance. Her face has clear lines, soft features, and a pair of bright and intelligent eyes, revealing her tenacity and independent character. There are already some wrinkles on her face, but it does not weaken her charm, because they are the traces left by the years and a symbol of wisdom.
Xu Huanzi saw the two of them, especially when she saw Jiang Yulou, she looked slightly surprised, "Is this Comrade Jiang Yulou? Hello, I am Xu Huanzi, the leader of the CCTV drama team."
Is the young man in front of me a nationally famous writer?
He is too young, and it is unbelievable that such a wonderful novel as "The Conspiracy" was actually written by him.
"Hello, Team Leader Xu, I am Jiang Yulou."
Jiang Yulou smiled slightly.
Xu Huanzi was sizing him up, and he was sizing up Xu Huanzi.
Xu Huanzi was wearing a gray old-style women's suit. Although her clothes had signs of starching, they were very clean and tidy, showing her good living habits.
After chatting for a few words, both of them had a preliminary impression of each other.
After both parties took their seats, Xu Huanzi said calmly: "Comrade Jiang, you must already know the purpose of my coming today, which is to win the rights to adapt your novel "The Conspiracy"."
Jiang Yulou did not agree immediately, but raised his own question: "Team Leader Xu, may I venture to ask, why did CCTV take a fancy to my novel and then have the idea of adapting it into a TV series?"
Xu Huanzi thought for a while and realized that there was nothing to hide, so he said: "Recently, in order to respond to the call, our TV station is preparing to produce a number of high-quality TV programs, but unfortunately it lacks good scripts. So, the station set its sights on the whole society. . Coincidentally, two novels have entered Taili's field of vision, one is "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp" by a Tang writer, and the other is Comrade Jiang's recently published novel "The Conspiracy"."
Jiang Yulou asked again: "So, does CCTV plan to adapt these two works?"
Xu Huanzi shook his head and said: "No, I originally planned to adapt "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp". I was the first to follow up on this project, and I discussed it with the original author for a long time. But..."
"Did something happen?" Jiang Yulou asked curiously.
"No, it was originally decided to start filming this year. But..." Xu Huanzi said with an incomprehensible expression: "My family recommended your novel to me."
"After reading your novel, I overturned my original idea. Compared with "Eighteen Years in the Enemy Camp", your "The Conspiracy" is more worthy of adaptation. It may cause a great sensation like your novel. "
