Chapter 80

Li Zhengxi could easily understand Park Dong-chan's thoughts. Even if he had done everything exceptionally well over the past six months, there must have been some things that were even better, or at least, Li Zhengxi felt they were better and more heartfelt.

Of course, asking such a question was quite impolite, as all six works were Li Zhengxi's. Park Dong-chan's current behavior was equivalent to questioning Li Zhengxi. If it were anyone else, they would have been spat in the face.

However, regardless of whether it was due to the Demon Entertainment System, Li Zhengxi and Park Dong-chan's relationship was now very close. Therefore, he did not care about Park Dong-chan's flattery and even understood him.

He smiled and said, "Do you really believe me? Also, I want to make it clear that, no matter how good or bad it is, I won't be responsible..."

It seemed like a joke, but given Park Dong-chan's understanding of Li Zhengxi, he knew he would never deliberately mess around. Therefore, he nodded confidently and patted Li Zhengxi's shoulder, saying, "If I don't believe you, who else would I believe!"

"Hey!" Li Zhengxi laughed, "That's not fair, you're putting pressure on me before we even start!" After a brief pause, he finally became serious and continued, "Well, how should I put it, 'Love in the Grand Hotel,' 'Mother and Sister,' and 'Queen Seon-deok' are the ones I personally feel are the best..."

He was being completely honest. These three were the ones he knew would perform well and were the first batch he had chosen. However, Park Dong-chan deserved his honesty. After listening, he had no doubts and nodded decisively, "Alright, I'll talk to the company. If there are no issues, we'll take all three..."

Li Zhengxi smiled. It was fine to take all three, but if they wanted all six, he wouldn't agree. He still needed to keep one or two to negotiate with MBC or even SBS. After all, the Korean television industry wasn't entirely in KBS's hands; there were also MBC and SBS. Only by maintaining a balance could he maximize his benefits.

After chatting with Park Dong-chan, Li Zhengxi continued his filming tasks. He was just a supporting actor, so his role wasn't particularly heavy. However, as the screenwriter, he had to pay attention to the entire production, so he was still very busy.

Around ten o'clock, it was his turn to film a scene with Son Ye-jin. The chemistry between them was excellent, and the scene was particularly engaging. Director Yoon Seok-ho watched with great interest, a smile on his face.

Just as things were getting exciting, Li Zhengxi's assistant, Han Mi-ju, suddenly approached him, a bit embarrassed, and said, "Director, I'm sorry, but the American company is calling to discuss the collaboration on 'My Sassy Girl.'"

Yoon Seok-ho was taken aback but immediately called out, "Cut!" He was in a good mood because the scene was going well, and he understood that this matter was very important to Li Zhengxi as the boss.

Li Zhengxi was initially surprised, thinking he had done well. It wasn't until Han Mi-ju ran over that he understood why. He apologized to everyone and then walked aside, while Yoon Seok-ho continued filming other scenes.

"Hi, Vincent (Li Zhengxi's English name)," the other side greeted warmly after Li Zhengxi answered the call, then introduced himself, "I'm Daniel from Ks Film Company in the U.S. I believe you already know what I want to discuss..."

"Of course," Li Zhengxi nodded. He wasn't just flattered by their interest in 'My Sassy Girl'; he had other plans. "I've already heard from my company, but although I'm glad you're interested in my work, I have to remind you about the cultural differences..."

"Of course, well, how should I put it," Daniel shrugged, "It's precisely because this novel has gained attention here that we're considering buying the rights..."

Since that was the case, Li Zhengxi didn't say more. When the other party was already convinced, saying too much could be annoying. However, since a Hollywood film company had approached him, he didn't plan to let the opportunity slip.

Therefore, he discussed the collaboration on 'My Sassy Girl' with the other party and reached a basic agreement. The specific details would be discussed in detail by both companies. He then added, "Well, how should I put it, I'm a screenwriter, and if you're interested, I actually have a completely Hollywood-style script..."

"Oh, really?" Daniel was slightly surprised but quickly understood. Li Zhengxi was a genius, and he knew that Li Zhengxi had already had a relatively successful film in Korea, 'The Curse.'

Of course, if you count the recently successful 'Autumn in My Heart,' that would make two, which was the reason Ks ultimately decided to collaborate with Li Zhengxi.

Given this, he was happy to hear about the so-called completely Hollywood-style script. "Of course, we are a film company, so we're definitely interested. Well, can you tell me about the general story structure?"

The story structure, the tone, and the style of the film were no problem. Li Zhengxi quickly opened the 'National Treasure' page in the system and gave a rough overview of what Daniel wanted to hear, including the basic plot outline.

Since these didn't require achievement points to view, providing more details would help the other party understand better. As a legitimate Hollywood film company, they wouldn't try to deceive him.

As for the detailed script, he would provide it when the other party showed clear interest. He had already taken the initiative, so there was no need to be overly accommodating. At the end of the conversation, he added, "Well, I also have a mystery novel that will soon be published in the U.S., called 'The Da Vinci Code.' You'll see it when it comes out, and 'National Treasure' is in the same style..."

He recommended 'National Treasure' because 'The Da Vinci Code' was about to be published, and the other party had approached him. This was a good opportunity for collaboration, much better than him actively seeking out other film companies. Since the other party had approached him, it indicated they already recognized him, which would help build trust.

As he had expected, Daniel listened very carefully, especially when he heard that 'National Treasure' involved the treasures of American founding fathers like George Washington, and Li Zhengxi's plot included detailed and intriguing clues related to the Declaration of Independence, which were very appealing.

After Li Zhengxi finished, Daniel thought for a while and then said, "Well, Vincent, do you have a complete script?" He smiled, "As a Harvard genius, I'm sure you understand our own writing style, so..."

Li Zhengxi smiled, understanding that he was referring to the American writing style and dialogue habits. He shrugged, "Of course, I said it's completely Hollywood-style. As for 'My Sassy Girl,' I haven't written an English version yet. If you want it, you'll have to do it yourselves..."

Daniel laughed heartily, paused for a moment, and then said, "Alright, to be honest, I'm quite interested. However, this kind of project isn't something I can decide alone. I'll discuss it with the company and then talk to you in more detail, okay?"

"Of course!" Li Zhengxi nodded and then hung up after a few more words.

If 'National Treasure' could enter pre-production before 'The Da Vinci Code,' that would be ideal. Even if it didn't, he was confident that after 'The Da Vinci Code' became a huge hit, Daniel would quickly think of 'National Treasure,' and the company would undoubtedly be interested.

This was the purpose of his conversation with Daniel today, laying the groundwork for future opportunities and ensuring his rapid entry into Hollywood in the coming months...

Satisfied, he hung up and walked back. They were filming a scene with Song Seung-heon and Son Ye-jin, and it was going well. Yoon Seok-ho was in a good mood, and Park Dong-chan smiled at Li Zhengxi, "How did it go, smoothly?"

Li Zhengxi shrugged, "It should be fine, just the details are left." Then, amidst Park Dong-chan and Yoon Seok-ho's praise, he added, "But I was also discussing another movie script with him..."

The two were taken aback, and Yoon Seok-ho stared at him in surprise, "Another movie script?"

The three had a very good relationship and often chatted, so Li Zhengxi didn't need to be too secretive. He smiled and briefly described the 'National Treasure' script, adding, "Well, this is a toned-down version of 'The Da Vinci Code' I'm about to publish. It's an idea that came to me, and I just developed it..."

Park Dong-chan couldn't help rolling his eyes, with a look that said, "Are you letting anyone else live?" but he also commented, "Not bad, it sounds quite interesting."

Yoon Seok-ho nodded, "You saying that makes me even more curious about your 'The Da Vinci Code.'"

"It's really great!" Li Zhengxi said, chuckling, "But it's still a manuscript, so you can't read it yet. When it's published, I'll give you a special edition..."

Yoon Seok-ho and Park Dong-chan laughed, and the latter shook his head, "Are you really planning to keep writing scripts and be a screenwriter? You're a big star now!"

Li Zhengxi laughed, but then Yoon Seok-ho also smiled at him, "Didn't you say 'Autumn in My Heart' has a winter story besides the autumn one? I think it would be great if you and Ye-jin played the lead roles..."

He had a reason for saying this. Honestly, if they hadn't already filmed so much, he would have considered replacing Song Seung-heon with Li Zhengxi. It was clear that Son Ye-jin and Li Zhengxi had a more stunning chemistry, which was truly impressive. Of course, Li Zhengxi's performance was also excellent...

As a director and an audience member, everyone hopes for outstanding performances from the actors to make the story more engaging and moving. Therefore, Yoon Seok-ho believed that if Li Zhengxi and Son Ye-jin played the lead roles together, it would definitely be very appealing...

Li Zhengxi hadn't expected him to say that and was taken aback. He smiled and was about to speak when his phone rang again. He checked and saw it was a call from Ha Ji-won...

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