Chapter 65

Dadi Entertainment Company.

Although the name sounds grand, in reality, it is just a new entertainment company that has been in development for less than two years. Compared to the old-established entertainment companies in Longguo, it is merely a small fish in a vast sea.

It was this company that spent over ten million to buy the copyright of "Those Years We Chased Together." The reason behind this was that the company's boss, Zhang Linzhi, was a fan of Bai Yi Qincheng's books...

This makes Zhang Linzhi seem a bit capricious.

In fact, when Zhang Linzhi decided to buy the copyright of "Those Years We Chased Together," he did face opposition from several senior executives in the company. However, Zhang Linzhi ultimately overcame the objections and insisted on spending a large sum of money to acquire the copyright of this work.

Because he had a hunch... that if this work were made into a movie, it might become a hit.

He is the boss of a company, the decision-maker of Dadi Entertainment, and it's impossible for him to irrationally buy the copyright of a work just because he likes a novel.

Moreover, Zhang Linzhi had hesitated, because looking at the movie market in Longguo, almost all movies adapted from novels had failed. Who could guarantee that "Those Years We Chased Together" would be the exception?

But in the end, Zhang Linzhi convinced himself. He felt that the novel "Those Years We Chased Together" was different from other novels. He couldn't quite explain why, but he felt it was different.

At this moment, in the meeting room of Dadi Entertainment, Zhang Linzhi was having a meeting with several executives.

"That assistant of Bai Yi Qincheng is amazing. He came up with the idea of a nationwide audition for the female lead, and now countless girls across the country are signing up on our company's website. Half an hour ago, the entire website was brought down by the massive traffic! Compared to our company's publicity department, their plans are like the intelligence of a three-year-old child!"

The one speaking was an executive who had firmly opposed Zhang Linzhi's purchase of the copyright for "Those Years."

"Right, this publicity strategy is incredible! Not only has it easily attracted nationwide attention, but the movie's female lead will definitely be a newcomer, which means we can save a significant amount of money on the lead actress's salary!" Another executive who had also opposed Zhang Linzhi was excitedly saying.

"Is there any way we can poach that female assistant of Bai Yi Qincheng? We could even make her the head of the publicity department; her skills are truly exceptional!"

In Longguo, to become a star, one either participates in entertainment programs hosted by TV stations, relying on their own abilities and a bit of luck to gain some fame, or they attend art schools and then try to break into the entertainment industry after graduation.

For a college girl to be able to sign up to audition for the female lead in "Those Years We Chased Together"... this is a first in history.

"Instant fame!"

"Lead actress!"

Such a bright halo and such a low threshold naturally caused countless college girls to go crazy.

"But I'm curious, why is Bai Yi Qincheng suddenly so enthusiastic about promoting 'Those Years We Chased Together'?" an executive asked curiously.

"Maybe to boost his own value..."

"After all, it's his novel. If the movie becomes a hit in the future, he will also benefit from it." Several executives couldn't help but discuss.

Zhang Linzhi felt that things weren't that simple. As a fan of Bai Yi Qincheng, he naturally knew the strength of this author.

However, he didn't say much, only giving the highest order: "Cooperate with Bai Yi Qincheng's publicity, and make sure the selection of the movie's female lead is done properly, with no foul play. Otherwise, if an unqualified female lead ruins the movie, none of us will have a good outcome!"

In his view, making a good movie is the top priority; any other reasons are secondary.

"Yes, boss!"

The executives immediately responded, completely forgetting their previous firm opposition to Zhang Linzhi's decision to spend a large sum of money on the copyright.

Because now "Those Years We Chased Together" has already gained attention before it's even been filmed, with a legendary perfect start. This has given the executives a glimmer of hope. With the current level of attention, as long as the movie isn't particularly bad when it comes out next year, making a profit should still be possible.

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"Big Bai, your idea of a nationwide audition for the female lead really impresses me." In a coffee shop, Hu Po said to Luo Yang.

Luo Yang took a sip of coffee, letting the bitterness eventually spread into a strange sweetness, then smiled and said, "It's all thanks to your execution."

Indeed, the idea of a nationwide audition for the female lead was Luo Yang's.

In his previous life, Stephen Chow's "The Mermaid" used a similar strategy, which attracted the interest of many girls, with countless participants.

In this world, the threshold to become a star seems to be higher than in his previous life, so the impact of this strategy is far greater, causing a sensational effect.

Female students from various universities are now discussing the adaptation of "Those Years We Chased Together" into a movie, and the word "female lead" has become the most frequently used term in their conversations.

Hu Po stared at Luo Yang.

Luo Yang felt uncomfortable under her gaze and frowned, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Big Bai, can't you see the admiration in my eyes?" Hu Po said seriously.

Today was the first time Hu Po met Luo Yang in person. She didn't expect that her brother's words were true; the Big Bai with millions of fans online is actually younger than her...

Luo Yang smiled helplessly, "In terms of business talent, ten of me couldn't match you."

"Undervaluing yourself."

"..." Luo Yang didn't respond, continuing to drink his coffee, but it had cooled and wasn't as good as before.

"Big Bai, don't forget that you're supposed to start serializing 'Living with a Flight Attendant' tomorrow." After joking, Hu Po didn't forget her duties as an assistant and reminded Luo Yang.

If Hu Po hadn't reminded him, Luo Yang would have really forgotten.

"I'll send you the manuscript tonight, and you can help me post a chapter every day from now on," Luo Yang said.

Sometimes he forgets to post updates when he's in class, and it would be unseemly to cause another "Those Years We Chased Together" hiatus controversy.

"Really!?"

Hu Po didn't expect such a benefit as an assistant: "Does that mean I can read Big Bai's novel in advance!?"

Seeing the stars in the little girl's eyes, Luo Yang remembered that his assistant was also a fan of his books. He nodded, "I've already finished writing the book. You just need to post it chapter by chapter."

"Yay!" Hu Po shouted.

Many people in the coffee shop frowned and looked over, but when they saw that the noise was coming from a young and beautiful girl, their frowns turned into smiles of understanding...

Well, it can't be denied that this is a world where looks matter.

(Sorry, I made a mistake in the previous chapter's title. It has been corrected and does not affect the reading experience...)

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