Chapter 1030: One-Vote Veto! Just A Small Author
Whenever one of Dark's dramas or movies became a big hit, there would be new fans who come and ask questions about everything they did not know.
"I've just finished reading all of God D's works. Does any expert here know when the next one will start?"
"Are you still waiting for the next book? In the past, Dark would come up with one book a year. We haven't heard from him in two years."
"Why? Has he stopped writing?"
"It's high-IQ crime. It's psychotic. The book exposes all the darkest truths about humanity and all across the net, it is said that the author got depressed and took his own life."
Dark's style was so dark that even the novel fans wouldn't doubt that the author had really gotten depressed from writing them.
"Then when will his 'final work', The Black Sea, have a remake? When will it go online?"
"I don't know. I heard that Eastern Brilliance Entertainment has already bought the rights for the movie. They plan to have the boss's daughter, Zhao Xinran, and Sheng Ting be the male and female leads."
Sheng Ting was godly in the music world. When he first entered the film industry two years ago, he was not favored. But in the end, he became highly popular. He surprised everyone with his proficient acting skills and he was awarded the title of 'Movie King' for his first work.
Just like they always say, an outstanding person is good at everything.
As such, when everyone found out that Sheng Ting was going to collaborate with Zhao Xinran, a person who had no acting skills or reputable works but only got popular because of sensationalized news, they were mad. What's worse, they were going to collaborate on Dark's work. The hot search about this matter immediately rose up to the first rank.
"Wtf! Is this real?!"
"What?! Are they trying to use Brother Ting to boost Zhao Xinran's status?"
"Zhao Xinran's image is simply too far from the original characters! Also, does she even have any acting skills? Not only will Sheng Ting be burdened then, even Dark's reputation will be ruined!"
"It's such a good IP, I don't think Eastern Brilliance would be so silly as to give it to Zhao Xinran. Do you know how expensive rights cost!?"
"I remember that Dark has the right to a one-vote veto for all of the characters in any remakes of his work."
"Isn't everyone online saying that Dark committed suicide due to depression? How is he going to make a decision?"
"Stop spreading rumors, I don't care if God D is going to reject it or not. Do they really think that there are no fans of The Black Sea? Is the entertainment industry going to ruin something I've been looking forward for so long?"
"Zhao Xinran and Brother Ting? F*ck! Please stop scaring me! They aren't even compatible!"
"I'm running away with Brother Ting. Even if there's an official statement made, I'm not believing it."
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At Eastern Brilliance Entertainment Company.
Zhao Xinran saw the comments online and she looked really awkward.
"My dad has bought the rights! The fans don't get to decide who stars in it!"
The manager consoled her. "We are just trying to warm up the audience and create some publicity first. Ignore the comments. You have already gained a lot of popularity with the use of Dark and Sheng Ting right now."
Zhao Xinran showed her the comments on her phone. "Popularity? They are all scolding me. They want me to let Jiang Zhao off!"
Jiang Zhao was the female lead of The Black Sea.
The manager patted her on the shoulder, "See, your Weibo fans have risen by 800,000 today, which proves that the effect of today's warm-up is very good. Don't be angry."
Zhao Xinran looked at the rising numbers and felt a little better.
She was well aware of the entertainment industry. Dark and Sheng Ting are both figures who stood at the top of their respective circles. Their popularity was very high. As long as she clung onto them, she would not have to worry about her popularity in the future.
While Zhao Xinran continued to scroll through the comments, she scoffed. "No matter how well things are going for Sheng Ting, he's merely an artist in the company. I am giving him face for acting with me."
The manager agreed quickly and said, "Miss, CEO Zhao wants you to practice your acting skills well. Dark will surely know of this since the matter went on the hot search. If he requests to see you for an audition and your acting skills are not to his standards, he has the right to veto you."
The manager was very clear about Zhao Xinran's acting skills.
The movie "The Black Sea" was meant to be a form of practice for Zhao Xinran. At the same time, it could accumulate box office fame for her.
With a large fan base and Sheng Ting's popularity, the movie would probably be a hit regardless.
Even if Zhao Xinran were to ruin this 'original work', she would still gain a lot of popularity.
It was just that in the contract with Dark, he had the right to a one-vote veto for every role. Although he had never used it for all these years, what if he did this time? They had to be prepared.
Zhao Xinran looked at her. "Isn't he already dead?"
Everyone online said that he had taken his life.
The manager said, "Rumors. About 6 months ago, he even signed an agreement for some manga. So, we still have to be careful."
"What's there to be worried about?" Zhao Xinran took it lightly. "Go and talk to Lawyer Jiang. If that Dark dares to vote me out, I will sue him."
Everyone in the circle in the capital knew about Jiang Shenyuan's capabilities. No matter how tight a contract was, he could always find some loopholes.
He's just a small author, does he really think that he has a say?
Even Sheng Ting, a man of such high status, had to be her supporting role.
The manager thought that it would be safer to be more well prepared, so she nodded. "Yes, I will contact Lawyer Jiang immediately."
"By the way, since Dark isn't dead, can he start drawing the movie posters now?" Zhao Xinran said, "My character must have the center position."
Dark always draws his own movie posters.
His artistic style combined weird and ethereal beauty. His personal style was very strong.
Each time, the movie posters would stun everyone.
The manager smiled. "The center position will surely be yours."
…
On the weekends when there were no lessons.
Qin Yaozhi came to look for Gu Mang with Meng Jinyang. Along the way, they saw the hot search.
She really liked Jiang Zhao in The Black Sea and she has also been a fan of Sheng Ting for four years.
Everything about that got on her nerves. She almost exploded in fury.
"I'm so f*cking mad!" Qin Yaozhi sat down on the sofa and picked up the water that the servants had poured for her. Then, she gulped it all down and it managed to suppress her anger a little.
Butler Lu knew Qin Yaozhi. When he saw this, he asked, "What's wrong, Ms. Qin?"
"Someone's ruining my love! And she's even dragging Sheng Ting down!" As Qin Yaozhi spoke, her anger rose again.
Butler Lu was old, so he did not understand what Qin Yaozhi was talking about. He was a little confused.
Gu Mang stepped on the sofa and supported herself with her knees. She seemed to be drawing something.
Meng Jinyang sat beside Gu Mang and the girl passed her a plate of washed strawberries.
"Thank you." Meng Jinyang thanked her with a smile and gave Qin Yaozhi one. "Yaozhi, have a strawberry to cool yourself down."
The strawberry was cold. Qin Yaozhi felt a little calmer after she ate it.
She turned to Gu Mang. "Sister Mang, have you read the novel, The Black Sea?"
Gu Mang nodded, "Yeah."
Qin Yaozhi grimaced. "Sister Mang, although Jiang Zhao is on the bad side, she's the love of my life!!!"
In Dark's stories, the female leads usually had high-IQ and they were usually on the bad side.
Dark characters like these were portrayed very well in Dark's stories. They attracted a lot of fans.
Butler Lu refilled Qin Yaozhi's cup with water and laughed. "So Ms. Qin reads The Black Sea as well. I thought young ladies would not like things like that."
Mystery novels, works of high IQ crime, were actually not popular among young girls.
"If there are any girls who say that they dislike mystery novels, I'll make them read up about Dark! Every work is a masterpiece!" Qin Yaozhi said seriously.
Butler Lu said, "Dark's work is really well written. Young Master Lu even has his works in his study. I made Lu Yī get some autographed books for me."
Speaking of this, Butler Lu was rather proud.
"Oh damn!" Qin Yaozhi widened her eyes. "You even got his autograph?! Dark's autograph must be the rarest and hardest to get!
Gu Mang stared at them.