Divine Lucky Star
Chapter 402 - Chapter 402 401

Chapter 402: 401 Chapter 402: 401 “Ugh, forget about it,” Wang Hao decisively stated his position, “Why should I go see her…”

As they were chatting, Meng Weiting continued to brag on the other side, “Actually, it’s not surprising that the higher-ups went all out. You guys might not know this, but a while back, the Domestic Agent crew was short of actors. Guess what happened? That screenwriter from their crew, named Wang Hao, directly went to Zhonghai Film University and brought back a whole bunch of students to be extras! Ah, it’s just too bad our University is too far away!”

“Wang Hao!” Upon hearing this name, several people present turned their gazes to Wang Hao. Meng Haoran laughed and said, “Ah, speaking of which, your name is Wang Hao too, right? The gap in status between you two is just too big. Look at him now, what a level he’s at! I estimate that he must get at least a couple of million for each script, right?”

Wang Hao: “…”

Do you know so much because you’re a parasite in my stomach?

“Ah, it’s okay,” Wang Hao scratched his head embarrassingly, “The amount is roughly like that, I guess…”

“So, that’s what I’m saying, look at him!” Meng Weiting didn’t even realize the Wang Hao in front of him was that Wang Hao, and said, “You have to work hard, man. Reaching his level is what it really means to hold your head up high. Why waste your time here all day for just that ten-some thousand a month?”

Wang Hao: “…”

How am I wasting my time? I’m here to take on disciples, okay?

“Yes, yes, I need to work hard,” Wang Hao kept nodding, “I am indeed striving right now, hehe, hehe…”

“You, you,” Meng Haoran laughed at this moment, “You both have the same name, Wang Hao, but why is there such a big gap?”

Is there really such a big gap?

Wang Hao scratched his head embarrassedly, and just at that moment, the door to the sushi restaurant was pushed open again, and a middle-aged man about forty years old walked in.

Meng Weiting was boasting to a few people at this time, but when he saw the man, he was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and went forward to extend his hand proactively, “Ah, Director Zhong! Haha, long time no see, long time no see, what brings you here?”

“Director Meng! Haha, hello, hello,” Director Zhong laughed and shook hands with Meng Weiting, before saying, “Ah, I heard this sushi restaurant is very authentic and high-class, so I came to try it out. I also came to see if there are any suitable talents around.”

“Come, come, have a seat, have a seat,” Meng Weiting pulled Director Zhong to sit down at Wang Hao’s table, then proceeded to introduce, “Let me introduce everyone, this is Director Zhong Haoguo, a well-known director in our country. He’s directed several very popular web series!”

Hearing that this person was a famous director, several students at the scene immediately got excited, stood up quickly, and said, “Director Zhong, hello, hello! Please take care of us!”

Wang Hao also stood up, then looked left and right, thinking whether he should ask for some guidance as well.

Soon after everyone sat down, Meng Weiting asked, “Director Zhong, what kind of film are you shooting recently?”

“Just shooting a web series,” Director Zhong said after sitting down, “But right now, I’m modifying the script, which is just an absolute headache.”

“Ah? Modifying the script?” Meng Weiting was surprised, “Why modify the script? Was the previous one not good?”

“Not at all!” Zhong Haoguo slapped his thigh and then took a sip of water, explaining, “I had the good fortune to have a meal with Director Yang Shoulin a while ago and got his guidance. The things he said were really inspiring! Director Yang said, when making films, you have to understand the formulas. You get formulas, right?”

Meng Weiting and others shook their heads together, “We don’t really understand. Could you explain it to us?”

“Formulas, that’s a crucial thing!” Director Zhong started to lecture, “To make a film enjoyable to watch, what do you do? You need to stir up hatred, and how you stir up that hatred is very important. You can’t have the protagonist ridiculed and then have him roll up his sleeves and get straight into a fight. You have to hold back. After being ridiculed, the protagonist must immediately have the capital to turn the tables, giving the audience hope for a comeback!”

That makes sense! They nodded together, “Yes, yes, that’s formula!”

Wang Hao: “…”

This sounds so familiar…

“And also, you have to control the rhythm of the story!” Zhong Haoguo was spitting left and right as he spoke, “What’s rhythm? Rhythm is about having highs and lows as the story progresses. There’s a saying ‘one does not like to view mountains in a flat landscape,’ meaning flat writing is uninteresting, right? So, the opening rhythm needs to involve the protagonist being humiliated, then reveal the opportunity for his rise. But that’s not enough. You also need to deepen the anticipation-so you need to introduce a character that creates a sense of anticipation, like a peerless beauty for the female lead! This way, when the protagonist rises later, it’s logical and against the sky!”

Wang Hao: “…”

Damn, weren’t those my own words?!

“So true, so true!” Meng Weiting was enlightened, nodding emphatically as if he was a pecking hen, “You truly are a top-notch domestic director. I heard he’s now filming that ‘Swordsmanship’? Once that series is released, it’s sure to be a huge hit, right?”

“More than just a hit!” As soon as this topic came up, Zhong Haoguo got excited and said, “I was fortunate to see a segment. Guess what? The plot, it’s incredibly twisted and ingenious! The protagonist, confined in the sect’s back mountain, even managed to learn a world-beating swordsmanship called Dugu Nine Sword! That name is just perfect. The old man teaching the protagonist the swordsmanship, with his white hair just like snow, stands there and one immediately feels this guy is an extraordinary master, that demeanor, you can’t understand it without seeing for yourself!”

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