Chapter 1000: Tong Junhui’s Script?!
Chapter 1000: Tong Junhui’s Script?!
The script hasn't been titled yet; only the cover has Tong Junhui's name on it. Xiao He even strongly suspects that Zhou Junhao added the cover separately.
Xiao He opened it and flipped through it roughly. His expression changed from calm to surprise, then from surprise to seriousness, and finally his eyes became meaningful. His voice became a little dry: "This is—a script written by Brother Tong?"
Even though he had already seen the name noted on the cover, Xiao He still wanted to confirm it with Zhou Junhao again.
"Yes, that's right."
Zhou Junhao clenched his fists, looking at Xiao He with some nervousness, trying to guess what the other person was thinking by observing their facial expressions, just like Brother Tong did.
Unfortunately, he still wasn't quite there.
So Zhou Junhao could only cautiously ask further, "Brother Xiao, what do you think?"
Xiao He closed the script, silently placed the book on the coffee table, picked up the teacup next to him again, and took a sip of tea.
The atmosphere in the office suddenly became tense.
This was the first time Zhou Junhao had faced Xiao He's overwhelming aura, and it was even more terrifying than when he first infiltrated a human trafficker's hideout. He swallowed hard, his mind already racing with countless apologies—
After a moment of silence, Xiao He put down his teacup again and said calmly, "Let's put aside the problems with the script itself for now. Did you take this script without my permission? Tong Junhui probably doesn't know about this yet."
really!
Zhou Junhao cried out inwardly, never expecting Xiao He to be so perceptive, seeing through the truth at a glance!
He immediately stood up, bowed to Xiao He, and apologized: "I'm sorry, Brother Xiao! I'm so sorry! This was indeed my own idea, and Brother Tong didn't know about it! I just hope that if you refuse, you won't tell Brother Tong about this! Please pretend that none of this happened. I'm really, really sorry!"
Xiao He hadn't expected Zhou Junhao to suddenly blurt out so much, but he had roughly figured out the situation. He chuckled and gestured for Zhou Junhao to sit back down, then said, "What is there to apologize for? I'm not angry. But I think if Brother Tong knew about this, he would probably be very angry."
After all, no one would be happy if their own script was secretly taken and submitted by someone else, even if the ultimate goal was for their own benefit.
Zhou Junhao's actions were extremely unethical.
"Mainly, I also wanted to give Brother Tong a push."
Zhou Junhao sat back on the sofa, somewhat dejected, and then told everything he knew.
It turns out that Zhou Junhao discovered Tong Junhui was writing a script as early as last year. However, at that time, the script was still in its infancy, and Tong Junhui was quite busy, so the writing and polishing of the script was intermittent and had not been completed.
It wasn't until the beginning of this year that Zhou Junhao discovered Tong Junhui was following Linghui Entertainment's recruitment website, and only then did he realize that Brother Tong's script had been successfully completed.
However, the submission of the script has been delayed from January to February, and now to March. Tong Junhui is still hesitant to submit it.
It wasn't until the last Lantern Festival when Zhou Junhao went to see "The Blackbird" with Tong Junhui that he finally glimpsed Tong Junhui's hesitation and inferiority complex in the darkness—he was unsure whether the script would be well-received, and he was also unsure whether he would have the courage to go back.
Because Zhou Junhao was the only one who knew that Tong Junhui was writing a script, he was fortunate enough to help check and read the script that Tong Junhui had written.
Whether from a personal perspective or from the perspective of a normal viewer, Zhou Junhao thinks the script is quite good.
This is much better than most movie scripts currently on the market!
Moreover, since the protagonist is a reporter, his life experiences overlap with many of theirs, which makes Zhou Junhao more empathetic and deeply moved after watching the film.
At the same time, he also vaguely saw the shadow of Brother Xiao in this protagonist.
Therefore, he felt that if such a script could be submitted to Linghui Entertainment, Brother Xiao might be very willing to take on the role.
However, Tong Junhui has been dragging his feet for so long, unwilling to even take the first step of throwing the ball, which has made the bystander anxious and restless.
Zhou Junhao originally planned to secretly help Brother Tong anonymously submit his application to Linghui Entertainment, so that even if it failed, no one would know about it, and Brother Tong wouldn't be embarrassed.
But after watching that movie, Zhou Junhao, for some reason, acted impulsively and went straight to the company to find Xiao He.
Since he knew Xiao He and they were quite familiar with each other, he decided to shamelessly come and give it a try!
Anyway, after being a reporter for so long, all he relies on is his thick skin and shamelessness.
Since we already have this connection, if we don't try to seize the opportunity, we'll definitely regret it.
Zhou Junhao had already thought it through. If he succeeded, he would apologize with a bundle of thorns on his back; if he failed... he would still apologize with a bundle of thorns on his back!
After all, Brother Tong trusted him to give him the script, and he trusted Brother Xiao to give him the script... No matter how you look at it, it was his fault.
He's willing to take responsibility for these mistakes!
I just hope—
Zhou Junhao looked at Xiao He expectantly, his heart pounding with nervousness: "So, Brother Xiao, this script—"
Xiao He looked at °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° the person in front of him who was so nervous that he was almost stuttering, and sighed helplessly, but also found it a little funny.
Although the company had rules and regulations, he still thought that based on that experience on the cruise ship, he and Brother Tong could be considered friends, or even partners who had risked their lives together.
He doesn't eat people, so why does he need to agonize over this for months?
And this kid—
Xiao He sighed.
He was truly impressed; he hadn't expected Zhou Junhao to pull off such a stunt.
But then I thought about it again, and this wasn't the first time this guy had pulled off such a stunt; Zhou Junhao is just that kind of person.
A player who goes straight for the ball with unwavering determination...
But if that's the case...
"I also think this script is quite good and I'm very interested in it, but I can't accept it right now."
Xiao He returned the script directly to Zhou Junhao. "First of all, I won't tell Brother Tong that you took his script without permission, but I hope you will confess on your own. Secondly, regarding this script, if Brother Tong agrees to submit it, we will let it go through the company's review and grading process like other scripts. I won't make the decision directly because I have my own team now and I have to be responsible for others."
Zhou Junhao's expression visibly relaxed, and he nodded repeatedly: "Of course! Absolutely no problem."
"But I can give you a heads-up."
Xiao He paused for a moment, then said with a smile, "During the time I've been back, I've also looked at most of the scripts we've submitted so far. Overall, none of them are as amazing as Brother Tong's script, and I think it's quite challenging, which is the type I like."
It's no exaggeration to say that Xiao He felt this was a script tailor-made for him.
Only then did Xiao He vaguely understand why Zhou Junhao had handed the script directly to him.
The protagonist bears his shadow, and both the character design and the plot present him with certain challenges.
Xiao He hadn't felt this eagerness in a long time.
"So it's up to you."
Xiao He said.
"Summon the courage you had to come see me today, and find a way to persuade Brother Tong."
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