Chapter 536: Sleepiness Meets Pillow
Chapter 536: Sleepiness Meets Pillow
Gu Lu took a quick glance and saw that the so-called confidential documents were records of how many marches had taken place in London and a collection of expressions of distrust of the government on the Internet.
That's true, these data can be found on the Internet.
Why just show him this? The favor he wants is not to flatter the British government, right? Gu Lu thought to himself, he is not an ordinary writer who can be paid a little money.
"So we want an influential writer who can scold - it seems scolding is too much, preferably in a sarcastic way, to point out our mistakes," said Jonathan.
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Jonathan noticed the confusion of the Chinese writer and felt it was normal, after all, he was just a writer, not a politician.
"Daying has a strict Internet management system. Does Mr. Gu Lu know about it?" Jonathan asked.
I know that Britain has the Online Safety Act. If you complain about politics on the Internet, you may be arrested.
This is completely opposite to the freedom of speech in the Western world as described by the public intellectuals. Sometimes Gu Lu wondered, are all the Home Ministers in Britain mentally handicapped? Is the method of covering one's ears and stealing the bell really effective? It will only have a counter-effect.
Now that the other party took the initiative to mention this, Gu Lu thought for a moment and seemed to understand a little bit.
"So restricted venting is more effective?" Gu Lu said more tactfully.
It is easy to talk to smart people. Jonathan did not nod, but this is how the cabinet operates. It is precisely because of the Internet safety rules that the majority of people can complain and abuse the government online for "illegal" things, which makes them feel more relieved. The arrest of two typical cases from time to time makes people realize the difficulty of free speech.
Sure enough, no wonder some people say that the smartest people play politics, and the next smartest people go to create. Gu Lu thought of the words of a certain philosopher.
"'Who Moved My Cheese', or 'Give Dibo a Book', this kind of publicity is just a bubble and can't solve any problems at all," said Jonathan.
Are you guys the ones who like to step on France whenever they speak?
"So Mr. Gu Lu, you are good at writing biographies and you know our writers very well, so just write a work with strong satire." Jonathan said, "Let the people vent their emotions more."
So Gu Lu immediately thought of South Korean movies, which showed all the advantages and disadvantages of the country. For example, "Parasite" showed the plight of the lower class people and the contempt of the upper class people for the lower class people. However, the movie was produced by the South Korean chaebol CJ Group.
The movie can be shot casually, but it will never be changed. It is also a way for the people to vent their emotions. Gu Lu thought, and it can also earn movie ticket money from the lower class people.
"Well, there are many outstanding writers among the British, right?" Gu Lu said. The implication is that you have many talented people in the UK, so just pick one.
"Sir, this person has to be you," Jonathan said very bluntly. "There are too many satirical works on the government, whether in film and television or literary works. The public is used to it. And Mr. Gu Lu is the most famous writer in our country, and he has the best impression among the public, because of "Mr. Holmes", "Weymouth Series" and "Mr. Toad Goes to a Psychologist."
To sum up, this project is not just about choosing a writer at random.
To put it bluntly, the current economy is too bad. People have too many opinions, and it is no longer enough to vent them on the Internet. They need someone to help them satirize and criticize.
The chosen one was Gu Lu.
There is one thing Jonathan hasn't said yet. When seeing an outsider scolding their country, some citizens will choose to defend it. This is human nature.
"Mr. Jonathan, I need to think about it." Gu Lu glanced at his arsenal. Could it be that he had to mark the background of "Blindness" as Daying?
This is not appropriate. Gu Lu did not refuse on the spot, but planned to be more tactful when the time comes.
"Of course." Jonathan also started to talk about the benefits.
First of all, the work must be able to sell film and television rights, and the price will be very considerable.
Copyright income is not only monetary compensation, but also fame. Da Ying is best at making rankings. They will build momentum for Gu Lu and blow him up as a "young literary giant."
Of course, Jonathan certainly didn't say it so bluntly. He said, "I think in terms of publicity, I think Mr. Gu Lu will reach the historical position he deserves." So the reward is quite high.
With the praise from Britain and France, Gu Lu's status in Europe is very high!
"Mr. Gu Lu, please take a look at this document. We urgently need Mr. Gu Lu's help." Home Secretary Jonathan said this at the end of the conversation.
Gu Lu took the data table that was visible on the Internet, and the next second the cheat code was triggered——
[The series is the No. 1 British series][The pinnacle of British humor][A masterpiece of meme creation]
Gu Lu was stunned by these three labels. He looked at Daying's "secret file" and a work came to his mind: "Yes, Minister".
Definitely him, there are so many more that come from this show.
Although Gu Lu is not sure whether "Yes, Minister" has a text version, it is normal for such a popular drama to have a text version.
Gu Lu had watched it many times, so he knew a lot of classic lines, which he had also borrowed from before. It was relatively simple to synthesize the trigger.
So the question is, do you agree to it?
……
At the end of May, the weather was a bit cold.
"Do you know how Weng Meiling chose Huang Rong?"
"Brother Lang, please tell me first. Is there anything I can refer to?"
"Meileen Weng put on ancient costumes and did a somersault 'Huang Rong, daughter of the owner of Peach Blossom Island, meets the great hero Jin Yong', and then she was chosen. I got the news through my connections, and the writer would also be there."
"So I'm going to do a somersault too? But the character I'm auditioning for has a leg disability, right?"
The conversation comes from an agent and an actor. The former is Brother Lang and the latter is Zhao Lai. They are currently at the audition site for "The Four".
The film version of The Four, directed by Gordon Chan, is currently casting. Zhao Lai auditioned for the role of Wuqing. Yes, the screenwriter changed the male character in the original novel into a female one.
"...What somersault?" Brother Lang was speechless. He used his brain to exchange for his appearance, right? He continued, "This is to tell you that Mr. Gu Lu, as the original author, has a very high say. You understand the key point of this audition."
“I understand.” Zhao Lai nodded, but she had doubts in her heart—not that she doubted Gu Lu’s right to speak as the original author, but would a writer of Gu Lu’s caliber really care about the casting of the novel adaptation?
Watching the news, Gu Ludu was involved in xx diplomacy, witnessing China-x friendship, or the World Youth Conference. Does the casting and matching of the roles trouble him?
And what is the author Gu Lu doing? He did not come here to look at the casting, but Guo Dafa asked him to come.
"I didn't expect that martial arts novels are so profitable. The serialization of The Four on the Internet only has 300,000 to 400,000 words, and the copyright has been sold five times in two years." Guo Dafa said, "I always thought that martial arts novels had no market, but it turns out that the market for martial arts novels is in film and television dramas. Come to think of it, Gu Long and Jin Yong's unique novels have been remade too many times, and it's time for something new."
The output of "Young Iron Hands", "The Great Duel of Skull Paintings" and "Meeting in the Capital", these works without physical books, have generated more than 20 million yuan in film and television adaptation rights in two years.
"Teacher Da Gu, do you have any new martial arts works? Let's have another one!" said Guo Dafa.
"Gone, all gone." Gu Lu responded.
Guo Dafa smacked his lips, it was a pity. The broadcast of "Against the Cold" became a phenomenon. The price of martial arts will only rise.
(End of this chapter)