Seeing Dai Shulan’s determined expression as she spoke, Luo Ziling suddenly felt that what he was doing might be a bit cruel to her.
Luo Ziling knew that when Dai Shulan said she was willing to keep working with him, it probably had another layer of meaning, but he couldn’t touch it.
Therefore, he could only pretend not to notice the underlying meaning in her words and replied with a smile, "Why not think it over seriously? Aren’t you afraid I’ll trick you and sell you off by agreeing so easily?"
"You wouldn’t do that!" Dai Shulan laughed, took out her phone from her bag, opened a document, and handed it to Luo Ziling. "Here’s my overall idea for the current adaptation of this drama. Could you take a look?"
"Send it to me, I’ll check it out later. You don’t really expect me to read it now and give you an answer on the spot, do you?"
"Alright!" Actually, Dai Shulan hoped Luo Ziling would read it now, and she wanted to discuss it with him on the spot.
Luo Ziling didn’t want to discuss it now, so she had to give up.
Seeing Dai Shulan a bit down, Luo Ziling added, "In a few days, I’m planning to announce the leads for this drama. I want Zhao Lijing as the lead actress, Yang Ying as the second lead, and Cheng Binbin as the third lead. The lead actor is not my decision; Yuqing will definitely bring in a superstar with massive popularity. As for who it will be, you can ask her later. What do you think of this arrangement?"
"Ah?!" Dai Shulan was very surprised; she didn’t expect Luo Ziling to include all three top stars in her drama.
When planning started, she hoped for a big star to play the lead actress and leaned toward Yang Ying playing the lead role.
If a top-tier male star could also be involved, the drama’s popularity would definitely skyrocket, significantly increasing its chance of success.
But with such stars involved, the investment would certainly be high, leaving Dai Shulan feeling conflicted.
Hearing such an arrangement from Luo Ziling was unexpected, so Dai Shulan was pleasantly surprised.
"I have no objections, but such an investment would be significant!" She felt a bit embarrassed.
"This is the first drama since we took over Qingniao Media, and it must succeed; failure is not an option. For you, your first work can only succeed, not fail, right?"
"Okay, I completely agree!" Dai Shulan blushed, lowered her head, and said softly, "I really appreciate the attention and investment you’ve given my work."
"Compared to other similar scripts, this drama’s investment will only decrease. Because these stars might not even ask for payment; they only want the fame."
Seeing Luo Ziling’s expression as he said this, Dai Shulan was even more surprised.
However, she wisely chose not to ask further.
"If you have time, once the drama starts shooting, you can participate throughout, and you might even play some roles if the opportunity arises. You can decide on the spot." Luo Ziling continued, "I believe after being part of this drama, you’ll understand the operations of a film company better. Then, you can judge whether managing these matters suits you."
"Thank you for your trust. I’ll do my best not to disappoint you!" Dai Shulan took a deep breath and looked at Luo Ziling with bright eyes, "I hope I can surprise you."
"Of course, I hope to see the surprise you bring me. By the way, what’s up with that guy Xia Liuhui who said he would write a novel for me? Any news from him yet?" Luo Ziling suddenly remembered and casually asked.
"It can’t be that fast!" Dai Shulan chuckled, "There’s the process of brainstorming, outlining, finding inspiration. Generally, even the initial Chapters need careful revision before finalizing. Usually, having some Chapters prepared is essential before publishing, otherwise problems arise easily. For instance, not updating on time, or encountering issues during writing that can’t be promptly corrected. With prepared Chapters, if a mistake in earlier Chapters is discovered later, it can be rectified timely. Once online, modifying becomes troublesome."
"Alright!" Luo Ziling nodded, "When he publishes, make sure to let me know. I want to read it, and if it’s not good, I’ll give my feedback."
"I’ll definitely let you know then!"
As they were talking, Wang Feiyang and Luo Yuqing emerged from inside.
Judging from their looks, it seemed like they hadn’t quarreled.
Just now, Luo Ziling hadn’t heard any quarreling from the two women, which left him slightly disappointed.
He knew that Wang Feiyang must have yielded to Luo Yuqing; otherwise, they wouldn’t both appear so relaxed.
"You finished your discussion?" Luo Ziling asked Luo Yuqing, "What did you conclude?"
"Why are you poking your nose into women’s discussions?" Luo Yuqing replied irritably, "Just enjoy your tea and chat nicely with Shulan."
Before today, Wang Feiyang had not met Dai Shulan or heard about her, nor did she know she was a quite popular online writer.
During the meal, Luo Ziling hadn’t introduced her specifically.
Wang Feiyang initially thought Dai Shulan was a girlfriend of one of Luo Ziling’s roommates.
She hadn’t expected Luo Ziling would bring her along alone to chat with her.
Only then did Wang Feiyang realize that this woman was not simple to Luo Ziling.
So after sitting down again, she reached out to Dai Shulan, introduced herself, and began inquiring about Dai Shulan.
This was Wang Feiyang’s style; she didn’t ask Luo Yuqing or Luo Ziling but instead inquired directly.
Dai Shulan introduced herself politely, and Luo Ziling supplemented by saying Dai Shulan was a well-known online writer, and that Lingyun Film and Television had purchased the rights to her work, which was being adapted into a drama.
Wang Feiyang had no contact with online literature and associated it with vulgarity, so she didn’t think much of Dai Shulan and even somewhat underestimated her.
Dai Shulan didn’t mind and simply enjoyed her tea.
She didn’t care about Wang Feiyang’s attitude toward her; what mattered was how Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing treated her.
Luo Ziling didn’t ask what Luo Yuqing and Wang Feiyang had discussed. The four of them just casually chatted about school while drinking tea.
Luo Ziling couldn’t help but admire Wang Feiyang’s adaptability. After such a significant event, most people couldn’t change their mood so quickly. Achieving what Wang Feiyang did was not something ordinary people could do.
As the four prepared to leave, Luo Ziling received a message from Lin Lan.
"There’s something we need to discuss tonight, please make time to meet us!"
If Lin Lan said there was something to discuss, there must be something important.
When this woman reached out to him, most of the time it was for important matters.
Moreover, using "us" implied to Luo Ziling that it might be Lin Lan and Phoenix together.
He didn’t think further and immediately accepted Lin Lan’s invitation to meet.