The warm sunlight poured into the room through the glass of the floor-to-ceiling windows, Xiansen leaned back on the sofa, looking at the man sitting opposite with a look of expectation, the two work plans of the 'Black Hole' film studio this year have been booked, of course, these are just things written on the form, and there are still many things that need to be completed, for example, what he is now negotiating.

"I'd love to bring it to the screen." patted his chest, looking at the man who was still thinking about touching his chin, Xiansen took out a stack of documents from the leather bag beside him, carefully rummaged through a few, and handed them to the man.

"Here's my idea, you can take a look." Xiansen held an A4 drawing in his hand, on which was a construction drawing of a city, and each building was marked in great detail from scale to introduction.

"I'm going to restore the 300-foot boardwalk and the buildings on the side of the road, and it's simply a virtual city, and I want to bring the Atlantic City of the '20s to life on the TV screen." As he spoke, Xiansen put down the drawing, picked it up again, and continued: "And these, hotels, nightclubs, and entertainment venues will all be built according to the physical objects of that era, so, Mr. Nelson, I hope you can see my sincerity." ”

The man sitting across from him looked at the drawing carefully, nodded, and placed it on the table, if Bella Marceau was here, he would have been surprised to find that this man was the lawyer uncle she had introduced to Xiansen last time.

"Atlantic Empire" is a book, and the second half of the book is the one that Xiansen brought back last time, and the author's name is Nelson Johnson.

After hesitating for a while, Nelson sighed and said: "Mister, you know that I didn't have the desire to write this book into a TV series, history is rigorous, and TV series will definitely make some changes that I don't want to see for the sake of the story." ”

Xiansen admits that Nelson is not right, the book "Atlantic Empire" is only a qualified story structure at the moment, not a script, and it is inevitable that he will definitely make some changes on it.

This time he came to find Nelson Johnson, Xiansen did not inform Bella, the main reason was that he was afraid of embarrassment when the two met, and he didn't want Bella to be involved in such things involving interests with acquaintances.

"I have to admit that with a book like this, it is impossible to make a TV series, and I will definitely make changes to it, but, Mr. Nelson, I want to say that my changes are only to enrich the plot of the story, not to tamper with history." Taking out a copy of "Atlantic City Chronicles" from his leather bag, Xiansen pointed to the book and said: "If there is anything about history, I will carefully refer to the information in this book, of course, if you still have questions about this, I think, I can ask you to come to the crew as a historical director, and help us correct the mistakes in the picture and the script at any time, Mr. Nelson, what do you think?" ”

"But"

Nelson Johnson was still a little hesitant, looking at the contract that Xiansen had been putting on the table, and he didn't make a decision for a long time.

"History needs to be understood by more people!"

Xiansen didn't know what Nelson was thinking now, he was originally very confident in signing the film and television rights of the book "Atlantic Empire", but now, Xiansen himself has no bottom in his heart, and Nelson's stubbornness towards the work far exceeded his expectations, causing the conversation between the two to freeze here.

"Mr. Nelson, the last time I came here, after reading this book, I was deeply attracted by the content of the book on the spot, it is not an exaggeration to say, this is the first time I have read a book on urban history, and I have no interest in these rigid things before." Sitting up from the couch and walking to the closet, Xiansen took the first half of the manuscript in his hand, and continued: "I know that the time and effort you spent to complete such a work is unimaginable to ordinary people, but I would like to say that at the moment, the creation of this book does not make the slightest sense! ”

Without waiting for Nelson to think more, Xiansen continued: "Because no one knows about this book! History needs to be inherited, and only when more young people are interested in history can your creations be valuable, otherwise, what's the point? ”

yes, what's the point if no one knows?

Nelson fell into a deep confusion after hearing this, he no longer knew what his original intention was in writing this book, more than ten years of investigation and visits have consumed all his impulses and passions, and some are just a habit, and creation, for him, has become a part of life.

More than ten years of words seemed to flash in front of his eyes, and Nelson Johnson let out a long sigh and closed his eyes in a dejected manner.

"Mister, can you guarantee that your story will fully respect history?"

muttered a question, as if he was asking Xiansen, and it seemed to be a question about himself.

"I promise!"

Of course, Xiansen dares to make such a guarantee, the story structure of the book "Atlantic Empire" is already rich, that is to say, the main line is very clear when converted into a script, and the changes he has to make are only to strengthen the interesting surnames in the details, and it will hardly have much impact on the original book.

"Okay, then, I'm signed!"

He opened his eyes suddenly, quickly picked up the pen from the table, and signed his name on the contract without looking.

"Mr. Nelson, aren't you going to look at the contract?"

As a lawyer, he didn't even read the content before signing the contract, Xiansen was completely speechless about Nielsen's professional adherence, what kind of person would give him so much trust?

"I'm afraid I'll change my mind, so, Mister, take the contract now and get out of here right away."

The contract was made in duplicate, the pen was put down, and one of them was shoved into the hands of Xiansen, and Nelson Johnson unceremoniously ordered the eviction.

"About that historical consultant, Mr. Nelson, you"

"I won't join in the fun, it's your business to make movies and TV series, and I can't control how to shoot now."

got up and let Xiansen out, standing at the door, Nelson thought for a long time before shouting at Xiansen: "Boy, remember, the film and television rights have been sold to you, you must shoot a little better, so that more people can see it, if you are scolded, I can't spare you!" ”

After thinking about it, he added: "Remember to transfer the money on the contract to my bank card as soon as possible, I still have something to do!" ”

Hearing this, Xiansen snapped his fingers and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I won't let this work be dusty!" ”