Screenwriter Quint was really going too far, he talked for such a long time by himself.
Not to mention, as they listened to Yu Mian and Quint’s conversation, many people were looking at Quint with eyes full of envy, jealousy, and hatred.
The older screenwriters might still have been a bit too embarrassed to join in, but the younger ones didn’t hesitate at all and eagerly squeezed forward after the initial shock wore off.
This was such a rare opportunity, and Director Lin Ke who had invited Yu Mian here had become their god.
“Ahem, you guys, pay attention to the social occasion, alright?”
Seeing this, Director Lin Ke couldn’t help but cough.
“By the way, if you have a good script, remember to contact me first.”
Although he also asked Yu Mian for a script in the next second.
You can’t deny, the value of a good script is immeasurable.
[Wow, your favorability with everyone is actually increasing. Many who were initially lukewarm are now warming up.]
The little system that was quietly observing everything couldn’t help but remind Yu Mian.
As the plot of “God of Cooking” progressed, the favorability level display reward was getting more complete, making it a really powerful tool for social occasions.
For example, the favorability of the screenwriters in the room increased dramatically after Yu Mian attended the exchange meeting.
In this enthusiastic atmosphere, many of the older generation of screenwriters even began to share more of their industry experience and anecdotes, and Yu Mian listened with great satisfaction.
However, just as the meeting was about to end, they received a visit from Screenwriter Fox, who was the most senior and served as the president of the association.
President Fox handed Yu Mian a small box after exchanging greetings. “To be honest, it’s been a long time since we had such a lively discussion at the association’s offline exchange meeting. This is a small welcome gift for you.”
“Young people always bring more vitality to an industry. I really hope that more young and creative screenwriters like you will join us.”
As the president of the Screenwriters’ Association, Fox had already stepped back from the front lines, but today, he had come to the meeting and was pleasantly surprised.
Especially since this person was so young and had such outstanding achievements in his first script yet didn’t show any arrogance like Koslin, President Fox was quite fond of him.
Yu Mian thanked him as he took the box. After being prompted to open it, he found a shiny little medal inside, and he could even feel a refreshing sensation coming from it.
After Quint’s introduction, Yu Mian learned that this medal was not only a symbol of honor, but the material was a rare star iron that was very expensive, and it had the added benefit of calming the mind when placed in a study.
“This material can be secretly sold for quite a lot, and its value is several times that of gold of the same weight.”
As soon as Quint finished speaking, President Fox couldn’t help but slap him in exasperation.
What kind of nonsense was that?
“I just hope to encourage you to write more scripts. After all, I heard you’re also a novelist, so it would be great if you could dedicate more energy to our screenwriting industry. After all, our screenwriting industry is also a field worth cultivating in depth.”
That’s right, after learning that Screenwriter Mian was the famous novelist Fish Soup Noodles, President Fox’ first thought was to poach him.
Realizing President Fox’s intention, Quint couldn’t help but glance at Yu Mian.
Speaking of which, the fans of Fish Soup Noodles probably didn’t even know that Fish Soup Noodles had crossed over into writing new works?
“Would you mind if your identity is revealed during this year’s membership announcement?”
With President Fox’s warm invitation, Yu Mian also joined the Screenwriters’ Association.
“Of course, I don’t mind. Otherwise, people might really start thinking I have a daughter.”
Yu Mian handed over the form he had filled out to President Fox, feeling that this was the perfect opportunity to clear up the rumors.
“Ah, but there’s one more thing.”
However, just as President Fox and others were seeing Yu Mian off, he suddenly took out his light brain and looked at Yu Mian solemnly.
Yu Mian:?
“Ah, Screenwriter Mian, you’re so successful in your career at such a young age. Have you ever considered meeting some young talents? I have someone in my family…”
After turning on the light brain, President Fox showed a photo of a rather cheerful young man.
Yu Mian: Ah!?
Hearing the familiar introduction and seeing the photo, Yu Mian realized that one of the favorite pastimes of older people was apparently matchmaking.
“Ah, I, uh, haven’t considered it yet. Thank you, President…”
Yu Mian fled in a panic, practically running to the car where Huo Ting was waiting.
“Ah, young people these days are just too shy.”
President Fox had originally thought Screenwriter Mian was a married person with a daughter, but he hadn’t realized that he was still a single young man. Wouldn’t it be just right to introduce him to someone?
“President, you’re being too forward!”
Quint, who was standing by, couldn’t help but reprimand him in astonishment.
“Okay, okay, I was wrong!”
President Fox finally admitted his mistake, having realized that he’d scared Yu Mian away.
In the car, Huo Ting, who had been waiting for Yu Mian, noticed how quickly he got in, almost as if he was running away from something. After getting in, he even subconsciously let out a breath and Huo Ting couldn’t help but give him a questioning look.
Due to Yu Mian’s fair skin, when his emotions shifted slightly, the tips of his ears would turn visibly red.
“It’s nothing… Let’s go look at the house by Starry Sky Lake.”
Yu Mian avoided Huo Ting’s questioning gaze as he clutched the gift box in his arms.
Actually, the main reason he had taken time out of his day was not only to accept Director Lin Ke’s invitation but also because his small treasury was almost enough. If a house was satisfactory, he planned to buy it and renovate it.
So Huo Ting also accompanied him out to view the houses.
“It’s getting late. How about we rest at Starry Sky Lake for the night and look at the house tomorrow?”
Huo Ting glanced at the clock. The discussion at the exchange event had gone on for so long due to the enthusiasm of the screenwriters and it had stretched several times longer than planned. The viewing time that Secretary Hals had arranged for them was now too late.
Yu Mian: “Go rest at Starry Sky Lake?”
Huo Ting: “Mm, it’s been a while since anyone’s lived there.”
After Huo Ting’s explanation, Yu Mian immediately realized that Huo Ting was probably talking about the house he had introduced to him before.
But when he curiously followed Huo Ting to the house by Starry Sky Lake and leaned on the railing of the second-floor terrace, looking into the distance, he felt that he could see the property for sale that Ernis had mentioned last time.
“It seems like the two houses are really close. Am I seeing it wrong?”
Yu Mian looked around and, considering his swimming ability, figured he could easily swim between the two houses.
This house was situated in the heart of the deep-water area of Starry Sky Lake, with an excellent ecological environment.
Although Starry Sky Lake was called a lake, it was vast, and further downstream was the Central Star’s estuary, which was indeed perfect for aquatic species.
It was no surprise that Ernis and other aquatic descendants living on the Central Star would gather here.
Just then, Yu Mian’s light brain suddenly vibrated.
[Ernis: Teacher Fish Soup Noodles! Did you find a suitable house? If I didn’t have work today, I would have loved to join you to look at houses! I’m super familiar with this area ahhh!]
Ernis sent a series of messages, clearly ecstatic after realizing that Yu Mian had come to Starry Sky Lake to look at houses today.
Yu Mian smiled as he read the messages and replied, saying he hadn’t had time to see the house yet, but would likely go tomorrow.
“When you bumped into Ernis in the water last time, were you going to look at the house?”
Huo Ting glanced at Ernis’ messages and recalled the scene with the pearl, suddenly realizing that the night Yu Mian stayed out was probably to look at the house.
“Ahem, I only wanted to take a look from a distance, and then I bumped into Ernis in the water.”
Yu Mian felt like the pearl had stabbed him in the back again. And why was this guy’s memory so sharp?
“There seem to be a lot of aquatic races here. Ernis said they often have gatherings.”
Yu Mian explained as he looked at the water surface, which was already shimmering with starlight. He was starting to feel like swimming for a while.
“Can I go for a swim?”
He glanced at Huo Ting beside him, remembering that he was still staying here for the night.
“Play, but remember to come back.”
Huo Ting’s response made Yu Mian feel a little embarrassed.
“That time was really just an accident.”
Yu Mian took off his shirt and handed it to Huo Ting to hold before turning back into a mermaid and swimming into the water. He then looked back at Huo Ting on the shore.
“I’ll only swim around this area for a bit and come back. Can you pass me my clothes when I call you?”
“And look, my tail seems to have gotten longer.”
Yu Mian flicked his tail in the water, and under the moonlight, his fish tail, like a flowing skirt, shimmered with ripples.
After reaching adulthood, the smooth, powerful, and beautiful lines of the tail were so stunning that one wouldn’t be able to turn their gaze away.
However, Huo Ting on the shore half-knelt down and motioned to Yu Mian. Yu Mian swam over in puzzlement, only to have Huo Ting gently brush aside the stray hair around his ears.
“Your ear fins are out.”
Yu Mian looked at the water’s surface and reached up to touch his ears. He then realized that his ear fins had indeed appeared.
“Is it scary?”
Yu Mian felt a bit odd as he touched the soft fins.
“No, they’re beautiful.”
After Huo Ting responded with his usual serious tone, Yu Mian felt a little embarrassed for some reason. He silently sank deeper into the water, not wanting him to touch his ears anymore.
After swimming around for a while, Yu Mian returned as promised after the refreshing swim. However, just as Huo Ting handed him the clothes, he suddenly looked up and frowned at a small island in the middle of the lake.
It seemed like something had been startled, and after a ripple in the water, it disappeared.
“Is someone there?”
Noticing Huo Ting’s mental power fluctuation, Yu Mian also turned to look towards the depths of the water.
Was it a fish or some kind of aquatic bird?
The deep-water area shouldn’t have anyone, unless it was someone like Ernis?
“The mental power isn’t strong, and there’s no threat.”
Huo Ting was certain that the person, if it even was a person, wouldn’t be able to beat Yu Mian, whose current fishtail was now very powerful.
But the next day, as Yu Mian was about to leave with Huo Ting, he noticed a pile of colorful seashells at the door and looked around in confusion.
On the same day, the Screenwriter’s Association also released the list of new members for the year.
Every year, the Federation Star’s Screenwriters’ Association announces the new members, along with the screenwriters’ works and basic information.
But when this year’s information was released, everyone was first shocked to discover that the screenwriter of “Bei Xing’s Necklace” had been invited to join!
This was amazing news but also quite unexpected. The first show had only aired recently, and yet they were invited to join. This was very rare in history.
Most writers were invited only after several of their works had been successful.
[Wow, as expected of our Xiao Bei Xing’s mother, so impressive!]
[Perfect, Bei Xing fans are satisfied, the Screenwriters’ Association has good taste, they have an eye for talent! Will our Screenwriter Mian have other major works coming soon?]
[Wait, but why are “Contract Marriage” and “Eternal Night Rose” also listed as adapted works!?]
After considering everything, the Screenwriters’ Association included Yu Mian’s previously adapted works in his resume, making his first-year admission to the association even more justified.
After Yu Mian agreed, Fish Soup Noodles’ very first shiny official resume was officially released.
[Interstellar Screenwriters’ Association: @A Bowl Of Fish Soup Noodles, yes, we’ve invited a heavyweight cross-genre writer to join our team this year. Congratulations on the outstanding debut of “Bei Xing’s Necklace”! We look forward to more excellent works from Teacher Fish Soup Noodles for TV show fans!]
The usually serious Screenwriters’ Association even made an unprecedented move by posting a separate StarBlog, and the tone was quite boastful.
However, the Screenwriters’ Association clearly hadn’t considered what effect this StarBlog would have when it fell into the eyes of Fish Soup Noodles’ book fans.
