The Surprise Brought by Yuen Woo-ping in the Betting Agreement

Zhou Yan was reborn last year. In addition to practicing martial arts and studying culture, he did one other thing.

That is, he created two martial arts novels based on his memories.

The book is titled "The Number One Under Heaven".

The book is titled "Water Moon Cave".

However, unlike Mr. Jin, he did not serialize the story, but wrote out all the content directly and then submitted it to several publishing houses.

Of course, Zhou Yan wouldn't be foolish enough to send the entire content; he only sent the first part.

We can discuss cooperation if there is interest.

Both books are of good quality and have been sought after by several publishers.

Zhou Yan eventually signed a contract with the Shanghai People's Publishing House.

Among the many publishing houses, Shanghai People's Publishing House was the most bold, signing a performance-based agreement with Zhou Yan—receiving royalties based on sales volume.

Zhou Yan was very confident in his book, so he rejected other partners and signed the performance-based agreement with Shanghai People's Publishing House.

The period around the turn of the millennium was the golden age of martial arts fiction, as evidenced by the sheer number of remakes, especially Jin Yong's works, which had the widest audience and the most remakes.

For example, The Return of the Condor Heroes.

The 95 version starring Louis Koo, the 98 versions starring Ren Xianqi and Lü Wenfang, and the 06 mainland version starring Liu Yifei and Huang Xiaoming, etc.

It can be said that a large number of martial arts dramas and original martial arts dramas are produced every year!

Zhou Yan, standing at this opportune moment, naturally wanted to take a gamble.

Otherwise, what's the difference between it and salted fish?

During the filming of "Journey to the West II", Zhou Yan would "create" the second part of "Water Moon Cave" - ​​"The Legend of the Spirit Mirror" when he had nothing to do at night.

Two days ago, he sent his completed novel, "The Legend of the Magic Mirror," to the Shanghai People's Publishing House.

After packing his things, Zhou Yan looked at his luggage.

A suitcase, a long gun, nothing else!

This spear is too long to put down, so I have to hold it in my hand!

Zhou Yan went to a store and bought a gift box, then went to a bookstore and bought two hardcover books, one titled "The World's Number One" and the other "Water Moon Cave Heaven," both of which were his own books!

After returning to his room, Zhou Yan packed the gifts into a gift box and took the items to visit Professor Yuen Woo-ping.

Yuen Woo-ping helped him a lot and gave him guidance during filming. Zhou Yan learned a lot from him and was very grateful!

Zhou Yan knew that Yuan Heping's flight was scheduled for this afternoon, so he made a special trip to visit him before he left.

"Teacher Yuan, I know you like tea. This is Laoshan green tea from Shandong Qin Island. I asked a friend to bring some for me," Zhou Yan said, taking out a gift box containing four cans of Laoshan green tea, all of which he had asked a friend to bring.

Yuen Woo-ping was quite surprised by Zhou Yan's arrival.

"That's great, that's thoughtful," Yuen Woo-ping said happily.

On the one hand, it was because the gift Zhou Yan gave him suited his taste, and on the other hand, it was because Zhou Yan valued and respected him!

Yuen Woo-ping really likes these local specialties. As a Hong Konger, he doesn't actually have many favorite things, but drinking tea is one of them.

This is also related to the culture in Hong Kong, where people enjoy drinking tea.

"It must have taken a lot of effort," Yuen Woo-ping thought to himself, knowing that this thing must have required a lot of work.

"A friend of mine happened to be visiting Kyoto, so I asked him to bring back four cans for me," Zhou Yan said, without elaborating further.

Saying too much sounds like seeking credit, and is too utilitarian.

Yuen Woo-ping didn't ask any further questions, but he remembered this kindness.

"What are these two books?" Yuen Woo-ping asked, looking at the two books in Zhou Yan's hands.

"Teacher Yuan, these are two martial arts books I wrote. They were just published in February this year and did quite well, so I'm shamelessly giving you two copies," Zhou Yan hurriedly handed the two books in his hand to Yuan Heping.

"Oh?" Yuen Woo-ping immediately perked up. "Let me see."

Yuen Woo-ping took the two books and looked at the covers first.

"The First Under Heaven and Water Moon Cave, by Nan Hua," Yuen Woo-ping murmured.

"Is 'Nanhua' your pen name?"

"Yes," Zhou Yan nodded.

He was really troubled when he was thinking of a pen name; he wasn't satisfied with this one or that one.

At that moment, he thought of his own experience.

Reborn and returned, I don't know if I am Zhuang Zhou dreaming of being a butterfly or a butterfly dreaming of being Zhuang Zhou. I am in a daze, in a great dream that lasts for thousands of years!

Zhuang Zhou happened to be the "Immortal of Nanhua," so he took "Nanhua" as his name!

Yuen Woo-ping didn't dwell on the pen name and casually opened "The World's Number One".

"There are illustrations too?" Yuen Woo-ping couldn't possibly read them now; it would be impolite to have a guest present, so he casually flipped through the illustrations.

The deluxe edition of "The World's Number One" contains four color illustrations.

The first image is a portrait of the four secret agents of "Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow".

The second picture shows "Iron-Blooded Marquis and Invincible Rascal" fighting on the summit of a snow-capped mountain.

The third picture is of "Invincible Vajra Divine Skill vs. Absorbing Power Technique".

The fourth picture is a group photo—the four secret agents of Heaven, Earth, Black and Yellow, Iron-Blooded Marquis, Su Xin, Liu Sheng Piaoxu, Liu Sheng Xueji, Princess Yunluo, etc.

The drawing skills are quite good.

"I'll accept these two books," Yuen Woo-ping said, flipping through them before placing them on the table.

"Do you plan to return to Shandong or stay in Kyoto?" Yuen Woo-ping asked Zhou Yan, and they began to chat.

"I'll stay in Kyoto," Zhou Yan said, not intending to return to Ludong.

"I have a script here. If you'd like, I can reserve a role for you," Yuen Woo-ping said after a moment's hesitation.

Zhou Yan has good swordsmanship, and he also has good delivery of lines and acting skills. What he lacks is opportunity.

"I do," Zhou Yan hurriedly agreed, not expecting an unexpected surprise.

"Aren't you going to ask what the script is?" Yuen Woo-ping chuckled.

"I believe in you," Zhou Yan expressed his trust in Yuen Woo-ping.

"Aren't you afraid I'll rip you off?"

"I'm not afraid," Zhou Yan shook his head.

"You little rascal," Yuen Woo-ping was even happier, "don't neglect your swordsmanship during this time. If your level doesn't meet the standard, I'll kick you out of the crew."

"I know," Zhou Yan said, having already guessed what Yuen Woo-ping was saying. "This should be a martial arts drama, and it's related to swordsmanship, otherwise he wouldn't have made me practice swordsmanship properly."

"How can I contact you then?" Yuen Woo-ping asked, as if he had thought of something.

Yuen Woo-ping's words reminded Zhou Yan that he needed to buy a mobile phone.

"Mr. Yuan, I don't have a cell phone right now, but I have a landline at home," Zhou Yan left his hometown landline number.

"You're not poor, are you? You can't even afford a new phone?"

"I'll buy it as soon as I get back," Zhou Yan said, a man of action. Once he decided to buy it, he wouldn't wait.

"This is my phone number. Once you have a mobile number, just send it to me," Yuen Woo-ping wrote down his mobile number and handed it to Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan took the phone number, glanced at it carefully, and then put it in his pocket.

Since there was still some time, Zhou Yan probed indirectly, "Teacher Yuan, could I ask about the script?"

"If it's an adaptation of a martial arts novel, I'll buy a copy of the original beforehand to read," Zhou Yan guessed that it was a martial arts drama, so the possibility of an adaptation was extremely high.

"It's alright to tell you, the script is an adaptation of 'Little Li Flying Dagger,' and the crew and personnel are still in the planning stages. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, filming should begin next year," Yuen Woo-ping said without hiding anything.

Zhou Yan's heart skipped a beat, "The Legend of Little Li Flying Dagger!"