Chapter 99

Chapter 99

Recently, Xiao Yu started paying attention to the Starry Sky Kindergarten.

She was incredibly lucky and managed to snag two tickets for their pop-up store.

When she came out, many people were wailing that they couldn't get any tickets.

She was utterly shocked, thinking it was quite easy to get them.

As a result, many people offered to buy the tickets at high prices, and she felt a bit regretful.

If only she had bought a couple more tickets, she could have used two for herself and her best friend, and sold the other two, making a nice profit.

This time, she had bought the tickets for herself and her best friend!

Her best friend was a die-hard fan of the Starry Sky Kindergarten.

Upon learning that Xiao Yu had secured the tickets, she let out a piercing shriek: "I tried so many times but couldn't get any. You're truly a lucky goddess."

Then her best friend excitedly suggested, "Why don't we buy some costumes? Or get our hair and makeup done? We could act out a play!"

Ordinary people might not have much exposure to drama clubs, but everyone has a dream of acting.

If there wasn't an opportunity before, they had to seize this chance and prepare properly!

Her best friend's enthusiasm was fully ignited: "Aren't you a screenwriter? Do you know anyone in the theater troupe? Can we borrow a couple of period costumes?"

Xiao Yu said, "We don't know if it's a modern or historical play yet. How can we choose the costumes?"

"Who cares? Last time, I saw that little eunuch actor playing a zombie in a horror flick. He was hilarious. The main point is being adaptable in different roles."

"I don't know," said Xiao Yu. "I have social anxiety. If we dress up in weird costumes, I'll get nervous."

Her best friend seemed a bit deflated. "Oh, okay. Then let's just book makeup artists. I'll check online to see which studio has the best makeup artists."

"Sounds good!" Xiao Yu replied.

Her best friend added, "Quick, let's register our identities."

"I said I got the tickets for you, so they're for you. I won't sell them."

Her best friend smiled awkwardly. "It's just that these tickets are so hot right now. I'll treat you to meals and makeup appointments from now on."

On the day of the event, the two arrived at the Starry Sky Kindergarten.

Many people were incredibly enthusiastic. This ordinary pop-up store was treated like a Halloween party.

Lots of people came dressed up in costumes.

Online comments read: "These people are too extra."

"Watch out for those cosplaying as celebrities. They might get sued."

"How did so many people get tickets? I didn't get a single one!"

"Good thing there's a livestream."

Xiao Yu and her best friend headed straight to the livestream stage for their first performance.

They had reviewed past videos and knew that once they were assigned roles, the rest would depend on their own improvisation.

After lunch, there were four more classes in the afternoon.

Whether it was painting, calligraphy, dancing, or singing, the day was incredibly fulfilling.

By the end, Xiao Yu and her best friend held hands, feeling happier than they had in a long time as office workers.

Though they hadn't consumed any alcohol, they felt slightly intoxicated, their mouths curved into smiles.

"How was it? This place is great, isn't it?" her best friend remarked.

"Awesome. Let's come here every week," Xiao Yu suggested.

"We can't. This pop-up store is closing soon," her best friend said.

"Ah!" Xiao Yu felt unsatisfied.

After returning home, sitting in front of her computer, she wrote an 800-word review.

She poured out her entire journey and emotions.

As a professional screenwriter, her writing skills were exceptional.

In an instant, her previously unpopular online novel gained 2,000 new followers due to this review.

The only downside was that the script for the livestreamed performance wasn't great.

Unable to resist, she took the 40-episode TV series she had just finished writing and had a bold idea.

She wanted to submit it to Shen Wei.

Using a pseudonym, she added Shen Wei as a contact.

She explained her intentions.

Shen Wei asked her to send over the storyline and synopsis for the first three episodes.

After a while, Shen Wei agreed to buy it, offering a generous price of 20,000 yuan per episode, totaling 800,000 yuan for the 40 episodes, to be paid in full upfront.

For Xiao Yu, this was truly amazing.

Production companies would typically offer more, but the payment would be split into installments. Sometimes they would even default on the payments, making contracts useless.

Overjoyed, she sent over her other seven completed scripts as well. These were her labors of love that she wouldn't have parted with under normal circumstances.

If not for the incredible experience she had just enjoyed, she wouldn't have been willing to let them go.

Shen Wei bought six more books, leaving one for her to revise before publishing.

In the past, after signing the contract, a few million was quickly deposited into her account.

Xiao Yu rarely encountered Shen Wei. Upon seeing her, she couldn't help but ask the question that was on her mind: "Are you still running the pop-up store?"

This time receiving the scripts gave her a bit of a mental boost.

Shen Wei said, "Let's see how it goes."

She didn't outright say she wouldn't open it. Xiao Yu was a little happy.

Shen Wei was also in a difficult situation now. Her pop-up store was even more popular than the Starry Sky Kindergarten. If she said she was closing it now, the whole city wouldn't agree.