The signing event naturally came to a highly successful conclusion.
Xie Shuting let out a soft breath and, accompanied by staff from the organizers and publisher, left the venue.
In the car:
"Sister Xiaoran! Great news!" the young assistant manager suddenly said excitedly. "People from Sky Tour Pan-Entertainment contacted us. They're interested in buying the film and television adaptation rights to this work of yours."
"Sky Tour Pan-Entertainment?" Xie Shuting paused in surprise.
"Yes, Sky Tour Pan-Entertainment. They're very well-known in the industry and especially good at developing IPs. They have plenty of successful cases." The manager rattled off several hit adaptations. "Sister Xiaoran, haven't you always—"
"Actually... I've always been a little torn about it. I don't really want to sell the screen adaptation rights." Xie Shuting gently shook her head.
"Sister Xiaoran, I understand how you feel," the young manager said. "A work is like a writer's child. It's the fruit of your labor, so of course you want it to be treated well after you sell the rights... But you have to trust Sky Tour's professionalism. They wouldn't ruin their own reputation."
"Is that so?" Xie Shuting fell into thought.
"So go meet them. It wouldn't hurt to get a feel for them," the young manager urged. "If it gets adapted into a television drama that becomes a huge hit, that would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you."
The manager kept trying to persuade her.
In the end, Xie Shuting nodded and agreed to go meet them.
A few days later, at Sky Tour Pan-Entertainment.
Inside the reception room:
"Miss Xie, I've heard so much about you. I'm a fan of your books too." Le Man smiled and extended her hand in greeting. "Please, have a seat."
"Hello, President Le." Xie Shuting hurriedly shook her hand,