Xu Xin said to continue, and then Li Ruichao said:

"Director Xu, it's like this. We have tried to extend this script in different directions... I have shown you several versions before... But as you said, its theme revolves around

As the story of the bartender and the child unfolds, we try to start from the opposite side, such as the process of the two from misunderstanding to reconciliation. Then both of them belong to the "unfortunate" group in society, and they warm each other..."

"Let's get to the point, screenwriter Li."

Xu Xin waved his hand:

"I have already read these script extensions. Let's just talk about the reason why you called me here today."

He couldn't understand what was so unspeakable about this kind of thing.

After listening to this, Li Ruichao opened his mouth...

Finally, he said as if he was risking his life:

"We feel that... no matter how this story is extended in any aspect, the fragile storyline of the story itself and the relationship between the two marginalized people cannot meet Director Xu's requirements..."

"..."

Xu Xin said nothing.

Just keep listening.

Li Ruichao didn't know whether he should continue talking.

This made him glance at Yao Tingting subconsciously.

But Yao Tingting didn't look at him. Instead, she lowered her head as if reading the script.

As a last resort, he could only raise his head again.

"Director Xu, I was inspired by your work "Not Drunk". Then... I tried to deconstruct the script and found... it might be more appropriate... to just... shoot... a short film."

I stuttered at the end of the sentence.

But he still insisted on finishing his words, and then...

That is to say, his eyes are small and Xu Xin cannot see clearly.

Otherwise, you can definitely see how panicked he is.

I also had to panic.

Buy the script for tens of thousands of dollars and finally make a short film?

What to do with money?

This is the first problem.

The second thing is... if the first job is handed over to you, it will be ruined. How can we cooperate in the future?

Is it because of a lack of ability?

These practical problems are before us. The screenwriting team understands them, and Xu Xin actually understands them too.

However, after Xu Xin listened to the opinions of the screenwriting team, he did not express any eagerness to deny or express dissatisfaction. He just looked around and looked at the few people in front of him and asked:

"Does everyone feel this way?"

Several people looked at each other...

Then they nodded in unison.

Seeing their reactions, Xu Xin's eyes fell on Yao Tingting:

"Screenwriter Yao, what do you think?"

"I……"

Yao Tingting hesitated for a moment before saying:

"It's not that it can't be changed, it's just that the content of the story after the changes may not meet Director Xu's expectations."

These are her original words.

Xu Xin thought for a while and said with a smile:

"I'm very curious as to how everyone reached this consensus. Screenwriter Yao, what's your idea?"

Yao Tingting did not hesitate now, but looked directly at Li Ruichao.

Apparently, this was his idea.

After being glanced at by her, Li Ruichao seemed to have "given up on treatment."

He nodded proactively and said:

"Director Xu, this is my idea. Because after trying several ideas, we found the requirement to emphasize storytelling and resonate through stories... With the fragile connection of a child and a bartender, let's not talk about you.

, it can’t even meet our internal requirements. But I have to admit that its main story is actually very touching... and the content after precise editing, I think is more impactful than extending it. That’s why I proposed it.

This suggestion~"

While talking, Sun Ting had already walked in.

He hesitated to speak.

Seeing this, Xu Xin thought for a while and said:

"Then let's take another version of the short film story. I still have the same requirements. First, the content of the story must be grounded. Second, the connection between the child and the waitress is not superficial, but through each person.

The small stories and the stacking of small buttons come naturally, presenting a natural state. Third..."

After finishing several requests at the same time and waiting until everyone had recorded them all on their laptops or notepads, Xu Xin nodded:

"Okay, let's just say this first. I look forward to everyone's wonderful stories. Don't be so stressed, come on."

"Thank you, Director Xu..."

Hearing Li Ruichao's words, Xu Xin responded:

"Well, go get ready, come on."

This means breaking up the meeting.

Soon, the group of people took their cups and left the conference room.

Only then did the secretary bring him the cold brew oolong he wanted to drink.

"Director Xu, I'm sorry it was a little late to bring your tea."

"Well, it doesn't matter. You can go out first."

He motioned to his secretary to go out first.

As soon as Sun Ting heard the meaning of these words, she knew that Brother Xu wanted to talk to her about something.

Subconsciously, I took out my notepad from my bag.

When the secretary closed the door, Xu Xin's first words were:

"This screenwriter Yao Tingting will no longer cooperate with me in the future."

"..."

Sun Ting was stunned.

Although the writing did not stop, after finishing writing this article, he still subconsciously asked:

"Did she hit you?"

"That's not the case."

Xu Xin shook his head slightly:

"It's just that I don't like people like her."

Recalling the questions he asked the other party in succession just now, the first question he asked was "what do you think", and Yao Tingting's answer was "it's not that it can't be changed."

In fact, what he meant by asking this question was very simple.

Your script, your story, when it’s time to explain it, what if you let a college student explain it?

If the decision is made by your screenwriting team, then as the script writer, you have to show your attitude and stand up and speak out, instead of pushing a college student away.

what?

Help you take the blame?

It's not appropriate.

But Yao Tingting's answer, from the sentence "It's not that it can't be changed", is equivalent to selling out everyone in the team.

"They agreed to change the short film."

"It's not like I can't change the feature film here."

From the moment she said these words, Xu Xin knew that she had betrayed everyone.

Even if she tries to make amends later.

What is the consensus of the team?
To be continued...