Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

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"Let me take another look at the script and storyboards."

Lu Yunzhou wasn't there, so Cai Xukun waited for a while, but when he didn't see Lu Yunzhou return, he volunteered to go out and help Tang Yan find him.

Tang Yan then picked up the storyboard on the table again and began to study it carefully.

Lu Yunzhou's storyboard drawings aren't particularly attractive; they're all stick figures. However, if you treat it as a heartwarming and silly comic, it's quite entertaining.

At least, Tang Yan watched it with great interest.

But Ji Rujing, who was standing next to him, watched for a while and gradually sensed that something was wrong.

"ABA melodic structure?"

The ABA melody structure is a simple musical composition structure, but Lu Yunzhou incorporated it into the story script, making it very clear and easy to understand.

Before becoming Tang Yan's manager, Ji Rujing was a singer and composer, and her father was an even more prominent figure, a renowned vocal professor.

Therefore, she is actually more skilled at making music.

However, the reality is that the music market has been shrinking since the turn of the millennium, and only truly top-tier geniuses or superstar singers can make it to the top.

She was clearly not among them.

"Let's take another look."

Ji Rujing studied it for a while longer.

She found that she understood Lu Yunzhou even better.

"Rhythmic, orderly, seamless, and with poetic blank spaces... it's a really good short film. I just wonder what it will look like when it's filmed as a full-fledged movie?"

Ji Rujing sighed softly.

The short film "Super Cleaner" was inspired by the top ten most touching Thai men from another time and space, but Lu Yunzhou made localized optimizations.

Without altering the original narrative structure, he put a great deal of effort into the soundtrack, using the second movement of Beethoven's Pathétique Sonata, which was seamlessly integrated into the story.

In addition, the various enhancements bestowed upon him by the system as a [Light and Shadow Artist] have allowed his understanding of light and shadow to reach a cinematic level.

Of course, most importantly, he customized a set of lighting effects for Tang Yan, the female lead and her sugar daddy, to bring out her unique characteristics.

Although Tang Yan often plays naive and innocent characters in TV dramas, in reality, she is a very shrewd girl from Shanghai.

That's why she felt the ingenuity in the script and storyboard, which is why she felt so close to Lu Yunzhou and his younger brother Cai Xukun.

While Tang Yan thought the short film was good based on her feelings, Ji Rujing, a former musician, saw the unique aspects of the film.

The narrative structure of this short film has the rigorous structure of the classical music school.

She could tell at a glance.

In addition, there is director Lu Yunzhou's unique personal emotional expression and style.

A junior director, yet he has his own style!

interesting.

"The odds of winning this bet are at least 80%!"

Before the short film was made, Ji Rujing wasn't sure if it would be successful.

However, sometimes, whether a person has talent or not is actually easy for professionals to see.

With such a high probability of winning, she was naturally willing to take the gamble.

……

Just then, Lu Yunzhou returned.

"I'm sorry, I have some things to take care of at home, and I'm afraid I won't be able to focus on work for the next few days. As for the collaboration, let's talk about it when I get back."

Lu Yunzhou sighed, seemingly wanting to leave.

His parents are ready to go to Italy to start a new job.

He originally wanted to tell his parents that they didn't need to work so hard, because at the beginning of the year, Lu Yunzhou had already used all the money in his pocket to buy Bitcoin at the bottom of the market.

In early 2015, Bitcoin was priced at only $200.

What you buy is what you earn.

For ordinary transmigrators, buying Bitcoin is the simplest way to get rich quick.

If he just waits quietly for 10 years, he will have at least $1 million in assets in the future. What's the rush?

However, the leather business was his parents' lifelong career, and he couldn't simply dismiss their lifelong work and efforts with a single sentence like "it's too hard to earn this money."

At least, with him as a safety net for them, their parents can start any business they want!

"Don't go yet."

Lu Yunzhou's nonchalant attitude, however, made Tang Yan and Ji Rujing anxious.

Lu Yunzhou didn't care, but they had already smelled the bait and were almost ready to swallow it. Under these circumstances, who would be willing to let go?

"Legal department, draft the contract quickly!"

"Finance, get ready to transfer the money!"

Ji Rujing was a little worried just now, wondering if Lu Yunzhou was trying to get something for nothing, but at this moment, she couldn't care less.

"Mr. Ji, I run a personal studio, it's just me..."

Lu Yunzhou seemed to be trying to politely decline.

At that moment, Ji Rujing immediately smiled and said, "It's alright, our studio has plenty of people. We'll lend them to you for free when we're filming. Besides that, you'll probably need a producer to help you with the finances."

"I definitely don't have time. However, I can find someone to help you."

Ji Rujing scrolled through her contacts on her phone and finally found the person with whom she had the most call records.

"Huang Yida, where have you been wandering around again? I haven't seen you all day! You have 30 minutes to show up in front of me."

Huang Yida, a singer who became famous very early.

"That Girl Said to Me" was a sensation on the internet in 2004, earning Huang Yida the title of the male version of Stefanie Sun.

But he later suddenly became depressed and went to Thailand to become a monk for a short 14-day retreat.

This training speed is even faster than the Lanxiang excavator training class.

Even Buddha didn't believe in his sincerity.

Sure enough, after he returned, he started dating Ji Rujing and even joined her company, hoping to use the company funds to date.

In less than 30 minutes, Huang Yida appeared in front of Ji Rujing within just three minutes.

"Teacher Lu, let me introduce you. This is our studio's chief music producer. You can call him Ada. Let him give you a hand."

Ji Rujing solemnly introduced Huang Yida, her top horse and ox, to Lu Yunzhou. Huang Yida was once a popular singer in Southeast Asia, but now he was just her personal mount.

"Uncle Da, hello. I've heard so much about you."

Lu Yunzhou actually knew what Ji Rujing was thinking.

They were simply worried that his studio was just an empty shell, and that he would disappear without a trace after swindling their money.

Although the probability is very low, the key point is that if they really fall for this trick, it will probably make Tang Yan a laughing stock in the entire industry.

Therefore, sending one of her own people to be the producer can at least prevent this situation from happening.

Huang Yida is also a music producer who has produced music videos, so he can give a basic understanding of the quality of short films.

Before I knew it, I'd become an uncle.

Huang Yida made a self-deprecating remark, then took the script from Ji Rujing and glanced at it, especially the accompanying musical pieces.

After watching for a while, Huang Yida paused, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes.

Gradually, he seemed to understand.

"That's interesting."

Looking up again, Huang Yida happily reached out and shook hands firmly with Lu Yunzhou: "Brother, the way you look makes it easy for people to underestimate you. Why don't you try growing your hair long like me? Wouldn't that give you a more decadent, artist-like vibe? It'd be perfect for intimidating people."

As he spoke, Huang Yida smoothed his long hair and laughed to himself.

Lu Yunzhou had just graduated from university. Although he seemed calm and experienced in doing things, his youthful face still made people think he was easy to bully.

But the fact that Lu Yunzhou was able to make Ji Rujing suffer a setback, to the point that he had to send out his vanguard general, told Huang Yida that Lu Yunzhou was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

"Give me the script, and the briefcase too. Take care of all the production chores. From today onwards, you're the boss, Brother Yun! Call me anytime if you need anything!"

Huang Yida exchanged contact information with Lu Yunzhou, indicating that he would be available whenever needed.

He had just bought a Mercedes-Benz, which was originally intended for Ji Rujing to use to pick up and drop off his daughter at school, but it was currently summer vacation and the car was empty.

If Lu Yunzhou goes back to his hometown, he can be his driver.

"Teacher Lu, about the contract?"

Ji Rujing truly lived up to her reputation as Tang Yan's personal nanny, managing everything in perfect order.

If Lu Yunzhou still doesn't sign the contract after going this far, it would be a bit like he's playing games with people.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

Ten minutes later, the legal department handed over the contract. Lu Yunzhou glanced at it and, finding no problems, signed his name.

After signing the contract, Tang Yan became much more enthusiastic towards Lu Yunzhou and Cai Xukun.

However, Cai Xukun couldn't help but ask, "Sister Tangtang, it's said online that you joined the crew a month late when filming 'Diamond Lover,' so the crew could only film the scenes of the second female lead, Gao Wen, first. Is that true?"

Tang Yan smiled bitterly and remained silent, offering no explanation.

Ji Rujing couldn't help but roll her eyes and said, "Xiao Cai, if you were the producer of this film, would you agree to something this outrageous?"

Cai Xukun thought for a moment and said, "I doubt they'll agree. After all, once filming starts, the crew has to make money every day. A month's delay would mean a loss of tens of millions. I don't think any boss would be that generous."

That's exactly what I meant.

Ji Rujing nodded and said, as if venting, "Our Tangtang was only delayed by three days when joining the crew. I had already discussed this with the production team."

"Moreover, because of filming this movie, Tangtang was so exhausted that she had heart palpitations, and I accompanied her to the hospital for check-ups and IV drips every day. And the production crew actually said that Tangtang was late every day? Do they have no conscience at all?"

"what?"

Upon hearing this inside story, Cai Xukun was stunned and carefully examined Tang Yan.

She did look rather haggard, and she had lost a lot of hair; it was quite heartbreaking to see her like that.

"I know. It must be Yang Mi's side messing with Tangtang. She's deliberately putting Tangtang down to promote her own company's newcomer."

"I never expected Yang Mi to be so beautiful yet so ruthless. It's one thing to step on outsiders, but she even tramples on her own sisters!"

Although Cai Xukun hasn't entered the entertainment industry yet, his mother is, so she's very familiar with this kind of tactic.

Thinking of this, he felt even more sorry for Tang Yan, and with a youthful heart, he asked, "If that's the case, why doesn't Sister Tang explain herself online?"

Tang Yan shook her head with a wry smile and said, "The more you explain, the worse it gets. There's nothing to explain. Besides, I'm an actress. It's only natural that I get criticism from the audience if I don't act well. After all, this is what I do for a living."

Tang Yan also suspected that Yang Mi's side was deliberately trying to put her down in order to promote the company's newcomer, Dilraba.

This did make her a little unhappy.

Unfortunately, she wasn't as sharp-tongued as Yang Mi, who could talk for an hour straight once she started chattering.

She felt that even if she argued, she probably wouldn't be able to win against Yang Mi.

"Teacher Tang Yan, have you ever heard this saying?"

Just then, Lu Yunzhou interjected with a question.

Tang Yan turned to look at Lu Yunzhou, and this time, she felt as if she could see Lu Yunzhou's face clearly.

He is indeed a handsome young man.

Especially those eyes, they were so deep and bright.

Under Tang Yan's gaze, Lu Yunzhou simply smiled and said, "This is what they say... The myriad interpretations and explanations people give me do not constitute even a fraction of who I am, but they are a complete reflection of myself."

The "people" in this sentence do not refer to ordinary netizens, but to the mastermind behind the press release that discredited Tang Yan.

Who is this person?

In Tang Yan's heart, it is Yang Mi.

This woman, once her best friend, is now her biggest rival.

"Well said!"

After Ji Rujing understood the subtext of those words, her gaze towards Lu Yunzhou instantly changed, becoming not only two parts admiration but also eight parts warmth.

These are definitely our own people!

The key point is that the way they swear is really skillful!

It didn't contain a single dirty word, yet its rebuttal was powerful and resounding!

Tang Yan, on the other side, was also stunned when she heard this. Her gaze towards Lu Yunzhou changed several times before a smile slowly appeared at the corner of her eyes.

Based on those words, from now on, you are my younger brother!