Chapter 1299 - As Long As It Feels Real!
Chapter 1299: As Long As It Feels Real!
“Ding Xiyao? I’m Meng Chang. Welcome, welcome.”
“Come, let me explain the script to you.”
Meng Chang called Ding Xiyao aside and sized her up.
She was not particularly beautiful, but she had a round face, short hair, nice features, big eyes, and slightly plump cheeks. She naturally gave people a warm feeling.
Meng Chang had specifically instructed her to wear a professional suit yesterday. After all, she had to highlight the identity of the intermediary.
Meng Chang had seen the photo before and was originally a little worried that the photo was photoshopped. Now that he saw the real person, he realized that it was not much different from the photo and heaved a sigh of relief.
Looks were still quite important.
Meng Chang might have made it clear that he did not want celebrities and only wanted ordinary people who were down-to-earth, but there were requirements for the image of ordinary people. If the audience hated them at a glance, the Pei Family’s publicity method would collapse from the beginning and they would not be able to continue playing.
The two of them sat on the sofa next to the model room of Sloth Apartments. Meng Chang handed the script to Ding Xiyao.
The script was very thin. There were only a few pages. Most of the content was about the setting, movements, expressions. There were almost no lines, only voice-overs.
Ding Xiyao quickly scanned the script.
These scenes were quite familiar to her: working hard at the work desk and screening the house sources; walking through the alleys, walking around the corners to look at the houses; introducing the characteristics of the houses to her clients diligently but the client turned around and went to rent other places. She hung up the phone with a disappointed expression. She was not understood by the client and was even scolded by the client. She could only lower her head and apologize, returning home to wipe her tears secretly…
On the surface, this seemed to be a promotional video that emphasized how tiring and difficult intermediaries were. It was a warm path, hoping to use these lifestyle segments to invoke people’s tolerance and understanding.
The only thing that made Ding Xiyao feel like she had just entered reality was the setting related to shops and work desks. The script was not very detailed, but there was a picture attached.
In the picture was a very small shop. Unlike other intermediaries, there were not many work desks and intermediaries coming and going. Instead, there was only a relatively tall front desk, two high chairs, a coffee table and an armchair as the guest area.
From all angles, this small shop could only accommodate one person. Such an intermediary shop would definitely not exist in reality.
However, Ding Xiyao did not think too much about it. She felt that this was a promotional video after all. The promotional video would definitely beautify the reality of the situation.
It was just like many movies and television dramas. They definitely could not be exactly the same as the real workplace when filming in the workplace, right? All sorts of work desks were squeezed together. The people at work were sleepy and listless. It might be realistic when filming, but the audience would not buy it.
This promotional video was probably taking into account that if it was shot truthfully, the other colleagues would appear redundant. The scene would be more messy, so they might as well cut it all off and only leave the protagonist alone.
Ding Xiyao did not understand these but she guessed that this should be the reason.
It was a promotional video after all. It was just publicity and beautifying. What complicated tricks could there be?
Meng Chang said, “We have to talk about something first. You might be scolded after this promotional video is released.”
“However, it’s only a possibility. The possibility is relatively small. What’s more, even if you get scolded, you will quickly clear your name.”
“I’m just reminding you that the risk is not huge, but it does exist.”
Ding Xiyao was confused. “Get scolded?”
“That can’t be, right?”
“I think the contents of this promotional video are quite normal.”
“What’s more, I’m just an actress. There’s no reason for me to be implicated, right?”
Meng Chang smiled. “That’s why I said that the risk is not high. Some more extreme people might attack you. Do you have Weibo? If you do, for safety’s sake, close the private message.”
Ding Xiyao relaxed a little. “I think there’s no problem.”
This promotional video gave the main actress a lot of money. Ding Xiyao felt that this was not something that went against her conscience. Even if someone cursed the promotional video because of the stereotype of the intermediary, it would not affect her.
It would not have much impact even if there were more extreme people.
She had experienced many prejudices and cold looks when she was a real estate agent. She still had this tolerance.
“Then, Boss Meng, is there a deeper meaning to this promotional video? I’m afraid that I won’t be able to understand it. Can you briefly explain it to me?”
Even if you haven’t eaten pork, you would have seen a pig run.
Ding Xiyao might not have filmed a promotional video before, but filming a promotional video and a movie should have the same principle. Filming was only the surface. The entire film had some deeper meaning. This was grasped by the director and script writer.
As a non-professional actor and a complete layman, Ding Xiyao did not understand this at all. Thus, she asked Meng Chang so that she could better grasp the script and act according to the requirements.
Meng Chang shook his head. “There’s no deeper meaning. Oh, no, even if there is any deeper meaning, it has nothing to do with your performance.”
“As for your acting, I only have one request: you have to act as yourself.”
“Try to act out what you felt at work previously. As long as it’s real, you don’t have to worry about anything else.”
Ding Xiyao nodded. “Alright, let me feel and let it brew.”
Meng Chang asked Ding Xiyao to hold the script and build up her emotions while he checked the set up.
He returned about half an hour later.
“Alright, let’s officially start filming.” Meng Chang looked at the time. It was about time.
Ding Xiyao was a little flustered. “Huh? I haven’t even memorized the script?”
Meng Chang smiled. “It’s alright. Just film it. I know what to do.”
“Attention, everyone! Get into position and prepare for filming!”
…
At the same time, at Dawn Games platform.
Yan Qi was worrying about what to do with the new game.
After the initial series of twists and turns, the exposed gaming platform had completely stabilized and occupied a place in the domestic games channel.
There were no bugs in the games on the platform, gamers were in charge, and game critics. These were all unique memories that the disclosed games platform gave gamers. It was very distinct from other game channels.
If there was controversy at the beginning, more and more gamers and developers were now recognizing Dawn Games platform.
At first, Yan Qi was worried that the morning sun would set on Dawn Games platform. He was prepared to find another place to hide. However, he no longer had such thoughts now.
That was because he realized that after the Dawn Games platform had stabilized, not only was it a rather comfortable place, but its prospects were also quite good!
Some time ago, a batch of outstanding independent games from the Destitution Plan had been released. It had enriched the game library of the platform.
Other outstanding manufacturers also began to seek cooperation.
The only thing that made Yan Qi feel that it was a pity was that Dawn Games platform did not take the initiative to look for large manufacturers to cooperate. They almost did not sign any super masterpieces for monopoly or release. It was a completely passive waiting attitude.
That also temporarily stopped Dawn Games’ platform from being a niche platform.
Players on the platform might have a strong sense of belonging and identity with the platform but it was ultimately a pity that there was not enough of a phenomenal masterpiece.
Many gaming platforms became popular rapidly because they had signed on to a certain super explosive game. They developed step by step from the XXX game activator.
Without the support of super explosive games, the platform would always lack some confidence.
Logically speaking, given the current size and financial resources of Dawn Games platform, it should be able to negotiate a cooperation with some large factories and take the initiative to make some concessions.
However, Dawn Games platform never did that.
Yan Qi felt that it was a pity. That was because his game would naturally be able to bask in the light if Dawn Games platform became more popular.
However, on further thought, this might be the special characteristic of Dawn Games platform. They would always do unexpected things.
If he really followed his plan and contacted those large manufacturers to discuss cooperation, Dawn Games platform would definitely have to make some compromises. Perhaps they would not be able to maintain their current state.
It was not bad to fight steadily like now.
After the game tester became popular, Dawn Games platform did not take the opportunity to increase publicity, finance, or cooperate with other large manufacturers. They did not make any big moves and continued to deepen the content of the platform.
As more and more games were uploaded, the vetting process became more and more difficult. In order to ensure that there were no bugs in the game’s reputation, Pei Qian naturally had to screen them more closely.
Of course, the so-called no bugs was just a saying. In fact, there were no malignant bugs that severely affected the operations of the game. It was difficult to completely eliminate a small mistake.
However, no matter what, it was fundamentally different from other gaming platforms.
Yan Qi had been very busy with what platform to go to previously because the game ‘Blade of the Empire’ was like his own flesh and blood. He could not entrust it to the wrong person. To a certain extent, this had severely affected his energy in developing the game.
However, he had already made up his mind. It was enough to only go to Dawn Games platform and the official platform. He would not force them to go onto the other platforms even if they could not go.
With Dawn Games platform as a guarantee, he could think of new games without any worries.
The Blade of the Empire was still being updated and earning money, but Yan Qi did not want to continue indefinitely.
At the end of the day, the game ‘Blade of the Empire’ was a game with paywalls. Even if it charged a higher price, it was not what Yan Qi wanted to do the most.
During this period of time, Yan Qi suddenly felt that he should make more meaningful games as he watched independent games being released on the morning show games platform one by one.
Previously, he had created games with paywalls to earn money to support the company. There was no better way.
However, now that he could make money and support the company with the Blade of the Empire, and he had a very good platform, why not make a game that he liked more?