"Do you think you're a god just because everything goes according to your plan?"
Huo Cheng smiled and sat down beside her. "Everyone will encounter difficulties and then solve them in their own ways. That's how different people are distinguished."
If everything went smoothly, wouldn't everyone be able to succeed easily?
Gu Sisi understood what he meant. Putting herself in his shoes, if Teacher Yang were so easy to talk to, his works would have been taken away by others for development long ago, and there wouldn't be a chance for them to remain until now.
It was precisely because it was difficult that she had this opportunity now.
Thinking this way, Gu Sisi suddenly felt relieved. "I understand, Huo Cheng. Thank you."
Then she dashed upstairs barefoot, leaving an ungraceful back view for Huo Cheng.
Huo Cheng had been very busy on business trips these days. He finally managed to take time off and come home early today just to have a chat with her. Unexpectedly, she ran away after only a few words.
He let out a bitter laugh. Seeing Gu Sisi full of fighting spirit, he didn't follow her upstairs to disturb her.
Gu Sisi went through all the materials, including Teacher Yang's other previous works, his blog, and some interview videos.
Staying up until midnight, she finally found a report about an interview with Teacher Yang many years ago.
Seeing the word "regret" written on it, Gu Sisi was shocked and remained silent for a long time. It turned out that during the last adaptation and filming of this drama, a female actress had died unexpectedly during the shooting.
This incident had become a thorn in Teacher Yang's heart that had never been removed.
Gu Sisi read the report over and over again, and finally made up her mind.
After breakfast the next day, she came to that building again. She greeted Teacher Yang when he was taking a walk.
As expected, she was rejected again. She hit a wall many times before finally getting a chance to sit down and talk.
Teacher Yang's house was very simple. The furniture was also very old - fashioned. The bookshelf was filled with all kinds of thick books, like a small library.
"Have a seat."
Gu Sisi sat down opposite Teacher Yang and carefully thought about what to say.
"Teacher Yang, I know you have deep feelings for your works. If you agree to let our company continue to develop the script, you can decide all the actor selections for the later filming.
"We won't look for fresh - faced young actors or internet celebrities. We'll only look for actors you think can play the roles well. Our company will bear the invitation fees."
Teacher Yang was a bit touched, but still very cold.
This conversation was originally meant to make Gu Sisi back down. Although what she said was very appealing to him, it wasn't enough to change his mind.
"Teacher Yang, there was an actress named Ren Xiaoxiao during the last filming. I think she was the most suitable person to play the second female lead. It's a pity that she died unexpectedly. Later, you adjusted this role. Do you think there's no other actress who can take on this role?"
Hearing the name Ren Xiaoxiao, Teacher Yang's expression suddenly became solemn, with both seriousness and deep regret.
Gu Sisi knew she had guessed right. "Teacher Yang, during the last filming, the original work wasn't fully presented because of the role adjustment. Don't you think it's a pity?"
Her attitude was so sincere that it was hard to refuse.
If he still didn't loosen up, there would be nothing she could do.
"You're wrong. Some things can't be presented in the script anyway. I was just too stubborn. Maybe I don't need to regret. I just need to keep these things in the book."
Teacher Yang wasn't swayed by Gu Sisi's words.
"Teacher Yang, I understand your decision, but I still hope you can think about it again. Give us a chance and also give yourself a chance to make up for your regret."