"Move the camera a little closer and replay it again … Yes, that's right, this is the right distance … Hey, Sigh, don't move. Stay still, it'll be over soon … Wait, replay that scene again … Damn it, I can't see it clearly, let's do it again … Okay, that's it, but we should insert Reid's scene in the middle, or else it'll be too long … There's nothing else … Sigh, don't move … That's it, you guys can continue. If you're not sure, ask me tomorrow.
After putting down the phone, Adriaan rubbed his eyes. Although the videophone in front of him had the biggest screen available, it was still a bit small in his eyes. If he stared at it for too long, he would feel tired very quickly. There was nothing he could do about it. Remote editing through the videophone was the best method he could think of.
It wasn't a big deal. At most, the efficiency would be lower than editing by himself. Besides, this could also train the ability of other editors. At most, he could go back and spend time editing. Editing was always easier than producing. Adriaan comforted himself. Besides, other than editing, the professionals had already been arranged. For example, Thomas Newman had already agreed to compose the soundtrack.
Other than that, there was another problem. The call time was too short. He could only spend two to four hours a day communicating with the studio through the videophone. The efficiency wasn't high to begin with. As a result, the original plan of finishing the post-production at the end of August might be delayed for a long time. It wasn't that Adriaan didn't think of increasing the time, but eye fatigue was one problem. Jet lag was another. Little Emma was the third problem.
"Hey, Emma, we agreed that you can stay by my side when I'm working, but you can't disturb me." Adriaan turned his head and sighed helplessly at the little girl who was grabbing his pants.
Emma blinked her eyes in confusion, but she also realized that Adriaan was a bit unhappy. She couldn't help but pout and raise the thing in her hand in front of him. "Apple."
"For me?" Adriaan was slightly surprised. The little girl nodded and looked at him with a pitiful expression. Adriaan sighed and reached out to touch her head. "Okay, thank you."
As he spoke, he cupped her face and kissed her forehead. Little Emma blinked her eyes again, and the corner of her mouth suddenly broke into a smile. Although the movement was very subtle, it was still as beautiful as a blooming flower.
Adriaan was stunned. Suddenly, he excitedly carried the little girl and rushed out.
"Hey, Ms. Malson, the little guy is smiling," Adrian shouted as he came into the living room.
"Emma smiled?" Ms. Malson, who was tidying up the house, looked up in surprise. She dropped the things in her hands and rushed over.
Unfortunately, Adriaan's actions scared the little girl, and with Ms. Malson present, she became a little timid again. She hugged Adriaan's neck and curled up in his arms, looking around in fear.
"Damn it, I was too excited just now." Adriaan said with some annoyance. Although they had lived together for a few days, Emma was no longer as numb as before. Her expressions and reactions were slightly better, but she had never smiled. It was as if she had lost the emotion of smiling. But now, she suddenly smiled. Although the movement was small, it was enough to surprise people.
"It's okay. As long as she smiles, it means that everything is going well," Ms. Malson said comfortingly. "It's a pity that Mr. Russell isn't here. Otherwise, those ladies and gentlemen can shut up."
"It doesn't matter. Do I need to care about them?" Adriaan waved his hand indifferently.
The ladies and gentlemen Malson was referring to were Emma's uncle and aunt. After the Watsons died, they had a lot of things to deal with. Adriaan took Emma to attend a few times. To be honest, he was really embarrassed in those occasions. After all, he was just an outsider. But he had no choice. Although Emma had recovered, she still refused to leave his side.
Therefore, after attending a few gatherings, it was inevitable that some gossipy women would gossip. Of course, they would not say it in front of Adriaan, but they had no scruples in private. After two or three times, Adriaan tactfully expressed to the old man that he wanted to minimize the number of such occasions. The old man had heard a little about those things, so he agreed to his request.
"Alright, I will take the little girl to the nearby park. Would you like to come with me, Ms. Malson?" Adrian asked. During this period of time, he would bring little Emma out for a walk every day so that she could interact with more people.
"Okay, please wait a moment. I will tidy up a little." Malson nodded. "Frankly speaking, Mr. Adriaan, you are a gentleman. I wonder which lucky girl will be your girlfriend."
"Thank you for the compliment …" Adriaan was about to say something modest when he suddenly froze. Then, he slapped himself on the head. "Oh no, I forgot!"
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"Hey, Kate, do you want to go out with us tonight? There is a party at Cleaver's house. "His sister's voice suddenly rang in his ear, startling Kate.
"Hmm … Forget it. I don't want to go out today." Kate shook his head and rejected his sister's suggestion.
"Why? You have already graduated and acted in two movies. Why do you still stay at home all day? "Although Samantha's tone was questioning, she did not hide the mischievousness in it.
"First of all, I did act in two movies, but I'm not a big star. Secondly, just because I've graduated doesn't mean that I can't read. Is there a problem with me staying at home and reading?" Kate replied, seemingly unruffled.
"Wow, wow, wow. I never knew you were so hardworking. When I came in two hours ago, you were reading page 122. You are still reading now. This kind of spirit is really admirable." Samantha said with a smile, mercilessly exposing Kate's lie.
Kate's face suddenly turned red, but before she could speak, Samantha continued, "Oh, Eide is such a jerk. He actually didn't call for so long. Our cute little Kate is so distracted all day …"
"Samantha!" Kate shouted angrily.
"Okay, okay, I will stop." Seeing that the joke was over, Samantha raised her hands and said, "Okay, Kate, don't think so much. Eide must have his own things to do. Maybe he will appear at the door tomorrow. So, pull yourself together and take a walk with me to improve your mood! "
Looking at her sister's serious expression, Kate finally sighed and said, "I know, I just … Okay, Samantha, let me stay in the room alone for a while."
After looking at each other for a few minutes, Samantha raised her hands and said, "That's it. I am going out."
After the door was closed, Kate withdrew her gaze. Looking at the book in her hand, she suddenly leaned on the table and deeply inserted her hands into her hair. It had been almost two weeks since she had received a call from Adriaan. Kate's heart seemed to be empty. Samantha was right about being distracted.
What is going on with me? I just didn't call for a few days … What a few days! It was more than ten days! It had never been more than four days before. She had called the hotel and got the news that he had checked out! Even if he had something urgent to do, couldn't he have called to explain it? Kate slammed the book in front of her, and there was a trace of resentment on her beautiful face. But this situation only lasted for a few minutes, and she leaned back in the chair again.
Okay, I'm just not used to it. I'm just a little angry. I'm just … Kate wanted to find an excuse for her strange state, but she couldn't find a suitable one no matter how hard she tried. There was a big empty space in her heart that nothing could fill. This feeling almost made her go crazy.
Damn it! Then I will pack my things and go to Los Angeles immediately. I want to see what he is busy with! Kate suddenly stood up and began to pack her things. Doing whatever she wanted had always been her style.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and then her mother said, "Kate, you have a phone call."
A phone call?! Kate's hand that was holding the cupboard door suddenly stopped. She was stunned for about half a second, then she rushed to open the door and asked in an excited and nervous tone, "Who is calling?!"
"Who else?" Her mother shrugged helplessly.
Before she finished speaking, Kate had already rushed downstairs like the wind. Her footsteps echoed throughout the house. Her mother sighed and said nothing.
Although she was excited, when Kate picked up the phone, she unexpectedly calmed down.
"Hi, who is looking for me?" Her tone was reserved, but her eyes were rolling up.
"Hi, dear, it's me."
"Eide? What's the matter? "She looked very relaxed, although her teeth were grinding on her lips.
"Wow, this tone. Are you angry?"
"Of course not, why would I be?" A hand was pinching the phone line.
"Okay, do you know the bus accident that was reported on the BBC a few days ago?"
"Yes, why?"
"I'm one of the survivors."
Kate was stunned for about ten seconds before she reacted. She shouted in panic, "What did you say?!"
"Calm down, it's just a car accident. I'm slightly injured …"
Before the other side could finish, Kate asked anxiously, "Where are you? Are you in the hospital? Are you seriously injured? Oh, God, that's why you didn't call me, right? Damn, I'm still complaining, I'm sorry … "
"Kate, okay, Kate, listen to me, okay?" Adriaan obviously didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Where are you? Where are you?! I want to see you, I want to see you with my own eyes before I can be at ease! "Kate obviously didn't listen to him either.
"Okay, I'm at 89 Maoridi Street. We'll talk about the details when you come."
"I'll be right there." After saying that, Kate flew back to the bedroom, tidied up, and flew out the door. She didn't even hear her mother's shout.
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