"Let me explain first. The micro movie I'm talking about is a short movie, about 10 to 60 minutes in length. Of course, it has a complete storyline and all the elements of a movie, including time, location …"
Du Yuanlei subconsciously explained the remaining elements, "Characters, theme, and storyline."
"That's right. With this characteristic, it's destined that it can't be broadcasted in cinemas. It needs to be broadcasted on the internet and other platforms. It can be said that it's a new product in the internet age." Yang Yi nodded his head in praise.
"I happen to be working on a social media website, and I want to hold a micro movie competition to promote it. Of course, I don't want you to win an award, but I want you to help me shoot a micro movie and use it as a reference. If you're willing to shoot it, I'll invest all the money you need for the shoot, and I'll also pay everyone including you."
What Yang Yi wanted to promote was naturally Microbroadcasting!
Now that Microbroadcasting had been promoted by celebrities, there were close to 10 million registered users. It could be said that it had already bared its fangs in front of all the major social media websites.
However, this promotion wasn't enough. If Yang Yi's sudden idea could be realized, he could launch a small video website like Quick Shots. This kind of website didn't need to be as big as YouTube, it only needed to adapt to the logic of Microbroadcasting and support the growth of Microbroadcasting!
Of course, Du Yuanlei still wanted to hear Yang Yi's story.
"Ah Guang is a singer-songwriter who graduated from a piano major. His girlfriend, Xu Shishi, was also a piano major. However, when they first entered society, their careers were difficult. Xu Shishi lived at home, while Ah Guang lived in a small rented house. Other than a bed, there was a piano and a small sofa, so there was almost no space to turn around." Yang Yi took a sip of water and continued.
"Xu Shishi often came to Ah Guang's house to play. Ah Guang, who was dumb and didn't know how to talk, could only accompany Xu Shishi to watch TV and read books. Xu Shishi would also accompany Ah Guang to listen to him play the piano and compose."
The story of the two instantly attracted Du Yuanlei's attention. Just the setting alone was enough to make Du Yuanlei feel that it was very interesting!
"There are many interesting things between them. For example, when Ah Guang was a little fat, the two of them were watching 'Xi Xi's Bedtime Stories …" Yang Yi scratched his head and smiled awkwardly, "Oh right, that book was written by me, and I also did a small promotion."
Du Yuanlei had no reaction to this. She looked at Yang Yi closely, waiting to hear the rest of the story.
"Xu Shishi, Xu, Ah Guang, Ah Guang, Ah Guang, Ah Guang, Ah Guang, Ah Guang, Ah Guang!" Xu Shishi's Guang thought, Xu Shishi ''s just a joke. In fact, Xu Shishi was just teasing him. Deep down, she still liked Ah Guang. Although Ah Guang was fat, he was very talented. Although Ah Guang wasn't good with words and didn't know how to be romantic, he would take care of Xu Shishi. "
"Of course, all these aspects will be reflected through the details of the story. Now, I'm just going to talk about the general plot," Yang Yi said.
Du Yuanlei gently nodded her head. She was already intoxicated by the story.
"One day, Xu Shishi was lying on the sofa with her legs crossed, listening to Ah Guang struggling to compose. Suddenly, she stood up and interrupted Ah Guang's messy playing. Then, she pressed a set of melodies on the piano."
"Although it was just her sudden naughtiness, this set of melodies unexpectedly enlightened Ah Guang. His inspiration surged, and according to this set of melodies, it didn't take long for him to compose a song." Yang Yi chuckled. "This song is very beautiful. I can play it for you later."
Continuing with the story, Xu Shishi wanted to move out of her house and asked Ah Guang to help her move. The two of them were panting in their new house, and Ah Guang clumsily peeked at Xu Shishi.
"That night, they sat together and watched a soap opera. Xu Shishi was crying her eyes out, and Ah Guang didn't know how to comfort her. Xu Shishi saw him like that and asked him, 'What are you looking at?' But Ah Guang just stared at her blankly, thinking that her tear-stained face was very beautiful. "
Then, it was a kiss that was not suitable for children. But when they parted their lips, they realized that their lips were red as if they had smeared blood on them.
"Xu Shishi thought that Ah Guang was angry because of a kiss, so she wiped his nose and giggled. However, the one who had a bleeding nose was Xu Shishi. She was laughing and bleeding at the same time. When Ah Guang saw this scene, he hurriedly sent Xu Shishi to the hospital for a check-up. "
Du Yuanlei clenched her fists nervously.
"Ah Guang was nervous and flustered, but Xu Shishi was very calm. She even teased Ah Guang and giggled, telling him that she was fine. However, the test results came out. It was leukemia … "
"Why is it Xu Shishi?" Du Yuanlei's eyes turned red as she asked sadly.
She didn't know what memories Yang Yi's story had triggered in her, or perhaps, Du Yuanlei had already put herself in Xu Shishi's shoes.
Facing Du Yuanlei's doubts, Yang Yi helplessly explained, "It's just a part of the story. Ah Guang still needs to perform. Moreover, when a female character is sick, it's more infectious."
This explanation wasn't convincing enough, but Du Yuanlei still adjusted herself. After all, she was a professional director. "I'm sorry. I lost my composure. Please continue."
Yang Yi finished the rest of the story. The rest of the story was that Ah Guang had finished composing the song while accompanying Xu Shishi to treat her illness. The company that Ah Guang signed with wanted to push him out, but during this period, Xu Shishi's illness got worse.
At the end of the story, Ah Guang played the song on his phone at the TV station. Xu Shishi was also listening to the song as she slowly approached the end of her life. Du Yuanlei was already sobbing.
The commotion attracted the attention of others. Guo Ziyi, Ding Xiang, Yang Huan, and Xi Xi all came over. They thought that something was wrong with Du Yuanlei and wanted to comfort her.
"No, I'm fine. I'm just touched by Mr. Yang's story. It's much better than mine." Du Yuanlei wiped her tears and smiled embarrassedly.
"But, Mr. Yang, I have a question. Why didn't you write that Xu Shishi didn't want to be a burden to Ah Guang and wanted to break up with him?" Du Yuanlei was really obsessed with this melodramatic sadomasochistic love story.
Yang Yi helplessly smiled and said, "Not all stories are suitable for such a plot. Our story is about the pure love between Ah Guang and Xu Shishi. If you want to move people, then don't mix in too many elements. Also, don't mention what will happen to Ah Guang after Xu Shishi's death."
"What's the story that's so touching?" Yang Huan asked curiously.
Yang Yi had no choice but to tell them the story again. It was almost evening, and there weren't any customers in the coffee shop. Ding Xiang also stayed to listen to the story. In the end, the girls' eyes were brimming with tears. Fortunately, Xi Xi was already taken away by Xiao Guai.
Guo Ziyi was also a sensitive person. He didn't pay attention to the kissing scene. Instead, his eyes turned red and he said, "Big Brother Yang, why did you write Xu Shishi to death? If anyone is to die, I should be the one to die first! "
Yang Yi rolled his eyes and ignored him.
"Oh, right. This story should be accompanied by this song." Yang Yi stood up excitedly and walked to the piano. "Let me sing it for you."
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