Chapter 120 Be Mentally Prepared

Zhong Suisui's sudden appearance did not attract much attention.

Perhaps it was because Lin Yan'an had too many things in front of him, or perhaps it was because Zhong Suisui was too small.

Apart from Zhou Kangning and Cheng Yanzhou beside him, no one else saw it.

The two of them widened their eyes instantly upon seeing this.

The black mist that flashed by just now, and the kitten that appeared in an instant, were all challenging their cognitive system.

Lin Yan'an was intently looking at the documents and listening to the report when Cheng Yanzhou suddenly stopped speaking.

He frowned slightly, turned his head to look, and seeing the shocked expression on his face, he couldn't help but follow his gaze.

A smile flickered in Lin Yan'an's eyes upon seeing Zhong Suisui suddenly appear on the table.

Zhong Suisui had no time to pay attention to them. She was sticking out her pink little tongue and eagerly licking the slightly cool water in Lin Yan'an's cup, trying to dispel the burning sensation in her mouth.

Lin Yan'an put down the documents, glanced at the time on the computer, and continued his explanation in a steady voice to the person on the other end of the video call and the others present: "President Wang, President Li, President Zhang, and everyone present."

His voice wasn't loud, but it instantly captured everyone's attention.

"It is precisely because we share the same goal that we must address problems once they are discovered, rather than continuing to cover them up."

"There are many films on the market now, and there are also many excellent ones."

"We can't guarantee our films will be outstanding or amazing, but we must at least be able to be proud of ourselves."

"You've all seen the rough cut just now. This isn't an acting problem; it's the disconnect between the character and the core of the script that's causing the film to fall apart and directly impacting the final product's quality and the audience's final level of trust."

"Teacher Li's creations also have his persistence and pursuit, but they are too idealistic. Some elements that we added in order to balance commercial aspects now seem a bit awkward and have caused this kind of rift."

"A complete script overhaul is inevitable, but it's not a total rejection. Our goal is to retain the core of the original story and its commercial highlights, while reshaping the characters' behavioral logic and emotional motivations to make them consistent. This will allow Pei Xubai's performance to truly ground itself and shine, instead of feeling superficial and painful like it is now. Only in this way can the final work be competitive and worthy of everyone's investment."

At this point, Lin Yan'an paused slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present and the investors online, before continuing in a calm tone: "Regarding the risks you are concerned about—the cycle and funding—Zhou and I have already made contingency plans."

"The worst-case scenario is that if any investors choose to withdraw due to a change in direction, they can contact Mr. Zhou to coordinate. Our company will take priority in taking over their share to ensure the project continues uninterrupted. At the same time, I will personally lead the team to rewrite the script to minimize the adjustment period."

Zhou Kangning quickly snapped out of his daze and continued, "Yes, bosses, you all know Xu Bai's acting skills and box office appeal. When he's in good form and his acting is good, that's the biggest guarantee for commercial success."

As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Yan'an, his voice becoming much more relaxed: "Besides, you all know Yan'an's abilities. The three of us will keep a close eye on the project from now on, and we will never let it get out of control. What we want to do is create a work that is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, not a half-finished product that is hastily completed but leaves behind regrets."

The moment the words were spoken, the conference room fell silent.

Lin Yan'an glanced at Zhong Suisui, who was leisurely licking her paws on the table, and his tense expression relaxed a little.

He naturally reached out and placed the cat on his lap, gently scratching its chin with his fingers.

He looked up at the thoughtful crowd opposite him and said in a deep voice, "You may take your time to consider this."

"We'll put together a more detailed new outline and budget timeline in the next couple of days. It's not too late to make a decision after we've reviewed it."

This statement clearly relieved the crew members.

After a moment's thought, Mr. Wang on the other end of the screen finally spoke: "Okay, but Mr. Lin, the timeline and costs must be strictly controlled! We need to see a clear progress report every week!"

"sure,"

Lin Yan'an nodded, his eyes sharp and firm: "Thank you all for your trust. I will send you the new plan and timetable within three days. The team will do its best."

As the meeting ended and the video call cut off, the directors and producers in the conference room all breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Yan'an stood up, holding the cat: "Have a good rest at noon, we'll continue this afternoon."

Cheng Yanzhou followed closely behind, a hint of self-reproach flashing in his eyes behind his glasses. He whispered to Lin Yan'an, his voice filled with guilt, "President Lin, I'm so sorry, I just..."

Lin Yan'an paused slightly, turning her head to look at Cheng Yanzhou with a relieved smile in her eyes: "It's alright,"

Then, lowering his voice, he continued, "Be prepared, Sui Sui is not an ordinary cat."

For a fleeting moment, Cheng Yanzhou's mind went blank. He looked up, puzzled.

Before Lin Yan'an could speak, Zhou Kangning also joined in.

He raised his hand to touch Zhong Suisui, but it turned its head away in disgust.

"Hey."

Seeing this, Zhou Kangning couldn't help but laugh and tease, "Yan An, you're a small cat, but you have quite a temper."

Seeing this, Lin Yan'an couldn't help but chuckle softly, her voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of indulgence: "Yeah, just like its mother."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Kangning couldn't help but chuckle: "Aren't you afraid your wife will dislike you?"

After he finished speaking, he looked curiously at Lin Yan'an's profile, observing his expression, and tentatively asked, "By the way, who exactly is your partner, that they dare to take you in, this man of such great stature?"

Lin Yan'an shrugged, and thinking of Zhong Wan, a gentle smile naturally spread across his face. He casually replied, "Yes, she is indeed a master. You'll see her in the future."

After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Zhou Kangning and asked, "When will my brother-in-law be discharged from the hospital?"

Zhou Kangning glanced at his watch and replied to Pei Xubai's instructions, "He was discharged at 11:00 AM and is probably on his way back to the hotel now."

"Um."

Lin Yan'an nodded, holding the cat in one arm and picking up his phone with the other, and said, "Then I'll call him and see where he is, so we can have lunch together."

Zhou Kangning quickly reminded him, "Call Yao Yao or Da Hua. Your brother-in-law's phone is broken. The new one is with me, and I haven't given it to him yet."

"Did you break it?"

Lin Yan'an paused, thinking about the strange recording Zhong Wan had sent, and frowned slightly as she looked at him and asked, "So, my brother-in-law hasn't used his phone these past few days?"

"yes."

Zhou Kangning was puzzled by his gaze: "He doesn't need a cell phone in the hospital. He has a tablet and a TV to watch videos and read the news. He can even buy things with Dahua. What's wrong?"

Where is that phone?

“In my room drawer,”

"show me."

"Sure."

Zhou Kangning readily agreed and led the two people and the cat to his room.

He opened the drawer, took out the broken phone, and handed it over: "Look, the screen is cracked, and it won't turn on."