157: Chapter 157 Provocation

Looking at the two.

Chen Shaoping's expression remained calm as he greeted them warmly.

"Director Wang, Screenwriter Qin, why did you two bother to come all this way? A phone call would have sufficed."

"The TV series 'fan hua' you two just collaborated on was really good; I watched every single episode."

"But while watching, I always felt that the style of this script was quite different from Screenwriter Qin's usual approach. It's almost as if someone else wrote it?"

Wang Jiawei was not a man of many words; he wore sunglasses all day, making those unaware think he was blind.

With a broad face, he showed little change in expression, no different from a dead fish.

He was always putting on an act, two-faced.

Sitting on the sofa now, it was impossible to tell if he was happy or angry.

Qin Wenwen was quite happy after hearing Chen Shaoping's first two sentences, but when the last one came out, her face immediately changed.

"Young Master Ping, you're joking."

"Just like your songwriting, do you always write only one type of song?"

"Styles change according to the script's requirements. Young Master Ping, you should make such jokes less often."

"It wouldn't be good if people misunderstood, especially those entertainment reporters."

She put on a bitter face, as if she had suffered a great grievance.

Her thick lips were painted with dark purple lipstick, like two dark caterpillars hanging on her mouth, making one feel disgusted.

Li Qian was originally very enthusiastic. These two had high reputations in the industry, and if the company could collaborate with them once.

It would definitely quickly gain recognition in the TV series and film industry.

However.

Chen Shaoping's words left her a bit confused.

To ask someone such a question right away, based on her understanding of Chen Shaoping, he definitely had no intention of collaborating.

She didn't know how these two had offended Chen Shaoping, but from what she had seen recently.

His actions often had deeper meanings.

Moreover, Qin Wenwen's behavior when shaking her hand earlier made her very uncomfortable.

So, the smile on her face disappeared, replaced by a colder expression.

Screenwriter Qin truly lived up to her profession; she was quite eloquent.

Your songs can be of different types, so why must the style of my scripts be monotonous?

She wanted to completely overpower Chen Shaoping in terms of momentum and language, to facilitate later discussions on cooperation.

Chen Shaoping laughed wildly twice and said loudly, "Screenwriter Qin, you can't compare to me. I've been certified by CCTV; I can write a song in five minutes."

"How about we have a competition? You give me a song topic, and I'll give you a script scene."

"I'll write a song in five minutes, and you just need to write a short script segment in fifty minutes."

"How about it?"

Chen Shaoping was aggressive and spoke arrogantly, showing no respect to Qin Wenwen.

He already knew what kind of people these two were, and although he couldn't do anything to them.

But by hitting their sore spots, he certainly wouldn't let them be comfortable in front of him.

Li Qian had never seen Chen Shaoping like this before; it was quite unexpected.

"Young Master Ping, don't spread rumors without evidence; be careful, or I'll sue you for defamation."

Qin Wenwen's face showed an unpleasant smile, her tightly clenched molars slowly relaxed, and she spoke with a hint of pleading.

"We came today to ask you to write two theme songs for two other TV series I'm screenwriting. I wonder if Young Master Ping has time?"

Before coming here, she had never imagined it would turn out like this.

At most, she thought Chen Shaoping would ask for more money, and as long as he agreed, money wouldn't be an issue.

She wasn't short on money, and most importantly, it wasn't her money.

She had carefully considered before coming to Chen Shaoping.

The success of the TV series 'palace jade' and the movie 'begonia' was, to some extent, due to their theme songs.

Especially the movie 'begonia'.

And their theme songs were all written by Young Master Ping.

She had high hopes for the two upcoming TV series.

Qin Wenwen hoped that one of them could break the viewership record set by 'palace jade'.

If so, her position in the industry would be higher and more stable.

If both could break records...

Then in the screenwriting industry, who would dare speak loudly to her?

For this goal, she endured Chen Shaoping's impoliteness, hoping he would agree to help write the theme songs.

"What if I have evidence?" Chen Shaoping's mouth curved into a sneer, staring intently at Qin Wenwen with ill intent.

Qin Wenwen's face was ashen. Chen Shaoping's constant provocation made her very uncomfortable; normally, she would have already flared up.

Just as Qin Wenwen was about to lose her temper, Wang Jiawei, who had been silent, tightened his fingers, leaned slightly forward, and spoke.

"Young Master Ping, we sincerely came to ask for songs. I wonder where we offended you?"

"That you're targeting Screenwriter Qin so much."

"If you don't agree, we'll just leave. Why humiliate her?"

"In this entertainment industry, we two still have quite a few friends."

"In the future, if your company's artists want to get involved in the film and television industry, it might not be so smooth."

He didn't speak, and Chen Shaoping almost forgot about him, but he eagerly stepped forward.

"Director Wang, you wear sunglasses all day. Is it to cover an eye condition or purely to show off?"

Chen Shaoping believed many people wanted to ask this question, but no one had dared to.

"Look, it's broad daylight, and we're indoors, yet you're still wearing sunglasses. Are you afraid we'll see your lewd eyes, or do you simply think it makes you look more stylish?"

Chen Shaoping turned his attack directly on him, which Wang Jiawei hadn't expected.

He thought Chen Shaoping was only targeting Qin Wenwen, so he wanted to stand up for his good friend.

Now, he was in a difficult position, unsure how to respond.

"Chen Shaoping, whether I wear sunglasses, when I wear sunglasses, or where I wear sunglasses, does it have anything to do with you?"

"Exactly, whether I am the only one screenwriter for 'fan hua' or if I hired a ghostwriter, it doesn't seem to concern you, does it?"

"We just came to ask for songs. Can we cooperate more straightforwardly? We're not short of a single cent for you."

Qin Wenwen continued Wang Jiawei's words, her tone resolute.

She had made up her mind; cooperation was good, but if not, there was no need to stay here and endure the anger.

There were plenty of people who wanted to write theme songs for these two dramas.

"Director Wang, Screenwriter Qin, why are you two getting so agitated? I just asked a few extra questions, and that made you unhappy?"

"I have a habit: if I don't get answers to my questions, I'll be thinking about them all night."

"How about you two indulge my little quirk?"

Chen Shaoping said to the two with a smile, his face full of curiosity.

"Wenwen, let's go. We shouldn't have come here."

Wang Jiawei's face was livid, thinking to himself that if he had the chance, he would definitely teach Chen Shaoping a good lesson.

The two turned and prepared to leave.

Li Qian smiled and tried to persuade them to stay, "Are you two leaving already? Tea will be here soon; have a cup before you go."

"Don't be angry; anger is bad for your health."

Chen Shaoping quickly covered his mouth, almost bursting into laughter.

Qin Wenwen turned and glared at Li Qian, quickening her steps.

Just as their hands were about to touch the doorknob.

Chen Shaoping's unhurried voice sounded again, with a hint of playfulness: "Gentlemen, please wait."