New Century Anime Warrior

Chapter 96 Let it go? Just let it be?

That same afternoon after his conversation with Moogle, Si Hua followed the anxious executive director to the production team's office.

As soon as I entered the screenwriter's office, a cloud of smoke and a strange smell filled the air; the room was filled with the smells of food, sweat, tobacco, and alcohol.

"Guys! Our reinforcements have arrived, from the far East, his name is Stephens!" Mug clapped his hands and shouted.

"Allison, are you kidding me? This kid doesn't even look like he graduated high school." A bald, burly man questioned.

"Asians look younger, you know that, right?" Mug said with a smile. "Besides, this foreign aid friend is a very famous genius in Asia. If you don't believe me, you can go and see his works. They are absolutely amazing."

It's no wonder Muge was so confident. He took advantage of Si Hua and Chen Yan's lunch break to watch several of Si Hua's works.

I can only say I'm shocked. Is this really something a kid under 20 years old could do?

Genius!

Especially after watching "5 Centimeters Per Second," Mooger was reminded of his ex-wife, who was both his "red rose" and his "white moonlight" ex-ex-wife, and he was filled with emotion, even smoking a few extra cigarettes.

How many relationships has Stephen had at such a young age, and how many times has he been heartbroken?

Only someone who could write such a plot? Only someone who could capture such delicate and complex emotions?

So powerful, it's amazing.

Of course, Mug was unaware of a famous joke circulating in the Chinese online literature community.

Only Xiao Chunan could write about sweet first love and unforgettable heartbreak.

As for Huang Huang's passionate love? How could he possibly understand!

Although Moog appeared confident, the Snow Queen writing team, led by the bald man, clearly did not trust the Asian child in front of them.

"Does this little genius have any ideas that could impress Jesus and guide us?" the bald man said sarcastically.

Si Hua was excited.

Here it comes! Finally, we see a character who appears to be the villain.

Is this my moment to shine and get humiliated? Should I ask Moog to record this part for me?

"Hey bald guy, tell me, what do you think was the biggest problem with the Snow Queen?"

"I'm not even 30 yet, why call me 'uncle'?" The bald man was very dissatisfied, but still answered Si Hua's question.

"The script is clichéd, and the music lacks soul."

That's concise and to the point; it seems they've really been reflecting on this for a long time.

"Then let me ask you, what genre is this work of ours?"

"A musical?" The bald man hesitated for a moment.

"So, does that mean as long as the music is good, our script will be fine?"

"That's what we say, but our music team has already—"

"That's why I'm here." Si Hua took out a USB flash drive.

"I, Stephen, a renowned genius animator, game producer, and star of East Asia—and more importantly, a genius music creator."

Si Hua didn't care whether there was enough room for so many people to stand here.

Making no attempt to conceal his arrogance, Si Hua has abandoned his previous modesty in China, because foreigners only fall for shamelessness.

At this point, Moog also called over the remaining members of the music team.

On the way here, Si Hua told him that he was going to drop a bombshell in music, so not only the screenwriter had to come, but the rest of the music team also had to come.

This is a song that was already in preparation when the discarded script was received in Singapore.

And it's the full version, not just a demo.

The singer is still Si Hua's go-to singer, Lin Lin.

I'll use the sword of the future to strike you in the present. Are you scared?

The bald man took the USB drive and saw a label on it that read the song title.

LetltGo.

Let it be, let it go?

Bald Head frowned. It's a very ordinary name.

Despite thinking this, I still turned on the music player.

So, in this small, smoky, and smelly office, the screenwriting team and the remaining members of the music team, a dozen or so people in total, began to appreciate this classic work that was destined to be remembered in film history.

"The snow covers the mountains tonight, burying my footprints behind me. In this lonely white country, I am like the queen of ice and snow." As a simple piano prelude ended, Lin Lin's voice began to come from the speakers.

This time, it wasn't her usual ethereal and otherworldly voice, but a more spiritual and expressive one, like a young girl whispering in your ear.

With just a few words, he made all the foreigners present feel as if they were in a snowy world, with a lonely little girl walking on the thick snow.

Countless snowflakes and a biting cold wind rushed towards us.

Especially since those present were among the few cultured people in America, they immediately grasped the essence of the word "Queen".

In Western culture, Queen is not just the wife of a king; it is also the feminine form of King, representing a female king.

The Snow Queen is actually the Ice Queen.

This gave the screenwriters present a new perspective, as they had previously been constrained by the proven success of Snow White or Sleeping Beauty.

They always thought of using the trope of a stepmother queen persecuting a princess to reboot old animations, which was both innovative and safe.

The result was a huge poop, with a kind of beauty that comes from a missing brainstem.

Lin Lin's singing continued, and as the chorus approached, the emotions she conveyed became increasingly passionate and resolute.

"Ignore him, don't be afraid, turn around, close the door, why care what others say? Let the wind howl, let the cold no longer bother me."

The arrival of the chorus was a revelation for the screenwriters and music team, as if they had been struck by lightning!

Yup!

We don't have to see the Snow Queen as an evil villain!

We could portray her as a confused young girl, and then tell the story of how she gradually grows into a beautiful, strong, confident, and brave ice queen.

Indeed, once the thought of defecting to the enemy arises, there is no turning back!

"Loop this song! Keep playing this song on repeat!"

"Why do I suddenly feel a little sorry for the Snow Queen?"

Muge was very happy to see that everyone's inspiration had been drawn out by Lin Lin's song.

Everything has been revitalized.

"Stephen, it seems you have your own ideas about this story, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to write such a soul-stirring song."

Moog's words drew everyone's attention.

These people looked at Si Hua with such hatred that they wanted to devour him whole.

Si Hua was startled and quickly took a step back, shielding Mu Ge in front of him.

But no one cared what Si Hua thought; instead, they surrounded this little genius from the East.

Oh, baby, this is our baby!

I don't know where they pulled out the snacks, beer, and even cigarettes from, and handed them over.

Si Hua couldn't help but sigh at the sycophantic actions and expressions of the man; Disney was really driving these intellectuals crazy.

Picking up a new bottle of beer, Si Hua confidently opened the cap and said.

"I think we should temporarily abandon the clichéd love stories about princesses and princes."

This time, the little genius from the East came to Disneyland in the West to show his presence.

So he didn't hold back and went all out; the struggle for dominance began the moment he set foot on this land.

Si Hua is determined to immerse himself deeply in the soul of Disney.

A female screenwriter raised her hand and asked, "If we don't talk about love, then what should we talk about?"

Si Hua smiled slightly: "We can talk about the growth of the Snow Queen."

"Of course, to soften the offensiveness of the name 'Snow Queen,' how about we give her a different name, like Elsa?"

"EIsa? The truth in Greek?" This female editor knows Greek?

"That works, but I prefer its meaning in Nordic languages, which means radiance or light."

As mentioned earlier, everyone present was cultured and instantly understood Si Hua's meaning.

The female lead's name means brilliance, light, or even truth, which means that the tone and theme of the entire film should be elevated accordingly.

It shouldn't just be a cliché story of good triumphing over evil and a princess marrying a prince—it should have a deeper and more profound theme.

"I come from China. In our culture, snow represents purity, restraint, resilience, and courage."

"It also represents bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new; it's the beginning of hope."

"Our Princess EIsa, she will be a girl like that too."

"The original title, 'The Snow Queen,' is not appropriate."

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"Therefore, I suggest we start by changing our names."

"Let's call it 'Frozen'."

From changing the script's direction with a song, to naming the female lead, to finally settling on the movie's title.

Si Hua guided and influenced the entire creative team step by step, and successfully left her own mark.

Let it be?

No, I am Elsa and Anna's father, they should be like me!