46, contract and sincerity
In the dim light, both Aiglon and Sophie said nothing, quietly watching the manager, waiting for him to give his opinion.
For Sophie, this is just a formality, no matter what the manager's opinion is, she doesn't care at all, anyway, since she has decided to help Aiglon release the script, she must do it, and no one can stop her; As for Agron, he was a little nervous - after all, as an author, even if he was just using the script as a cover, he couldn't be completely indifferent to what others were saying.
After a long while, the manager looked up again and looked at the two people opposite.
"How?" Aiglon asked.
"Sir, this is indeed an interesting story." The manager replied with a completely different seriousness than just now, "At least, I think it can try to be released, but ...... Necessary modifications are made to meet the needs of the performance. β
"I don't want to change it." Aiglon rejected him without thinking about it, "This is my work, the plot, characters and lines in it are all carved out by me, what I want is that original feeling, if you modify it, it will not feel like your own." β
Of course, this is just an excuse, for Agron, putting the show on the stage is meant to send a signal, if it is adapted beyond recognition, then what is the point of him working so hard?
"Sir, of course I understand your pride in your work, don't worry, we won't change too much if it is released, just make it more suitable for performance on stage, such as some scenes need to change the environment and so on." The manager hurriedly waved his hand, "In fact, of course you have the initiative to decide what cannot be modified. β
Hearing the other party say this, Aiglon finally relieved himself.
"So do you think it's going to be a blockbuster story?" Sophie hurriedly asked.
"I don't dare promise you, miss." The manager smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I'll be honest with you, although I've been in this industry for almost thirty years, I really don't know which drama will definitely sell well, if I did, I would have made a lot of money and retired." Our audience is like the most unreliable of the entertaining women, always amorous and fickle, and even the most famous playwrights will be applauded at timesβ"
Then, he straightened up again, and then nodded to the young man, "But, while I can't guarantee that it's at least an interesting story, if it's not very successful, it won't smash our sign, at least not get too many boos, and I think that's enough." β
"What are you talking about?" Before Aiglon could speak, Sophie was upset, "Haven't you poured cold water on my brother before you started?" β
"It's okay." Aiglon shook his head, "I'm glad that Sir said that, at least I'm qualified to be judged by him." β
Aiglon knew that the manager's words were the words of an expert, people had been in the industry for so many years, and they had never seen anything, and his ability to say this meant that his work could be seriously reviewed.
On the contrary, if he looks overjoyed to see each other and hates to see each other, it is purely pandering to Sophie and insulting himself in disguise.
"Well, in that case, that means you think it's ready to be released?" Seeing Aglon behave like this, Sophie's expression softened.
"If you're willing to bear all the costs, I don't have a problem with that." The manager nodded, "In addition, miss, I won't blindly take advantage of you, if the response is really good after the stage release, you can take a cut from the box office, so that everyone can get the best of both worlds, what do you think?" β
Sophie looked at Agron, and the boy nodded.
"Okay, so be it." Sophie immediately agreed.
She's just working so hard to make Aglon happy, and she really doesn't care if she can make money or not (and she never even expects it), but she naturally won't let go of this unexpected joy in vain.
"Alright then, I'll find someone to write the contract later, so let's do it." Seeing that things are going so well, the manager seems very happy, "As long as the contract is established, we can arrange a rehearsal and stage as soon as possible." β
"The sooner the better, we don't like to wait." Sophie whispered, then added, "By the way, the creator of the script needs to sign the names of our siblings." β
"No problem, since you're responsible for the fees, it's up to you." The manager agreed.
Then, for the time being, he bowed down and took his leave.
It wasn't long before he was back in the box, this time with two contracts in his hand, the contents of which they had just discussed, Sophie and Aiglon hastily skimmed through the contents, and then signed the pseudonyms of the two of them.
After they had signed, the manager exited the box with a copy of the contract and Agron's script, announcing that Agron's wish had been granted.
Or rather, his plan has achieved another phase of success.
Even though he was already very good at controlling his emotions, the boy could not hide his excitement at this time, and he stood at the edge of the box, his eyes flickering, hoping that his cousins would detect his signal sooner.
"Look at you, like a child." Princess Sophie laughed and teased, then stood next to him, "It's still early, there's no need to be so excited." β
Of course, she would not understand why the young man was so happy.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Aglon jerked back and looked at Sophie sincerely, "I really can't imagine how bleak my life would have been if I hadn't seen you!" Thank you for giving color to my life. β
Seeing the young man's eager gaze, Sophie's face turned red instantly, and it was not easy to control herself.
"Didn't I say it, don't call me Your Highness here!" She lowered her gaze. "It's just a little favor, don't be so exaggeratedly polite."
She had guessed wrongly where the young man's excitement and excitement were coming from, but that didn't stop her from being happy for him.
"Sorry...... I forgot it suddenly because I was too happy. Aiglon finally reacted, and then immediately changed his words, "Sister Sophia, you must be an angel sent by God to save me, if not, then I also want God to admit it." β
"It would be nice if you were always as good as you are now." Being so complimented by him, Sophie's eyes narrowed with laughter, "Then I won't waste my efforts." β
When they said this, the two of them looked at each other, and both had a feeling that they suddenly didn't know what to say.
So, they tacitly turned their eyes away again and looked at the stage that was not far away.
The actors were putting on a hard show, the audience was watching in fascination, and no one cared about what was happening in the little corner above their heads.
Princess Sophie put her hands on her cheeks and elbows on the railing, silently watching the performance on the stage.
"I'm glad no one here cares what I say or what I do." After a few moments, she whispered, "Aiglon, we do live in a world that can be easily bored. Everyone knows all the hypocrisy and pain around them, but everyone can't do without these hypocrisy and pain, they can't find their own needs, and they can't feel that they are needed...... We created a desert decorated with jewels and named it the Court! β
Instead of answering, Agron looked back at Princess Sophie.
In terms of generation, she is her own aunt, but ...... She's only six years older than herself, and she's only in her early twenties. A woman at this age is always full of youthful fantasies, and yet she marries in Austria and becomes the wife of a mediocre man who has no interest in it.
Yes, she gave color to her life, but in other words, didn't she also add a little more color to her life?
That's why she ignored the outside world's perception and approached the special Roman king intimately, using this method to comfort the drigering soul.
She did this in both the original history and the history that has branched out.
Fortunately, this time I was able to comfort her and did not disappoint her. That's why she's going to work so hard to make herself happyβand actually happy for herself.
Just the future......
He immediately cut off his thoughts, not wanting to think about it any more.
"Actually, I want to thank you." Her Royal Highness the Princess suddenly said thoughtlessly.
"Huh? Thanks to me for what? Aglon was confused.
Princess Sophie looked around and looked at the dimly lit box.
"This little box isn't even as big as my fitting room, but here I feel too inhibited...... Aiglon, this is our world, the world of Sofia Memmingen and Franz Memmingen, even if it's just that big. I'm happy, I'm really happy ......"
Then, she smiled wryly, "It's ridiculous, we would rather be false to others in real life, but when we go to a false place, we are eager to find the truth...... Tell me, my brother, are you real? Are you standing by my side at this moment? β
Aglon was speechless for a moment.
Is she as sincere to herself as she is to herself?
Definitely not.
But to say that there is no emotion at all is absolutely false, in fact, he is full of regret for Her Royal Highness, and even feels bitter about the destined separation in the future.
But there are some things that have to be done.
Forget it, don't think about it, at least at this moment, don't be the king of Rome or the Duke of Lechstedt, be Franz Memmingen.
Here, they are the Memmingen siblings, and they no longer have to be bound by that red tape.
No one will disturb them.
He reached out and took the hand of Her Royal Highness the Princess.
Her Royal Highness trembled a little, and then tried to withdraw her hand, but he held it so tightly that she could not withdraw it at once, and finally had to give up.
He held it tightly.
"You little bastard." Sophie frowned slightly, then cursed in a low voice, "How can a younger brother treat a sister like this?" β
Not only sisters and brothers, but also husbands and wives can have the same surname. If you can pretend to be a brother and sister, why can't you pretend to be a couple?
Aiglon thought to himself.
This rebellious thought struck him, and for a moment he stiffened as if he had been electrocuted.