Deng Shixin's chopsticks were frozen in mid-air, he hesitated for a moment, retracted his hand, put down the chopsticks, and touched the back of his head with some embarrassment.

"To be precise, you don't know how to paint to that level that requires drawing experience, do you?"

Xu Rui added that he had seen Deng Shixin's works during the interview, most of which were mainly CG and no hand-drawn manuscripts, so I think most of the jobs he was responsible for in tomato manufacturing were similar.

"Yes, Director Xu."

Deng Shixin was silent for a moment before he answered.

"I really don't know how to compose my own paintings, to be precise, I can't use the brush."

Smiling helplessly, Deng Shixin took a sip of juice and continued.

"I've been interested in animation since I was a child, and my favorite ones to watch are "National Space Army" and "Beyond the Stars" directed by Li Xiuming, I am particularly interested in the robots in animation, I don't have good grades, and I can't really study how to make robots, so I chose animation."

He seemed to be drinking not juice, but wine, and there was a bit of confusion in his eyes.

"But I'm not good at drawing, I applied for a sketch training class in junior high school and high school before, but I couldn't meet the standards of art candidates at all, and I was ready to give up this industry."

What Deng Shixin said Xu Rui can understand, he himself is actually a mediocre animator on the earth, but at least he can draw and depict works, but Xu Rui also knows many people, they like animation, but they don't have the corresponding talent, and they can't hold important positions, but they still do it in this industry.

These people have executive production, scripts, publicity and simple chores.

"Later, I learned about CG production technology from other sources, and I specialized in this part in college, and after graduation, I entered Tomato Manufacturing through recruitment, and I have been in charge of CG animation, which is close to my dream."

Deng Shixin stretched out his hands and sighed.

"To be honest, I'm not very happy in Tomato Manufacturing, although the model building technology is getting better and better, I don't feel like I've improved a little else, I just mechanically draw tires and planes every day, and I don't even know what part of the work I'm responsible for."

After that, Deng Shixin glanced at Xu Rui.

At the time of tomato manufacturing, due to the abundant manpower, most CG modelers like Deng Shixin did not know what work they were responsible for, they would only get the requirements given above, model, and then hand it over, just like a ruthless modeling machine, it was the first time for Deng Shixin to participate in production processing meetings and discuss with others like Phantom.

"Director Xu, if you think I'm not doing well, then I'll improve, during this time in Phantom Electricity, although I have a lot of work, I feel that I am indeed closer to animation, I hope you can let me finish "Soul Eater: Zero" and then fire me."

Deng Shixin said sincerely, he felt that Xu Rui, such an excellent director, would definitely not keep him after learning that he couldn't draw, but he already had feelings for the work "Soul Eater: Zero" and just wanted to complete it.

"What are you talking about, why should I fire you?"

Xu Rui was stunned, this Deng Shixin thought too much.

Before he could explain, Yasuhara on the side made a sound.

"You're doing a great job."

An Yuan's words made Deng Shixin look over, and the original artist with a few strands of gray hair on his temples cleared his throat and looked away.

"If it weren't for seeing the CG you made, I wouldn't agree to this plot being presented in CG."

explained, An Yuan saw that Deng Shixin didn't understand, so he said.

"When I was in love with craft animation, I came into contact with many animators who made CG, and they all had a kind of arrogance, thinking that only animation with enough frame rate is perfect animation, thinking that hand-drawn animation would be completely eliminated one day, but the actual CG produced was only beautiful, and lost the action and rhythm, so I always kept a skeptical attitude towards CG."

Xu Rui knows that this is the opinion of many audiences, and even many people in the industry, instead of paying a lot of remuneration and spending a lot of time painting slowly for the original artist, it is better to find a few modelers to do CG, and mass produce CG animation in a short time.

"But to be honest, I was amazed by your CG, it's not just a moving model, it's a painting that can really move people, well, if only I could put more effort into the carving of the picture."

Yasuhara is not good at complimenting people, and he changed his words halfway through.

"It's true that pure CG is too realistic, and the exaggerated deformations in many animations can't be reflected, which requires the guidance of experienced concept artists."

Xu Rui saw that the two of them seemed to understand each other almost well, so he said.

"It's better for Deng Shixin to find An Yuan to learn some original painting techniques later, although he may not be able to paint that kind of work, but the experience of the original artist can make your CG better."

"Is this okay?"

Deng Shixin looked at An Yuan, he always thought that an old original artist like An Yuan would look down on him for doing CG.

"Well, yes, yes."

Yasuhara nodded, and then said.

"I also want to try to get into CG production technology, to be honest, in the animation you make, the sparks of the motorcycle rubbing on the ground, all kinds of mechanical vibrations, explosion fragments, these things even the most seasoned concept artist, it takes a lot of energy to draw, but in CG it's just a click of the mouse to do the work, ah, I don't mean that, I mean CG can do these complex tasks much faster and easier."

He was quite emotional.

"I should also have more contact with this kind of thing, otherwise I will really be eliminated by the times."

"No, no, Brother Anyuan, you are still young......"

The atmosphere of the conversation became lively, and although there was no drinking, it was still very enjoyable.

When Xu Rui went home, it was already eleven o'clock, and Yi Qianqian's door was closed, and there was a burst of game sounds from inside.

He went to take a shower first, and when he put on his pajamas and came out, he found that Yi Qianqian, who was also wearing pajamas, was sitting on the sofa, with his hands flat on his knees, looking well-behaved and cute.

Her pajamas are patterned with strawberries and watermelons, and her long light hair is tied casually at one side, looking quite homely.

On the table in front of the sofa, there are two cups of tea.

"Let's drink some tea to relieve the oiliness."

Yi said lightly.

"Thank you, Sister Qianqian."

Xu Rui sat down and took a sip of tea, which was a very light tea, which would not affect sleep and was enough to infiltrate the heart and spleen.

"How's it going?"

Yi Qianqian also picked up the teacup and asked as if he was careless.

"Well, the problem is solved, and it should be fine tomorrow."

Xu Rui didn't expect Yi Qianqian to be worried about this matter, so he comforted.

"It's okay."

Yi Qianqian nodded, blowing the hot air rising from the teacup.