Qi Feng's question was asked with a deceptive simplicity, as if testing Ye Zhenzhen, Should she take his words seriously and respond well, it would be fine, but if she didn't answer well, he could easily use his words to refuse her more tactfully.
If Ye Zhenzhen dismissed his question, he could just as easily say, "Look, I sincerely invited you, but you didn't take it seriously, so let's just forget it."
Ye Zhenzhen's face displayed a calm and composed smile, "You're right. Those were all part of my learning process. I firmly believe that it's all temporary.
With an outstanding team like yours and Director Qi's, that produces excellent work one after another, what you have is not strictness but a serious attitude towards the work. If I am fortunate enough to collaborate with Producer Qi's team, I wouldn't feel pressured, but rather it would become a driving force for me to strive harder."