Chapter 13

The next morning at nine o'clock, Wang Peng and the principal arrived together at the playground for the audition.

Wang Peng saw many classmates; there were two desks and two stools on the playground. Wang Peng served as director, producer, and investor all in one, while the principal represented Shanghai Theatre Academy.

"Now, the first one is Hu Ge," Wang Peng said, holding the list.

"Hu Ge, take a look at the script, then perform the scene where Bao Shi Hong goes to see a doctor in the hospital. The doctor behind him notices the dripping faucet, so Bao Shi Hong stares at it for a moment. The doctor realizes this, so he turns off the faucet and then begins to examine Bao Shi Hong. Perform this," Wang Peng said to Hu Ge.

Hu Ge glanced at the script, then paused for a moment.

"Doctor, my prostate has always had problems. Can it be cured?" Hu Ge said.

After Hu Ge finished speaking, the classmates nearby burst out laughing.

"Not bad, Hu Ge. Your performance is acceptable. You've got the role of Bao Shi Hong in this film," Wang Peng said with a smile.

Although Hu Ge was acting for the first time, it was still decent. Wang Peng thought to himself that he would later establish an entertainment company and sign Hu Ge to a contract.

Wang Peng thought.

"Can I pass? Is this the audition for Crazy Stone?" Hu Ge said, looking at Wang Peng.

"Exactly. From now on, you are Bao Shi Hong," Wang Peng said.

"So fast—just one person confirmed," a classmate below said.

"Because we're in a hurry, next is Han Xue. You also look at the script and perform the scene as Bao's wife," Wang Peng said.

Han Xue came out, glanced at the script. Wang Peng took a look, then said to the principal.

"Principal, I see other classmates can also perform in it. Of course, it would be best if you could also play a role," Wang Peng said to the principal.

"Sure, I was actually thinking of playing a role. Who do you think I should play?" the principal said with a smile.

"How about playing the factory manager? It would boost the school's reputation," Wang Peng said.

"Good, I'll play it," the principal said with a smile.

"Director, I've got it ready. Now I'll perform," Han Xue said, looking at Wang Peng.

"First, listen to the part where you're with Bao Shi Hong," Wang Peng and the principal said after finishing, then responded to Han Xue's words.

"You just need to show something on your body worth 3,000 yuan, and your boyfriend doesn't even want it," Wang Peng said.

"How much more do I need? I only have 3,000 yuan on me right now. You take it first," Han Xue said to Hu Ge, wearing a troubled expression.

"Not bad. Your performance is good. You've passed," Wang Peng said.

Wang Peng looked at Han Xue and thought she was a decent actor for future projects.

"Now, starting with this role: your BMW got hit, and your expression," Wang Peng said to a classmate after several had passed.

"How are you driving? What's wrong with you?" a classmate said with an angry expression.

"Alright, we start filming tomorrow. You all now have a chance to perform in it," Wang Peng said to the classmates.

"Great, we all get to perform in it. Thank you, director," Hu Ge said to Wang Peng.

"No need to thank me—we're classmates," Wang Peng said, handing the script down.

"Wang Peng, should we notify everyone about holding a press conference? After all, you're about to start filming Crazy Stone," the principal said with a smile.

"Of course we should. Then it's up to you, principal, to trouble yourself with notifying the media," Wang Peng said after thinking for a moment.

That day, the principal notified the media. Meanwhile, Wang Peng posted three chapters of *Dragon and Snake: The Legend* on Qidian Chinese and announced he would be directing *Crazy Stone*.

As soon as Wang Peng's explanation came out, it caught netizens' attention.

"What? He's filming *Crazy Stone* himself and directing? Although Wang Peng's *Fo Ben Shi Dao* novel is decent, it doesn't mean his movie will be good. Let's first check out *Dragon and Snake: The Legend*, then see how *Crazy Stone* turns out," a novel enthusiast said on the site.

"Support. Wang Peng is from Wuhan, and we Wuhan people will definitely follow this," a Wuhan resident said after reading *Dragon and Snake: The Legend* on Qidian Chinese.

One day later, the press conference began in the school's reception room.

Many media outlets from Shanghai also came, including Hubei Television, Entertainment Scene, Oriental Satellite TV, Hunan TV, Chutian Metropolitan News, and others.

The media looked at the reception room's sign, which read "Crazy Stone Press Conference – Filming Start," with some seats prepared nearby for the media.

Wang Peng and the principal, along with some actors from the film, appeared and walked toward the stage.

The media's cameras began taking photos.

After Wang Peng and the others seated themselves, the host spoke.

"Now, media friends, you may ask questions. First question: please raise your hand if you wish to ask."

"Me first," a reporter below shouted.

Wang Peng glanced over and saw someone holding a Hubei Television badge.

"Friends from Hubei, you may go first," Wang Peng said, holding the microphone.

"Okay, I'd like to ask: Wang Peng, what kind of movie is your Crazy Stone? I think everyone is very concerned," the Hubei Television reporter asked.

"It's a humorous modern comedy. The story starts with a valuable piece of jade discovered in a toilet," Wang Peng replied.

"Then we understand. Thank you, I have no more questions," the Hubei Television reporter said, sitting down.

"Now other reporters may ask. Let's have the Entertainment Scene representative go," Wang Peng said.

"I'm from Entertainment Scene. I'd like to ask: is the director and producer of this film you?" the Entertainment Scene reporter asked.

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"I heard your Fo Ben Shi Dao was written after you read Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West. Do you agree?" a reporter from Yizhou Weekly asked.

"Exactly. I wrote it after reading Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West. Any questions?" Wang Peng replied.

"We've noticed your novel launched a genre. Your *Dragon and Snake: The Legend* is a genre. Do you think our martial arts are superior to other countries' karate and taekwondo?" the Yizhou Weekly reporter continued.

"I personally believe this is true. Sorry, but this is the Crazy Stone press conference. I'll answer everyone's questions at a dedicated novel launch event later," Wang Peng said.

"You can ask other actors some questions too. Don't just focus on me," Wang Peng said, pointing to the principal beside him.

"I'm from Oriental Satellite TV. May I ask the principal: do you think Wang Peng as director will make this film successful?" the Oriental Satellite TV reporter asked.

"I'm certain it will succeed. I myself also appear in the film," the principal said with a smile.

"Han Xue, you're in it, right? Can you say what you think of the director?" Hunan TV asked Han Xue.

"The director, I think he's a very talented person. I read the script inside and thought it was very good." Han Xue said from beside Wang Peng.

"Wang Peng, how much did you invest in this movie? I heard it was only 3 million. Do you think a 3 million movie can be made well?" a reporter asked.

"Maybe everyone doesn't know, the school also invested 3 million. After it was finished, everyone just went to see it themselves, whether the movie was good or not. Thank you for your concern. Now the press conference ends. Please media friends, let's have a meal together." Wang Peng said, asking the reporters to go to the hotel for a meal.

When the reporter was leaving, someone took a red packet.

The next day's news on television reported the crazy stone.

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"Hello, audience of the Entertainment Scene. The author of Fo Ben Shi Dao filmed the movie himself. We interviewed him and felt it was worth everyone's watch." Entertainment Scene said.

"A novel author goes to film a movie. We await with anticipation." Yizhou Weekly reported.

"Many audience members said they would go see the crazy stone. An actor in it performed and thought the movie should be good. We are paying attention." Hunan TV reported.

Wang Peng and the actor did not pay attention to the television, while filming the crazy stone.