Chapter 14: A New Chapter in the History of Chinese Cinema! (Vote, Follow for Updates)

Evening.

Inside the rental apartment.

Shen Long returned to the rental apartment, exhausted.

Today, he had gone to the set of "Love Ferris Wheel".

The bustling set had once left him at a loss.

Especially after the male lead, Zheng Yichen, entered the set, almost everyone on the set swarmed around this new star from Yan Film, their gaze fixed on him with such public attention that the two of them stared straight at him for a long time...

In the end, amidst the clamor, he and Chen Jianfeng, like two fools, stood dumbfounded all day long on the set of "Love Ferris Wheel" holding their work badges, accomplishing nothing.

Shen Long didn't know what he should do...

Meanwhile, Chen Jianfeng stared blankly at the dazzling Zheng Yichen.

Watching him step down from the staff car, watching him be surrounded by countless people, watching him speak confidently before the reporters, watching him silently return to the staff car amidst a chorus of screams and reluctance...

"When will I have such a day?"

"Will I ever have such a day?"

After returning to the rental apartment, Chen Jianfeng's brain seemed struck by something; he stared at the ceiling, muttering to himself.

His voice carried longing, envy, and, deep down, inferiority.

Shen Long, meanwhile, silently stared blankly at the script.

His emotions remained a mix of many flavors.

"Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2" was called a film, but the so-called set, counting his younger brother and President Zhou, totaled only four people...

Moreover, the set's budget was still zero; judging by the situation, everything would have to piggyback on "Love Ferris Wheel"...

He felt like a joke.

Thus, he sat in a corner where few people noticed him from start to finish.

Like a peripheral crew member, he even hesitated for half a day before accepting a boxed meal, too embarrassed to eat and ending up hungry.

Besides, how could he brazenly introduce himself as a director to the "Love Ferris Wheel" set, invite them to audition, or even summon the courage to tell others about "Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2"...

The sun set.

The day gradually ended in heat and stuffiness.

With various emotions, Shen Long and Chen Jianfeng simply sat blankly on their chairs, staring into space.

Until eight o'clock.

Knocking came from the rental apartment door.

Zhou Yang walked in as usual, bringing some snacks.

Zhou Yang could naturally sense the oppressive atmosphere in the room.

One glance was enough to know what had happened.

He didn't say much, simply sat silently around Shen Long, and, though he rarely smoked, handed Shen Long a cigarette.

"Can't get past that mental hurdle?"

Shen Long hesitated for a moment, then finally took the cigarette; after lighting it, he lowered his head: "I'm a bit afraid... I feel that I, that we, are like a joke... Do we really have to piggyback on them for everything?"

"It's not piggybacking; it's cooperation." Zhou Yang lit his cigarette, looked toward the distant street corner, his expression calm: "However, the first step is indeed the hardest."

"President Zhou, when did you take your first step?" Shen Long looked up at Zhou Yang.

"A long time ago." Zhou Yang took a drag from his cigarette and muttered while looking ahead.

"Were you afraid?"

"I was too." Zhou Yang nodded: "However, the least valuable thing in this world is face..."

"I know, but, I..." Shen Long spoke halfway, only to find he couldn't continue.

"Sometimes, our life is a journey; along the way, there are countless denials, mockery, and cold sarcasm... The road isn't necessarily smooth; looking around, there are hurdles, gullies, and patches of mud, but as long as we keep walking forward, there will be more and more companions along the way..."

The cigarette smoke rose in wisps.

Zhou Yang silently gazed toward the horizon.

His face, always smiling, now bore a hint of unspeakable depth.

He crushed out the cigarette butt, stood up silently: "For the hardest step, I will lead the way; you follow behind me..."

…………………………

The filming location for "Love Ferris Wheel" was the Yongfeng Building beside Wanda Mall.

The plot at the beginning of the film was also very simple.

The female lead, Su Manman, rode her bicycle and crashed into the luxury car of the domineering CEO; immediately, her clumsy appearance made the domineering CEO's heart skip a beat.

Then, a series of stories began between the childhood friend, a rich second-generation heir who often bickered but was young and wealthy, and the deeply affectionate male second lead, the domineering CEO...

The plot was simple, yet for An Xiaoshi, who was directing a film for the first time and handling many things personally, it was still somewhat difficult.

Thus, almost every night, An Xiaoshi and Zhang Jingya discussed various plots and shots, as well as some filming details, finally outlining a rough framework by dawn.

Seven o'clock in the morning.

An Xiaoshi was awakened by a phone call.

She picked up the phone, still somewhat groggy.

"Director An!"

"Come over and take a look quickly..."

"A set that appeared out of nowhere insists it's a partner of our 'Love Ferris Wheel'; they've set up a recruitment booth at our audition location, and the security guards can't stop them no matter how hard they try!"

"Moreover, they've boldly set up a booth right next to our set, specifically handing out business cards to those eliminated from our set..."

"..."

After hanging up the phone, An Xiaoshi took a deep breath and hurriedly walked out the door.

When she arrived at the casting point for the film crew, she saw a large, dark mass of people gathered not far away...

She frowned and squeezed her way forward.

Upon seeing her, the security guards immediately opened a path for her...

She hurried on; before she even reached the scene, she heard a cacophony mixed with the sound of a loudspeaker.

After drawing closer...

"Good news, good news! China's first Eastern fantasy and Western fantasy blockbuster is officially recruiting!"

"Good news, good news! An epic masterpiece, directed by a famous director and starring a powerhouse actor on the verge of Best Actor, China's first magical blockbuster has officially launched..."

"Walk over, take a look, have a peek, stroll around, give it a try!"

"Here, you won't suffer a loss, you won't be cheated. Just tap your lucky little hand, come work part-time on our crew, and the road to Best Actor officially opens!"

"Good news, good news! The official strategic cooperation film of 'Love Ferris Wheel' is officially recruiting!"

"Cameramen, crew members, makeup artists, production assistants; as long as you have them, we want them; we want them all!"

"..."

An Xiaoshi was shocked!

She saw it under the morning sun.

Zhou Yang, in a suit and leather shoes, had set up a not-so-large stall at the casting point for 'Love Ferris Wheel'.

Hanging beside the stall was a large promotional poster; on the poster were stills from 'Superman 2' with a similarity rate of over 60%...

An Xiaoshi took a careful look!

Her eyes widened!

What did she see!

She saw the mighty and domineering Superman in the stills, with Chen Jianfeng's head photoshopped on; the Photoshop work seemed very clumsy, looking as if the image had simply been pasted on.

She saw that in the empty space of the 'Love Ferris Wheel' crew, Zhou Yang had somehow obtained a large loudspeaker; just like a vegetable vendor at a market, he kept shouting in a relentless loop, the hypnotic, brainwashing noise so loud it left An Xiaoshi dazed, making her think it was a vegetable market!

She saw the 'director' in the middle of the stall, Shen Long, sitting in the director's seat with a flushed face, holding back his color, afraid to look at anyone, looking as if he were experiencing social death on the spot.

She also saw the actor Chen Jianfeng holding freshly printed business cards, gritting his teeth to hand one by one to every audience member who had come upon hearing the news...

And Zhou Yang, what was Zhou Yang doing!

An Xiaoshi instinctively looked in the direction not far away.

The instigator, Zhou Yang, at this very moment, was facing reporters who had come upon hearing the news, adjusting his glasses, and accepting an interview.

"This is an epic film combining the colors of Eastern fantasy and Western magic!"

"Yes, we are the strategic partners of 'Love Ferris Wheel'!"

"We all have dreams!"

"Right, I am the film producer Zhou Yang, I am Director An's friend, and I am also an actor in 'Love Ferris Wheel'..."

"Our acquaintance happened on an evening when the sun was setting; that day, we met at the entrance of Yan Ying, and at first glance, we realized we were each other's partners!"

"Director An is the most romantic, most beautiful, and most talented female director I have ever seen in my life; I was irresistibly captivated by Director An's charm..."

"Director An invited me three times to my humble cottage; ultimately, I was deeply moved and joined the crew..."

"..."

Seeing Zhou Yang say these shameless words in front of the camera, An Xiaoshi was completely stunned!

What on earth is this person talking nonsense about!

Instantly, a deep sense of regret surged uncontrollably in her heart!

The next moment, she quickly hid and headed toward the lounge, fearing that this guy Zhou Yang, not only experiencing social death himself, would drag her into social death as well...

But coincidentally, Zhou Yang had sharp eyes and spotted her in the crowd at a single glance!

Not only did he see her, but his eyes also lit up, and he walked toward her excitedly.

"Director An, Director An, here, right here, Director An..."

"..."

"Director An... thank you for your support of our film; I will certainly not betray your trust, and I believe that with our two swords combined, we will surely achieve victory on the first battle and immediate success!"

"..."

"I also believe that today, we will welcome a new chapter in the history of Chinese cinema!"

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