[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend":3,"chapter-i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Only Know How to Ride the Trend!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2343497,4580,"Chapter 16: At This Moment, Spread Your Wings!","i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Summer sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xiaoshi sat beside Zhou Yang, silent for a long while, then gazed at the sunlight and murmured, “Sometimes I feel like I’ve been caught in a whirlpool, struggling desperately to grasp something—but no matter how hard I try, I can’t hold on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang nodded: “Sometimes life is like this—caught between choices…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re perfect for this movie! I spent an entire night discussing it with Director Zhang, running countless comparisons—and I still think you’re better than Chen Liang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xiaoshi lowered her head, staring at the script in her hands, at Chen Liang’s personal details printed along the margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Liang is an artist under Tianyu Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment companies in this world; he was formerly a member of a popular Korean group called HSA, and just returned to China earlier this year, where he was immediately embraced by Tianyu Entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xiaoshi and Zhang Jingya felt that despite all his strengths, his aura was far too distant from the CEO they envisioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are many helpless things in this world,” Zhou Yang listened carefully, nodded, glanced at Chen Liang’s profile, then smiled: “Then let Chen Liang play the role. Actually…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be honest—I never had any interest in playing this kind of role; I only agreed because of the money…” Zhou Yang gazed into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what do you think of this movie…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have my own movie!” Zhou Yang made no comment on Love Ferris Wheel and would offer no opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, An Xiaoshi fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Love Ferris Wheel had consumed too much of her heart and soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was her dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this world, having a dream is often not enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after truly engaging with the film company did she realize that even as one of the investors, she still had to consider countless things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The star’s traffic, the data, the distributor, post-production, and the intricate web of social obligations within the entertainment industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fairly speaking, Zheng Yichen had invested and contributed significantly to Love Ferris Wheel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included most of the crew, contracts with distributors and theater chains, confirmation of promotional channels, media hype, and traffic generation—all of these countless details were handled continuously by Zheng Yichen and his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exaggeration, the film’s current fame rests entirely on Zheng Yichen’s personal traffic; if Zheng Yichen left the set, the film would likely collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the sunlight along the corridor grew brighter, harsher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xiaoshi finally lifted her head, fixing Zhou Yang with a determined gaze: “If you have faith in us, give me some time—I’ll solve these problems!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang shook his head but said nothing, only gazing out the window at Shen Long and Chen Jianfeng, alone at their solitary stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, he said: “I have my own movie, and my own cinema… I’m actually very busy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Yang’s expression, An Xiaoshi finally lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence: “Zhou Yang… the fifteen thousand I borrowed from you—you don’t have to repay it. Consider it my breach of contract fee. We… we’re sorry to you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang said nothing, as if lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a nearby office came a brief burst of argument—Zhang Jingya seemed to be quarreling with Zheng Yichen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it quickly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This silence struck An Xiaoshi’s heart like a hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the corridor grew increasingly suffocating and oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, she saw Zhou Yang stand up, straightening his slightly disheveled suit: “That fifteen thousand? Consider it your investment in our movie. When it releases, I’ll give you a share of the profits!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really plan to make that kind of movie?” An Xiaoshi gasped, staring at Zhou Yang in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang gave no reply. He turned silently, waved to An Xiaoshi, and walked step by step out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Zhou Yang’s figure recede…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw him vanish into the brilliant sunlight, An Xiaoshi suddenly felt dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really can succeed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………………………………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have nothing to do with the movie Sun Wukong vs Superman 2! We have no strategic partnership whatsoever…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could we possibly be connected to such a film? This is all slander by competitors…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t know anyone named Zhou Zong or Shen Dao! We only have two directors: Director An and Director Zhang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The cast of Love Ferris Wheel has not changed, and we will officially announce the full cast list in ten minutes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please support us…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it’s all competitors trying to sabotage us—we’ve never replaced anyone in this film…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Love Ferris Wheel set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noisy voices rose and fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The production manager stepped out, indignantly confronting the media with explanations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, Shen Long heard a barrage of piercing voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was the most embarrassing day of his life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid accusations, blame, and mockery, he quietly gathered his belongings and left the Love Ferris Wheel set with Chen Jianfeng, carrying the promotional poster for Sun Wukong vs Superman 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, countless reporters swarmed them as if trying to tear off their clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shutter clicks of cameras, mixed with countless stares, pierced his chest like blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he wished he could dig a hole and crawl into it, never to emerge again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clown…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt like a clown—utterly humiliated, his spirit shattered in this instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they hurriedly fled the set, planning to hide in their rented apartment and never come out again, they suddenly noticed a commotion in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw a familiar figure, dressed in a sharp suit, walking toward them through countless eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang blocked their escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sunlight…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang stared at him: “Shen Dao, lift your head. Remember, what we’re doing isn’t shameful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hold up the poster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Set up the recruitment stall again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They make movies—we make movies too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re all doing what we must do!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Long trembled slightly, about to speak—when Zhou Yang picked up the crumpled promotional poster and, before everyone’s eyes, spread it open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, the words “Sun Wukong vs Superman 2” were revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, facing the countless eyes in the distance, Zhou Yang arranged the chairs and table, opened the loudspeaker, and spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good news, good news! China’s first Eastern fantasy, Western fantasy epic is officially casting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good news, good news! China’s first fantasy epic, directed by a renowned filmmaker and starring a powerhouse actor poised to become a top-tier actor, has officially launched…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar voice echoed in Shen Long’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of murmurs swept through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Long stared blankly at Zhou Yang’s sharp-suited figure, seated calmly on the chair, smiling gently toward everyone on the Love Ferris Wheel set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breeze blew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianfeng shuddered, staring at the business card in his hand, then at the movie poster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Long was first bewildered, then looked at Zhou Yang, at the poster, at the media watching the spectacle…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these years, he had cowered, terrified of every strange glance, hiding in the corner like a worm with no hope…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these years, he had kept his head down—even the simple words “I am a director” had been too frightening to say, hiding in the shadows—must he live like this for the rest of his life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these years, his dream had grown farther away, yet his resentment had grown stronger—like a coward afraid of every pointed finger…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these years, I…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories flashed through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Chen Jianfeng beside him suddenly stepping forward with his business card toward the curious media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though blushing, though stumbling over his words, he held his head high, introducing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m an actor, Chen Jianfeng. This is our movie!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faintly, he heard voices rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They make movies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We make movies too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong with us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s there to be ashamed of?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give it a try!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give it a try!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For your own future, give it a try!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can’t anymore…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Retreat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After long hesitation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist, held the already-printed business card, forced a smile, and walked quickly past faces full of surprise!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m Shen Long, director of ‘Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2.’ We’re casting actors—action actors, we need them too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, if you’re interested, come over and audition for us…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m the director of ‘Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2.’ We’re not frauds—we’re doing what we set out to do. If you’re interested in our film, come take a look…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m Shen Long, a director. Here’s our script…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, our crew needs people for some positions—if you’re interested, come take a look?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>",1460,"2026-06-20T23:43:44.409Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b50da4524feefeafe9c6ce4607a4d884757e1988d8f053cad358ff57b881494e","i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-chapter-17","i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-chapter-15",101,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-cover.jpg"]