[{"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-19":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},2343500,4580,"Chapter 19: The Poorest Film Crew in History!","i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>The last streak of twilight faded from the horizon, and darkness slowly engulfed the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yanjing City remained noisy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But along a roadside unnoticed by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several young men, gathered in small groups, clutched their hopes and followed Zhou Yang toward the set of *Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was willing to be shamefully kicked out without cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So deep inside, everyone held their breath, longing to prove their worth at this new set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew very well that this so-called *Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2* set was poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even prepared himself mentally for a long stretch of hardship ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they finally followed Zhou Yang to the rented apartment and saw the few beds inside, all their passion and resentment felt like a bucket of ice water drenched over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This set had become shockingly destitute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professional cameras?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even unprofessional ones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Audio equipment, microphones, filters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a loudspeaker, common on any street corner, like one used by vendors selling cabbage…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professional lighting props?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monitors, tracks, lenses…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single damn thing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breeze blew through the alley entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unlucky rejects from the *Love Ferris Wheel* set now sat huddled in the cramped apartment, staring blankly at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Zong, you… you’re not telling me this is our set!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, prop master Liu Fang swallowed hard, looked around the apartment with barely any chairs, and fixed Zhou Yang with a final glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He prayed this was a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he spoke, everyone else instinctively turned to Zhou Yang, sitting calmly on the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strictly speaking, this is just a small branch of our set—a temporary resting area.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Zhou Yang nod calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang’s words gave everyone a slight jolt; then someone cleared his throat: “Zhou Zong, we’re sorry, but may we ask—do we really make movies?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re making a real movie!” Zhou Yang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rented apartment fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fang opened his mouth but found his vocal cords had been ripped away—he couldn’t make a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang stood up silently, smiling at each of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dim light, each person seemed to glow faintly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Shen Long crouched nearby, embarrassedly lowering his head—his face wasn’t thick enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianfeng was slightly better, his expression stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cinematographer Zhang Yunyi was dazed, constantly scanning the surroundings, his scalp slowly prickling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This set…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could it look like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, from now on, you are all part of this set.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, we’ve gathered to plan the next fifteen days of filming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… ”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dim light, Zhou Yang glanced at those present and finally broke the long silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cinematographer Zhang Yunyi’s eyes widened: “Zhou Zong, what do you mean by ‘next fifteen days’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Shen previously planned our film: *Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2* was meant to take thirty days. But I thought that was too long—I’ve compressed it to fifteen days…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunyi watched as Zhou Yang pulled a plan from the nearby table, glanced at it briefly, then fixed him with a stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What! Fifteen days? To shoot a movie? I…” Zhang Yunyi jolted upright, eyes bulging as if seeing a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, fifteen days. So time is tight, the task is heavy—we must release it before *Superman 2* hits theaters!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rented apartment fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone except Shen Long and Chen Jianfeng had their worldviews shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell does shooting a movie in fifteen days even mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all of entertainment history—not even the entire industry—no such movie had ever been made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even during the 90s, when Hong Kong cinema peaked in output, top directors still took nearly thirty days to finish a film!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what is Zhou Zong saying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they hear right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said fifteen days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What trash movie could they shoot in fifteen days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There was no road in this world—until enough people walked it, it became one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“B-but, we… we…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunyi stammered, face twisted in despair: “We have nothing—how can we possibly shoot a movie in fifteen days…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, we have everything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang suddenly locked eyes with Zhang Yunyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunyi shuddered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting Zhou Yang’s gaze, he felt as if his clothes had been stripped off by those eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tense atmosphere suddenly filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was chilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively plopped back onto the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang, I recall you told me this afternoon you had some camera gear in your dorm, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunyi perked up and nodded instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, seeing Zhou Yang smiling at him: “Wasting it would be a shame—why not bring it tomorrow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunyi’s head buzzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhou Yang turned his gaze to prop master Liu Fang. Facing Zhou Yang’s piercing stare, Liu Fang involuntarily stepped back: “Liu, I remember you said you made a lot of fake blood and simple foam props for your graduation project—correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T-those, those…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not bring them tomorrow too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prop master Liu Fang opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his vocal cords vanished again…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his breath for a long time, finally managing a sound—then saw Zhou Yang glance at his resume, smile, and speak again: “By the way, I saw your resume—you also made small special effects props for tokusatsu films, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring them too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… ”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhou Yang turned his smiling gaze to lighting technician Deng Caiyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Caiyan shuddered and quickly shook her head: “Zhou Zong, I have nothing—I’m just a poor student, I don’t have any lighting gear…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine—I’m not asking about that. I mean, you do makeup as a side job, and you’re good at it, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Our film needs makeup…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… ”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang nodded, finally turning his gaze to Shen Long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Long shrank back, suddenly tense: “Zhou Zong, you know me—I’ve given you everything except my chastity and soul…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang smiled and shook his head: “I know. I just want to ask—what’s still missing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s our shooting location? And the martial arts director? And we still need professional camera gear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll handle it immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The costumes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry about the costumes—I’ll have them ready for you tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our lunch, all three meals a day…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take care of it tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are still some tool issues…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take care of it tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the salary…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll get the same pay as ‘Love Ferris Wheel.’ Beyond that, everyone here today—after this film releases, all income will be shared with you. You’re all shareholders of this movie…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhou Yang finished speaking, everyone exchanged uneasy glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cinematographer looked around, then his heart gave a sharp jolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he could no longer bear to look at this ridiculous, broke film crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t filming a movie—it was pure bullshit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exchanged a glance with the prop master Liu Fang; both saw a clear hint of escape in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he cleared his throat, about to speak…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Zhou Yang stand up and look at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone thinks our movie is a joke…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Along the way, I’ve heard plenty of jokes too…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those who keep working seriously, striving to shine, to be extraordinary—deserve no mockery, and shouldn’t fear it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dim light, he spoke these words calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he pulled out his phone and checked the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze turned to the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s about time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, he quietly stepped out of the rented room and opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bright, blinding light poured in from outside, engulfing Zhou Yang’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang’s phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He answered the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Yang, the props you needed—I’ve sent them over. Lights, cameras—check them. Also, I brought a few people with me. They just left ‘Love Ferris Wheel.’ I’m introducing them to your crew…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fang and Zhang Yunyi froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the phone, they heard the voice of An Xiaoshi, Director An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked toward the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the car drew closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stopped at the alley entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the car’s headlights dimmed and went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dim streetlamp…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, several young people carried in a set of brand-new filming equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang looked toward that direction, then at everyone in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I said we had everything we needed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Shen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tonight, inventory the filming gear…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tomorrow…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boxed meals, costumes, tools, props, action choreography…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever our crew is missing—I’ll get it all sorted tomorrow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhou Yang’s phone rang again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yang stepped out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call was still from An Xiaoshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else do you need?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need an Audi A6… lend me it for one day tomorrow…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“???”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the phone, Zhou Yang chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>",1487,"2026-06-20T23:43:44.409Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","45836626ea18e3eccd5cb09ba72445541213bdbd663010fe0330050177d84a2b","i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-chapter-20","i-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-chapter-18",101,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-only-know-how-to-ride-the-trend-cover.jpg"]