Chapter 1: Entering the Film World

"Welcome everyone to the live broadcast of our major annual variety show, *Entering the Film World*! Hello everyone! I am your host, Xiao Sa!"

"Before we knew it, *Entering the Film World* has already reached its second season!"

"This season, the prize pool for each sub-segment has accumulated to a staggering 50 million yuan! Contestants can even win the opportunity to collaborate with multiple famous directors and producers!"

"As per tradition, the *Entering the Film World* program will be divided into three sub-segments: [Actors Take Their Places], [Screenwriters Take Their Places], and [Directors Take Their Places], conducted in sequence!"

"And today is the first round of the elimination tournament for [Actors Take Their Places]!"

"The rules for [Actors Take Their Places] are the same as last season: contestants will enter film clips randomly generated by a supercomputer and play designated roles!"

"Contestants must improvise based on the available information and complete the role-play for each scene as best as they can!"

"Finally, the computer AI will provide 50% of the score, and the judges and the audience will decide the other 50%!"

"The four contestants with the lowest scores will be eliminated! The other contestants will advance!"

Inside a magnificent and enormous studio, hundreds of live audience members sat surrounding the stage.

On the stage, where countless lights were focused.

"Next, let us welcome the three judges for this season!"

Xiao Sa finished stating the basic rules with a beaming smile, turned to the side, and gestured with his palm toward the back as the lights came up.

Above the judge's bench, which was half a meter higher than the stage.

The three judges' seats were empty, appearing even more imposing and solemn under the illumination of the lights.

"The three judges for this season are heavyweight figures! Every one of them is a titan of the film and television industry!"

"Let us welcome—"

"The director of the famous film works *Red Sorghum*, *Hero*, and *House of Flying Daggers*—Mr. Zhang Laomou!"

As Xiao Sa's voice fell.

Thunderous applause erupted in the studio, and countless audience members were so excited their faces turned red.

If one speaks of the mainland director circle, Zhang Laomou is absolutely an insurmountable mountain!

A single *Red Sorghum* is enough to be a masterpiece for the ages! Not to mention the countless classic works that followed, which were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

However, the audience at the scene did not expect that the program team for this season would actually be able to invite a big Buddha like Zhang Laomou!

"Hello, everyone."

Zhang Laomou simply nodded toward the live broadcast camera and the audience, his expression unchanged, with a somewhat stern air.

Given his seniority and status in the film industry, it was only fitting.

And Xiao Sa's passionate introduction did not stop.

"With countless classic works, the man who won the double Best Actor award for his role as Puyi in *The Last Emperor*—Mr. Chen Daomin!"

Clatter.

The same thunderous applause, the same flushed faces; the audience was incredibly excited.

If Zhang Laomou is the Mount Tai of the director circle, Chen Daomin is absolutely the Big Dipper of the acting world!

Compared to the serious Zhang Laomou, Chen Daomin was more approachable, smiling and waving at the camera, his calm and scholarly temperament fully on display.

After Chen Daomin took his seat beside Zhang Laomou.

Xiao Sa's voice rang out again.

"The author and director of *Tiny Times*, *Tiny Times 2: Green Times*, and *Tiny Times 3: Gold Times*—Mr. Guo Xiaosi!"

As a goblin-like figure appeared.

Suddenly.

Enthusiastic applause broke out, though if one listened closely, one would find that everyone clapping at the scene was a teenage girl.

As for the other audience members besides the young girls, they were much colder; there were even quite a few boos from the corners, which reflected the great controversy surrounding Guo Xiaosi.

However, Guo Xiaosi was clearly used to the faint boos at the scene and still took his seat with high spirits.

At the same time, the live stream chat was flooding with comments.

[Holy crap! They even invited Zhang Laomou?! And there's Chen Daomin too??]

[A Best Actor!! The appearance fee must start at ten million, right??]

[But why is there a piece of rat dung mixed in?]

[Is Guo Xiaosi qualified to be a judge?? What kind of garbage does he film??]

[Movies with nothing to recommend them except box office; might as well rename it *Tiny Times: Money-Grabbing Times*.]

[But Chen Daomin and Zhang Laomou are notoriously strict about acting! Their requirements for actors are incredibly high!]

[I'm inexplicably looking forward to this!!!]

[A minute of silence for the contestants this season...]

After the three judges appeared.

It wasn't just the audience at the scene and in the live stream who were boiling over!

Even the dozens of contestants watching the live broadcast in the backstage lounge were in an uproar!

Expressions of nervousness and fear couldn't help but appear on countless faces!

If it were other judges, they might hold back their tongues and add a word of encouragement after a tactful critique.

But these two, Zhang Laomou and Chen Daomin—one a director, one a Best Actor.

They are notoriously strict in the industry; it's nothing new for them to scold actors to tears on set.

Even though there were many seasoned veterans among the contestants present who were already somewhat famous or had even won awards.

They didn't think Zhang Laomou and Chen Daomin would hold back their tongues for that reason...

They could already imagine the scene of being ruthlessly scolded on stage...

And in a corner of the lounge.

Su Chen frowned, looking at the scene before him in disbelief.

He... has he transmigrated?!

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Looking at this parallel world that was extremely similar to his previous life.

Su Chen couldn't help but sort through his memories in his mind.

Whether it was the world structure or cultural traditions... they seemed exactly the same as his previous life.

It's just that the technological level of the Dragon Kingdom in this life is clearly much more advanced!

— Author's Notes —

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