I make a thriller, it's God chasing and feeding

Chapter 384 [Everyone is unique]

"balance."

In the quiet room, Lu Zhengyi and Taoist Master Guanshan sat opposite each other.

On the wooden table in the middle, steam was slowly rising from two cups of hot tea.

"balance?"

Taoist Master Guanshan repeated the word, but his face showed no surprise. "I seem to..."

He seemed to have already had such a guess before this.

But to be more precise, someone had told him the answer a long time ago.

When exactly?

Double pupils? Or...

It seemed that this idea was instilled in Lu Zhengyi a long time ago.

"This is... a summary of data on special domestic events over the past decade or so."

Taoist Master Guanshan hesitated at first, then took out a mobile phone and placed it on the table, pushing it towards him. "There are some data comparison reports from the past twenty or thirty years..."

"We don't have absolutely authentic records of ancient data, but our department has compiled the data for the past hundred years in real time."

"The line graph of the data report for the first nine years, no, the first eighty years, shows a clear downward trend. Both the number of people and events are decreasing at a slow rate. We once thought that these special people and events would disappear from this world, remaining only in history and being regarded as myths and science fiction by future generations."

He paused, seeing that Lu Zhengyi had no interest in picking up the phone, and took it back helplessly, "But in the past ten years, this downward trend has changed. It has started to rise, and the change is huge."

"So, your existence breaks the balance?"

In the past, Taoist Master Guanshan did not know much about Lu Zhengyi’s background. He only knew that he was mysterious and powerful.

But he had no idea how powerful it was.

At that time, in the opinion of Taoist Master Guanshan, Lu Zhengyi was probably a person of the same level as his uncle Master Qingjing Zhenren.

It is extremely powerful, powerful enough to reverse the aging of the body and keep the body in a healthy state at all times.

But later, the master said that he was far inferior to Lu Zhengyi.

Because the other person is not from this world at all.

No, it should be said that he is a person from two worlds, or even more worlds.

He is a true reincarnated person, separated from his body, his soul transmigrating in different worlds, experiencing different lives.

So when Taoist Master Guanshan learned about the data summary of practitioners and special events that have appeared in the country in the past decade or so, his first thought was that it was related to Lu Zhengyi.

When he heard the word "balance", he finally remembered that the other party seemed to have revealed something similar to him before.

"...So you've been hinting at me before?" Seeing that Lu Zhengyi didn't reply, Taoist Guanshan couldn't help but ask again, "But why didn't you make it clear earlier?"

If you don't say anything, it means you knew it a long time ago.

But why not earlier...

"Some things are better unknown than knowing them."

Lu Zhengyi's tone remained calm.

"Is this the arrogance of a reincarnated person?" Taoist Master Guanshan frowned. There were some people in the department who were in similar situations.

As a practitioner, I unconsciously became a little arrogant and acted superior.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that they look down on ordinary people. They just make choices for some people on their own initiative and take it for granted that this is the best arrangement.

It’s like parents always take it for granted that their children don’t have enough experience and don’t know anything based on their status, so they make some arrangements on their own, such as you have to go to this school, study this major, and go back to your hometown to work after graduation…

Many, many things.

They have no ill intentions, but rather good intentions.

I kindly feel that their arrangement is the best one, and that as practitioners, they will definitely consider things more comprehensively than ordinary people.

But in fact, Taoist Master Guanshan has seen many examples of mistakes in arrangements.

The day before, he solemnly assured that he had resolved the matter properly, but the next day he submitted a report and asked the department to help with the follow-up.

but……

No, that's not right. Lu Zhengyi should not be the kind of person who makes decisions for others.

Although, as a reincarnated person, he also has a kind of arrogance towards ordinary people and even practitioners in his mind.

But compared to those who make mistakes in arrangements and don’t know their own weight.

Lu Zhengyi is the kind of person who can really make the best arrangements.

He will put many roads in front of you, remind you of the pros and cons, and then let you choose and walk on it.

“If we know about it in advance, will it have a bad impact?”

Taoist Master Guanshan thought about it and could only come to this conclusion.

On the path of spiritual practice, sometimes the more deliberate you are, the more likely you are to get the opposite result.

At least most of the people he knew had made their way up in life by chance, relying on fortune and luck. Only a very small number of people were like him, who first understood cultivation and then worked hard to embark on the path of cultivation.

"uncertain."

Lu Zhengyi picked up the teacup, but did not bring it close to his mouth. Instead, he held it in his hand. "Actually, I prefer carbonated drinks. Do you have Coke here? Ice-cold."

"I'm sorry, because when I go to your house, I always see you drinking tea."

Taoist Master Guanshan stood up and gave instructions to the people outside.

Soon, some frozen Coke was delivered.

"Tea is drunk at home. My wife likes to drink tea. My mother is older and likes to drink tea more."

Lu Zhengyi picked up the Coke, opened the can and heard a soft pop. Then he brought it close to his mouth and gulped it down. He burped again, "But I'm outside, after climbing a mountain in the hot weather, so I'd rather drink this."

"So you're not sure what the impact will be if you disclose this to me, or to us?"

Taoist Master Guanshan brought the topic back to the topic.

"I guess so. I just know that some things are difficult to accomplish if you try too hard."

Lu Zhengyi talked about the other party's comments just now, "Arrogant? Indeed, in this matter, my attitude was very arrogant, and I took the initiative to help many people make choices."

If I had known about this from the beginning, the current situation would probably be very complicated.

No one can move forward slowly anymore. Everyone is moving forward as fast as they can, fearing that they will be eliminated and abandoned by the times. They are competing and fighting with each other.

Some people may even feel that the future is hopeless and give up on themselves.

But there is no way. From the moment I came here, the balance has been broken.

The whole world is changing because of my arrival.

In the big picture, this change is neither good nor bad.

But it is definitely a bad thing for those who can't keep up with the team.

In the quiet room that was simply decorated and did not look elegant, the teacup in front of Taoist Master Guanshan was no longer steaming.

He was silent, thinking about every word Lu Zhengyi said and everything he had done in the past.

Time passed bit by bit, and there were some noises outside, as if Li Chuanxin's conversation had ended.

But because their door was not open, no one outside came to disturb them.

In fact, many things have changed over the years because of the films shot by Lu Zhengyi.

The main reason is that the circle he is in makes it too easy for him to influence others.

Although there are many people on the Internet who are judging entertainment.

But in fact, whether it is literary works or film and television works, they are all a type of entertainment. When people are truly infected and influenced by the ideas expressed in these works during entertainment, it is no longer just entertainment.

It's like some self-disciplined bloggers who shout out the slogan "Be a better self through self-discipline", set an example, influence others, and truly infect some fans to follow them in being self-disciplined and restraining their unnecessary desires.

Is he still an entertainment blogger?

Yes, but some other elements must be added to this evaluation.

Spiritual nitrogen pump, beacon, teacher...

As a person in the entertainment industry who has accomplished what many people cannot do in decades in just over a decade, Lu Zhengyi has also changed some things unknowingly.

This change is obvious, but no one will notice it unless they think about it carefully.

For example, in today's film and television market, horror and thriller themes are no longer unpopular.

Haunted houses, escape rooms, outdoor adventures, and other entertainment projects are no longer rare, but can be found everywhere. Even places such as Fengmen Village, Erlong River in Liupan Mountain, and Mihuntang in Wawu Mountain are gradually being visited by some daring people.

Those legendary "forbidden places" gradually came back to life as more and more people went there to explore.

People's psychological endurance is gradually improving.

Lu Zhengyi drives the market, and the market influences the cognition of most people.

In addition, the scale of their department is also expanding.

“It’s getting busier and busier.”

Taoist Master Guanshan seemed to be talking to himself, "Since you became famous, many people have organized teams to go on various expeditions. Some teams have actually brought some things out."

"In this world, there really is balance, there is a scale."

"There are more incidents to handle, and more people to handle them, so I have to step back and help with staff training."

Similar things also happen in other countries.

For example, in Japan, some Japanese people were also influenced by the filming of The Grudge by Lu Zhengyi and started looking for so-called "haunted houses".

But after these people really found something, the country banned his filming and the flow of his works.

They felt that Lu Zhengyi's work affected social stability, so they banned him and the entire Mei Limao crew.

Instead of solving the problem, they choose to leave it there and ignore it.

As for Tang State...

"Then why are you now..."

After a long while, he raised another question, "Why did you hint to me in the first place?"

"belch……"

Lu Zhengyi gulped down another mouthful of Coke and burped.

"Why? Maybe... I just like you."

……

……

Lu Zhengyi is a very sincere person.

He doesn't like lying.

Sometimes, he really doesn't put that much thought into doing things.

Just because of his identity and ability, there are always people who think that he has ulterior motives.

There are always people who feel that, at their level, they consider everything they do after careful consideration and have many great and difficult-to-achieve goals.

But in fact, Lu Zhengyi himself knew very well that sometimes his thoughts were actually very simple.

He wanted to make movies and become a director, so he entered the entertainment industry.

In order to make a good movie, I like to touch and find some special objects.

It's all based on hobby.

When he becomes interested in something, he will of course put some thought into it.

But when he is not interested, he will put it down quickly.

Being able to pick up and put down, this is a very...relaxed state.

Lu Zhengyi also said a long time ago that when it comes to filming, why can't we just do it because we like it?

As a human being, we have to work hard to make money and have children. These basic cognitions are inevitable. People need to be rich and powerful.

But when a person has achieved some goals and accumulated some wealth, what will he choose to do?

Perhaps some people will learn to restrain themselves, think deeply about their true hobbies, and do things that they always wanted to do but did not have the money or energy to do.

But some people will continue to expand their desires, wanting to make more money and climb higher.

Of course, there are people who really treat making money as a hobby.

But sometimes, people have to figure out whether they really want to make more money and work harder for it, or whether making money is just a goal influenced by various external factors.

Lu Zhengyi made the distinction very clear.

As for money, it's optional.

The same goes for status.

These two ropes couldn't tie him up at all.

"It was still somewhat useful in the early days. After all, it was quite useful for promoting films and other things."

On the way home, Lu Zhengyi looked at Li Chuanxin in the passenger seat and said, "But after filming one or two movies and gaining a certain amount of wealth and fame, it doesn't have much effect anymore. It's more of a number."

"As a director, I would prefer to see... audience feedback."

"But sometimes people would suggest me to apply for more awards and participate in more social activities, so as to monetize my fame and experience more dazzling and enviable moments."

Beside him, Li Chuanxin nodded in a daze.

But soon, he shook his head again, with a somewhat bitter smile on his face, "Actually, I still don't quite understand why you, with such great abilities, would choose to be a director."

"But never mind. Maybe my mindset is not high enough."

"Maybe I'll understand it slowly after more exposure in the future, but as you said... I prefer to see the audience's feedback, and I feel the same way."

Apparently, he never forgot this special memory again.

After entering the house at the urging of Taoist Guanshan, Li Chuanxin finally chose to accept this memory.

The reason is simple, although cognitive collapse brings about a spiritual shock.

But at the same time, his mind was also opened. In terms of art, new cognition can spark so many new ideas, and he is unwilling to forget those ideas.

“There is no realm.”

"I just elaborated on some of my thoughts."

"Everyone's thoughts are different. My thoughts are right for me, but not necessarily for another person."

Lu Zhengyi was driving with a calm expression and his voice was flat.

Just like the recorded scrolls in the Taoist temple just now, many of them were left behind by people in ancient times, and many of them contained some insights of our ancestors on the path of spiritual practice.

Their uniqueness was revered as a god by people at that time. They recorded how they got on this path and how to go further.

But it is difficult for future generations to retrace their steps based on what they recorded.
Because everyone's path is different, even if you start out on the right path, you may go the wrong way at the fork in the road later.

Everyone's life is extremely unique.

And for this reason, sometimes the more you know, the more you are influenced, and the harder it is to gain anything.

(End of this chapter)