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Chapter 14: A New Chapter in the History of Chinese Cinema! (Please vote and read on!)

evening.

Inside the rental house.

Shen Long returned to his rented room, exhausted.

Today he went to the set of "Love Ferris Wheel".

The bustling film crew initially left him somewhat bewildered.

Especially after the male lead, Zheng Yichen, entered the film crew, almost everyone in the crew surrounded this rising star from Yanying Film Studio. The way he was the center of attention made the two of them stare at him for a long time...

In the end, amidst the commotion, he and Chen Jianfeng, like complete idiots, spent a whole day in the "Love Ferris Wheel" crew, holding their work IDs and doing absolutely nothing.

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

Chen Jianfeng, on the other hand, stared blankly at the dazzling Zheng Yichen.

Watching him get out of the van, watching him be surrounded by a crowd, watching him speak eloquently in front of reporters, watching him silently return to the van amidst screams and reluctance...

"When will such a day come for me?"

"Yes, on such a day?"

Back in his rented room, Chen Jianfeng seemed to have been struck in the head by something, staring at the ceiling and muttering to himself.

Her voice carried longing, envy, and a deep-seated inferiority complex.

Shen Long stared blankly at the script.

My emotions remain mixed.

"Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2" is supposed to be a movie, but the so-called crew, at most, only had four people, including my brother and President Zhou...

Moreover, the production team's budget is currently zero, and judging from this, they're trying to piggyback on the success of "Love Ferris Wheel" for everything...

He felt like a joke.

So, he sat in a corner where no one paid much attention to him the whole time.

Like a marginalized production assistant, he hesitated for a long time even to ask for a boxed lunch, and finally couldn't bring himself to ask for one and went hungry.

What's more, he brazenly introduced himself as a director to the crew of "Love Ferris Wheel" and invited them to audition, yet he couldn't even muster the confidence to mention "Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2" to others...

……

sunset.

The day gradually came to an end in a state of boredom and restlessness.

Filled with mixed emotions, Shen Long and Chen Jianfeng sat blankly in their chairs.

Until eight o'clock.

There was a knock on the door of the rented room.

Zhou Yang walked in as usual, bringing some snacks.

Zhou Yang could naturally sense that the atmosphere inside the room was somewhat oppressive.

One look is enough to tell what happened.

He didn't say much, but simply sat down silently around Shen Long, offering him a cigarette, something he rarely did.

"Can't you get over that mental hurdle?"

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Long finally took the cigarette, lit it, and lowered his head: "I'm a little scared... I feel like we're a joke... Do we have to rely on others for everything?"

“It’s not about freeloading, it’s about cooperation.” Zhou Yang lit a cigarette, looked at the street corner in the distance, his eyes calm: “However, the first step is indeed the hardest.”

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

"It's been a long time," Zhou Yang murmured, taking a drag of his cigarette and looking ahead.

"Are you afraid of it?"

"I'm scared too." Zhou Yang nodded. "However, the least valuable thing in this world is one's face..."

"I know, but I..." Shen Long started to say, but then found himself unable to continue.

"Sometimes, our lives are a journey, filled with countless rejections, ridicule, and sarcasm along the way... The road isn't always smooth; as you look around, you'll see bumps, ravines, and muddy paths. But as long as we persevere, we'll find more and more fellow travelers..."

The smoke from the cigarette rose in wisps.

Zhou Yang silently gazed at the horizon.

His face, which was always smiling, now held an indescribable depth.

He stubbed out his cigarette and silently stood up: "I'll guide you through the hardest step; you follow me..."

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The filming location for "Love Ferris Wheel" was the Wing Fung Building next to Wanda Plaza.

The plot at the beginning of the movie is also very simple.

The female protagonist, Su Manman, was riding her bicycle when she crashed into the domineering CEO's luxury car. Her clumsy and impulsive behavior then made the CEO's heart flutter.

And so, a series of stories unfolds between the childhood sweetheart, a rich second-generation heir who often bickers, and the domineering and affectionate second male lead, a CEO...

The plot is simple, but it still presents some challenges for An Xiaoshi, who is directing a film for the first time and handling many things personally.

So, almost every night, An Xiaoshi and Zhang Jingya discussed various plot points and shots, as well as some filming details, finally settling on a rough outline around midnight. Seven o'clock in the morning.

An Xiaoshi was awakened by a ringing phone.

She answered the phone, somewhat dazed.

"Director An!"

"Come and take a look..."

"A film crew that appeared out of nowhere insisted on being a partner of our 'Love Ferris Wheel' and set up a separate recruitment booth at our audition site. The security guards couldn't stop them no matter what they did!"

"Moreover, they even set up a booth right next to our film crew, specifically to hand out business cards to those eliminated from our production..."

"..."

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

When she arrived at the audition location for the film crew, she saw a large, dark crowd gathered not far away...

She frowned and squeezed her way forward.

Upon recognizing her, the security personnel immediately opened a passage for her...

She rushed over, but before she even arrived at the scene, she heard a cacophony of noise mixed with loudspeakers.

As you get closer...

"Great news! Great news! China's first blockbuster film combining Eastern fantasy and Western fantasy is officially recruiting!"

"Great news! Great news! China's first fantasy blockbuster, an epic masterpiece directed by a renowned director and starring a stellar cast of potential Best Actor winners, has officially been approved..."

"Take a walk, take a look, browse around, and give it a try!"

"Here, you won't suffer any losses or be cheated. Just tap your lucky finger and come work part-time on our film crew. Your path to becoming a movie star will officially begin!"

"Great news! Great news! The official strategic cooperation film of 'Love Ferris Wheel' is now recruiting!"

"Photographers, crew members, makeup artists, production assistants—we want them all, we want them all!"

"..."

An Xiaoshi was shocked!

She saw it in the morning sunlight.

Zhou Yang, dressed in a suit and tie, set up a small booth at the audition site for "Love Ferris Wheel".

Above the stall hung a large promotional poster, on which was a still image that bore a striking resemblance to "Superman II"—more than 60% similarity…

An Xiaoshi took a serious look!
Her eyes widened!

What did she see!
She saw that the mighty and domineering Superman in the movie still had Chen Jianfeng's head photoshopped on, and the Photoshop work seemed very clumsy, looking like an image was pasted on.

She saw it. In the open space of the "Love Ferris Wheel" film crew, Zhou Yang had somehow gotten hold of a large loudspeaker. He was shouting like he was selling vegetables at a market, and the infectious, brainwashing sound made An Xiaoshi dizzy. She thought it was a vegetable market!

She saw Shen Long, the "director," sitting in the director's seat in the middle of the booth, his face flushed red. He was so embarrassed that he didn't dare to look at anyone and looked like he was about to die.

I also saw actor Chen Jianfeng holding freshly printed business cards, forcing himself to hand them out one by one to every audience member who had come after hearing the news...

And what is Zhou Yang doing?
An Xiaoshi subconsciously looked in the direction not far away.

Zhou Yang, the instigator, was at that moment facing the reporters who had come to hear the news, adjusting his glasses as he was being interviewed.

"This is an epic film that combines elements of Eastern fantasy and Western magic!"

"Yes, we are a strategic partner of 'Love Ferris Wheel'!"

We all have dreams!

"Yes, I am Zhou Yang, a film producer. I am a friend of Director An, and I am also an actor in 'Love Ferris Wheel'..."

"I met Director An one evening at sunset. We met at the entrance of Yanying Film Studio. The moment we looked at each other, we realized that we were partners!"

"Director An is the most romantic, beautiful, and talented female director I have ever seen in my life. I am uncontrollably captivated by her charm..."

"Director An visited me three times to invite me to join the film crew. In the end, I was deeply moved and joined the crew..."

"..."

When An Xiaoshi saw Zhou Yang shamelessly say these words in front of the camera, she was completely stunned!

What utter nonsense is this person spouting!
Instantly, a deep sense of regret welled up in my heart!
The next moment, she quickly hid and headed towards the lounge, afraid that Zhou Yang would not only get himself into trouble but also drag her down with him...

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

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

"Director An, Director An, here she is, right here, Director An..."

"..."

"Director An... thank you for your support of our film. I will certainly live up to your trust, and I believe that with our combined strengths, we will surely achieve great success!"

"..."

"I am even more convinced that today, we will usher in a new chapter in the history of Chinese cinema!"

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