Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

Chapter 69: Cunhuang said she would definitely wait for me, afraid I would run away! The beginning of the fantasy series "The Witch"!

Yanjing.

Inside a hotel.

"Rearrange the room, and go downstairs to the fruit shop to buy some coconuts; Yunzhou likes to drink them."

"Also, go buy some butter rolls or something and put them in the refrigerator. He might get hungry tonight. We can't let our great director go hungry."

Tang Yan directed her assistant to rearrange the room, making Lu Yunzhou feel at home.

"Understood, Sister Tangtang. I promise to complete the mission."

Thanks to Lu Yunzhou's leadership, the studio's revenue has increased several times over this year, especially for Tang Yan herself, who owns 20% of the film studio's shares.

Although the box office revenue sharing might not be available for another six months, seeing the box office figures skyrocket every day, Tang Yan could almost see the money flowing into her pocket.

The assistant will, of course, receive a generous bonus.

Therefore, she worked exceptionally hard and didn't find it troublesome at all.

"Tangtang, I've arrived at the hotel."

Just then, Tang Yan received a phone call. A lazy, husky voice came from the other end of the line.

"Shishi, you've arrived just in time. Let's go order food together."

Because Lu Yunzhou is going to the Beijing Dance Academy to select a young actress, which will definitely be a source of pride for the academy.

But for Tang Yan herself, this kind of face is meaningless.

Tang Yan was willing to give this opportunity to make her look good to another close friend, Liu Shishi.

If Lu Yunzhou goes to the Central Academy of Drama to select actors, Tang Yan will step up without hesitation and lead the team for Lu Yunzhou, so they can go back to their alma mater and make a grand entrance.

"Tangtang, long time no see. You're so popular lately! I saw your GG signs everywhere on my way here. I'm just scrolling through my phone and all I see are your messages."

Liu Shishi first praised Tang Yan a few times, then asked in a low voice, "You must have spent a lot of money on press releases, right?"

We're all female celebrities, so we all know what's going on.

Most of the time, none of them had any outstanding works. It was rare for Tang Yan to encounter such a great work. She would feel bad if she didn't spend money to brag about it for half a year.

"This time, it actually didn't cost much."

Tang Yan chuckled and gently patted Liu Shishi's shoulder: "The cost is far less than when 'The Day of Death Is Coming' aired last time."

Last time, in order to whitewash her acting skills and promote Lu Yunzhou, Tang Yan really spent a lot of money.

But this time, the New York shooting made Lu Yunzhou an overnight sensation. No matter what kind of garbage Lu Yunzhou produces, everyone has to watch it.

After watching the movie, everyone felt it was worth the ticket price, or even more, and naturally they would enthusiastically recommend it to other viewers online.

This led to viral transmission.

Tang Yan only spent a little money to promote herself at a crucial moment, slightly stealing a bit of the spotlight from Lu Yunzhou.

"Director Lu, you're amazing."

Liu Shishi looked at Tang Yan with immense envy, then her expression suddenly turned ambiguous. She gently nudged Tang Yan's shoulder and whispered, "You've struck gold."

Tang Yan secretly rejoiced at being envied by her best friend.

But she knew she couldn't be too overbearing, because it would make others jealous and try to steal her boyfriend.

At this moment, Tang Yan remained remarkably calm, shifting the topic to Liu Shishi: "And you, how are you feeling after getting married?"

What else can we do?

That's just how marriage is.

Liu Shishi pursed her lips. Looking at the undisguised happiness on Tang Yan's face, she was actually quite envious.

Uncle Wu was very kind to her, but his kindness was more like that of an elder taking care of a younger person, lacking the excitement and passion that young people share.

But Liu Shishi, though seemingly fragile like a delicate flower, has a rather strong personality. She revealed no information whatsoever and said very firmly, "It's all good. Lao Wu treats me well. We're actively trying to conceive recently."

In any case, compared to the chaos at Yang Mi's house, she was already very content.

This was Liu Shishi's last act of defiance.

To avoid Tang Yan's continued questioning, Liu Shishi changed the subject: "You've come at just the right time. If you had come a few days later, I would have gone to Dunhuang to film. You know Straw Bear, right? Old Wu's company recently started a new drama called 'Lost Love in Times,' and I'm playing the female lead, with Chen Weiting as my co-star."

Tang Yan nodded gently, but was still somewhat puzzled: "You've only been married for half a year, and you're already acting? I thought you were planning to retire from the entertainment industry."

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Liu Shishi smiled faintly, but did not continue to explain.

I won't tell Tang Yan the stories about married women.

At home, she's treated like a haggard housewife by Uncle Wu. How much better is it when she's filming outside, being pampered by the entire crew, and being frantically called "Sister, you're so elegant!" and "Your neck is so beautiful!"?

The two chatted casually as they went down to the private room to order food.

Tang Yan took the menu, ordered a few dishes, and then asked the waiter to make notes: which dish should not have cilantro, which dish should not be too spicy, and which dish should have less sugar.

This scene left Liu Shishi, who was standing nearby, speechless: "Wow, you know it all so well?"

She doesn't even care this much about her husband.

Tang Yan, however, knew Lu Yunzhou's tastes perfectly. It was obvious that they ate together every day and that she had memorized every detail.

"If I don't remember, Sister Ji will scold me."

Tang Yan smiled and said, then looked at her assistant beside her: "Xiao Li, if I don't remember, will you remind me—"

"Is that right?"

"certainly."

The assistant next to him kept nodding: "Brother Xiao's mood is the most important thing in our company."

Everyone in the company knows very well who is in charge.

If Lu Yunzhou has a poor appetite, it will affect the company's overall performance and cause them to earn less money.

Everyone will remember this as a top priority.

"See? I have absolutely no standing in the company anymore."

Tang Yan was definitely showing off.

Because she doesn't dislike any of it at all, and even enjoys it.

Liu Shishi sensed a hint of decadent, love-struck madness in Tang Yan.

She wanted to see for herself what kind of situation Lu Yunzhou was in that he could dig out Tang Yan's love-struck mind, which she had long since sealed away.

The two chatted for a while longer.

About 10 minutes later, someone knocked gently on the door, and then a junior assistant opened it.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Yunzhou and Ji Rujing walked in.

Seeing that there were outsiders present, and that it was Liu Shishi, Lu Yunzhou glanced over and smiled slightly as a greeting.

Ji Rujing was quite familiar with Liu Shishi. He gently patted Liu Shishi's shoulder and then whispered a few words in Tang Yan's ear.

Tang Yan's eyes widened immediately, staring at Lu Yunzhou like light bulbs: "Really? You've learned to draw?"

No. How could that be?

The people in Lu Yunzhou's company know best about his painting skills.

"Yunzhou, tell me secretly, have you been working hard to learn to draw to avoid being laughed at, just to prove yourself?"

Tang Yan felt that with Lu Yunzhou's competitive nature, he must have been secretly practicing, just to make a name for himself and amaze the whole world.

He likes these cool shots.

"Sister Tangtang is smarter; you figured it out."

Lu Yunzhou realized that no one believed him when he told the truth, so he decided to create a persona of diligence for himself.

"I knew it."

Tang Yan smiled at Ji Rujing, as if to say, "See? I know this guy better than you do."

But then, Tang Yan realized that things were not going well.

Because Lu Yunzhou's right hand was injured, eating became a problem for him. Most of the time, Lu Yunzhou used a fork and spoon instead of chopsticks to eat.

But today, Tang Yan noticed that Lu Yunzhou used his left hand to pick up chopsticks with ease, just like when he ate with his right hand.

The group looked around, finding it all rather unbelievable.

May the Bodhisattva protect you.

In the end, Tang Yan had no choice but to believe that it was all thanks to Buddha's blessing, and she put her hands together and murmured some prayers.

After dinner.

Liu Shishi then took Tang Yan and Lu Yunzhou with her to the Beijing Dance Academy.

Students have to attend classes during the day.

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If they come to select people in the evening, it won't interfere with their classes.

Moreover, most students at the Beijing Dance Academy live on campus, so they should have finished showering and changed into nice clothes by now, waiting for Lu Yunzhou in their best condition.

"Director Lu, although our school is not a professional performing arts academy, our students are definitely better than those from Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama in terms of hard work and obedience."

Liu Shishi shared her personal experience.

Although her acting skills are relatively poor, she listens to the director very well.

Unlike students from the Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Film Academy, who think that after learning some theoretical knowledge they have their own ideas, and who, if they are lucky enough to become big stars after a few more years, become domineering actors.

She is different.

She has been in the industry for over 10 years and has never had any ideas. She just does whatever the director tells her to do.

Moreover, students from the Beijing Dance Academy, having studied dance since childhood, possess exceptional temperament and flexibility, making them incredibly versatile in both modern and period dramas.

The only drawback is that, lacking professional training, there might be issues with acting skills.

"Shishi, that's a bit too much."

Tang Yan, who was standing next to her, couldn't stand it anymore and emphasized again that she was now the representative of the acting prowess of the post-85 generation.

She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama.

"I never brag. Director Lu has seen the kids at our school, and he'll know that."

Liu Shishi, on the other hand, was quite confident.

Rumor has it that Lu Yunzhou likes girls with long legs. Although the girls from Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama are pretty, Beijing Dance Academy has an advantage in terms of leg length.

"Teacher Li, it's been a long time."

Liu Shishi found the head of her department at the school, even though the head of the department had previously complained about her, saying that she was unremarkable during her time at the Beijing Dance Academy.

However, Liu Shishi had to act as if she didn't care at all about Teacher Li's evaluation of her, and she also had to help Teacher Li boost her performance.

Only in this way can her noble character be demonstrated.

After all, the label of Beijing Dance Academy is imprinted on her for a lifetime.

How low can one's emotional intelligence be to ruin a relationship with one's alma mater?

Lu Yunzhou is usually aloof, but when he's being interviewed on camera, he goes on and on about how amazing his school is, expressing his gratitude to his alma mater for the advanced knowledge and education it provided him throughout his life.

"Shishi, it's been a long time."

When Teacher Li met Liu Shishi again, her feelings were somewhat complicated.

She realized she had acted impulsively, speaking off the cuff and criticizing some of the famous alumni of the Beijing Dance Academy.

Unexpectedly, Liu Shishi didn't take it to heart and even brought a currently popular director to the school to select new talents.

This made Teacher Li feel a little guilty.

"Professor Li, Director Lu just arrived in Yenching today and couldn't wait to come to our school, hoping to find his next muse."

"Director Lu's new project is currently being watched by countless people. On the way here, many talent agencies called Director Lu after learning about it, wanting to recommend their own actresses."

"However, Director Lu postponed everything, saying he wanted to take a look at our school first. This shows that our school has a good reputation."

While praising Lu Yunzhou, Liu Shishi also elevated her own alma mater to a high position.

Teacher Li felt incredibly relieved after hearing this.

She walked over and shook hands with Lu Yunzhou: "Director Lu, the kids from our school will definitely not let you down."

Just then, a young teacher came over and whispered in Teacher Li's ear, "Director, the children are all ready in the dance studio."

Teacher Li nodded and gestured to Lu Yunzhou, "Director Lu, the children in our school are all excellent. We are sure to find one that will satisfy you."

Lu Yunzhou remained silent.

He wasn't there to select people at all.

He already had a goal in mind: to go straight for Liu Haocun.

"Director Lu is here!"

"Everyone, please line up quickly."

"Class, please control yourselves and don't scream."

Inside the dance classroom, the instructor was instructing the female students to remain quiet and orderly, and not to behave like uncultured fangirls.

The students all nodded earnestly.

But the next second.

When Lu Yunzhou pushed open the door and walked in, the girls went crazy and screamed.

"Ahhh, Zhouzhou, she's still alive!"

"Zhouzhou, you're so cool!"

"Zhouzhou, take the bullet for me!"

"Long time no see, racing pro!"

A group of girls under 20 years old, once someone starts screaming, the others ignore everything else.

After all, the law does not punish the masses.

With so many people chanting together, how could the teacher possibly allow them to do extra practice as a group?

"Hello everyone, I am Lu Yunzhou."

Lu Yunzhou raised his left hand and greeted all the girls.

Then, he quickly glanced around the crowd—

What's going on?

Liu Haocun could not be found!

Lu Yunzhou had no choice but to pretend to shake hands with each girl, take photos with them, and then chat for a few minutes.

Two hours later.

The girls got their group photos and autographs, and left chattering away.

After everyone left, Lu Yunzhou approached Teacher Li with some doubt: "Director Li, are you sure everyone is here?"

Teacher Li called the counselor over and asked her a few questions.

The counselor took out the attendance sheet and looked around: "One person is missing. Liu Haocun, something happened at home, so she asked for leave and went home."

Director Li nodded slightly, then looked at Lu Yunzhou and asked, "Director Lu, are there any children you've taken a liking to? Every child in our school is excellent."

"Truly excellent."

Everyone carries a sedan chair, and Lu Yunzhou certainly wouldn't deny the excellence of the students from the Beijing Dance Academy.

"Will that boy named Liu Haocun be coming back today?"

Lu Yunzhou came specifically for Liu Haocun, but Liu Haocun didn't show up. Wasn't that a wasted trip?

"Road guide?"

However, to Director Li and others, these words reflected Lu Yunzhou's respect for every student.

Being responsible for one's own work.

He wanted to meet all the children before making a decision.

In an instant, everyone felt a deep respect for Lu Yunzhou.

Director Li glanced at the counselor and instructed, "Go and ask if Liu Haocun can come back today."

"Yes, Director."

After the counselor finished speaking, he left in a hurry.

She had to go to Liu Haocun's dorm room to ask, and if his roommates didn't have an answer, she would have to call Liu Haocun herself.

After all, the renowned director Lu Yunzhou was waiting for Liu Haocun.

However, on the way to Liu Haocun's dormitory, the counselor happened to run into Liu Haocun, who was returning from outside.

Seeing Liu Haocun with his head down, looking like a defeated rooster, the counselor was furious: "Liu Haocun, why are you only coming back now? I remember I had the class monitor inform all of you yesterday that Director Lu Yunzhou is coming to the school to select people."

"The chosen one will become the leading lady in his next movie—you don't care about your future at all, do you?"

The counselor was also frustrated by the students' lack of progress.

Because Liu Hao's performance at school was quite good.

The counselor thought Liu Haocun had a high probability of being selected, but at this crucial moment, Liu Haocun went missing.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Zhang."

Liu Haocun knew that arguing with the counselor was pointless, so it was better to just admit his mistake.

The counselor was also unable to help her resolve her family issues.

"Come with me. Director Lu Yunzhou is still waiting for you."

The counselor didn't waste any words with Liu Haocun and pulled her towards the dance studio.

"Director Lu, are you waiting for me?"

Liu Haocun was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.

is it possible?

How could a big director like Lu Yunzhou possibly wait for him?

"Director Lu is very responsible. He said he would meet with all the students before making a decision."

When Lu Yunzhou was mentioned, the counselor's tone was one of admiration.

Liu Haocun didn't think much of it.

She's been having a really bad run of luck lately, so I doubt this kind of good fortune will fall on her side.

Inside the dance studio.

"Shishi, 'Brotherhood of Blades' was well done. Her red dress in the snow was like fire, leaving a deep impression."

Director Li sincerely praised him.

After all, as the department head, Director Li really didn't have time to watch idol dramas starring Liu Shishi.

However, Director Li still quite enjoys watching movies.

"Teacher Li, please stop laughing at me. I got a lot of criticism for that movie."

After acting in "Brotherhood of Blades", Liu Shishi realized that she might not be particularly suited to making movies.

But since the photos had already been taken, she could only lie down and let herself be mocked.

"Shishi, in my heart, your acting skills are much better than Tang Yan's. However, Tang Yan's performance in 'Crazy Racing' was excellent."

"This shows that the director is the most important person in a film."

Although Teacher Li had complained about Liu Shishi before, that was a teacher's evaluation of a student, and Liu Shishi had to accept whatever was said.

However, if we compare Liu Shishi with Tang Yan, Teacher Li genuinely believes that her student is more outstanding.

"I have no chance."

Liu Shishi knew what Teacher Li was implying, and shook her head slightly.

Tang Yan is Lu Yunzhou's sugar daddy sister, and Lu Yunzhou unconditionally takes Tang Yan with him, which is a legendary tale in the martial arts world.

But what makes Liu Shishi stand out to Lu Yunzhou?

The entertainment industry is very realistic.

Resources can only be exchanged for resources.

The only exception was when Lu Yunzhou needed a new project but couldn't find suitable actors and wanted to select newcomers.

Only in this situation do we need excellent people, without needing additional resources.

"Teacher Li."

Just then, a girl who wasn't very tall but had a very well-proportioned figure walked into the classroom.

Lu Yunzhou did not see her face immediately.

However, the first thing that reached Lu Yunzhou's ears was the voice of "Teacher Li," a voice that was clean, pure, and ethereal.

A very distinctive voice.

For movies, whether it's the dialogue, the physique, or the eyes, they don't have to be too beautiful, but they must be memorable.

It must have something unique.

At least in terms of voice, Liu Haocun is quite unique.

At that moment, Lu Yunzhou turned around and saw a slender girl, about 1.65 meters tall, standing at the door.

Under the light, her figure was slender but not gaunt, and the muscles in her exposed arms were well-proportioned and had a sense of strength.

very good.

This is a unique state of health for dance students.

Besides having a great figure, Liu Haocun's neck is also like Liu Shishi's, as long and slender as a swan, with smooth and neat shoulder and neck lines.

You don't even need to see her face; just her figure, even from behind, makes you think she's a beautiful woman.

You can't go wrong with Beijing Dance Academy's carefully selected programs.

No wonder, in another time and space, Zhang Yimou dotes on Liu Haocun so much.

"Director Lu."

At this moment, urged by Director Li, Liu Haocun came over and greeted Lu Yunzhou.

"Hello, Liu Haocun."

Lu Yunzhou lowered his head and scrutinized Liu Haocun's face.

A classic oval face with clean, soft facial lines, no sharp angles, and dark, clear eyes that seem to sparkle with a hint of brilliance.

very good.

With that kind of gaze, the on-screen effect is definitely going to be good.

Why are you late?

Lu Yunzhou actually knew what Liu Hao was busy with, but he still asked the question knowingly.

He wanted to know how Liu Haocun would answer.

At this moment, Liu Haocun raised his head, glanced at Lu Yunzhou, his eyes flickered slightly, revealing a hint of vulnerability, but it was quickly replaced by another kind of resilient temperament.

She did not answer.

They remained silent.

However, the fingers she held behind her back kept interlacing, revealing her inner struggle.

"I see."

Lu Yunzhou extended his left hand and gently placed it on Liu Haocun's shoulder: "Fate has played a trick on you, bringing you heavy pressure. But you will soon know that all the shackles that bind you will allow you to rise from the ashes like a phoenix once you break free."

Under Liu Haocun's bewildered gaze, Lu Yunzhou turned to Ji Rujing: "Sister Ji, sign her into the company. Give her an advance of 200 million yuan, consider it her salary for the next 10 years."

For Liu Haocun, 200 million yuan could be a huge sum of money.

But for Ji Rujing, since Lu Yunzhou earns the company 200 million yuan every day, she can just consider it an impulsive purchase by Lu Yunzhou.

At that moment, Ji Rujing had no questions. Instead, she spoke with Director Li beside her: "This child might have to take a break from school for a while. Is the school okay with that?"

The implication is that Liu Haocun was chosen by Lu Yunzhou.

She's the lead actress in the next movie.

Once she realized what was happening, Director Li immediately said happily, "Of course, no problem. It's lucky that this child was chosen by Director Lu."

Seeing Director Li's cooperation, Ji Rujing also flattered him, praising, "It's mainly because the school teaches well. Director Li has put in a lot of effort."

Seeing Liu Haocun looking completely bewildered, Liu Shishi gently patted her shoulder and said, "Don't just stand there like an idiot. You should thank Teacher Li."

Liu Haocun seemed to wake from a dream. Although he didn't know why he was thanking Teacher Li, he still went over, bowed, and said, "Thank you, teacher."

Immediately afterward, she ran back and bowed to Lu Yunzhou: "Thank you, Director. But, is it really 200 million?"

Seeing this, Director Li shook his head helplessly, but still tried to smooth things over: "This child is still confused. How could Director Lu possibly lie to a young girl like you?"

Everyone laughed along.

"Xiao Cun, may I call you that? Seeing you, stories seem to automatically appear in my mind."

Lu Yunzhou smiled at Liu Haocun and gently patted her shoulder: "Don't worry, our company offers very good benefits."

So, is the 200 million real?

At that moment, Liu Haocun was so excited he wanted to jump up and run home to tell his parents that his family was rich.

However, Liu Haocun knew he couldn't show too much excitement.

People will look down on you.

At this moment, she could only pretend to be indifferent, following closely behind Lu Yunzhou like a little tail, afraid that Lu Yunzhou would run away at any moment.

It doesn't matter that Lu Yunzhou ran away.

She can't run away with her 200 million.

"Xiao Cun, didn't your teacher tell you that hard work will eventually pay off?"

Teacher Li felt very proud.

After talking about Liu Haocun, Teacher Li jokingly asked Liu Shishi if she looked a little confused when she was chosen by the director to be an actress.

Ji Rujing and Tang Yan were whispering to each other on the side.

Every word of those words reached Liu Haocun's ears.

"This girl looks pretty good; she has long legs."

"Although he's not tall, he has a lot of resilience. Yunzhou has a good eye for talent."

"Does she even know what she almost missed because she was late? Sister Ji, you'll have to work so hard from now on. Doesn't this child know how much trouble she causes?"

"So what if he's a handful? He's the man our young master chose. If we don't keep him happy, he might sell his shares, run off to Italy, and marry an Italian mistress. We'll be completely dumbfounded."

An Italian concubine?

What does this mean?

Liu Haocun could understand most of what Tang Yan and Ji Rujing were talking about, but she couldn't understand at all about Lu Yunzhou running away to Italy and marrying an Italian concubine.

But Lu Yunzhou wants to run away?

This is absolutely not possible.

She hasn't even received her 200 million yet.

Liu Haocun swore to God that from the moment Lu Yunzhou said he was willing to give her 200 million yuan, she would be Lu Yunzhou's strongest bodyguard.

"Director Lu, whatever you ask of me, I will do my best. Even if you whip me, I won't run away."

"I only ask one thing of you: please don't give up on me."

This was the only lifeline that 16-year-old Liu Haocun could grasp.

"That's what you said."

Looking at Liu Haocun's determined gaze, Lu Yunzhou revealed a meaningful smile: "No matter what I do, you won't blame me."

At this moment, Lu Yunzhou felt somewhat satisfied.

Because he found the female fighter he had always dreamed of!

It was already late at night.

The group left the Beijing Dance Academy.

Liu Shishi parted ways with Lu Yunzhou and his group at the school gate, and she was in a particularly good mood.

After all, she had personally witnessed Lu Yunzhou select a young girl from the Beijing Dance Academy through her introduction, and even groom her to be the female lead in a movie.

Although Lu Yunzhou has only made one movie, due to its incredibly high box office and extremely mature filming techniques, he essentially reached his peak right from his debut.

Everyone is waiting to see what his next project will be.

Liu Shishi felt quite honored to be able to participate.

If Liu Haocun becomes famous, she can ask him for help to see if she can get herself into Lu Yunzhou's project.

This is how connections are built in the entertainment industry.

"Director Lu, you must come find me tomorrow. If you can't find me, you must call me. I won't disappear. Even if the sky falls, I'll wait for you."

Liu Haocun reluctantly saw Lu Yunzhou off to the car, wishing he could drop out of school and go back to the hotel with Lu Yunzhou.

200 million!

How can I put her mind at ease?

Lu Yunzhou made a phone call gesture, then waved to Liu Haocun: "Go back to sleep. Staying up too late will cause developmental problems."

Liu Haocun stood like a waiting-for-husband stone, watching Lu Yunzhou sail away under the starry sky.

She didn't gently pinch her thigh until the car had been gone for quite some time.

It hurts.

Not a dream.

On the way back.

Ji Rujing couldn't help but ask, "Yunzhou, did you choose Liu Haocun to play the female lead in 'The Cleaner'?"

"No."

"This project will be put on hold for now."

Lu Yunzhou shook his head and told Ji Rujing and Tang Yan about a person: "Nostradamus, have you heard of that name?"

Both of them shook their heads: "Who is this? The name is so strange."

Ok.

I overestimated both of you.

Lu Yunzhou could only patiently explain: "He was a 15th-century French poet and prophet who wrote a long prophetic poem similar to the Chinese book 'Tui Bei Tu,' called 'The Centuries.'"

There's a passage inside that says this—

"Deep in the Alps."

"An ancient mirror will be awakened."

"A queen emerged from the mirror."

"She will bring destruction, but she will also bring rebirth."

What is this?

Lu Yunzhou's words came out of nowhere, leaving Tang Yan and Ji Rujing completely bewildered.

"and then?"

The two of them pretended to look at Lu Yunzhou with curiosity.

They were all very cooperative.

Because they knew that when Lu Yunzhou said these things, he needed a very qualified audience to support him.

Otherwise, Lu Yunzhou might fall silent and be too lazy to communicate with them.

Seeing that the two seemed curious about this, Lu Yunzhou smiled and continued, "Da Vinci, you should both know him, right?"

Who doesn't know what's in their heart?

The three masters of the Renaissance, and one of the greatest artists in history.

Seeing the two nod, Lu Yunzhou continued, "Da Vinci was a very remarkable person, and there are countless stories about him."

"And one experience in particular was very interesting."

"Between 1476 and 1478, he seemed to vanish into thin air—in all historical records, these two years are blank for Leonardo da Vinci."

"This is incredible."

"Because, in Florence at that time, all artists needed to make a living by taking commissions."

"The guild has registrations, the church has records, and the patrons have ledgers. How could a talented young man who was already registered with the painters' association simply disappear for two years?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Yan and Ji Rujing immediately focused their attention, finding the story to be very interesting.

This story is full of fantasy and imagination.

Immediately afterward, Lu Yunzhou's face also broke into that excited smile: "That's right. Just as you thought."

"Two years later, Leonardo da Vinci reappeared, and he was like a completely different person, as if his knowledge had been suddenly filled."

"His drawing skills, anatomical knowledge, and mechanical design abilities have all seen leaps in progress. Although he was already a child prodigy, the changes he has made in the past two years are still astonishing."

"Nobody knows where he's been these past two years."

Lu Yunzhou's expression gradually became excited: "Besides the fact that no one knows where he has been these past two years, a very interesting change has also occurred in him."

"He used a note-taking method that no one else would use: he held the pen with his left hand and wrote from right to left, with each letter reversed."

"If someone wants to understand his letters, they must look in a mirror. This is the famous 'mirror writing'."

"All of Leonardo da Vinci's 5000-plus surviving manuscripts are written in this style."

"Historically, there have been thousands of left-handed people, but no one else has used mirror writing like Leonardo da Vinci."

After telling the story, Lu Yunzhou looked at his left hand.

He will shoot a long take in the movie to show the audience that he can perfectly replicate Leonardo da Vinci's style.

[Mirror writing]

This gimmick alone is enough to ignite the movie.

"This is a wonderful story."

Tang Yan and Ji Rujing finally understood, and their faces were filled with excitement.

They were completely baffled by the story of "Queen in the Mirror" and "rebirth of the world" that Lu Yunzhou had just used from Nostradamus's "Centuries".

Then, Lu Yunzhou gave them a real-life example.

Leonardo da Vinci, who had disappeared for two years, suddenly became an omnipotent genius and even learned mirror writing.

This guy was like someone who entered a mysterious mirror world and learned everything from it.

Mirror writing—this is strong evidence that he once entered the "mirror world"!

"That's incredible."

"Yunzhou, this story sounds very interesting. If it were adapted into a movie, I would definitely buy a ticket to see it in theaters."

Tang Yan and Ji Rujing gradually realized that if this premise were made into a movie, many people would definitely watch it.

Because it looks real.

It's like a mysterious story buried in history.

Five hundred years after Leonardo da Vinci's death, a new story has emerged.

"Isn't that interesting?"

Seeing their excited expressions, Lu Yunzhou smiled and said, "Just now, the moment I saw Liu Haocun, I felt a connection."

"Her eyes, with their bright black pupils, seemed pure and flawless, but if you looked closely for a while, they gave you a strange feeling, as if they were under a spell."

"I love the mystery in her eyes."

The "Cleaner" project is Lu Yunzhou's PIanA, an action-drama film he prepared for Dai Si.

However, it is not suitable to start it right now.

His project, PianB, involved finding Liu Haocun and preparing to create an action-visual blockbuster inspired by the Korean film "The Witch."

Initially, his plan was to have Liu Haocun as a female fighter.

However, he gradually realized that Liu Haocun was a newcomer whose acting skills had not been tested and who had no reputation whatsoever.

Especially in the European and American markets, it's simply impossible for anyone to watch a movie starring a new Chinese actor.

If Lu Yunzhou wants to sell his goods at the European and American box office, he still has to rely on himself.

Therefore, "The Witch" could only be changed to "The Witch Man" — but the world of "The Witch" is simply too small.

The Witch 2 doesn't even offer anything new.

The world context limits the brilliance of this film.

Having learned from past mistakes, Lu Yunzhou decided to raise the bar and challenge the fantasy genre, creating a mysterious second world for the real world.

That mysterious magic mirror deep in the Alps, the mirror that once sent Leonardo da Vinci into a mysterious world, will be opened once more.

What lies on the other side of this mysterious world?

No one knows.

He has tentatively named this film series "The Abyss"!

At this moment, a concept about a "mirror world," a story about Nostradamus's prophecies in "The Centuries," gradually took shape in his mind.

Back in the dormitory.

Sixteen-year-old Liu Haocun tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

She would occasionally glance at her right shoulder, where she could still feel the lingering force from Lu Yunzhou.

Two hours ago.

Lu Yunzhou raised his left hand, gently patted her right shoulder, and said with a smile, "Two million, consider it your salary for the next 10 years. Don't let me down."

She had no idea what she would encounter in the next ten years.

But now, her family desperately needs this money!

At the same time, Liu Haocun could still hear Lu Yunzhou's words.

Break free from all the shackles that bind you, and you will be reborn like a phoenix.

"A phoenix rising from the ashes?"

Liu Haocun pursed his lips and said self-deprecatingly, "What chance do I have of becoming a phoenix? But I certainly won't give up this 200 million easily."

I will go all out for this 200 million, at any cost.

After figuring things out, Liu Haocun pulled the covers over his head and prepared to go to sleep.

But as she looked at the ceiling, she felt that Lu Yunzhou's eyes kept appearing before her eyes.

Profound yet sharp.

At this moment, it was as if Lu Yunzhou was on the ceiling, silently watching him with a smile and a hint of appreciation.

Behind this appreciation, there seems to be a hint of anticipation.

This stirred a ripple in Liu Haocun's heart: "Can I really do it?"

Shouldn't that be okay?

Director Lu Yunzhou's movie "Crazy Racing" is said to be very popular, and his popularity on Weibo is explosive, far surpassing all other top celebrities.

In fact, because of him, Weibo's overseas registered users have recently surged by dozens of times.

Even a big star and director like him has high hopes for himself.

Why should I belittle myself?

do not care.

I earned 200 million from him first, which solved my family's urgent problem!

As for whether it will be returned in the future—we'll see.

"Xiao Cun, what is your dream?"

Just then, Liu Haocun calmed himself down and made up his mind to earn 200 million yuan, or if that didn't work, become a dance training class teacher.

Just then, a short message from Lu Yunzhou stirred up Liu Haocun's emotions again.

She stared blankly at the ceiling, momentarily lost in thought.

"My dream—"

Since that incident at home, the word "dream" seems to have become somewhat distant for Liu Haocun.

She was more eager to solve the practical problems.

But at this moment, faced with Lu Yunzhou's probing question, Liu Haocun couldn't help but let his mind wander.

That night, she couldn't sleep.