Get the perfect music system at the start

To know whether a movie can become better or become a hit online, a certain detail is very important, or rather, every detail is important. For example, when the background music of a movie is good enough, many scenes and things will be subconsciously overlooked. Therefore, Xu Fan must seriously think about what the background music of this movie is in the next two days.

Since the system update, Xu Fan has no favor points, so she can't directly buy her own songs or movie songs. However, everything she has now is completely different from before. Simply put, the changes after the system upgrade are huge. Before, she could earn favor points by singing and then buy songs from the system store. Now, although the store is still there, it's almost empty, and she can't buy anything with favor points, or rather, she doesn't have a zither to plant roots in the earth, so that's no longer possible. And most importantly...

Before this, Xu Fan's song "Seconds" was the newest song in his repertoire, and also the only one yet to be released to the public. That's why he performed it at that music festival. However, he doesn't have any new songs in reserve right now. So, his next songs will definitely need to be acquired or re-created. He'll either have to do some original composition himself, meaning he'll seriously write the music, arrange the arrangement, and write the lyrics. But Xu Fan feels that he can't do that with his current abilities. Although his personal abilities are strong enough, he's still far behind the true masters of music, or the male masters of music on Earth. Therefore, Xu Fan believes that for the foreseeable future, he can only acquire songs through the system. And what does he need to do to acquire these songs?

He needed to write a serious and weighty communication with the system. When he was alone, or rather, after he and Xu Shan separated, Xu Fan began a simple system communication, while Xu Shan chose to go to his agent for a clear division of labor. It should be noted that the filming of this movie was definitely not something that Xu Fan and Xu Shan could handle alone. The entire filming process would take nearly two months, and during these two months, Xu Fan and Xu Lan would definitely have a lot to do. Naturally, their agents would be busy. Xu Shan's agent contacted the actors that Xu Shan had previously contacted, and Xu Fan's agent, Zhao Feiyang, as a good friend, had also made good preparations. Since they had decided to do this, they would definitely do it well. Xu Fan did not interfere with this matter. Zhao Feiyang contacted Xu Fan immediately and made arrangements with Leng Xiaogu.

Even Andy Lau and others—every actor invited by Xu Fan and Zhao Feiyang responded immediately upon receiving the notification, agreeing to meet at the agreed-upon location two days from now. This time, they would officially begin filming the movie. Meanwhile, Zhao Feiyang had already thought everything through. He felt that no matter what changes Xu Fan might undergo, his good brother would always be his good brother. Therefore, he had no hesitation; once he decided to do something, he would do it well. So, he also invited a number of media personnel to promote and communicate at their film's press conference. Only such promotion and communication would have a positive effect on the film's production and future screenings, and only such an effect could ensure its future success.

Xu Fan had no objections. For him, as long as the film was successfully made, the ending would be perfect. Meanwhile, Xu Shan's agent had also invited the robots and, after communicating with Zhao Feiyang, confirmed everything. Every actor would arrive on set immediately. Xu Shan still needed to coordinate with the cinematographer, lighting technician, action director, martial arts choreographer, and others. Each person needed careful consideration and selection, and communication was crucial. The agreed-upon times were final. The cinematographer and Xu Shan had already reached an agreement on the lighting setup. Xu Fan had no opinion or suggestions regarding the money spent on setting up the scene, nor did he consult any of the plans. After speaking with Xu Shan, he immediately began communicating with the system. It's important to understand that the system was unfamiliar to him at this point. Previously, he could freely chat with the system, but now it was quiet and reserved, only speaking when explicitly prompted. Recently, aside from issuing the task and announcing its completion, it hadn't sent any messages. For Xu Fan, whatever happened, as long as the outcome was good, that was enough. Therefore, Xu Fan believed the film's production would be a great success.

Deep in his mind, he couldn't help but ask the system, "Dear system, hello. It's been a long time since we last met. I never expected things to turn out this way. But I still want to ask what methods I should use to obtain certain songs or movie scripts."

Indeed, Xu Fan directly posed this simple question and asked it. Upon hearing the question, the system's answer was equally direct. At that moment, certain images subconsciously flashed through Xu Fan's mind, and a light screen appeared before his eyes. The words written on this light screen and the system's voice echoed in his mind the next moment.

"The system has now been upgraded to improve processing speed. You can simply recite the song in your mind, but to obtain the song itself, you need to complete a specific task quickly."

Hearing every word the system spoke, Xu Fan carefully considered and observed each syllable. His mood improved as he suddenly realized that the system upgrade had actually made his tasks much simpler, or rather, more interesting. Previously, he could simply acquire songs directly, which lacked challenge. More importantly, he had developed a dependency on this method of purchasing with "hearts." Now, although the difficulty had increased and special actions like completing tasks had been added, Xu Fan felt this approach was more effective. Without the absolute dependency, he no longer needed to complete tasks he didn't require. The task is simple. If you need to complete a task, you must do something special to complete it. Only by completing the task can you get the reward. These rewards are determined by the thoughts deep in your mind. Simply put, if you need a theme song for the movie "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms," then you must think, conceive, and consider what kind of song the movie needs. At this time, the system will conceive a result according to Xu Fan's thoughts and issue a task. As long as you can complete this task, you can obtain such a work. Thinking about this, Xu Fan was very happy because for him, this method would only make him more excellent, more hardworking, and more motivated.

So Xu Fan's mood improved after this lesson, and he subconsciously began to think about the theme of the movie "Twenty-Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms". Especially since he had seen the movie from another world before and found it to be very good, and the pacing of the whole movie was also very good. Although he had made some changes, Xu Fan felt that the movie still had a certain effect that could make him better.

As these thoughts began to shift deep within his mind, the system deep within his mind seemed to receive a special response. Just a second later, the system's task suddenly appeared, discussing Xu Fan's new skill. He hadn't expected the system to be so quick. Although he didn't know if this song had any special connection to his movie, he believed that the work the system had given him would definitely have some effect on the film.

"First, congratulations on your departure, host. This is a special mission. The reward is a theme song for the movie 'Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, Three Lives Three Worlds.' The mission needs to be completed quickly, as the filming of this movie has reached one-third of the way, and after promotion, more than 100,000 people want to see it."

Upon hearing the task and objective, Xu Fan was slightly taken aback. Firstly, he knew that the system's task didn't give him any special advantages; he didn't know what kind of song the system was asking him to provide. However, he did know one thing:

The song is the theme song for "Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms: Thirty-Three Lives," and it will definitely fit the other task that needs to be completed. The filming progress of this movie must reach one-third, which is no problem at all. As long as he can film the whole movie, he will definitely try his best to reach this level and complete it in the end. Another point is after a certain amount of publicity.

Reaching at least 30,000 "want to see" votes across the entire network is similar to a "like" on various platforms. Simply put, on major box office websites, if someone watches the trailer or promotional video and wants to watch the movie, they can click "want to see" and reserve a ticket. Although they don't pay money, this action demonstrates how popular the movie is. Therefore, the task issued by the system is for at least 30,000 people to want to see the movie after Xu Fan releases the promotional video and trailer. This is the goal of completing the task. At this moment, Xu Fan felt slightly nervous, indicating that the movie and the task had a certain challenge. However, for Xu Fan, no matter how difficult it is to obtain the theme song for the movie, as long as there is an opportunity to complete it, he will do his best to complete it. He believes he has the ability.

And he believed he could do it, so no matter how he felt, he believed that as long as he controlled the matter to the end, he would get a movie called "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms," and a very beautiful one at that. He believed that.

What excited him the most was that after the system assigned the task, it also gave him a song as a reward. This song made Xu Fan excited. The appearance of a new song meant that Xu Fan would have great convenience in his life. For example, if he couldn't do something, he could complete a task by listening to a song. He never dreamed that he would get a new song by searching in this way.

The condition for obtaining this new song was that he hadn't done anything. Simply put, he had to think about completing a task and get a theme song. However, the prerequisite for getting the theme song was that he could complete the conditions of those tasks. At this moment, the system actually took pity on him and rewarded him with a song. So Xu Fan was naturally in a very good mood, because for him, the appearance of this song was a great help in itself.

(End of this chapter)

===Chapter 967 Gansu Province Filming Base===

The other two students worked together, with Xu Shan handling the pre-filming preparations and Xu Fan preparing the theme songs, interludes, and end credits for the entire movie.

Now, thanks to the system upgrade, he quickly acquired a theme song. This song was so simple that Xu Fan clearly understood that the task was to complete one-third of the film's shooting and, after promotion, garner over 30,000 "want to see" votes. Xu Fan felt that with his influence, including Xu Shan's influence and the director's ability after the film's completion, they were confident they could accomplish this. Once this task was completed, it would be a great relief for them.

It's much simpler, because after completing the task, he will get an end credits song or an insert song. But no matter what kind of song it is, Xu Fan believes that this song will be very suitable for the movie, "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms". So they believe that the combination of such a movie and such a song will definitely influence the entire network and be liked by all netizens. Maybe at this moment.

Of course, besides this, Xu Fan's most important task was still to create all the other songs after this one, such as the interludes or end credits songs needed for the movie. He couldn't just have the theme song; he needed to think carefully about each song he liked. Then, Xu Fan suddenly thought of a song that he had sung before, but he felt that this song might be useful. This was because he had a friend sing this song before, and the song was called "Liang Liang." This song did fit the overall theme of the movie, "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms." He believed that this song would be very good.

If this song, "Liang Liang," could become a theme song for a movie, it would be a great addition. Xu Fan believes that since the song has already been released, reusing it in a new movie would have a certain pre-release effect on the movie's promotion. In a sense, most people are already familiar with a song, and when they suddenly find that it has become the theme song for a movie, those who like the song will subconsciously want to pay attention to the movie that the song represents and the movie behind it.

After all, this is a historical fantasy novel, so it is actually very challenging for most people. Xu Fan's previous films, such as "Dying to Survive" and "Lost and Found," as well as his later films and TV series adapted from "The People," all have a more modern definition. However, this time the filming location is completely different. This time, the film will be a special movie adapted by Xu Fan from the script of "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" in another world. Although the name is still "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms," the reason for choosing this name is mainly because of Zhao Feiyang's feelings after hearing the story.

But at least Xu Fan, Zhao Feiyang, and Xu Shan all clearly understood that this film was unique and had nothing to do with another world. Under these circumstances, if they wanted to create a good story, they needed a lot of things. Whether it was the entire filming process, including lighting and special effects, or even post-production, they had to go all out to do their best. Besides composing songs, Xu Fan naturally had to find more music and interludes that suited the film, including the end credits song. The most serious or happiest thing for Xu Fan was that the completion of this mission, or rather, the accidental occurrence of the mission, gave him an extra song, which was a great bonus for him in his current impoverished state.

This could be considered a huge opportunity because after the system upgrade, the memories of the new songs deep in his mind were completely erased and could not be used again. He couldn't remember the specific lyrics, nor did he know the arrangement or details of the songs. In this situation, Xu Fan was in a very bad position. Currently, wherever he goes, if someone asks him to sing a new song, he can't do it. He used to rely on the system, but after the system upgraded, he gradually had to become independent. Even during the Gansu earthquake, the songs he sang were ones he had purchased in advance through the system. However, after the system upgrade, all of these songs, including Xu Fan's money, disappeared. In this situation, Xu Fan was in a very bad position. But now, apart from that... This could be considered a huge opportunity because after the system upgrade, the memories of the new songs deep in his mind were completely erased and could not be used again. He couldn't remember the specific lyrics, nor did he know the arrangement or details of the songs. In this situation, Xu Fan was in a very bad position. Currently, wherever he goes, if someone asks him to sing a new song, he can't do it. He used to rely on the system, but after the system upgraded, he gradually had to become independent. Even during the Gansu earthquake, the songs he sang were ones he had purchased in advance through the system. However, after the system upgrade, all of these songs, including Xu Fan's money, disappeared. In this situation, Xu Fan was in a very bad position. And now...

Besides the theme song, Xu Fan never expected the system to suddenly gift him another song. This mainly delighted him. As he carefully examined the lyrics and arrangement, his emotions remained unsettled for a long time. To him, this song was truly unique. It seemed simple, even meaningless. After communicating with the system and learning more about it, he discovered that the song hadn't caused any major stir in another world. However, it had indeed garnered the love and recognition of a certain group of people. So when Xu Fan saw this song, he was surprised and also seriously considered it, and he came to like it.

As for Xu Fan and Zhao Feiyang, and Xu Shan, what they need to do now is to work together to make this movie a success. Then, based on the influence of this movie and the popularity of young people, they will make a TV series. Although the TV series is called "Joy of Life", this time it will be a complete adaptation of "Joy of Life". Therefore, Xu Fan and Xu Shan are very serious because they know that this collaboration and this filming must be successful, and it must be very successful.

The next day arrived quickly. Xu Shan led a group of actors and crew to the filming location to prepare the equipment. Xu Fan, however, remained in Zhonghai, as he had many things to do. First, he went home and met with his mother and father, having a conversation. He had noticed some issues recently, such as the fact that he was no longer an ordinary person but a cultivator. This might have created a slight distance between him and his mother. Of course, this wasn't a personal distance, but rather a distance in terms of power. For Xu Fan, no matter what he became, his mother would still be his mother; this wouldn't change. He didn't particularly want to ask about this, because once he clearly understood that he was now a cultivator, his father… Could he also be a cultivator? Otherwise, why did he leave so many years ago and never return? According to his conversation with An Lanyue, if he wasn't mistaken, An Kun and his father not only knew each other, but they were both true cultivators who had gone to another world. So, Xu Fan had many questions and doubts at this time, and wanted to find his father to find the answers. However, for him, his father's whereabouts were still unknown. Through his conversation with his mother, Xu Fan didn't gain any benefits or good news, but in any case, his long talk with his mother throughout the night cleared up any problems between them, and their communication was as smooth as ever. This improved Xu Fan's mood. It seemed that he was a cultivator, a fact that was difficult for others to discover, except perhaps An Lanyue.

Others couldn't tell that Xu Fan was a cultivator, which might be the difference between cultivators and ordinary people. Since Xu Fan was a cultivator, other cultivators might have the opportunity and ability to see that Xu Fan was resting, but ordinary people couldn't see it at all. In other words, in the eyes of ordinary people, even if Xu Fan was a cultivator, he was still just an ordinary person. They hoped that even if a cultivator was his mother's child, he would still be his mother's child. So Xu Fan didn't think too much about this. For him, the occurrence of this matter was a very good thing. So he had a brief conversation with his mother, but after not receiving any news, Xu Fan prepared to go to the filming base the next day. Because for them, after arriving at the filming base, in addition to the construction, they also had to do a formal announcement before the actual filming. Simply put, all the actors, directors, and staff would take photos and have a meal together.

And take this opportunity to tell everyone, including all viewers in front of their televisions, that filming of their movie has officially begun.

In fact, 80% of movies have a pre-shoot ceremony before filming. This ceremony is simple and doesn't have many procedures, but it does invite all the participating actors to perform a pre-shoot ceremony, and each actor will have a brief exchange. So the filming of this movie is a very complicated matter, especially for such a shocking film. Although it seems simple and only requires a few roles, the filming of the entire movie is bound to be very laborious and expensive.

Another reason is that the filming location this time was chosen to be in Gansu Province. ZY City knows that the colorful and vibrant scenery here is very suitable for filming advanced and fantasy scenes, especially the desert, which is very easy to film real-life war scenes. Therefore, after some discussion, Xu Fan and Xu Fan decided to choose Gansu Province for the main filming locations this time. First of all, because a large earthquake had occurred in Gansu Province before, both Xu Fan and others had certain ideas. In addition to wanting to do volunteer tourism, their main idea was not that.

Because for them, as film crew members or actors, what they need to do is present a film perfectly and flawlessly to the audience. This includes Xu Fan and Xu Ran. So when they were preparing to go here to film this movie, their most important purpose was to use this place to shoot a classic film. The right to choose the location mainly rested with Xu Fan and the counselor. Of course, Xu Fan and Xu Shan were very close in their communication and cooperation regarding these filming locations. They had almost complete opinions on shooting a fantasy war film in Gansu Province and the colorful Shenjing. After all, for a film crew member or a film actor, what they need to do is present a film perfectly and flawlessly to the audience. This includes Xu Fan and Xu Ran. So when they were preparing to go here to film this movie, their most important purpose was to use this place to shoot a classic film. The right to choose the location mainly rested with Xu Fan and the counselor. Of course, Xu Fan and Xu Shan were very close in their communication and cooperation regarding these filming locations. They almost completely agreed on shooting a fantasy war film in Gansu Province and the colorful Shenjing.

So, both Xu Fan and Xu Shan were very excited about this shoot. Aside from the pressure, they were both very excited and looking forward to it. Xu Shan had arrived in Gansu Province before Xu Fan, bringing a group of actors, lighting technicians, stage designers, makeup artists, and others to the set. They had also taken measurements and communicated with the crew beforehand. For them, a good movie is never just about simple filming; it's about creating the entire movie's structure, and every detail must be perfect.

The most important point is that filming is always the most important thing for them, so the location will not change much this time and will mainly be concentrated here. For Xu Fan and his team, this is not a problem at all.

Therefore, their requirements for this film are extremely high, even though the film only has a script for now and has not yet officially started filming.

(End of this chapter)

===Chapter 968 Base===

Yang Xiaomi is actually not small at all.

As a mentor for Xu Fan in the first season of "The Coming One," Yao Xiaoming and Xu Fan have known each other for a very long time. In fact, it could be said that they knew each other even before Xu Fan debuted. From the moment Xu Fan officially stepped onto the stage of "The Coming One," he met Yao Xiaoming. Later, Xu Fan's career truly flourished. Whether it was acting in movies or singing, he became incredibly popular on the international stage and even in the international music scene. Under these circumstances, Xu Fan went on to make one film after another. Whether it was "The Accident" or "I'm Not a Pharmacist," they all attracted widespread attention and discussion online. It was during this time that Yao Xiaoming had always had the idea of ​​participating in a film or television series directed by Xu Fan. This time, he was fortunate enough to receive an invitation from Xu Fan and was preparing to participate in this television series. He was excited for a long time.

He was especially excited to learn that he would not only be participating in the filming of the movie, but also as the lead actor. More importantly, although his previous film and television works had made him an excellent actor, he was still looking forward to this TV series. So, as soon as the time was confirmed, he and his agent rearranged their schedules and went to the Gansu Food Base to prepare for the filming of this beloved TV series, "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms".

Yao Xiaoming was in a very serious mood after arriving in Gansu Province. For him, although many of the movies and TV series he had participated in before were fantasy dramas, very few had this kind of feel. So when he came to Gansu Province and saw the desolate desert and the colorful scenery, it was truly breathtaking. Under these circumstances, his expectations for the movie became even higher. He only hoped that today, or in the coming period, the movie he starred in would gain more recognition and love from more people.

Yang Xiaomi, who was looking at the dried-up redwood, was very excited. When she arrived at the filming location, she found that the scene was still busy. Everyone was sitting and preparing before filming, whether it was the voice acting for the character, the stage construction, the adjustments at the end, or anything else. She herself did not take any rest and went to Xu Shan immediately. She found Xu Shan and saw the details of the main characters in this movie. The character she was going to play was a very beautiful and ethereal woman. She herself believed that she was indeed a beauty. She was very excited to be able to play the female lead. Xu Fan's recognition of her was also a recognition of her. So, while she was excited, she was also looking forward to this filming.

When he received the script for the movie "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms," he began to seriously consider it, including the changes in the character, his inner changes, and how to play the role well. This is something that only excellent actors would seriously think about. In fact, "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" is a very long movie and could be adapted into a TV series. But in any case, he believed that by trying it out from this perspective, he could make the movie and the movie good enough.

Xu Shan arrived at the filming location early, and upon arrival, he immediately made all the necessary modifications, including the complete rebuilding of the sets. He wanted to capture the deepest, most authentic aspects of reality, which is why they had such high standards for the film. They even allocated 200 million yuan in cash to ensure the film would achieve its intended effect. Xu Shan was incredibly excited, as he had rarely invested more than 100 million yuan in his previous filming experience. This time, however, Xu Shan's commission for this film reached 100 million yuan, demonstrating his high expectations for the movie. Therefore, the students were very dedicated and communicated diligently with Yang Xiaoming throughout the process. He also highly regarded Yang Xiaomi, especially when Yang Xiaomi talked about some details of filming, including character development, he spoke very eloquently. Under such circumstances, Xu Shan couldn't help but feel close to Yang Xiaomi, because he had actually seen Yang Xiaomi's Three Gorges movies and TV series more than once before. He had thought about inviting Yang Xiaomi to be his lead actress before, but after all, Yang Xiaomi is one of the most popular actresses in China, and it would be difficult to make the invitation. However, he did not expect that Xu Fan's invitation would bring Yang Xiaomi to the scene and make her the female lead. As the assistant director or executive director, he had a lot of responsibility this time. After discussing with Yang Xiaomi, Yang Xiaomi began to seriously consider the specific setting of the character.

Xu Shan herself arrived at the scene immediately. Seeing the set being built, her mood improved. On the other hand, besides Yang Xiaomi, there was another lead actor, Xu Fan himself. This time, Xu Fan would not be playing a specific role as before. Instead, he would not only be filming a fantasy movie but also starring in it. In short, this time Xu Fan and Yang Xiaomi would be collaborating on a special project, not only on the film but also on the change in the male and female roles. So, at this moment, Xu Fan was not only the director but also an actor. Yang Xiaomi was unaware of their collaboration, and in fact, she didn't even know who her male co-star would be.

When the day of the official filming arrived, Xu Fan arrived at the market immediately. When everyone saw Xu Fan carrying a suitcase and entering the film studio, someone suddenly shouted, "Brother Fan, you're here!" and then loud applause rang out. Whether it was the actors playing each role or the staff on set, after all, a simple opening ceremony was to be held before this filming. Xu Shan had even invited some media staff to participate in this opening ceremony. It should be noted that the opening ceremony of the first film that Xu Fan and his senior had collaborated on was very important. Since they had chosen to start promoting it, their expectations for the film were naturally very high. When the ten minutes arrived, his gaze swept across everything except what he could see.

For example, besides her assistant director and her good brother Xu Shan, there was also Leng Xiaogu, and Yang Xiaomi also came to the scene. So when they arrived, Yang Xiaomi was the first to greet them. As the cousin of the publicity director, Leng Xiaogu was also invited by Xu Fan to participate in this movie. Although Xiao Zihan is a bit older than the school, she also joined the movie this time. Although she is not one of the main actors, she is one of the most important characters in the movie. So the main girls or actresses this time are these few. The first one is Leng Xiaogu.

Of course, the most important person is Yang Xiaomi. Yang Xiaoming will be the lead actress in Xu Fan's film *Thirty-Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms*, meaning her role is practically set in stone. Therefore, her screen time is the most and most important. Xiao Zihan will play a senior sister, also a relatively important character. At this moment, when everyone saw the cast and crew, at least for them, the outcome was essentially decided even before filming began. Before they could even relax, all the staff and film stars arrived to greet Xu Fan. For Xu Fan, this was all important. Looking at everyone present, he couldn't help but say, "Welcome everyone to our film studio to film this unique movie. I hope this filming will be rewarding for everyone, whether in terms of acting skills or other aspects. This time, Xu Shan and I will be filming together. To put it simply, the specific filming process will be created by me and my student Xu Shan. I hope everyone can enjoy this..." During filming, everyone cooperated fully with us because only in this way could we produce an excellent film. I believe that neither I nor anyone else wanted this film to be bad, and I believe everyone hopes that it will achieve good box office results in the future. I also believe in the abilities of you, me, and Xu Shan, as well as the script we are filming this time. This film will definitely not be too bad. Therefore, I hope that everyone can do their best to portray each character well, because only in this way can we give a truly satisfactory answer. In addition, most importantly, I hope that everyone can learn a lot during this filming process. Whether it is actors, directors, or even the crew members on set, I hope that you can learn a lot from this learning and filming experience, from shooting and lighting to other aspects. Throughout the process, I will also do my best to make every shot good for everyone. I will also carefully consider the specific situation of each character and then measure how an actor can play the role perfectly. I believe that everyone on set is the best actor.

Everyone's eyes are actually online, and only actors who are online can come to the set. Before this, Xu Shan and I were studying the entire filming process, including the script for the TV series we will be filming in the future. When we were thinking about the actors, we selected them again and again. We didn't just decide on a filming location directly. Instead, after various selections and careful consideration, we decided to give everyone this opportunity. Of course, this opportunity doesn't mean that we are only giving it to you, but that you are also giving us an opportunity. The filming of the entire movie is definitely not something that one actor can do, nor can I, the director, do alone. It requires the cooperation of everyone in all positions to create a truly excellent work. I also hope that this work can brighten everyone's future. So, starting today.

Our film shooting is about to begin, and before that, the most important thing we need to do is still to gather everyone together for an opening ceremony. We've also invited some media staff, hoping they can use this opportunity to help us with some simple promotional filming. It's still early, but I hope we can finish filming as quickly as possible. This will not only save a lot of time, but more importantly, it will eliminate many steps in the process. Xu Fan was thinking about these things when he finished speaking, and the applause was thunderous. Everyone was clapping enthusiastically, expressing their deepest thoughts. For them, every word Xu Fan said tonight was crucial for the entire film's production and what everyone needed to follow. It was precisely because of this consideration that Xu Fan spoke so graciously at this time and place.

While Xu Fan was speaking, his assistant director and good partner Shu Shan arrived at the scene immediately. He had come early to set up the scene, and now that Xu Fan had arrived, Shu Shan, who was in charge of the setup, naturally wanted to invite him to visit the entire film production process. Whether it was walking or other aspects, Xu Fan tried his best to invite him to watch.

Everyone in Shenzhen watched as Xu Fan and his companion hurriedly walked towards the teachers' college. All eyes turned to them, and people lined up in circles on either side of them. Even top actors like Xiao Gu, Xiao Zihan, and Yang Xiaomi were present, forming circles to show their respect for the students. It's important to understand that the film's opening ceremony hadn't officially started yet; everyone had come to the filming location simply because Xu Fan had arrived. They all gathered there spontaneously to express their respect for Xu Fan. As they formed circles around him, each person spoke loudly to him, expressing their deepest emotions.

He had never imagined that he would meet everyone in this way before, so he was deeply moved at this moment. From any perspective, he was still unable to calm down.

But regardless of what has happened, the academic star looked at everyone present and said, "We've all worked hard filming in Gansu Province this time. Now let's begin today's opening ceremony."

(End of this chapter)

===Chapter 969 Opening Ceremony===

A yellow banner reads "Congratulations on the start of filming for the movie 'Once Upon a Time'!" These simple words convey confidence and hope, expressing both best wishes and anticipation for the film.

This is the biggest wish in the hearts of all the actors and staff involved in the filming of this movie, including the director, lighting technicians, and so on. They hope that the filming process will go smoothly, that the editing process will be successful, and that the movie will achieve good box office results after its release. Therefore, the filming of this movie is a very exciting thing for most of the directors, actors, and staff who participated in the entire filming process. This is Xu Fan's fourth movie. Apart from "Dying to Survive" and "Accident", Xu Fan has also directed a youth film before this. Putting aside the previous one, this is Xu Fan's fourth movie. The fourth movie is a fantasy time-travel movie. Although the movie title is Zhao Feiyang, it is completely consistent with or fits the name of another world. It doesn't matter much to Xu Fan and others, but everyone on the scene is looking forward to the few words on the banner. All the staff and actors on the scene are in place. Whether it is the two directors, Xu Shan and Xu Fan, or the other actors, they all look at the banner in the center.

Leng Xiaogu, who temporarily stepped in as the host, was somewhat excited today. To him, he was merely a friend Xu Fan had met by chance. In fact, without his cousin Xue Laiyi, he would have had little chance of getting the opportunity to participate in Xu Fan's film. Before this, when Xu Fan was filming the movie "Dying to Survive," he had worked for another company and was also the lead actor in that film, making him Xu Fan's rival. However, Xu Fan later believed in his acting skills and cast him in the new movie, "Dying to Survive." Therefore, Leng Xiaogu felt deeply grateful to Xu Fan. He was especially moved when he and Xue Laiyi sang "Love Is You and Me" at the Spring Festival Gala, a song that felt tailor-made for him and a moment in his life. The biggest turning point in his career came with that Spring Festival Gala performance, where everyone recognized a girl named Liang Xiaojing who sang such a stunning song. Therefore, his feelings towards his students after that were difficult to articulate directly. Deep down, he felt admiration, various forms of respect, and a special emotion—the longing of a young girl for a boy. So, at this moment, representing the host of this film shoot, his excitement was palpable. His gaze swept over everyone present, including the actors, the director, and all the staff, and he said, "Thank you all for coming to the filming set of 'Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms.' Thank you for your active participation. Now, let's all shout out the countdown to filming: 198 days!"

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When Xu Fan looked at Leng Xiaogu, Leng Xiaogu didn't make any move. His expression remained calm, but at this moment, he was excited and called out. He waved his hand and counted down the numbers for the start of the filming ceremony with everyone present. From now on, the film would officially begin shooting. From now on, the entire process of the film would be full of twists and turns, or rather, more anticipation would come.

For Xu Fan, he had never imagined that such a scene would appear one day. However, compared to the previous films he had made, none of them had a real opening ceremony. Today's opening ceremony was actually quite good. Xu Shan had even arranged a special opening ceremony beforehand, setting up a place for burning incense. So, after the countdown ended, Xu Fan and Xu Shan, as the main director and executive director, naturally came to the incense altar together at Leng Xiaogu's invitation to burn incense. Afterwards, the cast, including Leng Xiaogu, Xiao Zihan, and the lead actress Yang Xiaomi, all held incense and burned it to pray for blessings.

These were all experiences Xu Shan had accumulated from holding so many opening ceremonies before, so they used them this time as well. At this moment, everyone burning incense was just part of the ceremony, and the media staff naturally saw this scene. Some people had already started filming, some were taking pictures non-stop, and some randomly grabbed people to interview them. But more importantly, at this moment, most people's cameras and eyes were all focused on the center of the stage, or rather, the very center. Leng Xiaogu was still talking about everything that happened tonight. After all, it is very clear and normal for film and television works to hold a public ceremony on the first day of filming. The purpose of doing so is to let the public know the basic information about the film, and more importantly, to let everyone know that the filming of this movie has started, such as who the director and the main actors are.

The overall plot of the film, and so on, are among the main reasons why a pre-production ceremony is held before filming. Another important reason is the incense-burning ceremony that Xu Fan and his team just went through. This is to pray for a smooth filming process and is also a form of promotion for the film. Xu Fan had never done this before because he believed that many rituals are unnecessary during filming. In fact, Xu Fan has achieved his goal of creating a successful pre-production ceremony and a positive outcome for his work. His previous films, whether it was *Lost and Found* or *Dying to Survive*, all achieved an idealized state, even without much pre-production promotion.

However, the most important reason for this change is still that Xu Fan and Xu Xiang are different. Xu Fan has only been making films for a very short time, and all the shooting and directing techniques in his mind come from the system. He has no experience in filming. Xu Shan is different. Xu Shan is a native director of this world and the youngest and most outstanding director. He has made many excellent films before, and he completed the entire process of those films by himself. Therefore, he knows how a film should start and how it should end. That's why there was such a start ceremony this time.

Normally, the opening ceremony is held at the filming location. Therefore, Xu Fan and Xu Shan chose a remote, uninhabited desert in Gansu Province for their film's opening ceremony, as this will be the main filming location. Their goal was to familiarize more people with the filming process, emphasizing that it's not just about special effects, but rather a realistic recreation of real locations to resonate with the audience. This was a significant event for Xu Fan and Xu Shan. The main participants included the producer, director, actors, cinematographers, and even production crew and behind-the-scenes staff. However, Xu Fan and Xu Shan didn't invite local leaders to the opening ceremony, mainly because the film is a fantasy/martial arts story rather than an inspirational one, focusing more on promotion. Nevertheless, the media still attended, as they had invited many media outlets to visit and report on the film, aiming to generate pre-production buzz and build anticipation.

In fact, Xu Shan's decision inadvertently helped Xu Fan. Why? Because deep down, the system gave Xu Fan a crucial task: if 30,000 people wanted to see his film when one-third of the way through filming, he could obtain a certain amount of end credits or theme song. In such a case, an advance trailer would definitely attract widespread attention from netizens. In addition, the first collaboration between Xu Fan and Xu Shan, the addition of Yang Xiaomi as one of the main actors, and the participation of A-list and even superstar actors such as Xiao Zihan and Andy Lau, all these factors combined to create a massive buzz, demonstrating his immense influence.

Even if these people make a bad movie, I believe the film will still achieve good results. However, this film will definitely not be bad. Why? Because Xu Fan and Xu Shan are the two youngest outstanding directors in the current generation of China. Their strength is beyond doubt. Whether Xu Fan and Xu Shan participate or not, they will definitely achieve very good results throughout the process.

In fact, deep down, the top student had been nervous before. Based on the script and box office performance of the "Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms" movie from another world provided by the system, it wasn't expected to achieve particularly good results. However, more importantly, he clearly understood that his modified movie was completely different from the one from the other world. It not only better suited the aesthetic values ​​of most people in this world but also incorporated many elements from that world, which meant that the movie would inevitably achieve excellent results after its successful production.

After everyone finished burning incense, the ceremony was halfway through. Then everyone began to share their thoughts on the film and offer prayers, for example.

Xu Fan and Leng Xiaowu had already given brief remarks. Xu Fan, as the director, had spoken extensively before the opening ceremony, as had Xu Shan, the host of the ceremony. So, this simple blessing was actually a first meeting with Xiao Zihan, a close friend. In fact, they were more familiar with each other during the first season of "The Coming One," where Yang Xiaomi was impeached. However, due to their connection, things took a closer turn. Later, Xiao Zihan and Xue Laiyi became very close. Through this introduction and the addition of Liu Tianwang, a special circle was formed among them. Therefore, for them, the relationship... Very good. At this moment, Xiao Zihan, as the actress, spoke first. She said, "To be honest, I am very grateful to Director Xu Fan for giving me this opportunity to film a fantasy movie. Although I am an actress, I have actually played very few roles in the film industry because I am, in a sense, a singer. But no matter what, I will definitely play the role I play well, no matter how big or small it is. I will do my best. So what I want to say here is that I hope this movie will be a box office hit in the future and that the whole filming process will go smoothly. I hope everyone can share the same wish as me. Finally, I wish it a box office success."

The speeches were actually quite simple. Whether it was Xiao Zihan or the others, they all offered simple blessings, expressing what was most important in their hearts, or rather, their feelings about the film. Of course, it was Yang Xiaomi's turn to speak. In fact, Yang Xiaomi stepping back this time didn't mean she was second, but rather because Yang Xiaoming and Xiao Zihan had a very good relationship. For them, there was no distinction of first come, first served. In a sense, Xiao Zihan was Yang Xiaomi's senior. It was precisely because of this relationship that Xiao Zihan spoke first and Yang Xiaomi stepped back. Although Yang Xiaomi didn't want to, but… At this moment, he still walked with his chest out to the side of the stage, looking at the camera and at everyone, and offered his blessings. He said, "Filming this movie has really excited me, because I am the lead actor in this movie, and I am very grateful to Xu Fan for giving me such an opportunity. A long time ago, I talked with Xu Fan about whether I could adapt to a role in his movie. I really didn't expect him to give me such a wonderful role. I believe I will definitely work hard to complete the portrayal of this character. Here, I wish the box office great success, and I also wish Director Xu Fan a bright future."

The moment Yang Xiaoming finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted from the audience. Everyone was clapping enthusiastically. In fact, there were countless images in their minds as they looked at Yang Xiaomi on the stage. Whether it was because of what he said or something else, he joined in clapping with everyone else in the audience. At that moment, everyone turned their gaze and desire toward Yang Xiaomi.

Then everyone took turns giving their blessings. After everyone had finished expressing their wishes for the film, Xiao Gu announced the end of the opening ceremony.

However, at this point, filming had not yet officially begun.

===Chapter 970 Media Response===

Many things require a sense of ceremony, and this film's shooting was no exception, with a very formal opening ceremony. Xu Fan, Xu Shan, and all the actors and crew involved in the film took this ceremony very seriously. Although the ceremony has temporarily concluded, there are still many procedures to follow, such as the upcoming press interviews. As the main figure and director of this film, Xu Fan was naturally the focus of most media interviews. So, after the opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting, when everyone was announced that filming had officially begun, the media personnel immediately swarmed around him, surrounding him. Everyone, including the staff and celebrities, looked towards Xu Fan, waiting for his answers to the media.

Xu Fan calmly surveyed the media representatives, all of whom he had personally given red envelopes to, or rather, all of whom had received red envelopes from Xu Shan. Naturally, they would speak favorably of their film. However, certain procedures still needed to be followed, including exchanges and interviews. So, as Xu Fan greeted each reporter present, he carefully scanned them, finally turning his gaze to a female reporter and saying, "Today's simple media briefing will be quite straightforward. I will randomly select three media staff members for questioning. Hello, female reporter, what questions do you have?"

During this media interview, the students had already received red envelopes in advance, so in a sense, they could all be considered their own. However, this time, Xu Fan didn't have any real connection with who he would draw red envelopes from or which media outlet he would choose. So, this was a random draw. The female reporter who was looking at the red envelopes was a media worker who specialized in entertainment films. The reporter glanced at Xu Fan and, upon hearing Xu Fan's question, she became excited and handed the microphone to Mu Guan without hesitation. Xu Fan, who was sitting on a heated kang bed, said, "Mr. Xu Fan, hello. We have all seen your previous films, 'Dying to Survive' and 'Construction.' These two films are very good. I really like them and your work, including your acting skills and past. However, your first film is said to be a fantasy time-travel novel. So, this kind of film is completely different from your previous two films. What are your expectations and plans for this new film? Or why did you choose to make such a completely different type of film from your previous ones?"

Xu Fan was somewhat amused and exasperated by the female reporter's question. He wasn't sure if it counted as one question or several, because in a sense, the reporter had asked many questions, but ultimately, it boiled down to just one. Whether it was one question or three, it was irrelevant to him, as he was only answering three people. Since the reporter had already asked him, he naturally and without hesitation answered the question. Focusing his gaze on the reporter, he earnestly replied, "I... I can't say I'm an all-around director, but I believe my directing abilities are excellent. Therefore, I am very..." "I'm confident. This is a testament to my personal abilities, and I believe I have the capacity to make this film well. Besides, I have my great partner, director Xu Shan, assisting me. I'm confident that together we can present this film perfectly to the public. As for why I'm making this film, different from my previous ones, firstly, 'My Aunt and I Are Not Pharmacists' is, in a sense, an inspirational emotional drama—a completely different genre. So, when I choose to change, this change is natural. The reason I'm choosing offline promotion this time is mainly because everyone knows I wrote a novel called 'Joy of Life.' Therefore, I believe that in the future, besides this film, I will definitely create more and better works."

When Qin Feng answered reporters' questions, everyone around him turned their attention to Xu Fan, including all the actors involved in the performance, and even the students who stood by, listening intently to Xu Fan's speech. He liked to say things like, "We must do our best to create a better work," and everyone would instinctively start applauding. Xu Fan didn't think such gestures were particularly useful, but at least this scene signified everyone's approval of him. Every media staff member was actually very excited after hearing Xu Fan's words, because the more absolute Xu Fan's statement was—simply put, only Xu Fan saying such things—the more likely it would attract widespread attention from netizens in the future. It was a good thing, and at least the advance promotion of the film had essentially demonstrated Xu Fan's complete confidence and strong self-assurance, which was indeed excellent.

Therefore, under these circumstances, Xu Fan's actions are no longer so important; what matters is whether he can make this film as excellent and perfect as he has done before.

The reporter wanted to ask some more questions, but before he could speak, Xu Fan shook his head, turned to look at the media reporters, glanced back at a tall male reporter in the distance, and then spoke to him again, saying, "Hello, sir, I don't know which media outlet you are from. What questions would you like to ask?"

Xu Fan spoke with exceptional politeness, and his every word and action was truly touching. For many, those high-profile celebrities and singers are inherently distant figures, yet Xu Fan seemed like the friendly neighbor next door, his every word gentle and comforting. When the reporter, standing there, mentioned Xu Fan, his initial thought was jolted awake. His camera, which had been pointed at Xu Fan, suddenly snapped him out of his reverie. He excitedly took two steps forward, raised his camera, and handed the microphone to Xu Fan, saying, "Mr. Xu Fan, I'm very happy to have this interview opportunity. I'm truly delighted. I'm a fan of yours, not just for your songs, but also for your novels. I enjoy your movies, novels, and songs because of my reading. My question today is, how long do you plan to take to finish filming this movie?"

In a sense, the reporter's question was actually nonsense or meaningless. Xu Fan didn't see anything wrong with it; rather, he understood that the reporter was a true fan and reader, hence the simple and seemingly pointless question. He was determined to answer seriously. The reporter replied, "Thank you for your interest, but I want to say that filming a movie is never a matter of just a few days. The success of a film depends on everyone's efforts. I believe that if we all give our all and each person successfully portrays their character perfectly, it will take at least one to three months to achieve this. I will also do my best to make this film a success."

In a sense, Xu Fan's filming this time, or rather his conversation with that reporter, was actually very boring, but it was precisely this boredom that made everyone feel that it was a very normal thing.

Xu Fan knew he was a fan and a reader, so he added a few words when explaining the question. He felt he should say it, and he would. After finishing, his gaze shifted to a female reporter standing to the left of the group. She stood ramrod straight, holding her notebook, with a photographer taking pictures. Xu Fan didn't know where she was from, but when he looked over, the reporter actually walked over and said, "Which media outlet is this female reporter from? You can ask your questions now."

Anyway, Xu Fan never thought about how to solve a particular problem, or what kind of problem he couldn't solve. So he didn't dwell on these things and directly asked the female reporter. She stood there for a long time, listening intently to every word Xu Fan spoke, diligently taking notes. When Xu Fan invited her to answer a question, she was incredibly excited. Just moments before, when everyone had surrounded Xu Fan, at least a dozen questions had flashed through their minds, each crucial and what they most wanted to know. But when the call to action actually came, she was still somewhat excited because she didn't know what kind of question would best showcase her abilities. And then, at this moment… Without waiting for his target to think seriously for a moment, he spoke up... "Mr. Xu Fan, hello. I'm from CCTV. A long time ago, I interviewed you about a TV series called 'In the Name of the People.' You know, 'In the Name of the People' had very high ratings after it aired on CCTV. So when I suddenly heard that you were going to film a phenomenon, I was actually very surprised. I never thought your abilities were so diverse, and I never thought you would film a fantasy drama. But I believe your personal abilities are excellent, so I'm very, very curious, or rather, on behalf of my team, what I want to know is, where does the title of this film come from, or are you planning to focus solely on filming this movie for the next period of time?"

It's quite obvious that the questions posed by the female reporter didn't stop there; many people offered different answers. So, while the questions posed by the female reporter weren't limited to one, Xu Fan didn't stop there.

For her, it didn't matter whether it was one question or two. As long as it was just one person asking about the discount, and since the other party had already asked once, and it was a place she couldn't easily answer, then two questions were still one question. So this time, Xu Fan didn't avoid it at all, because for him, no matter what the outcome was, the ultimate goal was to resolve this matter.

He glanced at the female reporter for a moment, then said, "The name of this movie actually comes from a friend's words. 'Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms' itself evokes a romantic feeling of love, and this feeling can be traced back to the world of fantasy and the feeling of a fantasy adventure. So we chose this movie title because we believe that the title will bring our best work to everyone. We believe this work will be perfect, and we hope that everyone will support and like this movie. I will also do my best to direct and play every role in this movie."