I'm just trying to ride the wave of popularity!

Chapter 16 At this moment, spread your wings!
Summer sunlight streamed through the windows into the hallway.

An Xiaoshi sat next to Zhou Yang and remained silent for a long time before looking at the sunlight and murmuring, "Sometimes, I feel like I'm caught in a whirlpool. I'm trying so hard to grab onto something, but no matter how hard I try, I can't."

Zhou Yang nodded: "Sometimes life is like this, wavering between choices..."

"You're perfect for this movie! Director Zhang and I discussed it all night, making many comparisons, and we still think you're more suitable than Chen Liang!"

An Xiaoshi lowered her head, looking at the script in her hand and Chen Liang's personal information on the side of the script.

Chen Liang is an artist under Tianyu Entertainment, one of the world's largest entertainment companies. He was a member of a popular South Korean group called HSA in his early years. He just returned to China at the beginning of this year and was immediately given a big boost by Tianyu Entertainment.

but……

An Xiaoshi and Zhang Jingya felt that although he was good in every way, his temperament was far from the CEO they had in mind.

“There are many helpless things in this world.” Zhou Yang listened attentively and nodded. After glancing at Chen Liang’s information, he smiled and said, “Then let Chen Liang play the role. Actually…”

"Actually what?"

"Let me be honest with you, I've never really been interested in playing this kind of role. I'm only doing it for the money..." Zhou Yang looked into the distance.

"So what do you think of this movie...?"

"I have my own movie!" Zhou Yang did not comment on "Love Ferris Wheel" or express any opinion.

An Xiaoshi fell silent upon hearing this.

She poured so much of her heart and soul into the movie "Love Ferris Wheel".

This is her dream.

But in this world, sometimes having dreams is far from enough!
Once she actually got involved with the film company, she realized that even as one of the investors, she still had to consider many things.

Taking into account the lead actor's popularity, the data, the distributor, the post-production, and the complex interpersonal relationships within the entertainment industry.

To be fair, Cheng Yi-chen invested and contributed a considerable amount to the film "Love Ferris Wheel".

This includes a large portion of the production crew, as well as signing contracts with distribution companies and major cinema chains, confirming publicity channels, and generating buzz and attracting viewers through various media outlets. All of this was done by Zheng Yichen and his team...

It's no exaggeration to say that the film's current popularity is due to Cheng Yi-chen's own star power. Once Cheng Yi-chen, the lead actor, leaves the production team, the film will most likely fall apart.

but……

Just then, the sunlight along the walkway grew brighter and more dazzling.

An Xiaoshi finally raised her head, staring intently at Zhou Yang as if she had made up her mind: "If you have confidence in us, give me some time, and I will resolve these matters!"

Zhou Yang shook his head but didn't say anything. He just looked out the window at Shen Long and Chen Jianfeng, who were sitting alone at their stall.

After a long pause, he finally said, "I have my own movies and my own cinemas... I'm actually very busy!"

After looking at Zhou Yang's expression, An Xiaoshi finally lowered her head.

After a long silence: "Zhou Yang... you don't need to pay back the 15,000 yuan I borrowed from you. Consider it my penalty for breach of contract. I... we're sorry..."

Zhou Yang remained silent, seemingly deep in thought.

A brief argument could be heard from the office not far away; it seemed that Zhang Jingya and Zheng Yichen were arguing about something.

But soon silence will follow.

This sense of silence struck An Xiaoshi's heart like a hammer blow.

The atmosphere in the corridor gradually became suffocating and oppressive.

After a long while, she saw Zhou Yang stand up and straighten his slightly disheveled suit: "Consider the 15,000 yuan as your investment in our movie. After the movie is released, I will give you a share of the profits!"

"You really want to make that kind of movie?" An Xiaoshi was shocked and stared at Zhou Yang in disbelief.

Zhou Yang did not respond. Instead, he silently turned around, waved to An Xiaoshi, and walked out of the house step by step.

Watching Zhou Yang's retreating figure...

After seeing Zhou Yang disappear into the brilliant sunlight, An Xiaoshi felt somewhat dazed for some reason.

Maybe……

Can he really succeed?

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"We have absolutely no connection with the movie 'Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2'! There is no strategic partnership whatsoever..."

"How could we possibly have anything to do with this kind of movie? It's all just slander from some competitors..."

"We don't know any General Manager Zhou or Director Shen... We only have two directors, Director An and Director Zhang!"

"The cast of our 'Love Ferris Wheel' remains unchanged, and we will officially announce the detailed cast list in ten minutes..."

"Please give us your support..."

"Yes, they're all competitors, trying to sabotage us. We've never changed any actors in our movies..."

"..."

The cast and crew of "Love Ferris Wheel".

Noisy sounds came one after another.

The production team leader came out, indignantly accusing and explaining to the media.

Shen Long, who was in the crowd, heard a series of piercing sounds.

perhaps……

Today is the most embarrassing day of his life!
Amidst various doubts, accusations, and ridicule, he somewhat sheepishly left the "Love Ferris Wheel" crew with Chen Jianfeng, carrying the movie poster for "Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2".

Countless media outlets swarmed around them along the way, as if trying to pull off all their clothes.

The sound of camera shutters, accompanied by various stares, was like a sharp blade piercing his chest. At that moment, he wished he could find a hole in the ground, disappear into it, and never come out again.

clown……

Yes!

He felt like a clown, utterly humiliated, and his mental state completely collapsed at that moment!

Just as they were about to hurriedly leave the film crew and hide in that rented room, never to come out again, they suddenly saw a commotion coming from the crowd.

Then he saw a familiar figure, dressed in a suit and tie, walking towards him from not far away, amidst countless gazes.

Zhou Yang stopped them as they were about to escape.

Under the sunlight...

Zhou Yang stared at him: "Director Shen, lift your head and remember, what we're doing isn't shameful!"

"Open up the poster!"

"Keep the recruitment booth up!"

"They make movies, so we make movies too!"

"We are all doing what we need to do!"

"..."

Shen Long trembled slightly, about to say something, when he saw Zhou Yang pick up the crumpled promotional poster and unfold it in front of everyone.

The words "Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2" appeared again.

Then, facing countless eyes in the distance, Zhou Yang looked at the table, chairs, and documents beside him, laid them out again, and then turned on the loudspeaker.

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

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

"..."

The familiar voice echoed in Shen Long's ears.

A murmur rippled through the crowd!

Shen Long stared blankly at Zhou Yang's well-dressed figure, sitting in a chair, and gave a gentle smile to everyone in the "Love Ferris Wheel" crew not far away.

A breeze was blowing.

Chen Jianfeng trembled slightly, looked down at the business card in his hand, and then at the movie poster.

Shen Long was initially bewildered, but then, looking at Zhou Yang, at the poster, and at the media who were watching the spectacle...

He finally raised his head.

Over the years, I've always been timid and hesitant, afraid of all sorts of strange looks, hiding myself in a corner like a maggot without any hope...

All these years, I've always kept my head down. I haven't even dared to say the simple words, "I'm a director." I've always huddled in a corner. Am I destined to live like this for the rest of my life?

Over the years, my dreams seem to have drifted further and further away, while my unwillingness to accept defeat has grown stronger, like a coward afraid of all the pointing fingers...

Over the years, I...

……

Memories flashed through his mind!
He saw Chen Jianfeng next to him suddenly take out his business card and walk towards the media who were watching the commotion.

Although her face was flushed and she stumbled over her words, she held her head high and introduced herself.

"Hello, I'm actor Chen Jianfeng, this is our movie!"

"..."

"Hello there!"

"..."

He could vaguely hear a series of sounds!

Yes!

They make movies!
We make movies too!

What did we do wrong?
What's so shameful about it?

Give it a try!
Give it a try!
Give it a try for your future!
Can't go on...

They backed down!

After hesitating for a long time!

He clenched his fist, held the pre-printed business cards, forced a smile, and quickly walked over to the astonished faces of the onlookers!

"Hello, I'm Shen Long, the director of 'Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2'. We're casting actors! We also need action actors!"

"Hello, if you're interested, come over for an audition..."

"Hello……"

"Hello, I'm the director of 'Sun Wukong vs. Superman 2'. We're not scammers; we're doing what we're doing. If you're interested in our film, you're welcome to come and take a look..."

"Hello, I'm Shen Long, a director. This is our script..."

"Hello, we have a few openings in our film crew. If you're interested, come and take a look?"

"..."

(End of this chapter)