Living in a county town, starting as a stock market maker...

Night, 10 PM.

Gu Ming was in his office.

The tea is on its third infusion, and the flavor is getting a bit weak.

The phone screen on the table was still dark.

Gu Ming did not urge him.

He knew that Zhou Jianjun must be going through a lot of pain right now.

This traditional entrepreneur, who has run his business in Hegang for half his life, is seeing his company gradually headed towards bankruptcy because he cannot keep up with new business models.

His pride and self-esteem have been hurt, and now he has no way out.

Gu Ming knew very well that the phone call would come.

Just a matter of time.

Gu Ming didn't like waiting.

He stood up and picked up the car keys from the table.

We also need to find a filming location for Xiao Tong's second video, which includes Guo Fang 1915's GG.

He had a backup location in mind, but he still preferred to personally confirm the details.

"Boss, are you leaving?"

Wang Min saw him leave and asked him a question.

"Okay, let's go out and see the sights. You guys keep going."

Gu Ming waved his hand and walked out of the office.

A black Audi A6 headed north.

The car eventually stopped in an abandoned heavy industrial area on the outskirts of the city.

This place once boasted huge factories and towering chimneys, with crisscrossing railway tracks, making it the pride of Hegang.

Now, only silence and desolation remain here.

Gu Ming got out of the car, the evening breeze carrying the smell of rust and dust.

The moonlight was bright, shining on the massive steel frame and casting strange shadows.

This dilapidated scene perfectly captured the feeling of finding hope in despair that he wanted to portray.

He took out his phone, turned on the flashlight, and slowly walked through the ruins, looking for a suitable angle to take pictures.

Just as Gu Ming was walking around a huge, rusted boiler, a series of soft, rhythmic thumping sounds reached his ears.

Gu Ming frowned.

How could anyone be in a place like this at night?

He turned off his flashlight and, following the sound, silently made his way towards a half-collapsed factory building.

By the moonlight, he saw a sight that took his breath away.

On the second floor of the factory, a rusty I-beam hangs in mid-air, and a slender figure in a black bodysuit is performing various difficult moves on it.

It's a girl.

She was wearing a black, tight-fitting tracksuit and a mask on her face, so only her eyes, which shone brightly in the moonlight, were visible.

They ran quickly on the steel beams, then jumped and rolled, their movements incredibly light.

Every movement was powerful yet perfectly controlled.

Her movements have elements of parkour, but with more rhythm and aesthetics.

Gu Ming recognized her.

Chen Mo.

In Gu Ming's memories of his previous life, when Douyin was popular, Chen Mo was one of the few internet celebrities in China who were able to go international.

She rose to fame because of her unique action style, which blends extreme parkour, gymnastics, and fighting techniques.

He later became a favorite Chinese stunt double for Hollywood directors and secured a high-priced endorsement deal with an extreme sports brand.

Fans call her the woman who "rubbed Newton into the ground".

But Gu Ming also knew that Chen Mo was now just a girl who practiced alone late at night to raise money for her father's medical expenses after he was paralyzed by a work injury.

She is a hidden talent, yet to be discovered by anyone.

Her commercial value is higher than that of Xiao Tong, Shen An'an, and even higher than all the artists Gu Ming plans to sign in the future.

Gu Ming's heart began to pound uncontrollably.

The girl practicing in the ruins is an indispensable core member of his future media company.

He didn't make a sound to disturb them.

I just stood quietly in the shadows, watching her practice.

After completing the set of movements, Chen Mo jumped down from the steel beam several meters high, landing very lightly and only kicking up a little dust.

She leaned against a concrete pillar, breathing heavily, her forehead damp with sweat.

The time has come.

Gu Ming emerged from the shadows.

Upon hearing footsteps, Chen Mo immediately became alert, his body tensing instantly, and his sharp eyes sweeping over.

His eyes were full of defensiveness and aggression.

"take it easy."

Gu Ming stopped five meters away from her, raised his hands to indicate that he meant no harm.

Then, he took an unopened bottle of mineral water out of his pocket, gently placed it on the ground, and pushed it towards her.

I was just passing by and saw you practicing. It was really great.

His voice sounded very gentle.

Chen Mo's eyes remained wary. She didn't look at the bottle of water, but stared at Gu Ming, her voice somewhat cold and hoarse.

"Who are you?"

"My name is Gu Ming, and I'm a video producer."

Gu Ming explained.

"I came here to scout locations for my next film."

Upon hearing the words "video producer," Chen Mo's eyes visibly flickered.

But she still didn't relax, and just silently looked at Gu Ming.

"Your move just now was remarkable."

Gu Ming continued.

"I've never seen that kind of strength and control before. You must have been training for a long time, right?"

Chen Mo did not answer, but his tense shoulders relaxed slightly.

"Your movements are very suitable for being shown on camera. If you add music and edit it, it will be very impactful."

Gu Ming continued to guide him.

Have you ever thought about filming them as a video?

She finally said another sentence.

"If I film this... will I make money?"

Her voice was very soft, but when Gu Ming heard those words, his heart was completely at ease.

It became.

"certainly."

Gu Ming smiled.

"If you shoot well, you can not only make money, you can make a lot of money."

He took out his phone and opened the WeChat QR code.

"Let's add each other on WeChat. I also make videos, and maybe we'll have a chance to collaborate in the future."

"My name is Gu Ming, from Star Media."

Chen Mo looked at the QR code on his phone, then at his eyes, and hesitated for a few seconds.

In the end, she took out her phone.

It was a very old domestically made mobile phone, with several cracks on the screen.

A ding sound.

Friend added successfully.

Her WeChat profile picture is completely black.

The nickname consists of only one character.

默。

"My name is Chen Mo."

She said in a low voice.

"Nice to meet you."

Gu Ming put away his phone, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He didn't linger any longer, but simply pointed to the water on the ground.

"Go home early and be careful."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Chen Mo watched his figure disappear into the night, then looked down at the water on the ground, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

On the other side, back in his car, Gu Ming looked at the black icon in his phone's contact list and let out a long sigh of relief.

He felt that Chen Mo was a very wary person, but he also kept his promises.

We can't rush it; we have to take it slowly.

First, you need to show her what you can offer her.

He started the car, ready to go back to the company.

The phone suddenly lit up at that moment.

An unfamiliar number was flashing on the screen.

But Gu Ming knew who was on the other end of the phone.

He looked at the number.

Zhou Jianjun called.