From Becoming Penguin's Major Shareholder to Building an Entertainment Empire

Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.

It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...

Chapter 399 Visiting Jiuzhaigou

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. Mr. Shen, please take a break. Attention all units, we will be filming the scene in 20 minutes: the sworn brotherhood ceremony between Duan Yu, Xu Zhu, and Qiao Feng."

Shen Fang took the towel handed to him by his assistant and wiped his sweat, then took the mung bean soup handed to him by Liu Xiaoli.

It was mid-April, and the weather was starting to get warmer. Since Zhang Yimou's celebration banquet, Shen Fang and the others had returned to the film crew and spent their days filming, sightseeing, and spending time with the two little girls. It was quite enjoyable.

The main group also arrived at Jiuzhaigou. Zhang Dahuzi had spoken with the scenic area leaders and arranged for some special attractions to be opened up for Tianlong to use as filming locations.

At that time, Jiuzhaigou was not as famous as it is today. There were very few tourists, the air and environment were well protected, and it was not polluted by plastic waste. Unlike later times, when every scenic spot was packed with people and heads were everywhere.

After a brief moment of attention...

Shen Fang, Huang Xiaoming, and Hu Jun gathered together.

The director looked at the camera.

In the 248 scenes of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, there was only one shot, one take.

Action.

Chen Fang, Huang Xiaoming raised a large bowl, and Hu Jun raised a deep red wine jar; the three of them downed a drink. Then they smashed the bowls and jars on the ground.

Qiao Feng, brimming with heroic spirit; Shen Fang, handsome and dashing; Huang Xiaoming, simple-minded and kind—the three male protagonists of *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* come together. The three brothers swear brotherhood at a critical moment of life and death…

At the Great Buddha Temple and the Eagle Shooting Village, scenes depicting the martial arts and literary scenes of the male and female leads were filmed. Duan Yu unleashed his Six Meridian Divine Sword, leaving Murong Fu utterly defeated and disheartened. Murong Fu, in front of Wang Yuyan and the others, attempted suicide by drawing his sword. The scene of knocking the sword away was achieved by using a bird bow to flick ash, with someone pulling it away with a string. Introduced by Duan Yu, Xiao Feng and Xu Zhu, facing a formidable enemy, disregarded life and death, swore brotherhood, and drank a hearty toast.

After a series of action scenes, today's filming is almost complete. There were no night scenes, so the progress was quite fast. The bearded actor was also very considerate and didn't ask the actors to do any extra shots, even though the progress was going well.

With ample funds and a powerful boss, the meals consist of four meat dishes and two vegetable dishes, along with fruit, snacks, and a perfectly arranged hotel. They're rich!!!

Seeing that it was only 5:20, and the sun would set a while later, and it was getting cooler, Shen Fang walked up to Liu Qianqian and Liu Shishi, who were drinking mung bean soup.

"Xixi, Shishi, let's go visit Jiuzhaigou. It's a beautiful place. I'll bring my camera and take some nice photos of you. Aunt Liu, you come too."

Liu Qianqian was very interested upon hearing this, and Liu Xiaoli also nodded.

"Alright, the scenery here is indeed quite nice. Sisi, go change into your costume, and we'll go for a walk."

Liu Qianqian put down her small bowl and ran to the dressing room to change her clothes. Shen Fang then called Huang Xiaoming and Hu Jun over to go out and have some fun. They were all family, so they could catch up and help each other out. He also asked his assistant to get some cooked food, fruit, snacks, instant noodles, etc. from the kitchen, so they could skip dinner.

When Liu, a married woman, saw that Shen Fang and the others were going to enjoy the scenery, they also wanted to go and have a look around together.

Shen Fang readily agreed, saying it would be more lively to go together. They were all in the same production crew, and while they might not be friends, they had some connection. After all, they had been hanging out together for over a month. Even with Shen Fang's special status, he was still a member of the crew, and since he wasn't arrogant, everyone got along quite well.

Everyone changed their bags and prepared to set off.

Young lady Liu Qianqian, with her chubby cheeks puffed out, made a cute "let's go" gesture.

"Set off!!!"

Everyone was laughing heartily. Shen Fang pinched Liu Qianqian's little cheek. Liu Qianqian was becoming less and less aloof and was actually quite cute.

Accompanying them was the groom and a reporter from Tencent's paparazzi. Yes, the bearded man was truly a talent, arranging for reporters to follow the film crew at all times, shooting materials and posting them online and in newspapers, keeping the outside world constantly paying attention to Tianlong, and firmly controlling the hype.

Big production, big investment, handsome men and beautiful women, a Jin Yong drama, full of highlights, Liu Yifei's popularity is extremely high, no wonder, she is too beautiful, her appearance is too stunning, attracting a large number of fans.

Liu Yifei's stills and Shen Fang's stills were taken the most. One is a celestial being descended to earth, and the other is a handsome and extraordinary man. In addition, he is also a sugar daddy, so naturally he gets more screen time and topics. They are lovers in the play, and Zhang Dahuzi has already thought of some gossip and tidbits to hype up and make a comeback.

Scenes like falling in love on set, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, or a hero rescuing a damsel in distress...

As they strolled along, the group couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of nature. Jiuzhaigou's scenery was like a series of magical paintings, with lakes and mountains reflecting each other in breathtaking beauty. The lakes were crystal clear and azure, like the purest gems in the world; the mountains were verdant, shrouded in mist, a scene of poetic beauty. Every view was awe-inspiring and surprising, as if they had stepped into a dream world. Even Chen Fang couldn't help but praise its beauty.

"Brother Chen Fang, this place is so beautiful, so incredibly beautiful!" Liu Tianxian exclaimed, her mouth agape.

Shen Fang smiled and patted Liu Tianxian's head.

"It is indeed very beautiful, as beautiful as a flower."

Even married women like Liu, Christy Chung, Wang Luyao, and Liu Xiaoli, who are not young and have experienced a lot, were captivated and enchanted by the scenery.

The Five-Colored Pond in April is very small, just a tiny pool of water amidst a pile of rocks. This is precisely what amazed me most during the dry season. Such a small amount of water, yet so rich and colorful: the moist new green of moss, the deep lake green, the light white at the edges, transitioning to sky blue, deep blue, and perhaps even some pale yellow. Such a rich and complex array of colors can be concentrated in such a small "rocky beach," making one marvel at the wonder of the Creator.

The group arrived at the Five-Colored Pond, its emerald green surface shimmering in the sunlight. Flocks of wild ducks swam across the mirror-like surface, creating a scene like a painting. A gentle breeze stirred, creating tiny ripples on the surface, like mosaic glass.

Ripples spread slowly, tiny drops magnified into countless larger ones, the patterns so clear they lingered for a long time. A halo of light reflected on the pool's bottom, bright and dynamic.

The scenery here is so beautiful it's like it has a built-in beauty filter; Liu Qianqian was completely mesmerized.

Shen Fang took out his camera and filmed the girl's adorable appearance. As soon as the girl saw Shen Fang take out his camera, she couldn't help but strike these poses: an incredibly cute peace sign, a super fierce cat-like punch, and a heart-fluttering kiss, among other poses. Shen Fang was completely captivated.

Liu Shishi and Shu Chang followed suit, taking many photos with Chen Fang. They left traces of their visit to this fairyland.

Later, Liu Tianxian hugged her mother, Liu Xiaoli, and took many beautiful, intimate photos of the mother and daughter. Chen Fang also joined in, and the three of them were now together, a happy family. Wait... something seems a little off...

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