Chapter 217: A New Beginning!

After the last member of the main cast and crew finished offering incense, Director Li looked at the magnificent building before him, surveyed everyone present, and said in a steady voice, his excitement barely concealed: "The Record of Folk Customs: The Great Tang Dynasty - Filming officially begins!"

There was no boisterous cheering; instead, everyone present clapped enthusiastically in unison, their eyes filled with anticipation and determination.

Almost at the same time the ceremony ended, the official account of "Folk Customs Records ~ Tang Dynasty Rhapsody", which had been silent for several months, finally became active again.

[Official WeChat account of "Folk Customs Records ~ Tang Dynasty Rhapsody"]

Smoke rises straight up, a dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty.

Months of meticulous work and dedication have resulted in this masterpiece.

Starting today, filming for "Folk Customs Records: Tang Dynasty Rhapsody" has officially begun!

History is the backbone, and emotion is the soul.

Recreate the landscape and listen to the echoes of folk customs.

A new journey begins for us!

Below the text is a meticulously taken photograph: an ancient incense table, wisps of smoke rising, with a corner of a magnificent palace partially obscured by the smoke.

The whole scene is solemn, mysterious, and full of historical weight.

There was no overshadowing by a star-studded cast, and no exaggerated publicity.

Several months later, he spoke out again, but this statement did not cause much of a stir.

The account, which had been dormant for several months, still had followers, but its activity level was really low.

Moreover, when this statement was released, the main actors' accounts had not yet been tagged, so few of the actors' fans, unless they were die-hard fans or actually paying close attention, actually saw it.

Human-to-human transmission continues to occur within the fan groups of these creators, but the buzz remains limited.

Aside from those who were still excitedly controlling the comments section and expressing their expectations, there were mostly marketing accounts taking a wait-and-see attitude, as well as inexplicable passersby.

Even more so, after briefly learning about the crew's experiences, there were still many voices expressing pessimism and skepticism.

"Hehe, this project has been renamed? I thought it had already failed."

"Making such a big fuss, with both real-life scenes and closed-door training, it would be laughable if it turned out to be a hodgepodge."

"An upgraded version of a family workshop? Oh ho, version 2.0, let's see what kind of splash they can make this time."

"Heh, I'd like to see what kind of trash dares to kick my brother away halfway through!!!"

"hehe."

Inside the CEO's office at Star Entertainment, Liu Wei sat leisurely in a large, comfortable executive chair, his legs crossed and propped up on the edge of the desk.

He was fiddling with a pen in one hand and looking at his phone in the other.

Looking at the doubts and mockery under the "Folk Customs Record" account on the screen, he couldn't help but laugh again: "Lin Yan'an, Pei Xubai... Ha."

"You guys think you're so capable? Pursuing art? Hah."

At this point, Liu Wei shook his head jokingly: "Look at you, once you leave the Starry Sky platform, who will support you?"

In that instant, he seemed to see the project struggling and ultimately ending in failure.

In an instant, his mind flashed back to their resolute attitude in the meeting, showing him no mercy, and their aloofness that indicated they were on different paths and could not work together.

Looking at the naysayers online now, Liu Wei felt he could finally vent his anger.

His mood instantly reached its peak. He slowly reached for his coffee, took a sip, and

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the main players still standing to the side and said with a smile, "See? This is what happens when you don't know how to be flexible and insist on doing things your own way!"

"Ha, do you really think this industry is so easy to navigate? Without capital and a platform, relying solely on so-called ideals is nothing."

Upon hearing this, the assistant quickly smiled obsequiously and said, "Yes, Mr. Liu is right. Their project looks unreliable."

"The investment is so large, the risk is too high. You are farsighted and have great vision."

Liu Wei smiled even more with satisfaction. Thinking of Lin Yan'an and Pei Xubai's frantic state and Zhou Kangning's desperate attempts to beg for investment, he was practically beaming with joy.

He had even started planning in his head how he would give them a handout after the project failed.

After all, it's not impossible for her to return to his company, but at the very least, she'd have to pay a price...

As Liu Wei pondered, he looked at his phone and saw the pessimistic voices under the official account, which made him feel somewhat smug.

The feeling of watching a hated opponent struggle in the mud is just wonderful.

Liu Wei waved casually at his assistant: "Alright, that's all for you, get out."

"Okay, Mr. Liu."

After finishing speaking, the assistant turned and walked towards the door.

He had just opened the door when he heard a familiar bell ringing behind him.

The assistant paused, turned his head, and listened.

"Why should I?!"

He couldn't hear what was being said on the other end of the phone, but he could clearly hear Liu Wei's furious voice.

Upon hearing this, the assistant's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly moved quietly and hurried out.

The door had just closed in my hand when I heard a loud bang from inside.

Hmm, based on his experience, he guessed that it was probably Mr. Liu who broke something again.

In the office, Liu Wei angrily slammed his coffee cup heavily onto the table.

His face was ashen, showing none of the excitement he had just displayed.

Holding his phone, he looked at the contact name on it, trying to control his temper, and gritted his teeth as he growled into the phone, "Uncle!"

"Are you senile?! They're a complete mess right now, and everyone online is saying they're hopeless! I've already been incredibly kind by not kicking them while they're down! And you want me to help them out?! Why should I?!?"

On the other end of the phone, the old man's calm yet authoritative voice came through. This man was Liu Mingyuan, one of the founders of Star Entertainment and Liu Wei's uncle.

"On what grounds?"

Liu Mingyuan snorted coldly: "Just because I, Liu Mingyuan, never forget my roots!"

"Just look at my old face, I still have some standing in this industry!"

He paused, then sneered, "I haven't settled the score with you for forcing them out of the company on your own initiative last time, Liu Wei. If you don't want to get involved, just say so!"

Liu Wei was instantly intimidated by the coldness and imposing manner in his words, and his tone softened considerably.

After all, he enjoyed doing it, but he didn't consult the old man.

"Second Uncle."

Liu Wei's voice softened considerably: "That's not what I meant."

He paused, organized his thoughts, and continued, "Their current project is completely contrary to market principles."

"They didn't make a good movie, but instead changed the script halfway through, and I heard it was even turned into a TV series."

"Do you think this is normal?"

"Moreover, the investment in the production team was also full of twists and turns. I gave them a chance at the time, but they chose not to take it."