The martial arts circle values ​​inheritance and schools of thought.

But what matters most is strength.

Regardless of whether people in the martial arts circle knew the name Yan Chaochao before seeing this video, after watching this more than 30-minute behind-the-scenes video, the three words "Yan Chaochao" have left a deep impression on them.

It's not just people in the martial arts community who are paying attention to this video.

In the studio, Fu Qianyi angrily threw down his pen, crumpled up the storyboard he had just finished drawing, and threw it on the ground.

The solid wood floor has been covered with countless paper balls.

Ever since her last film was released, Fu Qianyi has been preparing for her new film. However, even after deciding on the storyline, she's been stuck for six months. Every time she draws a storyboard for the main character, she feels something's not quite right, and she's constantly starting over.

As the Spring Festival was approaching, Fu Qianyi gave the studio staff a long paid vacation in advance, letting them go home first, while he stayed in the studio alone.

Fu Qian also sighed.

No...it's still not right!

She couldn't remember how many versions she had revised, but she always felt like something was missing.

Fu Qianyi, who was stuck in a bottleneck, turned on his mobile phone, and a video suddenly popped up on the screen.

Fu Qianyi was originally planning to just pass by, but his attention was attracted by the figure on the video cover.

On the video cover, the young girl in red clothes, holding a long sword, flies up, and the moment she does so, she overlaps infinitely with a figure in her storyboard script.

Like fiery red cursive writing falling on white paper, it instantly ignites the vast and desolate world.

It was this momentary change of thought that made Fu Qianyi click on the video.

30 minutes later, Tang Shilei received an unexpected call.

"Hello, Director Fu..."

As she listened to the words of the person opposite her, Tang Shilei's eyes widened.

***

The heated discussion online about Cui Yefei, played by Yan Chaochao, is still going on, but the protagonist of public opinion appeared in a teahouse.

Tang Shilei was extremely surprised when she received Fu Qianyi's call.

Especially when Fu Qianyi said that she intended to invite Yan Chaochao to be the heroine of her new movie.

In the film industry, Fu Qianyi is an absolute genius.

She didn't come from a formal background; her undergraduate and master's degrees were in mathematics, which had nothing to do with film. She made this short film purely out of her own interest, using scholarships and the tens of thousands of yuan she earned from her side job.

But it was this 20-minute short film that allowed Fu Qianyi to sweep major domestic and international film festivals that year and directly attracted the interest of some film investors.

After two years of seclusion, Fu Qianyi brought out the film "The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl", which was a modern and humorous adaptation of the traditional story of "The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl".

In this story, "Weaver Girl" and "Cowherd" are just references to the male and female protagonists, but they echo the traditional story everywhere.

In the story, "Cowherd" is not a simple and honest poor boy. Although he was born in poverty, he has a good appearance and knows very well how to use his appearance and gender advantages to gain the attention of others.

With the help of his parents and three sisters in the countryside, "Cowherd" came to the city to go to school. Shortly after he enrolled, he happened to see "Vega" riding in a luxury car to school, and he set his sights on "Vega".

Under the carefully planned offensive of "Cowherd", "Zhi Nu", who had never been in a relationship, quickly fell in love with "Cowherd". She got together with "Cowherd" despite her parents' opposition, and even secretly got married with him after graduation. Because "Zhi Nu" married "Cowherd" in private, "Zhi Nu"'s family was very angry and directly cut off her financial support.

However, after getting married, the "Cowherd" did not live the life he wanted by being with the "Weaver Girl". As time went by, the "Cowherd"'s true face gradually revealed itself. When his parents ordered the "Weaver Girl" around, he did not stand on the "Weaver Girl"'s side.

At the end of the story, the "Weaver Girl" drives a car and takes the "Cowherd" and his family out.

When a large truck was driving illegally and rushing towards them, "Vega" did not avoid it immediately, but turned the car around urgently and threw the passenger seat and back seat towards the direction of the truck.

The movie "The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl" caused considerable discussion and controversy when it was released, but this did not affect the movie's winning of multiple film festival awards.

After this movie, Fu Qianyi has established a firm foothold in the film industry. Although every movie she directed was often unconventional, it was able to achieve good commercial and award results. Therefore, as long as Fu Qianyi's studio released the news that her new movie was recruiting a heroine, even first-line actors would take the initiative to extend an olive branch.

Tang Shilei had heard that Fu Qianyi was preparing a new movie, but she didn't expect that Fu Qianyi would take the initiative to invite Yan Chaochao.

Compared to Tang Shilei's surprise, Yan Chaochao was much calmer.

She sat in her seat, drinking tea calmly while waiting for Fu Qianyi's arrival.

Three minutes before 2 p.m., a thin figure appeared on the stairs of the teahouse on time.

Before seeing her in person, few people could probably connect the three words "Fu Qianyi" with this thin girl in front of them. She was wearing a khaki coat, greeted them calmly, and sat down in the tea room.

Before the meeting, both parties had already discussed the past, so after sitting down, Fu Qianyi did not exchange too many pleasantries and started introducing his new movie to them.

"I'm going to name this movie..." Fu Qianyi pursed his lips and softly uttered four words, "Ark of the Apocalypse."

The moment he heard the word "doomsday", Yan Chaochao's hand holding the teacup paused slightly.

Soon, she placed the teacup back on the wooden table and looked intently into Fu Qianyi's eyes. "Doomsday...Ark?"

“Although it’s called the Ark, in the setting, it’s not actually a ship, but… a habitat for humans in the apocalypse.”

Hearing this, Yan Chaochao's eyelashes trembled slightly, but her gaze fell on Fu Qianyi's face and never moved away.

Fu Qianyi continued, "Due to the rapid deterioration of the natural environment, scientists predict that within another 100 years, the Earth's ecology will undergo drastic changes, and the environment in many places will no longer be suitable for human survival. Therefore, the 'Ark Plan' has been formally proposed. Its purpose is to still be able to leave a habitable ecosystem for humans in a doomsday environment..."

In the plan introduced by Fu Qianyi, the "Ark" includes the "Sea Ark", an ecological island drifting on the sea, the "Underground Ark" 100 meters deep underground, and the "Sky Ark" that uses special technology to rise into the air, hovers in the air, and relies on solar energy to maintain operation.

After Fu Qianyi finished introducing the general background of the story, Yan Chaozhao was silent for a moment and pointed out the key issue: "But according to the 'Ark Plan' you just described, not all humans can enter the Ark. Is that correct?"

"That's right." Seeing Yan Chaochao found the key point so quickly, a smile appeared in Fu Qianyi's eyes.

"Then I have one more question." Yan Chaochao and Fu Qianyi met each other's eyes, their gazes sharp. "Heroine, do you support the Ark Plan?"

Fu Qianyi smiled and said, "No."

Without waiting to discuss with Tang Shilei next to him, Yan Chaochao looked at Fu Qianyi steadily and smiled for the first time since entering the teahouse: "Then I agree to play this role."

Hearing the affirmative answer, Fu Qianyi's smile became more obvious: "It's a pleasure to work with you. I will send you the script when it is ready."

Facing the hand stretched out in front of him, Yan Chaochao raised his hand and held Fu Qianyi's hand.

“It’s a pleasure to work with you.”

"I'm looking forward to reading your script."

***

As time goes by, there are more and more red elements on the streets.

Red lanterns, bright red window decorations, people's red clothes and red hats...

This year, many TV stations and platforms sent Yan Chaochao invitations to the Spring Festival Gala, but Yan Chaochao asked Tang Shilei to turn them all down. Starting from 7 days before the New Year, Yan Chaochao had already postponed all her schedules and stayed at home.

On the morning of New Year's Eve, Yan Chaochao opened the window, and a thin white dot fell on the tip of her nose, and in an instant only the cold temperature remained.

Yan Chaozhao blinked and reacted a little late.

This is……

Snow.

This was not the first time Yan Chaochao had seen snow. She had gone to the snowy mountains with Yan Xixi when recording a variety show.

But Yan Chaochao also knew that snow was not a common occurrence in this small southern city.

A few minutes later, Yan Chaochao put on a thick blue down jacket, pushed open the door and walked into the garden.

Most of the flowers in the yard have withered, quietly waiting to bloom again next year. Only the deep red plum blossoms "Bone Red" are proudly blooming on the branches. Even in heavy snow, there is no way to conceal its charm.

The cold wind made Yan Chaochao's nose slightly red, and snowflakes fell and landed on her hair and clothes.

She tilted her head back slightly and took a deep breath. The cold air, carrying the faint fragrance of plum blossoms, quietly entered her nose.

This is...

Chinese New Year?

At this moment, another sound of footsteps suddenly came from the door.

Yan Chaochao didn't look back, but she had already identified the person's identity from the familiar footsteps.

"Xixi, you're here."

Yan Xixi wrapped herself tightly in a pure black down jacket. She quickly walked towards Yan Chaochao and placed the blue knitted woolen hat on his head. "It's snowing outside, and you don't even have a hat on. Be careful not to catch a cold."

Yan Chaozhao raised her hand and touched the blue knitted woolen hat. The soft and delicate touch made her curl the corners of her mouth: "Aren't you here with me?"

Hearing this, Yan Xixi's hand, which was helping Yan Chaochao adjust his woolen hat, suddenly paused, and a smile appeared in her eyes: "I really can't do anything about you..."

Although she said this, there was no complaint in Yan Xixi's tone.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, and the ground was already covered with white.

In the snow-white garden, two little dots, one black and one blue, were squatting there, their heads huddled together, whispering and discussing something.

"What's the best thing to use on your nose?"

"carrot?"

"If I put on a red nose, would it look like a circus clown?"

"That makes sense, you can even wear a hat!"

"Do you have such a big hat at home?"

"It seems not..."

On the second-floor balcony, Pei Lan and Yan Hongzhuo stood side by side in front of the window, and they had no idea how long they had been looking out the window.

Just looking at it, Pei Lan couldn't help but feel a little sour in her nose: "It's so good..."

When Pei Lan murmured softly unconsciously, he suddenly realized that his voice had become nasal.

Yan Hongzhuo hugged Pei Lan and comforted her gently: "Everything will get better."

***

On New Year's Eve, the Yan family's chef and housekeeper let them go back to celebrate the New Year.

In the Yan family villa, only the four of them were left.

Three hours before the New Year’s Eve dinner, the four of them were already stuck in the kitchen.

No matter how adept they are in their respective fields, they will be somewhat flustered when it comes to making dumplings.

The projector was moved to the kitchen and played the various steps of making dumplings. Yan Chaochao was responsible for chopping the stuffing, Yan Xixi was responsible for kneading the dough, and Pei Lan and Yan Hongzhuo were responsible for making the dumplings.

"Make special dumplings. Anyone who eats them will have good luck for the whole year..."

As Pei Lan spoke, he stuffed the gold coins made of edible gold into the dumplings.

After a few hours of busy work, before the Spring Festival Gala began, the dumplings were finally served, steaming hot. The simmering hot pot was also on the table, with a circle of hot pot ingredients placed next to it.

When the music from the Spring Festival Gala started playing, Yan Chaochao was looking at the dumplings in front of her. She stared into the bowl for a while, then turned her head and met Yan Xixi's gaze.

"What's wrong? Eat quickly. There are 4 special dumplings in total. Whoever eats them will have good luck for a whole year." Pei Lan stared at Yan Chaochao closely, and almost picked up the dumplings and fed them into her mouth.

"In that case..." Yan Chaochao's eyes darted around the bowl, quickly locking onto a target. She picked up a dumpling and placed it in Pei Lan's bowl.

Almost at the same time, Yan Xixi also picked up a dumpling and put it into Yan Hongzhuo's bowl.

They both said in unison: "Of course we have to share our luck."

After saying that, Yan Chaochao and Yan Xixi turned their heads almost at the same time. The moment their eyes met, they both laughed.

Pei Lan and Yan Hongzhuo looked at each other, not knowing where the secret had slipped out. They were discovered by Yan Chaochao and Yan Xixi, who put all the dumplings containing gold coins into their bowls.

But now that they have been discovered, they can't put it back openly.

The four of them bit into the dumplings at the same time, and a hint of gold appeared in the dumplings on each person's chopsticks.

"In the new year, we will all have good luck!" Yan Chaochao picked up the dumplings on his chopsticks, "Dry dumplings!"

There were only four of us, but with the background music of the Spring Festival Gala and the lively laughter, we didn't seem lonely at all.

The moment the clock struck twelve, huge fireworks sounded outside.

As the host of the TV program shouted out New Year's greetings in a passionate voice, they have quietly stepped into the new year.

Brilliant fireworks bloomed continuously in the sky, lighting up the night as bright as day.

Yan Chaozhao stood by the window, looking up at the fireworks in the sky, and couldn't help but curl his lips: "Next, it's the new year."

When Yan Chaochao looked up at the fireworks, Yan Xixi stood beside her, turned her head to look at her sister's profile and smiled.

"Yes, it's a new year again..."

Everything will be better in the new year.

Yan Xixi doesn't believe in any metaphysics, but at this moment, she closed her eyes slightly and made a wish under the grand fireworks.

I hope that we can always be together every day from now on.

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