Mo Guangyuan was puzzled.

Why do these two leaders seem like different people recently?

Not only has he become much more motivated at work, but he has also become much kinder to everyone in the department.

I have to say, it’s pretty good.

Moreover, the performance of these two leaders seemed to be appreciated by higher-level leaders, and they won a lot of benefits for the department.

All this happened after watching Lu Ban’s movie.

Is this movie so magical?

Mo Guangyuan recalled that he had the same experience after watching "Spring Days Without War".

But at that time, all Mo Guangyuan was thinking about was that he wanted to show this hopeful movie to people all over the world, use various means to trick others into watching it, and then continue to repeat this behavior with himself.

However, the two leaders did not allow themselves to watch this movie.

Mo Guangyuan could understand that the secret could not be leaked, but the two leaders had not said anything about the film or given any comments or opinions so far, not even hinting at it. This wouldn't be the case if the film really had some fascinating magic.

Oh, I did say that.

"Dark. Really fucking dark."

Mo Guangyuan repeated in a low voice.

"Dark? It's not dark here. Did you play games too late last night and didn't get enough rest?"

Old Li put down the plate and waved his hand in front of Mo Guangyuan.

"No, I'm talking about the ministers. Don't you think they've been a little weird lately?"

Mo Guangyuan said as he ate the fried shredded potatoes on the plate.

"That's right. I feel like they have become much kinder recently. It's as if, as if... that's what, they have been possessed."

Old Li recalled, clapped his hands, and asked mysteriously.

"It can't be true?"

"Don't talk nonsense. I think it's Lu Ban's movie that's the problem."

Mo Guangyuan lowered his voice.

"Sometimes I feel like this after watching Lu Ban's movies."

"Oh, there is such a thing?"

Lao Li ate a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and asked curiously.

"Yes, Lao Li, you don't usually watch these movies. Let me tell you, Lu Ban's movies are the kind that will change your perception of the world, everything around you, and the people around you after you watch them."

Mo Guangyuan said seriously.

"You're exaggerating like that, it's like brainwashing!"

Old Li chewed another piece of bone and took a sip of soup.

"Rather than brainwashing, it's better to say that I gained new knowledge, so my cognition changed. It's a bit like, Lao Li, when you were a child, you looked at the stars and thought they were beautiful. But if I told you that the stars were filled with aliens who wanted to invade us and that the stars in the sky were all enemies, then when you saw the stars again, you would definitely have different ideas, right?"

Mo Guangyuan explained patiently.

"It's just like seeing someone who seems pretty at first glance, but is actually a scumbag. I understand. So, does Lu Ban's movie reveal some unknown social reality? Does it teach you some great truth?"

Old Li felt that he had been through many battles and had seen a lot, so Mo Guangyuan was making a fuss out of nothing.

In Lao Li's opinion, many things that young people think are fashionable, popular and amazing are actually what are left over from their generation. Young people who are easily shocked by life's changes are really seeing too little and thinking too much.

He has been reviewing movies for so many years and has seen all kinds of outrageous works.

Although he hasn't seen Lu Ban's movie yet, everyone around him is praising it, but Lao Li doesn't quite believe it.

Even if we take a step back, Lu Ban's movies have won such high box office and various awards. They are excellent works and may have a certain impact on young people, but if we really talk about changing the world view and making the minister and deputy minister become like that, Lao Li doesn't believe it.

With such ability, why is Lu Ban still making movies? He can just run for election and make the earth great again in no time.

"Oh, you'll know once you watch it. I recommend you watch Spring Days Without a Fight first. It's a winner at the three major art film festivals and has been certified by the judges. If you don't have a membership on a video website, I can lend it to you."

Mo Guangyuan decided to present the facts and then talk about reason. It was meaningless to just talk about Bian Jing.

"Sure, I just happen to have a few TV shows I've always wanted to watch, but I can't watch the latest ones without a membership."

Old Li was not polite either.

In the afternoon, the two leaders were still very kind and treated everyone to afternoon tea. Although the drink they ordered was cheap lemonade, for the two leaders who had never pursued this kind of corporate culture, this was already a big step for mankind.

When Lao Li returned home, he actually contacted Mo Guangyuan on WeChat to ask for his account. However, he did not watch Lu Ban's movie. Instead, he watched two episodes of a recently popular TV series first.

Since many video sites offer advanced on-demand viewing, the difference between premium members and ordinary free tickets may be four or five episodes.

After happily watching two episodes, Lao Li thought for a while and decided to respect Mo Guangyuan and watch a movie by Lu Ban to help him sleep.

"What's it called..."

Old Li quickly found the movie "No War in Spring" recommended by Mo Guangyuan. He clicked it, poured a cup of hot tea, leaned back in his chair and started watching.

The next day.

Mo Guangyuan greeted his leaders when he got to work. The two leaders were still quite kind, like old men who had seen through the fickleness of the world, which always made Mo Guangyuan feel a chill down his spine.

As soon as he sat down, he found that Lao Li had not arrived yet.

This guy usually comes early, but he came so late today.

Mo Guangyuan was slightly surprised.

It was almost time to go to work when he saw Old Li coming in late with a very serious expression on his face.

"Why, did you oversleep?"

Mo Guangyuan asked.

Old Li did not answer, but instead gave a mysterious smile.

Mo Guangyuan looked at the smile and quickly understood everything.

He stretched out his hand to Lao Li, who shook Mo Guangyuan's hand tightly in return.

The look in their eyes needed no explanation; it turned into one sentence.

"From today on, we are comrades."

…

In December, the weather gets colder.

The winter in Jiangcheng is getting colder day by day. The heavy snow that was rarely seen in the past has now arrived in December.

“This winter is going to be very cold.”

Lu Ban said while looking out the window.

"Yeah, I'm freezing!"

Qin Tiantian curled up her hands and feet in the blanket. She didn't feel warm even though the air conditioner was on in the living room. She sat in front of the heater. Leica next to her was curled up at Qin Tiantian's feet, using her as a cushion.

"It's mainly because the eruption of the volcano caused a lot of volcanic ash to enter the atmosphere, which would lead to a decrease in sunlight and a decrease in the average temperature of the atmosphere, so it's colder."

Lu Ban explained in a serious tone.

"Your explanation won't make the house any warmer!"

Qin Tiantian complained.

"I think it's quite warm."

Lu Ban looked at the air conditioner, it was 28 degrees. The indoor temperature was probably around 10 to 20 degrees, probably because Qin Tiantian had just come in from outside.

"They say people in the south can't walk when they see snow, but I haven't seen you go down to play snowball fights."

"It's so cold, and they're still having a snowball fight!"

Qin Tiantian curled up.

"Why don't I play a movie for you? You'll definitely feel warm after watching it."

Lu Ban said.

"? Is this true? Why do I feel even colder?"

Although Qin Tiantian said this, he still asked Lu Ban to find the CD.

She also stood up and stole two ice creams from Lu Ban's refrigerator, eating one herself and giving one to Leica.

"Aren't you cold? Why are you eating ice cream?"

Lu Ban held the CD and felt strange.

“There is no direct connection between being cold and eating ice!”

Qin Tiantian took a bite and watched Lu Ban press the play button on the remote control.

A title appeared on the screen: it was his new movie, The End of Time.