Chapter 58
"Tianhan?"
Hearing the familiar name of his rival, Yan Yunzhen couldn't help but frown.
What connection do they have with Changxing? They have absolutely nothing in common.
Song Yang obviously couldn't figure out the situation for a while, so he could only say, "Actually, we didn't think about it that way at first. We thought Changxing was just doing this for self-protection, but now we feel that they can't afford such a large amount of funds. Of course, this is just my guess. The specifics will have to wait for Director Yan and you to make a judgment."
"I see." Yan Yunzhen saw the lamb that had jumped out and then came back again on its own when no one was chasing it. He couldn't help but want to laugh. "Then wait until I come back and tell you."
Because they were worried about disturbing others, the two people who had already watched the whole movie decided not to join in the fun and went to the dressing room to be affectionate. Therefore, they were not seen. At this time, the people sitting in the venue watching the movie were already in a state of excitement.
The film opens with relentless artillery fire shattering dense forests, followed by torrential rain. Dim light barely filters through the blanket of greenery into the miasma-filled mountains. The troops behind pursue the enemy victoriously. The camera shakes as the remnants of the army trudge along the muddy mountain trail, desperately fleeing through the deep forests. The rhythm of the march is like a dense drumbeat, driving the people's hearts faster and faster.
Suddenly, a bullet emerged from the jungle and flew towards the audience as if it would penetrate the screen. Blood exploded on the screen, and the person in the main perspective fell down. Behind him, a childish face was revealed, covered in dust and stained with the blood that had just splashed. Only a pair of clear eyes could be seen. There was nothing in his eyes, only the confusion of his brain freezing when facing life and death for the first time.
The roar of gunfire and the torrential rain seemed to vanish, and the entire scene suddenly became quiet. All sounds seemed to be separated by a wall, making them inaudible. Someone nearby tried to pull the young soldier, who was unable to walk. He stumbled a few steps before grabbing his gun and stumbling forward.
Someone is dead.
Someone is dead.
Will I be next?
Young Master Xiao's somewhat hoarse voice sounded as the voice-over, and when he raised his head again, his eyes instantly came alive. The blank space left by excessive shock was suddenly filled with extreme fear that he realized belatedly, which made people feel a chill down their spines.
These eyes are dramatic!
Many viewers with rich movie-watching experience made this judgment instantly.
Despite the trailers and final photos, most people were skeptical about Zhou He's choice. Who is Lu Wenqi? No one has heard of him. A closer look reveals he's just a minor influencer who does food streaming. How can the public be confident in his acting skills?
But within less than five minutes of the start, this unfamiliar young man conquered everyone present with his own strength.
He is obviously not the protagonist, but the show starts with him, which should be a taboo, but no one in the audience was impatient, they were all attracted by the wonderful and fast-paced performance; although they were obviously not watching a 3D movie, it gave people an immersive experience, as if they could empathize with the people in the movie. This kind of refreshing viewing experience can be said to be extremely successful for a commercial film.
A few shots later, the young soldier was bombarded by artillery fire, and dust was flying. A suppressed scream could be heard in the movie. Just when they were worried about the young soldier, his brother Major Ji mistakenly thought that he had been killed. In order to maintain the soldiers' physical strength, he reluctantly left his brother's "corpse" in the trench.
What a scumbag!
While fans knew Major Ji had his own reasons, and even though they were already aware of how events would unfold and mentally prepared, nearly all viewers couldn't help but curse inwardly. They watched with deep distress as the young soldier awoke dazed from the trenches, surrounded by corpses scattered across the ground. He rolled over in agony, clutching his broken leg, and cried out for his brother until his voice broke, but no one answered. Only then did he realize he had been abandoned in the mountains.
They watched his expression change from horror, grievance and disbelief to numbness and despair. He struggled for a long time, crawling up with his broken leg, and with difficulty reached a branch broken by the wind. He made a simple splint for himself to protect his broken leg, and then continued to move forward.
He remained silent throughout.
The voice-over sounded again.
Three days and three nights.
In fact, at the end, I realized that I had been walking for three days and three nights.
What I thought at that time was that he could save me.
He will definitely save me.
The young soldier dragged his crippled leg, his eyes red with pain, but he still gritted his teeth and refused to kneel down, but walked forward as far as possible.
The camera zooms out, passing through endless mountains and rivers, and finally arrives at the town. The camera then gradually zooms in, switching to the plaque of the medical clinic, and then the title of the movie is played -
"Clinic No. 58".
Although there are some scenes of Xiao Junye in the edited trailer, Xiao Junye is not the protagonist after all. He is just a supporting role that introduces the clinic and sets off the character's image. He is not placed directly and prominently at the beginning. Therefore, those viewers who were not CP fans and did not come for Lu Zixi were deeply shocked by this unfamiliar actor until this moment.
What kind of expressiveness is this?
Such a person is actually just a newcomer with no acting experience?
This is just a commercial film. If it wasn't so commercial in nature, it would definitely win an award!
The audience was completely excited about the movie. When they saw the young soldier being picked up and taken to the clinic, they were reluctant to leave when they saw a corner of snow-white clothes floating in from the edge of the screen at the end of the scene.
Owner!
In fact, because the original novel describes the owner as "pure and ethereal," "ethereal like an immortal," with an eccentric personality and a frequently unusual appearance, fans had high expectations for him, but were also extremely skeptical about finding the right actor to play him. For example, the owner always wears a snow-white robe and has no long hair, yet because of his ancient style, he still feels incredibly natural. This complex and contradictory setting would probably leave even the most experienced stylist confused.
At that time, some people predicted that if "Clinic No. 58" was adapted into a film or TV series, casting would be the most troublesome thing, and it might even be impossible to choose a suitable candidate for the owner of the clinic. What no one expected was that Zhou He, who took the initiative to take over the film, succeeded.
He really found this banished immortal-like person.
The man in the picture is tall and imposing, his chin slightly raised, his eyes narrowed, pupils appearing even paler in the blazing sunlight, exuding a confidence bordering on arrogance. His eyes appear fixed on something, but a closer look through his long, dense lashes reveals he's looking at nothing, a literal expression of indifference. His eyes naturally curl upward, and if he were to smile, he might appear gentle and approachable. However, his thin lips are pursed, unwilling to offer even the slightest hint of a smile. His entire being seems to have dropped several degrees, chilling and naturally alienating.
It is very difficult to act out that kind of indifference, calmness, and even cold-bloodedness, but this man is like the white snow, as if he was born without joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, and has no warmth, only vigilance and a cold heart.
Book fans expressed their satisfaction with the actor's appearance when they saw the final makeup photos, but it was only when they were sitting in the cinema and officially saw this figure walking towards them that they really felt that the museum owner was completely brought to life.
The best actor is indeed the best actor!
The film continued to unfold at its usual pace. Fans of the book, though familiar with the story, didn't find it boring at all. Those who hadn't read the novel and came for the stars almost forgot their original purpose and immersed themselves in the film. The already excellent script, the superb acting of the entire cast, the excellent cinematography, and the clever editing combined to create a truly enjoyable film.
Zhou He looked at the performances in the audience, especially the girls who cried so hard that their makeup was smudged when Xiao Junye died, and felt a lot of emotions for a moment.
If he hadn't found that kid to play the role of Xiao Junye, he definitely wouldn't have given Xiao Junye more roles, nor would he have let him take the lead. Then it would be questionable whether the film would have been so effective.
He suddenly felt a little ashamed that he had wasted the little guy's talent. Such a talented newcomer actually deserved better. If he didn't consider the criticism from others, it wouldn't be too much to let him take the leading role.
Fortunately, he has some ambition hidden in this commercial film. He does not want to simply make commercial films for the rest of his life. This is his first attempt at transformation - an attempt with the goal of winning awards and reputation.
I hope the little guy can gain what he deserves from this.
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After the movie ended, there were follow-up interviews backstage. Lu Zixi, who was originally regarded as a foil by everyone, leaned on a box of clothes, but unexpectedly, he was surrounded by everyone as soon as he came out.
“Excuse me, is this really your first time acting in a movie?”
"Excuse me, are you really not a professional? Are your parents engaged in related industries?"
"Tell me about how you managed to film this movie? Did you do a lot of preparation?"
Lu Zixi had already obtained Yuanhong's script and answered unanimously, "I learned it in the acting class arranged by Yuanhong." But when asked who his teacher was, he looked in the direction of Yan Yunzhen, then shook his head and said nothing more.
The reporters followed his gaze.
Very good, I get the hint, take a note.
In sharp contrast, Chang Yi's side was deserted. Only the reporter arranged by Tianhan was conducting the interview as a routine. They were not enthusiastic, but they could not find any mistakes that would make Chang Yi protest. They just chatted in a bland manner.
After the chat, he left.
Lu Zixi didn't notice the movement here at all, and Yan Yunzhen has always been like this, he will tell you what he wants you to know, and he won't let you publish what he doesn't want you to know even if you interview Yuanhong, so there are not many people around him, and they all come to Lu Zixi to dig out explosive news.
In their eyes, newcomers are easier to coax, not to mention that the person in front of them looks so well-behaved and sweet. They are even called "lamb". How could a lamb possibly trick them?
So Lu Zixi smiled and used the same approach he used to deal with the media in his previous life, happily imitating the big-tailed wolf in sheep's clothing. Yan Yunzhen watched with a smile on his face, thinking that his little guy was so adorable that people wanted to take a bite.
At this moment, Zhou He hurried to the backstage and found Yan Yunzhen. His first words were chilling -
"The staff found a needle in Lu Wenqi's seat," Zhou He said in a low voice, "Don't let the media find out. It will be a disaster if it gets out of hand."
The author has something to say: First of all, thank you all for your concern and suggestions qaq! The saddest thing is that I have been in pain for two days and it still hasn't come. I plan to drink some brown sugar to urge it... It's too uncomfortable orz
Then I will reply to you all. This article only writes about this world. If I want to write about the quick-travel part, I will also write about it in the extra chapter. qvq
【Thank you list】
Thanks to the little angel Chaoci Baidillll for the mine
Thanks to the little angel for knocking on the cute Mengjiang grenade
Thanks to the little angel Alan x8, Jiang Lan x10, Ling Jun x10, Penguin and Zhu x10 for the nutrient solution
Ah, I took exams all day today, and I don’t have classes tomorrow morning. I’m going to sleep until I wake up naturally (crying). Good night everyone!
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