Entertainment Rebirth Rhapsody

Chapter 473: The Unchangeable Passing
Shanhe is enjoying the happiness of having both a son and a daughter in the capital. The warm daily life of his family makes him feel very happy, but he still cannot live a leisurely life.

Within two days after he returned to the capital, he received an endless stream of visitors. The first one was his old comrades-in-arms Ning Hao and his wife. The two had been friends for more than ten years, and Ning Hao was not one to be polite to others.

Ning Hao and his wife were familiar with the place. After Xing Aina greeted them, they went straight to Hathaway to gossip about the children, leaving the two men to make tea and chat.

The purpose of Ning Hao's visit was for "Magic City Fortress". The script had been adapted and the first draft and some design renderings were sent to Shanhe last month. He needed the advice of Shanhe, a world-renowned screenwriter.

The adapted script of "The Fortress of Demon City" is quite different from the previous one. Although the theme and plot are similar, there are some new ideas in the script.

The core plot of the story has not changed much, the Earth is still invaded by aliens, and after a hard fight, the interstellar invaders are finally defeated. Although it is old-fashioned, it is not outdated!

In terms of details, Ning Hao and the screenwriter team of Chuhe Film and Television have made new designs for the alien mothership, the form of the "Predator", and the air combat scenes, which have a very strong sense of future technology and the unique colors and backgrounds of Chinese science fiction.

In addition, based on the original novel, the script also made changes to the plot structure. For example, at the beginning, the novel did not clearly explain what kind of devastating consequences the Delta mothership had on major cities on Earth after extracting the earth's energy "Fairy Vine". The script supplemented this point, and the film will explain the entire story background through special effects shots and visual language.

In Shanhe's opinion, these changes are necessary. Special effects shots are indeed expensive, but without this background content, it is difficult to provide the audience with sufficient psychological expectations and emotional preparation, which greatly reduces the significance of the Magic City, the last bastion of mankind in the play.

Furthermore, judging from the proportion of emotional scenes, the script has obviously greatly reduced the emotional scenes between Commander Jiang Yang and Commander Lin Nan. The subtle feelings between the two protagonists only serve as a side story line, serving the main plot of defending the Magic City.

Love is always a small personal emotion, and cannot be equated with larger sentiments such as patriotism, collectivism, and internationalism. This was the biggest mistake of the original film. In this life, with the level of Ning Hao and Chuhe Film and Television, they naturally would not make such a low-level mistake.

Shanhe gave the script of "Magic City Fortress" 80 points.

"There are no problems with the script in general. It still needs some polishing in terms of coherence, especially the emotional scenes and the climax. Casting is important. The male lead is the key to the whole movie. There are few young actors in China who have both acting skills and box office appeal. What are your considerations?"

Ning Hao took a sip of tea and replied with a smile:
"Haha...how could you forget about your little cousin? Tang Xiaoyu is a treasure in the film academy, and he is loved just as much as you are. This child is very hardworking. I think he is becoming more and more like you!"

Shan He also laughed when he heard this. Yes, he was really confused by the clumsy young man in his previous life. How could he forget the child he raised? Tang Xiaoyu was indeed the most suitable male protagonist.
"Hehe... Come to think of it, I haven't seen Xiao Yuer for a while. I have to ask him to come over to my house when he's free!"

"I'll call him now!"

Ning Hao picked up the phone and searched for Tang Zhiyu's number without saying a word.

"We booked him even before the script was released. After two years of development, it's time for this guy to show up!"

"Okay, let him come over for dinner, I'll talk to him!"

"I saw him on the Chuhe set a few days ago. This guy is very hardworking and is using his summer vacation to do odd jobs and learn with the crew!"

...

Tang Xiaoyu is a frequent visitor to the courtyard. When he walked in, even the old and lazy Doudou stood up and wagged his tail to greet him, which shows how popular he is in the Qiu family.

"Brother Shanhe, you're back. Xiao Xiong and I had planned to go out and play together this weekend!"

Shanhe looked at Tang Xiaoyu, who had grown into a tall and upright young man. The stubborn boy had grown up in the blink of an eye. After two years of settling down, his temperament had changed a lot. He looked vigorous but also a little steady, which made Shanhe very pleased.

"Sit down and talk!"

He patted Tang Xiaoyu on the shoulder and asked with a smile:

"I heard that you've been helping out on the set lately. How's life at the film school going?"

“It was a great time!”

Tang Xiaoyu didn't say anything polite, and sat next to Shanhe and answered,

"The teachers are so nice to me. I am a student of the directing department, but the acting department teacher arranged special courses for me, so I don't miss any part of the class. I can also go to Chuhe Film and Television for practical learning during the holidays. The conditions are great!"

"Haha... You haven't taken on a role in two years. Are you eager to try now?"

"Hehe... a little bit."

Tang Xiaoyu touched his head and responded,
"In the past two years, I feel like I have made a lot of progress, and I want to see what my true level is!"

Ning Hao interrupted with a smile:
"We have confidence in you. Yang Liu has said that Xiao Yuer will definitely be the first Chinese international superstar of Chuhe Film and Television. Let's start with "The Fortress of the Magic City"!"

Shanhe poured a cup of tea for Tang Xiaoyu and asked casually:
"Have you read the script? How confident are you about your role?"

"I've read the script and I think it's pretty good. With the torture you put me through in 'Youth', I have no problem with my endurance!"

"Ha ha…"

...

The three of them didn't talk for long. When Little Bear heard that Tang Xiaoyu was here, he quickly joined in, disrupting their conversation with laughter. The two mixed-race children got along very harmoniously, and their relationship was very good. It felt like a pair of brothers.

Ning Hao and his wife and Tang Xiaoyu stayed in the courtyard for a whole day. They talked a lot about the preparation plan of "Demon City Fortress". Shanhe gave suggestions without reservation based on the memory images in his mind.

After Ning Hao and his wife and Tang Xiaoyu left, Guo Fan came to visit under the leadership of Yang Liu. The planning scheme for "The Wandering Earth" trilogy was also initially formed, and the entire team hoped to get Shanhe's opinions and approval.

Unlike the previous life, China's science fiction blockbusters in this life already have sufficient foundation and foreshadowing. Chuhe Film and Television's adaptation of "The Wandering Earth" is more systematic and scientific, and the entire series is planned and adapted according to the timeline of the original novel.

The first part, "The Wandering Earth: The Beginning", describes the plot of "The Wandering Earth 2" in the previous life. The second part, "The Wandering Earth: Jupiter Crisis", corresponds to "The Wandering Earth 1" in Shanhe's memory. The third part, "The Wandering Earth: Helium Flash Crisis", is even more of an unknown area for Shanhe.

Shanhe highly approved of this preliminary plan. Compared with the two "The Wandering Earth" films in his memory, this trilogy was more coherent, and the protagonist, plot, renderings and other aspects were more detailed and reasonable. While praising it, Shanhe also gave his own suggestions based on his memory.

Ning Hao and Guo Fan made a lot of money here at Shanhe. The news spread throughout Chuhe Film and Television within two days. Xu Ke and Wu Ershan did not let Shanhe go after hearing the news and came together two days later.

"Zhu Xian" and "Fengshen Yanyi" have already been approved and script writing has begun. Who wouldn't want to get some money from Shanhe, the big screenwriter!

Shanhe gave the two of them a helpless smile.

"Brother Xu, Senior Brother Wu, you are really giving me a hard time. Ning Hao and Guo Fan are making science fiction movies, and I have experience in this area. You are all making fantasy mythology movies, and I have no experience at all. What good suggestions can I give?"

"You're a genius, what experience do you need? When you were filming Gravity, did you have any experience in science fiction blockbusters? No, but you still made it stunning!"

"Brother Xu is right. Shanhe, please help us. With you behind us giving us some advice, our confidence will be doubled!"

Shanhe looked at the two people's eager expressions and nodded with a smile on his face.
"Okay, but I can't give you any advice right now. You have to let me study for a while."

"Haha... We're not in a hurry. Take your time. The project preparation period is still long!"

...

Shanhe sent Xu Ke and Wuershan away. While he smiled bitterly, he also felt relieved and satisfied. The development of Chuhe Film and Television ushered in another period of explosive growth. Under his leadership, Chinese-language films were rushing forward in a different direction. The future will have too many changes because of him.

Time flies. In the blink of an eye, Shanhe has been reborn for eighteen years, and Doudou, the Labrador retriever, has been with Shanhe for fourteen years. It is almost at the end of its life.

It seemed to have anticipated its departure. In the following days, it became more and more attached to the mountains and rivers and was unwilling to leave their side even for a moment.

Except for the two children, the whole family had a bad premonition. Shanhe was extremely sad. He declined all visitors and quietly accompanied his beloved dog on his last journey. Sitting under the grape trellis which was now an old tree with tangled roots, Shanhe stroked the old and frail Doudou. He knew that he would soon face the first loss in his life. Everything he had gained since his rebirth was suddenly revealed before his eyes along with the sadness.

Since his rebirth, Shanhe has been on his way without relaxing for a moment. He has fulfilled the promise he made when he was reborn with actions and efforts, to protect his family and participate in this great era!

Over the past eighteen years, he started out as a writer, and from a young boy in a small county, he gradually walked out onto another path, stepped onto the train of the times, and stepped onto the global stage.

Starting from "From City to Field", Shanhe has created a total of fourteen novels, including "The Perfect Match", "Better Days", "Send You a Little Red Flower", "Parasite", "Hot Girl", "Under the Zhengyang Gate", "The Cliff", "A Dog's Purpose", "The Martian", "Signal", "Dallas Buyers Club", "Young Yi's Fantastic Adventure", and "Room".

Almost every one of his works has been a global bestseller, and the total sales of his novels are approaching one billion copies, unmatched in the world. Among them are many classics, and their literary value is recognized by the global public. They have demonstrated the charm of Chinese culture to the global public and are a new milestone in Chinese literature.

No one will deny his literary achievements. The media and the public's evaluation of him is: the most representative writer of the new century, who created an era belonging to Hua Xia Qiu!
In terms of film achievements, Shanhe is also outstanding. "Bad Girl", "Moon", "The Message", "Dallas Buyers Club", "Gravity", "Blink", "Joker", "Life of Yi", "Room", "Operation Mekong", and the unfinished "Green Book", ten movies have made him the film legend of "Mr. Billion".

Leading the trend of Chinese-language films and world cinema, Hollywood even gave him a separate classification: Hua Xia Qiu is another level of director.

Even the most critical and least fond of him Western literati and scholars have to admit that Hua Xiaqiu is already a master director who has ushered in a new era of film.

What surprised him most was that he inadvertently created a film empire belonging to China. Regardless of how much it is worth, the huge platform of Chuhe Film and Television has given many people the opportunity to realize their dreams, laid a solid foundation and firewall for the development of Chinese-language films, made an indelible contribution to the spread of Chinese culture, and even represents the rise and revival of China.

No one in the world will ignore this rapidly expanding film empire. Major Hollywood film and television companies have even regarded Chuhe Film and Television and Chinese-language films as future rivals!
Over the past decade, he has not only achieved numerous career achievements, but also has a perfect family, met many like-minded friends, and seen many completely different scenery. He has gained a lot and is worthy of God's generous gift!

Compared to his previous life which was full of pain, Shanhe lived a wonderful life in this life. Thinking of this, a warm current rushed from his heart to his eyes. He changed himself, changed the fate of many people, and even changed the world, but he still had to face loss and separation.
"Doudou, we've lived a great life and haven't let anyone down, right?"

At this time, Doudou no longer had the energy to wag its tail, but Doudou would never refuse its master. It stood up with great effort, leaned against Shanhe, licked the palm of his hand, and responded with a low "wool", as if responding to Shanhe's words, telling its master that it had gained a lot in this life, lived a happy life, and had no regrets!

Shanhe looked at the old and staggering Doudou, thinking about the past of Doudou from childhood to adulthood, tears welled up in his eyes, and he hugged its big head and sobbed softly,

"Doudou, thank you for accompanying me through the past ten years of my rebirth. If you have a next life, remember to come back and find us!"

Doudou turned around and licked Shanhe's face gently, as if he understood what Shanhe said. He rubbed his owner's face gently. Shanhe could feel his unreserved love and strong reluctance.

Life is like this, there are gains, but more often than not, there is loss. Shanhe, as a reborn person, is no exception. He has no choice but to bury his head in Doudou's hair and cry silently.

After receiving the call from her mother, Qiu Chuxi rushed back home that night, knelt down and hugged Doudou, who barely stood up to greet her, and cried loudly, refusing to get up for a long time. She was no longer the future wealthy woman full of ambition, but a little girl who was unwilling to face her death!

Three days later, Doudou completed his life journey with the company of his whole family, and Shanhe faced his first eternal farewell after his rebirth.

(End of this chapter)