Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 756 Zhang Ruonan's Hesitation
Beijing, 8pm, No. Xiaoyun Road.

In the large and empty living room, the moonlight shines through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, sprinkling on the cold marble floor like water, reflecting a silver-white color.

Zhang Ruonan hugged her legs quietly and curled up in the corner of the sofa.

On the ceiling of the living room, the gorgeous chandelier emits a bright and lonely light, making the surrounding shadows even deeper.

Silence shrouded every corner, and only the ticking sound of the wall clock seemed particularly clear in this quiet space.

Beside her, several pots of green plants cast vague shadows in the moonlight, like silent guardians.

The TV screen opposite the sofa was pitch black, reflecting her figure like a silent mirror.

Outside the window, the bright lights of the city form a sharp contrast with the desolation inside the house.

Zhang Ruonan was immersed in the silence, holding a pregnancy test stick tightly in her hand, with a complicated look in her eyes.

What is shown above are two red lines!
Joy, excitement, hesitation...

She couldn't explain how she felt right now. She felt completely confused and upset.

Her brows were furrowed like two deep grooves, and she bit her lower lip unconsciously, almost leaving a mark. A fierce struggle was going on in her heart.

Zhang Ruonan knew that this would bring about earth-shaking changes in her life.

After the initial surprise, she is now very nervous. How will Lin Li react if he knows the news?
Lin Li is not an ordinary star, he is not just himself, and he has not graduated yet, how will Chen Duling and the others react...

The more Zhang Ruonan thought about it, the more confused his mind became. He felt mixed emotions at once and it was hard to tell what was going on.

Thinking of the many troubles that might come to Lin Li in the future, she couldn't help but feel a deep worry in her heart.

"Will he be happy about the arrival of this child? Will he be troubled about how to explain it to Chen Duling? Will he..."

Zhang Ruonan's eyes had lost focus and he kept muttering to himself.

"If the news of my pregnancy spreads at this time, will it make him feel embarrassed? My uncle and aunt should be happy. As for the company..."

"No, the company's attitude is not important."

"He is the most important person. He should be very happy, but he must be worried about other people's reactions..."

Zhang Ruonan's fingers twisted together uncontrollably, and the worry between her brows grew heavier like a dark cloud.

Occasionally, her eyes would look out the window, looking at the twinkling stars in the night sky, and her confused thoughts would drift away.

However, amidst all the doubts, there was another faint but firm voice calling out to her from deep in her heart.

She slowly closed her eyes, and every moment she spent with Lin Li emerged in her mind one by one.

These beautiful memories were like warm and penetrating sunshine, gradually penetrating her heart full of worries.

“Ali will be very happy!”

As she thought about it, the expression on Zhang Ruonan's face gradually relaxed, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, outlining a faint but hopeful smile.

"He will love this child."

She slowly stood up and walked with slightly heavy steps to the full-length mirror in the bedroom. She stared at her reflection intently, with anticipation glittering in her eyes.

In a trance, she seemed to see the little life in the future smiling sweetly at her.

Zhang Ruonan began to imagine her future life in her mind, a family full of warmth and love, with the innocent laughter of her children echoing in the room, from babbling to toddling, and in her free time, she and Lin Li would take the children to the park for a walk...

As for those special days that are of great significance, such as children’s birthday parties, Lin Li will definitely carefully prepare various surprises and decorate the house like a dreamy fairy tale world.

These images made her feel unprecedented satisfaction and peace of mind, as if she had truly touched the outline of happiness.

Thinking of this, Zhang Ruonan's eyes curved and the smile on her face became brighter.

She raised her hand and gently stroked her still flat belly, her heart filled with gentle love.

Looking at her lower abdomen, she seemed to have vaguely felt the pulse of that little life.

She firmly believes it!
Lin Li will definitely be ecstatic about the birth of this child, and they will join hands to welcome the arrival of this new life.

She decided to announce this great news to Lin Li in person and see Lin Li's reaction with her own eyes.

child!

Her and Lin Li’s child!
Zhang Ruonan imagined in her mind the surprised expression on Lin Li's face when he learned the news, and was looking forward to that moment.

In addition...

"Chen Duling, I finally beat you once!"

Zhang Ruonan looked down at her belly and muttered to herself.

-

After staying in Shanghai for two days, Lin Li took a flight back to Beijing.

However, he did not return to Renmin University immediately, but came to the Beijing branch of Penguin Video.

He brought Gao Wen to the floor where Penguin Video was located. As soon as they got out of the elevator, Ma Yankun and Li Jie, who had been waiting there, came to greet them. In addition, more than a dozen executives from Penguin's variety show department followed closely behind them.

"Hello, Teacher Nanxun."

"Hello, Mr. Lin."

……

A large group of people came and bowed to greet each other.

Lin Li nodded slightly to Li Jie, and at the same time, he smiled and gently shook the hand that Ma Yankun extended, and then separated immediately.

"Mr. Ma, thank you for coming all the way here."

"That's not the case, Mr. Nanxun. Your cooperation with us Penguin has always been our top priority."

"Besides, this is not only Nanxun Culture's business, but also our Penguin's business. We all have high hopes for this music show. With your reputation, Teacher Nanxun, I believe our music show will be a success."

"I hope so, but you can't rely on me. You are the professionals in variety shows, Mr. Ma. I also believe that there will be no problem if the team of Nanxun Culture and Penguin work together."

"What Teacher Nanxun said is true. Then let's go to the recording site first?"

"Okay, please lead the way, Mr. Ma."

"Teacher Nanxun, please."

"please."

After a brief greeting, Lin Li, led by Ma Yankun, accompanied by Li Jie and Gao Wen, walked into the gate of Penguin Video Beijing Branch. He was tall and straight, with a leisurely smile on his face, and his steps were calm, with an invisible aura in every step.

The staff at the front desk were busy in an orderly manner, with the sounds of typing on the keyboard and answering the phone intertwined.

However, when Lin Li's figure appeared in their sight, everything seemed to be paused. Their eyes were instantly focused on Lin Li, with respectful smiles on their faces. They bent down quickly and in unison.

"Hello, Teacher Nanxun!"

Lin Li smiled and nodded politely at them, and continued to walk inside without stopping, accompanied by Ma Yankun.

Many staff along the way heard the noise and cast curious glances.

When they saw Lin Li clearly, they quickly put down what they were doing and stepped aside to make way for him. They were very careful, with smiles on their faces that were both nervous and enthusiastic, and excitement flashing in their eyes, for fear of being negligent in the slightest.

This is Lin Li!

Even though they were used to seeing many big stars and celebrities on a daily basis, they couldn't remain calm in front of Lin Li at this moment, as if they had all turned into fanatical fans.

Lin Li is now synonymous with miracles and is no longer just a writer, director or actor.

What's more, Lin Li is at the center of the storm at this time, and everyone wants to know what the story of "Dark Glory" is.

Then, an interesting scene appeared.

As Lin Li and his group moved forward, more and more people gathered around them. If Ma Yankun hadn't spoken to drive them away, they might have been unable to move because of the numerous Penguin Video employees.

A single example can reveal the whole picture. Even this is the case inside Penguin Video, so one can imagine what kind of sensation it would cause if Lin Li appeared on the street at this time.

When they arrived at the "My Stage" recording studio, all the staff were on high alert.

The on-site director was originally directing the on-site arrangement, but when he saw Lin Li, he immediately stopped what he was doing, and the expression on his face instantly changed from serious to nervous and respectful.

He trotted towards me, his steps hurried and urgent, with a smile on his face so exaggerated that it almost reached his ears.

"Hello, Teacher Nanxun, welcome to inspect our work."

The other staff members also stopped what they were doing and looked over, their busy figures frozen in an instant.

They stood aside respectfully, their eyes closely following Lin Li's figure, not daring to make a sound. The scene was so quiet that one could hear everyone's heartbeat, with only the slight hum of the equipment running echoing in the air.

After all, the Lin Li in front of him is a director with two films that ranked in the top ten box office in film history.

Who can't be nervous?
Even though this was just a recording site for a variety show, they had no doubt about Lin Li's vision and professionalism.

Lin Li didn't care about their thoughts. He wore a simple black casual outfit and walked briskly on the "My Stage" singing stage recording site.

Ma Yankun, the head of the variety show department of Penguin Video, personally accompanied the crowd and walked beside them, waving his arms to guide the direction while enthusiastically and professionally introducing every detail of the scene.

"Teacher Nanxun, look, this is the interactive area we carefully prepared. The audience can communicate and interact directly with the performers through the big screen."

"That's the music and special effects area. We can adjust the lighting and sound effects anytime and anywhere according to the actual needs of the performance."

"Not only that, we also put a lot of effort into the sound system..."

Lin Li nodded from time to time to show that he was listening. Looking around, every corner his eyes touched showed the careful conception and ingenious arrangement of the "My Stage" team.

In the center of the stage, a large circular platform is tightly surrounded by colorful LED light strips, like a bright star waiting for the protagonist to make a grand appearance.

The background wall is like a flowing, gorgeous painting of light and shadow. It can flexibly switch themes according to songs of different styles, and strive to create an excellent performance effect that immerses people.

The most eye-catching thing are the rows of seats in front of the stage. They are arranged in the shape of a wave, which not only adds a rich visual layering, but also provides the audience with an incomparable best viewing angle.

The on-site director stood aside with an unconcealable nervousness on his face. He stared at Lin Li's expression without blinking, trying his best to capture even the slightest dissatisfaction or doubt.

Next to the director, more than a dozen executives from Penguin Video's variety show department looked like they were walking on thin ice. They spoke in low voices and occasionally exchanged glances with each other, as if waiting for the final judgment.

Everyone's face was filled with a complex emotion of anticipation and nervousness, fearing that any tiny detail would fail to meet the standards of Teacher Nan Xun.

When Lin Li's eyes fixed on a small rest area on the side of the stage, he nodded slightly.

Although this corner is not large, it is warmly, pleasantly and comfortably decorated. Several soft, cloud-like sofa chairs surround a small and exquisite coffee table with fruits and drinks neatly placed on it.

Lin Li thought about it and decided that this space could provide a place for tired artists to relax after their performances, and also allow them to interact with the audience, which would add a lot of fun.

From this, it is clear that they have learned something from South Korea.

Lin Li has always believed that since there is a real example of Korean entertainment, as long as they promote the principle of borrowing and continue to build on it, they will definitely do better than what is done in Korea.

After all, what do we have?
We have money!
Right?

Lin Li stopped and slowly turned to face the on-site director and a group of executives behind him, with a flash of admiration in his eyes.

He smiled and said gently: "Thank you very much for your hard work during this period. It's very good."

Hearing his words, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief, and relaxed smiles appeared on their faces.

The director on the scene was so excited that he couldn't help but lead the applause. Seeing this, the people around him also followed suit and clapped. The atmosphere instantly became relaxed and joyful.

After a brief excitement, Lin Li once again meticulously examined the entire venue, full of anticipation for the upcoming stage recording.

According to the current progress, "My Stage" can be officially launched this summer.

At present, the scene has been basically completed, and the invitation to the first batch of singers and groups to perform songs is also proceeding in an orderly manner. According to the work report shown to him by Li Jie, it is currently going very smoothly.

Overall, everything is ready except for the east wind.

-

At nine o'clock in the evening, Lin Li came to No. 8 Xiaoyun Road after finishing his dinner with Ma Yankun and others.

"squeak"

After opening the door, the slightly tipsy Lin Li looked at the smiling face in front of him and raised his hand, ready to pull her into his arms.

Unexpectedly, his hand was suddenly blocked.

"Ah."

Lin Li looked at her with a puzzled expression.

He was greeted by a small face with an extremely serious expression.

Lin Li's eyes paused slightly. He had never seen Zhang Ruonan with such an expression before.

He had an indescribable feeling, an inexplicable expectation.

(End of this chapter)