Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

"For men to have healthy kidneys, they should drink Shenbao (a traditional Chinese medicine for kidney health)."

"After drinking it, you'll be faster than Liu Xiang and taller than Yao Ming. One bottle will refresh your mind, two bottles will keep you from getting tired, and three bottles will grant you immortality."

"Oh yeah!"

"Kidney Tonic~ It tastes amazing!"

The result was beyond everyone's expectations. When we first saw Lu Ziqiao, we thought he was a dissolute student who would play a role similar to Zeng Xiaoxian, a very shameless but somewhat playboyish character.

Unexpectedly, after receiving the line, he instantly transformed into a naive salesman, perfectly capturing the feeling of being deceived.

After the play ended, many people in the audience were amused.

He wasn't trying to be funny on purpose; rather, it was his arrogant confidence—the kind of "I am the truth" attitude—that created a fantastic comedic effect.

Wei Zheng slapped his thigh suddenly, almost standing up excitedly: "It's you! Lü Xiaobu! You are the living Lü Xiaobu!"

Lu Ziqiao was taken aback by this sudden enthusiasm, then flashed his signature smile: "Director, is it settled already? Why not take a look at others?"

"No need to look anymore! This feels right!"

Wei Zheng was so excited he could hardly contain himself.

It's worth noting that the character of Lü Xiaobu had been troubling him for a long time. This character was different from the other main actors; he was the most distinctive and extremely complex.

It not only provides most of the laughs in the entire show, but its changeable personality also makes it difficult for many students to grasp the rhythm and sense of proportion.

If you go overboard even a little, it will come across as pretentious, but Lu Ziqiao's performance is completely different; it's exactly the person he envisions.

Almost immediately afterward, a girl who seemed a little dazed, Chen Meijia, also stood up timidly.

"Director Wei, if he can pass, then I can pass too."

Chen Meijia pointed at Lu Ziqiao, her face full of displeasure, her eyes filled with provocation and resentment.

"Why should such a dissolute student be allowed to pass?"

As she spoke, she deliberately puffed out her chest.

"Oh? You're coming too?" Wei Zheng adjusted his glasses and looked at Chen Meijia with surprise.

Chen Meijia paused for a moment, then immediately nodded: "I want to do it too, the kind of particularly silly scene like Lu Ziqiao's."

“Okay, I happen to have a section here.” Wei Zheng handed over the script.

Upon seeing the girl, Wei Zheng's first reaction was disbelief. Although the girl seemed somewhat dazed, she was quite pretty and leaned towards the cute type.

Someone like that would probably be a princess at drama school, even if their acting skills aren't that great.

Moreover, judging from his appearance, he must have had some conflict with Lu Ziqiao. His decision to give him the script was merely a perfunctory gesture.

This script is no less difficult than Lu Ziqiao's, and it even features a line that this character often says in Love Apartment, so the basic requirements for it are exceptionally high.

Everything else can go wrong, but this section absolutely cannot have any problems.

Surprisingly, Chen Meijia only paused slightly after receiving the script before quickly getting into character.

She counted on her fingers, her brow furrowed, muttering to herself, "One times seven is seven, two times seven is forty-eight, March 8th is Women's Day, May 1st is Labor Day..."

That innocent and naive feeling, so pitiful yet always able to lead people astray with her amazing thought process, instantly struck Wei Zheng and Tang Youyou.

"Amazing! She can do it too!" Wei Zheng exclaimed incredulously, then looked excitedly at Jiang Nian and Tang Youyou, who were smiling beside him.

He increasingly felt that Jiang Nian was his lucky star. If Jiang Nian hadn't successfully helped him find Tang Youyou and even used Tang Youyou's power to open the drama academy for auditions, how could he have found so many good talents?

In this short period of time, he discovered at least four suitable lead actors, in addition to many suitable cameo roles.

"Mr. Jiang, thank you so much! You are truly my second parents!"

Wei Zheng was extremely excited and thanked Jiang Nian profusely in front of so many students.

He knew who the real key to his miraculous rebirth was—it was Jiang Nian!
"Teacher Jiang Nian! It was such a success! Today was truly... truly a day of immense learning!"

Jiang Nian nodded calmly, clearly as if this was all within his expectations.

“Very good, Director Wei, I trust your judgment and intuition.”

"Actors are the backbone of a play; if you find the right people, the play is already halfway to success."

He paused, seemingly thinking for a moment, and added, "By the way, if the script needs another artist character with a special quality, such as a distinctive accent or a bit of a homebody vibe, we can also keep an eye out for other people."

"It doesn't necessarily have to be from a formal background; the key is that kind of focused yet slightly eccentric temperament."

Jiang Nian glanced at the group of people who had come for the interview, then looked at Wei Zheng next to him and said.

Although so many characters have come, there are still a few key actors who have not yet appeared. These actors will not be so easy to find.

In particular, apart from classic characters like Lu Ziqiao and Chen Meijia, the equally distinctive Guan Gu Shenqi has yet to appear.

At this moment, Wei Zheng immediately thought of the other male supporting characters in the script, and he immediately nodded in understanding.

"Mr. Jiang, rest assured, with me here, we will be able to find all these roles very quickly. After all, we have already overcome the most difficult step."

The auditions at the school ended quickly, and Jiang Nian left the school ahead of schedule.

Wei Zheng led Tang Youyou and the few suitable actors they had just discovered to the other side, preparing to discuss the script with them further.

However, at the same time.

In a corner of the now much quieter rehearsal hall next door, the assistant director's face was so gloomy it could drip water.

Looking at the bustling scene, especially Wei Zheng's excited expression, he fiercely stubbed out his cigarette.

He went to a secluded spot, dialed the number in Beijing, and said in a respectful but anxious tone, "Mr. Li, the situation is very bad."

"Jiang Nian didn't just stand by and endorse; he practically guided Wei Zheng through the casting and tone setting process!"

"Several promising talents that we thought had the potential to become huge stars, like Hu Yifei and Lu Ziqiao, have been recruited by them!"

On the other end of the phone, the woman referred to as President Li, Li Tianlan, remained silent for a few seconds.

"It's Jiang Nian again. Why does he keep going against us? I heard from the film crew that it was Jiang Nian who poached Wei Zheng, which is why Wei Zheng refused to cooperate with us. Even a high price couldn't persuade him to cooperate."

"I didn't expect the actor to make a move again this time."

She paused, then said firmly, "It's okay, the acting market is huge, and drama school isn't the only option."

"You should double down on whatever type of product they're looking for."

"Use money and resources to lure them in and sign all the similar actors they might be interested in!"

I'll make sure he has no one left to use!

"Furthermore," Li Tianlan lowered his voice, "spread the word within the industry that anyone who dares to take on Wei Zheng's role is going against me, President Li."

"I want to see which established actor, besides these students who haven't even graduated yet, would dare to get involved in this project!"

"Yes, Mr. Li, I understand!"

The assistant director quickly agreed, but a cold sweat broke out on his back.

He knew that this strong woman was truly enraged!

At this time, Jiang Nian also returned to his suburban villa.

I'm preparing to continue my cultivation.

The last time I was in the gravity training room, I risked experiencing 3.5 times or even briefly touching 5 times the Earth's gravity.

Although it was extremely dangerous and he almost exploded and died, he also truly felt a loosening of his bottleneck!

That is a subtle sensation that occurs when the body's potential is forcibly stimulated under extreme pressure and the threat of death.

This proves that he is on the right track! Breaking through the limits of the physical body is one of the keys to breaking free from constraints.

however……

He went to the study and started a video call.

On the screen were Bai Yongxu, with a serious expression, and an elderly man with gray hair, the chief doctor of the gravity laboratory.

“Mr. Jiang Nian, we have analyzed your data repeatedly.”

The doctor's voice came through the speaker.

"At the end of the last training session, many of my physical indicators exceeded the safety threshold."

"It's a miracle that I survived!"

But miracles cannot be replicated!

Bai Yongxu then spoke up, his tone more resolute than ever before: "Jiang Nian, the doctor is right."

“We know you strive for breakthroughs, but never at the cost of your life.”

"After operating under overload conditions, the core components of the gravity training device have experienced slight deformation and urgently require inspection and calibration. We absolutely cannot, and will not, activate a gravity mode exceeding 3.0 times again for at least one month!"

Looking at the uncompromising expressions on their faces on the screen, Jiang Nian knew they were genuinely worried about her safety.

That equipment is indeed a vital national asset, and its damage would be a huge loss.

He paused for a moment, suppressing his longing for higher gravity, and slowly nodded: "I understand. Thank you, equipment maintenance is the priority."

"Jiang Nian".

Bai Yongxu softened his tone, "A gradual approach may be slower, but it's more prudent."

"Even under 2.0 times gravity, there's still a huge amount of room for improvement and adaptation in your body's data. Perhaps you could try to refine your training under the current pressure?"

The doctor also adjusted his glasses.

"Yes, Mr. Jiang Nian. Judging from the data, you still have room for improvement after adapting to gravity. Could you try to train more in a suitable gravity environment?"

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Jiang Nian's eyes.

Perhaps I'm too fixated on the simple, direct numbers of pressure.

Can the realm of a grandmaster be achieved simply by external pressure?

This inevitably comes with ultimate control over internal energy and a deeper understanding of the body!
The external force is hammering.

Inner understanding and mastery are what shape!
"I understand."

Jiang Nian's voice returned to its usual calm and steady tone.

After ending the call, Jiang Nian turned and walked towards the basement without any hesitation.

The portable gravity training device stood there quietly.

Although he couldn't activate higher multipliers, the 1.5-2.0x gravity range was still an excellent training ground for him.

hum-

A deep humming sound rang out.

This time, however, Jiang Nian did not rush to adapt to or fight against the pressure as she had before.

He closed his eyes and focused all his mind on his body.

……

A few days later, Wei Zheng's film crew was making preparations in full swing.

With Jiang Nian's financial support and endorsement, many things that were originally stuck became smooth.

He rented a small warehouse area near the school and began to build the main indoor scenes.

That "Love Apartment" unit will be filled with laughter and joy in the future!
The actors have all signed preliminary agreements. Although their salaries are far below market rates, everyone is full of passion and anticipation.

Hu Yifei, Zeng Xiaoxian, Lü Ziqiao, Chen Meijia, Zhang Wei, and others would get together almost whenever they had free time.

However, the good times did not last long.

Tang Youyou suddenly received a call from a senior she was on good terms with.

The senior student said hesitantly and apologetically, "Youyou, I'm so sorry. Didn't we agree that I would come to your film crew to help out as a script supervisor? I probably can't go."

"Huh? Senior, is something wrong? Or have you found a better opportunity?"

Tang Youyou was a little surprised, because this senior student had previously been very optimistic about this project and had taken the initiative to apply for it.

The person on the other end of the phone hesitated for a moment, then said, "No, it's just that something suddenly came up at home, and I couldn't get away. I'm really sorry, Youyou."

He hung up the phone in a hurry after saying that.

Tang Youyou held the phone, a hint of doubt flashing through her mind, but she didn't think much of it.

Then, similar things began to happen one after another.

The experienced electrician who had been scheduled to take charge of the lighting suddenly called to say he was feeling unwell and declined the invitation.

The senior student who agreed to do art direction at a friendly price said with difficulty that he had taken on another urgent job and there was a time conflict.

Even some third- or fourth-tier actors who had previously expressed interest in making cameo appearances to increase their exposure have all disappeared without a trace.

Wei Zheng also sensed that something was wrong.

He contacted several behind-the-scenes personnel he had worked with before, but they either refused outright or quoted prices that were two or three times higher than the market price, completely exceeding his budget.

"That's strange, why does it suddenly feel like it's so hard to ask people for help?"

Wei Zheng scratched his hair, which was about to turn into a bird's nest again, and said to Tang Youyou with a worried look on his face.

Tang Youyou frowned slightly.

She understands some of the rules of this circle better than Wei Zheng.

"Director Wei, could it be... that someone said something outside? Or, have we offended someone?"

Just then, Wei Zheng's phone rang. It was a call from an assistant director friend with whom he had a fairly good relationship.

"Hey, Lao Wei, are you working on some kind of... commercial-to-sitcom project lately?" The other person's voice was very low.

"Yeah, what's up? Dude, do you have any reliable photographer recommendations? Something good and affordable."

Wei Zheng quickly asked.

"I won't recommend it."

"Old Wei, take my advice, you should stop this project as soon as possible."

The other party's tone was serious.

"why?"

Wei Zheng's heart sank.

"You guys are so careless! You've offended people behind their backs!"

"Someone has already said that anyone who takes your job is going against them."

"With such powerful capital, who dares to mess with us!"

His friend on the other end sighed helplessly. (End of Chapter)