Abstract Art Award Winner

Filming for "The Long Ballad" is still ongoing.

Besides the emotional tension in the dramatic scenes, the numerous action scenes and war sequences further tested each actor.

Anyway, with Zhou Lena and the two male and female leads setting an example, no one in the entire crew was late or left early, and everyone was more serious about filming and practicing than the last.

Although it was incredibly painful, there was nothing they could do.

People with such high status still act so extravagantly, so those below them can only follow suit and continue to act extravagantly.

However, Zhu Ruibin discovered that Nazha seems to have a talent for action scenes.

A scene depicting Li Changge being chased by a Turkic squad late at night, dodging and weaving through alleys and using the terrain to his advantage to fight back.

The action director was initially worried that Naza would have difficulty completing the movements, so he designed many relatively simple actions.

Unexpectedly, Nazha learned very quickly and was more agile than imagined. Her movements of flipping, blocking, and thrusting were clean and neat, even carrying a hint of ruthlessness and determination. Her eyes were also particularly expressive, showing Li Changge's determination to survive in a desperate situation.

They can also perform actions while on horseback.

"Cut! Great! Naza, that's a good take! Your movements were beautiful!" Director Zhu couldn't help but praise.

Zhou Le watched from the side and nodded slightly, handing over a bottle of water: "Not bad, you're quite the hidden talent. I couldn't do those two things."

Naza took the water, slightly out of breath, but with an excited blush on her face and a hint of pride in her eyes: "I haven't practiced specifically, maybe it's just... the foundation I built from my dance training? It feels pretty good!" She had also found another kind of sense of accomplishment besides dramatic scenes.

When it was time to rest in the evening, Zhou Le didn't teach any more knowledge that day. Instead, he turned on the live stream to continue promoting the second episode of "Fifty Kilometers of Peach Blossom Village".

The live stream was as popular as ever.

While they were chatting, he received a video call request from Meng Ziyi.

Zhou Le answered the phone with a smile: "Oh, Sister Meng, what brings you here?"

Meng Ziyi appeared in the split screen, her makeup exquisite and her smile sweet: "Come see our Teacher Zhou~ And while we're at it, let's ride the wave of popularity and promote Peach Blossom Village!"

She waved at the camera, "Hello everyone, I'm Meng Ziyi~"

The live chat immediately erupted in excitement:

King Xiji: "Sister Meng! It's the living Sister Meng!"

Little White Wanderer: "Sister Meng is so beautiful!"

Nicotine poisoning: "Sister Meng is so beautiful, she must sing very well, right?"

Summer Fragrance: "Yeah, yeah, Sister Meng has such a beautiful voice, her singing must be amazing!"

Boonie Bears XX: "Brother Le, can Sister Meng sing a song for us?"

Upon seeing these comments, Zhou Le's expression instantly became extremely complex, as if he had witnessed something terrifying and indescribable.

His lips twitched, and he blurted out instinctively, "Huh?...This..."

The audience was unhappy:
Sen Liyuan: "Zhou Le, what's with that expression?"

Ning Gu Yao: "You're just jealous of our Sister Meng's beauty and talent!"

The penguin without hands: "Sister Meng should be a top contender for singing!"

Lei Muwang: "Please, Sister Meng, I have a classmate who has cancer and only three months to live. Before he dies, he wants to hear you sing."

Zhou Le rubbed his forehead, a helpless expression on his face saying, "You forced me to do this." He spoke with difficulty, "Yes...it's like this...Sister Meng's singing is indeed...good...um, she has her own...um style...yes." He spoke with extreme difficulty, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

Meng Ziyi clearly didn't understand Zhou Le's expression, or perhaps she chose to ignore it, but instead, she was praised by the comments section and became incredibly confident.

Excitedly, she said, "Really? Everyone wants to hear me sing? Then I'll sing one for everyone! I'll sing... um... an English song, okay?"

Zhou Le tried to stop her, but it was too late: "Sister Meng, wait..."

However, Meng Ziyi cleared her throat and, completely ignoring Zhou Le's desperate look, began her performance.

A few lines of lyrics were sung.

First, questions started appearing on the screen.

Zhou Le didn't count, but there were at least tens of thousands.

Unfamiliar melodies, unfamiliar tunes, and even more unfamiliar lyrics... like a demonic sound, assaulting the auditory nerves of every viewer in the live stream.

The comments section instantly changed from "looking forward to it" and "it sounds good" to:

Silent reader: "??????"

My ears!!!

The naked man running with the dragon: "Help!!! What is this!!!"

Tonight on duty: "Shut up! You monster, are you singing?!"

The penguin didn't lose weight: "It sang straight back into the placenta."

Summer Fragrance: "I'm devastated! This is really awful."

Shuai Shisan: "My mom asked me why I was kneeling while listening to music!"

The captain of the boat that was trying to scoop up the moon: "Stop right there! Sister Meng! We're on the same side! You just need to focus on your beauty; I've got someone else to listen to the songs!"

The number of viewers in the live stream plummeted because of the terrifying singing!
But it quickly rebounded.

They all rushed over to be punished and to watch the spectacle.

At this heartbreaking moment, another request to connect via voice chat came in.

It is Tian Xiwei.

The moment Tian Xiwei's face appeared on the screen, she heard Meng Ziyi's beautiful singing voice. Her eyes widened instantly, and she looked completely bewildered: "Uh... Brother Zhou Le, Sister Meng... what are you... doing? Is this some kind of new kind of punishment game?"

Zhou Le seemed to have seen a savior and hurriedly said, "Xiao Tian, ​​you've come at the perfect time! Quick! Come and save the day! The audience needs to cleanse their ears!"

Tian Xiwei was both amused and exasperated.

The live chat was flooded with comments:

External object: "Xiaotian, help me!"

Wandering in a dream: "Little angel! You've finally come!!"

Newbie bookworm: "Quickly tell Sister Meng to stop!"

Meng Ziyi finally finished singing a section, and still seemed unsatisfied, asked, "How was it? I sang pretty well, right?"

Zhou Le & Tian Xiwei: "..."

Barrage:"……"

To ease the awkwardness, Tian Xiwei quickly said, "Sister Meng's singing... is very moving!"

Zhou Le nodded: "That's right, Sister Meng's singing style is called postmodernism, which mainly lies in breaking the rules of the world and showing a strong rebellious spirit."

After saying that, he looked at Xiaotian and said, "Why don't you do one too, Xiaotian?"

Tian Xiwei thought for a moment.

"also."

Anyway, she's here to promote the variety show.

"Can I share half of the juice with you? Just don't sing too much, otherwise Da Zhangwei will charge you royalties."

She opened her mouth cheerfully, her voice clear and pure, her melody accurate, looking just like a lively kitten.

It instantly pulled the live stream from hell back to heaven.

The comments were so moving that they brought tears to their eyes:
duidui: "Ah! I'm alive again!"

A colorless world: "This is what singing should be like! It has to be a kitten~"

Chengbei: "What a gem! How can she sing so well!" Mouma: "Beautiful, kind-hearted, and with a sweet voice!"

May you be happy! "Thank you, Oda, for saving my ears!"

After the live stream, Zhou Le looked at the still-hot popularity and discussion in the live stream room and said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "I think we are all very talented, good at singing and dancing. Why don't we put on a small online Spring Festival Gala ourselves? Everyone has to perform a piece!"

Meng Ziyi immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Great! I want to sing too!"

Zhou Le & Tian Xiwei: "..."

Barrage:

Rabbit Demon King: "No!!!"

September 9th: "Sister Meng, please think it over!"

Free Spirit Bro: "We can watch you dance!"

Wuyue Yingtong: "Please let me go!"

But the idea seems to have been accepted by everyone.

Everyone thought it was a good idea to maintain popularity and interact with fans.

A few days later, Zhou Le took some time to discuss the cooperation details with GAI.

GAI showed Zhou Le a song he and another label had created called "Renyi Teahouse," which blended Chinese style,江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) spirit, and the flavor of everyday life in the city.

Zhou Le liked it very much, thinking it was very unique and recognizable.

But when Zhou Le saw the lyrics of the song he was to be involved in, he was at a loss.

The lyrics are very powerful, but which part should I sing?
GAI noticed his hesitation, smiled, and said, "Brother Le, don't worry about the lyrics. You know Kung Fu Fat, right? We brothers are exceptional at writing lyrics. I'll have him polish a new version of the lyrics based on your temperament and voice."

We guarantee it will have our energy, but it will also suit your singing style and won't make you feel awkward.

Zhou Le felt much relieved upon hearing this: "That's great, I'll leave this to you."

He thought for a moment and added, "But we can't let our brother work hard for nothing. So, when I see a suitable film or television project or variety show, I'll bring him along to get some exposure. It's a way of supporting each other. Otherwise, it would be a waste if he gave me his lines and couldn't get on the show himself."

GAI laughed and said, "Thank you so much, Brother Le! We're all on the same side, so it's no problem! As for the adaptation of 'Orchid Grass' with Xiaotian, you can rest assured. The melody of the hook is very simple, catchy, and easy to sing. It's perfect for her and will highlight the strengths of her voice."

After discussing it, they arranged a time to go to the recording studio to record.

After filming for a few more days, the production of "The Long Ballad" is progressing smoothly.

The second and third episodes of "Peach Blossom Village" were also broadcast one after another, continuing to generate heated discussions.

In later episodes, viewers witnessed more of the guests' process of getting to know each other, clashing, and gradually becoming familiar with one another.

Song Dandan's "patriarchal" care and the youth's free and undisciplined attitude continue to generate laughter and friction.

Of course, it wasn't so bad later on.

Su Mang's "refined life" stands in stark contrast to the "down-to-earth" lifestyle of others, but she also demonstrates her abilities in event planning and organization.

This is beyond reproach.

But for the audience, seeing this still might not be very appealing.

After all, the aftermath of the "650 incident" is still ongoing.

Zhang Han's "seriousness" and "unconventionality" are still being discussed, but some people are beginning to understand and appreciate his unique style.

It's just that someone always says something good.

Immediately, someone brought up old grievances.

Zhou Le believes that this is how internet memories should be.

Guo Qiling's humor and laziness, Lai Guanlin's hard work, and the comedic effects of Yoko and Li Xueqin.

Wang Sulong's musical talent and good temper, Zhou Le's stage presence and meticulousness, Tian Xiwei's healing smile and resilience, Meng Ziyi's adorable contrast between her naivety and beauty, GAI's loyalty and music... each of them has gained a more three-dimensional image and more discussion.

The show's ratings and online viewership have been soaring, making it a phenomenal variety show.

Meanwhile, the new season of League of Legends has also begun.

The strong performance of the Chinese teams has given many people hope again.

The tournament organizers were drawn to Zhou Le's massive online following, excellent oratory skills, and certain understanding of the game.

We formally invited him to be a special guest commentator, participating in the commentary of some important matches during the event, and continuing to participate in the final competition.

Of course, if there are still Chinese teams in the end.

The official compensation is quite generous, and it is extremely beneficial for expanding influence and attracting a young fan base.

After all, with all sorts of games emerging these days, LoL is almost becoming a launcher for Teamfight Tactics.

Zhou Le carefully considered his schedule. Although his work was demanding, he could make some adjustments and squeeze out a few days to commentate on a few key matches, especially the finals.

After all, the gaming community still has a huge user base.

So he agreed: "Okay, just coordinate the specific schedule with my team. I'll definitely be there for the finals."

He had just finished dealing with this matter when he received another call from Han Han.

"Le, what are you busy with?" Han Han's voice was as lazy and direct as ever.

"Young Master Han? That's rare. You're carrying bricks on the film set. What's up?"

"Let me ask you, are you still touching the steering wheel?" Han Han asked. "The old guys in the team are all talking about you. They say it's been so long since you've been here. We're preparing for the new season, are you interested in coming back for a few more races? Everyone really misses you."

Upon hearing that it was about racing, Zhou Le immediately felt a surge of interest, but looking at his packed schedule, he could only sigh helplessly: "Young Master Han, I really want to! Just hearing about it makes me itchy! But I really don't have the time! Look at me, I'm filming a movie, my variety show is airing, I have a ton of things to do, and racing is no joke. I need to prepare in advance, train intensively, and also set aside time for the actual race..."

I simply can't find the time, so I'll have to skip it this year. Please thank everyone for thinking of me, and I'll definitely come back when a suitable opportunity arises!

Han Han also expressed his understanding: "Love, don't think I don't know you. It's just that you won the championship and feel bored! But as I said before, the team will always save a place for you."

"Alright, thanks, Young Master Han!"

Just as I hung up Han Han's call, my phone rang again.

It was a group chat voice message initiated by the production team of the second season of "Hahahahaha".

"Bosses, we need to start preparing for season two!"

The director's voice is full of energy.

"The first season went well, so we need to go all out in the second season! First, what's the destination? Does anyone have any ideas? Domestic or international? What kind of experience would you like to try?"

The group immediately erupted in discussion.

Deng Chao: "Let's go to Northeast China! Experience the traditional bathhouse culture!"

Chen He: "Overseas is fine too. Southeast Asia has low prices and is fun!"

Lu Han: "How about we do some extreme challenges? Like rock climbing or diving?"

After discussing the destination for a long time, no one could decide.

So they started discussing the selection of regular guests and guest stars for this season.

"We need to find someone who can endure hardship, is outgoing, and has a good sense of humor!"

"Yes, it's best if you're in good physical condition, as this program is quite physically demanding."

"Should we find a few young ladies to balance things out? It's too one-dimensional with all men."

"Sure, but she has to be able to withstand a lot of hardship, and not be pretentious."

"Then forget it, it's not very convenient. It's more like a guest on the plane."

Listening to everyone's discussion, Zhou Le offered his own suggestion: "I think we could find something with a big contrast, like someone who looks incredibly refined but is actually very resilient; or someone who looks incredibly fierce but is actually quite timid... or someone older. The resulting clash would definitely be interesting." (End of Chapter)