This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 216 Ancient China had the "Exploitation of the Works of Nature," and modern people carry on its legacy.

After Lu Ran said the name, Meng Yichuan pondered it carefully.

"This is a great title. It's about tracking down a murderer day and night. It's so exciting! Will you act in this drama?"

Lu Ran shook his head.

The TV series "Day and Night" really doesn't suit him.

Moreover, once the company's projects start next year, he won't be able to get away from them.

Let's get "Once Upon a Time in China" done first.

Meng Yichuan pondered for a moment: "Then I'll do some research recently to see which actor is suitable, but ultimately it depends on how well 'The Beginning' is received after it airs."

The lead actor for "Day and Night" definitely needs to be someone with extensive experience.

Those young heartthrobs in the industry can forget about it; they struggle to even play one role well, let alone four.

But experienced actors aren't something you can just find whenever you want.

Actors like this get scripts handed to them by companies every day; they can't possibly choose all of them.

If a small company like Chang'an Entertainment hands over a script, the other party probably won't even bother to look at it.

Even if you bring Lu Ran's fame along, it's the same.

If they've already submitted the script, they must have connections to pull strings.

But if the data for "The Beginning" is very good, then it's a different story.

Chang'an Entertainment is not some unknown small company. When they produce similar works, well-known actors in the industry will take a serious look at Chang'an Entertainment's scripts.

More importantly, this is Lu Ran's first battle as a screenwriter.

Once the data goes viral, Lu Ran's status in the industry will be different.

The actors would also take a serious look at his scripts.

After chatting for a while, Li Quan reminded Lu Ran, "Lu Ran, post a Weibo message for the Chinese classics. The second episode will start tonight."

Lu Ran almost forgot.

I quickly took out my phone to promote the second issue of "China in Classical Texts".

The first episode of "China in Classical Texts" has already made a name for itself.

During this period, many primary and secondary schools also let their students watch this program.

There are also many edited videos of the show online, which are very popular.

This kind of cultural promotion variety show is the first of its kind in the world, and it has received rave reviews.

After this period of fermentation, "China in Classical Texts" doesn't actually need Lu Ran's promotion.

Whether you need it or not is one thing, whether you advertise it or not is another.

If Lu Ran hadn't posted this promotional Weibo post, marketing accounts would probably have spread rumors that Lu Ran had broken ties with CCTV.

Anyway, whatever you want to spread will happen.

Online, Beijing Central Radio and Television Station launched the promotional campaign for the second phase of "China in Classical Texts" yesterday.

By today, most netizens know that the second episode will air today.

When it reached 8 p.m., netizens turned on their TVs or opened the CCTV video app.

Lu Ran's fan group was also buzzing with excitement.

"The second installment of 'China in the Classics' is here, and I'm ready to unleash my inspiration and creativity."

"You all want to be commended by Director Lu, right? Me too, and I'm ready!"

"Just enjoy the show. Why are you all thinking about getting commended by Director Lu? Don't be so utilitarian!"

While everyone was talking, a representative from Henan Province, Liang Mancang, suddenly appeared.

"I won't argue with everyone unless I really have a good idea."

After he sent the message, a bunch of emojis immediately popped up in the group chat.

The emojis are all filled with the word "get lost".

In a city in Hunan Province, a representative from Hunan Province, Orange Isle, also sent a "roll away" emoji in a group chat.

What are you so smug about?

Being recognized is amazing!
Orange Isle is a graduate student majoring in agronomy. He spent part of his academic career in the fields, doing only one thing: growing rice.

After chatting for a while in the group, the book "China in Classical Texts" began.

It started the same as the previous episode.

After the opening segment, the name of the book to be discussed in this episode was revealed.

The Exploitation of the Works of Nature!
In one of the teaser clips, rice paddies can be seen flashing by on Orange Isle.

When the stage curtain was drawn back, rows of huge bookshelves filled with books were displayed on the surrounding walls.

There is a small table in the middle of the stage.

Same as the previous issue.

Soon, Lu Ran sat down at the small table.

He turned on the desk lamp, flipped through the books, and introduced the character who would appear at the beginning of this episode through narration.

The character in the opening scene is none other than Grandpa Yuan.

The scene shifts to Grandpa Yuan leading his students in working in the rice paddies.

"Salute to Grandpa Yuan!"

"May Mr. Yuan rest in peace!"

"A peerless hero!"

The audience was thrilled to see this.

Grandpa Yuan smiled and said to the students, "I dreamed that the rice in our experimental field grew as tall as sorghum, the ears of rice were as long as brooms, and the grains were as big as peanuts. Everyone could enjoy the shade under the rice ears."

The students were all amazed.

"If this dream could really come true, then all Chinese people would have enough rice to eat."

"No one in the world is short of rice."

Everyone laughed happily.

However, their planting failed the following year. Yuan Longping explained the reasons to the students.

The book mentioned during the explanation was "Tiangong Kaiwu" (The Exploitation of the Works of Nature).

The story of "Tiangong Kaiwu" has officially begun.

The story begins with Song Yingxing and his brothers in a lush green rice paddy.

Song Yingxing enthusiastically shared his experiences and insights on rice cultivation with his elder brother.

His face showed no desire for fame or fortune, only a love for rice cultivation.

Song Yingxing laughed and said, "What if these rice seedlings were as tall as sorghum?"

The elder brother, Song Yingsheng, laughed and said, "You're talking in your sleep."

He then asked, "If you were as tall as sorghum, what would you do?"

Song Yingxing lay down.

"I'll lie here under these rice seedlings and have a sweet dream."

"What sweet dream?"

"To create a beautiful dream of making the world prosperous and well-fed."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone lay down.

The audience also thought of Grandpa Yuan's wish.

Although separated by hundreds of years, their dreams were remarkably similar.

As you all know, this episode on "Tiangong Kaiwu" uses Grandpa Yuan as an introduction.

"Enjoying the cool shade under the rice plants and ensuring the prosperity of the world" was a shared dream of two Chinese scientists separated by more than 300 years. For thousands of years, Chinese scientists have continued and passed on a common scientific dream of the Chinese nation: to develop science, benefit people's livelihoods, bring blessings to mankind, and promote civilization.

With Lu Ran's involvement, this episode officially begins.

The overall structure of the program is the same as the previous episode.

First, the host and scholars talked about the book, and then the actors talked about it.

This is all for popularizing and explaining science to the audience.

After these two segments, it was time for the actors to change costumes.

When the actors, dressed in modern clothes, walked towards the mirror, and their ancient costumes were reflected in the mirror again, that feeling of transcending time and space came over them once more.

In the main feature, Lu Ran, a contemporary scholar, meets the elderly Song Yingxing.

During the conversation with Song Yingxing, the elderly Song Yingxing recounted his story.

He and his elder brother Song Yingsheng both passed the provincial examination and became Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial examination). He ranked third in the provincial examination, while Song Yingsheng ranked sixth.

On the day of his high school graduation, many people came to congratulate him, and the Song family was filled with joy.

That autumn, the Song brothers went to the capital to take the imperial examinations. The journey took five months, during which Song Yingxing learned a great deal of practical knowledge.

However, Song Yingxing and others encountered a case of cheating in the imperial examinations, which shocked the court and the public.

The Song brothers and their friend failed the exam.

They took the exam again, but still failed. The two Song brothers took the exam six times in a row, and even in their middle age, they still failed.

These experiences gave Song Yingxing a lot of knowledge. In the end, Song Yingxing returned home to take care of his family, while Song Yingsheng stayed in the capital to await his official appointment.

After his elder brother became an official, Song Yingxing began writing his book "Tiangong Kaiwu" (The Exploitation of the Works of Nature), in which he received much help from his elder brother and friends.

When the book was completed, the two Song brothers were overjoyed.

Congratulations on finally fulfilling your long-cherished wish!

Song Yingxing: "My two elder brothers, writing a practical book for the sake of our country and the common people is the common wish of the three of us brothers."

Song Yingsheng: "Do not use excessive praise, and do not write exaggerated articles."

"The book should encompass the wisdom of our ancestors."

"The book should encompass the skills and techniques of this era."

The three said in unison, "This book has absolutely nothing to do with fame and fortune!"

The three voices echoed in everyone's ears.

This book may not help scholars achieve fame and fortune, but it can help many more people make a living.

Many viewers were moved to tears upon seeing this scene.

Later, his close friend passed away, and his elder brother died for his country, leaving Song Yingxing all alone.

After Song Yingxing finished reminiscing, Lu Ran brought Song Yingxing to the modern era.

Song Yingxing saw the high-speed rail. It used to take him half a year to travel to Beijing for the imperial examination, but now it only takes six hours.

He also saw airplanes, rockets, and the moon landing.

The wonders of nature spanning three hundred years left Song Yingxing in awe.

He also wanted to see "Nai Li" three hundred years from now.

The scene shifts, and the two arrive at a rice paddy.

Drones are spraying pesticides in the air.

Lu Ran introduced rice to Song Yingxing, and introduced Grandpa Yuan, who researched hybrid rice.

Grandpa Yuan also came to the rice paddy.

When Song Yingxing's hand clasped Grandpa Yuan's hand, the background music started playing again.

This is a handshake between two scientists spanning a century.

They all share a common dream: to enjoy the cool shade under the rice plants.

Before parting, Lu Ran cupped his hands and said, "Please rest assured, the ancients had 'Tiangong Kaiwu' (The Exploitation of the Works of Nature), and modern people are carrying on that legacy."

Song Yingxing held a few stalks of rice in his hands and slowly walked into the distance.

"The world is prosperous, and people can enjoy the cool shade under the rice plants. It's amazing, truly amazing."

This episode was like a tearjerker, bringing many viewers to tears.

After the program aired, "China in Classical Texts" trended on several hot search lists.

One of the trending topics was about Grandpa Yuan, namely "Unparalleled Hero of the Nation"!
(End of this chapter)