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Chapter 354 Joining Hands to Create a Prairie Fire for Chinese Animation
Now it was Yang Guang and his group's turn to be stunned.

Another project?
This is too exciting.

This group of online trolls is attacking Liaoyuan Studio, saying that the studio's original creative ability is worrying and that it cannot create new stories.

"That Rabbit" is good, but it's too short.

Many stories have historical prototypes.

In this area, there is very little artistic embellishment. In other words, if you can present the story of that era to the audience in its entirety without making any changes, it is a good story in itself.

On this point, Liaoyuan Studio really can't refute it.

Yang Guang is also ambitious; he certainly wants to create excellent animation works.

Otherwise, why would someone who didn't even major in animation in college teach himself animation design, spontaneously build a team, and start working in the animation industry?

It's just that inspiration is hard to find.

The most difficult step in creating a work is going from zero to one.

The same applies to films and television dramas on Earth.

In comparison, the filming time was much shorter than the time spent conceiving the script.

Now, Lu Ran has transformed into an inspiration generator.

They just need to focus on making the animation properly; they can leave the concept design to Lu Ran.

The big screen is currently displaying "Ne Zha".

If the animation industry in this world were not doing well, Lu Ran wouldn't have made this movie.

Some works cannot be done well simply by having a script.

It's like how the blueprints for the atomic bomb are publicly available, but only a handful of countries in the world are capable of building one.

The animation industry in this world has actually been developing continuously. In the film market, a certain number of animated films are released every year, and in the long-running animation market, there are also many serialized 3D animations.

The production quality of these animations is quite high; they're not the kind that's just trying to scam funding.

However, so far, there hasn't been a single animated feature film that has truly broken out of its niche.

There are no technical difficulties in making "Ne Zha".

Let Liaoyuan Studio take the first bite of this crab.

Once the redemption rights for animated film cards are unlocked, even more animated films can be produced, and the entire animation industry can take off together.

Lu Ran pointed to the PPT and told the story of "Nezha".

After analyzing the overall situation, Lu Ran asked, "Choose one: 'The Adventures of Little Carp' or 'Nezha'?"

At this point, Yang Guang and the others looked at each other, all caught in a dilemma.

It's so hard to choose!

What's the difference between this and being given the choice between a cute girl in white stockings and a cool, aloof woman in black stockings?

Both palms and backs of hands are flesh, both white and black stockings are silk.

Lu Ran wasn't in a hurry, giving Yang Guang and the others plenty of time to think.

Which one should we choose?

"The Adventures of Little Carp is a great animation that will definitely be shown on children's channels and has a good reputation."

"If we can make the movie Nezha, our Liaoyuan Studio will definitely become famous throughout the industry."

A group of people had different ideas.

At this moment, Yang Guang spoke up.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his fists were clenched tightly.

"Quiet!"

Everyone at Liaoyuan Studio looked at Yang Guang.

Yang Guang said slowly, "Only children make choices. We are adults, we want it all! What do you all think?"

Suddenly, the employees of Liaoyuan Studio felt their ideas become more active.

Yup!

Who said you can only choose one of the two? You can have both!
After hearing their words, Lu Ran looked directly at Shen Fupo.

He calculated that Liaoyuan Studio's capabilities only allowed them to work on one project at a time; frankly, it was a matter of money.

With two projects starting simultaneously, the investment will be substantial.

He had no other choice but to rely on Mrs. Shen.

The wealthy woman, Shen, gave Lu Ran a reassuring look.

Lu Ran then said, "Alright, let's vote. Those who agree to start the 'Little Carp's Adventure' project first, please raise your hands."

Not a single person in the room raised their hand.

"Raise your hand if you agree to start the 'Nezha' project first."

Still, no one raised their hand.

"Raise your hand if you agree to launch both projects simultaneously."

At this moment, all the members of Liaoyuan Studio raised their hands.

If you're going to do something, do it big!

Lu Ran: "Yang Guang, pushing forward two projects at the same time, and the Liaoyuan Studio also needs to expand, will make you very tired, and everyone else will too. You've thought it through."

Lu Ran has always treated his employees very well, with high salaries, good benefits, and plenty of holidays.

If both projects start, many things will be out of our control.

This is inevitable.

At this moment, Yang Guang said in a deep voice: "If you feel bitter, think about the humiliation of our nation; if you feel tired, think about the predecessors who fought in the War of Resistance! General Lu, you don't need to say anything more. We've thought it through. People have to stand up for themselves!"

Lu Ran was shocked by Yang Guang's words.

During this period, this group of people were clearly influenced by the revolution.

Since he'd already said that, he wouldn't say anything more.

"Then let's get started. If we don't have enough money, we'll report to General Manager Shen."

Yang Guang and the others wasted no time and hurriedly left the conference room to get busy. Only Lu Ran and Shen Fupo remained in the conference room.

The wealthy woman, Ms. Shen, voiced her doubts.

"How much does it cost?"

"It'll need to be at least 100 million in total, right?"

Lu Ran gave a rough estimate.

He looked at Mrs. Shen with some concern.

However, Mrs. Shen did not show any sign of distress.

"It's alright, within my expectations."

The wealthy woman then looked at Lu Ran: "Tell me about modern history. How is 'The Adventures of the Little Carp' the same story as 'The Rabbit'?"

Lu Ran: "This is a long story. Do you really want to hear it?"

Mrs. Shen: "Teacher Lu Ran, please teach and enlighten your students."

Seeing the rich woman's pleading eyes, Lu Ran couldn't bear to refuse.

“It’s not a bad idea to impart knowledge and skills. How about this, I’ll set aside an hour each day to talk to you about it.”

"Then come to my office now!"

The wealthy woman, Shen, reached out and grabbed Lu Ran's arm as they left.

In Shen Fupo's office, Lu Ran concluded his lecture after an hour of teaching.

"Xiao Shen, remember to do your homework when you get back. I'll be at school for the next few days, and we'll be taking online classes."

From her seat, Mrs. Shen nodded: "Okay, Teacher Lu, I had a very fulfilling day."

After leaving Shen Fupo's office, Lu Ran returned to school without stopping.

Online, the attacks by online trolls against Liaoyuan Studio have not stopped.

But at 4 p.m., Liaoyuan Studio posted a Weibo post.

"Liaoyuan Studio's new projects, *The Adventures of Little Carp* and *Ne Zha*, officially launch today! The children's animation *The Adventures of Little Carp* tells the story of bubbles saving their home, using childlike fun to interpret profound themes. The all-ages animated film *Ne Zha* unlocks new possibilities for animated films. Liaoyuan Studio is starting recruitment today, welcoming animators to join us and create a prairie fire of Chinese animation!"

The Weibo post also included two pictures.

These are two simple promotional posters that Yang Guang drew immediately after the meeting.

The "Adventures of Little Carp" photo features a group portrait of several main characters, while the "Nezha" photo shows the back of Nezha holding a fire-tipped spear and riding on wind-fire wheels, with the words "My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens" written above it.

As soon as the Weibo post was published, netizens who had been watching the spectacle came online.

In the past two days, the online trolls have brought a surge of attention to Liaoyuan Studio.

In the past, people would just watch the animation and not know what the animation production company was called.

However, thanks to the efforts of the online trolls, Liaoyuan Studio successfully gained fame online and received a huge amount of advertising.

I had no choice but to post this on Weibo.

If someone else is giving you popularity, you might as well take advantage of it.

"Really? Launching two projects at once, one of which is an animated film?"

"Those who said Liaoyuan Studio couldn't produce new projects, get out of here! They not only have new projects now, but two at once!"

"I really regret not studying animation. I want to join Liaoyuan Studio too!"

"Forget about the rest, I'm sending out my resume now. I'm going to work at the studio and urge them to update that rabbit in person!"

"No way, bro, if you go to work at the studio, won't we be the ones urging you to update your work?"

"Oh? That makes sense."

"Both of these posters look interesting, especially the one featuring Nezha."

"You just create, and leave the rest to us, the audience!"

Soon, the topic of Liaoyuan Studio launching a new project became a trending topic.

They also took the opportunity to advertise for Liaoyuan Studio's recruitment.

This recruitment drive by Liaoyuan Studio represents a true expansion, with the number of employees expected to increase to at least one hundred.

For a studio that previously had only a dozen or so people, this is a tenfold increase.

This doesn't even include the other companies that collaborated on the production.

These projects are undoubtedly major projects that will greatly benefit the entire animation industry.

Inside Xingyao Media, Ren Xin watched the online public opinion reverse, and was speechless for a moment.

After all this talk about online trolls, why are they actually boosting Lu Ran's popularity?

Lu Ran, what's going on with you?
How did you manage to come up with two new projects so quickly?
The online trolls continued to stir up trouble, and the more they stirred things up, the more popular Liaoyuan Studio's works became.

This is even more popular than the company's new drama series.

Ren Xin made a phone call to the online trolls with tears in her eyes.

"Withdraw the online army."

"You booked it for three days, and it's only been two days. They're taking it away on the last day and they won't refund your money."

Upon hearing the words on the other end of the phone, Ren Xin exclaimed, "Retreat! Retreat! Retreat now!"

"okay!"

Ren Xin put down her phone, her hair a mess, and said, "So annoying!"

The next morning, Lu Ran returned to his room in Wutongyuan from the cafeteria, and was about to continue tinkering with his guzheng when Li Quan called.

"Wow, something's happened at the Chinese Music Awards."

The Huaqu Awards are a music award in the Chinese entertainment industry, mainly awarded to singers and songs in the pop music scene.

Lu Ran's studio submitted his album "Ideal" to the Chinese Music Awards last year.

The Huaqu Awards require registration; if you don't register, you won't be eligible for the award.

Lu Ran asked, "What is it?"

Li Quan: "The Huaqu Awards want us to sponsor some funding."

(End of this chapter)