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Chapter 277 The Natives Survived?

"Actually, I didn't want to take this role at first."

When Lin Puyan first saw the script, he felt that Teacher Wang was not a good person. He was greedy, selfish, cowardly, and had the characteristics of a bully who borrows the power of others. He was definitely a villain.

Don't let his age and somewhat slickness fool you; he was quite the heartthrob in his youth, having played many upright characters.

To put it simply, he has played the male lead in martial arts films, a quintessential positive character. Suddenly casting him as a villain would be a huge loss of face for him.

However, after carefully reading the script twice, Lin Puyan discovered the charm of the character, a very three-dimensional teacher.

On the surface, he may appear to have the snobbishness and vanity of a petty bourgeois, but in crucial moments, when students are bullied by thugs, he will stand up for them.

This contrast made him realize that this was not just a thin comedic character, but a flesh-and-blood, real, and three-dimensional person.

People have to accept getting old. When you're young, you can play handsome men, but now that you're older, it's okay to play vivid and relatable ordinary people.

After careful consideration, he agreed to come and help out, partly because the character was likable, and partly because Yu Wei had a lot of influence.

If it weren't for Yu Wei, Qi Yunming wouldn't have dared to come to Qi Yunming's movie. There aren't many actors under this guy who can escape unscathed.

"Just come."

Yu Weiyue felt that Lin Puyan had the same vibe as Teacher Wang, and that Meng Han had really made the right choice in bringing him over, solving the technical problem of casting.

Of course, it could also be because I heard he was a reader; anyway, he just seems pleasing to the eye now.

Although Teacher Wang's role is small, he is definitely one of the most outstanding characters in the entire movie, and he will certainly not regret his choice.

Just as he was discussing script details with Lin Puyan, the opening ceremony officially began. Producer Peng Chao took the stage first to give a speech, thanking everyone for their support. Then the host introduced the main creative team one by one.

When Yu Wei was introduced, the cameras of the media and reporters present immediately focused on him, clearly indicating that this had been planned for a long time.

Today, they came specifically for Yu Wei.

Guided by assistant director Lü Zhou, Yu Wei followed director Lao Qi, holding three incense sticks, to the table to begin the procedure.

The entire audience stood in solemn silence. Amidst the swirling incense smoke, the master of ceremonies proclaimed loudly, "First bow for smooth sailing and favorable weather!"

Yu Wei bowed along with the entire crew.

"May the second bow bring you good fortune in starting the production!"

"May the box office be a huge success!"

After bowing three times, Yu Wei took the lead in inserting incense into the incense burner, followed by the other main creators.

Although this step is a bit troublesome, it is an important tradition for the film crew to pray for a smooth filming process, and the ancestral rules cannot be changed.

Subsequently, Qi Yunming and Peng Chao jointly unveiled the red cloth covering the camera, marking the official start of filming.

After the incense-burning ceremony, the media interview session began, and Yu Wei, along with the director, producer, and other lead actors, went on stage to be interviewed.

"Director Qi has returned to the public eye after three years. Is he confident that he can dispel the doubts from the outside world this time?"

As expected, the reporter immediately focused the conversation on Qi Yunming. It wasn't exactly being difficult; being directly confronted and criticized in the entertainment industry is quite normal.

You can't only enjoy giving interviews when things are going well...

Previously, Qi Yunming would just apply the formula directly without thinking about such problems, but today he paused for a moment, indicating that he was very confident this time.

Yu Wei's script gave him this confidence. If he still couldn't turn things around this time, then his life would probably be difficult for the rest of his days.

"It seems Director Qi really approves of Yu Wei's script." The reporter couldn't help but smile when asked this, finally managing to steer the conversation towards Yu Wei.

"May I ask Professor Yu Wei, what prompted this collaboration? Was it business dealings or personal relationships?"

When the film was first conceived, people in the industry had heard about it, and at the time they couldn't understand why Yu Wei chose to collaborate with Qi Yunming.

His scripts were popular even before they aired, and any director he chose would have a perfect start. Why would he choose Qi Yunming, the king of bad movies, just to make things more difficult for himself?

It wasn't until his affair with Qi Luoan came to light that they realized it was all about the person, not the issue; keeping the benefits within the family...

"It's a business relationship, but mainly because I admire Director Qi's talent."

Yu Weizhen wasn't lying. When they were discussing the collaboration, he and Qi Luoan were completely innocent, and he had no intention of using the film as a pledge of loyalty.

The reason he collaborated with Qi Yunming was simply because Qi was willing to delegate authority. He wanted to restore the original work as faithfully as possible, so he definitely needed a certain degree of say in the matter.

This couldn't be said aloud; it could only be interpreted as an appreciation of talent.

The media professionals refused to believe it. Qi Yunming was indeed talented in the past, but now few screenwriters trust him. Yu Wei's reason was not convincing.

Qi Yunming himself felt something was off. If he hadn't trusted Yu Wei, he would have suspected that this was just sarcasm...

"In Yu Wei's novel, the film's box office is 14.45 billion. Was that just something he wrote casually, or was he planning to make that a target?"

The reporter had clearly done their homework, as they even remembered such a minor detail.

14.45 billion is the original film's box office in 15, which was considered very high at the time. Yu Wei wrote it this way because he was being conservative.

Given the current market situation, the target should be at least two billion.

"It was just something I wrote casually, but you could interpret it as a goal."

Although Qi Yunming's bad movies have decent box office returns, very few of them have broken the billion mark. It's not a problem to set them as a target for now.

The news media clearly did their homework, bombarding Yu Weiyi with questions, and also inquiring about the casting. With so many young artists in the film, including some boy and girl idols, they wondered if it would be too commercial. "I don't actually think that being young means you can't act well. As long as you have talent and are willing to put in the effort, you can become a good actor."

Yu Wei doesn't actually have a high opinion of the professional abilities of many young idols, but there's no need to condemn them all. At least the ones he picked out all have their merits.

What he wants is a group of new generation members of his own. In today's entertainment industry, if you go it alone, you'll be beaten by capital and old hands.

"Yu Wei's novel has recently become popular again. What are your thoughts on this unique competition?"

The interview eventually shifted from the venue to the outside world. Qi Yuan and Zhang Lingye on stage changed their expressions upon hearing this, wondering why someone was chasing after them during the interview.

"Don't ask about things that aren't related to the movie."

Although it allowed her to advertise her book, Yu Wei changed the subject, sticking to business and discussing movies.

The opening ceremony isn't just his business; the other main creators should also be respected.

The reporter was just trying to ride the wave of attention, but seeing that Yu Wei had no intention of revealing anything, he had no choice but to give up and proceed with the interviews with other people.

After the half-hour interview, the entire cast and crew took a group photo in front of the backdrop. This photo will be released as promotional material.

Around noon, the opening ceremony concluded. Yu Wei didn't dare linger and left immediately, intending to get back to writing as soon as possible.

This time, Qi Luoan was smarter. Instead of going with them, he planned to leave in batches to confuse the situation and avoid Lao Qi asking too many questions.

"If I get eliminated, it'll be your fault."

Qi Yuan's voice rang out ominously from the side, filled with intense resentment. He had been able to feign ease just moments before, but after seeing Yu Wei leave, he had completely panicked.

Yu Wei is clearly writing a new chapter for the competition. The voting results will probably be released this afternoon. It would be a lie to say he's not nervous.

"Why blame me? I didn't let you win!"

The competition wasn't organized by Qi Luoan, and the group assignments have nothing to do with her. No matter how you try to shift the blame, you can't put the blame on her.

"It's all your fault for not giving me the song 'Yi Jian Mei'. If I had the song, I would definitely have won this time if I sang 'Yi Jian Mei'."

In this kind of competition, the attention garnered by singing old songs is incomparable to that of singing new songs. If you get the songs in advance, what's there to fear in a small competition?
Forget about the fragrant and the stinky stuff, let's crush them all!
"Ha ha……"

Qi Luoan was originally thinking about when to give him the song, but now he realizes that not giving it to him was the right thing to do. He's always thinking about using songs to become popular again and win competitions. What does he think music is?

With his mentality, he wouldn't win even if he had the song. Let's see when he can reach Shen Yutong's level of passion for music.

He probably doesn't know that Yu Wei personally took action this time. How pitiful...

Qi Luoan didn't spoil the game for his older brother either. When it comes to competitions, you have to witness the opponent's strength firsthand to realize the gap between you and them.

After wandering around the scene for a couple of hours, she finally left in front of Qi Yunming, putting his mind at ease.

Before Qi Luoan even got home, the new chapter had already been released, along with the competition videos for three songs.

It's worth mentioning that after the studio was established, the small account that posted competition-related videos has been taken over by the staff, so Qi Luoan no longer needs to worry about it.

She had previously thought about helping Yu Wei, but now these formalities were no longer important; living a good life was more important than anything else.

"Let me hear your song that's sure to win."

Without the slightest hesitation, Qi Luoan clicked on the latest song, "Seven Mile Fragrance".

A hollow wind sound came through the headphones, as if it were coming from a distant mountain valley, carrying the fresh scent of earth after the rain.

Qi Luoan subconsciously slowed down his walking pace; the prelude was completely different from the pop music he was used to.

When the soft arpeggios of the acoustic guitar began to play, she stopped abruptly, feeling that the footsteps were getting a bit noisy...

"The sparrow outside the window is talking too much on the telephone pole.

You said this sentence, it feels very summery."

The singing came through, without any exaggerated techniques, more like a young boy whispering in your ear.

Qi Luoan was taken aback. Who was this?
Where did Yu Wei, who was once so big, go? This voice doesn't sound like Yu Wei. Of course she knows the voice has been altered, but why has the singing style changed as well?

Yu Wei usually enunciates very clearly when she sings, so this is the first time she has sung in such an unclear way, which is quite rare in the industry.

What surprised her even more was that this way of speaking actually sounded surprisingly pleasant.

The final sound of "sparrow" is soft and indistinct, and the word "this" in "this sentence" has a breathy tremor, as if a boy is so nervous that he is incoherent when facing his first love.

The pronunciation of these words carries a hazy quality, like looking at a landscape through rain-soaked glass—beautiful to the point of being unreal.

It's as if this song was always meant to be this way.

Qi Luoan knew that Yu Wei sang it that way on purpose, but netizens didn't know that when they clicked on "Seven Mile Fragrance," they didn't hear the familiar AI voice, but instead heard a completely unfamiliar voice.

who is this?

They had never seen anything like this voice, this pronunciation, this singing style in the Chinese entertainment industry before, but it was exceptionally harmonious when paired with the song.

AI has evolved to this extent; it's unbelievable. The opening sentence is full of emotion and sincerity, something AI can never do.

But they had never seen a similar live singer, and if such a unique skill existed, they couldn't possibly have been unaware of it.

Could it be that the natives survived?

(End of this chapter)