Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

Xiuxiu stared blankly at Guo Fan, who had just judged the two of them.

Is this person Ultraman? Can he even transform?

Do you believe in light?

Anyway, Xiuxiu saw light in Guo Fan's eyes!

Guo Fan's speech continued: "This film is an attempt to stand on the shoulders of giants. It may not be perfect, but we tried our best to make it, hoping to find a clear direction for the 'wandering journey' of Chinese science fiction."

"This is not just a movie, but a mission to build China's science fiction film industry 'from scratch.' We want to make China's first science fiction blockbuster!"

It was this ideal, or rather, this empty promise, that convinced Liu Cixin to symbolically collect copyright fees and persuaded countless top talents in the industry to join him with reduced salaries.

"If this film fails, I estimate that no one will dare to make science fiction films again in a few years."

Guo Fan was well aware that he was not betting his personal career, but the future of the entire Chinese science fiction genre.

"But someone has to take the first step. Why not us? Nobody dares to make sci-fi blockbusters, so let's be the first to try it! Let's pave a path for Chinese science fiction!"

This pioneering spirit is the cornerstone of idealism.

Guo Fan did not choose the safer genre films, but resolutely chose the most difficult path.

With lofty aspirations and sacrifices, we dare to change the world!

Guo Fan was like a "missionary," using his belief and passion for the project to "promise" everywhere, attracting and uniting a group of like-minded people.

Behind the success of this "pie in the sky" lies the powerful appeal of his personal charisma and pure ideals.

His goal is not only to make a blockbuster movie, but also to "open up new horizons" for Chinese science fiction films.

Xiuxiu felt numb and subconsciously began to wonder if her attitude towards Guo Fan had been a little too harsh.

She had never met anyone like this before; in this restless age, there was still someone shining with the light of idealism.

This person seems to have been born in the wrong era; if only they had been born seventy or eighty years earlier…

The bleak autumn wind blows again today, but the world has changed!

Xiuxiu felt she couldn't stay any longer. Reason told her that science fiction movies were a huge trap and completely unreliable.

But a voice kept echoing in my mind: This is a great cause, and it deserves support.

"How did the talks go?"

Hearing this voice, Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief. Let's leave this complicated matter to Brother Xiaoyan!

Do whatever Brother Xiaoyan says, since he's always right.

"Brother Xiaoyan, you've finished filming? Come chat with Guo Dao!"

Gu Zhiyan looked at Xiuxiu and immediately felt that "Cyber ​​Daji" was indeed well-deserved of its name.

Xiuxiu is no longer the junior agent she used to be. Now, everyone in the industry calls her "Sister Xiu" or "President Xiu".

The fact that Guo Fan could put her in such a difficult position shows his skill.

When Guo Fan saw Xiu Xiu's attitude towards Gu Zhiyan, he immediately felt that he had "fooled" the wrong person.

Gu Zhiyan is the one who can truly be in charge.

What should I do?

They can only resort to the same old tricks of "fooling" Xiuxiu again.

Upon hearing this, Guo Fan felt something was very wrong. Gu Zhiyan was too calm, without any emotional fluctuation. Was this really a young man in his twenties?

Shouldn't people of this age be full of passion and excitement?

However, since I've already started, I have no choice but to bite the bullet and keep going.

"Our team spent four years writing over a million words of script, including a 'Wandering Earth' chronology and character biographies, and created more than 3000 concept art pieces and 8000 storyboard drawings..."

As Guo Fan spoke, he took out a stack of manuscript paper from his bag; he had come prepared today.

Although Gu Zhiyan had read related reports online in his previous life, he still couldn't help but feel excited when he actually participated in it. However, his acting skills were superb, and his facial expressions were completely transparent.

Gu Zhiyan had already made up her mind. The reason she listened to Guo Fan repeat himself was mainly to satisfy her own perverse sense of humor and to witness the deceptive skills of "Cyber ​​Daji".

Gu Zhiyan flipped through the pile of manuscripts in front of him and couldn't help but sigh. Guo Fan wasn't lying at all; he was stating the facts. It's just that not many people believed him these days.

In order to construct a believable worldview, Guo Fan's rigorous approach, which bordered on "academic research" in the early stages, impressed Gu Zhiyan greatly.

This is a respect for science fiction art and a manifestation of idealism.

Currently, China has almost no mature experience in producing heavy industry science fiction films.

Guo Fan chose the most difficult and solid path of "craftsman," making up for the lack of resources with his beliefs and dedication.

Like a modern-day Yu Gong, facing the Taihang and Wangwu Mountains, which "China can't make science fiction films," he led a group of people who believed in the possibility of "moving mountains," digging shovel by shovel, determined to build a road for those who came after.

This kind of action-oriented idealism, so rare in the commercial age, full of a sense of mission and a spirit of sacrifice, is precisely Guo Fan's most moving brilliance.

This "idealistic brilliance" is not an unrealistic fantasy, but a near-obsessive persistence, foresight, and self-sacrifice based on love and belief under extreme adversity.

To do something knowing it's impossible!

"Teacher Gu, I came here today to invite you to play the male lead in our movie, what do you think...?"

After Guo Fan finished speaking, he felt his mouth was dry. Looking at Gu Zhiyan opposite him, he saw that Gu Zhiyan's expression was unchanged and his demeanor was calm.

His heart sank immediately. His first impression was right; this was no one he could be easily fooled.

"I'll take this movie!"

"What?"

Gu Zhiyan's words were like heavenly music to Guo Fan's ears, making him ask again in disbelief, his voice rising several octaves.

"Guo Dao, I said, I'll take this movie!" Gu Zhiyan repeated.

"Thank you, thank you, Professor Gu. It's been a pleasure working with you!" Guo Fan's disbelief immediately turned into delight as he extended his hand to Gu Zhiyan. "Let me introduce you again. I'm Guo Fan, the director of the movie 'The Wandering Earth'."

"Actress, Gu Zhiyan."

Gu Zhiyan also extended his palm, and the two large hands clasped together.

It was all done with a lot of ceremony.

"Guo Dao, I won't be able to join the crew for a while. After this TV series is finished, there is another movie to shoot, which will take about two months."

"No problem, we can film other scenes first," Guo Fan immediately said.

The addition of Gu Zhiyan, a top-tier celebrity, is a major boon for the "Wandering Earth" project.

Promotion, film scheduling, and attracting investment will all go much more smoothly.

Next, Guo Fan immediately became a little conflicted. Gu Zhiyan had agreed readily, but he was a little embarrassed to bring up the issue of payment.

But I can't stay silent!

The Wandering Earth is really short of money!

"Teacher Gu, um... your fee..."

"I know our project is short of money, so I'll forgo my salary and just give it all to the box office revenue as support for Chinese science fiction."

Gu Zhiyan's words brought Guo Fan a huge surprise.

Wu Jing was right; if he were in Gu Zhiyan's shoes, he would also sing her praises.

However, Guo Fan was too happy too soon.

Because an even bigger surprise awaits him!