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The interview continues.

A reporter then followed up with, "Will you be more inclined to take on realistic projects or industrialized sci-fi blockbusters like 'The Wandering Earth 3' in the future?"

"There's no such thing as a superior or inferior genre. What moves me is always the characters and the story. Whether it's urban realism or grand science fiction, the core is about people. As long as the characters have depth and the script is solid enough, I'm willing to try. Right now, my focus is still on 'The Wandering Earth 3,' where I'm concentrating on portraying the young Liu Peiqiang."

The entire response was logically clear, without arguing or refuting netizens' opinions, or shifting blame to the production team. It both protected the main creators in the same group and preserved the individual's independent views, demonstrating composure and appropriateness.

The interview concluded successfully, and the reporters gradually left. Not long after, the hashtag "[Gu Zhiyan responds to controversy over the ending of 'Promise Me Your Dazzling']" quietly began to climb.

After the interview footage was released, netizens were once again divided into different opinions.

Affirmed by netizens.

"His response showed great emotional intelligence; he neither defended his own nor belittled the audience, demonstrating a perfect sense of proportion."

"The ending didn't force a whitewash; it respected different opinions from the audience, demonstrating a high level of strategic thinking."

"The actors are clear-headed, know their own roles, and don't overstep their boundaries to judge the scriptwriting process."

Netizens who still hold dissenting opinions.

"While the words sound nice, they can't change the fact that the story started strong but ended weak."

"It's good that the actors did their job, but it's still a pity that the early stages were so well-developed."

In the crew's rest area, Nazha and Zhao Jinmai saw this interview clip and came over to chat with Gu Zhiyan.

Nazha laughed and said, "Brother Xiaoyan, many celebrities would avoid these kinds of controversial interviews, but you answered so frankly."

Gu Zhiyan smiled faintly: "Avoidance won't solve the problem; a sincere response is enough. Popularity comes and goes quickly; focusing on acting is the foundation for long-term success."

After a brief chat, the production assistant came over to inform us that the next major scene, a scene set in a space capsule, was about to begin filming.

Gu Zhiyan got up, straightened his clothes, and walked back into the huge, cold sci-fi set, shutting out all the noise and clamor from the outside world about urban dramas, and devoted himself to the filming of "The Wandering Earth 3".

Discussions about "Give Me Your Light" on the internet have gradually cooled down, and the popularity of related topics has declined. However, this poised and composed interview has remained in the minds of many viewers, becoming a landmark moment in the public's evaluation of Gu Zhiyan's professionalism.

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At Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis, the early summer sea breeze carried a slight chill, and thin clouds hung over the studio as "The Wandering Earth 3" finally filmed its final scene.

Inside the replica studio of the launch bay for the giant planetary engine, the space is vast and empty. The metal walls have a cold, hard, matte silver-gray finish. Pipelines crisscross the area, and hundreds of industrial lights are evenly distributed overhead, casting a cold white light over the entire bay. A chill permeates the air along the metal structure.

The ground has been textured with anti-slip material and scattered with maintenance tools and pipeline supports, closely recreating the enclosed cabin environment of the near-Earth United Government's spacecraft.

The entire scene is the key moment when young Liu Peiqiang officially boards the capsule, about to leave the Earth and head to the space station. It is also the last shot Gu Zhiyan took in the entire film.

The makeup team completed the makeup and styling three hours ahead of schedule.

The inner pressure suit, designed for simulated spaceflight, fits snugly against the body, while the outer, heavy white extravehicular transition protective suit is worn layer by layer, with the helmet placed nearby.

The makeup artist meticulously crafted Gu Zhiyan's facial makeup: a faint bluish-black under his eyes, cheeks deliberately accentuated by the fatigue from long-term high-intensity training, lighter lip color, and subtle scratches on his jawline, all fitting the character's state of undergoing rigorous selection and carrying heavy burdens.

The protective suit buckles were tightened one by one, and the weight-bearing devices on the shoulders, back, waist and abdomen were all in place. The whole set of equipment pressed down on the body, which was quite heavy. Every time I raised my hand or turned around, I had to use more strength.

With all departments in place, the clapperboard snapped shut.

"The Wandering Earth 3: Liu Peiqiang boards the capsule to say goodbye, final message: Filming begins!"

The entire room fell silent instantly, with only the low hum of the ventilation system echoing through the huge tent. All the staff held their breath, their eyes fixed on Gu Zhiyan in the center of the cabin.

The camera slowly zooms in from the side and rear.

The hatch was half open, behind him was his home on the ground where he had lived for many years, and the outline of a virtual city was faintly visible in the distance, as well as relatives and friends who had been left on the ground without him having a proper goodbye.

Liu Peiqiang stood in the center of the cabin, without making any large movements, his back ramrod straight, a posture ingrained in the bones of a soldier.

He slowly turned around, his gaze fixed on the open hatch.

There was no shouting, no tears, only slightly reddened eyes, and emotions were restrained and introspective.

His eyes reflected a mixture of reluctance to leave his homeland, trepidation about the unknown cosmos, and a resolute determination to move forward, burdened by the mission of human survival.

The fingertips unconsciously curled slightly; the protective suit and gloves were heavy, yet the subtle hand movements still clearly conveyed the turbulent emotions within.

The lines were spoken in a low, steady voice, with a barely perceptible hoarseness: "Earth, I'm leaving."

After saying this, he slowly withdrew his gaze, no longer looking back at his homeland. He tightened his jaw, took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, raised his hand, reached out and grasped the control handle on his side, stood steadily, and prepared for takeoff.

On the director's monitor, a close-up shot firmly captured his profile.

The cold light falls on the contours, the eyelashes cast a light shadow, all emotions are contained in the eyes, restrained and heavy, pushing the character arc of young Liu Peiqiang, who has not yet lost his naivety, but is forced to shoulder heavy responsibilities, to the peak.

Following the filming procedure, the hatch slowly closed inward along the sliding rail, the mechanical sound of metal sliding echoing, gradually cutting off the light from outside, and shadows gradually enveloped Liu Peiqiang's figure.

The image freezes on the moment the hatch is about to close completely, with him looking ahead with a determined expression.

A few seconds of silence.

Guo Fan sat in front of the monitor, raised his hand and shouted:

"Filming halted! Wrapped up!"

Gu Zhiyan took off his helmet, his forehead covered in a thin layer of sweat. Staff members stepped forward to present him with flowers, and the camera captured the moment.

The long storyline of young Liu Peiqiang has now come to an end.

The film crew arranged a grand wrap party at a hotel in the film studio. The huge banquet hall was filled with food, and the lighting was warm and soft.

Song Yi and Li Wanda also came to the wrap party, and Huang Bo and Huang Xiaoming, who had activities in Qingdao, made a special trip over.

Halfway through the banquet, the atmosphere became relaxed and lively, and everyone freely sat down and chatted.

Huang Bo, holding a wine glass, walked over to Gu Zhiyan and sat down next to her, joking with a smile: "Congratulations on successfully wrapping up filming. You've been immersed in a big sci-fi production for more than half a year, completely disappearing from the public eye. People outside are always wondering where you've gone."

Gu Zhiyan smiled and said, "Science fiction filming takes a long time and doesn't allow for distractions. Only by filming diligently can we be responsible for the whole story."

Shen Teng chimed in, "You just finished filming 'Give Me Your Light' and it's all the rage online. Now you're burying yourself in sci-fi. Few people in the Chinese entertainment industry can keep up with your pace."

Fan Wensheng joined the conversation: "Brother Yan, you've worked hard these past few days. Young Liu Peiqiang's handling of emotions was very subtle, exceeding our initial expectations. The post-production process will be lengthy, and the film will need a long polishing period. Let's wait patiently for the final product to be released."

During the gathering, the conversation ranged from preparing for new projects to discussing recently released films in the industry, and occasionally anecdotes from various film festivals. The atmosphere among veteran and emerging filmmakers was genuine and relaxed, free from the scrutiny of cameras and the need for deliberate promotion.

Some people mentioned the application deadlines for major film festivals next year, while others invited each other to collaborate on new projects.

Shen Teng jokingly invited Gu Zhiyan to try comedy in the future, and Gu Zhiyan smiled and agreed, saying that she would give it a try if she had the chance.

As night deepened, the banquet slowly came to an end.

As the guests took their leave, Gu Zhiyan shook hands with each of the main creators and behind-the-scenes staff to express her gratitude. Over the past few months, they had spent countless late nights filming together.

The banquet hall gradually quieted down.

Gu Zhiyan stood on the hotel terrace, the evening breeze blowing in her face, gazing at the rows of film studios in the Oriental Movie Metropolis.

Liu Peiqiang's Xinghai story has temporarily come to an end, and Shen Haoming's urban power struggle has long since settled, but the chivalrous spirit of "The Swordsman" continues to resonate on the screen.

The end of one character's story always means the beginning of the next journey.