How did I become famous?

The online buzz surrounding Fang Bie's new movie is growing.

At the same time, Wu Kai and Xu Kuangfu also jumped on the bandwagon and gained some attention.

Because their movies, "Life Is Not Worth Living" and "You Are the Apple of My Eye," are also scheduled for release at the end of July.

To be precise, all three films will be released at midnight on July 27th.

There aren't many big releases in August. It's said that Zhang Luo is polishing the script for a science fiction movie, and the others are not worth worrying about.

It's quite rare that this time, the domestic film industry is being carried by three art films.

Although everyone thought it was Fang Bie with one thigh and two leg hairs.

Actually, there was a blockbuster film abroad, but because the lead actor of Chinese descent was involved in certain issues, there was a wave of boycotts in China, and the authorities, in accordance with the situation, did not grant the film a production license.

Therefore, the film that movie fans are most looking forward to right now is Fang Bie's "Shadow of Light".

Most importantly, you can tell what kind of movies "Life Is Not Worth Living" and "You Are the Apple of My Eye" are just by looking at their trailers.

The former tells the story of a person who was isolated from childhood.

Many people have this memory: when they were in school, there was always someone in each class who was encouraged, ridiculed, and bullied.

If you don't follow the crowd, you'll also become isolated and become the target.

Wu Kai's film "Life Is Not Worth Living" tells just such a story.

However, he doesn't tell the story from the perspective of the isolated girl, but rather from the perspective of an observing boy.

Xu Kuangfu's "Those Years We Were" tells the story of a group of high school students, which he calls youth.

Fang Bie's "Shadow of Light" didn't even have a promotional video.

There was only one promotional poster.

The poster is split in half, with light on the left and darkness on the right.

Separated by the dividing line in the middle, two human silhouettes stand facing each other on either side.

The silhouette of light stands in the darkness.

Conversely, those standing in the light are silhouettes of darkness.

The words "Light and Shadow" are placed directly above the two silhouettes, with the white "light" on the black background on the left and the black "shadow" on the white background on the right.

The character “的” in the middle is clearly distinguished by its black and white color.

There is nothing else.

Fans sighed; Director Fang was being unconventional again.

What movie production company would do something like this, with no publicity at all?

But that's also why everyone likes him.

He only relies on his films to speak for himself; he doesn't care about any other underhanded tactics.

These days, there aren't many artists with such literary integrity left. Most people in the film and television industry are just trying to make money or cheat others, or they're just indulging in self-indulgence. If you don't like their movies, you're considered to be ignorant of art.

But things are not as chaotic as they were a few years ago.

These days, everyone votes with their feet; whoever's movie is good, everyone contributes to its box office.

It's still possible to scam money from brainless fans by relying on the popularity of young male celebrities, but it's not as easy as it used to be.

Of course, there were also dissenting voices online, such as some saying that Fang Bie was engaging in reverse marketing...

"Looking at what happened before the release of the last movie, you can tell that Fang Bie wasn't just not marketing; he was doing reverse marketing!"

"So, are you going to watch it or not?"

"Look! Why wouldn't you watch it? His reverse marketing strategy relies on the contrast created by the film's quality, thereby triggering a rebellious mentality in the audience and encouraging them to watch it 'revengefully.' People who might normally only watch it once will watch it several times to prove the haters wrong! I saw through this trick a long time ago!"

"...Um, are you sure you're not on our side?"

So you're still admitting that Director Fang's movies are of high quality?

"I'm a fan of Fang, but I'm a twisted fan. I'm just furious at his lack of ambition! He could be making good movies and promoting them properly, why does he have to resort to these shady tactics?"

"Okay...you really have a vivid imagination..."

The internet is buzzing with excitement, but like its predecessor, Captain China, "The Shadow of Light" hasn't done any promotional roadshows.

Liu Mang and his team worked tirelessly for over a month, and finally completed the post-production of the film to their satisfaction.

This time, Fang Bie actually looked at the sample photos properly.

But after reading it, he just sighed and, without saying anything, let Liu Mang take it to be submitted for review.

He has neither the right timing, the right location, nor the right people; none of these are currently on his side.

There's nothing that can be done about the box office; his only hope is that the old guys judging the awards won't change their prejudice against him.

If he wins awards and takes off again, then this movie will be a complete failure.

Gentlemen, give it your all...

Fang Bie could only silently pray to all the gods and Buddhas in the sky.

He decided that he would go to the temple of whoever helped him fulfill his wish to give thanks.

Time continued to move forward, and soon it was the second half of July.

The movie's release date is not far off.

Su Mulin was getting anxious. Why hadn't Fang Bie given him the song yet?

But she soon convinced herself and didn't show it.

Fang Bie used to finish writing songs in just a few minutes, but this time it took him so long... He must have written all the things he wanted to say to me into the song!

The young lady became increasingly convinced of the "strategist's" analysis.

So she continued to cook breakfast and dinner for Fang Bie every day as usual, but Fang Bie, contrary to his usual behavior, kept praising her cooking.

Of course we have to praise her! Because soon we probably won't be able to eat the young lady's cooking anymore.

July 27th, sunny.

Tonight at midnight is the premiere of "The Shadow of Light".

In the afternoon, Fang Bie stood on the street outside the company, looking up at the blue sky and white clouds.

His gaze then shifted downwards, lingering on the six large characters of "Fangmu Film and Television Company" for a moment before he lowered his eyes and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

His luggage was already packed and ready. Once the box office results were out, he would leave the letter and the two bank cards with the young lady, then wave goodbye and take only a laptop and seven or eight pieces of clothing with him.

Anyway, I'm good at drawing, so I can find a job as an illustrator and live a carefree life.

It doesn't matter if his original company is acquired by the Su Group. He'll just grab the programmer Lin Bei and the planner Wu Qiong from the company and run away to make independent games.

Anyway, they've wanted to make an indie game for a long time.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the "Three Heroes" could reunite then?

If we persist for a few years, who knows which game will become a global hit, and then everyone can sit back and count their money.

Now that he had a way out, Fang Bie completely relaxed.

The nail salon next door had just seen off its last customer and was having a quiet time.

Kira Yoshikage and Chen Yongren, who were chatting inside, saw Fang Bie standing alone outside, so they came out together.

"Director Fang, are you also looking forward to tonight's movie premiere?"

To be honest, they were both quite nervous.

As an actor, Yoshikage Kira was playing one of the two main characters in a movie for the first time, while Chen Yongren became the lead actor in his first film.

They both believed that they were just as nervous as anyone else.

I've probably never been this nervous, not even during my college entrance exams.

Whether they rise from obscurity to triumph or settle for mediocrity, it all depends on tonight!

Fang Bie smiled upon hearing this: "Yes, I'm also looking forward to tonight's movie screening."

Although he had a rough idea of ​​the outcome, he could only truly relax when the actual result was slapped in his face.

"Director Fang, shall we go to the movies together tonight?"

"No, I won't go. I want to be alone tonight." Fang Bie waved his hand and walked away.

He hummed a song as he walked:

"I plucked flowers south of the Yangtze River, facing the spring breeze and red candles—my passion is as boundless as my romantic love for the world... I watered my horse north of the Yangtze River, facing the west wind and yellow sand—my ruthlessness is as keen as my sword's edge to slay peach blossoms..."

The sound accompanied his figure as he gracefully disappeared into the distance.

He's been in Hengdian for several months now, and he hasn't really had a chance to see the place properly yet.

Since we're leaving anyway, let's wander around a bit; it'll be a way to create memories.

Behind him, Yoshikage Kira sighed, "Perhaps this is what an artist is all about."

"Unrestrained and free-spirited, Director Fang certainly has the demeanor of an ancient knight-errant." Chen Yongren nodded in agreement beside him.

P.S.: Back to normal routine, posting now and revising later.

I've been busy with the chapters that are going to be published these past few days. By the way, I'll try to get each chapter to be 3000+ words after it's published.