I'm really good at this.

Even though it was already dark, the desolate open space on the outskirts of Shenzhen was still bustling with activity and brightly lit.

This is one of Zhang Hong's filming locations.

Once the funding was secured, the initial scene setup work began.

This includes a computer room, several film studios, and a full green screen special effects film studio.

There are even factory buildings.

Outside the factory is a second-line production line that was about to be decommissioned, which was brought from Huaxia Heavy Industry by Mr. Liang Tian's men.

They're going to design and assemble a realistic cockpit model here for filming, and even... a 1:1 scale Gundam.

However, the Gundam assembled by this group of professionals might be quite different from what Zhang Hong had in mind.

"Why paint it white? Is there any special reason for it?"

"It's for making movies, so the main character's mecha definitely has to be different from everyone else's."

"Then why not use black? Men all like darkness."

"That's not the point. The point is, is it really necessary to add those two antennas on the head? I saw in the setting that this is for the future, right? But our current signal reception technology doesn't need external antennas anymore."

"Why make eyes on the face? Can't you just use an eye to make a camera? And if you want a full-view view, you'd have to put cameras on the shoulders and back too."

"Wouldn't that mean we have to install cameras on the top of the head too? And how would we see from the bottom? The chest armor is the thickest, is there any need to install cameras there? The back doesn't make sense either, there's no need to leave space for the powertrain there."

"Seriously, what's the point of legs anyway? Wouldn't it be more convenient to make them into multi-rail wheeled drives? Or put wheels on the bottom of their feet, and two jet nozzles on their heels?"

"There are still two hands, but I still think four to six robotic arms would be more reasonable."

The above scenes depict discussions among the professional engineers of Huaxia Heavy Industry after receiving Zhang Hong's initial requests.

Then came the reprimand from Master Liang.

Turning back, the leaders of the mountain stronghold were also chatting enthusiastically.

"How should the movements be designed?"

"If it's a large robot, shouldn't it have a more robust and mechanical feel? Like, its movements should be slower than a normal person's."

"Oh? I was also thinking of performing a piece on Bajiquan, Baguazhang, and Taijiquan..."

"Stop talking nonsense! Old Huang, there will definitely be a chance for you to show your true strength next time. You'll have to suffer this time."

Even Liang Ya, the newly arrived genius truant, joined the discussion.

"We need to consider things like G-force and joint movement. For G-force, I suggest a design similar to a spacesuit. Do you guys have someone in charge of costumes and props?"

"Yes, that fat zookeeper is one of them. He used to raise pandas."

"Oh? I've never seen a panda before! Aren't pandas super cute?"

The conversation went off-topic.

After Wang Ye said, "Brother Hong, you've done everything you could. Now it's up to us to take over," Zhang Hong lit a tasteless cigarette. He had just taken a puff when a slender, fair hand took it away, stubbed it out, and threw it into the trash can.

Turning around, I saw a face with long, straight black hair.

Well, after a period of rest and wearing light makeup, the dark circles and bags under her eyes have disappeared, and she has returned to her radiant and beautiful self.

With a sigh, Zhang Hong asked, "Where's your brother?"

Recalling Lin Chuan's desolate figure, as cold and forlorn as the Yi River before he was called back, Lin Muqing's lips unconsciously curled up: "Let him be a good son who listens to his father's teachings."

"What nonsense." Zhang Hong stretched and yawned. "Let's discuss this. How much money can we spend this time, and how should we find the actors?"

A billion dollars! A billion dollars! You could never spend it all in a lifetime!

Unfortunately, the 1 billion figure included the entire budget.

After filming the TV series and deducting publicity and distribution costs, the remaining money would then go into Zhang Hong's pocket.

So the question now is how to save money as much as possible without compromising on visual effects and other aspects.

Lin Muqing found it baffling: "With a budget of one billion, you could easily fill the entire cast with A-list actors at a normal price."

With a budget of one billion, why bother finding actors?

Isn't that just picking anyone?

That's not how it's said.

Zhang Hong is now unable to speak out.

What should he say?

"I actually want to save costs as much as possible, and the more money I save, the more I can earn. Even if I give each of the bandit leaders a year's salary as a year-end bonus, it will still allow me to achieve financial freedom."

He simply couldn't bring himself to say those words.

Based on his understanding, the girl would definitely reject it.

Zhang Hong's brain cells were burning wildly for "Mani".

Got it!

"We need to focus on the key points. Is the focus of our drama the actors? Or rather, their acting skills?"

Lin Muqing recalled the worldview that everyone had discussed before, as well as the rough script derived from that worldview.

It seems... that acting skills are indeed not that important for a character.

Zhang Hong continued his deception: "Our drama does have some depth, but it's mostly about fulfilling an old man's dream. Although there can be gray areas, it's still about clear distinctions between right and wrong. In this case, acting skills aren't that important."

Just like his Gundam in his previous life.

It's very clear who the good people and the bad people are.

Although both sides can be very popular, they can also switch between being bad guys and good guys.

Or perhaps the character could have some depth and reflect anti-war sentiments.

But in reality, there is still a clear distinction between good people and bad people.

Moreover, in order to highlight the main character, our side's minor generals are usually made to appear rather incompetent.

Perhaps in Zhang Hong's previous life, there were some fans of Zeon and the Earth Federation, but there were also quite a few fans of the Earth Alliance and ZAFT.

But it's different in this world.

Since the worldview that Wang Ye came up with is very suitable for subtle cultural export, then the "World Freedom Alliance" on the colony satellite must be the villain!

The Earth side's "community of shared future for mankind" must be the undisputed side of justice!

There may be some woodworms, but it's not a big problem.

In this situation, most characters are actually stereotyped, and the appeal of the show doesn't lie in the actors' performances.

It's a Gundam! A Zaku!

Lin Muqing was convinced by him: "So what do you plan to do? Find actors yourself?"

"Of course you have to find them yourself. Don't forget that I'm the one who discovered Luo Yun and Bai Xueye." Zhang Hong took out his phone and said confidently, "Actually, I haven't been idle during this time. I've already had your brother use his status as a rich second-generation to contact various talent agencies. He has a lot of actor resources now, so just have him help inquire."

Lin Muqing frowned slightly: "Looking for Lin Chuan? He... is unreliable."

That guy is a double agent.

Although he had leverage over his brother, Lin Muqing didn't have high hopes for his brother's integrity.

"It's alright, I trust him to handle things."

Zhang Hong still dialed Lin Chuan's number.

............

"Dad! You have to believe me! Everything I'm saying is true!"

In a 250-square-meter office, the young master Lin, dressed in a suit and tie, knelt on the floor with his hair disheveled.

In front of him stood a bald, muscular man who was 1.95 meters tall.

It was also his father, Lin Cai, who was with Lin Muqing.

Lin Cai's muscles stretched his short-sleeved T-shirt so much that it looked like a tight-fitting garment, and he was holding a wooden stick in his hand.

As expected, Lin Chuan's buttocks were about to suffer a severe beating.

Hearing his son's explanation, Lin Cai smiled kindly: "Then tell me, why is Xiao Hong's TV series so successful? And why is he an actor? Why is he writing songs? Why is he famous? Didn't you say he made third-rate, melodramatic, trashy movies? Stop talking, A-Chuan, prepare to die."

"That's absolutely right!" Lin Chuan clung to his father's thick calves, struggling desperately. "'Cloud Falls into the Mortal World' is a melodramatic love story about the Heavenly Emperor descending to earth and falling in love with a female emperor! I'm not lying! Didn't you think so too, Dad?"

Lin Cai fell silent.

He recalled the question Zhang Ge had asked him on the phone.

Now, he decided to say those words to his son: "Then why the hell didn't you explain in more detail?!"

He flipped Lin Chuan over and pinned him to the ground, raising a wooden stick to give him a loving lesson.

At that critical moment, Lin Chuan's phone rang.

Lin Chuan quickly pulled out his phone and glanced at the caller ID. He was as excited as if he'd found a lifeline: "Dad! Spare his bottom! It's Brother Hong! It's Brother Hong calling!"

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