I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

However, before that, the two of them had to solve the problem of their empty stomachs.

After walking for a while, the two finally found a Sichuan restaurant.

"Phew, eating something spicy really does wake you up. My brother's food is all plain and bland, it doesn't taste like anything at all. Even the duck eggs are just boiled in water, without any pickling."

After eating his fill, Nian wiped his mouth and, with a mournful expression, recounted to Bai Zhou how his elder brother had endured so much hardship in his spiritual practice.

"My sister can accompany me to handle the people's prayers, and we can also take the opportunity to travel around the world and taste local delicacies."

"Well, it's not impossible."

"Okay, okay, let's talk about it tomorrow. Elbow, let's go see a movie."

Having solved the food problem, Nian became curious about the movie. After Bai Zhou paid the bill, they went together to the so-called "cinema" to watch a play... no, a movie.

The full title of this film is "The Peach Blossom Spring". It is a film that reflects how to properly coexist when the past and the present collide.

A young fisherman named Aqin, seeking refuge from a torrential rain, inadvertently stumbled upon a secluded paradise, where he met a medicine boy named Amian and spent a few days enjoying the hospitality of the villagers.

During this time, Aqin was astonished to find that the village was full of gold and silver treasures, enough to pile up into a mountain. But A'mian told him that these were just like stones, and whether there were many or few had no impact on everyone's lives. Moreover, the villagers all possessed magical abilities, and A'mian even used the magic of turning stones into gold in front of him, which truly opened his eyes.

Because he missed his hometown, Aqin eventually left. When he returned, his fellow villagers asked him where he had been these past few days, and the simple-minded Aqin happily told them about his experiences.

The story of this idyllic paradise spread far and wide, eventually reaching the ears of two corrupt officials. One was called Lord Dai, and the other Lord Duo.

Upon hearing this, the two Slothful Lords thought they could profit from it and perhaps even offer the treasure to the God-King to advance their own ranks.

Later, the two sides engaged in a battle of wits and courage, and in the end, the corrupt official was arrested by a righteous dragon deity who happened to be passing by. Under the witness of the deity, he was given the punishment he deserved, and the village returned to its former peace.

The film's overall atmosphere is light and joyful, with the ending being the perfect finishing touch: after everything is over, the young man wakes up alone on the ship.

But what Nian found somewhat unsatisfactory was what Bai Zhou had told her about her appearance.

"A dignified deity, huh? It seems all he does is shout slogans. He feels so cheap."

"Well, after all, this is all the image and status I can project. Forgive those directors, sister. They still want to make a living in the Great Yan film and television industry."

Bai Zhou chuckled and hugged Nian, who had been speaking out for herself ever since leaving the movie theater, gently comforting her.

"However, I really hope that someone will make a movie with me in it."

"It's okay to play the good guy, or it's okay to play the bad guy."

"I really hope they can be bolder and write something."

"After all, I am not an omnipotent god, and I can make mistakes."

"I hope that when I make a mistake, someone will stand up and point it out so that I can correct it, rather than just blindly supporting others."

Nian listened, then clapped his hands, drawing Bai Zhou's attention.

"It's decided!"

"what?"

"I want to be a director!"

"Ok?"

Nian looked up at the daylight and proudly pointed to himself.

"Since no one dares to film it, I'll be the first. I'm determined to make them understand my Little White even better!"

"Is that so? Then I'll wait and see."

He looked at the New Year with a happy smile during the day, indicating that he would actively cooperate.

■

A year later, a film titled "The Gods vs. the Scale Tornado" was released.

In a country where everyone idolizes the deity, a movie with such a title naturally attracts a lot of attention.

Countless people flocked to the site after hearing about it, and two hours later, they left their comments on the film and television forums in Yan Country.

[God Lord's Single Fan (Timestamp): Superb acting skills, gorgeous special effects, stunning soundtrack, captivating plot - it didn't have any of those... Oh, I'm wrong, the special effects were pretty good. I was stunned when God Lord Dragon appeared. Do we really have such special effects now?]

(Reply) Shenjun Single Pusher 5528: Shenjun Dragon is so cool! Especially that grenade technique, it's practically an essential technique for electric scales in the new era!

(Reply) God Lord single-push me: As expected of the man I love! Hehehe... God Lord Dragon, hehehe.

[Total 13145 replies >]

[ddd (timestamp): As a disaster movie, I give the third one a score for creativity. The floods destroying the land and stuff sounds pretty exciting.]

As a musical, I give it 5 out of 5. The director is amazing, or what? The soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal, especially the suona accompaniment during Shen Junlong's entrance—it made me cry!

As a comedy, I'd give it 1 point. Are these some old jokes from the last century?

As a romance film, I give it 0 points. Because the god is mine!

This movie has many inconsistencies and continuity errors.

But the amazing editor managed to write a movie that was made solely for satire; I give the screenwriter and director full marks!!!

(Reply) miles: Are you there? Want to try your luck with some vinyl records?

(Reply) Did you receive the clothes?: Oh my god, it really is ddd! I'm shocked! But even so, I still have to say "dd beheaded" and "The God is mine!"

[Total 18211 replies >]

[Passing by, Dragon Master Xiao Cui (timestamp): Don't watch this movie as a disaster movie, watch it as a pure special effects movie, and you'll find it's quite good.]

(Reply) Dragon Master Bat Mage: Dragon Master is watching Dragon movies, hehehe, really good.

(Reply) Divine Dragon Venerable Ersansan: Do you think the Divine Lord might be watching this too? The Divine Lord watching the Divine Lord in a movie... wouldn't that be so embarrassing!

(Reply) Divine Dragon Venerable Zhuzhuzhu: Shy God... Hehehe, so great!

[Total 14514 replies >]

[Professional film critic (timestamp): Gentlemen, this isn't a bad movie. A bad movie is one that positions itself as a normal film but ends up being a terrible money-grabbing film.]

(Reply) Everyone has their own unique talents: Yes, just looking at the special effects, the dragon scales, and the perfect arc when it swims, I feel it's worth it.

(Reply) Money Spent Will Return Again: Although, no one can comment on that suona piece? I'm completely numb from listening to it!

[Total 11510 replies >]

[Haha, gossip: This is the best movie I've ever seen in terms of special effects, plot, storyline, dialogue, and pacing, bar none. Don't be misled by the comments section later. If you watch this movie seriously, it will definitely be a refreshing experience. [Dragon - comical]]

(Reply) 18-year-old donned the yellow robe: I don't believe you for a second, you old geezer, you're really bad!

(Reply) Yu Linglong: I don't believe you for a second, you old geezer, you're really bad!

[Total 13214 replies >]

[Three Sheep Bring Prosperity: I went to see this in the cinema, purely to support the God. I knew what it would be like before I saw it, so my expectations were low. After watching it, I thought it was alright, except for some really embarrassing and cringe-worthy scenes.]

(Reply) Sancai Chaoyuan: I think it's alright, it didn't cost much. But with a price of 18 yuan, I'm now worried about whether the director can make back the money spent on special effects.

(Reply) 龘: Although the plot is a rather boring story of divine soldiers descending from the sky, it's still better than those that only have a few lines of dialogue. This director is the first to dare to portray a deity, and the image is fantastic, perfectly matching my fantasy of a deity. I look forward to this director's next work.

[Total 14320 replies >]

"In short, it's a mixed bag, but also something to celebrate."

Lying in bed, sipping a drink and scrolling through the comments section, our Director Nian wore a satisfied expression.

Then, she took out the new script—"The God King vs. the Scale Tornado 2"

Returning to Sister Chen, who is also at Fifty-Three, each has her own unique flavor.

Even without wind, the nights in northern Ursus are bitterly cold.

"Well, that's why I came here alone after leaving my old man."

After finishing the hot soup in his bowl, young Draco spoke to the Elafia girl across the table, giving her that harmless, goofy smile.

"Another bowl, please."

"So, you walked more than ten miles of mountain road all by yourself in this heavy snow?"

The girl took the empty bowl and filled it with hot borscht.

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

They don't seem to feel strange at all.

Watching Drak gulp down his borscht without a care for the heat, the girl felt he was exaggerating. Even seasoned hunters wouldn't dare claim they could safely traverse mountains in winter.

But if it weren't for her today, I would have died under the claws of that monstrous beast.

Judging from how strong she seems, she might be telling the truth.

嗏

Recalling her silly smile, the girl's worries lessened considerably.

People who can show that kind of smile are generally not bad people.

"So what do you want to do in the future?"

"As for me... I need to find a base first."

If you want to accomplish great things, but you don't even have a base, then your organization, like a floating duckweed, will soon disappear from this land due to various problems.

"Base camp... so you don't know where you're going either?"

The young Draco was speechless at Elafia's words and could only pick up his bowl and finish the rest of the borscht.

"If you don't mind, you can stay with me for now. Consider it as repayment for saving your life."

The girl noticed her embarrassment, simply covered her mouth and chuckled softly, then extended an invitation to her.

"Thank you so much."

Young Draco felt that this village would be her first challenge. If she couldn't even win the trust of the villagers, then she shouldn't even think about starting a big fire; she should just go home and sell salted fish with her grandfather.

"Please allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Talulah, and I am from Yan Country."

“Talulah…”

The Elafia girl whispered her name, then replied:

"Hello, Talulah. I'm Alina."