I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

"Sometimes after watching Lu Ban's movies, I feel like this."

"Oh, is that so?"

Old Li ate a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and asked curiously.

"Yes, Lao Li, you don't usually watch these kinds of movies. Let me tell you, Lu Ban's movies are the kind that will give you a new understanding of the world, everything around you, and the people around you after you watch them, and will change your perception."

Mo Guangyuan said earnestly.

"You're exaggerating so much, it sounds like brainwashing!"

Old Li gnawed on another bone and sipped some soup.

"It's less about brainwashing and more about gaining new knowledge, which changes one's perception. It's a bit like, Lao Li, when you were a kid, you looked at the stars and thought they were beautiful. But if I told you that the stars were full of aliens who wanted to invade us, and that all the stars in the sky were enemies, you would definitely have a different opinion when you see the stars again."

Mo Guangyuan explained patiently.

"It's like seeing someone who's very beautiful at first glance, but actually being a scumbag. I understand. So, what unknown social realities did Lu Ban's movie expose, or what profound truths did it teach you?"

Old Li felt he was a seasoned veteran who had seen it all, and that Mo Guangyuan was making a fuss over nothing.

In Lao Li's opinion, many things that young people find fashionable, trendy, and amazing are actually things that their generation has already done. Young people who are always talking about life and making a big fuss about nothing have really seen too little and thought too much.

Having reviewed so many films over the years, he has seen all sorts of outrageous works.

Although he hadn't seen Lu Ban's movie yet, everyone around him was praising him, but Lao Li didn't really believe it.

Even if we take a step back and say that Lu Ban's movie achieved such high box office and various awards, making it an excellent work that might have some influence on young people, Lao Li doesn't believe it can actually change their worldview or turn ministers and deputy ministers into that kind of person.

With that kind of ability, why is Lu Ban still making movies? He could just run for office and make the world great again in no time.

"Oh, you'll see when you watch it. I recommend you watch 'All Quiet in Spring' first. It's a grand slam winner at the three major art film festivals and is certified by the judges. If you don't have a video website membership, I can lend it to you."

Mo Guangyuan decided to present the facts before reasoning, as empty talk about Bianjing was meaningless.

"Sure, I happen to have a few TV series that I've been wanting to watch, but I can't see the latest ones without a membership."

Old Li didn't stand on ceremony either.

In the afternoon, the two leaders remained very friendly and even treated everyone to afternoon tea. Although they ordered inexpensive lemonade, for these two leaders who have never promoted this kind of corporate culture, it was already a huge step forward for humanity.

When Lao Li got home, he actually asked Mo Guangyuan for his account via WeChat. However, instead of watching Lu Ban's movie, he watched two episodes of a recently popular TV series.

Because many video websites offer early access viewing, the difference between premium members and regular subscribers can be as much as four or five episodes.

After enjoying watching two episodes, Old Li thought for a moment and decided to respect Mo Guangyuan's wishes and watch a Lu Ban movie to help him fall asleep.

"What was it called again..."

Old Li quickly found the book "All Quiet in Spring" that Mo Guangyuan had recommended. He opened it, poured himself a cup of hot tea, leaned back in his chair, and began to read.

The next day.

Mo Guangyuan greeted his superiors when he arrived at work. The two superiors were still quite kind, like old men who had seen through the coldness and warmth of human relationships, which always made Mo Guangyuan feel a chill down his spine.

He had just sat down when he realized that Old Li hadn't arrived yet.

This guy usually arrives quite early, but he's surprisingly late today.

Mo Guangyuan looked slightly surprised.

When it was almost time for him to go to work, he saw that Lao Li was late, with an extremely serious expression on his face.

"What, did you oversleep?"

Mo Guangyuan asked a question.

Old Li didn't answer, but instead gave a mysterious smile.

Looking at that smile, Mo Guangyuan quickly understood everything.

He reached out his hand to Old Li, who firmly grasped Mo Guangyuan's hand in return.

Their eyes conveyed a single, unspoken message.

"From today onwards, we are comrades."

……

In December, the weather gradually turns cold.

Winter in Jiangcheng is getting colder day by day, and heavy snow, which used to be a rare sight, has now arrived in December.

"This winter will be very cold."

Lu Ban looked out the window and said.

"Yeah, it's freezing!"

Qin Tiantian huddled under the blanket, feeling no warmth even with the air conditioning on in the living room. She sat in front of the heater, with Leica curled up at her feet as a cushion.

"The main reason is that the eruption of volcanoes causes a large amount of volcanic ash to enter the atmosphere, which leads to a reduction in sunlight and a decrease in the average atmospheric temperature, so it becomes colder."

Lu Ban explained in a serious and methodical manner.

"Explaining this won't make the room any warmer!"

Qin Tiantian accused.

"I feel quite warm."

Lu Ban glanced at the air conditioner; it was 28 degrees Celsius. The indoor temperature was probably around 10 or 20 degrees Celsius, likely because Qin Tiantian had just come from outside.

"Everyone says that Southerners can't walk when they see snow, but I've never seen you go out for a snowball fight."

"It's freezing cold, why would we have a snowball fight!"

Qin Tiantian curled up.

"How about I show you a movie? You'll definitely feel warm after watching it."

Lu Ban said.

"Really? I feel like it's going to get even colder?"

Although Qin Tiantian said it, she still asked Lu Ban to find the CD.

She even got up and stole two ice creams from Lu Ban's refrigerator, taking a bite for herself and giving one to Leica.

"Aren't you cold? Why are you eating ice cream?"

Lu Ban held the CD, feeling something was off.

"There is no direct connection between being cold and eating ice!"

Qin Tiantian took a bite and watched Lu Ban press the play button on the remote control.

The title appeared on the screen; it was for his new movie, "The End of the World."

Chapter 536 Blizzard

"I'm stupid, really."

Qin Tiantian looked at the empty ice cream cup and murmured softly.

"I only knew that Lu Ban made horror movies, but I never expected that he could make a disaster movie like this!"

Watching the movie that had already ended on TV, Qin Tiantian felt a mix of emotions, wanting to cry but unable to.

"It's already so cold, and you still have to hurt me like this!"

She huddled under the blanket, with only Lyca nestled beside her, offering her comfort.

Lu Ban felt that Qin Tiantian's reaction seemed a little off.

According to his predictions and experiments, after watching this movie, one should first feel despair, doubt everything around them, and experience a strong sense of unease and fear.

This is a true depiction of the apocalypse and the emotions brought about by shattered hope.

Subsequently, as time goes by, the dividing line between reality and illusion begins to emerge. Viewers will realize that this is a movie and not real reality, and thus feel fortunate to live in a world without the apocalypse, and will cherish and protect this world.

Cherishing the world usually begins with treating others well.

After watching the movie, everyone will become harmonious and loving, treat the world with kindness, and make the world more united.

If this film is shown on a large scale, then humanity will put aside hatred and resentment, discrimination and selfishness, and work together towards a better tomorrow, and world peace will be just around the corner.

He only made such a small contribution.

That's what Lu Ban thinks.

The reason he let Qin Tiantian watch over things at his home was for this reason.

If Lu Ban could improve this girl's personality, he could consider it a good deed, better than building a seven-story pagoda.

However, after reading it, Qin Tiantian was listless for a while, but then sat up again.

I'm hungry.

She acted as if nothing was wrong, scrolling through her phone looking at takeout options while calling out.

"You still order takeout in this cold weather, the delivery guy must be exhausted."

Lu Ban felt something was off, so he decided to observe Qin Tiantian.

"Damn, that's why we're ordering! Look how hard those delivery guys work. They're driving out today just to get orders. If you don't order takeout now to increase their orders, how can you face their hard work?"

Qin Tiantian spoke with righteous indignation.

Lu Ban thought about it and realized that it made sense.

Qin Tiantian ordered a small hot pot.

It's said that some hot pot delivery services even include a noodle-pulling performance, but Lu Ban has never experienced that.

After waiting for a while, the delivery guy brought the food over, and the two of them started cleaning up the pot in the living room.

"Speaking of which, isn't Feng Yu currently not in the country?"

While waiting for the pot to heat up, Qin Tiantian suddenly asked.

"Right, she said she'll be going to Massachusetts on business soon, and I'll be going to see her around the time the movie is released."

Lu Ban still remembered that he owed Feng Yu a favor.

"Wow."