With the hit of "Kung Fu Kid," Wang Shu also successfully garnered attention from the film and television industry.
Overnight, countless major agencies and film companies extended invitations to Wang Shu, hoping he would join them.
However, Wang Shu refused them all. He did not intend to be tied down by a contract.
Otherwise, he would have joined Qian Yin Group directly before.
After rejecting those companies, Wang Shu also made a phone call to Chen Bo.
Chen Bo understood Wang Shu's intentions and, packing his bags, brought his team to Hengdao.
Concurrently, Wang Shu handed the script for "The Man from Nowhere" to Chen Bo.
"You should have no problem with this film, right?"
Wang Shu said to Chen Bo.
"I'm very skilled in similar genres. Don't you trust me? Besides, your script is even more brilliant than the one you wrote for me before!"
Chen Bo exclaimed in admiration while flipping through the script.
He had only briefly scanned its content, but he had to admit that Wang Shu's script this time was significantly better than the previous one he had received.
"Of course. How much investment do you need this time?"
Wang Shu directly asked Chen Bo.
"That depends on the cast. Do you have suitable candidates?"
Chen Bo replied to Wang Shu.
"I have one here, him!"
Wang Shu pointed to Wang Baobao behind him.
" him? Who will he play?"
Chen Bo asked.
"Feng Yuxiu!"
Wang Shu answered.
"Can he do it?"
Chen Bo scanned Wang Baobao with a hint of doubt.
"No problem, I know this kid's acting skills, and he's my last disciple!"
Wang Shu said with a smile.
"Alright, then I'll start preparing. We'll aim to start filming next week."
Chen Bo said readily.
He knew why Wang Shu had sought him out so quickly.
It was likely due to time constraints, so he immediately began preparations, not wanting to waste Wang Shu's time.
"Yes, hurry up. I also have a television series to shoot soon and probably won't be able to attend to your matters. So, this film will rely entirely on you!"
Wang Shu patted Chen Bo on the shoulder.
"What are you saying? You helped me secure so much box office revenue last time. This time, even if I don't get paid, I'll do my best to help you!"
Chen Bo said with a serious expression.
After Chen Bo left, Wang Shu began to gather the rest of the film crew and the actors he had already contacted to officially commence filming "Chinese Paladin."
This time, he planned to divide responsibilities with Zhang Yimou and adopt a dual-director approach.
He would have Zhang Yimou direct a portion of the plot and himself direct another portion, then combine the two.
This would save a lot of time.
Zhang Yimou had not expected such a bold and forward-thinking idea.
Although he didn't fully grasp it, he was clearly very interested in this model.
Since a television series had a lot of content, it wasn't impossible to divide it among several teams for filming.
So, when Wang Shu proposed this idea, he was also contemplating it.
Ultimately, they reached a consensus, and in the following days, they began to divide their tasks.
Wang Shu also led his team to the set to begin filming.
Zhang Yimou's side also did not slow down, busily setting up the scenes for the portion of the plot assigned to him by Wang Shu.
Since Wang Shu was the protagonist of this series, he had to both act and direct.
His workload was even greater, but Wang Shu, eager to release the series quickly, couldn't afford to worry about that.
A week later, Chen Bo sent word that they were ready to start filming.
Wang Baobao also joined Chen Bo's crew and participated in the filming of "The Man from Nowhere."
A month later, Wang Shu's filming progressed rapidly, nearing completion.
Meanwhile, Chen Bo had already finished the editing.
Wang Shu himself had not anticipated such speed.
He used to feel like he never had enough time, but this time, the progress was remarkably fast.
To ensure a swift release, Wang Shu directly contacted several cinema chains.
When the cinema executives heard that the film was directed by Chen Bo, they agreed without hesitation.
After all, Chen Bo's film had been a blockbuster a month prior. There was no reason for them to turn away such a work.
After the cinemas discussed the release schedule, "The Man from Nowhere" also began its promotional activities.
As for the television series, because two teams were filming, Wang Shu and Zhang Yimou barely saw each other for over a month.
However, they were in constant communication, as even though the filming was divided, certain details of the series required meticulous refinement.
Zhang Yimou's portion, not being the main part, was largely completed within a month.
Wang Shu's part, requiring him to act as both director and actor, progressed slightly slower.
Now that Zhang Yimou's tasks were finished, he joined Wang Shu's crew to continue as director.
With overtime and accelerated filming, the television series "Chinese Paladin" was successfully wrapped up half a month later.
And on the very same day "Chinese Paladin" concluded, "The Man from Nowhere" premiered.
Furthermore, building on the success of "Kung Fu Kid," "The Man from Nowhere" secured the top spot in pre-sales at the box office.
And although the release date was not prime time, due to Wang Shu's influence and Chen Bo's personal impact in the film industry,
The film became a hit even before its release, garnering anticipation from many influential figures in the industry.
Consequently, many viewers were already impatient, eager to see another high-quality action film.
Ideally, one that could surpass "Kung Fu Kid."
On the premiere day, Wang Shu once again organized a viewing for the entire cast and crew.
Wang Shu, being busy, had not seen the final cut of the film.
Everything had been handled by Chen Bo personally, so Wang Shu was uncertain about the film's outcome.
However, after just a few minutes of the film, Wang Shu's anxiety began to subside.
Chen Bo truly lived up to his reputation. Within those brief shots, the characters' personalities were already vividly established.
As the film progressed, Wang Shu became increasingly impressed by Chen Bo's skill.
Chen Bo's "The Man from Nowhere" not only handled many details exceptionally well but also portrayed the characters' psychological states with greater subtlety.
It allowed the audience to easily understand the film's narrative.
Moreover, it incorporated more elements from this world, making the entire film more relevant to the era.
After watching the movie, Wang Shu once again immersed himself in the editing of "Chinese Paladin."
A week later, the final edited version of "Chinese Paladin" was officially finalized.
Then, as soon as Wang Shu announced that he was looking to sell "Chinese Paladin," numerous television station executives flocked to visit him.
Because last time, the television series "Soldiers Assault" filmed by Wang Shu's company had brought considerable success to Su Nan Satellite TV.
Therefore, Su Nan Satellite TV was the first to arrive this time.
However, not long after Su Nan Satellite TV arrived, executives from Jiangnan, Xiangnan, Subei, Qin Province, Modu, and other major television stations also appeared.
This time, each of them was determined to secure the exclusive broadcast rights for "Chinese Paladin."
Wang Shu had not anticipated his television series to be this sought after.
Reluctantly, he decided to initiate an auction.
He let the executives from each station bid against each other, with the highest bidder winning the broadcast rights.
In the end, Modu Satellite TV, with its deep pockets, directly secured the broadcast rights for "Chinese Paladin" for one hundred million yuan.
The other major television stations could only sigh in disappointment.
It wasn't that they didn't want to acquire "Chinese Paladin," but they simply couldn't match Modu's financial capacity.
A hundred million yuan was likely more than their annual profit.
So, when Modu presented this price, everyone else withdrew.
Wang Shu was also surprised that the broadcast rights for "Chinese Paladin" alone could fetch one hundred million yuan.
Immediately, he signed a cooperation agreement with Modu.
After signing the cooperation agreement, Modu presented another highly attractive condition:
Modu Television would pre-pay Wang Shu fifty million yuan for the broadcast rights of his next television series.
Although this condition was incredibly tempting, Wang Shu did not sign it.
He did not want to put too much pressure on himself, as the scientific research technology he needed to acquire was limited.
He understood that he couldn't achieve everything at once, so he declined Modu Television's offer.
In the following days, Wang Shu used this over one hundred million yuan to purchase controlled nuclear fusion technology.
Successfully extending his lifespan by several hundred days.
During this period, Wang Shu quietly entered a semi-retired state.
He stopped releasing new songs and appearing on shows.
Since his transmigration, he had never truly understood the meaning of his existence in this world.
Was it merely to live for the sake of living?
Merely to earn money for the sake of his life?
During this time, he began to travel extensively, seeking direction in his life.
He traveled to Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
It was in Northern Europe, outside a villa, that he spotted a familiar figure.
It was Su Yao.
Wang Shu had not expected to see Su Yao here.
Perhaps Su Yao was avoiding him, or perhaps she simply wanted to escape him.
However, this time, Wang Shu would not let this little girl leave him again.
He walked straight towards her, approaching her from behind.
Then he covered her eyes with his hands.
Su Yao froze for a moment, preparing to struggle.
But when she heard Wang Shu say "ha," she froze completely.
"Why did you leave secretly?"
Wang Shu asked, standing behind Su Yao.
"I don't know. I acted on impulse. Now, I'm carrying our baby, but I was afraid you wouldn't like it."
After a long silence, Su Yao stammered.
When Wang Shu heard this, it was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky.
After months apart, he never imagined that Su Yao was already carrying his child.
Subsequently, Wang Shu spent some time with Su Yao on a small island in Northern Europe before returning to Longguo with her, plunging back into the entertainment industry.
Because now, he was no longer alone, no longer aimless.
He had his family, his home, his child.
He had to live diligently, to protect them.
...
Years later, Wang Shu had become the top star in Longguo and even the world, a Golden Melody King, and an actor with the most awards.
His works swept across the globe, and the world learned Chinese to keep pace with Wang Shu's influence.
And Longguo, with Wang Shu's various secret contributions, had its technological level far surpass the global standard, becoming a technological superpower.
It became a superpower on the global stage, completely altering the world order.
And all of this was brought about by the nameless scientist who delivered scientific research technology through emails.
Over the years, this nameless scientist was awarded numerous titles by the nation, such as Peerless National Scholar, Great Nation Academician, and Outstanding Contributor to Humanity.
Wang Shu continued to conceal his identity and consistently contributed to Longguo's technological advancement.
(The End)