Yang Weiyang suddenly remembered something when she brought this up. Her tone became excited again. "By the way, Xiao Ci, did you get a call from Brother Long, Wu Minlong?"
"He said he wants to find time for you to audition."
"Not long ago, more investment was injected into his film project, so he found a very powerful special effects studio."
"With Director Li Ping agreeing to help, everything is ready now."
"I estimate his project will start shooting soon."
"They're probably just waiting for you to join the cast."
Wu Minlong's movie? To be honest, Lin Mucian was very much looking forward to Wu Minlong's film. This movie by Wu Minlong was rated as an eight-star blockbuster series by the system. Wu Minlong himself had also invested a lot of effort. He had even sold his house before. Now that the movie was about to start shooting, he must be very excited! Thinking of this, Lin Mucian felt a surge of interest again.
"Where is Brother Long? I'll go take a look."
...
Wu Minlong was at the film and television shooting base. Uncle Li sent Lin Mucian out of the car, and even he sighed with emotion. "This guy Wu Minlong is truly someone who can fight desperately and endure hardship!" He extended his hand to Lin Mucian and gave her a thumbs-up! "This is the first time I've encountered someone with such conviction and persistence. He truly dares to fight, dares to strive, and is willing to risk it all. Watching him shoot, the worldview he's creating is so grand. If it's truly brought to life, it will surely cause a global sensation!" After all, it was an eight-star blockbuster film. If it couldn't cause a global sensation, it would be truly strange.
As Lin Mucian walked into the shooting base, she saw that two magnificent and spectacular sets had already been erected in the studio. One was a wasteland world, and the other was a steel city full of mechanical elements. These two worlds were in opposition to each other. The cost alone was astronomical. This film would feature many scenes of advanced futuristic steel cities in its early stages, followed by the apocalypse, where the world would turn into a wasteland, and the protagonist's team would seek a glimmer of hope for humanity, embarking on a journey into the universe. The backdrop of this film was extremely vast, truly a future sci-fi epic!
Wu Minlong had truly gone all out, determined to shoot an astonishingly good film. He was not conspicuous in the crowd, his face smudged with dirt as he held a walkie-talkie. Wearing a gray jacket, he was frowning and talking to the director. "What—there are problems with the music design, why didn't you say anything earlier..."
"And the art design, didn't I ask them to get the copyright from Master Zi Mu? Why can't they get it?" Lin Mucian paused slightly. Get copyright from Zi Mu? How come she didn't know about this? However, Wu Minlong indeed looked extremely anxious. Lin Mucian walked over, nodded at Wu Minlong, and asked, "Brother Long? What's wrong? What do you mean about getting copyright from Master Zi Mu? I had no idea what's going on?" Wu Minlong gave a bitter smile and looked at her.
"Xiao Ci? I'm a bit busy here. Wait for me for a moment. I need to give some instructions to the staff. Wait for me, I'll be right back." He walked aside with a staff member. "I know Zi Mu has been missing for a long time, but her 'Mechanical Wasteland' series design perfectly fits our film's theme... I hope to use her designs in the film's art book."
"No... we absolutely cannot plagiarize!"
"We are making a truly timeless masterpiece of a film. We would never do something as utterly shameful as stealing copyright!" Wu Minlong's tone was resolute. He told the staff that no matter what, they had to use all their connections to find a way to contact Zi Mu. Only then did he turn back to Lin Mucian. He rubbed his face, and it was evident that he was utterly exhausted. In preparation for the film, he had been preparing day and night, pushing himself to the absolute limit!
"Xiao Ci, you're here for the audition, right?"
"Wait a moment, things aren't going smoothly today. I still have some issues to resolve. Why don't you wait? If you're in a hurry, we can reschedule."
Lin Mucian said she wasn't in a hurry. Her last film had wrapped up, and the rehearsal for her tour was also completed. Before the tour, she only needed to attend classes at school, so she was relatively free. However, thinking about what Wu Minlong had mentioned earlier, she hesitated and finally asked.
"Brother Long, are you in a hurry to find Master Zi Mu right now?"
Wu Minlong gave a bitter smile and nodded. "Yes. She's a crucial figure now. If we can't get her authorization, some of our very important settings might have to be completely overturned and redone."
"This isn't the worst part. The worst part is that I can't find anything to replace her designs right now."
"Her designs are currently the best! They fit our film's theme the most."
"After all, she's a truly recognized super genius!" Hearing Wu Minlong say this, Lin Mucian felt a little embarrassed by the praise. The compliments made her feel like she had become a flower, highly sought after. Lin Mucian coughed, then stroked her chin. After a moment of hesitation, she tentatively asked, "What if I can get Zi Mu's authorization for Brother Long..."
Wu Minlong, who had been a bit dejected, immediately perked up upon hearing Lin Mucian's words. He suddenly looked up at Lin Mucian, so excited he almost wanted to clap his hands. "If you can get Zi Mu's authorization?"
"That would be wonderful!" Wu Minlong was extremely thrilled! "If you can get Zi Mu's authorization—the film can reach perfection!"
"No... that's not right!" Wu Minlong suddenly looked up at Lin Mucian, still with some hesitation. "But you have to make sure Zi Mu's authorization is genuine."
"What if someone accuses us of stealing copyright or forging it? The entire film would be ruined." He was still very worried. "Didn't that great actress Huo Ziyao forge something before? She wore a pirated Zi Mu dress and was blacklisted in the fashion industry, her reputation plummeting..." Hearing Wu Minlong say this, Lin Mucian decisively spoke up, dispelling his worries.
"It won't happen."
"I guarantee it will be authorization from the person herself." Wu Minlong also trusted her after discussing this with her. After all, she herself had worn authentic Zi Mu designs, so it wasn't strange if she had a connection with Zi Mu. It was just that perhaps there were some hidden circumstances, and it wasn't convenient for her to bring Zi Mu to meet him. However, with the issue of Zi Mu's authorization resolved, a heavy burden was lifted from Wu Minlong's heart. He even had the mind to joke around.
"Do you want to try acting, Xiao Ci?"
"Which scene do you want to go to?"
This... you can choose? Wu Minlong hummed in affirmation. "Yes. Because this film is a series, it would be too wasteful to dismantle the same sets immediately, so we plan to shoot all three parts concurrently. We will also be going to the desert and Gobi, and to the rainforests in the south, where there are also filming bases." This was truly a grand undertaking. But with the beautiful and vast landscapes, not considering the cost, this was how it should be done. Lin Mucian felt that Wu Minlong's arrangement was very correct. Lin Mucian glanced at Wu Minlong, thought for a moment, and then chose the steel city full of mechanical elements!
The makeup artist immediately took Lin Mucian to get her makeup done. When she came out, not only Wu Minlong, but all the staff present felt their eyes light up instantly. This young girl—she was too beautiful. She stood there, her eyes sparkling, giving an almost unreal impression of beauty. Her features were as beautiful as a painting. And to match the theme of the steel city, she gave off the impression of a mechanized girl, as if she were created entirely with CG effects. Could someone truly be this flawless?
Wu Minlong even took a deep breath. "We'll take a character concept photo, and then you'll... possibly need to do wirework."
"There will be a lot of fight scenes here, and you might have a very tough time. Can you handle it?" Wu Minlong said with a hint of tenderness. "Xiao Ci, you might need to be mentally prepared. I started my career in martial arts films, and I won't lie to you; some parts will be very demanding. You need to ensure you can endure this hardship and persevere."
"If it's really impossible, I can help you find a stunt double, but I think for the effect, it's better to go for real fighting." He gestured. "Punching and kicking to the flesh. This way, the audience's experience will be more intense."
"They will feel more exhilarated and refreshed when they watch the movie!" Hearing Wu Minlong say this, Lin Mucian nodded and said without hesitation, "Of course." She smiled. "What do you want to film? I'll try."
Wu Minlong indeed hadn't exaggerated. Wearing mechanical devices, the young girl's first shot required her to shuttle between towering steel buildings. Coupled with special effects, it would give the audience a dazzling experience. At a certain stage of future technological development, humans could freely travel between buildings using magnetic levitation devices. In a world where controlled nuclear fusion had been achieved, energy was infinite. This was the foreseeable Eastern technological future!
Amidst the towering skyscrapers, the girl flew using mechanical devices. She slid her body with extreme stimulation, her body wobbling slightly, and then she nosedived, narrowly brushing past blade-like buildings in a perilous manner. Then, two agile gray cats emerged, moving alongside her. The girl drew the steel sword from her back. With an exquisitely beautiful turn, she landed steadily. The sword dance made her body seem to emanate infinite light points, which flickered—she raised an eyebrow, and her gaze instantly became proud and defiant. The girl exuded an aura of sharpness that commanded admiration! She seemed to be the mistress of this steel metropolis!
Watching her spirited eyes, others couldn't help but be captivated. The staff couldn't even look away. "She's amazing..."
"She's exactly like Ning Yu, the girl with strong future tech vibes in our concept design..."
"We were struggling to find a suitable role. Now, it seems you are Ning Yu herself!" A drop of sweat slowly slid down her forehead. The girl stood up with incredible resilience, looking up at Wu Minlong. "Only a spirited and heroic girl like this can save all of humanity in the future apocalypse, right?"
"Will you be satisfied with my portrayal of Ning Yu?"