"Alright, is the bus ready? What about the venue?"
"Everything's set. Gao Lingling arranged it all perfectly. We don't have to worry about a thing; it's all professional."
"Right, let's go!"
The company's team arrived at the film and television base and entered the set, where everyone was polite.
"Brother Fei's here!"
Lin Chudong was the boss and director this time, the person with the most power in the entire crew. Even those who didn't usually listen to his songs had to be polite now.
Li Xiaomai came early. "Hello, Fei!"
Lin Chudong said, "Did you get leave from school?"
"Yes, don't worry!"
Li Xiaomai had red lips and white teeth, full of youthful charm. Her big, beautiful eyes were full of spirit. She was the image of the female lead in his mind.
Lin Chudong had already used the memory search card. Every scene was very clear in his mind. He just needed to work hard to recreate them.
"Come on, it's everyone's first day in the crew. Let's skip the opening ceremony and take a group photo."
Everyone stood in front of a bus, holding a banner.
""Beginning" crew, good luck on the first day of filming!"
...
Li Xiaomai and Deng Yong stood in front of Lin Chudong, listening to the director's instructions.
"You've both read the script. It's a sci-fi suspense drama about the male and female leads who get caught in a time loop after a bus explosion, constantly traveling through time to save everyone on the bus."
"We're filming the bus scenes during the day today. There are the most shots on the bus, and it'll probably take about a week to finish."
"Both of you, pay attention to your emotions. Every time you enter the loop, there must be an emotional change. You must immerse yourselves!"
The two nodded heavily. "Don't worry, Director Lin, we're professionals."
"Okay, first scene. Xiaomai, you wake up on the bus. Then, Xiao Deng sees you covered in sweat and hands you a tissue, but accidentally touches your chest. Then you shout, 'Catch the pervert!'"
"Xiao Deng, you just need to react naturally. Xiaomai, you need to pay attention. This is your sixth time through the loop. You've experienced this several times already. You came up with this idea to get off the bus, so pay attention to the subtle expressions."
"Alright, Fei!"
Lin Chudong clapped his hands. "Alright, everyone, get ready. 'Beginning', episode one, take one, action!"
At first, everyone was outwardly compliant but inwardly skeptical of Lin Chudong. After all, Da Fei was a singer. Everyone acknowledged his skill in songwriting, but his directorial debut was pure nonsense, probably just a way to make a quick buck.
However, once they got into the production, they found things were a little different.
There weren't a lot of sponsors like they'd imagined. This drama had a relatively low budget, and it was a suspenseful, brain-burning sci-fi. Everyone was stunned after hearing the script; the idea was incredible.
And Da Fei's directing skills were incredibly professional. The camera movements, lighting, and scene transitions, as well as the guidance he gave to the actors, didn't seem like the work of a rookie director at all.
By the end of the morning, the entire crew was completely won over.
At lunchtime, Da Fei ate boxed meals with everyone else. Li Xiaomai said with a smile,
"Brother Fei, how was my acting?"
Lin Chudong gave a thumbs up, "Great. You hit all the points I mentioned, and Xiao Deng was also very good. You two are too professional."
Deng Yong said, "Thanks for the praise, Brother Fei. This story is really interesting and mind-bending. I think it could be a small hit."
Lin Chudong smiled faintly. A small hit was of course not the goal.
The drama Beginning would go viral after only three episodes. This kind of short, fast-paced web drama was definitely innovative.
There were no dull moments, with one twist after another, making it impossible to stop watching.
Under Lin Chudong's requirements, they almost perfectly replicated it.
Deng Yong said, "Brother Fei, it seems like we still need an actress, right? Has the female director of the Public Security Bureau been decided?"
Lin Chudong shook his head. "I'm not looking for anyone. I've given that role to Lin Qiqi; she'll be making a cameo."
Both of them were immediately delighted. Lin Qiqi was going to make a cameo? That would give the show's promotion a huge boost.
There was still one day left for the treasure chest. Lin Chudong was incredibly busy at the filming set, taking care of every single thing personally. He almost wanted to act himself, but his acting skills were still a bit lacking; he could only convey the emotions to the actors.
Besides those two, the important roles were all played by seasoned actors, who were both affordable and had superb acting skills.
The remaining extras, Liang Yin and the others, took turns acting. Old Chen played an old man selling watermelons, which looked completely natural. Lin Chudong even personally played Officer Zhang's sidekick; it wasn't outstanding, but it was adequate.
Everyone rested in the evening, as the show wasn't too rushed, and there were no night scenes on the bus.
Everyone returned to the company, and Liang Yin stretched.
"Ugh, I'm so tired, but this kind of tired is so fulfilling!"
"Da Fei, we did great today. Can we finish this in fifteen days at this rate?"
Lin Chudong said, "It's going smoother than expected. If it continues like this, it won't take fifteen days."
"We'll continue with the bus scenes tomorrow. Let's see when Lin Qiqi is free. We'll film the police station scenes when she comes. We don't have any other plans for tonight, so let's watch some variety shows."
"Right, I Am the King of Songs is starting!"
Everyone quickly turned on the TV and switched to the Mango Channel. Now, except for Old Chen, they all lived in the downstairs music store. The landlady wasn't in a hurry to go home and was watching the show with them in the company.
I Am the King of Songs began, and the opening was full of hype, with all the guests being well-known singers.
When Da Fei Band appeared on screen, Wu Bo's face was full of confidence.
"We are Da Fei Band, and we're here for I Am the King of Songs!"
"I am Zhang Yiran!"
"I am Yang Han…"
"I am the singer Wang Xu!"
"…"
One by one, the guests made their entrances, immediately raising the audience's expectations to the maximum.
"This is a big production! These long-established singers are competing. How embarrassing would it be to lose?"
"It's really hard to judge this time. Although Da Fei Band has a new lead singer, their presence is very strong."
"I think Yang Han will be at the bottom this episode. She's been out of the spotlight for so long. Wouldn't it be awkward if she got eliminated in the first round?"
"I'm guessing Yang Han too. She barely gets any screen time; she's just a placeholder."
"…"
The camera cut to the stage. The lights brightened, and a figure stood center stage. It was the diva, Zhang Yiran!
Zhang Yiran walked to the front of the stage and began her opening remarks. This was a unique feature of the show, having the singers act as hosts, which was highly effective.
"Who still remembers the Da Fei Band, who became popular three years ago with their song, Keep Up with the Rhythm?"
Instantly, the audience cheered. They knew the Da Fei Band was about to perform!
"Next, let's give the stage to the Da Fei Band!"
The lights dimmed and then brightened again, revealing several figures on stage. The entire audience screamed and cheered.
"Da Fei Band!"
Previously, the audience used to shout "Da Fei," but now that Da Fei wasn't around, they could only call out the band's full name.
The people from the company looked at Lin Chudong's expression, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
Lin Chudong laughed, "What are you all looking at me for? Learn from them. We haven't even been on this show. That shows our fame isn't as good as theirs. Be humble."
The spotlight shone on Wu Bo, and the music started.
"This is my rhythm, please enjoy it with me..."
As soon as Wu Bo's voice came out, the audience immediately screamed and cheered.
The camera switched, and several managers were in tears.
The comments section immediately saw someone cursing.
"What the hell are you crying about? It's not Da Fei's turn to perform. Even if you're feeling nostalgic, you'd only cry if you saw Da Fei."
"Haha, exactly. Wu Bo is just trying to imitate others. His voice is sounding more and more like Da Fei's, and he's copying Da Fei's stage presence too."
"So what? Wu Bo is standing on this stage, which is already an achievement beyond Da Fei. Have you seen Da Fei here?" "Da Fei is a traitor. He left and then trashed the band. That guy just has bad character!"
"..."
Every time Da Fei Band appeared, it immediately sparked a wave of arguments.
Previously, Da Fei didn't have many fans, and it was mostly the original band's fans who were cursing at him. Now, Da Fei has quite a few fans of his own, and the two sides are equally matched in their arguments.
On the television, a song ended.
The audience's applause was incredibly enthusiastic. After all, it was a major production, and the recording quality was quite good. Wu Bo also performed very well.
Liang Yin said disdainfully, "What garbage, much worse than Da Fei."
No matter how they sang, Liang Yin was definitely going to criticize them.
Lin Chudong laughed, "Don't be so excited. Feifei, you should learn from Shen Jianbin's stage presence. You bow your head too much on stage, your hair blocks your face. Look, they both have long hair, but his doesn't block his face."
"I won't learn from him, I hate him."
Lin Chudong smiled without saying anything.
Da Fei Band finished their performance, and then the diva Zhang Yiran came on stage again.
"The next singer is not old, but to be honest, I grew up listening to her songs."
The audience immediately burst into laughter.
"After being silent for several years, what kind of surprise will Yang Han bring us this time?"
"Now, let's welcome singer Yang Han to perform Invisible Wings!"
Yang Han slowly walked onto the stage and spread her arms, smiling at the audience.
Warm applause immediately erupted from the audience.
Yang Han already had fans, and this comeback directly triggered a wave of nostalgia.
Yang Han held the microphone, and as the melodious prelude began, her voice, like a sound from heaven, resonated throughout the venue.
"Every time, I'm strong in hesitation and loneliness
Every time, even if I'm hurt, I don't let the tears glisten I know, I always have a pair of Invisible Wings To take me flying over despair…"
A short verse immediately ignited cheers from the entire audience.
It had been years since Yang Han had performed, but her voice was still so magnetic. Such a distinctive voice truly brought everyone back to their student days.
"Ahhh! A nostalgia attack! Yang Han's voice is so beautiful, it's the return of my youth!!"
"Why do I want to cry after just two lines? This is Yang Han's new song, is this a comeback after three years of silence?"
"Didn't you see the opening credits? This song was written by Da Fei! Da Fei actually wrote a song for Yang Han?"
"Woah, it's Da Fei again. This must be tailor-made for Yang Han, right?"
"…"
Yang Han closed her eyes and sang with deep emotion. Her small frame seemed to be bursting with immense power at this moment.
"Don't think, they have a beautiful sun. I see, every sunset will also change. I know, I always have Invisible Wings. Take me to fly, give me hope…"
Along with the rhythm of the verse, the audience below the stage was filled with complex emotions in their eyes. They seemed to see a fallen angel, a strong girl in the depths of despair.
Entering the chorus, Yang Han's high-pitched voice directly shocked the entire venue.
"I finally see, all dreams are blooming. The young voices chasing are so loud. I finally soar, look with my heart, not afraid. Fly as far as the wind takes me…"
At this moment, many of the audience below the stage were already in tears. Thinking of Yang Han's life in the past few years, they felt immensely heartbroken.
A famous singer, and she still had to go through this kind of ordeal. How did she get through it? What exactly had she experienced in these past few years to be able to sing such a heart-stirring song!
Liang Yin also clenched her fists. "Yang Han is amazing! This song almost made me cry!"
"I'd say it's still Fei's amazing, this song is so awesome."
Lin Chudong smiled. "Less flattery, more technique."
"Invisible Wings, let dreams last longer than the sky Leave a wish for yourself to imagine..."
The song ended, and all the audience members below the stage stood up and applauded, the applause lasting for a long time!
Yang Han's eyes were also moist on stage, and she bowed deeply to the audience.
Holding the microphone, she said, "Thank you for your encouragement, I have experienced a lot in these years, and Director Hong Wentao gave me the opportunity to stand on stage again."
"Even if I suffered so many injuries, there would always be a pair of Invisible Wings helping me, and these wings are all of you, thank you for your support."
The scene erupted in screams, and the show's effect was quite explosive.
The camera cut to the general director, Hong Wentao, who was also enthusiastically applauding. He hadn't been optimistic about Yang Han at the time, but she had surprisingly made a name for herself!
The bullet comments immediately exploded.
"I love Yang Han! She's still so beautiful after all these years, I want to be Yang Han's man!"
"Yang Han, we will always support you, your fans have never left!"
"We are your Invisible Wings, Yang Han, you must keep going!"
"Da Fei is awesome, even though Da Fei wasn't here, this song is still freaking awesome!"
"Only Da Fei could write this kind of song, even though I'm just a passerby, I have to admit, Da Fei is awesome!"
"Turning into a fan, looking forward to Da Fei appearing on I Am the King of Songs."
"I hope Da Fei can compete on the same stage with Da Fei Band, to see who is the real King of Songs!"
"Those upstairs are just enjoying the show, haha!"
"..."
When the variety show ended, Director Hong Wentao played a little trick when announcing the contestants' rankings, whetting everyone's appetite.
The results were announced, and there were no surprises: Yang Han took first place!
There was no controversy over this first place; everyone was convinced.
Only Zhang Yiran's expression wasn't very good. As a pop diva, she was a hot favorite to win this time.
Her participation in the competition itself brought a lot of traffic to the show.
But as the biggest name, she couldn't get first place, which made her look a little bad.
Yang Han bowed humbly to everyone, her eyes reddening again.
"The last place in this round of the competition is..."
"Da Fei Band."
Everyone fell silent, their eyes fixed on Wu Bo and the others.
Hong Wentao said, "The format of this competition is to eliminate one contestant every two rounds. If Da Fei Band is still at the bottom next time, they may face elimination."
In the shot, Wu Bo clenched his fists, and Shen Jianbin's face was also gloomy.
"Heh, it's well-deserved. Imitation is, after all, just imitation."
"This song, Invisible Wings, even if the original Da Fei himself came, wouldn't be a match."
"Does Da Fei need an opponent? This song was written by Da Fei himself, so he's battling himself?"
"Get Da Fei Band eliminated quickly and let Liang Yin's band come up!"
"I also want to see Liang Yin's band and Yang Han go head-to-head. Let's see if Da Fei has stronger songwriting skills or singing skills!"
"..."
After watching the show, Lin Chudong said.
"Alright, let's all rest, there's nothing else."
Just as everyone was about to leave, a voice from an unexpected guest suddenly came from outside the door.
"Are you Liang Yin's band?"
Everyone turned their heads to look, and their brows immediately furrowed.
"Shen Jianbin?"
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