FS-novel Chapter 565: “Temporal Standoff” Wraps Filming!
Chapter 565: “Temporal Standoff” Wraps Filming!
"Congratulations on wrapping up, Brother Xiao."After changing clothes and coming out, Xiao He found himself surrounded by a circle of fans who had rushed over.
Fans with some connections all knew that Xiao He was wrapping up today, so one group had prepared everything well in advance, traveling a great distance to welcome him for his wrap day.
Thanks to the mecha model at the entrance of the film and television base, there had been quite a few tourists visiting the base recently. Although there were always suspicions of "photos being deceptive," many fans came specifically for Xiao He and Shu Han, so everyone didn't mind too much.
This was actually the first time Xiao He had been so solemnly surrounded by so many fans celebrating his wrap. Feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the honor, he quickly accepted the flowers they presented and repeatedly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, thank you everyone."
"Brother Xiao, a red envelope to settle your nerves!"
A fan handed over a red envelope. Xiao He gave a helpless smile: "No need, no need, our production team has its own arrangements."
The fans looked a bit disappointed, but they didn't force it. Instead, they continued handing over other gifts like flowers and letters.
Xiao He accepted them one by one and thanked them.
And the group seeing him off wasn't just fans; there was also the person in charge of the film and television base.
Half of the recent development in the base's tourism was brought by Xiao He and the 'Super Spacetime Confrontation' production team. So, this person in charge was not a stingy person. Taking advantage of Xiao He's wrap day, he gave Xiao He a large red envelope.
Naturally, Xiao He couldn't accept the red envelopes from the fans, but he didn't feel as much pressure with this person in charge. When it was offered, he smiled and accepted it without too much refusal.
After the person in charge finished giving the red envelope, Young Master Huang also arrived right on time to give Xiao He a gift.
It must be said, aside from fans now, his business partners were also increasing.
Amidst everyone's enthusiastic send-off, the news of Xiao He wrapping up 'Super Spacetime Confrontation' actually made a small appearance on the entertainment Hot Search.
This was something Xiao He truly hadn't expected.
Fortunately, this Hot Search didn't last long. By the time Xiao He returned to Shanghai, the topic had already dropped off the list again.
...
Liu Rulan had also returned from Beijing.
Recently, she had stayed in Shanghai handling Xiao He's announcements and other work. When Xiao He returned, she couldn't wait to place a document in front of him: "Before coming back this time, I went to Rong City first. I took the opportunity, using the connections introduced by Director Yang Li, to get a detailed understanding of the matter he mentioned to us back then."
"This promotional campaign is not only to secure policy support for cultural tourism but also to promote this session's National Youth Games. The entire upper echelons of Rong City attach great importance to this arrangement."
Xiao He took the proposal Liu Rulan handed over, gave it a quick scan, and understood the situation: "Hmm, I see, no problem, we can give it a try. And I really have to thank Director Yang this time too."
"And then, for the next few days, your main job is to rest."
Liu Rulan firmly arranged Xiao He's upcoming schedule. "You've been working very hard lately. Take a week off. It's not too long, you can arrange it however you like. Next Monday, we'll go confirm the makeup and styling, then it's the Golden Flower Award ceremony. After that, there's joining the 'Thief Catcher 2' production team, and then the year-end galas—"
Over the next two months, what Xiao He needed to secure wasn't just one award.
Major platforms were all vying to invite Xiao He to their year-end galas and award ceremonies. However, the most important one was still the Golden Flower Award.
I'm afraid the only time Xiao He could truly rest this year would be this single week.
Xiao He broke into a cold sweat: "Alright then. But Sister Liu, about the Golden Flower Award..."
Liu Rulan raised an eyebrow and wagged her finger: "Don't ask. It's the biggest taboo to talk about these things before the awards are announced."
Xiao He: ?
But if I remember correctly, we discussed it every time before.
However, seeing Sister Liu's deeply secretive expression, Xiao He didn't ask further.
"By the way, your property butler has been asking again when you'll be back," Liu Rulan reminded. "It seems there's something you haven't signed for?"
Xiao He: "...Oh no, I forgot about that."
So, Xiao He didn't linger at Linghui Entertainment and directly began his vacation mode.
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Returning to the villa, Xiao He finally signed for this overseas package.
Speaking of which, this package should have been received back in September. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, it was already November, and he was finally getting it.
Xiao He hefted the somewhat weighty package, rummaged around the house, and finally found a small knife for opening packages.
"Great, let's see what's inside then."
Muttering to himself, Xiao He opened the package.
The organizer was not stingy. Inside the package were not only a certificate and a medal but also a pair of limited-edition sneakers and a shirt featuring the organizer's personal IP collaboration, as well as a commemorative gold coin and a commemorative plush toy from this Rendering Competition.
One could only say this organizer was a smart person, able to gradually build his personal IP into a world-class competition event, even gaining a certain level of influence within the industry circle, collaborating with other industry competitors for participation and judging. The power behind this was not small.
Aside from the organizer deliberately muddying the waters for traffic and turning a blind eye to the public opinion controversy surrounding him, Xiao He personally quite admired this organizer.
Thinking of the "bomb" he dropped on foreign websites in October, Xiao He pondered for a moment, then decisively logged back into the foreign website side account 'xiaohei' and posted his unboxing video on the video platform.
[xiaohei: This is an unboxing video. Almost forgot to open it. Indeed, there's still room for improvement. If there's a chance in the future, aim for first place :-) ]
People on foreign websites hadn't been having a great time recently.
First was viker. After repeatedly spreading rumors about xiaohei and being utterly crushed by xiaohei's solid proof of skill, he was mocked daily by hordes of netizens. Moreover, he had already provoked widespread anger by frequently making comparisons/disparagement and calling out fakes within the industry circle. So after this crash and burn, various parties spared no effort in tearing him down. Many previously hidden pieces of Damaging Information were also dug up. Even after he came out to apologize, it was useless. He had now been scolded into directly quitting the internet.
The organizer wasn't having an easy time either. Major companies came asking him about xiaohei, but due to xiaohei's thunderous methods, the organizer could only play dumb. Even though he provided the phone number Xiao He left, because Xiao He blocked all overseas calls, they couldn't get through to anyone at all.
Then there were the relevant practitioners thrown into various states of panic because of xiaohei's video.
They unanimously believed this whole incident was actually a publicity stunt orchestrated by xiaohei, the organizer, and viker, with the goal of advertising their AI software.
But after waiting so long, and with others in the industry circle also inquiring, no one knew the name of this software. No one had heard of any AI development company making a big move.
This was strange. Could it be that this xiaohei really just went online to prove himself?
Finally, there were the major companies led by Shield Screen Pictures wanting to discuss cooperation with xiaohei. Among them were not only film and television companies but also gaming companies and several others possibly related to modeling, even companies that actually developed AI themselves.
But the infuriating thing was, while everyone was unsettled and anxious because of xiaohei's video, wow!, after a month's wait for an update, it turned out to be an unboxing video?
In the video, xiaohei didn't show his face, not even his hands, wearing a pair of black leather gloves. He just leisurely cut open the packaging, displaying the certificate and prizes. There was finally background music, but those who understood Chinese listened carefully and discovered it was a song called 'Good Luck Comes'.
Everyone: ...
Then, looking at xiaohei's video description, it was still the same outrageously arrogant speech.
He almost forgot to open the certificate delivery?
How busy are you really in real life, sir?
Everyone saw black before their eyes.
This Little Black, they'd better not find out who he is in real life!