novellhall Chapter 83: It Can't Be Hidden Anymore, The Origin of MOSS
Chapter 83: It Can't Be Hidden Anymore, The Origin of MOSS
The launch of "Source Code" did not cause much of a stir, but a lot happened throughout June.
But there is still a group of people keeping a close eye on Gu Qing, or more precisely, waiting for Gu Qing to make a mistake.
It's because he didn't have formal training, yet he became famous at a young age.
Now it seems like we'll need to add even more money.
The second box office revenue share for "Triangle" has come in, amounting to a whopping 30 million. Adding this to the previous revenue and the proceeds from the sale of the film's copyrights, it's already an astronomical figure.
The truth about Tianmeng Pictures couldn't be kept secret any longer; it was revealed that he was the company's boss and even invested in "The Source Code".
At twenty-four years old, he is a well-known director, the owner of a film and television company, and even in terms of appearance, he is a unique individual.
No one would refuse a confession from someone like that, let alone a naive young girl like Jing Tian.
For Gu Qing, Jing Tian's innocence and carefree spirit brought a touch of sweetness to his lonely heart.
He likes this girl's frankness and cuteness. When she's happy, she'll invite you to play games and chat about interesting things in life. When she's unhappy, she'll hide away and wait for you to coax her.
Although she can be a bit clingy, that's what makes him want to stay longer.
Who could resist a girl who only has eyes for you?
The start of filming for "Source Code" did not cause a sensation, but what really went viral was an interview during the opening ceremony.
During the interview, Gu Qing was witty and humorous, handling the reporter's difficult questions with a quick mind. Although she had her own selfish motives, they were all for her younger sister, and she did not compromise her principles.
Jing Tian's response was also exceptional; she did not shy away from the criticism, and she continued to improve and work hard.
On screen, it was clear that Gu Qing intended to help Jing Tian, but was surprised by her quick thinking. Their eyes met, but quickly looked away, though the sweet smile on their lips was impossible to suppress.
"Does anyone else think this couple is a perfect match? Are they really brothers?"
"What 'bro'? Don't be ridiculous. That eye contact, that avoidance—I'd believe it if you told me they were head over heels in love!"
"It's too sweet. Li Binbin's eyes next to him say it all. His eyes are practically drooling, but he's still being stubborn."
"Sigh, Jing Tian is too cute. It's normal that Director Gu couldn't stop her. I wouldn't have been able to either."
"Why can't it be Jing Tian who takes the initiative? Director Gu is also very manly, I think he has an overwhelming boyfriend vibe."
"Seriously, does nobody care about the movie plot? It's a domestic sci-fi blockbuster, sigh."
The entertainment industry has always been a world of gossip, and you can never be sure what the audience's sudden flash of inspiration will be.
The entertainment industry was most interesting during the era of the "Four Dan and Two Bing" (referring to four top actresses and two top actresses, respectively), when every female star's eyes shone with the light of ambition.
Later female stars also made a fuss, but ultimately it was a world dominated by capital, and they lost their voice.
The gossip about Jing Tian and Gu Qing further fueled their curiosity.
Handsome men and beautiful women, and also brothers and sisters, they love to find evidence to slap those stubborn couples in the face in the face.
Jing Tian now has nearly 100,000 followers on her personal Baidu Tieba forum, which is incredible for an actress who doesn't yet have a representative work.
And now, the online forum is buzzing with heated debate.
The most popular comment post is speculating about the relationship between Jing Tian and Gu Qing, and it has already reached several thousand comments.
The original poster edited together various interview videos, behind-the-scenes footage, award ceremony photos, and photos of passersby, using psychological analysis to dissect the relationship layer by layer and presenting a lot of evidence, finally proving that the two had a close relationship and were definitely not just ordinary friends.
If Gu Qing were to see this post, he would probably be extremely shocked. With such perseverance and execution, he would succeed at anything.
"Everyone, these two are definitely not siblings. When filming 'Triangle,' Jing Tian stayed for two whole months until filming wrapped up. Later, someone even photographed the two of them shopping on the Hollywood Walk of Fame."
"Even at the Golden Horse Awards ceremony, the two rode in the same car. Jing Tian only had a minor role in the movie, yet she was always taken along. Is this a normal relationship?"
"Just recently, someone ran into the two of them at Jingshan Park and even asked for a photo together."
As the facts unfolded, the nature of their relationship seemed to have been established.
But neither of them will admit it, they're so stubborn, it's really hard for their fans to deal with.
Jing Tian has had a close relationship with Gu Qing since her debut. They later filmed movies together and attended award ceremonies together, so their relationship was already quite special.
In addition, Jing Tian didn't market any particular persona, so she didn't react that strongly to the topic of idols dating.
The main people attracted were fans of the show, fans of the characters' looks, and most of Gu Qing's fans.
If you want to create a fandom, you need to have some breakout characters.
Why doesn't Liu Yifei want to be in a relationship? It's because she's tied to the role she plays.
Can you accept Ling'er, Wang Yuyan, and Xiaolongnu dating other men?
Therefore, the biggest obstacle to this marriage was actually themselves.
Do we really expect their fans to come forward and force them to admit it?
Weibo is not yet online, and the requirements for blogs are too high. These two people have not registered blogs, which leaves a group of fans with nowhere to vent their pent-up frustration.
This is truly the first strange thing to happen in the entertainment industry.
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The atmosphere within the "Original Code" production team was relatively harmonious.
In terms of the order of filming, it was roughly the same as "An Epic of a Woman," with other people's scenes filmed first, and Jing Tian's scenes filmed last.
This is why Gu Qing initially said to start filming first and then wait for Jing Tian to join the crew.
Ning Hao just filmed the short film too quickly, finishing it before "The Original Code" even started shooting.
"Director Gu, what made you choose to make science fiction films in the first place?"
During the break, Li Binbin sat in the dressing room, openly asking about the script while secretly probing for information.
"Binbin, this isn't work time. Just call me Gu Qing. To be honest, you're my senior."
"Alright then, I won't stand on ceremony."
Li Binbin accepted the title without hesitation, indicating that their relationship had progressed further and they could now be considered friends.
It was worth it for her to guide Jing Tian's acting skills over the past week.
Jing Tian has learned from many sources: she herself is from the Beijing Film Academy, Zeng Li is from the Central Academy of Drama, Fan Binbin is from an arts academy, and now there is another from the Shanghai Theatre Academy. They have all given her a lot of acting lessons.
"Actually, it's just to become famous quickly. You should know that the first Golden Bear short film had science fiction and suspense elements, which were more in line with the tastes of Europe and America and could make more money."
"If Hollywood hadn't prevented me from directing, this film might have been shot there."
Gu Qing has nothing to hide; he chooses whatever makes money quickly. However, he's not good at making comedy films, so he can only work on science fiction and suspense.
"That's quite unexpected. I thought..."
Li Binbin was surprised, glanced at Gu Qing, and couldn't help but laugh.
"Did you think I was doing this for art, or for the sake of the domestic science fiction film industry?"
Gu Qing laughed self-deprecatingly and reached out slightly. Jing Tian, who was beside her, quickly handed her a water glass.
Hmm? It's oolong tea? That little girl is quite thoughtful.
He winked at the other person, making them shyly lower their head, before continuing to speak.
"I am still self-aware. In terms of blockbusters, I can't compare to Zhang Yimou; in terms of aesthetics, I can't compare to Chen Kaige; and in terms of commercial appeal, I can't compare to Feng Xiaogang. So I'll just have to make do."
Gu Qing sighed with emotion, realizing that there was still much for her to learn.
"Brother, you've already done a great job. Directors your age are still carrying cameras."
Jing Tian raised her hand and placed it on the back of Gu Qing's hand to comfort her patiently, her eyes seemingly shining.
"Sigh, it's you. So many people are cursing me online, I've even become depressed."
Gu Qing sighed and leaned back in the recliner, looking quite sullen.
"Brother, I understand you. They're just jealous of you."
Jing Tian felt a pang of heartache and reached out to pull the other person's head into her arms, gently patting it.
Li Binbin was speechless, watching the two of them showing affection as if no one else was around, and he was furious.
During her week on set, she thought she had discovered the secret between the two, but little did she know that they didn't hide it from anyone at all.
Gu Qing's words made him even more indignant. If you can still be depressed, then there are no normal people in the world.
Having debuted for only one year, he's already aiming for the top three directors. In another two years, he probably won't even care about the Oscars anymore.
And the way you look so engrossed, do you think you're depressed? You're probably enjoying yourself. Jing Tian is such a naive girl, you're going to have her completely under your thumb from now on.
"Gentlemen, I'm still right here."
Li Binbin was furious. How dare they show affection in front of a mature and virtuous woman like her? It was intolerable.
"Sorry, I completely forgot you were here."
"Sister Binbin, my..."
Gu Qing looked indifferent, but her gaze towards Li Binbin was somewhat impatient. How could he be so oblivious?
Jing Tian, on the other hand, was quite shy. She immediately let go of her arms and moved her chair around.
Gu Qing originally wanted to make their relationship public, but she declined for various reasons.
But after joining the crew and spending all their time together, and since they had just started dating, they naturally couldn't help but become more intimate in their behavior.
Gu Qing couldn't resist Jing Tian's affection, and she was very open and unreserved about it on set, almost to the point of saying it outright.
Therefore, Jing Tian thought she had concealed it very well, but in reality, she was the only one who was still in the dark, while everyone else had already seen through it.
"Let's go, let's film the next scene."
Gu Qing, not wanting to leave Jing Tian feeling awkward alone, called Li Binbin outside and began filming the next scene.
"I didn't need to mention that!"
Li Binbin shook her head and sighed, quite helpless, but before leaving, she gave Jing Tian a look that could only be understood but not explained.
Jing Tian simply gave the other person an innocent look, which she couldn't understand at all, making the former shake his head in disbelief.
The filming of "Source Code" is progressing smoothly.
Duan Yihong's acting skills are superb, and he portrays the protagonist's inner turmoil and self-abandonment exceptionally well.
In his own words, he was someone who wanted to die but couldn't.
After more than two months of research, he has completely mastered the role.
Both "Soldiers Sortie" and "My Chief and My Regiment" are military-themed works, and the military temperament he portrayed made him feel even more at home with the role.
The Chinese-language version of "Source Code" tells the story of a group of terrorists who smuggle explosives onto a train and detonate them on its way to the city center, causing a massive disaster.
The protagonist of the film is a soldier who is forced to retire due to mental health issues, and he happens to be on this train.
He was eventually blown to pieces by this man-made disaster and, after being rescued, became a vegetable.
The case needs to be solved, and the military has a new type of equipment that can help the protagonist recreate the scene at the time in order to solve the case.
The female protagonist is an engineer in the laboratory, and she is responsible for communicating with the male protagonist and solving cases.
But when the protagonist enters the virtual world, he finds himself with the face of a stranger, realizing that things are far more complicated than he imagined...
Although it's labeled as a science fiction film, Gu Qing prefers to call it a science fiction suspense film.
Although I hate to admit it, China is currently only suitable for making soft science fiction films.
"Director Gu, why did you choose to name this intelligent device MOSS?"
During his spare time, Duan Yihong picked up the movie script and asked a question.
Actors usually consult with directors during their free time, asking how their performance in the previous scene went and whether they conveyed the emotions effectively.
This was his first time filming a science fiction movie, a rare opportunity, and he asked himself a lot of questions.
"Um, MOSS is a transliteration of moss. They have an extremely strong survival ability and are pioneer organisms in the ecosystem."
"I hope this film can serve as a pioneer for domestic science fiction films, like moss."
Gu Qing straightened his expression and spoke in a serious and methodical manner.
Could he say he did it for a twisted sense of humor? The artificial intelligence in the future movie "The Wandering Earth" is called MOSS.
Guo Fan was certainly aware of this meaning at the time: to act as a pioneering force for domestic science fiction films!
After Gu Qing finished speaking, Duan Yihong, Li Binbin, and others standing nearby all turned their heads to look at him. The former showed admiration, while the latter scrutinized Gu Qing several times.
You didn't say that a few days ago!
Sorry, I managed to pull it off again.
Gu Qing faced the shocked or admiring gazes of the crowd with composure. Wasn't his action a pioneering act?
Jing Tian's heart trembled violently. She didn't have a particular liking or dislike for science fiction movies, but she felt that her brother had lofty ideals and dared to be a pioneer!
If it weren't for the inappropriate time and place, she would have almost wanted to rush into the other person's arms and have them comfort her.
Even so, her large eyes gazed at her lover with eyes as clear as water.
Gu Qingxin spoke with a clear conscience about his vision, painting a blueprint for a future science fiction movie for everyone.
It's shameful to talk the talk but not walk the walk. If it's just about making money, he could easily do what Ning Hao did: produce a script draft, attract a wave of investment, and then hastily finish filming.
What's the difference between wearing a mask of benevolence and righteousness your whole life and being truly benevolent and righteous?
The movie "The Wandering Earth" is of great significance, and Gu Qing knew a lot about it beforehand.
The original novel was published in December of this year and is only 12 words long. The film script was adapted from it by Guo Fan's team.
Gu Qing remembered the general plot and regretted not being able to see the third installment.
However, once he arrived, he was able to fulfill this wish on his own!