EFB Chapter 251 Suggests that all young male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry collectiv
Chapter 251 Suggests that all young male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry collectiv
Chapter 251 Suggests that all young male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry collectively study this [5000 words]
Chen Xun suddenly laughed while scrolling through the comments.
He texted Rob: "Has the extras recruitment plan been released yet?"
"It's out. We're coordinating with the local labor department. As per your request, we'll give priority to hiring local Tibetans, with wages based on Hollywood extra standards, and room and board included."
"good!"
After thinking for a moment, Chen Xun sent another message: "Contact the Qinghai cultural and tourism department so we can discuss tourism cooperation."
"travel?"
"Yes! After the movie is released, the filming location will definitely become a popular tourist spot. Instead of letting random tourists run around, we should plan ahead and turn it into a legitimate tourism project, donating a portion of the revenue to a local children's aid fund."
Rob immediately understood: "This is a combination of long-term public welfare and brand building. I'll arrange it right away."
Three days later, Chen Xun flew to Qinghai.
Accompanying him were director Yates, art director Linda, production manager, and Droma.
She joined as a Tibetan studies advisor and cultural coordinator.
This woman is like a multi-functional power strip; she can be plugged in anywhere.
She'll do anything that can make money!
The plane landed at Qianning Caojiabao Airport.
As soon as I stepped out of the plane, the high-altitude air gave me a rude awakening.
Yates' face was a little pale, and he took a few deep breaths: "The oxygen content is indeed different."
Linda fared even worse; she simply took out a portable oxygen cylinder and inhaled twice.
Only Chen Xun and Zhuoma were unharmed.
Chen Xun got used to the high-altitude environment in the instance, while Zhuoma grew up in XZ.
"Take your time, don't rush."
Zhuoma reminded everyone: "Don't take a shower or do strenuous exercise for the first two days, and drink plenty of water."
The vehicles that picked us up from the airport were arranged by the local cultural and tourism department; there were three SUVs.
The drivers were all local Tibetan men; their Mandarin had an accent, but we could communicate.
"Welcome to Qinghai, Teacher Chen!"
The head of the Culture and Tourism Bureau, surnamed Wang, was in his forties, wore glasses, and was very enthusiastic: "We heard you were coming to film a movie, and the whole province is taking it very seriously!"
"Director Wang, you're too kind."
Chen Xun shook hands with him: "I'll have to trouble you this time."
"No trouble at all!"
Director Wang beamed from ear to ear: "This is fantastic news! Qinghai has beautiful scenery, but its publicity has always lagged behind. With your film, the whole world can see it!"
The convoy set off for Yushu.
Along the way, the scenery outside the window gradually changed from the city to grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes.
Yates and Linda were snapping photos like crazy.
"This lighting is amazing!"
Yates looked out the window: "The sunlight on the plateau has a different quality; it's clear and layered. Photographers would love it here."
Linda sketched in her sketchbook: "The architectural style is indeed very similar to XZ, but there are differences in the details, such as the decorations on the roof and the carvings on the doors and windows—I have to write these down."
After a six-hour drive, we arrived in Yushu in the evening.
The local government arranged a simple reception dinner with hearty dishes: hand-pulled mutton, yak meat, yogurt, and rice cakes.
Yates was very interested in the zaoba and tried to eat it by hand, just like the locals, but his technique was clumsy and he made a mess of it.
Droma couldn't stand it anymore and personally demonstrated: "You have to do it like this, stir clockwise, and knead it into a ball."
Chen Xun did it very skillfully.
Having eaten in the dungeon for five hundred years, muscle memory can't be changed.
Director Wang stared at his practiced movements, then paused for a moment: "Teacher Chen has been to Qinghai before?"
"no."
Chen Xun remained calm: "I did some research before filming."
After the dinner, Chen Xun and Director Wang had a private discussion about tourism cooperation.
He handed over the proposal: "These are our initial ideas!"
"During filming, we will build some temporary facilities, such as the exterior scenes of Kamar-Taj. After filming is completed, these facilities can be preserved and transformed into tourist attractions."
Director Wang carefully reviewed the plan.
"Ticket revenue is divided into three parts!"
"40% will be used for facility maintenance and operation, 40% will be donated to a special fund for local children's aid and education, and 20% will be used for administrative support from the Culture and Tourism Bureau."
"In addition, we will train local tour guides and design complete tour routes that connect film shooting locations with other natural attractions."
Director Wang looked up, his eyes shining: "This plan is excellent, but are you really willing to donate most of your revenue?"
"willing!"
Chen Xun nodded: "If the movie makes money, it's only right to give back to the filming location."
"Moreover, this is also good for Marvel's brand image. Hollywood is not here to plunder resources, but to achieve a win-win situation."
Director Wang was silent for a few seconds, then gripped Chen Xun's hand tightly: "Teacher Chen, on behalf of the children of Yushu, thank you!"
The inspection officially began on the second day.
The filming location was chosen in a valley on the outskirts of Yushu, backed by snow-capped mountains and with a river in front. The terrain is about 70% similar to the location of Kamar-Taj in the game.
"This is fine!"
Yetz stood on the hillside, arms outstretched: "The main hall is built halfway up the mountain, the training grounds are by the river, and the library is on the back mountain—perfect!"
Linda and her team measured the terrain, collected soil samples, and recorded the angle of sunlight.
Chen Xun then went with Director Wang to inspect the local infrastructure.
The road needs to be repaired, a dedicated power line needs to be installed, and temporary dormitories need to be built for the film crew.
"We'll cover half of these costs."
Chen Xun said, "Consider it a long-term investment in the local area."
Director Wang was so moved that he didn't know what to say.
During his lunch break, Chen Xun sat by the river and turned on his phone.
The person in charge of the "Finding Shadows Project" sent him a report.
Over the past two years, the program has covered more than 300 remote villages across the country, screened thousands of films, and benefited more than one million children.
The report included many photos.
The children's excited faces as they watched "Guardians of the Galaxy" in the open-air plaza, the volunteers teaching them how to use the projector, and the smiles when they received donated books.
Chen Xun thought for a moment and sent a voice message to the person in charge: "During and after the filming of the movie, you can arrange for the 'Finding Shadows Project' to come to Qinghai."
"Upgrade the equipment and purchase a batch of projectors specifically designed for high-altitude areas."
"In addition, we will collaborate with local schools to organize a film summer camp, so that children can not only watch movies, but also learn how movies are made."
The person in charge quickly replied, "Understood! I'll arrange for a team to come and coordinate right away."
In the afternoon, Chen Xun held another meeting.
This time, it involved collaborations with the local education department and several non-profit organizations.
"During filming, we need a lot of extras, including children."
Chen Xun said, "I want to select some children with acting talent from among them and establish a film experience class!"
"Without interfering with their regular schooling, we teach them basic acting skills during their spare time, and even let them participate in the filming of some small roles."
The head of a non-profit organization asked, "How does this actually help the children?"
"Broaden your horizons. If you are truly talented, you can pursue an arts exam in the future, which will give you more options."
"I received payment during filming, which helped supplement my family's income."
Chen Xun paused for a moment, then said, "Furthermore, I will personally fund a scholarship to help these children finish high school, and if they get into university, I will continue to support them."
The meeting room was silent for a few seconds.
Then applause broke out.
That evening, Chen Xun returned to his residence.
The local government provided a small building; the conditions were simple but clean.
Zhuoma was making tea in the living room.
"You had five meetings today."
She handed him a cup of tea: "Aren't you tired?"
"Tired, but worth it."
Chen Xun took a sip of tea; it was local highland black tea, and the flavor was very strong.
"My uncle said that what you've done is of great merit."
Droma sat down opposite him: "But he asked me to remind you not to overspend. Doing good deeds is a good thing, but you should do it within your means."
"I know."
Chen Xun leaned back in his chair: "Since I have the opportunity to do it, I should do more. When I was a child, my family was not well-off, so I know how precious the opportunity to study is. Now that I have the ability, I will help as many people as I can."
Zhuoma looked at him for a while and smiled: "You are definitely different from the Hollywood stars my uncle was talking about."
Which one?
"Selfish, vain, only cares about paychecks and red carpets."
"That kind exists too, but it's not the only one."
Chen Xun said, "Hollywood is complicated; it has all kinds of people. I just want to do what I believe is right."
Outside the window, the night sky over the plateau is filled with stars.
Without light pollution, the Milky Way was so clear it looked like you could reach out and touch it.
"Are you going to watch the sunrise tomorrow morning?"
Droma asked, "The sunrise here is beautiful."
"What time is it?"
Five o'clock.
"----OK."
Chen Xun gritted his teeth: "Look!"
The alarm clock rang at 4:30 the next morning.
Chen Xun struggled to get up, wrapped himself in a thick coat, and climbed up the hillside behind their residence with Zhuoma.
The sky was still dark, with only a faint glimmer of light in the east.
There were already quite a few people waiting at the top of the mountain for Iyetz, Linda, several photographers, and local staff.
"Chen! You're here too!"
Yates, wrapped in a blanket and shivering from the cold, said, "They say the sunrise here is worth seeing, but now I wonder if it's worth the cold."
Chen Xun smiled and found a seat.
No one spoke while they waited.
The mornings on the plateau are quiet, with only the sound of the wind and the occasional bird call.
At 5:30, the eastern sky began to change color.
From dark blue to light blue, and then to orange-red and golden yellow.
Then, the edge of the sun emerged from the ridgeline.
It didn't rise slowly; it jumped out.
The sunrise on the plateau has no transition; it shines brilliantly in an instant.
The entire valley was dyed gold.
The snow-capped mountains turned pink, the rivers shimmered with silver light, and the golden roofs of distant temples reflected the sunlight, dazzling yet sacred.
Yates forgot the cold and started snapping photos like crazy: "My God—this scene—!"
Linda frantically recorded color changes in her sketchbook.
Chen Xun watched quietly.
In the instance, Yao had witnessed the sunrise over Kamar-Taj countless times.
Every time, he felt it was a blessing from Vishanti!
Light dispels darkness, and warmth melts ice and snow.
Now, in the real world of Qinghai, he saw the same scene.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?"
"Zhuoma said, standing next to him."
"Um.
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"My uncle said that watching the sunrise is the best form of spiritual practice, because at that moment, you can feel your connection with the whole world," "small yet indispensable."
Chen Xun remained silent.
But he understood what Sanjay meant.
After the sun had fully risen, everyone descended the mountain.
[Trigger Event: Highland Sunrise Contemplation]
[Gained: Clarity of Mind +10]
Enhanced sensitivity to natural energy.
[Note: This state will last for 72 hours, during which the effectiveness of learning mudras and visualization will be enhanced by 50%]
There was an unexpected bonus!
Chen Xun discovered that the area covered by the panel was getting wider and wider!
Back at his residence, Director Wang was already waiting at the door, his expression serious: "Teacher Chen, there's something I need to discuss with you."
"What's wrong?"
"This morning, someone posted the exact location of your filming location on Weibo."
Director Wang handed over his phone: "Some fans are already asking how I got here. I'm worried that too many people will come to watch during filming, which will affect the progress, and I'm also afraid something might happen."
Chen Xun checked Weibo.
Sure enough, a local blogger posted the location: "The filming location of 'The Ancient One' is here! Come see Chen Xun and Jackie Chan!"
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"Will I be able to see the film crew if I go during the National Day holiday?"
Where would be a convenient place to stay?
"Do we need to bring oxygen tanks?"
Chen Xun thought for a moment and said, "We should issue an official statement that the area will be under closed management and will not be open to the public during filming."
"But we will organize open days regularly, with a limit of 200 people each time, and reservations are required in advance."
"The proceeds from the open day will also be donated to the children's fund."
Director Wang's eyes lit up: "This is a great idea! It satisfies the fans while remaining controllable."
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"in addition----"
Chen Xun added, "The 'Finding the Film' team will arrive next week. They will first screen the film at local schools and recruit volunteers at the same time."
"Fans who are willing to help maintain order and provide guided tours can have priority to participate in the open day."
"A win-win situation!"
Director Wang gave a thumbs-up: "Teacher Chen, you really know how to get things done!"
That afternoon, Marvel China and the Qinghai Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism jointly issued an announcement.
Although fans were a little disappointed that they couldn't just go anywhere, they generally accepted the arrangements for the open day and praised the production team for their thoughtfulness.
Chen Xun breathed a sigh of relief as he scrolled through the comments.
Things are progressing one by one.
The model of Kamar-Taj is being built, tourism projects are being planned, the "Finding Shadows Project" is being coordinated, and film experience classes for children are being prepared.
He walked to the window and looked at the sunlight reflecting off the distant snow-capped mountains.
In the dungeon, Yao spent five hundred years protecting Kamar-Taj.
Now he wants to use a film to let this place continue to exist in another way.
And it will benefit more people.
The plan is being implemented gradually.
In the morning, Chen Xun was groggily awakened by his phone vibrating.
The latest message is a voice message from Rob, and when you open it, you hear him excitedly exclaiming, "Chen! Look at Weibo! The official media praised you!"
Chen Xun instantly regained consciousness.
He opened Weibo, and the top trending topic had become #OfficialMediaPraisesChenXun#.
Clicking through leads to a long article published by the official account in the early hours of the morning:
When Cinema Meets the Plateau: A Young Actor's Chinese Choice.
The article doesn't use many fancy words, but rather uses plain language to describe several things Chen Xun did in Qinghai:
Bringing Hollywood blockbusters to western China for filming, creating hundreds of local jobs, promoting tourism cooperation projects, deeply linking filming locations with local development, establishing children's film experience classes and scholarships to support impoverished students, coordinating the "Finding Films Project" to Qinghai so that children in remote areas can see films, and consistently giving back project profits to filming locations to establish a long-term public welfare mechanism. The article concludes: "While many are still debating the grand proposition of cultural export, this young actor has given his own answer with down-to-earth actions."
"It's not about lofty preaching or symbolic displays, but about genuine cooperation, real commitment, and sustainable feedback."
"This is perhaps the attitude that Chinese filmmakers in the new era should have: an international perspective and a local concern; the ability to stand in the spotlight of Hollywood and also to listen to the winds of the plateau."
Chen Xun read the article twice.
I feel a little warm inside, but also a little pressured.
The affirmation from state media signifies a certain degree of policy direction within China.
But now there's really no way out.
Doing well makes you a role model; doing poorly makes you look bad.
He scrolled down the comments.
"This is a true idol! A million times better than those who spend all their time creating scandals!"
"I'm moved to tears. Chen Xun is truly doing his job."
"I suggest that all the young male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry study this report and stop posting heavily edited selfies all the time."
Scrolling down further, the tone shifts: "While those male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry are still arguing over whose fan color to use, Chen Xun has already helped Qinghai attract investment."
"Hilarious! A certain top celebrity posted a vlog of himself practicing dance yesterday and it went viral. Chen Xun's post even made it into the People's Daily."
"I suggest that the criteria for selecting high-quality idols in the future should be: having good works, a sense of social responsibility, and not engaging in the fan culture. There are very few who meet these criteria."
"Chen Xun: I'm building a school in Qinghai. Young male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry: I'm posting a nine-grid photo on Weibo."
"Opening up the horizon.jpg"
Chen Xun was both amused and exasperated.
He knew netizens liked to make comparisons, but he didn't expect the comparisons to be so direct.
My phone vibrated again.
It was Robert on the phone.
"See that?"
Rob's voice was still excited: "With this report out, all our approval processes in China have been expedited!"
"Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Education, State Administration of Radio and Television — smooth sailing!"
"Feige is ecstatic, saying this is the pinnacle of Chinese-style public relations!"
"It's not that exaggerated."
Chen Xun got out of bed and walked to the window: "I just did what I was supposed to do."
"What should be done and what can be done are two different things."
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Robert paused for a moment: "Do you know how many celebrities in China are trying to copy your model?"
"But they can't copy it!"
"They don't have the $1.4 billion box office of 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' they don't have any Marvel projects in hand, and they don't have your ability to implement them."
"Implementation?"
"right!"
Rob said seriously, "Many celebrities do charity work by simply donating money and issuing a press release."
"You really went all in, holding meetings with the local government, liaising with non-profit organizations, and even personally setting the wages for extras!"
Chen Xun remained silent.
He looked out the window; the morning sun on the plateau was just right, and people were already busy at the construction site in the distance.
The exterior of Kamar-Taj is under construction.
He just wanted to try to do something useful.
If you were given a second chance at life, would you really just let your soul wander freely in the entertainment industry?
That's completely pointless!
"Oh, right, there's something else."
Rob said, "CCTV wants to do an exclusive interview with you. The news channel wants to make a documentary to record the filming process of 'Ancient One' in Qinghai, focusing on cultural cooperation and social benefits."
Chen Xun thought for a moment: "No problem!"
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xun washed up and went downstairs.
Breakfast is ready.
Simple porridge, steamed buns, and pickled vegetables.
Zhuoma was sitting at the dining table scrolling through her phone when she saw him come down. She looked up and smiled, "Teacher Chen, you're now an officially recognized high-quality idol."
Don't tease me.
Chen Xun sat down: "The pressure is immense!"
"Pressure can also be a driving force!"
Zhuoma pushed her phone over: "Look at this, it's even more interesting."
The screen displays a Weibo post from the fan club of a popular young idol: "Our idol is also quietly doing charity work! Last year he donated a Hope Primary School, and this year he donated a library! Please, some people, stop dragging him down!"
The accompanying images are several donation certificates and professionally retouched photos.
The comments below were full of sarcasm: "Donating money is a good thing, but can you please stop buying trending topics every time you donate?"
"Chen Xun directly brought the project to Qinghai, creating jobs and boosting tourism. Your brother just wrote a check and issued a press release. How can that be the same?"
"Honestly, donating money isn't difficult; what's difficult is spending the time and energy to actually do something."
"Top celebrity fans, don't be so sensitive, broaden your perspective."