Chapter 478 They Are Family
Liu Ran and Su Ya's eyes lit up after hearing Chen Yang's words.
Su Ya immediately nodded and said, "This is a good idea. If it's just a short film of a few minutes, it will be beneficial for promotion and can be completed within three days."
"Let's call Lin Yueyu over now. She's quite knowledgeable about films. A short film like this should be doable within three days."
Liu Ran immediately took out her phone and asked Lin Yueyu to come to the top-floor office for a discussion.
Soon, Lin Yueyu arrived in a hurry. After listening to everyone's suggestions, Lin Yueyu pondered for a moment and said, "If it's just a short film of a few minutes, three days is indeed enough to complete it."
"Furthermore, the content of this short film has been decided: it will be the story of Professor Li and his girlfriend falling in love, cherishing each other, and their lasting union. Micro-films generally only need to feature the main characters."
"So, we only need to find two more actors: one to play Mei Youli in her youth, and another to play Professor Li in his youth. As for the later parts, Miss Mei Youli and Professor Li can personally act in the film, which will also assure everyone that the film is real."
"Also, the more concise a micro-film is, the more it tests the director's skill. To make a short film of a few minutes that is moving and brings people to tears requires exceptional editing prowess."
"It requires blending scenery, music, plot, characters' inner thoughts, narration, and more, to allow emotions to ferment within minutes and erupt in an instant, deeply touching everyone."
"Therefore, we need a very capable director."
Liu Ran said with a smile, "As for the actors, you, Lin Yueyu, can play Mei Youli in her youth. You are an actress yourself and have a public profile. A short film featuring you will surely boost its viewership."
"Moreover, we will invest heavily in promoting this short film, and your reputation will be enhanced once again. As for the male lead, I suggest Chen Yang."
Su Ya beside them chuckled and said, "I agree. Having Chen Yang play Professor Li in his youth is quite fitting. After all, this short film doesn't require much acting skill; he just needs to appear a few times. The main focus will be on Professor Li later on anyway."
Chen Yang, hearing this, quickly waved his hands and said, "Forget it, forget it. I don't want to participate, nor do I want to be an actor. I'm afraid of becoming famous."
Lin Yueyu also smiled and said, "Captain Chen, you won't have many scenes in this short film, and you don't need to act.
"In any case, I think you are quite suitable for this opportunity. Choosing a male actor in such a hurry might not be ideal."
"After all, we haven't signed any male actors yet. Giving such a valuable resource to someone else would be a waste."
Liu Ran smiled and said, "Alright, it's settled then. Next, we need Miss Mei Youli to return to the country as soon as possible and find the most suitable director."
"Mei Youli returning to the country is not an issue. The only challenge is finding a suitable director, which is very important."
Li Hui, seeing everyone's dedication to ensuring a happy ending for his and Mei Youli's love, was moved to tears again.
He took a step back, bowed deeply to them, and Professor Li said, "Thank you, thank you all. I, Li Hui, am truly honored to be an employee of Yang Yang Yang Company and to contribute to the company. I'll call Xiao Li to return to the country now."
"From now on, I'll keep her by my side as my assistant. Regardless of whether this film project succeeds, or what our reputations may face in the future, I am no longer flustered or afraid! Because I have you all. Thank you."
Professor Li bowed again, tears streaming down his face, and strode out of the office. He resolutely pulled out his phone and dialed the number he had longed to call but never dared to.
After the call was connected, there was silence on the other end.
Li Hui said, "Xiao Li, come back! Let's be together, openly. From now on, we are a couple, and no one can separate us."
Mei Youli on the other end burst into tears, and after a while, she finally said, "But Old Li, what if, because of this matter, you lose everything and become a laughingstock among your peers? What will you do?"
"You'll lose friends, lose people's respect, lose your social standing, and also lose your family's support."
Professor Li said firmly, "Xiao Li, now we have the entire company supporting us from behind. Even if we lose everything, we still have Yang Yang Yang Company as our backing."
"The company's research and development center is our home. I'm old, I can't wait any longer. I regret missing you for sixteen years, three months, and twenty-seven days. I shouldn't have let you stay abroad for so long. We should have gathered the courage to be together openly much sooner."
Mei Youli on the other end wept uncontrollably.
She then said, "I'll book a flight. We'll meet in Qingzhou tonight."
This was a phone call that was sixteen years overdue.
Separated for sixteen years, a couple lived thousands of kilometers apart, on opposite ends of the earth, despite their love.
But now, with Yang Yang Yang Company, they finally decided to overcome all fears, no longer afraid of any gossip, and to be bravely together from now on.
Chen Yang walked out of the office and heard Professor Li's recent phone call. He smiled with relief.
Then, Chen Yang got up and left the office.
He couldn't help much with finding a director.
He had more urgent matters to attend to: the bronze cauldron in his arms.
Since obtaining this second bronze cauldron from the ship, Chen Yang hadn't had time to study it. Now, he had some free time.
Chen Yang went downstairs, drove his car straight to his own villa.
Upon returning to the villa, he quickly entered his bedroom and retrieved the previous bronze cauldron from the secret room.
Chen Yang placed the mother cauldron of the bronze cauldron, excavated from the foot of the Qinling Mountains, in his left hand, and the son cauldron obtained from the ship in his right hand.
These two cauldrons had almost identical shapes, but their sizes differed.
Chen Yang frowned deeply. According to previous information, these bronze cauldrons were rumored to be left behind by Yu the Great after controlling the floods. There were originally nine cauldrons, distributed in nine locations across China.
This was why China was formerly known as the Nine Provinces.
Each province had a cauldron to suppress it. These cauldrons had protected the land of China for thousands of years, guarding this ancient civilization.
The people from the Black Dragon Pavilion claimed that the Nine Cauldrons of Yu represented the destiny of China, and destroying them would be equivalent to destroying the nation's fortune. This had some merit.
After all, the cauldrons had stood in various provinces for thousands of years, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties, the prosperity and decline of the Nine Provinces, their ups and downs. They had indeed absorbed the great destiny of China.
But how were these two cauldrons to be used?
Chen Yang pondered for a moment, placed the two cauldrons together, and tapped them, producing a clinking sound. Then, he slowly inserted the smaller son cauldron into the mother cauldron.
The next moment, with a "click," the smaller bronze cauldron slid seamlessly into the larger mother cauldron!
Chen Yang was stunned for a moment, somewhat incredulous.
The next moment.
A complex and bizarre pattern of runes on the outer surface of the mother cauldron in his hand lit up.
Then, a ball of fire instantly ignited on the cauldron.
The fire light transferred directly from the cauldron to Chen Yang's palm, then surged down his palm, along his meridians, and into his chest.