The World Online

”Replying to the Monarch, she calls herself Wu Qing Cheng.” The guard replied.

”Wu Qing Cheng?”

Ouyang Shuo’s eyes narrowed.

China region players were not unfamiliar with Wu Qing Cheng. She was ranked 5th out of the 10 beauties in China.

In reality, she was a celebrity, a top actress that was famous across the world. The rare part was that not only she could act, but she could also direct and had her own studio.

In the game, this celebrity lost the field to show her skills almost instantly, slowly leaving the line of sight of players. The only thing that players remembered about her was her appearance.

Her ranking was not high because her position in the game was apparent. Based solely on looks, she was definitely top three and could not be compared with Feng Qiuhuang and Juedai Fenghua.

Ouyang Shuo had a different impression of her.

Ouyang Shuo clearly remembered that in the last life, she shot her first movie Jiangshan Beauty and instantly got famous around the country. Close to 20 million people in the country paid to watch it.

All the scenes in the movie were shot in the game and totally did not need modifications or editing; the actors and actresses were all professional players, so they did not need substitutes or special effects.

Even the equipment and dresses were real equipment in the game or items personally designed by top work occupation players. They were exceedingly exquisite and beautiful, making a huge impression.

The camera tools were requested by Wu Qing Cheng from Gaia, and the high-level AI cameras were much better than the ones in real life.

Along with a great script and perfect editing, it would have become popular even if it did not want to.

Of course, the most crucial matter was still with Gaia’s support. Apart from the camera spirits they provided, Gaia also opened up a new sub forum for watching movies.

Thanks to this sub forum, paying players would be sent to a virtual space and could enjoy a 5D viewing experience.

Gaia’s actions were not solely for Wu Qing Cheng. Its real goal was to use this chance to increase the entertainment in the lives of players.

After all, players were going to spend 10 years in the game. Without more forms of entertainment, one could imagine how tough it would be.

The appearance of Wu Qing Cheng was just a case of right place at the right time. Before shooting, she was already extremely nervous and did not think that it would actually become that popular.

Shooting in the game was not truly zero cost. Hiring over ten main actors, thousands of side actors, costumes, and more would cost 600 to 700 thousand gold.

The cost of the entire film would be around a million gold.

However, the risk she took had finally been repaid.

With just one movie, she had earned a million in profit, pushing herself up to the famous people rankings of China Region, becoming a shining star in the country.

The popularity of Jiangshan Beauty unveiled the rise of the entertainment industry in the game. In the later stages of the Gaia 4th year, the movie industry would break the ten million gold barrier.

One could say that this was an unexplored ocean.

Looking at the time, Jiangshan Beauty should be in the midst of shooting. Thinking about that, Ouyang Shuo smirked and guessed the reason why she had appeared here to look for him.

”Invite her to the side hall.” Ouyang Shuo instructed.

”Yes Monarch.”

...

Side Hall.

Wu Qing Cheng picked up a cup of tea, her brows locked tight.

She was an extremely prideful person. The arrival of the apocalypse, the migration, and other such factors had all disrupted the flow of her life.

When she entered the game, she noticed that she actually had no talents.

In the game, she was not the celebrity that was the focus of everyone; the celebrities in the game were all the top occupation players or the Lords.

As for a celebrity in real life, no one would care no matter how pretty she was.

Before entering Earth Online, Wu Qing Cheng had not played any games before. In her memory, it was either work or work.

Everything she did was under the lights of the silver screen.

After lying in silence for two years, Wu Qing Cheng finally could not take it anymore; she wanted to do something.

And the only thing she was good at was filmmaking.

When Gaia released the achievement value exchange event, Feng Qing Cheng gritted her teeth and exchanged for a total of 500 thousand gold.

As a mega film star, her achievement value was not low, but it definitely could not be considered high.

This exchange meant that she had no way out anymore.

Following which, Wu Ping Cheng gathered members of her studio in real life, building the Ping Cheng Studio in the game. She started to write scripts to plan movie-making in the game.

However, things did not go smoothly at the start. Most members of the studio did not believe that they could make money from shooting movies in game so they rejected Wu Qing Cheng’s request.

Even so, she gritted her teeth and persevered.

The rise of the electronic newspaper in game truly let her see some hope.

Finally, thanks to the introduction of a friend in real life, Wu Ping Cheng came to an agreement with the Xingning County Lord to co-invest and shoot Jiangshan Beauty.

Xingning County invested 100 thousand and provided the land to shoot in. Apart from that, he also provided equipment and skilled talents.

Without these factors, the movie could not even be shot.

After a few stumbles here and there, everything was prepared, and the movie finally started shooting.

Who knew that tragedy would strike?

Less than a month from the start, Xingning County was occupied by Shanhai City. The Xingning County Lord was teleported to the imperial city and could not keep the contract. Hence, the entire movie was delayed.

Wu Ping Cheng felt despair once again.

Especially during war time, where the entire film group was nearly destroyed by the Shanhai City Army. After the war ended, they were checked and investigated repeatedly.

To restart shooting basically became an impossible matter. Her investment was going to crash and burn, and the actors she had spent so much effort to invite all broke their contracts.

It seemed like the entire group was going to disband.

Just at this moment, she heard the news that Qiyue Wuyi was touring Chaozhou Prefecture. Wu Ping Cheng was like a drowning person who saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

Hence, today’s visit occurred. Who knows what kind of effect their conversation would have?

...

Half an hour later, Ouyang Shuo came to the side hall.

”Lord Wuyi, I’ve heard of your name for so long!”

Who knows why, but when she saw the young man slowly walk in, Wu Ping Cheng felt nervous.

The man in front of him was similar in age to her. His features were distinct, and he was quite handsome. He remained expressionless and acted neither warm nor coldly like the type who would chase people out.

His body emitted an overbearing aura.

Wu Ping Cheng could not help but feel panicky.

In reality, Wu Ping Cheng was a global star and had seen all kinds of occasions and situations.

The man in front of her was like an ocean that she could not see through.

Even the elders she saw in real life did not give her such a suppressive feeling.

She felt less and less confident.

”Miss Ping Cheng, I’ve heard of you too. I’m your loyal fan.” Ouyang Shuo smiled and sat down.

”Really?” Wu Ping Cheng’s eyes lit up, but her expression slowly turned into a sad one, ”Unfortunately, that was last time.” As a top actress, she was good at grasping any kind of expression. One frown or smile was able to touch one’s heart.

Ouyang Shuo was not affected and simply smiled, ”How so? In my opinion, the movie industry would be just as good in the game.”

Time was precious, so Ouyang Shuo did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

”You really think so?” Wu Ping Cheng was astonished.

This was the first time that someone she spoke to expressed the same views as her. Even the Xingning County Lord just accepted her suggestion because of her beauty.

During the shooting, Wu Ping Cheng was constantly harassed.

Even so, she did not give up, smartly dissolving the approaches while speeding up the shooting.

”Naturally.” Ouyang Shuo nodded.

Wu Ping Cheng looked at him. When she saw that he meant his words, she finally had some confidence in her heart. She also knew that with Ouyang Shuo’s position, he would not tell lies.

With such confidence, she talked about the problems that she was facing.

”You want Shanhai City to take over?” Ouyang Shuo asked.

Wu Ping Cheng nodded, ”If filming can resume, I’m willing to let out 10% more of the profits.” Then she introduced the previous contract with the Xingning County Lord.

In the previous agreement, they settled on a 6:4 split. Letting out 10% meant that they would end up sharing the profits evenly.

For this movie, Wu Ping Cheng had invested 500 thousand. If profits did not reach the expected amount, she would end up going bankrupt.

Ouyang Shuo took the agreement and briefly scanned through it.

”How is it?” Wu Ping Cheng was really nervous.

Ouyang Shuo shook his head.

”This is the most I can go.” Wu Ping Cheng frowned as her face slowly turned ashen white. She did not think that he would be so greedy and push her to the edge.

Ouyang Shuo smiled, seemingly seeing through her thoughts, ”I think you misunderstood.”

”How so?”

”Since Shanhai City occupied Xingning County, as the Lord, I hold the responsibility. Naturally, I would take over all the previous agreements; this agreement can proceed as planned.”

”Really?” Wu Ping Cheng was delighted.

”Thank you! Really thank you!”

She emotionally stood up and wanted to shake his hand. When she saw that Ouyang Shuo did not have such intention, she awkwardly sat back down.

Her excitement could not be hidden.

It was not Ouyang Shuo being arrogant. Rather, he was already used to such customs.

Shaking hands? No one would dare to do that.

Ouyang Shuo laughed to dissolve the awkwardness, ”I have a suggestion, would you be interested in it?”