N-M Chapter 116 "Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things"
Chapter 116 "Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things"
Watching Lu Ran frantically taking screenshots on the other end of the video, Shen Yuege could only feel angry.
It was too late to hang up now; all he could do was stare helplessly at Lu Ran.
However, considering that the other party was Lu Ran, Shen Yuege felt that it might not be unacceptable.
"Why are you calling so late?" Shen Yuege asked irritably.
"I was just wondering if my senior was taking a shower... Ugh... I meant to congratulate her on successfully slapping everyone in the face today." Lu Ran almost blurted out what she was thinking, but thankfully she quickly realized her mistake.
"Then I still have to thank you. If it weren't for you today, Liu Siqi and I would definitely be ranked much lower."
"Now, it's actually the two of us who have gained recognition."
Shen Yuege was very happy when this was mentioned.
Today was a live slap in the face.
Although Shen Yuege didn't see Lin Wanting and Chen Taisheng's expressions at the time, she could sense how embarrassed they were from the replay of the show and the comments from the audience.
"Has the schedule for the next round of the show been released yet?" Lu Ran asked.
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"Not yet, I'll let you know tomorrow. But according to my inside information, the next round requires a group song, and each contestant needs to invite a member of the support team to help them," Shen Yuege replied. "If that's the case, could we ask you, this reclusive expert, to come and help us?"
"Of course, it's my duty to serve my senior," Lu Ran quickly and firmly replied.
"Aren't you afraid your identity will be exposed tomorrow? And Liu Siqi might also ask you for help," Shen Yuege asked with some concern.
"I'm not worried. I've never been worried. At first, I was just afraid of trouble, but now, I'm in trouble all the time."
What Lu Ran said was indeed the truth. At first, he didn't want to step into the entertainment industry. He just wanted to work behind the scenes and honestly earn some money.
But reality gradually pushed him into the limelight.
Although Lu Ran is not as well-known as top-tier singers like Shen Yuege and Liu Siqi, she is at least a near-top-tier celebrity.
"But, don't you mind if I help Liu Siqi?" Lu Ran voiced his concern.
After all, from what I've seen these past few days, Lu Ran could sense that Shen Yuege was a very jealous person.
"What do you care about? Not only do you have to sing for Sister Siqi, but you also have to write good lyrics for her. You absolutely can't just do a shoddy job." Shen Yuege changed her usual hostile attitude towards Liu Siqi and actually spoke up for Liu Siqi at this moment.
"Oh? When did you two become so close? I remember you were still..." Lu Ran was interrupted by Shen Yuege before she could finish speaking.
"What do you mean 'still'? We've always been best friends, what's wrong with that?" Shen Yuege said fiercely.
"Okay, okay, whatever you say, I'll definitely write a song for her." Lu Ran agreed.
"You also need to write good songs for me," Shen Yuege added.
"Of course, since you're my boss..." Lu Ran said, then realized something was wrong.
"Old man what?" Shen Yuege pressed.
"Where's the old partner?"
"cut!"
Shen Yuege hung up the phone, even though Lu Ran repeatedly said he would never watch her shower and covered his eyes with his hands.
But the gap between his index and middle fingers betrayed him.
Amidst Lu Ran's wailing, Shen Yuege resolutely hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone with Shen Yuege, Lu Ran did not rest immediately.
Now that Xingyao wants to enter the domestic animation market, he also needs to consider which domestic animation is more suitable.
Although he has many excellent works in mind, not all of them are necessarily suitable.
*Monkey King: Hero Is Back*, *Ne Zha*, *Fog Hill of Five Elements*, *Ling Cage*, *The Legend of Hei*...
The names and information of classic works flashed before his eyes.
"We need to choose a strong work." Lu Ran stroked his chin, his eyes focused. "It not only needs to be of high quality, but it also needs to be topical, have depth, and resonate with the audience..."
His gaze wandered between the works.
Monkey King: Hero Is Back
The production difficulty is too high. With the animation technology level of this world, achieving that kind of movie-level visual effects would require astronomical amounts of time and money.
Moreover, since the book "Journey to the West" doesn't exist in this world, the impact of "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" will definitely be greatly diminished.
Ne Zha
The same problem applies to the plot above, and the core storyline requires a certain cultural background; simply presenting it directly in this world might not resonate with audiences.
The fight scenes in *Fog Hill of Five Elements* are stunning, but the plot is relatively weak; *Ling Cage* boasts a grand world-building, but its tone is rather heavy; *The Legend of Luo Xiaohei*...
In short, Lu Ran excluded them one by one.
Lu Ran continued searching and suddenly found a work with a unique art style.
"Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things"
Lu Ran's eyes lit up.
"Rabbit..." he murmured softly, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.
This work is so special.
It uses animal figures to represent different countries and tells modern history and international relations in a lighthearted and humorous way.
Those round, furry animal characters are not only cute and simple, but each design is also full of profound meaning.
Especially in this turbulent world of international relations, there is a greater need for such an inspiring Chinese animation to stand up.
Lu Ran opened the detailed information and revisited many details of the work.
In his previous life, Lu Ran loved this anime very much.
The rabbits of China, striving for their ideals, started from scratch and worked hard.
The rivalry between the US, Russia, and Japan on the international stage is both interesting and profound.
Most importantly, those important historical moments—the Korean War, the development of nuclear weapons and satellites, the reform and opening up, and the return of Hong Kong and Macao—are all presented in the work in a light and easy way.
Lu Ran could imagine that if this anime were actually made, it would definitely be an anime suitable for all ages.
"This is it." Lu Ran made the decision almost instantly.
In this world, the relationship between China and Japan is at a sensitive time, and national sentiments need to be guided and expressed.
"Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things" perfectly expresses patriotism through animation.
I believe that China will also strongly support this domestic animation in this regard.
After all, who could resist such an adorable rabbit?
Without further hesitation, Lu Ran opened the document and began writing the proposal for "Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things".
First, the core concept: using animal imagery to represent different countries, telling major events in modern history in a lighthearted and humorous way, and showcasing the struggle of China from poverty and weakness to great rejuvenation.
Next is the character design.
Lu Ran recalled the events while rapidly typing on the keyboard:
"The Chinese nation—the rabbit. Diligent, brave, and resilient, ordinary strivers with a dream of a great nation."
The bald eagle. Powerful, confident, and sometimes arrogant—the typical image of a superpower.
The Russian bear—the polar bear. Rugged and forthright, it has had both a honeymoon period and a standoff with the rabbit.
Japanese pheasant. A lousy chicken...
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