Fang Zhao was no longer someone Silver Wing could control. Now, even if Silver Wing kept tabs on Fang Zhao's movements, they had no way of predicting what he would do next.
Previously, everyone had felt that with the invitation in Fang Zhao's hand and his current fame, he could easily walk the red carpet at the premiere of any big-budget film without fear of being chased away. There would also be reporters from every continent rushing to interview and report on him. The film company would surely welcome someone like Fang Zhao to support them.
However, contrary to what everyone had thought, Fang Zhao went to a small island's research institute to do a pet checkup after watching a few movies that weren't that popular the first day.
Impossible to guess!
That was what everyone at Silver Wing thought.
Some people even wondered if Fang Zhao knew that people were watching him and analyzing his preferences, so he had done this on purpose.
However, these people were overthinking things. Fang Zhao had really gone to watch the movies seriously, including the two children's cartoons. He had his own motives.
Now, because of the popularity of "Founding Era," as well as the lifting of the ban on themes set during the Period of Destruction, more and more movies and series set during the Period of Destruction were being produced. However, the Period of Destruction was a special period, an era that many people of the New Era could not understand. To make a movie with this theme well, a grand screenwriter and director, a top-notch music production team, outstanding actors who could support the epic theme, and other important factors were indispensable. Otherwise, the movie might very well be covered in the skin of the Period of Destruction and have nothing to do with it.
From an artistic point of view, it wasn't impossible to adapt it, but as someone who had personally experienced the cruelty of the Period of Destruction, Fang Zhao hoped that people would look at that period of history with reverence and reflection and not with self-righteous embellishments or jokes that had nothing to do with them.
The movie set during the Period of Destruction that Fang Zhao had watched was not bad. It told the story from an even more ordinary point of view, and the soundtrack had its own unique characteristics. In the past, Fang Zhao had actually paid more attention to analyzing the soundtrack of the movie. It wasn't just this movie. When he watched the other movies, Fang Zhao had also analyzed the soundtrack of those movies.
Different movie genres had different musical characteristics. It was even possible to encounter some unknown composers. Even if the movie was a low-budget one, it would still take a lot of effort to produce it. If the soundtrack was not done well, it would bring a negative experience to the audience. The audience might find it noisy, annoying, and could not empathize with it.
After watching these few matches, Fang Zhao had discovered some new techniques. According to his notes, he could write a thesis in the next two days.
During his advanced studies, there was a limit on the number of theses he could write. Fang Zhao felt that there was a lot to write. There were so many things he could learn and analyze during the film festival.
Thus, when Fang Zhao pulled out his notebook to take notes after watching the film, Ji Polun and the others were at a loss. Could it be that the difference between them and Fang Zhao was in their impressions?
Write!
I'll write it when I get back!
As for the cartoon, among Ji Polun and the others, some were engrossed, while others fell asleep. Only Fang Zhao was different. His eyes were glued to the screen, the pen in his hand constantly scribbling in his notebook. The lighting in the projection room was very dim. Ji Polun had no idea what Fang Zhao could comprehend from watching the cartoon. Blindly scribbling with his eyes glued to the screen, would he be able to recognize what he wrote? However, when he finished watching, he was too embarrassed to ask Fang Zhao for his notes.
Writing blindly wasn't difficult for Fang Zhao. He had already gotten used to it during the Period of Destruction. Apart from that, when Fang Zhao watched these cartoons targeted at children, besides analyzing the soundtrack, he could also see the education situation of children in the New Era from the content and presentation of the cartoons. Thus, compared to the other films, Fang Zhao wrote more notes for these two children's cartoons.
During the Period of Destruction, life was about survival, saving oneself, and then picking up weapons to attack. The first things that children might pick up were not spoons for eating but guns and knives. However, these were not needed in the New Era. As someone who had experienced the Old Era, the Period of Destruction, and the New Era, this experience was very mystical.
These were things that others could not understand, and Fang Zhao did not need others to understand.
When he brought his pet for a checkup, Fang Zhao also brought along his notebook. He could also write his thesis in his spare time.
Before heading to the research institute, Fang Zhao contacted the breeder of this hybrid "rabbit", Denzel. Denzel told Fang Zhao that he had a student working here who researched sea slugs.
After arriving at the research institute's small island, Denzel's student personally came over to pick Fang Zhao up.
"I am Ren Hong. You can just call me Ah Hong."
Ren Hong had a cheerful personality. He looked like a student who had just graduated from university, but he had actually been working at the research institute for 10 years.
The people of the Corale Archipelago had seen a lot of big names. Their clientele was more high-end, so they treated Fang Zhao casually. However, Fang Zhao was different from other celebrities. The halo of the Galaxy Supernova Award was bigger, and with Denzel's introduction, Ren Hong treated Fang Zhao more warmly than other people.
Ren Hong drove Fang Zhao to the venue. Outsiders couldn't go to the research institute's experimental department. Tourists usually went to the venue, where sea slugs were traded, veterinary shops, and all sorts of small shops were located.
"This is the sea slug that my teacher bred?" Ren Hong was especially interested in the "rabbit" in the water tank. However, he had received the information Denzel had sent him and knew that this one was rather toxic, so he didn't dare touch it carelessly.
"There are many types of feed here. Some of them are even higher in natural ingredients. Some are limited and only sold in the Corale region. You can buy more this time."
Along the way, Ren Hong told Fang Zhao a lot about the market for sea slugs. The venue belonged to the research institute. They had a high income and didn't lack money. However, in recent years, with the rise in popularity of new varieties of goldfish and other non-toxic ornamental fishes, the pressure on them had increased.
"This year, the institute has bred a few better looking sea slugs. They are less toxic and won't hurt people. They just hit the market. Many families with elderly and children have come to pre-order them. You can buy more when the time comes."
The sea slug trading venue was very lively. There were businessmen and celebrities attending the film festival. Fang Zhao saw quite a few familiar faces along the way.
Ren Hong led Fang Zhao in. Many of the people walking over were carrying or dragging water tanks of various sizes. There were all sorts of sea slugs in the tanks. Some of them were brightly colored and had very lively natures. As they swam around in the water tanks, one could tell that they were full of energy.
Fang Zhao didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that the "rabbit" he was carrying had been exceptionally quiet after entering the venue. It had been lying there motionlessly, as if it was fake.
Fang Zhao also saw quite a number of sea slugs in the water tanks that tourists were carrying. They didn't look gorgeous and were slightly bigger, about the size of an adult's fist. They couldn't compare to Fang Zhao's "rabbit," but they were considered big among sea slugs.
"Are those also for raising?" Fang Zhao asked.
"Buying to eat!"
Ren Hong pointed at Fang Zhao.
"Those for viewing are over there. Those over here are for eating. If they aren't colorful and don't look special, they will all be eaten unless the meat isn't tasty. But the meat of most sea slugs is pretty good. They have high nutritional value and aren't poisonous to the human body when processed well. They are good for health. Look, those over there. The meat is tender and doesn't taste pungent. I'll buy them to make soup for the elderly at home. And those over there are more suitable for young people. Young people have young people's needs. " Ren Hong gave Fang Zhao a knowing look. "If you want to buy them, I'll help you buy them. You just have to transfer the money to me. We have an internal staff price."
Seeing Ren Hong's strong recommendation, Fang Zhao also bought a batch suitable for the elderly and mailed them to two elderly people in Yanbei City. He also bought some snacks and souvenir ornaments to mail to others.
Ren Hong was so happy that his eyes were about to disappear. They had an internal staff price, but they also got a commission. The research institute didn't lack money, and the employees were rich.
No wonder Denzel said this was a big client. It was worth it for him to wake up early in the morning to prepare. Ren Hong thought to himself.
After calculating the commission he could get, Ren Hong's face became even more enthusiastic. He introduced the value of the various sea slugs to Fang Zhao and stuffed a small booklet into Fang Zhao's hands. The booklet recorded the cooking methods and taboos of tens of edible sea slugs. Steaming, boiling, stir-frying, and roasting all had detailed steps. There were also some advertising recommendations.
"Different species, different flavors, and different nutritional values. We pay particular attention to diet here. The sour, salty, bitter, and spicy ones all have different effects. The bitter ones clear heat and detoxify, the sour ones stop perspiration and diarrhea. There are also a few types over there. The meat is a little sweet, and it's nourishing..."
After introducing all the species around them to Fang Zhao, Ren Hong's gaze landed on the water tank in Fang Zhao's hands.
"I really don't know what this one of yours tastes like. After all, it's a hybrid. Our institute hasn't done any research on it yet. Contact me when you don't want to keep it anymore. I'll change the feed and clear the toxicity. After feeding it for a month, cut a piece for me to do research on. You can eat the rest of the meat and leave some soup for me."
Ren Hong had checked the value of Fang Zhao's hybrid sea slug. It was too expensive to buy, so he could only wait until Fang Zhao no longer wanted to keep it and wanted to eat it so he could ask for some for research. Such a big lump could cook a whole pot.
Fang Zhao had bought everything he wanted. He knocked on the water tank and told Ren Hong, "Give it a checkup first. It doesn't seem to be in a good mood today."
"All right, let's go over there. There are some equipment we can borrow from a friend's shop. They're all new models, and the results are very accurate. "
Ren Hong personally did a checkup on the "rabbit" that Fang Zhao had handed over. The results would take about 10 minutes to come out. Fang Zhao went to the feed store next door to look at the feed that Ren Hong had recommended. However, the "rabbit" that usually seemed to be able to eat anything had a particularly poor appetite today. He had thrown in a Corale specialty feed that was said to be extremely popular and had not eaten a single grain. His "ears" were pressed close to his body as he continued to lie there motionlessly.
Not to mention that it wasn't acclimatized to the climate, it had eaten a lot the day before. Today, it had only eaten a little in the morning and hadn't eaten anything since arriving here. Especially after arriving at the venue, it had gone into a state of playing dead.
Seeing the situation, Fang Zhao wasn't in a hurry to buy feed. He was about to find a place to sit and wait for the results when he heard a hearty laugh from outside.
"Hey, Old Tan. You didn't attend the film festival?" Ren Hong greeted the newcomer with a smile.
Although he was called "Old Tan," the newcomer wasn't old at all. He was middle-aged and well-built. Ren Hong wasn't sure what he had just said, but he was laughing heartily, which attracted Ren Hong's attention.
The newcomer was carrying a water tank. When he heard someone call out to him, he turned around and his eyes lit up. He took a few quick steps, bypassed Ren Hong, who was about to give him a hug, and stopped in front of Fang Zhao.
"Fang Zhao? Hello, hello! I'm Tan Min. "As he spoke, Tan Min handed Fang Zhao a business card.
Fang Zhao glanced at the introduction on the card.
Director?
Tan Min, a Corale native. He used to be a scuba diver before switching careers to director. He wasn't well-known on a global scale, but he was quite well-known here in Corale. The advantage of being a local was obvious just from the way he chatted and laughed with the surrounding shop owners.
But Fang Zhao had no intention of acting right now. In his plans, he had to compose, write his thesis, and prepare for his second major concert after graduation. He had no time to act.
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