Fang Zhao left the Cemetery of Martyrs with a large stack of commemorative paintings. First, he made a trip to his new home — the penthouse he had bought from the old artist Xue Jing in Qi 'an City.
The renovations were completed quickly after the transfer. Fang Zhao bought some simple furniture and didn't do much else, as he spent most of his time in the office.
When he got home, he put down the other commemorative paintings and only brought the "martyr Fang Zhao" memorial painting back to the office. Then, he distributed a set to everyone in the department. Six different styles, six to a set.
"Boss, this is?" Fu Yingtian looked at the commemorative painting in his hands, a little confused. He didn't have much of an interest in commemorative paintings, but his parents loved them. Every year, they would buy some commemorative paintings of martyrs from the Period of Destruction and paste them on their doors. Sometimes, they would even paste them on the doors of their rooms. He didn't know if it was custom or if they truly believed in the blessings of the martyrs.
"I know this commemorative painting!" Wan Yue recognized the face of the person in the painting the moment she saw the scar on the face.
"Who?" Zu Wen and the others looked over.
Wan Yue glanced at Fang Zhao. "Big Zhao, why did you buy a commemorative painting of a martyr with the same name?"
"A martyr with the same name?!" Zu Wen and the others exclaimed. "Don't tell me this commemorative painting is of the one mentioned in history books?" They knew about the big shot from the Period of Destruction. In history class, if he hadn't passed away so early, Yanzhou would have had a different name.
However, there were many people with the same name as martyrs. From primary school to university graduation to work, Fang Zhao had encountered many. At first, he had been curious and surprised, but now he was indifferent. Even when he had found out that the virtual idol project had been given to a newcomer named Fang Zhao, he hadn't been surprised.
"Oh, it's him." Zu Wen looked at the commemorative painting in his hands. "Back in secondary school, there was a test about him."
"Yeah, I even saw students complaining online about the test about the two statues in front of the main hall of Yanzhou's Cemetery of Martyrs' public worship area. I heard that most students couldn't answer correctly. Some only guessed correctly Wu Yan. After all, it's Yanzhou, and everyone knows Great General Wu Yan. As for the other statue, few guessed correctly," Pang Pusong said as he studied the commemorative painting in his hands.
"When we took the test, we never got it wrong." Zeng Huang smiled and glanced at Wan Yue. Wan Yue was also delighted. This kind of question was a freebie for them. Ever since they had learned that there had been a martyr named Fang Zhao, it had left a deep impression on them.
The others felt that the boss of their department was really interesting. He was giving out military enlistments before the Memorial Day holiday and even gave out a commemorative portrait of the martyr with the same name. Was the brain of an artist really that special?
As if recalling something, Zu Wen said, "Hey, Boss, when you become famous and famous in the future, do you think people will invite you to play the role of Army Commander Fang Zhao during the Period of Destruction? Hehe, you can practice your acting skills in advance! "
Fang Zhao didn't reply. He just gave Zu Wen a dumbfounded look.
Zu Wen saw the look in Fang Zhao's eyes and felt that what he had just said was ridiculous. How could such a situation happen?
The others also found it funny. Fang Zhao was a composer. In the future, when his identity as the original composer of the "100-Year Period of Destruction" series was made public, he would also be promoted to a great composer. No one doubted that he would be famous in the composing circles. The first three movements were the best proof. But Fang Zhao was not an actor.
Furthermore, only the Global Film and Television Association and the descendants of many martyrs could film a film that involved actual historical figures during the Period of Destruction. The entertainment industry in the early days of the New Era was indeed messy. All sorts of twisted history, be it in film, music, or virtual idols, there were too many cases of people making fun of martyrs to attract attention. Later on, under the vehement opposition of many martyrs' descendants, a worldwide ban was issued to stop this mess. Anyone who wanted to film a film that involved actual historical figures during the Period of Destruction had to go through many rounds of vetting and obtain the consent of the martyrs' descendants involved.
Because there were too many restrictions, when filming films involving actual historical figures, the various continents tried their best to only choose one or a few important figures who had a deep influence during the Period of Destruction. This was because the application process would be troublesome if too many were used. Furthermore, ever since the Global Film and Television Association had issued the ban, up until now, not a single film had actually mentioned Army Commander Fang Zhao during the Period of Destruction.
However, Zu Wen and the others did not know that the look in Fang Zhao's eyes did not indicate that this situation was impossible. Rather, he was thinking, I am who I am. Do I still need to act?
"Hey, speaking of which, I have long heard that the Global Film and Television Association is interested in launching a film that involves many important figures during the Period of Destruction. Why hasn't it started yet?" Rodney, who was beside them, recalled a newspaper report he had read back in university.
"It has been shelved for many years. They have tried to restart it a few times, but it has never succeeded. I have no idea why." Song Miao usually paid more attention to matters related to the entertainment industry. Hearing Rodney mention it, she said, "However, it has been mentioned more frequently in recent years. I reckon that this project might really have a chance."
"If it is really launched, it will be a top-notch blockbuster that will shake the world," Zu Wen said.
The others nodded in agreement. If this film project was really launched, the investors would surely be big families from various continents, such as Leizhou's Renault family, Yanzhou's Wu family, and so on. Their ancestors would be featured in the film, and they were all important figures of the Founding Era. The casting requirements would surely be stringent. Those who could take on such an important role would surely be global superstars. Perhaps even the A-list movie stars of Silver Wing would only be vying for minor roles, and they would be the kind that would do everything they could to squeeze in.
That was a truly high-end film project. Losers like them could only discuss it here. It was impossible for them to have the ability to participate.
Song Miao turned to Fang Zhao and said, "However, no matter how big a film project is, it cannot be without a soundtrack. Boss, work hard. Who knows, you might even be able to fight for the soundtrack rights. There can't be only one soundtrack for that kind of film project, and it can't be from just one company. We can still fight for it when the time comes. "
Although she said that, Song Miao actually didn't think Fang Zhao would get it. Based on the information she had gathered, for a film project of that level, the soundtrack would be from a powerful, established studio or a veteran composer in the soundtrack circle. Given Fang Zhao's age and influence, the chances of him being chosen were not high. It might be possible in another hundred or eighty years, but by then, the project would have already been launched and completed.
Seeing that Fang Zhao seemed to be thinking seriously about something, Song Miao and Zu Wen looked at each other, thinking that Fang Zhao had taken what Song Miao had just said seriously. They coughed lightly and were about to change the topic to something more practical and inspiring when they heard Fang Zhao's bracelet ring. Someone was calling.
"Director Duan?" Fang Zhao answered.
"Come up for a bit," Duan Qianji said, then emphasized, "You are alone." With that, she hung up.
"Director Duan wants to ask about the progress of the fourth movement again?"
"Probably. Given how much importance Director Duan places on this series, she might also want to ask about the project."
Zu Wen and the others discussed.
However, Fang Zhao felt that it might not necessarily be about the fourth movement. He had just sent Duan Qianji a progress report on the fourth movement yesterday. There was no need for her to ask again today.
"I'll go up for a bit."
The others returned to their posts to continue working, while Fang Zhao took the elevator to Duan Qianji's office on the top floor. When he entered, he discovered that other than Duan Qianji and the four assistants and secretaries, there were two other strangers. When Fang Zhao walked in, both of them looked over. The person who was about the same age as Fang Zhao had an obvious look of suspicion in his eyes. However, the older person only revealed a look of sizing him up. There was no contempt or doubt in his eyes.
The two were not dressed extravagantly, nor did they have any flashy accessories. At first glance, they looked like the average tech worker in the crowd. But on their chests were a fiery-red bird emblem with an "S" in the shape of a "bird."
Just this small emblem alone was enough to make many people pay attention. This was the best proof of their identity!
People from Fiery Bird.
Fiery Bird was the world's top video game company. If it claimed to be number two, no one would dare claim to be number one.
"Take a seat." Duan Qianji pointed to the seat beside her, then looked at the two people. "This is Fang Zhao, the composer of the first three movements of the '100-Year Period of Destruction.'" As she spoke, she turned to Fang Zhao and introduced the two. "This is Fiery Bird's sound effects team's team leader, You Chuan, and Mr. Beaver."
"Deputy team leader, deputy." You Chuan waved his hands. He did not feel that there was anything awkward about adding the word "deputy."
After saying that, You Chuan turned to Fang Zhao with a smile. "The members of our team love the three movements of the '100-Year Period of Destruction.' We are also looking forward to the fourth movement. As for our purpose, it has nothing to do with endorsements. We are only in charge of sound effects. This time, we are here to extend an invitation to Mr. Fang. "
"An invitation?" Fang Zhao asked.
"Yes. We would like to invite Mr. Fang to compose a piece. "
"A custom-made piece?"
"That's right. A two-minute opening animation background music for 'Battle of the Century.' To tell you the truth, we actually prepared four pieces and planned to use one of them, but... "At this point, You Chuan once again sized up Fang Zhao." After listening to the first three movements of the '100-Year Period of Destruction,' our sound effects team leader was not satisfied with the three pieces that we prepared beforehand. It's not that they are not good, but they are still lacking in compatibility with the game. So, we have already sent out invitations to 18 master composers and studios across 12 continents. Mr. Fang, this is the last stop. Our sound effects team leader personally instructed us to extend an invitation. "
"I'm the 19th?" Fang Zhao asked.
"Yes."
Fang Zhao was silent.
They had invited 19 composers and promised to buy all 19 of their compositions, but when it came to the actual game, Fiery Bird would only choose the one that they were most satisfied with.
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