Zhang Yingping: The scene and visuals are very realistic, the actors' performances are excellent, and even the low-budget special effects are decent, but it lacks originality.
From the first floor to the fifth floor is very simple. The camera isn't always focused on the streamer; we can imagine that when the streamer is on the first floor, another person is already waiting on the fifth floor.
As for the phasing-through-walls technique, it can be achieved with a simple camera cut. Soul projection? How many low-budget special effects are there these days?
As he spoke, his professional habits kicked in.
Zhang Ke decided to compile and edit these clips, and a new episode was ready.
Save, upload, all in one go.
With the video material ready, Zhang Ke had already exited the live stream.
For him, watching further held no meaning.
After Zhang Ke posted his professional analysis, many viewers gave him likes and began to share their own opinions.
It does seem a bit fake, but the actors' performances are genuinely good.
The streamer and actors probably don't come cheap.
Big White Milk Candy tipped the streamer a cake*1.
Big White Milk Candy: The streamer reminds me of my grandmother. She was exceptionally spirited before she passed away. Lying on a mat, she said she was just resting for a bit, and then (cries).
Shepherd's Book tipped the streamer a tissue*1.
Is the streamer going to the outskirts so late? Is he preparing to summon ghosts??
What are you guys talking about? Didn't the streamer say he was guiding souls tonight? This should be the Yellow Springs Road. (Dog emoji for safety)
The camera in the live stream suddenly shifted, showing Jiang Lin, dressed in white, appearing in the outskirts of Lincheng.
This desolate area, usually only frequented by young men cycling through, is generally deserted.
Even those who come for picnics wouldn't come here.
So, at this late hour, there's even fewer people. Only a swarm of mosquitoes circles under the streetlights.
Jiang Lin glanced at the live stream. He didn't feel the need to explain much to those who didn't believe.
Although there were rewards for reaching ten thousand viewers.
But live streaming was just a side hustle, and in time, these people would naturally discover the truth.
There was no point in saying more.
He put away his work notebook and looked at the cement road in front of him.
The first soul has been received. At 00:43, we will receive the second soul.
Once both souls are received, they will be sent to the Yellow Springs Road together.
The soul of the first elderly person has already been placed in the soul-storage bag at his waist.
As long as they are brought back to the Yellow Springs Road within 24 hours, there will be no adverse effects on the souls.
Otherwise,
if the souls become tainted by the aura of the human world, anomalies can occur.
On the main road, a car sped past.
A young woman was driving.
In the back seat sat a little girl clutching a panda plush toy, her hair in two pigtails, looking very cute.
Why do I come home so late every day? If I don't work, can your meager salary support our mother and daughter?!
The young woman drove while speaking.
The earphone in her ear glowed faintly, indicating she was on a call.
You still remember our daughter. I'm working and taking care of the child all by myself. What do you expect me to do?
Fang Weidong, you want a divorce?! Fine! When I get back, you...
Suddenly, a blinding white light shone from ahead, causing the young woman to squint.
Screech!
Tires screeched on the road, followed by the sound of a rollover.
The car flipped twice and rolled into the weeds by the roadside.
The large truck braked sharply.
After a moment of silence, it suddenly accelerated and drove away.
A hit-and-run!
Holy crap, this can't be staged too, can it!?
I've got the license plate number!
The viewers in the live stream stared with wide eyes, never expecting to witness such an event on a live broadcast.
There was no more movement from inside the car.
Soon, blood began to flow, seeping into the weeds.
Hello? Xu Ran, what's wrong?
Xu Ran? Doudou??
The Bluetooth earphone that fell to the bottom of the car flickered with a faint light, but there was no response.
The clock ticked forward, second by second.
Finally, 00:43 arrived.
A petite shadow drifted out of the car.
The little girl's panda plush toy was nowhere to be seen.
Before the truck hit, her mother hadn't noticed.
But she had.
Too late to warn her.
She lunged forward and hugged her mother's head.
The little girl looked at the big brother in white clothes in front of her.
She tugged at his clothes.
Big brother, did I protect Mom?
The little girl in front of him no longer looked human.
Shattered glass was embedded in her face and hands.
The most fatal, and largest piece of glass, however,
was lodged in her neck.
Blood gushed out.
Her face was covered in blood, her arms were covered in blood.
Her light green dress was almost red.
Yet, she asked,
Did I protect Mom?
Jiang Lin gently stroked the little girl's head. Yes.
That's good! The little girl smiled.
The viewers in the live stream were crying their eyes out, holding tissue boxes.
Wuwuwu, such a little angel.
If this is special effects, I'll kneel before the streamer.
The title is fitting: The Depressing Live Stream!
I've already called the police! Streamer, if this is fake, explain it quickly!
Seeing the little girl's appearance,
Those with fast fingers in the live stream were already calling the police and dialing 120.
The scene was too real, too healing.
On this drowsy late night, the landlines in police stations and hospitals rang one after another.
Zhou Zhiguo had just hung up a call when the landline rang again.
Hello, this is Lincheng Branch.
I want to report a crime. Just now, in the outskirts of Lincheng, heading towards H City, someone committed a hit-and-run! The license plate number is Lxxxxx!
Was it a large truck that hit a small car? Zhou Zhiguo asked.
Yes, yes, yes!
After understanding the relevant information, Zhou Zhiguo and his teammates immediately began their investigation.
As the number of viewers in the live stream grew.
Some people also reported the live stream, citing excessive gore.
Jiang Lin extended his hand. Let's go.
Where are we going, big brother?
The little girl took two steps with Jiang Lin, then stopped.
Wait, big brother, I haven't brought my panda plush toy.
Saying this, she broke free from Jiang Lin's hand and ran towards the car.
Since she had no physical form, she quickly floated inside.
Jiang Lin couldn't stop her in time.
After retrieving the plush toy, the little girl turned around.
And saw the scene in the driver's seat.
She was holding her mother's head, covered in glass.
Blood was everywhere.
She stood there in a daze. The wounds on her body began to ache.
Her face hurt, her neck hurt, her hands hurt.
Am I dead?
No, I don't want to leave Mom!
Seeing Jiang Lin approach, the little girl lunged forward and hugged her mother's neck.
I don't want to go!
Wisps of invisible Yin energy gathered.
In the live stream, a fierce wind began to blow.