Chapter 2 The Wasteland Next to Xihong Zoo
The next day, on the wasteland next to Xihong Zoo.
After all the animals here were relocated to Xihong Zoo, this place had completely turned into a wasteland.
Just as dawn broke, several excavators and bulldozers drove into the area.
After several hours of construction, a large open area was quickly cleared.
When several large dump trucks spread a layer of black soil and gravel on the surface, the place immediately took on a somewhat otherworldly feel.
"Master, remember to dig some large pits over there for me. Yes, make them like meteorite craters."
As Yang Lin directed the excavators, Niu Feifan and another person also curiously approached him.
"Old Yang, I have to say, after all this, it really looks like the moon."
"With some post-production on the background, it will be indistinguishable from the real thing."
"Post-production, leave that to me. That's my specialty," Ma Chaoqun added in agreement.
"By the way, Old Yang, tell me more about your advertising ideas so I can figure out exactly how to shoot it later."
Niu Feifan looked at the moon-like terrain before him and then said again.
Hearing this, Yang Lin nodded.
"Essentially, it's like this: the male protagonist is an astronaut on a mission who is abandoned on the moon by his team."
"On New Year's Eve, he misses home and wants to eat dumplings. So, with a 'why not try' attitude, he orders takeout from Jiang Tuan."
"Not long after he places the order, a kangaroo wearing a Jiang Tuan takeout uniform, carrying a takeout box, knocks on the glass of his space capsule."
"Doesn't that solve all of Jiang Tuan's advertising needs at once?"
As soon as Yang Lin finished speaking, Niu Feifan gave him a thumbs-up.
"Old Yang, you're truly a genius. With your idea, plus my and Old Ma's skills, if this advertisement doesn't become popular, I'll do a handstand."
"Alright, you two get ready. I'm going to change my look with Gangzi, and then we can start shooting."
"Why do you need to change your look?" Niu and Ma were momentarily confused by Yang Lin's statement.
"I'm the male lead, so I need to put on an astronaut suit."
With that, Yang Lin patted their shoulders with a smile and left.
Two hours later, the original wasteland had been set up as a rudimentary space base.
Yang Lin, who had changed into an astronaut suit bought from Taobao, walked over with Li Gang, a kangaroo also wearing a yellow astronaut suit, hopping along.
With the arrival of the two main actors, the filming of Xihong Zoo's first advertisement officially began.
As the male lead, Yang Lin was the first to appear. Although he majored in directing, he had some understanding of acting.
He soon finished all his scenes.
When it was Gangzi's turn, Niu Feifan, the director, looked worried.
"Old Yang, are you sure it can do it? Do you need me to act for it first?"
"Then, in post-production, Old Ma can just put the kangaroo's face on yours. Don't worry, Old Ma's skills are quite good."
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Li Gang the kangaroo showed a hint of anger on its face.
Seeing this, Niu Feifan immediately recoiled.
He had seen the match where Li Gang fought against the Boxer King. He didn't believe his ability to withstand blows could surpass that of the Boxer King.
"You're underestimating Gangzi, aren't you? Let me tell you, Gangzi is the pinnacle of intelligence among kangaroos."
As he spoke, Yang Lin patted Li Gang's kangaroo head.
"Act well, Gangzi. After we finish, I'll give you a bonus. Carrots for free."
As soon as Yang Lin finished speaking, the anger in Li Gang's eyes immediately disappeared.
This scene left Niu and Ma stunned, exclaiming their admiration.
In the subsequent filming, Gangzi perfectly validated Yang Lin's words, displaying acting skills no less than Yang Lin's.
All the shots were completed in one take.
From the start of filming to the end, it took less than an hour.
It was so smooth that Niu and Ma found it almost unbelievable.
Sometimes they would struggle when filming humans, but this kangaroo gave them a feeling of being full of character.
This was a veteran kangaroo actor!
Niu and Ma came to this conclusion in unison.
After all the filming was finished, Ma Chaoqun immediately began the post-production work.
After adding some simple special effects, a rough cut was completed.
After watching the rough cut, Yang Lin's face immediately showed satisfaction.
He had to admit that his two unrecognized roommates did possess some talent.
"I'll send the rough cut over now. You two just wait to soar with me."
As he spoke, Yang Lin sent the rough cut to Xu Changhai, the person in charge of the business department at Jiang Tuan Takeout, under the expectant gazes of Niu and Ma.
At the same time, Xu Changhai, who was in a meeting at Jiang Tuan Takeout headquarters, quickly received the rough cut sent by Yang Lin.
"It's done so quickly? Is the quality really guaranteed?"
Looking at the unopened video, Xu Changhai showed a look of doubt.
With a hint of suspicion, he clicked on the video, which was about 2 minutes long. As he watched, his expression began to change.
From confusion, to shock, to amazement.
From "What is this?" to "What am I?".
By the time the two-minute video ended, he could no longer contain himself and shouted "Awesome!" right in front of the company's senior executives.
As soon as he spoke, all eyes in the office turned to him.
A middle-aged man sitting at the head of the table said with an angry expression:
"Old Xu? What do you mean by 'awesome'? Do you think the company's losses in the first half of the year are something to be proud of?"
"If the company continues to lose money like this, we won't make it to next year. Everyone will be laid off by the end of this year."
"If you're laid off, tell me, where will you all go?"
"Will you go to Ele.me?"
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Hearing the middle-aged man's roar, Xu Changhai quickly took out his phone to explain.
"Chairman, I wasn't praising you. I was praising this advertisement. It's awesome."
"What advertisement?"
"Didn't you ask me to find Xihong Zoo to cooperate on an advertisement? They've already made it."
"I have a premonition that if we can heavily promote this advertisement, it will definitely change the company's current predicament."
As he spoke, Xu Changhai seemed to worry that those present wouldn't believe him, so he immediately projected his phone screen.
Soon, the advertisement video sent by Yang Lin began to play on the large screen in the conference room.
Instantly, everyone in the conference room was stunned.