Horror Director
Chapter 44

Go Home and See Often

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Director Hou's interview amused the reporter and the online audience.

"You really can't beat the veteran actors, such a demeanor, so professional!"

"Director Hou, I want you to teach me acting!"

"No kidding, playing such a role definitely comes with a lot of psychological pressure!"

"Here's a fun fact for everyone: actors who typically play villains aren't usually that bad in real life!"

The interview then moved into a more relaxed segment.

The female reporter smiled and asked Ren Hang:

"Mr. Ren Hang, in Director Lin's debut film, Spoon Killer Demon, your portrayal of the Spoon Killer Demon left a deep impression on the audience!"

"Afterward, Lin Chuan directed Balloon and Happy Family, but he didn't bring you along for those."

"Netizens are saying Director Lin is no longer including you in his projects."

"Is there any truth to that?"

The reporter's words seemed designed to stir up trouble, but based on her observations, Lin Chuan and Ren Hang had a very good relationship.

Therefore, this line of questioning was intended to maintain a light and pleasant atmosphere.

Ren Hang appeared a little nervous and answered with utmost seriousness:

"When Lin Chuan was filming Balloon, I was working on Golden Warrior. When he was filming Happy Family, I was actually on set too."

"However, the pressure from the senior actors was immense. I felt my acting level was nowhere near theirs..."

Lin Chuan chimed in to clarify:

"Ren Hang and I have a very pure father-son relationship, please don't misunderstand us."

Ren Hang got a little flustered: "You..."

He clearly wanted to curse, but mindful of the cameras, he only mouthed the words.

The bullet comments were flooded with laughter:

"He's just like the adopted son in my dorm."

"In college dorms, whoever brings back food is the dad."

"Isn't it whoever gets a girlfriend first that makes them the dad of the dorm?"

"Shouldn't the one who gets a girlfriend first be the son of the entire dorm?"

Lin Chuan didn't forget to cover for Ren Hang: "Ren Hang didn't say it wrong; the actors in Happy Family were all incredibly talented."

"Acting alongside them put a lot of pressure on me too."

As soon as he said this, Director Hou, Ma Wei, and Xu Xiu all looked away guiltily.

These three were all teachers, and although they knew Lin Chuan was saving face for them in front of the reporter, the thought of Lin Chuan's schizophrenic-like acting skills made them feel they couldn't handle such praise.

The female reporter had originally planned to follow up on Lin Chuan's statement and interview the other main actors from Happy Family.

But she didn't expect these three to turn their heads simultaneously.

Being a professional, the reporter paused for a mere 0.5 seconds.

She naturally shifted the conversation to Lin Chuan's three dorm brothers, saying with admiration:

"Wow, is this what male friendship is like? Leaving the challenging scenes for yourselves."

Lin Chuan smiled: "Ren Hang, Xiao Hei, and I were roommates in college. We get along very well, and they've been a great help to my career."

"My debut film, Spoon Killer Demon, was completed with their help."

The reporter nodded: "May I ask Xiao Hei's real name?"

Lin Chuan understood what she meant.

Lin Chuan scratched his head: "Damn, Xiao Hei, what was your real name again?"

Another wave of laughter swept through the bullet comments:

"What happened to brotherly love?"

"It's clearly a love triangle, but I'm not worthy of a name."

"You upstairs, tell us your story!"

Looking at the comments, Lin Chuan smiled: "I was kidding. Xiao Hei's real name is Liu Jiayun."

"His name might be a bit of a mouthful, but his abilities are absolutely top-notch. He's just always stayed behind the scenes."

In the bullet comments, many viewers expressed envy:

"I envy Lin Chuan for having such good brothers."

"I envy Xiao Hei and Ren Hang for having a good brother like Lin Chuan, who remembers to support them even at the celebration party."

The female reporter smirked and asked, "So, for your next film, will Ren Hang be appearing in it?"

Lin Chuan nodded without hesitation, "He will have a significant role!"

In fact, Lin Chuan had already decided on the script for his next project.

Furthermore, Lin Chuan intended to direct this time, rather than both directing and acting.

After Xiao Hei and Ren Hang finished their interview, the female reporter moved the microphone towards Ms. Xu Xiu.

"Hello, Ms. Xu Xiu. In Happy Family, your portrayal of the crybaby ghost character had a huge contrast from beginning to end and moved many people."

"How did you capture that character?"

Xu Xiu's index fingertips unconsciously touched each other. It was her first time speaking in front of so many viewers, and she was a little nervous.

"I can't say I 'captured' it. I once heard that the way men relieve their emotions is by smoking, while women actually do it by crying."

"Because in the play, I portrayed a mother."

"I don't have a boyfriend, nor have I had children."

At this point, Ms. Xu Xiu's face flushed slightly.

"I thought for a long time about how to interpret the role of a mother for the audience."

"Later, I found the answer."

"It turns out that the identity of a mother is actually that of an audience."

"From the moment a child is born, a mother's identity transforms from a girl into a woman."

"This tiny life becomes intimately connected with her identity from then on."

"Every action of the child constantly tugs at the mother's heartstrings."

"She watches her child grow, from having feet so small they only fit in her palm, to being too big for one hand to hold."

"She worries about the child falling and getting hurt, and worries about the child getting an upset stomach..."

"When I completely immersed myself in it, I was able to interpret the role for everyone."

"Imagine, for some reason, you are forced to leave your child."

"You can only watch him endure all sorts of grievances in life, watch him face criticism from his superiors, bullying from colleagues, and have no friends to talk to."

"He becomes decadent and lonely day by day."

"Wouldn't your heart ache?"

As Xu Xiu spoke, her eyes began to redden.

She skillfully pulled out a tissue.

"Actually, I was just portraying an ordinary mother. Ordinary, and great. That's my understanding of the character."

Ms. Xu Xiu blew her nose and pretended to casually wipe away her tears.

In the bullet comments, many viewers were also moved.

"I miss my mom~"

"I didn't expect the male lead and his mother to recognize each other because of celery. The male lead's mother said celery can purify blood and is good for the body.

I had a check-up a couple of days ago, and the doctor said my bone density was very high, healthier than average.

It just reminded me. When I was little, my mom used to force me to take calcium pills.

I'm in my forties now, and my parents are no longer around, but their love has always stayed with me."

"The person above, don't kill me with family sentiments!"

Next, the female reporter interviewed Mr. Ma Wei and the Senior Female Student.

She asked several very interesting questions.

For example, the Senior Female Student had appeared in Spoon Killer Demon, Hide-and-Seek, and Happy Family.

Were she and Lin Chuan a couple?

The Senior Female Student shyly denied it.

As the interview was nearing its end, the female reporter asked Lin Chuan one last question: "Director Lin Chuan, when do you plan to release your next film?"

Actually, female reporters generally wouldn't ask this question.

Most directors, after finishing one work, often take several years, or even more than a decade, before releasing another film.

However, Lin Chuan was no ordinary director.

Lin Chuan nodded and said, "It should be released during the winter break this year."

This statement immediately shocked the audience.

"If I'm not mistaken, Spoon Killer Demon, Balloon, and Happy Family were all released this year, right?"

"Three movies in one year?"

The female reporter was also a little stunned, but she was professional after all.

"Director Lin, may I ask what genre your new work is?"

Lin Chuan smiled, "It's a secret."

"However, I plan to compose a promotional song for Happy Family next."

"At the same time, this will also be the promotional song for my new movie. I will release the news on Weibo then."

"Everyone can just wait and see."

The female reporter's eyes sparkled.

After the interview, Lin Chuan specifically found his Senior Female Student and went to Old Zhou's recording studio.

He recorded a song, Go Home and See Often.

He uploaded it to Weibo and Bika Net with the caption:

[Hello everyone, the online celebration party for Happy Balloon has ended. I had a great time interacting with everyone. Here, I present to you a promotional song. I hope you will like it, and also, go home and see often.]

The lyrics of Go Home and See Often are simple, but the emotions are sincere and touching.

"Find some free time, find some time~"

"Take the children, and go home and see often~"

"Mother has prepared some nagging, Father has prepared a table of good food~"

"Go home and see often, go home and see~"

"Even if it's just to brush chopsticks and wash dishes~"

"Parents don't ask their children to contribute much to the family, they only wish for a lifetime of peace and safety~"

Lin Chuan remembered that on Earth, when Lin Chuan used to watch the Spring Festival Gala, he could hear this song every year.

So, he gave it to the netizens of the parallel world.

Many netizens were moved by the song.

"The lyrics are so simple, but why are my eyes a little moist?"

"I miss home, I'm buying a ticket home now!"

"I listened to this song with my family and rushed home as soon as the National Day holiday started. I'm lucky to have my family's company."

"This song truly sings the hearts of parents in Huaguo. My mother often tells me that earning money isn't important, as long as it's enough to support myself. Health is the most important thing."

"Second this."

However, some witty netizens discovered a loophole.

"By the way, doesn't anyone think Director Lin is a bit hellish?"

"The promotional song for Balloon was Love Confession Balloon."

As soon as this comment appeared, many netizens recalled the fear of being dominated by Balloon.

"Oh my god, Love Confession Balloon is actually a deadly Head Balloon."

"Happy Family's male protagonist's parents are separated from him, and the promotional song is actually Go Home and See Often, which tells people to go home."

"Hahaha, Director Lin has always been quite witty."

"Jesus didn't want to see this either, but he couldn't do anything about it. JPG."

"Does anyone remember? Director Lin seemed to say that this song is also the promotional song for his next movie."

"Oh no, I'm already looking forward to it~"

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