Chapter 7, Renovation

After practicing for half an hour and breaking into a sweat, Wang Yang let out a long breath and felt a sense of comfort throughout his body. He changed into a clean outfit and checked the time: 7:30. Last night on the phone, Jessica mentioned she would arrive around 9:00, so Wang Yang seized the moment and went out to a nearby renovation store to buy some putty powder, brushes, and other supplies, and he also needed to rent a ladder. Today's task was to paint those old walls white!

"Joshua!" Hearing him go too far, Jessica hurriedly shouted, angrily saying, "How can you speak like that?!" She then looked at Wang Yang with a face full of apology, saying, "I am very sorry; my brother is just a child."

However, Wang Yang does not intend to paint the walls, as it is unnecessary, expensive, and time-consuming. It is sufficient to apply some putty to make the walls look like those of a newly moved-in house.

The later film "Paranormal Activity" was entirely shot in the home of producer Oren Peli, which is a standalone house in the suburbs, rather than the "Apartment" where Wang Yang currently resides. Therefore, it would not be feasible to simply transfer the film's content and shots as they are, and of course, Wang Yang never intended to do so from the very beginning

"One hundred million, perhaps two hundred million," Wang Yang said with a smile, indicating that he was joking. "At least I am confident that I can recover the costs."

Early in the morning, Wang Yang got out of bed. He does not have the habit of lying in bed, as he practices martial arts for over half an hour every morning. From childhood to adulthood, regardless of the weather, practicing martial arts has long become a part of his life; on days when he does not practice, he feels uncomfortable all day long. Perhaps due to his daily practice, Wang Yang has a tall and strong physique. He is not the type of muscular man with a stocky build like a quarterback, but his evenly developed muscles are certainly attractive.

Even so, purchasing items such as putty powder and brushes, as well as renting a ladder, cost him nearly 500 US dollars. This means that the production cost of "The Entity - Ghost Shadow Record" has risen from zero to three figures

He seemed to want to impress Wang Yang with www.hetushu.com, continuously tightening his grip. Jessica rolled her eyes beside him and helplessly shrugged her shoulders at Wang Yang to express her apology

He glanced at Jessica; was it an illusion? Why did it seem that she suddenly appeared a bit unhappy? Was it because he had not shown any signs of disappointment earlier? Or perhaps he should not overthink it; maybe it was just an illusion.

After much effort in bringing the goods home, Jessica has yet to arrive, so Wang Yang wanders around the house, contemplating the script, the arrangement of the scenes, and the positioning of the shots

Upon arriving outside the apartment, Wang Yang saw Jessica in the distance, smiling and waving. Presumably knowing that today's task was to paint the walls, she was dressed in a set of denim clothing that looked quite worn. Wang Yang was taken aback, as there was also a man beside Jessica—a tall, strong young man, also in denim attire, who looked quite handsome but was casting a rather unfriendly glance in this direction

Oh, a child?" Joshua said indignantly, "Jessica, you are only one year older than me.

Wang Yang led the way, with Jessica following behind, while Joshua walked along, curiously observing the surroundings. He remarked with interest, "Wow, I didn't know Los Angeles had this community. It looks quite underdeveloped. Is the public safety here good? You know what I mean, are there any gangs or anything like that?"

"Jessica, it's alright, Joshua is absolutely right," Wang Yang shrugged and gave her a nonchalant smile. This was a fact; although he and Jessica had been quite close in the past, after so many years, who knew what kind of person the other had become? Presumably, Jessica herself was not keen on coming alone; it was merely her brother who had voiced it. For some unknown reason, Joshua harbored intense hostility towards him, as if he were ready to 'settle' things at any moment. Presumably, Jessica herself was not keen on coming alone; it was merely her brother who had voiced it. For some unknown reason, Joshua harbored intense hostility towards him, as if he were ready to 'settle' things at any moment.

"Oh, buddy, you have quite a bit of strength!" Joshua said with a pained expression as he swung his arm. He stared at Wang Yang's face and then, feeling quite dissatisfied, remarked, "Come on, don't you feel even a little unhappy?"

Oh, is it that you have a fever? You don't have a fever, do you?

In fact, due to Wang Yang's love for movies since childhood, years of contemplation and accumulation, as well as his systematic study at the University of Southern California, although he has only completed one and a half semesters, he has already reviewed the theoretical textbooks for the coming years; well, perhaps there is also a bit of innate talent on his part

The placement of the camera in this position is quite good. If the entire hall is dim, the lens effect should be excellent... Wang Yang stroked his chin, walked around the hall, and then selected a spot. He crouched down, adjusting his eye level to that of a DV camera, gazing at the empty hall. The scene in his mind was gradually taking shape as he murmured, "It would be nice to place a television directly opposite the lens, allowing the screen to reflect a silhouette..." After walking around the hall, he chose a position again, crouched down, and adjusted his eye level as if he were setting up a DV camera, looking at the empty hall while the scene in his mind continued to develop, muttering, "It would be nice to place a television directly opposite the lens, allowing the screen to reflect a silhouette..."

However, regarding why Wang Yang is so tall and strong, Wang Yang's father has his own views. He firmly asserts that it is due to the nutritious meals provided by the restaurant, and of course, he also attributes it to good genetics

Old Wu always says that Wang Yang is lazy and does not practice martial arts properly, claiming that he has not even inherited three-tenths of his power. On the other hand, he also states that Wang Yang is brave and fierce, which is why he cannot pass on certain ruthless techniques to him, lest Wang Yang make a grave mistake

Indeed, it is quite worn, so we need to clean it properly. Let's get started! Wang Yang did not want Jessica to have too much difficulty, so he quickly urged everyone to begin working. He distributed gloves, paper hats, brushes, and other items to the two individuals, then took out the putty powder to mix and prepare, officially commencing today's wall painting task

"That won't do," Wang Yang replied seriously, completely ignoring his suggestion. "I am planning to rent a DV camera for filming."

What is your budget cost? I still don't know, "Joshua asked with interest

Come with me, it's windy outside, let's go to my new home first

In fact, whether it is "The Blair Witch Project" or "Paranormal Activity," a significant portion of their success can be attributed to their inherent creativity, effective marketing, and a bit of luck. As for the films themselves, the use of the pseudo-documentary filming technique is commendable, but the content cannot be considered particularly classic, and it is certainly unrelated to the inability to modify the plot or the scenes.

Jessica laughed at Wang Yang's humor and said, "Joshua, Yang knows more about movies than you do; you are just a minor supporting actor."

And Joshua did not keep quiet; he continued to make small talk, provoking Wang Yang by asking some difficult questions. Lazily holding a brush, he carelessly painted on the wall and asked, "Yang, do you think any distribution company would be interested in the 'film' you made? I mean, is it really a film just because you casually fiddle with a DV camera? Our neighbor's little Mary could do it too; she loves to carry her DV camera around all day. Oh, by the way, she is only five years old." I mean, is it really a film just because you casually fiddle with a DV camera? Our neighbor's little Mary could do it too; she loves to carry her DV camera around all day. Oh, by the way, she is only five years old.

Joshua Alba? Nonsense, what is this little guy joking about! Despite cursing Joshua in his heart, Wang Yang still smiled and said, "Your brother, hmm, very humorous..." To be honest, just now when he heard Joshua say he was Jessica's boyfriend, he felt a sense of being struck.

Soon, Wang Yang brought Jessica and her brother to the apartment he had rented. As soon as he opened the door and entered, Joshua exclaimed, "Wow, wow!" with a look of shock on his face, saying, "Incredible! Such a shabby place! Oh my God, if I am not mistaken, a mouse just scurried past me! Yang, are you really planning to shoot a movie here?"

Good morning! The voice of Jessica came from the phone, and she said: "I have arrived at the bottom of your apartment building."

Joshua frowned and said, "I am Jessica's boyfriend! You should be looking dejected, disappointed, and disheartened!"

"No, this area is very safe," Wang Yang replied straightforwardly

"Joshua... can you please be quiet!" Jessica said through clenched teeth, glaring at Joshua, "You make me feel so ashamed!"

At this moment, Jessica, who had been silent, shook her head and smiled, saying, "Alright, Joshua, stop your boring tricks!" She then reintroduced Wang Yang, saying, "He is my younger brother, one year younger than me, and he is currently studying at the performing arts school. He is free today, so I invited him to help with the busy work of the *illustrated* book."

Wang Yang smiled calmly and said, "My friend, you are too suspicious."

"Joshua, believe me, I know what a movie is, and I also know what a short film of life is." Wang Yang shrugged again and said, "Of course, maybe that little Mary is just making a movie."

Wang Yang questioned, "What does it mean?"

Joshua put down the camera model, raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, and turned his head to say, "OK, OK, I will be quiet!" Before his words had even faded, he added, "But seriously, this house is really dilapidated."

During the wall painting process, Jessica, wearing gloves and a paper hat, along with her denim outfit, painted diligently and meticulously, resembling a true construction worker

"Yang, how much box office revenue do you think your movie would generate if it were released? Who would spend a few dollars to watch something filmed on a home DV?" After a while, Joshua asked another question.

Jessica was so angry that she couldn't speak, covering her face with her hands and murmuring the words "Oh God"

Is it that I am pursuing Jessica? Wang Yang thought to himself

"Not only can it strengthen the body, but it can also serve as self-defense; I am satisfied." Wang Yang practiced each move with precision, thinking with a hint of "malice": "Old man, just watch helplessly as your unique skills fade into oblivion!"

He had a comical expression, touching here and poking there. Upon seeing the camera model in the cardboard box on the table, he took it out and, mimicking a director, made exaggerated gestures while laughing, "Shall we use this to shoot?"

Hello. Although Wang Yang felt quite disappointed, he did not show it at all. He forcefully spread his arms and managed to push Joshua away from him, laughing, "You are really enthusiastic!"

Wang Yang practices Baji Quan, a very vigorous martial art, which he learned from an elderly man with the surname Wu in Chinatown. It is said that this old man was once an officer in the Beiyang Army, who later came to the United States to seek his fortune. He had originally planned to take a ship to Alaska, but ended up in San Francisco instead. By that time, the gold in San Francisco had already been exhausted, and naturally, Old Wu was unable to strike it rich. Consequently, he found a job in Chinatown, working for Wang Yang's grandfather, and served as a second chef in a restaurant.

Ten thousand. Now only nine thousand five hundred remain, having spent five hundred on these wall painting supplies

She punched Joshua's arm and scolded in a sisterly tone: "He is quite immature, so Yang, please don't take it to heart"

Joshua said, "Hmm, although there are no gangs, I cannot let my sister meet a stranger alone, so I came here." He suddenly quickened his pace to walk in front of Wang Yang, turned around to look at him, and said with a face full of doubt, "Even though you were good friends before, that was 9 years ago! Oh my God, I was only 7 years old then, I have completely forgotten about San Francisco! Well, who knows what you have become now?" Oh my God, I was only 7 years old then, I have completely forgotten about San Francisco! Well, who knows what you have become now?

In his view, "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" requires a major overhaul. The original version is not only unsuitable for his current situation, but the film itself has many flaws, such as a slow pacing and prolonged periods of dullness. Perhaps it is a matter of personal taste for Wang Yang, but he believes he can do better!

Just as Wang Yang was designing these terrifying scenes, his phone suddenly rang, startling him out of his deep thoughts. He rolled his eyes and muttered, "This is why I hate horror movies." Taking out his phone, he saw it was Jessica Alba calling. He answered with a smile, "Jessica? Good morning."

"Boyfriend! Hello, I am Jessica's boyfriend." The handsome guy named Joshua laughed first, seemingly enthusiastically embracing Wang Yang tightly, while saying with a smile, "Jessica told me that you are her good friend from her time studying in San Francisco, right?"

Hi, Yang, good morning!" Jessica greeted as she walked over, extending her hand towards the man, introducing, "This is Joshua, my ... ...

"Then wait for me, I will come down to pick you up now." Wang Yang hung up the phone, pulled a trench coat over himself from the tattered sofa, and quickly walked downstairs

When renting a house, an elderly landlord once said that I could paint however I wanted, as long as I did not use Nippon Paint. That white old man had participated in World War II and was a member of the Marine Corps, and his brother died in the Battle of Iwo Jima