Chapter 59 Professional Level Cooperation
As expected, the "Wine red high heels" video erupted the day it was uploaded to Yan Junze's homepage on the "Open Your Eyes" platform.
Since his previous video was already a hit, the new work naturally gained even more attention.
The video platform's promotion editor, Tang Zhengyi, was also following Yan Junze's page and watched the "Wine red high heels" video as soon as it was released.
He felt that this supernatural video felt more real, with terror seeping through the mundane atmosphere, especially when the "female strangeness" turned out to be a "transvestite twist," which added an amazing turn to the video, bringing a wave of light-hearted humor after the eerie reveal, earning the video high marks.
Of course, after post-production, neither Jian Tong nor Jiang Mingjun had their real names disclosed.
"Heh heh, this little guy, his video is quite interesting."
Tang Zhengyi chuckled and quickly arranged a featured spot for "Wine red high heels".
Then, Yan Junze's homepage exploded. Comments from netizens flew in like snowflakes.
"Puppy, quickly tell us, do you also have that inclination?"
"I just want to ask you, how does it feel?"
"Damn, I was scared to death at the beginning, then I burst out laughing!!!"
"Why did I guess the ending right from the beginning? Do I have that kind of inclination?"
"Great video, keep them coming!"
"Next time I want to see the untold story of Night Traveling Puppy and high heels transvestite..."
"Don't laugh, guys, Spirit Exploration is a serious matter. Pfft... hahahaha..."
"Seriously though, it's pretty good."
Yan Junze had already adjusted his mindset, treating all comments like fleeting clouds in the sky.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
After all, the number of luxury cars and rockets kept increasing, which was the irrefutable evidence of the video's popularity.
The next day, he received a message from the video platform, and when he opened it, the sender was an editor named "Tang Zhengyi".
Using the work phone number provided in the message, Yan Junze called Tang Zhengyi during the ten minutes break between classes.
The voice on the other end sounded like it belonged to a man in his forties, warm and slightly magnetic, "May I ask if the videos you upload are all shot by yourself?"
"Two are by me, and another was a collaborative effort with classmates." Yan Junze replied.
There was a moment of silence on the other end before he said, "If you all are amateurs and not a professional team, I suggest you refrain from spontaneously forming groups to engage in Spirit Exploration; it's very dangerous."
"Yeah, that was the first time, just a trial. Even if we decide to form a group in the future, I will make a considered decision."
"Actually, there is a lot of potential in the videos you uploaded. If our platform were to take over the production, I believe the outcome would be even better," Tang Zhengyi seemed to get to the point.
Yan Junze was taken aback, "Are you saying that you would shoot my Spirit Explorations?"
"No," Tang Zhengyi smiled, "We never send anyone to participate in the actual Spirit Exploration process, our role is limited to initial planning, mid-stage setup, and post-production."
Yan Junze was silent.
Tang Zhengyi further said, "Do you know what the most important element of a good horror video is defined as?"
"What?" Yan Junze really didn't know the ins and outs of this.
"Reality," Tang Zhengyi said. "Reality comes first; as long as it's real, the video's broadcast effect won't be bad. Therefore, even if we plan for you, we won't dispatch anyone to follow and shoot, which not only eliminates dangers but also increases the credibility of the video."
"Then how should we shoot?" Yan Junze asked, puzzled.
"Install cameras in the Spirit Exploration site in advance, ensuring that the entire place is almost free of blind spots for comprehensive filming. Of course, the protagonist of the Spirit Exploration must have cameras on them as well."
"That won't work," Yan Junze shook his head. "Some strange places, how can you let you go in advance to install cameras, aren't the staff courting death?"
"We have remote-controlled robots that can be operated remotely for installation," Tang Zhengyi explained unhurriedly. "If the terrain is complex, we can even control the robot to a corner for live on-site shooting."
"Alright, having money is capricious," Yan Junze shrugged.
We're not actually wealthy, our resources are limited," Tang Zhengyi laughed. "But if you're considering another Spirit Exploration, I think we can collaborate. Let us know in advance. We'll get the cameras sorted in the haunted place before your exploration and conduct the most realistic and comprehensive shooting."
Yan Junze thought about it and nodded, "I might as well give it a try."
By the way," Tang Zhengyi said, "I just checked your 'Wine red high heels' video, it's trending again."
After hanging up the phone, Yan Junze opened the platform and took a glance, his heart blooming with joy.
If possible, he planned to contact Tang Zhengyi soon to finish the mission "Look at Her Face" involving the Back-faced Woman.
The reason to finish this mission in advance was directly related to the Back-faced Woman herself.
For some reason, it seemed like this woman was now fixated on him; within a mere week, Yan Junze had seen her four times on different occasions.
Although each time they were at a distance and no unfortunate events were triggered, that hair-raising sensation followed him like a shadow, and almost as soon as he saw this woman, Yan Junze would immediately activate the Rewind setting to ensure he could get through safely.
This also explained why Ke'er would run off every now and then, it was due to the innate oppression from the wide gap in the level of strangeness between them.
In fact, what Yan Junze feared the most was the Back-faced Woman showing up at his home one day.
If such a high-level horror figure appeared at home, it would be a tremendous threat to his parents.
Therefore, if the situation allowed, he must resolve it as quickly as possible.
However, there was another problem, which was the matter of Yan Junze's parents.
It's true that the videos he shot were making money, but he couldn't hide the source of this income after handing it over to his parents. So, Yan Junze was preparing to come clean to them about still engaging in Spirit Exploration and even making profitable videos.
That day, after coming home and eating, Yan Junze spilled the beans to Yan Daguo and Li Man about all the unrighteous things he had been doing.
Initially, the couple was shocked, but Yan Junze admitted he had a special natural gift and, on the spot, "using the Exorcist's methods," summoned the Crawler Monster, which started rolling around on the floor in a display.
Upon seeing this spectacle, Li Man gasped and passed out; it was only after Yan Daguo pinched her philtrum for quite a while that she finally came to with a faint breath.
The first thing she said after waking up was, "Ze, please quickly get rid of this disgusting mangy dog!"
After a night of ideational exchange and thorough conversation, the couple finally accepted Yan Junze's confession about his Exorcist talent, and in return, they insisted that he must keep it a secret and never stir up trouble outside.
Yan Junze simply wanted to say that causing trouble was out of the question, trouble found him.
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