Comedy also plays parallel universes? Shen Teng Ma Li's operation, I'm afraid that the audience will be fooled. A "Catching a Doll" hides so many ulterior secrets? In this entertainment industry, one can really do a better job than the other.
Late at night, a revelation from an insider exploded in the circle: "The eldest son in "Catching the Doll" was actually born by Xia Zhu! This explosive news instantly ignited the Internet and sparked a feverish discussion about the "Xihong City Universe". Who is secretly manipulating this parallel world? What are the unknown grievances and hatreds between Shen Teng and Ma Li? What ulterior secrets are hidden behind this seemingly absurd speculation?
The secret past of the golden partner
Ten years ago, Shen Teng Ma Li was still an unknown little comedian. Who would have thought that in the future, they would become box office guarantees and national comedians?
In 2014, "Charlotte's Troubles" was born. This movie not only made Shen Teng an instant hit, but also established his on-screen partnership with Ma Li. But what few people know is that the role of Ma Dongmei in the film did not originally belong to Ma Li.
"Ma Li was temporarily replaced. The original heroine was another popular actress, but she withdrew for various reasons. Shen Teng strongly recommended Ma Li, and this led to the later 'golden partner'. "
This revelation came from an insider in the circle. Why did Shen Teng support Ma Li so strongly? Is it just because of the stage cooperation in the past? Or is there a deeper connection between them?
The birth of the "Xihong City Universe".
With the success of "Charlotte's Troubles", Shen Teng and Ma Li's "Xihong City Universe" began to take shape. "The Richest Man in Xihong City" and "Hello, Li Huanying" were released one after another, and the box office soared. But attentive viewers find that there are always some obscure details and memes that echo each other in these movies.
For example, Wang Duoyu, whom Lao Ma's family met when they were picking up bottles in the stadium in "Catching Dolls", is the protagonist who has not yet become rich in "The Richest Man in Xihong City". Does this seemingly coincidental arrangement imply the intrinsic connection between the two films?
What's even more interesting is that Chunlan said in "Catching the Doll" "Don't pretend, it's a showdown!" It is precisely the classic line of Wang Duoyu in "The Richest Man in Xihong City". Is this cross-film linkage a simple tribute, or an arrangement with ulterior motives?
"Shen Teng has a lot of say in the script. He added a lot of details himself, including those lines and scenes that seemed inconsequential. "
This revelation came from a screenwriter who had participated in the creation of the script of "Catching the Doll". Is Shen Teng using these movies to build a parallel universe that only he understands?
The expanding "Xihong City Universe"
In 2021, "Hello, Li Huanying" will be released. This movie, directed and acted by Jia Ling, was also included in the "Xihong City Universe". In the movie, although the role played by Shen Teng does not have many scenes, he is the key person who drives the plot.
An industry insider analyzed: "Shen Teng's participation in "Hello, Li Huanying" seems to be a cheer for his old friend Jia Ling, but in fact he is expanding the territory of the 'Xihong City Universe'. He's telling a bigger story in his own way. "
This idea has sparked heated discussions. Some netizens think: "Shen Teng is too ambitious, he wants to create a Chinese version of the Marvel Universe!" Others disagreed: "It's just a coincidence, don't think too much about it." Another person said: "Whether it is intentional or not, this kind of connection between the films is really interesting." "
Voices from academia
The controversy intensified, even alarming the academic community. A professor at the Beijing Film Academy said in an interview:
"From the point of view of textual referentiality, the 'Xihong City Universe' does exist. This kind of creative technique is very common abroad, but it is still relatively rare in China. Shen Teng's attempt has undoubtedly brought new possibilities to Chinese films. "
Shocking revelations: The son of Xia Zhu?
Just when public opinion was boiling, a more exciting news quietly spread: the eldest son in "Catching the Doll" may have been born by Xia Zhu!
As soon as this revelation came out, it immediately caused an uproar. Someone dug up the details in "Charlotte's Troubles" and found that Xia Zhu was indeed the only important character who did not appear in subsequent works. Could this be Shen Teng's intention?
"Shen Teng once liked a girl named 'Xia', but in the end they couldn't be together. He has always been sorry, so he gave her a special place in the movie. "
This revelation came from a netizen who claimed to be a classmate of Shen Teng University. Although the post was quickly deleted, it sparked a lot of discussion. This speculation undoubtedly adds a layer of mystery to the "Xihong City Universe".
The mystery in the details
As the discussion deepened, more and more details were excavated. Some attentive viewers found that Chunlan's profession in "Catching Dolls" is to give people cupping, and this just echoes Ma Dongmei's lines in "Charlotte's Troubles": "I like sunflowers because I can eat them." "
This seemingly unrelated detail, but it cleverly connects the two films together. Is this really just a coincidence? Or is Shen Teng using this way to tell a story that only he knows?
The silent "golden partner"
In the face of overwhelming speculation, Shen Teng and Ma Li remained silent. But their attitude only intensified everyone's curiosity.
Some media people analyzed:
The tacit cooperation between Shen Teng and Ma Li is not only reflected on the screen, but also in the attitude towards the outside world. They seem to be using silence to create more suspense and topics. "
This statement has been agreed by many people. After all, in this era of information explosion, it is easier to attract the audience's attention by maintaining a sense of mystery.
Revisited: The Epic Behind the Comedy
As the discussion continued to ferment, more and more people began to re-examine the works of Shen Teng and Ma Li. Some film critics pointed out:
"If you look at all the movies of 'Xihong City Universe' in series, you will find an amazing fact: Shen Teng is using the coat of comedy to tell an epic about love, family and dreams."
This view is reminiscent of Charlie · Chaplin's famous quote: "Life is a close-up, a comedy; Life is a vision, a tragedy. Is Shen Teng also using this way to present his understanding of life?
Deep Thinking: A Metaphor for the Entertainment Industry
Does the emergence of "Xihong City Universe" indicate that Chinese film creation is developing in a more mature and systematic direction? Will the character creation of Shen Teng and Ma Li, which spans multiple works, become a trend in film creation in the future?
What's more, in this commercial entertainment industry, how many creators like Shen Teng are silently telling their own stories? What kind of life is hidden behind their works?
Perhaps, the answer is hidden in the next movie of "Xihong City Universe". What we can do is to stay curious, continue to explore, and look forward to discovering more truths about human nature in those seemingly absurd plots.
After all, as Shen Teng said in "The Richest Man in Xihong City": "There is no accident in this world, there is only necessity." "Perhaps, each of us is the director of our own life, and we are all telling stories in our own way that only we understand.
And the "Xihong City Universe" may be the unique mark left by Shen Teng to this era. But the question is, if this is really a well-planned "scam", have we, the audience, also become Shen Teng Ma Li's "conspiracy"? In this age of entertainment to death, can we still distinguish between reality and fiction? Or do we still need to make a distinction?