Big-Beard Zhang, a top-tier domestic director, was normally extremely proud and aloof. However, in front of Charles Zhao and Ian Song, he couldn't keep up his airs at all and adopted a very humble attitude.
In the past, Jenny Zheng had only heard rumors about the power of the Ten Great Families, but now she was experiencing it firsthand. Even Big-Beard Zhang, who was a big shot in the entertainment industry, greeted Charles Zhao and Ian Song respectfully as 'Fourth Master Zhao' and 'Young Master Song.'
Witnessing this scene, Jenny's heart suddenly burned with excitement. With help from Young Master Song or Fourth Master Zhao, returning to show business would be a breeze. With this thought, she resolved to fully cooperate with Ian Song's arrangements.
Originally, Ian Song had only planned to film a short before-and-after video of Jenny Zheng taking the beauty pill.
Now that Charles Zhao had brought in Big-Beard Zhang, Ian decided to turn the whole process into a documentary.
After a brief discussion, Big-Beard Zhang understood Ian Song's intentions and had his crew start setting up the adjacent room.
While the set was being prepared, Big-Beard Zhang took the initiative to flatter Ian Song: 'By the way, Young Master Song, I know a makeup artist who could make Miss Zheng look even younger than twenty.'
Hearing this, Ian Song immediately realized that Big-Beard Zhang hadn't grasped his real idea.
So he explained, 'Director Zhang, this pill isn't just a gimmick. It really can restore someone's appearance to when they were twenty. So, there's no need for any makeup during filming—it's all bare-faced.'
'Is there really such a miraculous pill in this world?' Big-Beard Zhang's eyes flashed with doubt.
Ian Song smiled indifferently, 'No matter how eloquent I am, nothing beats the impact of hard facts.'
Half an hour later, the set was ready.
Ian Song looked at Cathy Xiao and asked, 'Has Miss Zheng finished removing her makeup?'
'All done, ready to shoot anytime!' Cathy Xiao replied.
Cathy Xiao said, 'In the entertainment industry, many actresses look stunning on screen, but after removing their makeup, their bare faces are really hard to look at. Of course, there are exceptions. The hottest star right now, Cynthia Murong, never wears heavy makeup and often appears with light makeup or even bare-faced.'
'Alright, let's start filming!' Ian Song nodded.
After removing her makeup, Jenny Zheng didn't look much different, but her face did have quite a few wrinkles and crow's feet—she was no longer the radiant Princess Yu'er of her youth.
Big-Beard Zhang started out as a cameraman and had a great sense for the lens. With just a few short shots, he captured the image of a faded, aging star.
'Alright, Miss Zheng, please take this pill.'
Ian Song took a brocade box out of his storage ring.
Cathy Xiao took the brocade box and walked over to Jenny Zheng. This scene was faithfully captured on camera.
When the brocade box was opened, it revealed a thumb-sized, pale green Face-Freezing Beauty Pill—perfectly formed and naturally beautiful. Instantly, a refreshing fragrance filled the air, making everyone feel invigorated.
Jenny Zheng picked up the Face-Freezing Beauty Pill with two fingers and, without hesitation, put it in her mouth.
The pill melted instantly, turning into a fragrant liquid that slid down her throat and then transformed into streams of energy that surged through her entire body.
'Mmm!'
Jenny Zheng couldn't help but let out a comfortable moan. Then, under the camera, her appearance began to change—her facial wrinkles faded noticeably in just two minutes.
Five minutes later, the wrinkles on her face were barely visible.
Ten minutes later, all the wrinkles and crow's feet were gone.
After half an hour, her formerly dry, slightly sallow skin began to transform, taking on a healthy glow.
During that half hour, everyone present—Big-Beard Zhang, the crew, and Cathy Xiao—all stared intently at Jenny Zheng's face, barely daring to breathe.
This was a miracle, a true miracle.
After an hour, Jenny Zheng had fully absorbed the pill's power. She was no longer old and haggard, but had returned to her radiant self from over a decade ago on screen—no, actually, she looked even younger and more beautiful than back then.
'Young Master Song, do you have any more of these pills? Could you sell me one?' Witnessing this miracle, Cathy Xiao felt her entire worldview overturned.
Ian Song looked thoughtful.
There's not a woman in the world who doesn't love beauty, and none who wouldn't want to stay young forever.
'Alright! I can sell you one!' Ian Song nodded.
At that moment, a staff member handed Jenny Zheng a mirror. Seeing her youthful face reflected back, Jenny was first shocked, then delighted, and finally couldn't help but cover her face and cry.
After she finished crying, Jenny Zheng came before Ian Song and bowed deeply. 'Thank you, Young Master Song, for giving me this opportunity.'
'No need. It's mutually beneficial for all of us!'
The documentary was finished, and the broadcasting was left to Charles Zhao.
Charles Zhao had extensive connections in Flame City. With just one phone call, the national TV station agreed to broadcast the documentary.
That still felt insufficient to him, so he had all the state TV stations controlled by the Zhao family in several states air the documentary as well.
With the documentary finished, Charles Zhao handled all the follow-up matters. After visiting the Zhao family and meeting with Andrew Zhao, Ian Song returned directly to Riverstone City.
That night at 8 o'clock, the national TV station aired the documentary 'Return to Twenty,' directed by Big-Beard Zhang, with commentary interspersed.
The national TV station always has the highest ratings.
So when the documentary aired, it immediately caused a sensation nationwide, and Jenny Zheng became famous again.
The mobile game company that had planned to terminate its contract with her changed its mind after seeing the documentary. They quickly ordered their staff to contact Jenny Zheng to shoot a new commercial, raising her endorsement fee from 100,000 to 2 million.
On hearing the news, Jenny Zheng was so happy she cried, feeling even more grateful to Ian Song.
The next day.
TV stations in six states also aired the documentary. After that, all the major online video platforms launched the video and gave it top recommendations.
So, in just two days, at least hundreds of millions of people in Yanhuang Nation watched the documentary.
Of course, some were shocked by the miraculous pill, while others were skeptical. Some professors and experts even jumped out to grab attention, claiming the documentary was a hoax.
Normally, these experts could make a fuss without trouble, but this time, as soon as they started, the authorities stepped in and scared them into silence.
In the end, those same experts started praising the miraculous pill.
As a result, the miraculous pill became a sensation. When people began asking what the pill that could make you 'Return to Twenty' was, the national TV station announced a preview: tomorrow night, the second episode of 'Return to Twenty' would air, featuring another faded actress—this time, a 62-year-old.