Full-time actor

Chapter 660 [86] Life is a train to the grave!
"Old Dean, Dean Xu, Secretary Liu!"

"I plan to donate 1 million yuan to my alma mater in the name of my company for the completion of the branch school!"

"Every year, I support a group of junior students from the Central Academy of Drama to participate in movies or TV series, including projects invested by my company and works starring me!"

"Of course, you can also be a behind-the-scenes staff member of the crew. If possible, you can also try the main role!"

"Of course, the most important thing, I think, is to invest in new directors and new screenwriters, so that the directing department of our Central Academy of Drama can become a brand of the entertainment industry!"

“Seniors from the Department of Literature and the Department of Directing, as well as current students, can all get the opportunity!”

"..."

Strike while the iron is hot, taking advantage of the fact that the three main leaders of the school are all here, Chen Yu told his plan in one breath.

I guess no one can refuse such a proposal.

Nor will I refuse.

Are you kidding? Which school wouldn’t want a donation of 100 million?

As for supporting students and the directing department, isn’t this the best idea the Central Academy of Drama has always had?

Xu Xiaozhong was quite amused.

He didn't expect that Chen Yu actually had such a plan.

He came to visit him backstage, really just wanting him to pay more attention to the domestic drama industry. Unexpectedly, others had already thought of it, and the suggestion was better than his.

This is definitely not perfunctory, but a serious consideration of how to develop and expand drama.

A feasible route.

The current donations and support seem to hit the soft spot of the Central Academy of Drama.

Liu Guofu and Xu Xiang looked at each other, and neither of them knew what to say.

In fact, they had thought about relying on Chen Yu's influence to promote employment for students of the Central Academy of Drama, but this was indeed a bit unreasonable, because there was no need for the other party to do so. He was just a student of the Central Academy of Drama, not a principal or a nanny?

After graduation, to put it nicely, he graduated from the Central Academy of Drama.

To put it bluntly, he just learned some acting-related knowledge in the Central Academy of Drama, so it's fine to ask him to take appropriate care of the students of the Central Academy of Drama, but to say the above points is a bit of moral kidnapping.

But when Chen Yu took the initiative to say it, the nature of the matter was completely different.

"I wonder why you put on a drama and dragged us into the office!"

Xu Xiaozhong smiled and said, "Did Director Chang tell you these opinions?"

"No, it's me!"

"I want to do something for the Central Academy of Drama to expand the domestic entertainment market!"

“In fact, when I was taking the directing courses at the Central Academy of Drama, I did meet a lot of directing students with great ideas. It’s not that they don’t have the ability, they just lack opportunities!”

"Since I have the conditions and ability, of course I want to help!"

"Competition is good. I'm not trying to show off. I really want to sign more directors and artists for the long-term development of the company!"

This sentence is supplementary.

In order to avoid sounding too noble, in fact Chen Yu is not that great. It's just that many students and directors of the Central Academy of Drama do have potential.

Cost-effective.

This is obviously much cheaper than using well-known artists and directors.

Of course, investing also carries risks.

However, because Chen Yu was reborn, he can take charge of the situation.

"Chen Yu, your idea is very good. Logically, I will definitely support it unconditionally!"

"I wouldn't object in principle!"

"but……"

Xu Xiaozhong glanced at Liu Guofu and Xu Xiang beside him and said, "The students of the Central Academy of Drama are still too young. Wouldn't it be much better if they started with drama?"

"do you understand?"

"Not all students are like you. In fact... you surprised me!"

This is the truth.

The reason why Xu Xiaozhong never sat down and had a good talk with Chen Yu was because he really didn't think highly of Chen Yu.

The Central Academy of Drama has such a student, and as the dean, he must meet him for both official and private reasons.

But all along, not only him, but also Xu Xiang and others, have not shown up.

It's not that he has a prejudice against Chen Yu, but he has been the president of the Central Academy of Drama for so many years and has seen many young actors change their attitudes after becoming famous.

Some take drugs, some collapse from their houses... This is not a situation that he, as the president of the Central Academy of Drama, can change.

Because the business nature of this society is constantly changing.

It's a bit like a poor man suddenly becoming rich.

I just became popular all of a sudden, without any proof of my own accomplishment, and I thought it was due to my own ability.

Little did he know that what made him famous were the audience, his works, the screenwriters and directors, and luck...but his ability actually only played a small part.

But he certainly doesn't know it.

But for drama, it’s different.

"Drama can train an actor's conduct and personality, and temper his character!"

"I still say the same thing. If it is a drama that needs actors, the Central Academy of Drama will open its doors to you unconditionally!"

"But, as for the movie, I won't comment on it. The problems with the actors have nothing to do with the Central Academy of Drama. You can't use this as an excuse to get the media to support you!"

That's a bit harsh.

But it has happened before.

For example, xx often cooperates with the Central Academy of Drama, and ceremonies of the xx Academy of Drama and the xx Drama Festival often appear in the media.

In fact, some of these are teachers' private actions, and some are media attention-seeking.

There are very few official collaborations with the Chinese Academy of Drama.

"I have no objection to you using actors from our Central Academy of Drama, but you must keep a close eye on them!"

“It’s not a good thing for young people to become famous too quickly!”

This statement has a double meaning, which is both a response to Chen Yu's suggestion and a reminder to him.

"Okay, old dean, you are right!"

"I was indeed a little inconsiderate on this aspect!"

Chen Yu humbly accepted Xu Xiaozhong's experience, but Xu Xiaozhong smiled and said, "Of course, don't be nervous. What you said about donating money and investing in the works of students in the directing department are all very good suggestions in my opinion. Dean Xu and Secretary Liu will definitely agree!"

"hehe!"

Xu Xiang and Liu Guofu smiled slightly.

Fortunately, Xu Xiaozhong was here. If not for him, the two of them would have already agreed to Chen Yu's request.

What kind of character, students being too young, what does this have to do with them? !

In the eyes of the two leaders, Chen Yu's actions are truly a credit to their achievements in school politics!

This will not only enhance the school's reputation and student resources, but also bring the Chinese Academy of Drama to a higher level... Why not do it?
"Actors, be careful!"

Xu Xiaozhong reminded: "It might be better to start with drama, which is what I have always advocated!"

"Students in the acting department should first go to major theaters across the country to gain experience for a few years. Don't always think about becoming famous overnight. Going around the crews and taking on roles is something you can only do if you have the skills to do it!"

"If you don't even have a solid foundation in acting, how can you convince the audience?"

"Of course, you are an exception!"

Xu Xiaozhong was actually very helpless, as Chen Yu became famous too quickly, which was a huge sign for the Chinese Academy of Drama.

But for many acting students, it is a source of jealousy and struggle.

This will make them lose their love for acting, and they will only want to be like Chen Yu, taking on acting jobs... and becoming famous.

That's the bad side.

The reason why Xu Xiaozhong was not optimistic about Chen Yu was that he did not know that Chen Yu was a reborn person, so he misjudged him.

In fact, Chen Yu was just as he imagined. He also went through various experiences in acting, which led to his rise and explosion in this life.

His nearly 20 years of training is no different from that of many drama actors, and even more difficult. Why do many people say that the actors in the past were called actors? In fact, they have all experienced it, especially the actors from the 60s to 90s.

The same is true for directors. Only with life experience can they know how to act and how to shoot.

The earlier ones like Shi Hui were even more powerful.

With the advent of the 21st century, having acting skills is no longer a necessity, but a rarity that few actors can achieve.

After 2010…it’s even more ridiculous.

The erosion of capital has directly caused many students to forget the essence of an actor.

That’s why the works are getting uglier and uglier!

There are almost no people who can really act anymore, very few.

Everyone wants to become famous overnight, and traffic is paramount...Xu Xiaozhong's concerns are based on his experience in office for so many years.

Chen Yu was the only person he had misjudged in all these years.

Of course, it was too early to say this because he was still young, so Xu Xiaozhong had to give him some pointers.

"All right!"

"It's just the old man's nagging!"

"You can discuss the specific matters with Director Xu. Apart from the actor issue, I don't think there will be any other problems!"

"Donations are also needed by the school. If you need anything, you can tell him!"

With Xu Xiaozhong's words, Chen Yu was obviously relieved.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that the top two leaders of the Central Academy of Drama are here now, but the one who really makes the decision is Xu Xiaozhong who is about to retire.

Having been in power for more than 20 years, his influence and connections are truly terrifying.

Not to mention that he has not retired yet and is still the honorary president of the Central Academy of Drama, which more or less explains something.

After leaving his contact information with Xu Xiang, the two of them walked out of the Experimental Theater of the Central Academy of Drama while talking, and basically confirmed an in-depth cooperation between Yu Xin and the Central Academy of Drama.

All we need to do is sign some details of the cooperation at that time, and Chen Yu himself does not need to show up.

"Huh~~ The old man is still amazing!"

"It's a good thing I was miserable before my rebirth. If I hadn't been so famous, I wouldn't have felt safe at all after hearing what he said!"

Chen Yu shook his head.

Thinking about Xu Xiaozhong's words, expression, and eyes just now, I really felt a little overwhelmed.

This old dean has really become a monster due to his age.

Only Chen Yu was confident enough after his rebirth. If it were anyone else, they would probably just listen to him timidly, because every word he said was indeed advice.

The numerous failed performances of actors in the Chinese Opera in later generations have all proved the value of his words.

This is an elder who has seen through the essence of his profession.

Fortunately, Chen Yu has always had self-awareness. No matter in life or work, he is careful in words and deeds, not arrogant or boastful, and takes every step of his own way. In other aspects, he is actually no different from a normal person.

……

"I'm in the car at the school gate!"

Looking at the message Liu Yifei left for him, Chen Yu walked towards the entrance of the Central Academy of Drama.

"Why didn't you go there earlier?"

Chen Yu got in the car and was surprised that Liu Yifei was waiting for him there.

It’s not because he is narcissistic and Liu Yifei is too dependent on him.

Although this is partly due to some reasons, Liu Yifei is obviously not such a person.

If you want to wait, she will tell you in advance that as for the surprise, the two of them are enough, and there is no need to have a meal together.

"It feels... a little different!"

Liu Yifei brushed her long hair, revealing a slightly thin but still pretty face, and pursed her lips: "It just looks a bit fake, so I don't really want to go to the dinner party, I might as well wait for you here!"

"That's how it is when you enter society. They are not like you who become so popular right after debuting!"

"I understand!"

Chen Yu looked at the gathering place in the group and asked the driver to take them there.

"In the blink of an eye, I'm about to graduate. Time flies by so fast..."

Liu Yifei blinked her shining eyes. In fact, she is sometimes quite sentimental, which is probably a common problem among literary girls.

Chen Yu has lived two lives as a human being, but he doesn't have any feelings about it.

"Why, you can't bear it?"

"I didn't see you miss your alma mater much even when you were out filming!"

Chen Yu laughed, and Liu Yifei hit him in a scolding tone: "How can it be the same? Just like when I was filming a movie, I was very devoted and sad when it was finished. I didn't think so much at ordinary times, but when the time came, I would have so many feelings!"

"So you are still too young and you should watch Spirited Away again!"

"ah?"

Liu Yifei stared at him with wide eyes: "Why?"

"Life is a train heading to the grave. There will be many stops along the way. It is hard for someone to accompany you all the way..."

Chen Yu said a classic line from the movie, and Liu Yifei followed suit: "When the person who accompanies you is about to get off, even if you are reluctant, you should be grateful and wave goodbye!"

"Yeah, that's life!"

"We need to adapt, not lament!"

"Well, from meeting to parting, everyone can only accompany you for a part of the journey. Parting is the beginning of growth. Even if you are reluctant, you must say goodbye seriously!"

This is another line from the movie.

"So, it's a good idea to watch more movies. They can teach us a lot of lessons!"

“Even if we don’t like this kind of social activities and our classmates have changed their feelings, at least they have accompanied us for a good time!”

As Chen Yu was talking, Liu Yifei suddenly leaned on Chen Yu and said faintly, "I feel more and more that you and I are not peers, but my teacher. You have taught me a lot, and my mother has not given me many insights!"

"Do you think I'm awesome now?"

Chen Yu was just joking, but Liu Yifei nodded seriously: "Well, you have always been great. In my heart, you are the best!"

I can't handle it. Only Liu Yifei can hit such a straight ball.

"By the way, have you told the old dean and the others about your ideas?"

Liu Yifei suddenly raised her head and looked at Chen Yu, who hummed, "I said it!"

"The old dean doesn't really support me hiring students from the acting department. He should be more interested in hiring graduates from the Central Academy of Drama..."

Many directors actually do this.

There are really few students.

"why?"

Chen Yu repeated Xu Xiaozhong's words to Liu Yifei.

In fact, Liu Yifei is the kind of person he described, who became famous at a young age without realizing it.

However, she suffered cyberbullying and semi-banning in her previous life, so she can see herself more clearly.

And in this life, with Chen Yu, she became hardworking and humble.

"I think what the old dean said is very right!"

Liu Yifei surprisingly supported Xu Xiaozhong's words: "If possible, I really want to act in dramas for a few years to hone my acting skills, but I'm afraid my mother won't agree!"

"hold head high?"

Chen Yu was stunned by the girl's fantastic words.

"I mean it!"

"If my films haven't won any awards yet, I want to try!"

A kind of hope and determination that had never been seen before ignited in Liu Yifei's eyes.

At this moment, Chen Yu completely believed that Liu Yifei loved acting, the kind that loved it to the core!
And not just, just like.

(End of this chapter)