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Chapter 188 Teacher Fang’s Favor Is Not Over Yet
Teacher Fang is here?

Why are you still with Senior Guo!
These thoughts appeared in the minds of everyone present at the same time, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Fang Yan.

Especially Zhang Yimou and the other four, they were full of confusion, wondering if it was Guixi Factory that asked Teacher Fang to do ideological work for them?
"I invited Teacher Fang here specially."

"Come and bear witness for me and the Guixi Factory!"

Guo Baochang looked around with a smile on his face.

Zhang Junzhao, Zhang Yimou and other four people forced themselves to smile, which was uglier than crying.

"To the junior students assigned to the Guixi Factory, I understand your feelings very well. When I first left the campus and went to Guixi, I felt very uncomfortable just like you."

Guo Baochang changed the subject: "But you are luckier than me."

When Zhang Yimou, Huo Jianqi and others heard this, they looked at each other. Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang and others also widened their eyes.

"Yes, you heard it right, it's lucky!"

"Now, on behalf of our factory director Wei, I want to announce a good news to the students assigned to Guixi Factory. After research and discussion by our factory leaders, the factory has decided to set up a 'youth film crew'."

Guo Baochang raised his voice and spoke loudly.

Even the teachers from Beijing Film Academy who passed by could hear it.

"What is a 'youth crew'?"

Zhang Yimou couldn't help but ask.

"Our Director Wei is eager to recruit talented people. In order to let you display your talents as quickly as possible, we plan to form a film crew with you five college students as the main members. Director Wei will be the team leader, and I will be the deputy team leader, responsible for assisting you in filming."

"Pay attention, this is an independent film!"

Guo Baochang solemnly emphasized this to the students.

“Independent filmmaking?!”

Zhang Junzhao, Zhang Yimou and the other five parties involved were stunned.

The shocking news was beyond everyone's imagination.

It was like a sudden storm that swept through the entire crowd, leaving bystanders like Tian Zhuangzhuang and Chen Kaige in disbelief.

Zhu Lin was in the same mood, his eyes widened. In the film studio, any director who could make a movie had not worked hard for more than ten years!

Can you make an independent film less than a year after graduating from college?

This is absolutely unprecedented in the Chinese film industry!

In the state-owned film studio, this "youth crew" is simply committing treason and going against the will of heaven!

“As long as we enter the factory, we can start shooting movies directly?”

"Does that mean we don't have to endure for another ten or eight years?"

"........."

Not only Zhang Yimou and his four companions, but also Chen Kaige, Li Shaohong and others were also stimulated and started talking at once and asking questions non-stop.

"Everyone, be quiet, be quiet."

"As long as you join the Guixi Film Studio and join the youth crew, you can make your own movies and direct them yourself!"

Guo Baochang pressed his hand down.

Seeing the excited expressions, Fang Yan stood quietly, his eyes wandering, inadvertently falling on Zhu Lin's face.

They looked into each other's eyes across the crowd.

Zhu Lin turned his head away and pursed his lips. He heard Guo Baochang shouting beside him, "It is because this news is too shocking and too extraordinary that I specially invited Teacher Fang to come."

In an instant, there was an uproar.

"Yes, I can testify."

Fang Yan smiled and said, "What Director Guo said is indeed true."

As soon as Zhang Yimou heard Teacher Fang say this, his heart was finally at ease, and then it began to beat wildly with excitement.

"Thank you, Senior Guo!"

"Don't thank me, thank Teacher Fang!"

Guo Baochang looked at Fang Yan and said loudly, "The reason why Guixi Film Studio was able to establish this youth film crew and why you have this opportunity to make an independent film can be said to be mainly because Teacher Fang fought for you. It is all Teacher Fang's credit."

"Thank you, Mr. Fang!!"

Zhang Junzhao shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Long live Teacher Fang!"

"Long live Teacher Fang!!"

Zhang Yimou and others not only shouted, but also applauded.

I have no idea how to repay his kindness!

"Director Guo's words are too harsh."

"You guys should thank others, don't just thank me."

Fangyan waved his hands and said, "I also want to thank Director Guo and Director Wei. Without Director Guo's full support and Director Wei's determination to overcome all objections, Guixi Film Studio would not have established this 'Youth Film Crew'."

"Thank you, Senior Guo!"

"Thank you Director Wei!"

Under the gaze of Teacher Fang, the mood of Zhang Yimou and the other four suddenly soared from the lowest point to the highest point.

Brother Chen Kai's eyes were full of envy, even jealousy.

Originally, it was thought that being assigned to the Guixi Factory would be the worst choice, equivalent to exile, but no one expected that this choice would allow Zhang Yimou and others to directly make movies.

It is equivalent to skipping the apprenticeship stage of ten or eight years.

How many decades or eight years are there in a lifetime?
There are many people who share the same idea as him.

I was feeling extremely jealous and sorrowful.

Zhu Lin looked at Fang Yan who was being warmly thanked, his eyes flickering. At this moment, a discordant voice rang out.

"So it doesn't matter if the movie fails!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Yimou, who was in a state of ecstasy, suddenly woke up and thought of the same question as Huo Jianqi and the others.

"Everything has its price."

"If you mess up, there will naturally be punishment."

Guo Baochang looked left and right.

Brother Chen Kai exhaled, "Sure enough, there are conditions. How can they let people make a movie without any reason?"

Most of the people present agreed with this.

How could pie fall from the sky?
"This is also the condition that was discussed and finalized at the Guixi Factory meeting."

Guo Baochang bluntly said that if the filming failed, the five of them would have to sit on the bench for ten years and would never mention making a movie on their own again. "This is to make you stand up for yourself."

"Isn't this just letting them gamble their youth with their future?"

"If I lose the bet, it will all be over."

"........."

The crowd suddenly became noisy.

It turns out there is no free lunch in the world!

It's totally a gamble on your own destiny! Gamble on your own future!
Chen Kaige and Tian Zhuangzhuang came over and whispered to Huo Jianqi and others to stay calm and not be impulsive. It would be best if they listened to the teacher's advice. Some people also advised them to refuse directly.

Some people also encouraged and supported them to accept it. After all, even if they didn't sign the military order, they would still be assigned to the Guixi Factory and would have to endure ten or eight years of hard work before they could make a movie. Why not give it a try?
The chaotic discussions fell into Zhu Lin's ears. After listening for a while, he looked at Fangyan who was silent.

He was smiling from beginning to end:

"classmates!"

"If I tell you that the movie I want to make is called 'That Mountain, That Man, That Dog', would you dare to sign this military order?"

For a moment, there was complete silence.

Including Zhu Lin, everyone was so shocked by this big news that they were speechless and couldn't believe it was true.

"Teacher Fang, is what you said true?"

Huo Jianqi was so excited that his tongue was tied and his voice trembled.

"of course it's true!"

"You have to thank Teacher Fang for this!"

Guo Baochang was very satisfied with their expressions. He briefly explained the whole story, emphasizing how difficult it was for Guixi Factory to make this decision, how important the movie "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" was, and how much Teacher Fang valued them...

Zhang Yimou's face turned red with excitement, and his heart was filled with huge waves. When he looked at Fangyan, his eyes were filled with tears of gratitude.

benefactor!

Teacher Fang is my great benefactor!
"That Mountain, That Man, That Dog"!

This is "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog"!
Brother Chen Kai was jealous, Tian Zhuangzhuang was envious, and Zhu Lin looked around and saw that some people were stunned, some were jealous, some were indifferent, some were sincerely happy, and some were full of regret.

Originally they were assigned to the Guixi Factory, but they found various ways and excuses to shirk their duties, and never expected to miss such a great opportunity.

"You must think carefully about this military order."

Dialect looks left and right.

"Don't worry about it, Mr. Fang. I've already thought about it."

"I, Zhang Junzhao, volunteer to enlist in the military. If I fail, I am willing to be an assistant director for ten years! I will never mention making a movie again!"

"I, Zhang Yimou, voluntarily sign up for military service. If I fail, I am willing to be a photography assistant for ten years! I will never mention making a movie again!"

"I, Huo Jianqi..."

The five unwilling people had long regarded Teacher Fang as their life-saving straw. They raised their hands and swore, and agreed without saying a word.

The sound of oaths echoed throughout the campus.

"Like Guixi Factory, I have high hopes for you."

"Director Wei is willing to let you go and do it boldly, to protect your independent filmmaking, and to build a stage for you to shine. I hope you will not disappoint us."

"You have failed to live up to the expectations of your generation of filmmakers."

"We must give out some warmth and shine some light!"

Fang Yan walked forward and patted Zhang Yimou and the others on the shoulders.

Zhang Junzhao asked: "Senior, can you give me some time?"

"What are you going to do?"

Guo Baochang reminded them that they must hurry and set off for the train station.

Zhang Junzhao said: "I want to shave my head. I want to shave my head to show my determination!"

Fang Yan and Guo Baochang looked at each other and almost laughed out loud.

"I will definitely not let Teacher Fang down!"

Zhang Junzhao made a solemn promise, his eyes sharp.

"So do we!"

Zhang Yimou and others were so grateful that in order not to embarrass Fangyan, they not only signed a military order but also shaved their heads.

After a while, five men with shaved heads appeared on the campus, holding their heads high and chests puffed out, undoubtedly becoming the most handsome guys in Beijing Film Academy.

The news that the Guixi Film Studio had established a "youth film crew" and that the crew's first project would be "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" quickly spread in the Beijing Film Academy along with the appearance of Zhang Yimou and four others, causing an uproar among teachers and students.

With Zhang Yimou and others promoting the factory, more and more younger students are yearning for the Guixi Factory and are eager to replace it.

Xie Fei, Lin Hongtong and other leaders and teachers of Beijing Film Academy were even more surprised.

The Guixi Film Studio actually defied the public and dared to break the old rules of the state-owned film studios.

"Director Wei and his men definitely wouldn't be able to come up with this idea."

"It should be Mr. Xiao Fang. Only young people like him dare to think and act! He can make Guixi Factory make such a decision!"

"That's him! Without his approval, would Guixi Film Studio be willing to hand over "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" to a bunch of rookies?"

"If Teacher Fang does this, I'm afraid he's going to poke a hole in the sky!"

"Let's break it now. The rule of seniority should have been broken long ago. If other film studios can follow the example of Guixi Film Studio and also set up a 'youth film crew', maybe our students will be able to make movies as soon as they graduate."

"Yes, if that's true, these students will have to owe Teacher Xiao Fang a debt of gratitude from now on!"

"........."

While they were discussing this, Guo Baochang, Zhang Yimou and four others were standing at the bus stop.

Looking at their shiny foreheads, Zhu Lin held back his laughter.

But when he thought about how they were almost mistaken for hooligans just now, he could no longer hold back and burst out laughing.

"Laugh if you want."

Zhang Yimou scratched his head in embarrassment.

Zhang Junzhao pretended to cough and changed the subject: "Comrade Zhu Lin, what did Teacher Fang write to you when you left?"

Huo Jianqi came over and said, "Yes, yes, is it Teacher Fang's new poem?"

Seeing her embarrassed look, Guo Baochang came forward to smooth things over.

Zhu Lin let out a light breath, and recalled the scene when Fang Yan parted with her, especially the parting words he gave her.

"Flowers will bloom along the road, and so will your future path."

(End of this chapter)