Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 13 Not Afraid of Poverty

Fang Hong first went to the store and bought a pack of a certain brand of cigarettes. Just now he saw that this brand of cigarettes was the one that Xu Jiandong smoked the most in his ashtray.

After putting it in his pocket, he took a towel from the dormitory, wet it, wrung it dry, and put it in the bag. After preparing all this, he went straight to Xu Jiandong's office again.

"Secretary Xu, I'm Fang Hong, a student of the 06 directing department. I was here with my classmates just now. Do you remember me?"

Fang Hong greeted them and introduced himself.

Xu Jiandong raised his head and said "hmm" softly, without any expression.

When Fang Hong and Yu Xian came just now, this man was too lazy to even raise his head, but now he raised his head.

Just because this student is more sensible, more sensible than any other student.

"I see that Secretary Xu's office is a bit dusty. I think he is too busy with the school to take care of it. As a member of the school, I came here to clean it for you."

Fang Hong did not mention the fund, nor did he put himself on the opposite side, but instead put himself on the side of the school.

What you said is very on point, it’s for the school, not for yourself!

This is the politics of personal relationships, which Yu Xian does not understand now.

"I usually have an auntie to clean here, so don't bother me." Xu Jiandong waved his hand.

Fang Hong didn't listen to these clichés at all. They were just being polite. If he took them seriously, he would be a fool, and the decades of his previous life would have been wasted.

He didn't say anything, just took out a towel and started wiping the cabinet!

Xu Jiandong put down his pen and watched the student busying around with interest, finding it quite interesting.

When the students before came to him for help, they would reason with him and appeal to his emotions, and their words were so exaggerated, as if they were about to become world-class directors and it would be a sin not to pay them.

But this student was very special. He didn't say anything and just cleaned the office for him. The name he used was also correct. We are all part of the school.

This is a reflection of collectivism!
The office seemed quite quiet, with only slight movements and the rustling sound of writing.

Xu Jiandong was only slightly interested at first, then he continued to work without saying a word, letting the student do whatever he wanted.

I guess it will only last for a short while, and when I see there is no hope, I will give up.

After Fang Hong wiped the cabinet, he walked out quietly.

Xu Jiandong noticed it and shook his head. It was just as he thought. Students nowadays can’t stand being ignored!

However, after a while, Fang Hong came back, carrying a small bucket of water and watering the green plants.

He didn't look left out at all and worked very hard and seriously.

Xu Jiandong saw it all but said nothing. He leaned back in his chair and his hand involuntarily reached into his pocket.

Fang Hong was keeping an eye on all directions and knew what was going on by the action, so he quickly took out his cigarette and handed it over.

"Secretary Xu, hit me!"

Xu Jiandong was a little stunned. He stopped what he was doing, looked up at the student who was bending over to hand him a cigarette, and then looked at the brand of the cigarette.

He couldn't help but laugh. "I've worked here for so many years, but this is the first time I've seen a student as capable as you."

Such people will be successful even when they enter society. It makes no sense for them not to be successful because they are so good at being human.

"You're too kind. I still need to learn from you," Fang Hong said modestly.

Xu Jiandong smiled slightly, knowing that these were all flattery, and took the cigarette.

Fang Hong took out a lighter and lit it for him.

"Hush!" Xu Jiandong exhaled a puff of smoke and said quietly, "This fund was set up by the higher-ups. There's only so much money each year, and our school is just one of the partners. You want to take away two million all at once. To be honest, it's very difficult to handle."

All the previous reasons for rejection are gone, the threshold is gone, and it has been replaced by too high a funding amount. But to be honest, two million is indeed a bit high a funding amount.

It's very simple. There is only so much money in the funding pool. If more is given to you, there will be less money for other units and people in need of support.

This is a simple addition and subtraction problem!

Because this fund is different from other commercial funds, most of the recipients are students or novices, and the things they shoot cannot make money.

If you invest money, the probability of losing it is 99.9%, and there is no way to get your money back!
This results in the fund being unable to form a capital pool and can only rely on annual appropriations from above, but that amount of money is limited.

This is also the reason why it is difficult to apply, the money is low and the competition is fierce!
Even if they get support, those novice directors can only start by making micro-films because the support is limited.

To put it bluntly, it is equivalent to giving you some money to practice and give you some qualifications. Whether you can achieve success in the future depends on your own ability.

Fang Hong also understood this truth. He said, "As long as the secretary can help me with this, I will be very grateful. Whether it will succeed or not depends on God's will."

What it means is that it doesn’t matter even if you fail, just apply first and talk about it later.

"You are very free and easy." Xu Jiandong said.

He didn't say anything at this point, and didn't agree to help. Instead, he finished smoking and continued to work.

It was not until lunchtime that Xu Jiandong said, "Classmate, I want to eat."

"You work hard, why don't I call you!" Fang Hong said.

"No need. How can I let a student like you pay for it? You are tired too. Go eat." Xu Jiandong waved his hand.

The meal was not cheap, so Fang Hong had some self-awareness and left the office.

Xu Jiandong also walked towards the cafeteria with his hands behind his back.

In the afternoon, Xu Jiandong had just arrived at the office and hadn't even sat down yet when Fang Hong came again. Without saying a word, he continued to work and did not mention the fund anymore. He just stayed there quietly.

When students came to do business, they were looked at with strange eyes and there were even some discussions.

It was said that a student was "kneeling and licking" the teacher.

That's about it.

At night, Yu Xian also heard some bad things, so he told Fang Hong: "A lot of people in school are talking about you."

Fang Hong replied directly: "I'm not even afraid of being poor, so why should I be afraid of what others say?"

Those gossips are just from students who have never seen the world. Once they leave school, they will know what reality is!
The poorer you are, the more you care about face; the richer you are, the more face you care about!
The next morning, Fang Hong came over as usual and continued cleaning.

"Classmate, you cleaned the place very well yesterday. Why are you here?" Xu Jiandong asked deliberately.

In fact, he knew clearly what Fang Hong’s purpose was!
"The dust falls every day, so it naturally needs to be cleaned every day." Fang Hong said.

"Hehehe."

Xu Jiandong smiled, sat back in his seat and continued working.

It is obvious that Xu Jiandong's attitude towards Fang Hong is obviously different today and has become more friendly.

Although he knew very well Fang Hong's purpose, he at least pretended to do it for him. Not only did he make his environment comfortable, but he also served him. Even his own son was not so filial.

The money in the fund is not his, and he can't get it. If he is going to give it, why not give it according to the closeness of the relationship?
Maybe if this young man succeeds in the future, he will also benefit from it and it will become a good story.

(End of this chapter)