Huayu: Start by asking ex-girlfriends for alms

Chapter 302: Filial Son and Good Disciple Zhen Jiecheng

After several months of getting to know the plants and trees at the Chinese Academy of Drama very well, they have long been ingrained into Cheng Hao's memory and become a source of happiness for him every day.

Thirteen years have passed, and a lot has changed.

Chang's mother has retired, although her name is still sung on campus.

The system for undergraduate students in the Department of Acting to receive acting roles has also changed and is no longer as strict as it was in the past.

"If Senior Sister Mei Ting was born in this era, I think she would be able to be flexibly accommodated and not have to drop out of school, right?" Cheng Hao thought.

What puzzled Cheng Hao was that the level of his junior schoolmates seemed a little... not very good.

It would be fine if it was just one class, but from freshman to senior year, I didn’t see anything eye-catching. This is a bit too un-“Chinese Drama”.

Admittedly, there are some good seedlings, but they are just good.

In Cheng Hao's student memory, the Central Academy of Drama has had outstanding students every year, and every class has come out on top without interruption. How could it have ever been so miserable?
"Director Yimou's film Under the Hawthorn Tree used newcomers, and I don't know if Director Zhen's new project will be the same."

"Don't even mention Under the Hawthorn Tree. The male lead is next door to her, and the female lead is almost next door to her. Alas, Director A has already lost all his wealth!"

“But isn’t there also The Flowers of War? There’s Senior Zhang Xinyi, and…”

"Stop, stop, stop. Senior Zhang Xinyi is from the Central Academy of Drama, but she is from the directing department! And there are even more from the neighboring Shanghai Theatre Academy! Alas, wild flowers are more fragrant than domestic flowers. Director Yi is having an affair after all."

The sounds of various conversations came into his ears, making Cheng Hao unable to help laughing.

Along the way, the topic about her man never stopped, which made Cheng Hao very proud.

My husband is awesome, so I feel confident when I go back to my parents’ home!
Since she became pregnant with Zhen Hao, Cheng Hao has been out of the entertainment industry for more than four years. If you count her retirement, it's been seven years.

In addition, Cheng Hao has deliberately kept a low profile over the years, resulting in the few people in the school who know the situation only knowing that he and Jiecheng have not severed their connection, and are completely unaware of the existence of Dabao and Erbao.

Cheng Hao’s mouth is tight!
The three-child policy has not yet been implemented, so how could the criminal evidence be leaked?

Holding a book, Cheng Hao walked quickly towards the office with a bright smile.

Although he is only in his first year of graduate school, with the care of his alma mater, Cheng Hao has already started to do some teaching and tutoring work and has his own desk.

"Professor Zhang~"

Zhang Xiaolong, a handsome guy.

Of course, he’s definitely not as handsome as my husband!
To use my husband’s words to describe it: deputy animal level, responsible for teaching classical etiquette.

Acting is my side job, dancing is my main job, and Chinese history is my major.

Although he is not well-known to the public, he is well-known in the industry. The crews of "Confucius", "Red Cliff", "Detective Dee" and other dramas have invited him to direct.

"Xiao Cheng is here, come on, let's go in together." Zhang Xiaolong blinked.

The strange look surprised Cheng Hao, especially when he met Jiang Wenli, who also showed the same expression as Zhang Xiaolong.

"Teacher Jiang~"

"Why call me teacher? I've told you so many times, just call me sister!"

Jiang Wenli is a teacher who just joined the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama this year. Although it seems a bit strange for a graduate of Beijing Film Academy to teach at the Central Academy of Drama, who can blame her for the fact that her husband is Gu Changwei?
So it doesn’t matter where your parents’ home is. If you marry the director of Beijing Film Academy, then you will be the daughter-in-law of the Central Academy of Drama!
In addition, Jiang Wenli's own acting skills are also solid. It is foreseeable that once her teaching experience and qualifications meet the requirements, she will surely be successfully promoted to deputy livestock.

"Oh~ Sister, I'm still studying for my master's degree and still a student!" Cheng Hao took the opportunity and affectionately put his arm around Jiang Wenli's.

Even though she had just used Jiang Wenli as the subject to polish the script about the competition between Wang Quanan and Gu Changwei, there were also unknown young supporting roles, based on the rumors in the newspapers: Gu Changwei was romantic, Jiang Wenli was unwilling to give in, and the two were husband and wife on the surface, but they were playing with each other in private.

As an excellent actor, how could Cheng Hao miss the opportunity to observe the people around him and try to imitate them?
In other words, the plot is too exciting! The lines are too sexy! The actions are too artistic!

Otherwise, if he showed it, Cheng Hao could even confidently declare to Jiang Wenli:

In the Jiang Wenli imitation contest, I will just try to get the second place.

I, Ms. Cheng, am No.1!

Chattering all the way until I stepped into the office.

Cheng Hao was stunned!
Chang's mother, who had already retired, came and waved to him with a smile.

Hao Rong, the head of the Department of Performance, was also there, greeting us warmly.

"Xiao Cheng is here, what are you standing there for? Come in!"

First, he showed all-round concern for Cheng Hao's postgraduate studies, and then expressed recognition and appreciation for Cheng Hao's learning achievements.

Then they asked questions and gave guidance on Cheng Hao's assistant teaching work, and then they began to discuss Cheng Hao's future development plans and arrangements.

Falling into Cheng Hao's ears:

"Secondary Animals. Primary Animals"

last of the last,
"Our school has always had close ties with the directors of Beijing Film Academy, and we have a close relationship with them. We are directly related, emmm," Hao Rong stopped talking in time, but he was not embarrassed. He changed the topic:
"For example, when Director Zhen was busy filming last time, he still invited Mr. McConaughey to give a lecture at the Central Academy of Drama. It benefited the students a lot and also touched us deeply."

"So we decided to invite Director Zhen to visit the Central Academy of Drama. Cheng Hao, if the invitation goes well, I'll trouble you to be responsible for the reception."

"Ah?" Cheng Hao's beautiful eyes flashed.

Oh, you don't even want to act this out?
I entertain?
I just finished entertaining guests and haven’t had time to write a new script!
After a lively exchange of greetings, only Cheng Hao and Chang Li were left in the office.

"Mother Chang, let me give you a tip. Jiecheng might even collaborate with Warner Brothers on this project, so in terms of casting."

"Cooperating with Hollywood?" Mrs. Chang was stunned. "Isn't Jiecheng planning to make a film that will be entered into the three major European awards? Of course, maybe more than just the three major awards, maybe even the Oscars."

"Auntie Chang, how did you know that?" Cheng Hao widened his eyes.

"What are you looking at, girl?" Old Madam Chang rolled her eyes. "I admit, I wanted to find out. But before I could ask, the news leaked out next door. I estimate that it will be all over the street in less than two days."

"what?"

"Stop it, let's talk business."

"Oh~" Cheng Hao nodded.

At the same time, start organizing your words in your mind, trying to pick out the unimportant ones.

Beijing Film Academy cannot keep secrets, and Cheng Hao will never betray her husband.

If you want a role, earn it with your own ability. If you want to use me as a matchmaker, no way!
"Jie Cheng listed several options, and then Huana called. Of course, Jie Cheng hasn't made a formal decision yet, and he hasn't even written the first draft of the script yet."

"Wait!" Old Lady Chang interrupted Cheng Hao again, her eyes starting to sparkle, "Several options? So, Jie Cheng has almost made all the plans for the next few years?"

Ask and answer yourself,

"Yes, that's right. The candidates listed by Jie Cheng himself are definitely good themes! If they are expanded into scripts, they will definitely be good projects!"

"Mother Chang, you're overthinking it. It's just an idea." Cheng Hao quickly tried to make amends, "Even if Jie Cheng perfects it into a script in the future, he may not be the one directing it."

"It doesn't matter who directs it! What matters is that the movie it directs must be a good one!" Old Lady Chang waved her hands, full of energy, "Jiecheng will not let his script be covered in dust! Either the director himself looks good, or Jiecheng helps him look good. Just like Jing Tian and Zhou Jielun!"

"Forget about the projects with Hollywood. If there is a suitable supporting role, our actors from the Central Academy of Drama are not afraid of competition!"

"As for other options."

He took Cheng Hao's hand, with a kind look on his face.

"Cheng Hao, you are an outstanding graduate of our Central Academy of Drama, so you must set high standards for yourself." "You must concentrate on your studies, write your thesis carefully, and teach attentively. Didn't you work at the People's Art Theater before? I'll talk to Hao Rong later and I'll send you there to register under the name of the Central Academy of Drama. Don't just wander around the school every day with nothing to do, go and attend seminars and so on."

After a pause,
"Jiang Wenli only married a legitimate student from the Central Academy of Drama, but what about you? You were born into a legitimate family. There is no one with a more legitimate family background than this!"

"Hao Rong can sit on the chair in the acting department, but you can't?"

"Honey, I'm sorry I got you into trouble."

Cheng Hao made a bitter face and told everything that happened during the day.

"I was very careful, but I was caught in the blind spot by Chang Ma."

"It's okay! These days, relationships are important wherever you go. The Central Academy of Drama isn't the only one who wants to be close to you." Zhen Jiecheng smiled and hugged Cheng Hao, patting his butt to comfort him. "But then again, what Old Lady Chang gave you is a bit too much!"

"Good fellow, he even targeted the spot where Director Hao is sitting now."

Zhen Jiecheng knows Hao Rong too well. In a few years, he will be promoted to the head of the Central Academy of Drama.

If Cheng Hao continues along this path, with the help of Old Lady Chang and the support of Hao Rong, he will be able to secure his position.

"Mother Chang was just talking, why do you take it so seriously~"

"No!" Zhen Jiecheng shook his head.

“First, although Mrs. Chang is retired, she still has the energy!”

"Secondly, the Central Academy of Drama would never joke with the director of the Beijing Film Academy!"

Smacking his lips,
"Tsk tsk tsk, the old lady really spent a lot of money!"

"Fuck, even if I ask McConaughey to come over and give a hundred lectures, I still can't get the lesson."

"Okay, wife, don't worry about this. I'll contact the old lady later. Just do what you love to do!"

"Yeah~" Cheng Hao nodded obediently.

She gritted her teeth, broke free from Zhen Jiecheng's arms and ran to the bay window.

Lean against a wall, stand on one leg and lift the other leg straight up.

Lift higher and higher until your legs are at 180 degrees.

"Wife, what are you doing?" Zhen Jiecheng asked in surprise.

"Do what you love!"

Cheng Hao hugged her raised legs and gave her a wink.
"Jie Cheng, hurry up, I can't hold on for much longer!"

"Hurry up, I have to go eat with Chang Wei later!"

Zhen Jiecheng: (ω)
Although it is an old version, the graphics are new!

"Jiecheng, come on, your brother is fine."

"Jiecheng, you don't have to take it out. Your brother doesn't use it very often."

"Don't worry, Jiecheng. It's okay even if your senior brother needs it later."

"You are doing a good deed. Not only did you help your brother widen the road, but you also left enough sliding friction! This two-pronged approach has greatly alleviated the traffic pressure!"

Hiss! This woman!

If Senior Sister Jiang Wenli had half of her skills, Senior Brother Gu would not be dazzled by the fairies outside.

Zhen Jiecheng smacked his lips in amazement, feeling tired but happy.

It is impossible to keep making nests all the time.

What the fisherman catches is the fish, but what he nourishes is the entire fish school!

The catch is far from proportional to the bait paid.

The same is true between men and women.

Zhen Jiecheng knew this principle very well, he soaked some wolfberries and closed the door. The study was quiet except for the clacking sound of the keyboard.

“Three: Joker”

"1: Dressing room, day, inside."

"Arthur sat at the dressing table, applying clown makeup."

"Radio host voiceover: There's no need to wait until someone dies or gets hurt."

"Voiceover of Citizen A on the radio: There's garbage and rats everywhere you go."

"Citizen B voiceover:"

Arthur's face was covered with white foundation and his eyes were painted with black foundation.

Use the index fingers of both hands to pull up the corners of your mouth to create a smile.

"2: In front of the music store, day, outside."

"3: Alley, day, outside."

Warner's invitation to cooperate allowed Zhen Jiecheng to determine his goal, and the DC film and television copyright was in Warner's hands.

Under the premise that the Berlin Film Festival can only release goodwill but is almost impossible to communicate sincerely, continuing to attack the other two film festivals has become Zhen Jiecheng's most cost-effective choice.

Li An, the old Tai Chi player, was very sensible. After seeing that his son was suppressed by Cannes and missed the Grand Slam, he consciously calmed down and won the Golden Bear and the Golden Lion twice.

What you hold in your hands is the real thing!
At the same time, as Li Pingbin proposed a few years ago: direct a Hollywood art film as a director of the Beijing Film Academy, a student of Tian Zhuangzhuang, and then go to the Venice Film Festival hosted by Mr. Mark.

Increase the buff immediately to the maximum!

And "Joker" is a movie full of "buffs".

But for Zhen Jiecheng, he has already won the Golden Lion, so the more important goal is: Oscar!

Since his rebirth, Zhen Jiecheng has been powerful in the circle and outside the circle. From the beginning to the end, a group of people headed by Lao Deng'er from Beijing Film Academy stood firmly behind him.

Zhen Jiecheng doesn't care much about the Oscars, but since the old Dengs care about them, Zhen Jiecheng has to care about them no matter what.

“The framework can be adopted, but the design must be readjusted.”

Zhen Jiecheng looked at the computer screen, tapping the keyboard, deleting, and thinking from time to time.

It is true that Joker is an excellent film, winning the Venice Golden Lion and the Oscar for Best Actor. But in the eyes of Zhen Jiecheng, it still lacks some sophistication compared to Parasite.

If you're going to do it, you have to be better than the original!
When filming "Parasite", Zhen Jiecheng was a little nervous. But after these years of experience, Zhen Jiecheng already has enough confidence!

"Don't worry, Lao Deng'er, I am a filial son and a good disciple."

“Even if I can’t get the Joker, I will never let you die because of regret!”

(End of this chapter)