Huayu: Start by asking ex-girlfriends for alms

Chapter 5 I envy Jie Cheng every day

Life Events

This is the script that Zhen Jiecheng chose after careful consideration.
The film's previous Douban score of 7.3 was only average. The roughness of the screenplay corresponded to the actors' dedication, which was a rare gem in the domestic film market at that time.

But it is undeniable that its box office revenue of 17 billion is not entirely due to the support of its peers, and it can barely deserve the evaluation of "a good movie".

Eye-catching subject matter - funeral!
There is nothing more important in life than death. This simple sentence is enough to establish the depth of the core of the movie.

The tone of joy, tears and warmth interweaved - this is the only way for the film to embrace the market! The use of Jiangcheng dialect not only enhances the comedy effect but also enhances the sense of immersion in the film.

But the creative team wanted to cram more things into the movie, and the forced plot conflicts and deliberate sensationalism directly led to contradictions in the basic narrative logic.

The cuckolding and prisoner background that the protagonist is given at the beginning corresponds to the appearance of the little girl's biological mother at the end.

What is chocolate covered in shit?

Now, this is it!
Zhen Jiecheng has set his eyes on this piece of chocolate covered in shit.
There's nothing to pretend about. Zhen Jiecheng just wants to stand there and copy this thing!
In addition to correcting the script's era differences, Zhen Jiecheng also added, deleted, and improved the plot.

This is not a simple project, because the narrative logic of the film is interconnected, and it does not mean that everything will be fine if the lesions are cured one by one.

If the renovation cannot guarantee the overall smoothness, it is not impossible to demolish and rebuild the main framework!
"Departures" and "White Rabbit Candy" became the references for Zhen Jiecheng's revision. The former was the object of "Life Events" being criticized as a "remake" (basically equivalent to nonsense, but the subject matter is the same and has reference value), and the latter is a close relative of "Life Events" in terms of setting.

But this is not enough. If we want to finalize the work better and faster, the ability of one person alone is obviously not enough.

What to do? Keep shaking people!

After filming "Get on the Bus, Let's Go", Huang Bo, who is considered a "movie star" after all, why did he give up his career and apply for the Beijing Film Academy at an "advanced age"? Even if it was just a vocational college, and a dubbing major.

Isn’t it just about wanting to have a good “background”?

As the orthodox lineage of Beijing Film Academy,

As long as he has the ability to meet the requirements, the network resources that outsiders yearn for are easily available to Zhen Jiecheng.

"Beep, beep, beep,"

Zhen Jiecheng, who had just printed out the revised script, took out his cell phone and made a call.

"Hey, Brother Hao, this is Jie Cheng!"

"Are you free at noon? I'll treat you and my sister-in-law to dinner."

"Yes, I have something to discuss with you and sister-in-law. We'll talk about it at the dinner table then!"

Eat first, drink first, serve Huazi, no rush to talk.

If Sister Na had not been present, Zhen Jiecheng would have given Ning Hao, the descendant of the dragon, a proper encounter with the dragon.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Zhen Jiecheng opened the file bag, took out the script and handed it to Ning Hao.

"Brother Hao, this is a script I wrote."

"Oh, a funeral theme? That's quite novel." Ning Hao took the script, glanced at it, and said jokingly, "What's going on? Our Beijing Film Academy's talented students are going to make a movie before they even graduate?"

"Brother Hao is indeed Brother Hao, he is really good at judging people!"

Zhen Jiecheng slapped the table and gave a thumbs up.

"That's right, shoot! The seven-figure investment is ready!"

"Today I invite you two to dinner, and I sincerely invite you two!"

"Please join my team, let's become bigger and stronger and create brilliance together!"

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Ning Hao was confused and dumbfounded!

No, I was just joking, why did you really take the photo?
Wait, a seven-figure investment for me!
After a brief moment of distraction, there was a sudden silence, followed by an extremely complicated gaze directed at him.

Zhen Jiecheng was not surprised at all by Ning Hao's performance.
This buddy, a few years ago, he and his wife even had to share steamed buns with each other and use Erguotou to fight the cold nights in Beijing without heating.

Later, I took on some work while attending school and earned some money, and I couldn't help but start thinking about movies again.

"Wednesday, Thursday" in 01 was just the beginning as a student film. In 03, the family spent 15 yuan on "Incense" but only got two trophies that were neither edible nor drinkable.

He was still not convinced, thinking that since he had won the award he was already a famous director and that he should not have trouble getting investment for his next movie. He had to earn back the 15 yuan no matter what.

As a result, when filming "Green Grassland" in 05, not only did he spend all his own money, he also borrowed 10 yuan from his wife's family and 10 yuan from the producer.

I finally finished the film, but it turned out to be Kakashi again.

Get the prize and lose money!
According to the fate of his previous life, Ning Hao is probably now beginning to think about "Incense" cautiously but stubbornly.

As a result, today, a classmate who is several years younger than me suddenly shouted that he also wanted to make a movie, waving money in his hand.

This comparison would make anyone feel unbalanced!
Damn it, I'll accept your thick eyebrows and big eyes, after all, they are what I was born with.

There is nothing wrong with being a “talented and romantic” person. Although I cannot be romantic, I think I have talent.

But now, you can still make money, seven figures at that!

Your family background has long been revealed by the jealous male classmates in Beijing Film Academy. It's just an average well-off family. Where did this money come from?

At this moment, Ning Hao was possessed by the soul of Sherlock Holmes.

But there was no joy of "solving the case". Instead, strong feelings of sadness, envy, and jealousy all surged into my heart.

It's amazing to have thick eyebrows and big eyes, and it's amazing to be a talented and romantic man.

I don’t recognize it now!

I don't praise.
"Give me the menu, I want to order a few more dishes!"

"Brother Hao, do you want to read the script in detail here and then discuss the great cause together? No question."

"No, I want to pack it up and take it home!"

Ning Hao interrupted Zhen Jiecheng and grabbed the Huazi on the table.

He took out one and put the rest in his pocket.

Sister Na, who was watching from the side, was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and slapped her husband twice.

"Jiecheng, so what do you plan to let Haozi and I do for you?"

"Let's polish the script first! Sister-in-law, you and Brother Hao will join my screenwriting team first. I believe in your expertise. When the subsequent movies start shooting, Brother Hao will have more things to do."

"Excuse me, who are your team members now?"

"If everything goes well today, you, Brother Hao, and I" Zhen Jiecheng grinned, "will have money!"

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"I'll read the script first."

Ning Hao finally didn't order any more dishes.

He moved the script slightly towards Xing Aina, and the couple read it together.

The box suddenly became quiet. After a long time, Ning Hao raised his head, looked at his wife, and made up his mind.

Turning his gaze to Zhen Jiecheng,
"Jie Cheng, have you ever thought about digging deeper into this topic?"

"You mean, make an art film?"

"Yeah! I think your script has great potential!"

Ning Hao nodded solemnly.

"No!" Zhen Jiecheng shook his head. "You have to take on as many responsibilities as you can. Whether an art film can be made well is not determined by the quality of the script!" "I can be your assistant director, photographer, and..."

"But that's your movie!" Zhen Jiecheng smiled, lit a cigarette, and pointed at himself, "I'm the director!"

He did not care about the "offense" caused by Ning Hao's inappropriate words.
Just like after watching too many porn movies, when you see a pretty girl you think it would be a shame if you don't get into the adult industry, those who make art films have the same problem.

"Okay!" Ning Hao lost his temper after glancing at the wallet that Zhen Jiecheng had placed on the table. "You're the director, I'll listen to you!"

After a pause, he gritted his teeth again.

"Assistant director, photographer, I can be both! As for screenwriter, my wife and I will be together!"

"I won't ask you for too much. Three salaries, isn't that too much?"

"Not too much! But I refuse!"

Zhen Jiecheng, who finally got a satisfactory answer, immediately smiled.

"You should get as much salary as you deserve! If the movie makes money, there will be red envelopes to share!"

"Hahahaha, I can harvest both the Crouching Dragon and the Phoenix Chick today. God is really helping me!"

"Why do I feel like something is wrong when I hear what you say?"

"There's nothing wrong!" Zhen Jiecheng raised his glass, "Come on, cheers to the establishment of our gang!"

"Brother Hao, don't worry. Although I am young, I will never be impetuous."

"You know what I'm capable of. Once the script is finished and we start filming, if I do something wrong or not, you can tell me if you have any opinions!"

"What director or assistant director? If you have anything to say, let's discuss it with the brothers."

"Since you've said that," Ning Hao raised his glass and winked mischievously, "How about we discuss digging deeper into the subject matter of the script?"

"No way!" Zhen Jiecheng said calmly, "I'm the director, listen to me!"

The summer heat continues. In the "silent" school season of Zhen Jiecheng, Liu Tianxian, who has basically not appeared in the classroom since she enrolled, has become the focus of a new round of topics at Beijing Film Academy.

The discussion of "backdoor admission" initially sparked indignation over "unfairness."

Taking part in a big drama made these precocious young people feel sad.

I don't even know which bastard is secretly making the betting: betting on when the Beijing Film Academy's love saint will return to the right path, and whether he can successfully steal the heart of a minor.

But Zhen Jiecheng didn't have time to care about that.
In addition to meeting and communicating with Ning Hao from time to time, he cycled between learning and seeking advice. He not only went to the teachers in the Photography Department, but also went to the offices in the Directing Department to take advantage of them.

Some people say that excessive humility is equal to pride.

But in fact, this sentence should be said the other way around: the prouder a person is, the more humble he should be.

Because the greater the scope of knowledge you master, the more unknowns you will be exposed to, and pride will not allow you to stop there, so you can only lower your head and explore the way.

Zhen Jiecheng never thought of himself as a "proud" person, but after several exchanges with Ning Hao, he felt that he could only make a slight comeback by relying on his "prophecy" of the future, which was really frustrating.

Zhen Jiecheng also asked himself: Are you sick? You are just a pig that has encountered a rebirth. You don’t really think that you can fly because you have wings, right?
That’s Ning Hao!

I studied fine arts at a technical secondary school (technical secondary schools in the 90s still had plenty of value), and after graduation I worked as a stage designer in a drama troupe. I studied directing at the Art Department of Beijing Normal University, and finally went to Beijing Film Academy to study photography.

I have shot music videos and worked as a TV reporter.
Such accumulation and talent have enabled him to serve as a director, photographer and screenwriter at the same time.

In Xu Shangao's words: I wrote the lyrics, composed the music and arranged the music myself.

You come up and want to wrestle with Ning Hao right away. What are you thinking?
To be honest, Zhen Jiecheng himself didn't know what he was thinking, but this busy and fulfilling life did make him feel at ease.

Communicate, debate, insist on one's own opinion, persuade and compromise,

Zhen Jiecheng became more and more addicted to the satisfaction brought by the wins and losses in this clash of ideas, and was increasingly delighted with his wise decision to bring Ning Hao and his wife into the partnership.

Ning Hao needs no further mention.
As the woman behind her husband, Xing Aina, who graduated from the Department of Literature, wrote the screenplay for many movies in her previous life.

The Crazy series helped her husband become a famous director. She also participated in the Lost series, No Man's Land, Heart Flower Road, and Blade of the Assassin. She has made great achievements!

Now, with the input of the three people, the progress of polishing the script is very gratifying.

It just so happened that Ning Hao and Zhen Jiecheng were both good at painting, so as the script was finally finalized, the storyboards were also produced.

"Brother Hao, sister-in-law, I won't say anything else."

"wait for my call!"

"I'll get the process sorted out as quickly as possible, and then we'll turn it on! Let's get started!"

Holding the finalized script, Zhen Jiecheng left with a big laugh!

Looking at Zhen Jiecheng's back,

Ning Hao lit a cigarette.

"Wife, in the past, I was a little uncomfortable with Jie Cheng's image as a 'talented man'. It's not that I think he doesn't live up to his reputation, but I was a little indignant. After all, I think I'm quite talented."

"what about now?"

"Now? I've learned a lot and accumulated a lot of practical experience over the years, but he's just 20 years old and he can make me suddenly enlightened with a few words from time to time. Why should I be angry?"

After saying that, he took a deep puff of cigarette.

"Ah, now I finally understand the saying that is popular in Beijing Film Academy!"

"I don't envy the mandarin ducks or the immortals, I envy Jie Cheng every day!"

"Ah, another day of envying Jie Cheng!"

Almost overnight, the classic that had been passed down by word of mouth for three years quickly overwhelmed the discussion about Liu Yifi.

The unrest on the campus of Beijing Film Academy, especially in the Performance Department, put a lot of pressure on Huang Sanshi and other teachers.

The rumor started in the Photography Department office. Mr. Li, who was extremely satisfied with his favorite student's finalized script, was unable to "control" his smugness and showed off a little.

And when Lao Li once again "accidentally" broke the news:

"We have almost raised enough investment. We can start filming the movie directly by applying for some support from the school."

It instantly became a hot topic!

Movies! That’s the big screen!

We can only imagine the resources of a big director, but the problem is, this is a movie for school students!

Didn’t you hear what Mr. Li from the photography department said? We have almost raised enough investment, and all we need is the support from the school.

As long as the school gives support, shouldn't Zhen Jiecheng give some benefits to the students in our acting department?

If the school gives sufficient support, wouldn't there be a chance to get some benefits?
"Hiss! That kid Jie Cheng!"

A voice full of envy, jealousy and desire,
“We’re about to make a movie!”

"Watch your words, what are you talking about?"

Another voice sounded,
"He's a love saint who needs to fight for the chance to pay for his relationship expenses!"

"Two schools recognized him as a scumbag and a genius!"

"The contemporary Liu Sanbian!"

"Zhen Jiecheng!"

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