Huayu: Are you even sitting up straight? You're going to be the director?

Chapter 31 I Still Have My Mission

"You, you~"

After the ceremony, Han Sanpin met Cao Zhong before leaving, extended his index finger, but could not say anything else.

Even if Han Sanpin was stupid, he would know that he had been tricked.

They slipped into Cao Zhong's trap.

He was Cao Zhong's spectator, and Cao Zhong was his tool.

But Han Sanpin still couldn't lose his temper.

He said it himself.
"Xiao Cao, do your job well, speak boldly, and if you cause any trouble, I'll cover for you."

This was said just a few days ago.

What can I say?
I'll just have to swallow my pride and bear the pain.

He knew Cao Zhong wanted to be an eagle, and he wasn't surprised by anything Cao Zhong did.

I just didn't expect his angle of approach to be so extreme.

The rotten roots of art academies?
Interesting, interesting!
Han Sanpin actually agreed to some extent, but he couldn't say it, so his speech just now was very evasive.

He was very low-key in the final group photo.

He wants to minimize the impact of this matter, both on his own level and on the China Film Group level.

Leaving the Beijing Film Studio auditorium.

In the car, Han Sanpin said, "Haicheng, about the news from the media, please give them a heads-up. This isn't China Film Group's stance; we're the official body, we need to maintain appearances. After all, this kid isn't just criticizing everyday life and Japanese films, there are quite a few others..."

"Good leadership."

Zhao Haicheng nodded; he would definitely do his best to handle the tasks assigned by his superiors.

As the car moved, Zhao Haicheng looked back through the rearview mirror and could see Han Sanpin smiling behind him.

Seeing that Han Sanpin was in a good mood, Zhao Haicheng cautiously reminded him, "Boss, won't Cao Zhong be targeted?"

“Being targeted isn’t news. Not being targeted is news,” Han Sanpin said. “But let him be. This kid is smart. He took the initiative to hold this project launch ceremony. I originally thought it was a triumphant return home, a chance to show off to his friends and teachers. Now it seems I was being petty.”

Zhao Haicheng was stunned.

He didn't know why Han Sanpin could still laugh.

Now that we know Cao Zhong might be targeted, what if this investment goes down the drain?
But Zhao Haicheng could see that Han Sanpin didn't want to react at all, clearly intending to make Cao Zhong suffer.

……

"Cao Zhong, you're cutting yourself off from the industry!"

After the ceremony ended and she bid farewell to the main cast and crew, Yang Mi intercepted Cao Zhong not far from the Beijing Film Studio.

"You've had your fun, but you've offended too many people. I know who you're talking about, but you need to understand that you have too many enemies and too much power. If you're not careful, they'll find a way to take advantage of you and make you pay."

Moreover, you've offended more than just a group of people.

"Both inside and outside the school, too many people might want to kill you because of what you said."

She admitted that she was very excited when she heard what Cao Zhong said.

It made her tremble all over.

But after the trembling came the lingering fear.

She had worked in the entertainment industry and knew its undercurrents and treacherous nature.

Because of these reasons, she was pessimistic about what might happen to Cao Zhong.

She was the one who had kissed Cao Zhong, and she didn't want to see the man she loved be suppressed or blacklisted because of her words.

"Honey, do you think I'm afraid of being pranked?"

Cao Zhong straightened his clothes, making them perfectly smooth. He looked into Yang Mi's eyes and said, "When I said these words, I knew what I was going to face. Otherwise, I wouldn't have said that I was risking my life to blow up the cesspool; it was my mission."

Yang Mi remained silent for a long time before looking up and saying, "But how can you possibly win like this?"

"Do you care a lot about winning or losing?"

Cao Zhong looked at Yang Mi and said with a smile, "Sometimes, whether we win or lose is not up to me."

"Then why are you still doing this?" Yang Mi sighed, puzzled.

"Because it stinks, I can't stand it," Cao Zhong said. "Think about how you imitated Yasujiro Ozu, doesn't that disgust you?"

Yang Mi nodded, pecking at rice like a chick, "I didn't know before, and now I find it very strange myself. If my dad knew I was studying this kind of thing, he probably wouldn't have let me go to art school."

"Really? So don't panic," Cao Zhong said. "If I'm not panicking, what are you worried about?"

"What can I worry about? Of course I'm worried about you."

Yang Mi said, "I don't want you to get hurt. In the world of gangsters, what's most important? It's not character, it's not connections, it's knowing your limits. That's what my dad taught me since I was little. What you did today showed a lack of discretion."

"Your dad is wrong."

"Ok?"

"When you're out in the game, the most important thing is to get out."

Cao Zhong smiled.
What is poison to you is honey to me. Their darkness is my dawn. Don't worry, I'm not flustered at all; I'm on the right path.

Yang Mi frowned, puzzled.

"My films are made from the perspective of the people and for the people to watch. With that alone, I'm sure to win."

Cao Zhong and Yang Mi explained,

"The road may be winding, but the future is definitely mine. I know your worries, you are worried about success or failure, but I don't care at all. No matter what happens in the end, I have already moved forward a lot, and I feel that every step has been meaningful."

"Cao Zhong, you are really different. I have a strange feeling right now. Am I worrying too much? You are very confident. When you said you were sure to win, I even felt that you were completely right."

"Of course I'm right."

Cao Zhongdao,
"Those who oppose me are my enemies. Their opposition means I am doing the right thing."

"What if they agree?"

"Then I couldn't be more right!"

puff.

Yang Mi couldn't hold back any longer; all her worries vanished instantly.

The way they looked at Cao Zhong was filled with longing.

"Cao Zhong, be with me," Yang Mi said. "I'm willing to fight alongside you."

She held Cao Zhong's hand and said, "Although I was worried about you, today you are exactly the kind of person I imagined standing under the spotlight."

Cao Zhong asked, "Can we go to bed together?"

"Huh?" Yang Mi exclaimed in horror, "That's too fast!"

Cao Zhong refused, saying, "Then please forgive me, I don't have time, I have my own mission."

After Cao Zhong left.

Yang Mi was still standing there, her head buzzing, completely bewildered.

It took a full two minutes to react.

Yang Mi stomped her foot in frustration.

"This means you're rejecting me, right?"

"Is this just an excuse?"

"How could a normal person ask a girl, 'Can we sleep together?' That's ridiculous!"

"He's definitely not serious; he's just deliberately rejecting me!"

"Hmph!" Yang Mi was furious and shouted, "Cao Zhong! You'll fall into my hands sooner or later!"

……

At this time, the outside world.

The media is in an uproar.

The photos taken by the flashbulbs in the Beijing Film Academy auditorium, and the topics they captured, were quickly edited and processed before sweeping across major portal websites and traditional media outlets.

Like a hurricane!
(End of this chapter)