HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 272 [272] Yuan Yuan awakens a strange and unusual new attribute?
Jiang Wenren was completely numb.

Everyone in the industry knows how bad the storyboard manuscripts from the labor and management teams are.

You want me to critique the storyboards drawn by your apprentice?
Jiang Wen couldn't think of any other motive besides showing off.

Chen Kaige handed it over, and Jiang Wen had no choice but to accept it.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Wen almost dropped his jaw in shock. You call this only half a year of study?
The storyboard has neat and orderly lines, rich details, and a strong comic book style.

Jiang Wen admitted that he had been fooled. Not to mention his apprentice, even he himself could draw like this, and he would show it off to people every day, but unfortunately he didn't have the talent in this area.

Jiang Wen and Chen Kaige have a good relationship; they've had some disagreements but also helped each other.

The conflict mainly occurred during the period when Chen Kaige was preparing to film "Farewell My Concubine".

Jiang Wen was very excited when he heard the news and called Chen Kaige to express his willingness to perform for free.

Upon meeting, Jiang Wen told Chen Kaige that he wanted to play Cheng Dieyi, and even put on a Peking Opera costume to impersonate Cheng Dieyi.

Jiang Wen's portrayal of Cheng Dieyi was absolutely awful.

Chen Kaige's hair stood on end, and he decisively rejected Jiang Wen.

This incident did not cause any animosity between the two.

In 95, when "In the Heat of the Sun" needed to be edited, Chen Kaige had already borrowed the only Steenback editing machine in Beijing.

Jiang Wen was a little nervous before making the call, but to his surprise, Chen Kaige readily agreed and even asked his photographer to help Jiang Wen revise the film.

As it turns out, as long as you don't break Pigeon Bro's defenses in front of him, he's still quite dignified.

"Okay."

Jiang Wen cursed inwardly.

"Your half-disciple should be Qi Yuan, right? I saw him in 'Infernal Affairs' a couple of days ago. He's quite good-looking and his acting was also good."

Jiang Wen emphasized the words "good-looking" a little too much.

If he had Qi Yuan's face back then, he could have gotten into the Beijing Film Academy even with crutches, instead of being rejected because of his looks.

Jiang Wen chatted with Chen Kaige for a few more minutes. Chen Kaige stopped showing off and briefly mentioned his upcoming film, "Bouquet," saying that he planned to use the film to teach Qi Yuan how to be a director.

Jiang Wen's eyes lit up, and inspiration suddenly struck him.

He realized that whether or not he was banned from directing was no longer important.

It's only been five years, and his output is so low; it's like he only makes one movie every few years.

If he ever gets itchy to direct, he can take inspiration from Chen Kaige, find a newcomer to sit in the director's chair as a mascot, and let him direct. As long as his name isn't credited, there won't be any problem, right?
Thinking of this, Jiang Wen excitedly slapped his thigh; he admired his own creativity.

I need to find some good new talent later...

……

A high-end residential area in Beijing.

Teacher Qi Yuan is giving a performance class to Gao Yuanyuan, a student dressed in a sailor uniform.

With Qi Yuan's current professional skills and reputation, it would be easy for him to stay at Beijing Film Academy as a teaching assistant after graduation, and becoming a star teacher is also not out of the question.

Later, Xu Jinglei returned to the Beijing Film Academy and worked as a teacher for a period of time, a formal one. She also served as an examiner in the acting department, responsible for selecting students.

Qi Yuan's classmate, Zu Feng, planned to stay at the school to teach, starting as a teaching assistant, just like Zhang Tong.

Qi Yuan had no interest in being a teacher, but he was qualified to instruct Gao Yuanyuan in the arts and sciences.

Gao Yuanyuan looked at Qi Yuan, who was examining her black stockings, with disdain.

"Is this how acting classes are conducted?"

Despite saying that, Gao Yuanyuan was in a very good mood. She had dressed up carefully because she had expected this scene.

She herself enjoyed it and was looking forward to the next class.

Gao Yuanyuan is usually gentle and has a strong sense of approachability, but she also has another attribute: she is a female literary youth. This contrast makes Qi Yuan very satisfied.

...The acting class ended.

Gao Yuanyuan's voice was tired and a little hoarse: "I won't be filming 'Bouquet'. Xiao Fan is my sister, please help take care of her."

Qi Yuan: "..."

Qi Yuan realized that he had underestimated Fan Xiaopang's methods, or rather, he had overestimated Gao Yuanyuan's level of skill.

Everyone inside Starry Sky knew Fan Xiaopang's true intentions, yet Gao Yuanyuan dared to ask him to take care of Fan Xiaopang.

Wait... Could it be that Gao Yuanyuan has unlocked some strange new attribute?

It seems Gao Yuanyuan is more attracted to men who have girlfriends... um?!
Qi Yuan found it increasingly outrageous the more she thought about it.

Never mind, he had no idea what would happen during the filming of "Bouquet".

Just let things take their course. Even if something does happen, it's not his fault.

That's Fan Xiaopang, who can withstand Fan Xiaopang's test?

……

On June 26, the day before filming began for "Bouquet", Chen Kaige had already taken a group to Shanghai a few days earlier, and Fan Xiaopang was also there.

Qi Yuan did not set off; he was going to attend the Beijing Film Academy's graduation ceremony.

During her four years at Beijing Film Academy, Qi Yuan barely returned to school for the remaining three years, except for the first year when she attended classes diligently.

Not only Qi Yuan, but many students do this; they just go to school to get a degree.

Having this qualification is like being part of a large circle, surrounded by a bunch of senior students, and you can strike up a conversation with anyone you meet.

Few students who get acting roles are willing to study diligently for four years.

Zhang Ziyi, who is from the Central Academy of Drama next door, has also rarely returned to school since her junior year.

Today, all the students from the 96 class of Beijing Film Academy were present, including Zhao Yanzi.

The girls stood in the first row. On the left was Zhao Yanzi, who was holding onto the arm of their homeroom teacher, Cui Xinqin. On the far right was Yan Danchen, who was carrying a small shoulder bag.

The taller boy is standing on the steps at the back. This is a graduation photo, so there's no distinction of status.

Qi Yuan was also quite casual, with his arms around Huang Xiaoming and Zu Feng's shoulders, while Chen Kun stood further to the side.

"Everyone look at the camera."

The photographer crouched on the concrete ground a few meters away.

After taking graduation photos, school leaders and professors adjusted everyone's tassels and awarded them degree certificates, signifying that the students of Class 96 had completed their studies and become graduates of the Performing Arts Department.

Some of the female students were moved by the scene, and their eyes turned red.

After today, everyone will go their separate ways, and we don't know if we'll ever have the chance to get together as a whole class again.

Huang Xiaoming took the initiative and suggested that everyone go to karaoke and have one last get-together before parting ways.

Last time he went to Hong Kong, Boss Lin gave him and Li Bingbing a red envelope of five thousand dollars.

Back in Beijing, Qi Yuan gave each of them 20,000 yuan, and Huang Xiaoming had some money in his pocket.

He invited everyone to sing not to show off, but to spend more time with Zhao Yanzi.

He's doing well, but he's nowhere near as good as Zhao Yanzi.

There's some truth to why he lacked confidence in front of Zhao Yanzi. He was still a student, while Zhao Yanzi landed the lead role in "The Wild Princess Looking for Her Father."

He had just landed the lead role in a CCTV drama when Zhao Yanzi became a national sensation, widening the gap between them even further.

When singing in the private room, Huang Xiaoming was the first to go up and sang "You'll Be With Me All My Life." He didn't use any fancy techniques; it was all about emotion.

After all, he's not a professional singer, but he sang quite well.

As long as Huang Xiaoming doesn't sing "Nao Tai Tao," Qi Yuan can tolerate him.

(End of this chapter)