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He rubbed his eyes, scrolled the mouse to the bottom right corner of the page, and after confirming that the news source was the official website of the Beijing Film Academy, he couldn't help but mutter:

"Holy crap, Section Chief Jia got taken down by some kid?"

Xiao Zhang added, "Section Chief Jia was nominated for the Palme d'Or, but didn't win!"

Editor Wang suddenly remembered something, scrolled up the page, and saw that Han Yi was also in the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy. He immediately gave orders to Xiao Zhang:

"Write about these two together! The title should be: 'Shocking! Two brothers from the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy got two out of three nominations at Cannes? Which department is the true orthodox film school?'"

"Received, Editor Wang!"

"The deputy, the deputy."

"No, in my heart you will always be the editor!"

……

Meanwhile, inside the girls' dormitory at Beijing Film Academy.

Chen Chen and Zhao Ke stayed up all night, waiting for Han Yi's call.

The two girls huddled together under the covers, whispering:

"Chenchen, what kind of award do you think Han Yi can win?" Zhao Ke asked.

Chen Chen rolled over and adjusted the position of the pomelo: "I don't know. His last phone call only said that he was shortlisted for the closing ceremony awards ceremony, and he'll probably win a small award."

Just then, Chen Chen's Nokia phone started vibrating in the blankets.

She quickly answered the phone, and heard Han Yi's voice on the other end:

"Chenchen! She won two awards! Best New Director and the Palme d'Or for Short Film!"

The Nokia speaker was quite loud, and Han Yi's voice echoed throughout the small dormitory room. The other two female students from the performing arts department, Huang Shengyi and Wang Luodan, also sat up and pricked up their ears.

Chen Chen exclaimed, "I knew you could do it! Han Yi, you're amazing!"

Han Yi laughed on the other end of the phone: "Keep it down, keep it down, my producer Chen. Go and inform Lao Du. I have to go now, I have something to do here."

Chen Chen gripped her phone tightly and asked softly, "Okay, Han Yi, when are you coming back?"

"I'm going back to China the day after tomorrow. Chenchen, let me tell you, whatever you do, don't put up banners, and whatever you do, don't bring a bunch of people to greet me at the school gate. After all, I'm new to this industry, so I need to keep a low profile, understand? Hehe..."

Seeing that Han Yi was starting to talk nonsense again, Chen Chen hung up the phone immediately.

In the dormitory, the remaining three girls immediately surrounded her and started discussing it enthusiastically:

"Chen Chen, did Han Yi really win the Palme d'Or?" Huang Shengyi asked.

"It's a short film, the short film Palme d'Or."

"Isn't there also a Best New Director award?"

……

In his hotel room in Cannes, Han Yi, who had just finished showering, listened to the busy tone on his phone and muttered to himself:

"You little rascal, Chenchen, you don't treat me, your boss, like a manager!"

Through the bathroom glass, he caught a glimpse of Emma's slender figure and thought to himself: Will I be a beast or worse than a beast later?

After thinking it over, Han Yi turned and ran. He couldn't entrust his first time to an outsider.

……

In the morning, Han Yi walked into the film copyright trading hall of the Cannes Film Festival, looking refreshed.

"Hello, hello, hello hello..."

As soon as he entered, countless film distributors swarmed around him. Han Yi greeted them one by one, borrowed a meeting room from the Cannes Film Festival, and began discussing the copyright transaction for "I'm glad you're dead now".

At the meeting, Han Yi precisely emphasized the suspense, metaphor, and cinematic aesthetics of the short film, and pointed out that the script still has room for expansion—for example, it can be adapted into a feature film, which has a low production cost and is the best choice for small investment and high returns.

Han Yi spoke at length for nearly half an hour. In the end, the short film was sold to Shea, the head of New Line Cinema, for $150 million, who acquired the full distribution rights and the feature film adaptation rights.

After the discussions concluded, Han Yi and Xie Yi met at a nearby seafood restaurant. After a quick meal and receiving notification that the payment had been deposited into his account, Han Yi took his leave.

The following morning, Han Yi saw off Teacher Dai, Han Shanping, Jia Zhangke, and Zhao Tao at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.

Before leaving, Han Shanping patted Han Yi on the shoulder heavily: "When you return to China and make your new film, remember to come find me at China Film Group."

Han Yi thought to himself: If it weren't for Tian Zhuangzhuang, I'd find filming "Selaginella" too troublesome, even with A and B approval processes. Going to China Film Group? Wouldn't that be like walking into a trap?

He smiled and laughed it off, watching everyone board the plane.

Afterwards, Han Yi bought a direct flight ticket to Paris at the airport. Upon landing, he took a train directly to Reims, France.

Reims is a famous Champagne-producing region in France and the world.

Han Yi's purpose in this trip was to go to the Perrier-Jouët Champagne Company to find a president named Philippe and purchase the film adaptation rights to his autobiography, "The Second Breath".

The title "Second Breath" might be unfamiliar, but many people will immediately recognize it when they see the title of its adapted film.

The movie is called "The Intouchables".

At 1 p.m., Han Yi stood at the front desk of the Parisian Flower Company lobby, a book tucked between his left and right hands, using a famous hand gesture to communicate with the receptionist:

"Hey beautiful! I made an appointment with your boss, Philip. We're meeting this afternoon. Could you check your computer..."

The receptionist checked Philip's schedule, made a phone call to confirm, and then led Han Yi into the office area.

After turning left for about ten meters, then turning right and going straight, I finally arrived at Philip's office.

Han Yi put down his backpack and extended his hand to Vice President Philippe: "Hello, Mr. Philippe. I am Han Yi, a director, and I just came from the Cannes Film Festival."

"Hello, Director Han Yi."

Seeing that Philip didn't reach out, Han Yi realized that the other man was in a wheelchair and paralyzed. He quickly placed his hand lightly on the back of Philip's hand, with an apologetic expression:

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Philip, I mistook you for an ordinary person."

Philip winked at him and laughed, "It's okay, I'm used to it. I prefer your genuine reaction to always being treated like a 'patient'."

He asked his secretary to make coffee, then cut to the chase and asked:

"Director Han Yi, I know you; after all, Cannes is the most exciting festival in France. I also know you won two major awards. But what does that have to do with you coming to see me?"

He added with a hint of doubt, "I'm just a champagne seller."

Upon hearing this, Han Yi took out two trophies from his bag and presented them to Philip for a closer look: "Mr. Philip, these are the trophies awarded by Cannes."

After the other person finished reading, Han Yi picked up the book "The Second Breath" that he had brought with him and said sincerely:

"This book was the biggest takeaway from my trip to France, even more so than the two awards I won in Cannes. I came to you hoping to have it made into a film."

Just then, his secretary brought in coffee. Han Yi took it, sipped it, and continued:

"Mr. Philip, your autobiography is so well written. It is full of hope, friendship that transcends social classes, and equal treatment between people... The book itself is a perfect movie script."

Philip smiled and winked at Han Yi: "I understand what you mean. You want to adapt my story into a movie, right?"

(Philip is paralyzed except for his head; blinking is an important way for him to express his emotions.)

Han Yi winked at him and nodded emphatically:

"Yes, Mr. Philippe. Please give me, the best new director in Cannes, a chance."

"Of course," Philip replied, then changed the subject, "but I need you to adapt it strictly according to my autobiography, without adding any random stuff."

Han Yi immediately responded, "Please rest assured, I will let you review the script after it is written, and I will fully respect your opinions. I will base it on your autobiography and will not add any embellishments. I will send the script to you as soon as it is completed."