Huayu 2015, the Artist of Light and Shadow

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"Ladies and gentlemen, I think it's necessary for us to watch the short film again."

"This is not simply using Beethoven, but rather Director Lu using music and lighting to show us a spiritual power."

"No matter what difficulties we face, we must challenge fate and never give in!"

After Huang Yida gave his explanation, he noticed that the executives of Paradise Umbrella seemed to be deep in thought, and some of them were frequently looking at Lu Yunzhou in the first row with curiosity and a hint of disbelief in their eyes.

He felt the time was right!

Ordinary people might feel a little jealous of a child prodigy, along with a hint of wanting to see them fall and make a fool of themselves.

But what kind of mentality can an ordinary person have when they encounter a prodigy? Besides admiration and worship.

Jealous? You don't deserve it!

Seeing that no one objected, Huang Yida played the short film again for everyone.

He could sense that the attitudes of the senior executives at Paradise Umbrella were completely different from before.

The meeting room, which had been filled with hushed whispers, had fallen completely silent, with only the melody of "Pathétique" playing in the background.

No one spoke; everyone's eyes were fixed on the curtain.

They even strained their ears, wanting to hear the soundtrack of the short film and find out which part had a flaw.

This spot-the-difference game is very interesting.

Huang Yida also played it for a long time.

As a professional, he certainly knew which part Lu Yunzhou had changed the melody in.

However, it must be said that Lu Yunzhou's revisions were excellent, perfectly matching the theme presented in the short film.

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"Are you crazy? Do you know what you're doing?"

After Huang Yida turned on the projector, he returned to Ji Rujing's side.

At this moment, Ji Rujing grabbed Huang Yida and kept asking him in a low voice, his expression somewhat incredulous.

In his mind, Huang Yida had always been an honest man.

He had never seen Huang Yida so crazy.

It must be said that crazy men possess a wild, untamed vitality that is incredibly captivating to women.

At this moment, although Ji Rujing's tone was somewhat unfriendly, her eyes shone with admiration as she looked at Huang Yida.

"What's there to be afraid of? With the quality of this short film, if we ditch the Paradise umbrella and just pick any brand that matches our style, what fool wouldn't want it?"

"Even if no brand wants it, we can just cut out the last part and submit it to a charity GG contest. Winning an award is a piece of cake."

The brand's executives may not understand music or lighting.

Don't the judges understand?

If the domestic judges are unwilling to give it to him, he can help Lu Yunzhou submit this short film to the Tokyo International Film Festival, the Busan International Film Festival, and even the short film competition of the three major European film festivals.

You're sure to win an award!

The filming of the movie was like a movie, and the soundtrack was done by a master. Huang Yida couldn't believe that someone like Lu Yunzhou hadn't been famous for more than 20 years.

All I can say is that China is too big.

Among 14 billion people, there are countless geniuses.

"You rarely admire someone this much. It seems he truly is a genius. But this makes it difficult for us to keep him."

Ji Rujing, however, had his own worries.

As the person in charge of the company, Ji Rujing also thought highly of Lu Yunzhou and was even willing to pay more money to improve the quality of Lu Yunzhou's short films and cultivate his shooting skills.

This will give him the opportunity to transition from short films to television series, and even the big screen.

However, Lu Yunzhou made a simple move, spending a few days filming a short video, and managed to steal away her man, Huang Yida.

In all her years, she had never seen a newcomer who could subdue the proud and arrogant Huang Yida so easily in just a few days; it was as if they possessed magic.

However, Ji Rujing also had her troubles.

She had finally managed to discover a genius for Tang Yan, intending to keep him for her company to use in the production of her next TV series.

But what if this genius is a monster that I can't control?

Clearly, Lu Yunzhou is a prodigy.

She and Tang Yan couldn't subdue them at all, and could only watch helplessly as the other slipped away.

However, they have at least established an initial friendship with Lu Yunzhou, which will be beneficial for future cooperation.

Moreover, judging from Lu Yunzhou's expression, he seemed to sympathize with Tang Yan's current situation.

Even if we take a step back, Lu Yunzhou at least won't go to Yang Mi's side and cause trouble for Tang Yan.

That's enough!

At this moment, Ji Rujing couldn't help but feel a sense of relief; Tang Yan's unlucky days were finally over.

July this year was truly sunny and bright!

"Women are just women; their minds are as small as the eye of a pin, and they're always calculating every little gain and loss."

Huang Yida said nonchalantly, "Although I've only known Brother Xiaochuan for less than 10 days, we're like-minded and already best buddies who can talk about anything. If he changes jobs, he might not find a brother like me. So, you don't need to worry about that."

"However, I heard he's still single. Instead of worrying unnecessarily, why don't you help him find a gentle and virtuous girlfriend to take care of his daily life and give him more time to focus on his creative work?"

"After all, our company has a long tradition of office romances."

At this point, Huang Yida chuckled at Ji Rujing.

Ji Rujing, the studio manager, sexually harassed this honest employee. Wasn't that the very trick Ji Rujing used to prevent him from leaving?

Understanding Huang Yida's implied meaning, Ji Rujing's ears turned red. After a moment of embarrassment and annoyance, she pinched him and muttered, "You old lecher."

After a while, she asked curiously, "By the way, why do you call him Little Boat Brother?"

Huang Yida explained, "Isn't his name Lu Yunzhou? Zhou means small boat, right? As for calling him Brother Small Boat, that's just my way of showing him respect."

"How about it? Isn't this nickname much better than 'Brother Yun' or 'Junior Brother Yun'?"

You've got quite a knack for weird things!

Upon hearing this explanation, Ji Rujing's lips curled into a smile: "It seems you two do have a pretty good relationship. Keep it up!"

I've got Huang Yida under control.

Huang Yida won over Lu Yunzhou!

This company would definitely fall apart without me!

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I watched the short film three times.

The executives at Paradise Umbrella finally felt the spiritual power hidden within this short film.

It's a very magical feeling.

It is endless.

At this moment, they finally stopped finding fault and patiently talked to each other for a while.

A few minutes later, the discussion came to a conclusion.

The highest-ranking vice president in charge of brand promotion stood up, shook hands with Lu Yunzhou, and even gave him a light hug.

"Director Lu, it's a pleasure working with you!"

"Once the film passes the review, it will be officially released, and the final payment will be transferred to your account immediately."

If the application fails to pass the review, Lu Yunzhou will definitely have to help with the revisions.

Therefore, the final payment will be delayed for a while.

This is an unspoken rule in the industry, so Lu Yunzhou didn't say anything. He shook hands with the other person and wanted to speak, but he didn't know the other person's name.

The vice president was also a shrewd person. He immediately saw Lu Yunzhou's hesitation and said with a smile, "My surname is Li."

Lu Yunzhou then smiled and shook hands with the other party: "Mr. Li, it's a pleasure to cooperate. Believe me, this short film will elevate your company to a new level!"

"Then I'll take your kind words."

Mr. Li found those words very pleasing to the ear.

This made him feel much better.

After thinking for a moment, Mr. Li jokingly added, "Please don't take our company's criticisms of you, Director Lu, to heart. After all, we're the client, and we have to offer some suggestions. Otherwise, wouldn't it make us seem incompetent?"

"To express our apologies, our company will do everything in our power to help Director Lu win the Best Public Service Short Film Award at the Hangzhou G20 Summit!"

This was something Lu Yunzhou had promised Tang Yan!

Although he used this empty promise to fool Tang Yan, he was actually quite confident in his abilities.

He never liked to talk big.

He will do his best to keep his word once he has spoken.

Originally, if Paradise Umbrella was unwilling to help, he had a plan B.

Unexpectedly, Paradise Umbrella Company was so sensible, saving him a lot of energy and time.

"Thanks, Mr. Li!"

This time, Lu Yunzhou was sincere.

"You're too kind, Director Lu."

"I believe we'll have many more opportunities to collaborate in the future. However, you'll have to give us a discount then."

This short film made Mr. Li realize that Lu Yunzhou was no ordinary person.

A man's first pot of gold is often the hardest to earn.

For Lu Yunzhou, after earning his first pot of gold and making a name for himself, the only remaining question is how high he can fly.

of course.

For Mr. Li, all he needs to do is present this short film to the organizing committee, and that will be enough.

There's absolutely no need to spend much money or effort on public relations for Lu Yunzhou.

Because the Hangzhou G20 Summit Organizing Committee is currently soliciting public welfare volunteers from across the country.

During this period, the organizing committee was extremely eager to find talented individuals.

Lu Yunzhou's GG video is perfect for showcasing the kindness and warmth of Hangzhou during the G20 summit.

The leaders of the organizing committee must be overjoyed to see this short film.

Anyone who dares to stop Lu Yunzhou from receiving the award will likely be hated by the leaders!

For Lu Yunzhou, once he wins the award, coupled with the world-class exposure during the G20 summit, he will make a splendid transformation from an unknown figure.

At least within the industry, his name will become incredibly popular!

Tang Yan's ethereal beauty and intellectual elegance in this short film will surely surprise all viewers!

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Yanjing.

Yang Mi Studio.

After about 10 days of build-up, "Diamond Lover" has reached its peak, consistently ranking first or second in viewership ratings.

Yang Mi's newcomer, the exotic beauty from Northwest China, Dilraba's popularity and online discussion are rising steadily, and she is poised to become a new traffic star.

Looking at the quotes that other companies sent to Dilraba, Yang Mi felt wonderful.

"Wait a little longer."

"Dilraba's price will be higher."

Yang Mi stuffed the quotes into her drawer.

Public opinion is still brewing, and Dilraba's beauty continues to go viral.

She wanted Dilraba to climb to the top step by step, overshadowing her best friend Tang Yan. Then, when the prices were at their highest, she would give Dilraba a ton of work to maximize her profits.

"Honey, something terrible has happened!"

But at this moment, agent Zhao Ruoyao received some inside information and nervously ran over to discuss it with Yang Mi.

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