Huayu 2011: Starting with Hilarious Men

The term "diaosi" originated from Baidu Tieba and was born during a "factional struggle" on Tieba in 2011.

It's essentially an insult, and not many people know it yet.

Jiang Jinfu mainly couldn't understand the word before "diaosi" (loser).

Has China become this open?

Organ names are being used as titles for works of art in a very blatant way!

This kind of work will probably be banned as soon as it's released.

Moreover, Jiang Jinfu has recently been negotiating the contract terms with Tangren Media, paying particular attention to the wording.

"Your work definitely won't be able to air on mainstream television platforms, so it can only be shown on online platforms. Will the title of your work pass censorship on online platforms?" Jiang Jinfu asked directly.

"It should be fine," Zheng Nan thought. He figured that if his previous work, "Men's Diary," could pass censorship, it should be no problem for him too.

"You have connections? That shouldn't be the case. If you had connections, why would you only invest 26,000? You must not be familiar with the review rules." Jiang Jinfu couldn't understand, and finally concluded that Zheng Nan didn't know.

Jiang Jinfu's reminder made Zheng Nan realize that in his previous life, "Men's Diary" was produced by Sohu, where any name could pass censorship. But for a nobody like Zheng Nan, "Men's Diary" might not even get approved.

Do we have to change the name?

What name should I change it to?

Putting the problem aside for the time being, Zheng Nan went to a supermarket near the park and bought a basketball and two cucumbers.

Jiang Jinfu cooperated with the filming for twenty minutes, and left after filming his cameo role.

Before leaving, he added Zheng Nan on QQ and asked him to let him know when his work was finished, as he wanted to see what the 26,000 yuan finished product looked like.

Watching Jiang Jinfu's departing figure, Zheng Nan thought to herself, "What a pity. He seems like a nice guy, so why does he have to commit domestic violence?"

"You actually managed to add Jiang Jinfu on QQ!" Lin Wenruo was very envious.

"It's just a QQ account, what's the big deal?" Zheng Nan asked, somewhat puzzled.

"A celebrity's QQ account can deceive many naive young girls." Lin Wenruo said with an air of "you don't understand."

"Be careful, there's only one 'zz'!"

"Don't curse me. Because of what you said, I've already booked a full physical exam for Wednesday." Lin Wenruo still values ​​her life and doesn't want to die young.

"I'm doing this for your own good. By the way, do you know anyone in the music industry?"

"I don't know you. What's wrong?"

Zheng Nan looked at Lin Wenruo with some disappointment, thinking to herself, "You're not Doraemon, you can't solve every problem."

"I've put together a theme song and am preparing to record it, but it looks like I'll have to spend money to rent a recording studio." Since there's nothing free to use, Zheng Nan has no choice but to spend money to solve the problem.

"The way you looked at me just now was really weird. I like women!"

"Me too!"

…………

Zheng Nan was very busy every day in the days that followed.

When I have classes, I have to teach; when I don't have classes, I have to film, edit, and add music...

They say the beginning is always the hardest.

Once you get started, you'll find that the middle part is also difficult.

The free scenes and easy-to-shoot storylines were quickly filmed to near completion.

For some scenes, such as those in buses or offices, Zheng Nan had to pay to rent filming locations, and for certain minor roles, she also had to pay extras.

A month passed by in the blink of an eye, and it was early April.

A few days ago, Zheng Nan saw Jiang Jinfu post a celebratory picture on QQ Space without any caption, and guessed that he must have signed a contract with Tangren Media and the "Xuan-Yuan Sword" project should be on the agenda.

"What are you thinking about? Today is the last day of the hotel we rented, and we've already found the extras. If we don't finish filming today, it'll be next week." Lin Wenruo nudged Zheng Nan, who was lost in thought.

Coming to his senses, Zheng Nan said firmly, "We absolutely have to finish filming today, because I'm out of money."

After a month of filming, 26,000 yuan was far from enough. Thankfully, a new month has started and new living expenses have arrived, otherwise Zheng Nan would be starving.

"Out of money? How about I help you out?" After working as a photographer for a month, Lin Wenruo had developed a real affection for this project.

Even though she knew the first film she directed was unlikely to be a hit, Lin Wenruo still hoped for a complete ending.

"Don't worry, with today's footage, there's enough to make eight episodes of the main series," Zheng Nan, who had been working on the editing, said confidently.

"Let's go, let's stop talking," Dilraba called out from the front. After a month of filming, the relationship between the group had progressed rapidly, and they were already quite familiar with each other.

Upon arriving at the rented restaurant, the temporary actors who had been arranged in advance were already there.

"Have you read the script?" Zheng Nan asked.

"I've seen it. There aren't many lines. Don't worry, there won't be any mistakes," the extra replied.

Today's shoot is a series about eating, mainly about Zheng Nan and Ren Yi going to a restaurant to eat and then arguing over who should pay the bill.

Zheng Nan and Ren Yi have collaborated quite a few times in the past month and have developed some tacit understanding. They nod to each other and get into character to start the performance.

Ren Yi: "Are you sick in the head? Don't give me that smirk. His mother drove over 30 kilometers to pick me up, and we just came to this tiny, run-down restaurant?"

Zheng Nan: "I brought you all this way to broaden your horizons. This food is delicious, that's why I brought you here today!"

An extra came over carrying dishes.

Ren Yi: "Look at this lousy place, what good food can you possibly get here? And look at my appearance!"

"Pfft..." The extra burst out laughing.

Zheng Nan was speechless. Yuan Bingyan, who was always laughing during takes, didn't laugh today. So you, a temporary actor, took her place?

"Hey buddy, he's insulting you, what are you laughing at?"

"Excuse me, director, but your lines are too down-to-earth. I used to get yelled at like that when I was a waiter in a restaurant."

Zheng Nan was surprised to find that this extra was so talented and had even worked in a restaurant.

"It's okay, just smile first, and we'll film it when you're all done." Zheng Nan was very patient, as this scene didn't require her to slap herself.

One more take. This time, the extras didn't laugh, and the shoot went smoothly.

One take after another, filming began at nine in the morning. The group of people didn't even have lunch and continued filming until three in the afternoon, when the last scene was finally completed.

Zheng Nan grabbed a cardboard tube and used it as a megaphone, loudly announcing, "We've wrapped filming!"

"Wuhu!"

Despite the mere investment of 26,000 yuan, the filming took place intermittently for a month, with only eight or nine days of actual shooting.

Everyone was quite excited when filming wrapped up, as this was their first film.

"Um, do I have to go to Wuhu too?" The extra seemed a little lost.

"Dude, you don't need to. This is your salary. Your work for today is finished. I wish you all the best in your future work." Zheng Nan handed the other person three hundred yuan in wages and said a word of blessing.

Perhaps it was this long-lost concern from a stranger that prompted the extra to not leave immediately, but instead ask another question: "Director, what's the name of this play? Will I ever have a chance to see it air?"

"My show is called 'Hilarious Men,' and you should be able to find it online."

"I'll be waiting."