Huayu 16: I Became the Dream-Fulfilling Master for Young Actresses

"The completion rate of 81.3% is very rare for a web series on its first day, indicating that the content is extremely engaging, and there are already five related terms trending on Weibo."

Hearing Manager Sun's words, a smile spread across Chen Xingzhou's face.

"Manager Sun, the data looks pretty good."

Manager Sun smiled and said, "It's more than just good! It's far better!"

"To tell you the truth, our internal expectation for this show was A-level, but now it has completely reached S-level."

"Following an internal company decision, starting tomorrow, the homepage banner display period will be extended, and an additional set of splash screen banners will be added."

"besides……"

After he finished speaking, Chen Xingzhou asked, "Manager Sun, how long can you guarantee these resources?"

"Give us a week first, and we'll adjust accordingly based on the data."

Manager Sun paused for a moment, then changed the subject:

"Director Chen, on a side note, you mentioned 'Go Go Squid!' to me last time. Our boss Dai Ying saw the opening day data for 'A Love So Beautiful' and wants to meet with you."

"She asked me to check your availability first, and then you can decide on the time."

A slight smile appeared on Chen Xingzhou's lips.

Now it's not him begging the platform to talk about his next role anymore; it's the platform chasing after him.

He now holds the initiative.

"Okay, let's schedule a time once I've taken care of things here."

"Okay, let me know when you set a time."

On April 18, "A Love So Beautiful" had been airing for a full week.

In just seven days, this part of the drama swept across the entire internet with unstoppable momentum.

It not only refreshed multiple charts in iQiyi's youth campus category, but also attracted the collective attention of the platform and the film and television industry.

……

Nine o'clock in the morning, iQiyi headquarters conference room.

The weekly debriefing meeting, chaired by Dai Ying, was held on time.

The real-time data displayed on the screen exceeded all the original expectations for an A-level revenue-sharing drama.

Within a week of its premiere, the show garnered a total of 5.3 million views, setting a new record for the highest first-week viewership in iQiyi's youth campus category.

The number of new members acquired exceeded 60, the main Weibo topic garnered over 25 billion views, and the number of discussions exceeded 800 million.

With a stable Douban rating of 7.3, it is currently the highest-rated youth web series of 2017.

"This week's data far exceeded our expectations."

Dai Ying looked at everyone present and said, "Chen Xingzhou proved his directing ability and market sense with 'A Love So Beautiful'."

The operations manager added, "Currently, 12 brands have contacted us, hoping to place their ads in the 'A Love So Beautiful' series. Two of them are brands trying web series ad placement for the first time."

Dai Ying nodded, then immediately made arrangements: "First, the operations department will adjust the broadcast schedule..."

After explaining the arrangements, she looked at Manager Sun and said, "Manager Sun, communicate more with Chen Xingzhou and take over his next drama as soon as possible."

"Yes, Vice President."

……

On the other side, Tian Zhuangzhuang had just stepped into the office of the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy when his phone rang.

The caller was a producer with whom they had collaborated for many years.

"Director Tian, ​​you've been keeping this a secret! When did the Beijing Film Academy produce such an all-around talent as Chen Xingzhou?! He can act, direct, and even manage his own projects."

"This young man!"

"Please ask him quickly if he has a tight schedule. I have a project for an urban drama and I'd like to invite him to be the director."

As Tian Zhuangzhuang took off his coat, he held his phone between his fingers, his tone revealing an undisguised smile:

"He has a new drama in preparation, and you'll have to wait in line for his schedule."

"Do we still have to wait in line? Send me his contact information, and I'll see if I can talk to him about it."

"What, you can actually lower yourself like that?"

"What's the big deal? It's no big deal to ask for help."

Tian Zhuangzhuang laughed heartily, but in his heart he was thinking, "Even if you want something, you have to wait in line."

Not long after I hung up, another call came in, this time from a colleague at another art school.

"Professor Tian, ​​I'm Zhang from Beijing Dance Academy. How did Beijing Film Academy train Chen Xingzhou? We'd like to learn from their experience."

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled and shook his head: "Xingzhou is a talented and hardworking kid..."

After hanging up the phone, Tian Zhuangzhuang simply put his phone on silent and listened to the birds chirping outside the window.

He closed his eyes for a moment, picked up his phone again, and sent a message to Chen Xingzhou:

I've looked at the first week's data, it's very good. Stay calm.

Next week, there's a teaching meeting in the directing department, and I'll bring up your film "A Love So Beautiful" as a case study with the acting department.

Chen Xingzhou was filming a Douyin video when he saw Tian Zhuangzhuang's message. He thanked him and then saw that many other people had sent him messages.

Guo Jingyu: [Xingzhou, I watched a few episodes of "A Love So Beautiful." The cinematography is clean, the pacing is steady, and the actors are well-directed.]

How did you train these young actors?

Let's collaborate sometime!

Chen Xingzhou: [Clenched fists] Teacher Guo, please give me your instructions at any time.

Jiang Jiajun also sent a private message, which was concise and to the point:

[Xingzhou, congratulations! I've always said you have talent, and now that this drama of yours has aired, it proves I wasn't wrong.]

Let me know if you have any news about your next project, and I'll help you think it over!

Also joining them was Wu Jinyuan, the director of the previous "Princess Agents"...

Just then, Zhou Ye ran up to him, catching his breath, and then said with a smile:

"Look, senior! You're famous all over our school now!"

As she spoke, she handed her phone to Chen Xingzhou.

Chen Xingzhou looked up.

In the performing arts students' group chat, someone posted a comparison post with screenshots of Jiang Chen erasing the blackboard and Yan Xun kneeling under the scorching sun at Jiuyou Terrace:

[Can you believe that Chen Xingzhou, a third-year student in our department, plays both Yan Xun and Jiang Chen?!]

The post received over a hundred comments:

[Chen Xingzhou directed and starred in this; when will I be able to be like him?]

Does Yiyezhizhou Studio hire interns?

Of course they're hiring! Someone from our class has already applied!

[Just one more thing! Zhou Ye! Our freshman in the acting department! She's actually Chen Xingzhou's assistant!]

[Zhou Ye, come out and share your story! How did you get chosen by Chen Xingzhou to be his assistant and play the second female lead? Is there some secret to it?]

[I always thought Zhou Ye had a great presence, but I didn't expect her to be this amazing, chosen by a senior. It's true what they say, outstanding people attract other outstanding people!]

As Zhou Ye read these comments, especially the last one, his cheeks involuntarily flushed.

She glanced at Chen Xingzhou furtively and whispered:

"Senior, look, everyone's talking about me... Actually, I didn't do anything, I just followed you and studied hard."

Chen Xingzhou gently ruffled her hair, his tone mild: "It's because you've proven yourself and worked hard that you deserve these opportunities."

"As for students from the school who want to do internships, just use the same screening process as before, only raise the standards a little."

Zhou Ye's face flushed even more, and she gave a soft "hmm" before returning to her office chair.

She opened Weibo, her eyes shining as she looked at the number of followers on her homepage.