Huayu: Starting with mentoring female stars

Next was the premiere film review session.

Wang Jinsong was the first to receive the microphone.

Wang Jinsong wore a proud and excited smile:

"This is a good movie. What makes me happy is that my student Liu Yifei gave an outstanding performance in this movie, completely breaking out of the framework of her past roles."

"The new character's stubbornness, vulnerability, and resentment—every emotion was perfectly portrayed!"

"Thank you, teacher." Liu Yifei was very touched.

Then, Wang Jinsong turned to Chen Zhou and said solemnly:

"Director Chen, thank you for bringing us such an excellent work."

"It seems Jiang Wei wasn't joking with me. Our Beijing Film Academy is about to produce another great director!"

"Thank you for the compliment, teacher," Chen Zhou replied politely.

Then, the microphones were handed to Shu Chang and Zhang Liangying.

"Yifei, I really didn't expect your performance in this movie to be so amazing."

"I never knew Director Chen before, but now I know that he is an extremely good director at discovering the characteristics of actors."

"So I'd also like to say here that if the opportunity arises in the future, I hope Director Chen Zhou can cast me in a film. Thank you!"

Shu Chang said.

Zhang Liangying's speech:

"I'm sorry, I had a bit of a stereotype about Director Chen. I thought he relied on his looks, but now I know that he relies on his real talent."

"From this day forward, I'm a fan of Director Chen!"

Chen Zhou and Liu Yifei expressed their gratitude together.

Jiang Wei took the microphone.

"Here I want to thank my student Chen Zhou for letting me see such a good movie."

"I am even more grateful to him for giving me such a good result at the end of my teaching career."

"I'll say it again: among all my students, you are the best."

"I'm so proud of you!"

Hearing this, Chen Zhou was deeply moved. Without saying anything more, he went up and gave Jiang Wei a hug, a gesture of respect between teacher and student.

When Chen Zhou returned to the stage, he turned around and saw Lu Chuan in the audience raising her hand.

Chen Zhou gestured to the staff to hand the microphone to Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan first tested the microphone's sound, and then spoke:

"Some people may not know this, but Director Chen and I have actually known each other for a long time."

"When I was preparing for the film crew of 'Nanjing Nanjing,' I chose him as my C team director."

"Unfortunately, for some reason, I asked him to leave the night before filming started."

As Lu Chuan finished speaking, everyone present looked solemn, as it was the first time they had heard of this matter.

Lu Chuan ignored the reactions of the others and continued speaking:

"But at this moment, I am truly happy."

"Because after Director Chen left my crew, he was still able to become a director who could stand on his own."

"This is truly an extraordinary achievement, and it further proves Director Chen's capabilities."

"So here, I would also like to congratulate Director Chen on making his own film."

Even after Lu Chuan finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room remained very heavy.

Don't be fooled by Lu Chuan's seemingly polite words, which appear to be praising Chen Zhou.

But anyone with a modicum of common sense would know that Lu Chuan was being sarcastic on purpose, actually just trying to belittle Chen Zhou.

It was just to tell everyone that not long ago, Chen Zhou was just a group director he had kicked out!

At this moment, Liu Yifei, Zhu Yilong, and the others were all very unhappy.

Liu Yifei, in particular, was really angry and wanted to yell at Lu Chuan, that hypocrite.

But since it was the premiere and many important people were present, she couldn't really lash out because of the situation.

"Clap clap clap!"

Chen Zhou's applause rang out.

This sudden turn of events left everyone completely bewildered.

Everyone was surprised. Could it be that Chen Zhou couldn't hear Lu Chuan's obvious sarcastic tone?

They're still clapping!

Just as everyone was thinking this, Chen Zhou suddenly spoke again:

"Director Lu Chuan is absolutely right, and I am very grateful to Director Lu Chuan for his appreciation of me."

"I also want to thank Director Lu Chuan for kicking me aside back then, otherwise I wouldn't be where I am today."

Chen Zhou said this.

Liu Yifei and others who had a good relationship with Chen Zhou felt really depressed.

They couldn't accept Chen Zhou being so humble.

As for Jiang Wei, who is Chen Zhou's teacher, he really wants to scold Chen Zhou to wake him up.

How can a man be so afraid of trouble?

Lu Chuan had already gotten too close to him, spouting nonsense at the premiere, yet Chen Zhou still wanted to settle things peacefully.

Just as Jiang Wei was about to step in as a teacher and forcefully help Chen Zhou get revenge.

Chen Zhou continued:

"Actually, at first, I didn't have the confidence to be a film director."

"But when I met Director Lu Chuan, I suddenly realized, if even Director Lu Chuan can make movies, then why can't I?"

"So thank you, Director Lu Chuan, you really gave me a lot of confidence."

"Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today. You are the guiding light on my career path."

"Thank you for your selflessness in kicking me out of your production team so I could work on my own."

"I express my deepest respect to you!"

Hahaha!

Chen Zhou's words immediately drew laughter from the entire audience.

They all thought Lu Chuan was a weirdo, but now they realize that Chen Zhou is the real master of weirdness.

Chen Zhou meant that he thought Lu Chuan's filmmaking skills were very low, so he was sure he could make films too.

Liu Yifei and Zhu Yilong also laughed.

So Chen Zhou was faking it all, waiting here to turn the tables on him.

At this moment, Lu Chuan's face was extremely ashen, but she could only bite the bullet and reply:

"Not at all, Director Chen, you're too kind."

"But then again, I really didn't expect that your movie, which started filming in July, would be released at the end of December."

"I initially thought it would definitely turn out to be a terrible movie, given the tight deadline!"

"Like my film 'City of Life and Death,' it's still being polished and filmed!"

Chen Zhou smiled slightly:

"I want to refute one of Director Lu Chuan's points."

"A movie being made quickly doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad movie."

"The best standard for judging whether a movie is bad is audience word of mouth."

"As long as the audience finds it enjoyable, then filming quickly is the best course of action."

"If the audience doesn't like it, then no matter how long it takes to film, it's just a long and tedious stale story to them."

"Well said!" Jiang Wei clapped.

Wang Jinsong and others were also applauding.

Needless to say, Liu Yifei and Zhu Yilong were naturally there to unconditionally support Chen Zhou at this time, and their enthusiastic applause was all they needed to do.

After a few exchanges, Lu Chuan stopped talking.

But it's clear that he's about to explode with anger, yet he can't find any point to attack Chen Zhou.

The incident between Chen Zhou and Lu Chuan was also recorded by the reporters at the scene.

They certainly wouldn't let go of news like this.

The film review session continues.

After this segment ended, Chen Zhou and Liu Yifei went to other theaters to greet their fans.

That evening.

The argument between Chen Zhou and Lu Chuan at the cinema has already generated considerable buzz online.

Some people sided with Lu Chuan, feeling that Chen Zhou disrespected his seniors.

He believed that Lu Chuan was only sincerely congratulating him, but Chen Zhou was judging a gentleman by his own petty standards.

However, the vast majority of people felt that Chen Zhou did the right thing, not for any other reason than that Chen Zhou dared to fight back.

That's all that matters!

You know, what kind of young person isn't ambitious and spirited?