Huayu: Starting with mentoring female stars

Since there was no response from Chen Zhou for a while, Jing Tian cautiously asked, "Is 3000 million not enough? If so, I can add some more."

"I appreciate your kindness, but I've already made arrangements for the investment, so I don't need any additional investment from you for the time being," Chen Zhou said.

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian nodded and didn't say anything more.

After a brief chat, Chen Zhou hung up the phone.

The moment they put down their phones, Shuangzi and the others surrounded Jing Tian, ​​their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

"Tian Tian, ​​you are so lucky to have been chosen by Director Chen Zhou. Director Chen really has an eye for talent; he picked our school beauty, Tian Tian, ​​right away," Kan Qingzi said.

"I never expected that he would actually choose Tian Tian over Yang Mi," Chai Biyun said, still finding it unbelievable.

"Sigh, if only I had performed better back then, even just going to learn from Senior Brother Chen Zhou would have been good." Shuangzi still felt deeply regretful.

At this moment, Jing Tian placed her hands on her chest, and the feeling of happiness in her heart was truly indescribable.

Just when she had almost given up hope and felt that she had no chance of being chosen, Chen Zhou actually took pity on her.

Moreover, in the past few days, everyone has been saying that no one in the school can compete with Yang Mi.

But now, she's the one who has the last laugh.

At the same time, Chen Zhou listened to what Jing Tian had just said.

He actually thought it was a good thing.

I will definitely give Liu Dehua a share of the investment in my upcoming movie because I promised him beforehand.

However, he cannot rely on Liu Dehua as an investor forever; such a fixed investment partnership would greatly limit his development.

Therefore, if he needs to film any big productions in the future, Jing Tian is a very good new investor.

In addition, he had already notified Gao Ye before calling Jing Tian.

As for the remaining supporting characters, Chen Zhou doesn't intend to limit them to the campus setting.

He will conduct actor selection publicly.

Encourage actors who feel they are capable enough to send their resumes to their email address.

However, there is one actor from the Beijing Film Academy who is currently considering...

Not long after, at the Beijing Film Academy cafeteria.

Gao Ye and Zhu Yilong sat facing each other.

"Yi Long, let me tell you, Senior Brother Chen Zhou's new movie actually selected me! Did you put in a good word for me behind my back? That's why Senior Brother Chen Zhou is giving me special treatment!" Gao Ye was extremely excited.

"No, I wouldn't interfere with my senior brother's affairs. The fact that he chose you means that you are the actor who fits his image."

Zhu Yilong was also happy for Gao Ye. He had always felt that Gao Ye was one of the more talented actresses in her class.

Gao Ye's face was all smiles as he praised, "I knew it! Senior Brother Chen Zhou has such good taste. He picked me out. No wonder Senior Sister Liu Yifei likes a man with such charm. Of course, it's also Senior Sister Liu Yifei's good fortune."

"You think so too?" Zhu Yilong was very surprised.

"Isn't that right?" Gao Ye asked, puzzled.

"Although I think so too, many people feel that it's actually Chen Zhou's good fortune to be with Liu Yifei, and that he's getting a great deal," Zhu Yilong said.

"No, those people are too simplistic."

"Many actors can be very popular in the TV series field, but if they want to continue to rise in status, they must act in movies and be successful."

"Because everyone in the industry knows very well that movies are superior to TV series."

"That's why many actors are willing to make all sorts of sacrifices in order to act in films by big directors."

"Did you see 'Lust, Caution' last year? Tang Wei and Tony Leung actually had a real-life romance while filming, all to boost their careers!"

"As it turns out, they did succeed."

"Even though she received a lot of attention because of this incident, it also made her famous."

Gao Ye said.

"That's absolutely right." Zhu Yilong strongly agreed with these views.

"So, Senior Sister Liu Yifei didn't pay any bad price, but she has successfully entered the film industry. This is Senior Sister Liu Yifei's good fortune."

"Director Chen really protected her."

"I'm an actress myself, so I understand the realities behind this all too well."

"But on the other hand, Senior Brother Chen Zhou and Senior Sister Liu Yifei have also helped each other achieve success."

"The former dared to make theatrical films when he had nothing."

"The latter also dared to become the leading lady in someone else's movie when others had nothing."

"They're a match made in heaven!"

Gao Ye said.

"I also think that the two of them are the most suitable," Zhu Yilong said earnestly.

At this moment, Gao Ye suddenly became gossipy: "Can you tell me if Senior Brother Chen Zhou and Senior Sister Liu Yifei are really dating? I've seen the rumors about them so many times. Didn't they say a while ago that Senior Sister Liu Yifei went straight to Senior Brother Chen Zhou's hometown for the New Year? Does that mean there's really something going on between them?"

Zhu Yilong shook his head: "I really don't know, but I felt that when we were filming before, the way Senior Sister Liu Yifei looked at Senior Brother Chen Zhou was indeed different."

"It's so nice to have such a handsome man and a beautiful woman together," Gao Ye remarked.

It will be a little later.

In the girls' dormitory of Beijing Film Academy, Yang Mi looked mournful and was biting her fingers.

Her eyes, however, were fixed on her phone.

The news that Jing Tian and Gao Ye had been chosen by Chen Zhou had spread far and wide in the school's QQ groups and forums.

This made Yang Mi realize that she was probably going to be eliminated!

Compared to himself, a child star, Chen Zhou actually chose Jing Tian and Gao Ye, two women with no reputation!

This made her feel very unbalanced.

Her roommate, who lived with her, was also very puzzled by this.

"I think Director Chen chooses people based on their looks, and he likes people like Jing Tian and Gao Ye, one is youthful and sweet, and the other is more mature," Zhang Xiaofei said.

"Don't talk nonsense. Even if Senior Brother Chen Zhou really does care about looks, isn't our Mimi prettier than them? I think it's just that Senior Brother Chen Zhou has bad taste," Yuan Shanshan said.

"Mimi, don't be sad," Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan comforted her.

"Ha! I'm not sad at all! It's just a role, right? I don't care about it! I'm not like some people who just know how to suck up to powerful people," Yang Mi said.

Just then, Yang Mi's phone rang.

This startled Yang Mi, then, as if suddenly remembering something, she hurriedly answered the phone, her voice excited: "Hey? Who is this?"

"I am Chen Zhou," Chen Zhou introduced himself from the other side.

Upon learning that it was Chen Zhou calling her, Yang Mi's earlier resentment immediately vanished, and she said with a smile, "It's Director Chen! What can I do for you?"

Yang Mi's sudden change of expression made Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan burst into laughter.

She was so nonchalant just now, how come she's suddenly acting like a total fangirl?

"I have a female supporting role here that would be perfect for you. It's not a big role, but it'll be one that the audience will remember," Chen Zhou said.

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi immediately became very dissatisfied.

But she still used that soft, cute tone, and said with a smile, "Director Chen, are you not satisfied with my previous audition? How about we re-audience it privately? If possible, I'd like to audition for the lead role!"