Huayu Tianxian: This director is such a hypocrite!

January 31, Feiye Studio.

Ye Chong sat in the boss's chair, put his feet on the desk, and spun around freely.

After stopping, he turned on the desktop computer in front of him and clicked on the logo of Feiye Studio, which was a picture of a black cat holding a maple leaf.

The complete animation is as follows: A beautiful woman in ancient Chinese clothing stands on the big screen, only her upper body is visible. She holds a maple leaf between her fingers, and with a flick of her slender, delicate fingers, the maple leaf floats down and is caught by an adorable black cat, transforming into the logo of Feiye Studio.

It's worth mentioning that the beautiful woman in the green dress doesn't have a complete face visible, only her collarbone and chin are shown, but she has a black mole on the right side of her neck, and it's unclear who she was modeled after...

"Finally, I have my own business!"

Ye Chong lifted his legs and put them on the table, then lay down with his hands behind his head. His face showed not only the joy of starting a business, but also reflection on what he had seen and heard these past few days.

In his previous life, he was only a semi-insider. In this life, he got on the right track. It wasn't until he broke through the information cocoon that he realized: starting a company wasn't so easy.

Shortage of funds, lack of talent, setbacks in investment...

The most crucial element is talent. How difficult is it to assemble a film crew?

Ye Chong's newly completed film, "May Love," can be considered a small production crew, but it's small yet complete!

He was all alone in the directing team, without even an assistant director, but the production team was a different story: a planner, a production manager (Producer Lan), a location liaison (Wanwan), an administrative producer (Chen Jinfei), as well as a vehicle management officer, a financial director, an assistant accountant, a legal advisor...

Besides the directing and production teams, there are also action, sound recording, cinematography, lighting, equipment, art direction, props, costumes and makeup, production crew, editing, and more...

"—It's not that easy."

"boom--"

The office door was suddenly kicked open, and Chen Zhixi, her face flushed and her eyebrows raised, walked into the office with someone.

"You little brat, Ye Chong! I'm out there pulling the film crew along, and you're just sitting in your office admiring the scenery. I even have to pick up your teacher!"

Ye Chong staggered to his feet, but instead of immediately acknowledging Chen Zhixi, he looked at the person beside her.

"Teacher Li, what brings you here?"

Standing next to Chen Zhixi was Li Chen, Ye Chong's advisor.

She had short, neat hair and wore a long down jacket. Her delicate features made her look no older than Chen Zhixi.

"Why can't I come? The news of your 'sexual favoritism' has already spread to the Beijing Film Academy faculty group."

"This is filth!"

Ye Chong was so angry that his back teeth itched!

That damned Lan Sheng, he has repeatedly ruined my reputation!

"Alright, I know you don't have the guts."

Ye Chong was taken aback: "Huh? Didn't the teacher come here to interrogate us?"

Li Chen did not reply, his gaze sweeping across Ye Chong's office.

The office features an ordinary solid wood desk, an ordinary circular sofa, and a calligraphy and painting titled "Spring Pond Charm" on the wall. The most eye-catching feature is the lounge in the corner of the office, with a sign that reads "Do Not Disturb."

"It's quite impressive."

"Teacher Li, please have a seat."

Ye Chong ushered her to the circular sofa, then turned and winked at Chen Zhixi, who pouted and left reluctantly.

Chen Zhixi has been incredibly busy these past few days. She's in charge of organizing the film crew, getting the filming permits, and handling all the communication with people in Guizhou...

However, Ye Chong was not idle. First, he moved, and then he went to the job market and found a large group of good quality and cheap graduates.

Chen Zhixi was in charge of the production department, and he also set up three essential departments: finance, logistics, and legal affairs.

Let's talk about HR later; legal matters are more important right now.

"Teacher Li, didn't I explain it to you on the phone a couple of days ago? It was all just hearsay."

"Let's not talk about that. You need to be careful about the unspoken rules yourself."

Li Chen looked around and whispered, "The Beijing Film Academy is currently conducting a thorough investigation to prevent a scandal similar to the one at the Central Academy of Drama."

"So, you've come here today to...?"

"You know that the Beijing Film Academy provides project support funds every year, right?"

Ye Chong opened his mouth wide, thinking to himself, "Why didn't you come sooner? If you had come earlier, I wouldn't have had to rack my brains to come up with those lousy songs!"

How many?

Li Chen raised his hand and gestured the number five.

"Five hundred thousand?"

"It's five thousand yuan!"

Ye Chong was taken aback.

Is our alma mater really that shabby? Investing 5,000 yuan in a movie? You guys aren't here to take a cut, are you?

More watering, more profit?

"Don't complain about the small amount. After all, most of the quota for Qingying Film Studio this year was given to master's students, those under Director Xie Fei."

"Hmm... I see."

Looking at Li Chen's sincere gaze, Ye Chong was really in a dilemma.

If I don't take it, it would be a waste of their good intentions; if I do take it, the five thousand yuan will eventually be returned as box office revenue. How much of that should I give them?

"The dean knows the amount is a bit small, but you're still a student and there's no reason for you to apply for too much. He said he's just supporting you."

Ye Chong's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Yes, but the necessary procedures must be followed."

"clear!"

"Click—"

The office door opened, and Chen Zhixi walked in carrying two cups of coffee.

Li Chen, however, had no intention of staying.

"Alright, I won't bother you anymore. Remember to fill out an application form for entrepreneurship support after the start of the semester."

"Teacher Li, won't you stay a little longer?"

"No, thank you." Li Chen stood up and looked at Chen Zhixi: "You two keep up the good work, I believe in you!"

"Thanks."

"Thank you, Teacher Li. Let me see you off!"

Ye Chong got up and escorted Li Chen downstairs, then ran back upstairs in a few quick steps.

When I returned to the office, Chen Zhixi was already sitting on the sofa, drinking coffee with a gloomy expression.

"Sister hope, I was wrong." Ye Chong came up behind Chen Zhixi and started massaging her shoulders.

Chen Zhixi let out a long breath, and the anger on his face subsided slightly.

"Hey, are you planning to completely wash your hands of the business? You're leaving everything to me, and I'm totally clueless. Last year I was still working as an actor on a film set!"

"Isn't this a case of the capable doing more work?"

Ye Chong kneaded for a few moments, then sat down on the sofa and took a sip of his coffee.

"Several departments have been set up. Although there are only thirty people, it's finally starting to look like a business. For the next month, I'll work with you to get the crew together before March."

"Hmm... what about your little girlfriend?"

Ye Chong's eyes widened, and his pupils involuntarily shifted twice.

"Don't talk nonsense, that was my classmate in my freshman year."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Chen Zhixi was tired and too lazy to play the little boy's dating games with him, so she changed the subject and got down to business.

"Casting will be on March 1st, and we'll be heading to Guizhou on March 5th. You need to think carefully about the casting. Your freshman classmate would be a good choice, since there are many scenes with students."

"Um……"

Ye Chong really gave her suggestion a good look, and he searched through his memories from his past life.

March to May? That's when filming for "Chinese Paladin 1" started, right?

What a coincidence, my film is also released during this time period.

Both of them are very busy and in a rush.

In June, Liu Yifei will audition for "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and then come back to promote "May Love".

Ye Chong also has to make movies and do promotional work.

"Forget it, her 'Chinese Paladin 1' is about to start filming."

Chen Zhixi looked at him strangely: I told you to ask your classmates and show them some consideration, but all you thought of was your good sister?

Chen Zhixi is drunk. With such a love-obsessed mind, how could anyone slander him as someone who likes unspoken rules?

"How about we extend a symbolic invitation?"

Ye Chong nodded.

"Alright."