Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 781 Your pride is worthless!

Zhou Yang nodded in agreement, then picked up his phone and dialed the number listed in the script.

"Hello! Is this Teacher Chen? This is Zhou Yang!" He heard Chen Tiesheng's voice on the phone.

On the other end, Chen Tiesheng was not surprised by Zhou Yang's call. After a brief pause, he said, "I'm sorry, I'm already past middle age. How can I compete with these young people? It would be beneath me!"

Zhou Yang could sense the profound experience that Chen Tiesheng had accumulated over the decades. Precisely because he was a senior figure in the industry, Zhou Yang hoped to work with him.

“Teacher Chen, opportunity always favors the prepared! You will absolutely not be excluded from my directing plans! There’s no need for you to feel relaxed or apologize!” Zhou Yang said with a smile and a firm tone, every word of which deeply touched Chen Tiesheng’s heart.

Chen Tiesheng sighed and said, "I haven't made a movie in ten years, and I've thought about giving up many times during that time. But 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' made me unwilling to give up easily, because I really want to direct a movie!"

Hearing his sentiments, Zhou Yang felt deeply impressed. Just how much passion does it take to persist in this industry for ten or even several decades?

How many decades in a lifetime can one spend pursuing one's passions?
Zhou Yang smiled and said, "I also hope that 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' can be shown on the big screen! It's an excellent film! If possible, let's sign the contract this afternoon!"

"That would be such an honor! I've seen all your roles, from the Joker to Blackie. I look forward to working with you and meeting you!" Chen Tiesheng replied excitedly.

Zhou Yang could hear the joy in his tone, which meant he was really happy.

Although he was a veteran in the industry and had weathered many storms, he was still deeply moved when he received an opportunity.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yang placed the selected scripts on one side of the table, deciding to put "New World" on top, hoping that Chen Tianke could bring an even bigger surprise.

At this moment, Chen Tianzhen knocked on the door and came in, saying helplessly, "I called him, and he only said 'okay,' I don't know if he heard me!"

Zhou Yang smiled, clearly seeing the resilience in Chen Tianke's work.

"Sister Tianzhen, I'm going out for a bit. You go and draft Mr. Chen Tiesheng's contract!" he instructed while putting on his coat.

Chen Tianzhen nodded: "Go ahead! I'll stay here!"

Zhou Yang went down to the third floor and found the director of the music department.

"Please upload 'Dry Weather' to Huayang Music!" Zhou Yang walked up to the director's desk and said directly.

Upon hearing this instruction, the female director of the music department was overjoyed and exclaimed excitedly, "Okay, Brother Yang!"

"Then I won't disturb your work anymore, good luck!" Zhou Yang winked and then left.

The female director was left behind, looking very excited.

Zhou Yang was also helpless, as many fans left comments urging him to upload the song and eagerly checked in.

After seeing the comments, Zhou Yang casually replied: "Everyone can check out Hua Yang Music! (Tactical lean back)"

This response quickly sparked a heated discussion among fans.

"I'm so envious of the original poster, getting a reply from Brother Yang!!"

"My heart aches! I support the dry weather!"

"I really don't know how to download it, I'm in such a hurry!"

"I'm already a member of Huayang Music! Hehe!"

"I'm still a little reluctant to spend nine yuan on a membership fee because of the dry weather!"

"Yang Ge's expression is just too cute! (Leans back)"

"..."

At 2 PM, Zhou Yang finished his lunch and went to work at the company.

The receptionist brought Chen Tiesheng in. Zhou Yang immediately stood up and shook hands with Chen Tiesheng, "I've heard so much about you! We met at the victory celebration banquet!"

"Haha, that's right, it's the celebration party for 'Sheep Without a Shepherd'! You are truly an outstanding actor!" Chen Tiesheng responded with a smile. Although he was full of energy, the white hair at his temples betrayed his age.

The two sat down, and Zhou Yang made Chen Tiesheng a cup of tea.

"This tea has a wonderful aroma and tastes great! It's truly excellent tea!" Chen Tiesheng praised.

Zhou Yang smiled slightly, secretly agreeing that the tea was indeed quite good.

"This is top-quality Dongting Biluochun tea. If Teacher Chen likes it, I have quite a few more here!"

Zhou Yang smiled and took a sip of tea.

Chen Tiesheng's eyes lit up: "I didn't expect that young Yang would like to drink tea at such a young age!"

"It's not really a hobby, I just think it's nice," Zhou Yang replied.

As the conversation deepened, Chen Tiesheng relaxed about things he liked, and his earlier seriousness disappeared.

During the conversation, Chen Tiesheng sighed, "The story of 'Hachiko, the Loyal Dog' is indeed based on real events. The inspiration for it suddenly struck me when I first heard it!"

'This story is indeed wonderful, but without your embellishment, I might never have been able to appreciate it.'

Zhou Yang smiled and answered modestly.

Chen Tiesheng was not polite about this, acknowledging Zhou Yang's view that the story originally circulated only in certain circles, but now Chen Tiesheng has made it more vivid and interesting.

Then, Chen Tiesheng signed his name on Zhou Yang's contract and shook hands with her happily.

"Only you still call me Teacher Chen! In this industry, everyone goes with the flow, and almost no one pays attention to me, a fallen director!" Chen Tiesheng said sincerely.

Zhou Yang replied earnestly, "Professor Chen, you don't need to be so modest! I call you 'professor' because you truly deserve that title!"

Zhou Yang sat down to talk, her expression very sincere. Just as she was preparing to start filming, "Crazy Stone" had just finished its theatrical run.

After a month of theatrical release, the film achieved tremendous success, grossing a total of $14.6 billion!
When Chen Tianzhen saw those dazzling numbers, she couldn't help but marvel at Zhou Yang's abilities.

The successive successes of the films he invested in also prove Zhou Yang's vision and ability.

"Hello? What's wrong, Sister Tianzhen?" Zhou Yang received a call from Chen Tianzhen while he was talking to staff at the Shanghai Film City.

"Great! Huayang Music's user base has recently grown by 30%, and 15% of those users are paying subscribers!" Chen Tianzhen exclaimed excitedly.

Zhou Yang was slightly taken aback, not expecting that his song "Dry Weather" would attract so many users.

He also underestimated people's passion for music.

"Haha, Sister Tianzhen, I never expected things to turn out this way!"

"Yes, I can't believe my eyes when I see this surge!"

Chen Tianzhen said that she repeatedly checked the data to make sure there were no mistakes.

Moreover, Zhou Yang's popularity continues to rise on various platforms.

On one hand, they are covers by bloggers, and on the other hand, they are used as background music for videos.

In either case, Zhou Yang's success was an unexpected bonus.

(End of this chapter)