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Chapter 297 Director Wu has me completely under his thumb!

Wu Yuchen naturally wanted to cultivate Guo Fan, the man who surprised the nation by making "The Wandering Earth" and opening up the path for Chinese science fiction films.

But Guo Fan didn't study film at all! He majored in law as an undergraduate and only came into contact with the film industry after graduating and working in a TV program. He's still a long way from taking the postgraduate entrance exam for the Beijing Film Academy!
You can't expect Wu Yuchen to find someone who's not even in the industry and tell a law student, "I want to train you to be a director, so you can come with me," right? Not only would outsiders find it strange, but Guo Fan himself would probably be completely baffled.

And to be honest, although this kind of talent training is more effective for new directors, you really can't send complete novices who have no practical experience in China to Hollywood to learn.

Otherwise, if he goes directly to learn Hollywood without experiencing the domestic filming environment, his existing knowledge system will likely be overwhelmed by the Hollywood film industry system. When he returns, he will most likely be completely out of touch with the domestic situation and complain about what is wrong with this or that in China.

Therefore, there are certain considerations when it comes to selecting talent. We need young directors whose thinking is not yet fixed, who have some filming experience and their own ideas, so that even if they go to Hollywood to study, they can apply what they've learned to the domestic situation after they return.

Hollywood's industrial system can be learned from and imitated, but it cannot be completely copied, after all, the situations in the two countries are completely different.

Since Wu Yuchen made this promise to Han Sanping, he must have thought it through carefully and wouldn't just do it half-heartedly.

In fact, Wu Yuchen has helped a lot of people in the past few years. Many scripts have been invested in by him, and he has accumulated a good reputation in the industry as a result.

This matter could now be handled more formally. Miracle Films could launch a young director training program in his name, providing support to selected projects. He doesn't lack the money at all; he genuinely hopes to discover and cultivate more promising new talents through this project.

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Have you eaten? Shall I get you some?

"Hey, why do you smell like alcohol today? Who were you drinking with?"

Zeng Li opened the door and welcomed Wu Yuchen in. She smelled the alcohol next to him and asked with slight surprise.

She knew that Wu Yuchen didn't drink much normally. Even in public, he would try to refuse to drink, and now few people could force him to.

Wu Yuchen laughed and rubbed his stomach: "I spent most of the day at President Han's house, talked to him about a lot of things, and had a couple of drinks with him. You don't need to cook, I haven't finished digesting my food yet!"

Upon hearing this, Zeng Li came over to help Wu Yuchen. She was naturally aware that Wu Yuchen and Han Sanping had a good relationship and were close.

In fact, Wu Yuchen hadn't drunk much at all. Not only was he not drunk, but his mind was actually slightly excited by the alcohol.

How could he refuse such a beautiful woman's offer? He simply put his arm around Zeng Li and leaned half his body against her. After Zeng Li helped Wu Yuchen to sit on the sofa, she pretended to get up and said, "Then I'll go make you a bowl of hangover soup~"

Wu Yuchen asked with a smile, "You can make this too?"

Zeng Li smiled and said, "I was just thinking about it when I had nothing better to do."

She had just stood up when Wu Yuchen wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into his embrace. He even leaned in and pecked Zeng Li on the cheek: "Lizi, you're so sweet~"

Zeng Li smiled and said, "If I'm not nice to you, who else should I be nice to? You're my guinea pig, let's see if my hangover soup works!"

Wu Yuchen held Zeng Li in his arms, rested his chin on her shoulder, and gently rubbed his face against hers: "Before testing drugs, guinea pigs need a little comfort~"

Zeng Li's neck was tickled by the stubble on Wu Yuchen's chin, and she giggled, shrinking her neck slightly. Knowing what Wu Yuchen meant, she pecked him on the cheek in return.

However, Wu Yuchen still didn't let go, still shamelessly saying, "That's not enough~"

Zeng Li pouted, gave Wu Yuchen a kiss on the lips, and then said, "Is this okay now?"

Wu Yuchen shook his head and simply took the initiative to kiss her.

After a long pause, their lips parted, and Zeng Li, slightly out of breath, said, "Now it's all good, I'm going to be your guinea pig too~"

After saying that, Zeng Li patted Wu Yuchen's arm, and he smiled and let go of her arm, allowing Zeng Li to get up.

Wu Yuchen smiled as he watched Zeng Li's retreating figure head towards the kitchen. Compared to the other women around him, Zeng Li's ambition was arguably the least. She'd act in roles she liked, and when she had free time, she'd tinker with things she enjoyed at home, like researching tea culture.

In the past two years, she hasn't taken on many roles, and they aren't always the female lead, but they are all good dramas.

For example, Jia Siya, the female secretary in "The Grand Dyeing Workshop," is the boss's secretary and mistress. She is fashionable, has long flowing hair, and is beautiful and sexy, earning her the nickname "Big Foreign Horse." Zeng Li, with her heavy makeup, was actually very suitable for this role. Although she was only a supporting actress, she left a deep impression on the audience in this male-dominated drama.

Another example is the female CEO in "Conquest". "Conquest" became a nationwide hit after it was released last year. The most popular character was naturally "Hua Qiang", but Zeng Li's portrayal of the female CEO of a real estate company also had a very high presence.

Then there's Sai Xishi from "The Divine Doctor Xi Lai Le." She's fiery, emotional, and passionate, not only beautiful but also incredibly virtuous, loyal, and devoted. She's Xi Lai Le's neighbor and confidante, helping him out of many troubles, and the two eventually get together. The character itself is well-developed, and Zeng Li's portrayal is excellent, earning her widespread praise.

And then there was last year's Feitian Awards, where Zeng Li won the Outstanding Actress award for her outstanding performance in "Qing Yi". After receiving the award, Zeng Li was particularly happy, seemingly finding a great deal of satisfaction, and her entire career pace slowed down.

However, Wu Yuchen didn't care about this. He had the ability to provide Zeng Li with the life she wanted. She could act when she wanted to, and rest when she didn't. When the mood struck her again, Wu Yuchen would provide her with the resources. It was no problem at all.

Then, Wu Yuchen picked up the TV remote, turned on the TV, and tuned to CCTV-8 to wait. He had come to Zeng Li's place today specifically for this purpose.

After a while, Zeng Li brought out a bowl of hangover soup. Wu Yuchen glanced at it and thought it looked pretty good; the soup contained lotus seeds, green plums, and red dates...

Meeting Zeng Li's eager gaze, Wu Yuchen scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and then put it in his mouth. It was sweet and sour, and tasted really good!
"How is it?" Zeng Li asked immediately.

"Hmm, I can't taste anything at first bite, I need to savor it properly~" Wu Yuchen said, taking another spoonful. "How is it?" Zeng Li asked again.

"I have to try it again~" Wu Yuchen said, picking up his spoon again.

"No taste? That shouldn't be the case..." Zeng Li murmured, then snatched the spoon from Wu Yuchen's hand and put it in her mouth.

Seeing this, Wu Yuchen said, "Hey, the lab rats haven't even been tested yet, how can you start eating them?"

Seeing Wu Yuchen's expression, Zeng Li knew he was deliberately teasing her, and said with a hint of annoyance, "I think your tongue's gone numb from drinking so much!"

"Haha, that's why I drink more!"

Wu Yuchen laughed and started fighting with Zeng Li again, until they both finished the bowl of hangover soup. Wu Yuchen gave Zeng Li a thumbs up: "Lizi, your hangover soup is really delicious!"

"If you like it, I'll make it for you often in the future~" Zeng Li said happily.

"Are you encouraging me to drink more in the future?" Wu Yuchen asked with a smile.

"Don't be such a nice guy! It's not like you have to drink alcohol to drink!" Zeng Li retorted.

Wu Yuchen chuckled and said, "I'm sticking with you now~"

Just as the two were chatting and laughing, CCTV-8, a prime-time TV channel, began broadcasting the newly released drama series, "Bright Sword"!
When the two saw the start of "Bright Sword," they couldn't help but look at each other and laugh. Then Zeng Li snuggled into Wu Yuchen's arms and watched the TV together attentively.

In the TV series "Bright Sword", Zeng Li played the female lead Tian Yu, but her appearance was a little later in the story.

Actually, this drama was filmed last year, but Wu Yuchen didn't rush to sell the rights to Miracle Films. Instead, he waited until this year to let it shine during the SARS outbreak. Given Miracle Films' current status in the industry, CCTV would likely give them face and be able to schedule the broadcast in advance.

Moreover, haven't many people been feeling quite frustrated and venting their frustrations after watching "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" these past few days? It's perfect to bring out "Bright Sword" so everyone can watch Li Yunlong fight the Japanese devils and have a good time!
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There were quite a few people sitting in front of the TV waiting for "Bright Sword" to air. Some were fans of the original novel, but many more were drawn in by CCTV's promotional campaign; Zhang Yang was one of them.

A few days ago, after watching Wu Yuchen's "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" on the movie channel, he felt really bad because of the ending. On one hand, he was praising Wu Yuchen for his excellent filming, which deserved so many Oscars, and on the other hand, he was also cursing his life like the people around him.

To put it bluntly, Wu Yuchen's film "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" sparked another wave of fervent anti-Japanese sentiment in China after its release.

At this opportune moment, CCTV-8 announced that the anti-Japanese war drama "Bright Sword," created by Wu Yuchen, would soon air in prime time at 8 PM every night, immediately attracting a large audience. With Wu Yuchen and the anti-Japanese theme, isn't this exactly what everyone's current tastes are looking for?
Zhang Yang had high expectations for "Bright Sword," and the show will soon show him what it means to exceed expectations!

The TV series opens with a major battle. Amidst the raging gunfire, Li Yunlong shouts with overwhelming power:

"What the hell are you calling elite troops? I don't believe in this nonsense! I'll take down the elite troops!"

Li Yunlong's words, which combined banditry and heroism, immediately captivated the audience in front of the television. This unusual temperament was rarely seen before! Now, they wanted to see the protagonist lead his troops in a fierce battle against the Japanese devils!
His men weren't cowards either. Zhang Dabiao said to Li Yunlong, "We may not be as good as the Japanese in firearms, but when it comes to hand-to-hand combat, we Chinese are their ancestors! Today we'll teach those Japanese a lesson. How can you disrespect your ancestors?!"

Zhang Yang cheered loudly, admiring the soldiers' courage and fighting spirit.

Li Yunlong and his soldiers were not only loud in their slogans, but also fought brilliantly. Faced with encirclement by a large force, they did not retreat but instead charged straight into the weakest point of the Japanese army, destroying the Japanese command center with a single artillery shot!
Seeing the Japanese commander, old man Sakata, die on the spot, Zhang Yang felt a surge of exhilaration throughout his body, relieving the frustration of the past few days.

Awesome! Exciting! That's how we do it, you little devils!

"They broke through? That's unbelievable! With just those few beat-up guns from the Eighth Route Army?!"

It wasn't just Li Yunlong's excellent fighting; the battle was also being narrated by Chu Yunfei, who was constantly expressing his astonishment. In a novel, this would be the protagonist's most shocked character. From Chu Yunfei's various expressions of amazement, the audience once again experienced a unique kind of thrill!

The opening of "Bright Sword" is similar to the golden three chapters of an online novel, with a tight pace, exciting story, well-developed characters, and a constant stream of enjoyment for the audience.

This kind of TV series, especially one about the War of Resistance against Japan, is coming at this critical juncture. How many people could not love it?
Zhang Yang wasn't the only one or two people who felt the same way; millions of viewers in front of their televisions were completely captivated by Li Yunlong!
After the first two episodes aired, many people finally came to their senses and started discussing them. The online film and television sections were naturally the first to react.

"Brothers, 'Bright Sword' is so good! Watching Li Yunlong fight is really exhilarating!"

"It's not just about being cool, but Li Yunlong himself feels so real, so down-to-earth. He's completely different from the heroes in those anti-Japanese war dramas, there's no sense of distance between him and the characters!"

"Yeah, the heroes in those TV dramas were all too perfect, but Li Yunlong is different. He's flesh and blood, and I feel like he's a real person!"

"The plot has improved, it looks like real history. Director Wu must have done a lot of research before writing it."

"As expected of Director Wu, he just made me upset by one movie, and now he's brought me a TV series called 'Bright Sword' to watch me fight the Japanese invaders. He's got me completely wrapped around his little finger!"

"Hahaha, our whole family is completely under Director Wu's thumb! Even my dad, who doesn't usually watch TV, couldn't take his eyes off him!"

"Same here~ I really wish Director Wu would produce more works right now, I'd be willing to be completely dominated by Director Wu for the rest of my life!"

Wu Yuchen paid no attention to the commotion online, nor did he care about those viewers who were just watching the show. He was currently eating a pear! After watching "Bright Sword," he was also taking a stand against Zeng Li!

(End of this chapter)