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A moment later, Wu Yuchen walked from the back to the front of the stage and said with a smile, "Teachers, do you have any suggestions or guidance?"

"Xiao Wu, your film really moved us old folks!"

"There's nothing more to say. I've already praised Teacher Hou to the point. When your movie is released, I'll invite my kids to watch it together."

At this moment, the person with the brightest smile among everyone present was Director Gu. He never expected that such a good movie could be made with an investment of only 30 yuan.

"Xiao Wu, you've really given our movie channel a pleasant surprise!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Yuchen smiled and said, "Director Gu, as long as the movie channel is satisfied, that's fine. There's something I wanted to discuss with you."

"Just say it."

"I'd like to submit my film for an international award. Would that be alright?"

The investor for "We Two" is the Movie Channel, so if they want to submit it for selection, they definitely have to go through official channels. Wu Yuchen couldn't possibly do it on his own.

"Of course, no problem! You can send your movie anywhere you want!" Director Gu patted his chest confidently. With the subject matter and theme of "The Two of Us," no one would possibly object, and the authorities would definitely give it the green light.

At this point, Hou Keming also spoke up: "I suggest you submit your film to the Tokyo International Film Festival. The Japanese have a strong preference for films with delicate emotions, and 'We Two' should be right up their alley."

Wu Yuchen smiled and agreed, "Teacher Hou, you and I are thinking the same thing."

Japan began to enter an aging society in the 70s, and by 94 the number of elderly people had doubled, making it a fully aging society.

Especially after the bursting of the bubble, Japan entered a lost decade, and now there are many voices reflecting on social structural problems, such as the concern about aging and the indifference of social relationships.

Therefore, the previous film, *Postmen in the Mountains*, only caused such a sensation and high box office after its release in Japan. Now, it's perfect to have *We Two* participate in the Tokyo International Film Festival.

After seeing off everyone who came to see the movie and finalizing the details of "We Two," Wu Yuchen rushed over to Li Xiaoran's place to check on the situation.

Upon entering Li Xiaoran's room, I saw her sitting on the sofa with her lips pouting and her hands wrapped around her knees. There was an envelope on the table containing banknotes.

Wu Yuchen walked over to take a look, then asked with a smile:
"How much did you earn?"

"Two films, 4000."

"Isn't this great? You've already earned so much just starting out filming, why are you still so unhappy?"

"I don't want to film anymore," Li Xiaoran muttered.

Wu Yuchen sat down next to her, watching her with interest, anticipating what she would say next.

"In my first film, I played a maid. As soon as I entered the theater, they made me kneel down. After I knelt down, they pointed at me and scolded me, asking if I could act. Later, when I was serving tea to the female lead, she stopped me after I took just one step. She ignored me and directly told the director that I was blocking her light, and then she scolded me again."

I may not know anything about acting, but you can all speak up! You come on stage and start swearing without saying a word; that's incredibly disrespectful!

Li Xiaoran felt very wronged when she talked about this. She had been dancing since elementary school and had a smooth career because of her exceptional talent. Even when she skipped classes and her teachers scolded her, they still protected her because they felt sorry for her talent. She had already filled one of the three openings for the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe before she even graduated. She was practically the darling of the dance academy. How could she have ever suffered such injustice?

"I came back that night and swore I would never act again."

"Then why did you go again?"

"The landlord came to collect the rent the next day..."

Wu Yuchen almost burst out laughing upon hearing this, and quickly covered his mouth with his hand: "And then?"

"Then I took on a role in a big Taiwanese production, 'The Bodyguard: The Jade Doll,' starring Kenny Ho and Cecilia Yip. I played the eighteenth female lead."

Wu Yuchen thought to himself, "Your starting point is already much better than that of a bunch of extras. Being pretty is definitely an advantage."

"The differential treatment within their production crew was very obvious. Taiwanese actors had their own dedicated makeup artists, while mainland actors had others. I was still at the bottom of the mainland actor hierarchy..."

Actually, there were extras under her, but extras don't deserve a makeup artist.

"There was an old lady in the crew named Sister Wanjun who only touched the heads of the male and female leads, ignoring everyone else. After filming, I made a vow in my heart that if I ever film with them again, I would definitely make Sister Wanjun comb my hair!"

Looking at Li Xiaoran's provoked expression, Wu Yuchen realized that people can only unleash their inner strength and potential through personal experience.

"The entertainment industry is very realistic. Do you know why I told you to apply to film school? If you reveal that you are a film school student, people won't point their fingers at you and yell at you like you're some nobody. Your starting point and treatment will be much higher than that of an extra."

Li Xiaoran didn't say anything this time, but nodded.

Wu Yuchen said with a smile:

"If you want to go to school, you have three options: a four-year undergraduate program, a two-year vocational college program, or a one-year continuing education program."

"What's the difference?"

"A four-year undergraduate degree offers a complete and meticulous training system, and it has the highest recognition and value. A two-year vocational college program has similar courses, but it compresses four years' worth of content into two years."

However, both of these require taking the college entrance examination. If you want to apply, you'll have to take the exam next year.

"What about continuing education courses?"

"The one-year advanced training program focuses entirely on practical skills and teaching, with classes held two days a week on weekends. The entry requirements are not high; if you want to enroll, you just need to register with your tuition fee before the start of the program."

The advanced training program is offered by both the Central Academy of Drama and the Beijing Film Academy. It was initially set up for professional actors to further their studies, and it has produced many outstanding actors, such as Chen Daoming and Wei Zi. Veteran actors like Zhang Guangbei and Li Chengru have also participated in the program.

But later on, the threshold was lowered significantly, and ordinary enthusiasts could sign up. Some stars have emerged from this field, such as Yang Xue, who played Jiang Yuyan.

Li Xiaoran thought for a moment and then asked:
Are the teachers in the refresher course the same as those in other classes?

"the same."

“Then I’ll choose the continuing education program; I don’t want to wait until next year.”

Wu Yuchen nodded, guessing that Li Xiaoran would make the same choice. However, these days, the teachers in continuing education programs are generally quite conscientious, and they mainly offer practical information. As long as you are willing to learn, you can learn something. It's just that the quality of students in continuing education programs is definitely not comparable to that of undergraduate programs, so naturally fewer people can stand out.

Actually, comparatively speaking, the atmosphere in the vocational college class is the worst among the three classes. This is because the students in the continuing education class are all people who are interested in or have a passion for performing, while many in the vocational college class are just there to get a diploma or a prestigious title.

For example, if a woman with some looks shows her certificate and says she graduated from the Central Academy of Drama or Beijing Film Academy, the price she can be kept or sold will be different. Later, pictures often circulated online showing luxury cars parked in front of the two schools to pick up female students, but most of them were actually from vocational colleges.

Wu Yuchen then asked, "Did you tell your parents you resigned?"

Li Xiaoran shook her head: "I want to make a name for myself before I tell my parents."

Wu Yuchen understood and said, "Okay, I'll cover your registration fee first, consider it a loan, and you can pay me back when you make a name for yourself."

This time, Li Xiaoran didn't refuse. She raised her chin, staring intently at Wu Yuchen beside her with her big eyes, and suddenly asked, "Why are you so nice to me?"

Wu Yuchen sensed that Li Xiaoran's words seemed to be a test, but after what happened with Zeng Li last time, he was hesitant and dared not be reckless again. He paused for a moment and then smiled, saying:
"Hehe, you're my sister!"

Li Xiaoran wrinkled her nose slightly, then suddenly leaned in and pecked Wu Yuchen's cheek: "Consider it interest on the money I borrowed from you~"

After saying that, Li Xiaoran smiled mischievously, then happily got up and went into the kitchen.

Wu Yuchen touched his face, feeling slightly conflicted. Zeng Li was still somewhat aloof. He sighed, wondering if his hesitation stemmed from a lack of confidence or from his current insufficient status.
If he had Chen Kaige's status in China, he wouldn't hesitate. Many people in the industry know about Chen Kaige's affair with Ni Ping and Chen Hong; even Ni Ping herself pretends not to know, hoping to avoid seeing it altogether.

Has anyone ever said a bad word about Chen Kaige? They all just say that he's a great director with talent, and that's what intellectuals and refined people are all about, aren't they?

If Wu Yuchen wants to achieve Li Xunhuan's goal, he needs to show more talent, continuously improve his status, and keep challenging Kai Zi!
That night, Li Xiaoran, who had finally finished filming and returned home, finally got to play the final episode of "Chinese Paladin".

"What kind of lousy game is this! How could Ling'er die! My Ling'er!"

Li Xiaoran, with red eyes and tears streaming down her face, tapped her keyboard.

Wu Yuchen handed her a tissue and then quietly said, "Didn't your Yue Ru come back to life?"

"But Ling'er is gone! What kind of terrible planner is this! It would be so much better if the three of them could be together again!"

Wu Yuchen handed her another one: "And Anu too~"

"Go aside!"

……

The following day, in a private room at a restaurant.

As soon as Wu Yuchen pushed open the door, he saw Tu Honggang sitting there with his legs crossed, looking very pleased with himself. When he saw Wu Yuchen, Tu Honggang smiled and waved to him, saying, "Hey, bro, come on over, see what you want to eat, order whatever you like."

Wu Yuchen knew that he must have made a lot of money in the past six months, so he didn't stand on ceremony with him. However, he figured that the two of them could order as much as they wanted, four dishes and a soup would be enough.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Tu Honggang spoke:
“Brother, the MV you made called ‘The Spirit of Chinese Martial Arts’ was really good. I’m thinking of making an MV for ‘Farewell My Concubine’ now, and that’s when I thought of you.”

Wu Yuchen smiled and asked, "Thank you for remembering me, Brother Tu. Why didn't you ask Teacher Zhang Guoli? I heard that many singers have asked him to film for them."

Wu Yuchen remembers that Tu Honggang and Zhang Guoli were old partners in his previous life. The music video for "Farewell My Concubine" was also directed by Zhang Guoli, which was considered quite good at the time.

Tu Honggang waved his hand:
"Hey, don't even mention it. I went to see Lao Zhang, but as soon as I got him there, his son Zhang Mo got into trouble at school, so Zhang Guoli had to go back and deal with his family matters first."

Wu Yuchen understood immediately, but to be honest, he wasn't very interested in making music videos, so he said:

"Brother Tu, the music video I gave you last time wasn't actually filmed; it was edited. I probably couldn't film it myself, since I've never filmed anything like this before!"

"You can definitely do it. I watched the short film you shot at Prince Gong's Mansion last time. You can shoot movies, so making a music video will be a piece of cake for you!"

Wu Yuchen couldn't refuse, mainly because he thought Lao Tu was a good person. Anyway, he had seen the MV of "Farewell My Concubine" in his previous life, and it wouldn't be a problem to make it in a day or two based on that.

"Brother Tu, how do you want to film this?"

Seeing that Wu Yuchen had agreed, Tu Honggang smiled and said:
"I have a background in Peking Opera, and I had this idea for a while: to incorporate elements of Peking Opera into 'Farewell My Concubine.' The scene of the King and Concubine must be included, showcasing the King's domineering presence and Concubine Yu's tenderness..."

Tu Honggang blurted out all his thoughts like beans spilling out. "Brother Tu, do we need all these effects?"

"I want them both!" Tu Honggang said decisively.

Wu Yuchen thought that if what he said was true, then the version that Zhang Guoli made for him in his previous life was really good, as it included everything he wanted.

"Brother Tu, 5 yuan definitely won't be enough to produce the effect of 'Chinese Martial Spirit'. I have a preliminary idea to share with you."

"You said."

Wu Yuchen didn't want to rack his brains anymore, so he simply told him about the original planning of "Farewell My Concubine".

"Okay, okay! We'll do it your way. I'll get ready when I get back!"

After parting ways, Wu Yuchen went directly to Li Xiaoran's house:

"Sister Ranran, I have a job for you. I'll be the female lead in the music video for 'Farewell My Concubine.' It's 3000 yuan. Want to come?"

"Really? Of course I'm coming!" Li Xiaoran was short of money, and Wu Yuchen smiled as he saw her jumping up with such joy.

The original female lead in the "Farewell My Concubine" music video was actually Yin Qiaoqiao, which led to rumors of an affair between her and Zhang Guoli. It was said that she had flirted with Zhang during filming, which was discovered by Deng Jie. Wu Yuchen, in a way, helped Zhang Guoli out!

It's just a music video, so it doesn't matter who shoots it. Of course, he chose Li Xiaoran, who is closer to him.

Furthermore, it would be easier for Li Xiaoran to gain more filming experience first, making it easier for her to find acting roles while she's in her training program. Wu Yuchen plans to give her more opportunities after she's completed a year of training; otherwise, given her current inexperience, even good opportunities would likely be wasted.

It's a good thing Zeng Li isn't in Beijing; otherwise, given her background in Peking Opera, she would be the most suitable person to film it.

There's not much to say about the MV shooting process; with the props and such, it was finished in two or three days.

A few days later, Tu Honggang watched the newly produced music video playing on TV:

The play begins with a scene of Yu Ji shedding tears, then the script is opened, and the story of the Hegemon-King Bids Farewell to His Concubine is told in a gentle and detailed manner. Then he leads the extras to begin majestically beating ancient Chinese war drums, which are also imprinted with the character "霸" (Ba, meaning Hegemon).

The sky flashed with images of thousands of horses galloping, and in just a few moments, people were transported to a distant ancient battlefield, as if Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, were standing right in front of them.

The powerful drumbeats, coupled with the resounding lyrics, instantly ignite the passion in listeners from the very first note. Li Xiaoran's graceful dance moves in the visuals are perfectly executed, complementing the commanding presence of Tu Honggang.

After the music video finished playing, Tu Honggang clapped with a happy expression:

"Great! I definitely didn't choose the wrong person. Come on, call your sister-in-law and me, I'll treat you to a late-night snack!"

"Brother Tu, the two of us..."

"Hey, what are you shy about? Can't I tell what's going on between you two? If you like someone, just go for it. What are we men afraid of?" Tu Honggang patted Wu Yuchen and lectured him.

Wu Yuchen didn't want to reveal his relationship with Li Xiaoran, so he just shook his head.

Seeing this, Tu Honggang didn't ask any more questions. He drove his newly bought car, taking Wu Yuchen and Li Xiaoran to a barbecue restaurant in Xizhimen.

At the barbecue restaurant, Tu Honggang ordered a bunch of food, only stopping when Wu Yuchen and Li Xiaoran stopped him.

After exchanging a few words of laughter, Tu Honggang asked Li Xiaoran with a smile:

"Xiaoran, I have a question for you. Do you have a boyfriend?"

Li Xiaoran stopped peeling peanuts and then said generously, "No!"

Tu Honggang laughed heartily and gave a thumbs-up, saying:
"Look at our little brother, he's handsome, his videos are great, and he can even write songs and compose music. His talent is undeniable! Aren't you going to consider him? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Wu Yuchen was caught off guard by Tu Honggang's sudden attack and coughed a few times.

Li Xiaoran glanced at Wu Yuchen beside her, then smiled at Tu Honggang and said, "Maybe he just didn't fancy me~"

After saying that, Li Xiaoran lowered her head again to peel peanuts.

Tu Honggang glanced at Wu Yuchen's expression. He wasn't stupid; he knew things weren't as he initially thought and he might have said something wrong. So he quickly changed the subject: "Hey, why is the barbecue taking so long to arrive today?"

After saying that, Tu Honggang got up and walked towards the front desk, escaping the awkward situation.

Tu Honggang walked to the front desk and asked, "Boss, why hasn't our barbecue arrived yet?"

"Sorry, your exams haven't finished yet."

Tu Honggang glanced at the table next to him and pointed, saying:
"How come they were allowed to go first when they arrived later than us?"

Before the boss could speak, a man at the table being pointed at spoke up in dissatisfaction:

Who are you referring to?

"Who I'm referring to is none of your business! It's none of your business if I'm rushing the food!"

Old Tu wasn't easily intimidated, and retorted condescendingly.

"You dare point at me again?!" The man stood up abruptly, his mouth twisted in anger.

"What the hell is wrong with me targeting you, you little bastard!"

After Tu Honggang left, no one at the table spoke again, except for the sound of Li Xiaoran peeling peanuts.

Wu Yuchen was still thinking about what Li Xiaoran had just said when he heard a loud crackling sound not far away.

Both of them quickly looked up and saw Tu Honggang overturn a table, kick someone to the ground, and then turn around and run back towards his own table.

Seeing this, Wu Yuchen quickly got up, partly to protect Li Xiaoran, and partly because he didn't know what Tu Honggang meant by running back—whether he was going to fight or run. If it was an escape, he would immediately pull Li Xiaoran along and run, since the other side clearly outnumbered them.

Tu Honggang leaped over in two or three steps, stopped abruptly, pulled a bunch of keys from his pocket, shoved them into Wu Yuchen's arms, and shouted:
"Leave me alone! Drive the car away! I just bought it!"

These words left Wu Yuchen both amused and exasperated. It turned out it was all about the new car!
After Tu Honggang finished speaking, he grabbed a folding table next to him, turned around and rushed back, yelling, "Damn it!"

Wu Yuchen glanced at Tu Honggang, who was as brave as a war god, and then at Li Xiaoran beside him. He then pulled her out of the store.

After getting into the driver's seat and starting the car, Wu Yuchen thought to himself that Old Tu hadn't even asked him if he could drive, but perhaps to avoid implicating the two of them, he was really quite righteous.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Li Xiaoran said anxiously, "What should we do? Will Brother Tu be alright? There seem to be quite a lot of them!"

Wu Yuchen drove the car more than 100 meters away and then stopped, and quickly took out his phone to call the police.

After making the call, Wu Yuchen originally wanted to go back and help, but he was worried that something might happen to Li Xiaoran if she was alone there, so he could only pray that the police would arrive soon.

Perhaps Wu Yuchen's phone call worked, or perhaps the shop owner called the police immediately, but in less than 5 minutes, several police officers entered the shop.

This relieved Wu Yuchen and Li Xiaoran. He then drove back and stopped across the street. When he looked at the store, he saw that the store was in a mess, with broken bottles on the ground. Six or seven people, including Lao Tu, were squatting against the wall with their heads in their hands, receiving a scolding from the police.

Wu Yuchen also saw Lao Tu. Lao Tu seemed to be fine, with some footprints on his clothes, but he didn't look too bad. However, one of the other people seemed to have been hit on the head, and blood was flowing from his forehead.

Old Tu then saw Wu Yuchen at the door, shook his head at him, and winked at him to leave.

The police officer at the door asked Wu Yuchen, "Do you know them?"

Wu Yuchen shook his head: "I don't know him, I'm just here to watch the fun."

He understood what Lao Tu meant; if they got involved, they'd all be taken back and locked up for the night.

"What's so interesting? Let's go home late at night!"

Wu Yuchen smiled at the police officer, then turned and walked back to his car.

"How is Brother Tu?"

"I don't think there's anything wrong. I'll call someone from his company again and let them handle it."

Hearing this, Li Xiaoran patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "It's good that you're alright. Brother Tu is a good person, he's just a little short-tempered sometimes."

After hanging up the phone, Wu Yuchen laughed and said, "That's just his personality. Otherwise, how could he sing 'Farewell My Concubine' so well? He's a perfect match between the singer and the song!"

After saying that, Wu Yuchen started the car again and took Li Xiaoran back.

A summer breeze drifted in through the car window, brushing against Li Xiaoran's face, bringing a gentle, pleasant coolness. The two remained mostly silent throughout the journey, seemingly returning to the awkward silence that had filled the dinner table earlier.

Downstairs, the car was already off. Wu Yuchen was about to get out when he noticed Li Xiaoran standing next to him with her head down.
"what happened?"

"The seatbelt seems to be stuck; I can't unfasten it."

"Let me see."

Wu Yuchen leaned closer and pressed the seatbelt button repeatedly until a click was heard.

Wu Yuchen breathed a sigh of relief and was about to raise his head when his gaze inadvertently drifted into Li Xiaoran's collar.

Today, Li Xiaoran's short-sleeved shirt had a low neckline, which was completely visible from Wu Yuchen's angle. The towering snow-capped mountains made him lose his composure for a moment, lingering there, reluctant to leave.

"Does it look good?"

Li Xiaoran's voice startled Wu Yuchen. He looked up and met her eyes. Her usually pure and lively eyes now seemed to hold a hint of allure. They stared directly into each other's eyes, a strange atmosphere filling the air.

The next moment, a man and a woman embraced each other without prior arrangement.

(End of this chapter)