I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 157: Pretend to be cool and then run away, so exciting!

Afternoon, Zhang Yimou Studio.

The military training clothes have been received and it will officially start tomorrow. Chen Jin has to live on campus for the next half month, so he really needs to come back to pack.

But he is currently talking about "The Big Events in Life" with Zhang Yimou and two literary planners.

"The third sister took her father's ashes and placed them in the firework barrel!"

"As the fireworks ignited directly into the air..."

"This is what my third sister could think of. Give his father the most respectable funeral!"

"But at this time, Sanmei received a call that Xiaowen was missing, and everyone started looking for her together. In the end, Xiaowen was actually taken away by her mother, but she didn't want to follow her mother, and chose to live with Sanmei Mo..."

The original ending of the movie is actually quite ridiculous. Xiaowen's mother and the protagonist Mo Sanmei are together, which feels like a forced perfection.

Although it looks like a family-friendly film and has an increased box office and commercial appeal because everyone likes to see a perfect ending, but as an award-winning film, this treatment would appear melodramatic and deliberate, and would be inferior.

However, Chen Jin still said it out loud to see what the screenwriters and Zhang Yimou thought.

"..."

But after hearing the story, the two literary planners and Zhang Yimou all looked at Chen Jin with fixed eyes.

Chen Jin spent about ten minutes telling this story, including how Mo Sanmei went to jail, and then turned over a new leaf, and the portrayal of her character... Because he had experienced it and had a deep impression of it, and he had also watched the original film, so he was very engaged in telling the story.

"This... Director Zhang!"

Zhou Xiaofeng, who was about 40 years old and had a round face, smiled and said, "Xiao Jin's story is very complete!"

"Yes, the characters, the plot, the depth, and the final ending where the old man dies is sublime!"

“A very good or even excellent book!”

Fang Xi said at the side that the two people were surprised because they never expected that Chen Jin's story was so complete. They thought it was just an outline that needed them to polish and fill it out.

Just like many of Zhang Yimou's scripts, the story needs to be re-written, which involves adaptation.

But now Chen Jin's story is obviously very clear, and as long as it is written down, it will be a very good book.

And it tends to be artistic.

"The novella you wrote?"

Zhang Yimou couldn't help but ask Chen Jin, if this wasn't written as a novel, how come the story is so complete?

Even the characters' personalities and so on.

Of course Chen Jin is not at this level: "No, it's just a story. I always have a picture in my mind. I think about it every day when I have nothing to do. I have a little outline, but I haven't started writing yet!"

"Are you not going to be an actor? Think about filming it!"

"!"

Zhou Xiaofeng immediately gave Chen Jin a thumbs up, and Fang Xi next to him also looked at Chen Jin with some admiration.

This creative ability is beyond words.

He is worthy of being the top scorer in the college entrance examination.

This story alone would be a hit if it were written into a novel.

"It's a very good story, completely different from the Japanese film 'Departures', and it fits the extreme joys and sorrows of our people!"

"The Japanese film 'Departures' has a very depressing tone and is very literary. Although it was filmed very well, it does have Japanese characteristics!"

Zhang Yimou finally understood why Tian Zhuangzhuang was itching to do something.

Good books are hard to find.

Moreover, it is a relatively unpopular but currently very popular script.

The success of "Departures" has drawn global attention to this profession that has always been misunderstood.

They went from being feared to being revered.

This profession is great, but "Departures" has not yet been released in China, so in fact, the profession of undertaker in China has not yet received the attention of the whole society.

In addition to the award-winning significance of making a film like this, the country will definitely provide strong support.

There will definitely be government awards in the future.

"How did you come up with the idea of making a movie like this?"

Zhang Yimou expressed doubts about Chen Jin's spiritual thoughts.

"The Undertaker, after watching The Undertaker, I went to watch a lot of documentaries on the subject!"

"Director Zhang!"

Chen Jin smiled slightly and said, "To be honest, I performed a scene of a mortician during my preliminary exam for the Central Academy of Drama, so Xingmei took a liking to me!"

“At that time, I wanted to perform professionally!”

"Ha ha!"

Pang Liwei had told him about this matter, and Chen Jin even snatched the role of Liu Huohua from Chang Jihong's subordinate.

"You can do it, kid. You've always wanted to play this kind of role, right?"

It is indeed very challenging.

"But it's hard to act well. You have to experience the profession of an undertaker!"

"You have to work hard!"

Zhang Yimou understood Chen Jin's ambition.

He doesn't have time to direct this movie, and of course Zhang Weiping probably won't let him shoot it.

But if it's Tianzhuangzhuang, it's really suitable.

While Lao Ma is still in office, if Chen Jin can really play the role of the undertaker well, then it is still possible for him to win the Best Actor award.

"I know!"

"If you can really get the script and the project done, I will definitely report to the funeral home!"

Before Zhang Yimou could say anything, Zhou Xiaofeng and Fang Xi beside him showed some respect for the artist signed by their studio.

He is so brave despite being so young.

There aren't many actors these days who work so hard for a role.

"Did you hear everything?"

Zhang Yimou glanced at Zhou Xiaofeng and Fang Xi and smiled: "Hurry up and get this script out. You can communicate with each other anyway!"

"Okay, that's easy!"

Zhou Xiaofeng guaranteed that it would be easy indeed.

The story is so complete now, all that’s left is to come up with some corresponding lines or polish the characters.

If it’s fast, the first draft can be done in a week. Zhou Xiaofeng thinks it only takes 3 days if he stays up late and works overtime.

"I have something to tell him!"

Zhang Yimou pointed at Chen Jin, and Zhou Xiaofeng and Fang Xi immediately understood and walked out.

Chen Jin and Zhang Yimou were the only ones left in the office.

"I went to see Lao Tian. Did you tell him that you could get tens of millions?"

When Zhang Yimou heard this, he doubted whether it was Chen Jin who said this.

All along, Chen Jin gave him a very reliable feeling. As a director, how could he not know his own abilities?
Pang Liwei has investigated Chen Jin's family thoroughly. Even if all his relatives were added together, they probably couldn't come up with that much, let alone Chen Jin himself.

He has indeed taken on quite a few endorsements these days, but even 500 million would be enough, let alone tens of millions.

The key is that the dividends are paid at the end of the year. Usually, they are paid as wages, and they are asked for when they are short. However, Chen Jin received the 10 yuan salary for "Under the Hawthorn Tree" before she asked Pang Liwei for it.

Just for this reason, Zhang Yimou still has a high opinion of Chen Jin.

At least he's not money-minded.

So when I heard Lao Tian say this, I didn’t say much. I was thinking in my heart that I should have a good chat with Chen Jin.

This kid, he has only acted in a few movies, but he talks nonsense all the time. This is not a good habit.

"sure!"

Chen Jin remained calm when hearing Zhang Yimou's question.

Sooner or later, Zhang Yimou will know about this.

If we get investment for making a movie, it will soon reach Zhang Yimou's ears, so it is better to be open and honest now.

"can?"

"How can you?"

Zhang Yimou's expression became a little serious, but Chen Jin immediately said, "Director Zhang, didn't I buy the copyright of "Love Is Not Blind" for 50 before? Sister Wei also asked me about it, and I said I earned it myself, but I couldn't say more at the time!"

"But now, I can say it!"

Chen Jin said this secretly.

Zhang Yimou then realized, yes, this guy bought the copyright without signing with a studio.

It takes at least several million dollars to invest in filming, right?

Where does the money come from? !
"Betting, football betting, is buying scores!"

"???"

Zhang Yimou showed an old man's face.

“You know the World Cup!”

"It's the World Cup. I bought the Champions League and the UEFA Champions League before!"

After all, he had directed the Olympics before, so Chen Jin understood Zhang Yimou as soon as he said this: "You...you gamble?"

"Of course not!"

Chen Jin waved his hands and said righteously: "When mathematicians go to Macau to win money, it's called probability. I do the same thing, but it's a little more complicated than theirs. I have to calculate the win-loss ratio of the two teams over the years, as well as the team's combat effectiveness..."

"..."

Anyway, if Chen Jin didn't have the title of top scorer in the college entrance examination, Zhang Yimou would not believe anything he said.

But now, Zhang Yimou was stunned after hearing this.

He remembered.

The kid in front of me is a monster student with full marks in the math college entrance examination and super talent.

"You...you made tens of millions?"

Why is Zhang Yimou so unconvinced?

Since it's so easy to make money, why do you still come to make movies?
"Yup!"

"But there are only one or two chances, it's not always possible, and it's not good to play too much, it's easy to be targeted!"

Zhang Yimou: “…”

Do you know you are being targeted?
"Director Zhang, you are also a filmmaker. You must have seen many high-IQ films. Many things that require intelligence can only be done 1-2 times. If you do it too much... it's dangerous!"

There is really nothing fucking to say about Zhang Yimou.

His eyes were filled with extreme shock and disbelief.

Making money with high IQ...is that easy?
"You can only come here once or twice. A mathematician's job is to do mathematics!"

"I'm an actor. My dream since childhood has been to perform, so I have to do my job well. Of course, I can't miss any opportunity to make money, right?"

Impressed!

Zhang Yimou was truly convinced by his own artist.

"So...how much did you earn?"

Zhang Yimou is quite obsessed with this matter.

"All in all, it's less than 4000 million, right?"

Chen Jin gave a rough number, and one could clearly see the horror in Zhang Yimou's eyes when he heard 4000 million.

It was like hearing something extremely unbelievable.

Good guy.

Zhang Yimou has experienced many ups and downs in his life and has been through countless things, but this kind of thing... he has never experienced it before!
Just doing something casually at the age of 18 and he made 4000 million?
"The Hawthorn Tree" has been released for so long and has been the result of so much effort by so many people, but the box office has just exceeded 4000 million yuan, and the share of the profits received is less than 3000 million yuan. After deducting the costs, there is still more than million yuan owed.

This guy is so good, 4000 million in net profit?

"Slow down, let me slow down!"

Zhang Yimou stretched out his hand, needing to digest this matter carefully.

"Okay, you stay here for a while, I'll ask Sister Wei to look after you, I have to go back!"

"..."

Zhang Yimou said nothing, just waved his hand.

Chen Jin hurried out to say something to Pang Liwei, then walked out of the studio directly.

It's so exciting to pretend to be cool and run away!

Pang Liwei walked into the office in confusion, looking at Zhang Yimou who was sitting there with his face like a terracotta warrior, and couldn't help but ask, "Director Zhang? Are you okay?"

"fine!"

Zhang Yimou stretched out his hand and waved it, then suddenly laughed.

This smile made Pang Liwei feel a little uneasy, as she rarely saw Zhang Yimou like this.

"You told me before that Xiao Chen was very good at making money, but I didn't believe it!"

"Yes, this guy can make money on his own, but he kept it a secret from Pu Lun. What's wrong?"

Pang Liwei is still very concerned about Chen Jin's ability to make money.

"He just told me how he made money. I never expected that the story of Good Will Hunting would actually happen in front of me!"

Good Will Hunting, a Hollywood blockbuster with numerous awards, tells the story of a janitor at MIT named Will who has an extraordinary talent in mathematics...

A mathematics professor at MIT wrote a problem that he found very difficult on the bulletin board of his department, hoping that his outstanding students could solve the answer, but no one could.

As a result, a young cleaner, Will, found this math problem while cleaning after class and easily solved it.

Moreover, this kid can teach himself anything, including law.

And in Zhang Yimou's view, Chen Jin now is a genius like Will.

But he loved to perform, and Will loved to fight.

As he spoke, Zhang Yimou told Pang Liwei how Chen Jin made money.

The office fell into silence for five minutes.

I really feel inferior.

They were completely shocked by an 18-year-old young man.

(End of this chapter)