Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 177 Notes in Class
"Da Mo, Yan Fei, please make this script into a play first."

"Pay special attention to the character arc of the protagonist."

The original "Charlotte's Troubles" movie received generally positive reviews.

But there are several obvious disadvantages:

Firstly, it was Mahua’s first time filming a movie, so some parts and images were rather rough, and the director’s audio-visual language was also average.

Especially the content that was reshot later, it was obvious that the picture quality and frame rate were a bit mismatched.

The second is that the protagonist's character has not changed. He is the same as he was before traveling through time and at the end. There is no growth or character arc.

This caused some problems with the thickness of the script.

The rough and ambiguous ending leaves the audience with no outlet for the emotions they've accumulated before.

In addition to the small people's counterattack, they also understand that cherishing the person in front of you and your wife is the true love.

The audience also wants to know if the protagonist has changed.

The audience does not expect specific solutions to current problems, but at least they can have a positive attitude.

Just like the end of "Shaolin Soccer", everyone practices martial arts and Ah Xing is no longer a loser.

The last line of "Kung Fu" - "If you want to learn, I'll teach you" - reflects the protagonist's master mentality and his willingness to let go of martial arts competition.

The final line of "Life Events" is "Can you do this job?" and the expectations of everyone looking up at the stars at the door.

However, "Charlotte's Troubles" only had a series of shots of his wife Ma Dongmei and then ended directly.

Movies are a collective dream for moviegoers.

Positive thinking is a beautiful hope in life.

The simple ending of the previous life achieved a comedic effect, but it greatly reduced the integrity of the entire script.

Of course, considering it's a comedy, just have fun.

But Cheng Xi still wanted to make the audience laugh and think at the same time, just like some of Stephen Chow's movies.

If you have the ability to do better, why not do it?

When Peng Damo and Yan Fei heard what the boss said, they nodded seriously.

Everyone has just finished reading the script and understands its value.

"I have high expectations for this film and hope to complete it successfully with everyone."

"Hong Tao, the two priorities for the entire Mahua Company from now on are to perform the skit on the Spring Festival Gala and polish this script."

"Of course, the normal drama performance will continue as usual. You can take charge while I'm away."

After Cheng Xi finished explaining everything, he gave each person a few words of encouragement.

Then he left by car.

Everyone at Mahua now feels full of energy.

The boss came and pointed out the way for everyone. This feeling is completely different from blindly looking around on our own.

Polish the sketch, perform on the Spring Festival Gala, gain fame, and make movies.

Complete the transition from relying solely on theatrical performances to a film and television strategy.

But not everyone thinks that Cheng Xi's big plan can be successfully implemented.

"Brother Teng, do you think the boss's promise of appearing on the Spring Festival Gala and filming a movie is real?"

Ma Li is a down-to-earth person and feels that what Cheng Xi said is a bit too advanced.

"Ma Li, apart from anything else, I think being on the Spring Festival Gala is already a step forward."

"You've seen the effects of the boss's two changes. They've basically solved the confusion we've been having these days."

"As for making movies, you shouldn't doubt the determination of a director who earns 6 million yuan."

When Ma Li heard this, she didn't doubt Cheng Xi's directing ability, but she had another layer of confusion:
"But he has a team of artists. Will he let us be the lead actors? It just feels like he's just making empty promises."

Shen Teng was also a little shaken when he heard this.

After all, now that Director Cheng's film has started shooting, there will definitely be competition from all parties for investment and roles.

Will he really use this group of pure drama actors?

There is simply no precedent for this in big-budget films.

"Ma Li, I don't care what others think, but I am willing to trust Director Cheng. I will fight for this opportunity with all my might, no matter how slim it is."

"I understand, Fuji."

"Shall we go together?"

"it is good!"

On Tuesday afternoon, Cheng Xi came to the Bishop's Building A-513 for a lecture.

I recently handed the studio affairs over to Li Wentao, and the Mahua side has also been basically sorted out.

Now I feel like I have nothing to do.

The feeling of being idle really made Cheng Xi feel a little uncomfortable.

However, Cheng Xi thought that he had worked hard to earn more than 100 million yuan, so it was not excessive to rest for a few days.

Relax for a while and think about whether I should wait until I can shoot "Charlotte" or shoot something else first.

"Cheng Xi is here, Cheng Xi is really here."

"I didn't expect that. The class is already halfway through and this is his first time here. Do you think the teacher will let him pass?"

"This class is supposed to be an elective about film. How can we not let a director worth 600 million pass?"

"True, but a director with 600 million in revenue doesn't necessarily understand film theory!"

As soon as Cheng Xi entered the trapezoidal classroom from the back door, he heard the students' discussion.

This class is "Foundations of Film Theory" taught by Professor Wang Xiaotong. Of course, it was still Reba who helped me choose the course.

It is also one of the few courses in the college that can be taken by students of all grades.

Ever since she saw her brother making a movie, Reba has become more interested in movies.

But apart from acting, it seems that I don’t know much about theoretical things, and I haven’t even mastered the most basic things.

So I chose this class, and Cheng Xi didn't care, he just asked me to choose the same one.

Since I won’t be going anyway, I’ll ask Reba to find someone to sign in and answer the phone on my behalf.

"Brother, this way."

Reba was sitting in the third row on the right side of the trapezoidal classroom. Knowing that Cheng Xi was coming, she had been looking towards the door.

As soon as he saw Cheng Xi coming, he immediately stood up and waved his hand to greet his brother.

Looking at the bright smile on Reba's face, Cheng Xi couldn't help but smile as well.

Especially when I saw Nazha next to me, I didn’t know whether I should smile more happily or restrain my smile.

Did Nazha also choose this class?

They are really good sisters who are inseparable.

You know, I had a hot walk last night and my whole body was a little hot.

Then I went back to the family building and summoned Nazha.

Cheng Xi still hasn't figured out who replaced whom.

Reba talks about Nazha’s relationship?

Then Nazha used mugwort for Reba?
Thinking of this, I felt a little warmed up again.

When can the two beauties sit at the table together?

"Brother, come in quickly, why are you daydreaming?"

After hearing Reba say this and giving up her seat, Cheng Xi walked in.

While saying:
"Brother didn't sleep well last night."

When Nazha heard this, she thought about how she had pestered her senior brother last night.

He blushed instantly.

Of course, only Cheng Xi discovered it.

Reba was sitting at the outermost position, Nazha was sitting close to Reba, and next to Nazha was Yang Caiyu, whom she met at the beginning of the school year.

This is probably Reba taking Nazha, and Nazha taking Caiyu.

Previously, the two of them were entrusted to bring a lot of classmates to play Werewolf with Cheng Xi, and have meals together.

So knowing each other means knowing each other.

So Cheng Xi said:

"Naza, please sit inside. I'll lean against Reba."

This way you can be surrounded by the two beauties, Reba on the left and Nazha on the right.

As for Yang Caiyu, she is of course on the far right.

It just so happens that the four positions on the far right are occupied by four people.

When Reba heard her brother say this, she gave Cheng Xi a sweet smile in return.

The students next to him ignored Cheng Xili when they saw him/her.

Just walk straight ahead to Reba and Nazha.

I really don’t know whether to envy Ermei or Director Cheng.

You know, in terms of appearance, she is the second most beautiful girl in this classroom, and even in the school.

What's more, the beauty next to Nazha is not bad either.

After being trained by Cheng Xi, Reba's temperament and all aspects have been greatly improved.

Reba Bunny has also grown up a lot after Cheng Xi's hard work. So it is said that you have to have good looks, a good figure, and confidence.

Needless to say, Nazha is a natural beauty.

If there is any envy, I guess it’s the boys who envy Cheng Xi.

Girls must envy Ermei.

Boys:

"Alas, it turns out that all the beauties are in other people's arms. Do you think he took advantage of them?"

"What do you think? If you were Cheng Xi, wouldn't you be so polite?"

"Damn, this Cheng Xi must have been a real jerk in his previous life, hugging two of the best girls on his left and right."

"If you were Cheng Xi, who would you push?"

"Uh bro, this is a hard choice. I guess both are okay?"

"Despicable!"

girl:

"What's so good about Reba Nazha? She must have had plastic surgery, right?"

"Isn't it the Western style? I guess Director Cheng just likes it."

"Hey, Xinxuan, I think you have a mixed-race style. Maybe Director Cheng will like you and sign you into his studio."

"Yeah, Xinxuan, aren't you from the same hometown as Director Cheng? You even added me on WeChat. Why don't you take the initiative?"

Chen Xinxuan felt embarrassed when he heard his friend say this.

I don’t know if Senior Brother Cheng Xi read the letter I sent last time.

Of course, she didn't write it so directly. She just introduced herself and expressed her admiration.

It's really not much different from a love letter.

I would occasionally send messages to Senior Brother Cheng Xi, but he was always very frugal with his words and rarely replied.

Moreover, she signed up for this course because she heard from Nazha's roommate that Nazha had signed up for this course.

So follow along.

Didn’t Nazha sign with Senior Brother’s studio? So maybe we can meet her.

Unexpectedly, I really encountered it this time.

Of course, Cheng Xi didn't notice that Chen Xinxuan's eyes were always staring at him.

He didn't even know that his fellow villager and junior sister had chosen this course.

This time, Cheng Xi listened to the class seriously, which was rare.

After all, I am not a professional, so I do need to learn some basic film theories.

It’s always easier than learning by yourself from books.

But Cheng Xi listened carefully, but Zhan Wu next to him wouldn't let go of Cheng Xi.

Cheng Xi felt something touch his right hand which was placed on the table, and he looked to the right distractedly.

It turned out that Nazha had placed a small note next to it.

Cheng Xi took it calmly.

But I was also complaining in my heart, what era is this, why not just use WeChat or QQ?

They still have to use the same trick of passing notes as in primary and secondary schools.

If Reba saw it, she would be caught red-handed.

So when Cheng Xi took the note, he looked at Chaoreba with a guilty conscience.

Fortunately, she was listening to the class carefully.

Since you are sitting on the far right, you have to tilt your body and head to the left to see the PPT in the middle clearly.

Cheng Xi unfolded the note and saw the words written on it:

[Uncle, I want to self-destruct.]

Damn, this is the game I played with Nazha last night.

From senior brother, senior schoolmate, to uncle, and dad.

In the end, I decided to go with Uncle Cheng Xi, who I felt was better.

After all, Reba has already called him dad.

Brother is Reba’s exclusive name.

So Nazha kept calling "Uncle" | "Uncle" and so on for half the night.

【In class, be serious.】

【Then you can accompany me to eat beef tonight. 】

[No. Be serious in class!]

【serious.】

After writing “serious” twice, Cheng Xi crossed it out and wrote again:
【Attend class well, or I will punish you. 】

When Nazha saw the word "punishment", she felt a chill down her spine.

The pain and itchiness were crawling up my back.

So he stopped teasing Cheng Xi.

Slowly tear up the note in the drawer.

Cheng Xi could only sigh that Nazha was starting to learn bad things.

It is really not easy to learn good things, but it is easy to learn bad things.

The lake water is a bit cold now.

What should I wear tonight?

It was hard to get to the end of get out of class.

Reba and the other two had two professional classes in the afternoon, so they parted ways with Cheng Xi.

When the four of them stood up to leave.

Cheng Xi whispered in Nazha's ear:
"Wear a skirt at night."

When Nazha heard this, her face instantly turned red to her ears.

She didn't expect that her senior brother was so bold as to conspire with her in front of Senior Sister Reba.

Yang Caiyu was leaning close to Nazha, and seemed to hear the words "wear a skirt" in her ears.

My body tensed instantly.

If it were just this, she wouldn't have made any random associations.

But when she stood up next to Nazha, she could clearly see that Nazha's ears turned red instantly.

They also passed notes in class, although I didn't see what was written on them.

But combined, I couldn't help but blink, madly curious about their relationship.

"No way, no way, I always thought that Senior Brother and Senior Sister Reba were a couple."

"Could it be a threesome? Impossible, impossible, Senior Sister Reba must be unaware of it."

When the four of them walked outside the bishop's building.

Yang Caiyu suddenly shouted:
"I left a book in the classroom. Nazha, go to class first. I'll be right there."

Nazha:

"Do you want me to wait for you?"

"No, I just got the book and I need to go to the bathroom."

"Okay, I'll go to class first then."

Of course Cheng Xi had no suspicion and was completely focused on the evening show.

"Eat the beef cubes first, then the candy."

It must smell good.

Yang Caiyu returned to her seat in the trapezoidal classroom for the elective course.

There was no book on the table that she had allegedly dropped.

But because I was too curious about their relationship.

So I came back to pick up the little note that Nazha had torn off in the drawer.

Sure enough, it’s still there.

Because her roommates were all in class, Yang Caiyu took the puzzle back to her dorm room and patiently put it together.

Fortunately, Nazha didn't tear it too finely, and the handwriting of both people can still be vaguely recognized.

Yang Caiyu first separated the handwriting, and then gradually restored the same handwriting.

She was more and more surprised as she spelled the words, until she finished the sentence:

[After eating the beef balls, I ate some candy, and some of the leftovers from last time in the lake.]

As someone who studied art and returned from the United States, she is certainly not so naive as to not understand this sentence.

So when she spelled this sentence, she couldn't even believe her eyes.

He cried out "Ah".

(End of this chapter)