Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 291 The Succubus Who Was Frustrated and Confused

At this time, everyone hurriedly stood up from their seats and came to Cheng Xi, shaking hands one by one.

Cheng Xi is their honored guest. All the movies produced by Zuibai Entertainment make huge profits for both the theater chain and the production company.

What's more, he now knows the CEOs of all the theater chains, and these are just managers who come to watch the movie.

If anyone can get some investment in Zuibai Entertainment's movie shares, it will be a huge achievement.

Since Cheng Xi wanted to recruit Guo Fan, he also gave him enough face.

After the greetings, Wen Muye and Guo Fan sat down on Cheng Xi's left and right.

Soon, the movie screening began.

"My Deskmate" tells the story of a male protagonist who is doing well in Magnesium. One day, he receives a wedding invitation from his first love and deskmate. The male protagonist is overwhelmed with emotions and returns to his country to attend the wedding, recalling their story that lasted for more than ten years.

This film was written by Ai Dajin.

His song "You, My Deskmate" is indeed a classic, but it's a pity that his butt is crooked and his back is not straight.

The film combines some youthful elements and connects many historical events into the plot.

There are internet jokes, CET-4 English, Korean dramas, university students renting rooms, studying abroad, class reunions, website startups, graduation weddings, and breakups and reconciliations.
It's a melodramatic youth film that's heartwarming in the first half and sentimental in the second.

Everyone can more or less find the shadow of their own melodramatic youth in it.

Maybe that's why the film sold well.

After watching the movie, everyone was eagerly waiting for Cheng Xi's evaluation.

Especially the theater managers sitting behind Cheng Xi.

Cheng Xi lived up to everyone's expectations and said:
“This movie is going to be a hit.”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief and smiles appeared on their faces.

Then Cheng Xi felt that his support was not enough and said:

"Makino, what do you think?"

Wen Muye understood what was going on, so he started to act as Cheng Xi's supporting role:
"It's even better than 'Youth' which I directed. This movie is a huge hit!"

Cheng Xi thought to himself, you are such a good actor.

It seems that I have to be careful to distinguish the real from the fake in your flattery from now on.

I'm telling the truth, you're definitely talking nonsense.

In terms of quality, it is definitely not as good as "Youth".

But everyone likes to hear these nice words, especially from Cheng Xi, the creator of the Zuibai style and the number one box office star in the Chinese-speaking world.

Wen Muye is also the director of the highest-grossing youth film "So Young".

Both of them said it would sell well, so how could it be fake?

Therefore, the theater managers who originally did not plan to schedule more screenings also raised their expectations for this film and director Guo Fan.

I'm thinking of suggesting adding some more screenings.

Everyone was having fun in this atmosphere, and the movie viewing session ended successfully.

By the time the cinema manager and Mr. Qi and Mr. He from the producer Guangjing Ruixing went to discuss business, only Guo Fan, Cheng Xi and a few others were left in the screening room.

"Junior brother, Director Wen, thank you for your support just now!"

"I know this movie is definitely not as good as Director Wen's 'So Young'!"

Cheng Xi and Wen Muye waved their hands and said that it was polite and the movie was really good.

Guo Fan added:

"They're all gone now. The two great directors, please give me some advice. I need to make some corrections. I'm really worried that the box office won't be good!"

"Muye, you go first. We are one family, so just speak openly."

Seeing that his boss wanted him to speak frankly, Wen Muye only picked out two points and said:
"Director Guo, I think I'm more focused on the logic aspect. The male lead studied liberal arts, but he studied computer science in college. It's a bit inconsistent."

"Also, the film is called 'My Deskmate', so you could consider adding more scenes with my deskmate, as this is the part of the film I enjoyed the most."

Guo Fan thought for a moment and said:

"Then how to change it?"

Guo Fan looked at Wen Muye, and Wen Muye looked at Cheng Xi:
"Director Guo, the boss is here, so you can definitely ask him directly."

Cheng Xi: You kid, turn around and sell me out, right?

So they both looked at Cheng Xi again.

Even Deng Jie blinked her big, KISS ME eyes and looked at Cheng Xi.

She just watched a movie and thought it was great, with laughter and tears, and she didn't pay any attention to the arts or science classes.

I found the line "Book a room at the beginning of the month and be starving at the end of the month" very impressive and amusing.

She was also curious about how her boss would change it.

This feeling of deep involvement made her feel very excited.

Cheng Xi thought for a moment and said:
"That's easy. The male protagonist is in the liberal arts class, but he likes playing games as a hobby. He was transferred into the computer science major."

"Your drama is missing some male gaming plots. This doesn't make sense and doesn't resonate with me. I'm an internet addict."

At this point, everyone burst into laughter.

They all know that Cheng Xi loves to play League of Legends.

"This method is great! Junior brother, your brain is really sharp. You are worthy of being the famous Master Zuibai!"

After chatting, everyone decided to have dinner together. Everyone drank a little, especially Deng Jie, who could hold his liquor quite well.

As expected, secretaries must be able to handle alcohol.

After a satisfying meal and a good drink, Cheng Xi directly stated the purpose of his trip:
"Brother, I heard that you terminated your contract with Wanda and are now planning your own company?"

"Yeah, you know, I'm used to being free. I'm too constrained in other companies and can't do anything on my own."

"So how are the preparations going now?"

"To be honest, I'm not afraid of being laughed at by my junior, but I'm almost unable to continue running this company. Working in a company doesn't offer freedom, and starting my own company also comes with its own set of worries. Alas, life is always difficult."

Guo Fan sighed after he finished speaking.

His words also resonated with everyone.

Wen Muye got a job thanks to Cheng Xi. He was originally a graduate from a normal university who was admitted to the Film Academy to study for a master's degree.

I didn't have any foundation and just made a living by shooting short films.

I don’t know when I can get through this.

The same goes for Cheng Xi. In his previous life, he also worked 996 hours and worked hard, but in the end his body couldn't take it anymore.

He saved a little and made a name for himself.

"We're short of both people and money, so I'm relying solely on this movie right now, but I also know it's unrealistic. A youth film can only make a few bucks, and my movie isn't particularly good, so I'd be lucky if I could just make back my investment."

Cheng Xi didn't expect that Cyber ​​Succubus was also so frustrated and confused before she became famous.

Compared with his later achievements, life can really be said to be a dream.

He and Wen Muye have something in common: they both came from film academies after passing the postgraduate entrance examination.

But because my undergraduate studies had nothing to do with it, I still felt like I was drifting like duckweed.

"Brother, don't underestimate yourself. I have high hopes for you. You taught me how to draw storyboards. When we were filming The Adventures of Li Xian, I knew you were a rare talent in the film industry."

"Thank you, Junior Brother. I'm so happy you came today. It reminded me of the fun we had watching cosplay together in college. I haven't been back to school in a long time!"

"As for talent, I can only say that this world isn't short of talent, but rather background! Come, let's have a drink!"

Guo Fan drank some wine and became a little addicted.

Maybe it's been too long since I last had someone to talk to.

Cheng Xi knows how stressful it is to shoot a movie.

Especially as a director, he is probably the person with the most pressure in the entire crew.

But I just can't let the film company, crew, actors, etc. see my lack of confidence.

After Cheng Xi clinked glasses with him again, he said:

"Brother, how about you join me? Let's not start a company. Let's open a studio at Zuibai Entertainment. Zuibai Entertainment will hold 51% of the shares and serve as your background."

"You'll have your freedom and won't have to worry about so many things. The team and company are ready. As for the film industry, I can guarantee you at least two film scripts within five years, and you can choose the company's IP first."

Guo Fan's face was originally red from drinking, and he shuddered when he heard this.

His back straightened instantly, but his tongue curled up.

"Junior Brother Cheng Xi, are you serious?"

When Cheng Xi heard Guo Fan finally calling his name like he used to in school, he smiled and the sense of familiarity seemed to return.

However, Guo Fan knows the value of Zuibai Entertainment now.

Apart from anything else, if I sign a contract with Zuibai Entertainment immediately, I will become a director with the Zuibai label.

The box office of "You Are the One Sitting Next to Me" is much higher.

It can also save a lot of publicity and promotion costs.

Just now I was worrying about how difficult everything would be without background, but I didn’t expect that my own junior brother would give me the “Zuibai” brand.

Wen Muye and Deng Jie heard that Cheng Xi wanted to recruit Guo Fan and saw that the boss valued him so much.

Not only did I feel secretly envious.

This is different from an audition, it means recruiting talents.

Moreover, Wen Muye knew that his boss had been keeping an eye on the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" project recently.

I want this project, but my boss never mentions it.

Could it be that it was specially left for him, his direct senior brother?

"It's more real than gold. Brother, will you come over? Let's work together to make some good movies!"

When Guo Fan heard Cheng Xi's affirmative answer, he became excited.

Found the feeling of organization!

He didn't think it would be a good idea to work under his former junior fellow apprentice, because Cheng Xi was already very far away from him.

He was already a well-known director while he was in school.

He was already used to this.

Thinking of the hard work I had put in over the past few years since graduation, I made a decisive decision and said:

"Come! Junior brother thinks so highly of me, I must come!"

Wen Muye interrupted at this time:
"Welcome Director Guo to the Zuibai family. But Director Guo, you have to call me boss like me!"

"Hahahaha"

(I still remember the laughter and joy of watching "My Fair Princess" with my family when I was a child. I miss that era and ourselves back then.)
(End of this chapter)