It's reasonable for me to be a three-time Golden Horse Award-winning director and an all-around

Chapter 5 When you are away from home, your identity is given by yourself!

Despite facing new challenges, Lü Rui didn't rush to do anything immediately.

The script hasn't been approved yet, the timing isn't right, there's no use rushing it.

The right timing, the right location, and the right people—all three must be in place.

He decided to settle down and continue learning from Jiang Wen, helping to draw storyboards and completing his internship.

The only thing that left him speechless was that his outstanding performance had attracted the attention of that guy Lu Chuan.

As long as Jiang Wen is not on set, this guy will be sarcastic and sarcastic in all sorts of ways.

Lu Rui was too lazy to pay him any attention.

How can a director who has been completely sidelined and doesn't even have the right to shout "Action" have the audacity to swagger in front of him?

It's quite interesting, actually.

As filming progressed into its later stages, Jiang Wen's control over the crew became increasingly strong, to the point that he even "requisitioned" Lu Chuan's director's chair.

This poor young man with hemorrhoids, who holds a master's degree in directing from the Beijing Film Academy and is known as the "son of the honorary president of the Screenwriters Association," has been completely sidelined and turned into a mere tool.

Every night when Lü Rui went to Jiang Wen's room, he would pass by Lu Chuan's door and always hear suppressed sobbing coming from inside.

But no one in the entire crew sympathized with him.

After all, he was able to hold the title of director entirely thanks to Jiang Wen.

The investment was secured by someone else, the actors were found by someone else, and the script was perfected by someone else...

Aside from being a nominal director, all he does is enjoy the glory and fame.

According to Jiang Wen, they will even help with the post-production editing.

We've already come to this point, what the hell do you want more?

Lu Rui couldn't even imagine how arrogant he would be if he had Lu Chuan's identity and background, combined with the scripts in his mind and his memories of the future.
You don't eat beef?

Do not!
Dude, go straight for Crescent Moon Sky Slash!
……

"Filming is wrapped!"

In late June, with Jiang Wen's shout, filming of "The Missing Gun" officially came to a close.

Seeing that Lu Chuan's eyes were red again, Lü Rui couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"What are you wailing about?" Jiang Wen walked over from the set, looked at him like this, and couldn't help but frown and punch his shoulder. "Why are you acting like a girl?"

"Isn't it enough that I'm happy? This is the first film I've ever directed, and I'm happy that filming has wrapped up..."

Lu Chuan tried to explain herself, but only drew disdainful looks from the crew members around her.

Did you direct it?

How could you say such a thing? Aren't you ashamed?
After filming is finished, a wrap party is naturally a must.

That evening, Jiang Wen waved his hand and led the entire crew into the restaurant, where they clinked glasses and chatted, filled with the joy of wrapping up filming.

Taking the opportunity, Lü Rui took out his internship certificate, walked up to Lu Chuan, and handed it to him, saying, "Director Lu, could you please sign this?"

Lu Chuan rolled her eyes, about to put on airs and "consider" a few words, when she caught a glimpse of Jiang Wen's sidelong glance.

"Sign it now!"

"Oh!"

Lu Chuan's nose tingled, and she looked like a wronged little wife. She quickly signed her name.

Niu Le, who was standing to the side, was so suppressing his laughter that his shoulders were shaking, while Lü Rui had already neatly put away the certificate.

The following morning, he got up, packed his things, and immediately said goodbye to Jiang Wen, Niu Le, and the others, preparing to head to his next destination.

The cast and crew of "Don't Talk to Strangers"!
At the hotel entrance, Jiang Wen reached out and patted him on the shoulder, his eyes full of expectation: "I'm waiting for your good news."

"Director Jiang, just you wait and see."

Lu Rui grinned, turned around and got into the van brought by the site manager, heading straight for the train station.

He was full of confidence for this journey!

……

The journey from Qingyan Ancient Town to Guiyang, and then by train to Xiamen, took a full 29 hours and 47 minutes, which was quite an ordeal for Lü Rui.

Even though this body is young and strong, he still feels like he's been violated by several strong men all night, and his buttocks are almost killing him.

"Young man? Want a motorcycle taxi? Cheap, always ready to go."

"Young man, would you like to stay somewhere? We have hourly rooms, great value for money, clean and hygienic!"

"Hey buddy? Looking for some pretty girls? They're all college students, really beautiful, and they've got whatever you want."

As soon as Lü Rui reached the exit, he was surrounded by several middle-aged men and women.

He quickly clutched his ID card, shielded his backpack to his chest, and hunched over as he squeezed out, saying, "No need, thank you, the person who's picking me up is outside!"

After finally squeezing into the square, the evening wind carried the salty smell of the sea.

He had just caught his breath while leaning against the telephone pole when he suddenly heard a shout: "Brother Rui! Over here!"

Following the sound, Lü Rui looked up and saw a chubby, round face come into view.

Zhao Peng!

A 2000 undergraduate student majoring in directing, he spent over a decade struggling in the film and television industry after graduation. Frustrated and unsuccessful, he ultimately chose to leave the industry and start his own business...

This guy was his classmate in the directing department. Neither of them were "second-generation insiders" in the industry. After the start of the semester, because their family backgrounds were similar, they naturally became close friends.

At this moment, Zhao Peng was wearing a floral shirt, his belly bulging out of the hem, and he was squeezed into the pile of motorcycles, grinning foolishly at him.

"It's only been a little over a month since I last saw you, how did you get so fat?" Lu Rui stepped forward and playfully punched him.

"The food on set is good!" Zhao Peng wiped his sweat, patted the back seat of the motorcycle, and gestured for Lü Rui to get on. "The director asked me to pick you up."

There's still some distance to go from the train station to the film set, and a motorcycle is undoubtedly the most convenient mode of transportation.

"Slow down!"

"Don't worry, Rui-ge, my motorcycle skills are top-notch, I definitely won't let your butt suffer any more... hahaha."

Halfway through his sentence, Zhao Peng couldn't help but laugh.

"Get out of here!"

Lü Rui laughed and punched him on the back, then took the opportunity to inquire about the latest developments of "Don't Talk to Strangers".

"Filming will wrap up in another two weeks. Director Zhang and Director Jiang are shooting fast, and Mei Ting and Feng Yuanzheng are acting really well... You wouldn't believe how scary this show is. Every time An Jiahe beats Mei Xiangnan, many of the young girls in the crew who were doing makeup are so frightened that they cry..."

Hearing Zhao Peng's words, Lü Rui nodded to himself, his hand unconsciously reaching for the backpack on his chest.
Inside were the script for "Gone Girl," the filming permit, the investment contract from China Film Group, and Jiang Wen's investment authorization letter.

Han Sanping completed all of this before filming of "Looking for a Gun" wrapped up, and it is all the confidence he has at this moment.

“Just in time!”

A smile appeared on Lü Rui's lips.

The evening breeze in Xiamen carried the scent of the sea, but it couldn't dim the light in his eyes. The documents in his bag would soon become the stepping stones for him to open the next door!

"Hey? Why are Director Zhang and Director Jiang both at the door?"

As the motorcycle sputtered closer to the film crew, Zhao Peng spotted two familiar figures.

His chubby face was immediately filled with question marks.

How come these two busy people have time to stand here?

Before the car had even come to a complete stop, Jiang Wei and Zhang Jiandong had already quickly come to meet them.

Zhao Peng was a little confused!
what's going on?
Is this... a welcome for them?

Before he could react, Jiang Wei walked past him and stared straight at Lü Rui, her voice trembling: "What you said on the phone, is it true?"

Before I came, Lü Rui had already called and briefly explained the situation regarding "Gone Girl".

Faced with the shocked looks of Jiang Wei and Zhang Jiandong, he calmly nodded and replied, "It's all true."

"Let's go! Let's go inside first and talk about it."

Without saying a word, Jiang Wei pulled him inside.

Zhang Jiandong quickly followed.

Although Zhao Peng was completely bewildered and didn't know what they were talking about, he still followed them instinctively.

The group quickly walked into an office.

After locking the door, under the expectant gazes of Jiang Wei and Zhang Jiandong, Lü Rui opened the bag and took out a series of documents, as well as a script that had already been approved.

"Gone Girl? Thriller/Suspense?"

"This is a filming permit issued by the Film Bureau!"

"China Film Group's investment authorization letter... Han Sanping's handwritten signature and seal, and Jiang Wen..."

"It's all true!"

"Fuck!"

"..."

Half an hour later, three pairs of wide-eyed stares appeared in the office!
"You...how did you do it?"

Jiang Wei looked on in disbelief.

He truly hadn't expected that this greenhorn could actually pull off such a massive operation!
Lu Rui shrugged casually, exuding an air of arrogance: "It's very simple. Director Jiang Wen took a liking to the script I wrote and thought I was very talented, so he's planning to invest in me."

Vice Chairman Han specifically went to the "Looking for a Gun" film crew to read my script, highly approved of it, personally approved the investment, and even helped with all the formalities..."

When you go out, your identity is given by yourself.

In order to achieve his goal, Lü Rui cleverly used some rhetoric.

Anyway, the red stamp on the document is more convincing than anything else, and he's not afraid that Jiang Wei and Zhang Jiandong won't believe it.

"hiss!"

Three gasps of shock suddenly echoed through the office.

Zhao Peng's chubby hands trembled as he looked at the contract on the table as if it were an alien artifact.

My poor friend suddenly gained the appreciation of a famous director and investors? He's going to be a director and make movies?
This is just too unreal!
But the documents and script on the table seemed to confirm that it was all true.

Another half hour passed, and after carefully reviewing the details, Jiang Wei and Zhang Jiandong exchanged glances for a few seconds.

The former pushed up his glasses and asked doubtfully, "You said on the phone that you needed our help?"

“Yes.” Lü Rui explained briefly, “China Film Group gave 200 million, Jiang Wen gave 100 million, and now we are still short 100 million. I hope you can help me apply for the on-campus entrepreneurship fund from the school…”

"OK, no problem!"

Jiang Wei nodded in agreement without hesitation.

With Han Sanping and Jiang Wen's endorsement, even if Lü Rui had no power, influence, or background, applying for a grant from the school would still be no problem.

"However, this shortfall of 100 million seems a bit too big... Never mind, I'll apply for it for you first."

"Thank you, teacher!"

With the help of Jiang Wei, a professor in the directing department of Beijing Film Academy and a master's supervisor, the process was naturally simplified.

Three days later, he brought good news: "The school approved 50!"

"it is good!"

Lu Rui's eyes lit up; that's 350 million.

Next, we just need to find another 50... no, only 30 will be enough, and the cost can be further reduced!

Just as he was pondering where to continue his scamming... no, wait, when he was trying to secure an investment, a sucker walked right into his doorstep!

"Jingle Bell--"

The cell phone rings suddenly.

When Lü Rui took it out, he saw that the caller ID showed an unfamiliar number.

He pressed the connect button.

"Hey?"

"Is this Lü Rui?" a flippant voice came from the phone.

"That's right, and you are?"

"My name is Wang Zhonglei, General Manager of Huayi Brothers. Director Jiang asked me to contact you..."

Huayi's reputation has become quite prominent in the past two years. Starting as an advertising company, it officially entered the film and television industry in 98, seizing the opportunities of reform and opening up and the dividends of the times, and becoming a pioneer in many fields.

Feng Xiaogang's "Endless" and Chen Kaige's "The Emperor's Shadow" are both well-known successful investment cases of this company in recent years.

"The Missing Gun" was also produced by Huayi Brothers.

After a brief chat, Lü Rui roughly understood why Wang Zhonglei had made that call.

The crew of "Looking for a Gun" has now returned to Yanjing, and Jiang Wen "accidentally" revealed to the Wang brothers that he had invested in a new movie.

Upon learning that China Film Group also had a stake in the deal, the two Wang brothers immediately became restless.

Who cares if he's a newcomer or not? Since both Jiang Wen and Han Sanping approve of him, he must have real skills!

And so, the phone call came through.

When Wang Zhonglei heard Lü Rui say that he was still short 50 yuan of investment, he immediately laughed and said, "That's all? That's enough. You don't need to look for anyone else. Just give me your bank account number and I'll transfer it to you directly!"

When someone brings you a pillow when you're sleepy, Lü Rui naturally won't refuse.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Wang."

The 400 million yuan has been officially raised!
The next second, a system notification sound suddenly rang out...

(End of this chapter)