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Chapter 82 Graduation Ceremony, a Junior Student Brings Flowers! Dong Xuan's Moment of Despair
It is well known that most women have a tendency to admire those who are strong.

This phenomenon is even more prevalent in the entertainment industry.

Why would Zhang Jingchu be attracted to Gu Changwei? Was it because he looks old? Or because he has many wrinkles?
The answer is clearly neither.

What she's after are resources! Profits! Status!

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to endure two slaps from Jiang Wenli and suffer so much injustice, yet still cling to Lao Gu and refuse to let go.

The same applies to Huang Shengyi.

As the newest "Star Girl," she is currently enjoying immense popularity, so how could she possibly be interested in Jia Nailiang?

When the Beijing Film Academy arranged for these two to make cameo appearances during the filming of "Mystic River," Lü Rui had already noticed their unusual nature.

On set, Jia Nailiang would frequently ask Huang Shengyi if he was cold, thirsty, or hungry, demonstrating his "sycophantic" nature to the fullest.

However, being a "warm-hearted man" isn't so easy; his status is even lower than that of a dog!

For example, now, facing Jia Nailiang's desperate pleas, Huang Shengyi's face was cold. He forcefully pulled the car door shut and rolled up the privacy window.

The Bentley turned a corner and drove off the campus.

The driver's side window was rolled down halfway, and Lü Rui recognized the person inside as the fake domineering CEO.

"Saint Cloth! Saint Cloth!"

Jia Nailiang stumbled after him for a few steps, tears and snot streaming down his face, as if he had lost something he cherished.

The onlookers whispered among themselves, but not a single glance of sympathy was seen; their eyes were filled with indifference.

In this industry, no one will pay the price for the embarrassment of missing an opportunity.

Lu Rui shook his head silently, took out his graduation gown from the back seat, put it on neatly, and strode towards the directing department building.

Unlike the dejected Jia Nailiang, his appearance instantly attracted countless eyes!

"Senior, I'm Wang Luodan from the class of 01. I had a cameo role in the film 'Mystic River.' Congratulations on your graduation! Can I take a picture with you?"

“I am Yao Xingtong, and I have been there too…”

"Row."

Lü Rui didn't refuse. After taking two group photos on the spot, he continued walking towards the directing department.

After he left, Yao Xingtong grabbed Wang Luodan's arm excitedly and said, "Dandan, did you notice? Senior Brother seems to remember us!"

"Mmm." Wang Luodan smiled.

She had just noticed that Lü Rui had glanced at her a few more times, and she figured that her performance must have caught the attention of the famous director.

Little did he know, Lü Rui was simply curious about her "twin flower" face.

Three years have passed, and she looks more and more like Bai Baihe from the Central Academy of Drama!

Upon arriving at the directing department, unsurprisingly, Lü Rui was once again surrounded by a dense crowd.

Some people held up their phones to ask for photos, some took out their notebooks to ask for autographs, and some even joked that they would keep the autographs as family heirlooms!
"This is the Silver Bear for Best Director trophy?"

Wow! The Cannes Directors Award is beautiful.

"I love this silver lion, the texture is absolutely amazing..."

At Jiang Wei's request, Lü Rui brought the trophy with him this time.

When he pulled it out of his bag, it immediately drew gasps of surprise from the crowd.

"Liu Jin, slow down, be careful not to bump or hurt Brother Rui. You can't buy a new one if this thing breaks."

Zhao Peng immediately transformed into a trophy bodyguard, keeping a close eye on the male classmates.

Amid the commotion, the student council came over and called people to go to the playground to take a group photo.

Lu Rui was surrounded and stood in the center of the second row, holding the Silver Palm trophy in his palm.

In the front row, Jiang Wei and Zhang Jiandong held up the Silver Bear and Silver Lion trophies respectively, their smiles revealing deep pride – these were their proudest "teaching" achievements.

Tian Zhuangzhuang, Xie Xiaojing, and Zhang Huijun also came over and took a photo with Lü Rui.

Finally, faculty and students from 16 departments, including directing, acting, cinematography, and literature, gathered in the auditorium to participate in the formal graduation ceremony.

"Today is the graduation day of the Beijing Film Academy's Class of 2000. I hope that after you enter society, you will become people who contribute to society..."

Under the spotlights on the auditorium's dome, speeches by school leaders rang out in turn amidst applause.

Lü Rui's name was mentioned the most. Because of his presence, the directing department gained a lot of attention during graduation season!
"Let's invite our outstanding graduate, Lü Rui, to come to the stage and give a speech."

clap clap-

Amidst thunderous applause and under the watchful eyes of all the students, teachers, and leaders, Lü Rui stepped onto the podium to speak.

"If he could come to the performing arts department, he would definitely be the most handsome guy in our department."

Offstage, Guan Yue was whispering to Dong Xuan, her arm linked with his.

As she spoke, she glanced at her classmates and shook her head inwardly.

Zhang Songwen, Lin Jiachuan, Zhou Yiwei, Chen Lei, Lin Yushen...

Although they each have their own unique image and temperament, they all lack the sharpness of Lü Rui on stage.

"He was like a ball of fire, so bright that you couldn't open your eyes." Dong Xuan looked at the stage, her voice hoarse.

They had arranged to have dinner together in early June, but when she pressed him several times, Lü Rui always said he didn't have time.

Now that we've officially graduated and gone our separate ways, those subtle feelings have ultimately vanished.

"Hello everyone, I'm Lü Rui. I'm honored to be selected as an outstanding graduate by the school and to stand here to share some of my humble opinions..."

A clear voice echoed in the auditorium.

Lu Rui stood at the podium and gave a detailed analysis of the current state of the film industry, from basic operations to technological innovations, every word of which was full of valuable information.

Everyone listened very attentively, especially the students working behind the scenes, who wished they could take out paper and pen to write everything down.

Suddenly, someone in the audience shouted, "Director Lü, is your company still hiring?"

This might have just been a curious question from someone, but the next second, something completely unexpected happened.

"We're hiring!" Lu Rui's answer was firm and resolute. "We're not hiring for artist management at the moment, but we are hiring for photography, screenwriting, film and television technology, and art positions."

If you're interested, please check the fall recruitment requirements in the bulletin board. Our company is still in its early stages, and we look forward to working with you to build our empire!

These words were like a boulder thrown into a deep pool, instantly causing a stir among the crowd.

The phrase "conquering the country" directly resonated with the ambitions of countless young people!

Many people clenched their fists and immediately decided to check the specific recruitment details right after the graduation ceremony.

After the ceremony, Lü Rui was repeatedly asked to take photos with leaders and teachers from various departments.

He couldn't refuse, so he could only accept them one by one.

Wang Jinsong held his hand and said very sincerely, "The performing arts department also has good talents. Don't just focus on other departments."

"Ok, I know."

Lu Rui smiled and agreed, but Liu Yifei's image suddenly flashed through his mind.

Speak of the devil and he appears!
He had just gotten out of the hall when a bouquet of pink and white flowers suddenly appeared in front of him.

The next second, a familiar, sweet, and pleasant voice rang out: "Happy graduation, senior!"

A delicate little face peeked out from behind the bouquet.

Today, Liu Yifei wore a blue short-sleeved shirt with cartoon cat patterns and many English letters, paired with a tutu skirt covered with rainbow spheres, creating a quirky yet cute mix-and-match look.

Having shed the naiveté of 16, the 17-year-old girl's features have become increasingly refined and beautiful. Lü Rui is looking forward to seeing her 18th year.

He took the flowers, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I'm bringing you flowers."

"Why did you suddenly decide to send me flowers?"

"I don't know, I just wanted to bring it to you, so I came over to deliver it."

She spoke casually, but a faint blush still appeared on the tips of her ears.

She would never admit that she stayed up all night to wrap the flowers.

When a senior graduates, a junior comes to give him a bouquet of flowers. Isn't that perfectly reasonable?
Lu Rui couldn't quite figure out what was going on in her little head, so he simply extended an invitation: "I'm a little thirsty, shall we go buy some drinks? Do you want to come along?"

Liu Yifei's eyes shone like stars. After looking around, she lowered her voice and asked, "Could I buy a small cake while I'm at it?"

My mom always restricts my intake of sweets, but my senior helps me buy them. That shouldn't be considered a violation, right?

She felt too embarrassed to refuse.

"Of course, I'll buy you a big one."

"Yay, thank you senior!"

She hasn't encountered too many upsetting things yet, and the overwhelming amount of negative press hasn't hit her. She's full of energy and very cheerful every day.

"Walk."

Lu Rui waved his hand and walked out first.

Liu Yifei put her hands behind her back and quietly moved half a step closer to him.

Sunlight streamed through the auditorium's glass windows, bathing the two girls in its glow. The pom-poms on the girl's skirt swayed gently with each step, reflecting her barely concealed joy.

Not far behind, Dong Xuan's hands, holding flowers, trembled slightly. Watching the two figures walking away side by side, her carefully maintained smile froze instantly.

A dull pain shot through my chest, as if someone had ripped a piece out of me!
"I should have realized it sooner. He doesn't keep his distance from everyone; he just never shows me any tenderness."

Dong Xuan gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Of course she recognized Liu Yifei.

She was a girl who was always on Lu Rui's film set, appearing in almost every project, from Mystic River to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and now The Prestige.

And what about yourself?

She was just a minor supporting actress arranged by the Beijing Film Academy to play a fleeting female college student in "Gone Girl".

Only now did she finally realize that the gap between the two was more than just that between an actor and a director.

Those lingering fantasies finally shattered into dust at this moment.

……

"The 2000 undergraduate class of Beijing Film Academy officially graduated, and Director Lü Rui took the stage to speak as an outstanding graduate."

"It is understood that Ruishijie, the film and television company founded by Lü Rui, will officially expand its business scope to include television drama production and distribution..."

"A huge oversight occurred in the production of 'The Promise'. The 'Begonia Abode,' which cost two million yuan to build, had to be rebuilt due to improper welding."

As soon as Lü Rui returned to the set of "The Prestige," he saw the news coming from the "The Promise" crew.

Whether the incident is true or false is unclear, but a video of Chen Hong being scolded to tears by Chen Kaige has been circulating online, causing quite a stir.

Regardless of whether it was deliberate marketing or not, the movie's popularity has visibly and rapidly increased!
However, he didn't pay much attention to it, since this farce had nothing to do with him.

After reviewing the footage shot by Jiang Wen and confirming that Jiang's style had not "eroded" the main storyline, Lü Rui finally breathed a sigh of relief and regained control of the director's role.

Hou Hongliang immediately demonstrated amazing efficiency after taking office, quickly building a complete company team in a short period of time.

Then, he began to follow up on the publicity and distribution work for "The Pursuit of Happyness".

Leveraging China Film Group's distribution resources and capitalizing on the buzz surrounding Lü Rui's recent Silver Palm win, the film's popularity quickly soared...

time flies.

On the first day of July, on the set of "The Prestige," Hu Jun broke two of Jiang Wen's fingers, leaving him disabled.

Because the twin brothers played by Jiang Wen need to appear in turn, his "brother" also needs to painfully lose a finger!
Blood was flowing freely from the wound, and Jiang Wen rushed home to call his wife for help.

Zhou Yun was puzzled again: "What did you do? Wasn't the wound already healed? Why did it reopen?"

"I had a problem while practicing magic."

Jiang Wen offered a lame excuse, but all he got in return was a disappointed and complicated look in Zhou Yun's eyes...

"Cut! Not bad, Sister Yun's eyes are spot on. In the next few scenes, you'll need to portray the pain of being cheated on by your husband..."

After a brief explanation of the scene, the crew moved to another location to film the scenes between Hu Jun and Fan Bingbing.

The latter came to apply for the position of magician's assistant through Li Xuejian's introduction. As soon as he appeared in front of Hu Jun, he deeply attracted Hu Jun's attention.

A fox-like, alluring face, large, full breasts, and a curvaceous, alluring figure...

The moment she appeared as the magician's assistant, she was like a bewitching enchantress, instantly capturing the attention of the entire audience.

This is the "sleight of hand" the magician uses to deceive the audience during his performance in the story.

"After filming tonight, we'll have a day off tomorrow. I'll take everyone to see my new movie in a private screening."

Filming has been going on for more than half a month, it's time to take a break.

It's important to balance work and rest!

"Long live Director Lü!"

A cheer erupted on set.

However, to Lü Rui's surprise, the very next morning when he had arranged for two buses to take the entire crew to see "The Pursuit of Happyness," several uninvited guests suddenly arrived at the hotel.

Wang Jinghua, Li Bingbing, Xia Yu, Ren Quan, Tong Dawei...

"Mr. Wang?"

"Director Lü."

In the hotel lobby, two groups of people met face to face.

It's quite a coincidence that, apart from Jiang Wen and Li Xuejian, the other main cast members of "The Prestige" are all artists under Huayi Brothers... no! To be precise, they are all artists under Wong Jinghua's management.

Hu Jun, Fan Bingbing, and Zhou Yun's management contracts are all handled by Wang Jinghua.

She and Huayi are partners, not employees.

"Are you... heading to the film set?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Wang Jinghua looked at the group of people behind Lü Rui, who were dressed in casual clothes, and her expression was somewhat surprised.

Isn't this a movie shoot? Why aren't these people wearing costumes? Will they have enough time to change once they get to the set?
"I've booked several theaters and am going to treat everyone to a movie. Would you like to join us, Mr. Wang?"

During the initial greetings, Wang Jinghua mentioned that she was visiting the set, which is why Lü Rui invited her to come along.

"convenient?"

"Of course it's convenient; there are plenty of empty seats in the theater."

Wang Jinghua did not refuse, after all, she came here specifically to see Lü Rui.

She has many artists under her management, but the number of high-quality resources is limited. If she can become a familiar face to big directors, it will be easier to collaborate with them in the future.

Immediately afterwards, she led everyone onto the bus.

However, as soon as the car started moving, the atmosphere inside the carriage suddenly became awkward...

(End of this chapter)