Huayu: Are you even sitting up straight? You're going to be the director?

Chapter 19 Ning Hao: This junior brother is very long

Cao Zhong had no objection to choosing this movie.

Because these kinds of commercial films don't have much of an artistic atmosphere, but they can give people some food for thought about education, family, and warmth.

The current global art scene is largely shaped by the United States.

In order for China to express itself in a way that it prefers, it must follow the existing rules of the game and in order to reshape the art field according to its own image.

But this matter will take time.

In the past, Chinese cinema only truly achieved this step when films like "The Wandering Earth" and "Ne Zha 2" appeared.

It has been reshaped.

"Wolf Warrior 2" is a preliminary exploration and attempt to showcase the Chinese nation's name under Hollywood's rules.

It is far from a reshaping of the art field.

But now, Cao Zhong doesn't believe he has any possibility of reshaping the art scene; it's unrealistic.

The most important point is that China Film Group won't even invest that much money.

Whether it's external propaganda or disrupting external propaganda, it's essentially a war.

The cost of this was enormous and incalculable.

Moreover, the film industry currently cannot achieve that level.

For Cao Zhong, the most practical approach is to get audiences into the cinema.

"My Zombie Daughter" is a very suitable work. Its novelty elements can easily attract viewers, and its heartwarming topics can easily become popular and go viral.

Jing Tian's beauty, along with her flexibility honed through years of dancing, gives directors a great opportunity to create moves that only "zombies" could do, which could become an advantage for her to break out of the industry.

They were able to successfully complete the task of making Jing Tian famous.

It can be described as tailor-made.

The only possible problem is whether the word "zombie" will pass censorship.

However, this was not a problem for Cao Zhong at all, because the content of this movie had nothing to do with the horror and gore of traditional zombie movies. The zombies were more like a gimmick, a background.

If all else fails...

We can change the title to "My Rabies-Stricken Daughter" and still make a movie.

It's just not as good as "Zombie".

But Jing Tian probably won't care too much. He made a film about a rabies patient in his first film, "Anaconda," so it doesn't seem like an insurmountable problem...

……

When Qi Jiuzhou and Wang Renjun returned to their dormitory in the evening, they were surprised to see Cao Zhong in the room.

"Brother Zhong, you've been so busy these past few days, how come you have time to be in the dorm today?"

"We just finalized two roles today, and I'm trying to raise the money," Cao Zhong said. "We're already seeing some progress."

“Brother Zhong needs too much money; I really can’t help much. Jiuzhou’s father, however, might be a possibility,” Wang Renjun said regretfully. “But speaking of which, which two roles have you decided on?”

"Zu Feng, Mei Ting."

"Holy crap!" Qi Jiuzhou was immediately startled. "You even managed to invite Mei Ting? That's ruthless, Brother Zhong!"

"It's all thanks to Teacher Cui's connections," Cao Zhong said.

"If the script is bad, whose face will be of any use?" Cao Zhong was very pleased with Qi Jiuzhou's words. "Brother Zhong is still the most talented."

"Chicken-belly cauliflower," Wang Renjun sighed.

At this moment, the way the two looked at Cao Zhong underwent a subtle change.

Mei Ting is indeed a very popular female celebrity for these two guys.

“I remember there were several characters in the main plot of that script.” Qi Jiuzhou coughed twice. “Brother Zhong, what do you think of me playing the soldier? Look at my buzz cut, look at my height, I’m more than capable of playing a soldier.”

Before he even mentioned it, Cao Zhong hadn't considered it. But now that he had, Cao Zhong turned around and looked Qi Jiuzhou up and down.

To be honest, Qi Jiuzhou seems more suitable than Zhou You in his previous life.

He has the look of a soldier.

"You know what, it actually works."

Cao Zhong even felt that Qi Jiuzhou, dressed in clothes from that era, didn't seem to need any makeup.

"Brother Zhong, please give me a chance, I don't want money."

Seeing that there was a mouth, Qi Jiuzhou jumped down from the upper bunk.

He knelt on one knee and said, "Not only can I act, I can even be your slave." Cao Zhong was a little excited. He hadn't thought of Qi Jiuzhou before, but now he realized that Qi Jiuzhou was very suitable for the role of Song Cunyi.

He's already considered a supporting character, ranked fifth or sixth.

Moreover, the image is suitable.

"Let's not talk about this between brothers. I'll make the decision, this role is yours."

With a flourish of his pen, Cao Zhong finalized the decision.

"No, Brother Zhong, what about me? What about me?"

Wang Renjun had also read the script, and seeing that Cao Zhong had agreed, he became somewhat anxious.

I'm afraid my brothers will suffer.

But my brother actually drove a Land Rover.
Wang Renjun's head was buzzing.
"Brother Zhong, no, Godfather, please look at me too."

"Can't I play the male lead? I think I can."

Cao Zhong coughed twice. "You're dreaming."

Wang Renjun added, "I can play that Japanese soldier too..."

“Do you speak Japanese?”

“Yes, I can, Daddy Yamei,” Wang Renjun replied eagerly.

“I can also say, potatoes are everywhere, you can dig them up from the back hill.” Qi Jiuzhou was so happy he almost died laughing at Wang Renjun.

Cao Zhong was also startled. He thought about a certain role played by Wang Renjun in his previous life and was speechless. If he were to act in that script, it would really be a disaster for him.

If there's an opportunity in the future, it would be best to recommend him to play a certain role again.

"Renjun, please don't call me godfather anymore, I can't accept it."

Cao Zhongcheng earnestly said, "None of these roles are suitable for you. You're too inexperienced for a lead role. I'm also too inexperienced. Besides, we need to find someone who can carry the box office, don't you think?"

Wang Renjun could only nod regretfully, indicating his understanding.

After chatting with the two brothers, Cao Zhong went out to an internet cafe to write the screenplay for "My Zombie Daughter".

It took two days of writing to finally finish the script.

This was also the day Hai Qing returned to Beijing.

In the past two days, Cao Zhong also received news that the script has been approved and can be officially launched at any time, which is a huge surprise.

All is ready except for the opportunity.

Holding the script for "My Zombie Daughter" in his hand, Cao Zhong was in a good mood. He also needed to contact Jing Tian as soon as possible to secure angel investment.

……

morning.

Nortel,

In Wang Hongwei's office.

Ning Hao spent several days busy before finally arriving at the school.

"Teacher Wang, let me take a look. I really want to see just how talented this junior brother is."

“A script that Teacher Wang praises so highly must be pretty good,” Xing Na said.

Wang Hongwei and Ning Hao had already discussed it over the phone; Ning Hao was coming this time specifically to look at the script.
Beside him, his girlfriend Xing Nana chimed in.

Wang Hongwei provided the script.

"Xiao Ning, there's always someone better than you. Sometimes you have to acknowledge other people's strengths and learn from them."

Ning Hao didn't take it seriously and just glanced at it casually.

It wouldn't have mattered if I hadn't looked, but once I did, my expression changed.

His heart was in turmoil, a storm raging within him.

The grand vision in his junior's script immediately caught his eye.

After reading the script.

Ning Hao and Xing Aina were both surprised.

“Junior brother’s strengths are indeed numerous,” Ning Hao said.

(End of this chapter)