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

Why must we confront the art department head-on in Chapter 33?
Mr. Nan Zhongtian is a rising star in Chinese academic circles.

Two years ago, he began explaining history on CCTV's news channel, and his lectures on the Three Kingdoms became a nationwide craze.

Based on this, he quickly won numerous awards across the country, including the Academic Communication Contribution Award and the Emerging Talent Award. There are also rumors that he and Mr. Chen Danqing will be selected as this year's Top Ten Charming Men.

He is currently the most popular internet celebrity in academia.

His every word and action is analyzed by netizens.

For example, when discussing "Zhuge Liang's Empty City Stratagem," his academic views were sharp, and he deciphered the falsehood of the story in just a few words.

But this person did, after all, seize some of the discourse power in the historical circles.

As a popular internet celebrity, he originally intended to help those who were criticizing Mao Yushi, but he didn't expect to get involved in an even more tragic topic.

Originally, it was a war between Jr. advocates, goodwill ambassadors, and the masses.

This incident also drew in the history and Three Kingdoms circles.

The fourth major battleground lies with art students and film enthusiasts.

Instead of focusing on art education and discussions about Cao Zhong, this group began a debate over the historical place of the film "Tokyo Story".

Supporters believe that Cao Zhong's words make perfect sense and perfectly explain the essence of film.

A tool for psychological comfort.

All that talk about techniques, camera angles, and scenery is utter nonsense.

Just like the sentence written by Mr. Lu Xun: "There are two trees at the door, one is a jujube tree, and the other is also a jujube tree."

Does this statement really have any meaning?

The premise of its existence is that Lu Xun became famous.

In essence, this sentence was probably just something he wrote to pad his word count and get paid. In short, it was a filler article.

When the West doesn't accept Eastern narratives, this film is incomprehensible.

However, once they actually enter a period of large-scale aging and the pressure of elder care, this film instantly becomes a pioneering work on the alienation of family relationships, a masterpiece of art.

Wasn't this done on purpose?

Opponents, on the other hand, ask what art is. If it can make people sit quietly and watch a movie for three hours, and feel grief or peace, isn't that art?
The two sides started fighting.

The four major battles intensified under the hype of major media outlets, which led to the rapid spread of the name "Nanjing Photo Studio" and Cao Zhongzhi across the entire internet.

Cao Zhong's "Nanjing Photo Studio" has successfully completed the first step of its publicity and promotion objectives.

Surprisingly, major film and television schools remained strangely silent during the initial surge of public opinion.

……

Beijing.

a hotel.

After a good night's sleep, Fan Bingbing picked up her phone, ready to go online.

Yesterday, she, along with Liu Dehua, Ahn Sung-ki, Wang Zhiwen, Nicky Wu, and Choi Siwon, held a grand premiere ceremony in Beijing.

To promote her new movie, "A Battle of Wits".

This film, featuring a star-studded cast from many Asian celebrities, is an epic war blockbuster aiming to rival Hollywood standards.
It tells the story of Ge Li, a wise man from the Mohist school, who single-handedly saves the small state of Liang, a nation of only 4,000 elderly, weak, women and children during the Warring States period, when 100,000 strong soldiers from the Zhao state attack the city.

At yesterday's premiere, Fan Bingbing wore beautiful makeup.
In response to questions from the media, Fan Bingbing provided an in-depth analysis of the life story of the only female character she has ever played.
And in the end, the theme was elevated directly, claiming that he was the only soft and touching part in this tough war film, and the theme character who reflects the inner beliefs and emotional contradictions of Liu Dehua's character.

Director Zhang Zhiliang gave her a lot of face, claiming that Fan Bingbing was incredibly beautiful during the underwater scene in "A Battle of Wits," and even made eye-catching remarks for publicity.

"A Battle of Wits" not only recreates the ancient battlefield, but also showcases the deep friendship between Liu Dehua and Fan Bingbing, who are willing to fight to the death!
The language was ambiguous.

I don't know what they are fighting for.

Fan Bingbing wanted to see if, after such a grand premiere, she could top the entertainment trending lists on major portal websites along with the media.

When I went online, I was dumbfounded.

Don't tell me it didn't make the headlines.

The key issue is that Fan Bingbing completely doesn't understand what's happening on Toutiao.

Cao Zhong?

Nanjing Photo Studio?
Nanjing DTS? A scathing critique of the rotten state of art colleges?
Yasujiro Ozu?
"My Toutiao account is gone?"

Fan Bingbing was stunned!
I blinked my eyes, and it really was the hotel where I slept yesterday. I was even more confused!
For a moment, Fan Bingbing thought she had traveled through time.

After continuing to read the news and seeing the news about Huang Xiaoming and others, Fan Bingbing patted her snow-white breasts, but in an instant, many strange questions flashed through her mind.

"WTF?"

……

Inside the dormitory.

Qi Jiuzhou and Wang Renjun watched Cao Zhong's retreating figure, their excitement overwhelming them.

Cao Zhong slept soundly that night.

But these two were so excited they couldn't sleep.

What happened yesterday was like a dream to them!
Brother Zhong, this is for real!

So cool.

A hardcore, ruthless person!

Cao Zhong showed them a completely different side of themselves; they were adults now and no longer foolish.

It's unclear whether Cao Zhong is deliberately attacking Yasujiro Ozu for publicity purposes, or whether he is essentially trying to distance himself from the Beijing Film Academy and intentionally sever ties with the art world.

Everything we're seeing right now is because the other side hasn't retaliated yet.

When the real counterattack comes, will Brother Zhong's small frame be able to withstand it?
Cao Zhong woke up feeling refreshed and brushed his teeth and washed his face in one go.

Wang Renjun couldn't hold back any longer, "Brother Zhong, don't you have anything to say? Or rather, aren't you even a little bit nervous? Give me a reaction. You're too calm."

He was still sleepy-eyed, and if you looked closely, you could see some bloodshot in his eyes.

Qi Jiuzhou remained silent, so he had to ask a question first.

Wang Renjun was torn between two feelings: on one hand, he thought it was incredibly impressive, but on the other hand, he felt that Cao Zhong's words were too pointed.

There are quite a few people at school who love Yasujiro Ozu.

The ones I love the most are actually ones that everyone has heard of.

Su Mu and Jia Zhangke are two celebrities from the Beijing Film Academy who are most fond of Ozu.

You're a student!
Can you afford to offend these two people?
Cao Zhong turned to look at Wang Renjun, puzzled, and asked, "You've already said it, why are you so nervous?"

"They've retaliated, what are you going to do?"

"I've already chosen the best approach. It's impossible for this film I made not to face a backlash. So from the very beginning, I've taken a grassroots approach, which is to use public opinion tactics. I only have one goal."

That means my own public opinion base is better than the enemy's.

I think I've done what I said yesterday.

At least in the face of utter despair, I found the only way out.

For Cao Zhong, the less known he is, the higher the probability that this film will be difficult to produce. He is at a disadvantage in terms of influence within the art world and in controlling public opinion.

If we don't take a more aggressive approach, we'll definitely be routed.

Cao Zhong's words yesterday clearly hit a nerve with some people.

Otherwise, how can you expect to get a good night's sleep?

They'll be dragged to the academic affairs office overnight for a severe reprimand and moral education! They'll definitely be accused of things like insulting the school's reputation.

After hearing Cao Zhong's explanation, Wang Renjun gave a thumbs up, expressing his great admiration!
"But even then, it's difficult for you to gain the upper hand in public opinion. This matter will eventually lose its momentum. How can you fight back?"

"Students attacking the school? A whole department! No way! The acting department can't handle it! Professor Cui must be having a headache too. If the school gets involved, you're definitely done for."

Just thinking about it sent chills down Wang Renjun's spine.

Moreover, Su Mu, Jia Zhangke, and others still wield considerable influence.

Cao Zhong looked at Wang Renjun and asked a question: "Why must we confront the art department head-on?"

(End of this chapter)