Huayu is here for you

As soon as Lin Yu got out of the car, he saw Chen Kaige and Chen Hong watching him from outside. Chen Hong even waved to him.

"Hello, senior brother! Hello, Sister Chen!" Lin Yu quickly stepped forward to greet them.

"Hehe, Director Lin, Lao Chen and I went to see your movie, it was quite good, very interesting," Chen Hong said with a smile.

"Hmm! Lin, the movie was well-made, but the storyline was a bit weak. However, it's still quite good for someone your age." Chen Kaige patted Lin Yu on the shoulder and said.

"Thank you, senior brother and Sister Chen. I've only just learned to walk; I certainly can't compare to a director like you who's already taken flight," Lin Yu said modestly.

"Haha...you kid, come on, I came out especially to pick you up." Chen Kaige smiled and pulled Lin Yu's wrist, leading him through the door.

Chen Hong smiled and followed Chen Kaige on his left, entering the Youth Palace with Lin Yu and Chen Kaige.

Meanwhile, the media members nearby got excited. They knew Chen Kaige very well, and this was the first time they had ever seen him so optimistic about a junior. Their fingers were sore from pressing the shutter button.

Under Chen Kaige's guidance, Lin Yu not only got to know the main creators such as Wang Zhiwen, Liu Peiqi, and Tang Yun, but also became acquainted with famous directors and actors such as Li Shaohong, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Xia Gang, Feng Xiaoning, He Qun, Chen Guoxing, Lu Chuan, Ge Cunzhuang, Jiang Wenli, Gu Changwei, and Xu Jinglei.

The most noteworthy thing is that Feng Xiaogang, known as "Little Cannon," was very enthusiastic towards him, constantly talking about how much he appreciated his movies, which made Lin Yu a little embarrassed.

I guess they also felt that Lin Yu's movies lacked artistic merit, so they thought Lin Yu was somewhat similar to them—birds of a feather flock together!

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the premiere of "Together" began. Sitting in the audience, Lin Yu looked at everyone present with a touch of envy; this was the style of a great director.

"Where did this film come from?" the reporter asked.

On stage, Chen Kaige said that the story of this film comes from a true story he saw five years ago during an interview with CCTV. It was about a father from another province who firmly believed that his son could become a world-class music master, so he brought his son and his dreams to Beijing. He didn't see the ending of their story, but he was immediately moved by the conflict between the father and son.

When asked by a reporter if he had more insights after becoming a father, Chen Kaige replied that he had some, but not all.

Chen Kaige was the first mainland Chinese film director to collaborate with Hong Kong actors, and his use of actors like Leslie Cheung initially sparked some controversy. While many directors now rely on non-mainland actors to attract audiences, Chen Kaige, returning from Hollywood, resolutely cast Chen Hong, Wang Zhiwen, and Liu Peiqi. Naturally, the reporter wouldn't pass up the opportunity to ask questions about this:

"Is this choice too bold for both business operations and international awards?"

Chen Kaige himself seemed completely unaware of this. Or rather, completely indifferent to it.

When Chen Kaige talked about the actors, he simply said that all of them were very excellent and very close to their roles, and that the scriptwriting process even aimed to make the characters resemble the actors. He also mentioned the film's soundtrack, as it used works by classical music masters throughout.

Moreover, a very important element of "Together" is music, and it is all music by classical music masters, so there is no need to compose new music. The most passionate scene uses Tchaikovsky's D major.

Chen Kaige said that his understanding is that in "Together with You", he found something similar to the relationship between the characters and Peking Opera in "Farewell My Concubine", which is the relationship between the characters and classical music masters.

"I focus all my attention on human stories," Chen Kaige said. "Ordinary people live peaceful lives, completely unassuming. There aren't many dramatic conflicts, but the inner torrent of power can still be seen through."

After answering a series of miscellaneous interview questions, the movie "Together" finally began.

Lin Yu had never seen this movie in her previous life, but it still moved her quite a bit. The clash between family affection and fame and fortune in the movie fully stirred the emotions of the audience.

Lin Yu originally thought that the movie premiere ceremony started to become popular after "Hero", but he didn't expect to see it today. However, it has nothing to do with him for the time being, as he is still a small-time actor.

However, this little Karami was tagged by reporters at the end of the premiere ceremony.

"Director Lin! Everyone says you're a rising star in the directing world. What do you think of Director Chen's film?"

"I'll look with my eyes, what else can I do! Next!"

reporter:???

"Um...we wanted to ask for your opinion on Director Chen's film."

"Great shot! Next one!"

The reporter holding the microphone for Lin Yu was stunned. In his twenty years as a reporter, this was the first time he had ever seen such an arrogant... well, such a straightforward answer.

"So how do you feel about yourself compared to Director Chen?" a reporter who looked quite young asked.

Lin Yu glanced at the reporter with some surprise. Hmm! He recognized the look in the reporter's eyes; this person was here to cause trouble!

"Why are you comparing me to my senior brother?" Lin Yu asked with a smile.

"Uh...aren't you all directors?" The reporter was a little confused; how come the questioners were reversed?

"Why do you have to compare directors? Do you think this is a competition of literary and martial arts skills? Do you have to rank them first and second? Your question is very problematic. You should ask me what my opinion is on Director Chen, not how I compare to Director Chen. And I can answer that question right now."

Personally, Director Chen Kaige is my senior, and I respect him greatly. In terms of film, Director Chen is the only director in China to have won the Palme d'Or, and I admire him immensely. Therefore, my view of my senior is one of utmost respect!

"Alright, I have to rush back to class, that's all for now!" Lin Yun said, then said goodbye to Chen Kaige and the others before leaving.

"Why do I feel like he didn't say anything? Is it just my imagination?"

"It's not my imagination! He just didn't say anything. You're new to the industry, right?"

How did you know?

"..."

After returning home, Lin Yu turned on the large-screen computer his father had prepared for him and began to conceive his next film.

Which one should we film?

Just as Lin Yu was struggling with his decision, he suddenly glanced at the panda screensaver on his computer, and at that moment... an idea began to take root and sprout.

Give it to me first...