Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

Chen Yan finally had time to check the news online. It turned out that when You Panchang and the others returned, the media went crazy because they couldn't catch a glimpse of Chen Yan.

Subsequently, the media interviewed almost every director in the entertainment industry.

Some people offer gentle blessings, such as Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen.

There were also those who were sarcastic and unpleasant, such as Lu Chuan, who was a dog, and Lou Ye, who returned feeling sullen.

The day he returned, his popularity briefly tied with Chen Yan's, because the entire internet was mocking him, calling him a "duck egg director" who went to Cannes and won nothing.

Lou Ye remained silent in front of the media and left with a dark expression.

Feng Xiaogang launched into a tirade, saying that the media were just bored and had nothing better to do.

"I'm busy filming a movie right now. When 'Cell Phone' comes out, it will definitely surprise you. The more I film, the more confident I become. 'Cell Phone' is definitely one of the most important films in Chinese cinema."

Chen Yan suspects that the "one of" was added by the media.

After arriving at the Legend of Sword and Fairy filming location, Chen Yan entered by scanning his face.

This time, Chen Yan was the main investor, so all the scenes and costumes were planned to the highest standards, but in general, it still maintains a similar look to the previous "Chinese Paladin".

Chen Yan greeted the director and then went into the filming location of Liu Yifei, which was a large peach blossom forest.

Liu Yifei's expressions, whether joyful or angry, are particularly adorable. While her previous portrayal of the 20-something Huang Xiaoxian was somewhat of a stretch, her current role as the 16-year-old Zhao Ling'er can be considered a natural fit.

Originally, this drama was supposed to start filming in September 2004, but due to Chen Yan's involvement, filming for Chinese Paladin started more than a year earlier, which happened to coincide with Liu Yifei's real age.

In a way, it was a pleasant surprise.

After Liu Yifei finished filming the scene, she turned to look at herself at the prompting of the staff, and her eyes lit up instantly.

She ran towards him laughing from the peach blossom grove, her clothes fluttering, a girl's delighted smile on her face.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming? You love to ambush people!" Liu Yifei raised her small face and scolded.

However, Chen Yan only sensed joy and pleasure from these words, perhaps with a hint of girlish pride.

"Director Chen."

Liu Yifei's friends in the drama also saw Chen Yan and quickly came over to say hello.

An Yixuan speaks slowly, with a soft, Taiwanese accent, which doesn't quite match the arrogant and fierce character in the drama. Hmm, her acting skills seem pretty good.

Liu Pinyan was still just a young girl. Seeing that the handsome man was a director, she was already too shy to look at him anymore and lowered her head.

Hu Ge very generously came up and shook hands with Chen Yan, knowing that his role was decided by Chen Yan.

"When will you guys finish filming? I'll treat you to dinner." Although Chen Yan said he was going to treat everyone, he still looked at Liu Yifei first.

Liu Yifei nodded eagerly, "Okay, okay, I've been hungry for ages."

Brother Hu readily agreed: "Okay."

An Yixuan and Liu Pinyan had the opportunity to have dinner with the director and get closer to him, so they naturally didn't refuse.

Chen Yan looked around and realized that Peng Yuyan was not there.

"Aren't you a group of five?" Chen Yan asked.

"Tang Yu Xiaobao's scenes are later, so he hasn't joined the crew yet," Liu Pinyan interjected to explain.

Chen Yan suddenly realized that Peng Yuyan should be filming his first leading role drama right now, so it wasn't that he wasn't in a hurry to come, but that he couldn't find the time.

But Chen Yan didn't care anymore. Since the other party's agency had already agreed to come and film, how to compress the time was their problem.

"Then I'll wait for you guys to finish filming, and then we'll find a place to eat."

"Okay!" Liu Yifei said and quickly pulled a few people back to the scene, and things became rushed again.

During the shoot, Liu Yifei kept glancing at Chen Yan, and the director even called for two takes. The young girl blushed immediately, but she forced herself to calm down before the scenes were successfully filmed.

During the break, the staff were already distributing boxed lunches. Liu's mother also came to find Qianqian with her lunchbox, but when she saw Chen Yan, she hesitated for a moment and did not go up to disturb them.

Instead, they chose to go back.

They found a small restaurant they often frequented. Chen Yan was treating, so everyone felt a bit embarrassed to order too much. In the end, Liu Yifei took the menu and said, "Let's get this, this, and this! This is also delicious, let's have one!"

Since everyone was young, we ate and chatted for a while, and the atmosphere became less awkward.

What's more, there's also a very outgoing girl named Sisi, who's dedicated to getting everyone talking.

"Yifei, I've noticed you've been much more lively since Director Chen came today," An Yixuan said softly, leaning close to Liu Yifei.

This made Liu Yifei feel embarrassed on the spot.

"No, I've always been this happy!" Liu Yifei said, looking up at Chen Yan.

She then realized that Chen Yan, that blockhead, was having a great time chatting with Brother Hu.

Chen Yan had liked Brother Hu a lot in his previous life, so he said a few more words to him: "Believe me, after this drama airs, you will both become very popular, and you will be offered many roles."

"Wow, really?! Director Chen could predict that?" Brother Hu replied with a smile.

"Of course it's true, especially for you." Chen Yan said, picking up a piece of food with his chopsticks and leisurely finishing it.

"Then I'll take Director Chen's good wishes. If things really turn out as Director Chen says, I'll definitely treat him to drinks sometime." Brother Hu laughed heartily.

Brother Hu took the cup containing the drink and clinked glasses with Chen Yan.

"Mm." Chen Yan smiled and drank a cup with him.

He genuinely admires Brother Hu. If he hadn't started his rise to prominence so late, he would have signed Brother Hu no matter what.

However, Cai Yinong, that old scoundrel, acted too quickly, signing a seven-year contract with Brother Hu. After thinking about it, Chen Yan couldn't really criticize him. After all, Cai Yinong was a bit mean to others, but he was truly impeccable when it came to Brother Hu.

At the time, Hu Ge was disfigured in a car accident, but she insisted on starting filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," clearly stating: the crew would wait for him to recover and would never replace Guo Jing.

In addition to paying the TV station for breach of contract, there were also losses incurred by the production team and the need to renew the copyright contract, resulting in a loss of nearly 20 million yuan.

Later, Brother Hu repaid him with all his heart, staying loyal to Tangren for 20 years without ever abandoning them.

The two were essentially going in the same direction, so when Cai Yinong learned that she couldn't get involved in the Legend of Sword and Fairy, the first actor she recommended was Hu Ge.

"Me too! Me too!" Liu Yifei, holding her small cup, also came over and looked at Chen Yan with longing.

"Come on, let's have a drink with the future Best Actress. Don't forget me when you make money in the future." Chen Yan refilled the glass and toasted Liu Yifei.

Hu Ge and An Yixuan watched quietly as Chen Yan, as if playing house, accompanied Liu Yifei to drink a beverage instead of alcohol.

"Of course, of course! I'll never forget you when I become successful!" Liu Yifei immediately promised.

Chen Yan squinted and played along, saying, "I recorded it!"

As he spoke, he held up his phone, and the whole room burst into laughter.