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

Qiao Liang asked in surprise, "What? Didn't you say we were still short half the funds?"

Chen Yan laughed and said, "Hehe, I've been thinking about this these past few days. If I can't find investors, I'll have to put in a lot of effort. My first movie can't go wrong. So I found a few investors to fill the gap of more than one million and share the financial pressure."

Qiao Liang glanced at Chen Yan: "You're really something, kid."

Based on an investment of 700 million, Qiao Liang's share, including Liu Yifei's and GG's business, is 67%, while Changying's share is 33%.

Because Changchun Film Studio also needed to help with publicity and project approval, Chen Yan first suggested that Changchun Film Studio would advance the publicity funds, and the profits from the film would be deducted from the box office first.

Bi Shulin immediately agreed, and then turned to Qiao Liang to praise Chen Yan for being a good person and handling things well; this student was truly excellent.

The afternoon tea was a great success for both host and guests.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it for you as soon as I get back." Bi Shulin was referring to the film project approval.

Chen Yan replied with a smile, "Thank you so much, Uncle Bi. I am indeed in a hurry to start filming here, and I have already found the main actors."

Qiao Liang did ask, "Who did you choose for the female lead?"

Chen Yan replied, "Liu Yifei, a freshman."

Qiao Liang pondered for a moment, "Oh, that young girl, she is indeed quite photogenic."

And it's from the Beijing Film Academy, which is great.

Bi Shulin spoke a few more words with Qiao Liang before taking his leave to return home, as he was on a business trip.

Before leaving, he told Qiao Liang, "You must come back to Jilin next time you have the chance, and I'll definitely have a few more drinks with you."

Qiao Liang smiled and agreed.

Chen Yan accompanied Qiao Liang to school.

As they were walking, he suddenly said, "Teacher, could I borrow some of the school's equipment?"

Qiao Liang rolled his eyes at Chen Yan, "It should be possible. You can submit a report to the department later."

"That's great." Chen Yan didn't even think about renting out the equipment. The department has readily available resources, and anyone who doesn't use them would be a fool.

Chen Yan then asked, "By the way, teacher, do you know Guo Jingfei?"

Qiao Liang had a bad feeling. "I don't know him. Which school is he from?"

Chen Yan didn't expect that Teacher Qiao Liang was so good at grasping the key points.

He could only blink and say it plainly: "From the Shanghai Theatre Academy."

Teacher Qiao Liang fell silent immediately. He had just praised him for being different from other directors in the academy, choosing his own junior from his school as the female lead for his first film.

Unexpectedly, the second person to speak was a student from the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Qiao Liang immediately thought of Lu Ran from the script, "Should I let him play your ex-boyfriend in the drama?"

Chen Yan immediately began to flatter him: "Oh, teacher, you are wise."

Qiao Liang asked awkwardly, "This role is quite challenging. What, is there no one you like from our school?"

Chen Yan replied with a grin: "Hey, no, teacher, listen to me. This role would be best played by a middle-aged actor with a weathered look, but you know how the acting students in our department are, they're all so good-looking, I don't know how to mess with them."

Qiao Liang said irritably, "Stop talking nonsense. Tell me, who else do you want? I'll go ask them for you."

"Hey, there's also Zhang Jiayi." Zhang Jiayi hasn't appeared in "Dwelling Narrowness" yet, and his salary isn't high, so Chen Yan needs to act quickly.

"Zhang Jiayi, I remember you. He's from the Beijing Film Academy. I can ask him for you when I get back."

Qiao Liang readily agreed.

As for the best friend who betrays the female lead in the script, she will be chosen at the Beijing Film Academy. This character will not have many scenes.

After I got back to school, it was already dark when Liu Yifei sent me a message.

Sisi: "Are you done yet? Are you done?"

Free and easy with the wind: "Guess."

Sisi: "Hmm...it worked?"

Free and Easy: "Congratulations on guessing correctly! Here's a hug as a reward. (Hug/Emoji)"

Sisi: "Get out of here! I don't want this reward."

"A clueless idiot!"

Sisi: "Then you..."

At this point, Liu Yifei stopped; the other end kept displaying "typing..."

After waiting for two minutes and she still hadn't sent it, Chen Yan sent a message:

"Are you typing a short essay in the chat box?"

Sisi: "No!"

Sisi: "I'm asking, so... so when are you coming to see my mom?"

Free and Easy: "Huh? Isn't it a bit inappropriate to meet the parents now? *smirks*"

Sisi: "Angry/Emoji"

Sisi: "Bomb/Emoji"

Sisi: "We're talking serious! Stop joking. (Knife/Emoji)"

Free Spirit: "Okay, okay, then I'll visit the set tomorrow, alright?"

Sisi: Really? That's great! Changchang is here too, so we can have dinner together.

"You little brat, all you know is food. If the 'negotiations' don't go smoothly, your mother will treat me like her number one wanted criminal. Eating? I'd be doing you a favor by letting you get within ten meters of me."

Sisi: "Mom, it's not as exaggerated as you say..."

Free and Easy: "Anyway, we'll see tomorrow. Hopefully, I can successfully kidnap you! (Pleading emoji)"

Sisi: "What do you mean by 'kidnapped me'?!"

After a while, he still sent a message: "But I hope it was successful eventually, *praying* /emoji"

"Get some rest, silly girl." (Free and easy in the wind)

Sisi: "You're the silly one! I'm very smart, okay?"

Chen Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud. Smart? He's only known a college classmate for a few months, yet he dared to invest 150 million yuan in him to make a movie. That's hardly smart.

But aside from that, she is frank, generous, sincere, carefree, innocent, and loyal...

Being pretty is actually one of her less important strengths.

Free as the Wind: "Goodnight, my silly girl!"

Sisi: "Goodnight, you idiot Chen Yan!"

Liu Yifei stared at her conversation with Chen Yan, her heart pounding.

Liu Xiaoli passed by and saw that the light was still faintly shining from her daughter's room, so she knocked on her daughter's door and said, "Qianqian, go to bed early and stop looking at your phone."

Liu Yifei hurriedly put down her phone. "Ah, I know, Mom."

But even after putting down her phone and turning off the desk lamp, Liu Yifei still couldn't fall asleep for a long time.

As soon as I close my eyes, Chen Yan's face keeps flashing before my eyes.

"Aaaaah! Get away from me!"

"Knock knock..."

This time, Liu Xiaoli knocked on the door and entered directly. "What's wrong, Qianqian? Why are you shouting if you're not asleep yet?"

Liu Yifei immediately composed herself. "It's okay, Mom. I just saw a dark shadow. I thought it was a bug, but it turned out to be a curtain. It scared me!"

Liu Xiaoli felt relieved and said, "Oh, listen to me and go to bed early. You have a show early tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he closed the door immediately.

Chen Yan couldn't sleep because he ran into Ning Hao as soon as he got back.

Then why was Chen Yan still sleeping? He quickly dragged Ning Hao out for a late-night snack.

A barbecue stall at the night market next to Beijing Film Academy.

Chen Yan pulled Ning Hao aside for a few drinks, then asked, "Senior, what have you been up to lately?"

Ning Hao scratched the back of his head and chuckled, "Well, I don't have much to do. When I don't have classes, I just take photos and make music videos to earn some pocket money."

Ning Hao is a ruthless man. Chen Yan had heard some of his stories. When he was in college, he borrowed equipment and went around taking photos and making music videos for people. Now he should be able to buy a car and a house in Beijing.

Chen Yan smiled and poured Ning Hao a glass of wine.

"I've seen your film 'Thursday, Wednesday,' it's very well made and has a lot of original ideas. Why don't you continue down the path of directing?"

When it comes to directing, Ning Hao seems to show more interest.

Chen Yan guessed that he was already thinking about his money-losing movie, "Incense".

Ning Hao took a sip of beer and sighed, "Making movies isn't that easy. You have to attract investment, find actors, and have a good script."

Chen Yantu, revealing his true intentions, directly invited, "I have a script here, and I've already secured the investment. We can start filming anytime soon. Senior, would you like to come in and join us?"