Huayu: Just started as a stagehand, but the director's comeback system

"Director, were you calling me?"

Jiang Huai never expected his aunt to be so helpful. The first time, his script was used by Director Zhang to prop up the corner of the table, but the second time, she was able to give him guidance.

Jiang Huai no longer needed Lulu's help for this short distance; he clutched his waist and walked in unsteadily.

"Yes, come in and sit down."

Seeing Jiang Huai's disheveled appearance, Zhang Yimou was curious, but his directorial pride prevented him from asking. So he simply turned around and took the other man's script manuscript from the bookshelf.

"I read the script and it's pretty good. What are your thoughts?"

The multi-narrative structure doesn't feel cluttered; it even has a touch of dark humor. Even if you're not familiar with this type of story, you can tell it's a truly excellent script.

"We haven't figured out the filming plan yet, but we have enough funds."

After Jiang Huai finished reading the script, he didn't think about anything else. He first assessed the film's budget, and with the system's tasks, he has indeed focused on making money these past few days.

"You probably don't have enough. I know some people who can help you get the rest."

Zhang Yimou didn't know how much money the other party had brought in, but the entertainment industry wasn't a place where one could keep everything to oneself, so he felt he should still say something.

Any film in China inevitably has to go through China Film Group. Whether it's a foreign film wanting to enter the market or a domestic film wanting to be released, it all has to go through China Film Group.

"Director, I have two million here. How much more would you like me to ask for?"

Jiang Huai understood the unspoken meaning in Zhang Yimou's words, but it would be good to bring in some people. With more funds, not only would the film production be more efficient, but it would also help him bear some of the risks.

"Hmm, I took a look at your script. If we don't consider using big-name actors, three million should be enough. Just a few days ago, China Film Group contacted me to ask if I had any film investment recommendations recently."

As they were talking, Zhang Yimou pushed out the business card of the vice chairman of China Film Group. Zhang Yimou was not surprised that Jianghuai was able to raise two million yuan. The other party was related to Fu Lulu, and Fu Lulu also had many connections in the industry.

The script was good, but the director was unknown and unaware of Jianghuai's filming capabilities. Even if the funding was in place, Zhang Yimou was unlikely to help the other party find people.

"I understand, Director. I'll prepare the proposal and contact them."

Although Jiang Huai was only a novice at filming, he had a thorough understanding of other related matters. After thanking Director Zhang, he left the room on his own.

When the assistant directors outside saw Jiang Huai come out, they hurriedly pulled him aside to ask him all sorts of questions. Unfortunately, when they tried to participate in the investment, Jiang Huai politely declined, using Zhang Yimou's name as an example.

With Fu Lulu's help, Jiang Huai returned to his employee dormitory. As a relative of the staff, he also managed to get a single room.

After his aunt left, Jiang Huai flipped through his nearly full contact list, searching for Feng Chu, who was listed alongside him.

[Beep, prerequisite task two has been completed, and rewards are being distributed.]

[With your fighting spirit rekindled, you secured three million in investment using a plagiarized script, but regardless, you finally returned to the entertainment industry.]

Now that you're completely unknown, you need big-name actors to support you. You've thought of your former good friend Huang Bo. You're completely unethical; use your past friendship to blackmail him and announce your return.

Prerequisite Task 3: Famous actor Huang Bo joins the production team.

Task Reward: Personal Charm +10 (You've long abandoned morality as a master of freeloading, but fortunately, your personal charm still attracts help. However, your charm has now diminished, so please remember to cover your face when you go out.)

Jiang Huai, who was about to call Huang Bo, suddenly stopped. He really hadn't expected that, according to the system, the other party would become a famous actor in the future.

After all, Huang Bo took Jiang Huai to see the movie he starred in, "Get on the Bus." It was a good movie, but it didn't boost Huang Bo's fame as much as filming "The Useless Husband."

But since the other party is destined for fame, Jiang Huai took back the 100,000 yuan he had originally planned to give the other party as a reward, considering Huang Bo's future as paying for his own.

"Feng, have you been busy lately?"

"Brother Long, is something the matter that made you think of me?"

Huang Bo was born in 74, making him seven years older than Jiang Huai. However, since he was Jiang Huai's junior, he couldn't compete with Jiang Huai for the title of "Sleeping Dragon" and could only be ranked as "Young Phoenix".

"Great news! My brother's making a movie, are you coming?"

"My father is Tian Dahua?"

Huang Bo had read Jiang Huai's own script and could only say that it wasn't as interesting as "The Incompetent Wife".

"Alright, I'll send you the script on my computer later. Don't send it out, just read it yourself. This is a movie I conceived using all my knowledge and guidance from the great director Zhang Yimou."

In fact, Jiang Huai believed that Huang Bo would agree to act as long as he read the script. Mentioning Zhang Yimou was simply to give the script a golden reputation, making it easier to get the role for free.

"Really, Brother Long? Then you can call me Chu from now on, and I won't be angry anymore."

Upon hearing that it was a new script and that it was directed by a renowned director like Zhang Yimou, Huang Bo's heart started racing.

He knew that Jiang Huai had gotten a job working for Zhang Yimou through connections, so it was perfectly reasonable for the latter to give him pointers.

Huang Bo was so surprised that the other party would think of him after the script was released. He wanted to slap himself. He had actually been jealous of the other party at the time.

At that moment, he was playing Legend of Mir at an internet cafe. Jiang Huai also had a computer, and Huang Bo received the script directly from Jiang Huai via QQ.

Seeing this, Huang Bo immediately exited the game and began carefully reading the script sent from Jiang Huai.

"Brother Long, I don't even need a salary for this script, *kissing GIF*."

Two hours later, Huang Bo slapped himself. This dark-skinned guy was tailor-made for him. Not to mention not asking for payment, if the other party was short of money, he would lend them some.

"OK, it's a deal. (Smug GIF)"

Jiang Huai was still working on the film's concept book when he saw Huang Bo's offer to work for free. After an extremely long pause and an internal struggle, he typed out this message.

Huang Bo didn't reply, but it didn't matter; the other person was probably looking at the script.

I casually chose an auspicious day, and coincidentally, the system's reward arrived.

[Prerequisite task 3 has been completed, and the reward has been issued.]

All prerequisite tasks for Task 1 have been completed. Please continue to complete Task 1.

Reward for completing Task 1: Script "The Urban Dragon King Returns, Discovers His Daughter Living in a Doghouse," currently under revision... revised to "Black Coal, Thin Ice."

Waste system.

Jiang Huai cursed inwardly, "The first one clearly sounded better, but they insisted on changing it twice already."

However, Jiang Huai was still busy with his directorial debut and didn't think too much about it. He turned up the music a bit and continued writing the project proposal.

"Jiang Huai, are you sick? Turn the music down."

"Auntie, what did you say? I can't hear you!"

"Keep your voice down!"

"I can't hear you!"

"Damn your mother."

That's your sister.