Chinese Entertainment: Academic Director

Chapter 334 Relationship Issues
Next, Cao Yang opened Ning Ying's envelope.

Ning Ying was a student in the Recording Department in 78. At that time, the Beijing Film Academy admitted very few students, so everyone was familiar with her, regardless of the major.

He might have even taken a class in the same classroom as Lao Tian, ​​Lao Chen, and Lao Zhangzi.

In Cao Yang's view, although this person went to Italy to study in 81, he has been developing his career in China ever since, so he should be considered one of his own.

After reading the contents of Ning Ying's envelope, Cao Yang smiled slightly.

The content was rather long, but the gist was that Wang Quan'an was also a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, and they were all on the same side. He hoped that Cao Yang wouldn't misunderstand him for any reason, and that he had always respected Cao Yang very much...

This can be considered a "peace-making" letter, which also explains the reasons in detail.

The so-called reasons mentioned are related to Wang Quan's past with Jiang Wenli. The two had been officially dating for five years and had met each other's parents.

Then, unsurprisingly, an accident occurred.

Gu Changwei met Jiang Wenli at a dinner party. Gu fell in love with Jiang Wenli at first sight and began to pursue her.

Interestingly, under the guidance of his good friend Chen Kaige, the great poet, he wrote letters, sent flowers, and sent gifts to Jiang Wenli every day.

At that time, Jiang Wenli was deeply in love with Wang Quan'an, so she rejected Lao Gu.

Later, Gu Changwei and Jiang Wenli met again during a filming session. This time, they spent a longer time together, and Gu's feelings rekindled, leading him to pursue Jiang Wenli once more.

Ning Ying didn't say whether the two had an affair during filming, only that it displeased Wang Quan'an and that she even got into a fight with Lao Gu in private.

At the time, Wang Quan's case was nothing compared to that of the already famous Lao Gu; he was still a "poor boy."

Afterwards, the two argued, hurting their feelings, and broke up in a fit of anger.

Not long after, Jiang Wenli married Lao Gu.

The matter is actually not complicated; it's a relationship issue involving two men and one woman.

Anyway, Wang Quan'an and Lao Gu haven't spoken to each other since then, so they've become enemies.

The key point is that Lao Gu is Cao Yang's personal photographer, and everyone knows that he has a good relationship with Cao Yang. Wang Quan'an is worried that Lao Gu will make things difficult for him in Cao Yang's eyes.

That's why he sought out Ning Ying to explain the matter.

However, Wang Quan'an was clearly overthinking things. If Ning Ying hadn't brought it up, Cao Yang wouldn't have known about the feud between Wang Quan'an and Lao Gu.

Old Gu hadn't told Cao Yang about this either.

He didn't even call Cao Yang to make things difficult for Wang Quan'an.

Since the parties involved haven't brought it up, Cao Yang should pretend he doesn't know anything about it.

It seems that Wang Quan'an is the one who should suffer a loss, but who knows? Perhaps only the three of them know the specifics.

Ning Ying's envelope contained nothing but this matter; there was nothing about the movie.

Cao Yang felt that Ning Ying was most likely to support him. The Beijing Film Academy in this life was different from the disorganized group before; its cohesion was getting stronger and stronger.

If Ning Ying dares to stab Cao Yang in the back, she will most likely be unable to continue working in China.

Cao Yang opened Shi Nansheng's envelope again. This time there were movie recommendations inside, but only two; the others were empty.

And she concluded by writing that she simply found both films very innovative.

These two films are the German film "Yela" and Wang Quan'an's "Tuya's Marriage".

Cao Yang looked at the two movies and fell into deep thought.

A German film, perhaps because it was truly excellent, caught Shi Nansheng's attention. So, how about adding another film, *Tuya's Marriage*?

After graduating from Beijing Film Academy, Wang Quan'an was assigned to Xi'an Film Studio. Xi'an Film Studio must have been behind this film.

The film "Red Sorghum," which won Zhang Yimou the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, was produced by Xi'an Film Studio, which has deep connections in Berlin.

There are too many coincidences, so it's no longer a coincidence.

Cao Yang read through the remaining envelopes, and the most interesting ones were the movie recommendations from Palestinian actress Siam Abbas.

Leaving aside the other films, one of them is the Israeli film "Beaufort".

Are you kidding me? You're a Palestinian actress, and the Best Director nominee is for an Israeli film?
The hatred between these two countries is deep-rooted, a blood feud, and the two countries have never had true peace.

Now, you, a Palestinian actress, would you recommend a movie that reflects Israel's "forced" withdrawal from Lebanon after its attack?

Cao Yang then deduced that this Palestinian actress, Siam Abbas, probably did not live in Palestine.
This must be an actress who has already embraced "democracy and freedom".

Back at the hotel that evening, Cao Yang checked the judges' information.

Sure enough, this Palestinian actress, Siam Abbas—no, she should be called Israeli actress Siam Abbas—had already obtained Israeli citizenship.

She used to perform in Israeli theaters, but has now been living in Paris for over a decade.

Since she already holds Israeli citizenship, why does her official record still list her as a Palestinian actress? Is she trying to gain sympathy?
Or is it that Palestinian identity is more useful, making it easier to make statements or get acting roles?
Fine, her Palestinian identity makes it easier for her to be portrayed as a "model" and to gain support.

Looking at the time, it was already past 10 p.m. Cao Yang took out a room key and hesitated for a moment, wondering whether he should send it to Theron.
Is it too late?

Just as I was hesitating, Theron called.

She said on the phone that she had never been a jury member at the Berlin Film Festival before and was a little at a loss. She hoped to ask Cao Yang for advice on what to do.

There is indeed a lot of evidence here. Cao Yang also knows that Theron only came to Berlin as a judge because of his reputation, and he can't just ignore it, lest he make a fool of himself later.

So he took the room key that Theron had given him and took the opportunity to return it to Theron.

When Cao Yang reached the door of Theron's room, he hesitated for a moment. It was too late, and there might be other judges staying on this floor. What if knocking on the door caused a misunderstanding?
Out of consideration for Theron's reputation, Cao Yang took out his room key and swiped it lightly.

The door opened.

After Cao Yang went inside, he closed the door first.

He then whispered to Charlize, "Charlize, I think you've misunderstood me. I came to return your room key. I'm not... I don't mean that..."

Not far behind the door, Theron was wearing a semi-transparent nightgown with the ribbons hanging loosely on both sides, making it clear that she wasn't wearing anything underneath.

"Honey, what are you saying?"

Theron stepped forward and hugged Cao Yang, giving him a kiss.

He said with a smile, "You haven't contacted me in a long time."

"Here I am."

After saying this, Cao Yang frowned slightly.

Pshaw, that's not what I wanted to say.

Sigh, whatever, it doesn't matter what I'm about to say anymore.

Cao Yang lifted Theron's pajamas from behind and casually asked, "Did you get back together with your boyfriend?"

(End of this chapter)