I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 302 Young man, indeed domineering!

"Hello there!"

After a while, Hu Bo took the initiative to greet Chen Jin.

It's clear that he's not good at dealing with people.

I had been mentally preparing myself for this "hello" for a long time.

There aren't many fools among film school students. Even an idealist like him understands the importance of knowing a Venice Film Festival Best Actor.

Even if the other person doesn't even acknowledge your greeting.

But it doesn't cost any money to try it.

"Hello there!"

Chen Jin smiled at him. This seemingly decadent and artsy guy didn't seem as stubborn as Chen Jin had imagined.

Although his hair was as messy as weeds that hadn't been groomed for months and his eyes were rather unfocused, the fact that he could make movies and recommend his scripts to others shows that he still had a desire to make friends.

He is not the kind of dreamer who lives in his own world and is unable to extricate himself.

After that, the two of them seemed to fall silent for a while.

Hu Bozhen is not good at interpersonal communication, and it took a lot of courage for him to say hello.

Chen Jin, on the other hand, pretended to be listening attentively to the lecture.

After class finally ended, Chen Jin suddenly asked Hu Bo, "What class do you have next?"

"Editing!"

Chen Jin was also in that class and was just about to reply when, after class, some of the students who stood up finally recognized him.

"Chen Jin?"

Are you Chen Jin?

One of them couldn't help but speak, and in an instant, countless eyes turned to Chen Jin.

The next second, the whole class was in an uproar.

"Hello everyone!"

Chen Jin waved with a flourish, and some overly friendly students immediately crowded around him: "Have you come to the directing department for class?"

"Correct!"

Are you planning to direct your own new film?

"You're no longer in the performing arts department?"

"Hey boss, help us out!"

"..."

Contrary to the expectation that directing students would be reserved, the group of directing students in front of Chen Jin were not at all extraordinary.

The world is one huge makeshift team.

Students in the directing department are no different from students in other departments.

Of all these students, probably only a few will achieve great success in the directing industry in the future.

Chen Jin had no recollection of anyone except Hu Bo.

However, since they were all classmates, Chen Jin could only chat with them casually.

The group followed him toward the editing classroom, but Hu Bo had already left with his computer.

This guy is unconventional and probably doesn't get along well with his classmates; he hardly has anyone to talk to.

Just when these guys finally quieted down, Chen Jin wasn't so lucky this time. There were people all around him in the editing class, clearly trying to strike up a conversation and get close to him.

Chen Jin was getting annoyed because a few clueless students were already disrupting his class.

The editing lessons were still echoing in his ears from time to time.

It was clear that Chen Jin was somewhat displeased, so these people could only feel resentful and admit they had made a fool of themselves.

When the break ended, some people started crowding around Chen Jin, but luckily her instructor Jiang Wei was passing by in the corridor.

There is no such thing as a counselor in the directing department; the instructors are similar to class teachers.

However, Jiang Wei has a very strong resume. He has directed spy films such as "Lurking" and "Borrowing a Gun" and also teaches directing at the Beijing Film Academy. He is the kind of person who is strong in both practice and theory.

Are you adapting?

Jiang Wei called Chen Jin out and asked her questions.

"fine……"

"You'll get used to it. It's your first day here, these guys are definitely curious about you!"

Jiang Wei was well aware of what had happened. He pulled Chen Jin to the directing department office, where the next class was still 20 minutes away.

"The TV series director you asked me to find for you, Liu Jiang, is too busy!"

"I asked my classmate, and he happens to be free!"

Jiang Wei spoke to Chen Jin, having just remembered this matter; Chen Jin had discussed it with him at a symposium a few days ago.

Originally, Chen Jin wanted Liu Jiang, the director of "Let's Get Married," to direct "Naked Wedding Era," but now Liu Jiang is too popular. Last year's "A Beautiful Era of Daughter-in-Law" was a huge hit, which not only made him famous as a director, but also helped the lead actors Huang Haibo and Hai Qing to become A-list stars.

Many companies are now asking him to film TV series.

The budgets for TV dramas and movies are quite different. TV dramas have smaller budgets and are the core business for many film and television companies, so they already have directors they work with. TV dramas are even harder to book than movie directors.

Making money as a director is even more difficult; they are highly sought after by many companies and are in high demand.

While film directors are famous, television directors are the ones who truly make money by promoting people.

Therefore, if Chen Jin wants to find a TV series director now, he can only hire newcomers, or those who are unknown or have failed in their careers.

Chen Jin glanced at Jiang Wei's age and felt that his classmate... probably wasn't very good at directing.

If it were that good, it would have become famous long ago.

However, since it was a kind recommendation, Chen Jin wouldn't refuse too directly: "Okay, then Teacher Jiang, give me his phone number!"

"I'll have him call you!"

"Shen Yan, he's in my class, and he won the Top Ten Directors Award in Television Arts..."

"His directing ability is not a problem at all, he just lacks good scripts. In fact, he is among the most outstanding in our class!"

It's unclear whether Jiang Wei's words were meant to flatter his classmate or were genuine.

Chen Jin still needs to check in the system.

He wanted to see if his future self had watched any of the director's TV series. If his name wasn't mentioned, then his career was basically stagnant. Based on Chen Jin's understanding of himself, he would definitely watch any TV series that were even remotely famous.

"Just focus on your studies these next few days, and call me if anything comes up!"

"The first few days will be a bit tough to get used to, but once they get used to it, they won't bother you anymore!"

Jiang Wei then changed the subject to the class.

Chen Jin suddenly thought of Hu Bo. Strictly speaking, Chen Jin and Hu Bo were actually in the same class, both from the 10 Directing Department.

Therefore, Jiang Wei was also his teacher.

"Teacher Jiang, are you familiar with Hu Bo?"

Chen Jin wanted to ask Hu Bo about some aspects of his personality.

Well, in the future autobiographical movie, this guy committed suicide. Although Wang Xiaoshuai certainly bears undeniable responsibility in this matter, he may have been the last straw that broke the camel's back.

He couldn't get credit for the film he directed, and Hu Bo had to buy it back for 350 million yuan before he could get his director's name on it. He certainly didn't have that much money at the time.

However, Hu Bo himself... probably has some psychological issues as well.

Chen Jin actually observed it during just one class.

He had virtually no interaction with many of his classmates.

In other words, he is not just introverted, but also has some social anxiety.

It's understandable that Chen Jin wants to support directors, but supporting a ticking time bomb is just asking for trouble.

How do you say that?

Geniuses are all eccentric. Chen Jin admits that Hu Bo may have some genius qualities, but the key is the mentor who can bring out his genius potential.

Not everyone can unleash another person's potential.

Wang Xiaoshuai failed to produce it. Chen Jin didn't believe he was more capable than Wang Xiaoshuai; he simply knew the outcome and the future. His task was to guide Wang Xiaoshuai into becoming a genius director.

According to his autobiographical film, Hu Bo's life was actually very unfortunate.

Such a person certainly has personality flaws, but there are people in the world who have had similar experiences and become world-renowned directors.

On the contrary, it is precisely this kind of experience that gives the other person a perspective that is different from that of ordinary people.

This is a double-edged sword.

Used well, it shines brightly; used poorly, it goes to extremes.

Walking on a tightrope is just that exciting.

"Hu Bo..."

Upon hearing Chen Jin mention this student, Jiang Wei looked up and asked, "What, you know him?"

"No, we just attended class together. This student seems rather strange!"

"Yes, there are 14 undergraduate students majoring in feature film directing in our class this year, and he is the most talented one besides you!"

"He might be the student most suited to become an art-house film director in recent years!"

Jiang Wei's evaluation of Hu Bo was indeed very high.

"Before he started school, he had already taught himself filmmaking and made several short films. I've seen them, and they're very creative!"

“I talked to him, and he said that when he was in junior college, he would spend all night in internet cafes watching films. He’s just too arrogant and doesn’t respect many big directors…”

Jiang Wei could tell that Chen Jin was interested in Hu Bo.

He also knew that Chen Jin had been supporting students in the directing department, such as Guo Fan, Wen Muye, and even Tian Zhuangzhuang, all of whom owed their success to him.

Therefore, Jiang Wei is quite willing to recommend his students.

"Being arrogant because of one's talent is perfectly normal at this age!"

Chen Jin could understand.

Jiang Wei shook his head: "No, he's quite old, three years older than you. He took the entrance exam for the Beijing Film Academy three years before he got in, because he didn't meet the academic requirements!"

"Ha ha!"

A common problem among artsy young people is that they don't study properly and spend all their time researching movies.

He was single-mindedly focused on his dream of making movies.

"He is quite good at both drawing and writing!"

"I'm currently writing a long novel, and I've read a few chapters. It could be made into a suspense film!"

"The only problem is this personality trait!"

Jiang Wei sighed: "Last year, he was filming a short film about a donkey and a house in an urban village near the school. A lot of local thugs came to him with machetes and demanded location fees. He was squatting there drawing storyboards and got slashed twice!"

"Keep drawing without saying a word, even the thugs will be scared!"

"Then, in order to save a dying hedgehog, he kept it in his dormitory all winter. Because wild hedgehogs smell terrible, he had many arguments with his roommates..."

"Being too kind, stubborn, and aloof will put you at a disadvantage in society!"

"..."

Jiang Wei spoke the truth, and Chen Jin had gained a certain understanding of Hu Bo.

In Jiang Wei's words, this person is sometimes very simple and innocent, with a childlike pure faith in the world; while in private, others describe him as not easy to approach and living a very self-centered life.

"Actually, he could have found someone to film the novel he wrote himself!"

"I just don't know if there's a market for it..."

Chen Jin understood what Jiang Wei meant and nodded: "Okay, I'll find some time to talk to him!"

"Don't overthink it. Many students in the directing department are a little bit eccentric..."

Just before class was about to start, Jiang Wei stood up and added a comment for Hu Bo.

There are too few students as exceptionally talented as Chen Jin.

Chen Jin walked out of the office and headed to the photography class, which was being held with the 09 master's students.

Over the next two days, Chen Jin encountered this guy again in class.

As National Day approached, Chen Jin received Hu Bo's debut novel in her email.

In just two days, Chen Jin and he weren't exactly close; they had simply gotten to know each other and exchanged contact information.

Chen Jin asked him for the novel, and he readily agreed.

Jiang Wei actually knows very little about him.

In fact, Hu Bo is a decent person. He doesn't talk much, but he is very gentle and polite. This is not due to Chen Jin's status, but rather the impression Chen Jin got from getting to know him.

Another thing is that this person lives a very authentic life.

Very precocious, knows what he wants, and doesn't care about what others say, immersing himself in his own artistic world.

There's a sense of detachment.

His mind is only focused on himself, and has nothing to do with other people or the world.

This guy is the godfather of pure art and culture!
If he hadn't died, how much would he have been loved by literary and artistic youths, both men and women?
Peng Yuchang (Peng Peng) became the youngest nominee for Best Actor at the Golden Horse Awards, largely thanks to his role in "An Elephant"; this art film made several actors famous.

A few nights before National Day, Chen Jin opened the novel that Hu Bo was currently writing—"The Neighborhood"!
"I always feel an uncontrollable dread about my memories of being twelve, not because so much time has passed and everything that happened can be sealed away—that's a contrived way of putting it..."

Chen Jin was watching intently.

Surprisingly... the more I look at it, the more alarmed I become.

This novel is very captivating.

Sewage was overflowing from the community's sewers, Zhao Xiang, a woman living in Unit 3, was murdered, and Huang Qiang, the bicycle shed manager, was made a scapegoat. He was forced to start paying attention to the changes in the community and slowly discovered the secrets hidden in each resident...

Each chapter of the novel is arranged with silver coins, one side depicting a flower and the other a human head, in different timelines of two people in the same neighborhood. The seemingly unrelated events and the individual's analysis of the events eventually lead to the truth.

It's ironic yet realistic!

A mentally ill woman, powerless and unable to even kill a chicken, was insulted and murdered by several elementary school students who were unable to discern right from wrong.

This crime truly exposes the true nature of humanity.

"The future autobiographical film underestimated this person!"

"That's incredible skill!"

Chen Jin broke out in a cold sweat. This novel actually dared to depict elementary school students?!

That's pretty daring!

However, it is actually quite normal for elementary school students to commit crimes, and many movies have depicted this.

For example, the very famous film "The Hunt".

"I feel like it could be filmed!"

"But getting it approved... is a bit difficult!"

After reading the novel, Chen Jin felt an overwhelming urge to adapt it into a movie.

Moreover, "The Hunt" was never released; the film was not expected to be released until 2013.

Currently, there are no domestically produced works on the subject of crimes committed by primary school students.

Chen Jin even wanted to play the lead role of Huang Qiang herself!

An adult who, after being falsely accused, searches for clues to prove his innocence.

"The male lead in 'The Hunt' seems to have won an award..."

It's quite difficult to portray a character who is slandered by a child and unable to defend himself.

"Cannes Best Actor!"

Chen Jin checked the system, her eyes shining even brighter.

The novel in the email definitely has the potential to replace "The Hunt"; Chen Jin hadn't read "The Hunt", but looking at the film library, she could roughly guess the plot, which was about a little girl who accused an adult of molesting her.

"I need to find some time to talk to this guy!"

As Chen Jin looked at the manuscript on the computer in front of her, her mind was filled with Hu Bo's young and shy face.

Young man, so domineering!

(End of this chapter)