I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 294, Extraordinary Achievements
Public opinion needs time to build up.

The TV series "The Young Pioneers" has also gained popularity.
"If possible, I would like to get to know my dear friend, Li Xuan, whom I have never met."

At this time, writer Han Han publicly posted a slightly witty remark on his social media.

A dear friend I've never met.
In the office of the head of China Film Group, Han Ping was quite pleased.

"This guy really knows how to freeload. He can't believe he came up with the idea of ​​meeting a close friend he's never even met."

Cultural circles are somewhat interconnected. This Han Han is quite famous in cultural circles, although not very well-known. This stems from his academic background. He was even featured on CCTV, where he was criticized for not being able to contribute to the country with his education and for being a bad role model. Although it seems that several of the girls from Tsinghua and Peking Universities who criticized him are now happily married to Americans with green cards.

Of course, CCTV can't publicize this, as it would be quite embarrassing for them.

"Why do close friends have to have met in person?" Jiang Wen chuckled and said, "I haven't met Li Xuan many times, and we've only worked together once, but that doesn't stop him from being my close friend."

Han Ping declined to comment on this.

After all, artists have their own logic and their own 'world'.

"However, the achievements of 'The Young Pioneers' this time are extraordinary."

It's unbelievable that this is a work produced by students, along with a group of students.

The main cast consists of students.

It was created by a group of students.

The director, Li Xuan, and the main cast were students from the class of 2002. Generally speaking, it's difficult to produce a decent film with such a lineup. However, Li Xuan not only produced a decent film, but also captured a unique spirit and energy within it.
This spirit and energy is what Han Ping considers the most valuable talent in Li Xuan's works.

Whether as a director or an actor
That kind of 'spiritual core'.

In fact, according to Han Ping, this work is 'better' than those on the market.

It has nothing to do with ratings or reviews; it's just 'good'.

It is something that can transcend audiences, social classes, even ethnicities and language barriers, and can be conveyed.

This, in Han Ping's opinion, is Li Xuan's greatest strength and his greatest charm.

He had only seen this trait in a very few people.

How pure can the work created by such a person reach?

What kind of communication can be achieved?

"Perhaps, this catfish really will stir up a storm in the Chinese entertainment industry."

"Although you say that, I haven't seen you offer him any support." Jiang Wen rolled his eyes at Han Ping and said, "You don't know how many people see him as a thorn in their side."

The current achievements of "The Young Students".

This means that Li Xuan is allowed to eat meat.

They've even taken a bite out of it—in the realm of youth films, Beijing's own directors have all become clowns.

This is actually quite unsettling. The average viewership ratings couldn't be calculated, so it was pulled from the schedule. Calling it a clown would be too lenient.

Trying to capitalize on the youth market without understanding what they actually want is a recipe for failure.
Li Xuan, on the other hand, was able to produce these works while leading a large group of students.
Furthermore, it directly resulted in Luo Jin and Zhu Yawen achieving a very high score in their debut. Although they were inferior to Li Xuan, who rose to fame overnight, they were still considered outstanding among their peers.

However, on the other hand...

Li Xuan, who has no background or family connections, is also at a great disadvantage.

A very objective disadvantage
"I believe in the market's self-regulating ability. If it is suppressed, it can only mean that it is not strong enough."

"You're just talking nonsense."

"Don't be so angry, I'm just stating the facts. We're on a broader scale."

"Ah."

"Well, if you really want to say there's absolutely no support, it's not that." Han Ping paused for a moment. "If there's an opportunity to work together, I won't have any prejudice against him—whether as a director or as an actor."

"That's a fairly reasonable statement."

In other words, no matter what, some of China Film's cooperation and support will not change because of the "personal relationship" blockade.

"He has a movie that will be released next year. You should check it out, you know? It's 'Buried' which he directed himself."

"Are there more movies coming out?"

Han Ping was somewhat surprised.

Regardless, Li Xuan's energy is truly extraordinary. He can finish both TV series and movies in such a short time.

If it were any other company, they would probably need an elite team.

Li Xuan is a team all by himself.

This is too fierce.

Jiang Wen said dismissively.

"I knew you were just pretending to care. Compared to our 'best friend' relationship, your condescending concern is nowhere near as genuine."

"Uh..." Han Ping felt a little guilty: "Wait, what am I guilty about?"

Isn't it normal not to know?
I did a search and found out that it was produced in Hong Kong, no wonder I hadn't paid much attention to it.

For Hong Kong films, the only ones worth watching next year are "The Warlords" and "Lust, Caution".

"The Warlords" is also produced by China Film Group, so it's safe to say that these two films will be the biggest battleground for Chinese-language films next year.

At this moment, Han Ping paused and asked.

What are your thoughts on "Lust, Caution" and "The Warlords"?

Let's leave aside Li Xuan's movies for now.

Han Ping inquired about Jiang Wen's views on his own films and the internationally renowned director's "Lust, Caution."

“How do I see it?” Jiang Wen said, “I watch ‘The Warlords’ in the cinema and ‘Lust, Caution’ in bed.”

Han Ping remained silent.

Ultimately, birds of a feather flock together.

That's what I think too.
However, Han Ping still paid attention to "Buried Alive".

Li Xuan
Movies and TV series.

Can you truly rise from the ashes before being 'destroyed' or 'subdued'?

Han Ping was very curious.

at this time.

Li Xuan stayed at home, thinking about his next project.

This matter is quite urgent. Large companies have advantages and disadvantages, and one of their disadvantages is probably their slow response. We need to gather the plan before they make their move.

Li Xuan thought for a moment. As the director of "The Young Pioneers," he should now be considered a near-top-tier actor, in addition to his status as an actor.

From an industry perspective, it means being able to handle low-to-medium cost, low-to-medium scale productions, and also being confined to the 'modern youth' category, which is actually quite limited.
Of course, if you have money, high costs are acceptable—but hiring actors and crew will require additional investment.

Various factors influence costs and ultimately, the results.

In fact, Zhang Yimou and his team are prime examples of the strong getting stronger; you have to pay extra to act in their films.

The actors get paid more. As time goes on, their status in the industry becomes higher and more stable.

This phenomenon was also difficult to avoid.
"Zhang Yimou's Girl" and the like.

Perhaps this is why they gradually lost touch with the audience later on.

When the original artistic expression becomes a tool for seeking profit and consolidating one's position.

The longer you stand at a high place, the more decayed you become; the more decayed you become, the less willing you are to come down.

at this time.

Li Xuan was thinking about "Hidden in the Dust" and the scripts he might choose to start filming next year.

All these things need to be dealt with, as well as the release of "Buried".

There's also the matter of winning awards.

The year isn't over yet, is it?

There's another award-winning category here.

Li Xuan found the invitation rather strange; it was actually an invitation to the Five-One Project Award.

It was indeed a little surprising.

"I've finished organizing the notebooks of invitations I've received recently."

Wei Ming then said with a cheerful smile.

Ever since "The Young Pioneers" was released.
Whether it's acting skills or the ability to understand a script, these are qualities, hard skills, and there will always be people willing to take the risks associated with the Beijing entertainment circle and capital.

Just like in "The Plot," it's about pursuing effect and purity while bearing all these elements.

Li Xuan glanced at the scripts invited for next year: one was "Strange Women from Liaozhai," and the other was "Lurking."

Actually, they are all pretty good notebooks.

There's a Tang Dynasty-style script, and also a spy drama script.

In terms of script quality, "Lurking" is probably the best.

But Li Xuan still rejected this tempting plan.

The production team of "Lurking" also gave a requirement: the lead actor could act, but could not interfere with the script.

It's clear that the director is a very assertive person.

Even though Li Xuan proved his understanding of spy dramas, and demonstrated his understanding of espionage in the filming process, the director still emphasized that he could not interfere with the script and had to do everything according to the director's instructions.

They said this would be a 'strong alliance'.

You use your acting skills, I'll use my directorial script. You're very good.

But I refused.
If I can't even interfere with the script, then all my cheat codes are for nothing, right?
Even if the script for "Lurking" is very good.

But Li Xuan still explicitly refused.
The release of "The Young Pioneers" has given Li Xuan some insights.

It seems like we've finally grasped something that we couldn't quite understand before. That's why some people with the same subject matter, logic, and camp can become popular while others have low viewership.

Apart from some external factors,

There is another thing, which is the 'spiritual core'.

The script is explained through the expression of its core spirit. This is actually something more profound and analytical than the script or the work itself.

Of course, the spiritual core is more like something that determines the upper limit. For ordinary actors and ordinary works, the focus is more on how to produce good works, rather than getting bogged down in the spiritual core.

Otherwise, it would be putting the cart before the horse.

It is only when one has reached a certain level of understanding.

That's when you need to consider this.

There's no need to overthink it. The artist's inherent responsibility, and greatest responsibility, is to make the work visually appealing.

Only good works have the right to talk about spirituality.

[The host's understanding of art has reached a new level.]

[System upgrade; after the Chinese New Year, a limited selection of script templates will be available, and scripts can be requested in advance.]

The script was paid in advance.

At this moment, Li Xuan paused, keenly realizing that the key point of the sentence lay in the word 'in advance'.

"What's the price?"

【some.】

But Li Xuan stopped thinking about it for now.

Because at that moment, a phone call came in.

Let's take graduation photos, boss!

Oh no.

I should call you boss now!
At that time, Li Xuan was on the campus of Beijing Film Academy.

Looking at this familiar campus.

I feel somewhat guilty about it.

Well, actually, we're not that familiar with each other.

Actually, Li Xuan was a little guilty, as he didn't seem to be very familiar with the Beijing Film Academy campus.

Where is the place where the Acting Department of Beijing Film Academy takes graduation photos again?

Below Hongmeng Building.

What kind of place is Hongmeng Tower?
"After I graduate, can I act in a movie with you? Can I work at your company?"

At this moment, Zheng Kai, who was standing next to Li Xuan, looked at him with longing.

After watching "The Young Students," this junior student successfully transformed from someone who was indifferent to Li Xuan, or even somewhat disliked him, into a genuine fan of Li Xuan.
He boasts to everyone he meets.

Then, those who criticize Li Xuan will criticize him on everyone they meet.

People online criticize CCTV for its dark side, but you should know that CCTV did a lot of dirty work on this "Young Students" project.

CCTV also tried its best to distance itself from the situation.

But his crotch was covered in mud and water.

Your place is so dark and murky, even if it's not shit, it looks like shit.

They were aware of Liu Xiaoye's actions, but they simply didn't stop her.

After all, going to Blacklist the students seems like a sure-win business deal.

After all, this represents the independent path taken by universities.

But then again.

Who the hell could have guessed that he would become so popular during the "Young Students" period?!

It's not the viewership ratings.

The ratings can still be improved.

However, the stickiness of the commenters, including replay rights, is a factor.

It all happened afterward.

If the problem had been brewing from the beginning, the results would have been even better.

In other words, Li Xuan has an even higher hidden score.

"Excuse me, can I borrow your senior?"

"Principal, of course, of course."

Only then did Zheng Kai realize that it was the principal.

They quickly gave up their seats.

Most students feel a sense of fear towards the principal.

This includes Zheng Kai.

That's the president of the Beijing Film Academy.

However, at this moment, the principal...

He smiled and glanced at Li Xuan.

"be lost?"

"I'm definitely a bit lost," Li Xuan said helplessly. "I haven't been at this school for very long, and I've almost forgotten that I'm a student."

Feelings of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep emotion), dazedness, and a variety of other emotions must have been present.

I haven't gotten to know him yet, and it feels like I'm about to leave him.

That feeling was truly quite peculiar.

“A good man’s ambition lies in all directions. A bigger stage is when you leave your student status.” Wang Fengsheng smiled and said, “Your current student status is both a protection and a constraint for you. People will always subconsciously think that you are a younger generation and will look at you with the mindset of a younger generation.”

It is both protection and constraint.

When you remove all your constraints and protections and enter the battlefield to fight, it is actually an advantage.

Especially for those with ability.

"I know that being a student has indeed given me a lot of recognition, but it has also bound my reputation to that identity. If I keep carrying that label, it will only be a burden."

Graduation is always necessary.

Li Xuan understood as well.

Today is the day to take graduation photos.

When you are moving into a new stage.

"Of course, this doesn't mean I've completely severed ties with the Beijing Film Academy. I will always carry the identity of a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy."

At this moment, Li Xuan joked
Zhao Yanzi, who now lives on campus, doesn't really care about the Beijing Film Academy anymore.

But that doesn't stop her from being recognized as the most outstanding student in the class of '96, nor does it stop him from being one of the most outstanding people in the history of Beijing Film Academy.

Wang Fengsheng paused for a moment.

Of course, this year's title of "most outstanding graduate" may change hands.

"By the way, about the rebroadcast of 'The Young Students'."

"Principal, you can arrange it."

"We always need to ask for your opinion. Essentially, this is your independent work. Dongshan TV really made a big splash this time, and they even bought back the rebroadcast rights. Hunan TV paid more money, and they also have a historical connection with it, so the synergy will be even better."

"Let's prioritize Dongshan TV."

"Hunan TV's effect is better."

"I know, but let's give it to Dongshan TV anyway~ What do you think, Principal?"

"Great minds think alike. I'm growing to like you more and more. How about we go fishing together during the holidays? You probably won't be too busy lately, so come winter fishing with me."

"If you go fishing with me, Principal, you're probably going to go home empty-handed."

"You're pretty arrogant, kid."

At this moment, Li Xuan, dressed in his graduation gown, chatted and laughed with the principal. From the perspective of the students and onlookers, they were clearly standing on the same plane.

Even their footsteps were in a straight line.

Zheng Kai seemed somewhat dazed.

They are a graduate and the principal.

but.

They are equal.

How outstanding!

(End of this chapter)