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

Chapter 305, China Film Group's Resources, the Planning of "Three Kingdoms"

Chapter 305, China Film Group's Resources, the Planning of "Three Kingdoms"
Win an award.

For most people.

For most actors, and for most directors.

These are all rather far-fetched ideas.

These are all rather unrealistic and dreamlike things.

after all.

Many people go through their entire lives without winning even one or two awards; winning an award can be considered the ultimate goal for every director/actor striving towards this path.

Even Du Qifeng said that back then.

Even if you're aiming for an award, you have to be aiming for one.

The final result is either winning an award, or like Du Qifeng, winning so many awards that he gets sick of them and loses interest.

Behind everything you can't afford, there's always someone who's utterly despicable. This principle applies everywhere.

Even those who are extremely skilled at X can only handle one type of role. It's not that there aren't any in China.

Zhang Mouzi, that's him.

A Grand Slam in Chinese Language Arts.

Only those who truly understand this circle know just how amazing Zhang Yimou's talent and achievements are.

Even with films like "The Great Wall" and "Man Jiang Hong," his achievements cannot be erased; he is the number one figure in film.

Even if the hero is destined to fall into the demon king, it cannot erase his achievements as a hero of the era, and that is the charm of this world.

He is always a materialist and always objective.

As for television drama awards, no director has received any so far.

This is something that every director in the domestic television industry is pursuing.

Let alone coming up with a film that is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, being able to make even just one of those films already makes you a good director.

He himself was to venture into this realm that no one else could touch.

Moreover, it's a combination of movies and television.

Unparalleled in Heaven and Earth
Whether as an actor or a director.

Then I set my sights on winning awards.

"The Long Season".

at this time.

Li Xuan looked back on his early days. Back then, the system was making promises: what kind of rewards would he receive if he achieved a grand slam of the three major awards in television and film, totaling six major awards? This was something he would have worked hard for even without the system's additional conditions.

Standing at the summit, even in a view that no one else has ever been, is beautiful in itself.

In other words, if I could achieve these grand slams, it would mean that I had the ability to change the world of this industry. At that time, the system said that I could replicate the body's health attributes, which was really tempting.

In other words
I owe a great deal to the help I received from Wang Fengsheng and others to get to where I am today.

Principal Wang is a very pure idealist. You could say he is quite pure, as evidenced by the help he received from me. At the end of his career, he chose to give up his own reputation to fulfill his own destiny.

It is made up of many kinds of 'love'.

As the principal, what are your responsibilities to the students?

As someone in the industry, someone who loves this field, I have a desire to contribute more talent to the domestic entertainment industry.
His desire to improve the industry stemmed from his passion and enthusiasm for the performing arts, which led him to spare no effort in protecting his own talent, almost at a great cost.

Although he ultimately landed here, the cost didn't cost him anything; in fact, he gained a lot. In industry terms, it could be considered a blessing in disguise.

But the sacrifices he was willing to make for this were real and tangible.

His simple hope was that this place and this circle could become better.

It is the passion of a practitioner for the industry.
That's just how it is.

I always feel like I've come all this way.

They carried a heavy burden.

My uncle used to dress up as a clown at the hot pot restaurant.

The principal has faced widespread criticism throughout his career.

Li Xuan could never say that he had relied on himself and the help of his elders to get to where he is today.

Help was given without asking for anything in return.

health.

dream.

expect.

Ambition.

There's just too much stuff.
At this time, Li Xuan returned to Beijing Film Academy, but when he returned to school, he encountered two other people, one familiar and one unfamiliar.

"Hey! Long time no see."

"Oh my, isn't this the great director Jiang Wen!"

Li Xuan looked at the renowned director Jiang Wen in front of him and smiled with slight surprise.

long time no see.

haven't seen you for a long time.

wrong
To Han Ping, who was standing nearby, the way the two were exchanging pleasantries didn't seem like they hadn't seen each other in a long time or were very familiar with each other—the two hadn't seen each other since "Looking for a Gun".

But when the two met again, there was no awkwardness at all; instead, they were very familiar with each other and had endless things to talk about.

"I lost the bet," Han Ping muttered from the side.

Wang Fengsheng laughed heartily from the side: "Then I'll gladly accept your fishing gear worth ten thousand. I've been eyeing it for a long time. Giving it to you would be a waste."

Han Ping: "."

The bet between the two was roughly about how awkward Li Xuan and Jiang Wen's conversations would become afterward.

The result was quite unexpected; even if there were any unfamiliar parts, they would have done them perfectly.

Jiang Wen had previously said that there wouldn't be any awkwardness, but Han Ping still felt it was a bit unreliable. Now he believed it. This kind of communication between artists, that kind of soul-level communication, allows them to understand each other through the resonance between their works, even without any physical contact.

This kind of 'close friend'.

Han Ping suddenly felt a little envious, because this was a feeling he could never achieve—that feeling of resonance between souls.

Even though Jiang Wen was Jiang Wen's mentor and had spent so much time with him, it wasn't as profound as the feeling Li Xuan gave him in a single moment.

He was a soulmate.
Ok.

There might still be some.

At least, belatedly, he understood why he and Wang Fengsheng hit it off so well after meeting.

They're the same type of people.

"Why do you have so much free time today?"

Jiang Wen has now emerged from the ban and returned to the mainstream spotlight with his film "The Sun Also Rises".

He was once the best actor, having won the Hundred Flowers Award, the Golden Eagle Award, and the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. He was almost at the pinnacle of his acting achievements.

Cannes, the Golden Horse Awards, and the director's achievements are also among them.

If we were to say who is closest to pursuing their current path, it would probably be Jiang Wen. But clearly, Jiang Wen is also on the path of pursuing this path.

His mentor was Han Ping.

His mentor was Wang Fengsheng.

"Let me tell you, my blacklist is over. I'm still Director Jiang Wen," Jiang Wen joked. "At the same time, I'll also give you some updates on the industry and some resources."

"I'd like to invite you to the upcoming Golden Eagle Awards as one of the organizers. Congratulations, Mr. Li, you've been nominated. Your excellent performance last year has brought you some rewards."

At this moment, Han Ping smiled slightly as he looked at Li Xuan.

Li Xuan was somewhat surprised.

Golden Eagle Award!
One of the three major awards!

Although it's just a nomination and there's no guarantee of winning, at least there's a nomination.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome. Although we are one of the organizers, there are many things I don't know. The Golden Eagle Awards are held every three years, and this year should be a little different. Don't be too proud. Getting a nomination is already very impressive."

This is Han Ping's rational analysis.
Han Ping also felt that Li Xuan's personality was probably similar to Jiang Wen's—they should both have a bit of arrogance and haughtiness.

Jiang Wen has these personality traits, which is understandable.

Even Jiang Wen himself admitted that his arrogance was a character flaw.

But they humbly accept the criticism, yet remain unrepentant.

but.

Li Xuan humbly replied, "Yes, indeed. It's already quite good to get a nomination. Last year, I was still far behind the seniors."

This surprised Han Ping.

Look at them, look at how others are doing.

Be more humble.

Han Ping felt he had been proven wrong; he had been somewhat prejudiced, thinking Li Xuan was arrogant and conceited.
Now it seems that I was the one with the prejudice!

Just as Han Ping was about to say something...

Li Xuan continued.

"This year, the senior members should step down and make way for the more capable ones."

Han Ping; "."

“Yeah, that’s right. The old man’s butt is too big, and he’s been sitting for too long. These things should be for us talented younger generations to sit on!” Jiang Wen grinned from the side.

Han Ping felt like he had been slapped in the face again.
Sure enough, this kid is more than just arrogant and conceited.
If you say "future in progress," I'll still agree and call you a good young man.

He actually said "present continuous tense".

I've become impatient with the old folks this year.

This is too crazy!
But Han Ping didn't find this wildness annoying at all. Surprisingly, he didn't find Li Xuan annoying at all; on the contrary, he felt a sense of high spirits from him.

It was probably because it reminded me of the TV series "The Young Pioneers," and the spirit and energy there were highly similar to it.

He can be considered someone who practices what he preaches.
"really not bad"

Han Ping felt a surge of emotion at this moment, and he even began to look forward to "The Long Season".
Everyone was looking forward to Li Xuan's future.
at this time.

Han Ping also mentioned another reason for his visit: he brought Li Xuan some resources for practice.

Li Xuan was also somewhat surprised, as Han Ping was a bigwig at China Film Group.
He actually brought himself resources to practice with?!
"What's the price?" "Haha, China Film Group is a state-owned enterprise, unlike private enterprises. We have our own social responsibilities."

Han Ping then paused and said.

"Last year, the total box office in China was 26.2 billion RMB, and our domestic films accounted for 55%. Four films, namely 'Curse of the Golden Flower,' 'The Banquet,' 'Fearless,' and 'Rob-B-Hood,' achieved excellent results, marking the first time that our domestic films have been on par with foreign films."

That sounds like a very encouraging number.

But last year, with works by two top directors, Zhang Yimou and Ma Xiaogang, plus another film, Chengshilong, it barely accounted for 50% of the box office.

This data is truly a nightmare.

This is not a good sign.

Because Hollywood's performance last year was actually mediocre, with only "King Kong" being a relatively big production.

Even so, they still managed to lose fifty percent at the box office.

Han Ping originally intended to let outstanding talents compete and develop in the free market, but now it seems that providing some artificial support might not be a bad thing.

At least young and promising talents like Li Xuan.

Give him some resources and some experience.

It's not something that's hard to accept.

Of course, he favored Jiang Wen the most. He was the top candidate and the one he believed could become the next generation of leading directors or even reach the pinnacle.

Replace Zhang Mouzi.

Li Xuan's words can be considered a casual move.

“Our China Film Group can’t recruit artists, but since you’ve started a company, we can have a strategic cooperation agreement.”

"So, does this mean you're protecting us?"

"No." Han Ping grinned. "I really like a saying: 'Truth exists on the edge of a sword.' Your status and value depend on what kind of results you can achieve."

I will receive the level of support corresponding to the results I achieve.

well.

It really is an adult world.

Unlike Wang Fengsheng and his group, they had sincere and heartfelt support.

However, Li Xuan did not show any disdain; on the contrary, he expressed his gratitude.

After all, these kinds of things are judged by actions, not intentions.

"Could I know what level of support this is?"

"Gao Xinxin, who was filming 'New Shanghai Bund' this year, has finished filming. However, before this drama, they had a project that had been in preparation for a long time. It was a historical project, which can be considered a work in which CCTV has delegated investment to historical dramas."

Okay, Li Xuan knows what work it is now.

This work is called "Three Kingdoms".

The New Three Kingdoms.

The support is quite simple: you can become the co-director of "New Three Kingdoms" and represent China Film Group.

Li Xuan never expected that a project of this caliber would be treated as a "small project" that was supported casually.

China Film Group is too lucrative.

The kind of fat that's shocking.

No wonder it's the number one state-owned enterprise in the film and television industry.

In fact, this kind of big-budget drama adaptation of the Four Great Classical Novels is not a small project for China Film Group. It is definitely a big piece of meat, but this big piece of meat is wrapped in a very deep and thick shell.

This book is called "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

It is also known as the Old Three Kingdoms.

The original Three Kingdoms is assumed to be unsurpassable.

It's impossible to finish this piece of meat.

And whoever takes the picture will face backlash from public opinion.

This was almost an inevitable outcome; everyone from the actors to the director would come together for a thorough comparison with the old version.

This meat looks very big.

It's hard to chew.

But for Li Xuan, it was a good place to hone his skills.

Either way, I'll get scolded.

If you get scolded.

It will also improve you in various aspects.

That's the significance.

Han Ping's thinking was quite simple.

How much meat can Li Xuan bite off?

As long as you can eat a little meat, it has the significance of improvement.

It is meaningful.

It's an obvious truth.

That's the significance.

It has a lot of meat but is not very good.

That's how you could describe this project.

but.

Han Ping still has a relatively positive view of Li Xuan.

At least in this round of criticism.

It will definitely improve.

Whether it's status or anything else.

"I'm so envious. I really want to act in the Three Kingdoms, but my schedule doesn't allow it. I haven't even chosen a role yet. If my schedule allows, I'd really like to give it a try."

Jiang Wen, who was standing next to him, clicked his tongue in disapproval.

Li Xuan shrugged.

"Then let's try it."

"Alright, that's all for now. See you at the Golden Eagle Awards. I'm really looking forward to your 'The Long Season'... um, no, I mean 'Buried Alive'."

"But before I can watch your 'Buried', I have to watch 'Lust, Caution' first."

Jiang Wen chuckled at this point.

Then Han Ping, who was standing next to her, suddenly had a brilliant idea.

Ask Li Xuan a question.

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

Li Xuan shrugged at this moment.

I watched "The Warlords" in the cinema, and "Lust, Caution" in bed.

At this moment.

Even Han Ping was somewhat shocked.

Jiang Wen, who was standing next to him, chuckled and said, "At this moment, just like at that time, how about it? Now you believe in our close friendship, right?"

Han Ping was truly convinced.

The two of them surprisingly gave almost the same answer.

This time, I'm completely convinced.

"Maybe one day we can compete on the same stage?"

"You'll have to be careful then."

"Of course, I'll be more careful about you than anyone else."

Li Xuan and Jiang Wen, two directors of vastly different stature, agreed to a "battle".

At that time, no one should hold back.

And when he left Beijing Film Academy.

Jiang Wen was still somewhat enjoying himself.

"Do you really think he can compete with you on the same stage?" Han Ping paused for a moment before saying, "Compared to your genius, he lacks a lot."

"Well, that's alright. I feel like he has the right to kick me out."

"In other words, how would you feel if he kicked you out?"

At this moment, Han Ping looked at Jiang Wen with some curiosity.

The two sides are currently not on equal footing.

Jiang Wen's position is still much higher.

If Li Xuan really does come from behind and surpass him.

What would his feelings be?

As a result, Jiang Wen laughed even louder.

That's a good feeling.

If he can really win me over.

That means his work is excellent enough.

In my limited life, I can enjoy another excellent and meaningful work.