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When they arrived at the destination, Tian Xiaole was quite surprised.

An art film has caused quite a stir.

There were rows of security guards standing outside, a red carpet that was over thirty meters long, and propaganda flags planted all around.

To the uninitiated, it would look like the premiere of a commercial film by a famous director.

This style is somewhat reminiscent of Han's style.

As expected, Ma Sichun noticed Tian Xiaole's surprise. Knowing the inside story, she explained in a low voice:

"Director Tian, ​​do you think the scale is a bit exaggerated? Well, that's because it's a joint event organized by China Film Group and Capital TV."

After saying that, he raised his head, looking as if he were proud of himself.

"You're one of my people at Xiaole Pictures. You'll see these kinds of small scenes often in the future."

Tian Xiaole smiled and stepped onto the red carpet; it was indeed a small matter for him.

Ma Sichun pursed her lips and made a face, but she had to admit that Xiaole Pictures had the capability.

She quickened her pace to catch up, falling a step behind Tian Xiaole, clearly understanding her place.

There were quite a few reporters here today, most of them there for the guests.

It was, in a sense, a gathering of great directors.

Gu Changwei used all his connections to support his wife.

When Tian Xiaole arrived, it caused a stir. It was his first public appearance since returning from Berlin.

Han Sanping waved to him. He was surrounded by a group of directors from the fifth generation, including Lao Tian, ​​Lao Zhang, and Director Chen.

"Xiao Le, keep up the good work. The future of the first Chinese-language director to win all three major film awards rests on your shoulders."

Zhang Yimou smiled and encouraged him.

Of course, he was the most promising. He had a lot of drive, and after being stuck a few times, he became more accepting of things.

Upon hearing this, Director Chen's expression changed slightly; the only award he could boast about was one.

In terms of honors, he can't even compare to Zhang Yimou, let alone Tian Xiaole.

He spoke in a senior's tone:

"No matter how great the honor, one must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and never be too hasty."

Thinking back to when I won the Palme d'Or...

Tian Xiaole listened with a smile, without interrupting Director Chen's boastful words.

But the people around couldn't stand it anymore, especially Old Tian, ​​who was still standing there, and interrupted her impatiently:

"Kaige, these are all old news, so there's no need to repeat them every now and then."

Only Lao Tian would dare to say such a thing. As the elder brother of the fifth generation of directors, he has received more or less help from Lao Tian.

If it were anyone else, Director Chen would have already given them a hard time.

China is a society that values ​​personal relationships and respects elders. After saying goodbye, Tian Xiaole left the circle.

Given his current status, he's at most willing to listen to Director Chen's ramblings; any further lectures from someone assuming the airs of an elder would be unbearable for him to unleash a torrent of abuse.

There is a performance segment before the official screening of the film.

The eagle took the lead and sang a song called "Conquer".

Next came the performances by other singers, including Sha Baoliang's "Dark Fragrance"...

Jiang Wenli, the wife of a director, has a lot of influence; this shows the importance of the entertainment circle.

"We'll Meet in Heaven" is a semi-autobiographical film adapted from her personal experiences.

Although the storytelling was mediocre, the visuals were still quite striking through the lens of photographer Gu Changwei.

After the movie ended, Tian Xiaole gave a polite round of applause, but did not attend the subsequent cocktail party.

Ma Sichun stayed behind and, under the guidance of her aunt Jiang Wenli, made her debut in front of a series of renowned directors.

It goes without saying that to succeed in this industry, you need connections and networks.

Those art students who bury themselves in learning performance can only dream of having such a strong background.

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Chen Zhixi has been very busy lately, busy finding new people for her boss, no... busy training new people for the company.

Today is the second round of auditions for the Beijing Film Academy. She has contacted the school and plans to take a look around to see if there are any promising students worth nurturing.

Soon, the school teachers, current students, and new art students all knew that the director of Xiaole Film Industry was coming to select people.

Everyone was on high alert, giving their best and hoping to leave a lasting impression.

"Director Chen, all the candidates who passed the second round of interviews are here."

Wang Jinsong handed over the roster, hoping to catch the eye of this "chief steward".

The success rate of the last two graduating classes has dropped significantly, putting pressure on him as the dean of the performing arts department.

"Okay, thank you."

Chen Zhixi flipped through the roster, examining the information of each candidate, which also included a photo of them without makeup.

The pages were flipping through very quickly, which made Wang Jinsong's heart skip a beat. Could it be that none of them were pleasing to the eye?
"Teacher Wang, I'm sorry to bother you."

Chen Zhixi handed the roster back, making her meaning clear: they were all scoundrels.

There were two child stars, but their performances were not entirely satisfactory.

"Director Chen, let's take a look at the current students. They have laid a solid foundation in school and have a very strong basic skill set."

"Forget it, the company mainly trains newcomers, the kind that haven't been molded yet." Amidst Wang Jingsong's disappointed gaze and the burning eyes of the art students queuing around her, Chen Zhixi was about to leave to go check out the Central Academy of Drama next door.

Suddenly, a dark-skinned, plump girl stepped forward and, without batting an eye, volunteered:
"Hello Director Chen, my name is Yang Zi. I passed the second round of the art exam and had a role in 'Home with Kids.' I hope you can..."

Chen Zhixi sized up the girl blocking her way. She had a round face, dark skin, and was quite bold.

With such an ordinary appearance, one is unlikely to go far in the entertainment industry.

"Yes, study acting well."

Yang Zi's pent-up breath deflated, and he returned to the group with his head down.

An older generation colleague told her she wasn't suited for the entertainment industry, but she still plunged in headfirst. Her courageous self-recommendation was also rejected. Was she really not suited for the entertainment industry?
"Old Yang, you've got some nerve, daring to block Director Chen's path."

As soon as Zhang Yishan opened his mouth, his ID card fell to the ground; he was a true Beijing native.

"I still got rejected," Yang Zi said dejectedly.

"It's just Xiaole Pictures. They're working hard to become big stars and prove them wrong."

Zhang Yishan spoke in a loud and carefree tone, and Yang Zi felt much better after being comforted by him.

On the other hand, Chen Zhixi made some progress at the Central Academy of Drama, seeing two promising talents.

They took their detailed information and let Tian Xiaole make the decision himself.

As soon as she left, a group of art exam candidates surrounded the teacher, asking which students' resumes had been taken.

"All quiet."

A group of chattering girls gave Professor Wang Ping, a professor in the performing arts department, a headache.

"I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd be disappointed. The resumes you took are just for evaluation; you might not be selected. Focus on your studies."

On the way back to the company, Chen Zhixi looked at the two resumes in her hand. Tall legs, good looks, the two most outstanding among the art exam freshmen.

She was very satisfied with the two of them and thought she had successfully completed her mission.

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Since the launch of the "Commercial Film Director Support Program", Xiaole Pictures has been receiving many emails every day, all of which are script synopses and production plans.

According to Tian Xiaole's requirements, most of them were unqualified. Many of the scripts that were delivered to him were disjointed and illogical.

It's not that Tian Xiaole didn't give them a chance, these people are just really not good enough.

"Hmm, this notebook is quite interesting."

Tian Xiaole found a passable production plan among a pile of garbage; the person who submitted it was a former actor who wanted to switch careers to directing.

"Call this person over for a chat, and have him bring the complete plan."

Tian Xiaole pulled out the production plan and gave instructions to his assistant who was on standby at all times.

"Okay, boss."

The little assistant walked away, clicking away in her high heels.

Then the tapping sound rang out again. Tian Xiaole looked up and saw Chen Zhixi walking in.

"Boss, I went to Beijing Film Academy and Central Academy of Drama today. I have to say, the quality of the students has dropped drastically, and there aren't many worth nurturing."

Chen Zhixi first put on two layers of disguise before pulling out two resumes: "These are freshmen from the Central Academy of Drama. They are all quite good in all aspects and I think they are worth nurturing."

Tian Xiaole immediately became interested, reached out and took it, and started looking through it.

Zhu Yanmanzi is Mongolian, 171 cm tall, with great flexibility, delicate features, and a touch of exoticism...

Wang Zixuan, a member of the Fourth Bracelet, is 172 cm tall and has a cool and aloof demeanor, giving off an arrogant vibe...

They have good figures and good looks, reaching an average level in the industry.

The drawbacks are obvious: his facial features are not three-dimensional enough, he is not suitable for the big screen, and he doesn't have the look of a star.

"When the company trains new people, it mainly focuses on long-term development. We need to consider both the big screen and the small screen. There are no particularly suitable new people. We must ensure that we have both the best and the worst."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhixi froze on the spot. Had she misunderstood her boss?

She thought that choosing concubines was a smart move, as they would only pick tall, beautiful women.

I didn't expect they really wanted to train new talent!

Tian Xiaole looked at Chen Zhixi, who was in a daze, and asked, "Judging from your expression, you seem quite surprised?"

"Oh, no, I was just thinking about something else."

Chen Zhixi quickly shook her head and explained that she would never say anything, even if she were beaten to death, that she suspected Tian Xiaole of having impure motives.

"By the way, ask Ning Hao what's going on. His new movie hasn't started filming yet after all this time?"

Tian Xiaole frowned and said, "The money has been invested for several months, but there's still no progress. The preparation speed is too slow."

Ning Hao can't be like those old men who dawdle and drag their feet on making a film, with preparation time measured in years.

Chen Zhixi walked away in her high heels, and Tian Xiaole turned on her computer to check out the latest film market.

"The Treasure Box" grossed over 100 million yuan in two weeks, but its daily box office has already bottomed out and is awaiting its removal from theaters.

Wang Jing's two films are mainly promoting "Future Police," a big-budget production with an investment of 2 million yuan.

The released trailer shows a future human city that resembles a space fortress, with Liu Dehua playing a policeman piloting a spaceship through the city's skyscrapers.

The 30-second trailer quickly became a trending topic.

Netizens have given it rave reviews, praising its excellent production quality and realistic special effects, calling it another highly anticipated sci-fi blockbuster.

The most upvoted comment reads: "As expected of Coloroom Pictures, the special effects are on par with Pacific Rim!"
"30 seconds! That's short enough. Are they afraid the trailer will be too long and reveal the real plot?"

Tian Xiaole shook his head. Old Han had been badly screwed over by these Hong Kong filmmakers; when would he ever wake up? (End of Chapter)