Huayu 1995

Chapter 188 You're such a drama queen (Seeking monthly votes)

"It's your coconut tree, and those two lines of lyrics were also your idea, Mr. Su, right?"

These two very simple sentences greatly shocked Zhang Yongxin.

That's how advertising works.

The simpler it is, the more it can brainwash the audience.

He couldn't help but think of the coconut palm advertisement that Su Chao had starred in, which also featured a similar brilliant touch.

"Yes, but that advertisement was done by another company. I discovered that I had a talent for this, so I started my own company. We've already finished an advertisement for Herbal Essences, which will be broadcast on CCTV in a few days."

The contract has already been signed, so there's no need to pretend to have a strong foundation anymore.

However, Gao Yuanyuan's family, who were listening in, were now completely relieved.

An advertising company can survive even if it outsources all other business operations, as long as it has someone who can write good plans.

What's more, they can even go to Hong Kong to make movies.

Making movies is not the same as acting in movies.

There's a big difference between these seemingly minor differences.

Therefore, the film and television-related clauses in the contract are not just a precaution.

Su Chao also discussed the budget for the Herbal Essences advertisement with Zhao Xiaoding.

Paying tuition is fine, the key is that you can learn it.

Zhao Xiaoding said that it wasn't too bad, as the quoted price was basically the market price. The key issue was that a lot of unnecessary high-end film and equipment were used.

Some of the equipment wasn't even used at all.

Su Chao hadn't really noticed which ones were used and which ones weren't.

After all, many devices are backups.

For example, cameras and lenses.

When he communicated with people from Xi'an Film Studio about "Turn Right with Left Signal", he only remembered that they recommended a bunch of good equipment and provided a bunch of parameters.

Su Chao assumed that since he and Huang Jianxin were chatting and laughing so easily, the people from Xi'an Film Studio would definitely not cheat him.

That's obviously overthinking it.

There's a reason why they say that troublemakers are difficult to deal with.

Especially in state-owned enterprises, lower-level employees are limited by seniority and personal connections, so they can only earn a fixed salary. How can they make money without cheating others?

Whether it's Xi'an Film Studio or Beijing Film Studio, they'll rip you off if you're not an expert. They won't just quote inflated prices, they'll give you high-end stuff that even the studios themselves don't need.

As for why these high-end goods are purchased... well, there are obviously bigger interests at play.

At noon, we all had lunch together, which was a small get-together during the early stages of the company's establishment.

Lu Bu, the Guo brothers, and Huang Bo and Zhou Xun were also summoned.

They were also employees of the advertising company.

Zhou Xun is a professional calendar model, and Su Chao plans to design a special calendar for her.

The style leans more towards avant-garde.

It's about using aesthetics from 2000 onwards to interpret the fashion of 1995.

Being half a step ahead of the average person is genius; being a full step ahead of the average person is madness.

Using aesthetics from 30 years in the future will likely backfire, but using aesthetics from 2000 years in the future might be considered unique.

Fortunately, calendars are inexpensive to produce, and advertising companies can make money as long as sales are decent.

The Guo brothers can also appear in commercials.

Both brothers are handsome.

Su Chao even planned to take them and Huang Bo to Hong Kong to film a movie.

He could play the male lead's friend in "My Sassy Girl".

When Su Chao returned to the training class in the afternoon, the atmosphere became less pleasant.

Graduation!

The first cohort of trainees has finally reached graduation time.

The contract stipulated more than sixty class hours, but in reality, at least two hundred were taught, which can be considered more than enough.

Compared to other training courses, three thousand yuan isn't much more expensive.

The atmosphere was just too good.

The students in the first class were all reluctant to leave.

This training program will be an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Whether they fade into obscurity or achieve great success, they will all remember that summer of 1995, those people who live on in their memories, those teachers, and their principal.

"sit down!"

Su Chao gestured for the students and teachers to sit down.

Several instructors, including He Bing, Wang Jinsong, Lin Zhimeng, Huang Bo, and Duan Yihong, all came.

Not a single student was missing.

"I started this training class because I'm too poor, and I plan to scam some money from you art students."

Su Chao immediately opened up about his feelings.

It instantly brightened the previously somber atmosphere.

They knew better than anyone whether the principal had lied to them.

I paid 3,000 yuan for 200 lessons, and they were all good teachers.

He Bing and Wang Jinsong are graduates of the Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Film Academy. They are now working in drama troupes and have even made their debut with works.

Duan Yihong is a student at the Central Academy of Drama. He ranked first in the Northwest region in the entrance exam and has a level of understanding of the art exam that is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Huang Bo used to teach dance in Qingdao. He had exceptional emotional intelligence and taught everyone a lot about how to conduct oneself in society.

Li Jie also taught dance for a year.

Lin Zhimeng is even more remarkable. She is a renowned teacher and a highly accomplished student. Even established singers in the industry who want to hire her have to consider her mood.

The tuition fee of three thousand yuan is not enough to pay for her to attend so many vocal lessons.

If the principal does this, then it's considered lying.

Then what about the other training courses on the market?

"Actually, the conditions at our training center aren't very good. We don't have any surveillance cameras, a professional posture practice room, or even a long catwalk..."

Although other training courses didn't have it either, Su Chao had seen good stuff before.

In his opinion, both the first and second cohorts were particularly shabby.

Of course, the price is also relatively cheap.

If he were to use the standards he set for running training courses in his previous life, he wouldn't have made less than 3,000 yuan, let alone 8,000.

"Fortunately, the teachers we found are decent, and the students we recruited are also good. I estimate that at least half of our first class will have a chance to enter the three major colleges."

Su Chao's authority in the training class was unmatched. He said that half of the people could pass the exam, and he said it with such certainty that everyone present, whether teachers or students, took it for granted.

"However, going to university is just a small step in life, and a very small one at that. The road ahead is long, and you will encounter many things and make many choices..."

The influence Su Chao wants extends beyond the training course period.

During the training program, he consistently instilled his ideas, influencing the students' views on the entertainment industry.

"You can decide for yourselves which path to take!"

This line from "Infernal Affairs" is so fitting here.

"When the art exams are about to start next year, you can still come here to get together, exchange ideas and discuss how to take the exams, which schools to apply to... Choosing schools wisely can also reduce the pressure of competition."

There are forty students in the two classes combined.

Even if only half of them pass the exam, that's still twenty people, which is close to one-third of the total number of students admitted by the three major universities.

Avoiding strong competitors can increase your chances of being accepted.

"There's no need to be so sad. Once you get into university and graduate, you'll still be in the same circle."

"I hope that when you meet in the entertainment industry, even if you are competitors, you will remember that you once studied together."

"Dream Home is where your dreams begin, and we hope that you can all truly realize your dreams!"

Su Chao quickly finished his speech.

As the principal, he has said everything he needed to say; now he will give the opportunity to others.

He Bing also went up and said a few words.

Although he came to the training course for the sixty yuan tuition fee, he was still a human being and could not be without feelings, especially since this was his first time teaching students.

Many teachers have vivid memories of their first class of students.

I teach every student with great care.

The others went up one by one to speak.

Even Lin Zhimeng, who is usually aloof, said a few words of encouragement to the students.

"Ms. Lin, can I pursue you?"

With the training course nearing its end, one of the trainees finally mustered the courage to speak up in a joking manner.

"Aren't you afraid the principal will beat you to death?!"

Someone said something that immediately caused everyone to burst into laughter.

Then the students began to perform.

There were singers, dancers, skit performers, and Peking Opera singers.

This was Su Chao's arrangement.

There's no need to be so sentimental.

On this day, some people will take the evening train, leaving the capital to return to their hometowns to prepare for the exam.

However, some people still stay at the training center for academic tutoring. Apart from the absence of a special class, it's no different from usual.

Those who feel unsure of their chances can even audit the second cohort of classes.

Take Li Baotian's son, Li Yu, for example.

No one chased them away.

Even teachers would call on them by name to ask questions or give them guidance on their homework.

After the second cohort of students finished enrolling, two more students recently joined the program.

One is Zeng Li, and the other is Li Jia.

Most of them come because of its reputation.

The former of these two got into the Central Academy of Drama, and although his career development was mediocre, he was still considered a second or third-tier actor.

The latter was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy, was nominated for the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress, and later married Jin Dong.

They didn't mind that the second cohort had already taken quite a few classes.

After all, the first class had two hundred class hours, so the second class wouldn't have much less, and missing a few class hours is nothing.

They were all interviewed by Su Chao.

In other words, the second class was full with twenty people.

The first class, including Zhou Xun and Li Yu who joined later, had exactly twenty people.

After the graduation ceremony of the first class, Su Chao specifically asked Thor a question.

Of course, I'm not asking if I can pursue you.

Whether it's a guy pursuing a girl or a girl pursuing a guy, if you want to sleep with someone, just go for it. Why ask so many questions?

"Sis, the first term of training is over. Do you feel sad?"

A little bit~

Lin Zhimeng glanced at him, wondering why he asked that question.

However, based on Lin Zhimeng's understanding of Su Chao, she knew that Su Chao definitely had some tricks up his sleeve.

"So you can feel things too. Qingqing even said you were cold-blooded and heartless. I think she went too far."

Su Chao chose to side with Thor, since Little Red Riding Hood wasn't there anyway.

"Just say what you have to say..."

Thor held his forehead, wondering how she had come to know this drama queen.

"Sigh, I'm a complete stranger in the capital, and I don't know anyone here. I don't even know who I'll be spending the Mid-Autumn Festival with."

The principal, revered by countless students, gazed wistfully at the sky.

"The Mid-Autumn Festival was over last month."

Despite Thor's aloof and tough demeanor, she actually has a very soft heart.

They were very considerate of both Su Chao and the trainees in the training course.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have given Su Chao installments and lent him a lot of money.

Hearing Su Chao say that.

She knew perfectly well that this guy was faking his pitifulness—Su Chao's claim of being all alone was a bit of an exaggeration, after all, he had so many friends and students.

But thinking back to last month's Mid-Autumn Festival, I felt a little guilty for not inviting Su Chao over to eat a mooncake with me.

"Isn't there a Mid-Autumn Festival this month?"

Su Chao is not someone who gives up so easily.

This year is special because there are two Mid-Autumn Festivals, one in September and one in October.

Most people celebrate September.

But Su Chao is no ordinary person; he chose to pass both.

(End of this chapter)