Huayu 1995

Chapter 212 Love-Obsessed Mentality is an Illness (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
When Su Chao left the advertising company, he made sure to chat with the receptionist.

"Principal, is Taiwan a prosperous place?"

After all, most of the domineering CEOs these days are from Taiwan, as are romance novelists.

"It's alright. Actually, only some parts are very prosperous, and there aren't as many luxury cars on the streets as you might imagine. There are actually quite a few luxury cars in Beijing too."

Su Chao didn't explore much in Taiwan, so he can only mention a few things casually.

"Those who ride in luxury cars are probably all domineering CEOs!"

"Domineering my foot! Where do so many domineering CEOs come from? Most bosses are pot-bellied, not good-looking, and always bowing and scraping when dealing with people. They can't be domineering at all..."

Su Chao was speechless. You might as well work harder to become a domineering CEO yourself.

The kind of thing in novels is completely unrealistic.

"Principal, you're such a spoilsport!"

Qin Hailu was equally speechless. This was her only hobby, and she had done nothing wrong to deserve being constantly discouraged by the principal.

"The Domineering Lover, The Frenzied Tyrant, Going to Steal Pleasure Alone, Taming the Barbarian King's Wife, The Devil's Beloved Concubine... If you just showed me a copy of 'An Actor Prepares,' I'd think you had some potential!"

Su Chao took the pen from the receptionist and banged it on Qin Hailu's head...bang...

His reborn butterfly wings have already blown away Guo Xiaofeng's acting career; let's hope he doesn't turn Qin Hailu into a "real secretary" as well.

"Ouch, ouch, someone's hitting me!"

Qin Hailu covered his head and ran away like a rat.

"Is it really that serious? I just tapped you twice..."

Su Chao quickly put down his pen.

He's definitely a talented actor; his performance was so good that someone who didn't know better might think he was lustful.

"Principal, I'm just a weak woman."

Qin Hailu was very serious.

"Alright, alright, you're a delicate woman from Northeast China. You can come with me when we go to shoot the commercial. If we finish filming soon, we'll go shoot a music video."

Su Chao couldn't be bothered with her anymore.

Next year, we'll leave her to Chang Li to deal with.

"I want 35mm film!"

Qin Hailu shouted from behind Su Chao, "16mm film can't capture her beauty."

35mm film is definitely not available.

The second day's filming used 16mm film, and Zhao Xiaoding rented all the other equipment from Xi'an Film Studio.

Having professionals makes all the difference; with all the equipment combined, it costs 12,000 a day.

The equipment alone saved a lot of money.

The filming location for the BBK repeater video was a park.

They also hired some people from training courses to help out.

Help carry things, maintain order at the scene, and prevent anyone from accidentally walking into the camera's view.

These people also get paid; it's considered work-study.

Those like Wang Yingying, who had little hope of getting into university, became makeup artists for small film crews. Another female student, whose grades weren't good either, simply learned to be a costume designer and collaborated with Wang Yingying on makeup and styling.

By any measure, this solves the employment problem.

"Su Chao...it's been a long time..."

Gao Yuanyuan came alone; she came directly from school to this park.

After signing the contract, she came to the company once, hoping to bump into Su Chao, but was told that Su Chao had gone to Hong Kong.

So I had no choice but to watch the show while eating sunflower seeds with Qin Hailu.

The advertising company has a TV, so watching dramas is no problem.

"It hasn't been that long. How have your studies been lately?"

Su Chao was reminding her.

Don't let your mind be filled with romance and such. You're only sixteen or seventeen. You should focus on your studies and building your career.

"Your studies are going well... but you're struggling. I heard you started a tutoring class for academic subjects. Can I join?"

Gao Yuanyuan stared intently at Su Chao.

"If you want to go, it's not impossible... However, if you don't plan to continue your studies, you can consider attending an English training class. An English training class will be starting in a few days."

Su Chao had no reason to refuse; it couldn't be a bad thing if someone loved learning.

"Then I'll register when the time comes."

Gao Yuanyuan immediately became happy, feeling that Su Chao at least didn't dislike her.

"Okay, go change your clothes in the car."

Most film crews change clothes and do their makeup at the hotel, and then go directly to the filming location.

Simple film crews like Su Chao's mostly rely on on-site handling.

You can change clothes in the car, and you don't have to worry about being exposed by simply pulling the curtain closed.

"This is...my first time..."

Gao Yuanyuan seemed somewhat embarrassed.

"Uh……"

Su Chao was sweating a little. What a coincidence, me too.

Damn, I can understand if this is your first time shooting an ad, but could you please stop making it look like you've booked a hotel room?

"I'm not used to changing clothes outside. Could you stand here and keep an eye on things for me?"

Gao Yuanyuan mustered up her courage.

The young girl, who had just turned sixteen a few days ago, had eyes that were moist and affectionate, like a clear spring.

Actually, Gao Yuanyuan is quite beautiful too.

Although it can't compare to Thor, it has its own unique, youthful charm.

Unfortunately, Su Chao didn't like him; he wasn't a pedophile.

"I'll stay here and keep watch for you, I'll make sure no suspicious people get close."

Su Chao refused to stay by the car.

If he goes, then he's the suspicious one.

Gao Yuanyuan then realized that her phrase "stand on the side" was ambiguous, and her face flushed red.

No matter how fierce or proactive she was, she never wanted a boy to watch her change clothes.

He's only sixteen after all.

What she really meant was to ask Su Chao to keep an eye on things.

"Sigh, being love-struck is a disease..."

Su Chao muttered something under his breath.

If only Thor were love-struck. Su Chao changed her clothes at the company and also put on makeup.

Once everything was ready, before the most suitable time, we started a rehearsal. Practicing a few more times could save some film.

"Brother Chao, sit here and read words..."

"I'm not taking it~"

"Uh, yes, that's the feeling, banana."

"I'm not taking it~"

"Then, Yuanyuan, while you're jogging in the morning..."

After a few rehearsals, the actual filming began.

Gao Yuanyuan's first time filming something, and her performance was very... bad.

Nervousness was one aspect, but another was that she didn't know how to perform, didn't know the camera angles, and even couldn't understand some of the instructions.

The golden hours of the morning pass by quickly.

"Alright, that concludes today's filming."

Su Chao clapped his hands, announcing the end of filming.

He is a producer.

The director and cinematographer also have to listen to him.

"What a pity, it was just a little short. The sun was too strong to take any pictures."

If the light is insufficient, you can still use your camera; but if the light is too strong, even with technical means, you can't capture that morning feeling.

After discussing it, the group decided to fight again tomorrow morning.

"I'm sorry, it was my fault for not taking the picture well!"

Gao Yuanyuan was very upset; of all the people in the shot, she was the only one who kept making mistakes.

The original filming plan was also not completed because of her.

This made her, who was originally full of confidence, feel very frustrated.

When Sister Hong approached her to shoot an advertisement, she thought she was a genius.

After filming began, she discovered that she knew nothing, and even the girls she was acting with did a better job than her.

She's just as good-looking as her.

She seemed a little guilty about being the female lead in the advertisement.

Hearing that her voice was trembling with tears, Su Chao could only offer a few words of comfort:
"It's normal that you can't finish filming in one day. You don't have experience since it's your first time. You'll get used to it after a few more takes."

Although Gao Yuanyuan's acting skills are not particularly good, she does have representative works. She is not one of those so-called "big and small actresses" who rely entirely on hype to gain recognition.

"I will definitely study acting properly."

As Gao Yuanyuan listened to Su Chao's gentle words of comfort, she felt a surge of warmth throughout her body.

I've heard that directors like to yell at people on film sets.

Su Chao doesn't swear.

"The training center should be offering a performance class. If you'd like to learn, you can sign up then."

Someone like Gao Yuanyuan, who has no acting experience, is very suitable to learn from.

Su Chao remembered that Gao Yuanyuan hadn't taken the entrance exams for the top three universities either.

These days, vocational college diplomas are very valuable, but it seems you can't just take the college entrance exam anytime.

Of course, rules are rules, but people are flexible.

Guo Xiaodong dropped out of school in the second year of junior high, and with a high school diploma, he could easily pass any exam.

"That's great."

Gao Yuanyuan was overjoyed; she had originally wanted to attend the academic class.

It would be even better if there were performance classes now.

"Study hard, and if there's an opportunity later, I'll arrange for you to act in movies and TV series."

The models signed with the advertising company are not much different from the students in his training class; they are all just doing work for him.

"What about me? Can you make arrangements for me?"

Fan Xuexue came today too.

She's young, but she's definitely ambitious; she knows how to seize opportunities at such a young age.

"You...you should focus on your studies first and try to get into university!"

Su Chao had mixed feelings about Fan Xuexue.

He initially didn't want to accept it, but later felt that he couldn't use the sword of the previous dynasty to kill officials of the current dynasty, since the future was something that hadn't happened yet.

Furthermore, tax evasion is not solely her responsibility.

A bunch of people paid back taxes after her; she was just used as an example.

Of course, it's definitely wrong.

Su Chao simply felt that if he could change the trajectory of her life, it would be a good deed.

If it can't be changed, then she can only blame her own bad luck.

The main thing right now is to be strict with her and temper her temperament.

Fortunately, Fan Xuexue has a bit of a masochistic tendency.

Su Chao had made her cry before. A normal person would have left in a huff, but she insisted on coming to join the second class.

Even her mother was at her wits' end.

Now Su Chao often singles her out and targets her with special attention, demanding more from her than from others in her studies.

She not only didn't feel sad, but was actually quite pleased with herself.

For example, when Su Chao told her that she had to get into university, she actually started studying hard.

All I can say is that it just needs... a good talking-to.

"So even if I have the chance, I can't go?"

Fan Xuexue was a little anxious. She was already unhappy that she and several other girls from the second cohort were made to play supporting roles to Gao Yuanyuan today.

"Of course you can have an opportunity, but you have to be able to seize it. Stop talking nonsense and get back to class."

Su Chao and his team are moving to another location to film a music video, so they won't need these actors anymore.

“I’ll watch too, so I’ll be more experienced when it’s my turn to film next time.”

Fan Xuexue stubbornly refused to leave.

"I'll watch it too!"

Seeing this, Gao Yuanyuan simply decided not to leave.

Anyway, she took the day off today.

This little vixen named Fan Xuexue may be young, but she's quite beautiful and shamelessly persistent.

(End of this chapter)