The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 193 Which is stronger, the mechanical monster or the numerical monster?
Xie Zhiyao's feelings were very complicated at this moment.

Yang Muye's story uses Michael Jackson's rise and fall as a subplot to connect the growth experiences of the two male protagonists.

Xie Zhiyao, however, felt that this story actually reflected her own growth experience.

After the college entrance exam, I was full of confidence and felt that I had been admitted to Peking University and that my future was bright.

But soon Yang Muyi's impressive "achievement" of making tens of millions of yuan through summer entrepreneurship made Xie Zhiyao realize that he was not the protagonist in this game of life.

After entering university, Xie Zhiyao studied diligently while also taking time to participate in various entrepreneurship guidance associations to look for entrepreneurial opportunities, hoping to catch up with Yang Muye's footsteps.

But it was no use; the gap between the two sides continued to widen.

Now, Yang Muye told this story in front of the three of them.

The ending tells everyone to accept and enjoy the ordinary.

They're targeting me!

Xie Zhiyao thought to himself.

At this moment, Gu Xiaobai's voice suddenly rang out.

"I'll take this script."

Ma Qiushan followed up with a voice:

"Although I'm not a fan of MJ, I really love this story. Could you give me a role in the film?"

Seeing that Yang Muye did not respond, Ma Qiushan couldn't help but show a disappointed expression.

Sure enough, she still thinks she's too old.

“Okay, I’ll arrange a judge role for you in a major competition,” Yang Muye suddenly said.

Actually, Ma Qiushan's age is not that old compared to the two main characters in the previous life's "Old Boys" short film.

Those two, one in his thirties and the other in his forties, are both playing high school students in the film.

Overjoyed, Ma Qiushan slapped his thigh in excitement.

"Okay!"

Then he asked, "Are there any lines?"

That's a bit too much.

Yang Muye was about to refuse when he suddenly remembered the meme of Leather Pants Wang from his past life.

What is your aspiration?
Here are the lines that Ma Qiushan wanted.
We can have Gu Xiaobai add it when he writes the script later.

Yang Muye then got up, took a screenwriting contract, and handed it to Gu Xiaobai.

Although there was no reward, Gu Xiaobai still carefully read through the contract from beginning to end before finally signing both copies.

After returning one of the contracts to Yang Muye, Gu Xiaobai then asked what the name of the short film was.

"Old Boy".

Yang Muye's answer was as expected.

Judging from the names of the two male leads, others had already guessed that this would be the outcome.

Gu Xiaobai then asked:

"In the final competition of the story, Zhang Xiaobai deliberately made things difficult for the contestants, requiring them to sing original songs. I bet you also wrote a theme song of the same name for this short film, right?"

Yang Muye nodded.

Although Gu Xiaobai guessed correctly, he got the relationships backwards.

The short film "Old Boys" is essentially an extended music video of the song of the same name.

Gu Xiaobai didn't ask any more questions about the song, but instead inquired about the cast of the short film.

Cheng Feng plays Cheng Dabao, and Wu Di plays Wu Xiaoshuai.

Zhang Xiaobai is played by Zhang Kai from the movie "Plastic Brothers".

With that face of hers, she's perfectly suited to playing these cheeky, despicable characters.

Gu Xiaobai nodded after hearing this and decided to go back and watch the videos of Old Boy and Plastic Brothers a few more times so that he could tailor-make lines for the three of them according to their roles.

Where's the school beauty?

Gu Xiaobai then asked.

It's obvious without even asking that this role will be chosen from among the "Sisters Who Make Waves," since their age and appearance are suitable.

Although Gu Xiaobai was only in charge of screenwriting, she couldn't help but remind Yang Muye that the choice of the school beauty should be in line with the era setting.

In this matter, Gu Xiaobai, who is the same age as the male protagonist in the film, is obviously the most qualified to speak.

The aesthetic sense of those born in the 70s when they were in high school is somewhat different from that of high school students born in the 80s and 90s.

Besides being beautiful, one must also have a pure and clean temperament.

Ideally, she should have long, straight, black hair that flows freely.

Yang Muye immediately turned on his computer and showed Gu Xiaobai Ruan Wan's photo.

Long, straight black hair; pure and innocent.

It meets the requirements perfectly.

I thought Gu Xiaobai would have nothing to say this time.

Unexpectedly, after seeing Ruan Wan's photos, Gu Xiaobai's evaluation was—

She's pretty, but she looks a bit older than she is.

Yang Muye laughed when he heard this.

You actually picked it?

"Okay, I'll relay your exact words to the other party later."

"Don't!"

Gu Xiaobai immediately chickened out and changed his tune, saying that it was just his personal opinion.

"As a screenwriter, what right do I have to comment on the selection of the female lead? This is a matter for the investors to decide."

The ball was passed to Xie Zhiyao.

Xie Zhiyao immediately distanced himself from the matter, stating that he was merely an investor representative and had no say in it.

"It's okay, just tell me, let's treat it as a purely artistic discussion."

Gu Xiaobai continued to dig traps for Xie Zhiyao.

Xie Zhiyao glanced at Yang Muye.

"Okay, then I'll just say a few random things. If this girl named Ruan Wan were in our high school, she would definitely be the school beauty. But I think if we're talking about pure and pretty, the girl from the milk tea shop is also quite suitable."

Xu Hongdou?
Yang Muye raised an eyebrow.

That's a good suggestion, but don't bring it up again.

Yang Muye knew that Xu Hongdou was more suitable for the role of the school beauty, but deep down he didn't want to cast her.

Because the school beauty later married Zhang Xiaobai.

Although there are no intimate scenes in the film, Yang Muye just doesn't like seeing Xu Hongdou play the role of someone else's wife.

Not even a girlfriend.

Seeing that Yang Muye remained silent, Xie Zhiyao and Gu Xiaobai wisely refrained from mentioning the matter again.

Anyway, the school beauty is just a functional "vase" in the film, so it doesn't really matter who plays her.

"Old Bai, do you know any reliable directors?"

Gu Xiaobai looked up at Yang Muye in confusion.

What kind of reliable method is needed?

"The kind who's good at her job, obedient, and doesn't cost much," Yang Muye explained.

Gu Xiaobai's lips moved, but he hesitated to speak.

Yang Muyi immediately reflected on his own actions: "Was my expectation a bit too high?"

So you know you have high standards?

Gu Xiaobai mentally complained.

Yang Muye's face showed a regretful expression, and he was about to say that it was fine if there wasn't one.

Gu Xiaobai suddenly spoke up: "I do know someone like that, but are you sure you want to hire him as a director?"

"Is there something wrong with this person?"

Yang Muye frowned and asked.

Gu Xiaobai nodded with a look of "gratification".

You're smart!

Gu Xiaobai wants to recommend this person, whose nickname in the industry is "human self-propelled cannon".

He would have some ambiguous relationships with the actresses in the crew every time he filmed a movie.

Later, an incident occurred that almost dragged the entire crew down with it.

From then on, no producer dared to use him anymore, and now he can only make a living by shooting commercials. "Although he has a bad reputation, as a friend, I still want to say a few words in his defense. As far as I know, every time he had that kind of thing with those actresses, it was consensual on both sides, and there was no forced relationship like that in the unspoken rules."

Seeing that Yang Muyi and the other two looked completely unconvinced, Gu Xiaobai became anxious.

"I'm serious. That guy may not be the best looking, but he's really good at picking up girls, especially his mouth. He's very eloquent and can often make a girl's heart flutter with just a few words. I've lived for thirty years, and there aren't many people I truly admire. When it comes to picking up girls, that guy is definitely in the top two."

As for who came in first, Gu Xiaobai dared not say.

After all, the person was sitting right in front of them.

Yang Muye is a numerical monster, a hexagonal warrior, who relies purely on data to crush opponents.

The friend Gu Xiaobai mentioned was a social freak; all his social talent was put into picking up girls.

Yang Muye looked at Gu Xiaobai with a half-smile.

I asked you to recommend something reliable, and you recommended this junk to me?

Gu Xiaobai felt so wronged.

You need to be good at the job, obedient, and most importantly, cheap.

Is it possible for this person not to have any other problems?
Of course, Gu Xiaobai did have a bit of personal motive in recommending that person.

Although that guy always brags to Gu Xiaobai about how good he is at picking up girls.

Let him see a real master like Yang Muyi, and maybe he'll behave himself in the future.

Unfortunately, no matter how much Gu Xiaobai recommended him, Yang Muye remained politely indifferent.

He'd rather spend more money to find a director who wouldn't cause a disaster than use this kind of time bomb.

"There weren't many female characters in 'Old Boys' to begin with. Although Hao Yi is a womanizer, he still knows his place. I guarantee he won't do anything reckless during filming."

Gu Xiaobai pleaded one last time.

Yang Muye had already given up hope, but his expression suddenly changed after hearing the name Hao Yi.

Now it was Gu Xiaobai's turn to be surprised.

Judging from Yang Muye's appearance, could it be that he also knows Hao Yi?
"Do you have a photo of him?" Yang Muye asked.

"Have."

Gu Xiaobai took out her phone, opened her photo album, and showed Yang Muyi a photo of herself with Hao Yi at a bar a while ago.

In the photo, a bald man has his arm around Gu Xiaobai's neck, while holding a bottle of beer in his other hand.

You can tell at a glance that he's a seasoned nightclub enthusiast, and the kind who really enjoys it.

No wonder they even targeted Avatar.

"Just him?"

"Correct."

Gu Xiaobai turned his head:

"Do you know?"

"do not know!"

Yang Muyi denied it on the spot.

Although Gu Xiaobai had doubts, he couldn't find any fault with it.

From any perspective, Yang Muyi and Hao Yi are people who have absolutely no connection.

"Can we arrange to meet up?" Yang Muye asked again.

Gu Xiaobai's curiosity was immediately piqued.

You just said you didn't know them, and now you want to meet them?
"Don't get me wrong, I didn't say I wanted to ask him to make a film. I just wanted to meet him and see if he's really as good at picking up girls as you say."

Although Gu Xiaobai seriously doubted the truthfulness of Yang Muye's words, she still immediately got up to call Hao Yi.

Because there were some things that were inconvenient to say in front of others, Gu Xiaobai took her phone and went to the hallway outside the room.

At the same time, Yang Muye took his phone and walked to the living room's French windows to dial Zhu Suosuo's number.

As soon as the call connected, Zhu Suosuo spoke first:
"Please don't tell me the entrepreneurship lecture is going to be postponed again!"

If this continues, Zhu Suosuo and the Business School Student Union will go crazy.

Originally, it was agreed that the entrepreneurship lecture would be held before the student council's re-election, but it was postponed to October because Ma Qiushan was "in seclusion" to develop "Happy Farm".

The agreed-upon date was October 2nd. The classroom application was approved, and the posters were put up.

As a result, Ma Qiushan's negotiations with Tencent in Shenzhen lasted for three days, and the meeting had to be postponed again.

Finally, after much difficulty, we managed to schedule the lecture for the evening of October 7th.

Zhu Suosuo made a solemn pledge to the courtyard, promising that she would never be stood up again this time.

When Yang Muyi called at this moment, it was hard for Zhu Suosuo not to think in this direction.

Yang Muye glanced back at Maqiu Mountain.

"He's right next to me, would you like him to say a few words to you?"

On the other end of the phone, Zhu Suosuo's tone immediately softened.

Where are you now?

Fairfield Inn Hotel.

Thank goodness!

Zhu Suosuo breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked Yang Muye what he wanted to see her about.

"Do you remember that night when I carried Jiang Nansun back to the hotel for you?"

As soon as Yang Muyi started speaking, Zhu Suosuo immediately became alert.

"What do you want to do?"

"Old Boys is preparing to shoot a short film, and they are missing a female lead. I think Jiang Nansun is quite suitable."

"Please, you know so many pretty girls, can't you just pick any one of them? Why do you have to pick her?"

"This really can't be done casually. We have to find a girl who is pure and beautiful enough, and who can also meet everyone's stereotype of the first love, the white moonlight. Among the girls I know, Jiang Nansun is the most suitable."

"Can't I use red beans?"

"Of course it's possible, but she won't agree, and I can't force her."

Yang Muye told a lie.

"So you're trying to force me?"

Zhu Suosuo's tone suddenly became somewhat displeased.

Why?

"Since you're Jiang Nansun's best friend, can't you at least help me out?"

"No, what makes you think Nan Sun would agree to play this role? She's not short of money, she doesn't want to be famous, and she's studying in Shanghai, how would she have time to help you with filming?"

"The female lead's scenes are few, and filming can be completed in two to three days."

Yang Muyi was being conservative in his assessment.

In the previous life, "Old Boys" was filmed in just half a month. The entire film was 42 minutes long, and the female lead's total screen time was no more than 5 minutes.

If you're shooting intensively, one or two days should be more than enough.

"Stop avoiding the important issues. This isn't about whether there's enough time; it's about why she should help you with your filming."

"Since she was drunk, isn't it enough for me to carry her back to the hotel? She probably doesn't even know about this yet. Why don't you give me her phone number and I'll talk to her?"

Zhu Suosuo was speechless.

She knew that even if she refused, Yang Muye could still get Jiang Nansun's phone number through QQ.

I'm completely under your thumb.

"What role do you want her to play, and what's the general plot?"

"I played a high school beauty who, after growing up, married the boy she disliked the most in her class for money."

Zhu Suosuo was stunned.

"Is this the end?"

"Otherwise, aren't most school beauties in real life like this?" Yang Muye asked rhetorically.

"I don't know about others, but Nan Sun definitely wouldn't do that. Her family is so well-off, she'll definitely find a boy she likes in the future."

"Even if the guy isn't good enough, and we're not a good match, it doesn't matter?"

"Correct!"

Zhu Suosuo answered very affirmatively.

Yang Muye sighed.

"As her best friend, don't you think this is actually cursing her?"

Zhu Suosuo: ? ? ?

(End of this chapter)