I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 35 A Chatting Genius?

"Finally, I'd like to give a shout-out to my alma mater. Without the support of all the teachers and students of the Central Academy of Drama, and the full help of Principal Xu Xiaozhong, this movie would probably have been difficult to produce. I am grateful to the Central Academy of Drama for nurturing me."

clap clap clap!
Cheng Sheng's insightful remarks drew applause from the media present.

He speaks very well and has helped promote Chinese history and culture. Even the government would probably give him a thumbs up for that.

Moreover, Cheng Sheng is also grateful; he knows how to repay the school for its help.

They promoted the Central Academy of Drama at Venice, and upon returning home, they still helped advertise their alma mater to the media.

Which school wouldn't like a student like that? No wonder the teachers and students at the Central Academy of Drama all support his filmmaking.

He deserves to be famous.

"Director Cheng, I'm the groom's reporter. I heard you have a good relationship with Scarlett Johansson, last year's Venice Film Festival Best Actress winner. Are you two in a romantic relationship?"

"Scarlett and I are just friends, there is absolutely no romantic relationship between us. Please don't spread rumors. If this gets to America, Americans might misunderstand and think that all Chinese people are gossipy! Don't bring shame to China."

Cheng Sheng's use of moral blackmail silenced the reporters who wanted to ask about the scandal.

I just wanted to write some gossip to boost website traffic.

Why escalate this to the national level? How are they supposed to report on celebrity scandals now?
You've completely shut down everything you've said. You're a real chat genius.

……

After giving an interview that lasted about half an hour, Cheng Shengcai left the airport under the escort of airport security personnel who arrived late.

"Shanzi, you're so disloyal."

Once in the car, Cheng Sheng began to complain about Qiao Shan, who had disappeared as soon as he got off the plane.

"Hehe, my brother! It's not that I don't want to help, you saw what happened just now, hundreds of people, how could I help?"

Qiao Shan said with a smile.

As soon as he stepped out of the airport, he saw hundreds of reporters rushing towards him, and Qiao Shan ran away on the spot.

Although it's disloyal, in that situation, if you don't run away, you'll be the one who suffers.

"Cheng Sheng, how's the sale of the overseas distribution rights going?"

At this moment, Zhang Yang, who had been arranged by the school to pick him up at the airport, asked.

"It's higher than I expected," Cheng Sheng said with a slight smile.

"real!"

Zhang Yang exclaimed in delight.

"Teacher Zhang, you underestimate us too much. Brother Cheng's movies are so classic that foreigners are scrambling to buy the overseas distribution rights!" Qiao Shan said proudly.

"How much did it sell for?"

Qiao Shan's words piqued Zhang Yang's curiosity.

"$2650 million."

Qiao Shan glanced at Cheng Sheng, and seeing him nod, he immediately spoke.

Zizi!

Zhang Yang was shocked and instinctively stepped on the brakes.

"Oh my! Teacher Zhang, you're trying to murder me!"

Qiao Shan, who had hit his head, cried out, his face pale.

"I'm sorry, really... well, I don't know how to express it. You should know the movie 'Hero,' right? The overseas distribution rights for that movie only cost $2100 million." Zhang Yang quickly apologized.

The price that Qiao Shan quoted was simply astonishing; the overseas distribution rights for "The Great Tang Dynasty - Origins" were worth more than those for "Heroes".

If this gets out, who knows what kind of huge uproar it will cause.

"Teacher Zhang, please be careful. I don't want to be hospitalized right after I get back."

Cheng Sheng was also quite frightened. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a wry smile.

"sure."

Zhang Yang was also quite frightened. The car got back on the road, and this time Zhang Yang didn't dare to get distracted or ask any more questions. After all, if he got any more shocking news from Cheng Sheng and Qiao Shan, there was a real chance of a car accident.

Soon, the car returned to the school.

The ten-meter-long banner at the entrance of the Central Academy of Drama left Cheng Sheng speechless. It was far too grand. Even the principal's inauguration probably didn't involve such a grand display!

Cheng Sheng originally wanted to go back to his dormitory to put away his luggage and Jin Shi, but Zhang Yang asked Qiao Shan to take Cheng Sheng's luggage back, while he took Cheng Sheng and Jin Shi to the principal's office.

"Quick, quick, let me touch the golden lion."

As soon as he entered the principal's office, Yang Chao, who was waiting there, immediately stepped forward and said something.

Cheng Sheng smiled and handed the golden lion to Yang Chao.

Yang Chao held the Golden Lion and kept touching it with both hands, looking like a pervert from a Japanese movie.

"Xiao Cheng! Well done! Our school is so proud of you!"

Principal Xu Xiaozhong walked over to Cheng Sheng and patted him on the shoulder happily.

"Principal, I owe my success to the school's help. Without the school's full support, I wouldn't have won this award," Cheng Sheng said modestly.

He was indeed very grateful to the school. From the start of filming, the school fully supported him. After the film was completed, the school helped him pass the review and sent the film to Venice for exhibition.

"Haha, let's go to the conference room. The school leaders are waiting for you to join the meeting!" Xu Xiaozhong said with a smile, very satisfied with Cheng Sheng's attitude.

Cheng Shengren was completely bewildered.

Meeting!
What's the situation?
Following Xu Xiaozhong to the conference room, I met many strangers.

After Principal Xu Xiaozhong's introduction, Cheng Sheng finally understood who these people were.

They really are school leaders. These people rarely come to the school unless there is something important. No wonder Cheng Sheng has never seen these people before.

The so-called meeting was actually just a way for several leaders to meet with Cheng Sheng to show the school's high regard for him.

The leaders were very enthusiastic, praising Cheng Sheng profusely. Then they discussed whether to apply for the film to domestic film festivals, as the leaders were very determined to win awards.

One Venice Film Festival isn't enough; winning more awards would be ideal for the school.

Cheng Sheng hesitated. Nowadays, domestic awards are just about sharing the spoils; submitting a film to an exhibition is just adding prestige to those film festivals.

Don't be fooled by his films sweeping the Venice Film Festival; whether they'll win awards in China is uncertain.

After all, he was well aware of the bad practices of those film festivals in China.

However, given the enthusiasm of the school leaders, Cheng Sheng finally agreed. As for the award, whether or not he won it wouldn't affect his film.

After exchanging pleasantries with several school leaders for more than half an hour, Cheng Sheng followed Xu Xiaozhong back to the principal's office.

Yang Chao and Zhang Yang were still engrossed in holding the Golden Lion Award in their office.

Judging from their appearance, they're practically internet addicts. Why are they so obsessed with the Golden Lion Award?

"Xiao Cheng, I'll keep the Golden Lion Award with me for now. I'll return the real one to you after I've finished making the replica."

Xu Xiaozhong said to Cheng Sheng.

"Okay, Principal."

Cheng Sheng understood what Xu Xiaozhong meant.

The school has a hall of honor, which contains many trophies and other items.

These items represent the honors received by generations of teachers and students at the Central Academy of Drama, and are on display for all teachers and students to see.

Cheng Sheng's Golden Lion Award should definitely be included.

But the real Golden Lion Award belongs to Cheng Sheng; the school will only make a replica for the students to see.

Cheng Sheng chatted with the principal for another ten minutes or so before saying goodbye and leaving.

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