Huayu: Are you even sitting up straight? You're going to be the director?

Chapter 137 Premiere, a complete upheaval!
People had come to realize how terrifying Cao Zhong was.
Because this song was released for free across the entire internet, and thanks to Li Jian's heavenly voice, it quickly dominated the music scene on QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music.

The warmth within the simple narrative, the purity and sincerity in the song.

The lyrics seem to describe what the father did in the movie, but their peculiarity has sparked the curiosity of countless viewers.

What exactly is this story?

A single song instantly sparked heated discussions among countless viewers.

At the end of October,

The trailer for "My Disqualified Daughter" (Jing Tian's edited version) has been released, along with the film's end credits song, "Father."

Although the singer is not as well-known as Li Jian, the song gained considerable popularity upon its release due to Cao Zhong's reputation as a screenwriter for a film.

After that, it's not just a matter of popularity anymore.
The heartfelt performance by the two ordinary people
That heart-wrenching emotion was deeply moving and resonated with countless people.
"Father" dominated the three major online music platforms in just three days, directly topping the charts on all three platforms.

The Chopstick Brothers gained some fame last year for starring in a satirical short film titled "Memoirs of a Male Geisha" and singing a song called "Bless You, My Dear."
Under Cao Zhong's management, he directly became the most popular singer in February with the single "Father".

Many people even know that in the two months before and after the film's release, it may be impossible for anyone to compete with it.

When the singers saw that Cao Zhong had written the lyrics for both songs, their faces turned green.

"Dude, are you all-around amazing?"

Those three songs caused quite a stir, but nobody really took them seriously because Cao Zhong went back to making movies.
But the local director was so rude, casually crossing over into a new field and completely baffled all the singers online!

……

The crew of "We Live in Nanjing"
Chen Daomin and the other two finished filming, and the crew held a small wrap party.

At the banquet, Chen Daomin raised his wine glass and, with admiration, downed a toast to Cao Zhong.
"Speechless, speechless, I'm impressed! Director Cao is truly an all-rounder! He can write screenplays, direct movies, write lyrics, and even bring the entire internet to tears. In all my life, I, Chen Daomin, have never seen such an amazing person."

Wang Jinsong also joked, "I wonder if Bai Zhen will ever hear Bai Yang sing 'Father' for him in this lifetime."

"I see, Director Cao, that old guy Wang Jinsong doesn't want to act in any more of your films. I can act in any of the roles he can play. Director Cao, you must contact me in the future." Wang Zhiwen seized the opportunity and decisively attacked Wang Jinsong.

"Hey, you bastard, drink!"

For three consecutive months, Chen Daomin and two others worked with Team B on the filming content.

Their attitude towards the entire film was like that of a child they conceived together.

Cao Zhong's deliberate low profile made them realize just how devastating the film would be once it was released.

"When the time comes, will Director Cao be able to create another great song for our movie?" Chen Daomin asked curiously.

"We've settled on one for now," Cao Zhong said with a smile. "The others still need some groundwork."

"Then I'll be all ears."

Chen Daomin was overjoyed and soon his face was flushed from drinking. Before leaving, he hugged Cao Zhong's neck and wept with joy.

"Director Cao, it is a blessing for China to have a director like you."

You know, our generation of actors tried our best to prove something, but we didn't succeed.

I don't want to say what the reason or problem is, I just feel frustrated.

It's frustrating not being able to break through, and it's also frustrating not being able to beat the Hong Kong entertainment circle. I've been acting while feeling frustrated all along.

I entered the Central Academy of Drama in 78, then worked as a director at CCTV, and then acted in my first film. I acted for a full twenty years.

In the past twenty years, I have met too many directors, but I dare say that you are the only one who can make a film of the scale of "We Live in Nanjing".

Director Cao, you're the only one, and you're so young too.

But you must be careful, you really must be careful. This circle is a moral vacuum, and also a vortex of vested interests. Some people will stab you in the back, while others will openly stab you in the back. You must be extremely cautious.

"Brother Chen, you're drunk." Wang Zhiwen quickly went to pull him up and try to persuade him.

Chen Daomin waved his hand: "I won't make a fool of myself. I'm leaving tomorrow. Director Cao, take care."

Cao Zhong asked Wang Zhiwen to escort Chen Daomin back to the hotel, and then Wang Jingsong came over to say goodbye to Cao Zhong. "He was indeed drunk," Cao Zhong smiled.

Wang Jinsong raised his head and said, "Director Cao, we've developed a father-son relationship in the film over the past few months. Finally, I have a few words to say."

I have a few lines in "Da Ming Dynasty 1566"

I know what kind of person you are. If I asked you, you would say that there is no riverbank as solid as a fortress, no weir as impregnable as a fortress.

But in reality, some things are as light as a feather, but once weighed, they can weigh a ton. So be careful in everything you do.

Whether as a participant in this play or as a native of Jiangsu and an actor with the Nanjing Drama Troupe, Director Cao, please feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything.

Wang Jinsong patted Cao Zhong on the shoulder.

Cao Zhongdao said, "I think your character Yang Jinshui, whether now or in the future, may be the first eunuch in the history of Chinese films."

"Director Cao is too kind."

“I remember Yang Jinshui had a line that said, ‘Even though he’s a eunuch, he’s still a man,’” Cao Zhong said. “There are some things that always have to be done.”

Wang Jinsong smiled, his gaze resolute, and said nothing more.

After everyone left, Jing Tian belatedly looked at Cao Zhong and asked, "Why were they all crying?"

"Because this show is so awesome!"

Cao Zhong looked at Jing Tian and said, "Don't just focus on romance all the time. Think about how hard these old guys are working. If you don't act well, who will you be letting down?"

"Senior brother, you've changed!" Jing Tian grinned. "Director Lin almost drove me to my death. Men are all big liars. If I don't look for the camera, the camera won't come looking for me."

"The cameras actively sought them out, and they're all trending on portal websites now. Those people are all crying and sobbing."

Jing Tian immediately realized what Cao Zhong was talking about, and his face turned bright red.

"Senior brother, you're a bad guy!"

But my mind was racing: Did my senior mean he wanted me to film this kind of thing too? Oh dear…

A few days ago, at a press conference, Mr. Chen announced his indefinite retirement from the entertainment industry.

This serves as a pause mark to mark the end of the matter.
But the entire middle generation of Hong Kong's entertainment industry underwent a complete upheaval...

……

3 month 14 day,
Hollywood.

Filming for "Split" has finally wrapped up after 53 days.

Shyamalan put a lot of effort into this film in an effort to salvage his reputation and hopes to make it his representative work after "Unbreakable".

Jiang Zhiqiang picked up his phone and dialed Cao Zhong's number.

"Director Cao, filming for 'Split' has wrapped up successfully. Shyamalan thinks the editing suggestions provided by Edko Films are very accurate. Since he has to prepare for the follow-up work on 'The Catastrophe,' he has agreed to leave the editing rights to Edko Films. How about you do the editing?"

"Bring the footage back." Cao Zhong felt he was too busy and needed to train more subordinates. "I'll finish editing as soon as possible."

……

The promotional work for "My Disqualified Daughter" was carried out jointly by three companies, so the action was swift.

In the two weeks leading up to its release, countless posters were prominently displayed outside cinemas across the country.

The industry is also abuzz with discussion.

Time flies.
As the most anticipated blockbuster of March

On March 24th, the national premiere of "Disqualified Daughter" was officially held!

(End of this chapter)