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

Chapter 139 Your father has arrived!

Zhang Yimou could clearly see the novel elements in this film.

Although some parts are strange and nonsensical, they are highly watchable and enough to captivate the audience.

The final twist turns the comedic core of the first half into a tragedy, leaving the audience with both laughter and tears, effectively concluding the film.

If the bid for the Olympics really exceeds 100 million yuan, then Zhang Yimou will be under some pressure.

It's one thing to be surpassed by Cao Zhongchao, but he also has his pride if the younger generation gradually catches up with him.

After the movie ended, when facing media interviews, Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Yimou, and others naturally only talked about the positive aspects.

After seeing everyone off, Cao Zhong remained.

Before leaving, he was again questioned by many media outlets.
"Director Cao, you previously proposed the triple structure theory. Do you still hold the same view regarding Wang Xiaoshuai's film 'In Love We Trust' being selected for the main competition at the Berlin Film Festival and ultimately winning an award?"

“I don’t think Western film festivals will change their discipline of Chinese art anytime soon,” Cao Zhongdao said. “So I think there must be some points that touch on my three previous conclusions.”

"Is Director Cao saying that Director Wang Xiaoshuai is creating an image of 'moral depravity'?"

“I haven’t seen the movie, so I don’t know,” Cao Zhong said sarcastically. “But I’ve seen that this movie seems to be adapted from a true story. It seems that the true story is about profound maternal love. I don’t know if director Wang Xiaoshuai filmed it in the same way, but I think it probably is.”

The media had already heard about the story of "Left Right" and were extremely excited!

Record it! Record it!
Director Cao has fired another shot at Wang Xiaoshuai!

Although it's not explicitly stated, it's very direct and enjoyable!

"Director Cao, if your previous film, 'Nanjing Photo Studio,' was meant to awaken what has been forgotten, how would you evaluate the core message of this film you wrote?"

Some media outlets also wanted Cao Zhong to talk about the film about the Olympic bid.

Cao Zhong narrowed his eyes. He actually liked entertainment media very much; at least, the entertainment media's stance was both crooked and upright.

After thinking it over, Cao Zhong decided to give everyone some trending news.

"Actually, my film is essentially about the core of fatherly love, but in reality, it is also filled with a bit of my personal feelings."

Cao Zhong lowered his head and smiled shyly.

"What did Director Cao mean by that?" the media continued to press.

"As everyone knows, when I was filming 'Nanjing Photo Studio,' I suffered a lot of malicious slander from the media. Although Wang An's 'Ailing' was banned by the authorities, the defamation and slander against me have continued."

When I made the Nanjing series of films, they said I was constantly creating a sense of suffering.

I make patriotic films, and they say I'm continuing to make a living off my country.

Actually, when I was writing the script, something came to mind.

The daughter in the movie was affected by an extraterrestrial virus, which made her a disqualified person.
The father would rather endure the threats and harm from his daughter than not take good care of her and help her return to normal.

Sometimes, I feel that some media outlets I completely don't understand, and a group of people, are like disqualified individuals infected by an extraterrestrial virus.
They were keen on tearing, climbing, and biting.
For example, there were certain media outlets that went crazy supporting director Jia Zhangke and attacking me, as well as Mao, Luo, and others.

They were clearly targeting me. At first, I was very angry, but later, my emotions gradually calmed down, and I even hoped to have some conversation with them and change their attitude.

Just like the father in "My Disqualified Daughter" who wants to help his daughter return to normal.

I also hope that the film I wrote can provide some reference for these people.

Hopefully, the extraterrestrial virus they carry will dissipate soon.

Cao Zhong said these words with a smile, but the impact was so great that it completely stunned the entertainment media present.

Soon, the reporter grasped the deeper meaning behind Cao Zhong's words.
"To all the individuals and media outlets who slandered me in 'Nanjing Photo Studio,' your father has arrived!"

"Director Cao, do you mean you want to teach these media outlets how to sit properly?" a reporter deliberately brought up a hot topic.

"No, I was just talking about my movie. For disqualified children, fathers need to be tolerant, patient, and patient with their nagging. This is the warmth a father can give his children. And I believe that sooner or later, disqualified children will be like those in the movie, clinging to their fathers and calling them 'Dad' over and over again!"

The entertainment media is instantly thrilled!

Director Cao is awesome, I love Director Cao!

This hype is about to explode!
That evening, various news items quickly appeared on internet portals and forums.

"The premiere of 'My Disqualified Daughter,' written by Cao Zhong and directed by Shen Ao, was attended by Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Daomin, Huang Xiaoming, Fan Bingbing, and others!"

At the premiere of "My Disqualified Daughter," Cao Zhongcheng claimed that Wang Xiaoshuai's "Left Right" most likely created an atmosphere of "moral depravity."

"Cao Zhong described the core message of 'My Disqualified Daughter' on the spot, claiming that some media outlets in China have lost their integrity and urgently need their father to save them!"

Cao Zhong's interview clips were uploaded to the internet verbatim, causing "My Disqualified Daughter" to completely blow up half of the entertainment industry.

Han Sanpin saw the interview clip that very night and was filled with admiration.

"This eagle is really going to step up when there's trouble. He's deliberately standing up to get criticized in order to get more ticket sales for the Olympic bid."

Shen Ao and Xu Zheng looked at each other in bewilderment.
Shen Ao was deeply moved, while Xu Zheng felt like he had boarded a pirate ship from which he could not get off.

It seems we can only stick to one boat to the end.

Later that evening, Mao Yushi, Luo Taijun, and the others saw the news and were so angry that they broke down.

They launched a furious tirade on their blogs, unleashing a barrage of profanities, and some even rallied their acquaintances in the media to join the fray.

But many media outlets are completely stuck.

As the analysis of Cao Zhong's segment delves deeper, the question of what "extraterrestrial virus" is sparked a surge in online discussion.

As for some media outlets, they panicked about everything, whether they should or shouldn't.

When Cao Zhong was naming people, he did so by name, but not when he was naming the media. Now, this person is trying to force their way in, as if they're rushing to acknowledge Cao Zhong as their father.

If we don't criticize Cao Zhong, the media people behind these media outlets feel suffocated and uncomfortable.

Criticizing Cao Zhong would be tantamount to admitting his own incompetence, and might even escalate the "extraterrestrial virus" issue, which they are very afraid of, and would also promote "My Disqualified Daughter".

It's really numb.

It's like being stuck in two aisles.

……

"Teacher, it's not that I specifically wanted to contact you at this time."

You really have to help me! Please contact Principal Zhang and Cui Xinqin! Is there no justice left? Is there no law left?

When Wang Xiaoshuai called his mentor Zheng Dongtian at 11 p.m., his face turned green.

"So what if Cao Zhong's box office is a little higher? I didn't offend him, and I didn't smear China. I just made some artistic adaptations to the original story. Did I do anything wrong?"
His words at the press conference completely negated the artistry and legitimacy of my film.

How am I supposed to release my film? I was clearly talking about whether humanity should turn left or right, but he just told me the original story was about maternal love.

Teacher, if Cao Zhong continues like this, he's going to destroy the very foundation of our Beijing Film Academy's arts program! Constantly being labeled 'morally despicable,' how can we possibly make films in the future?"

Wang Xiaoshuai spoke at a machine gun speed, making it difficult for him to breathe.

"Let me talk to Principal Zhang."

Zheng Dongtian also sighed, "We'll talk about it tomorrow."

……

Inside the hotel.

Fan Bingbing hunched over, watching the news.

"Director Cao is so young, and he already wants to be someone's father?"

"Can't you?"

"Okay, be mine first." Fan Bingbing turned her head, her eyes full of spring fever.

(End of this chapter)