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

Chapter 22 Sweetie, why do you belittle yourself?
After closing the script for "My Zombie Daughter," Xing Nana fell into a long silence.

The styles are completely different!
A business narrative set against a backdrop of serious history, and a humorous comedy within a heartwarming family setting.

Two completely different narrative scripts appeared before Xing Nana. The difference in style and the breadth of the scope made Xing Nana even suspect that Cao Zhong had hired a ghostwriter.

But then I thought, which of the screenwriters in China today could write such a script?
"Junior brother is very talented, even more talented than you and I can imagine."

As Xing Na left the office, she was still in shock and talked to Ning Hao.

"You have to admit it."

Ning Hao also read the script for "My Zombie Daughter," and to put it simply, he thought it was a very magical script.

He knew about zombie movies and family-themed movies, but putting zombies and families together was something he had never heard of or seen before.

Ning Hao had a general idea of ​​Cao Zhong's creativity.

Cao Zhong was very satisfied with his meeting with Ning Hao.

Ning Hao told Xing Nana that he would help contact Xu Zheng to make connections, and also said that he would introduce Jing Tian and Cao Zhong to each other. Cao Zhong's goal was achieved.

That morning, Han Sanpin took the initiative to call Cao Zhong, saying that the entire script approval process had been completed and the project could be approved at any time. He wanted to discuss the funding for the project with Cao Zhong.

Actually, this matter was already settled after Han Sanpin slammed his fist on the table last time.

However, the process of getting things done and getting approvals from various departments still took several days.

Cao Zhong agreed to Han Sanpin's request. He was actually very quick to act. Although the funds had not yet been fully raised, the project team was already roughly in place.

I also met with Haiqing.

When Hai Qing learned that Zu Feng and Mei Ting had joined the film, she decisively chose to join as well.

Hai Qing is still very eager for film opportunities.

Shen Ao was extremely excited when he learned that he could participate in the assistant director project for the film's director. He felt that he had gotten a great deal and also met with Cao Zhong.

"Brother Zhong, the news has spread throughout our directing department that students from the acting department are going to make a movie. That's awesome!"

His words about bidding for the Olympics were full of enthusiasm.

The production crew, including lighting, cinematography, and art direction, consisted of half the team from "Crazy Stone" and the other half of obedient students selected from Wang Hongwei's current senior photography major. Cao Zhong strictly adhered to these requirements and signed contracts with them.

It is worth mentioning that Cao Zhong not only emphasized the liability for breach of contract in accordance with the standard contract, but also increased the liability for breach of contract by five times.

Most of the production crew signed contracts directly. A few who discovered problems questioned Cao Zhong, but he brushed them off, saying that he was a new director and that some of the others were veterans who had followed Ning Hao to great success, and that he was afraid that if Ning Hao had a better opportunity, he would abandon him.

Cao Zhong speaks very sincerely, and his image as an honest man who doesn't talk much is deeply ingrained in people's minds.

After everyone had signed the contracts, Cao Zhong finally breathed a sigh of relief. The things he was about to do were rather horrifying, and he was really worried that something might happen to the production crew.

This is the only option left.

Qi Jiuzhou got the role and asked Cui Xinqin for a leave of absence, promising not to miss any exams or classes, and was then released, thus becoming Cao Zhong's little follower.

Wang Renjun, feeling lonely and isolated, found an excuse to persuade Cui Xinqin to join the film crew as a freelancer, helping Cao Zhong with his problems whenever needed.

The team is becoming increasingly strong, and Cao Zhong is also feeling some pressure.

"As the ancients said, 'Brothers are like hands and feet, wives are like clothes.' Clothes can be mended when torn, but how can severed hands and feet be reattached? The three of us share a dormitory, and now we are preparing a film together. My brothers have suffered for my dream. But I have a question for you: brothers, are you two willing to die with me, even if we don't live together?"

Looking into Qi Jiuzhou and Wang Renjun's clear eyes, Cao Zhong grasped their fists and spoke earnestly.

"Although we don't know why Brother Zhong wants to play Liu Bei, we two are willing to be Brother Cao's Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. From now on, we will follow our adoptive father, go through fire and water without hesitation, and assist our adoptive father in building a great cause together!"

Cao Zhongren is a bit numb. There are too many flaws in his words. Brother Cao, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, adoptive father, all the warlords of the Three Kingdoms are suddenly included.

However, given the other party's loyalty and admiration, Cao Zhong ultimately felt at ease.

He also secretly vowed that once he succeeded, he would never treat his two roommates unfairly.

We absolutely have to introduce them to actresses, at least in some way, so they can be together all the time.
After sharing his grand ambitions with them, Qi Jiuzhou and Wang Renjun were extremely excited, completely unaware of what lay hidden behind this seemingly grand promise.

After going over the various procedures of the film again, Cao Zhong called Ning Hao before arranging a meeting with Han Sanpin. With Ning Hao's help, Cao Zhong met Jing Tian at a coffee shop.

The other person had reached the peak of their attractiveness at this point.

At eighteen, her face was fair and white as snow, her beauty clear and delicate, her figure round and smooth like a lotus emerging from the water. Although she was just a newcomer to the film and television industry, she was as innocent and pure as a newly blooming flower.

Her natural, unadorned beauty exudes both nobility and youthful charm.

In particular, it has a pair of bright eyes, so big they're dazzling.

"This meeting was because I asked my senior brother for a favor."

Cao Zhong greeted Jing Tian very sincerely.

"My senior told me that he knows a good student who wants to make movies and enter the entertainment industry. He is a natural performer, and I happen to have a script that is very suitable for this good student. So I took the liberty of inviting you out to talk about a collaboration. I hope you are not too nervous."

Ning Hao remained unmoved to the side.

He was utterly speechless. Didn't you ask me to introduce you to a rich woman?

How did it turn into me talking to you about a good student who wants to make movies?
"I'm not nervous. I've already heard Director Ning talk about it. He also said that you're a senior in the acting department. I'll be taking the entrance exam for the Beijing Film Academy next year, and then you'll be my direct senior."

Jing Tian, ​​having seen many big events, was not at all flustered.

"Then let's get straight to the point."

Cao Zhong took out the script and handed it to Jing Tiandao.
"To be honest, after seeing your photos, this script was written specifically for you. The story isn't complicated, but it's humorous, heartwarming, and touching. The female lead role is also tailor-made for you. I know you've studied dance, so I even marked some precautions in the script to help you break out of your niche. For example, there are some moves that zombies can do but humans can't. We can throw money around the internet to create a 'pose challenge' and help you go viral."

Jing Tian was pleasantly surprised; Cao Zhong's words touched her deeply, revealing that the film was written specifically for her.

This sounds like a message from an idol drama.

She frowned slightly as she took the script and noticed the movie's title.

"Don't worry about the name, just look at the content. I guarantee you'll like it."

Cao Zhongdao.

Jing Tian glanced at Ning Hao, then nodded and began reading the script.

Soon, Jing Tian became completely absorbed in it.

The script is very original, and it's far superior to her previous film, Anaconda.

The beginning was hilarious, but the script took a sudden turn later on, bringing Jing Tian to tears.

"This script is very good. But can I really play this role?"

Jing Tian frankly admitted, "I'm not even very good at posing for the camera."

Cao Zhong was sincere in his feelings. He extended his hand to shake hands with Jing Tian, ​​whose small hand was smooth and soft.

"Senior Brother Ning told me that you were born to be an actress. To be honest, I am a director, and I recently auditioned several actresses, but looking at all of them, in terms of natural beauty and graceful charm, who can compare to you?"

Moreover, I've heard Ning mention your resources before. Unlike those female stars who compete for resources, you create them.

You two are not on the same platform by nature. As long as there is a script you like, you can certainly choose it boldly.

As for finding the camera, that's the simplest thing.

If you don't look for the camera, won't the camera look for you?

Sweetie, why belittle yourself?

Cao Zhong's eyes revealed a hint of warmth.

(End of this chapter)