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

Chapter 54 Ning Ming Dies, He Does Not Remain Silent, He Lives
Hearing what Zhang Huijun said, Cao Zhong only found it slightly amusing, because of Zhang Xiao's flexible bottom line.

Tian Zhuangzhuang, standing to the side, suddenly looked up, somewhat bewildered.

"Didn't you come here to mediate Cao Zhong's criticism of art education? Why has your attitude changed?"

But thinking about the movie she had just watched, Tian Zhuangzhuang felt that Zhang Huijun's behavior had a certain degree of rationality and legitimacy, so she remained silent.

Actually, Tian Zhuangzhuang didn't want to get involved in these messy affairs. Cao Zhong was only criticizing certain people, not him.

But isn't an accomplice also an accomplice?

Tianzhuangzhuang needs to consider the reputational impact this will cause.

Who told him to be the leader?

Tian Zhuangzhuang turned her head and glanced at Su Mu, only to find that Su Mu had already left.

It seems they felt they had been slapped in the face too hard and were too ashamed to stay here any longer.

They had even given up on the idea of ​​waiting for Zhang Huijun to mediate.

Tian Zhuangzhuang found it somewhat amusing, looked at Cao Zhong, and thought that this kid was something else, with the same courage he had back then when he was banned from directing.

"That's true. The movie has already been screened, and the character is portrayed so completely and profoundly that there's no room for negotiation. It's a good thing Cao Zhong didn't name the character 'Xiao Jin,' which saved face for the school."

This battle, once it began, inevitably needed a result.
Film schools are merely silent collateral damage.
The key is to correct mistakes.
Moreover, it's not possible to ascend to a higher altitude or dig deeper inside.

Tian Zhuangzhuang thought to himself.

But looking at Zhang Huijun's sincere face, Tian Zhuangzhuang felt a little happy. He understood that they could talk.

But Principal Zhang, you're moving way too fast?
Swift as lightning!
Are they not even going to wait for the film to be released?
Cao Zhong, not one to slap a smiling face, said, "Principal, my suggestion is to deal with this as soon as possible. If we wait until the movie is released, I'm afraid it will be too late."

"If the higher-ups can't come up with their opinions, the Beijing Film Academy will come up with their own."

Zhang Huijun's attitude has become quite tough compared to his previous accommodating tone.
"I also want to express my gratitude to my students for providing feedback and oversight for the school. I must thank Xiao Cao."

Cao Zhong knew Zhang Huijun was waiting for an answer: "If the school admits its mistake and corrects it, of course I won't target the school."

The villagers of Tianzhuang were all numb.

Listening to their conversation alone, he would hardly realize that one of them was the school principal and the other was a sophomore.

They've completely reversed the Heavenly Gang!

But the next second, Cao Zhong said seriously, "But Principal Zhang, there may still be many ups and downs in the future, and I hope the school can give me some support and strength."

Zhang Huijun had already suppressed his overwhelming joy and remained calm, but upon hearing Cao Zhong's words, alarm bells suddenly rang.

"Will these future upheavals affect the school?"

"It's hard to call it a fact right now... I'll talk to Principal Zhang again when things really start to get complicated."

Zhang Huijun didn't realize the deeper meaning behind Cao Zhong's words, and his emotions calmed down slightly.

"Okay, I don't care about others, but I can stand by your side."

Cao Zhong didn't take his words to heart; Han Sanpin had said the same thing before.

……

Huang Xiaoming watched as Cao Zhong and the principal exchanged a few words, but didn't move closer.

After the conversation ended, he quickly ran towards Cao Zhong.
Just as I started the engine, I suddenly realized that Cui Xinqin was still behind me, so I quickly braked.

Then, Zu Feng, Huang Xiaoming, Yang Mi, and Yuan Shanshan followed Cui Xinqin over.

Cao Zhong saw it and quickly took a few steps towards Cui Xinqin's direction.

"Teacher, I don't think I've let you down."

Under everyone's gaze, Cui Xinqin smiled and nodded, then patted Cao Zhong on the shoulder.

"The movie is a good movie. The people are great too. I underestimated you back then, and I even thought you would sell the script."

"Is there still this matter?"

Hearing this, the students were a little surprised, as this was the first time they had heard of such a thing.

"Indeed, my student has this kind of talent, but I just don't have the insight to see it. Fortunately, Cao Zhongjian is firm."

"Please don't say that, teacher. Without your help, I wouldn't have had the chance to push the project to China Film Group."

"Alright, enough with the formalities."

They were all Cui Xinqin's students, so she didn't mind sharing private conversations with them. "I thought about what you said about Jia Zhangke last time and I think you have a point. I won't try to influence your thinking, but in the future, I hope you can protect yourself first."

Cui Xinqin spoke earnestly, “Regarding this movie, there will naturally be supporters and opponents. You are very bold, but I believe you understand the situation. Even if you win this movie, if what you said that day gets out and things get out of control, I can’t protect you.”

Cao Zhong smiled and said, "Thank you, teacher. I understand what you mean."

"Then what about after that?"

“I still have some methods for dealing with this film. As for certain individuals, I will only target them individually,” Cao Zhong said. “Some people can still be united.”

"Why does it have to be this way... There's no need to be the one to drive it."

"Teacher, I would rather die speaking out than live in silence."

Cao Zhong's gaze was very firm.
“When I decided to make this movie and chose this path, I knew what I would encounter. In the current situation, as long as the movie is released, I can't back down. You should understand.”

"If you need any help in the future, the teacher will do everything in her power," Cui Xinqin sighed.

She understood what Cao Zhong meant. Last time, because of that phone call with Cao Zhong, and considering the reasons for the award of "Still Life", Cui Xinqin felt lost for a long time.

But Cao Zhong herself had already thought it through; she had no other choice but to support him.

One who is not born to eat from five tripods, but will be cooked in five tripods after death.

On this path, all she could hope for was that Cao Zhong would win.

After Cui Xinqin and Cao Zhong finished speaking, Huang Xiaoming, Zu Feng, and the others exchanged shocked glances.

They didn't know what Cao Zhong and Cui Xinqin talked about on the phone.
But you could tell it was a big deal.

The group originally wanted to get to know Cao Zhong better, since they hadn't seen each other for two or three months.

And the finished film is so good.

I want to give them a compliment.

Suddenly, I lost all interest.

Yang Mi could roughly guess what Cao Zhonghe and the teacher had said. She glanced at Cao Zhong and felt a little sorry for him.

Seeing the gloomy situation, Zu Feng tried to lighten the mood.

"Teacher, don't worry too much. It's a good thing that my junior has his own ideas."

Besides, didn't President Han and the principal just talk to the junior student? It's nothing.

Even if things get really bad, there are still two senior brothers here who can help their junior brother out.

“That’s right, Chen Kun and I are still the top leading men in mainland China. The three of us are teaming up to support our junior.” Huang Xiaoming also smiled.

Cui Xinqin smiled but didn't say anything.

The three of you, can you hold on? Still holding on?
Cao Zhong smiled and said, "I recently learned a trick. As long as I take a step back, I can protect everyone in front of me. You three call Senior Brother Chen Kun and stand in front."

The group of people immediately burst into laughter.

Only Yuan Shanshan, with her clear, college-student-like eyes, was darting around.

Can't understand.

I can't understand anything!
……

night.

During the dinner, the group discussed the upcoming promotional activities for the film.

At the dinner table, Han Sanpin sat in the main seat, with Cao Zhong to his left and his old subordinate Dong to his right.

On Cao Zhong's other side is Wang Zhongjun from Huayi.
On Wang Zhongjun's other side, Shen Ao was indeed placed on the table.

Soon,

The dishes are all served.

Cao Zhong raised his wine cup:
"Distinguished leaders and general managers, I hope that my film can be fully promoted and distributed. You have all seen the film's content, and I also have some ideas for my next film."

Let me first offer you three toasts. We Shandong people are just like this sesame-flavored liquor – it's strong at first but sweet in the aftertaste!

These three toasts are for cooperation and mutual benefit!

(End of this chapter)