Huayu Tianxian: This director is such a hypocrite!

Chapter 142 Senior Brother Comes Looking for Me

New Year's Day 2006.

Chairman's office at Feiye headquarters building.

Ye Chong put down the documents in his hand and turned to look at his computer screen.

"What did Tianzhen post?"

On the screen, the QQ interface remained in the conversation with Tianzhen, who had sent several links.

Ye Chong moved his mouse and opened the window, only to find it full of juicy gossip!

#Ultimate Song Chart Awards: Lin Xi wins award, Miriam Yeung offers her blessings?#

#Director Gao Xixi of "New Shanghai Bund" announces casting#

#HappyChinaNewYearsEveConcert: Zhang Liangying and other Super Girls Shine on New Year's Eve?#

#Gigi Leung and Ekin Cheng break up#

"This girl makes it seem like I'm a gossipmonger." Ye Chong forwarded these links to Yi Fei.

Less than three minutes later, QQ beeped. Ye Chong looked up and saw that Princess Sissi had given him a thumbs up.

"Hehehe—Alright then!"

Ye Chong found it amusing.

Despite her ethereal and fairy-like appearance, Liu Yifei is actually a very down-to-earth woman.

She's playful, greedy, mischievous, loves to be silly, loves gossip, loves to act cute, and also—vain.

How could those people in her past life have been so cruel to ruin such a clever and quirky woman!

It wasn't until the early 2020s, when Ye Chong was idly scrolling through short videos and got used to seeing the same old internet celebrity faces, that he looked back at this woman again—it was truly indescribable.

It's like the difference between mass-produced canned fish from a chemical plant and boiled cabbage served at a state banquet!

One is tasteless, while the other is elegant, delicious, and high-end.

"Knock knock!"

"Enter!"

The door opened, and Shen Ze walked in. "President Ye, someone is looking for you."

Ye Chong frowned. Who would be looking for him at this time? Don't they know he's very busy?

Who is it?

"Your senior brother, Zhang Yang."

Ye Chong raised an eyebrow and placed the pen he was holding on the document.

He never expected that this senior brother would come to him.

"Where is he?"

"I'm waiting in the lobby downstairs." Shen Ze stood at the door, bowing slightly.

Ye Chong waved his hand, gesturing for him to come closer and speak: "First, welcome them to the reception room and make them a cup of hot tea while they wait."

"Yes, Mr. Ye, I'll go right away." Shen Ze replied, turned around, closed the door, and left.

The office fell silent again, and Ye Chong leaned back in the boss's chair.

He tapped his fingers on the table, picked up the landline phone, dialed, and it was answered after two rings.

"Hey? Chongdi? What made you think of calling me?" Chen Zhixi's voice came through the receiver.

"Sister hope, where are you now? Hurry back to the company."

"I'm studying the car in the garage, what's the rush?"

"I have a guest to see, can you come right away?"

"Okay, fine."

"Okay." Ye Chong hung up the phone, got up and walked to the window, glancing at the bustling street below.

Zhang Yang, isn't he my senior? He's one of Director Xie's students, known for his stubbornness in pursuing art films.

Teacher Xie once told me about something that came to his door around New Year's Day. What was it about?

Just ten minutes later, the office door was pushed open.

Chen Zhixi walked in wearing high heels, a brand new car key twirling on her finger.

She tossed her coat onto the sofa and raised an eyebrow at Ye Chong: "So, what kind of distinguished guest is it that made you rush me up here?"

"Come on, to the reception room, to meet one of my senior brothers." After saying this, Ye Chong handed the documents in his hand to Chen Zhixi and led the way out.

"Senior brother? Zhang Yang, the one Director Xie brought?" Chen Zhixi was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed.

"Who else could it be?"

The two walked through the corridor to the door of the reception room, where Ye Chong pushed the door open.

The refined-looking man sitting on the sofa immediately stood up and quickly came to greet him.

This man was Zhang Yang. He was wearing a slightly worn jacket and his hair was neatly combed.

With a slightly embarrassed look on his face, he stretched out his hand and took two steps to stand in front of Ye Chong.

"Junior Brother Chong, I've heard so much about you. I apologize for disturbing you."

"You're too kind, senior brother. Please have a seat." Ye Chong reached out and shook hands with him, gesturing towards the sofa with his lips.

Chen Zhixi followed behind and closed the door to the reception room.

The three of them sat down on the sofa, and Shen Ze brought in three cups of hot tea and gently placed them on the table.

"How is Professor Xie's health lately? I was saying I'd treat him to a meal before the New Year."

Ye Chong spoke first, picking up his teacup and taking a sip.

Zhang Yang's tense expression eased slightly, and he smiled gently: "Teacher is in good health. He was talking about you the other day."

He said, "You're the most creative and energetic young man. You dare to explore any subject matter."

"Hahaha————" Ye Chong waved his hand: "Senior brother is joking, I was just messing around."

The group exchanged a few pleasantries, mostly casual conversations among fellow disciples.

As Zhang Yang spoke, his fingers occasionally twitched nervously, clearly preoccupied.

Ye Chong saw this but didn't point it out, slowly sipping his tea.

Zhang Yang was the first to lose his composure, and he moved forward slightly, leaning forward a bit.

He opened his mouth, but almost swallowed the words back: "Uh, junior brother, actually I came here today because I need your help."

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"Senior brother, please speak freely. We are all fellow disciples, there's no need to be so formal."

Ye Chong put down his teacup and looked up at him.

Zhang Yang took a deep breath, as if he had made a great decision: "I—I came for the film and television adaptation rights of 'Root'."

As soon as he said it, he felt a sense of relief, but then became even more nervous, his eyes fixed on Ye Chong, afraid that he would say something that would refuse.

Ye Chong didn't reply immediately, but tapped his fingers lightly on the side of the cup.

So that's what it is.

So he's here today to ask for the notebook!

As for why he was so nervous—he clearly had his eye on winning the prize!

And as an award-winning director myself, which director would hand over their work to someone else to compete for awards?

That's why he was conflicted; the director knows the director best!

"I know this request is a bit unreasonable, but—"

Zhang Yang rubbed his hands together, his words stammering and incoherent: "But I—I really want to film this story, and film it well."

He became more and more anxious as he spoke, his face turning bright red, but his voice was quite sincere.

Looking at his expression, Ye Chong already knew what was going on.

"Senior brother, have you read the doujinshi?"

Zhang Yang nodded vigorously, his speech quickening considerably: "I've seen it! I've watched those clips of your stage play at least ten times!"

"I've thoroughly understood the characters and the story, and I've already drawn most of the storyboards! I promise, if given this opportunity, I will absolutely not ruin this script!"

He spoke with unwavering conviction, his eyes shining with a deep passion for the film.

"You're too kind, senior brother." Ye Chong turned to look at Chen Zhixi beside him and gestured with his chin towards her.

"Sister hope, bring out the copyright licensing agreement for 'Roots'."

Chen Zhixi was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening. She opened the folder in her hand, took out a standard copyright licensing contract, and placed it in the middle of the coffee table.

"We'll go with the lowest licensing price for art-house films in the industry."

Ye Chong's words were light and casual, yet they made Zhang Yang freeze in place instantly.

He stared at Ye Chong with wide eyes, as if he hadn't heard clearly.

"Junior brother, what did you say?"

"I said, the copyright is yours, the price is the lowest possible." Ye Chong repeated, picking up his pen and placing it next to the contract.

Zhang Yang suddenly stood up and grasped Ye Chong's right hand with both hands: "Thank you! Thank you so much, Junior Brother! I really—"

I really don't know what to say! I'll definitely make this film a success!

He spoke incoherently, his eyes were red, and his hands were gripping the contract so tightly that his knuckles were white.

Ye Chong waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down: "Senior brother, there's no need for that. A good script should be given to someone who understands it and wants to film it well. However, I hope Fei Ye can take a small share, not much, just ten percent will do —"

"That's natural! No problem."

Over the next half hour, the three of them went over the contract and finalized the detailed terms.

Zhang Yang was extremely excited throughout the entire process; his hand was shaking when he signed his name.

After the contract was signed, Zhang Yang held his copy as if it were a rare treasure.

Ye Chong and Chen Zhixi escorted him to the elevator, and he kept thanking them.

After seeing Zhang Yang off, the two returned to the office. Chen Zhixi filed the contract and leaned against the desk.

She picked up the pen on the table and twirled it, looking at Ye Chong slumped in the boss's chair: "So easy to talk to today? I thought you were going to keep this notebook to film it yourself."

"Tell me, is it for the sake of friendship with fellow students, or for the sake of our teacher-student relationship with Director Xie?"

Ye Chong leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and looked up at her.

He twitched the corner of his mouth and slowly replied.

"No, it's because I was too lazy to take pictures!"

"Too lazy to take pictures?"

"Hehehe———— He used my notebook to make a name for himself. My name and Fei Ye's name are also on the list of investors. Isn't this just making a name for me?"

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"You're really—cunning!"