Bro, you handle the camera work, I'll take care of the female lead.

10 PM.

The pitch-black night completely enveloped the dome, with only a few faint points of light visible.

A cool breeze rustled through the ginkgo trees, causing their branches to sway and shake off the withered leaves, disturbing the peaceful dreams of several forest birds.

The group of seven emerged from the barbecue restaurant and strolled briskly along the ginkgo-lined avenue on campus.

Chen Fei was still carrying a barbecue takeout box in his hand.

That was for Guo Fan.

He hadn't forgotten Guo Fan, who was still burning the midnight oil in the dormitory.

I must say, Guo Fan's body is really resilient.

Anyone else would have given up long ago.

The group walked along.

They talked about their future careers.

Lu Shan, who is well-informed, said: "I heard that before National Day, film and television companies will come to the school to sign contracts with junior and senior students."

If we're lucky, we might get picked up by a film or television company as freshmen!

Chai Biyun worried: "I've heard that the contracts that film and television companies sign with new artists these days are really shady, practically slaving them into slavery, and they're also prone to being sexually exploited."

Guo Kai felt a wave of fear wash over him: "Of course! I heard Huayi is even more shady. Not only are girls vulnerable to being sexually exploited, but men aren't safe either..."

Zhang Ruoyun and Jing Tian remained expressionless and did not respond to the question.

Because they bring their own resources, they don't need to sell themselves to film and television companies.

Chu Yuxun blinked, looking at Chen Fei with longing and asking, "Class monitor, are you planning to start a studio with your cousin and make movies together?!"

Chen Fei smiled and nodded: "More or less."

Lu Shan half-jokingly said, "So from now on we'll have to call you President Chen?"

"It's just a form of address, no need to take it so seriously." Chen Fei waved his hand with a pleased expression.

Lu Shan laughed: "See, Sweetie? This guy is so shameless. He gets all worked up just because you say he's fat."

Jing Tian chuckled, her delicate eyebrows curving into crescent moons.

Zhang Ruoyun and Guo Kai laughed and said, "If we ever run into trouble in the future, we'll come and come to you for help."

"Sure!" Chen Fei readily agreed.

With a serious expression, Chu Yuxun volunteered, "Then can I be your leading lady?!"

He had a smile on his face.

Staring into Chen Fei's beautiful, large eyes, they were as clear as spring water.

Now it was Chen Fei's turn to be in a difficult position.

It wasn't that he didn't like pretty girls, but Chu Yuxun, this vixen, was a ticking time bomb in his eyes.

Who knows what her personality will become in the future? If she really turns into a crazy beauty, Chen Fei himself might be led astray by her.

If you have to choose.

Who wouldn't choose a rich woman who's wealthy, has few responsibilities, and has a great personality?!

But right now, the rich woman doesn't seem to be interested in him.

The mad beauty has become obsessed with him.

But he couldn't simply refuse!

Because of this kind of yandere personality, the more you reject her, the more excited she becomes!

The more you mistreat her, the more she'll cling to you!

Forget it, damn it!

Let's leave it at that.

At worst, we can sever ties with her before the scandal breaks. Before the scandal, Chu Yuxun was quite popular; she was at least a top-tier female celebrity.

Although she is not as well-known as Liu Qianqian (Little Dragon Girl), there are few female celebrities who say they are better than her.

After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Fei nodded slightly: "Let's wait until the audition. There will be a few senior female students with you."

"That's great!" Chu Yuxun's face was full of excitement.

Lu Shan and Chai Biyun also joined in the fun, clamoring to audition for Chen Fei's film crew.

...

night.

502 Dormitory.

The lights were off, and the dormitory was pitch black.

Chen Fei, Zhang Ruoyun, and Guo Kai lay on the bed chatting casually.

"Dafei, tell me, what exactly do you mean to that girl?" Zhang Ruoyun was pacing anxiously.

Chen Fei pretended not to understand: "What...what do you mean?!"

"You're still pretending? That girl's practically glued to you." Zhang Ruoyun gritted her teeth.

Guo Kai also lamented, "Those who sweat die from sweating, and those who try to make money die from trying to make money."

"I'm tired after a long day, time for bed." Chen Fei yawned lazily.

Zhang Ruoyun and Guo Kai were naturally unhappy and insisted that Chen Fei give them an explanation.

I'm afraid my brother is suffering, but I'm also afraid he'll drive a Land Rover!

"Whoosh~~whoosh~~"

Chen Fei is possessed by a dramatic flair.

"Oh shit!"

"Forget it, I'll settle the score with him tomorrow."

...

The next day has arrived in the blink of an eye.

The first soft rays of morning light streamed through the window into the dormitory room, like a soft spotlight in a movie.

Chen Fei, full of energy, threw off the covers and got out of bed.

I got off the bed using the escalator.

Get dressed and wash up.

I tidied myself up and got ready to go out.

All of this was done before 7:20 a.m.

A thin mist was still hanging over the dormitory building.

Zhang Ruoyun clung tightly to the pillow with her legs, rubbing her sleepy eyes.

Looking at Chen Fei, who was about to leave, he asked, "It's so early in the morning, and the second period is a low-effort class. Where are you going?"

"Look at the beautiful women." Chen Fei turned around and smiled.

"Where, where are the beautiful women?!"

Zhang Ruoyun straightened up as if by reflex, her whole body radiating energy.

He then realized he'd been tricked, grumbling as he lay back down and went back to sleep.

Guo Kai, however, was not awake at all.

Since there are no classes during the first period in the morning, most people choose to sleep in.

Chen Fei couldn't fall asleep anymore. Chai Biyun's words last night had provoked him. In the entertainment industry, you either have to be your own capital or you can only be played by others.

Chen Fei knew how unbearable it was to be subservient and humble, so he never wanted to experience it again.

He insists on taking it one step at a time!

Step by step, we climbed to the top!

Chen Fei gently opened the dormitory door and stepped out.

I went to the cafeteria to buy breakfast first.

Chen Fei went straight to the student activity room.

Take out the key and open the door.

It's not very big inside, maybe ten square meters.

A water dispenser.

Two black desks with peeling paint, a few chairs, and a few discarded storyboards are all that's needed.

This is the office space that Guo Fan applied for as a graduate student.

The school offers some support for student entrepreneurship, such as providing venue support and preferential policies...

Chen Fei strode forward and sat down at the desk by the window.

I opened my Shenzhou Tianyun F525R laptop and skillfully began working.

Guo Fan was in charge of most of the storyboarding.

Providing the shooting schedule, controlling the budget, inviting actors to audition, contacting locations, and arranging costumes, props, and extras all fell to Chen Fei.

The initial budget for "Old Boys" was only 200,000 yuan. Even though he played one of the lead roles, he still had to carefully manage the budget.

The total cost of all staff should not exceed 70,000 yuan.

Costumes, props, equipment, and venue cost a maximum of 80,000.

The most expensive personnel expense is that of the photographer.

A professional photographer needs to spend at least 500 yuan a day on photography equipment.

Recruiting two at once would cost a thousand a day.

The remaining tens of thousands still need to be used for post-production editing, composition, and recording...

Every expenditure must be strictly controlled.

"Let's start with the actors!"

Looking at the densely packed reports, Chen Fei first invited two important actors.

One is Wang Taili, who plays Wang Xiaoshuai.

The other is Han Qiuchi, who plays Bao Xiaobai.

Neither of them was famous at the time, but they were not short of money. Han Qiuchi was a director, and Wang Taili already had some assets.

Chen Fei had previously managed to contact both of them successfully through Wang Chunzi.

However, the two are still debating their salaries.

Han Qiuchi's salary for the role was six thousand yuan.

Wang Taili's salary was eight thousand yuan.

That price is ridiculously low!

After a back-and-forth struggle, the two sides...

Han Qiuchi's price has risen to seven thousand yuan.

Wang Taili's price rose to nine thousand yuan.

After receiving replies from the two men, Chen Fei began to negotiate a lower price with the group leader.

half an hour.

One hour.

Guo Fan, with a full beard, also walked into the studio carrying a notebook and sketches.

"Why did you come so early today?" Guo Fan asked with a smile.

Chen Fei didn't even look up: "I didn't have classes this morning, so I thought I'd get some extra work done."

Guo Fan smiled and boasted, "I've also made a breakthrough here. I estimate that in another week, all the remaining storyboards will be completed."

"That's great!" Chen Fei's eyes lit up.

"Mm." Guo Fan smiled.

"Come on, take a look at my storyboard. This is what I drew based on the script you gave me."

"Okay." Chen Fei chuckled.