Huayu09: Starting with Hijacking Xiao Shenyang

Nicholas Zhao Si, the Asian Dance King, has officially launched.

All the fellow disciples looked over.

I couldn't help but sigh.

That's what a star should be like—unpretentious and unconventional.

This is absolutely disgusting!

"Laugh...what laugh...when it comes to temperament, Fourth Brother has never been inferior to anyone!" Zhao Si's mouth twitched wildly as he stammered, "Look at Fourth Brother's little dance steps, he even flew up with his side leg, let me tell you, let me tell you, a harmonious society saved you."

"Pfft..."

"Ha ha ha ha…"

The fellow apprentices burst into laughter.

"Ahem!"

Ma Lijuan coughed lightly twice.

Everyone immediately scurried away like mice before a cat; no one dared to act recklessly anymore, and they quickly scurried to the wall to stand still.

"Director, this song is so moving!" Liao Fan was completely convinced; no one understood Zhang Zili better than Chen Mo. "How come I've never heard of it before? What's the name?"

"The director wrote, composed, and sang the song 'Mohe Dance Hall,' and my daughter and I just recorded it yesterday."

Ma Lijuan continued.

His pride and arrogance were evident in his words.

I really want to lean back tactically.

What's going on?

"Hiss~"

Everyone gasped.

This…

This... this...

Director Chen is not only handsome, popular, and talented, but he can also write scripts, direct films, and write songs.

Goddess Nuwa, please look me straight in the eyes.

Have you ever felt the slightest bit indebted?

"It's all thanks to my master and mistress's excellent teaching; I myself am just an ordinary person."

Chen Mo offered a very humble compliment.

"Xiao Mo, don't underestimate yourself. If you're nothing special, what are Xiao Guang and Xiao Bao compared to you?"

Ma Lijuan continued to praise him.

It really proves the saying: other people's wives are always the best, and your own children are always the best.

"Master's wife~ Hehe, I want to eat oranges."

Chen Mo didn't want to act coquettishly in front of outsiders.

But his teacher's wife was just too good to him.

Some behaviors are truly involuntary.

"Okay, okay, here... Xiao Guang, you can have this."

Ma Lijuan peeled an orange, but didn't give it to Chen Mo.

The second orange was then put into Chen Mo's mouth.

"Thank you, Master's wife."

Zhao Si was flattered and ran over, respectfully took the orange with both hands, and carefully broke off a segment and put it in his mouth.

"I...go..."

The soreness traveled from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head; it almost made my teeth ache.

"What's wrong?"

Ma Lijuan asked softly.

"Master's wife, it's sweet!"

Zhao Si quickly put on a smiling face.

That insincere manner was truly hypocritical.

"Junior Brother..."

Zhao Si quickly changed the subject.

"Um?"

Ma Lijuan raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Director, since you can write songs, could you write one for me? I'll pay you!"

Zhao Si is getting too big for his britches.

He really wanted to improve.

"No problem, Fourth Brother. Let's wait for the Grand Stage in Beijing to open. I'll write a suitable song for you so that the Grand Stage will blow up the whole city."

Chen Mo didn't refuse, imagining what the Asian dance king would look like singing his signature song; the effect would definitely be amazing.

"Thank you, junior brother, thank you, junior brother, hehe."

Zhao Si's mouth was crooked from smiling.

The oranges are sweeter now.

"Director, don't put too much pressure on yourself. As for bringing the big stage to Beijing, your mentor is here. Let's just focus on making a good movie."

Ma Lijuan's cat Chen Mo's little head.

This is the difference between a child raised by one's own hands and an apprentice.

The apprentice is also filial, but he has more ulterior motives and wants to pocket the money himself.

Everything Chen Mo did was for his master's wife and master.

"Brother Fan, how's the search going? Can we start filming?"

"no problem!"

"Scene 3, shot 5, first time."

"start!"

Chen Mo gave the order.

The camera is turned on, and the actors enter the frame.

Liao Fan listened to "Mohe Dance Hall" and moved his body naturally to the rhythm.

The effect is even better than before.

"Okay, that's enough."

"Filming in Ice City is finished!"

Chen Mo gave his approval.

"Great, filming's wrapped!"

"Junior brother is awesome. He filmed more than 1000 shots in less than 20 days. Talent really can do whatever you want."

I'm so envious!

The staff and senior students were all very happy.

Executive director Zhang Huizhong's eyes were also filled with admiration and respect.

He watched Chen Mo grow from a novice to a director. It's no exaggeration to say that he could easily become a director in some low- to mid-level production crews.

It's so great to be young; you learn everything so quickly.

"Xiao Mo, 'Mohe Dance Hall' is indeed well written. It is not the painless groan of a loser, but the helpless release of Zhang Zili after being fooled by life and defeated by reality. The song and dance together are a great climax. I originally thought this scene would be difficult to film, but I didn't expect it to be done in one take. It's incredible, really incredible."

Zhang Huizhong was convinced.

Some people are born for movies.

"Uncle Zhang, you're too kind. I just wrote it casually, but I didn't expect it to be so effective. I'll have to trouble you with the filming in Guangdong Province, Uncle Zhang. I'll stay at the base to do the post-production."

"No problem, it's just a few shots, we can get it done in two days."

"Okay, we'll have a wrap party when you all get back."

……

……

Two days passed quickly, and filming for "Black Coal, Thin Ice" officially wrapped up.

Chen Mo led his team in the final editing, with voice-over work done simultaneously.

3 month 10 day.

"Black Coal, Thin Ice" has been submitted for review.

Since it's a theatrical release version of the script, the chances of it getting stuck in censorship are slim.

If Zhao Benshan puts in a little more effort, he can definitely get the film license before the Cannes Film Festival registration deadline.

Chen Mo wouldn't dare to do the thing of participating in the film festival first and then submitting it for review.

A famous international director learned this the hard way and was banned from directing for 5 years.

Benshan Media Base, screening room.

Teacher Zhao attached great importance to "Black Coal, Thin Ice" and contacted several well-known directors such as Jiang Wen, Chen Kaige, and Feng Xiaogang in advance.

Everyone gave Lao Zhao face and all showed up.

Also.

Shu Qi, a jury member for the main competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, also attended, but according to the jury's rules, she cannot watch the films privately and came specifically to attend the banquet.

Zhang Ziyi was also present as a judge for the non-competitive section.

Those who know, know.

The public relations effort had already begun once the film was decided to be sent to Cannes.

Besides renowned directors and judges from the industry, Yao Lina and Liu Yifei also came to support Chen Mo.

The screening room was packed with people.

"Congratulations, Benshan! Your little apprentice can even make movies now. I'm so envious."

Feng Xiaogang offered a compliment.

"Big brother, the original plan to make Chen Mo famous was through sketch comedy and singing, right? Who would have thought that he would write a script and make it into a movie? He was only 18 years old! I was still following Shuo Ye around."

Jiang Wen shook his head and mocked himself.

Everyone here is an old hand; praising Chen Mo at this moment would please Zhao Benshan more than praising Zhao Benshan.

"Haha, I just took on an apprentice without really thinking, who knew he'd be so successful. Everyone, please sit down. After the movie, please give us your valuable feedback. Old Zhao won't let you all come for nothing."

"Brother, you'd better have a couple more drinks tonight."

"Two cups? Director Jiang, who are you looking down on? In Benshan, drinking is done by the bottle. We can only drink four bottles of beer before we're done, but they can drink four bottles of baijiu and still perform on stage the next day."

"Xiaogang, a hero doesn't dwell on past glories, he's getting old now."

After exchanging pleasantries, the group of bigwigs took their seats.

Watching movies is a minor thing; the main thing is to connect with others.

Did you really think that the compliments you just made to Chen Mo were true?

You're so naive, folks.

Which of the top Chinese-language directors present wasn't arrogant and conceited?

Is the stuff that an 18-year-old new director makes meant for people to watch?

Film is a highly specialized art form.

Not just anyone can take these photos; laymen should stay away.

"My brother Mo, you actually made a movie! A feature film in 20 days, wow... talent really can do whatever you want."

Yao Lina gave a thumbs up, her envy evident in her expression.

"We don't know how effective it will be yet. We'll hear some advice from industry experts later."

Chen Mo adopted a humble and eager-to-learn attitude.

Actually, I don't want to hear it at all.

Of these three big shots, only Jiang Wen has some real skills.

Chen Kaige, with his title as the director who won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, has been arrogant and domineering in the Chinese film industry for more than a decade.

The result proves only one thing.

He did not direct "Farewell My Concubine".

As for Xiao Gangpao, he's only good for making Beijing-style comedies.

They had no idea which way the three major European clubs faced.

He keeps saying Chen Kaige is better off staying in an ivory tower, but he becomes pretentious as soon as he comes out.

In reality, it's just sour grapes and stubbornness.

He wanted recognition from the three major European film studios more than any other director.

He may appear unconcerned about others calling his films vulgar, but the real reason is an inferiority complex stemming from his artistic sensibilities.

The film "I Am Not Madame Bovary" was made to rival Zhang Yimou's Golden Lion Award-winning film "The Story of Qiu Ju".

I only learned the basics.

"Sissi, why don't you skip Hong Kong and stay on the mainland with Brother Mo? Stick close to Benshan Media, what can those guys do to you then?"

Yao Lina grabbed her childhood friend's arm and frantically winked at him.