Huayu09: Starting with Hijacking Xiao Shenyang

This request, which goes against the master's orders, is excessive.

At yesterday's celebration banquet, top industry figures were arguing fiercely over roles. What makes Wang Xiaohua think she can be compared to established actresses?

"no."

Chen Mo shook his head.

"Sigh, I understand, junior brother. Don't worry, your senior brothers and sisters know your difficulties. If you can't act in movies, just go back to the big stage and perform well. You're not the best, but you're not the worst either."

Tang Jianjun forced a smile and stated his position.

"That's not what I meant, senior brother. My senior sister was the female lead in 'A Simple Noodle Story,' but she can only play a supporting role in 'Project Gutenberg.' I..."

"Crunch!"

"Yes, no worries, Director Yimou. I'll do my job of talking to her. Isn't it normal for the crew to change actors? If she can't act, it's her problem..."

Zhao Benshan pushed open the door and entered, only to see Wang Xiaohua crying there, while Tang Jianjun was talking to Chen Mo.

My old mentor's eyebrows immediately stood up.

I gave him countless instructions and reminders.

You dare to make things difficult for your junior brother?

Didn't you learn your lesson from yesterday?

"Yi Mou, I have something to do. I'll call you back later."

Zhao Benshan glared angrily at the couple.

Tang Jianjun thought to himself, "It's over."

If you're unlucky, even drinking cold water will cause you to choke.

"division…"

Tang Jianjun's legs went weak, and he was about to explain.

"Master, is that Director Zhang on the phone?"

Chen Mo spoke first.

"Um."

Zhao Benshan nodded, preparing to hang up.

"Don't hang up yet. Tell Director Zhang that he won't let my senior sister join the crew, and I'll publicly announce to the media that the male lead is Yang Ge, not me."

Chen Mo stiffened his neck, looking determined.

"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting?" Zhao Benshan raised his voice eight octaves, then covered up for the microphone, "Ah, it's nothing, Director, the kid's just talking nonsense, I'll teach him a lesson in a bit."

"Master, I'll speak directly to Director Zhang."

Chen Mo acted impulsively, even to the point of being presumptuous.

He snatched the phone directly from his old mentor's hand.

"Director Zhang, I, Chen Mo, have been an orphan since childhood. My senior classmates have always cared for me deeply. I'm making this clear today: if 'A Simple Noodle Story' wants to use me for marketing, then don't touch my senior classmates!"

There was a three-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"Let her join the crew tomorrow."

"Beep beep beep..."

Chen Mo returned the phone to his old mentor.

"Foolish!" Zhao Benshan roared in exasperation, "Who told you to stick your neck out? Do you even know what you're doing?! Can't Master handle this? Are you trying to show off?!"

"I'm not afraid of him, come at me if you dare."

Chen Mo said calmly.

"You...sigh...even if your senior sister can't get into 'A Simple Noodle Story,' she can still get into 'Country Love Story.' Master won't abandon her."

"Anyway, it was me, a young and arrogant brat who offended him. If he holds a grudge, that's just petty of him."

Why was Chen Mo impulsive, even a bit too domineering?

First, we need to resolve the issue of changing roles.

Secondly, I didn't want to see my old mentor in a difficult position.

Does Teacher Zhao really want his apprentice to be replaced? Of course not, he is the most protective master in all of China and even the entire universe.

But he had no choice, since his other three apprentices also had families to support.

At this time, we must not argue, much less break off relations.

Chen Mo deliberately acted like a rebellious disciple, sacrificing himself to maintain the relationship between his master, senior brothers and sisters and Zhang Yimou.

Zhao Benshan's mind is as clear as a mirror.

My little apprentice has always been clever and quick-witted, how could he suddenly act foolishly?

"Alright, let's get on set first. Xiaohua, you should try your best too. Your master will hire an acting teacher for you. Watch and learn carefully. This has nothing to do with you. Once you're on set, just focus on acting. Got it?"

Zhao Benshan said softly.

"I...I remember, Master. Thank you...thank you, Junior Brother, sob sob sob..."

Wang Xiaohua, like a child, tilted her head back and burst into tears.

Sometimes, adults cry louder and are harder to control than children.

"Jun'er, your master won't say anything this time. But if it happens again, don't blame your master for disowning you as his disciple."

Zhao Benshan gave a warning.

"thump!"

Tang Jianjun didn't say anything or complain at all.

Master had long ago said that we should not make things difficult for our junior brother, and that he should talk to Master if there was anything wrong.

He disobeyed his master's orders first.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

Tang Jianjun was focused on kowtowing.

"Waaaaah..."

Wang Xiaohua couldn't hold back her tears at all.

"Alright, get out of here. Your master and your junior brother have important matters to discuss."

Zhao Benshan helped his apprentice up and pretended to shoo him away.

"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Junior Brother."

Tang Jianjun's forehead was red from kowtowing.

The couple helped each other out of the house.

"Wait a minute." Chen Mo called out to the two of them, taking out two file folders. "Senior, these are the script and character biographies. Get ready to go to Hong Kong."

"Oh, huh??"

Tang Jianjun was still in a daze when he left the house.

"You're even more protective of your own than your master."

Zhao Benshan nodded to his traitorous disciple in the air.

"Hehe, Senior Brother is just feeling sorry for Senior Sister. He's lost his mind. A master can't teach two kinds of disciples."

Chen Mo chuckled foolishly.

"You're the best at flattering your master, and you're really good at it."

Zhao Benshan tapped Chen Mo's temple, his expression a mixture of resentment and smugness.

"How did the talks go?"

Chen Mo asked about the important matter.

"The total investment is 4000 million, with our company holding 50%, Huayi 30%, Yinghuang and Anle each holding 10%, and we will not interfere with the casting."

Chen Mo nodded. His master was still awesome.

He said that once the content is handed over to him for safe control, he will never interfere or allow anyone else to interfere.

These days, directors have to consider the producer's opinion when choosing roles, especially for the female lead.

Even public auditions are all pre-selected.

Why did Huayi give so much?

This company isn't exactly dedicated to making movies, and Chen Mo didn't have a good impression of it.

"You brat, you're not worried, but your master's wife is. That girl is good; let's help her if we can."

It turns out to be a resource exchange.

Zhao Benshan used his reputation and investment share in "Project Gutenberg" to get Liu Yifei banned.

This will definitely upset Yinghuang and Anle.

If Huayi can be banned, why can't we?

"Yinghuang and Anle have agreed? We're counting on them to make films in Hong Kong."

"Of course I'm unhappy."

Zhao Benshan's eyes darted around.

"Master, you wouldn't..."

Chen Mo's gaze shifted downwards.

"Get lost, your master is so old, even if he wanted to sell his ass, no one would want him." Zhao Benshan gave his unfilial disciple a flick on the forehead. "You can write songs, right? Write one for Rong Zuer, after all, she's a singer, not an actress."

"What about Mr. Jiang?"

"For our company's next film, Tang Wei will be our top choice for the female lead."

Where is Zhang Ziyi?

"I recommended her to director Jiawei to star in 'The Grandmaster,' and he was so happy that he completely forgot about you."

"Tch, who do you think you are? Has Director Wang ever won Best Screenplay at Cannes?"

"Yeah, you're amazing, you're incredibly amazing. Best screenwriter is even more amazing than best director."

"What about the Golden Bear?"

"Let's get it first."

The master and apprentice playfully bickered, creating a heartwarming scene.

"How should we handle Fan Xuexue's matter? After all, so many people witnessed it."

Chen Mo wasn't worried about Fan Xuexue, but rather about his old mentor being criticized and scolded.

"That kid is too ambitious and too flamboyant. At 27, he's not as mature as 21-year-old Xixi. If we don't keep him in check, he'll suffer a great loss sooner or later."

Zhao Benshan protecting his apprentice is one thing, but reprimanding Fan Xuexue is another.

There is no conflict.

"They didn't book a private jet."

Chen Mo offered a reminder.

My old mentor, please tone it down a bit. Don't let a time traveler change the original timeline.

That would be a real problem.

"How can that be the same? I had no choice but to sit here, you brat. If you're so tough, don't sit down."

Zhao Benshan retorted with a single sentence.

"Why shouldn't I sit? Master, tell them to get me one less chair and add a bed instead. I like to lie down."

"Not very old, but with a lot of trouble. How much money do you have left?"

"The feelings have faded, and you still want to pay for an extra bed for your apprentice?"