Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Chapter 120 Idiot (18/40)

After meeting the leader, taking photos, and hearing countless praises, Cheng Yuan went to Tian Zhuangzhuang's office.

"Are you getting cocky yet?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang suddenly asked.

Cheng Yuan asked Jiang Wen several times if he had become arrogant. This was not a secret in the industry, and Jiang Wen had mentioned it many times, so Tian Zhuangzhuang naturally knew about it.

"No, we don't have that."

Cheng Yuan shook his head. Was he able to win the Palme d'Or because he really had that ability?

Obviously not.

He was simply "standing on the shoulders of giants".

"Love" may be different from the original, but it is built on the foundation of the original.

Not only are the plots mostly the same, but the filming techniques are also somewhat borrowed, with some original elements added.

Without an original reference, how could Cheng Yuan create such a film based solely on his own original work?

Cheng Yuan had absolutely no confidence in this regard.

Knowing his own situation, Cheng Yuan naturally wouldn't get arrogant after winning the award or think he was so great.

He needs to continue to study hard.

He always reminded himself of this and never stopped learning.

He not only learned from Tian Zhuangzhuang, but also from other directors, and incorporated their styles into his own.

"That's good," Tian Zhuangzhuang said. "Don't be like my old classmate. His current works aren't as good as before, and it's no wonder he's become arrogant after all the praise he's received. He can't listen to other opinions. He's actually not good at screenwriting, but he always likes to get involved in it."

Cheng Yuan listened and simply nodded.

He didn't understand, but he trusted the eyes of Tian Zhuangzhuang, because Tian Zhuangzhuang understood.

Is Cheng Yuan good at screenwriting?

All I can say is that he has been making progress.

To outsiders, Cheng Yuan is an extremely skilled screenwriter.

He not only writes the screenplays for his own films, but he can also write screenplays for others.

His screenplays have even caught the eye of major Hollywood studios, who have been willing to give up nearly half of their investment.

Cheng Yuan chatted with Tian Zhuangzhuang for a while, then said goodbye and left.

He's a graduate student who can come and go as he pleases; he's very free.

Cheng Yuan returned to the courtyard house, only to see Liu Yifei at the entrance, and then smiled.

"Why didn't you give me a call?" Cheng Yuan said with a smile as he stepped forward. "Aren't you afraid I'll just come straight to the company after leaving school?"

"I just arrived too."

Liu Yifei said that she did not answer why she did not make a phone call.

The two went inside, and Cheng Yuan gave Liu Yifei a bottle of AD calcium milk before sitting down opposite her.

Liu Yifei's lips twitched as she looked at the AD calcium milk on the coffee table, but she still thanked them.

She knew Cheng Yuan didn't drink this, so the family kept some on hand, which was prepared for her.

I just used to like drinking it.

Okay, I don't mind drinking now.

"I won the Palme d'Or." Cheng Yuan handed the trophy to Liu Yifei and said, "You should keep your promise."

"What promise?"

Liu Yifei asked, puzzled.

"Be my girlfriend."

Cheng Yuan quickly replied, his face full of anticipation.

"When did I ever promise that? No, absolutely not."

Liu Yifei shook her head, thought about it carefully, and was quite certain.

Cheng Yuan only said that he would confess his feelings in front of the whole world when he won the award, but he never said that he would agree.

Yes, I didn't say it at the time.

"Would you like to be my girlfriend?" Cheng Yuan asked Liu Yifei. "For the rest of my life, I only want you."

Liu Yifei looked at Cheng Yuan, and her gaze betrayed her defeat.

"Um!"

Liu Yifei nodded and responded in a low voice.

"You agreed?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuan's tense heart finally settled down.

He is actually quite confident, but he is also prone to anxiety and insecurity.

"Fool!"

Liu Yifei looked at Cheng Yuan and said two words reproachfully, her eyes seeming to say: Don't you understand my feelings?

Cheng Yuan smiled, a very happy smile.

Liu Yifei smiled when she saw Cheng Yuan's smile.

What would you like to eat for lunch?

Cheng Yuan looked at Liu Yifei and suddenly asked.

He returned to China yesterday, went to school early this morning, and after a lot of running around, he came back, and it's almost lunchtime now.

"Shall we eat out?"

Liu Yifei asked.

"Can you cook?"

Cheng Yuan asked, somewhat surprised.

"No," Liu Yifei shook her head and said, "What about you?"

"How many kids in rural areas don't know how to cook?" Cheng Yuan said. "They can manage some simple home-style dishes. However, the taste certainly can't compare to restaurant food."

"Are you from the countryside?" Liu Yifei asked. "Isn't your family from town?"

It's hard to imagine a rural child attending an arts school.

Families with poor financial conditions simply cannot afford to support an art student.

"I have a rural household registration," Cheng Yuan said. "Besides, my family only moved to town when I was in junior high school. You sit for a while, I'll go out to buy groceries. We don't usually cook at home."

Cheng Yuan now only has himself to eat, so he doesn't have the energy to cook.

He either casually goes out to deal with things or goes to Jiang Wen's house for a free meal.

As for hiring someone to cook, I never even considered it.

"Want to come along?"

Liu Yifei seemed embarrassed to take credit for nothing; she can't cook, but she can buy groceries.

"Forget it," Cheng Yuan said, shaking his head. "With your high public profile, do you really want our relationship to be exposed on the very first day of dating? I don't care, since I'm behind the scenes, but it's different for you."

Liu Yifei nodded.

She really doesn't want to go public with her relationship right now, as it's having a significant impact on her.

Cheng Yuan is quite fast at grocery shopping.

After all, the dishes he knows how to cook are all common home-style dishes, which are easy to buy.

"Do you need any help?"

Cheng Yuan returned from grocery shopping and immediately went into the kitchen. Liu Yifei seemed embarrassed and walked into the kitchen to ask.

"No need, it'll be ready soon," Cheng Yuan said. "Go watch some TV or read a book, it'll be over in a bit."

Liu Yifei smiled and nodded, then walked to the kitchen door and looked back at Cheng Yuan's busy figure, feeling that he looked even more handsome now than when he was standing on the Cannes podium.

"It's delicious. I didn't know you were such a good cook."

Liu Yifei took a bite and couldn't help but praise it.

"Yeah?"

Cheng Yuan took a bite, and then smiled.

Tasty?

It's not bad, I'd say.

Liu Yifei is just saying what sounds nice.

Perhaps she wasn't tasting the food itself.

"It's nothing special, just eat it as is," Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "I'll take you out for a big meal tonight."

"It's really delicious," Liu Yifei said. "Aren't you eating at home tonight?"

"Chairman Han is hosting a dinner party tonight to celebrate 'Love' winning an award," Cheng Yuan said. "Want to come with me?"

"good!"

Liu Yifei paused for a moment, then nodded.

She didn't plan to announce their relationship, but she was still happy to attend the party as Cheng Yuan's girlfriend.

The two spent the afternoon in the courtyard house.

The two did not run out of things to talk about despite their changed status.

They ended up having even more to talk about.

That evening, Cheng Yuan led Liu Yifei into a private room, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the room.

"Haha, I knew this kid would bring his girl," Jiang Wen laughed and said. "This kid's finally acting like a man."