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

The topic of "Kekexili" being suspected of plagiarism has been largely suppressed.

Lu Chuan also became much more low-key.

Cheng Yuan didn't press the matter too hard.

There's no need for that.

If he could kill someone with a single blow, he wouldn't hesitate to use lethal force.

As for the phone calls from some teachers at the school, Cheng Yuan didn't pay any attention to them at all.

But he is weak now, so it's better for him to develop quietly.

However, after causing such a commotion, Cheng Yuan has faced a lot of attacks and doubts.

However, it did very well at the box office for "Buried".

It grossed over 10 million in just four days.

It grossed over 20 million in eight days.

This is how trending topics can boost a movie's box office.

This movie should easily gross 30 million.

If there were no piracy, the box office would have been even higher.

What about the box office performance of "Kekexili"?

Now it has only broken through five million, the gap is not small.

The contrast in box office figures has left many people questioning their very existence.

After the National Day holiday, Cheng Yuan approached Wang Jinsong with a new script.

"You've caused quite a stir these past few days; I've received numerous calls from people."

When Wang Jinsong saw Cheng Yuan, he smiled and invited him to sit down.

"You can't blame me for this," Cheng Yuan said. "The school has already stood up for me, and he still dares to question it. Isn't that questioning the school? Besides, I didn't even say his movie was bad, did I?"

Wang Jinsong's lips twitched.

You didn't say the movie was bad, but you directly dragged him into a plagiarism controversy.

Dare you say that your "discovery of something interesting" wasn't plagiarism?

However, this is really not Cheng Yuan's fault.

Cheng Yuan was clearly aware of the alleged plagiarism long ago.

If Lu Chuan hadn't come forward to question Cheng Yuan, would Cheng Yuan have brought this up?

"So, I didn't call you, and neither did the school leaders," Wang Jinsong said. "As for some teachers... if this matter blows up, it's definitely not something the school wants to see."

The following statement was clearly an explanation of why the school did not stop the teachers from calling Gu Hai.

"Didn't the school call my senior?" Cheng Yuan said. "I'm practically the school's favorite son."

"You should have called by now," Wang Jinsong said. "So, what do you want? Are you going to ask for leave again?"

"No," Cheng Yuan said. "I wrote a script, and I'd like the teacher to take a look at it."

"You've written another script?" Wang Jingsong asked. "Have you shown it to Director Tian?"

"Not yet," Cheng Yuan said. "I'll go later. After all, you're my homeroom teacher now."

"Give it to me."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jinsong immediately laughed.

This kid knows how to talk. He hasn't forgotten his teacher just because he has big, thick legs.

""hunting"?"

Wang Jinsong was somewhat surprised when he saw the title, but he still patiently started watching.

Lu Song (the male protagonist), who has just divorced his wife, works at a daycare center. With his kind heart and gentle personality, he quickly becomes popular with his colleagues and the children.

Among them, a precocious girl was particularly close to Lu Song. Faced with the girl's naive and innocent advances, Lu Song could only politely refuse. Little did he know that this action would thrust his life into a crisis...

"call!"

"Your script has a powerful aftertaste."

After an unknown amount of time, Wang Jinsong took a deep breath and couldn't help but say something.

"It seems those criticisms did have an impact on you," Wang Jinsong said. "However, without those criticisms, you might not have been able to write such a good script. I really don't know whether that's a good thing or a bad thing."

"Is the teacher interested?"

Cheng Yuan asked with a smile, without answering Wang Jinsong's question.

"Um?"

Wang Jinsong looked at Cheng Yuan with surprise.

"Are you interested in playing the male lead in this movie?"

Cheng Yuan then asked.

When considering the male lead for this movie, Cheng Yuan immediately thought of Wang Jinsong.

The male lead in this movie can't be too handsome; in fact, it's best if he carries a hint of suffering.

Another requirement is approachability. Otherwise, why would children like you?

Wang Jinsong's acting skills are beyond question, and his appearance and temperament are also suitable, so why not cast him?

There are suitable people around, so there's no need to waste time and effort looking within the industry.

"You want me to play the male lead?"

Wang Jinsong was somewhat surprised.

He doesn't miss performances, but he's mostly in supporting roles.

"Are you interested?"

Cheng Yuan continued to ask.

"Of course!" Wang Jinsong said. "What actor could refuse such a role?"

"That's fine then," Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "Remember to give me a discount on the pay. Also, I might have to wear a wig during filming, so please don't mind."

"Wearing a wig, what's the big deal? As for the pay, you can decide what to give."

Wang Jinsong touched his increasingly high hairline and shook his head with a smile.

Wearing a wig is no big deal.

As for the salary, he didn't really care much.

Besides, his salary wasn't high to begin with.

"Keep the script, I'm going to find Teacher Tian."

Cheng Yuan got up and immediately went to find Tian Zhuangzhuang.

"Oh, Director Cheng, what brings you here?"

Upon seeing Cheng Yuan, Tian Zhuangzhuang immediately smiled and made a joke.

"What kind of big director am I? I made a movie and people are even questioning whether someone else made it," Cheng Yuan said. "Besides, even if I become a big director in the future, isn't it all because you, my teacher, taught me well?"

"Just because someone questions you, you condemn them to the pillory? But he deserves it," Tian Zhuangzhuang said. "His school has already spoken to them. But you have to understand, if this gets blown up, the school will lose face too."

"I didn't cause any trouble," Cheng Yuan said. "I even went to the movie promotions, afraid of being bombarded with questions from the media. Besides, this isn't my fault. The school has fully supported me, and he still questions me. Isn't that a slap in the face to the school? He's a traitor to the Beijing Film Academy. I suggest his diploma be revoked!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang's lips twitched.

That kid questioned you, and you're labeled a traitor to the Beijing Film Academy?

They even suggested taking back the graduation certificate?

If they actually did that, that would really make things much worse.

"Speak, what do you want from me?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang didn't want to dwell on this any longer.

What if this kid throws a tantrum and says, "It's either him or me at Beijing Film Academy"?

"I've written a script and I'd like to show it to my teacher."

As Cheng Yuan spoke, he took out the script and handed it over.

Tian Zhuangzhuang didn't say anything, and picked it up and started flipping through it.

"Let the Bullets Fly" and "Buried Alive" are enough to prove Cheng Yuan's talent and skill as a screenwriter.

He was naturally curious about Cheng Yuan's third script.

"Many voices can melt metal, and accumulated slander can destroy bones!"

After an unknown amount of time, Tian Zhuangzhuang put down the script, said something, then lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

He had to admit that he was amazed by Cheng Yuan's talent.

How did this script come about?

He could still tell.

Jiang Wen repeatedly clarified the situation, and the school also stepped forward to support him, but the doubts persisted.

Once the seeds of doubt are sown, they are very difficult to eradicate.

Although this is another story, he doesn't believe it has nothing to do with those doubts.