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

A single film breaking 10 billion?

Let alone now, even twenty years from now, it would be hard for people to believe.

Before that animated film came out, it was really hard to imagine.

Cheng Yuan did not argue.

Because more than 20 years later, only that one animated film has achieved that.

"Are you talking about global box office or domestic box office?" Han Sanping asked with a smile. "If it's global box office, you can imagine it, right? Didn't 'Titanic' gross over 10 billion?"

Cheng Yuan didn't say anything, he just smiled.

"You can tell from their expressions," Jiang Wen said. "It's good that young people dare to think and act, but don't get unrealistic."

"Time will tell," Cheng Yuan said. "Sooner or later, China will become the world's largest film market."

Jiang Wen and Han Sanping remained silent, seemingly considering the possibility of Cheng Yuan's words.

It's not impossible if the economy develops.

Because there are too many people!

When are you going to make a commercial film?

Han Sanping suddenly looked at Cheng Yuan and asked.

"what?"

Cheng Yuan was taken aback and fell silent.

"Let's talk about it when I can handle big-budget commercial films," Cheng Yuan said. "I haven't thought about that yet; it's too early."

Cheng Yuan has his own plans.

He really didn't plan to make a commercial film so early.

He was unsure about the big-budget films.

Low-budget commercial film?

Why not just make art films? You can sell the copyrights and boost your sophistication at the same time.

If we don't win prizes now, are we going to wait until those prizes lose their prestige and market attention before we start?

After the celebration banquet ended, Cheng Yuan prepared to take a car back.

He drank quite a lot of alcohol.

Don't drive while drinking, don't drink while driving.

"Director Cheng!"

A car stopped in front of Cheng Yuan, the window rolled down, and it was Fan Shuangbing.

Looking into her captivating eyes, Cheng Yuan sobered up completely.

I don't think I was driving under the influence of alcohol when I drove home.

"Thank you, but don't bother," Cheng Yuan said. "I'll just take a ride back."

"No trouble at all," Fan Shuangbing said with a smile. "Why is Director Cheng so aloof? Are you afraid I'll eat you alive?"

"There's really no need to go to that trouble," Cheng Yuan said. "I'll just take Brother Wen's car back."

Cheng Yuan saw Jiang Wen's car arrive.

He walked over, and the car stopped.

Without any hesitation, he sat down.

"A beautiful woman invited you into her car, but you didn't go. Instead, you came here?" Jiang Wen said with a laugh. "Seriously, didn't you prepare an assistant or a driver or something?"

"If Sister Yun were here, I wouldn't feel comfortable being a third wheel. But she's not here, is she?" Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "As for a driver or assistant? I'm just a student, I don't need that."

"Your company doesn't have one?"

Jiang Wen asked casually.

"Yeah, I went to the filming location with Lao Hou. My movie is about to start shooting, you know," Cheng Yuan said. "I just hitched a ride with you, why are you making such a fuss?"

"You little rascal," Jiang Wen chuckled and scolded, then asked curiously, "Why didn't you get on that car earlier? Maybe it was a chance encounter with a woman. You wouldn't...?"

"I'm perfectly normal." Cheng Yuan rolled his eyes at Jiang Wen's gaze and said, "She's an artist under Huayi Brothers."

"Afraid of a trap?" Jiang Wen laughed. "You're overthinking it. Would Huayi Brothers use a top-tier actress to trap you? Are you overestimating yourself or underestimating the earning power of top-tier actresses? Besides, you're not an actress. To a director, matters between men and women are nothing."

Cheng Yuan shook his head.

He's not that narcissistic.

Besides, it's just taking him home, not going home with him.

However, he agreed with Jiang Wen's later statement that matters between men and women are really not a big deal for a director.

Which director doesn't have some gossip about this?

Huayi Brothers isn't that stupid to think they can control Cheng Yuan with this.

"Does he/she have obsessive-compulsive disorder related to cleanliness?"

Jiang Wen couldn't help but ask a question.

"Are you so sure something will happen after I get in the car?" Cheng Yuan asked Jiang Wen. "Didn't you say she's a top-tier actress? A top-tier actress wouldn't just..."

"It's hard to say about others, but it might be different for you," Jiang Wen said with a smile. "You're young, talented, have great potential, and you're not bad looking either. Someone like you should be quite popular among female celebrities."

Directors are very popular with female stars, especially someone like Cheng Yuan who is young, handsome, and talented.

"What do you mean by 'decently good-looking'?" Cheng Yuan said. "I wouldn't dare say I'm the most handsome among actors, but among directors, who can compare to me in terms of looks?"

Cheng Yuan didn't expect anything to happen after he got on the bus.

If I prove myself again, it might actually be possible.

"I!"

Jiang Wen spoke frankly and confidently.

Cheng Yuan rolled his eyes at him.

"You have a girlfriend?"

Jiang Wen suddenly looked at Cheng Yuan and asked.

Cheng Yuan shook his head.

"Do you have someone you like?" Jiang Wen asked with a smile when she saw Cheng Yuan's silence. "If you like someone, go for it! If you succeed, bring her to meet your brother."

"I haven't made up my mind yet!" Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "You're saying it's worth giving up the whole forest for one tree?"

"You've got the makings of a real jerk!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wen was first taken aback, but then he laughed.

Cheng Yuan pursed his lips and said nothing.

I just have potential, but you're a total scumbag.

Cheng Yuan returned to his apartment, washed up, and went straight to sleep.

He no longer lives in the school dormitory.

However, his current apartment is not far from the school, so it is convenient for him to go to school.

Unable to fall asleep no matter how much he tossed and turned in bed, he picked up his phone and sent a message to Liu Yifei:

Are you there?

Looking at the two words he sent, Cheng Yuan couldn't help but smile.

How did I become a complete novice in love?

This wasn't the first time Cheng Yuan had proactively messaged Liu Yifei, but this time it was the least sophisticated he'd ever done.

Repair the face of the reborn.

"I just got back from filming a night scene. What's wrong?"

Liu Yifei replied quickly, but her tone seemed different from usual because of Cheng Yuan's name.

"miss you."

Cheng Yuan replied with just three words.

"Then come visit the set."

Liu Yifei responded quickly as always.

Is this the right way to chat with Cheng Yuan?

Saying "I miss you" is not considered "explicit" at all in Cheng Yuan's words.

Phrases like "living off a woman," "asking to be kept," "find a way to fall in love with me," and "don't be ungrateful" used to come out of Cheng Yuan's mouth without hesitation. But now, phrases like "I miss you" sound a bit off.

"I can't come. I'm going to Northeast China in a couple of days. My new film is about to start shooting."

Cheng Yuan replied with a smile.

"It's powered on so quickly?"

"Yes, I'm planning to go to Cannes next year, so I naturally need to make the most of my time."

"Wow! Do you like to aim for awards when you make movies?"

"No, I'd rather make money."

"Make money?"

Liu Yifei was clearly puzzled.

The first film was nominated for Venice and even won an award.

With the second film set to compete in Cannes, you actually say you're making movies to make money?

Shouldn't you be claiming that you're doing this for art or something? Why do you seem so "materialistic"?

"Yeah, how can I marry you if I don't earn money? You won't let me live off you."

"Shouldn't people make commercial films to earn money?"

As for marrying her and living off her, Liu Yifei can now ignore that.

After hearing it so many times, it becomes commonplace.

"Who says art films can't make as much money as commercial films?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei fell silent.

She remembered how much money Cheng Yuan made from his film "Buried Alive".