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

Many people in the industry know the reason why Cheng Yuan is being questioned.

Today, Cheng Yuan has not been defeated by these doubts; instead, he has proven himself once again, proving that he is indeed a genius.

Regardless of whether "The Hunt" wins an award at Cannes, he has already proven that he directed "Buried" and that he was not just a tool.

Then Huayi's previous efforts, which led to media and netizens questioning Cheng Yuan, have become a joke.

"The film 'The Hunt' was invested in by China Film Group and Qingdao Film Studio," Wang Zhongjun said. "And the main creative team of the film were all from Beijing Film Academy, many of whom were still students or teachers. If the film achieves any success, it will be a political achievement for the school leaders."

"Why not leave the movie alone, but target Cheng Yuan instead?"

Wang Zhonglei wasn't stupid; he naturally understood what his brother meant.

That movie is indeed untouchable.

If you sabotage a film that both China Film Group and Beijing Film Academy value, it's disrespectful to them.

We still have to give them face.

"Cheng Yuan is currently a student at the Beijing Film Academy," Wang Zhongjun said. "The more outstanding he is, the more he showcases the teaching achievements of the Beijing Film Academy, and he is even a shining example for the academy's recruitment efforts. Last time, when you raised questions about Cheng Yuan, the Beijing Film Academy had objections."

Huayi is not that afraid of the Beijing Film Academy, but there is no need for them to offend it.

"What should we do then?" Wang Zhonglei said. "That kid has set up a film and television company; he's obviously got big ambitions. This kid is no pushover."

If it were just a matter of the director being good, Wang Zhonglei wouldn't have paid that much attention.

Cheng Yuan is clearly not one of them.

"What conditions did you offer when you recruited them last time?"

Wang Zhongjun looked at Wang Zhonglei, but Wang Zhonglei looked at Xiang Yuhang.

Xiang Yuhang was completely stunned.

Set conditions?

Do I need to set conditions to sign with Huayi?

He's just a student.

Signing him would be giving him face.

"He pulled off a film out of thin air, and it even got nominated for the Venice International Film Festival," Wang Zhongjun said, taking a deep breath. "If you don't offer any conditions, do you think he'll come to Huayi? Do you think he's some newbie director trying to fool us?"

Wang Zhonglei also realized what was happening and couldn't help but glare at Xiang Yuhang.

Many people in the industry want to join Huayi Brothers, but we need to offer them attractive conditions.

If you go to someone to sign a contract without offering any terms, anyone would think you're not sincere, and it would be strange if they even showed up.

Xiang Yuhang hesitated, then fell silent.

At this point, any explanation will only result in a barrage of insults.

At the time, he didn't value Cheng Yuan and didn't think of him as just a tool in the movie.

But by the time they discovered he had directed the movie, it was too late.

"It's going to be difficult to sign now," Wang Zhonglei couldn't help but say. "We've already offended him; we can't let him grow stronger."

"How can we not give it a try? It's just that the terms are a bit better," Wang Zhongjun said. "Invite him out and have a good talk. If we can talk, everything will be fine. If not, then we'll see."

Furthermore, they would seize any opportunity to strike without warning.

This kid is incredibly talented. If he wins a few major awards abroad, it probably won't be Beijing Film Academy and Han Sanping protecting him anymore.

At that moment, Cheng Yuan was on his way to meet Wang Changtian.

"Mr. Wang!"

"Director Cheng, congratulations on your second film being selected for the Cannes International Film Festival."

With his first film nominated for Venice and his second for Cannes, who would dare to question Cheng Yuan's talent?

If they win another award, then it goes without saying.

"It's just a shortlist."

"Being shortlisted is already a great achievement, and I'm sure you'll do well."

"Then I'll take Mr. Wang's good wishes."

The two exchanged pleasantries with smiles and then took their seats.

Wang Changtian's words were not a compliment at all.

Being shortlisted for the top three in Europe is already quite an achievement.

Being nominated means that the film is unlikely to lose money.

The key point is that Cheng Yuan is still very young.

Being young means endless possibilities.

"President Cheng, if you have any projects in the future, don't forget to give Guangxian Media a try."

Wang Changtian raised his glass and clinked it against Cheng Yuan's.

Although Cheng Yuan has only made two movies, he is still a student.

Its potential is immense.

The first one was a huge success.

If the second film is nominated for Cannes, then it means it won't lose money.

It might be another big-money movie.

"If the opportunity arises, I would naturally like to collaborate with Mr. Wang," Cheng Yuan said. "Mr. Wang is also aware that my company has only a handful of employees and only produces films."

Wang Changtian smiled and changed the subject.

If there's an opportunity to cooperate, then naturally we won't cooperate.

However, Cheng Yuan's company is small and only produces films, not participates in distribution, so naturally there is no way they won't have opportunities.

Some things don't need to be said outright.

Wang Changtian had no choice. If Guangxian Media wanted to enter the film industry, it would be best to have its own director, or at least a partner to collaborate with.

Good directors and big-name directors usually have their own circles, and those in the limelight have no say in it.

People from Hong Kong's entertainment circle who went north to work for him seemed to be rather indifferent to him.

Cheng Yuan returned to China and received numerous invitations.

Some accepted the invitation, while others refused outright.

Many declined, including Huayi.

However, he also saved face for the other party by saying that he was busy with a novel signing and didn't have time.

What is Huayi trying to do?

Cheng Yuan didn't need to go to the store to guess the general idea; it was either offering generous terms to sign him or directly acquiring Yuancheng Films.

Cheng Yuan would not agree to any of the proposals, whether it was a contract, an acquisition, or an investment.

If you go, won't you be taken advantage of?

What am I here to do after being reborn? To make money for others and be manipulated by them?

If that's the case, then what should we do?

The first stop for my domestic novel signing tour was the capital city.

There were quite a few book fans who came, and it also attracted a lot of media reporters.

Cheng Yuan's debut was highly newsworthy.

It's generating quite a bit of buzz these days.

"Director Cheng, your second film, 'The Hunt,' has been selected for the Cannes International Film Festival. Could you share your feelings about it?"

One reporter asked directly.

"This is a novel signing event, not a movie promotion or press conference."

Cheng Yuan shook his head, not answering, but directly stating the question.

If you guys keep doing this, how am I supposed to hold this book signing event?

If you're going to ask, ask questions related to the novel.

"Director Cheng, Director Lu Chuan said that your film 'The Hunt' being shortlisted for the Cannes International Film Festival was purely due to good luck. What do you think about that?"

"What?"

Cheng Yuan was stunned when he heard this.

Is Lu Tailang up to his old tricks again?

That shouldn't be the case.

He's just biased, not really stupid.

Didn't he get criticized by the school last time?

To jump out at this point and say that the film's nomination was due to good luck is just asking for trouble.

He doesn't even need to lift a finger; netizens can roast him to death.

Good luck?

Hello, let me see.

You can't even copy the top three European universities, how dare you criticize others?

"I don't believe it!" Cheng Yuan quickly came to his senses and said seriously, "Director Lu Chuan is my senior from the Beijing Film Academy. How could he say such a thing? He can question me, but how can he repeatedly question the teaching results of the Beijing Film Academy? I don't believe anything you say."

Leaders, you've seen it, haven't you? I said Lu Chuan was a traitor to my Beijing Film Academy, and now it's confirmed.

He wasn't questioning me, but rather the teaching outcomes of the Beijing Film Academy.

I, Cheng Yuan, am a student.

"Do you think your new film being nominated for Cannes was just good luck?"

One reporter couldn't help but press for an answer.

luck?

That's definitely true.

But that's clearly not just a matter of luck.

"Why say it's luck, instead of the Beijing Film Academy's excellent teaching?" Cheng Yuan said. "This is a novel signing event; aren't you going to ask about the novel itself?"