Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

Fan Bingbing immediately closed her open mouth, and Gao Yuanyuan's expression softened slightly.

Yang Che was stunned for a moment, wondering what was going on.

"Uh... Professor Hou, thank you for your high regard. I don't know what to say. It's just that I haven't studied my major courses much yet. Besides, I have business plans for the next few years, so I really don't have time to pursue a master's degree these next few years."

Hou Keming smiled and said, "Are you alone right now?"

Yang Che glanced at Yuanyuan and Bingbing, who were sitting quietly on either side of him at some point, and said, "Please speak."

Both women rolled their eyes at the same time.

"I understand your thoughts and concerns, and I haven't treated you like an ordinary student. I have a lot to do in the future, including some academic affairs and the development of the Qingying Film Studio, so I prefer to recruit students with strong overall abilities. Do you understand?"

Yang Che paused for a moment, then said, "I understand."

"Okay, regarding exams, you only need to pass Politics and English. On the professional front, Zhou Xinxia from the Beijing Film Studio spoke highly of your film 'My Sassy Girl,' and as for 'Indispensable,' which is about the Macau handover, Jiang Wei will probably ask you to direct it within the next day or two. As for school hours, that's even less of a problem. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, both women glanced at him simultaneously. He was truly outstanding, so outstanding that a professor at the Beijing Film Academy was willing to give him special treatment. Then, the two women exchanged a strange look before quickly looking away.

Yang Che rubbed his temples. "I understand. Professor Hou, I need to consider this carefully and give you an answer as soon as possible."

"Okay... goodbye."

Hou Keming wanted to say something more, but then felt he had said enough, so he hung up.

It is a great joy for a teacher to educate the best talents in the world.

Moreover, Yang Che is a genius among geniuses, the kind of person who would benefit from being brought along.

Meanwhile, Yang Che had already made his decision: he would take the postgraduate entrance exam.

Hou Keming needs this student who can "make him look good," but he also needs to take a shortcut and get a "protective umbrella."

All he needs to do is review his English. Although he speaks fluent Chinglish, he still needs to review it.

The reason I said I needed to think about it was precisely to deal with the current situation.

"cough..."

Yang Che coughed lightly, about to speak, when Gao Yuanyuan suddenly stood up: "I'm leaving. Think it over carefully."

Fan Bingbing instantly became smug, grabbed his arm and hugged him: "Hurry up, take your things with you, so I don't have to throw them away."

Yang Che glared at her: "Will you die if you don't talk? She's telling me to think about graduate school..."

Gao Yuanyuan paused, turned around, and looked at Fan Bingbing with a cold gaze: "He was mine too, but I don't want him anymore. You can throw him away if you want."

Fan Bingbing's transformation is amazing! This innocent-looking woman is so cunning! Oh no, I got a little carried away.

Yang Che patted the coffee table: "Can you please be quiet for a moment and listen to me? Whether you stay or leave, I will respect your decision. Yuanyuan, please sit down."

He grabbed her as he spoke.

Gao Yuanyuan pursed her lips, then reluctantly sat down on the single sofa, only to shift her gaze and stare blankly at the kitchen on the balcony.

Yang Che looked at the chubby boy helplessly: "Let go."

Fan Bingbing pouted, but seeing his serious expression, she let go of his arm.

"Bingbing, when we were together, didn't I tell you that Yuanyuan was my girlfriend?"

"Hmph, isn't that..."

Yang Che frowned: "All you need to do is say, isn't it?"

Fan Bingbing didn't respond, but turned her back to him in a huff.

Yang Che looked at Gao Yuanyuan: "Yuanyuan..."

Gao Yuanyuan raised her hand to interrupt, her voice choked with emotion: "You said you liked her, and I said I was willing to wait. You also said you'd give me an answer after the movie was finished, so I didn't ask, I waited, is this your answer to me?"

"Tch, knowing that, you still..."

As soon as Fan Bingbing opened her mouth, she met his calm gaze, pursed her lips, and looked away.

Yang Che then nodded and said:

"I'm not saying this to make excuses about the past, but to say that I've been suffering all along. I only realized this the moment you two met today, because I felt particularly relaxed at that moment."

You two chose to be with me without a second thought. And then, you turn on me the moment I answer a phone call or mention your name. I have to be so careful to appease you, and I have to think carefully about what to say to you, afraid that you might overthink and get angry.

If you feel wronged, then am I wronged too?

I never felt tired or wronged before; on the contrary, I enjoyed it. I only found it cute when you were angry because I love you, Fan Bingbing, and I love you, Gao Yuanyuan. You all know that.

Now you're asking me to make a choice, okay, I'll choose.

The two women looked at him simultaneously, and then lowered their heads in unison.

Yang Che waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "You are all my women, and none of you are allowed to leave. From now on, Yuanyuan here will be here on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and Bingbing in Anzhen will be here on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. You will not interfere with each other or see each other. I will rest on Sundays."

"ha."

Gao Yuanyuan shook her head dramatically, as if she had heard a joke.

Fan Bingbing rolled her eyes dramatically: "Wow, you actually said that..."

"What's done is done, so what's wrong with that?"

As soon as Yang Che finished speaking, the phone rang again. He saw that it was Jiang Wei, so he quickly made a "shh" gesture and answered the call on speakerphone.

It's like my wish came true. When Hou Keming said that Jiang Wei was probably looking for him, I was wondering if Jiang Wei would call.

"Teacher Jiang."

"Sorry, Yang Che, I was out of town during the National Day holiday and only read your promotional video script today."

"It's alright, it's my fault for not scheduling a time with you in advance."

"Here's the thing, all the directing departments in art colleges across the country are going to make a promotional video for Macao's return to China. I was thinking of submitting your script to the department's selection process under the name of an advanced training program. If it passes, the school will fund the filming and then submit it to the TV station for broadcast."

So I wanted to ask you, are you interested in participating?

"Of course I'm interested."

"Okay, then please prepare a storyboard and give it to me by next Wednesday, is that alright?"

"No problem, Teacher Jiang, I'll definitely finish it."

"Okay, come to me if you encounter any difficulties."

"OK."

"goodbye."

Yang Che hung up the phone and rubbed his temples; this time, he really had a headache.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan said gently, "You have so many things to do, let's not go to Xiamen."

"No, I need Sister Kuan's help with the filming in Hong Kong, so I can't break my promise."

Fan Bingbing turned her head like a robot: "You're going on a business trip, and you're taking her with you?"

Seeing Fan Bingbing's frustrated expression, Gao Yuanyuan suddenly felt extremely pleased and couldn't help but sneer: "What business trip? We're going to see Wang Fei's concert. We asked Wang Fei for the tickets in person."