Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

Four or five people in the audience immediately lowered their heads.

Seeing that Liu Chang was about to jump off the stage, Yang Che quickly stopped him: "We have so many things to do, don't cause trouble."

Liu Chang spat at the audience, cursed, and went back to his work.

This incident significantly diminished the joy of wrapping up filming.

For Yang Che, this was just "homework," "task," or even a preliminary graduate entrance exam, so he didn't care much about it.

As for the "your country" remarks made by a few young people, is that even a big deal?

Yang Che had personally witnessed the public opinion surrounding the bridge from its inception to its completion online.

Before its completion, it faced all sorts of criticism and obstruction, with everyone fearing the connections would be too tight. After its completion, it was met with further ridicule, with accusations of being a waste of resources and manpower, and that it would take a thousand years to recoup the costs...

In Northeast China, people say: "If you hear crickets chirping, you won't plant crops."

The budget for this film was 3 yuan. The first payment was 1 yuan, and the remaining 2000 yuan was spent on filming. This included 500 yuan for Xiao Daixu's remuneration and 600 yuan worth of sports and cultural supplies for the primary school.

The equipment and film belonged to the school; Qingying Studio was essentially the experimental film studio of Beijing Film Academy.

Of course, it will definitely cost more than just this.

After tidying up, Yang Che said to Hou Keming, who had come to watch, "Teacher Hou, could I use the clothing allowance and venue fee to treat the students to hot pot?"

Hou Keming's smile was incredibly awkward. He didn't want to pay any attention to this "future student." He was too shameless. How could someone so indirectly claim that he was not only not greedy but also selfless?

He should be the one to say it.

Seeing this, Yang Che didn't wait for Hou Keming's reply and turned around to shout, "Teacher Hou saw how efficient we were and rewarded us with hot pot later! Everyone, applause! Thank you, Teacher Hou! Thank you, school! Thank you, Qingying Film Studio!"

"Clap clap clap clap"

Hou Keming immediately switched to a friendly demeanor: "You've accomplished this much in just two days, students. Go ahead, but don't drink too much!"

The crowd's outcry intensified upon hearing the vice president's statement.

The atmosphere was lively and bustling. Xiao Daixu was also shouting enthusiastically because he wanted to eat hot pot. However, after his mother slapped his bottom twice, he gave up and obediently said "Goodbye, Director Brother" before leaving.

This kid was quite handsome when he grew up, but he's definitely not as good-looking as he is now.

Yang Che had seen one of his dramas, where he played the boyfriend of the aunt, the web series where he smoked in reverse with Li Fengtian.

After returning the equipment, the group walked to Yourenju, making quite a large group. The entire crew, including a bunch of extras, consisted of only eighteen people.

However, by the time they reached the school gate, the number had increased to twenty-seven. The extras, aside from Huang Haibo and Li Jie, were all from the class of '96; basically, everyone was there except those who were away filming. Yang Che had personally greeted all of them.

He spends the government's money and uses his own connections.

The hot pot restaurant afterwards became a dinner party where young people got closer together. The students showed off their talents in front of Yang Che, with smiles on their faces, just as they did in front of many directors and producers.

There's not much to say.

Yang Che was also quite disappointed. At first, Yan Danchen's gaze towards him had a hint of interest, but after going to Courtyard No. 8, she kept her distance. Indeed, his photo with Gao Yuanyuan in Zhuhai was so blatantly displayed on the refrigerator and next to the TV...

In this situation, it's not really appropriate for him to take the initiative, since he's finally had a few days of peace and quiet, and there's just so much to do.

Although it's Friday today and Yuanyuan went back to Fengtai, Yang Che still went back to Courtyard No. 8 because Fan Bingbing was also not in Beijing; she went to Guangzhou to film a GG+ commercial performance.

Suddenly being alone feels quite strange.

However, he wasn't really interested in flirting with anyone. He called Xiaopang for a long chat and exchanged sweet text messages with Yuanyuan for a while, and that was it.

Meanwhile, in the home of a family surnamed Chen in Hongqiao District of Tianjin, the family of four began to eat dinner as usual.

Their dinner tonight is millet porridge, stewed vegetables, and steamed buns.

My son is in the second year of junior high school and my daughter is in the first year of senior high school; both are at the age where they can eat a lot.

Just as his son Chen Xiaoping picked up a steamed bun, he glanced at the clock on the wall and said, "Dad, 'Fang Shiyu' is about to start."

Sitting on the sofa, Chen Lin, the father, put down the remote control and said, "Let's watch cable today."

The daughter, Chen Xiaomin, objected: "Why is this happening? Are you going to Shaolin to learn martial arts?"

Mom said, "Why? Your dad has to write a script. The cable is going to broadcast a new show today. We'll let you watch the beginning and then change the channel."

Upon hearing this, the siblings quieted down.

Less than two minutes.

Then the television started playing cheerful music.

The opening scene shows a pig-nosed man wearing a green robe and a green hat, glowing red, and then two pig ears pop out.

Chen Xiaoping's eyes lit up. Wasn't this Zhu Bajie?

Next, Xiao Taohong skipped and hopped out of the factory, and Chen Xiaomin said, "Yu Beibei is so pretty."

Then Cheng Hong's Chang'e appeared.

Chen Lin's eyes lit up this time; she was still so beautiful after giving birth.

"The beauty of spring is not as good as a dream, a dream where the grass smells sweet..."

As soon as the lyrics were read, Chen Lin raised an eyebrow and made his own judgment: the melody was cheerful and the lyrics were catchy, possessing all the core elements of a popular song.

As an editor of the Tianjin Youth Daily, Chen Lin has this basic judgment.

The subtitles appeared, announcing the producers: Fan Xiaotian and Yang Che.

Chen Lin took notes on things that most people overlooked.

Fan Xiaotian, of course, knew who it was—the editor-in-chief of *Zhongshan* magazine. He'd also heard of Yang Che; the lyricist and composer of Wang Fei's song "Fleeting Years," supposedly a young man—that was interesting.

After the song "Good Springtime" was finished, Chen Xiaomin was fine, but Chen Xiaoping had already put down the steamed bun in his hand.

For a junior high school boy in the 90s, the special effects fight scenes in the opening credits, and the elements of Pigsy and Monkey King, were incredibly appealing.

And so the first episode begins.

A cliché story of a boy rescuing a mermaid girl—oops, I mean, a beautiful dragon girl—and falling in love at first sight.

Just when Chen Lin thought he had understood, the cat demon killed the grown-up boy.

Well, this is a tragedy.

Then Venus appeared.

Hahahaha.

The whole family burst into laughter.

Clearly, by this point, none of the four family members suggested changing the channel to watch "Young Fong Sai-yuk".

In Tianjin, many households are watching "Spring Bright Pigsy" on their TVs. Most of them don't watch it from the beginning, but rather while changing channels, they are drawn in by the special effects, the plot, or the special effects. In short, they will laugh out loud after watching for a while.

It is said that Sun Xing opened a noodle shop in Tianjin in 5202, and the business was quite good. He also speaks the Tianjin dialect very well. Because the people of Tianjin like him very much, he was able to conquer the people of Tianjin with his comedy. It can only be said that Sun Xing's comedic performance is too authoritative.

However, if you bring it on yourself, there's nothing you can do.