Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

Chapter 119 Director Shang Jing's Heart is Bitter

After leaving the Liu family's house, Chen Yan drove to the company.

Upon entering, I saw Director Shang Jing looking weathered and listless, waiting in the conference room.

Although my last meeting with Director Shang Jing was rather rushed, he still had a round face back then, but now his facial features are much more defined.

"Director Shang, what's wrong with you?" Chen Yan asked with a puzzled look, handing Shang Jing a bottle of water.

He then gestured for Zhang Jincheng to go ahead and get busy.

"Director Chen..." Shang Jing frowned, his face covered in tears.

No one knows how much he suffered during this time. On set, he had to manage everyone and coordinate the filming of various departments. After filming, he still had to urge Ning Caishen to write the script.

Ning Caishen couldn't write the script, and he was even more anxious than Ning Caishen, his hair falling out in clumps.

Didn't you see he cut it short?

"Was filming 'My Own Swordsman' that tiring?" Chen Yan smiled.

In his memory, the only thing that people kept bringing up about this show was its insufficient funding.

Could it be that my butterfly flapping its wings has stirred up an unknown tornado?

"It's all Ning Caishen's fault. He bought a house, which put pressure on him. He couldn't finish writing the script in the later stages and became frustrated."

He crashed into the guardrail while drunk driving a while ago. Luckily, there weren't many people or cars around the Pinggu Film and Television Base, otherwise he would have caused us a huge disaster.

Shang Jing was so angry at Ning Caishen that his teeth itched.

If it weren't for him, this film wouldn't have been delayed so many times, and it's only now that it's being scheduled for release.

At first, Shang Jing was on tenterhooks, fearing that Chen Yan would send someone to ask why filming hadn't finished yet.

He covered it up while cursing Ning Caishen, locking him on set and forcing him to write even if he couldn't.

Not only was it not acceptable to write poorly, but even a genius like Ning Cai was tortured to the point of losing weight.

Chen Yan raised an eyebrow, not at all surprised. After all, he was capable of doing something as stupid as handling contraband, so driving under the influence was relatively minor.

However, after this incident, Chen Yan did not intend to have any further interaction with him, so he did not speak up to reprimand him.

It was released on time, wasn't it?

"Director Shang, you've worked hard. The film will be released soon, and you can finally get some rest." Chen Yan deliberately changed the subject.

open.

Shang Jing was also a shrewd person. After realizing that Chen Yan didn't care about this matter at all, he finally felt relieved.

After all, I still have outstanding payments to make.

Before leaving, Chen Yan saw Shang Jing out of the conference room.

Shang Jing suddenly turned around and shook hands with Chen Yan: "Director Chen, let's work together again next time."

Caught off guard, Chen Yan could only shake hands back.

"OK."

Shang Jing truly admires Chen Yan from the bottom of his heart; he's such a great investor.

Not only did he not rush me, nor did he send any random people to the production crew, but he also instructed people to settle their final payments as soon as possible before leaving.

That's so helpful! I'd love to work with you again sometime!

Chen Yan returned to his office, crossed his legs, and leisurely listened to Zhang Jincheng report on the progress of the 3D cinema construction in the Beijing area.

Because the money was readily paid, Chen Yan's first cinema was already taking shape, with all the equipment ordered from overseas—the latest technology that Hollywood could sell to foreigners.

But now the technology is monopolized by others, and it's good enough if we can buy it ourselves, so Chen Yan didn't pick and choose.

"Yes, speed up the process, don't delay the next batch of imported foreign films' release." If 3D cinemas are managed well, they can recoup their costs quickly.

At this stage, foreign blockbusters are starting to flood the domestic market, and 3D cinemas will be a game-changer for other theaters in terms of presenting blockbusters.

A few days later, one weekend, Liu Yifei told him that she would take him to see Yao Beina.

It turns out that Yao Beina had already been hospitalized and underwent minimally invasive surgery ahead of schedule. Because it was done in advance and in time, it was only a minor surgery.

However, Liu Yifei was a little worried and wanted to go ahead to encourage her.

Chen Yan agreed.

On that day, Chen Yan drove his unassuming Mercedes-Benz with Liu Yifei to the Union Hospital where Yao Beina was located.

Upon entering the ward, I saw that Yao Beina was in pretty good condition, with a rosy complexion, and showed no signs of nervousness about having surgery soon.

"Sissi! You're here."

Yao Beina opened her arms, and Liu Yifei called out "Sister Beina" and stepped forward to hug Yao Beina tightly.

A short while later, a middle-aged woman wearing glasses walked in.

"Sissi?"

"Aunt Li!" Liu Yifei stood up and went over to give Li Xinmin a light hug.

"Oh my, Qianqian has grown into a beautiful young lady." The two families were neighbors when they were young and had a good relationship, often visiting each other. Li Xinmin watched Liu Yifei grow up.

Moreover, Li Xinmin and Liu Xiaoli have a very good relationship. In the blink of an eye, the little girl who used to run around calling her "sister" has grown into a graceful young lady.

"Aunt Li, you're teasing me." Liu Yifei smiled generously.

Li Xinmin glanced back and her gaze fell on Chen Yan. "This must be Chen Yan, right?"

She has worked within the system for many years. Although she is not in management, she has a keen eye and can tell at a glance that he and Liu Yifei have a close relationship.

Li Xinmin was very shrewd and didn't use this as a starting point. She knew that Liu Yifei had a small face, and if she made fun of this, she was afraid that Liu Yifei would lose face.

So she sincerely said, "Thank you so much back then. If it weren't for you taking my daughter Bella to see a doctor, her condition would be much worse now."

Chen Yan waved his hand.

"Auntie, it was just a coincidence. Sister Bei Na is a lucky person, she will definitely get better." Chen Yan did not take credit for himself and spoke very humbly.

The more Li Xinmin looked at Chen Yan, the more satisfied she became.

He understood why the proud Liu Xiaoli could let her daughter follow behind this little boy.

Such a wonderful match, it would be foolish to miss it.

"Come, sit down, have some fruit," Li Xinmin greeted with a smile.

After Li Xinmin sat down, Chen Yan and Liu Yifei sat down as well.

"Sister Beina, how have you been lately? Are you feeling any better?" Liu Yifei had been thinking of inviting Yao Beina out for a super spicy hot pot.

But given the current situation, let alone eating spicy hot pot, we might not even be able to go out freely anymore.

Liu Yifei only knew that she was going to have surgery soon, but she didn't know the specifics of the procedure.

"It's nothing, just a minor surgery. The doctor said I caught it early, so it's not a problem at all." Yao Beina was very straightforward. If the doctor and her mother hadn't been watching her closely, she would have already slipped out to play.

She didn't feel uncomfortable anywhere at all.

Her father also strictly ordered her to listen to the doctor and sent her mother to stay by her side at all times.

She knew it even without being told; her mother had been considering early retirement recently, she overheard it when she was on the phone with her father that day.

My mother cried her eyes out, saying that her career was nothing compared to her daughter.

From that day on, Chen Yan's words would echo in her ears from time to time, so she became obedient and did whatever the doctor said.