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

Zhang Weiping smashed the newly bought tea set in his office again.

"Why?! He's a shameless thief who stole our work!"

"If it weren't for riding on the coattails of 'Hero,' would this movie have been so popular?! Shameless, despicable, and utterly shameless!"

As the reporters watched Zhang Weiping furiously berate Chen Yan in front of the camera, they all thought to themselves, "Great, we've got tomorrow's front-page news!"

As soon as Chen Yan turned on his phone, a caller ID screen appeared.

Upon checking the missed call log, there were already 99+ missed calls. Where did these people get their phone numbers from?

Chen Yan looked at the number; it was very familiar. Wow, wasn't that Han Sanping?

He immediately answered the phone; this was someone he couldn't afford to offend in the future.

Chen Yan greeted him lazily, "Good morning, President Han."

Han Sanping laughed heartily, "Chen Yan, you're really something, one movie has blown up the entire entertainment industry."

"What a pity. Why didn't you bring this movie to China Film Group for distribution back then?"

"Hehe, next time, next time, President Han, we'll always have a chance to cooperate." Chen Yan didn't say it directly. Wasn't this the time when China Film Group was bullying its customers? It was already a waste that they even bothered to talk to him.

"Breakup" grossed over 10 million yuan on its opening day and received good reviews online. It's clear that the box office will exceed 100 million yuan.

Chen Yan has also successfully become the second director in China to have a commercial film gross over 100 million yuan. What is even more noteworthy is that this great director is only 18 years old this year.

Han Sanping said affectionately, "Next time you come, just look for me, and I'll give you the green light all the way."

"That's great! I also hope to have the opportunity to board the big ship of China Film Group." This is exactly what Chen Yan was waiting for.

Han Sanping made the decision: "Okay, it's settled then!"

Changchun Film Studio is certainly good, but it is in its twilight years and it will be difficult to keep up with the times.

Moreover, China Film Group firmly holds the film import rights, which is like a dragon-slaying sword; who can defeat it?

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan checked his QQ messages and found that they were indeed 99+.

I took a quick look and found that members of the cast and crew of the drama "Breakup Buddies" and my friends on my contact list all sent their congratulations.

Several unfamiliar people popped up in the friend request list, and Chen Yan sent their names to Liu Yifei.

Sisi: "Explosion/emoji, I only recognize the first one, it's Jiang Yiyan."

Free and Easy: "Oh, then I won't add it."

Sisi: "Smile/expression, whatever you like~"

"Sissi, I'll visit the set after the film's weekly box office results are released."

Sisi: "Surprised/Expression: Really?! Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome!"

Free and Easy: "Idiot...remember to tell the producer what I said, and um, also tell Aunt Liu, I might have to talk to her about something later."

Sisi: "Fist/emoji, I got it! You're the idiot."

Liu Yifei put down her phone and immediately ran towards Liu Xiaoli.

Her cheeks were flushed from running. "Mom, Chen Yan said he's coming to visit the set in a couple of days."

Liu Xiaoli's expression froze for a moment before she smiled again and asked, "Oh, why is he suddenly coming?"

Now it was Liu Yifei's turn to feel embarrassed. She rolled her eyes and replied, "I don't know either, but he told me to tell Producer Zhang and the Director, maybe they have something to talk about."

"Oh, by the way, he's also coming to visit you."

Liu Xiaoli was speechless and could only say, "Okay, Mom understands."

Chen Yan is a completely different person now; who knows, Qianqian might need his help in the future.

Liu Xiaoli asked, "What does Chen Yan like to eat? Mom will treat him to a meal later."

Liu Yifei's face crumpled up, and she scratched her head. "Oh, I didn't ask him. He doesn't seem to be a picky eater. Oh right, he likes strawberries."

A clue seemed to appear in Liu Xiaoli's bewildered mind, but then it suddenly vanished.

"Okay, I understand."

Liu Yifei returned to her dormitory, turned on her phone, and started replying to messages from her classmates again.

Of course, she was selective in her replies; she wouldn't reply to those who asked for Chen Yan's contact information today.

In the large group chat for the 02 acting class, everyone was discussing "Love is Not Blind" and Liu Yifei and Chen Yan.

"Yifei is so beautiful! Her crying scenes are so moving."

"Yes, is Yifei filming a movie?"

Zhu Yawen: "Yes, we're going to film another Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils."

"Great, another big star is about to emerge from our Beijing Film Academy class of 02."

Jiang Yiyan: "Yifei is so lucky. She met a genius director like Chen Yan and became famous with just one film."

Zhu Yawen: "Yifei's filming is also good, let's achieve success together."

Liu Yifei suddenly jumped out.

Sisi: "Yeah, I'm so lucky! Chen Yan said he wants to cast me in his movies again."

Zhu Yawen: "Like/emoji, he'll be international Liu from now on. Let's cling to his coattails for now."

Sisi: "Haha."

"Yifei, are you tired from filming?"

Has Director Chen made any progress on his next project? Yifei, if you have any projects you'd like to recommend us to?

"Yes, yes, even minor supporting roles are fine."

"Look at Zhou Yang, he was called to audition by the production team right away."

After Liu Yifei spoke, Jiang Yiyan disappeared immediately.

Liu Yifei smiled, chatted casually for a few minutes in the group, and then left the group chat, making an excuse that she had to film a movie.

Chen Yan had just arrived at the school when Qiao Liang called him to a meeting.

The room was full of people who were either department heads or master's or doctoral supervisors.

Qiao Liang only got into this meeting because of Chen Yan. At the meeting, the school leaders affirmed Chen Yan's abilities, encouraged him to continue creating, and told him that he could come to the school if he had any difficulties, and the school would do its best to help him.

Tian Zhuangzhuang looked pleased at the meeting, and before leaving, she asked Chen Yan if he wanted to take the master's exam.

Qiao Liang, standing nearby, looked speechless...

After leaving school, Chen Yan contacted Changchun Film Studio and announced that the news that the first day's box office had covered all costs could be released.

After being caught by reporters, Zhang Yimou officially responded to his views on the film.

"As many viewers have said, this movie is very down-to-earth and easy to watch. It's a rare youth film that allows you to relax."

However, many people interpreted these words as Zhang Yimou saying that Chen Yan's films have no depth and don't require much thought to watch.

Where there's praise, there's bound to be criticism. One veteran film critic commented, "Love is Not Blind is basically not a film because it lacks cinematic quality. Its box office success may actually have nothing to do with romance..."

However, when reporters interviewed Chen Kaige, he declined the interview, citing his lack of understanding and failure to have seen the film.

Lu Chuan responded positively: "I watched this movie. It's filled with romance and has no substance whatsoever. Is this the only kind of stuff that students at the Beijing Film Academy can make now? Sigh, the world is going to the dogs. Anyone can be a director now."

Chen Yan regretted it and told the people at Changchun Film Studio that he wanted to respond to some recent controversies through the media.

He wouldn't consider his insults mild unless he berated Lu Chuan and the others so harshly they were completely disoriented.

"Director Chen, do you have anything to say about the recent controversy surrounding the reviews of 'Love is Not Blind' by audiences and film critics?"

Chen Yan smiled slightly, "Brother is about to unleash his power."

"I do want to respond to some of the unfounded controversies. First of all, some directors said that my film is full of love and has no substance. I want to say that the theme of my film is healing from heartbreak, so it is normal for it to be full of love and romance."

However, I heard that he's not even a leading actor in his own films, so perhaps he has difficulty understanding our filmmaking philosophy. By the way, I've seen that movie too.

Honestly, at first I thought it was directed by Jiang Wen. He's truly a broad-minded and magnanimous director, able to blend the styles of other directors into his own.

Chen Yan smiled and said, "I also want to mention that the movie 'Heartbreak' has already recouped all its costs on its opening day. I probably still have many shortcomings, and I need to learn more from everyone who has given me feedback, so that I can strive to make my next work satisfying. Thank you."

Well, now there's one more person who's smashed a teacup.