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

Chen Yan's film has already issued a statement declining all set visits.

So people can only start discussing what this movie is all about online.

Several senior industry veterans privately said, "Chen Yan has finally reformed. A director with ideas and ability should come back to make art films."

But the one who was most unhappy was Zhang Weiping.

After what happened recently, Zhang Weiping finally woke up to reality.

"I won't speak out anymore, Yimou. Don't worry, I understand now. This brat is trying to climb over us to get ahead. The more screen time he gets, the more we promote him. Let's all tell everyone that no one is allowed to respond to anything related to Chen Yan from now on."

Zhang Yimou glanced at Zhang Weiping with a hint of helplessness.

Zhang Jing, the younger brother, secretly rolled his eyes, thinking to himself, "Isn't this all something you created online? Besides you, there's no one else who can compete with Chen Yan."

"Wei Ping, let's just focus on making our movie. That's the best response to the netizens' unfounded speculations." Zhang Yimou has been very tired lately, with too many people asking him what he thinks about Zhang Weiping and Chen Yan's relationship.

How could he possibly see it? He didn't want to see it; he just wanted to make his own good film.

Zhang Weiping breathed a sigh of relief. "Yimou, you're right. You just need to focus on polishing the script and preparing for filming. I'll take care of everything else."

"We're going to completely crush Chen Yan in the film industry, let him know that he only got lucky this time, and get him out of this circle as soon as possible!"

"Brother, didn't we say we wouldn't give him any screen time? Why are we still going to fight him?" Zhang Jing, the company's accountant, had done the math and knew that Chen Yan had definitely made a fortune from this investment.

Therefore, this person seems a bit strange, and his opinion is that it's best to leave him alone.

"I didn't give him any visuals. I just wanted to crush him like an ant while I was at it." Zhang Weiping stuck out his neck, looking unconvinced.

Zhang Jing sighed, "Whatever."

Chen Yan had already held a script reading session with everyone, and the sound of crying could be heard everywhere during the meeting.

Yan Ni's eyes were swollen from crying: "They've suffered so much."

The assistant director for this project was found by Tian Zhuangzhuang; he is his good friend Zhang Jianya, who is now reading the script with tears in his eyes.

Everyone in the crew shed tears, which shows just how important the script was.

Zhang Jianya quietly pulled Tian Zhuangzhuang aside and said, "This movie is really good."

Tian Zhuangzhuang replied with great pride, "Of course, it's my student's film, how could it not be good?"

Zhang Jianya understood; this man was truly treating Chen Yan as his own apprentice.

This was truly the smoothest film Chen Yan had ever directed. The two veteran actors delivered a powerful performance, yet it didn't feel fake at all; they looked like an elderly couple who had lived together for a lifetime.

The production team made rapid progress, and "Heartbreak" finally finished its run on February 5th.

The total box office reached 2.14 million yuan, shocking the entire internet.

Chen Yan has successfully become the second director in China to join the 2 million yuan box office club.

During this time, Zhang Jincheng was not idle either; he successfully snatched the "Chinese Paladin 1" project from Tangren Media.

After learning that the copyright had been taken by Chen Yan Film and Television, Cai Yinong even contacted Chen Yan privately to ask if the copyright of "Chinese Paladin" could be transferred.

Chen Yan resolutely refused.

Zhang Jincheng has already contacted the people at Yitong, but they have big ambitions, so things are still dragging on.

Liu Yifei worked tirelessly and finally wrapped up filming in mid-March. She then asked her mother if she could visit Chen Yan on set.

For the first time, Liu Xiaoli felt that her daughter had grown up, so she didn't stop her, but she also wanted to go with her.

She also wanted to see what kind of quality Chen Yan's second drama was, that it could dominate the internet for more than a month without a single spoiler photo.

"Yes, let's take our time filming the rest, and let the emotions settle down a bit more."

Suddenly, a pair of delicate hands covered Chen Yan's eyes, and his voice was deliberately lowered and deepened.

"Guess who I am."

Chen Yan curled up one corner of his mouth.

"Little Fatty Liu!"

"Pah, I'm not fat!" Liu Yifei pouted angrily.

Liu Xiaoli walked over from behind, her tone slightly reproachful: "Qianqian, don't be silly, Director Chen is still working."

Chen Yan stood up and replied with a smile, "Aunt Liu, why didn't you let me know you were coming? I could have sent someone to pick you up."

The staff members opposite were quite surprised to see Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei arrive, but they still sensibly said, "Director Chen, we'll go back to our work now."

Then they hurriedly slipped away.

Liu Yifei only belatedly realized that there were several people here just now, and her face couldn't help but turn red.

"It's nothing. It was Sisi who insisted on coming to see you, and we also went home to rest for a while, so we didn't tell you in advance."

When Liu Xiaoli first arrived, she was stopped by the staff outside. They were only allowed to enter after seeing Liu Yifei.

Chen Yan looked at Liu Yifei and asked, "I'll treat you to lunch."

"You go eat with Qianqian. I'm coming back to see some old friends; I've made plans with them all." Liu Xiaoli said, then looked at Liu Yifei. "Mom will pick you up tonight. Don't be naughty with Director Chen."

Chen Yan raised an eyebrow; Liu Xiaoli was becoming more agreeable.

Liu Xiaoli has come to terms with things. After all, they're in the same company, so it's better to have a better relationship than one that's strained.

It can also help my daughter get more good resources, but of course, the latter is the key point.

Chen Yan turned to a boy and said, "Xiao Jiang, can we add another chair next to me?"

"Okay, Director Chen."

Liu Yifei's eyes darted around twice, then she lowered her head and chuckled.

Chen Yan gestured, "Let's go, you can be my assistant director for the day."

Liu Yifei raised her arms and waved them twice: "Then I'll reluctantly agree!"

In the afternoon, in addition to directing the film, Chen Yan had another task: while directing the scene, he also explained to Liu Yifei why You Banchang and Qin Yi had to act the way they did.

What was handled well, and what was handled poorly.

In some parts, Liu Yifei felt the emotions were already very strong, but Chen Yan called "cut."

However, Liu Yifei did not ask on the spot when she did not understand. Instead, she waited until Chen Yan had dealt with it and then quietly asked him why they had to reshoot.

Chen Yan patted Liu Yifei's head: "The emotions are too intense. If the actors' emotions are explosive and tense throughout a scene, the audience will find it tiring to watch. We need to break through the emotions at a certain moment, and when the emotions accumulate a second time, it will be more interesting."

Liu Yifei nodded, seemingly confused but impressed. When she looked at Chen Yan's focused expression as he stared at the camera, her eyes were filled with admiration.

He's really amazing, Liu Yifei thought to herself.

After filming this scene, Chen Yan asked the crew to change the knives and take a break. Liu Yifei quickly went up and handed him a cup of hot drink.

"Have something hot to drink." Liu Yifei held the hot drink in both hands, her eyes sparkling.

Chen Yan took it, drank a sip, and his stomach felt much better.

Looking around at the staff, almost everyone had a cup in their hand, so she asked in a low voice, "Did you buy one for everyone?"

"yes."

Chen Yan smiled and said, "She really is a little rich girl."