Among all the people present, the one who had the most confidence in Xiao Yunhai was undoubtedly his teacher, Yao Wenyuan.
This was because he had acted in Xiao Yunhai's "Empresses in the Palace" and had personally witnessed Xiao Yunhai's performance on the set.
In his heart, not to mention these participating students, even those famous directors in the film and television industry who made a name for themselves would not be able to defeat Xiao Yunhai easily.
Wang Wei asked, "Then how far along are they in the movie?"
Hu Changsheng said, "I heard that they've already completed the script and are preparing to start filming. I estimate that they'll be able to officially start filming in September. "
Hearing this news, Wang Wei and Zhao Zhen both frowned at the same time. Their expressions turned ugly.
They didn't even have a clue about the script, but the other party was already filming. The difference was too big.
Wang Wei also blamed the principal in his heart. He thought to himself, "This competition is really unfair. The principal actually agreed to it without hesitation. Isn't he just looking for trouble?"
The room instantly became a little gloomy.
Xiao Yunhai chuckled and said, "These two schools aren't doing it right. They're obviously trying to checkmate us. The reason they proposed this competition is definitely because they're confident that they'll win. You have to know that our Yenching Film Institute has always been the number one film and television school in Hua Xia. If we don't accept the challenge, they'll definitely say that we're timid and don't even dare to participate in the competition. They'll say that we're not worthy of the title of number one student. "
"If we accept the challenge and win the competition, it's fine because we're the number one film and television school. It's normal for us to win, and they won't lose anything. But if we lose, then those two schools will gain a lot. When that happens, there'll be rumors that the Yenching Film Institute's standards aren't good enough and that the students we teach are inferior to them. Hehe, this is called being blocked from both sides. Either way, we'll definitely be at a disadvantage. "
Zhuang Bin looked at Xiao Yunhai with admiration and said, "Yunhai is right. They're checkmating us. And we have no reason to refuse. This competition is very important and directly relates to our school's reputation, so I hope you can treat it seriously and strive to win this tough battle. "
Xiao Yunhai giggled and said, "Principal, you can't just let the cow work and not let the cow eat. There has to be an explanation after winning, right? "
Zhuang Bin laughed and said, "Of course I'll give you some benefits. The school will invest 10 million yuan this time, and the school will only take the principal from the box office earnings. The rest will be given to you. Even if you get a billion yuan box office, the school won't take a single cent. Of course, you have to win first. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said with a smile, "Then wouldn't we have profited greatly?"
After that, Zhuang Bin and the others said some morale-boosting words, and then the meeting was adjourned.
Xiao Yunhai originally wanted to befriend Wang Wei and Zhao Zhen, but seeing their wary gazes, Xiao Yunhai immediately dispelled this thought.
He didn't want to be treated with a warm face and a cold butt.
Before Yao Wenyuan left, he gave Xiao Yunhai a meaningful glance.
Xiao Yunhai understood and quickly came to his office.
Seeing Xiao Yunhai come in, Yao Wenyuan pointed to a chair for him to sit down and then asked, "Tell me, kid, what kind of film are you planning to shoot?"
Xiao Yunhai forced a smile and said, "Teacher, I just got the news. How can I have a clue so quickly?"
Yao Wenyuan chuckled and said, "Kid, don't try to play dumb with me. How can I not know you? When you asked the Principal for benefits, I knew you must have a card up your sleeve. Quickly tell me your idea and I'll give you some advice. "
Hearing Yao Wenyuan's words, Xiao Yunhai gave him a thumbs up and said, "Teacher, you're really awesome. That's right, I do have an idea to shoot a campus comedy. "
"Campus comedy?"
"That's right. According to the rules set by the three great academies, a campus drama is undoubtedly the most suitable. You also know that I have a bit of humorous cells, so I want to write a comedy that can make people laugh. "
Yao Wenyuan nodded and said, "A campus comedy is indeed a good choice. How about this, quickly write the script and let me have a look. If you can pass my test, then there shouldn't be any problems. Yunhai, you must treat this seriously. The honor of our school is probably on you. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Teacher, don't say that. I can't afford to take it."
Yao Wenyuan smiled and said, "You can really take it. Because the Principal said it to me personally, and I also agreed with it. Although Wang Wei and Zhao Zhen are rare talents in the school, compared to you, there's still a big gap between their directing standards. From your 'Empresses in the Palace', I can see that you've become a mature and outstanding director. Marching to the big screen is something that will happen sooner or later. So, Yunhai, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. Once your film achieves good results, those film companies will immediately remember you. That will be very beneficial for your future films. You must seize this opportunity, kid. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Don't worry, teacher. I'll hand the script to you the day after tomorrow. "
Yao Wenyuan said in surprise, "So fast?"
Xiao Yunhai pointed to his head and smiled confidently. "The story is already in my head. It's just physical labor now. Teacher, just wait and see. "
When he got home, Xiao Yunhai began writing the movie script.
His original plan to shoot 'iPartment' had to be put aside for later.
In his previous life, there were many excellent campus movies, such as' The Hurried Years', 'To Our Youth That Will Eventually Pass', 'The Gardenia Blossoms', 'The Girl We Chased After', and so on. The box office was very good.
However, they were all nostalgic campus movies, and Xiao Yunhai didn't really like them. He was preparing to shoot 'Charlotte's Troubles', which starred Happy Fried Dough Twist.
In Xiao Yunhai's eyes, this film was a pure prank. It was a film that was purely funny for the sake of being funny, and there was no emotion to speak of.
However, it was this film that was just for fun that was liked by movie fans all over the country, and became a box office dark horse at that time. The investment was only thirty million, but the box office reached 1.4 billion. It could be said that it was a dark horse.
After typing on the computer for an entire afternoon, the script for 'Charlotte's Troubles' was all done.
At eight o 'clock that night, Zhao Wanqing dragged her tired body back home.
Xiao Yunhai brought out the dishes he had prepared from the kitchen. Seeing Zhao Wanqing's pale face, Xiao Yunhai said with heartache, "I'll give your company a call. Let's not go to the signing event. This is just too torturous. "
When Zhao Wanqing heard Xiao Yunhai's concern for her, she smiled sweetly and said, "That won't do. The news of the signing event has already been spread. If we cancel it at the last minute, it will make my fans very disappointed. Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. By the way, haven't Ling 'er and the others come back yet? "
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and sighed, "They're having fun in a place called the amusement park. It's good enough that they can come back at eleven o 'clock. By the way, let me tell you something. I'm preparing to shoot a big movie. "
"What?" Zhao Wanqing, who was eating, was surprised when she heard it. She put down her chopsticks and asked, "Aren't you going to shoot 'iPartment'? Why did you suddenly change to a movie? "
Xiao Yunhai told Zhao Wanqing about going to school that morning.
Zhao Wanqing giggled and said, "Oh you, you're really too confident. You haven't even passed the preliminaries yet. You're so confident that you're going to shoot a movie, as if it's already in your bag. If the other two hear this, they'll be pissed to death. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Both of them are a little narrow-minded. They don't have the bearing and demeanor of a big director. Isn't it just a competitive relationship? Is there a need to dislike me? I wanted to have a good chat with them, but they didn't even care about me. I was almost pissed to death. "
Zhao Wanqing said, "You can't blame them for that. This opportunity might not be much in your eyes, but in their eyes, it might be a chance to change their lives. The ratings for 'Empresses in the Palace' are so high, and your fame is far greater than both of them. Naturally, they'll see you as a strong rival. "
Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said, "Of course I understand their intentions. I just feel uncomfortable. What time are you leaving tomorrow? "
Zhao Wanqing said, "My flight is at six in the morning. Sigh, the coming days are probably going to be tough. "
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