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Chapter 187: Going to Huang Lei’s house for dinner (big chapter, please vote for me)
The students in the audience rushed to raise their hands one by one, and Naza even raised her hands to the ceiling. Choose me, choose me, choose me!

Ignoring the attentive Nazha, the first person called upon was a directing student. He asked bluntly: "Teacher Gu, after the success of "Ball Lightning", do you think there will be more and more film jobs in the future?" Are you going to make a science fiction movie?"

How can it be! It has been four years since "The Wandering Earth" was released and no one has touched on the science fiction theme. Even "The Fortress" has been in the works for a long time. Do you think that this is something that can be filmed in two months in a random yard while filming "The Wandering Earth"?
"At that time, I hoped that more and more colleagues would enrich the themes and types of our domestic films, instead of just me shouting. However, this not only requires the director's personal ability, but also has a high impact on our film industry. "Ball Lightning" is just a small test, I'm still looking forward to new people trying out science fiction themes."

"Teacher Gu, which one do you think is more important, commercial films or literary films?" asked the next student who was named.

"I think there is no distinction between superior and inferior." Gu Zhongyu knew that someone would ask this question.

"Actually, I want to correct you, there is no concept of 'artistic film' abroad. It is more appropriate to call that type of film an auteur film."

Now I will tell the origin of genre films again.

"So, "The Shawshank Redemption" is a drama film, "Ball Lightning" and "Artificial Intelligence" are science fiction films, and "Farewell My Concubine" is a drama film and a romance film." Gu Zhongyu continued.

"I hope that all the students here will not fall into the shackles of commercial films and literary films. This is meaningless. Enriching our current film types is the most important thing."

"But, Mr. Gu, even among genre films, there are some that are more commercial and more literary, right? Shouldn't we have the perseverance as filmmakers?" Someone asked, fearing that the world would not be in chaos.

Gu Zhongyu raised his eyebrows and kept the smile on his face: "To be precise, they are more popular and niche. Popular movies are more suitable to be placed in cinemas - pay attention, it is more - to attract as many people as possible Audiences go to the cinema. Niche movies are more suitable to be savored repeatedly at home, alone or with a few friends. The former is easier to stimulate adrenaline and make money, and the latter is more likely to resonate at a high-level spiritual level. "

At this point, he raised his finger to stop anyone who wanted to ask questions: "Don't be ashamed to talk about money. Without money, you can't make a good movie. No matter how good a movie is, it still requires money to make it.

"China is a country with a population of more than one billion, with a profound cultural foundation and a broad market. The film industry naturally has to be on par with the world's number one American emperor. In the 90s and [-]s, we had many excellent directors, but there were also Many people are unwilling to make progress because of this. Anyway, no matter how you shoot, the state will take care of it. Now that the market has become market-oriented, these views must be reversed and making money is the first priority."

Having said this, he opened his hand and pressed it in the air: "I know what you want to say, but if you don't want to talk about the smell of copper, you have to lock yourself in an ivory tower. However, in modern society, you can Do you want to stay in the ivory tower all your life? If you want to get out, you must talk about money and profits."

What did the US emperor do?They use big investments and big productions to make money all over the world, and then invest in avant-garde art films that may lose money but can truly promote aesthetic progress.

Therefore, although the films of American imperialists are stinky, they also take into account a certain degree of artistry and are not biased. Unlike European films, which are obsessed with self-expression and unable to extricate themselves.

Guan Zhong said more than 2000 years ago that people can only pursue truth, goodness and beauty when they have a full stomach.Spiritual food is also food. Only when the adrenaline stimulation is satisfied, or even excessive, and makes people tired, will the audience improve their aesthetics, truly appreciate and understand those works full of beauty, and give those who create Directors who produce such works will support them, thereby achieving a virtuous circle.

"But Teacher Gu, if you can't insist on art, who else will inherit it in the future?" Someone still asked this.

"Art will be passed on by itself." He smiled.
"As long as people are still around, as long as civilization is still passed down, people's pursuit of beauty will not stop. Art may be on hold, but it will never die. You see, director Feng Da, who is famous for his comedy films, is filming Enough Entertainment After popular movies, we will also try to make works like "[-]" that reflect the sufferings of history."

Gu Zhongyu continued: "You all know Director Wang Jin, right? He is very responsible to investors and uses their money to make movies that can earn box office. Although many people despise him and think his movies are just vulgar hot chicks. , but he almost never caused investors to lose money, thus attracting more people to invest in the film industry."

"After making money, he also invested in Xu Anhua to make some literary films and support some new directors, thus supporting many film practitioners during the most difficult time for Hong Kong films. So whether it is movies or actors, we have to What you do first is the process of pleasing the audience, and then you must survive in the complex market environment before you can do anything else.”

The students in the audience nodded, looking thoughtful, and the person who received the answer also sat back in his seat.

At this time, Nazha, who had been raising her hands for a long time, looked at her teacher and ignored her all the time. She winked anxiously, as if to say, if you don't choose me, believe it or not, I will cry for you?
Well, I'll give you a chance. I hope you won't ask any stupid questions, so Gu Zhongyu pointed at Naza and indicated that she could stand up and ask.

Nazha stood up impatiently and asked: "Teacher, teacher, we all want to know what the subject of your next movie will be? Is it the sequel to "Ball Lightning"?"

"No, Guo Fan went to study in the United States and will probably come back next year. There will be a sequel to "Ball Lightning", but it will definitely not be this year. We also need to polish the script carefully. What I want to film next is A biographical film based on a real person will be shot soon."

"Then...Teacher Gu, are you still short of people for your new movie? Are you considering choosing among us?"

When this question was brought up, the students below, especially those in the performance department, all looked at Gu Zhongyu expectantly.

Gu Zhongyu smiled and responded: "Don't tell me, I haven't made a final decision on the role of the third male lead. He should be about 30 years old. It is best to be an actor with a certain reputation and superb acting skills. The casting is currently open. If you have any suitable ones, you can recommend them to come and audition.”

When they heard that a 30-year-old well-known actor was required, the students below could only shake their heads. This role was out of reach for them.

Nazha wanted to ask a few more questions, but the speech prepared by Gu Zhongyu was almost over here. After two hours, his mouth was dry and he handed the microphone to Huang Lei, who was the host.

"Okay, thank you very much, Teacher Gu, for sharing with us today. This is the end of the question-and-answer session. I hope everyone can gain some insights. Students can go back to class."

Nazha originally wanted to talk to Teacher Gu after the show to talk about her recent studies, but when she saw Huang Lei taking Gu Zhongyu to who knows where, she had to go back with Yang Caiyu in disappointment.

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"What you just said is very good, Zhong Yu. He is really a natural speaker. It would be a pity not to come back and continue teaching and educating people. Come back more often in the future, and those children will be happier to see you."

"I'm just bragging. I'm not as good as you, Teacher Huang." Gu Zhongyu, who was sitting in the back seat, complimented.

Huang Lei's home is still far away from Nortel, and he has recently moved to a new place. He doesn't know the road, so Huang Lei grabbed the steering wheel and let Gu Zhongyu sit in the back to act as his guide. The driver.

A little too enthusiastic, Gu Zhongyu felt that Huang Lei most likely needed help from him.

"Okay, we're here."

Gu Zhongyu got out of the car and looked at the luxurious villa in front of him, and exclaimed: "It's okay, Teacher Huang! You can make a fortune in silence. Your house is quite impressive. I guess it costs tens of millions, right?"

Huang Lei's new home is a palace-style mansion. Not only is it large in size, the decoration is also particularly luxurious. The door is made of copper with carved patterns, and even the roof is golden.

At present, Huang Leike has not yet participated in popular variety shows such as "Extreme Challenge" and "Longing for Life", and has not been able to enjoy the huge dividends brought by variety shows, but he can already afford such a villa in Yanjing. It seems that there are some undisclosed businesses that are making money for him.

It has to be said that Huang Lei is among the most profitable among so many artists.

In 2002, Huang Lei founded Manfu Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. After that, Huang Lei's "Midnight Song", "Heaven is Born in Water" and "Hey, Old Man!" " are all produced by Manfu Culture, and without exception, Huang Lei is either the director, screenwriter, or producer.

Later, he established the persona of "God of Cooking" and opened restaurants all over the country in partnership with others, making a lot of money.

"I am also getting a mortgage! The down payment alone will cost me a lot of money. I estimate that I will have to work on this house in the coming days. Okay, let's get in!"

As soon as you enter the back room, the double spiral staircase and the huge crystal lamp are bright and luxurious. Even the lighting is warm-colored. The ceiling is dotted with silver chandeliers... Well, Teacher Huang's taste really needs to be improved. This decoration The style is really a bit too rich.

"Ah! Uncle Gu, why haven't you come to play with me for so long? Didn't you say you would take me to Ocean Park last time?"

Huang Yici, who was playing in the living room, saw Gu Zhongyu, whom he had not seen for a long time, and immediately ran towards her. The little girl was six years old this year and looked very cute.

Gu Zhongyu used to come to Huang Lei's house for dinner a lot. From the time he went to school to teaching at Nortel, he probably had hundreds of meals, so she was very familiar with Gu Zhongyu.Although Huang Lei was smiling outside, he followed the line of a strict father and a loving mother in terms of family education, and was stricter in controlling children. Therefore, Huang Yici preferred the kind and gentle Gu Zhongyu, and she would hold his thigh and act coquettishly when he came up.

"Sorry, Uncle Gu is too busy filming and doesn't have time to play with Duoduo. How about uncle giving you a big stupid bear as a gift later to apologize?"

Huang Yici shook his head and said: "There is no shortage of toys. Dad said that if you don't keep your word, you are a little bad guy. Uncle, you are a little bad guy. Those who don't keep their word have to stand in the corner!"

Huang Lei's face changed: "Duoduo, why are you talking to Uncle Gu? Is this how I usually teach you to talk to adults? Where are the children's modesty and politeness? As a punishment, you are not allowed to watch cartoons for two days, and you will imitate it again later. Listen to me the English situational dialogue, the one where you apologize to someone."

"No, no, no, no, Teacher Huang, Duoduo is right, I didn't keep the promise, so don't punish her,"

Poor little Duoduo has been forced by his father to learn painting, piano, violin, cooking, English, and drama since he was a child. He is only six years old this year, but he spends ten hours studying every day. Every time Gu Zhongyu comes I feel distressed when I see it, so I will take her out to play when I have time.

In fact, Gu Zhongyu also experienced this semi-feudal and semi-open education model when he was a child, so he felt the same way. Fortunately, he had an older brother standing in front of him so he could take a breather.

Poor Duoduo was not so lucky. As the eldest daughter, she had to maintain the image of a "good child" that her father had always demanded at all times.

Duo Duo was so wronged that he almost cried, and he didn’t know where he went wrong. It was obvious that adults said it was wrong to break one’s promise, but why could Uncle Gu not be punished for breaking his promise, but he had to be scolded by his father? ?

Just when Gu Zhongyu was protecting Duoduo and Huang Lei insisted that she go back to her room to reflect, a beautiful figure slowly came down from upstairs and looked at Gu Zhongyu in surprise.

"Hello, Senior Sister Sun!" After not seeing him for a long time, Gu Zhongyu felt that Sun Li seemed to have lost some weight, and he didn't wear makeup, so he looked barefaced.

"Zhongyu, why are you here free?" Sun Li, who has been working as a full-time housewife at home, did not know that Gu Zhongyu returned to Nortel.

Huang Lei said with a smile: "Didn't Zhong Yu's movie win the grand prize in Cannes? The principal invited him back today to speak to the students, and I asked him to come to our new home for a meal."

"Zhongyu, please sit down for now. I'll go out to pick someone up and buy some food. We, teachers and students, will have a nice drink tonight."

"Is there anyone else coming?"

"Don't worry, they are all from the circle and you know them. You will know when I bring them back." After saying that, Huang Lei took the car keys and walked out of the door.

Sun Li looked at Gu Zhongyu with complicated eyes. He first asked the nanny to take Duoduo back to the room, then asked him to sit down, poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of him.

Looking at Sun Li who was sitting silently on the sofa, Gu Zhongyu said, "I met Dong Xuan some time ago."

Hearing the word Dong Xuan, Sun Li was shocked. The unbearable memories from a few years ago resurfaced in his mind. He looked at Gu Zhongyu angrily and asked, "What are you doing with her?"

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, it's been so long, do you still remember me?"

"To put it lightly, you are a man, so naturally you don't have to worry about this. From that time on, I didn't dare to appear in public for fear of running into Dong Xuan."

"Don't worry, Senior Sister Dong also has secrets with me now, so you don't have to worry."

"I see what happened to you and Dong Xuan. I didn't expect that something like this happened, and you can still be with her... ugh!" Sun Li sighed. In fact, who has the right to criticize others!
Seeing Senior Sister Sun looking so ashamed, Gu Zhongyu stopped teasing her and took the initiative to walk to her, put his arm around her shoulders, and let her lean against him.

"It's all your fault. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have to avoid her all day long."

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault. Senior sister, don't take it to heart. Anyway, this matter has passed. If you want to come up with it in the future, you can go out for a walk. I think Teacher Huang seems to have plans to bring Duoduo into the entertainment industry. From now on, you The burden on our shoulders can be lighter.”

Sun Li was a little unhappy when he mentioned this: "Duoduo is so young, what kind of entertainment industry do you want to join?"

"Become a child star! Otherwise, why would Teacher Huang want her to learn acting and drama? He must have deliberately cultivated her in this area."

Sun Li sighed: "Huang Lei has always wanted a son, but a daughter cannot satisfy him at all. I don't think he will necessarily become a child star, but may also become a famous lady!"

"What age are you in, and you still insist on having a son? Senior Sister Sun, why don't you just leave it alone and feel sorry for your daughter?"

I have to say that Sun Li's character is too soft and waxy, and her tolerance level is really high.

I remember that on the eve of their marriage, at Liu Ruoying's concert, Liu Ruoying said: "A boy asked me a question and asked me if I wanted him to get married. If I didn't want him, I wouldn't get married."

The fans in the audience stretched their ears to listen. Liu Ruoying said: "I can tell you the answer now, that is, I hope you are happy!" Although he did not say it clearly, everyone knew who he was talking about.

Public opinion quickly exploded. When facing the camera, Huang Lei said: "The relationship between Liu Ruoying and me is the fourth kind of relationship that transcends love, family affection, and friendship!"

And Sun Li actually said: "You can't force a man to fill every corner of his heart with you!"

This kind of tolerance that was so magnanimous that she almost lost herself was really incredible, but even though she said she didn't care, this incident still put a thorn in her heart, which later led to the loss of control between her and Gu Zhongyu.

It's the same after marriage. At home, her husband pretty much does whatever he says, including the way she educates her daughter, although Gu Zhongyu knows that she doesn't agree with this radical education method in her heart.

Including when they got married, the two of them had already confirmed their relationship in 95, but with a few words from Huang Lei, he asked her to wait until 2004, when the wedding was held, and she quit the industry that year. Full-time wife, no complaints.

Sun Li was silent for a while and said: "I'm not qualified to speak against him. After all, I still... Anyway, I feel quite sorry for him now. I'll let him decide how to teach my daughter."

Fine!Now that Sun Li has made such a statement, Gu Zhongyu will not say more. Interfering in other people's lives is already too much, so stop interfering in other people's lives.

Sun Li rested her head on his shoulder, thinking that when her daughter was older, she would come out by herself. As long as she could occasionally film movies and meet Gu Zhongyu, she would be satisfied.

"Do you know who the person Teacher Huang is going to pick up is?"

"He didn't tell me."

So, looking at the empty living room, Gu Zhongyu's thoughts began to come alive. He lowered his head and asked, "Then, Teacher Huang won't be back soon, right?"

Sun Li rolled his eyes at him, and then said: "It's still the same as before, move faster."

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(End of this chapter)