China Entertainment: Been working as a director since 03

Chapter 2 I am quite wealthy

In the teacher's office.

It was very quiet for a moment, as if even the air had solidified.

Gao Yuanliang was caught off guard by the student in front of him.

What? He wrote another screenplay?
  Why use it?
  Because last semester, not long after school started, Li Yu gave him a script to read.

He swore that that script was definitely one of the worst scripts he had ever seen.

In the world of dreams, Li Yu took this script and made a fairy blockbuster with a Doumiao score of 2.2 a few years later.

Because of this, when he heard Li Yu say that he had written another script, he was stunned for a moment.

This kid has a really tough head. Could he write another ridiculous script?
  "Classmate Li Yu, having the desire to create is a good thing that deserves encouragement.

However, the meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step.

You are only a freshman now, so I suggest you settle down and study for a few years first. "

Gao Yuanliang gave Li Yu a pertinent suggestion with a responsible attitude towards the students.

I remembered that my old friend from the acting class asked me to explore Li Yu's tone and ask Li Yu if he had any thoughts about changing departments.

Gao Yuanliang felt that this was a good opportunity.

If Li Yu came up with a script that was as bad as last time, he could just take the opportunity to ask Li Yu what he thought.

While taking over the script, Gao Yuanliang asked: "Classmate Li Yu, are you interested in acting?

I have an old friend who said that you have good qualifications (mainly because you are handsome).

He asked me to ask you if you have ever switched to acting... huh? ? ?

This time I am much more pragmatic and have made great progress..."

Gao Yuanliang couldn't help but look at Li Yu with admiration.

This time, Li Yu didn't write any weird story about an innocent boy pursuing his dream in the big dye vat of the entertainment industry.

This time it’s not a movie script, it’s a TV series script.

The heroine Han Xinxin is a street novel writer, and the hero Li Yingcai is a popular star.

Yes, this script was the Silla drama "Full House" that became popular in Asia two years later.

In fact, this drama is adapted from a comic book.

However, Li Yu corrected many unreasonable loopholes such as the house being sold at will, and also localized it, which is quite different from the comics.

After reading the first two pages, Gao Yuanliang commented that it was very imaginative and full of ideas.

The two people, whose classes are so different, have a series of interesting stories due to various chances and coincidences, and finally develop into a relationship between lovers.

Although the plot arrangement is somewhat deliberate and bloody, in a TV series, this is not a drawback.

On the contrary, many viewers loved this bite.

Don’t you see how popular the Qiong Yao drama is? That's a notorious bitch.

Anyway, Gao Yuanliang felt that Li Yu's script this time had exceeded his expectations. Compared with the shitty script last time, it was simply much better.

Continuing reading, Gao Yuanliang unearths more surprises.

During this period, regardless of domestic or idol drama giant Silla, most romance dramas are in a bitter love mode.

The heroine gets cancer and gets into a car accident. All you lose is a leg, but all I lost was love. There are endless plots like this.

This script by Li Yu is refreshing among a bunch of bitter dramas.

The protagonist finally no longer has to deal with car accidents and is terminally ill, and can happily fall in love.

Although many of the plots in it are fantasy-like and some are unrealistic, isn't it the end of idol dramas that are romantic and beautiful?
  What idol drama should I watch that is close to reality?

After a long time, Gao Yuanliang closed the script and couldn't help but look at the student in front of him.

The script is ruthless, but the overall plot arrangement and plot design are very mature, and the character creation is also very full.

Judging from Gao Yuanliang's experience, this is a high-quality commercial drama. It’s hard to say whether the film will win awards or not, but as long as the director is reliable, there’s a high probability that he won’t lose money.

“Not bad, not bad, we have made great progress this time.

Although it has little depth, it is still a high-quality commercial drama. "

Gao Yuanliang did not hesitate to praise Li Yu.

Students should be encouraged if they make progress.

Li Yu seems to be only nineteen years old this year. He is already among the best among his peers for being able to write a complete and excellent commercial script by himself.

Gao Yuanliang will support those films that deeply criticize the dark side of society and win European awards.

He understands the current sluggish domestic film market and the development model of going to Europe to win awards and sell copyrights.

But he doesn't like this model. He takes pictures of bad places in China every day, and even exaggerates the dark side, just to win prizes abroad.

It is true that it can cultivate talents for the domestic film and television industry, but it is difficult to evaluate whether this is good or bad.

In short, in Gao Yuanliang's case, whether it is Li Yu's commercial drama or the model of making movies to win awards.

As long as it doesn't break the law and contributes to the domestic film and television industry, he strongly supports it.

"I think your script this time is pretty good, and it should be quite marketable.

Would you like me to introduce some directors in the TV industry or companies that specialize in urban dramas?

If your script can be sold and filmed and broadcast on stars, you will definitely benefit from it. "

Gao Yuanliang asked Li Yu curiously.

"What? Sell it? Teacher Gao, I plan to shoot this drama myself."

Li Yu once again gave an unexpected answer to Gao Yuanliang.

"You want to shoot it yourself? You have to know that a director is not as simple as just staring at the camera and filming.

Choosing the actors, costumes and makeup, lighting design, and managing the crew.

To put it into detail, these are all the work of the director.

And the most important point is that the cost of making a TV series is not low. As a new director, it is very difficult to attract investment. "

Gao Yuanliang carefully analyzed the pros and cons and hoped that Li Yu would consider it carefully.

"The most important point is not a problem for me. I have considerable financial resources and can afford to invest several million."

Li Yu didn't think this was a problem.

Now he has a mine at home, literally.

Early on, a boss from his hometown invited Li Yu's father to mine in a small country in Southeast Asia.

Li Yu's father is a foreman. He led a team of technicians and workers to invest in the mine, and invested some money to own 20% of the mine's shares.

Dividing 18 million a year is not a problem.

Although it is not comparable to the coal boss who entered the entertainment industry with his money a few years later, it is still a very good family.

Li Yu's ancestors were farmers for several generations, but his father's generation made a living by working in the mines.

It is said that once you have money, you want to be educated.

The old father was deeply influenced by the Hong Kong movies of the 1970s and 1980s, so he asked Li Yu to study hard. With his ability to count hundreds of millions of dollars and his connections, he successfully entered the director department of Beijing Film Academy.

The old father just wants to tell the world that our old Li family is not only rich but also cultured.

If Li Yu wants to be a director, his old father will definitely support him. Otherwise, how could that big bad movie in his dream come about?

For some reason, Gao Yuanliang felt that he was a bit jealous of the rich.

Is this a human saying that one has considerable wealth and can afford to invest millions?

He complained in his heart, but as a teacher he was still very responsible for his students. He said to Li Yu: "You have to think it over carefully first. It's best to discuss it with your family. After all, several million is not a small amount."

(End of this chapter)