You Made Me a Superstar

   Chapter 136 Zhou Yang, I live in your shadow

   "This is a movie with an estimated investment of 130 million RMB!"

   "The movie "Heroes" allows us to see the future of Chinese blockbusters, and at the same time brings us a lot of inspiration. I have a hunch that an era of blockbusters is coming..."

   "I don't admit that "Warring States" was not well done, let alone that it was a bad film in my career, but it turns out that it is indeed not accepted by the current mainstream environment..."

"The movie "Golden Armor" is different. I invited many historians and more than ten screenwriter teachers to restore the palace world of swords and swords. I can't say that it was a visual feast. But I don't think it's much worse than Heroes."

   "Huaxing? Xinghui?"

"The contract I signed with Huaxing is also a movie and a contract. It is completely free. Same with Xinghui. There is no so-called faction and so-called job-hopping. I am good friends with President An and President Wang of Xinghui. Because a film doesn't work together, it negates the previous partnership..."

"Director Zhou Yang? He is indeed a very talented director, but you said that I left Huaxing because of him, huh, this is one-sided, young people are full of energy and energy, this is a good thing, I have always Treat Director Zhou as a good junior, and I will cooperate if I have the opportunity in the future."

no party last forever.

   Some people come in, and naturally some people leave.

   Zhou Yilin left Huaxing naturally after realizing that Huaxing was unwilling to invest in making the plate of "Golden Armor of the City" together.

After    left, the press conference about "Golden Armor of the City" was released on the same day.

At the    press conference, Zhou Yilin confidently responded to his new movie "Golden Armor" in the face of reporters.

Although the failure of "Warring States" had a certain negative impact on his directing career, after all, the background is still there, and investors generally think that "Warring States" is an accident and will not affect the subsequent filming, so this time The press conference was still very lively, and many well-known media came.

Although he spoke very openly at the press conference, but at the end of the press conference, when he heard several agents of Huaxing come over to ask if the characters had a chance to cooperate, Zhou Yilin frowned slightly and told his assistant director: " Try to use Xinghui's internal actors, "The Golden Armor" is a blockbuster, and international superstars must also consider it, Huaxing's actors are mainly newcomers and do not have box office appeal..."

   After instructing the assistant director, Zhou Yilin looked at the distant window and silently lit a cigarette and started smoking.

   After thinking for a while, I finally called Huaxing again.

   He felt that he should give Huaxing another chance.

  ……………………

  An Xiao and Zhou Yilin chatted a lot on the phone.

   talked about the current film form of Huaxia, talked about the future, and talked about the whole environment and trends.

   Finally, we talked about the movie "The Golden Armor of the City".

   But let Zhou Yilin speak a lot of heartfelt words, An Xiao finally did not invest in the film "Golden Armor".

  The first is that the company's funds are very tight and cannot afford such a high investment, and the second is that he is full of doubts about the follow-up returns of the movie "Golden Armor".

   "Warring States" really collapsed too much.

  An Xiao had some doubts, and after thinking of Zhou Yang's expression at that moment, An Xiao became more certain of her thoughts.

   Of course, the cooperation has not been negotiated, and the two sides are still very friendly on the phone. It seems that both sides have not changed as in the previous "Warring States".

   But everyone knows that everyone has already made two separate shots, and it will be difficult to have the opportunity to cooperate in the future.

  In the afternoon...

   Zhou Yilin's assistant brought someone to Huaxing and removed all the things that should be removed from Zhou Yilin's office.

   In addition, Huaxing's post-production department and related personnel of the crew also left a lot of people. Zhang Lei, the former editor of the editing department, and Qian Wei, who worked together with "Mining Bottom", also submitted a letter of resignation immediately.

   "Director Zhou, I'm leaving."

   "Huh? Is this gone?"

   Zhou Yang, who was studying music theory and screenwriting in the office, heard a knock on the door.

   Then, he saw Qian Wei walking in with his resignation box in his hand, and gave Zhou Yang a complicated look.

  Qian Wei is here to say goodbye to Zhou Yang.

   "Well, the blockbuster "Golden Armor of the City" invited me... The salary and treatment are also relatively high, and my family needs more money, so I can't help it..."

  I don't know why, when facing An Xiao, Qian Wei felt calm in his heart, but when he saw Zhou Yang, Qian Wei brought an indescribable sense of guilt in his heart.

   He probably will never forget the days and nights of filming "The Bottom of the Mine".

   Now should be the day when Zhou Yang and Zhou Dao officially rise. He has to accompany and help Zhou Yang.

   But unfortunately...

   "Is there any difficulty, can you tell me about it?" Zhou Yang asked subconsciously after seeing Qian Wei's expression.

   "Director Zhou, let me be honest with you, my fiancee is in the cast of "The Golden Armor of the City", and I can't refuse her invitation to choose one from the other..." Qian Wei finally spoke his heart.

   "Oh, it's fine if there is nothing at home, then I'll send you off?" Zhou Yang stood up.

   "No, I'm just here to say goodbye to you." Qian Wei shook his head, "Okay, the car over there has come to pick me up, I'm leaving!"

   "Okay, I'll send it to you."

   Zhou Yang stood up and left Huaxing Entertainment with Qian Wei.

   When he got to the door, Qian Wei got into a taxi. In the taxi, a fashionably dressed girl looked at Qian Wei in surprise, and then pulled him into the taxi.

   After Zhou Yang looked at the back of the taxi, he suddenly felt a little inexplicable.

  This world is like this, and every day there are various stories of encounters and partings.

   Those who can get together for fame and fortune will naturally leave because of fame and fortune.

   After watching Qian Wei leave, he returned to Huaxing Entertainment. For some reason, Zhou Yang felt that Huaxing was full of energy.

   Not long after, several more brokers walked out of the company with resignations in their hands.

   "You are..." Zhou Yang was stunned.

   One of them is Jiang Chuchu, who used to be a member of Huaxing's public relations department, and then temporarily acted as Zhou Yang's agent...

   And now!

   "Director Zhou, thank you for taking care of you these days. In the future, we will see you again when we have a chance..." Jiang Chuchu looked at Zhou Yang with a smile.

"This……"

   Zhou Yang felt a little abnormal no matter how stupid he was.

  If Zhang Lei and Qian Wei left, it would be understandable to be influenced by Zhou Yilin to some extent, but Jiang Chuchu and others have nothing to do with Zhou Yilin!

  Why did he leave suddenly?

"Okay, Director Zhou, our car is here, let's go first!" After Jiang Chuchu said this, she nodded at Zhou Yang, as if she didn't dare to look at Zhou Yang's eyes, and then left Hua door.

   After Jiang Chuchu and others left, Zhou Yang felt that the entire Huaxing seemed more empty.

   Immediately after…

   He saw Gu Xixi, one of the members of H56, walking out with another girl.

   "Mr. Zhou..." When Gu Xixi saw Zhou Yang, she greeted Zhou Yang.

   "You are gone too?"

"Mr. Zhou, we can't stand it anymore." Gu Xixi looked at Zhou Yang and was silent for a long time, "We have been in the company for a few months, and we have neither new works nor announcements, and we don't sing as well as Jiang Shushu does. , Huaxing is not suitable for us, according to the contract signed before, as long as we really can't stay any longer, we can terminate the contract, so we will..." Gu Xixi faced Zhou Yang, looking quite calm.

   "After the free man, where are you going?"

"We don't know, maybe let's take a break for a while. In fact, after our H56 group disbands, there is no need to sign the same company again, otherwise people like us who are not popular will be more or less uncomfortable. The company's focus After cultivating Jiang Shushu, there's no point in us staying, isn't it?" Gu Xixi looked at Zhou Yang faintly, then stuck out her tongue cutely.

  “…”

   After watching the few people leave, Zhou Yang felt that the entire Huaxing suddenly became a lot colder.

   It seemed that everyone had a reason to leave, but somehow it felt like a pair of hands were controlling them.

  Wait till evening...

  Feng Kai returned to Huaxing.

  After Feng Kai returned to Huaxing, his expression suddenly became more complicated than ever before, and it seemed to reveal a hesitation.

   After the fire of "The Crow", he should have been very high-spirited, but for some reason, his whole person was a little sluggish, and it seemed to reveal a sadness.

   "Zhou Yang..."

   "Director Feng? Shouldn't you also resign?"

   Feng Kai used to refer to Zhou Yang as Director Zhou, and rarely called Zhou Yang's name directly. Zhou Yang realized the strange emotion in Feng Kai's voice and asked a question subconsciously.

   "It's not resignation, right? Our cooperation with Huaxing is itself a partnership, not an internal employee..." Feng Kai looked elsewhere.

   "Eh?" Zhou Yang didn't understand why Feng Kai said this, as if he was paving the way for something.

   "Zhou Yang, I actually...don't like to live in the shadows of others, you should know?" Feng Kai was silent for a while, and then said this sentence as if he mustered up his courage.

   "I know..." Zhou Yang nodded.

"I am a very proud person, but since "The Bottom of the Mine", my sense of pride has become worthless in the eyes of everyone, not only my former team, but also the major media's treatment of me It is described that since "The Crow", everyone will talk about the assistant director of "The Crow", even though you have never directed this movie at all... I said this sentence for no other purpose, it is that I feel very uncomfortable. Yes, no matter in the company or in the crew with you, it seems that you are the center of attention, and I am a supporting role, this kind of taste is not good..." Feng Kai said these words faintly.

   "..." Zhou Yang was silent.

   I feel very uncomfortable for no reason in my heart.

   "Berlin, you won the award and I have nothing. I know it's my reason. This time Cannes is nominated again, and I still have nothing... Although I was invited to Cannes, I have always lived in your shadow..."

   "..." Zhou Yang was silent.

   He didn't know what to say.

   I just feel empty in my heart.

"I know you are unintentional, but you are too brilliant, and your talent and hard work are indeed worthy of the brilliance, but under your shadow, I am very uncomfortable, I have my own from beginning to end. Pride, do you understand?" Feng Kai said what was in his heart.

   "Director Feng, I'm sorry." After all, Zhou Yang could only utter these few words.

   "Zhou Yang, I don't mean to blame you, I am actually quite grateful to you. During this time, I have learned a lot from you, and I have grown a lot... I need a platform to prove myself..."

"so……"

"Brothers have a martial arts movie called "Jin Yiwei" that has been filed. The investment in this movie is not large, about 7 million. Director Wang recommended me to be a director. I want to try it out. After leaving Huaxing for a while... I will not go to the Cannes International Film Festival." Feng Kai finally spoke his heart.

   "The Crow" is not a Huaxing movie, it is solely owned by Wang Shuai, Feng Kai has always trusted Wang Shuai's vision...

   "Then you today..."

"I'm here to pack up and say goodbye to Mr. An by the way. I'll join the group tomorrow." Feng Kai took a deep breath, and then still didn't dare to look at Zhou Yang, but walked straight towards An Xiao's office. .

   Not long after, Feng Kai walked out of An Xiao's office silently.

   hesitated, and finally knocked on Zhou Yang's office.

   "Zhou Yang, I hope that this incident will not affect our relationship. If you need any help in the future, feel free to speak up..."

   "Well, okay, I'll send it to you."

   "Farewell, it's just to make a movie, it's not about life and death..."

   "Director Feng, I wish you a great movie!"

   "The same goes for you, I hope it won't affect your mood because of me!"

  “…”

   Feng Kai also left when he left this sentence.

  The rays of the setting sun filtered through the window and shone on Zhou Yang's face.

   Zhou Yang looked at the back of Feng Kai leaving the window...

   There was a hint of sadness in my heart, as if they had all gone.

   Then, thinking about his schedule for tomorrow, he stood up and walked towards An Xiao's office.

"Come in."

   The door in the office opened.

  An Xiao is not busy with the company as usual.

   At this moment, she was drinking coffee silently by the window.

   "General Manager An..."

   "Director Zhou, are you leaving too?" An Xiao put down the coffee and glanced at Zhou Yang lightly, her beautiful face was as calm as ever.

   But there seemed to be a sense of helplessness in his voice.

   "Tomorrow, I'm going to Cannes."

   "Oh." An Xiao nodded and continued to stare at the sunset outside the window without saying a word.

   "Mr. An, is something wrong with the company?" Zhou Yang was silent for a moment, and finally asked this question.

   "Some people came and some left, these things are normal, there is nothing else, don't think about it." An Xiao shook her head, her face remained the same.

"Oh……"

   "Zhou Yang, if you want to go, just leave. Huaxing is really too small for you. With your talent, there should be a wider space. In Huaxing, I really wronged you..."

"I have nowhere to go." When Zhou Yang heard this sentence, the feeling of discomfort in his heart became even stronger for some reason: "I have no relatives in this world, if I leave Huaxing, where else can I go? ?"

  An Xiao's arm holding the coffee trembled slightly, followed by a long silence.

   "Don't you want to realize your ambition? Among the directors of the younger generation of Huaxia, you are now the most prestigious and vocal..."

   "I have no ambitions, no dreams, and no ambitions. Moreover, Huaxing is my home. Unless it is really a last resort, no one will leave their hometown..."

  Silence, another long silence.

   After an unknown amount of time, An Xiao moved slightly.

   "Going to Cannes tomorrow?"

   "Yes, it should be the day after tomorrow, at most the day after tomorrow."

   "Okay, wait for you to come back."

"Um."

   Zhou Yang left the office.

   After Zhou Yang left, An Xiao closed her eyes.

   The slender figure trembled slightly.

   then wiped it off with a napkin.

   (end of this chapter)