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Chapter 38 Film Thematic Conference [Please continue reading, please vote with monthly tickets!]

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"Well..."

"No...it's me..."

Chen Zhixi was dumbfounded and was instantly cornered against the wall by Fang Yi, stammering and unable to speak.

brush..

She blushed, a flash of annoyance crossing her eyes, as she tried her best to calm her turbulent emotions.

Fang Yi looked at her quietly, without urging her to answer the question.

He was willing to believe that Chen Zhixi preferred being a producer to being in the spotlight.

But... that was a few years later.

Chen Zhixi, who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama less than two years ago, is currently in the development stage of her acting career and has gained some fame in the industry.

Now, if you tell him she's going to run away or change careers, he won't believe a word of it.

"Director Fang, you're overthinking it."

Chen Zhixi calmed herself down, softened her voice, and lost the coldness from before.

"My family is not short of money. When I was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama, I did initially think about becoming a big star and enjoying the spotlight."

"Now my thinking has changed. I am not a naturally gifted actress, and my image is not comparable to that of top actresses. Since entering the industry, I have always felt the barrier to breaking into the circle and the difficulty in improving."

There's a saying in the entertainment industry: "Small fame comes from promotion, big fame comes from fate."

"I have no one to support me, nor am I destined for that. I've gotten this far entirely on my own. Director Fang said my career is in its development phase, but I don't see it that way. On the contrary, I feel like I've reached the top."

call...

After speaking, Chen Zhixi let out a long sigh, her expression dazed, with a hint of regret and willfulness.

Damn it.

Grandma's giving up, so what if she doesn't want to be an actress anymore?

Fang Yi secretly rolled his eyes. Tsk tsk... he's putting on an act for him.

I must say, he acted quite well!

He continued, "Ms. Chen, how much do you know about the film production industry?"

"I don't know much about it; I've only read a few books related to film production."

"But I will learn; I have an exceptionally strong learning ability."

Chen Zhixi is very open-minded and straightforward, with the decisiveness typical of girls from Northeast China.

Fang Yi fell silent.

Chen Zhixi in 05 was far less outstanding than Chen Zhixi in 09 and 10.

Whether or not to have her, that is the question.

Just as he was hesitating and thinking, Chen Zhixi felt a sudden jolt in her heart, sensing that an opportunity had come.

She stood up abruptly, her movements swift and her expression suddenly becoming serious and sincere.

Fang Yi was startled and looked up in confusion.

"Director Fang, I'm serious. I genuinely want to switch to behind-the-scenes work. Please give me a chance."

Chen Zhixi bowed down as she respectfully made her request.

Okay, let's give it a try.

Now that things have come to this point, Fang Yi shouldn't try to manipulate the situation any further, lest he end up making an enemy instead of getting the talent he wanted.

Cough cough...

He stood up, gestured for Chen Zhixi to sit down, and said, "Since you're determined to switch to producing, I won't try to persuade you any further. I can give you a chance."

"Thank you, Director Fang."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhixi was overjoyed and quickly assured him, puffing out her breasts.

"Please rest assured, Director Fang, I will definitely study hard and familiarize myself with the work of a film producer as soon as possible."

Good heavens, my great-aunt is alive again.

Comrades, from now on please call me Producer Chen, and I'll take you flying.

"Don't make any promises yet, listen to me."

Fang Yi raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "The company has invested in a film, which is currently being filmed in Chongqing. The director is Ning Hao, a very talented and creative director."

"Get ready, you're flying to Chongqing in the next couple of days."

"No problem, I'll go buy the plane tickets in a bit."

Chen Zhixi nodded vigorously, realizing that Fang Yi was a man of great talent, not only directing his own films but also investing in others.

"I've given you the opportunity; how well you learn it depends on yourself."

"We'll talk about joining 'Easy to Move People' when you come back from Chongqing."

Fang Yi smiled slightly and used a delaying tactic.

"Please rest assured, Director Fang, I will definitely not let you down!"

Chen Zhixi reiterated her promise, then turned and left with excitement and joy.

Decisive and straightforward, without any hesitation!

She didn't care at all when she joined the studio; all she knew was that this was a test from Fang Yi.

Having passed the test, she transformed herself into a member of the studio, and may become a producer for Fangyi Films in the future.

If you fail the test, go back to where you came from.

A director with 8000 million in box office revenue, why would he be afraid of not finding a capable and qualified producer?

It must be said that Chen Zhixi is a smart person who sees everything very clearly.

She was determined to learn the ropes in Chongqing, even if it meant putting in the same effort she had at the Central Academy of Drama.

Fang Yi watched her departing figure, a look of smugness and curiosity on his face.

A female producer worth billions!

I hope you can be as awesome as you were in your previous life by starting this industry early.

.......

The next day...

At eight o'clock in the morning, Fang Yi arrived at Huayi Company.

Together with Wang Zhongjun and Feng Xiaogang, I went to the Optoelectronic Building to participate in the 2005 Film Symposium.

The Rolls-Royce moved steadily along the wide road, just like Fang Yi's mood—remarkably stable.

He wasn't nervous at all about the meeting; there were many people from the industry attending, and he was nobody to them.

Are you just passing by?

In the passenger seat, Fang Yi closed his eyes to rest.

At a traffic light, he felt a light tap on his shoulder, making him turn around.

Feng Xiaogang grinned, revealing a set of yellow teeth, and looked at him with a beaming smile: "Director Fang, did you bring anything?"

"What is it?"

Fang Yi was puzzled, thinking that entry into the venue required verification: "The invitation? I have it with me."

"I'm talking about notebooks and pens. When the leader is speaking, you don't take notes."

Feng Xiaogang chuckled, as if to say, "You're a newbie who doesn't understand, and I, as a senior, am giving you some pointers."

Oh my god...

I really didn't prepare these two things.

Fang Yi looked at Wang Zhongjun and asked, "Did you bring it?"

Wang Zhongjun was prepared. He reached behind the car seat and pulled out a small notebook and two pens.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

Fang Yi accepted it immediately, expressing his deepest gratitude.

Wang Zhongjun loosened his tie and laughed nonchalantly, "Haha... It's normal for Director Fang to be unfamiliar with this kind of meeting for the first time. He'll get used to it later."

"Xiao Li, drive faster."

"Yes, Mr. President."

The driver sped up and soon arrived at the Optoelectronics Building.

.......

6 month 27 day,

Nine o'clock in the morning, on the twelfth floor of the Optoelectronics Building.

In the multi-functional conference room, the 2005 film symposium quietly began, attracting the attention of countless people in the film and television industry.

The entire entertainment, film, and television industry, including all the senior veterans, is included.

The leaders of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Huaying Film Group, China Film Association, China Television Association, major film and television companies, provincial arts and culture leaders, and heads of the three major universities.

Film directors, television directors, veteran actors from mainland China, producers, screenwriters, highly respected veteran artists, official media outlets, and CCTV-6 (the movie channel's sixth princess)—the gathering was truly comprehensive.

Fang Yi sat in the middle row of directors. Taking advantage of the fact that the leaders hadn't arrived yet, he looked around and realized that he was the youngest among them.

Besides him, Ning Hao, who was sitting next to him, and Lu Chuan, who was a few seats away, were also relatively young.

Speaking of Lu Chuan, that bastard has quite a good network of connections; all the senior figures and veterans in the front rows know him.

Damn, I'm so lucky!

Fang Yi spat inwardly, then turned to Ning Hao and said, "I have something to tell you?"

"explain!"

"A girl came to the set of 'Crazy Stone' these past couple of days. Could you mentor her and see if she has the potential to be a producer?"

"A little girlfriend?" Ning Hao glanced at her sideways.

"No, it doesn't exist. It's an employee of my studio."

Fang Yi kept his eyes fixed ahead, pretending not to hear Ning Hao's teasing.

"Okay, I'll help you check it out!"

"You have a wife, so watch your step," Fang Yi retorted.

"roll..."

"hey-hey.."

They talked and chatted.

At 9:30, the leaders entered the room, and the meeting was about to begin.

On the platform directly in front, the four bright red characters "Questions of Our Time" appeared on the large screen, presented to everyone.

Below, three themes are arranged.

First: The core contradiction facing Chinese cinema in 2005.

Second: How to get out of the current predicament of the film industry.

Third: Where will Chinese films go in the future?

The three themes are all more grand, more complex, and more profound than the last.