In the entertainment industry, I only like making movies.

Chapter 3 Between Friends

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It's almost noon...

After wandering around aimlessly for a while, Fang Yi received a phone call and hurriedly left the office building.

In the small parking lot downstairs, a black, secondhand Santana started up and slowly drove to the edge of the steps.

"Yi Zi, get in the car!"

Inside the car, Deng Chao poked half his head out.

Fang Yi smiled and got into the passenger seat.

"Brother Chao, I thought you went to Hengdian?"

The person in front of him was his fellow villager and friend, Old Deng, a promising artist in the entertainment industry.

Deng Chao shifted gears, accelerated, and activated the turn signal. The Santana glided into the network of streets like a fish entering water.

He pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and chuckled, "It's not easy to come back to the capital, I'll stay a couple more days."

"I'm free today, let's go to your place and get some hometown dishes, and have a couple of drinks together."

As he spoke, he revealed a hint of anticipation for Yuzhang stir-fry.

"No problem, you can help me out, and I'll cook you two good dishes."

Fang Yi turned his head, looked at the deep melancholy between Old Deng's brows, and nodded.

This guy, he's clearly hiding something, but he's forcing a smile.

Like most popular stars, Deng Chao's acting career was a mix of chance and inevitability.

In his early years, Deng Chao was a troubled youth, a delinquent. When he walked down the street, his neighbors would point at him and call him a "good-for-nothing."

Deng's father was farsighted and patient. He almost coaxed and persuaded his son to come to the capital and apply to the Central Academy of Drama.

First try, second try, third try.

With encouragement from his father, Deng Chao persevered through each exam and successfully entered the Central Academy of Drama.

Upon entering the Central Academy of Drama, Deng Chao changed his former mischievous ways and devoted himself to acting, laying a solid foundation.

From then on, the lead actor debuted and became a huge star, going from small screens to big screens, and his popularity was unstoppable.

But few people know that around 05, a major incident occurred in Deng Chao's family.

To raise money for his family's medical expenses, he has been living in Hengdian for the past two years, filming so much that he urinates blood and feels like he wants to split himself in two to use.

"The most filial person..."

Fang Yi lit a cigarette and fell silent, gazing at the tall buildings outside the car.

Near Nortel.

Fangyi Residence is a small two-bedroom apartment in a newly opened residential complex.

As soon as he entered, Deng Chao sprawled on the black leather sofa, staring blankly at the patterns on the ceiling.

Fang Yi walked into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator.

Braised chicken feet, stir-fried eggs with chives, stir-fried pork with chili peppers, and a seaweed and pork rib soup.

Three dishes and a soup are enough for two people.

An hour later...

The aroma of food wafting around brought Deng Chao back to his senses, and he jumped up from the sofa.

"Wow... Yi Zi, your cooking skills are amazing..."

"Anyone who wants to be your boyfriend will have an incredibly happy life."

"Stop nagging, get the bowls and chopsticks, and take the dishes out."

Fang Yi looked disgusted, having long since become immune to Deng Chao's exaggerated flattery.

Soon, three dishes and a soup were served.

Fang Yi opened a bottle of Jinjiang liquor that he had brought back from his hometown during the Chinese New Year and filled a three-ounce glass to the brim.

"You know my alcohol tolerance, I'll just have one drink with you... the rest is up to you."

Before they started eating, Fang Yi took out a bank card from his pocket, pushed it in front of Deng Chao, and raised his glass.

"Yi Zi, you..."

Deng Chao stared at the China Construction Bank card in front of him, his expression a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

"There's a million in this card. I'll use it to treat my family member's illness first."

Clink... The wine glasses lightly touch.

Fang Yi brought the cup to his lips, took a small sip, and then ate his food.

The original owner didn't have much money. The one million she saved was partly from selling the farmland and house in her hometown, and partly from compensation for her parents' passing.

After Fang Yi transmigrated, he invested one million in the stock market and searched through his memories to select several stocks.

In half a month, one million became three million.

The house under their feet cost nearly 300,000 yuan.

After lending Deng Chao one million, his total net worth is now only a little over one million six hundred thousand.

[Sniper Phone Booth], he's prepared to invest one million to take a gamble and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle.

"Yi Zi, thank you."

Deng Chao hesitated for a few seconds, then reached into his pocket, filled his glass with wine, and stood up.

"Brother, I won't be coy. I really need the money urgently. I, Deng Chao, will remember this favor!"

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the whole cup in one gulp.

Fang Yi pulled him down to sit: "No need for pretense, we don't need empty words between us."

"Take care of things at home as soon as possible, get the best doctors, and have surgery sooner for a faster recovery."

"Don't worry, I understand."

Deng Chao nodded, put down his wine glass, and picked up some food to eat.

Originally, he planned to rest for two days before returning to Hengdian to take on acting roles, in order to raise enough money for his relative's surgery as soon as possible.

Fang Yi's one million was like a timely rain after a long drought, relieving his urgent need.

He plans to return to Yuzhang tomorrow to contact specialists for surgery as soon as possible. With his savings, he expects to cover the subsequent treatment costs for at least six months.

Six months later, the money he earned from filming was enough to secure a new job.

Deng Chao swallowed the food in his mouth, and his tense mind, which had been tense for many days, relaxed, and the worry between his brows also dissipated a lot.

He glanced at Fang Yi and thought to himself, "Brother, you're a true friend."

This friendship is something I will cherish for a lifetime!

The two enjoyed a simple home-cooked meal.

Deng Chao took the initiative to clear the dishes, his expression light and cheerful, revealing his usual liveliness.

afternoon..

Deng Chao took a nap on the sofa, regained his energy, said goodbye, and hurriedly headed to the airport.

Fang Yi didn't see it off, but gave a few words of advice.

As a friend, this is all he can do to help. He hopes that Old Deng's family will have a better ending in this life.

.......

Time flies, and ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Deng Chao called to inform me that the surgery was relatively successful, but further treatment would depend on the follow-up.

Fang Yi offered his blessings and then focused his energy on the [Sniper Phone Booth].

These days, he goes to Huayi every other day to inquire about the project's progress.

Based on his handsome appearance, he learned from the secretarial department that the script had been selected by President Wang Zhongjun and was about to be approved for development.

2 month 3 number.

Fang Yi received a call from Wang Zhonglei, who was laughing heartily on the phone, telling him to come to the company the next day, as something good was waiting for him.

The other party had turned on speakerphone, and the voices of Wang Zhongjun and others could be faintly heard.

Get it!

After hanging up the phone, Fang Yi forcefully clenched his fist.

Having lived two lives, he has finally embarked on the path of directing theatrical films.

The next day...

Fang Yi changed into casual clothes, wearing a long, thick black down jacket over them, and took a taxi to Huayi.

Upon arrival, he took the elevator directly to the administration department, a medium-sized conference room.

The conference room was filled with smoke.

As soon as Fang Yi entered, Wang Zhonglei stood up to greet him, putting on a show of respect and courtesy.

"Haha... Director Fang is here!"

As soon as he moved, everyone else stood up.

"Hello, Mr. Wang, and hello to all the directors."

Fang Yi raised a humble smile and waved to everyone.

Aside from Wang Zhonglei, whom they already knew, there were several other senior executives from Huayi in the conference room.

Li Yang, Deputy Director of Huayi Production Department; Chen Hui, Director of Distribution Department; Liu Yan, Chief Financial Officer; and Zeng Chunhua, Director of Publicity.

At this time, Huayi Production System had not yet been established. It would take until Chen Guofu joined the company next year to build a more mature production department.

Currently, Huayi Brothers is led by Wang Zhongjun, who is responsible for decision-making, strategic planning, and capital operations, while Wang Zhonglei is responsible for daily operations, as well as film production, distribution, and marketing.

There are directors for both distribution and publicity, so Xiao Wang is essentially the production director as well.

Li Yang, the deputy director of production, took the initiative to step forward, grasped Fang Yi's hand, and shook it twice.

"Congratulations to Director Fang for writing such an excellent script and directing a film at such a young age."

Congratulations, Director Fang.

Everyone else offered their congratulations, which should have been planned in advance.

The words of the others reassured Fang Yi.

He quickly waved his hand and said politely, "You're too kind. I'm new here and this is my first time directing. There are many things I don't understand. I hope you can give me more guidance in the future."

His humble words brought smiles to everyone's faces.

Compared to Feng Xiaogang's fiery personality, they prefer to work with younger directors.

At least, young people are more humble.

Wang Zhonglei watched from the side until Fang Yi had introduced himself to everyone before letting him take a seat.

He offered her a cigarette and said with a smile, "When my older brother comes over later, we'll have a meeting together."

"Of course..."

Fang Yi nodded, took the cigarette and put it to his lips, looking at the conference room door with a hint of understanding in his eyes.

Wang Zhonglei treats his subordinates with respect, while Wang Zhongjun subtly displays his authority.

This not only shows that they value Fang Yi and are willing to entrust him with the project, but also subtly sets the stage for future developments.

You are just a talented young man.

Your talent has yet to be fully realized!

Fang Yi instantly understood that today's commotion was all a routine.

Compared to his two outstanding senior classmates at the Beijing Film Academy, his current treatment is somewhat lacking.

Lu Chuan and Teng Huatao first achieved their results on the small screen, and then moved to the big screen, where they were hailed as the leading figures of the younger generation by the two kings.

Fang Yi still needs to be verified!