novellhall Chapter 29: Two Teachers Compete for a Student
Chapter 29: Two Teachers Compete for a Student
Wei Yizhen never expected Tian Erzhuang to be so protective of his own.
On the phone, Lao Tian was already preparing to call for help, wanting to take revenge on Zhang Weiping.
In fact, Wei Yi knew that if Tian Erzhuang really got angry...
He doesn't even need the Beijing Film Academy to do anything; he can make Zhang Weiping feel uncomfortable on his own.
In the Chinese film industry, don't underestimate the name Tian Erzhuang.
He may not be able to make Zhang Yimou's movie fail.
But he has plenty of ways to make Zhang Weiping uncomfortable and force him to back down.
There are various types of valves abroad.
Rockefeller and Morgan, these kinds of financial magnates;
Shrubs, Kennedy, and other political cliques.
What about in China?
Actually, there are some.
For example, academic cliques, legal cliques, the film cliques in the entertainment industry, and other such cliques.
Tian Erzhuang and his group, along with the Beijing Film Academy, constitute the largest clique in the domestic film and television industry.
Private film companies and the like are at most considered forces within or outside the government.
However, Wei Yi remembered the care that Lao Zhangzi had given him.
There was also the kindness of the other people in the "Curse of the Golden Flower" crew towards me.
Even someone like Lan Koufa, who is known for his diva-like behavior, is very respectful of himself because he is capable.
There's no need to worry about that scoundrel Zhang Weiping.
This caused him to become estranged from the other people in "Curse of the Golden Flower".
Wei Yi stopped Tian Erzhuang from making any connections, simply saying that he had done enough of his internship.
Now I want to go back to making movies and take a few days of classes while I'm at it.
It wouldn't be right for a student at the Beijing Film Academy to have only entered the academy three times so far.
Two of those trips were for registration and reporting in, and the other was for getting acquainted with the place...
Tian Erzhuang was still cursing at Zhang Weiping.
But I agreed.
He gained Tian Erzhuang's support.
Wei Yi then told Mu Tingting, his official girlfriend, about it.
Mu Tingting couldn't go back with him.
She still has a chance.
Because of Wei Yi, she now holds a very high position in Zhang Li's film crew.
Even her screen time was temporarily increased.
Originally, she was supposed to be the fourth female lead, playing a minor role as a maid.
Now she's actually being mentioned as the second female lead.
She has a slightly larger role than Fan Binbin in My Fair Princess.
It could have been filmed in a month.
It's estimated that filming will take another month.
Then Wei Yi gave Gong Li, Zhang Yimou, Zhang Li, his senior brother, and others a phone call.
These people were all caught off guard.
Even Li Hua didn't know what he was thinking.
He said he would simply have Wei Yi go back with him.
He said he hadn't been home for almost half a year.
I'll go home and check on things.
So Wei Yi ignored Zhang Weiping completely on November 10th.
He and Li Hua went straight back to the capital.
We arrived in the capital.
Wei Yi originally wanted to stay in his dormitory at Beijing Film Academy.
Or go to Tian Erzhuang's small courtyard house.
Teacher Rentian said that he can stay there as long as he wants.
He even has the key to that place.
But Li Hua insisted, "Junior brother, don't be like that. Once we're back in the capital, this is my territory. Don't say anything more, come stay at my house! I have plenty of empty rooms!"
"Besides, my mom used to attend our school. She's heard a lot about you and is very curious about you."
"Junior brother, give me some face!"
Wei Yi had no choice but to go with him to the Li family's house for the night.
the next day.
Yanjing in November.
The wind swirled the sycamore leaves onto the asphalt road in front of the Beijing Film Academy.
Li Hua's Volkswagen screeched to a halt in front of the access control gate. He rolled down the window and called out to the guardhouse, "Sir, I'm a student from this school, please open the gate."
The gatekeeper poked his head out and waved his hand dismissively: "Register all outside vehicles, and show your student IDs."
Li Hua handed over his ID card, then gestured with his chin toward the passenger seat: "Junior brother, register."
Wei Yi took the notebook and wrote "Wei Yi" in the name column.
The old man glanced at it, and his pen suddenly stopped.
His reading glasses had slipped down to the tip of his nose. He stared wide-eyed, scrutinizing Wei Yi from head to toe three times: "Wei Yi? You're that Wei Yi?"
"Grandpa, it's me." Wei Yi nodded with a smile.
Li Hua instantly perked up, leaning against the car door, his tail practically wagging in smugness:
"Of course! Our school's top scorer in the college entrance exam, the one who rejected Tsinghua and Peking University! He's now Gong Li's personal photographer; he shot the cover of that viral VOGUE magazine a while back!"
"Oh my goodness!"
The old man slapped his thigh and rushed out, grabbing Wei Yi's hand and refusing to let go. "I was also a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy's photography department in '68! If it weren't for the times, I'd be a veteran photographer by now!!"
The old man turned around, pulled out his old camera, and insisted on taking a photo together. Wei Yi, both amused and exasperated, reluctantly complied.
Li Hua snapped photos with his Nokia phone, muttering, "Hey, this has to be posted on the forum! The title will be 'A Legend Returns to School, First Conquering the Gatekeeper!' Too bad I forgot my camera. Could you lend me yours, sir?"
In just a short while, the area was already surrounded by students.
During the morning rush hour, the news that "the top scorer in the college entrance examination has returned to school" spread like wildfire.
People were taking photos, chatting with others, and watching the commotion; the school gate was completely packed.
Wei Yi felt a chill run down his spine. In the end, it was Li Hua, with his tall stature and strong build, who cleared a path for him and helped him break through the encirclement into the teaching building, where he finally caught his breath.
"Alright, junior brother, I'm going to find someone. You go to class. Call me if you need anything."
Li Hua patted him on the shoulder and left.
Wei Yi turned and walked into Xie Xiaojin's lecture hall for "Storyboard Creation".
The classroom, which could seat a hundred people, was packed full of freshmen from the Directing and Cinematography departments, all of whom were in 05.
There were also quite a few senior students listening in.
The moment Wei Yi pushed open the door, the noisy classroom fell into a sudden, deathly silence, only to erupt into chaos three seconds later.
"Holy crap? He actually came to class?"
"They've already shot a cover for Gong Li, and now they're giving a basic lesson?"
"He's even more handsome in person than in the news!"
Whispers arose, but Wei Yi remained calm. He walked to the back row, sat down by the window, and took out a notebook with movie storyboard drafts.
On the retina, the system panel glowed faintly, and the newly unlocked "Void Drawing" skill shone with golden light.
A moment later, Xie Xiaojin walked in with his lesson plan, his eyes immediately locking onto Wei Yi, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
He explained the storyboard logic step by step for half an hour, then suddenly changed the subject and tapped the blackboard.
The projector displays a clip from a classic movie script.
The scene shows only a man and a woman talking in a room, and their words are full of tension and undercurrents.
"Theory can be boring, so let's put it into practice."
Xie Xiaojin's gaze fell directly on Wei Yi. "Wei Yi, I heard you've done a lot of practice in Hengdian. Take this scene as an example and give us three different storyboard options with different emotional orientations."
The classroom fell silent instantly, some with anticipation, others waiting to see a joke unfold.
This is Xie Xiaojin's most treasured classic case. Even graduate students might not be able to come up with three logically consistent solutions on the spot.
Wei Yi stood up, remained silent for three seconds, and silently recited the activation of "Void Drawing Talisman" in his mind.
[Command confirmed, 3600 camera positions have been synchronized!]
Countless details of the scenes unfolded in his mind, and he even asked the system to select the ones that best met his requirements.
He then looked up and spoke calmly:
"Option 1: Fixed triangular camera position, 50mm fixed focal length, eye-level view, using the door frame as a foreground obstruction, objectively recording the entire process without guidance, relying on the blank space in the picture to create a sense of alienation between the two people, corresponding to the insurmountable barrier between them."
"Option 2: Use a handheld, single-shot follow-up shot to lock onto the male lead's face from behind the female lead. The female lead's emotions are hidden from the camera, and her anxiety and inner turmoil are conveyed through the camera's sense of breath, completely immersing the audience in the female lead's subjective perspective and amplifying the tension of the dialogue."
"Option 3: Use extreme contrast to reverse the power dynamic. At the beginning, the female lead is on the steps, and the camera shoots the male lead from above with a 24mm wide-angle lens, amplifying his humility; at the moment when the female lead collapses and squats down, the camera instantly switches to an 85mm medium telephoto lens shooting from below the male lead and from above the female lead, combined with top lighting and shadow cutting, to reverse the power relationship through the rise and fall."
As he spoke, he followed Xie Xiaojin's instructions, walked to the blackboard, and casually sketched a storyboard with chalk, clearly marking the camera position, lighting position, and focal length. With just a few strokes, he explained the logic of the shot.
Xie Xiaojin initially kept a straight face.
Upon hearing Option 3, he suddenly asked, "What are the elevation angle and parameters for Option 3?"
「17度仰角，85mm f2.8，俯拍机位3.2米，24mm f4。」
Wei Yi casually recited the precise number without the slightest hesitation.
no way.
That's how cool it is to cheat.
Xie Xiaojin paused for a few seconds, then slowly said, "I've been talking about this case for ten years, and your answer ranks second."
A student in the front row asked, "Teacher, who came in first?"
"We're not number one yet."
One sentence silenced the entire classroom.
Just then, the classroom door was pushed open with a "bang".
Photography Department Head Mu Deyuan burst in, clutching a copy of VOGUE, his voice so loud it shook the roof:
"Wei Yi! People from LV China have all come to my office! What are you wasting your time in the directing department for?"
Xie Xiaojin's face darkened instantly, and he stepped in front of Wei Yi, saying, "Mu Deyuan, I'm in class."
"What class?!"
Mu Deyuan rushed to Wei Yi, his eyes gleaming with an almost frightening light. "Kid, just say the word, and I'll get your transfer processed in half an hour! You'll have priority access to the best studio and resources in the photography department!"
Xie Xiaojin, who was always a well-behaved and gentle person at school, turned red with anger.
"Mu Deyuan, you're talking nonsense!"
The two pillars of the Beijing Film Academy stood facing each other on the podium, their presence commanding attention, and the students dared not even breathe.
Caught in the middle, Wei Yi rubbed his temples in frustration, then stepped forward and said to Mu Deyuan first:
"Professor Mu, you mentioned that matter to me before, and I'll give you my answer directly: I agree. It's about me being your teaching assistant for the photography department's practical courses this semester. You can call me anytime, and I'll be there. But there's no need to transfer to another department; I still want to finish my courses in the directing department."
"Okay, fine. As for the LV thing, can I give them your phone number? You know, they're driving me crazy."
"OK."
Wei Yi then turned to Xie Xiaojin: "Teacher Xie, can the class continue? I'd like to hear more about your explanation of storyboard logic."
Xie Xiaojin instantly felt smug and glanced at Mu Deyuan.
Mu Deyuan snorted, turned and walked towards the door, then suddenly turned back at the door: "Wei Yi, keep your word! There's a practical lesson next week, and if you're in the capital, you have to come!"
"Don't worry, Teacher Mu, I'll definitely be there." Wei Yi nodded with a smile, and Mu Deyuan left satisfied.