Chapter 71: Just Do It

Returning from Venice this time, Cao Yang clearly felt the difference.

The flight was in business class booked by the school. As soon as he got off the plane, he accepted media interviews at the airport, especially a news channel from Beijing TV, which recorded a video specifically, preparing to broadcast it on TV.

Cao Yang's itinerary was all operated by the school. Needless to say, these reporters were all notified by the school in advance.

Not only that, Hou Keming personally came to the airport to pick people up, under the guise that Cao Yang returned with honors and won glory for the country, and as the vice dean, he came to welcome the hero home.

Look, the way he speaks, it's winning glory for the country and welcoming home. No wonder he is a vice dean and can also concurrently serve as the director of the Beijing Film Studio.

As soon as the car drove to the school gate, a large group of people were already waiting at the gate.

Cao Yang got out of the car and looked, good heavens, the school's big leaders were all here. This battle was definitely big enough.

"Welcome our young Golden Lion award-winning big director home."

Look, the school's big leaders also emphasized that it was home.

"Clap clap clap..."

Not only was there applause, but there were also reporters taking pictures on the side.

While shaking hands with Cao Yang with a face full of smiles, the school's big leader asked with concern: "It must be very hard to have been on the plane for so long, right? Rest first, and when you are rested, we will hold a celebration party for you."

"Thank you, leader, for your concern."

What could Cao Yang say? He could only respond with a smile.

Then, the school's other vice deans and department heads shook hands with Cao Yang separately, saying congratulatory words, not treating Cao Yang as a student at all.

Cao Yang didn't expect that the power of the Golden Lion would be so great that the school's big leaders came to the school gate personally. It seems that the Golden Lion has a very large bonus not only for himself, but also for the school and the school's big leaders.

It is estimated that next, not only will he have to make a report, but the school's big leaders might also have to make a report.

These were not things Cao Yang should worry about for the time being. He smiled at the school's big leader and said: "I'll go rest later, I'll go see Teacher Situ first."

The big leader laughed loudly, "Not bad, respecting teachers and valuing the way, this is the old tradition of our Beijing Film Academy. Go, I won't disturb your master-apprentice reunion."

Afterwards, he said to Old Tian: "Director Tian, let's go, tell me about your great feat in Venice."

If it were the old Old Tian, he would really dare to throw his face. Are you saying I'm not tired after sitting on the plane for so long?

But the current Old Tian is no longer the old Old Tian. His relationship has been transferred to Beijing Film Academy, so he still has to give the school's big leader this bit of face.

Directing Department Head Xie Xiaojing accompanied Cao Yang to walk towards the Directing Department. Along the way, many students saw Cao Yang and were surprised. Many of them greeted him loudly directly, most of whom were girls.

"Cao Dao is back."

"Hello."

"Congratulations to Cao Dao for winning the Golden Lion Award."

"Thank you."

"Hello Cao Dao, congratulations to Cao Dao for winning the Golden Lion."

"Thank you."

"This is not Beijing Film Academy at all. Are there few stars in the school? You can often meet them on campus, why is the reaction still so big." Cao Yang responded while saying to Xie Xiaojing.

"Heh, do you know what attracts them most? Golden Lion director? That's not the main reason. It's that you only used one year to produce a Berlin Best Actress and a Venice Best Actress. This is what makes them 'not Beijing Film Academy'."

Xie Xiaojing was moved and envious. The main object was Cao Yang's Golden Lion. This is one of the highest honors for art films in the world. Which director with a bit of pursuit doesn't want it.

"You really set off a big satellite this time. Everyone who knew the news that you won the Golden Lion was shocked."

Cao Yang was a bit puzzled and asked: "You all knew I went to Venice in advance just for the Golden Lion. I won the Golden Lion, so it's not without warning, right? Don't you have psychological preparation?"

"Ha, you think too simply. If your film quality is excellent and conforms to the concepts of the three major European festivals, it's not too difficult to win an award."

"But the top big award, besides luck, there are factors in all aspects. If one is missing, it won't work. So for so many years, only Yimou has won it twice in the mainland."

Cao Yang really wanted to say, it's not that I think simply, it's that you, Director Xie, think simply.

Still not difficult to win an award, listen to what you said. Believe it or not, if Xiao Gangpao heard this, he would dare to put a sack on you behind your back and beat you up.

When they were about to reach Old Situ's office, Xie Xiaojing stopped and patted Cao Yang on the shoulder.

"To be honest, I am very envious that you can win the Golden Lion, and I am also sincerely happy for you. Our teacher is old, and originally he was going to retire this year. I estimate that it might be delayed. Your graduate quota will be placed under the teacher's name."

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"Okay, you can make the decision."

Cao Yang nodded, knocked on the office door, pushed the door and walked in.

Xie Xiaojing watched Cao Yang go in, couldn't help but sigh, and was also a bit envious of Old Situ.

He knew exactly how Old Situ helped Cao Yang at the beginning. If it were him at the beginning, and Cao Yang came to him first with the script, perhaps Cao Yang's development wouldn't be so smooth now.

Don't look at him as the Directing Department Head, there really isn't much he can do to help Cao Yang. The biggest kindness was borrowing a DV for Cao Yang and arranging a few students, and everything else was up to fate.

As for ordering Tian Zhuangzhuang to do things like a teacher?

What are you thinking? Tian Zhuangzhuang would definitely spit on the ground, your face is really big!

At this time, a piece of news spread rapidly in the school: Golden Lion award winner, senior student Cao Yang of the Directing Department is back from Venice.

A stone stirred up a thousand waves. This is big news. Usually, you can rarely see Cao Yang in school, and Cao Yang's status is different now. Golden Lion award-winning big director, and he also helped Yu Feihong win the Venice Best Actress award.

Who doesn't want to be the next "Yu Feihong," who doesn't want to be a Cao Girl.

For a time, people inquiring about Cao Yang's news were endless.

Old Situ looked at the calm... beloved disciple before him, and the more he looked, the more pleased he became. Though young, he acted with a mature and prudent demeanor, and his attitude toward things was detached and indifferent. Not bad, truly not bad.

The feng shui of the Directing Department is also very good. Moving the school is completely unnecessary.

"Tian Zhuangzhuang called me a few days ago and said you have ideas again?"

Cao Yang nodded and answered with a smile: "It's senior year, thinking about shooting another practice film. If it's shot fast, I'll go to the Berlin Film Festival. If it's shot slow, I'll participate in Cannes when the time comes, as a graduation work."

Old Situ opened his mouth, and there were many things he wanted to say. You are going to Berlin and Cannes, are the three major European film festivals opened by your family?

Still as a graduation work, have you ever attended class? Where were you when the teacher took attendance...

"It's good that you have ideas. While you are young, your thinking is active, it's a good thing to shoot more. Also pay attention to combining work and rest, don't get yourself tired, don't feel that you are young and stay up late and work overtime at will, this is not a good thing..."

What am I saying?

Old Situ paused, was confused for a moment, and then waved his hand with great momentum, "As long as you have ideas, just do it!"

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