[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr":3,"chapter-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-98":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Academic Director: Reborn in the Film Industry",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2297098,4493,"Chapter 98","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>After walking the red carpet, Gao Yuanyuan held onto Cao Yang’s arm and did not let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Cao Yang’s profile, her heart filled with a thousand thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secret Sunshine\" had wrapped up filming on February 9th; it had been over three months since then, and after such a long period of adjustment, Gao Yuanyuan had basically shaken off the influence caused by immersing herself in the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, calming her mind, she shamefully discovered that she had previously imagined Cao Yang as a scumbag husband, and during that time, she had actually hated him in her heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavens, what was she thinking back then? Cao Dao was such a good person—gentle and talented—and he had saved her from pain, and even given her a lead role that so many people were fighting over...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most crucial thing was that Cao Dao hadn't made any demands or forced her to do anything!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am truly wretched; my heart was dark and my eyes were blind during that time. I even secretly took revenge on Cao Dao and tore up his photos as if it were a personal vendetta...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, before coming to Cannes this time, she had been anxious about seeking sponsorship for big-brand clothing, but after one phone call from Cao Dao, the brands that had previously been indifferent all took the initiative to call her back, each one more enthusiastic than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never seen anyone as perfect as Cao Dao; how could she make up for her guilt and repay him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking the red carpet, Cao Yang, led by staff, entered the Palais des Festivals and sat in the second row of the guest section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that his status was different, Cao Yang could no longer slip away after walking the red carpet like he had in the past in Berlin and Venice, skipping the subsequent events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an important guest of the film festival and had to attend a series of opening ceremony activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Official festival speeches, staff speeches, director representative speeches, actor representative speeches... Cao Yang watched until he felt drowsy, but he still had to maintain a polite smile and applaud from time to time; it was truly extremely boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Gao Yuanyuan was by his side to share the boredom with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang turned his head to look, and, oh? Was she actually watching with great interest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it that interesting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan looked toward the stage; he didn't even see her lips move, yet her voice reached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The organizing committee just said that over four thousand reporters came to the opening ceremony today. Even if I just sit here without moving, I don't know how many lenses are sweeping over me every second. With such massive publicity, could there be anything more interesting than this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang could tell that Gao Yuanyuan was joking, but being able to joke meant she wasn't bored. What was the point of these endless speeches?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan glanced at Cao Yang from the corner of her eye, and she couldn't help but curl her lips. Could there be anything more interesting than being able to attend events while staying with Cao Yang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the speeches were over, and they moved on to the next segment: watching the opening film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang let out a breath; watching a movie was always more interesting than watching people give speeches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year's opening film was Woody Allen’s \"Hollywood Ending.\" Since it didn't enter the main competition section, they had to provide some compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woody Allen and the production company, DreamWorks, were also satisfied; being the opening film at Cannes provided a massive amount of publicity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opening ceremony started at seven in the evening, and the opening film lasted nearly two hours. After it ended, he still had to greet some directors, and when he returned to the hotel and checked the time, it was past eleven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Dao, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the door of Gao Yuanyuan’s room, she let go of Cao Yang’s arm and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Cao Yang didn't know why she suddenly said this, women were mostly more emotional, so let her say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling and nodding, Cao Yang took a step and walked toward his own room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Dao, are you thirsty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang pulled back his right leg that had already stepped out, turned his head, and saw Gao Yuanyuan with a wandering gaze, subconsciously smoothing her long hair with her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang didn't move, afraid that he might misunderstand her meaning, which would be awkward later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan lowered her head, hurriedly took her room card out of her bag, opened the door, slipped into the room, patted her chest with her hand, blinked, took a deep breath, and then feigned calmness as she said, \"I happen to have water in my room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang smiled. Looking at the door that hadn't closed yet, he lifted his foot and walked in. Before he could even stand steady, Gao Yuanyuan leaped onto him, wrapped her legs around his waist, and hugged his neck with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too sudden; was she this wild?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the girl who usually looked so polite and soft-hearted actually such a contrast? Fortunately, Cao Yang was young and considered strong, so he wasn't knocked over, and with a bit of strength in his waist, he stabilized his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, taking a step back, just as he used his foot to close the door, Gao Yuanyuan leaned down and kissed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang supported Gao Yuanyuan’s bottom with both hands, walked step by step to the bed, and then picked up Gao Yuanyuan, who was smiling at him, and threw her onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... giggle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You like wild, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang loosened his cumbersome tie and pulled it off in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then let me show you my wild side!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the bright moon floating on a river of clouds, the body moves like a light breeze over flowing waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sleep tonight; there will be plenty of time in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next afternoon, Cao Yang took Gao Yuanyuan, and Jia Zhangke took Zhao Tao, for a small gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were from the Beijing Film Academy. Jia Zhangke had also attended the symposium organized by the school last time and had exchanged contact information with Cao Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting it up, although Jia Zhangke was from the 1993 Literature Department, five years behind Cao Yang, they were both classified as Sixth Generation directors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that Cao Yang was the youngest among the Sixth Generation and also the most famous, being called the leader of the Sixth Generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through their conversation, he learned that Jia Zhangke’s \"Unknown Pleasures\" was scheduled to premiere on the 23rd. Cao Yang expressed that he would definitely show his support and told Jia Zhangke that his own film would premiere on the 25th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, Zhao Tao held Jia Zhangke’s arm, and Gao Yuanyuan held Cao Yang’s arm; they walked for a while and then parted ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that Jia Zhangke is married.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan started gossiping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe,\" Cao Yang said ambiguously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was more than just being married; his wife was still studying for her PhD in Paris, and they might run into her one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think his relationship with Zhao Tao is unusual,\" Gao Yuanyuan whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it unusual? Like our relationship?\" Cao Yang said this intentionally to change the subject; he didn't want to gossip about others behind their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of relationship do we have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan asked, full of anticipation, while holding Cao Yang’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just the kind of relationship where a director explains a scene to an actress in the middle of the night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang didn't answer directly, but it counted as an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan was a little disappointed, then pulled Cao Yang and quickened her pace, \"Let’s go, I want you to explain a scene to me right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, when the scene explanation was at its most intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan suddenly asked, \"Do, do you think, Jia, Jia Zhangke, is currently, um, is he also explaining a scene to, to Zhao Tao? Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang felt a jolt in his heart, and then he explained the scene even more intensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the 23rd, Jia Zhangke’s \"Unknown Pleasures\" premiered. Not many people came, and Cao Yang was the biggest name among the guests, but unfortunately, he didn't see Jia Zhangke’s wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the 25th, \"Secret Sunshine\" premiered. The officials were very respectful and arranged for it to be held directly in the Lumière Theatre of the Palais des Festivals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1461,"2026-06-20T05:36:32.009Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","85ed4b28ada2e2c5a65a98f096191149394a72fa7e037aa27f858eb40bc0c0e4","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-99","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-97",411,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-cover.jpg"]