Chapter 98: Fellow Students in Their Youth

  When Su Jin walked out of the office, he decided not to interfere with this matter anymore. Su Jin never thought himself as a versatile person, he always knew that he was just an ordinary person who had some good luck. Since Fatong agreed to establish the American branch, it was natural for him to operate this matter.

  For Su Jin, Pang Zong is the professional talent in this industry. Su Jin believes that even if the worst result comes out with Pang Zong's operation, it will be better than his own operation. As for how much results can be achieved, Su Jin doesn't put too much emphasis on it.

  The problem of funds has been almost solved, and the income from Baicheng Mountain is enough for Su Zhen to develop and grow. Moreover, for him at present, time is also very tight, and he doesn't have enough time to operate this matter.

  Walking on the small road of Shangxiao, Su Jin couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and satisfaction. It has to be said that money is indeed a good thing, it can make even ghosts push mills!

  Since Su Jin let the Writing Club's profits be shared throughout the school, his prestige in school has been rising straight up. Currently, in the Business School, probably only Li Yuming can rival Su Jin in terms of prestige, as for others, they are all ignored.

  Just like now, Su Jin walked on the road, and all the teachers and students in the business school would take the initiative to greet him and ask how he was doing. Su Jin felt as if he were a company's boss inspecting his own company.

  "Hey! Willow eyebrow, good morning!" After walking for half a day, Su Jin finally met someone who made him want to greet.

  It's been over a decade since they last met, and the beautiful school flower, Liu, has become even more charming and captivating. Her pure and elegant appearance, combined with her professional demeanor, would be lethal to any normal man, with a destructive power of at least one in a thousand. And Su Jin, of course, fell within the range of normal men.

  "Wow! I didn't expect to run into our great writer Su here. I wonder how Mr. Su has the leisure time to come here and have some fun today!" With a hint of fragrance, Liu Mei walked over, jokingly saying.

  "Cough, Liu classmate, I think you haven't made one thing clear. I, Su Zhen, am a student of this school, and that's an undeniable fact. At the same time, I'm also the president of a major club in this school. So, my coming to this school is normal, not coming would be abnormal." Su Zhen said seriously.

  "Poof!" Seeing Su Jin's serious face, Liu Mei couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Alright alright, I won't tease you anymore, it was just a joke, no need to be so serious."

  "In that case, what I said was indeed true. That's just how it is." Su continued to say seriously.

  Willow's eyebrows couldn't help but laugh, and she laughed non-stop. Seeing Willow like this, Su Jin also couldn't hold back his face and burst out laughing together with her.

  "Unexpectedly, after not seeing you for a few days, your funny side has increased quite a bit." Lü Méi said with a smile.

  "That's right! People like me are born to make those around us happy!" Su Chen said with a self-loving expression.

  "Alright, I'm not joking anymore. I don't know you, and you're not here for no reason. Today isn't the time for writing club lessons, what are you doing with so much free time? Rushing to school! Hurry up, if you have something to say, say it."

  "Hehe, it seems you still understand me. Let's go, to the activity room, we'll talk there." Su Zhan said with a faint smile.

  "What? You're going to film a TV series?" Liu Mei exclaimed in surprise.

  Su Jin wrinkled his brow and said with a smile: "Are you so surprised? I can start a company, why can't I make a TV series?"

  "This... sorry, I'm just a bit overwhelmed for the moment. After all, making TV dramas is something that's usually far removed from us, so hearing your idea was quite a shock." Liu Mei said with some stuttering.

  "It's okay, I don't blame you. Anyone would react this way when they first hear about it. Even I was surprised when I first thought of the idea, but then I got excited. Don't you want to see our TV series on TV one day?" Su Jin said with a smile.

  The willow eyebrow's eyes showed a yearning expression, but soon shook his head and woke up, saying: "I want to think, but I want to face reality even more. What makes you think you can shoot TV dramas? You know this requires a lot of preparation, actors, directors, photography, editing, etc. are all the most basic. Of course, the most important thing is the funding problem, and I heard that the company's funds are very tight."

  Su Jin shook his head and said, "The funds shouldn't be a problem. Next month, the physical income from 'Hui Ming' will be returned, and at that time, the funds will still be relatively abundant. Moreover, as long as we can get through these few months, I have another big income coming in, and by then, for at least a few years, we won't have to worry about funding issues anymore."

  She blinked her beautiful eyes and said: "Even so, what about the director? What about the actors? How about photography? How about editing?"

  "The director, I've decided to do it myself. The editing and other post-production work will be outsourced to a professional editing studio after filming is completed. As for the camera, we can borrow one from the city TV station. And as for the actors, haha, I've decided to use students from our school!"

  Liu Mei looked at Su Jin with a speechless face for half a moment before saying: "A TV series shot like this, are you sure anyone will watch it?"

  "Hehe, Liu Mei, I know that my arrangement may seem unbelievable to you at first. But don't worry, I've already prepared everything. Here's the script I've prepared, and I believe our school's students can fully adapt to various roles in this play. At the same time, I also believe that this play is destined to be a huge hit all over the country. Because this script itself has such potential." Su Jin confidently handed a copy of the file to Liu Mei.

  Liu Mei took over the manuscript and glanced at the title, which was a few big words: "The Same Student in Youth"!

  "Up to the Mountain and Down to the Countryside", a play that has been popular in China for generations. The story is set against the backdrop of Mao Zedong's five-and-a-half-year study at Hunan First Normal University, showcasing the vibrant learning lives and beautiful love stories of a group of outstanding young people represented by Mao Zedong, Cai Hesen, Xiang Jingyu, Yang Kaihui, and Tao Siyong in the early 20th century.

  It also shapes a group of excellent teacher images such as Yang Changji and Kong Zhaoshou, revealing the realistic theme closely related to today's society: "How should students read books, how should teachers cultivate people".

  After Su Jing decided to shoot the TV series, he thought of this play. In fact, this TV series has already deviated from the simple pattern of a TV series, and its educational significance is more worth pondering.

  Su Jian remembered that the drama premiered in 2007, when he had just returned from the army. It was during his most confused and empty period of life, and it was this drama that helped him regain confidence in life.

  Obviously, Su Yan didn't have this feeling alone. To describe how popular the drama was at that time, a metaphor can be made: if any TV station's ratings dropped, they would broadcast this drama again and their ratings would immediately rise.

  After this drama, the youth inspirational drama officially entered the eyes of countless people as a long-lasting genre. It was also because of the huge influence of this drama that Su Jin thought of it first when he wanted to enter the film and television circle.

  It can be said that as long as this drama is in hand, Su Jin will even directly compete with the invincible "My Fair Princess 2" next year.

  Of course, there is another important reason for choosing this play, that is, it can realize his idea of selecting actors in the business school.

  After all, for this play, classmates only need to perform their own roles, and there is no need to think about other things. Compared with other TV dramas, the difficulty has decreased by a large margin.

  Liu Mei put down the manuscript in her hand and looked at Su Jin with a complex expression, saying: "Is this written by you?"

  "Of course! Who do you think it would be?" Su Jin raised an eyebrow and said confidently.

  His current face skin thickness has indeed increased a lot, and at least he can unscrupulously claim these works as his own.

  Liu Mei's left hand pinched the manuscript, gently rubbing it. Although she had already prepared herself in her heart, when Su Zhen answered so confidently, Liu Mei couldn't help but feel shocked by Su Zhen's talent.

  Is this really a peer of one's own age? How can he have such outstanding talent, and how did these talents emerge, are they heaven-sent?

  She picked up the complicated emotions in her heart and said faintly, "This is indeed an excellent script, I don't doubt that he has the ability to make it popular all over the country. So you mean to choose all the actors from the school, then student actors play students, and these adult roles are played by Teacher Zhao?"

  Su nodded and said, "That's right, I was thinking of that. The protagonists in this play are all teachers and students in the school. We can select them from the business school and let them act naturally."

  "Even if it's a natural performance, don't you need some practice? Our students have never done this kind of work before, they're not even as good as extras, can they handle it?"

  "Ah, this is indeed a difficult problem. Let me think... isn't there a performing arts department at Social University? I'll go talk to Principal Wang and see if we can get some professors from the performing arts department to come over and give us some guidance. This play is all about its plot and fresh themes, I think that should be enough." Su Jin said after thinking for a moment.

  "If that's the case, then it would be for the best. So, what are you planning to do about this role selection? Are you going to issue a direct notice?"

  "No, directly issuing a notice is too hasty. Besides, don't you think this is a great opportunity? An opportunity to solve a problem that has been troubling us for a long time!" Su Jin said mysteriously.

  "What has been troubling us for so long?" Liu Mei's eyebrows were slightly puzzled.

  "It's just the problem of redundant personnel in the writing club!" Su Jin was somewhat dissatisfied with Liu Mei's slowness.

  "Oh, this? But what does it have to do with this matter?" Liu Mei's eyebrows were still somewhat puzzled.

  "Of course there is, watch this, I'm going to take this opportunity to establish a new club!" Su Jin said confidently.