Chapter 614
The Three Elements of News
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Haochun's smile froze.
Put down your chopsticks.
His fingers gripped the rim of the bowl tightly.
Zhao Lushi quickly explained, "Um, I didn't mean anything by it, don't overthink it. I also have times when I have conflicts with my parents. It's not that I'm trying to compare myself to you. My parents weren't good to me when I was little. I grew up alone, and they were never around me."
"Ruth, that's not how you use the word 'comparison'," Liu Haochun said with a smile.
"Well, that's basically the gist of it."
"It's okay, Ruth. I'm not that fragile. I'm willing to talk to you about this. It's alright."
Liu Haochun then asked, "Did Bailu tell you to ask that?"
"Haha, yes, yes, Bai Lu really wants to know, but she's too timid to ask."
Seeing that Liu Haochun's expression had improved, Zhao Lushi cautiously asked, "Why did you suddenly fall out with your parents? It escalated so quickly."
Upon hearing this...
Liu Haochun was taken aback.
I know Zhao Lushi wanted to ask about this, because she had talked about these things on her phone before.
They really thought they didn't mind.
I kept saying it was okay, that I left the 100,000 yuan and the gifts I bought for my parents at home. It's been a few days since I came out, and I thought I could finally let it go.
But when we started talking about this...
Even before I spoke, the thought of my home still brought waves of sadness to my heart.
"Over the years, their words have hurt me, and their actions have made me uncomfortable, but I can't bring myself to blame them. I can only sulk in silence."
For a long time, I didn't want to talk to my parents when I got home.
All I could hear was the sound of arguing.
"divorce."
"For your own good."
"If it weren't for you, raising you, I wouldn't have suffered so much injustice in this family."
"The money I spent on you, you'll have to pay me back tenfold or a hundredfold when you grow up!"
I don't know when it started, but I don't want to talk at home anymore.
Actually, I'm already deeply hurt inside.
I won't cry, and I don't want to cry. It's pointless and meaningless.
Because silence is one's loudest cry.
A smile is the best disguise.
Tears are not the only symbol of sadness; silence is not the final act of despair.
After making money, Chaoyue missed home even more.
I understand it's because Chaoyue felt the warmth of home.
She is different.
That day, even I didn't expect that I would take the money home, stay for less than five minutes, and then slam the door and leave.
There is no indifference without a reason in this world, nor is there enthusiasm without a cause.
I've talked a lot with Jiang Yang these past few days and figured something out.
Her parents' mistreatment of her wasn't her fault; she was a good person to begin with.
There will always be someone who treats her well.
Jiang Yang treated her very well.
And then there's Zhao Lushi, who, despite her volatile temper, is afraid of hurting her and keeps trying to comfort her.
What a wonderful girl.
That's why I don't agree to be called "Sister Bi" by her; it sounds much better than "Sister Ma."
"Ruth, I didn't suddenly turn against you; I've wanted to do it for a long time."
He said it very readily.
Liu Haochun felt empty inside.
……
Beiping.
"Principal, Jiang Yang's application has been submitted."
Even after listening to the report from the head of the admissions office's application review team, Zhang Jun was still uneasy.
Go to the admissions office on the third floor of the administration building in person.
Take a walk around the data entry room, the review room, and the archive storage room.
The staff members were busy at their posts; they were all senior admissions specialists, working on compiling, verifying, and checking college application information.
"Can you bring up the college application page for Jiangyang now?"
“Yes, Principal, I have some here.” Zhang Jun immediately went over.
Log in to the provincial education examination authority's application management backend using the dedicated query account of the admissions office's review team.
The screen displays the college application form.
It has been marked that Jiang Yang's application submission status cannot be modified.
The first column of the application list below clearly shows the application information for Jiangyang.
The batch is the undergraduate early admission batch.
The school's name is Beiping Film Academy.
The choices for his next major—Central Academy of Drama, Shanghai Theatre Academy…—don’t matter anymore. From this moment on, Jiang Yang is a student at Beijing Film Academy.
"Organize Jiang Yang's grades, screenshots of his college application, and proof of passing the college entrance exam. Redact any sensitive information and send them to the publicity team within half an hour."
A double champion.
Rejecting Tsinghua and Peking Universities, I chose Beijing Film Academy.
The school is currently in the enrollment phase, and it should make good use of the momentum gained from the exchange with Jiang Yang; it's a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Tongliang, the Foggy City.
early morning.
Jiang Yang was still snuggled in bed when his cell phone rang, making his pillow vibrate.
He squinted and reached for his phone.
The call came from Zhang Jun.
Jiang Yang answered: "Hello, Principal."
"Xiao Jiang, are you busy?"
"What's the rush? Filming for 'Fighter of the Destiny' has wrapped up, and the next episode of 'Mars' hasn't started filming yet. I'm going back to my hometown to rest for a while."
Jiang Yang knew the answer.
He and Zhang Jun had no personal relationship; they were just mutually beneficial.
From the moment I submitted my application, I knew that Beijing Film Academy wouldn't miss this opportunity to generate publicity.
Sure enough, Zhang Jun quickly got down to business: "The Beijing Film Academy has written a few press releases, some of which are related to you. They will be released today. Please take a look and see if there is anything that needs to be revised."
They said they wanted him to provide suggestions for revisions.
Jiang Yang understood; this was essentially a notification.
They were being very accommodating by not having the publicity department contact him.
Jiang Yang agreed, chatted politely for a few minutes, and hung up the phone. Soon after, he received a file package from Zhang Jun on WeChat.
Open the file.
The title is eye-catching and clearly a promotional gimmick:
Jiang Yang, a double champion, has his sights set on Beijing Film Academy! With exceptional academic and artistic talents, choosing Beijing Film Academy is a win-win situation.
"Giving up Tsinghua and Peking Universities? Jiang Yang, the top art student in Chongqing: The creative environment of Beijing Film Academy is what I want most."
Jiang Yang, the top-scoring screenwriter, has signed with Beijing Film Academy, and his original screenplay has received full support from the school.
The main body of the text is more specific than the title.
The article begins by highlighting his academic achievements: "In the 2016 college entrance examination, Jiang Yang achieved the highest score in the province in both academic subjects and the highest score in the entrance examinations for four art schools. He rejected offers from Tsinghua and Peking Universities and officially listed the Beijing Film Academy as his first choice..."
The preceding text praised Jiang Yang for his diligent study.
After only a few lines, the content started to lean towards the Beijing Film Academy:
"As the cradle of Chinese film and television talents, the Beijing Film Academy's drama and film literature major not only boasts top-notch faculty in China, but also has in-depth school-enterprise cooperation resources with leading film and television companies such as Huayi Brothers and Enlight Media, which can provide creators with full-chain support from script incubation to project implementation."
He even made a special mention of it:
"Jiang Yang's original suspense script 'New Life' has been included in the Beijing Film Academy's annual key teaching practice project, and the school will provide full creative funding and support from a professional filming team."
Interspersed throughout were a few sentences from an interview written in the official tone of Jiangyang:
Jiang Yang said that choosing Beijing Film Academy was not accidental. He was attracted by the free and inclusive creative atmosphere of Beijing Film Academy during the entrance examination. It does not restrict the imagination of creators and allows me to bring my dreams to the screen while taking care of my studies.
It's obviously made up on the spot.
Because Jiang Yang had hardly ever been to the Beijing Film Academy, let alone been interviewed by reporters from the publicity department.
The content was elevated to an even higher level at the end.
Elevating values.
His choice broke the stereotype that art students are weak in academic subjects, demonstrating the Beijing Film Academy's philosophy of cultivating all-round creative talents.
Jiang Yang quickly read through these articles.
The content is largely the same.
The core idea is to tie his status as the top scorer to the professional advantages and resource strength of Beijing Film Academy.
They both praised him and boosted the school's reputation.
They've got their plans crystal clear.
Jiang Yang typed and sent it to Zhang Jun: [“No problem, Principal.”]
Zhang Jun replied: [“Did you even read it carefully? You finished reading it in less than half a minute? If this gets posted, the propaganda department will definitely make it a trending topic.”]
Jiang Yang typed: ["What's there to see? It's all made up. I've never studied hard enough. That script was almost finished in less than a day. The manuscript says I spent a lot of time researching it, but I can't even look at it."]
I received a voice message from Zhang Jun, accompanied by a smile: "News, you just need to include the three essential elements."
What are the three elements of news?
Timeliness, authenticity, and accuracy—these are things taught in school.
Writing it like this on the exam paper will earn you points.
However, in society, the three elements of news have become: taking things out of context, creating anxiety, and gender antagonism. (End of Chapter)