35: We invite Zhang Songwen to join our company!

Chen Le also returned to the Beijing Film Academy.

His main purpose for coming this time was to thank Dean Wang.

Of course, he didn't come empty-handed this time.

He brought over a can of very expensive tea.

Dean Wang didn't have many hobbies, he just liked drinking tea, something most older folks enjoy.

Arriving once again at Dean Wang's office, Chen Le knocked and entered.

Seeing Chen Le, Dean Wang was somewhat surprised.

"You little rascal, why are you here again? Wasn't it just recently you were last here? Do you have something to ask of me again?" Dean Wang looked at Chen Le warily.

Every time Chen Le came, it was definitely because he needed something.

Seeing this, Chen Le said, somewhat exasperated, "Old Wang, how can you think of me like that? Couldn't I just be here to visit you?"

"No, because you've never once come just to see me," Dean Wang said with a look of disbelief.

Seeing the situation, Chen Le pulled out the tea he had brought from behind him, saying with feigned regret, "Ah, Old Wang, since you don't trust me so much, I guess I'll just have to take this tea back home and drink it myself."

As he spoke, he even waved the tea in front of Dean Wang.

Seeing this, Dean Wang reached out to snatch the tea.

"Hey, Old Wang, what are you doing? Stealing my tea?" Chen Le, quick-eyed and swift-handed, immediately pulled the tea back.

After all, Dean Wang was getting old; his reflexes weren't that fast, and he failed to grab the tea.

Dean Wang stared longingly at the tea in Chen Le's hand, took a deep breath, and said, "Alright, Chen Le, you little rascal. Whatever it is you need, give me the tea and I'll help you."

"Ah, Old Wang, I won't tease you anymore. This time, I really just came to thank you. This tea is a gift for you. Didn't you always say I came empty-handed before? Not this time."

Chen Le stopped teasing Dean Wang and handed the tea over to Old Wang.

Dean Wang took the tea and was stunned for a moment. He hadn't expected Chen Le to really just come to thank him this time, and to have brought something for the first time ever.

"What? Old Wang, are you touched?" Seeing Dean Wang dazed, Chen Le asked suspiciously.

Snapping out of it, Dean Wang gave Chen Le a somewhat disdainful look. "Go on, get out of here. What kind of talk is that? I just didn't expect you, of all people, to finally bring me something for once."

"Uh..." Hearing this, Chen Le immediately felt somewhat embarrassed.

Afterwards, Dean Wang carefully stored the tea in his desk.

"By the way, Chen Le, you've become quite the celebrity at the school. The Principal even came to ask me about you yesterday."

"Huh?"

Chen Le was taken aback. Was he that famous already? Even the Principal had noticed him?

"What's so surprising? Your two movies have been getting better and better. The school administration noticed you a long time ago," Dean Wang said, rolling his eyes.

Then, Dean Wang continued, trying to shoo Chen Le away.

"Alright, since you came to thank me and there's nothing else now, you can leave. I have things to do."

"No, no, no, wait!"

Of course, Old Wang was just joking.

Afterwards, the two chatted in the office for a while.

After leaving Old Wang's office, Chen Le went straight to find Zhang Songwen.

Since he was already at the school, he might as well drop by to see him.

Over in the teachers' office...

The teachers were all quite surprised to see Chen Le.

"Chen Le, is that you?" one teacher asked in surprise upon seeing him.

"Ah, yes, it's me," Chen Le replied, looking at the teacher with a smile and a nod.

"Are you here to see Teacher Zhang? I watched your new movie; it's very good. I wish your film great success!"

"Thank you for your blessing, teacher," Chen Le replied with a smile.

Then, the other teachers all greeted Chen Le and congratulated him on his movie's success.

"Chen Le, could I get your autograph? Maybe when you become a Great Director in the future, I can say I have your signature," a young female teacher said with a laugh.

"Of course!" Chen Le didn't refuse but nodded in agreement.

After signing autographs for them, Chen Le finally made it to Zhang Songwen's desk.

Zhang Songwen looked at Chen Le with a beaming smile and teased, "Our Director Chen is so famous now. I want Director Chen's autograph too."

Seeing this, Chen Le rolled his eyes and said, "Alright, enough teasing. I need to talk to you about something. Let's find a place to chat."

Hearing this, Zhang Songwen nodded.

"Okay."

Subsequently, Zhang Songwen and Chen Le went off-campus and found a coffee shop to sit in.

At the same time, Chen Le called Wang Baoqiang and asked him to come out.

After Chen Le finished the call, Zhang Songwen asked curiously, "Director Chen, why did you bring me out? It's not just to chat, is it?"

"Actually, it is. I had some business at the school today and just happened to have time to come see you."

"I see." Hearing Chen Le's words, Zhang Songwen visibly relaxed.

"Director Chen, these past couple of days, 'lost on journey' has become especially famous at the school. When I go to teach my students, they all ask me questions about the movie. Yesterday, someone even asked me to act in a film."

"Really?" Chen Le was somewhat surprised.

Then, he suddenly felt an impulse to sign Zhang Songwen to his company.

"It's true, but I haven't agreed yet."

"Teacher Songwen, if I wanted to sign you to my company, would you agree?" Chen Le suddenly asked.

"Sure! If you want to sign me, I'd definitely agree," Zhang Songwen replied without a moment's hesitation, nodding directly.

"Huh?"

This time, it was Chen Le who was stunned. He hadn't expected Zhang Songwen to say that.

"If you sign me, I'll definitely agree. Of course, as long as you don't make me work like a slave," Zhang Songwen confirmed with another nod.

"Teacher Songwen, aren't you going to think about it at all?" Chen Le asked in astonishment.

"No need. I believe in you," Zhang Songwen replied with a smile.

During the two months of filming 'lost on journey,' he had already witnessed Chen Le's directorial talent, which was exceptionally impressive. Not only was his directorial talent good, but Chen Le's vision and editing skills were also top-notch.

Just 'nightclub' and 'lost on journey' alone proved that Chen Le's future achievements would definitely not be low; he was someone capable of great things.

Just as the two were chatting, Wang Baoqiang arrived.

Wang Baoqiang walked over and gave Chen Le and Zhang Songwen a simple, honest smile. "Sorry I'm late, Director Chen, Teacher Songwen."

"Not late at all, Baoqiang. Our movie has been a hit these past couple of days. Has your life been any different?" Chen Le asked with a smile.

Seeing this, Wang Baoqiang instinctively scratched his head and chuckled honestly, "Different? Well, yesterday when I was walking outside, I was recognized. They even asked me for photos and my autograph."

As he spoke, there was a touch of excitement in his voice.

"Haha, that's perfectly normal, because you've become famous, Baoqiang."

Chen Le laughed heartily. After saying this, he told Baoqiang that Zhang Songwen had also joined the company.

Hearing this news, a look of joy appeared on Wang Baoqiang's face.