Qi Hao originally thought capturing Zhang Yimou was something that didn't require a rush.

After all, "Jinling" had just been trounced by "Jiong 2," visiting now felt like a direct provocation.

Moreover, it's heard that Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping are having a conflict.

Those two really having a conflict!

In the past, their closeness made everyone ask why they didn't just get married.

Since partnering with Zhang Weiping, Zhang Yimou could focus on his directorial work, entering a prolific period with a new film out every one to two years.

Their collaboration on "Hero" achieved both critical and commercial success, marking the start of China's blockbuster era.

In 2002, it grossed 250 million yuan domestically, with a global box office of 177 million US Dollars, approximately 1.4 billion yuan.

However, relationships eventually break down.

No one anticipated that "Hero" wasn't Zhang Yimou's starting point but a terminus.

It turned out to be his highest-rated film since entering the 21st century.

Some say Zhang Weiping was holding Zhang Yimou back.

His films gradually lost cultural value, becoming merely commercial products.

But Qi Hao didn't easily believe this narrative.

As a director and investor himself, he was well-acquainted with the intricacies involved.

If Zhang Yimou truly wasn't chasing commercialization, Zhang Weiping, no matter how close, wouldn't meddle with such a top director's work.

And this top director is ranked among the top three domestically, if not the number one.

Lots of investors are willing to fund his films.

If they weren't of the same mind, they would've split during "Curse of the Golden Flower."

Some articles are just for reading.

Nonetheless, it seems the two genuinely have irreconcilable differences.

Since the premiere of "Jinling Thirteen Cai," Zhang Weiping has been wholly focused on promoting the film, determined to earn back the money no matter the method.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yimou went directly to the Berlin International Film Festival.

One tirelessly promoting the film, the other attending a foreign festival, they look like a quarreled couple.

At the Berlin Festival, Zhang Yimou attended with Bell, Ni Ni, and Tong Dawei, without informing Zhang Weiping.

At the Golden Globe Awards, Zhang Weiping, Tong Dawei, and Han Xiting attended, while Zhang Yimou and the actors were absent.

Rumor has it, Zhang Weiping can't even reach Zhang Yimou now.

It's said Zhang Yimou has already been in touch with Leshi.

The next film might receive funding from Leshi, and Zhang Weiping is already past.

This feels like a divorce!

Even Zhang Weiping can't find Zhang Yimou, Qi Hao truly doesn't know how to accidentally meet him.

The urgency in capturing Zhang Yimou was mainly because he finished his task.

Ever since filming the first scene of "Qian Xuesen," the system notified him of task completion, ready for settlement.

Societal responsibility...

Turns out participating in a biographical film about Qian Xuesen also counts.

But it indeed makes sense, Qian Lao instilled a backbone in all Chinese people.

Promoting him is Huaxia's most orthodox sense of societal responsibility.

Since taking on the "Qian Xuesen" project, Qi Hao delved into extensive research and communicated several times with his family introduced by West Film Factory.

He discussed areas he found inappropriate in the script with several writers.

Some writers were senior in the Writers' Association, others senior in West Film Factory or the General Armament Department's creative team.

All incredibly impressive.

Yet, given Qi Hao's stature, no one dared label him a nosy youngster.

Moreover, Qi Hao invested money too.

The film's original budget was limited, fitting Zheng Zhi's project type.

West Film Factory couldn't even fund movies by past headmasters, much less splurge on a movie destined for no return.

Qi Hao directly added 30 million more.

A medium-budget commercial film only matches this investment scale.

The writers enthusiastically discussed the script with him.

Director Zhang Jianya invited Qi Hao to co-direct, as both were directors.

He mentioned his severe back issues, an entire winter unable to straighten it, hoping Qi Hao would contribute more during filming.

Qi Hao, having committed, strove to excel.

He researched, visited Qian Xuesen's acquaintances, not only profoundly grasping the role but also contributing to the script's development.

Almost all other actors were selected by him too.

Thus, fully meeting the system's task requirements, as a director involved in artistic creation, he realized a director's societal responsibility.

Consider it a fortuitous outcome.

Completing the task brings benefits; this time, it offers commercial information on ByteDance.

Donghao Venture Capital regularly collects data on new companies.

Evaluating from various aspects like founders, business scope, angel round funding, and more.

Yet Qi Hao is certain he hasn't seen a company by that name.

ByteDance...

The name itself feels computer-centric.

Such commercial information doesn't allow for over-completion margins, thus no extra efforts are warranted.

Yet capturing Zhang Yimou still ticks urgently in his heart.

Though Zhang Jianya, as a director, excels, he clearly falls short for Qi Hao.

Therefore, Qi Hao refrained from swiftly settling.

Instead, he prioritized filming "Qian Xuesen."

Zhang Jianya did suffer as he claimed, often absent from the set due to severe pain.

Qi Hao's word ruled on set.

Though his first time directing a biographical film, thanks to a talented training space, his results were outstanding.

Even more so, Zhang Jianya entrusted the film to him with ease.

This task was assigned to him by West Film Factory, reluctantly taken on.

Relief is desirable.

Furthermore, if the film succeeds, his credit isn't diminished.

Even if everyone knows Qi Hao directed it, Zhang Jianya gains a reputation for supporting newcomers.

Qi Hao doesn't mind.

Since becoming a director, he developed his approach to filmmaking.

Always felt others weren't as "professional" as him.

Hmm, outside directors don't work as hard as those in the training space.

He eventually got a chance to meet Zhang Yimou.

At the 2011 Annual Director Award held in the capital on April 8, 2012, Zhang Yimou was said to attend.

Even if not, Qi Hao could meet other directors at the event.

It's not as if he can't function without Zhang; another chance for capture will surely come.

The Director Association naturally invites emerging directors like Qi Hao.

Besides, Qi Hao was nominated for Best Actor of the Year for "hello! Mr. Tree."

Sadly, even winning Best Actor won't enhance the previous task's reward.

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