What surprised Ding Yue was that the students who ca to participate in the auditions today actually perford quite well.
Besides the student who was particularly suitable for the role of Tim, the roles for the male lead Liu Qi and the female lead Han Duo Duo had not been cast yet.
Among the potential choices for the role of Liu Qi, four students were quite suitable, and one of them was not even a major in acting.
There were two girls who were suitable for the role of Han Duo Duo; both were acting majors and looked sweet and innocent.
The auditions took a total of two and a half hours to complete.
"Principal Ding, all the students who have registered for the audition have finished. When will the lead roles be finalized?"
Su Yangfan looked at Principal Ding and asked.
Although he, as the director, has the final say in such matters, since Principal Ding was present and participated in the selection of the actors, he had to consult Principal Ding’s advice.
"Based on the progress of your ’Wandering Earth’ project, you should decide as soon as possible. Also, how is the search for other actors?"
Ding Yue paused for a mont, in his opinion, Su Yangfan should have so autonomy.
Even though he was the one who invested all the money in the ’Wandering Earth’, Ding Yue was not a professional anyway. His role was rely to act as a "quality supervisor".
"Right then, Principal Ding, this is my plan. The performances of these six students are all pretty good. I would decide who is most suitable to perform based on the other roles we find later on, such as Liu Qi and Han Duo Duo’s grandfather, Han Zi’ang, and Liu Qi’s father, Liu Peiqiang."
Su Yangfan shared his thoughts.
"Not bad, that’s a good idea. Let’s proceed according to your thoughts." Ding Yue nodded approvingly upon hearing this.
"As for the task of finding other actors, I have delegated it to the assistant director. We strive to find actors with good skills, those second or third-tier familiar faces with good reputations, what do you think, Principal Ding?"
Su Yangfan asked again.
On reflection, Ding Yue rembered that in the original ’Wandering Earth’, many supporting characters were familiar faces to varying degrees, which was a decent idea.
"Excellent!"
Seeing Principal Ding’s affirmation, Su Yangfan felt relieved because he could now proceed without restraint.
"I am really fond of ’Wandering Earth’ and have high hopes for it. Director Su, don’t disappoint ."
Ding Yue stood up, patted Su Yangfan’s shoulder lightly.
In an instant...
Su Yangfan felt a burden on his shoulders, but it was this sense of responsibility that gave him the motivation to move forward.
"Principal Ding, rest assured, I will go all out in filming. Once the project is completed, I will present it to you first. If it does not et your satisfaction, I will continue to film until it does!"
Su Yangfan spoke resolutely to Ding Yue.
The shooting and production of the sci-fi film ’Wandering Earth’ are not just about fulfilling Principal Ding’s huge expectations but also his chance to make a na for himself in the industry and rise to the top-tier directors.
"That’s good to hear, Secretary Wen, let’s go back to the office."
Seeing Su Yangfan speaking with such resolution, Ding Yue nodded with satisfaction and left the sports hall with his Secretary Wen Ruohan.
...
Three days later...
The biodical engineering project of the dical College of Mist City Arts and Science University was progressing smoothly. Professor Yang Kaining from the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology in Europe, along with his five doctoral students and the team from Mist City Arts and Science University, were collaborating on the fusion of 3D biological printers and biological tissue cell materials technology.
During these three days, Principal Xu Dongcheng from Westlight University stayed at Mist City Arts and Science University, closely following the progress of the biodical engineering project.
However, such a project cannot be finished overnight. Professor Yang also stated that six months would be a milestone.
As a result...
After staying at Mist City Arts and Science University for three days, Principal Xu Dongcheng prepared to depart.
There were still many affairs waiting to be handled by Principal Xu Dongcheng at Westlight University.
On the morning of January 6th...
Ding Yue personally escorted Principal Xu Dongcheng to the entrance of Mist City Arts and Science University.
He didn’t need to see him off to the airport, after all, it’d be a waste of ti due to the distance. Since their relationship has improved significantly, there’s no need for such formalities.
"Principal Xu, have a safe journey. As soon as there’s any progress here, I’ll inform you imdiately," Ding Yue said warmly to Principal Xu Dongcheng during their farewell.
"There’s no need to walk further, Principal Ding. I am looking forward to hearing good news from Mist City Arts and Science University."
Xu Dongcheng was in unusually high spirits.
He had always been sowhat gloomy due to his daughter’s incurable illness; no amount of money he possessed could help her.
But now it was different.
Xu Dongcheng had seen hope for his daughter Xu ijia to survive. Everything depended on Mist City Arts and Science University now.
"Oh yes, Principal Ding, if the Biodical Engineering research encounters a funding gap, feel free to let know. I can afford to contribute a little cash as the head of a listed company."
Xu Dongcheng suddenly said generously to Ding Yue.
Wow!
His words are indeed domineering, money is really a good thing.
In fact, aside from fixed assets (schools), Ding Yue is not as rich as Xu Dongcheng.
After all, Xu Dongcheng’s Westlight Education Group is a listed company, and its stock has always been pretty good.
If it is a private education enterprise, in Xia Country, Westlight Education is well-known.
From universities, to high schools, to middle schools, and elentary schools, the Westlight Education Group has a comprehensive system, and its training institutions are also well-known in the country, occupying a large market share.
For the president of such a company, one hundred million, two hundred million, etc., are indeed small change.
Although Ding Yue knows that he is not as wealthy as Principal Xu Dongcheng, he believes that with the rapid developnt of Mist City Arts and Science University, surpassing Xu Dongcheng should not be difficult.
However, Ding Yue believes that Westlight Education Group has so worth learning for his Feiyue Group.
Now it’s not the best ti to imitate it, but it would be a nice option after Mist City Arts and Science University develops a stronger social status and strength, and when Ding Yue has more money.
"Principal Xu, you have already invested a hundred million and asked for nothing in return. I can’t take advantage of you any more. Plus, our biodical engineering project should not lack funds, don’t worry."
Ding Yue said to Xu Dongcheng sowhat embarrassed.
The secretary, Wen Ruohan, had already inford Ding Yue about the hundred million in these days, and it had been transferred to the account. The money sender was exactly Westlight Education Group under Principal Xu Dongcheng.
Ding Yue will not misuse this money, it all goes into the biodical engineering project.
Although a lot of biodical engineering project equipnt cos from the advanced laboratory that Ding Yue obtains through the system, without spending its own money.
But the subsequent research is definitely a costly process.
Not to ntion, Principal Xu Dongcheng’s hundred million really does help in a ti of crisis.
Ding Yue currently has about ten billion on hand, and he needs to plan carefully how to invest in the lithography machine experint project, his sister Ding Xiaoyou’s graphene battery technology project, and other major and minor projects in the computer and chanical departnts. They all require a lot of money.
As for Director Su Yangfan’s "Wandering Earth" project, and Xu Jiuge’s "Love, Death and Robots" ani series project from Feiyue Animation Studio, the funds have already been allocated.
That’s why after the box office revenue of "Super Combat Team" was settled at over twelve billion, Ding Yue still had about ten billion left.
"Well then, if you need my help, Principal Ding, feel free to let know!" Xu Dongcheng said generously.
After chatting with Principal Xu Dongcheng for a few more minutes, the car had already stopped up ahead.
"Get in the car, Principal Xu, see you next ti."
"Next ti!"
Watching the car carrying Principal Xu Dongcheng leave his sight, Ding Yue let out a long sigh: "I hope Principal Xu’s daughter can be the first beneficiary of our 3D biological printer at Mist City Arts and Science University."
Secretary Wen Ruohan, who was standing nearby, heard Principal Ding’s sentint, and said with great confidence, "Principal Ding, I’m sure she can."
"Let’s go back."
Ding Yue did not say that he was 100% confident about this matter, because what if sothing goes wrong in the middle or an insurmountable difficulty is encountered?
But hope is a good thing.
On his way back to the principal’s office in the Administration Building, Ding Yue was once again reminded of Xu Dongcheng’s generosity and then thought of Xu Dongcheng’s Westlight Education Group.
In the few days that Principal Xu Dongcheng has been at Mist City Arts and Science University, in addition to the matter of biodical engineering, he has also discussed many other topics with Ding Yue.
For example, the reform of Westlight University, and the success of Westlight Education Group.
The important reason why Westlight Education Group can succeed, becoming one of the top private education groups in the country, is that Westlight Education Group has created a system of private education chains.
That is, underneath Westlight University, there are the affiliated middle school of Westlight University, Westlight Middle School, Westlight Elentary School, and Westlight Educational Institutions, etc.
These have almost made Xu Dongcheng a brand.
Westlight Middle School can be found in all major cities across the country.
And it’s also a prestigious private key middle school.
"Wen Ruohan, do you think when our Mist City Arts and Science University has developed in the future, can we establish a few affiliated middle schools?"
Ding Yue casually brought this up to his secretary, Wen Ruohan.
After all, Ding Yue didn’t plan to do it now. At the current stage, Mist City Arts and Science University does not have the capabilities.
Before itself is fully developed, there is no ntion of setting up affiliated schools.
"Oh, Principal Ding, you know, many universities do have affiliated middle schools." Wen Ruohan exclaid after hearing this: "For example, Central University Attached Middle School in Xia Country, Yancheng Junior High School..."
Listening to Wen Ruohan, Ding Yue couldn’t help but smile.
Indeed, even Yancheng University and Qinghua University, the top dostic institutions, have Yancheng University Attached Middle School and Qinghua Attached Middle School respectively.
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