Chapter 40

"Is there anything else I need to pay attention to or help with?" Li Lixiu was now in a feverish state, wishing she could give everything she had to Xiahou Zhongying, even her body if necessary.

Xiahou Zhongying was very pleased with the girl's enthusiastic attitude. He pondered for a moment, thinking that it might not be appropriate to make further requests right away. It would be better to casually reveal the difficulties and let her take the initiative to shoulder the responsibility.

After some thought, Xiahou Zhongying smiled and shook his head. "Not for now. However, after school this afternoon, all the crew members need to meet to discuss the current progress and challenges, and to come up with solutions. You can also meet them and get to know each other, which will make future communication easier."

"No problem, no problem," Li Lixiu replied excitedly. She was so agitated that she couldn't sit still, pacing around her seat and beaming with joy.

Li Lixiu's voice was quite loud, and it caught the attention of the entire class. The students swarmed over to ask what was going on.

Xiahou Zhongying thought that he would need student extras in the future, and this was a good opportunity to introduce himself and spread the news about his film, getting the students to help promote it.

He also planned to secretly arrange for someone to spread the news to other schools, creating a buzz among students and building momentum for his upcoming film, attracting attention. Although he had no prior experience in this area, he had been studying various topics and gathering information. He had also seen others seek sponsorships at his father's company, so he understood the basics.

Xiahou Zhongying briefly explained to the students that he was preparing to produce a film and that he had already reached an agreement with the school to use various teaching facilities.

As soon as Xiahou Zhongying finished speaking, a wave of excitement swept through the students. The news was so shocking that the students were in awe. They had never heard of students producing their own films, let alone even imagined it. Their admiration for Xiahou Zhongying was boundless, admiring his boldness.

The news spread like wildfire, reaching the neighboring classes and then spreading further. Before long, the entire school was in an uproar. Students flocked to Class 1-5 to see what this guy, who was planning to produce a film, looked like, packing the classroom to the brim.

Even the teacher couldn't get into the classroom, blocked far down the corridor, jumping with frustration. The students were too enthusiastic.

The students of Class 1-5 were basking in the glory, proudly boasting about Xiahou Zhongying's boldness and achievements to the curious students, as if they were part of the project. Some students eagerly asked if they needed extras, offering to work for free and do their best to assist Xiahou Zhongying.

Seeing the chaos in the classroom, Xiahou Zhongying quickly grabbed a magazine from his drawer, rolled it into a megaphone, and stood on a desk, shouting, "Quiet down!" However, the magazine he held was a "Playboy," which added a comical touch.

After shouting for a while, the classroom finally quieted down. Xiahou Zhongying cleared his throat and loudly addressed the students, "I am preparing to produce a film, and this news is true. I have already reached an agreement with the school to use various teaching facilities. The school has also agreed to let me select extras from the students."

At this, the students who wanted a chance to appear in the film cheered.

"However, we won't need that many people. If we do need extras, we will hold an open recruitment on the playground. Interested students can sign up then," Xiahou Zhongying continued after the cheering subsided.

The students cheered again, with some even asking if they could sign up right away.

Xiahou Zhongying gestured for the students to quiet down and then continued, "Our film is still in the preparation stage, and it will be a while before filming begins, probably around the beginning of next year. If we need your help, we hope you will support us."

The students around him loudly pledged their support, promising to help whenever needed, even if it meant facing extreme conditions.

After a bit more chaos, Xiahou Zhongying added, "It's still class time, so I hope everyone can disperse now and not disrupt the classes. Otherwise, if the school feels that our film production is affecting class time, they might cancel our agreement, and I'll have nowhere to cry."

The students burst into laughter, showing their understanding.

"If there's anything else you want to know, we can hold a press conference on the playground tomorrow at noon. I hope you will come and support us. Thank you," Xiahou Zhongying thought that before the film's production, a press conference would be held, and he decided to do the same to build momentum. This way, regardless of how the film turns out, it would have a large audience and high viewership.

The commotion in the school caught the attention of all the teachers. The news that the school's top troublemaker was planning to produce a film and had already reached an agreement with the school left them speechless.

The teachers who had seen Xiahou Zhongying being escorted out of the vice-principal's office by Vice-Principal Li rushed to his office for confirmation.

Vice-Principal Li hadn't expected that Xiahou Zhongying would cause such a stir so quickly, disrupting the entire school. He was now in a headache, regretting his decision. Seeing the teachers come for confirmation, he had no choice but to reluctantly confirm the rumors, as he had already given his verbal agreement.

The teachers left Vice-Principal Li's office in shock, unable to believe what they had heard. The news quickly spread, and soon most of the students knew that Vice-Principal Li had confirmed the agreement, causing another wave of excitement. The difference between unverified rumors and confirmed facts was significant.

Vice-Principal Li's face turned dark. With his confirmation, the students were even more distracted from their classes. This couldn't continue, and he needed to talk to Xiahou Zhongying. He was deeply regretful, wishing he could retract his promise and make the whole thing disappear.

Vice-Principal Li personally went to Class 1-5 and called Xiahou Zhongying to his office. After a scolding, he asked, "This mess is all because you leaked the news. The students can't focus on their classes. What are you going to do about it?"

The underlying message was that if Xiahou Zhongying didn't resolve the issue, he wouldn't fulfill his promise.

"Principal, I didn't expect this to happen," Xiahou Zhongying said with a worried expression.

"Don't give me that. If you don't fix this, you won't be able to produce your film, and I'll retract my promise," Vice-Principal Li said sternly.

Xiahou Zhongying thought to himself that his quick thinking in dispersing the students was a good move. "How about this? I mentioned in class that if necessary, I would hold a press conference on the playground tomorrow at noon," he said, carefully observing Vice-Principal Li's frowning face. "After they hear the details, their curiosity will be satisfied, and things will calm down. What do you think, Principal?"

Vice-Principal Li thought for a moment. This idea could quickly quell the commotion. He was impressed by Xiahou Zhongying's quick thinking. Holding a press conference would not only calm things down but also promote his film.

Xiahou Zhongying's suggestion was the best solution at the moment. Vice-Principal Li nodded lightly and warned, "This is the best way. Don't cause any more trouble, or I'll revoke your filming rights."

"Definitely, definitely," Xiahou Zhongying quickly agreed, relieved that the situation hadn't worsened. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, that's it. Get out of here and go back to class," Vice-Principal Li said, feeling frustrated at the sight of Xiahou Zhongying and wishing he never had to see him again.

"Sure, sure," Xiahou Zhongying turned to leave but stopped at the door and looked back at Vice-Principal Li. "By the way, Principal..."

"What now?" Vice-Principal Li suddenly realized that Xiahou Zhongying was one of the people he hated the most right now. Seeing him about to speak again, he couldn't contain his anger and roared.

"Hehe, it's a good thing," Xiahou Zhongying chuckled. "I've already talked to Li Lixiu, and she agreed to join our crew and play a role in the film."

"Get out, get out, get out now!" For Vice-Principal Li, what Xiahou Zhongying called a "good thing" was a disaster. His daughter was now involved, and he couldn't use the threat of canceling the film to control Xiahou Zhongying. If he did, his daughter would be furious. He didn't know what other costs he would have to pay to satisfy Xiahou Zhongying's seemingly bottomless demands.

The teachers in the neighboring office heard Vice-Principal Li's roar again and saw Xiahou Zhongying fleeing from the office, looking disheveled but with a smug smile on his face. The vice-principal's roar clearly showed how angry he was.

The teachers sighed, "The younger generation is truly more capable than the older. The vice-principal couldn't handle this young man."

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