I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 310 308. Just Exchange (13)

Silent all night.

Xu Xin, who watched "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" for half the night, woke up the next day. It was less than 7 o'clock, and the first thing he said when he saw Zhang Jiao was:

"When you go back, remember to go to the bookstore and buy me a copy of "Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling."

Zhang Jiao nodded subconsciously, and wrote down the to-do list in her mobile notepad.

How about the script of "Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling".

still alright.

The angle of entry is interesting.

The perspective of the story it tells is what happened on that tragic day to a group of Qinhuai singing girls who "don't know the hatred of subjugation".

It feels pretty good to read.

Not telling a story.

What happened in the story is the pain that this nation can't forget the most, but at the same time it is also the pain that it is the least willing to recall.

He was referring to the overall story structure.

The angle of entry is quite peculiar.

Moreover, after seeing the script, Xu Xin knew that this was a typical movie belonging to Director Zhang.

Even he could foresee that some of the scenes would be grand and beautiful if it were to be filmed.

People just need to look at it to know that this is something shot by director Zhang.

Really great.

Just thinking about it, he just stood aside and smoked.

Until someone greets him:
"Xu Xin, good morning."

Turning his head, he smiled and nodded:
"Sister Mo, good morning."

Zhang Mo came over and asked:
"Why do you get up so early?"

"Get used to it. Let's go with everyone."

Xu Xin replied with a smile, and asked again:
"Where's Director Zhang?"

"Up there, coming down soon."

As soon as Zhang Mo was talking, Xu Xin had already seen Zhang Yimou walking out wearing an outdoor windbreaker.

Followed by several staff.

The first thing Zhang Yimou said when he saw him was:

"Have you finished reading the script?"

Xu Xin nodded:
"finish watching."

"What do you feel?"

"Yang Mi can't act."

"..."

Zhang Yimou was speechless.

"You miss your wife so early in the morning?"

"Hey~ I think about it every day."

Xu Xinhan smiled:
"But I'm not telling lies, this film...she can't act. Because...I imagined several kinds of makeup, including several hairstyles like the updos that continue from the current dress in "The Wind", I thought about it, that... Qinhuai beauty's skinny and charming feeling, she is not the kind of woman with a big frame, so she can't act it out."

Zhang Yimou was even more speechless.

"What if I can play it? Why? Just decide on this role?"

"No, no, no, the process that should be followed still needs to be followed. Let's go through the motions, meaning."

"..."

Seeing the old man's increasingly speechless expression, Xu Xinle was also very happy.

But it is true that Yang Mi cannot play the role of Zhao Yumo.

This has nothing to do with acting, it's purely a matter of appearance.

But chat.

Why be serious.

Especially in the early morning.

……

This time, Xu Xin didn't drive, but took Zhang Yimou's business car.

Today is Wang Xiaonian's last "trial"...

It's sad enough to say, this has been filming for almost a month, but the heroine still has to audition.

But there is no way.

"Three Shots" has now become such a virtue.

Outsiders don't know these things, but Xu Xin has figured it out.

this story...

No one can help, no one can get involved.

As long as through this movie, Zhang Weiping can understand his sense of proportion and take into account friendship, then it will be considered a success.And on this basis, the actors or something...

Hi.

That's all about sewing.

Not to mention other people, even Xu Xin himself didn't worry about how these actors performed today, or how Director Zhang filmed.

And Zhang Jiao also typed out the script of "Cracking the Silent", but Xu Xin didn't.

I still have to work today, I'm talking about it tonight.

Driving all the way on the sparsely populated Zhangsu Highway, after arriving at the shooting location, as expected, Liu Guodong had already arrived ahead of schedule.

For Zhang Mo, Xu Xin didn't really use his duties as an assistant director to demand him.

Zhang Mo's starting point is high enough, and he can also tell that Director Zhang is very fond of this girl.

Let alone other people, Xu Xin asked himself, if he had a girl, he would never let her suffer like this.

If you let someone else beat you, he can pretend that he doesn't know.

But when I was with myself, I was really reluctant.

However, after getting off the car, Zhang Mo's first reaction was to follow Zhang Yimou, so he still reminded:
"Sister Mo, at this time... it would be better to follow Brother Liu. He is arranging and checking today's work, and it would be more appropriate for you to follow along."

Hearing this, Zhang Mo finally came to his senses.

Quickly nodded and followed Liu Guodong to the pockmarked noodle shop.

And Zhang Yimou didn't say anything.

Just standing in the open space, looking at the morning glow, on a vast land with golden mountains and red flowers, staring at the beautiful scenery in the distance.

I don't even know what to think.

When it was almost 8 o'clock, the actors also came one after another, and began to put on makeup.

The costume design of "Three Guns" is relatively cool, and the summer here is relatively long, so the start time is not so strict.

After all, it was really cold in the morning.

After greeting Zhang Yimou, including Shen Xiaoyang, the actors also greeted Xu Xin.

But after he just responded politely, he didn't have a particularly deep friendship with these people.

Even if it wasn't his crew, he still wouldn't have such a close relationship with the actors.

It is a habit and an instinct born of the authority of the director.

However, after Zhao Benshan came, Xu Xin thought about it and said to Zhang Yimou:
"I'll go to Teacher Benshan."

Zhang Yimou recovered his senses and glanced at him, frowning slightly:

"Do not impulse."

"How can it be."

Xu Xin shook his head:

"It's just a flirtatious relationship, and it's almost like a condom. If Wang Xiaohua really can't do it, then we'll talk about it then."

"okay."

If you want to say who Zhang Yimou trusts the most in the crew.

Xu Xin definitely didn't run away.

Hearing what he said, he knew that Xiao Xu had his own sense of propriety, so he didn't say much.

But Xu Xin took out his cigarette and walked directly to Zhao Benshan who was wearing a peaked cap.

Zhao Benshan only played a guest role in this play, but the filming has not yet finished.After all, there was also Wang Xiaohua's scene in that scene, so I couldn't leave for the time being.

I can't go either.

After all, he brought out all the apprentices.

"Mr. Benshan, good morning."

Xu Xin greeted with a smile, and then respectfully handed over the cigarette.

Zhao Benshan nodded with a smile:

"Well...don't don't don't, try this."

Seeing the Zhonghua that Xu Xin handed over, Zhao Benshan pushed it back, and then took out a pack from his pocket...Although you can occasionally see camels in China, but not many people smoke them.

Moreover, the cigarette paper is not white when the cigarette is taken out, but brown.

"camel?"

Xu Xin put away his cigarette, took one with both hands, took out the lighter and lit it for Zhao Benshan, and then lit it himself.

After taking a sip, he suddenly coughed.

"Cough cough cough..."

"Hehehe~"

Looking at his somewhat embarrassed appearance, Zhao Benshan was not surprised, but had a mischievous smile on the contrary:

"How about it?"

"Sigh~~"

Xu Xin was a little surprised:

"So strong? ... But this smoke smells so good."

Feeling this chocolate-like taste in his mouth, which is like some kind of dried fruit, he said.

"This stuff is refreshing. One cigarette is worth three cigarettes like this in China."

"...Then you can't smoke too much, right? It's too aggressive."

"got used to."

Zhao Benshan shook his head, took a look at Xu Xin, and said:

"Xiao Xu, how old are you this year?"

"23."

"Where are you from? Shaanxi?"

"Yes, Shenmu, next to Inner Mongolia."

"Have you ever seen dry smoke?"

"...You mean the kind of pipe and pot?"

"Yes, and neither."

With a cigarette in his arms and his arms in his arms, Zhao Benshan looked at the busy crew in front of him and said:
"You are young, so it's normal to not know these things. In your case, the old people in your family smoke with a pipe and pot. These things are collectively called dry tobacco..."

"Yes, my grandfather's generation likes it the most."

Zhao Benshan nodded:

"You're called smoking a pot, right?"

"Correct."

"We call it Pao'er. Take a dip~ It's actually a slang word left over from the old opium."

Holding this fragrant cigarette in his mouth, Zhao Benshan seemed to be interested in this topic, so he chatted with Xu Xin like this:

"In fact, in the Northeast, there are many particularities about smoking this stuff. There are many kinds of dry tobacco, such as green toad, old dry mountain, willow leaves... There are many names and many methods of smoking. I smoke this cigarette purely It's a habit... I also dry the tobacco leaves to roll at home..."

As he spoke, he gestured for a size:
"Such a long tobacco leaf, you spread out one by one, take a watering can and spray wine on it. Spray the wine once, dry it, and then spray it with mint water again. Dry it again, spray it again, and sometimes spray something else Traditional Chinese medicine to help digestion, and those who like to sprinkle dried flowers... In the end, they were all crushed and packed, and put in a box.

There are not many people who use pipes and pots over there, and everyone rolls them with arhat paper... smoking that thing is much more particular.You have to have a pot of tea, and you have to find a matching snack according to the taste of the tobacco leaves you choose today... One sip will fill the room with fragrance, which is more particular. "

He described it vividly, but Xu Xin looked at the gray ash at the end of his brown cigarette paper and said:
"So you are not used to smoking the cigarettes sold outside?"

"Yes, I'm still not used to smoking. When I go out, I just hold the stuff on it. But when I go home, or go to the rest place, I roll it myself when I have time. That's called smoking. It's strong and refreshing. Don't worry about how long the day is. Tired, after soaking for a while, there is nothing left. Add half a catty of wine, stew pot of sauerkraut... Especially in winter, when you put it in the hot kang, you will feel comfortable when it is dawn."

have to admit.

Or the king of skits.

Even if it was just chatting, Xu Xin's mind was filled with this vivid life atmosphere through the other party's extremely capable description.

Nodding vigorously;
"That's good to hear... that's great!"

"Hahaha~"

Feeling the young man's sincere praise, Zhao Benshan smiled happily:
"When will you go to the Northeast, come to me and live at home. I will take you to experience the customs of the Northeast."

"White mountain and black water..."

Xu Xin showed yearning:

"Then you can stay for two more days."

"Haha, that's not right. If you live for a short time, it means that it's uncomfortable to live in my place. Why don't you just pick on me?"

Taking advantage of these words, Xu Xin said:

"Are you living in Tieling now? Or Shenyang?"

"Run at both ends. But most of them are still in Shenyang."

"Because the shows are all over there?"

"Correct."

Zhao Benshan pointed to Shen Xiaoyang and the others who were wearing makeup:

"The big stage is over there, and the apprentices are basically concentrated there."

"Then you have to work hard?"

Xu Xin said with some emotion:

"To tell you the truth, Yu Qian and Brother Qian'er from Deyun Club and I are also very good friends. We sit and drink together when we have nothing to do, and we chat occasionally, and I find that Teacher Guo is actually the most tired. A group of apprentices under him also count on look at him..."

"You mean Degang?"

Zhao Benshan used another title, but without Xu Xin nodding, he continued:

"He... how to say, the method he uses belongs to the mentoring system of the old society. It has advantages and disadvantages. But in the final analysis, it is still keeping pace with the times. Establish a company and manage it with a corporate management system. Are you looking to see if his disciples dare to stab?"

It can be heard that he doesn't seem to agree with the management method of the class club system of Deyun Club.

"What about you?... You see Shen Xiaoyang is so popular now..."

"Hey, this thing... just two points. One is that you are his master, and you are a bowl of water to the apprentice. The other point is that he is also an artist. You provided him with a platform, and he took off on this platform... let him Understand these two points, then as long as your character is good, then basically nothing will happen.”

Xu Xinxin said that you, the old man, forgot to mention something.

That is, the master must also have a highly respected position in the world.

However, this also shows from the side that Teacher Benshan still has relatively strong control over his apprentices.

That would be much simpler.

So, he nodded slightly:

"Then...Shen Xiaoyang, Yadan, are you planning to push them into the film and television industry?"

"Correct."

Zhao Benshan didn't hide anything, and said with a smile:

"Although we can't forget where the root is... But everyone wants to make more money."

As he spoke, he also took the initiative to ask:
"What do you think of him?"

"Well……"

Xu Xin looked a little distressed.

Hesitant to speak.

Zhao Benshan handed over another cigarette.

He smokes really badly.

But this time Xu Xin waved his hand:
"No, no, Mr. Benshan, I can't come to you. I'll smoke mine~"

Waving his hand and refusing, he took out a Zhonghua, and at the moment of lighting a cigarette, he said:
"I'm your junior, I may speak a little bluntly..."

"What are you afraid of? Just say what you want."

Zhao Benshan didn't seem to resist.

Xu Xin nodded:
"Although I also know that Teacher Benshan values ​​​​Shen Xiaoyang and the others... But after a day of observation yesterday, my opinion on these actors is that they are more or less lacking...Of course, it's not about the appeal, or Whether it’s hot or not. It’s purely about acting, it’s still a little weak after all.”

If Xu Xin's identity is an actor, Zhao Benshan may feel that it is biased.

But Xu Xin is the director.

At the same time, the box office and achievements of the two works are here, so they are naturally qualified to say so.

And Zhao Benshan obviously knew that Xu Xin was telling the truth, so he continued to ask:
"Then it's up to you...how can they improve?"

"It's simple. On the one hand, it's about finding your own way... To be honest, Mr. Benshan, a comedian, is quite advanced."

"..."

Zhao Benshan stopped smoking.

He looked at Xu Xin with some surprise in his eyes.

It's like saying: are you serious?
Xu Xin responded with a nod:
"Well. Comedians have an advantage. You see, if ordinary actors come to play roles, they are in the middle of good and bad. For example, it is 50 points. He plays any role and starts to increase from 50 points. Or less.

Well done, eighty, ninety.The acting is not good, [-] points, [-] points.

But comedians are different.First of all, after having the label of a comedian, because of the blessing of this characteristic, they get extra points for acting in comedy.Because it's their job to make people laugh, and they have a hundred ways to make you laugh.

But what about playing a tragic role?The first reaction of many people is... How can you play a tragic role as a comedian? ... But to be honest, I have watched your TV series, whether it is "Falling Leaves Return to Root", or "Liu Laogen" and "Ma Dashuai".In fact, I found that you are very concerned about that sentence: the end of comedy is tragedy.This sentence is very well grasped.

It really showed a sense of luxury.That high-end sense is all hidden in your ultimate interpretation of all kinds of life that seem to be laughing and cursing.It's really advanced, very advanced..."

"...hehehe~"

Zhao Benshan couldn't help laughing out loud.

Said quite emotionally:
"I'm ashamed to boast."

"It's really not an exaggeration...but like I said just now, an ordinary actor is [-] points. And comedians play roles of joys and sorrows, and the abrupt turning point is a strong contrast that is worth remembering by the audience. Therefore, In my concept, comedians are actually very suitable for playing tragedies. And they also have that kind of distinctive characteristics when playing other roles, which can create a natural contrast for the audience, or the characteristics of pleasing the audience. That's why I think comedy The actors are great..."

Xu Xin didn't lie.

It is his very firm cognition.

"So if you want to ask me how they improve, in the final analysis, there are still two words that cannot be avoided - digging. Digging deep into the character's heart, digging out all the character's characteristics. It's too exaggerated, no way. The style is wrong, no way. It has to be like you, Everyone knows you are Zhao Benshan, and everyone likes to see you.

But with this kind of cognition, when I go to see your works, I can always forget you in your works... From the characters you play, I can feel a sense of resonance in the world... I think they You have to have this sense of sophistication on your body.A kind of high-level sense created by experience and years. "

"..."

Zhao Benshan stopped talking.

Just thinking quietly.

After a moment, he asked:

"So, your thinking is... you don't think they are earthy or vulgar. On the contrary, they are very advanced?"

"That's not true. Isn't dirt just vulgar?"

Xu Xin shook his head slightly:

"Vulgarity is elegance, this statement must not be false. But the same...they are not you yet. If they really reach your level, then it is called vulgarity and elegance. But they are not enough now...even lacking It’s a lot. I still need to hone and hone... But, soil, it’s really not a bad thing. It’s true~”

While speaking, the actor has also finished his makeup.

It also includes Wang Xiaohua who looks very stiff from expression to body.

Seeing this, Xu Xin said:
"She looked... nervous."

"..."

Zhao Benshan's eyes fell on his female apprentice, and he frowned.

Indeed, the lips are white.

Can you be nervous?
Then, he heard Xu Xin's words:
"You...do you want to help her relieve her stress? If she doesn't perform well right now..."

"..."

Zhao Benshan stopped smoking.

But he didn't say anything, but nodded:
"Ah."

Then he walked towards Wang Xiaohua.

After he left, Xu Xin also went directly to Shen Xiaoyang.

"Mr. Shen."

When Shen Xiaoyang heard this greeting, he subconsciously thought that some staff member was looking for him.

But when he turned his head and found that it was Xu Xin, a flattered expression quickly appeared on his face:
"Oh, Director Xu, don't, don't, don't you call me like that to shorten my life?"

"...haha, not at all."

Xu Xin smiled and waved his hands, then took out the phone:
"Let's leave a contact information."

"……what?"

Following Xu Xin's words, not to mention Shen Xiaoyang who was a little confused, even Chengye and Yadan who played Baoya Zhao Liu looked over in surprise.

Looking at the dazed Shen Xiaoyang, Xu Xin smiled and said:

"I'm also planning to shoot a script. If Mr. Shen is free, I'll give you a chance to audition after the movie opens. There is a role that I think is quite suitable..."

"...?????"

Shen Xiaoyang was completely dumbfounded when he heard this.

Subconsciously looked at Zhao Benshan.

I thought it was my master who found it for me.

But Zhao Benshan was talking to Wang Xiaohua in the distance.

Didn't notice it here.

After thinking about it, he nodded quickly:

"Hey, Director Xu thinks highly of me... Just call me Xiao Shen. Well, tell me, I'll call you."

"Um……"

Xu Xin left him his work number, and when a call came, he saved it and said:
"I'm still planning this script... Besides, my daughter-in-law is about to give birth. It will be released in the middle or late next year. I'll let you know in advance, okay?"

"Okay, okay, Director Xu, as long as you give me a call, I promise to be there!"

"Haha~...that's fine, Mr. Shen, you are busy..."

"Don't, don't, Director Xu, just call me Xiao Shen if you really want to."

"Hahaha~"

Xu Xin smiled and exchanged greetings with him a few more times, then left and walked towards the pergola that had already been built.

And Shen Xiaoyang, under the silent and complicated eyes of his senior brother, first saved Xu Xin's phone number...

He just waited on the side.

I waited until the master and the senior sister finished chatting for a day before walking to Zhao Benshan:
"Master..."

"Well, what happened?"

After Zhao Benshan asked, Shen Xiaoyang told what happened just now.

then……

Zhao Benshan frowned slightly.

Then I don't know why I looked at Wang Xiaohua again...

Vaguely seemed to understand something.

Finally, his gaze suddenly turned to Shen Xiaoyang.

look.

It seems to be weighing again.

Up and down, look carefully.

After looking around, he nodded:
"Well, I got it. Go get ready and shoot well, you know?"

"Uh... eh."

Shen Xiaoyang responded.

After he left, Zhao Benshan looked around and saw Xu Xin sitting with Zhang Yimou.

His eyes flickered for a moment.

He suddenly sighed.

"Ugh……"

My desire to praise Shen Xiaoyang should have been exposed when the two of them smoked and asked "What do you think of him?", right?
But now that I think about it, this young man's words of "something is lacking" seems to be a response to himself?

Thinking of this, he glanced at Wang Xiaohua again...

Wei Wei felt a little regretful.

There are some exclamations.

This young man's style of doing things...

not simple.

(End of this chapter)