I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 85 083. The Courage of the Cicada
"Left and right... fight each other?"

Xu Xin didn't understand what he meant.

At this time, Assistant Lin came over:

"Director Zhang, your meal... Teacher Xu hasn't gone to pick it up yet? Shall I get one for you?"

"No, no, no, Assistant Lin, you're welcome."

Xu Xin quickly shook his head, while Zhang Yimou took the lunch box and said:
"It's okay, Xiaolin, you can take another box."

Assistant Lin nodded and left, while Zhang Yimou handed the box lunch in his hand to Xu Xin:
"You eat first, I'll drink some soup."

"No, I'll wait for Assistant Lin..."

"Take it."

The lunch box was forcibly stuffed into his hand. After Zhang Yimou drank the bone soup, he suddenly said:
"Xiao Xu, where is your hometown?"

"Shenmu, have you heard of it?"

"Shenmu? Over there in Yulin?"

"Correct."

"Oh~~ The mutton noodles over there are good."

"..."

After finishing speaking, he put down the disposable paper cup, saw Xu Xin not moving his chopsticks, and asked:

"Why don't you eat?"

"...I have no appetite for what you said."

Xu Xin sighed helplessly...

"If you can have a bowl of mutton noodles at noon...after eating, drink a bowl of Physalis water..."

He is homesick.

"I usually like to eat Liangpi."

Holding the cup, Zhang Yimou crossed his legs and said:
"A bowl of jelly, two buns. But instead of drinking syrup, you have to drink fermented glutinous rice."

"……Ugh."

Xu Xin sighed... but immediately remembered something, and said quickly:

"By the way, Director Zhang... do we have a shooting plan tomorrow night?"

"Yes, there are quite a lot of night scenes in "The Golden Armor."

"Then...shall I ask for a leave of absence? Tomorrow night, I'll go back to town."

"Tomorrow night?"

Zhang Yimou was taken aback:
"Is something wrong?"

"Well, it's very important... But if you do it quickly, it may take some time..."

Hearing this, Zhang Yimou seemed to understand something, and the appreciation in his eyes became stronger again.

"Okay, then you can leave early tomorrow night."

"All right."

While talking, Assistant Lin came over with another box of lunch. After Zhang Yimou took it, he said:
"Xiao Xu, you don't know how to cook, do you?"

"will not."

"Then it will be really difficult for you to eat some home food."

"That's why I'm hungry..."

"Ha~"

Zhang Yimou nodded with a smile, and the two began to eat sullenly.

After eating, the weather here became completely hot. Xu Xin ate quickly. After eating, he greeted Zhang Yimou politely and planned to make up a cup of bone soup.

In hot weather, he likes to drink something sour, and wants to see if there is any vinegar.

As for the lunch boxes delivered by normal film crews, they would leave immediately after delivery, but in Zhang Yimou's film crew, let alone the box lunch delivery person dared to leave, he would not leave at all.

When Xu Xin came here to serve soup, he asked if there was any vinegar, and the buddy immediately took out a bottle from the car.

He also said with a smile:
"Director, if you like hot and sour soup, next time I will make some hot and sour soup for you."

Logically speaking, the other party doesn't have to be so polite.

But who told Xu Xin to eat under the same tent with Zhang Yimou just now?

Who can deliver boxed lunches to this kind of crew, who is not a character who can see all directions and listen to all directions?They all wait for the director and the others to finish eating, to see if there is anything dissatisfied with the food, and only after making sure they are satisfied with the food can they leave.And if there is any request, it must be fully cooperated to meet it.

Xu Xin waved his hand to signal no need, poured some vinegar into the cup, and did not leave. He finished drinking next to the bone soup bucket, threw the cup into the garbage bag next to him, turned around, and saw that he had also finished eating over there. The old Zhang Yimou was talking to Wei Lanfang, Wei Lanfang nodded vigorously.

He didn't think much, took the cigarette case and squatted in the shadow at the base of the city wall, planning to have a cigarette after dinner.

But just after smoking half a cigarette, I saw people from the creative team walking out.

Xu Xin was taken aback for a moment, and quickly got up to follow.

He guessed that everyone was going back to rest at noon... After all, they didn't have an RV, so they couldn't rest in the car, so it was normal for them to go back to the hotel for a few hours.

But Wei Lanfang, who followed the big guy, came directly to him:
"Xiao Xu."

"Sister Wei, does Director Zhang want us to go back and rest?"

"Correct."

Wei Lanfang nodded, but changed the subject and said:
"You stay."

"……What?"

If he hadn't gotten to know everyone well a long time ago, Xu Xin would have to think about how to treat this group of people differently when he heard this.

I heard Wei Lanfang say:
"Director Zhang said you should stay. If you want to rest, you can just get on the commercial vehicle and sleep. This afternoon, the filming of Gong Li and the others will start. Director Zhang asked you to stay and follow him."

"Uh……"

He was stunned at first, but immediately the words "Xiao Xu, do you know how to fight left and right" appeared in Zhang Dao's mind.

"Is this for me to follow?"

"Yes."

Wei Lanfang nodded:

"Let's go first, and we may come later in the afternoon. I see that you were chatting with Director Zhang at noon today... He probably meant to let you follow along... This kind of practical experience is comparable to what you had at school. It's much better to go to school with books. Do you understand?"

"Okay, I understand."

After understanding this thought, Xu Xin nodded:

"Sister Wei, let's go."

"Well, come on!...Do you need me to bring you something?"

"No, just go."

"it is good."

The two parted ways, and after Wei Lanfang left, Zhang Yimou had disappeared.

But he is very grateful...

I am grateful to Director Zhang for giving me this opportunity.

As for going to rest...

Xu Xin turned his head and looked at the gate of the palace first.

In the shadows at the gate of the palace, many extras are resting. After all, they don't have air conditioners, so they can only stay in the shadows to cool off.

They can't get in the palace, there are special guards there.

The filming location was arranged with great difficulty by the crew, so there was no reason to let a group of extra performers enjoy the shade.

If it is destroyed, don't you make trouble for yourself?
Xu Xin thought about it, but in the end he didn't choose to go to Assistant Shen. He didn't lack the time to rest, but what he lacked was experience...and insight.

The "city" of Hengdian had already given him enough courtesy when he came.

I stayed in a four-star hotel, not to mention the crew members who came in and out, and even the hotel service staff had to be polite.

But the scene in front of Xu Xin now exposed the tip of the iceberg at the bottom of this film and television city.

Perhaps these ensemble performances are the reality under the surface of this "city" that has made countless film and television stars and flourishing flowers.

Xu Xin himself understands...he may never be able to feel the truest side of these ensemble performers, whether they are working to make money or dreaming of being a star.

No way, society is so realistic.

He is a rich man.

It is the second generation of coal.

But after throwing away these halos of identity, it did not prevent him from observing these various states of life from his own perspective.

You don't have to empathize with each other, because each has its own difficulties.

But at least, he wants to see more...

Teacher Yu once said to him: The so-called director's style is actually everyone's own perspective on the world.

Xu Xin didn't know what his own style was, but he at least wanted to see it.

So, he looked around the square, thought for a while, and walked into the palace gate.

Those group performers in the palace gate stretched their legs, and the group performers who were sitting on the ground resting had their first reaction to retract their legs.

Even though the palace gate is so wide, they seem to be afraid that their legs will get in the way of this crew member.

Seeing this, Xu Xin said politely:
"Excuse me."

Then go outside the palace gate.

When he got out of the palace gate, he saw a few workers wearing hard hats passing in front of him, walking towards the exit.

At the same time, in the shadow under the wall over there, there are still some girls in the form of court ladies resting.

Not the clothes, but the hairstyle.

The clothes are all kept by the crew, and after their hairstyles are done, the makeup artist asked them not to mess them up.

It's messed up, I'm in a good mood, help me out.I'm in a bad mood...then you stand in the back row.

And who among the selected big wave palace ladies would not want to show their faces more times and have a few shots in Director Zhang's movie?

So even though he was sitting casually at the moment, the area above his neck was well maintained, not a single hair was messed up, and even the hot sideburns and the tip of his nose were covered with sweat.

He thought for a while, and walked directly towards the palace over there.

The maids' sitting postures became more attractive at a speed visible to the naked eye, and they were no longer in that casual appearance.

And when Xu Xin was about to walk to the gate of the palace, one of the girls got up boldly and bowed to say hello:

"Hi director."

The girl is young and beautiful, with fair skin and lively eyes.

In all honesty, she is quite beautiful, and she should have practiced her body. Whether it is greeting or bowing, the language and movements are quite good... But for some reason, she seems a bit rusty.

Or it's... kind of empty.

It is the sense of déjà vu that there is nothing in the body to support this body language.

Quite strange.

He also wore a short sleeve with a zipper on and off.

Although the style of the ancient-style bun and the zipper-style short sleeves on the body does not match...but they have to wear it like this, because only the most inexperienced group performers will come in this kind of ancient drama wearing clothes that can only be put on. .

Clothes are put on the head, and the hairstyle will be messed up.

After suffering a few losses, you will become finer.

And as the first person to say hello, she naturally has the qualifications to be remembered by the "director".

And as she took the lead, several people reacted belatedly, and stood up one after another:
"Hello director."

"Hi director."

"Director, you have worked hard."

……

Let's say it's a compliment...not really.

But after Xu Xin looked at the first girl who greeted him in front of him, after thinking for a while, he suddenly asked:
"You know me?"

As soon as Xu Xin answered, a hint of surprise appeared in the girl's eyes, and she said quickly:

"We saw you on the monitor with Director Zhang in the morning...Director, you are so young to be able to direct a movie in the director team, you are really amazing!"

"……what."

Xu Xin was actually amused by this girl.

If nothing else, the main reason is that she is very good at talking.

Before directing the movie, she added a director team... As for the reason, it might be because she was afraid of saying the wrong thing.After all, the film director of "The Golden Armor in the City" is Zhang Yimou, and when he saw himself and director Zhang together, he said that he became the director team.

But he didn't mention anything about other aspects, such as how powerful Director Zhang is and how much he can learn by his side, because he was afraid that he wouldn't like it after hearing it?After all, there are always some young people who are arrogant...

And say these few words, don't say anything else, at least... this girl has a brain.

After thinking about it, he smiled and asked:

"what's your name?"

Now, the surprise in the girl's eyes could no longer be hidden.

So much so that the smile on the face shocked by this ecstasy couldn't be contained, and it began to overflow:
"My name is Zhao Liying! Just call me Xiao Zhao!"

"okay."

I always felt that the name sounded familiar, but Xu Xin didn't think about it so much, so he nodded and said:
"Take a good rest and work hard this afternoon."

"Thank you Director!"

Under the jealous eyes of the girls around her, the girl bowed deeply again.

"Ah."

Xu Xin nodded, passed them, and came to the palace gate, intending to see what was being built here.

But the sight that caught his eye made him stop.

In the shadows at the gate of the palace, a group of girls in the shape of "Golden Armor" maids stood up, lined up on both sides, and locked their eyes on him.

Xu Xin reckoned at least dozens of people...

Looking straight at him.

This time, he didn't smile, but nodded politely, and his eyes fell on the very tall building in front of him.

Then ignored the girls and went straight inside.

In fact, his mood is quite complicated.

If those girls just showed him the scheming of the extras, then these people... terrified him a little.

Obviously they are nothing in the crew, but these girls are willing to show kindness and flattery.

For what?
It's very simple.

Come on.

But the problem is... who can guarantee that it will come out?

No one can guarantee.

Even if you just need to use your brain to think about it, you will know that no matter whether they are popular or famous in this circle... no matter how inspirational or twisted their stories are... what everyone sees is a survivor's bias one of the.

Isn't this circle also the most true portrayal of success?

Of course, anyone can hold the view of "why can't it be me", but as long as you think about it calmly and objectively, you can understand what kind of cruelty and competition there is.

But everyone is still holding fantasies...

Although he doesn't think he is qualified to talk about these dreamers with dreams.

But this scene in front of me...

It still made him feel a little... inexplicably uncomfortable.

What's more, I can't give them any hope.

He simply ignored everything, his eyes fell on the building that was at the same height as the eaves of the palace building behind, and he walked over directly.

Moreover, he finally understood why Director Zhang's crew, or the "Sculpture of the Gods" crew that Yang Mi heard from his mouth, handled some things so indifferently.

In fact, it's not indifference, people's hearts are made of meat.

It's only April now, if we really have to wait until June and July, how hot will it be?

But they still didn't give these young actors any convenience or consideration.Instead, it mechanically requires everyone to be a group performer—calling you over is acting, and no one cares about your life and death when you are not filming.

This is really not indifference, but an inability to give any sympathy and kindness at all.

Do not suffer from scarcity but from inequality.

The same is true for being alone.

Because, there are too many people who want to get something from you.

……

"Mr. Xu."

Standing in front of the high platform, Xu Xin, who was observing the details of the building, heard someone calling him, and turned around to find that it was Assistant Lin.

He greeted with a smile:
"teacher LIN!"

"..."

Assistant Lin was a little speechless, then smiled and said:

"Xu Xin?"

"Brother Lin."

Hearing this address, Assistant Lin was even more speechless.

But this time the smile is more natural:
"What are you doing here?"

"It's okay, I'll go for a stroll."

As he spoke, he took out cigarettes from his pocket, and after each of them lit one, Assistant Lin said:
"This is the Chrysanthemum Terrace."

"……what?"

Seeing Xu Xin's stunned appearance, Assistant Lin was also a little puzzled:

"You do not know?"

"I don't know, what is the Chrysanthemum Terrace?"

"The buildings in the script, on the Double Ninth Day of Ninth Ninth, Yaozhi brothers ascended to a high place, and there is one less person who planted dogwood. In our drama, this chrysanthemum platform was specially built. Mr. Xu, hasn't read the script of "Golden Armor"? "

"No, I just know the general characters, but I haven't read the script specifically."

He shook his head sincerely.

Looking at the high platform again, I thought it was really high enough.

"Let's go back and rest for a while? There is still a scene to be filmed in the afternoon, it's early in the afternoon~~"

"Um……"

Xu Xin agreed, and then asked:

"Brother Lin, is there any set, I want to go and see."

"Gone."

Assistant Lin pointed forward:
"The places where the scene was shot this morning, one is the herbal dining room, and the other is the court of the queen and the prince. Including the emperor's court, they are all in the palace over there. And then here, the Chrysanthemum Terrace is used for shooting exterior scenes. Yes. And then there is the Wulong Tiankeng, a filming location, there are only three locations in total.”

"……so little?"

Xu Xin was a little surprised.

This is a big production, not to mention that the cost has to go up to [-] million?
Just three places?
"There are few places, but there are many people."

Seeing his surprised appearance, Assistant Lin pointed around the square:
"At that time, the place will be covered with chrysanthemums, and then more than 3000 people will be used for group performances, and there will be hundreds of characters such as court ladies and eunuchs. You will know when the filming takes place. Standing full of people. It will be a big scene where thousands of people fight each other... And then there will be a quick change of venue... Anyway, I heard the director talk during the meeting, and the scene will be very grand. I'm saying, it's this The story is not complicated at all, and the time span is very short~”

"..."

Following Assistant Lin's words, Xu Xin looked around him...

Covered with chrysanthemums?

Still want to stand full of people?
Thousands of people fighting?
Although the imagination is not barren, it is obvious... with his current ability... let alone controlling thousands of people, it is estimated that it will be difficult to get on the kang.

"Director Zhang is amazing..."

I sincerely sighed.

Upon hearing this, Assistant Lin also nodded:
"Who said it wasn't..."

After smoking a cigarette and hearing that there were no other scenes, the two planned to go back.

Seeing the actors standing up again in the doorway, Xu Xin didn't speak, while Assistant Lin ignored the scene.

Obviously, he is more used to it than Xu Xin.

And when the two passed through countless maids and walked out of the door, due to the angle of the sun, the shadow under the palace wall was only left with a thin layer of welt.

Xu Xin saw the girl named Zhao Liying again, standing against the wall with the girls just now.

I don't know if I was squeezed out... or if I really didn't get a good place, so I can only stand here.

"Goodbye, director."

While thinking about it, the girl gave another big bow.

Xu Xin responded:
"Ah."

After walking away with Assistant Lin, the girl raised her head and heard the actor next to her say:
"Baozi, you are really brave...that's the assistant director..."

Obviously, the girl who spoke knew Assistant Lin.

But Zhao Liying, nicknamed "Baozi", ignored her companion's words, and leaned against the little shade at the base of the wall again, sweat dripping from her temples.

……

"Xu Xin, do you know that trick?"

"Who?...that little girl just now?"

"Ah."

"Well, she has good eyesight. When I went there just now, she was the first one to stand up and greet me. She was quite courageous."

While walking inside the palace gate, Xu Xin didn't shy away from the nearby group performers at all:
"My name is Zhao Liying, Brother Lin, if there is any court lady show... put her in a row in front of the camera?"

"no problem."

Small things like group acting... It's not a problem at all in front of him.

Who is not standing in front?
but……

"Xu Xin, I'm serious...it's actually useless. It's hard for the audience to remember her as a character with no lines."

"I know."

Hearing his words, Xu Xin also understood what he meant.

only……

"Brother Lin, do you like brave people?"

Assistant Lin tilted his head slightly, showing doubts.

He knew that Xu Xin must have something to say next.

Sure enough, Xu Xin shrugged:

"I really like this kind of person, Brother Lin, do you know what a grasshopper is?"

"Yes, Cicada."

"Correct."

Nodding his head, there is a look of reminiscence in his eyes:
"When I was young, all the friends I grew up with dared to grab this thing, but I didn't dare. I think this thing is very scary... Then after others catch it, I want to see... Children, you dare not do it If others dare, they will laugh at you. I feel very wronged, and I cry with my dad when I go back. I said they caught grasshoppers, but I dare not catch them. They all laughed at me... I remember very clearly, my dad told I……"

He changed his accent:
"Sanjin, you have to be brave, you know? Go catch it, and if you catch it, Dad will buy you Transformers~"

"Uh……"

"hey-hey……"

Thinking of his childhood, Xu Xin laughed out loud:
"Just a Transformer, forcing me to catch a grasshopper with my own hands. Then I reintegrated into the collective of my friends... That food is very delicious and can be sold for money. I remember one day I caught a canned bottle The grasshopper, take it back to my dad, I said: Dad, sell the grasshopper, and buy wine for the mud! My dad was really very happy, touched my head and said to me: Right, man Dolls are all about being brave!  …

Only then did I have the concept of "bravery".In the future, for example, the first time I walked at night to prevent my dad from carrying me, and the first time I went to school alone... my dad would praise me for being brave every day.That is, from then on, I have a good impression of some people with courage.When I went there just now, this little girl was the first one who dared to greet me~
Although these things are just like what you said, Brother Lin, in fact... it may really be useless.People watch movies just to see the leading actors, so why pay attention to some extras?But this is the same as my reason for catching grasshoppers.If I didn't have the courage to reach out, I might never dare to touch it in my life.And now that I have mustered up the courage, although it is not a great thing to be able to catch grasshoppers, at least... this incident has made me happy for more than ten years, and now I think it is very good in retrospect, doesn't it? "

"Uh……"

Under Assistant Lin's inexplicable eyes, Xu Xin shrugged, and his tone was calm but gentle:

"So, with little effort, let's give this little girl named Zhao Liying... a beautiful dream."

(End of this chapter)