I'm not just a director

Chapter 325

Jiang Peian is making preparations for the filming of "Painted Skin" in an orderly manner.

News also came back from Lionsgate that Ning Hao's "Hold Your Breath" has been launched.

The launch of "Breathless" means that the "Ghost" series that has been running for several years has completely come to an end.

People are like this sometimes. When a thing is still there, it may stay silently in an inconspicuous corner.

And once they lose it, people start to feel upset and even reminisce about it.

The same is true for the series of movies, when the news of the launch of Ning Hao's "Breathe Breath" spread.

Many fans of the "Ghost" series actually rushed to the set to cause trouble, demanding that the filming of "Breathless" be terminated and the "Ghost" series be resumed.

Naturally, this request was ruthlessly rejected, and the incident became so big that the local police finally had to step in to maintain order.

After hearing Ninghao's report on the phone, Jiang Peian smiled and shook his head and said:

"What is this all about? We are not a particularly famous film... Try to minimize the impact of the situation. You must communicate this with Lions Gate. We will contact you at any time."

Westerners like to take to the streets to demonstrate at every turn, whether it is about environmental protection, politics or certain legal provisions.

Parades often occur in the film and television circles. For example, last year, the final chapter of "The Lord of the Rings" held its world premiere in New Zealand.

Although the movie only started in the evening, fans had already camped outside the premiere venue since the night before.

On the day of the premiere, 10 fans dressed in costumes from the film paraded to celebrate the film's release.

In Wellington, a city with a population of just over 300 million, the parade of 10 movie fans caused a huge sensation...

Also last year, news broke that Hollywood movie star Schwarzenegger was interested in running for governor of California.

But some of his fans don't want him to become the second Reagan. They took advantage of the release of Schwarzenegger's new film "Future Soldier 3" to march and petition, asking him not to enter politics.

"Arnold wants the Academy Award, not the governor's seal."

Movie fans also plan to snap up movie tickets for "Until 3" and give them to moviegoers who are willing to sign a petition to oppose Schwarzenegger's entry into politics.

They said that Schwarzenegger is a beloved movie star. If he turns to playing political games, it will be a big loss for the film industry...

In any case, the above two movies are global blockbusters, and it is not an exaggeration for movie fans to achieve this.

But "Ghost" is just a niche movie, and I didn't expect it to have such a huge influence. Not only Jiang Peian didn't expect it, but the senior executives of Lionsgate Pictures didn't expect it either.

They are even thinking that they might as well comply with the fans' wishes, so that they can not only gain the reputation of the fans, but also use "Ghost" to make some more money.

However, this idea was directly rejected by Jiang Peian.

He himself understood that there was nothing left to film after "Ghost".

If the film is forced to continue filming, the results will be disappointing. Those who are protesting to save "Ghost" will also march to boycott "Ghost".

Whether it's an actor or a director, it's a great honor to have fans take to the streets to demonstrate for a movie.

But if someone takes to the streets to boycott a certain movie, then the film crew will probably be nailed to the pillar of shame in film and television.

Therefore, Jiang Peian insisted not to film "Ghost".

……

"Director Jiang, I'm here to sign the contract."

Jiang Peian was sitting in his office working when a voice suddenly sounded.

Looking up, it was Zhou Xun who was wearing casual clothes.

Zhou Xun is not only a "beauty of skin", but also a "beauty of bones".

Her face shape is not the pure "oval face" that became popular in later generations, but something close to the "square and round face".

This makes Zhou Xun's face look round and blunt when viewed from the front, giving her a unique girlish "coquettish" look.

It doesn't look as aggressive as a pure "melon face".

At the same time, this woman's smart eyes always give people an eccentric feeling.

When you are with her, you don't feel that she is a 30-year-old woman, but more like a girl of [-] or [-] years old.

"Haha, welcome, did you come here by yourself?"

Jiang Peian stood up and said.

"No, a little girl just brought me to your office. Otherwise, in a company as big as yours, I would have to get lost.

Oh, by the way, I will bring a bodyguard with me this time. After all, we are now celebrities.

It's not safe to go out alone, but it's safer to have a bodyguard by your side. "

Zhou Xun said with a smile.

Jiang Peian nodded, understanding.

Celebrities in the industry are often accompanied by their managers, drivers, and bodyguards when they go out. The public security in the capital does not pose any major risks, but they are afraid of encountering some illegitimate meals.

"Director Jiang, can you please invite my bodyguard to come in and sit down?"

Hearing Zhou Xun's words, Jiang Peian didn't think much about it. It was probably Zhou Xun's personal habit.

He nodded and stood up to get water to make tea.

"Come in, my bodyguard."

Zhou Xun shouted towards the door as if summoning a Pokémon.

Hearing her words, Jiang Peian burst into laughter. She really still had a childlike innocence.

But when the so-called bodyguard Zhou Xun said appeared in the office, Jiang Pei'an was stunned.

The visitor is very handsome, with a face shape between soft and masculine. He wears a well-tailored suit and exudes an ascetic temperament.

Of course, it would be perfect if the height were higher.

The visitor was none other than Zhou Xun's current good friend and future husband, Chen Kun.

After meeting Chen Kun, Jiang Peian didn't show any special emotions.

This is the first time the two of them have interacted. The last time they went to visit Liu Tianxian in "The Golden Family", they just looked at each other from afar.

As for saying hello, it's basically impossible.

However, the two of them had exchanged words in the air over the incident with Zhao Yanzi, which had a huge impact at the time.

Seeing that Jiang Pei'an showed no resistance, Zhou Xun quietly breathed a sigh of relief and pushed Chen Kun who was standing next to him.

After Chen Kun reacted, he quickly said:
"Hello, Director Jiang, I'm Chen Kun. Long time no see. No, this is my first time meeting you. Please take care of me."

Chen Kun was a little panicked. After all, this was a well-known boss in the industry, not to mention that the two of them had had a holiday before.

Now that he is coming to ask for forgiveness, his mentality is naturally a little reluctant and awkward.

"Haha, hello, Miss Zhou is so proud. Let Jin Yanxi, the prodigal son who has fascinated thousands of girls, be your bodyguard. That's awesome."

Jiang Peian glanced at Chen Kun indifferently, then turned to look at Zhou Xun with a smile.

Hearing the teasing in Jiang Peian's tone, Zhou Xun smiled and said:
"Kunzi admires Director Jiang's style. We are good friends. I just want to bring him to see the world and appreciate Jiang Yiyi's style."

Jiang Yiyi, this name is the nickname Zhou Xun accidentally saw from fans when he was checking information about Jiang Peian.It means the total box office of Jiang Pei'an's domestic and foreign movies since his debut.

In fact, if the box office is converted into RMB, Jiang Pei'an's total box office has already exceeded [-] billion, which is just a general term.

"Haha, please sit down, you two."

Jiang Peian shook his head, this title was not a pleasant one.

After all, there will be a billionaire in later generations, and he will eventually go bankrupt...

"Director Jiang, I have also been reading the script of "Painted Skin" these past two days. The more I ponder the character of Xiao Wei, the more confused I become. What kind of person or monster is Xiao Wei in your eyes?"

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Zhou Xun took the initiative to stand up and liven up the topic.

Jiang Peian glanced at Zhou Xun, and then at Chen Kun, who sat down without saying a word and grinned stupidly.

He didn't know that Zhou Xun was looking for something to say, but he still explained:
"After Wang Sheng rescued Xiao Wei, Xiao Wei said that she had no relatives anymore, so Wang Sheng decided to take her back to his house.

On the way back, Xiao Wei sat on the horse, accompanied by Wang Sheng's meticulous care and the unrestrained heroism of the soldiers.

Xiao Wei smiled brightly. She had been a demon for thousands of years. She had never enjoyed such warm companionship and such different happiness.

So she moved her mortal heart, and she wanted to keep all of this, keep Wang Sheng, and with her thousands of years of experience as a demon, reading people and countless demons, no one can escape her charm.

In addition to beauty, there are also many sorcery and methods. Wang Sheng will one day fall under her pomegranate skirt. This is something she has no doubt about. "

Having said this, Jiang Pei settled down for a moment and continued:

"Xiao Wei reminds me of another fox demon, Daji who charmed King Zhou.

In fact, many directors have remade film and television dramas similar to "Fengshen", in which Daji was portrayed as a monster that brought disaster to the country and the people.

It seemed as if the entire Shang Dynasty perished under her spell. In fact, such words or explanations were too pale.

The ancients said: Since ancient times, beauties have brought disasters. The ancients often blamed the demise of dynasties on those beautiful women who were favored by the emperor, comparing them to disasters.

It seems that the demise of a dynasty was entirely caused by that woman. Daji, Bao Si, Feng Xiaolian, Yang Yuhuan, etc. have all become the scourge of people's mouth..."

Hearing this, Zhou Xun was confused and asked:

"Isn't it?"

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
“The demise of a dynasty is never simply the fault of one person.

The rise and fall of dynasties has its own natural laws. As the saying goes, the general trend of the world will be divided after a long period of time.

The fall of a dynasty was mostly caused by years of accumulated abuses, which eventually led to the outbreak of conflicts.

On the one hand, the late dynasty lacked enterprising spirit, and its territory not only did not expand, but even decreased.

Coupled with the continuous growth of population, this results in more people and less land, and there is not enough land to feed the new population. Of course, these are only one of the reasons. If you list them all, there are too many reasons. "

Hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Chen Kun looked thoughtful, but was surprised in his heart.

Obviously Jiang Pei'an's words touched him very much...

Chen Kun looked complicated. No wonder the other party has produced so many high-quality film and television works at such a young age. This kind of reverse thinking alone is enough to make him look at problems differently from ordinary people.

"The same is true for the character Xiao Wei. Some people may say that if Xiao Wei hadn't confused Wang Sheng, the relationship between him and Pei Rong would not have been frustrated. But in fact, if Xiao Wei hadn't appeared, there might have been another incident. A little red, little green or something like that.

The human heart cannot stand the test, just like Wang Sheng in the script. Doesn't he love Xiao Wei?
But Wang Sheng dreamed of Xiao Wei more than once, and even in his dreams his wife's face would turn into Xiao Wei. "

After hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Zhou Xun nodded in understanding and continued to ask:

"Then how should I play Xiao Wei? It feels very difficult."

Jiang Pei'an shook his head and said:
"It's very simple. When playing the role of Xiao Wei, you can't play her like a fox, but you can't play her like a demon."

"You can't be like a fox, but you can't be like a demon?"

Zhou Xun looked confused.

Jiang Peian smiled, tilted his head slightly to the side, and looked at Chen Kun next to Zhou Xun with eyes that were pure, innocent and yet charming...

Seeing Jiang Peian's look, Chen Kun suddenly shuddered...

"I see."

Seeing Jiang Pei'an's example of trying out the role, Zhou Xun really got it right.

She looked at Chen Kun with the same eyes, and Chen Kun immediately felt that the friend in front of him seemed to have changed.

The face is still the same, but the expression and temperament have changed, as if this is a puppy that is asking for his love and at the same time expressing his love and loyalty to him?

Absolutely!

Jiang Peian was also watching Zhou Xun's performance and was shocked.

This is a talented actor. You just need to give her a little hint and she will immediately give you the performance you want.

"Yes, that's the feeling. It's impossible for people to see another person like this, especially when the background of the story is still in ancient times.

But you are a monster, you can be unscrupulous and not be shackles by dignity.

Express your love to the other person nakedly, intently and seriously, but this love is more like the wildness and nature of animals. "

Jiang Pei'an said slowly.

"I understand."

Zhou Xun received the teaching.

At the same time, she also admired Jiang Pei'an again in her heart.

Directors who have worked with her all say that she has aura and talent for acting.

But little did she know that this talent was also acquired through countless private practices.

The young director in front of her helped her quickly determine the style of the character with just one look. This was something that no director she thought she had worked with could do.

Sure enough, there are no worthless people under the fame.

After solving the doubts in Zhou Xun's mind, the only problem left was Chen Kun's.

When Chen Kun saw that the two of them had finished talking, without waiting for Zhou Xun's reminder, Chen Kun quickly stood up, bowed to Jiang Pei'an, and said apologetically:

"Director Jiang, I'm really sorry for what happened in the past. I shouldn't have listened to the rumors.

Without any evidence or basis, I have caused harm to you. Over the years, I have also known that what I did was wrong.

It's just that I never had the courage to come over and admit my mistake to you. This time, under Xiao Xun's suggestion, I apologize to you. I'm sorry. "

Seeing his friend admitting his mistake, Zhou Xun quickly stood up and said:
"Director Jiang, I only found out the ins and outs of this matter after checking the information. At the time, Kunzi and his gang did things without thinking.

After so many years, you have become a well-known director in China. If I were you, I would definitely seek revenge on the people who made trouble for me, so that they would have nothing to film.

But you didn't, and your magnanimity also made Kunzi realize his mistake. "

Jiang Pei'an didn't care much about Chen Kun's apology, after all, he never took these people seriously.

But Zhou Xun's "high emotional intelligence" speech is indeed a bit unlike her.

Yes, Mr. Zhou, these two short sentences have probably squeezed out every drop of her literary talent and emotional intelligence...

(End of this chapter)