I'm not just a director

Jiang Peian rushed to Jin City by plane at night.

Jin City is a very magical place. It is known as the International Architecture Expo and its urban architecture is unique.

There are both elegant and simple ancient buildings with carved beams and painted beams, as well as many novel and unique Western buildings.

When Jiang Pei'an rushed to the city center, it was almost ten o'clock, but the streets were still bustling with people.

On the street is the Chishilin Restaurant, which is said to be the oldest pastry shop in Jin City.

Just looking at its appearance, it feels very historical. Under the yellow street lights, it feels resplendent.

Passing through Quanyechang Pedestrian Street, there are street snacks at the end of the street.

"Director Jiang, where are you?"

At the snack street, Jiang Peian received a call from Zeng Li.

"I'm at the end of the pedestrian street you mentioned. How about you?"

"I'm on the street, don't move, I'll come find you."

"it is good."

It was still a bit cold in Jin City in early spring. Jiang Peian stood in the crowd, holding a sweet roasted sweet potato in his hand.

Roasted sweet potatoes have become an internet celebrity product in later generations.

On the streets in the cold winter, holding hot roasted sweet potatoes in hand, another posed picture is full of atmosphere, and there is new material in the circle of friends.

For Jiang Peian, roasted sweet potato is not so much a food as it is a feeling.

In the winter in the countryside, after cooking the noodles in the pot, I throw a few sweet potatoes on the stove.

After finishing the noodles, the children took out the roasted sweet potatoes from the ashes.

The outside of the roasted sweet potatoes is dark and charred, and when you peel off the skin, you will find a yellow-orange interior.

Holding it in the palm of your hand, the heat seems to penetrate into the heart, making people temporarily forget about the wind, snow and cold outside.

With one bite, the sweetness and temperature of the sweet potato are perfectly combined, as if it was born just for this season...

"Director Jiang!"

Zeng Li wore a mask, a black peaked cap on her head, and a black windbreaker that wrapped her slender and perfect curves.

Looks cool and elegant.

Jiang Peian held up the sweet potato in his hand and said with a smile:
"It came so quickly, I bought you a copy too."

Zeng Li's eyes turned into crescents, he took the roasted sweet potato with a smile and said:
"Director Jiang, you are good at eating. The weather and roasted sweet potatoes are a perfect match."

"Let's go, eat and chat."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

Although the two hadn't seen each other for a while, they were not too distant from each other and became familiar with each other after just a few words.

"Director Jiang, I watched your film "Pumping Heart" and it was really well shot. Sissi's performance was also really strong and she has made great progress."

Zeng Li said with a smile.

Jiang Peian nodded, glancing around from time to time.

Fortunately, after walking out of the pedestrian street, the crowds of people gradually dwindled, and there weren’t many bright places around, so there wouldn’t be any paparazzi taking photos.

"Don't praise her. If she knows that you seniors praise her, she will probably raise her tail to the sky."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

"You are just too harsh on her. Sometimes proper encouragement will be more effective for children like them, and it may have unexpected effects."

Zeng Li said with a smile.

"You're not much older than her, right? You talk old-fashioned. How are you doing here? Is the performance going well?"

"It went very smoothly, and the performance was not difficult. All I had to do was perform on stage. This kind of atmosphere is much better than filming a movie. I don't have to worry about other people's feelings, and I don't have to worry about being scolded by the director."

Speaking of which, Zeng Li gave Jiang Pei'an a naughty look.

Jiang Peian was eating roasted sweet potatoes, pretending not to see her eyes, and said:
"Classmate Zeng Li, are you referring to something else, are you criticizing Sang and Huai?"

"Hahaha, I don't dare. I have to rely on Director Jiang to give me a role and fulfill my dream of becoming a movie queen."

After hearing her words, Jiang Peian put down the sweet potatoes, smiled slightly, and said:
"Wanting to be a movie queen is not just talk, you have to take practical actions. There is an opportunity now, I don't know if you can seize it."

Zeng Li stopped and looked at him doubtfully:
"Could it be..."

"That's right, it's what you think. I'm here to film a movie with you, heroine."

Hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Zeng Li didn't have too many emotions. On the contrary, he felt a little disappointed.

It turns out that he came to me just for filming...

When Jiang Pei'an originally heard that he came to talk to her about the script, Zeng Li thought it was just an excuse.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be... I still thought too much after all.

"Hey, classmate Zeng Li, my movie won't disappoint you so much that your eyes will be empty, right? This is a big production, and I will star in it myself!"

"Well, Director Jiang, what role are you playing?"

"Of course I am the hero, and you are one of the heroines and my wife."

Ok?
Hearing this, Zeng Li looked up at him.

"Then I'll take it."

Zeng Li agreed immediately.

Although it's just acting, this arrangement seems... pretty good.

"It's so fun, don't you even need to read the script?"

It's time for Jiang Pei'an to doubt his life. This girl was resisting just now. Why is she so happy now?

Zeng Li said with a smile:
"Director Jiang's work must be high-quality. Besides, I'm still Miss An. I will definitely support Director Jiang's new movie. I haven't acted in a long time, so I have to make some money to support myself."

"I always feel like you have other intentions, but I don't know what they are."

Jiang Peian shook his head.

As the two talked, they arrived at the place where Jiang Pei'an lived.

"Director Jiang, the room has been arranged for you. Here is the room card. You can go directly to rest. Shall we discuss the script tomorrow?"

"Don't you have a performance tomorrow?"

"Yes, but I asked for leave, and the group also supports us members to start our own careers, so I told the group leader that a director came to talk to me about the script, and he was very supportive of my work.

After reading the script tomorrow, I will take you to have a good tour of Jin City. The scenery here is particularly beautiful. "

Zeng Li said with a smile.

"Okay, see you tomorrow then."

Jiang Pei'an nodded.

……

Zeng Li, who returned to the group, had a smile on her face and took her mobile phone to send a message:
After texting "Good night, sweet dreams.", he held his cell phone and had fun.

"What's up, Lizi, how was the script discussion today?"

The girl in the room asked with a smile.

"Fortunately."

Zeng Li smiled.

"It's fine there. I think the deal must have been settled. When I get back, I'll see you having fun holding your phone. Which director is this?"

The girl in the room asked with a gossipy look on her face.

"We haven't signed the contract yet, so I can't say who the director is. The other party asked for confidentiality. You'll know when the filming starts." Zeng Li said politely.

"I envy you so much. You are always filming, and I also want to make a movie, but I am not as beautiful as you, nor do I have your acting skills.

If one day a director invites me to act, I will definitely run over without even asking for a salary. "

The girl glanced at Zeng Li and said pointedly.

"Don't worry, your professional skills are very good. The troupe is also organizing outstanding members to audition for major drama groups. You will definitely get a chance when the time comes."

Quan Dang didn't understand the meaning of the girl's words, Zeng Li said with a smile.

"Hahaha, if that's the case, I will definitely treat you to dinner then."

Seeing that the other party did not understand her hint, the girl smiled and replied.

As the cultural troupe continues to increase its members, the expenses of the troupe gradually become a problem.

What's more, the film and television industry has developed rapidly in the past two years, and actors have gradually become polarized.

As a result, major art troupes began to intentionally send outstanding members to major theater groups to see if they could reduce the expenses of the troupe.

Although the results are minimal, it can still be regarded as a phased attempt.

For those troupe members, if they can participate in a film and television drama and become an instant hit, there is no need to occupy a position in the art troupe. Basically, they will consider quitting the art troupe.

As the well-deserved "star" and signature of the group, Zeng Li thought about quitting the group at first.

But the group leader refused to let her go, and she also had a happy-go-lucky temperament and never left.

There are many group members who usually build relationships with her and want to use her connections to enter the film and television industry.

The girl who lived in the same house mentioned it several times openly or covertly, but Zeng Li calmly resolved it all.

Therefore, not only is the entertainment industry a vanity fair, but even places like the art troupe are bound to have intrigues...

The next day, Jiang Peian got up early. After jogging in the nearby park, he returned to the hotel and took a hot shower.

This is a habit he has developed since his rebirth. Although he looked handsome in his previous life, he couldn't bear to stay up late writing scripts, filming, and directing editing.

Before he reached forty, he already had general belly and various sub-health conditions. In addition, he was blind in his left eye and had an introverted personality.

From a distance, he looked like a gloomy fat man, with a really bad image.

In this life, he was neither blind nor frustrated. His overall temperament was much improved, and he continued to exercise...

After putting together a set, it is no exaggeration to say that it is comparable to the little fresh meat of later generations.

The doorbell rang.

After Jiang Pei'an came out of the bathroom, he put on his bathrobe, opened the door and saw that the person who came was none other than Zeng Li.

"Pear, why did you get up so early?"

Jiang Peian wiped his wet hair with a towel and wondered.

"I called you, but you didn't answer, so I thought you were still up, so I happened to bring you some breakfast."

Zeng Li raised the breakfast in her hand and said with a smile, but her eyes seemed to dodge a little.

Jiang Pei'an's bathrobe was loose and bulky, and part of her chest muscles at the collar were exposed.

This state of being hidden and exposed not only makes men feel excited when they look at women, but also makes women feel excited when they look at men.

"Thanks, it's so early in the morning, doesn't the hotel include breakfast?"

Jiang Peian turned around and walked into the hotel and said.

"That's different. The breakfast in the hotel is not delicious. This is the authentic Tianjin Goubuli buns. They are delicious."

Zeng Li followed him with a blushing face and whispered.

"Speaking of this Goubuli Baozi, do you know its origin, Lizi?"

Jiang Pei'an opened the buns sent by Zeng Li. The buns were as white as snow. It is said that the requirements for these buns when they are cooked are that they should not lose their shape, not fall off the bottom, not leak oil, and should be in the shape of a chrysanthemum.

The pleats on the buns are well-proportioned, and each bun has at least 15 pleats.

"Isn't that what everyone calls it? Is there any story in it?"

Zeng Li said with a smile.

"Of course there is a story. It is said that this Goubuli steamed stuffed bun shop was originally called Dejuhao and was founded by Gao Gui's friend, a boy named Gouzi.

Legend has it that Gao Guiyou has a dull and taciturn personality. When doing business, he only pays the cashier and ignores everything else.

You can even take the buns by yourself, so there is a saying that "Gou Zi sells buns and ignores them". Over time, "Gou Buli" buns became his name, and the original store name was gradually forgotten by people. This is Goubuli buns. The origin of. "

The buns taste pretty good. It is said that the Empress Dowager Cixi gave this evaluation:

"The beasts in the sky and the rivers at the bottom of the sea are not as good as dogs ignoring them!"

Of course, whatever this old woman eats tastes delicious. Although the comments cannot be used as a basis, since it can be delivered to her mouth, it itself means that the food tastes good.

But that was also the old history of many years ago. After being passed down for several generations, no matter how good the taste is, it can only be hidden in the years.

In fact, there are steamed buns everywhere, but Jiang Peian prefers the steamed buns from his hometown. A tray of Xinyang steamed buns and a bowl of soup will start a beautiful day right away.

"So there is such a story. Director Jiang, you know so much."

Zeng Li said in admiration.

"Haha, directors sometimes have to dig out the stories behind these IPs, or brands.

If some interesting or profound stories are put on the big screen, they can be seen by more audiences.

For example, in some criminal investigation dramas and medical dramas, at the end, the most gripping thing for the audience is not the twists and turns and tragedy of the plot, but the fact that the story is adapted from a true story..."

Hearing Jiang Peian's words, Zeng Li nodded thoughtfully.

"Okay, let's not talk so much. Have you eaten? Let's eat together."

"it is good."

After the two of them finished breakfast, Jiang Peian took out a script from his bag and handed it to Zeng Li, saying:

"You read the script first, and I'll change my clothes. You will play the role of Pei Rong in it."

"Okay, I'll take a look first."

Zeng Li took the script and said with a smile.

Jiang Pei'an's script was written with great detail. Zeng Li was immediately fascinated after reading it for a while.

By the time she came to her senses again, it was already an hour and a half later.

"How do you feel about the role, and are you sure you can play it well?"

Jiang Peian asked sitting opposite her.

Zeng Li rubbed the corners of his eyes and said in a low tone:
"If Wang Sheng hadn't discovered that Xiao Wei was a demon, Pei Rong would have been the one who died in the end, right?"

Jiang Peian didn't expect that her first question would be this. He couldn't help but shook his head and said:
"There are no ifs. This is how the plot is arranged."

Hearing Jiang Peian's words, Zeng Li nodded and said:

"I accepted this role, and I'm going back first."

Ok?
Didn’t you say you would take me around Jin City yesterday?
Zeng Li's sudden departure left Jiang Peian a little confused.

After Zeng Li had left for a long time, Jiang Pei'an realized when he was packing his things:

Did this girl get into the role after reading the script?
She brought herself into the role of Pei Rong, what about Jiang Pei'an? Isn’t he just the scumbag Mr. Wang?

Yes, this girl is also a fool.

But this is also a good thing. Those who can get into the role can usually interpret the role better, saving him from having to spend a lot of time training.

The male and female protagonists have been decided, and he doesn't need to run the remaining supporting roles himself, just leave them to Chang Xiaoyang.

"Painted Skin" is almost ready to be launched! (End of chapter)