Acting school started in 1998

Chapter 480 Fortunately

The 21st Century Hotel in Beijing is opposite the Japanese Embassy, ​​and there is a 21st Theater next to it. I remember that the Huabiao Award Ceremony was held here.

The Diyuan Restaurant on the first floor of the 21st Century Hotel is a Japanese restaurant with quite authentic Japanese food. Li Tang decided to have the dinner here mainly because that guy Xu Guangtou especially loves Japanese food.

This is the embassy district, and across the street to the north is the U.S. Embassy. I remember when I came here in my previous life, there was a small street next to the 21st Century Grand Theater, which was full of various barbecue, hot pot and Japanese restaurants. It was very lively. But now there is a construction site surrounded by green mesh.

Just as Li Tang and Ning Hao got off the car and walked in the parking lot, they suddenly heard two clear car horns. When I looked back, I saw a big red M6 approaching and parked in the parking space next to them. Then the door opened and Baldy Xu stepped out of the car wearing a pair of sunglasses.

"Hey, boss, we've got a new car! Hey, where's Sister Taohong?"

The Ma 6 was just launched in April this year. It is still very rare on the market and it is definitely a model.

"I arranged it for my wife. We originally agreed to come here together, but just as we were leaving, one of Yi's classmates showed up, so I had to come here alone." Bald Xu said with a smile.

As he spoke, his eyes fell on Ning Hao next to Li Tang, and he trotted a few steps with exaggerated movements, stretched out his hands and greeted warmly: "Hello, Director Ning!"

Although Ning Hao was disappointed not to see his idol, he immediately showed an honest smile, shook hands with the other person and said, "Hello, Teacher Xu!"

Xiao Taohong didn't come. Regardless of whether Baldy Xu's reason was true or false, it was probably because they couldn't adjust the schedule to avoid embarrassment.

Diyuan Restaurant specializes in buffet meals for 198 yuan per person plus a 15% service charge. As a hotel with a Japanese background and located opposite the Japanese Embassy, ​​it is said that it has hosted many Japanese Prime Ministers who visited China in the more than ten years since its opening. It may also be due to the fact that Japan's prime ministers change too frequently. It seems that a new prime minister takes office every one or two years.

However, one thing is that the Japanese food here is indeed very authentic. It is said that all the ingredients are flown in from Japan. Fortunately, this is 2003 and not after 2011.

Li Tang was tired of eating beef and mutton in Yinchuan, so it was rare to improve the food. However, the two people beside him felt like they were old friends at first sight. They exchanged glasses of wine and complimented each other.

Seeing that the ground was almost laid, Baldy Xu adjusted his mood and was about to ask about the casting of the movie "Big Diamond". Ning Hao was so smart. He quickly jumped in before Baldy Xu could speak and said with a sincere face: " Teacher Xu, Teacher Li told me that you are very interested in our script. It would be great if a big star like you with acting skills could join our drama. And I think we There is a very important role in this drama that is almost tailor-made for you..."

Listening to Ning Hao's words, Li Tang, who had been eating his food all the time, couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Why did these words sound so familiar? It was exactly like the way he used to fool him in the company.

Sure enough, Xu Guangtou said with an expectant look on his face: "That's right, Director Ning, let me tell you, in addition to the good script of this drama, I also recognize you as a person and especially want to cooperate with you. At the same time, I can express my gratitude to you if I have the opportunity." study."

"Teacher Xu, you're welcome, let's learn from each other."

"That……"

Bald Xu originally wanted to talk about the role of Security Section Chief Bao Shihong in detail.

As a result, as soon as he opened his mouth, Ning Hao preempted him again and said: "The role of Mr. Feng, the boss of the real estate company, is definitely yours."

Xu Guangtou, who had been smiling just now, opened his mouth wide when he heard this. He looked at Li Tang in disbelief, who had been silent. At the same time, he murmured: "Boss of the real estate company? Mr. Feng?"

Li Tang smiled slightly and said in a leisurely manner: "It's not Mr. Feng, now we should be called Mr. Xu!"

In fact, Ning Hao had already discussed with Li Tang in the car about the role of Xu Guangtou when he first came over. It was obviously impossible to play the role of Bao Shihong, the male number one security section chief. As for the role of the anti-number one Dao Brother, he did not expect it. Ning Hao actually targeted Sun Honglei, who became popular with "Conquest" at the beginning of the year.

Speaking of which, Sun Honglei has a deep connection with Shengtang Film and Television. Quite simply, "Conquer" became popular due to the operation of Shengtang Film and Television. And after it became popular, Sun Honglei's agency, Zhao Baogang Xinbaoyuan, took the initiative to call and contact them, and they all collaborated on several promotional activities.

Actors need exposure, and plays also need actors to stand up. It can be said to be a win-win situation.

However, Li Tang was not very optimistic about Ning Hao's idea, because after Sun Honglei became famous for "Conquer", his salary jumped from more than 1,000 yuan per episode when he was filming "Conquer" to 80,000 yuan per episode. It has increased eighty times. Even if people sell the company's reputation, a movie with a two- to three-month schedule will probably not be available without RMB 1.8 million. How could Ning Hao, who only had an investment of five million, be able to afford it?

Previously in the company, Ning Hao had asked Li Tang to help him make a guest appearance as the international thief Mike. What is a friendly guest appearance? To put it bluntly, it’s free prostitution.

At this time, seeing Ning Hao standing up again with his butt sticking out and pouring wine for Xu Baldy enthusiastically, he probably had the same idea for Xu Baldy.

"No, what about the role of Security Section Chief?" Bald Xu looked at Li Tang and then Ning Hao with a confused expression.

He made it clear to Li Tang on the phone that he just wanted to play the role of Bao Shihong, the male number one security section chief. Otherwise, how could he be willing to play a supporting role based on his current status?

"The role of Security Section Chief has been decided for a long time." Ning Hao said quickly.

As he spoke, he took a special look at Li Tang, and explained with a frank look: "The Mandarin actor Guo Tao was chosen because the predecessor of this book was a play called "Diamond Commandment", and the security section chief in it was Guo Tao's performance was very effective."

Of course Guo Tao, as Guangtou Xu knows, is from the same company as his wife Xiao Taohong, and his acting skills are not bad. He is just a relatively low-key member of the current Mesozoic actor group.

If you think about it carefully, regardless of his acting skills, Guo Tao's simple and honest appearance fits the role of the security section chief in the script very well.

It is said that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. He finally understood now that the role of the number one dare to love has been decided for a long time, but this guy Li Tang didn't make it clear to him on the phone. As a result, like a fool, he agreed with Ning Hao during the day, and it turned out that he was just a supporting role.

Fortunately, Xu Guangtou is a decent person. He will not talk nonsense with Li Tang in front of Ning Hao. He just forced a smile and nodded: "Guo Tao is indeed quite suitable."

Seeing that he didn't continue, Ning Hao looked at him expectantly and said, "Teacher Xu, what about the character of Mr. Xu, the owner of the real estate company?"

"Oh, thank you. Say goodbye to Mr. Xu first. Director Ning, to be honest, at first I thought you were talking to me about the role of security section chief... Well, it's all my fault. I misunderstood. I don't have the role of real estate company boss. How to pay attention... Let me think about it later!"

As soon as Xu Guangtou finished speaking, Li Tang hugged his shoulders: "Okay, boss, I even want to play the role of Security Section Chief, but Director Ning refuses to agree, and there's nothing I can do about it! He also asked To be honest, I don’t want to play the international thief Mike in the guest appearance, but I can’t help it. It’s my own show after all. I can only watch it when the time comes. If the schedule can be adjusted, I’ll have no problem with it, but if it can’t be adjusted, , this drama can only rely on you, the boss, to take the lead."

"Oh, I almost forgot, you are now the leading actor in the new movie directed by Zhang Yimou. Is there any conflict with the schedule of this movie?" Bald Xu said with a mocking look on his face.

Originally, he thought that he would just let it go to save face, but now that Li Tang broke the topic himself, he no longer hid it.

"I don't know yet, but I'll probably know it after tomorrow." Li Tang said with a smile.

Ning Hao on the side immediately raised a stubby finger and said: "Teacher Li, my requirements are not high, it will only take a week at most."

Li Tang shook his head and said: "So it depends on the schedule. If the director determines that there is a conflict in the schedule, then you will probably be in trouble, because then the crew will have to go abroad for filming, and it will take one or two Month." He has already experienced director Zhang Yimou's seriousness and demandingness. A director who takes a month to shoot a fight scene of less than ten minutes, probably no director except the King of Sunglasses would be so diligent in his pursuit of perfection.

At this time, Xu Guangtou suddenly said something: "If you take a picture, I will take a picture. If you don't take a picture, then I can only be sorry!"

I originally thought Bald Xu was joking and deliberately wanted to take advantage of him, but in the end he avoided talking about the character and instead discussed the script with Ning Hao.

In fact, Bald Xu has always regarded himself as a serious dramatist, but it cannot be denied that his attainments in comedy are quite profound. From the drama "The Color of Stocks" to "Art"; from the TV series "Zhu Bajie" to "Li Wei", the characters he has created are very impressive both on the drama stage and in film and television dramas.

Apart from anything else, he felt that the title "Big Diamond" was too casual, not rigorous enough and too straightforward at the same time. And since it was dug out of the ground, he felt it shouldn't be a diamond, because diamonds were first introduced from the West, and the Chinese are more particular about jade.

It is said that gold and silver are valuable but jade is priceless, which describes the value of jade. So he thought it would be more appropriate to use jade instead of diamonds.

Ning Hao was convinced by what he said.

After dinner, watching Bald Xu driving his elegant Red Horse 6, Ning Hao suddenly turned to Li Tang and said, "Teacher Li, you must help me keep Teacher Xu Zheng on the set no matter what this time."

"Don't worry. If you have nothing to do, talk to him about the script. He will definitely fall into the trap."

There really aren't many good scripts these days, especially for an actor like Baldy Xu who has just made a name for himself in TV dramas and has yet to break into the movie industry. How could he give up this opportunity if he has some pursuit?

In terms of artistic pursuits, Li Tang was still very optimistic about Xu Guangtou.

……

"Hello, Teacher Li, I am the director's new assistant. My name is Pang Xiaowei. Please take care of me!"

When Li Tang arrived at the director's studio in the Central Villa District the next morning, he was greeted by a tall, good-looking young woman.

After taking the initiative to introduce himself, he also bowed to Li Tang, which was quite Japanese style.

"Oh, hello, Assistant Pang!" Li Tang nodded quickly in response and reached out to shake her hand.

In addition to being almost 1.68 meters tall, this girl still has the same appearance and skin color that the director likes.

Of course, this kind of gossip just flashes through my mind, and I don't dare to delve into it.

Li Tang often came and went here. He followed Pang Xiaowei all the way to the second floor. When he opened the door of the lounge, he saw Zhang Ziyi sitting alone inside.

"Teacher Li!"

"Ziyi, is the filming of "Jasmine Blossoms" finished?"

As long as Jiang Wen is involved, few movies will be completed as scheduled. The only blame is that he has too many ideas. Of course, given their level, in the end everyone often has a complicated mentality of both helplessness and expectation.

In fact, as far as movies are concerned, slow work and careful work are really not just talk. For the same lens, there are differences between single camera and multiple cameras. Single camera lighting is more beautiful and accurate, and multi-camera lighting is faster; how many shots can be shot with one lens? Compared with shooting five or six times under normal circumstances, ten times can always be improved.

"Well, we just finished filming. If Liu Ye hadn't rushed to Yunnan to shoot a new movie and specially discussed it with the director, it would have been delayed." Xiao Zhang stood up and said with a wry smile.

But to Li Tang's surprise, she actually nodded politely to Pang Xiaowei who brought her in.

Pang Xiaowei is the seventh-rank official of the prime minister's concierge, and is the director's assistant. Naturally, he is someone the director can trust. As someone who has been single-handedly promoted by the director, he should not be too polite to the people around him.

"Teacher Li, the director may have to wait a little longer before coming over. What would you like to drink?"

"Same as Ziyi, just have a bottle of water."

Mainly because the last time he came to the director's studio, he asked for a cup of coffee, and when he tasted it, it turned out to be instant.

After Pang Xiaowei brought Li Tang a bottle of mineral water and went out, Zhang Ziyi moved to his side, winked and said, "Do you know what the director is doing now?"

"do not know."

"I'm auditioning for Song Dandan."

Li Tang couldn't help but be stunned when he heard the name Song Dandan. A sketch actor like Song Dandan seemed a bit out of place with the overall romantic style of "House of Flying Daggers".

"Song Dandan? What role does she play?"

"Sister Feidaomen."

"Hey, didn't you say it was Anita Mui before?"

"I don't know exactly what happened, but since the director is now looking for someone to audition, it means that the other person must not be able to act for some reason." Xiao Zhang said in a low voice.

As he spoke, there was a look of joy on his eyebrows.

　Yang's diary: On the 8th, I had a slight cough and fatigue, but I didn't take it to heart, so I worked hard to code two chapters; on the 9th, I felt sore and tired, and had a high fever of 38.5 degrees; on the 10th, the saddest day, my body temperature was at 39 degrees the whole day Above; on the 11th, my body temperature dropped slightly today to 38.5 degrees in the morning and dropped to 38 degrees in the evening. However, I had a severe cough and my throat felt like a knife cutting. There is no way I could barely code one chapter today, otherwise my perfect attendance award would be wasted. The current points are only enough to take three days off.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)