It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 730: Did you dig a hole for yourself? You just want a little bit of pure family affection that is within your reach!
After a night of love, the next day, Liu Yifei boarded a plane to Venice.

In the airport parking lot, Fade Chen watched the flight take off, and suddenly the words that Miss Liu said to him before she left emerged in his mind.

"Don't worry, I won't wander around the world like the heroine in this script. After we get married, I will definitely give you a cute baby."

As soon as these words came out, Chen Fei was immediately silenced.

In a trance, he suddenly realized that he seemed to be living the life of the heroine in the script of "The Worst Person in the World".

Before I was 30, I had been wandering around the world, running around, hanging out in various romantic places, and having affairs everywhere. I had never thought about settling down.

The appearance of Liu Yifei seemed to become a ray of light in his life.

She would always be by Chen Fei's side, taking care of him and comforting him when he was lost, in danger, or hoping for comfort.

She never asked for anything, she just wanted to be with him.

If there is anything she really wants, it might be love from Chen Fei.

On the way back to the company, Chen Fei suddenly realized that the script he gave to Liu Yifei did not seem to be so easy to film.

Not only are the requirements for actors extremely high, but the requirements for directors are also extremely high!

"Fuck, didn't I just dig a hole for myself?"

Chen Fei couldn't help but sigh. If nothing unexpected happened, he would have to prepare for his next movie while directing "Operation Mekong".

As for the movie "The Great Wall" invested by La Beikang, he will definitely not get involved in it at all!

If he didn't know it was a trap, he might have studied it, but now that he clearly knows it is a trap, if he still wants to jump into it, then he is really crazy.

……

At this time, in the office of the chairman of China Film Group.

La Peikang was frowning at the moment, staring at the secretary with a serious face: "Are you saying that Li An also refused to direct The Great Wall?"

"Yes." The secretary nodded and replied, "According to Universal Pictures, Director Li An is preparing to shoot a war film and is currently raising funds. He is not considering taking on other projects."

"What?" Labeikang was surprised. "Are they kidding? Li An's film project still needs to raise funds?"

As an Oscar-winning director, Lee has a high status in Hollywood.

If a talented director like him can't get investment, then it means that at least 90% of directors in Hollywood will be out of work.

But how could this happen?

The secretary explained: "His new project is a little special. I heard it's about the Iraq War, and no movie company in Hollywood will invest in it."

"Iraq..."

Labeikang understood instantly that although Americans claim to advocate freedom every day, they are the ones who are the least free.

"Fade Chen refuses, Li An refuses..."

Labeikang frowned again: "Then, only Zhang Yimou and Chen Kai are left?"

He thought for a moment, but still felt uncomfortable.

Because in his opinion, the most suitable person must be Chen Fei. Zhang Yimou and Chen Kai are not good enough in front of him.

At this time, the secretary suddenly suggested, "The people at Universal Pictures said that they will come with a complete project book in a month at the latest. Otherwise... we can invite Director Chen over by then to see if the conditions we propose can impress him?"

"Oh, that's all it can do."

La Beikang sighed, feeling quite depressed.

He really couldn't understand why Chen Fei was always pessimistic about the projects invested by China Film?
Han Sanping's vision is not very good, but that doesn't mean his vision is bad!
……

On the day when the Venice International Film Festival officially opened, Chen Fei was in his study drawing up the casting plan for "Operation Mekong".

This time, he still decided to use an invitation system to invite actors in the industry to participate in the casting.

As for auditions like Zhou Xingchi's, they were not within his consideration.

Firstly, the subject matter of "Operation Mekong" is rather special and not suitable for this entertainment-oriented casting method; secondly, he does not want to gamble on the audience favor he has accumulated over the years.

While drawing up the list, Chen Fei was also watching the opening ceremony red carpet.

Compared to last year, the red carpet starlight at this year's Venice Film Festival opening ceremony was much dimmer, and even far inferior to the Cannes International Film Festival three months ago.

Looking around, the number of Hollywood international superstars attending is very small.

On the contrary, many stars, actors, and idol artists from China have come here.

Because people gradually discovered that regardless of whether or not there is a nomination for an award, just walking on the red carpet at a film festival can greatly enhance one's status in the circle.

Almost no one would refuse something that has only benefits and no harm.

So, what finally appeared in front of Chen Fei was:
The top domestic boy band TF boys, Huayi's top actress Yang Ying, Mou girl Zhou Dongyu, returning top star Wu Yifan, new generation actress Bai Baihe, Chen Yao, Hu Bingqing...

Looking around, none of these people have any films that can be shown at the Venice Film Festival, and they don't even have anything to do with the films that were nominated.

But what is speechless is that press releases about these people are released one after another, with no signs of stopping.

In contrast, the Chinese-language films that were nominated are far less popular than these people.

Of course, this does not include Liu Yifei. After all, it is not easy to steal the popularity of top female stars.

……

Because of the project "Operation Mekong", a lot of people have called Chen Fei recently.

Without exception, all of these people came to inquire about the roles.

We are not stupid and we can all see that this film project must be led by the government, and its purpose is to respond to recent public opinion.

Therefore, if you can take part in it, it would be like giving yourself a golden image.

Chen Fei was still very surprised when he received the call from Shu Chang.

Because from what he knew, this girl had always been the type who didn't fight for anything. Whenever the company launched a new play, she would never take the initiative to fight for it unless she was specifically invited.

It was also because of this that Chen Fei arranged her to join the crew of "Ghost Blows Out the Light".

This project is used to provide for her retirement. As long as she doesn't commit suicide, she will be able to have no worries about food and clothing in this life.

"Brother, have you decided on the role for your Operation Mekong project?"

Listening to Shu Chang's voice on the other end of the phone, Chen Fei felt that something was wrong.

This girl has a quick temper in private and speaks casually like a boy, but she has never revealed such a shy tone.

"Not yet." Chen Fei asked tentatively: "Why? Do you want to guest star? There are a few roles that are more suitable for you. If you want to come, I will confirm them for you directly."

"No, no, no!" Shu Chang quickly refused, "I'm asking on behalf of my little cousin. She came back from studying abroad and wants to re-enter the film and television industry, but there is no suitable opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Fade Chen suddenly understood.

If nothing unexpected happened, Shu Chang should have gone to her uncle's house again, but she was very unlucky and was drafted into the army by her step-aunt.

Thinking back to the various ways her aunt had exploited her over the years, Fade Chen curled his lips.

This family is just like leeches, sucking blood from Shu Chang all the time, as if they won't stop until they've sucked her dry.

Shu Chang needs to give them face, but Chen Fei doesn't.

What’s more important is that Song Zuer is not an easy person to deal with!
"I don't have a role for her here."

Chen Fei refused directly, then made up an excuse and hung up the phone.

Hearing the busy tone coming from the phone, Shu Chang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then her face was filled with an embarrassed expression again.

"Aunt, I'm sorry, Director Chen currently doesn't have a role suitable for my cousin."

"What? No role for Zul?"

Across the sofa, Shu Chang's step-aunt had a frown on her face, as if it was a knot that could never be untied.

Listening to Shu Chang's words, her eyes flickered, revealing a bit of cunning and calculation: "Don't you have a good relationship with Director Chen? Can't you tell him? Ask him to add a role?"

"..."

Shu Chang opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word for a long time.

This chatterbox even asked Chen Fei to add a role. How could she have such a big face?

The uncle sitting next to him seemed to notice Shu Chang's embarrassment and quickly tried to smooth things over: "Oh, forget it if it doesn't work. We can find another suitable crew later." "Heh." The aunt suddenly sneered, the corners of her mouth drooped, forming a mean arc: "You have been in the entertainment industry for so many years, can't you even do such a small thing?"

The expression on Shu Chang's face became more and more embarrassed.

She was a little restless, and quickly found an excuse to stand up and said, "I'll think of a way. I'll go to the company tomorrow to look for him and try to get him."

"Oh, you better hurry up, don't waste Zul's acting skills."

"Well, I see."

Shu Chang responded and walked out the door.

Seeing that she was about to leave, her uncle quickly shouted, "Why are you in such a hurry? You can still have lunch before leaving!"

Hearing the sound, Shu Chang stopped and looked back subconsciously.

She saw her uncle had stood up and was walking towards her.

Then, my aunt pursed her lips tightly, with a barely perceptible sneer on her face, and had no intention of trying to keep her at all.

As for the cousin who had just returned from abroad, she was playing a game console enthusiastically and had no intention of getting up to keep her.

Looking at this scene, Shu Chang's heart suddenly tightened and a surge of pain surged.

She forced a smile towards her uncle who was chasing after her and said, "No need, uncle, I'm not hungry. I have something else to do so I will go back to the company first."

"Hey, then...then be careful on the road!"

Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, his uncle could only stand at the door and wave goodbye reluctantly.

At the moment when the elevator door was about to close, Shu Chang clearly heard his step-aunt's sarcasm: "You raised her for nothing, but she doesn't even help her own cousin. What an ungrateful person."

A tear fell from her eye and landed heavily in the elevator.

Shu Chang just felt extremely uncomfortable. She had helped buy the house and car for her uncle's family, and it cost a full seven figures!
But now, just because I didn't help my cousin get a role, I became an ungrateful person in my aunt's eyes.

She really couldn't understand what she had to do to get a little bit of the family affection that others could easily get?
……

In a blink of an eye, number 27 arrived quietly.

Under Natasha's hosting, "Now You See Me 2" held a grand premiere event in North America.

As expected, the relevant news was immediately reprinted by domestic media.

"The Hollywood film Now You See Me 2, produced by Wall Street Films, directed by Oscar-winning female director Katherine, and written by Chen Fei, successfully held its premiere in Hollywood today."

"It is reported that this film will be officially released in theaters around the world on September 9st."

"Another Hollywood movie directed and written by Chen Fei is coming soon, so stay tuned!"

On Weibo's hot search list, news about "Now You See Me 2" only dominated the list for one morning, and then was replaced by other news.

“Reprinted from The Hollywood Reporter: According to an announcement from Wall Street Journal, the sci-fi thriller “Geostorm” to be directed by Roland Emmerich will officially start casting in three days.

Since the film needs to be shot in China, the crew will send relevant personnel to China to conduct casting. "

As soon as this news came out, the industry was excited again!
According to the information released to the public, the investment in "Global Storm" is as high as 1.2 million US dollars, and it will be released globally in the future.

This proves that this is definitely a super science fiction blockbuster!

If you can participate in it, both your influence and status will definitely be greatly improved!

However, just as many actors and agencies in the circle were getting the news, another piece of news was reprinted by domestic media.

"The casting for 'Global Storm' will be conducted at Feiyue Films and will be conducted by invitation only. No applications from any actor or agency will be accepted."

As soon as this news came out, it immediately poured cold water on the mainland film and television industry.

Hollywood crews use an invitation-based casting system. Isn't this equivalent to preparing to decide on the actors in-house?
And if nothing unexpected happens, the actor finally selected will definitely be a contracted artist under Feiyinghuang Entertainment Company.

"Fuck? Aren't you fishing?"

"Can you still play like this? For the sake of popularity, you don't even care about your dignity?"

"First they gave us a little hope, and then they slapped us in the face. It was really interesting."

"Monopoly! This is simply a shameful monopoly!"

"We can't let Feiyue Film and Television do this anymore. All the good resources have been taken away by them. Why?"

"resist……"

Although the matter has not been concluded yet, many dissatisfied voices have been heard in the circle. Without exception, all of them are saying that Chen Fei is too overbearing.

These sounds inevitably reached Chen Fei's ears.

However, he didn't care at all about this, and was even a little surprised:
"You mean to say that many agencies are planning to unite and boycott Feiyue Films?"

"That's right." Across the desk, Su Guohai frowned slightly: "I heard that it seemed to be a vice president of the Actors Association who took the lead. He suggested that all registered actors and agencies unite to boycott the movies produced by our company.

Even those actors with special or long-term contracts in Hengdian are subject to restrictions.”

"Hahaha!" Chen Fei couldn't help laughing. "What this means is that in the future, any crew of ours who goes to Hengdian won't even be able to recruit extras?"

"Yes, that's probably what it means."

"Okay, I get it, you go ahead and do your work."

Fade Chen suppressed his laughter, which prevented him from losing composure.

He really couldn't understand whether these people's brains were filled with water to be able to come up with such a fearless resistance?

Still restricting actors?
Just because he is a vice president, he wants to restrict the entire actor circle? It is simply wishful thinking.

Not to mention a vice president, even the president of the Actors Association would not dare to do such a thing!
If he had any such thought, or showed any sign of action, his position as president would be removed before the order was even issued!

Chen Fei simply took this as a joke.

I have to say, it's really funny.

……

After several months of "competition", the auditions for "The Mermaid" have finally come to the final moment.

The casting for the leading male and supporting female roles, which Zhou Xingchi is responsible for, has also come to an end.

At the audition site, watching the various interactions between Deng Chao and Zhang Yuqi, he nodded with satisfaction and had already made a decision in his heart.

For Zhou Xingchi, Deng Chao's acting skills are still far behind his own, but even so, they are still qualified.

After all, acting skills cannot be forced. It is wishful thinking to expect everyone to reach his level and deeply understand the essence of "nonsense".

In fact, among his initial choices, Herald was the most suitable candidate.

But this guy really has no self-respect. When his career was booming, he actually did such an "unfaithful" thing, which directly ruined his bright future.

However, Zhou Xingchi will not give up on him. The two sides have already had some discussions before. Wen Zhang will join "The Mermaid" as a guest star next.

"Okay, stop for a moment."

Seeing that Deng Chao and Zhang Yuqi's actions were becoming more and more ambiguous, Zhou Xingchi called a stop in time.

If she doesn't stop, Zhang Yuqi might end up acting out some scenes from a Category III movie.

It would be better to put such wonderful scenes in the feature film. Now it is just an audition and there is no need for them to let go of their nature too much.

"Director Zhou, how was it? Was my performance just now okay?"

Deng Chao stared at Zhou Xingchi with anticipation on his face. He was very nervous, but also somewhat expectant.

If he can be selected, his status in the circle will be further elevated!
Zhou Xingchi nodded slightly and was about to say something, but at this moment, his assistant suddenly walked in from outside the door and reminded him, "Director Zhou, Director Xu Ke is here."

"Well, what is he doing here?"

Zhou Xingchi was a little surprised. Didn't he agree to have a cameo in the film? Why did he come to the audition?

The assistant took two steps forward and reminded quietly, "Director Xu Ke is bringing someone with him."

"Who?"

"He's the idol artist who came back from South Korea and recently entered the Beijing circle, Wu Yifan."

Hearing this name, Zhou Xingchi frowned immediately!
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