China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 233 Lin Xuan doesn’t date unknown girls! (Please subscribe!)

Wang Zhongjun's sense of smell is still very keen.

"Dragon" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" are Zhang Jizhong's final peaks.

The former has better reputation, while the latter has higher ratings and more replays.

Investing in these two dramas is a sure-fire business.

As for whether to participate in the show, Lin Xuan was actually a little hesitant.

He has filmed too many costume TV series in the past few years. The audience is a little tired of it, and he is a little tired of it too.

According to the original plan, he will make one movie every year starting from next year.

At the same time, we need to get out of the comfort zone of ancient costume martial arts and challenge other types of TV series.

For example, anti-war dramas, historical dramas, criminal investigation dramas, even idol dramas.

In short, we must break stereotypes and let the audience re-understand themselves.

But Zhang Jizhong's "Dragon Babu" is indeed a good resource.

It is like chicken ribs, tasteless and a pity to throw away.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Xuan said: "Mr. Wang, let's wait until we meet Zhang Jizhong."

"No problem, then I will reply to him like this.

I'll go with you tonight, and I'll kill him to make him bleed. "

"Hahaha!"

The two laughed together.

………………

In the evening, Lin Xuan went home, took a shower, got up and went to a private club.

He has never been to this club, but judging from the decoration and service quality, the boss behind the scenes must be very capable.

Go to the private room under the guidance of the waiter.

Wang Zhongjun was sitting on the sofa chatting with Zhang Jizhong, and there were several people sitting around him who looked familiar and unfamiliar.

"People are here, my guess is right!"

Seeing Lin Xuan, Wang Zhongjun stood up to greet him, and others also stood up.

"Mr. Wang, Producer Zhang..."

Lin Xuan greeted them.

"Director Lin!"

Zhang Jizhong looked ashamed and bowed slightly.

Lin Xuan smiled and was very satisfied with this title.

When filming "The Swordsman", Zhang Jizhong always called him by his first name when communicating with him.

Even though he later became the King of the Mainland, Zhang Jizhong did not change his title.

In terms of age, he is thirty years older than Lin Xuan, so he is more than enough to be his father.

In terms of seniority in the industry, Lao Zhang started acting in the 70s and became a director in the 80s. The two cannot be compared together at all.

However, this dinner was an apology banquet, and Zhang Jizhong turned to him now that he was in big trouble.

People have to bow their heads under the eaves.

Even if he was not happy in his heart, he had to say "Director Lin".

After exchanging a few words, I found out that these people were the main creators of the "Dragon" crew. No wonder some of them looked familiar.

We worked together before when filming "The Swordsman".

Everyone sat down to drink tea and chat.

"Mr. Wang, what I heard you say just now is correct. You won't bet on me."

Wang Zhongjun explained with a smile: "I told Producer Zhang that you are always on time. If you say you will arrive at eight o'clock, you will arrive at eight o'clock. You will not be a minute early or late."

Lin Xuan nodded: "That's true. I don't like to be late, and I don't want others to be late."

Zhang Jizhong took over the conversation: "This is a good habit. The crew is pressed for time and are burning money every minute and every second..."

"That's right." Lin Xuan agreed with a smile.

He finally noticed that Lao Zhang was keeping a very low profile tonight and made up his mind to reconcile with him.

No matter what Lin Xuan says, he will try his best to flatter him.

After chatting for a while, the waiter began to serve the food, and also brought a bottle of Moutai with old packaging.

Before anyone else could speak, Zhang Jizhong picked up the wine bottle and stroked the bottle distressedly.

"I heard that Director Lin likes to drink Moutai, so I specially bought a bottle of 92 and kept it in the cellar for ten years."

"Ten years of Moutai! This is not common. Producer Zhang, be careful of being deceived."

Lin Xuan was very curious and took the bottle and stroked it carefully.

The packaging of this bottle of wine is very old, and it does seem to have aged a lot from the outside.

However, the current counterfeiting technology is so advanced that a complete industrial chain has been formed.

Not to mention ordinary people, even employees of the Moutai Factory have a hard time distinguishing between true and false.

"It can't be fake. This bottle of wine was given by a friend a few years ago. It was only four years old at the time. I kept it in the cellar at home for six years and only took it out today."

If this is true, then this bottle of wine is most likely real.

Lin Xuan looked at Wang Zhongjun and saw a vague smile on his face.

This ghost idea was most likely given by him.

"Producer Zhang has spent a lot of money. Maotai is expensive after ten years."

Zhang Jizhong didn't care: "It's a waste to invite others, but it's natural to ask Director Lin."

Others quickly agreed.

"Then let's open it! Let's all have a taste of the ten-year-old Moutai."

"Okay, I'll drive."

Zhang Jizhong attaches great importance to this bottle of wine, even opening the bottle himself.

This club uses a wine dispenser to drink liquor. One pot contains 2 taels, which is poured into small glasses.

Zhang Jizhong poured wine for Lin Xuan first, then Wang Zhongjun, the main creator of the crew, and finally it was his turn.

After pouring the wine, he picked up the glass with a serious expression.

“I invited Director Lin here today just to serve wine and apologize.

Those things before were all caused by my confusion, confusion and wrong words. I am very sorry.

I hope Lin will guide Haihan! I'll punish myself with three cups first! "

Everyone in the box was silent and watched as Zhang Jizhong drank down the glass of liquor in one gulp, followed by the second and third glasses.

After drinking three cups of fine wine, everyone looked at Lin Xuan again, waiting for him to express his position.

Lin Xuan picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "I'm not the kind of person with a small belly and chicken intestines.

Producer Zhang was willing to use 10 years of Moutai to prove that the apology was still very sincere.

This matter has been revealed, but... it will not happen again. "

Hearing this, Lao Zhang looked delighted.

"Thank you, Director Lin. I have reviewed it from the bottom of my heart. There will never be a second time."

"Haha, that's good!"

Lin Xuan smiled and drank up the white wine in the glass.

This matter is over.

…………

At the dining table, everyone chatted casually, from the south to the north.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food. Zhang Jizhong changed the topic and talked about "The Eight Parts of the Dragon".

He asked Lin Xuan to come over today, firstly to apologize, and secondly to attract investment.

The project "Dragon" has been planned since March this year.

It took half a year to revise the script, form a crew, and find locations.

The total investment in the play is about 3500 million, of which Lao Zhang himself invested 500 million, and the remaining 3000 million was made up of multiple investors from across the Taiwan Strait and three places.

Now that the management has withdrawn its investment, it depends entirely on his 500 million to maintain it, otherwise the crew would have dispersed long ago.

After talking about the basic structure, Zhang Jizhong started talking about script adaptation.

There are as many as hundreds of characters appearing in the original work of "Dragon", and it is very unrealistic for them all to appear.

The director team wanted to make Qiao Feng the soul of "Dragon Movie" and also proposed adaptation ideas to Jin Yong.

The old man was quite generous this time and agreed to the adaptation plan, but he just asked that the actors must be chosen well.

After many considerations, Lao Zhang decided to cast Hu Jun as Qiao Feng.

First of all, he is from Huayi, secondly, he has a good relationship with Lin Xuan, and finally, his temperament is very suitable, and he also has experience in filming ancient costume martial arts scenes.

As for Duan Yu...

"Duan Yu is a personable young master, handsome and capable in martial arts. Looking at the entire entertainment industry, there is no one more suitable than Director Lin."

Not surprisingly, Lao Zhang started to flatter him.

In fact, he originally planned to find Lin Zhiyin for the role of Duan Yu.

It's not that Lin Zhiyin's acting and image are good, but it's highly recommended by the management.

Now that all the employers have fled, it is natural that this matter will be dropped.

“Producer Zhang takes the initiative to invite, I will definitely consider it carefully.

Let's do this, you send the project document to our company, I will study it in the next few days and then give you an answer. "

Lin Xuan did not agree on the spot, but still wanted to seriously consider it.

"No, I'm bringing the project book with me."

Zhang Jizhong pulled out a thick stack of documents from his bag.

The complete project book includes project introduction, investment budget, creative lineup, cast, complete script, etc.

In order to invite Lin Xuan to star, he actually brought so much information with him, which shows his sincerity.

Lin Xuan was very satisfied. He took the project book and said, "I will start reading it tomorrow and give you a reply within three days at most."

"Don't be in a hurry, just take your time, Director Lin."

Haha, don't worry about it.

If the financial chain hadn't suddenly broken, auditions for actors would have begun at this time.

…………

After dinner, Lao Zhang invited them upstairs to sing karaoke.

Lin Xuan was the first to open his voice and sang "Lovesickness", which won applause from the whole house.

Wang Zhongjun felt that there were not many people there and it was not lively enough, so he dialed the phone and asked a few girls to come over and keep him company.

These people are all artists recently signed by Huayi. They are all young and tender.

"Director Lin, I am xxx."

"Director Lin, good evening, my name is xxx."

Lin Xuan glanced over and everyone bowed to introduce themselves.

This scene is so familiar.

Lin Xuan almost couldn't help but say: Change a batch!

Wang Zhongjun was afraid that he wouldn't be able to let him go, so he explained redundantly:

"Lin Xuan, these newbies all look up to you. Take a good look at which one of them has more potential, and teach her some experience later."

Hearing this, the girls raised their heads and raised their chests, looking like they wanted to ask for advice.

Look at the potential.

It's just that you can take it back tonight if you like it.

It's also called imparting experience, imparting... that's pretty much it.

"I've only been in the industry for a few years, and I don't have much experience to teach you. It's better not to mislead others."

His casual remark aroused opposition from everyone present.

"You have ambitions but not your youth."

"Among the younger generation, no one is better than Director Lin."

"Director Lin is so polite. Many actors will never be able to achieve your current achievements."

Wang Zhongjun smiled and said in support: "Yes, these people are all your fans, and a little advice will not be missing."

"Okay, since you all said so, then..."

Lin Xuan couldn't resist, so he randomly ordered a girl.

"Thank you, Director Lin!"

She immediately showed excitement.

Wang Zhongjun said: "One is not enough, let's have another one."

Zhang Jizhong also cheered: "Yes, those who are capable work hard."

Lin Xuan smiled helplessly and ordered another girl.

Those who lost out had disappointed looks on their faces.

The two girls held Lin Xuan's arms and sat down.

One person is responsible for peeling the fruit, and the other is responsible for serving tea and pouring water.

Lin Xuan chatted with them all the time.

The two of them are very beautiful. If they were placed in any college outside, they would be strong contenders for the school beauty.

It's a pity that Lin Xuan has never been short of women, and he has long made up his mind to only play poker with current or future big stars.

Guan Gong will not kill unknown generals, and Lin Xuan will not pick up unknown girls.

Although these two girls have good looks, their faces are very unfamiliar.

Obviously he hasn't made a name for himself in the industry.

"Director Lin, in addition to acting, I can also sing..."

"You know how to sing? Then go over and sing two of your favorite songs."

Lin Xuan was really not interested and simply sent them to sing.

Both sang songs by popular female singers.

His singing level is not very high, not much better than KTV Mai Ba.

After playing wildly in the box until early in the morning, Lin Xuan yawned and felt a little sleepy.

"Mr. Wang, Producer Zhang, please take your time and play. I can't bear it anymore. I'll go back and rest first."

Zhang Jizhong stood up quickly: "That..."

"I know, I will read the project document tomorrow."

"If you are not satisfied with the script or the main creator, we can modify it and replace it."

"okay, I get it."

Lao Zhang was so afraid of his rejection that he even gave up the decision-making power on the script and the main creative.

"Hey, there are no classes tonight?"

He was about to leave when Wang Zhongjun spoke quickly.

Lin Xuan smiled and shook his head, then left the club with the disappointed eyes of the girls.

(End of this chapter)