Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 141 Counterattack him!

On the desk late at night, Chen Shiping looked at the draft of the storyboards in front of him, wondering what his mood was.

Xu Qing's phone call just made him really angry.

He took the initiative to be sent to his door and acted like a fool, and was played around by others.

From the moment she told Shi Nansheng that she could give it a try, she was even more stupid and speechless.

If Xu Qing had patted her chest and said she could do this, Chen Shiping wouldn't be so angry.

At least you are brave enough to brag, but if you say you try it, you are exposing your lack of confidence.

Xu Qing was recommended by Chen Shiping. In the eyes of Xu Ke and others, she is Chen Shiping's person. Can you agree to this kind of thing?

Even if Xu Ke and the others didn't take it seriously, it was still a joke in the eyes of adults.

Chen Shiping now wanted to give Xu Qing a mouthful of words. No matter what he did, he couldn't even pretend to be powerful, so that he would also be embarrassed.

After sitting there and being angry for a while, Chen Shiping called Xu Qing back and told her not to come back tomorrow and to continue to stay in Xiangjiang.

"Why? Didn't you let me go back?" Xu Qing slowly came to her senses now, feeling extremely guilty.

Chen Shiping held back his temper and said, "Just stay there. If I don't let you come back, don't come back. Also, if Shi Nansheng and Xu Ke ask you about the outcome of this matter, just say that you are going through the process and nothing else." Don’t even say anything.”

"Oh, are you just pretending to be stupid?"

"Me!" Chen Shiping said helplessly: "Don't worry about this matter. Just think of me as agreeing, but when they ask, you just answer them as I say!"

Although Xu Qing didn't understand why Chen Shiping did this, she still said obediently: "I understand, don't be angry, I won't dare next time."

Listening to Xu Qing's coquettishness, Chen Shiping frowned and explained before hanging up the phone.

I had some doubts in my heart whether Xu Qing was being stupid on purpose, and then took the opportunity to pretend to be a pretty girl to get closer to herself.

But thinking about it, if she really thought that, she would be even more stupid.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shiping sat there and sighed helplessly, hoping that this could save some face.

Otherwise, if word of this spreads in the Hong Kong film industry, how can Chen Shiping maintain his strong character? His subordinates are all idiots.

But don’t even think about getting a share of the Dongfang Bubai of Xu Ke, even if it is co-produced by Beijing Film Studio!

Originally, Chen Shiping wanted to take this opportunity to launch a co-production to participate in the movie's box office share and set an example for Hong Kong filmmakers.

Now it looks like it’s time for a different movie!

Early the next morning, after Chen Shiping went to the crew, he handed over the shots to be shot in the morning to Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei, and then went to China Film Studio alone.

The morning show was very simple, it was just the apprentices of the troupe doing their morning work by the river, it was not difficult at all.

After Chen Shiping arrived at China Film and Television, he directly found the person in charge of introducing movies.

"Shiping, why are you here when you have time? Isn't the movie started?"

Chen Shiping said with a smile: "I have nothing to do today, so I just came to take a look. I was given a few boxes of good tea two days ago. I am not very good at drinking it. I want to ask you for advice."

As he spoke, Chen Shiping took out a box of tea and put it on the table and said with a smile: "I heard that you are very knowledgeable about tea. Come and learn."

Hearing Chen Shiping's words, the man glanced at the tea leaves on the table, his mind moved slightly, and then he said with a smile: "I am also doing blind research. If you are interested, let me tell you."

After saying that, the two of them sat down and started making tea and chatting. One taught him how to distinguish the quality of tea leaves, while the other listened carefully. Occasionally, they would chat about something unrelated to tea leaves.

More than an hour later, Chen Shiping left Zhongying.

Just wait and see about the release of The Invincible in the Mainland!

After dealing with this unexpected situation, Chen Shi also returned to the crew to continue filming. The scenes now are not difficult and filming is quite comfortable.

Chen Shiping, who was immersed in work, forgot about what happened last night.

But Xu Qing, who was far away in Xiangjiang, didn't fall asleep last night. It took her a long time to understand how stupid she was last night.

Chen Shiping recommended him to play the role of Dongfang Invincible. The crew has always taken good care of and respected him, not just treating her as one of Chen Shiping's.

But yesterday she foolishly went to find Xu Ke and promised Shi Nansheng to help her find a way to get Chen Shiping to help settle the film's share in the mainland.

"I'm so stupid." Xu Qing looked at her haggard self in the mirror and wanted to slap that beautiful face twice.

At the age of twenty, I am indeed a bit immature. I cannot understand many things clearly and I can only think in the simplest way.

After Xu Qing met Shi Nansheng and the others at noon, Shi Nansheng took the initiative to ask Chen Shiping what he thought of this matter.

Xu Qing thought about what Chen Shiping said and said with a smile: "You have to go through the procedures, don't be anxious."

Hearing Xu Qing's words, Shi Nansheng was a little surprised and asked quickly: "What exactly did Director Chen say?"

"I can't say more. Just wait until the procedure is completed." Xu Qing said while maintaining a smile.

Seeing Xu Qing like this, Shi Nansheng was really not sure what was going on with her.

When talking about this matter to Xu Ke, Shi Nansheng said a little strangely: "Do you think Chen Shiping arranged for Xu Qing to come over yesterday, to imply that we would give you some benefits?"

Xu Ke thought about it and said, "Probably not. Xu Qing didn't look like she was acting yesterday."

"Then why is she so confident today?" Shi Nansheng paused and suddenly said: "I know, it was Xu Qing who was stupid yesterday, but Chen Shiping went along with it after knowing it. What Xu Qing said today was a hint!"

Hearing this, Xu Ke nodded and felt that Shi Nansheng's analysis was correct, so he said: "How about you go to the capital and talk to Chen Shiping? After it is released in Xiangjiang, pirated video tapes will definitely be released. We must seize the time to release it in the mainland."

Shi Nansheng immediately said: "Okay, let's go meet this Chen Shiping and see who he is!"

On the other side, Xu Qing was hiding and secretly reporting the situation to Chen Shiping. When hanging up the phone, she asked Chen Shiping flatteringly if he was doing well.

"You're so tall!" Chen Shiping put his eldest brother aside and couldn't help but muttered: "If it weren't for you, why would so many things have happened."

"Director, your lunch box." The crew member in charge of distributing the lunch box ran over and handed the lunch box to Chen Shiping and said with a smile: "There are braised lion heads at noon today. I'll give you two more."

Chen Shiping nodded and took the lunch box. Farewell My Concubine spent all Xu Feng's money, so naturally he would not save on the lunch box.

Nowadays, the lunch boxes of many mainland film crews are still boiled cabbage. Even if twenty years later, the lunch boxes of many film crews will still be boiled cabbage, I don’t know where those producers have put their money.

The lunch boxes for the entire crew are the same, even Chen Shiping has a little more weight than others, but everything else is the same.

Xu Feng also came over with a lunch box, sat next to Chen Shiping and said, "The crew's daily food expenses are quite large, can you save some."

Chen Shiping took a bite of the lion's head covered in soup and said, "I have already saved you money. Even Zhang Guorong will eat this when he comes. Do you think you will save money?"

Xu Feng: "." This calculation is indeed economical, and Zhang Guorong now lives in a large courtyard, so the hotel expenses are also saved.

Chen Shiping took a mouthful of rice and said, "I also saved you 30 million from Jackie Chan, several million from Zhou Runfa, and 1 million from Lin Qingxia."

"I won't say anything anymore. From now on, the food will come here!" Xu Feng glanced at Chen Shiping helplessly. He had been talking about these things for a long time. "Where's Li Bihua, when will he arrive in the capital?" Chen Shiping asked curiously.

Xu Feng said with a smile: "I won't arrive until this afternoon. I will probably go and see Leslie Cheung directly. She is a fan of Rong."

"Then she must thank me, but I insist on using Zhang Guorong's."

"Yes, let her treat you to dinner later!"

Xu Feng replied angrily, and then left with the lunch box. Eating with Chen Shiping would make him mad to death.

After finishing the meal, Chen Shiping continued filming. The afternoon scenes were quite difficult, and he probably wouldn't be able to shoot a few scenes in the whole afternoon.

Under the wall of the theater troupe, a group of boys were leaning against the wall to laze around. A melodious pigeon whistle sounded outside the yard, followed by a cry of hawking.

"Pea yellow~"

A boy in the troupe turned to look at Xiao Laizi and asked: "Xiao Laizi, do you eat pea yellow?"

The little laizi raised his chin and boasted: "The yellow color of peas is nothing. If you want to say that the most delicious thing in the world, the candied haws of sugar must be the first!"

"When I become a horned man, I will eat the candied haws for food!"

The little laizi boasted and walked slowly towards the door. After lying down at the door and being caught by a small stone, he made a fuss and said that there were a bunch of kites outside.

Others immediately gathered around to watch the fun. They were locked in the troupe all day long. The outside world was too new and too tempting for them.

Xiao Laizi took the opportunity to run out and asked Xiao Douzi to run with him.

Xiaodouzi, who was already frustrated, took one look at his senior brother and ran away with him.

Xiao Shitou chased them out and caught up with them in the alley. Xiao Laizi wanted to run, but Xiao Douzi stopped.

"Senior brother, don't forget the three sons under the pillow mat!"

Xiao Shitou looked at him and shouted angrily with tears in his eyes: "Go away! You're useless anyway!"

After this scene was taken, Chen Shiping went over and rubbed Xiao Shitou's head and said, "Why are you crying, gentlemen? Xiao Shitou is here to help Xiaodouzi. This is a man!"

After Xiao Shitou was comforted by Chen Shiping for a while, he stopped crying and said with a red face: "I just got sand in my eyes." '

"Haha, yes, yes, the little stone is the overlord." Chen Shiping laughed loudly, and after seeing that he was fine, he let him play.

The script of Farewell My Concubine was really well written. The more Chen Shiping filmed it, the more he liked it, and he also admired Lu Wei very much.

Xiao Shitou helped Xiao Douzi take a bath, protected him and took care of him, and allowed Xiao Douzi to let him go, while he was punished.

All of this is subtly guiding the audience and building up the foundation for Xiaodouzi's subsequent emotional changes.

The characters and emotions are laid out layer by layer, making the topic of homosexuality no longer annoying, but rather regrettable.

Chen Shiping admired Lu Wei in his heart, but in the eyes of others, he wrote the script, which made him feel a little guilty.

I was thinking about going back and handing Yu Hua's Crying in the Drizzle to Lu Wei to adapt it. Firstly, I didn't have time, and secondly, I wanted to make up for it.

It just so happened that Yu Hua called me every three days, so it would be a good choice to leave it to Lu Wei.

After a few more shots were added here, it was time to prepare for the next scene, and the young actors were sent away to rest.

The latter scene was on the street outside the theater. It was a big scene and required many extras. It also had to be arranged inside the theater. It couldn't be filmed today.

Just finding so many extras takes a lot of time, not to mention the fact that we have to go out and practice in advance, so we can only shoot tomorrow.

The capital was called Peiping City in the 1920s, and cart drivers and footmen were peddling along the streets. There were acrobats everywhere, and these actors were hard to find.

Ordinary passers-by are easy to get, but those with some skills need to go to the theater troupe and drama troupe in the factory to recruit people.

That night, the entire theater street was brightly lit, and stage attendants and extras were running around the entire street, arranging roles according to their positions, telling stories, and doing everything else.

Chen Shiping was taking a nap while sitting in a classic car. This car was the prop he would use tomorrow.

When rickshaws were still used in Peking City, famous Peking opera actors were already riding in cars.

It really took Peking Opera to the sky!

On the other side, the art workshop of the Beijing Film Studio also packed the prepared clothes into the car and prepared to pull them over.

Zhang Guorong and the others who had just finished training also knew that they would be filming a big drama tomorrow, so they all wanted to come over and join in the fun.

Li Bihua happened to be here today, so they made an appointment to come together.

Zhang Guorong and the others, who had been brought over by props from the factory, got off the car and saw the busy scene of the whole street, and one word came out of their hearts: "It's so hot."

Even though it's almost eight o'clock now, everyone in the street is full of energy all day long.

It's just the appearance of Zhang Guorong and Gong Li that still caused a commotion among the extras. What's the point of doing extras!

Either they are here for these celebrities, or they want to be actors.

The scene at this time is exactly the same as the drama to be filmed tomorrow, with a group of theater fans chasing after the famous actors.

Chen Shiping was also woken up. He sat in the car and watched the extra performers and couldn't help but twitching at the corner of his mouth.

I hope they can be so crazy tomorrow, otherwise there will be no meat dishes in the lunch box!

But when Zhang Guorong and the others arrived, Chen Shiping stopped dozing off and got out of the car to chat with them.

"What are you making all this fuss about! Don't you want to do it anymore? The housekeepers are here, take them and get their clothes!"

Chen Shiping got off the car, stood on a high place and yelled a few times, so that the extras stopped making trouble and they queued up to get their clothes.

These costumes are all new. Chen Shiping has no use for the inventory in the factory. With Xu Feng, a wealthy woman, he can't take the opportunity to buy some new clothes for the factory.

Soon all the extras changed into their own clothes, and the whole street instantly dreamed back to Peiping City in the 1920s!

Chen Shiping stood up and shouted with a loudspeaker: "Let me walk through them all!"

As soon as Chen Shiping finished speaking, the quiet street suddenly became lively.

"Beans~"

"Rock candy. Gourd~"

"Shaobing~Hey, freshly baked shaobing!"

"Dear young and old gentlemen, it's my first time here."

Li Bihua stood at the entrance of the theater and stared blankly at the scene in front of her, as if she had really traveled through her own novel. She couldn't help but turned to Zhang Guorong and said: "Brother, can you put on your costume and show me?"

Zhang Guorong, who was also in shock, turned his head and said to Li Bihua with a smile: "Okay!"

(End of this chapter)