Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 150: Scumbags can be logical and consistent

The afternoon sun was very warm, and Gong Li sat on the sofa and read a novel.

Wan Jia Liang's novels are very well written, and express some profound views on some social issues. They also have a strong spirit of resistance and a strong sense of female independence.

Gong Li liked this novel very much and understood why Chen Shiping recommended Zhang Yimo to adapt this novel.

Gong Li put down the novel and couldn't help but call Zhang Yimo to ask if he had finished the novel. She called him yesterday and should have finished it today.

Zhang Yimo was currently in emo mode. He had finished reading the novel and asked a friend to contact the author today to buy the copyright, but the reply he received was that the copyright had been sold to Chen Shiping.

Chen Shiping is still a person in the literary circle. Several novels are very famous in the literary circle. He is also a director and producer. Writers in the circle are willing to sell the copyright to him.

Only the author can understand the author's feelings about his work.

"Have you finished the novel? What do you think?"

Gong Li couldn't wait to ask after the call was connected, especially hoping that Zhang Yimo would agree to Chen Shiping's invitation.

Zhang Yimo said irritably: "Chen Shiping is so bad!"

"Why do you say that?" Gong Li asked strangely, obviously she offered you such good conditions.

"The copyright was bought by him again!"

Zhang Yimo was very angry, angry that he was always a step too late, angry that his vision and preferences were so controlled by Chen Shiping, angry that he was wavering in his heart and wanted to agree to Chen Shiping's invitation.

He seduced me! Which director can withstand such a test!

Zhang Yimo now has an extremely complicated view of Chen Shiping. He is angry, helpless, and feels sympathy for each other.

Gong Li couldn't stop laughing on the other end of the phone and said to him: "Didn't I tell you yesterday that in order to show sincerity, they would buy the copyright and help you write the script. You don't have to spend money and you can get a big screenwriter. ’s script, what’s there to be angry about?”

"You don't understand!" Zhang Yimo sighed after saying this, and was very confused about what to do now. He really liked the novel Wanjia Litigation.

He liked having a group of wives and concubines, but Chen Shiping bought them first. He understood the feeling of having his heart taken away from him.

Now there's another Wanjia lawsuit. If he doesn't agree to Chen Shiping's invitation, he's not sure whether he can get the copyright.

Thinking of Xiying Studio's support for him, when he was filming Red Sorghum, Wu Tianming collected 40,000 yuan from the factory to grow sorghum for himself without saying a word, and also helped him solve the audit problem.

It would be ungrateful to leave West Film Studios now.

Gong Li also understood Zhang Yimo's thoughts, but she couldn't sympathize with him. Subconsciously, she thought that Zhang Yimo was not a long-term lover.

It's just that it's difficult for people who are passionately in love to realize the truest thoughts in their hearts. If they really repay their kindness, how could they divorce their bad wife after they become rich?

"Don't think so much. You have to think about yourself. You may have better development if you go to Beijing Film Studio. You can also cooperate with Xiying Film Studio in the future." Gong Li couldn't help but advise.

But after she finished speaking, she always had a familiar feeling. She seemed to have advised him this way before, but that time she was persuading him to divorce and pursue love.

For some reason, Gong Li suddenly didn't want Zhang Yimo to agree to Chen Shiping. She paused and said, "But you are right. Director Wu Tianming treats you very well. He is your boss. If you don't want to go, don't go. I’ll buy the copyright for you.”

Zhang Yimo was stunned for a moment, a little confused as to what Gong Li thought of this matter.

But Gong Li's proposal is indeed good. If the copyright can be bought back, there is no need to worry.

The two talked for a few more words and then hung up the phone. However, after hanging up the phone, Zhang Yimo's anxiety still did not disappear. He felt that Chen Shiping would not hand over the copyright.

After all, Chen Shiping is different from himself. He is not just a director.

Zhang Yimo thought about Chen Shiping's conditions again, and couldn't help but think that if he agreed to Chen Shiping, he would indeed be able to achieve better development. The funds of Xiying Film Studio were indeed not as sufficient as those of Beijing Film Studio.

Moreover, Xiying will not give himself a director's share. Now he still gets the director's salary.

As for the share, even if it's only 5%, that's a lot of money.

Zhang Yimo couldn't help but think of Red Sorghum's box office and the income from overseas copyrights. Together, that's millions of dollars!

Of course, money is not the most important thing! The important thing is that Chen Shiping understands himself very well and is willing to support his own creation.

All kinds of chaotic thoughts appeared in Zhang Yimo's heart, and he finally let out a long sigh, wanting to wait and see the results from Gong Li's side.

If the copyright cannot be bought back, Director Wu will probably understand if he agrees to Chen Shiping in order to pursue art. After all, Cheng Kaige has also run away.

That's right! I have the brand of Xiying Studio on me, and wherever I go, I am from Xiying Studio!

The more complex people are, the more they will prepare various reasons for themselves when faced with a choice. Only in this way can they continue to feel at ease and not be affected by the results.

Just like some scumbags, they all have their own views on love, and they are all logical and self-consistent.

At around six o'clock in the evening, when the sun was almost setting, Tao Huimin got out of the taxi dragging two large boxes at the entrance of Beiying's family courtyard.

"I'm back!"

Tao Huimin, who had returned to the capital early without telling Chen Shiping, did not see Chen Shiping when he walked into the house. Moreover, the lights in the house were not turned on, so it was obvious that he was not at home.

Tao Huimin glanced at the watch on his wrist. It was already forty minutes after get off work. Farewell My Concubine was also temporarily shut down. Chen Shiping should be home.

I was still thinking of giving Chen Shiping a surprise, but now it was all in vain.

Tao Huimin felt a little disappointed. Looking at the empty house, all the excitement disappeared.

After some hesitation, Tao Huimin called the co-production department to ask if Chen Shiping was working overtime. As for why she called the office instead of Chen Shiping, only she knew.

The call was quickly connected, and the person on the opposite side heard Tao Huimin asking Chen Shiping if he was working overtime, and a trace of doubt flashed in his heart.

"The director was called to the theater troupe by Zhang Guorong."

After hearing the reply from the other party, Tao Huimin was inexplicably relieved, smiled and thanked her before hanging up the phone.

Only then did she see clearly the situation at home. The cups on the table were in a mess, there were no signs of use in the kitchen, and the dirty clothes in the bedroom had not been washed. She couldn't help but smile on her face.

"I just know you can't live alone at home. How can you live without me." Tao Huimin hummed and tied up her hair to prepare for cleaning.

Chen Shiping is still working overtime at this moment. In the troupe's practice room, Leslie Cheung is pulling Chen Shiping to tell him a play.

"Cheng Dieyi is actually not that difficult, it's easy to play." Chen Shiping said carelessly.

Do you want to listen to what you are saying? Zhang Guorong couldn't help but said: "This is the most difficult role I have ever taken. How can it be easy?" "Why is it not simple? Xiaodouzi, the most critical change in the character before and after, has finished acting, and the gender castration and psychological castration have been completed. Cheng Die Half of the difficulty of Yi has been removed, and the remaining half is very simple. She is Yu Ji, a drama addict and a crazy person."

Chen Shiping said with a smile: "You have to look at Cheng Dieyi as a woman, not as a person of the same sex. Her dependence and liking for Duan Xiaolou are not same-sex love, but opposite-sex love. Her psychological gender is A woman, a woman who is crazy about love and drama."

Hearing Chen Shiping's explanation, Zhang Guorong suddenly felt that it was not that difficult, but he immediately realized it, looked at him and said, "The key is that I am a man, that's why it is difficult!"

"You see, the difficulty is not the role, but the obstacles in your own heart." Chen Shiping hesitated and said, "I chose you because I think you have the softness of a woman, not physically but psychologically."

Hearing Chen Shiping's words, Zhang Guorong had a bad feeling in his heart, wondering if he knew about his affairs, but no one outside knew about this news.

Chen Shiping paused and said, "You have to put down your own baggage. Some roles cannot be played well. You have to truly experience that role. It is now 1991, not a few decades ago. The society is already very tolerant. Don't worry." Your fans are going to hate you for a character."

Zhang Guorong was already sure that Chen Shiping must know! Otherwise, why would you say such a thing!

But the question is how did he know? Zhang Guorong couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Tang who was resting not far away.

Chen Shiping immediately clapped his hands and said, "Yes, that's the look in his eyes, it feels like Cheng Dieyi!"

Zhang Guorong was startled by Chen Shiping, looked at him angrily and said: "I was shocked."

"I have learned about your family. Although it is not suitable, what I want to say is that you and Cheng Dieyi are really similar." Chen Shiping said seriously: "You are both insecure people and people who long for love. , People who are also willing to take care of others have a soft and sensitive heart.”

Chen Shiping was talking about Cheng Dieyi rather than Concubine Yu. In fact, Juxian was the real Concubine Yu.

Chen Shiping thought of Gong Li and thought about asking her how the discussion with Zhang Yimo went tomorrow.

Zhang Guorong did not expect that Chen Shiping would evaluate himself like this. The reason for choosing him was not because of his fame and acting skills.

Looking at Zhang Guorong's costume, Chen Shiping sighed and said: "I hesitated when I chose you at first. I was afraid that this role would hurt you, but then I thought about you lacking the courage of Cheng Dieyi. Maybe this The character will give you a different experience, and I hope you are luckier than her."

Zhang Guorong was silent for a long time, and finally looked at Chen Shiping and said, "I know, I think I'm ready."

"No, you're still far behind." Chen Shiping said with a smile, "I'll wait until you can make full use of Er Huayin!"

Zhang Guorong: "."

Chen Shiping said goodbye to Zhang Guorong with a smile and went home for dinner. Erhuayin was really not very friendly to outsiders. Many words were used differently in different words and sentences.

Some words can have the pronunciation added to them, but some words cannot.

Let’s take the simplest example: Summer Palace and Panjiayuan, both are gardens, but the former cannot be pronounced as “er”.

There are also differences in usage of some words, such as baby, what do you think of my baby?

The former adds the sound of "er" when talking about people, while the latter does not add when talking about things.

Of course, it doesn't mean that you can speak Beijing dialect if you use Erhuayin well. The most important thing is the tone of voice.

Zhang Guorong should learn slowly.

Chen Shiping is not in a hurry, he can wait for a month.

After coming out of the theater, Chen Shiping looked at the time and found that it was already past seven o'clock. He was about to go to the Capital Hotel to have dinner with Guan Zhilin when Big Brother rang.

"Shi Nansheng is here!" Guan Zhilin said quickly: "Tao Huimin is back too."

Chen Shiping suddenly said in his heart, Tao Huimin didn't tell him when he came back. Fortunately, he didn't go to Guan Zhilin, otherwise it would be over.

After Guan Zhilin finished speaking, he hung up the phone, and Chen Shiping also ran home quickly.

When Chen Shiping arrived home, he saw the clean house and Tao Huimin who was busy in the kitchen, and instantly felt that the home was alive.

Tao Huimin in the kitchen heard the door open, turned down the stove, came out of the kitchen, and looked at Chen Shiping with a smile.

The kitchen behind her was steaming, and the warm light from the living room shone on her face, with a strand of hair hanging down on her face, looking extremely gentle.

Chen Shiping's heart felt as soft as dough for a moment. He walked up to Tao Huimin and gently hugged her waist and said, "I miss you so much."

"I miss you too." Tao Huimin looked at him tenderly, put her arms around his neck, stood on tiptoes, and pressed a gentle kiss on his lips.

The pot in the kitchen made a boiling gurgling sound, and Chen Shiping's heart beat faster. He picked up Tao Huimin and kissed her hard.

Summer is very hot, so hot that people go crazy and want to take off their clothes and run wild all over the house.

The cleaned living room soon became a mess. Chen Shiping hugged Tao Huimin and kissed her passionately. The trash can was knocked over, clothes were thrown on the coffee table, and the neatly arranged pillows on the sofa fell to the floor.

Tao Huimin grasped the armrest of the sofa with her slender hands, and her tied hair fell down and swayed continuously.

Under the bright light, the shadows on the floor swayed back and forth, and the sofa made a squeaking sound.

Tao Huimin raised his neck, and his white collarbone was covered with sweat. The sweat beads slowly flowed down, all the way down the ravine.

"The kitchen. Well. There's still something simmering in the kitchen."

Tao Huimin, who was kneeling on the sofa, turned to look at Chen Shiping. He wanted to grab Chen Shiping with his little hand, but Chen Shiping grabbed him with his backhand and pulled him up.

Chen Shiping said close to Tao Huimin's ear: "Then go and lock him up."

"Let go first and get out," Tao Huimin said with a blushing face.

Chen Shiping held her waist and said, "I'll carry you over."

After saying that, he put his arm around her waist and lifted her up gently.

Tao Huimin's slender waist was covered with sweat, and Chen Shiping's arms were also covered in sweat. Her body couldn't stop sliding downward.

This feeling of having nowhere to exert force made Tao Huimin feel very insecure. He could only grab Chen Shiping's arm with his backhand, gasping and murmuring: "It's fallen. It's so deep. Let me down."

"The fire in the kitchen hasn't been turned off yet." Chen Shiping said and walked to the kitchen.

Tao Huimin felt like a doll being hung up, unable to struggle but enjoying the sinking. His hands hung down weakly and swayed back and forth with Chen Shiping's footsteps.

After walking into the kitchen, Tao Huimin raised his head and looked at the stove. He raised his hands and supported them on the marble panel to maintain his balance. His body was shaking while he stretched out his hand to twist the gas switch.

Click~

After the gas switch was turned off, the gurgling sound in the pot stopped, but soon there was a gurgling sound in the kitchen again.

(End of this chapter)