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Chapter 101 Evening
  evening.

Zhou Xun, Mei Ting, Ning Jing, Yang Ruoxi, Xu Huanhuan, Fu Miao, Jiang Xin, and Shu Chang had a dinner together at a hot pot restaurant.

This dinner party was mainly organized to welcome Ning Jing into the team.

"Director Wang said he had something to do and couldn't come." Xu Huanhuan took a sip of his drink and said in a timely manner.

There are two pots for eight people. Zhou Xun, Mei Ting, Xu Huanhuan, and Jiang Xin share one pot, and Ning Jing, Yang Ruoxi, Fu Miao, and Shu Chang share one pot.

There is a dazzling array of ingredients on the table, including vegetables, meat, offal, seafood, etc.

"Have you asked?" Mei Ting raised her head, glanced at Xu Huanhuan, and said casually.

"I asked. Director Wang said he was busy and didn't have time to come." Xu Huanhuan took a bite of meat and looked at Mei Ting to answer.

"Why do I see Director Wang sitting in the hotel room without leaving?" Zhou Xun asked, expressing his doubts.

It doesn't look like something is wrong!

"Maybe Director Wang doesn't want to eat with us women, haha." Ning Jing laughed dryly and quickly made amends for Wang Shu.

Although she said this on her lips, she actually felt a little bit offended in her heart.

After she came to the crew, she heard about Wang Shu, Zhou Xun and others having a hot pot dinner, but when she joined the crew to organize the dinner, she didn't come?
  what does it mean?

"Maybe you're worried that Zhou Xun wants to forcefully introduce him to his girlfriend, so you don't want to come over, right?" Mei Ting teased at the right time.

Zhou Xun couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this, and said with a smile: "I really didn't expect Director Wang to have a girlfriend."

"I thought he had a girlfriend, and I wanted to trick him into finding out who his girlfriend was."

"Who would have thought that I don't have a girlfriend."

As he said this, he glanced at the people on the table intentionally or unintentionally, and exclaimed, "There are so many beautiful girls in the entertainment industry, but Director Wang can actually remain single."

"It's really strange."

"Doesn't this just prove that Director Wang is a dedicated and reliable handsome guy?" Mei Ting answered with a smile after hearing Zhou Xun's words.

She has been impulsive just like Ning Jing, but she is more idealistic than Ning Jing. She has always fantasized about love in fairy tales that is divorced from reality.

The similarity between the two is that they dare to love and break up, but they also pay a price for it.

Ning Jing met the foreign actor Paul while filming "Red River Valley", and then married him without hesitation.

After getting married, she went to the United States. The cultural differences, differences in living habits, and differences in outlook, plus other differences in various aspects, made her finally choose to divorce.

Mei Ting met Yan Po through a friend's introduction, and after only three months of dating, she got married to him in a hot-headed manner, and then even spent all her wealth on Yan Po.

In the end, due to different living habits, different outlook on life and other reasons, we chose to divorce.

One is that being hot-headed ruins the future.

The other is, having a hot head will squander all the wealth.

Of course, Mei Ting is not divorced yet, but it will be soon.

The drama "New Marriage Era" will be one of the triggers.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun nodded thoughtfully, "Don't mention it yet, it's really haha."

"If it were any other director, he would have won an award in Berlin and then come back and make a hit TV series and a movie with a box office of over 100 million."

"How can you not have a girlfriend by your side?"

"That's Director Wang, like a stream of clear water."

These words instantly aroused the sympathy of others, who nodded in agreement.

Shu Chang was eating silently on the side. Due to family reasons, she looked strong on the outside, but in fact she was very fragile and sensitive inside.

Her strength and sunshine are just disguised because she cares about other people's opinions.

Ning Jing didn't know about this, so she couldn't help but asked out of doubt and curiosity.

When Mei Ting and others had dinner together, Zhou Xun said that he wanted to introduce Wang Shu to his girlfriend and recounted it with added detail.

For a moment, the atmosphere was not harmonious.

Jiang Xin got angry and did not hide her words. She suddenly said: "Director Wang must be busy with something!"

Zhou Xun, Mei Ting, Yang Ruoxi and others all looked at her after hearing this, waiting for her to continue speaking with curiosity on their faces.

Jiang Xin pondered for a moment, and then said: "When I happened to pass behind Director Wang a few days ago, I heard him talking on the phone."

"He was so focused on his phone that he didn't notice me."

"I vaguely heard Director Wang talking on the phone with Director Han in Hansanping, and he seemed to be talking about the script."

"I vaguely heard Director Wang saying that the script will be completed by the end of next month."

After a pause in his tone, he continued, "So, I guess Director Wang is writing the script in his hotel room."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere on the table suddenly changed.

Whether it was Zhou Xun, Mei Ting, Ning Jing, or Yang Ruoxi, everyone was stunned for a moment, and then had different thoughts.

"Have you heard what type of script Director Wang said?" Yang Ruoxi couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Xin shook his head, "I don't know."

"I was just passing behind Director Wang, so I couldn't have stopped to eavesdrop, right?"

"I only heard a little bit of the content. I guess Director Wang is staying in the hotel and rushing to write the script."

"Otherwise, with Director Wang's friendly and easy-to-talk personality, he would never refuse our dinner invitation unless something really happened."

Mei Ting was already very familiar with Wang Shu, and she also knew that Wang Shu usually played and joked with them, without any airs or anger.

Although she can be a bit venomous at times, she is quite encouraging when filming. She smacked her lips and said suddenly, "So, Director Wang is really just sitting in his room rushing to write the script?"

"It's most likely yes." Zhou Xun nodded and analyzed briefly, "I saw the news a few days ago that the box office of "The Tuner" was 1.6 million."

"This film, with an investment of only 2000 million, has generated a box office of 1.6 million."

"Director Han definitely wants to make another movie with Director Wang."

After listening to Zhou Xun's analysis, everyone at the table felt that this was indeed the case, and their minds couldn't help but become active.

Xu Huanhuan thought about it for a while, and suddenly said in surprise: "Complete the script by the end of next month, if it's in such a hurry."

This sudden interjection made Ning Jing and others stunned for a moment, and then they realized the key.

Xu Huanhuan and Ning Jing looked at each other and said in surprise, "So... this script will probably be filmed immediately after the completion of "The Legend of Zhen Huan"."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's minds were not only active, but also anxious.

"If we are cooperating with China Film and Director Han is the producer, Director Wang can shoot our "The Legend of Zhen Huan" while leaving it to Director Han to prepare."

"When "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is completed, we can directly and seamlessly start filming the next movie." After listening to Xu Huanhuan's words, Ning Jing also analyzed it a little.

Zhou Xun and others nodded, this possibility is very high.

Yang Ruoxi couldn't help but ask, "Do you think Director Wang will audition publicly this time?"

After a pause, he added, "As far as I know, when Director Wang was filming "The Tuner", it was a public audition."

"Every role in it was decided after auditions." She didn't give the example of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" because she knew that Zhou Xun, Ning Jing and Mei Ting were invited by Wang Shu, not through her like Audition and win the role.

"Maybe?" Mei Ting was stunned for a moment, looked at Zhou Xun, then looked at Ning Jing, and said.

Obviously, not only Yang Ruoxi knew, but others also knew that Wang Shu habitually selected actors through auditions, rather than through money manipulation.

In this way, people like them will have a chance.

Hearing this, Fu Miao, Yang Ruoxi, Shu Chang and others looked at Zhou Xun, Mei Ting and Ning Jing in unison, unable to hide the envy in their eyes.

They also knew that even if Wang Shu made a habit of publicly selecting actors, the actors selected would all be actors with more seniority and mature acting skills in the entertainment industry, rather than randomly selecting one at random.

Compared with competing with Zhou Xun, Ning Jing, and Mei Ting, Fu Miao and others feel that they have no advantage, and the probability of competing is extremely slim.

Several people looked at each other in unison, as if they understood each other's inner thoughts.

In a play, there are not only starring roles.

If you can't compete for the leading role, you can choose to give up and focus on supporting roles!
  Compared to Fu Miao and Jiang Xin's relief, Yang Ruoxi was unwilling to do so.

She is different from Fu Miao and Jiang Xin. She is now quite famous. Although she is not as good as Zhou Xun, Ning Jing, and Mei Ting, she is the top one among the others.

Insufficient than above, more than below.

The suddenness between Fu Miao and Jiang Xin also depends on who they are compared with.

For example, the way Fu Miao looked at Jiang Xin was also mixed with a hint of envy.

She was able to join the cast of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" because she got the role through audition.

But Jiang Xin was appointed by Wang Shu himself.

The gap between closeness and distance, as well as the level of impression left in Wang Shu's heart, are clear at a glance.

Fu Miao couldn't help but feel that if she competed with Jiang Xin for the same supporting role, she would most likely be eliminated.

Looking around, there were eight people at the table, and she seemed to have the least chance.

Xu Huanhuan was also comparing in her heart. Among the eight people sitting at the table, she felt that she could not compete with Zhou Xun, Ning Jing and Mei Ting. Only when facing Fu Miao, she might have a slight advantage.

Although Yang Ruoxi entered the group through a visual audition, she is already somewhat famous. This is a huge advantage, and she feels that she may not be able to compete with her.

Although Jiang Xin is not well-known, Director Wang personally appointed her to the crew. Being able to sit at home and let Director Wang take notice of her is also a huge advantage. She also feels that she may not be able to compete with her.

Although Shu Chang is a little worse than Yang Ruoxi, he should not be underestimated. He is probably about 50-50 equal to her.

The only one who doesn't have an advantage is Fu Miao.

And Jiang Xin also compares in the bottom of his heart.

She didn't dare to compare with Zhou Xun, Ning Jing, and Mei Ting.

But she dared to compete with Yang Ruoxi, Xu Huanhuan, Fu Miao, and Shu Chang.

She felt that if they were the protagonists, they couldn't compete with Zhou Xun, Ning Jing and Mei Ting.

But, if it is a supporting role.

They are all about the same, and they all have opportunities. It just depends on who is more suitable for the role, or who is more favored by Director Wang.

Although Shu Chang didn't say much, he was actually thinking silently in his heart.

She felt that among the eight people at the table, only she and Fu Miao had the least advantage.

Not to mention Zhou Xun, Ning Jing, and Mei Ting, they are not on the same level as them.

Xu Huanhuan and Jiang Xin were selected by Director Wang to join the team, and they had an inherent advantage over Director Wang.

Yang Ruoxi, except Zhou Xun, Ning Jing and Mei Ting, was stronger than every one of them.

She can even compete with Mei Ting in terms of fame.

There were eight people at the table, and only Fu Miao and her were left, so they had the smallest chance.

Like them, Zhou Xun, Ning Jing and Mei Ting also compare themselves secretly in their hearts.

At a hot pot dinner, the eight people at the table seemed harmonious, chatting and laughing, but in fact, there was an undercurrent surging.

It seemed that everyone had a tacit understanding. After asking Wang Shu whether he would publicly audition for the role, no one asked if anyone would audition for the role, but ended the conversation there.

Yang Ruoxi changed the subject and asked: "Director Wang seems to have said that he will take "The Tuner" to the three major European film festivals. The Berlin Film Festival has ended. Do you think Director Wang will go to Cannes or Venice next?"

Regarding this issue, Fu Miao, Jiang Xin and others are also very curious.

For them, who have not even made it in the field of TV dramas, the top three in Europe are far away and unattainable.

There is nothing but envy in my heart, just envy.

Even just walking on the red carpet is something they can envy.

Zhou Xun and Ning Jing looked at each other and said, "I should go to Cannes."

Ning Jing nodded and answered, "Whether you can go depends on whether the film is selected."

The voice paused and then said, "But with the quality of "The Tuner", it should be no problem."

When Jiang Xin and others heard this, they nodded thoughtfully. They were not qualified to interfere with these things, so they never made a fuss about it.

Not to mention them, even Mei Tiao silently shut her mouth.

The eight people at the table were the ones who were qualified to chat, namely Zhou Xun, Ning Jing, and Mei Ting.

Zhou Xun won the title of Best Actress at the 1998th Paris International Film Festival in 15 with the film "Suzhou River".

In 2002, he and Chen Kun walked on the red carpet of Cannes together for the French film "Balzac and the Little Seamstress".

After winning an award in France for "Suzhou River", she was invited to star in a French film, which led to a trip to the Cannes red carpet.

Obviously, this is one of the reasons why many actors in this era are willing to take off their fame for the sake of "art."

And Ning Jing was nominated for the Venice Film Festival.

As for Mei Ting, she won the Best Actress Award at the 1998nd Cairo International Film Festival in 22 for her collaboration with Leslie Cheung in "Red Lover".

It's just that she has never been to the three major European universities, so she didn't interrupt in silence.

"Cannes." Xu Huanhuan opened his mouth, with a sigh of longing and self-knowledge in his voice.

Yang Ruoxi pursed her lips, her thoughts constantly changing.

Unlike Xu Huanhuan's sigh when he realized that he was too far away from her, Yang Ruoxi had deep thoughts about her.

She couldn't help but sigh, "I don't know if I will have the opportunity to go to Cannes in the future."

Ning Jing heard this and smiled: "Isn't it easy to go to Cannes? Won't I have a chance to act in Director Wang's film?"

When Yang Ruoxi heard this, she looked sad and said quietly: "I would like to act in Director Wang's movie, but Director Wang has to like me?"

Mei Ting and others saw her crying look in their eyes, and listened to her resentful words, and they all laughed out loud.

The atmosphere of the dinner party became cheerful again.

(End of this chapter)