superstar director

Chapter 429 New Jobs

At the end of the new year, Emma's belly became more and more round. What Ning Sheng did most every day was to experience every movement of this unborn little life with Emma.

However, after the fifteenth day, Ning Cheng was still called by Mr. Zheng to the record company. Speaking of which, since Ning Sheng became Xingtong Studio, the time for going to the record company has become less and less, especially for Ning Tong three years ago. This is even more true after people debut.

Ning Cheng also knew the purpose of Boss Zheng calling him back, but he had actually been thinking about this question all the time, "Should I quit the music scene completely?"

Sure enough, when he arrived at the company, Ning Sheng went directly to Mr. Zheng's office, and Mr. Zheng came back after a meeting with others. Looking at Ning Sheng who was sitting in the office, Mr. Zheng asked his secretary to bring him a cup of green tea, and then Sighing, he sat down across from Ning Cheng and said, "It's really not easy to see your boy!"

Ning Sheng drank his own chrysanthemum tea, and said with a smile, "Mr. Zheng, our Huijie Records are booming now, you are a busy person, why don't you have time to see me?"

The secretary poured tea for Mr. Zheng, then left, and closed the door by the way, Mr. Zheng took a sip of tea, looked at Ning Sheng and said, "Don't talk nonsense to me, you kid, you understand why I called you here, right? "

Ning Sheng nodded and said, "I know, I have indeed neglected the company over the years."

Mr. Zheng saw that Ning Sheng was so honest, so he no longer wanted to teach him a lesson, but said in a calm tone, "Since you understand it in your heart, then I won't talk nonsense. Since you don't have other jobs now, then Let’s record another album, whether it’s in Mandarin or English, and then hold a concert at the end, since your debut, you haven’t held a concert until now, it’s really good enough!”

Ning Sheng nodded and said, "It's okay to record the album. I'll come to record during the day and go back at night. As for the concert, Mr. Zheng, you know that Emma is pregnant now, and I can't leave."

Mr. Zheng looked at Ning Sheng and said, "What kind of society is it now? Your daughter-in-law has so many professional doctors and nurses watching over her, as well as your parents looking after her. What do you have to worry about? Besides, you can hold a concert in Kyoto. Open, rehearsal during the day and go back at night, it doesn't matter."

Ning Cheng looked at Mr. Zheng, hesitated for a while, and finally said as if he had made up his mind, "Mr. Zheng, there is something I want to tell you. I am going to record two albums this time, one in Mandarin and one in English. , As for the concert, I want to wait for the baby to be born, and hold it after the first half of the year." Ning Cheng looked at the difference and Mr. Zheng continued, "Because I want to quit the music scene."

"What? Quit the music scene?" Mr. Zheng was taken aback, looked at Ning Sheng anxiously and said, "Why do you have such an idea? You don't want to hold a concert, we can discuss it later, why are you suddenly quitting the music scene?" ? Don’t you know how many fans look forward to your new song every day? If you quit the music scene, how sad will those fans be?”

Ning Sheng shook his head and said, "Boss Zheng, you misunderstood me. What I said was quitting the music scene, not quitting the music scene. What I mean is, after these two albums, I will hold a farewell tour around the world, and then I will never perform on stage again." , appearing as a singer, but as one of our company's musicians, I will still provide original songs for the company, so it can be regarded as making room for newcomers."

Mr. Zheng looked at Ning Sheng, and said in a solemn tone, "Ning Cheng, are you serious? Are you kidding me? Are you acting on a whim?"

Ning Sheng nodded and said, "Of course, how could I mess around with such a big matter? In fact, I've been thinking about this issue all these years, especially after I'm about to become a father, I think it's time for me to make some decisions and choices. , my future life is destined to put a lot of energy on my family, and I also have a film career at work, so I have to give up my singing job, and after so many years, I have sung enough, and I will use lyrics and music for the company in the future. Isn't it better to welcome newcomers?"

Mr. Zheng lit a Cuban cigar, leaned on the sofa, puffed out smoke rings gently, and thought slowly. Ning Sheng was drinking his own chrysanthemum tea. The office was quiet for a while, only the clock on the wall was ticking. the sound of.

After a while, Mr. Zheng looked at Ning Sheng and said, "Well, generally speaking, I agree with you, but there is no rush on this matter. Don't tell others or announce it to the public. We will record an album for you first. As for You should think about your withdrawal from the music scene, if you haven’t changed your mind before the concert after recording the album, then we will officially announce your withdrawal from the song as you said.”

Ning Sheng nodded and said, "Thank you Mr. Zheng!"

Mr. Zheng wanted to sigh and said, "Hey, if you really quit the music scene, our company's stock price will probably drop significantly. I just hope that we will suffer a lot!"

Ning Cheng laughed and said, "It's been a long time since I released an album. Our company now has Ding Xuan, NLZ, Twelve Girls Band, and so many newcomers. If I quit the music scene alone, it shouldn't be that serious, right?" .”

Mr. Zheng nodded at Ning Sheng angrily and said, "Don't be modest, our company has today's scale and development, almost based on your ability and popularity. Although you haven't released an album or performed for a long time, there are You are here, everyone has full confidence in our company, and once you quit the music industry, even if you are not performing on stage, it will definitely be a shock to those fans who have loved you for so many years! I am afraid that someone will come to our company at that time Protest at the door!"

Ning Cheng sneered and said, "That's not the case. China is not South Korea. The fans who like my music should be in their twenties or thirties. How can they be so crazy?"

Mr. Zheng laughed and said, "Whoever stipulates that your fans can only be adults in their 20s and [-]s. Good music knows no borders, and some ages. We have done some online surveys. Among your current fan groups, [-] years old Teenagers below still account for more than [-]%, so, Xiao Sheng, you have to be prepared for what the youngsters will do impulsively."

Ning Cheng was a little worried by what Mr. Zheng said, and hesitated, "What should I do? But I remember that it was okay when the Chaoyang Group disbanded, and it won't be more troublesome than that time, right?"

Mr. Zheng snorted and said, "When your Chaoyang Group disbanded, our company's stock price dropped by five percent, and the market value evaporated by nearly [-] million yuan. There were hundreds of protests and petitions across the country, and tens of thousands of people participated. , is this okay?"

Seeing Ning Cheng's embarrassment, Mr. Zheng didn't continue to scare him, sighed, and said with some reminiscence, "But don't worry, you have been in the film and television industry for the past few years, completely forgot to release an album, and then It's engagement, it's marriage, and now the child is about to come out, and your fans are probably going to be numb from the news of you, so when the news of your retirement from the music scene comes out, there must be a lot of things, but it won't What's wrong? As you said, although half of your current fan base are teenagers, the other half are adults in their [-]s and [-]s, so it's not a big problem, but it's inevitable that everyone will be sad. "

Ning Sheng also said sadly, "I know, so I want to use a grand global tour to thank the fans, and it can be regarded as saying goodbye to my career as a singer."

Ning Sheng finished talking about business with Mr. Zheng, and then started chatting about family matters. Because Ning Sheng mentioned the idea of ​​quitting the music scene, Mr. Zheng couldn't help recalling what happened when the Chaoyang Group first signed the contract. Time and space have changed, and only when I look back, I realize that youth is gone, and everyone is already old!

Ning Sheng and Mr. Zheng were talking, feeling a little sentimental, and then simply called Ding Xuan over at noon, and the three of them talked about the past and the future together, had a good meal, and then went home separately under the glow of the sunset.

Of course, Ning Cheng, who smelled like alcohol, was unanimously refused by his family to approach Emma, ​​so Ning Cheng had to wash up and rest in the study alone for the night.

Early the next morning, he washed up early, then gently opened the bedroom door, came to Emma's window, looked at Emma who was sleeping soundly, and then gently approached Emma's belly, listening to the baby's movement , Ning Sheng has been waiting for Emma to wake up.

After breakfast, Ning Sheng told Emma what he had said to Mr. Zheng. After Ning Sheng repeatedly promised that he would go home on time every day, Emma finally nodded in agreement.

As for Ning Tong, a dead girl, after knowing that her little niece would not be born for several months, she went out early to go crazy after Chinese New Year.

Except for occasionally answering announcements and filming commercials, she took a good mouthful and comforted her five internal organs temple, and then started to run side by side in Yingbao and Shishi's crew, and then ran to Yingbao's place While talking to Yingbao about the embarrassing things about Shishi's side, he ran to Shishi's side after a while, eating snacks with Shishi while talking about interesting things about Yingbao's filming process.

However, within a month of such a good life, Ning Tong was called over by Sister Lin, because there was news about Ning Tong's new job.

Because Ning Cheng didn't have time to take over by himself, Ning Tong's work this year, after discussion between Sister Lin and Ning Cheng, was screened, and three new contracts were placed in front of Ning Tong who rushed back.

Sister Lin introduced to Ning Tong, "This first contract is a contract for a variety show. Your role is similar to that of a host, but unlike ordinary hosts, you form a team with the guests, and then Another team composed of hosts and guests competes on the same stage. Of course, this is a game show based on competitions. The focus is on the performance of those celebrity guests and the highlights of the game session. The difference is that your role can get in touch with many celebrities of different ages, and as the host and guest of the team, you can communicate with them well, which will be very beneficial to your future development in the circle."

While eating snacks, Ning Tong lay on the sofa and listened to Sister Lin's introduction.

"Then there is the second contract. This is an invitation to audition for a movie. This movie is called "Hot Pot Heroes." The director of this work is not a famous director. His name is Yang Qing. He has filmed a low-budget comedy "Nightclub" before. Its reputation and performance are not bad. I originally wanted to brush this off, but after Ning Sheng saw it, he thought it was right for you. It's very suitable. The directors you worked with before are all experienced TV directors. This time, Yang Qing is a young director who was picked up by a screenwriter and director. He has a lot of ideas, and Chen Kun and Yu Entai, who are playing with you, are both very good at acting. Good actors, so you can focus on the script, if you like it, that's the best."

When Ning Tong heard that it was recommended by her elder brother, she nodded and asked, "Then what is the last job?"

Sister Lin picked up the last document and said, "This is also an invitation letter for a movie, and it belongs to the great director Zhang Yimou. It is a blockbuster joint venture between Huaxia and the United States. It is called "The Great Wall". There are many superstars, domestic superstars alone include movie kings Liu Tianwang and Zhang Hanyu, young popular idols Lu Han and Lin Gengxin, etc., and the leading actor is Tom Cruise, a superstar from Hollywood. This is a famous big star of the century, Tongtong, If you participate in the filming of this film, your status in the film and television industry will be greatly improved immediately, and you don't have to worry about exposure and publicity. It is a joint work of many major companies in Hollywood and China. How about it? ? Are you interested?"

When Ning Tong heard this, she also felt curious, got up and put down her snacks, picked up the script of "The Great Wall" and read it, then frowned after a while and said, "Isn't this plot too ridiculous? I thought what the big director was going to shoot? What? Became a foreigner mercenary leading the Chinese army to fight against gluttony, it's so fake, what the hell."

Sister Lin looked at her and said, "What's the matter? Are you not satisfied with the script? You have to think about it? Not everyone can have the opportunity to participate in the works of a big director like Zhang Yimou, especially when he took the initiative this time. An invitation letter has been sent, if you reject it, I’m afraid you won’t have the chance to cooperate again in the future.”

Ning Tong smiled and said, "Sister Lin, just don't scare me. Thinking about my small role, how could Director Zhang personally ask about it? Besides, I won't go with such a good opportunity. Naturally, some people are willing to go, by the way. Did you show your script to my brother? What did he say?"

Sister Lin rolled her eyes and said, "Ning Cheng has the same opinion as you. You really deserve to be a family, brothers and sisters!"

"Haha——" Ning Tong nodded with a smile, "Okay, let's forget about "The Great Wall", let me see how this "Hot Pot Heroes" is!" Ning Tong picked up the script of "Hot Pot Heroes" After reading it for a long time, she put it down, thought for a while and said, "It's really good, it's indeed recommended by my brother."

Sister Lin looked at her, threw a peanut into her mouth and said, "So you have decided to take this show? This variety show is also very good, don't you want to watch it anymore?"

Ning Tong picked up the variety show contract and looked at it, ""Ace Vs Ace", the name sounds pretty good—"

After a while, Ning Tong put down the file and said to Sister Lin, "Actually, I'm quite interested in this variety show, but I'm an actor after all, so let's put movies first, but if the time can be staggered, that's fine." We can take it together."

Sister Lin sighed and said, "Okay, then I will go and ask carefully."

(End of this chapter)