I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 232 230. Handling

   "..."

   Casting?

  Qi Lei instinctively changed his mind.

  Director Xu means...

  Seeing that he seemed a little puzzled, Xu Xin said unhurriedly:

"What she's looking for is just a backer. To put it bluntly, for example, I'm not from our factory... Forget it, don't use me as an analogy. Let's just say Director Zhang... Everyone calls Director Zhang now "National Teacher", Director Zhang's popularity... Or rather, Director Zhang's fame can no longer be measured by popularity, but a symbol that represents our showbiz internationally, right?"

"right."

   "What if he wants to open a new movie? Does it mean that as long as the news spreads, the whole circle will be boiled?"

   "That's for sure. I didn't mention it before. Now, with Director Zhang's energy, if he wants to open a new play...Let's not talk about actors, the company will have to break its head and start operating."

   "Look, at this time, let's put aside the artistry and just look at it from a purely commercial point of view. Mr. Qi, you are Director Zhang. Now a hostess chooses Liang Bingning and Li Bingbing. Which one do you choose?"

   "..."

  Qi Lei thought for a while and said:

"I will definitely choose Li Bingbing. Huayi is not only famous, but also has invisible resources in various aspects, such as publicity. It can't be said that Bona behind Liang Bingning does not have it, but it is worse than Huayi. Huayi A series of derivative resources of Bona is too powerful, besides, as "Director Zhang", I don't lack Bona's distribution and operation resources."

   "This is Liang Bingning's dilemma, isn't it?"

  Xu Xin smiled playfully.

"She wants to be capital, otherwise Bona will not be allowed to invest in her. But the problem is, perhaps for some ordinary directors, Bona is very attractive as a company integrating investment and distribution channels. But Liang Bingning has passed this At the stage, what she wants is to cooperate with famous directors and act in blockbuster films, and these directors are not lacking in the support of these film and television subsidiary functions. It is the so-called resources...

  Bona can make her not short of money to invest, but it can't be a bridge between her and those big directors and big works. To put it bluntly, she now has people on both ends, but the only thing missing is the bridge in the middle leading to both sides, understand? "

  He took a sip of tea from the teacup, and when Qi Lei refilled him with water, he had fully understood that what Liang Bingning wanted was not just a backer, Xu Xin continued:

"To put it bluntly, what she wants is a "fair" opportunity to bid for a fair bid. Instead of two people staring at the same role at the same time, her "white body" is accepted by people like Huayi and even the Beijing circle when the conditions are equal or even exceeded. Based on the principle that the meat rots in its own pot, this company isolates her, a "rebellious boy", from the "unfairness" of internally digesting resources.

  In our factory, she values ​​this kind of ability. If you rely on it, it won't be our trouble, and it won't ask us for anything. It is enough to give a banner and tell others "she is one of us, don't bully her". Fair competition is allowed, but don't let "our people" suffer because of some miscellaneous things. "

   Knocked on the table, expressing the important point.

  Xu Xin looked at Qi Lei and said with a smile:

   "What she wants is this."

   "An umbrella?"

   "Yes, an umbrella. An umbrella that protects her from wrestling with all companies fairly. So..."

  Speaking of this, Xu Xin's eyes were full of meaning:

"I have to tell the leaders that there is no need to have more fantasies about Liang Bingning. She is not a fool. She wants to become a close alliance of interests... It is not impossible, but at least not now. Because with the current capabilities of our factory, she What we really want, we can’t give back.”

   "..."

  As Liang Bingning's real purpose was analyzed by Xu Xin, Qi Lei instinctively said:

   "When will it be available?"

   After finishing speaking, he was taken aback.

  An answer came to mind.

  Wait until Xiying Film Studio will come out with a director who is well-known and whose works are hard enough, not to mention invincible in the world, but who can speak a word and deafen the ears...

  But on second thought...

   "Ha~ Isn't that the time when Director Xu soars into the sky?"

   "..."

  Xu Xin, who was about to speak, paused...

   Then he shook his head amusedly:

   "That's what it says, but who knows what the future holds, right?"

   "Everyone has confidence in Director Xu."

   "Coincidentally, I also have confidence in myself."

   "Hahahahaha..."

  Qi Lei's laughter resounded in the whole box.

   After laughing, Xu Xin said:

"Mr. Qi, I have to talk to the leaders about this matter. I just asked about the actor production. If the leaders think Liang Bingning is useful, then give it. This thing is a double-edged sword. With this employment contract Now, let alone be able to tie her up for five years. In the past five years, she has become more and more popular... Even without our help, it is all thanks to us. And this is what she needs most... But needless to say, let's sit together for dinner tonight, Let's talk, and leave the matter of this contract to me."

  The moment Qi Lei heard this, he understood what Director Xu meant.

   How simple.

  Leaving it to Director Xu, Liang Bingning mistakenly thought it was Director Xu who made the decision.

  Then Director Xu's position in her heart must be elevated by one level?

   Is it a fake tiger's prestige?

   does not count.

   This is called win-win.

   Everyone got what they wanted.

   "Then "The Wind"..."

   "Li Ningyu's role is hers now."

   There is no need to hide it in front of Qi Lei, Xu Xin said directly:

   "A highly educated, beautiful, and glamorous Morse code expert."

  Hearing this, Qi Lei nodded:

   "Then Director Xu will tell you about these things... you will be the chief general at night?"

"no problem."

  Xu Xin agreed directly.

   Then Qi Lei started communicating with the leader, but Xu Xin didn't say a word, Qi Lei was operating the whole process.

   For this matter, Qi Lei needs more "rewards" from Xiying Studio than he does.

  So, when Qi Lei turned on the speakerphone while making a call, and didn't hide his intentions, Xu Xin already understood what he was thinking.

Again.

   This is called win-win.

  But he still sent a message to Yang Mi:

   "Li Ningyu's role is hers now."

  Yang Mi's reply is also very simple:

   "Leave Gu Xiaomeng to me."

"good."

   And finally hung up the phone, Xu Xin got his own "chip".

  Deputy head of the Actor Troupe of the Art and Creation Center of Xiying Film Studio.

   Officially edited.

  The kind that receive pensions and pay insurance.

  Although the current actors of the West Film Studio... except for one Jiang Wenli, the others may not know a hundred audiences.

   But not important.

   Just need to know that this is the establishment of Xiying Studio.

Deputy Head.

  This job title is enough.

  …

   "Teacher Liang, we meet again. Nice to meet you, nice to meet you."

  6:30 p.m.

  When Liang Bingning walked into the box at the agreed time, she saw her wearing a black slim-fitting dress with her mask off, and she was so beautiful.

   Have to admit...

  Her face and figure are really impressive.

  Sighing, Xu Xin and Qi Lei smiled and got up from the dinner table to greet them.

  The moment the two got up, Liang Bingning stepped up to meet her.

  The same is true for Mu Xiaoguang who is following behind.

   "Director Xu, it's a pleasure to meet you... Yesterday may be the reason for the lighting, but today I found out that Director Xu is not only talented, but also much more handsome than he looks on TV."

  Shaking hands, Xu Xin smiled very reservedly when he heard Liang Bingning's words:

   "Don't praise me, but you, Teacher Liang, are really beautiful!"

   "Ha~ If Director Xu can not call this title, maybe I will smile brighter."

  Liang Bingning smiled, and suddenly stretched out her hand again:

   "Hello Director Xu, I'm Liang Bingning. If you don't mind, you can call me Bingbing or Bingning."

  Hearing this, Xu Xin was not pretentious, and shook hands again.

   Still very gentlemanly, he just held his fingers, nodded and said:

   "Hello, Sister Bingbing, I'm Xu Xin."

   "Nice to meet you."

   "Nice to meet you."

   "Official meeting" is officially completed.

  Then Liang Bingning greeted Qi Lei, Xu Xin greeted Mu Xiaoguang, Mu Xiaoguang greeted Qi Lei...

   Anyway.

   After exchanging pleasantries, both parties sat down.

   After being seated, Liang Bingning handed over the right to order:

   "Boss Qi, Director Xu, we two can do as we please, and everything will be arranged by you two."

   "Okay, then let's just eat some... Aolong, let's get two first. I want a Ssangyong to go to sea..."

   Qi Lei took the menu and began to order.

   While he was ordering, Liang Bingning, who was wiping with a hot towel in both hands, tilted her head politely, and asked softly to Xu Xin on the other side of the round table:

   "Director Xu didn't drink too much last night, did he?"

   "Hmm... I drank too much."

  Xu Xin at least remembered the lie he said "I don't drink well" when he gave the steps last night, and explained like a donkey down the slope:

   "Actually, it's fine for me to drink our domestic wine, even if the alcohol content is higher. But like Daiginjo, which is brewed in a different way from domestic wine, you will get drunk very quickly."

   "Is that so... I said last night that although I was a little presumptuous, I also drank some alcohol and my reaction was a little slow. I should have left a driver to pick up Director Xu and Teacher Lang Lang, Mr. Wang."

  Following these words, a... unidentifiable fragrance also came over.

  Today's dinner table is not big, after all, there are only four people eating, so a table that is too big looks empty.

   After smelling this smell, after hearing this, Xu Xin's face remained unchanged:

   "That's too polite, but I said yesterday that we will meet again next time, and we will meet today. It's quite a fate, isn't it?"

   "Ha, of course... But it's not fate, who made me a fan of Director Xu."

   As she spoke, she put down the hot towel and raised three fingers:

   "I've watched "The Unspeakable Secret" three times."

   "Haha~"

  Xu Xin didn't worry about whether the words were true or not, and nodded with a smile:

   "That's a true fan. Today everyone has to give a toast to Sister Bingbing, thank you for your support."

   "No, no, no, when fans meet idols, they hit it off right away, this glass of wine must be drunk together."

  Liang Bingning smiled sweetly.

   I have to admit that people who can get into this position have really good communication skills.

  Xu Xin has already seen her way of chatting.

   Don't steal the conversation.

   But every topic has her.

  From pleasantries to the question of "what wine to drink" when serving cold dishes.

   And the compliment of "then I will die with a gentleman" when deciding to drink baijiu.

  Clearly know that this occasion is a business occasion.

  But it is true, from speaking to communication, she can show her quite powerful and impressive skills.

  And the first cup of wine was used as the opening and the chopsticks were eaten.

   While everyone was chatting enthusiastically, Xu Xin was thinking unconsciously.

  Although this way of chatting as a "friend" is very desirable, but how should we talk about "official affairs" for a while?

  We are friends now, wouldn't it be very awkward to talk about business?

  How should Liang Bingning speak?

  Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Mu Xiaoguang, who seemed to be just a "foil".

  Could it be...

It's him?

  The two play and sing together?

   While thinking, suddenly, he heard Mu Xiaoguang's words:

   "Director Xu, Mr. Qi, I would like to offer you a toast."

  Xu Xin suppressed the thought in his heart, smiled and raised the cup with Qi Lei.

   After taking a mouthful of Moutai, as expected, Mu Xiaoguang said:

   "Director Xu is really young and promising..."

   His eyes were filled with emotion:

"I saw my nephew a few days ago. I didn't know Director Xu at that time, so I was talking to him. I said, look at Director Xu Xin. You are about the same age as him next year. Look at his achievements and watch him. Look at you, you know how to play games every day...Don't talk about him, Director Xu makes me feel ashamed."

   Is this starting to put a high hat on yourself?

  Xu Xin chuckled inwardly.

  My heart said that if you really tell your nephew what you said, I promise to write it backwards.

   At this time, Qi Lei saw that the time was "almost", and he knew that it was time for the two of them to know who was the master and who was the second in tonight's round.

  So he nodded:

   "Yeah, think about the situation when I met Director Xu at the time, and look at it now...it really makes people feel emotional. Not only myself, but also the whole staff of our factory value Director Xu very much."

   After saying this, I will accept it.

   It is enough to express the meaning clearly.

  And this time, Xu Xin just said modestly:

   "Where is it, shouldn't this be thanks to the leaders for their trust."

   After speaking, he began to check the number in his heart.

  1, 2, 3, 4...

  After counting four times, Mu Xiaoguang suddenly asked:

   "Director Xu, is there only one Paralympic left in the Olympics?"

   "Yes, the Paralympic Games will start on the 16th."

  Xu Xin responded:

   "However, the Paralympic Games... have different types of directors, so the director team of the Summer Olympics is not in charge. Otherwise, I wouldn't have time to eat and chat with the big guys, and I would be too busy. Hahaha~"

   "Then... the next step, what is Director Xu's plan? Do you have any plans?"

"Yes, I have."

  Xu Xin didn't seem to think much, nodded and said:

   "Recently, I'm actually busy with the film project that is going to start in the factory. I proposed it. I'm free now, and it's about to start operation."

"oh?"

  Mu Xiaoguang's eyes lit up, and he asked:

   "I don't know... what kind of project is it?"

   "Internal Items."

   Xu Xin suddenly said this.

  Mu Xiaoguang was taken aback for a moment, but Xu Xin said again:

   "But it's really nothing to say, it's a gift film. Next year is the new year, there is a spy war gift film."

   "Spy war gift?"

  Liang Bingning couldn't help showing a puzzled look.

   And Xu Xin knew why she was confused, so he said with a very calm attitude:

"Yes, a tribute to the spy war... Strictly speaking, this is the first film that can be put on the screen, about the underground workers at that time. As far as the subject matter is concerned, it is actually very fresh, and it is currently the only one. ...The factory put this burden on me, a brat, and frankly speaking, it's a lot of pressure."

   Speaking of the second half, Xu Xin glanced at Qi Lei, and seemed to be complaining.

   "Big investment, big production... These words have weighed heavily on my shoulders these days. Mr. Qi, I really haven't been able to sleep well for a few days."

   "..."

  Qi Lei was stunned for a moment, but immediately came to his senses, laughed and said:

   "Haha, it's hard work for those who are capable. An Olympic Games can't prove Director Xu's ability? What's more...we have asked Director Zhang carefully for his opinion, and he firmly believes that you are fine, Director Xu."

  Liang Bingning on the side just listened with a smile. After Qi Lei finished speaking, he asked:

   "Sounds very good, Director Xu."

   "What, Miss Bingbing is interested?"

   "emmmm..."

   Liang Bingning seemed to be thinking, but after making this nasal sound, she looked a little playful.

  Pair it with the reddish cheeks after those few glasses of wine.

  The peach-like breath began to emanate again.

   Then she said:

"If it's someone else's drama, maybe I have to think about it. But... Director Xu, I'm a real fan. The movie "Secret" perfectly covers all the beautiful fantasies I had about young girls and young girls when I was in school. ...The power of idols is infinite. Therefore, if Director Xu needs me, I can do it anytime. I can make way for Director Xu at any time."

   These words are equivalent to handing over the initiative to Xu Xin.

   Advance by retreating.

  Is it great?

  It must be powerful.

   Don't talk about any interests, and don't talk about anything else.

   Advance by retreating.

  A mature sister Yu, to a young man in her early twenties, said "anything is fine" to him in a tone of "fans meet idols".

   Regardless of whether it is catalyzed by alcohol or not, it is enough to heat up the impulsive hormones of boys.

pity…

   Like she needs a "bridge".

  After already knowing the "correct answer" to this whole matter, Xu Xin's current state is like a game developer.

   Those plots that are cheered, restless, and joyful by the players, he already knew during the game development stage.

  Watching those players being manipulated by his own game, he could not empathize with the plot of the game, but just stood in a "God's perspective" and looked at these performances with a cold-eyed attitude.

Oh yes.

  There are also plots in novels.

  Creator pretends to be a pig and eats a tiger and lives in a low-key world in the world he created.

   Obviously snapping your fingers can destroy everything, but no, it's just playing and performing with the creatures you created.

  So, after hearing this, he first pretended to be surprised:

"real?"

   But just when Liang Bingning's mood was mobilized, she suddenly paused...and then showed regret.

   "However...inappropriate."

   "..."

   "..."

   "..."

  Don't talk about these two people, Qi Lei is also speechless.

  But at the same time, I also want to see... how Director Xu will communicate this matter.

   Learn from.

   After hesitating for a while, Liang Bingning recovered her smile and asked:

   "Why is it inappropriate? Director Xu, don't underestimate the enthusiasm and persistence of the fans. How about... Let's have another drink? When the wine arrives, the relationship will be there."

   After finishing speaking, she stood up.

   To toast.

  This attitude can no longer be called a friend, it can almost be called "humble". But... I made a foreshadowing for fans and idols in front of me.

  So this humbleness is naturally led to the point of "fans, idols".

   Instead, he saved face.

Amazing…

  Xu Xin sighed, but his movements of getting up were not slow.

  After feeling the other party's communication skills, he will definitely drink this glass of wine. But you have to show an attitude.

  First hold the cup and wait for the other party to pour the wine.

   This is polite.

   After the wine was full, when Liang Bingning wanted to add more wine to her own glass, she was stopped by Xu Xin:

   "Sister Bingbing, your fans, fans who have loved you since the period of "My Fair Princess" also want to pour you a glass of wine, can you?"

   As he spoke, he politely removed Liang Bingning's wrist, which was lightly pressed, and a gentleman took the flagon in her hand, and helped her refill the wine.

   "Sister Bingbing, please."

  Liang Bingning smiled brightly:

   "Ha~ Idol, please~"

  The two stood up and drank the wine in one gulp, and Qi Lei finally smoothed things over:

   "Come, come, sit down, sit down and chat, eat food, you can't just drink without food, can you?"

"Um."

  Xu Xin gave way politely, motioned for her to sit first, and then took his own seat, and then said unhurriedly:

   "Actually, it's not that there's no affection, no sincerity, etc. Mr. Mu, Sister Bingbing, we hit it off right away, so I'll just say it straight. This drama is a heroine drama."

  When Mu Xiaoguang heard this, his eyes lit up immediately.

   "The heroine?"

"right."

  Xu Xin nodded and stretched out two fingers:

"Two heroines, one is called Gu Xiaomeng. An underground worker, her superficial identity is a cardamom girl. Her age is probably locked at around 20 years old... Sister Bingbing's aura is too strong, and she will have a sense of disobedience. So even if she plays, First of all, definitely rule out this role.

  If it was up to me to choose, I really hope that Sister Bingbing will play another heroine, called Li Ningyu. She is beautiful, elegant, intellectual, and highly educated, almost representing a woman of the era. But to Gu Xiaomeng, she is more like a sister. but…"

  Looking at Liang Bingning's shining eyes, he shook his head slightly:

   "The meaning of the factory is very simple, internal digestion..."

   "..."

   "..."

   "..."

   Qi Lei has already covered up the twitching of his mouth with the movement of bowing his head and holding a cigarette.

Fine.

   Internal digestion.

Um…

   Digest and digest well...

  Who else in the factory can digest this role?

   Originally, Jiang Wenli was fine.

   But the question is, after that advertisement, who would dare to throw an entertainer who caused a storm on the screen for years?

are you crazy?

   As expected, after hearing this, Liang Bingning thought for a while and suddenly said:

   "Is it... Sister Jiang?"

"right."

  Xu Xin nodded:

"Li Ningyu's role is positioned as "sister", and the factory is still very relieved of Mr. Jiang's drama. This drama...It is not an exaggeration to say that it has opened a precedent. Because throughout the history of film and television, it is dedicated to depicting underground workers. It’s not that there is no plot, but it’s really the first time that it’s moved to the screen in a real sense and described by the protagonist. Therefore, the factory attaches great importance to it. But…”

   Speaking of this, he has a headache:

"well…"

   "..."

   "..."

  It’s good that he didn’t sigh. When he said it, Mu Xiaoguang and Liang Bingning felt like…

  Specially for the two people "come into being" the same.

  The louder he said, the better, the hotter their hearts became!

  Because...their plan is to take advantage of such an opportunity to conduct a wave of exchanges with Xiying Studio similar to this kind of behavior.

  Wear this brand on your body!

  Jiang Wenli?

   What a joke.

  One of her **** commercials is big enough.

   If it’s usually okay, it will end when the heat passes.

   But the problem is... next year, it will be 2009!

   Next year, you will definitely not see her news for a whole year.

  How could it be given to her.

   And now...

have a look!

   Director Xu frowned.

   Ouch, I'm frowning!

   Isn’t this a great gift to your door?

  Liang Bingning instinctively gave Mu Xiaoguang a look.

   means: You come, I will help you hold the bottom.

  Mu Xiaoguang understood.

"That…"

   "Oh, forget it. I won't mention this."

  Suddenly, Xu Xin waved his hand:

   "Some things about this matter are actually quite troublesome. I recently had to communicate with the factory because of these things. But on this occasion, let's not talk about these troublesome things. Come, come, drink and drink..."

   "..."

   "..."

  The expressions of the two of them froze suddenly.

   "Hiss~~~~~Hoo..."

   A puff of smoke comes out.

  Qi Lei's mood calmed down a little.

otherwise…

  Looking melancholy, he was really going to die of laughter.

  Director Xu... really handled these two people to death!

  Shake hands with the right to speak, no matter what you think, I will accept it as I say.

   One piece at a time, one piece at a time, there is a basis for advancing and retreating.

   monster...

  Among the smoke, Qi Lei sighed inwardly.

   Originally, I planned to make 20,000 today, and explained Liang's early stage layout and plot. But I went to bed late yesterday, got up early today, and with the high-intensity exercise of my fingers, I started to feel that kind of soreness that I can't use my strength. Today's update to the leader is not coming out, sorry. It must be paid back this month. But today's fingers can't keep up, the load is too great.

  (end of this chapter)