I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 419: 417. Void Favor

Chapter 419 417. Void Favor

"Here you come? How about living in Tamsui?"

Jay Chou walked over quickly.

As he asked, he glanced at Xu Xin's hand.

A cup?

Or drank with a straw?

He turned his head to look at Yang Mi again.

Yang Mi had nothing in her hand except the glass of papaya milk she handed to Liu Zhishi.

"...?"

His eyes were full of doubts.

Xu Xin obviously understood his eyes very well, and shrugged directly:

"I don't know how many people are in your crew, I will count them later and send them to you."

"Oh~"

Jay Chou didn’t think too much about it, and said:

"Would you two come to my place tonight? I'll book a restaurant and we'll go eat?"

"I can't go, the child is still at home... Hey, bullet."

Greeting the warhead who was putting on makeup, Xu Xin looked at several sets around him, from the piano, to the interior of the luxury villa, to the classroom... After scanning around, he asked:

"How is the filming going?"

"It went pretty well."

Xu Xin didn't say anything like "Should I help?"

In this play, the wheel is the director.

I don’t know how to point fingers when I come up.

What's more... He actually came here today with a thirst for knowledge.

Wanwan idol dramas... have always been synonymous with exaggeration.

He also wanted to see this exaggerated performance style, and the feeling of watching it at a close distance on the spot.

So, after chatting for a while, the crew was ready to start shooting again after the bullets finished their makeup.

"Then I'll go first."

"come on."

Xu Xin nodded, and Yang Mi finished cheering Liu Zhishi up, and Jay Chou had already started talking about the next scene.

The two stood aside, and after keeping a certain distance from the staff at the scene, Xu Xin asked:

"Where is Baozi? When will it be here?"

"Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I will come directly after I get my pass."

Yang Mi held her own milk tea, and the two of them just quietly waited for the series to start filming again.

This scene seems to be Jay Chou's play. The setting is very similar to the police station in Hong Kong movies, with various computers and high-tech screens.

There are even specially produced various data films playing on each computer.

Jay Chou is already sitting on...a half wall of the police station, posing a...well, it looks cool.

Xu Xin was a little speechless.

"this…"

Yang Mi on the side is not surprised:

"The three treasures of the wheel, the piano, being cool, pretending to be a school girl... Let me tell you first, don't judge me if the filming is good or bad. This is a play directed by him. First of all, we have to respect it. In other words...even if the filming of this scene sucks, let's just spend money to make him feel comfortable, let him have fun and have a good time... OK?"

Xu Xinxin, do you need to say this?

So, the two of them quietly watched from the side.

Then…

The more I look at it, the more empty I feel.

Wheel’s acting skills are not mentioned.

As far as the drama "The Unspeakable Secret" is concerned, his acting skills can pass the mark.

But since filming "Jam Dunk", it seems to be back to "Initial D". That kind of speaking voice lacks air, is vague, and excessively wants to highlight the traces of his performance through his eyes.

But that detective scene in the police station, in Xu Xin's opinion... it can be passed for the time being.

After all, it is an idol drama, so the requirements are not that high.

But what really left him speechless was Warhead and Zhan Yuhao...

The next warehouse scene seems to be a scene in which the character played by Bullet pretends to be Zhan Yuhao's superhero Pandaren.

After Bullet was beaten up by a group of extras, the pandaren came to save the scene. When the two played against each other, they heard Zhan Yuhao's line: "It's dangerous here, you'd better go back quickly." Xu Xin's scalp I feel numb.

If he directs this play, there are seven or eight ways to express it without thinking.

But I chose the most straightforward shot.

He looked extremely awkward.

But Jay Chou didn’t seem to have any objections. Seeing that everyone’s “beating” was good, he gave it up.

All of a sudden, Xu Xin had a rough judgment on this drama in his mind.

The plot is not mentioned.

This acting...not very good.

A film and television work is actually closely related to the temperament of the director.

What tone the director wants to express, then what style will appear in this work.

The keynote that the director wants to express is actually determined based on personal shooting habits or shooting style.

Wheel set the tone for this drama...Although Xu Xin only watched two scenes, I dare not say that he summed it up very comprehensively. But... ever-changing, the tone of "playing handsome" is ever-changing.

He is repeatedly communicating with the photographer on how to move the camera, when the characters are in a fixed pose, when to go fast and when to go slow. Or from which angle to cut in.

Then he asked the makeup artist to make Zhan Yuhao's makeup more rustic.

It seems to be pursuing the kind of...Superman Clark is a reporter from the Global Daily when he puts on his glasses, but he looks like Superman when he takes off his glasses.

All right.

"Batman", "Superman", the silly and sweet heroine Liu Zhishi... and the afro played by the warhead imitating the Pandaman is Robin? Master's wingman.

This hodgepodge made him frown.

After thinking for a while, he stood up.

"Why go?"

"I'll check out the footage they filmed."

"..."

Yang Mi didn't say a word, but she held his hand.

Actually, she could see it too... Regardless of the story of this film, the acting skills of these protagonists are not good.

The golden iron rule of film and television drama works.

Director, script, actors.

From the actor's side, it began to collapse.

In fact, she can understand wheels very well.

Just look at the regular characters that appear in this drama.

Whether it's Zhan Yuhao, Bullet, or Liu Genghong... Oh yes, Lian Fang Wenshan walks in this drama.

Very typical Jay Chou style.

Bring friends around you to make money together.

She understood, that's why Xu Xin didn't let Xu Xin say so much.

Although it is said that a friend of a friend is also a friend. But friends are also close and distant. The reason why my brother wants to watch the clip is actually very simple... I am worried that this drama will collapse if it is filmed like this.

want to save.

After all, it is his friend's scene, if the filming is too bad, he will be "sorry".

can be the same...

If he gets involved, it will inevitably expose the problems of these people's acting skills.

Wheel casting itself is inherently equipped with filters.

First you can ask your friends to come.

Brother said so, it will make the friend of the wheel look...bad.

So, after holding Xu Xin's hand, she shook her head slightly:

"Okay, you don't have much investment in this movie, and there are so many advertisements, so you just let him play. If you, a great director, intervene, something...may make everyone uncomfortable."

"..."

Xu Xin smashed his mouth.

In fact, he also understands this truth.

But the problem is he's really conflicted.

If it’s in other fields, it’s fine, just like he listened to the album "Trans Era".

The first impression is that it is average.

But the wheels repeatedly whipped him with various professional music knowledge.

He admitted.

Because I don’t understand.

Just listen with an open mind.

But the problem is... When it comes to movies and TV shows, Jay Chou is the one who doesn't understand.

And if I make an opinion, the wheel should accept it. But when the time comes, it will be Warhead, Zhan Yuhao and others who will feel uncomfortable.

On the contrary, it makes the wheel difficult to do.

After all...he just came to visit the set, not to be involved in this play.

Pointing fingers is really inappropriate.

"If I knew it earlier, I would have invested. Spend some money to be an investor, and at least I have some say."

After much thought, he agreed.

After hearing his words, Yang Mi smiled:

"Shishi's performance is not bad, she's qualified. When Baozi arrives, we can focus on the two of them. Bullet...let's not mention it. You are a film director, so it's impossible for you to demand so much from idol drama actors. Even exaggerated and exaggerated performances are a style of idol dramas.”

"Um."

As he spoke, he touched his pocket...

"I'm going to smoke a cigarette."

"Go."

He walked out of the studio, but Yang Mi, who was sitting watching them busy filming, welcomed other visitors.

"Mimi, long time no see."

"Yes, Brother Li, long time no see."

Looking at Li Minnian approaching, Yang Mi smiled and pushed the chair that Xu Xin was sitting on, inviting Li Minnian to sit down.

Li Minnian nodded, sat on the chair, and said with a smile:

"Do you think Shishi has improved?"

"There must be. It seems quite handy to handle this kind of sweet heroine."

Yang Mi said, glanced at Li Minnian, and asked as if chatting:

"Brother Li, how much did you get paid for the poetry in "Fantasy Zhu Xian"?"

Li Minnian was still thinking about how to tell Yang Mi about this matter.

After all, no matter how you mention it, it seems too deliberate.

Unexpectedly, she asked herself.

So he coughed lightly, adjusted his sitting posture, shook his head and said:

"Shishi didn't pick up."

"…What?"

Yang Mi was taken aback.

"I did not answer?"

"Well, I didn't answer."

"...Why? This advertisement... Didn't your company digest it internally? How could there be no Shishi?"

Her eyes were full of doubts, and her eyes fell on Liu Zhishi.

Li Minnian shook his head slightly:

"This advertisement... originally had Shishi, but she rejected it. It was originally Hu Jian, Shishi, Tang Yan, Yuan Hong, and Guo Xiaoting. After Shishi rejected it, it was replaced by Lin Zaicong."

"..."

Yang Mi frowned.

"Why would she say no?"

"I have to ask Shishi...I'm not very good at it."

Li Minnian saw her frowning, thought for a while, and added:

"Because of this matter, Shishi even contradicted Mr. Cai a few words."

Yang Mi was taken aback.

"Arguing?...Is there nothing wrong? You didn't stop the quarrel?"

"I definitely have to stop, but the two of them are not particularly quarreling. Shishi said she didn't want to accept it, but Mr. Cai meant that you have to act according to the contract. Shishi just said: Commercial advertisements are not within the scope of the contract."

"..."

"Then I pulled Shishi away...Actually, I could see what she meant, and it was mainly because of a pimple in her heart. After all, the original cast of "Sword" was perfect for this advertisement at the beginning, as well as you and Huo Jianhua. You helped Shishi get the role in "Pandaren", and she felt that she would feel sorry for you if she appeared in this commercial again..."

Now, Yang Mi understands the reason.

She didn't care about Li Minnian's playing hard to get.

If the other party has no idea on this matter, then there is no need to tell Shishi the real reason why she did not follow the advertisement by restoring the scene after finishing talking and asking herself to ask Shishi.

Instead, I was thinking about the reason for the opponent's "playing hard to get".

All thoughts are spinning rapidly in my mind.

Gradually, she had a guess in her mind.

After thinking about it, she asked:

"When will Shishi's work plan for next year start?"

Li Minnian was taken aback.

My brain slowed down for a while, and I belatedly understood what Yang Mi meant.

I feel a little bit moved by the intelligence of the other party.

mouth said:

"Currently Pandaren, others... not yet."

"No, or not....Brother Li, we are all on our own, so there is no need to hide this, it's boring."

"..."

Li Minnian hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

A long sigh:

"Alas... Actually, I didn't hide it from you, but I haven't told Shishi about it yet."

"Say it, I won't tell Shishi first, okay?"

"Hmm... President Cai means to stop Shishi's work for half a year. Of course, "Pandaren" has already signed a contract, and the filming must be finished. But other arrangements...have to start in the second half of next year. And the most regrettable What's more, next year, the company has prepared a drama called "Strange Hero Yizhimei". The script is quite good...Shishi may be the female lead..."

But after hearing this, Yang Mi was happy instead:

"Ha, is this play prepared by your company?"

"Well, yes. It's still the old team of "Sword"."

"What about Tang Yan? I've been so close to you recently, isn't it far away from signing a contract?"

"It's still early, it will take 11 years. But the intention is still quite big. Haven't you followed Tang Yan's Weibo recently? She basically has no interaction with her old club, Orange Sky."

"Oh~~~"

For some reason, Yang Mi's expression became relaxed.

smiled and said:

"Although it's a little inappropriate for me to say this...But, Brother Li. It seems that my Yifei hasn't suffered enough for Mr. Cai. Some things, if you can't heal the scars, forget the pain, right? As a poet If you have a good manager, you should be tougher when you see the situation clearly."

"..."

Li Minnian was taken aback.

Liu Yifei's loss...

And what about Mimi after this...

"Shua!"

His eyes lit up.

But immediately this brightness was shrouded again:

"But Tang Yan's intentions are indeed quite big. It is a foregone conclusion that she will leave Orange Sky."

Yang Mi smiled and waved her hands:

"Some things, once bitten by a snake for ten years, are afraid of well ropes. Time is always a good medicine for many things, right? Besides, have you ever thought... Sister Bingbing's current career development is really good.

Brother Xiaoming bought Huayi’s shares last year. After becoming a shareholder, didn’t he also set up his own studio? If it is not something expressly stipulated in the terms of the contract, it will not have legal effect. If it's all in vain...

Of course, I'm just saying it's possible. But how realistic this circle is, you are just like me...I also came from acting in TV dramas. But I'm a movie actor now, if you let me go back to acting in TV series... I don't really want to go back.

And if I want to act in a movie, I must find some movie resources... Not everyone has this kind of resources, right? "

Her words, in Li Minnian's ears...

Extraordinarily weird.

On the one hand, she is like a female goblin, constantly beguiling others to drink this bottle of poison.

On the other hand…

But it makes a lot of sense.

but…

"Tang Yan's film resources..."

"I don't know the specifics. But I do know that she appeared at the dinner party hosted by Xu Xin at the Shanghai Film Studio. That dinner party... ordinary people can't get in."

"!"

All of a sudden, Li Minnian felt that he suddenly became enlightened.

Mimi's words are equivalent to feeding him the "solution".

And it's the kind that directly attacks the heart.

First, he brought up Liu Yifei's matter, so that Mr. Cai recalled how he had stumbled on the other party.

Then, through Tang Yan’s incident, I told myself how to talk to the company.

"Weird Hero Yizhimei" let Tang Yan be the female lead?

good.

Mr. Cai, think about Liu Yifei.

Are you scared?

Not afraid? OK, let me say one more thing.

Tang Yan's contract only ended after 11 years, but now Liang Bingning, Huang Xiaoming, and a large number of artists are starting to think about setting up their own studios.

This looks like a big trend.

Under the premise that Tang Yan didn't really sign a contract with us, we invested so much resources in her. What if there is a second Liu Yifei?

Not impossible!

The degree of freedom in the celebrity personal studio is much higher.

What? Mr. Cai, do you think Tang Yan has no resources without us?

Just kidding?

Whether "Sword of Heaven" or "Strange Hero Yizhimei", aren't they all promoted by us?

What's more, he still has contact with Shanghai Film Studio!

You ask how I know?

I have a friend who is at Shanghai Film Studio. Last time I saw with my own eyes that Tang Yan was at the reception for Xu Xin at Shanghai Film Studio!

Mr. Cai, think about it, who doesn’t want to act in a movie as an actress?

Who doesn't want to be Yang Mi, Liang Bingning?

Our company only has resources for TV dramas, but not for movies. Just in case Tang Yan! If we have had enough of our TV drama resources and turn around and take this bargaining chip to Shanghai Film Studio, then we will be empty-handed! ?

Mr. Cai, are you afraid?

Li Minnian's eyes became brighter and brighter.

This "game", according to Mimi's statement, isn't it just solved! ?

but…

"If the company insists on..."

"Perseverance?"

Yang Mi smiled.

His eyes fell on his friend who was working hard while holding the script, and a possessive desire gradually emerged in his eyes.

"Brother Li, do you know who will be the role of Jingqiu in the play "The Hawthorn Tree"?"

"…who?"

"Of course it's my Yifei."

Holding milk tea in her hand, she smiled like a flower:

"As for the film "The Hawthorn Tree", West Film Studio has investment, and Shanghai Film Studio has investment. Xu Xin is also very optimistic about Yifei's acting skills. Director Zhang also personally nodded, thinking that she can completely control the role of Jingqiu...

And, in just a few days, you will hear another news. I won't tell you what it is for the time being, but you will know it when the time comes, and it is also about an international famous director's movie. You said... Will Yifei make a comeback through this drama? "

"this…"

Li Minnian couldn't figure out the meaning of her words for a while.

Aren't you talking about Tang Yan?

How did you mention Liu Yifei?

But immediately he got the answer:

"The popularity of TV dramas is very solid. Just like Yifei, she may have just started in the film industry now, but as long as she is willing to return to TV dramas, her film contracts will continue. So you see... Sometimes TV dramas are One of the best springboards for an actor to jump into the film industry...

In other words, the final promised land of all actors is on the big screen of the movie. It is impossible for someone to be willing to spend a lifetime on TV dramas. For actors, only movies do not need them, but no actor refuses movies. This is determined by the industry ecology, right? "

This is over.

Li Minnian understood it thoroughly.

I understand it thoroughly.

His eyes glowed again:

"Yes, yes, that's right! That's right!"

"What are you talking about?"

Xu Xin walked in after finishing his cigarette.

Li Minnian turned her head, and when she saw him coming, she hurried to get up.

"Huh? Director Xu... you sit down."

But Xu Xin waved his hand:

"No, it's fine for Manager Li to sit. It's okay, don't be so polite."

"elder brother."

"Um?"

"Do you think Tang Yan is suitable for acting in movies?"

"Well…"

Although he didn't know why his wife suddenly asked such a question, Xu Xin said after thinking about it:

"Five senses are okay. As for whether it is suitable... don't I need to say? Didn't she already play Chu Chu in "Fengyun 2"? Although I haven't watched the movie, I heard that the box office is 60 to 70 million? It's not bad. .”

Hearing this, Yang Mi smiled and looked at Li Minnian:

"Look, it's not like she doesn't have a lot of movie resources. Wang Yi is not a godfather for nothing."

“…Ha, yes yes yes.”

Up to now, Li Minnian has thoroughly learned how to talk to the company under Yang Mi's guidance.

Right now, he urgently needs to clear his mind.

So he got up quickly:

"Director Xu, sit down, I'll go and see Shishi... Mimi, let me think about it first."

"Well, call me again if you need anything."

Yang Mi watched him leave.

And Xu Xin asked in bewilderment:

"What are you talking about?... How did Tang Yan get involved?"

But Yang Mi, who was still smiling just now, suddenly sighed.

"well…"

"What's wrong?"

"Brother, tell me... I, Shi Shi, Tang Yan, we have known each other since Wei Mo?"

"Well…"

Xu Xin thought for a while, then nodded:

"It can be said that if you want to exclude TV dramas, in terms of movies, you were only "Secret" at that time. It was a very humble movie actor. But if you include TV dramas, then you can't say that."

"...I owe Tang Yan a favor."

Hearing what her husband said, she suddenly said:

"Although everything pays attention to closeness, but... I still admit this favor. If we have any communication in the future, please remember to remind me, okay?"

"...?"

Xu Xin is really puzzled now.

She becomes weird when she is smoking a cigarette.

Still owe Tang Yan a favor...

"So, what's the matter?"

"Ah Xin, come on, come on, help me take the mirror, there is a fighting scene here."

Suddenly, Jay Chou's voice sounded.

"Well…"

"Hurry up and be strict!"

"…All right."

Xu Xin nodded and walked quickly towards Jay Chou.

And what his wife said was quickly forgotten by him.