I'm a Director, I'm Not Bad Chapter 225

  Chapter 225 223. Great tree to enjoy the shade

   After eating, it is very comfortable to take a walk.

  Although it was quite hot, Xu Xin and Yang Mi decided to just walk back in the sunset so leisurely. On the last night before leaving Hengdian, the next time the two want to meet, it may be until October when "Sword" is all over.

  So, this night really felt like a penny was broken into several petals.

   "Isn't the three assistants a bit too exaggerated?"

   Xu Xin muttered as he walked:

   "First, second, image...and a driver. What's next? Bodyguard?"

   "Not so much."

  As if she was not talking about herself, Yang Mi shook her head slightly, imitating his tone:

   "Is it too exaggerated to find a bodyguard~"

  Xu Xin rolled her eyes before she continued:

"But now we still need a few positions, one is for promotion and the other is for a makeup artist...I don't have time to do makeup now, so I need a makeup artist, the kind that goes with the team. But I feel that so many people follow me every day It's very annoying, so I haven't done it all the time... But after my contract ends next year, I will find more people. Not only these people, but also graphic design, photography, business planning, brand project director, contact, finance , Legal..."

   "How does it sound like at least fifty people started?"

   "It's not that exaggerated, but it's about the same. Hey, have you figured out what our names are?"

   "Xu Xin Yang Mi Studio."

  Yang Mi was full of disgust:

   "Obviously an artist, but how did you come up with such a company name that is not artistic at all?"

  Xu Xin shrugged.

   "It's fine if it's straightforward enough. People can tell whose company it is at a glance. Why? Is it still called "Two of Us" or "Two Flavors"?"

"…What's that?"

   "Company name."

   "...a cow, brother."

  Yang Mi was stunned for a moment, and then praised from the bottom of her heart:

   "This name is quite individual... But the word "Ye" is too old and young in Yanjing, so forget it."

   "Then "The Two of Us"?"

   "...It's too sweet. It's okay if it's just two people, but I also want to sign someone in the future. Not good, think again."

   "Then "The Three of Us"."

"Um???"

  Walking on the road, the girl with a little sweat on the tip of her nose froze:

"Who else?"

"Just the one who signs. Then sign people, we should become "We Four", "We Five", "Everyone Six", "Them Seven", "Our Eight"... and finally "My Head My Regiment", "One Hundred and Eight Big Kettles"..."

   "Goose Goose Goose Goose Goose~"

  Following Xu Xin's words, Yang Mi burst into laughter.

   Laughing and speechless.

  What are these things?

  Xu Xin was also happy, but after the topic was over, he said:

   "So I still can't figure it out. You shouldn't be short of image designers, right? Not to mention your company... Isn't Sister Zeng looking for and matching you?"

   "Yes, I don't like it."

   "...Then why did you fall in love with Zhang Jiao? Obviously, I met twice, so it counts. Once for the golden armor, once this time. What do you think?"

   "Because I like to deal with smart people, you know? This kind of smart person who knows how to protect his friends is actually not bad in character, and he will feel at ease when using it. Besides... I like her sense of propriety."

   "What measure?"

  Xu Xin was a little puzzled.

  Yang Mi said with a smile:

   "The way you treat people and things... You may not care about these details, understand. I like the way she dare not stare at you for more than three seconds."

  Xu Xin was taken aback:

"What the hell?"

  He didn't understand, but Yang Mi didn't say much, just shook her head and continued:

"In my opinion, her biggest advantage is that she understands how to stop losses in time...or just enough. Whether it's the group performances she talked to you in the afternoon, including her career plans for herself, and the temporary view The care of Zhao Liying, who seems to be quite simple-minded, and the care shown in the protection... Didn't you realize that among these two people, she is the one who grasps the scale."

   "Well, this is... Zhao Liying listens to her."

"That's right, this girl said something wrong, and Zhang Jiao will make it up in time. And she also knows how to hide her utilitarianism, and she has good eyesight... She's an excellent girl. Plus, the clothes are not bad, so I'll let her try it on." Well, my salary is better than her drawing pictures on the computer and being a small plane model for others, right?"

"…Fine."

  Hearing this, Xu Xin stopped talking.

  Anyway, this is the end of the conversation.

   Then he wanted to tentatively pull Yangmi's hand...

  The result was avoided:

   "Don't make trouble, it's on the street. Wouldn't it be a real blow if you hold hands?"

   "...tsk."

  Xu Xin's eyes were full of regret.

   No matter how many pieces are broken in one night, the next day will always come.

   After Liu Zhishi woke up the next day, looking at the bloodshot eyes in her eyes, Xu Xin was speechless, Xu Xin had already set foot on the way home.

  I left early in the morning and arrived in Yanjing at noon.

   As a result, Qi Lei took him to the dinner table without returning home.

   presented the final script of "The Wind" with both hands.

  The hot pot is steaming.

  In fact, Qi Lei's style of work can be seen from such small things.

  Drip-tight.

  Why come to eat hot pot on a hot day?

   is very simple, to talk about things.

  But it's not as grand as a business banquet, it's too formal.

  You have to show your personal relationship.

  At the same time, when talking about things, the dishes should not be cold yet.

  For example, Xu Xin has been reading the script for more than half an hour now. If it is an ordinary business banquet, is it served? Still not on?

   Serve the dishes first, and the dishes will be cold.

   No food, just sitting here dryly, waiting for Xu Xin to finish reading the script before serving, who knows if the guests are hungry or not?

   Serve cold dishes first, not hot dishes.

   After the hot dishes are ready, what should I do if the taste is bad and others are not satisfied?

   Serve hot and cold together, so you won't have time to read the script?

  So, choose hot pot.

   On the one hand, it is not so formal, and this meal can be said to be a relationship between friends.

  On the other hand... hot pot is not afraid of waiting, no matter what it is Wagyu or what, just put it there with the iceberg.

  Brought the script, Xu Xin definitely wants to read it.

  Look, just wait.

  The hot pot is slowly gurgling when it is turned on to a low heat. When it starts to eat, when it is on a high fire, the induction cooker will heat up in a minute or two.

  It's all careful and knowledgeable.

   After more than half an hour, Xu Xin put down the script and rubbed his eyes.

"How about it?"

  Qi Lei smiled and handed over a cigarette.

  After Xu Xin took it, he put the lighter to his mouth.

  Xu Xin tilted his head and protected his hands. After lighting the cigarette, he nodded slightly:

   "It seems that the approach of the group portrait play is correct, without weakening any of the characters, and the role of each character is also reflected... There is nothing wrong with the script, but some of the characters in it are a little thin, I need to think about the details."

   As he spoke, he pressed his hand on the script and flicked his fingers twice.

   There was a "da da" sound.

  Some pictures like line drafts have appeared in my mind.

  Seeing that he was thinking, Qi Lei didn't bother, but just pressed the small induction cooker in front of him with a cigarette in his mouth.

   It took about half a cigarette.

  The soup base in the pot is boiling again.

  Qi Lei first picked up an oyster that was said to be...French, and helped Xu Xin lift the lid of the pot and put it inside.

  First serve the seafood, the soup is fresh.

   Being so smoked by the heat, Xu Xin also came back to his senses.

  Pressing those line draft shots in his mind, he asked:

   "Are there any other requirements for this film? The creative team... no, the production team."

   Habitually used the title of Olympic Games, Xu Xin changed his words after realizing something was wrong.

"No."

  Qi Lei shook his head directly:

   "We are responsible for what is needed. Except for a supervisor, we will not ask about any other situations. I fully respect Director Xu's shooting plan."

  Words gave Xu Xin incomparable trust.

  Xu Xin thought for a while:

   "...The photographer, let me ask Mr. Li Pingdong first."

  Qi Lei was taken aback for a moment:

   "The photographer of "The Unspeakable Secret"?"

  Xu Xin nodded:

   "Yes. On the one hand, I have cooperated with him before, and I know what Mr. Li is capable of. On the other hand... Does Mr. Qi play online games?"

"Well…"

  Looking at Qi Lei's expression, Xu Xin knew that he might not play these things.

  So he laughed and said:

"There is a term in online games called stacking BUFF. The meaning is very simple, it is to give yourself various buff states. And this film... I have to stack a few BUFFs from the two sides of the strait and three places to understand what I mean Is it?"

  Qi Lei was taken aback for a moment.

  But immediately revealed a sudden.

  In the end, it suddenly turned into a kind of... with a bit of amazed agreement:

   "So that's how it is... indeed, it's very suitable. But... will Director Li agree?"

   "Everyone is from the Celestial Dynasty, why not?"

  Recalling the days when he was filming in Wanwan, there was a sigh in his eyes:

   "At this time, we have to thank our main protagonist, Mr. Jay Chou. Long before I went to shoot, he was like a personal filter, filtering out all the crew members. So... there is no problem."

   "Then I can rest assured, after all, this thing is a double-edged sword."

   "Well... let's cooperate with other things at that time. In short, the factory has to work hard this time on the formation of the crew."

  Hearing this, Qi Lei smiled confidently.

   "Director Xu, don't worry, I don't want anyone who hasn't won an award. Anyone who can appear in front of you should at least carry an international group award, okay?"

   "Hahaha~"

  Xu Xin was immediately happy.

   This doesn't sound like much at first glance.

  You can look at the domestic...

  You choose.

  Besides Xiying Studio, who else can say such heavyweight words in terms of art?

  This is what the fifth generation of directors have accomplished.

  But now this treasure mountain is useless at all... He even wants to entrust the heavy responsibility to himself, a young man.

  Although Xu Xin was laughing for a moment, he felt a little sad in his heart.

but…

It doesn't matter.

  Since he dared to answer, he has confidence in himself.

   Even if it sounds a bit blind at first glance.

  But if he can't trust himself in making a movie... then he won't know who to trust next.

  And since we're talking about this, let's talk about the business.

   Throwing the cigarette into the ashtray filled with water, the two began to move their chopsticks.

   After rinsing the meat with chopsticks, Xu Xin asked:

   "What about the actors? I'll look for it myself?"

   "Let's invite who Director Xu wants. Including those entertainment companies... We were so full in the past two years. If we use them this time, we should return the favor."

  Blanking between the meat, Qi Lei spoke of his courage and unwillingness to belong to the old state-owned film studio.

   There is even a slight hatred and unhappiness mixed in.

   But Xu Xin didn't care about this kind of hatred.

  He doesn't have such a heavy burden of thought, and he doesn't have any thoughts of fighting against the enemy.

Again.

  Even if you want to be the banner bearer in the northwest circle, it doesn't mean that everyone else is your enemy.

  Everyone is from the Celestial Dynasty, what kind of grudges?

   For him, the history of Xiying Studio began in "2007".

   Even if he knew something before, it has nothing to do with him.

   This is a quack.

   There is no eternal enemy in the world.

   So, he's focused on another thing.

"What about the budget? Mr. Qi, the tone of your words... I didn't say that. Looking at the entire film industry, there are not many who dare to open their mouths. It's fine for everyone on the crew to carry an international gold award... I said that I will invite whoever I want. Who...then I want the entire Xiangjiang Four Heavenly Kings, let's get it regardless of the cost?"

  He made a joke.

  Qi Lei also laughed, but it was a little "bad taste":

   "The Four Heavenly Kings actually don't have much cooperation with us... But if Director Xu feels that the film "The Wind" matches the temperament of the star master, we can work hard and fight for it."

  Xu Xin was dumbfounded:

   "President Qi seriously?"

   "Is there still a fake?"

   Qi Lei laughed even happier:

"Actually, this may be one of our advantages...Money is the most important thing in this circle now, but...in our prosperous era, it was not so much money as favors. In this circle... there are quite a lot of favors owed to us of."

   "Tsk..."

  Xu Xin smacked his lips, and he sighed with emotion:

   "Just this sentence recalling the glorious past... It's a pity."

  Qi Lei was taken aback for a moment:

   "What a pity?"

   "It's a pity about this."

  Xu Xin filmed the script again:

   "If I hadn't been busy in the afternoon, I would have had a drink."

   "Hahaha~ I still have Moutai in my car..."

   "Forget it. I'm not sober after drinking."

   Shaking his head again, after all, he was not willing to open the bottle reserved for Jay Chou and Lang Lang... the mountain ginseng wine in his backpack, Xu Xin asked again:

"So... the investment in this film is not small. First of all, I won't talk about the actors needed for group portraits, Gu Xiaomeng. Yang Mi has been preparing for this script for a year. The eldest lady of the Gu family, our The member of the underground organization and the protagonist in our play must be her..."

   "Well, yes."

  Qi Lei nodded.

  Yang Mi's current popularity...Since "Wulin Biography", her popularity has completely spread.

  Although her fire... is different from the fire that Qi Lei and even many older generation actors throw out one work after another in a down-to-earth manner.

  But now the main force at the box office is also this group of people.

  So let alone Qi Lei, Xiying Studio has no objections.

   As for acting...

  After watching "Slam Dunk", go back and watch "The Unspeakable Secret".

  Can Jay Chou, who was so bad in "Slam Dunk", be trained to be like that in "Secret"...

  Even if it is only superficial, it is enough.

   What's more... Qi Lei from Renyi also asked.

   This little girl is really not bad.

   It's just not that top-notch.

   But the question is...how old is she?

"That's like Wu Zhiguo, Fat Yuan Longchuan... Oh no, Wu Tian. People like Li Ningyu and Wang Tianxiang... also have good acting skills. For example, Wu Zhiguo is a tough guy. Now I have to choose, but there are only a few people. Duan Yihong... No, His toughness is too gentle. Zhang Fengyi...too upright...Wu Zhiguo should be a bit rough...Guzidi, Zhang Hanyu is fine. Wang Tianxiang, the villain who connects the whole drama, has to be carefully considered...But anyway, if this is the case, then The budget of this movie will definitely not be small.”

   Speaking of this, he paused before asking:

   "Is there any problem with the investment in our factory?"

  The subtext is: With an investment of 20 million or so, the eyebrows will be raised. The investment in this drama is just a big one, so there is no pressure.

   Then Qi Lei was happy.

   is a kind of "don't underestimate people" smile.

"Director Xu, there is no problem with the investment. Although I said on the phone that we need blood recovery now. But... this kind of film, the budget in the factory is very easy to approve. It can be said that it is as much as it is reported. Tell me, does Director Xu understand?"

   While speaking, Qi Lei made a gesture of pointing at the ceiling.

  Xu Xin understood immediately.

  Next year will be a big year.

   That must be a good approval.

and…

   "The distribution aspect..."

  "We make our own movies and distribute them ourselves, so what else can we say? Isn't this what it should be?"

   "Well, this is true."

   Another 6% profit point.

   It's done.

   "Then I understand."

  With some tacit cooperation intentions, Xu Xin nodded:

"Let's put it this way... the script, I'll review it carefully when I get home. Then let's start looking for characters, okay? For publicity... I'll hand it over to the factory. For location selection... I'll give you a rough sketch later, Then after forming the crew, I started to implement this matter. Don't mention my name until the end of the Olympics. Is it okay?"

"no problem."

  Qi Lei agreed in one breath:

   "First set up the project, and then start looking for actors. After all, the actors also need to prepare. The crew preparations are also going on at the same time, and finally... about the torch, Director Xu, when will the organizing committee plan to release the news?"

  Xu Xin raised his eyebrows...

   "President Qi even counted this matter?"

   "There is not much movement, how can we catch more fish?"

   "Haha~"

  Hearing these words, Xu Xin's laughter exploded completely.

   Okay.

  I map our factory.

  Our factory picture me.

  I love Taiwanese girls.

  Taiwan girls love me too?

   "That's really a two-way trip."

  He picked up the teacup.

  Two cups touched together.

   "Xu Xin visited Yang Mi, and appeared on the crew of "Sword and Sword III"! "

   "Yang Mi and Xu Xin appeared together at the Wonton Shop, eating, drinking and chatting, looking sweet"

   "Xu Yang Lian? Olympic director Xu Xin appeared in Hengdian to visit Yang Mi, and behaved intimately"

While Xu Xin and Qi Lei were chatting about their new work, as photos of the two of them eating wontons together during yesterday's class visit and evening without hiding anything came out, the gossip reporters in Hengdian and even the entertainment industry seemed to smell blood. Like a shark with a taste, he began to set his sights on Hengdian.

   Voted for the crew of "Sword and Sword III".

   Then, Tangren Film and Television issued an order:

  "Don't hear, don't ask, don't take the initiative, don't refuse."

  A reporter wants to interview, ask Yang Mi.

  Yang Mi agrees, then accept it.

   If Yang Mi disagrees, then refuse.

  Anyone is strictly forbidden to confide any distorted remarks.

   If you are caught doing a surprise interview, you can only promote "Chinese Paladin III"!

  At the same time, in a small area, reporters are allowed to secretly take pictures of the filming of the crew, but those who can be "photographed" must be related reporters, and the proportion of Yang Mi's photos must be equal to the photos of artists in Tangren's own company.

   I have to say that Tang Ren's response in this regard is actually quite fast.

  Although Yang Mi is not from her own company, it does not prevent everyone from "hyping" together.

   Let you hold the initiative of the interview.

   But again, in exchange, cooperate with us to promote Liu Zhishi.

  Is Yang Mi allowed?

   Allowed.

   Even wishing for it.

  Because that's what she wanted.

   He used filming as an excuse not to accept interviews, but he did not clarify the photo of the two of them.

  Anyway, you just caught us eating a wonton together.

   What's there?

   You can't become a "couple" after having a meal together, right?

  Then it's best for you to dig up information about him and Jay Chou.

  He even lay on Jay Chou's lap and asked Wang Sicong to feed him cake.

  Tut tsk tsk...

  So, when the news came out, she acted like a normal person, going on and off all day long.

  During the whole day, she could see sneaky reporters everywhere.

   But they all ignored them.

  However, at the end of the day's filming, a group of journalists who almost undisguisedly broke through the security guards and wanted to take pictures of their faces excitedly wanted to dig out big news, and directly closed the door of the commercial vehicle.

   Didn't care how Cheng Hu drove the car out of the crowd, Sun Ting, who knew she was used to it, had already handed over the phone.

  After Yang Mi opened it, she wanted to talk about it with her fiancé.

   During filming in the afternoon, there were indeed many text messages. Including journalists from some very good media and magazines who usually maintain good relations.

   The information of these people must be returned, otherwise the relationship will be lost.

   But she had no intention of revealing anything.

  Because any news that is revealed may turn into hype for this relationship.

  She can hype up everything, but her relationship with her fiancé is not the only one.

  So as early as in the afternoon when filming, I had already prepared the draft and knew how to say it.

   Not that she's unprofessional or distracted...

   But the problem is that Tang Xue sees that she has no difficulty in playing this role.

  Miss me, Miss Tang Tang...

   Nope.

  So I started to browse through the text messages quickly, and if there was nothing special, I planned to send a group reply.

   As for the company...

   There is Sister Zeng.

  If this little matter is not handled properly...

"Um?"

  Suddenly, she saw a message among the names of a group of reporters.

   "Hello, Miss Mi, I'm Zhang Jiao. I'm sorry to disturb you. Director Xu told me yesterday that if I think about it, I can contact you. I don't know when you will have time. Do I need to prepare for the interview?"

  Seeing this message, Yang Mi thought for a while and quickly replied:

   "Not for the time being. I'm a little busy these days, I'll give you a call and you can contact her."

  After she finished speaking, she sent Sun Ting's mobile phone number, then turned around and handed the phone to Sun Ting:

   "Save this person's mobile phone number, and I will leave my clothes to her in the future. She will be in your charge from now on."

   Sun Ting flipped through the chat content, then nodded:

   "Okay, sister."

"Well, the salary follows Qiqi. After she contacted you, she won't take her with you for a few days. Let her pack up the things here. Let her come over when the storm subsides. Otherwise, I'm afraid that A group of reporters used her as an opening."

"OK."

   "In addition, teach her what the usual work is, and let her follow you to learn."

  Sun Ting was taken aback.

  The work content of the styling assistant and the assistant is also different.

  Sister means...

   "Do you want to overlap a part?"

   "Yes, teach her first, I see if it is useful."

  Yang Mi seemed to have deep meaning, but Sun Ting didn't think too much about it.

   She will do what the elder sister tells her to do.

  So nodded:

"Ok, I see."

   Then, Yang Mi glanced at the phone again, and after reading the content, handed the phone to Sun Ting:

   "Reply all the text messages today."

"OK."

  Sun Ting began to put all the reporters who came to ask questions in the text message box today into a group group.

  As for sister Mi and Brother Xu's nasty messages like "I love you", "You love me", "You kiss me", "I kiss you"...

Um.

   Immunized.

   "Okay, sister, tell me."

   "Hmm... It's just a visit from ordinary friends, thank you for your concern. There is no need for interviews for such trivial matters, mainly because the scenes here are tight. We will be in touch after the filming is over."

  Following Yang Mi's dictation, Sun Ting finished typing.

   Read it again, got Yang Mi's nod, and sent it directly to the group.

   "It's over, sister."

   "Well... the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon? What date is it?"

   "September 14th."

   "Call Uncle Gawa. Those who delivered tea last year will give away Cordyceps this year. Those who gave Cordyceps will give away tea this year. Please count the list and report it to Uncle Gawa."

"OK."

   "Urge those jade factories to make a few ink marks of safety symbols. If they can't get the goods before the Mid-Autumn Festival, they will not cooperate."

"OK."

"Nanfang Weekly, after you get the safety talisman, go there yourself, and even bring the two jade earrings I bought last time, and send them to Reporter Wang. Then ask her when the Four Little Flowers will be judged. I To be first."

"clear."

   "Where are the two custom-made Longquan swords?"

   "It has been sent to Yanjing."

   "Alright, remember to remind me that Mr. Han is Lao Shantan, and Mr. Yu is the sheath of ebony."

"Uh-huh…"

  The gift delivery method for the Mid-Autumn Festival was decided little by little during the driving along the way.

  Listening to Sun Ting repeating everything in detail, Yang Mi breathed a sigh of relief after making sure that she hadn't missed anything...

   "Hoo..."

at last…

   "Have you got the student materials for grade 08?"

"got it."

  Sun Ting quickly rummaged through her bag, found a document and handed it over:

   "People from the directing department and acting department are here..."

  Yang Mi probably turned the page.

   Men don't see much, mainly girls.

   After roughly scanning around, she shook her head:

   "It's not enough to fight... forget it, cancel the visit plan, this quality... there is no need to swear sovereignty."

   Sun Ting was speechless.

   I muttered in my heart:

   "How many do you think are good enough?"

  (end of this chapter)

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