Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

Chu Ranyue's hotel is in an alley not far from Gulou West Street on the east bank of Houhai.

After receiving his call, Zhou Cheng did not take a taxi, but chose to walk, walked through Yangfang Hutong, crossed Yinding Bridge, and entered Yandai Xiejie.

"It's really hot today. You said it's not the dog days yet, so why is it still like the dog days of summer?"

Zhou Cheng was slightly startled when he saw Chu Ran at first sight.

In another world, because of the script, Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran had also discussed the length and depth of the issue, and they were very familiar with each other. At this time, when they suddenly saw the macho Chu Ran in the memory of this world, it still took some time to accept it, mainly in their hearts.

Obstacles need to be overcome.

Fortunately, Zhou Cheng's many years of life experience allowed him to remain calm. He turned to the waiter and said, "Waiter, please turn down the air conditioner. I need to blow off the sweat."

"A polo shirt and dark trousers, are they so formal? Have you forgotten that we used to wear a small vest and big pants in summer?"

"You are now an agent. How can you not pay attention to your own image?" Zhou Cheng pulled his collar and blew it in the air to dissipate the heat from his body. He faced the middle-aged man with a beard who was sitting with Chu Ran.

The man greeted: "Brother Li, hello."

After the two greeted each other, Chu Ran stretched out his right fist towards Zhou Cheng: "You came quickly enough. I thought I would only have some leftovers to eat when you came!"

Zhou Cheng followed the actions in his memory, first bumped his fist with him, and then punched him on the shoulder to show his dissatisfaction: "Tsk, it's not like you haven't done this before. When you were in school, when did you not ask for help?"

I'll pay for it..."

"Among us, you are the only native of Yanjing, so you must have spent money." Seeing Zhou Cheng want to extend his hand, Chu Ran dodged it with a smile: "Besides, this is not a chance for you to care about us on behalf of the people of the capital.

Local people?"

"I can't represent you. I'm in a famine situation right now and I'm looking for a place to eat from a wealthy family."

"Zhou Cheng, don't listen to Chu Ran's nonsense. I'll treat you to today's meal. You see, we haven't ordered yet, and we're just waiting for you to come." Seeing the interaction between the two ended, the man who just greeted Zhou Cheng stood up.

Get up and talk to Zhou Cheng very enthusiastically.

This man was Chen Li, who was one year ahead of Zhou Cheng and the others. The short film "Gelsang's Chestnut Pony" he directed last year was widely praised by the industry. And Zhou Cheng was able to contact Zhang Jun from Mango Channel

, also through Chen Li’s introduction.

"Brother Li, I was joking with Chu Ran. I haven't thanked you for Lin Shan's matter yet. I still treat you to this meal."

Sitting down, there were not many people, only three of them, and the seat was by the window. Zhou Cheng chose to sit next to Chu Ran, so he could see the people coming and going in the alley.

"I heard what Zhang Jun said, it's a pity." Chen Li comforted Zhou Cheng: "Don't be discouraged. Mango TV is focusing on variety shows now. When the time comes, I will look for old connections and help you make recommendations.

"

Seeing Chen Li's enthusiasm, Zhou Cheng was a little stunned.

Zhou Cheng and Chen Li in another world are not very close. The other party returned to Mango Channel after graduation. It is said that he has participated in the filming of several film and television dramas on Mango Channel, and even had a big quarrel with a certain actress.

Scandal, there will be no later events.

Chen Li's development in this world should be different. The script written with the help of Chu Ran and the graduation film "Gelsang's Chestnut Pony" shot by Chen Li finally won the Best Short Film Award at the "4th Media College Student Video Festival"

, is favored by many film and television companies.

Zhou Cheng and Chen Li were just acquaintances before, but they became familiar with each other later when they attended their celebration banquet with Chu Ran.

Zhou Cheng saved a dinner party in March this year. At that time, Zhou Cheng mentioned to Chu Ran and others that Lin Shan was eliminated from the singer championship and wanted them to help contact him for some announcements.

Unexpectedly, Chen Li's performance was particularly positive. In less than a week, he introduced Zhang Jun to Zhou Cheng and sent Lin Shan to the stage of "Super Boy". At that time, the audition for "Super Boy" had ended, and Lin Shan was walking.

A player who was forced into a relationship.

At that time, Zhou Cheng was overwhelmed by this sudden top-notch announcement. He was so excited that he only expressed his gratitude to Chen Li, but ignored the intention behind the enthusiasm shown by the other party.

Now, Zhou Cheng looked back from the perspective of a bystander and found that things were still a bit strange. He was afraid that he owed a large debt of gratitude.

The interactions between people are rarely the kind of relationship between gentlemen and gentlemen, but more of a courtesy-reciprocal friendship, a kind of mutual help based on interests.

When something happens to you and someone else does something for you, you must remember the kindness of others. When something happens to someone else, you must remember to repay it, or even repay it twice as much.

If the other party does not come to you, then this is a kind of debt. Especially now that Zhou Cheng is engaged in a career of dealing with people, he must be good at human relations. The debt of favor must be repaid!

It's just that Zhou Cheng never knew what Chen Li wanted, so he was prepared to wait and see.

"How did you know that I was nearby and you made an appointment to have dinner here?" Zhou Cheng looked at Chu Ran and asked. After all, Chu Ran was the initiator of today's meal.

"I'm just asking you to meet me by the way. Brother Li found this place today because he said he can see many beauties in the movies." Chu Ran stretched out his hand to ask the waiter to order food, and pointed at Chen Li opposite him and teased.

"Brother Li, you've gone too far. We have so many handsome guys and beauties at Nortel, and you actually want to come here to look for flowers? This makes our younger brothers and sisters so embarrassed..." Zhou Cheng sat down and took a set of disposable

He scalded the tableware with boiling water and followed Chu Ran's words and teased Chen Li again.

"No way, I chose this place purely for the authentic Shandong cuisine. And we happened to be doing something at the Central Theater, so when it was time for dinner, I called you. I didn't expect you to be nearby..."

In the second confrontation, Chen Li was completely at a disadvantage and hurriedly handed over his hand and begged to be let go and explain by the way.

"Chu Ran, Brother Li, did you really go to see the beauties at the Chinese Opera?" Zhou Cheng asked smoothly, following what the two of them were saying.

Chu Ran helped explain: "Brother Li is going to direct a play recently, so he asked me to adapt the script, and he also found a teacher from China National Theater for guidance."

"Invite a teacher from China National Theater to give guidance?" Zhou Cheng was a little surprised at first, and then asked in surprise: "Are you two planning to go to the People's Art Theater?"

"It's Brother Li. He has already passed the exam." Chu Ran waved his hand and said, "I can't stand their restrictions. I'm just helping Brother Li adapt the script."

"Yes, after joining Renyi, I can have a structure, and it will be easier to mix in the industry in the future." Chen Li is much older than Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran. He is almost thirty years old and thinks more.

You should make more plans for your future future: "With the establishment, you can become a permanent resident and obtain a Yanjing household registration in one year. It will be convenient for your children to go to school in the future."

People's Art, whose full name is "Yanjing People's Art Theater", is affiliated to the Propaganda Department of the Yanjing Municipal Party Committee and is a public institution. It was formed by the merger of the Chinese Opera Repertory Theater and the Yanjing People's Art Repertory Theater.

The first dean of Renyi was Mr. Cao Yu, a playwright who was one of the founders of Chinese Opera. Almost all subsequent deans also had a background in Chinese opera. Among several professional art colleges in Yanjing, China Opera and Renyi

The connection is closer.

After graduating from Chinese Opera, students were also proud to apply for the People's Arts Examination to hone their acting skills on the drama stage. Later, there was a saying that "China Opera produces actors, and Nortel produces stars."

Nortel is more famous for its directing department. After Chen Li won the award at the "4th Media College Student Video Festival", he did not accept recruitment from other film and television companies and chose to go to Renyi. In addition to Yanjing hukou, more

I think I want to gain a foothold in the Yanjing film and television industry.

"Brother Li, are you married and have children?" Zhou Cheng was a little surprised when he heard Chen Li's words.

"Yes, I have been married for several years and have no children yet." Chen Li nodded: "I applied for our school after working at Mango TV for two years."

"What does sister-in-law look like? She must be very beautiful, right?" Zhou Cheng asked curiously.

Chu Ran smiled proudly and said: "I have seen it. The winter before last, a girl came to the school to look for Brother Li and asked me for directions. She was so beautiful. Later I found out that she was my sister-in-law. So Brother Li invited me.

I immediately agreed to be a screenwriter..."

"Brother Li, you are inviting a wolf into the house." Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran looked at each other and smiled: "If Brother Li still needs screenwriting work, I can do it too."

"You two guys are just dogs and can't spit out ivory..."

The topic of the three people then switched from work to personal life. This should be Chen Li's intention to change the topic. Chen Li's lover Qian Lele is an on-location host on Mango Channel's Economic Life Channel. In the fiercely competitive Mango Channel

, is almost a fringe figure who never sees his future. He is currently competing to be the host of a variety show on Yanjing Satellite TV, and it is said that he has reached the final interview stage.