Entertaining Children

"Why?" Chen Manli asked strangely, "The Academy Award is a very important award. If the quality of your film is decent, we will at least help you win a nomination for the best new director, which is very important for your future development." It is very beneficial. Also, I heard that you came to Hong Kong Island this time to find art directors. Hong Kong Island not only has good art directors, but also many excellent filmmakers and actors. You will cooperate with us. We can definitely take your film up a notch as well."

Through the conversation with Yang Shiyun last night, Xiao Yao already knew that Chen Manli was interested in the movie project he was holding. But what Xiao Yao didn't expect was that the other party actually used Hong Kong Island's Hong Kong Film Awards as an issue.

Like the Hong Kong Film Awards in the previous life, this world Academy Award is also an award that sets regional barriers in terms of entry criteria. The three shortlisting conditions that Xiao Yao mentioned just now are the same as those in the previous life.

This is a relatively localized award. In recent years, Hong Kong Island has rarely produced new film talents. Not only are there few outstanding young film actors, but there are also few outstanding local new directors. If YH fully supports it, Xiao Yao is really very likely to win the Best Newcomer Director of the Academy Award as a mainlander. But the problem is that Xiao Yao doesn't care much about this award at all.

In the golden age of Hong Kong Island movies 30 or 40 years ago, this award was still very important. But now, the entire film industry on Hong Kong Island is no longer the same as before. In the past, some people talked about the topic of "Hong Kong Island movies are dead", and they cared whether Hong Kong Island movies are dead, but now they don't even have the mind to talk about it. This award has almost become a self-entertainment under the guise of Hong Kong people's "local spirit". No matter in terms of influence or attention, it is incomparable with before.

Could it be that Chen Manli felt that she should pursue awards now because of the high box office of her two films? But the problem is that even if you want to pursue awards, as a mainlander, you are not without reputation abroad. Would you pursue an award for Hong Kong people to entertain themselves? Or did she know that she came to Hong Kong Island to find an art director this time, and she felt that the filmmakers in Hong Kong Island were better than others?

I heard that in the past, filmmakers from Hong Kong Island went to the mainland to film, and the treatment in the crew was higher than that of the mainland. Although in recent years with the development of the mainland market, this situation has basically disappeared, but judging from Chen Manli's tone , the sense of superiority in the hearts of Hong Kong people does not seem to disappear.

Of course, Xiao Yao thought so in his heart, but he wouldn't say it directly in front of Chen Manli. After all, it is considered a cooperative relationship with YH now, and Chen Manli just thinks that the Academy Award has weight. Hong Kong Island's filmmakers are awesome, and there is no intention of attacking or belittling herself or mainland filmmakers in her words, and Xiao Yao can't act like a fool There is no need to offend people.

"Sister Mandy," Xiao Yao said, "This movie of mine is about a story that happened in a remote and poor mountain village in the arid area of ​​Northwest China. The role is suitable for actors from Hong Kong Island. In this movie,

I don't plan to hire another voice actor, all the actors' original voices will be used. Not to mention acting skills, many people can't pass the language barrier. "

"Of course, I know that your company has also signed some young actors from the Mainland," Xiao Yao continued, "But for such a person, it should be impossible for you, a director-level person, to come forward to help them get roles, right? If these people are interested, they can audition for the casting company like everyone else, and I can tell you the company that casts my film."

"No need, I know which company is casting for you." Chen Manli waved her hand, looked at Xiao Yao and said, "It seems that there is no possibility for us to cooperate this time?"

"I hope we can cooperate next time!" Xiao Yao nodded.

"That," Xiao Yao saw that Chen Manli was silent, and asked tentatively, "Tonight, should we still follow the original plan?"

"Heh," Chen Manli was amused by Xiao Yao's question, and nodded with a smile, "Of course! Although there is no chance to cooperate in this movie, you still made two, oh no, three songs for our company's singers, You are still our guest and partner, of course I still want to invite you to dinner to express my gratitude!"

"You are so polite, thank you in advance!" Xiao Yao laughed.

"By the way, Mandy," Xu Wenxiang interjected, "It's still early, and Xiao Yao has nothing to do in the afternoon. Do you think there is any program for him to arrange?"

"Arrange the program," Chen Manli looked at Xiao Yao, and said with a smile on purpose, "How about throwing a party for you? Get you a yacht, find some people to accompany you to the sea, how about going to the sea to have a swimsuit party? No Young celebrities and rich people like to play like this!"

"No offense meant," Xiao Yao smiled and waved his hands, "I participated in the shooting of Eva's swimsuit special, can you find someone who can compare with Eva's model?"

"Yo~ Eva's models are all world-class supermodels." Xu Wenxiang laughed, "The little guy is not low-grade!"

"Is it because of the model level, or because I have a girlfriend and dare not mess around?" Chen Manli smiled.

"Whatever you think is the best choice." Xiao Yao smiled, "Don't be ashamed to be afraid of your wife!"

"Okay, just kidding." Chen Manli said, "If you have nothing to do this afternoon, I want to introduce someone to you. Don't worry, it's a boy. He is an artist under me. He is about the same age as you, so he should be able to talk to you. You can have fun. He is from Hong Kong Island, let him accompany you in the afternoon, I think it should be no worse than that tour guide A Yun."

"Is your artist Feng Junting?" Xiao Yao asked.

"How do you know?" Chen Manli asked in surprise.

"You said that you are a male artist who is about my age under you," Xiao Yao said with a smile, "I will try my best to guess the most famous one! To be arrogant, with my reputation, you probably wouldn't introduce the company Let me know a newcomer who is not well-known here?"

"Then what do you think?" Chen Manli asked.

"Okay," Xiao Yao said with a smile, "They're all in the entertainment industry, so it's good to know one more friend!"

Feng Junting is 29 years old this year, and he is a male artist born and bred in Hong Kong Island. He was one of the young artists on Hong Kong Island who shifted his work focus to the mainland earlier, and he has developed well. He has worked with many well-known actresses in the mainland, and he is also well-known in the mainland.

Although he didn't know each other in private, Xiao Yao had a good impression of Feng Junting. In terms of the resources owned by YH Company, it is not difficult to win an artist who is well-known in both sides of the strait and three places. The reason why Xiao Yao has a good impression of Feng Junting is mainly because of his appreciation of his own strength and work attitude.

Feng Junting made his debut through a talent show on Hong Kong Island when he was 18 years old. He was a singer in the early days, and later transformed into an actor. Feng Junting can sing and dance, his acting skills are decent, and his appearance is high. He is an excellent artist with both appearance and strength. He can be regarded as the best among young artists on Hong Kong Island in recent years.

Xiao Yao remembered reading a report saying that Feng Junting did not need a double when filming an action movie, but jumped from the third floor in person. He worked very hard and dedicated himself to filming. Although it is natural for Xiao Yao to put this kind of thing on himself, considering the current entertainment environment, there are still some well-known young actors under the age of 30 who can persist in doing this, which is enough to win Xiao Yao's favor for him.

If it wasn't for Feng Junting's poor Mandarin, and his Cantonese-Popular speaking was so ecstatic, Xiao Yao would have thought of asking him to try the role of Zhou Tienan, a physical education teacher in "Donkey Gets Water". Now that Chen Manli wanted to introduce Feng Junting to him, he would naturally not refuse.

"Well, I'll make a call first and ask where he is." Chen Manli said, "He's off today, so he must be free. But because you're going to record today, I don't know when you'll be recording, so I didn't call He came to the company. Originally, I planned to invite him to dinner at night and introduce him to you. "

"You are welcome!" Xiao Yao waved his hand.

"Wait a minute!" Chen Manli greeted, took out her mobile phone, and went outside to make a call.

Xiao Yao didn't care either, and chatted casually with Xu Wenxiang to pass the boring time.

"Xiao Yao, Justin, oh, it's Jun Ting, he's in a gym in Central." Chen Manli, who came back from the call, said to Xiao Yao, "That's the city center, there are many places to play, and it's easier to go anywhere. It's convenient, why don't we go directly to his side? This will save you from having to run out again when he comes back."

"Yes!" Xiao Yao nodded.

"Then I'll drive you there!" Chen Manli said.

"It's time to work!" Xiao Yao said.

"Mr. Xu, let's go first." Chen Manli said to Xu Wenxiang, "Let's have dinner together tonight, and I'll send you the address later, please call Ah Yun to join us!"

"No problem!" Xu Wenxiang waved his hand.

Xiao Yao also bid farewell to Xu Wenxiang, and followed Chen Manli out of the recording studio.

On the way to the gym, Chen Manli told Xiao Yao a lot about Feng Junting's situation. Anyway, what he said was that he hoped that the two young people could get closer and try to cooperate if they had the opportunity in the future. Xiao Yao didn't reject Feng Junting, so he naturally smiled and nodded in agreement.

Feng Junting's gym is upstairs in a building in Central. The gym is huge, taking up an entire third floor of that building. Chen Manli seemed to know what Feng Junting was doing, so she led Xiao Yao into the innermost area of ​​the gym.

What surprised Xiao Yao a little was that the innermost area that Chen Manli brought him into actually had a boxing ring. From the looks of it, this is still a gym with boxing or fighting events.

"Isn't it fitness?" Xiao Yao asked a little strangely.

"Justin filmed an action movie some time ago, playing the role of a boxer. He trained for the role for more than three months. Now that the filming is over, this training habit is still maintained. Whenever he has time, he comes to the gym to fight boxing." Chen Manli Explained to Xiao Yao.

"It's okay, this is a good habit for actors!" Xiao Yao smiled.

Chen Manli also smiled, and shouted to a man in the boxing ring wearing a tank top and shorts and wearing red boxing gloves: "Justin!"

The man turned his head when he heard the words, and when he saw the two, he signaled to his opponent, turned over the rope around the ring, and jumped off the ring.

"Sister Mandy! Here we come!" the man said to Chen Manli with a smile.

"Well," Chen Manli nodded, and introduced the two, "Let me introduce you, Xiao Yao, Jutin Feng Junting!"

"Justin, hello!" Xiao Yao stretched out his hand first with a smile, "I'm Xiao Yao!"

"Hello, Xiao Yao! I often see news about you in the mainland, and I often hear some friends in the mainland mention you!" Feng Junting also smiled and stretched out his hand, but he was a little embarrassed to find that he was still wearing gloves.

Xiao Yao made a fist with his outstretched hand, touched Feng Junting, and said with a smile: "I just heard it from friends in the mainland? Didn't you hear about me from your company's brother Lixun and Shiyun? They should both tell you There is no competition, right? Don't tell me that your personal relationship is not good, this is good material for gossip!"

"Ah~" Feng Junting was stunned for a moment, and then he punched Xiao Yao lightly with his gloved hand, "Don't talk nonsense! I have a good relationship with Brother Lixun and Ah Yun."

"By the way," Feng Junting pointed to the boxing ring behind him with his fist, "I heard that you are very good at fighting, are you interested in fighting with me?"

"Big talk," Xiao Yao smiled and shook his head, "I never told Brother Lixun and Shi Yun that I could punch!"

"I mean, I heard that you are good at fighting. I didn't say that I heard from Brother Lixun and A Yun!" Feng Junting explained helplessly again.

"Justin, you don't want to mess around!" Chen Manli scolded, "You have been studying with a professional master for several months, what if you hurt Xiao Yao? Ah Yun is recording! I brought him to you because you took him out to play, not to fight him!"

"It's okay! I heard that he learned martial arts when he was a child, and his skills are very good." Feng Junting waved his hand and said, "It was reported that he caught a robber with a knife on the subway when he was in middle school, and subdued a robber when he went to the United States. He was able to escape by himself when he was kidnapped by a gangster with a gun. It must be easy to fight. The recording is for poetry rhyme, and he doesn’t need to sing it himself. Even if he gets a little injury, it doesn’t affect his recording. Through the phone, she said that she had gone out with Xiao Yao for two days, and after going to Temple Street last night, Xiao Yao said that there was nowhere else she wanted to go. Instead of doing this, it would be better to fight some punches!"

"Then you can't force others to fight you!" Chen Manli scolded, then turned to Xiao Yao and said, "What do you think? Justin's request is very unreasonable. If you don't want to fight, don't agree to him. You don't need to consider his face in this kind of thing." question!"

"I want to ask first, how long have you been studying? How many months? Are you learning boxing or fighting? And who is the master who taught you?" Xiao Yao didn't answer, but asked Feng Junting.

"I learned boxing, and I can use my feet!" Feng Junting said, "I had three months of special training before filming, and it has been two months since filming. I often come to practice. Before filming, I received special training. The teacher is a professional boxer, and the current coach and sparring partner is the coach of this gym, and he also participated in professional boxing competitions before."

"Well, it's really a good choice to loosen your muscles and bones." Xiao Yao pointed to another burly man on the ring and said, "But I don't want to fight with you, is that your coach and sparring partner? I think Fight him, can you?"