I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

"with me?"

Shaobing was stunned.

The first reaction is:

"What about your performance today?"

"Da Yan went riding a motorcycle without me today. Last month, we went to 4 commercial performances, and Xiao Yuanzi also took shifts. Since we only had one day off a week, we haven't had a break. This month It’s the best season to go to Southern Tibet. He went directly to ride and won’t come back until next week.”

Guo Qilin quickly shook his head and explained.

When explaining the reason, Shaobing noticed that his brother's eyes under his glasses were full of yearning.

So, he directly agreed:

"That's okay, but you have to tell the master and uncle, and I'll ask them to arrange a set of clothes for you... Do you have a suit?"

"Suit?"

Guo Qilin was stunned.

But he immediately shook his head:

"No, no, no, Brother Pancake, I won't go on stage."

"...Not going on stage? Then what are you going to do?"

"I'll be your bag-carrying assistant, okay?... My image can't be good. And I just want to see... I haven't experienced this kind of award ceremony. I also want to see how you film a variety show. ,Okay?"

Guo Qilin patted his round belly and smiled so naively.

"Here... I'm thinking of taking you with me. Don't be afraid. There will definitely be a place. You can just come with me when the time comes."

"No, please don't. I really don't want to go... Then wouldn't it be appropriate for people to see me as not doing my job properly? I will just join in the fun and open my eyes with you."

"...Okay. Then I'll have someone book a flight for you. You can talk to Master first. Have you brought your ID card?"

"Okay. I have my driver's license and ID card with me."

Guo Qilin was not Moji's temperament and took out the phone directly.

Shaobing also took out his mobile phone and sent a message to the staff in the factory who was responsible for docking.

The staff replied almost instantly:

"No problem. Teacher, just send me his personal information. We will make other arrangements."

Done in one sentence.

As for Guo Qilin, he did not call Guo Degang.

Shaobing heard a sound:

"Hey, Master, are you busy?"

He glanced at Guo Qilin, said nothing, turned around and went into the house to pack his things.

So, at early 11 noon, the Wrangler drove out of the community and headed towards the airport.

In the car, although Guo Qilin didn't bring anything with him, he still took away a few clothes from Brother Pan that he wore when he was fat.

That's enough.

He didn't even intend to let him return the sesame seeds.

After all, I can’t wear it myself.

"I haven't been to Xiying Studio yet, Brother Biscuit, what's it like there...?"

"I haven't actually been there, but I have met a lot of their people. I met them all here in Yanjing."

"...Looking for you to make a movie?"

"No, sister won't let me take the photo."

"Well……"

Guo Qilin was stunned and asked in surprise:

"why?"

"How can I make a movie? Master."

Shaobing couldn’t laugh or cry:

"How can I take pictures of me looking like this? Besides, my sister said that I don't have the talent to be an actor. She asked me to take two acting classes. After watching them, she told me clearly. And we had an agreement. , no matter what time, you have to remember that I am a cross talk actor. Business is still the most important... As for acting... I may make a guest appearance in the future, but I will definitely not act. Young Master... you don't think being an actor is easy, do you? "

Without waiting for Guo Qilin to respond, he shook his head directly:

"Then you are really a layman looking at an insider. This business is really not easy. Not only do you have to have acting skills, but the most important thing is to have a brain. Just the people I have come into contact with in the past few months...whether they are actors, Singers and people in this industry are all talented people."

Hearing this, Guo Qilin nodded slightly:

"Well, I know that. If you want to be famous, you must have resources and connections."

"That's not the case. The ones you are talking about are actually similar to those in the Beijing area. They prefer this. Like the Xiying area, they pay more attention to acting skills. The two sides are really different."

"Why have you been in contact with them so frequently recently?"

"Because Brother Chao, didn't Brother Chao set up a company on his own? He wanted to go it alone, so he often took me to contact people from Xiying."

"Does he like you to be an actor?"

"..."

Shaobing was a little speechless.

After turning her head to look at him, she said with a smile:

"Master, you are too young. They are not targeting me at all. I am a cross talk artist, how can I let others take me to play every day?"

Although Shaobing said this, Guo Qilin's reaction was not slow.

After hearing this, he immediately thought of a possibility and asked directly:

"Because of Brother Xu and Sister Mi?"

"Otherwise?... Let's put it this way, do you know what Brother Xu's status is now?"

"One person is inferior to ten thousand people?"

"That's not the case. To be more specific, let's use the metaphor of "Three Kingdoms". It's equivalent to Liu Bei, Sun Quan, and Cao Cao. Of course, I don't mean the fate, I mean the status. Or more appropriately, the Beijing circle People like Hua Yi and Feng Xiaogang are like Cao Cao who holds the emperor hostage to order the princes.

Then... Brother Xu is like the leader of the Wu-Shu coalition. This is probably the location.

In this circle, whether you are actors, directors, producers, investors... or you should not eat in the northwest circle or Shanghai circle. As long as you want to eat, you have to visit the pier. Brother Chao and others, including the guests this time, all like to contact me now, and this is the reason. Because Brother Cong arranged for me to come in, knowing that I was Brother Xu’s younger brother, and coaxing me well, at the critical moment, a phone call from me might be more effective than how much money they spent. "

"...???"

Following the words of Shaobing, the expression on Guo Qilin's face could no longer be described as ridiculous.

What are you talking about?

ah?

No...Brother, last year you were doing cross talk in the garden.

Shaobing glanced at him.

Read his expression.

I also understand that he still doesn’t understand.

In fact...he didn't understand it before.

My sister told him these things.

Before Sister said anything, he just felt that these big stars who could only be seen on TV, whether it was Brother Chao, Wang Baoqiang, or other guests... Even Sister Bingbing, he felt that they were particularly friendly when he came into contact with them.

easy-going.

Also take special care of him.

But after his sister finished speaking, he began to observe carefully, and then he understood...why Brother Chao invited him for a drink the day after he returned to Yanjing after the filming of the first episode of "Running Man".

All of a sudden, everything that needs to be understood is understood.

Lin Lin doesn’t believe it, that’s okay.

He is not in this circle.

In fact, he himself once felt absurd, and even a little panicked, fearing that if he didn't do it well, he would become a fake and a tiger.

But my sister’s attitude is very simple:

"It doesn't matter. You are my brother. When they treat you well, it doesn't matter whether they are really nice or just want to beg you. You just have to figure it out yourself. To put it bluntly, when people treat you well, they don't ask for anything in return. They want to beg you. My favor. As long as you can grow up in this environment, stay awake, grow into a young man, and mature, I will be relieved."

Lin Lin doesn’t understand, it’s okay.

If he comes to this industry in the future, he will understand...how complicated this circle is, and how fast a man can grow.

At this moment, the music in the car turned into a rapid ringtone.

Shaobing glanced at the central control and directly answered the phone.

A voice sounded in the car stereo:

"Hey, Yaki-sensei."

"Hahahaha, Liu Zuo, I would like to give you my regards~"

"Hahaha, where is it?"

"We are heading to the airport. The flight is at 12:50 and will arrive at 2:50. Are you there yet?"

"I'm not going this time. The planning for the next project has been decided. The theme is "Love Across the Century". I'm here in the Magic City to collect information and work out the details of the project."

"Yo? Aren't you coming this time? I even said we would go have a play."

"I can't go. Let me tell you something serious... In the next project, we will invite a few female guests to form a couple... I think the interaction between you and Reba is pretty good. Are you interested in making one with Song Ji Hyo and Jiang A long-term couple like GARY?"

"Uh...me?"

"Yes, you are the character of GARY Jiang. How about that? A Monday couple kind of thing."

"Am I suitable?"

"It must be suitable. You are all on your own. In fact, you are much more suitable than anyone else. Moreover, several sponsors of the show, including the advertisers queuing up behind, have also made this request and hope to launch a couple segment as soon as possible. There are also embedded advertisements. This will also be of great help to you two in improving your subsequent business value. How about it?"

"I……"

Shaobing thought for a while and said:

"I'm just afraid that I can't do it well."

"I have to give it a try. So what's the deal? I'll arrange the two of you together directly, and you can give it a try next month."

"Okay. Then I'll talk to Reba later?"

"No, won't you guys meet up in a while? I'll communicate first and then we'll talk."

"Okay. ...You really don't want to come over? I thought we were going to have a drink."

"Hahaha, wait until you come to the Magic City. Then I'll hang up first."

"Okay."

Guo Qilin, who listened to the phone call from beginning to end, asked curiously:

"Who is this person?"

"Liu Xuwen is one of the main creators of the five programs. The most important thing about "Run" is the writers. They have to be responsible for coming up with excellent program parts to attract the audience. We call the five of them the Five Old Stars."

"Good guy, Brother Pancake, you must be one of the top three generals."

"Yes, my nickname is Tohoku Misato."

"Hahahahahaha..."

Guo Qilin laughed and took out his mobile phone:

"Reba...is the theater school beauty you mentioned last time, right?"

"Yes, he is also from my sister's company."

"Is it beautiful?"

"You haven't seen it?"

"without."

"Tsk...it's so beautiful."

"More beautiful than Gulinaza?"

"Well... don't tell me, in my opinion, the two of them really have a relationship like a good relationship. You can find out after searching. Ultraman Tiga's Di, beautiful Rei, passionate heat, Ba, whose name starts with grass..."

Following the words of Shaobing, Guo Qilin also searched for this name.

Then... I saw all the photos of Dilraba on Baidu.

"Ouch!!!!"

He subconsciously exclaimed and widened his eyes:

"So beautiful!? Mixed race?"

"No, they are from a minority group."

"this……"

Guo Qilin looked at them one by one for a while...

Shaobing, who was concentrating on driving, didn't notice, not even Guo Qilin himself, that there was a strong look of yearning in his eyes at this moment.

It's not that I yearn for this sister.

Rather, there is a... curiosity that lurks in the emotion of yearning.

In fact, it's not like he has never met people in the entertainment industry.

but……

how to say.

Or he would be acting in business with his father, while others would sit in the audience.

Either in the background.

But the problem is that the people who can come backstage are actually about the same age as my father.

Therefore, he subconsciously looked at the girl's photo and asked a question that was very unlikely for Guo Degang's son to ask:

"Brother Pancake, these people...are they all so beautiful in real life?"

"Actually, Fatty is not photogenic. She is more beautiful in person than in the photos. You will know when you see her later. We will have dinner with you tonight."

After Shaobing finished speaking, he saw Guo Qilin wiping his face subconsciously.

He was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook his head:

"Don't believe me, let's put it this way. Look at those network anchors. Do you think they are particularly beautiful?"

"Yeah. But those are beauty cameras. You can buy them on Taobao for 200 to 300 yuan. I know this."

"I'm not talking about the camera, but I want to say...that group of female anchors, with all kinds of beautification, face-slimming, whitening, etc., you will think they are beautiful. But...Lin Lin, that's really what celebrities are like. A celebrity who is a household name is really just like the photos, or even more beautiful than the photos. And the most important thing is the aura, do you understand?

Everyone has an aura... Sister Shishi is here this time. After you see it for a while, pay close attention and you will understand what I mean. Sister Shishi is really the one who can embody the word "elegant" most thoroughly when walking among all the female celebrities I have seen. Once she appears, you can't see anyone else. "

"I prefer Liu Yifei..."

"Sister Xian'er is here today, and I will introduce you to her in a while. But to be honest... maybe if you look at the photos, Sister Xian'er is prettier than Sister Shi Shi. But when you see her in person later, you will understand. Shi Shi Sister Shi’s temperament..."

Guo Qilin scratched his head when he saw that Brother Cake admired Liu Zhishi so much.

"The more I talk about it, the more curious I become."

"Brother Xu once said that actresses practice dancing and actors learn opera. It doesn't require finesse. If you can learn your figure, your manners will definitely be good. But many people don't pay attention to this nowadays..."

Guo Qilin's ears twitched.

Men learn opera... big and small square steps?

This...I can do it.

"Brother Xu likes this type of actor?"

"It's not that he likes it, it's that he thinks it's necessary for an actor. Appearance and figure are both very important... I'm still saying the same thing. If you look at it for a while, you can see a lot of tricks. Whoever walks with a wind, whoever has bad manners... ...Even if we are both celebrities, you can tell them apart at a glance. You will know when the time comes..."

The topic just quietly changed to actors.

Although Shaobing was also a layman, Guo Qilin was quite interested and kept asking.

The Shaobing kept answering.

All the way to the airport, when waiting to get off the car, Guo Qilin looked at Shaobing taking out something in the trunk and was speechless:

"Why did you bring it?"

Looking at Shaobing who had already hung a pair of headphones around his neck, Guo Qilin asked in confusion.

"The advice given by the image consultant. This is called embellishment. If a reporter takes a photo, you can use these embellishments to cover up your body's flaws."

"..."

Guo Qilin was speechless again.

My heart said... Today is really an eye-opener.

There are so many ways to do this.

…

2:30 p.m.

Guo Qilin, who was really flying business class for the first time in his life, walked out of the airport and said with a smile:

"Not to mention, business class is really more comfortable than economy class."

There was no pretense in what he said.

Even though he is Guo Degang's son, in the cross talk industry with huge rules, only elders can fly first class.

They, the apprentices, have to stay in the economy class.

Shaobing didn't say anything, but began to communicate with the people who came to pick him up from the factory.

After leaving the airport, the two got into a commercial car.

Naturally, Guo Qilin couldn't find fault with Xiying Studio's treatment of people and affairs. He just looked out the window at the guns and cannons aimed at the car... He thought to himself that he had never seen such a big battle in Yanjing.

At this moment, Xi'an is full of stars, right?

It's a pity, I should have come earlier and watched a movie.

…

The ride from the car to the hotel was uneventful.

This time, he and Brother Pan were arranged to stay in a hotel owned by Wanda.

Obviously, the crew of "Run" should all be here.

He and Brother Cake had rooms next to each other. When he entered the room with his makeshift luggage, he heard Brother Cake say:

"I'll have someone iron my clothes first."

"Hey, I got it... Brother Cake, do you want some milk tea? I'll go down and buy a cup of milk tea."

"How can I drink this if I don't drink it?"

Shaobing shook his head slightly, then looked at the time and said:

"Don't drink milk tea. Go to the hotel bar. Wanda Hotel's special drinks are better than milk tea. Try it. I'm quick. When the clothes are settled, you can follow me to find Brother Chao and the others. .”

"Okay."

The two of them entered the house separately.

In fact, the rooms in Wanda Hotel are nothing special in Guo Qilin's opinion. When the driver came just now, he specifically said that there was a signing quota of 2,000 in their room.

Whether it's ordering food or anything else, as long as it doesn't exceed the cost, it will be reimbursed by the film festival or Xiying Studio.

He found the [Bar/Restaurant] floor in the elevator and went straight down.

As soon as I got out of the elevator, I saw two acquaintances.

Of course, familiarity means that he knows the person, but it is hard to say whether the person knows him or not.

One is actor Han Geng, and the other is an actor named Wang Likun from a TV series "Beauty's Scheming" that he particularly liked when he was a child.

He was quite obsessed with this sister at that time.

The two of them were communicating on the right side of the bar entrance.

And his appearance obviously attracted the attention of the two of them.

However, after Wang Likun glanced at him, she didn't know whether she didn't recognize him or didn't care. When she saw an "outsider", she took a few steps back and said:

"Let's go over there and talk."

Han Geng turned his head and glanced at Guo Qilin.

But it was just a casual glance.

Then he nodded.

Guo Qilin took one look and quickly quickened his pace.

They are obviously talking about something. It's inconvenient, so I definitely can't stick to it here.

So he walked directly into the bar.

Only then did he realize that there were actually six or seven tables in the bar, and almost every table had familiar faces.

It's as if this is a gathering place for celebrities.

Of course, he wouldn't be so blinded by thinking that someone would call him "Da Lin" or "Qilin"...

It would be better not to.

Because according to past experience, if someone of these uncle generation knows me, most of the time after saying hello, the conversation will turn to "Hey, your father is not here?"

It's really not necessary.

So, he found an empty seat, and the waiter came over:

"Hello, sir..."

It’s a simple ordering process, and the limit is two thousand yuan anyway.

A cup of juice costs more than a hundred dollars.

drink!

After ordering a glass of freshly squeezed tropical fruit complex juice, the waiter had just left when the phone call for sesame cakes came over.

"Hey, Brother Pancake."

"Where are you?"

"The bar on the second floor."

"Then you wait for me."

"Hey, okay."

Guo Qilin stood up after hanging up the phone.

The rules of Deyun Society are very strict. Regardless of the relationship, if the senior brother comes to see you, you have to go and greet him.

So, he came to the door again.

But this time I was careful.

He didn't go out, but stood at the door and looked toward the elevator, making sure that he would be able to greet Brother Bi as soon as he came out. It can also avoid to the greatest extent that the two people at the door just now feel that they are listening to the wall.

After waiting for less than 3 minutes, he saw Brother Pie walking out of the elevator.

So he opened the door to the bar entrance:

"Brother Pancake."

"Eh? Hello, Teacher Shaobing."

What sounded at the same time as him was a female voice.

Guo Qilin was stunned.

Shaobing was also stunned.

Then, Wang Likun, who had avoided Guo Qilin just now, showed up.

But Shaobing's eyes were obviously confused.

Looking at the man and woman walking out...he knew the man.

This woman...sister...who is she?

Then, he and Guo Qilin heard another sentence at the same time:

"I really like listening to Deyunshe's cross talk, and I'm your fan."

"Well……"

Shaobing opened his mouth and tried to say something.

But Guo Qilin, who had seen everything clearly, suddenly said hello:

"Teacher Han Geng, Teacher Wang Likun, hello you two."

Shaobing's ears twitched, and when the two of them turned to look at Dalinzi, a smile quickly appeared on their faces.

"Hello, Teacher Han, hello, Teacher Wang. Nice to meet you."

If you know the name, it will be easier.

"Ah hello."

Han smiled more.

Wang Likun had a dazzling look on her face. She first smiled politely at Guo Qilin, and then said to Shaobing:

"I really like listening to your cross talk."

"Teacher Wang, you are so polite. Oh, I am really ashamed of myself."

"No matter what, I listen to it to sleep every day... I especially like the "Guessing Lantern Riddles" between you and Xiaosi..."

"Hahaha, thank you so much for your support."

"Let's add WeChat. Oh my, I've finally met a real person..."

"Hey, OK, let me scan yours. Teacher Han, if you don't mind, can we add some too?"

"OK……"

Ever since, Guo Qilin was really like a transparent person. After seeing these two people leaving WeChat messages with Brother Biscuit, Wang Likun suddenly handed the phone to herself:

"Please help us take a photo, thank you."

"Uh... ok."

Guo Qilin responded and took the phone with a smile...

Finally, this chance encounter ended with "You two are busy first" from Shaobing.

Guo Qilin followed Shaobing into the bar just like a little assistant.

"Yeah, cookie."

"Hey, Teacher Ma Su."

"Haha, I just said that I was going to ask you when you would arrive..."

In Guo Qilin's eyes, Ma Su, who was chatting and laughing with two unknown middle-aged people opposite him just now, stood up and came over.

"Hi, I just arrived."

"Well...this is...Guo Qilin! Right!"

"Hey, it's me, Teacher Ma Su, hello."

"Haha, oh my, you have grown so big. When I went to the North Railway Station to watch Teacher Guo's performance, you were just..."

"Fifteen or six."

"Yes, yes, oh, it's so big in the blink of an eye..."

"Haha, I look a little older."

Cross talk actors from Liang Deyun Club are certainly not good at treating others and doing things.

After the greetings, Ma Su said:

"Cake, are you okay tonight? When the ceremony is over, can I treat you to a midnight snack?"

"I can't eat, Teacher Ma. Our program team has to have a meeting tonight. I'll treat you to another day, when you're not busy."

"That's okay..."

In Guo Qilin's eyes, ever since Pie Brother came out of the elevator, it was like passing a level.

First it was Wang Likun, then Ma Su.

After finally exchanging pleasantries, the two of them sat down and ordered juice.

A middle-aged man came over.

"Hello, teacher, I am Xi'an LaCrosse Film Production Company..."

Brother Cake received another business card.

I have another friend on WeChat.

And soon, the two middle-aged men from Ma Su also came over...

Then, it was like there was a chain effect.

Those "named" people in Guo Qilin's eyes just now, whether they were themselves or people at the same table, all came over to say hello.

It's as if Brother Pan has become the absolute focus of the bar.

And Guo Qilin also followed the cake brother's instructions and turned the two glasses of juice that he planned to sit down and drink into take away...

in short.

With a glass of juice each, Shaobing took Guo Qilin into the elevator.

As soon as he entered the elevator, Guo Qilin heard Brother Cake let out a long sigh of relief:

"call……"

He couldn't help but smile and said:

"Hey, Brother Pan has become a big star!"

Shaobing rolled his eyes:

"What a big star. Can't you see why they are greeting me? ... If nothing else, I don't believe that a person who listens to Deyun Society cross talk every day would not know who you are."

Guo Qilin didn't answer the question.

There are some things... Although he is young, he is not ignorant.

I know it well.

But... regarding the scene where people and ghosts all came to say hello, he still couldn't help but sigh:

"That's too exaggerated."

"What do you think?"

Shaobing shrug:

"This is the circle. This is Xi'an, and we live in Wanda. Although Brother Xu and Sister are not here this time, there are shadows of famous trees. Just like Ma Su just now, she was filming a TV series. This I don’t know why I came to attend the ceremony... All, I mean all this kind of award ceremony, is actually a social event, you will know later. Except for those who really care about the awards, everyone comes, more I came here to make friends. Once we become friends, resources can be exchanged and everyone gets what they need..."

"...Brother Cake, how do you know so clearly?"

"My sister taught me."

Hearing this, Guo Qilin nodded slightly and said:

"I thought it was Brother Xu who taught me."

"Brother Xu?"

Shaobing gave him a funny look:

"Brother Xu has no need at all. There is no need to exchange resources with anyone."

"Well……"

"Because he himself is the greatest resource."

The words fell.

The elevator door opens.

Shaobing took him out.

Today, the grand ceremony of the Silk Road Film Festival has just begun.