I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 1038 1033 Changing roles

Chapter 1038 1033. Changing roles

Zhou Ruanyu’s agent is Duan Beishan.

Duan Bei's shirt in Brokeback Mountain.

When she met this sister from "Jinling" in a daze, and when she signed the contract and had her fingerprints pressed, accompanied by her parents, the moment she saw the agent's name, her first reaction was...this sister can't be gay. Bar?

Later, even Duan Beishan herself said that Zhou Ruanyu looked at her like a little lamb at that time.

That's called helplessness.

It's as if his name is not Duan Beishan, but Tian Boguang.

However, the two actually get along quite happily.

Although there is no personal relationship, after all, they are more than ten years apart, but Sister Shan has always been very helpful to her in terms of work and work planning.

In the past few years of getting along with her, she also regarded Sister Shan as her biological sister.

The two sisters don't necessarily have a particularly good relationship.

But the most important thing is that they are of the same mind.

And Sister Shan is indeed very capable. Not to mention anything else, her film appointments in the past two years...from the time when her boss disappeared until now, they were all independently found by Sister Shan.

Naturally, there is no need to mention her trust in Sister Shan.

In late October, the climate in Yanjing is actually very dry for many southerners or outsiders.

Autumn in Yanjing is certainly beautiful.

The red walls of the Forbidden City, the vegetation of Beihai Park... and even the red leaves of Xiangshan Mountain.

She saw the photos of Director Xu's family visiting Xiangshan a few days ago, but since there were too many people there in October, she chose today to go shopping before the snow fell.

With Sister Shan.

For southerners, the dry weather is an ordinary climate that children who grew up in this land of Yan and Zhao have become accustomed to.

Xiangshan is really beautiful.

The red leaves that were full of autumn... Although it was already late autumn, the more so, the more she could find the vigorous vitality from this fiery red.

Director Zhang said actors need to observe.

Not just observing all kinds of people, but also observing nature.

Then, find your own unique perspective in nature, and record the beauty that makes your heart throb. Then when you meet a suitable role or a suitable scene in the future, you can use this beautiful scenery to turn it into a performance and express it. .

It felt right to her.

If any director in the future needs to show a smile that comes from the heart and observes beautiful things, she feels that the red leaves in Xiangshan today are the most suitable.

It will definitely be beautiful...

Facing the sunset, she sat in Sister Shan's car and thought secretly.

I just don’t know... what does this beautiful scenery look like in Director Xu’s eyes?

The director's and the actor's perspectives must be different, right?

While she was thinking about it, she glanced at the clock on the center console.

It's almost 4:30.

It gets dark earlier and earlier.

And naturally, she glanced at Sister Shan who didn't know what she was thinking.

At this time, the car in front of the parking lot drove out of the exit, but Sister Shan did not move.

Still in a daze.

Zhou Ruanyu quickly reminded:

"Sister Shan, let's go."

"Well……"

Duan Beishan came to her senses and quickly drove forward.

Pay the fee and show up.

At this moment, many cars were leaving the parking lot one after another, and the road was still a bit congested.

While queuing up and turning a corner, Zhou Ruanyu asked in confusion:

"Sister Shan, what are you thinking about?... I feel like you have been worried all day today."

"..."

Hearing this, Duan Beishan turned his head and glanced at Zhou Ruanyu.

After thinking about it, she shook her head:

"fine."

This child is still young. Even if she has been in the big dye vat of the entertainment industry for several years, it is normal for her to not understand some things.

Moreover, she was quite afraid that some of the things she said would come true.

But she still followed the conversation and opened the topic:

"After signing the contract next Monday, you have to perform well. Although it is only a supporting role, Director Ning is not an ordinary director, not to mention that this cooperation is with Xu Zheng and Huang Bo. This opportunity is very important. It is your involvement It is a starting point for commercial films. If I can perform well, I will definitely have many film appointments in the future."

"Ok, I know."

Zhou Ruanyu nodded.

The two of them were talking about a movie called "The Flowers of the Heart".

Directed by Ning Hao, starring Xu Zheng and Huang Bo.

A road movie type comedy.

I play a supporting female role in it, a little girl.

Yesterday, which was Friday, the crew called me and told me that I passed the audition and asked me to sign the contract on Monday.

And this trip to Xiangshan was actually to celebrate getting this role.

That was Director Ning.

The absolute backbone of the Northwest Circle.

What's more, the Iron Triangle co-starred.

Today's northwest circle is different from previous years, especially this year, with the emergence of several high-grossing movies, their strength...at least in terms of movie box office, they have completely crushed the Beijing circle.

After the Beijing Circle began to show signs of decline, according to Sister Shan, everyone began to turn around.

What Sister Shan means is that, to put it bluntly, actors and directors are just outsiders. Only the producers talk about mountain factions. Actors and directors will go to whichever side provides investment, whichever side advertises their strength, and which side pays the highest salary.

In the film and television industry this year, the wind is obviously blowing towards the northwest.

Not just movies, but TV series as well.

This year's "Legend of Lu Zhen" successfully made Sister Baozi famous, and the northwest circle naturally created a TV series platform, relying on the advantages of Shaanxi TV as a star channel, and moved towards the production of TV series.

Moreover, tomorrow is the second season finale of "The King of Masked Singer". After the broadcast, the next week, the Chinese version of South Korea's popular running man show - "Run, Brother" will be broadcast.

Not to mention Sister Shan, even I can see that if Shaanxi Channel can succeed...then the northwest circle may be able to create a second Hunan Channel.

Then the resources will be endless...

Therefore, now, as long as the producers are from the northwest circle, they are the ones that all actors and directors want to work with most.

Not to mention Director Ning, the absolute backbone of the director circle.

The strength of the northwest circle can no longer be described as rising, but has begun to explode.

At this juncture, it is of great significance to my acting career that I can play a supporting role in director Ning's film.

Of course she is happy.

You have to work harder.

only……

A trace of pity flashed in her eyes.

If Director Xu of "The Hawthorn Tree" could listen to Director Zhang and choose himself to be the lead actor, then he might...

Just as he was thinking about it, suddenly, Duan Beishan's phone rang.

Duan Beishan glanced at the caller while driving.

His face straightened quickly.

First he raised the window, then quickly turned off the music, then turned right and parked the car on the side of the road.

Then he quickly answered the phone:

"Hello, Director Hu. Have you not had any rest during these weekends?"

While talking, Duan Beishan showed Zhou Ruanyu the phone screen.

The name above is: Hu Changjie, assistant director of "Happy Heart"

Hu Changjie, the assistant director of "Blissful Heart"?

Zhou Ruanyu immediately nodded to express his understanding, while holding his breath and concentrating, not daring to say a word.

This person...

Sister Shan gave me 50,000 yuan.

With so many people competing for the role of the little girl in the movie, it must have played a role.

But Sister Shan's familiar tone did not elicit any enthusiastic response.

The voice on the speakerphone was very calm and said:

"Manager Duan, didn't you call yesterday to ask us to come sign the contract on Monday?"

Duan Beishan was stunned.

My heart skipped a beat...

But his reaction was not slow and he responded:

"Hey, yes, we are in Yanjing now. In fact, we can go there at any time. It doesn't matter. It depends on the time of our crew. We will go at whatever time we are asked to go."

Before Duan Beishan finished speaking, both of them heard each other's voice:

"You don't have to come next Monday. The director thinks it's not suitable and the role has been given to someone else."

"..."

Zhou Ruanyu's face suddenly turned pale.

But Duan Beishan suddenly closed his eyes for some reason.

That expression seemed to say...and indeed it was.

But she was not slow to respond and quickly smiled and said:

"Director Hu, how could this happen? Didn't the director confirm that it was our Yan Yu? Could it be a mistake?"

"That's right, Director Ning personally conveyed it just now."

Zhou Ruanyu's face turned even paler.

Even his fists clenched subconsciously.

Then I heard Sister Shan say:

"This...Hu...Director Hu, where are you now?"

"I'm in Yanjing, and I'm still selecting backup candidates here in the factory."

Duan Beishan quickly responded:

"Hmm... then... are you free tonight?"

"..."

After a moment of silence on the other side of the phone, the voice rang again:

"Not yet."

"Isn't it about to get off work soon? I know you are busy, Director Hu... but I would like to treat you to a meal. What do you think?"

"...Who are they?"

"It's just Chuan Yu and I. We are together. Oh, you don't know, Chuan Yu has worked hard for this role. Suddenly there is a change... She was also very sad... a few days ago She also specially called Director Zhang and asked him to help him look at this role. This child has really worked hard for this role for a long time..."

Following Duan Beishan's words, there was another silence.

Then he said:

"Then find a quiet place tonight."

"Hey, okay. I'll send you the address later. The time is set at 7 o'clock. Do you think that's okay?"

"Okay. That's it, hang up."

"Okay, hang up first..."

Toot.

The phone hangs up.

"..."

It was deathly quiet in the car.

Zhou Ruanyu's face turned a little red, and he looked at Duan Beishan and asked:

"Sister... no... it's not really me, right? It's... we didn't give you enough money?"

In her understanding, Director Hu said that after the replacement, there was no need to eat this meal.

After all, he received fifty thousand yuan.

This money is actually quite normal.

In this circle, no matter how big or small the director is, as long as he is somewhat famous and wants to make a movie or TV series, it is rare that the director personally selects all the actors for the roles.

Usually, after a few main characters are determined, the director leaves it alone.

The assistant director, producer, casting director, etc. selects other supporting actors.

And the oil and water are all here.

But one thing is universally acknowledged.

That is, if you give money, you will get money. Whether it can be done for you is hard to say... In other words, unless you are a very powerful person, such as a producer who strongly recommends a certain actor to play a certain role, you will not be able to do anything else. , the final choice still rests with the director.

Bring a stack of photos or audition clips to the director and let him choose.

If you pay, maybe this audition sample will include you. If you don’t pay, you won’t be there.

It's just so realistic.

And no matter who the director chooses, the person who collects the money has done his or her job.

If you receive money to do things, you still have to work hard even if the things are not completed, and the money will naturally not be refunded to you.

And the other party said that they would change people and agreed to eat this meal... it must be because the money was not paid. People feel that so much effort has been put into it, and they want to order more?

This man... is such a dog!

But you have to give me the money!

That's Director Ning's play!

And I also have a lot of scenes opposite Huang Bo, one of the leading actors!

Eh?

Thinking about it this way...

Fifty thousand dollars does not seem to be enough.

You should give more.

Thinking of this, she said again:

"Sister, if it doesn't work out, just tell Director Hu that after my salary arrives... I can give him some of it..."

"..."

Duan Beishan turned to look at her and suddenly sighed:

"well……"

Then, she opened her phone and said to a WeChat message:

"Xiao Min, leave me a small private room, the kind that can accommodate 5 people."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for the other party's reply, he started the car directly.

But this time, she didn't have any leisure time to chat with Zhou Ruanyu. Instead, she took advantage of the small, flexible and unqualified golf cart of hers to jump in the queue.

Xiangshan is really not close to the city.

Gotta hurry.

It took more than an hour to return to the city. Zhou Ruanyu had to change clothes, and he also had to change. Time was very tight.

Seeing that she still didn't respond, Zhou Ruanyu asked again:

"Sister Shan?"

"This character... is probably gone."

"……ah!???"

Zhou Ruanyu's face suddenly turned pale again.

"How...how could it be? Aren't you still having dinner tonight?"

"When we have dinner at night, we let others guide us. He must know some things that we don't know. We need to find out clearly and then make preparations for the future. This role...don't think about it for the time being."

Duan Beishan's repetition made Zhou Ruanyu's mind suddenly go blank.

Thousands of words, only one sentence left:

"why!?"

"Why?"

Duan Beishan asked back, with a sarcastic smile on his face:

"It's very simple, because of what happened to Director Zhang today. We were implicated. And if I hadn't mentioned Director Zhang just now, we might not have even had this meal today."

"????"

Zhou Ruanyu was confused for a while.

"Because of Director Zhang?...Director Zhang...that actor exposed Director Zhang's child?"

Her uncertain question was exchanged for Duan Beishan's affirmative answer:

"Yeah, that's right."

"What does this have to do with us?"

"Because He Jun is the niece of the boss's assistant."

"...????"

Zhou Ruanyu was confused by this relationship.

Boss...Zhang Weiping, Mr. Zhang's...assistant...niece?

The niece called... uncle?

"He Jun has to ask the boss to call him uncle?"

"It can be understood that way. After all, the boss and Wang Xiaohua are also related. So, it can be understood that way. And now, under the boss's instruction, He Jun has exposed the matter of Director Zhang's birth, and some people are not happy."

"……who?"

"Except for a few people in the entire northwest circle, who can make Director Ning change his generals on the spot? How many people can cut off all a person's resources with just one sentence? Who has such a good relationship with Director Zhang?"

There was no self-mockery on Duan Beishan's face.

Some of them just felt helpless as if they were unlucky.

And with her reminder, Zhou Ruanyu finally realized who "this person"... was.

"Director Xu!?"

Seeing Sister Shan nodding silently, Zhou Ruanyu said subconsciously:

"But...but I have never offended Director Xu, and at school, I attended Teacher Xu's classes at full attendance, and we even chatted..."

Seeing that she still didn't understand, Duan Beishan said:

"Xiaoyu, don't you understand? This matter has nothing to do with us. But the boss provoked people he shouldn't have provoked, so we all suffered, understand?... If you don't believe it, just watch, whether it's you or Ni Ni Or maybe people like Dou Yao, we should not be able to receive any resources from the northwest circle in the future. Even if you and Ni Ni know Director Zhang, it will be the same. Even if Director Zhang personally tells Director Xu... It’s no use either.”

Zhou Ruanyu finally understood the meaning.

only……

"Maybe Director Xu listens to Director Zhang very much..."

As soon as she heard this, Duan Beishan knew that she still had a fantasy.

That is to find Director Zhang...

But……

"Silly girl, although these words are a bit inappropriate, the emperor was so angry that he killed millions of people. Director Xu has already said what he said. If others don't implement it, his authority in the northwest circle will be damaged. Even if Director Zhang asks He communicated, and the essence of the matter is the same, do you understand? What Director Xu said is like water thrown out, and you can’t take it back. It’s useless to ask anyone. "

"But...but..."

Zhou Ruanyu looked at the agent, obviously wanting to say something else.

But then she suddenly discovered that Sister Shan didn't seem angry, nor... her mood swings were particularly high.

Very strange.

She couldn't help but ask:

"Sister Shan, why are you so calm...my role is gone!!!"

"I know."

Turning his head to look at the girl with red eyes, Duan Beishan only responded with three words.

Then, she sighed helplessly:

"Alas... Xiaoyu, what can be done about this? Do you know why I invited Director Hu to dinner tonight? I asked him to show us the way. I want to ask who meant this and what he said. , how serious it is. Or..."

At this point, she paused.

He seemed to be hesitating.

The only sound in the entire car was the roar of the engine.

After the traffic light turned on, she said to Zhou Ruanyu:

"Xiaoyu, have you ever thought about leaving the new screen?"

Zhou Ruanyu was stunned:

"?"

These words...

After thinking about it, she suppressed the unwillingness to lose her role and asked:

"Sister Shan, what do you mean?"

"I have read your contract. Your contract liquidated damages...if you count it until the end of this year and starting next year, it will be a total of eight million. Right?"

Zhou Ruanyu signed a seven-year contract with New Picture.

When December this year ends, there will only be 4 years left.

"right."

"Have you considered changing companies? Although I don't know what Director Xu's attitude is about this matter, but obviously... after the company loses Director Zhang, it can no longer produce any excellent movies. Moreover, our company is not a What kind of large agency, do you understand? We have a lot of money, we only have five artists, you, Ni Ni, Dou Yao, Han Xiting, and Zhang Doudou. Dou Yao is a supporting role in "The Hawthorn Tree". Although he has not competed with Lin Yixin, he Director Zhang thinks it's good, the boss signed it. And the five of you are also from "Thirteen Hairpins"... My understanding is that the boss may want to be a brokerage company later, but he was caught..."

Speaking of this, Duan Beishan shook his head:

"After Director Zhang and his boss separated, personally, I actually no longer see much potential in the company. I believe you can also find out this year that now we are all looking for resources ourselves, and the company is everywhere Hit a wall. In fact, I have wanted to leave for a long time. Several companies are currently contacting me, but I just can’t let you go. But now... If it is confirmed from Hu Changjie tonight... Director Xu really wants to kill everyone, then this company, Xiaoyu , we really have no point in staying around, what do you think?"

"Well……"

For a moment, Zhou Ruanyu didn't know what to say.

After thinking for a while, she asked:

"What about the others, do we want to ask?"

"Do you think it is necessary? Director Zhang has never liked Han Xiting. Everyone knows that she is a related household. Moreover, when the announcement was made, Director Zhang took Ni Ni but not her. I don't know about Dou Yao, Zhang Doudou and you The plots overlap a bit. As for Ni Ni... her resources have always been better than yours. When she said she wanted to leave, a bunch of companies wanted her. There were a lot of people willing to pay liquidated damages. What do we care about other people? I'm asking you... ...After all, have you ever thought about it? The fact that you are able to eat well and not starve to death in the Northwest Circle now all depends on Director Zhang, right? This has nothing to do with your acting skills, this is how the industry works. And now that the boss has offended Director Xu, it is equivalent to destroying our jobs. Do you think it is necessary for us to continue to stay? "

"..."

Although he is an adult.

But after the girl heard this, she still fell into a daze.

Did Sister Shan say something wrong?

not at all.

That's definitely true.

But……

"That's eight million, sister. How much do I earn from these roles?...I'm afraid I can't afford it."

"..."

This time, Duan Beishan remained silent.

yes.

I am just a small agent.

Xiao Yu is just a small actor.

She is not Ni Ni...

How many people can afford this eight million...?

There was silence in the carriage.

Both of them were lost in thought.

After driving for a while, Duan Beishan finally said:

"Okay, let's ask about the situation tonight and then think of countermeasures. What do you think?"

"……Um."

After Zhou Ruanyu responded, he said something self-deceptive:

"Maybe Director Hu just thinks we didn't give enough money..."

…

"I suggest you two think about your options."

Hu Changjie held the wine glass with a look of helplessness on his face.

The entertainment industry is also a place where you can watch people cook and cook.

You can find out whether a director has the ability to do things.

If you don't get it done once, that's fine.

Two or three times is fine.

If it happens too often, no one will look for it in the future.

This is also true.

Therefore, he was helpless.

It's not that the 50,000 yuan was taken away, but that the matter was not completed and his "money path" was lost.

Looking at these two people, he said:

"When Director Ning answered the phone, I was right next to him. I won't tell you who made the call, and it's pointless. What I can tell you is that Director Ning has indeed selected you, but the call from the factory The phone number will not be used by anyone related to New Picture in the future, whether actors or staff. Unless they leave New Picture Company... You should also have seen what happened with Director Zhang, it is still on the hot search... There is a life It’s cool, do you understand?”

As he spoke, Hu Changjie drank a glass of wine.

Zhou Ruanyu quickly got up and filled it for him.

Hu Changjie continued:

"Then... when I came here, I also inquired about it. After the hit "Youth" directed by Guo Fan, the factory approved a film by Zhang Yibai, the same director who made "Love to the End" two years ago. It's a drama, and it's also a youth film. Originally, Zhang Yibai chose Ni Ni as the lead, so I asked their assistant director... I also called the crew over there. But I don't know the specific situation... Anyway, , the person who came out with the new picture, tsk tsk.”

With eyes full of emotion, he said:

"Who do you think you can't mess with? Dare to mess with Director Zhang? If you mess with Director Zhang, wouldn't you just slap Director Xu in the face? Director Xu is also Zhang Weiping's best friend? In the first two years at that time? He can be the leading brother in the entertainment industry ? Don’t go and ask, who is the best talker in this circle now? Even the Beijing circle doesn’t dare to directly offend Director Xu, how dare your boss? "

"Director Hu, this matter actually doesn't have much to do with us. Yuan Yu worked really hard for this role..."

Hearing Duan Beishan's explanation, Hu Changjie nodded:

"I know. Didn't I decide on you originally? But now...I have nothing to do. It's not that I'm not doing things well."

"Look at what you said, how can you do it... Director Hu, I respect you."

Duan Beishan quickly picked up the wine.

Zhou Ruanyu also got up and had a drink with him, then helped Hu Changjie fill up the wine.

Hu Changjie continued:

"In short, the factory issued a death order and the people from New Picture Company will no longer cooperate. Now that the factory has made a decision, it means that Cloud Atlas is impossible. As for the TV series... I haven't asked about it for the time being. However, The scale of the new picture is so large. Tianlai and variety shows are cooperating with Hunan TV. There are only a few big resource platforms in total. These platforms may not have any ill feelings towards you, but no one dares not to give Director Xu face. So... Manager Duan , you are also a sensible person, you should know what I am talking about."

Duan Beishan must understand.

So he quickly asked:

"Then... Director Hu, if we leave the company..."

Hu Changjie smiled when he heard this:

"A gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall. Draw a clear line in time and hand in the certificate of surrender. This thing... there must be a first-come, first-served basis. Whoever moves the fastest will have the best attitude. Some things... can't Is this so? You have to understand that Director Xu is very dissatisfied now. He is not trying to get along with you, but he wants to bury the new picture in the soil. Give up the darkness and turn to the light as soon as possible. Director Xu has a kind heart, can he still treat you badly? "

moment.

Duan Beishan's eyes lit up.

…

"Mr. Qi, I'm Hu Changjie... Oh, yes, we've already finished our meal."

"Yeah, don't worry, the meaning has been conveyed. These two are also smart people and can understand."

"Yes, yes, I understand."

"Hmm, hang up first... It's not hard, it's not hard, it should be."

"Uh-huh."

The phone hangs up.

Sitting in the car, Hu Changjie took a long breath and shook his head slightly.

Damn it, I can't live.

Who is bad to mess with?