I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 1066 1061. Thank you for your hard work

In fact, for China, it is almost the end of the year.

January 30th is New Year’s Eve. At this juncture of the end of the year, many people have even taken their vacation in advance and returned to their dreaming homes.

But for Xu Xin, this year's work is far from over.

If he runs away this time, he probably won't be able to come back even in the next year.

It is estimated that the most ideal situation is to leave around the 28th of the New Year and arrive home on the 29th.

The first thing I did when I arrived in Los Angeles was to have dinner with Liu Momo.

"New Year's Eve dinner."

This is what the two said.

But in fact, Liu Momo is also going home to celebrate the New Year.

The older sister who is in her early 30s still has no intention of getting married or looking for a boyfriend.

Even...when Xu Xin saw her this time, he found that she had cut her hair back to the same short hair as before.

And it should be shorter, not much longer than an inch.

Xu Xin's face turned green instantly:

"Are you crazy?"

"how?"

With short black hair, a big windbreaker, her lips painted a dark red, wearing high-heeled leather boots, and holding a Prada in her hand, the lady who was extremely sassy as she walked in raised her eyebrows:

"handsome or not?"

"What a handsome guy!"

It was obviously a cloudless weather in California at the moment, but Xu Xin's hands and feet were already starting to feel cold.

Returning to China with this look...if Uncle Liu sees it...

You two are father and daughter.

The next time I enter your house, I must not be humanely destroyed?

I also have the task of finding a boyfriend for you.

So you fucked me like this?

Looking at his horrifying eyes, Liu Momo was happy:

"Afraid?"

"...Can we break off our relationship?"

"Haha, it's too late."

Liu Momo took off his windbreaker and handed it to the waiter to hang up, revealing the same pure black outfit underneath.

He sat down opposite Xu Xin and said:

"But don't be afraid, my dad also said this look looks good..."

"...?"

Xu Xin was stunned:

"How dare you show it to Uncle Liu?"

"Nonsense, when I was doing the styling, he helped me with my advice. So don't worry, this styling has nothing to do with you..."

That's what she said.

Can……

Xu Xin thought about it for a while and suddenly said:

"Sister, do you think any of your younger brothers have a crush on you? How about... you, old man, be more casual?"

"casual?"

Liu Momo thought for a while and suddenly became happy:

"Okay, then give me Xu Zhi."

"Okay. Deal!"

Xu Xin directly picked up the phone:

"I'll let my husband-in-law come to my door right now."

"Hahahaha~"

Liu Momo smiled even happier, but still waved her hand:

"Okay, don't make trouble. I've watched you guys grow up, so it's not easy to do anything."

"It's okay, let him stick to you!"

"Hahaha, get out of here~"

Liu Momo picked up the wine glass and took a sip, then said:

"When some of them came to the United States to look for me some time ago, I was quite emotional... When you first brought them here, good guys, they all looked like nouveau riche. But look at it now, you know why I made the offer "Aspiration?"

"Why?"

"Didn't you notice that he has changed the most? What kind of mature style does he have now? He wears a three-piece suit and rimless gold glasses wherever he goes out. He looks like a gentle animal. When I first met him , he wears LV and GUCCI all over his body, a gold Rolex watch on his hand, and the same black-rimmed glasses as Zhou Bichang, he looks as earthy as possible..."

"That's true."

Xu Xin's face showed a look of reminiscence.

Thinking back to those young rich second generations who drove sports cars and bombed the streets in Shenmu...

"Everyone has grown up."

He sighed.

Liu Momo shrugged:

"Who says it isn't?"

"Are you leaving tomorrow?"

"Um."

"Shall I take you on a plane?"

"No, my brother just happened to be here on a visit with a delegation. I'll catch their flight back."

"...?"

Xu Xin was stunned:

"You have a brother?...Aren't you an only child?"

"...An only child can't have relatives?"

Liu Momo was also confused:

"So an only child should be left alone?"

"Well……"

Looking at Xu Xin's dumbfounded look, she shrugged slightly:

"If you go inside in the future, you will find that...in fact, some inheritances may not only be inherited by your own children. This type of family property is not uncommon. If nothing else, we brothers and sisters are very close."

Xu Xin nodded slightly.

He understands this.

The two of them haven't seen each other for a long time, and there is only one theme for today's dinner, which is to see them off.

So the things we talked about were actually pretty exciting.

Just like chatting with friends.

After Xu Xin learned about the winners of the Berlin Film Festival, the topic inevitably turned to movies.

"this is for you."

She handed over a USB flash drive.

"This contains some new scripts I bought. You can take a look at them when the time comes."

"good."

Xu Xin took it and put it in his pocket.

"Oscar, has Lao Qian contacted you recently?"

"I'll go find someone from Bentley tomorrow to discuss advertising cooperation."

"What are you doing with them?"

"They can also help mediate in the Oscars. Although the best picture list this time has not been announced yet... but according to Lao Qian, there should be no problem in being shortlisted. As for winning the award... the more friends the better."

"Hmm... By the way, I saw the edited version of Mimi's movie."

"oh?"

Xu Xin became interested:

"How does it feel? ...It's finished?"

"Not yet, the soundtrack and some special effects shots haven't been completed yet. But I've finished watching the overall plot...it's pretty good. Even Luc Besson himself is very satisfied."

“What does it say about his release?”

Although the headwind is for investment companies, the issuance aspect is basically equal to 0.

Publishing companies in North America are really difficult to deal with. The investment is too large. Even Liu Momo himself doesn’t think it is necessary to deal with it.

"We'll see in detail. You can also go to Paramount... wait until the movie is completely completed."

"That's okay..."

The two of them just chatted, and soon the waiter brought the dishes.

Everyone chatted while eating, and by the time the meal was over, it was already past 9 pm in Los Angeles.

We haven’t seen each other for a long time, so there are many topics to talk about.

Extending from the movie aspect, we talked about Margot again.

The other party's "The Wolf of Wall Street" became a hit in the United States, and many people said that it has a chance to compete for next year's Oscar... Although Leonardo played the leading role in that film, it was given a shot by Matthew McConaughey. Instant kill...Margot's role as DiCaprio's wife also attracted attention because of her good looks. Suddenly there were more and more auditions, and she started accepting roles crazily at the beginning of the new year, etc...

Chatted all night.

Finally, Xu Xin drove her back home.

By the time I got home, it was already early 10 o'clock.

Even though he always wants to listen to music in Goulan in China, here in the United States, not only the old money, but also Kobe Bryant have reminded him that it is best not to hang out in the night of Los Angeles.

At night in Los Angeles, only homes and moving vehicles are safe.

Staying in any one place for more than five minutes can be dangerous.

Their advice was unexpectedly consistent.

It’s just that Kobe is more practical:

"Xu, no matter what kind of trouble you encounter in Los Angeles, tell them that you know me. Don't worry, no matter where you are, there is no trouble that I can't solve. Unless they are a Clippers fan or a shark."

Take a look.

Quite humorous.

It's obvious that the two of them have reconciled for a long time.

It's a pity that Kobe led the team to play back-to-back games.

Otherwise, you can still have a drink with him.

With a bit of regret surging in the night, he returned to the bedroom.

It's time to rest.

…

Early on the morning of the 15th, Xu Xin went to find Lao Qian.

When Lao Qian met, he gave him a big hug and said "Happy New Year" in broken Chinese.

Then, the two drove to the golf course.

On the way, Lao Qian did not forget to chat with Xu Xin about his recent efforts to win the Oscar for "Perfect".

It's very complicated to say. Including various "sects", "names", "views", etc.

But it can be summed up in one sentence:

"We are doing everything we can. And the situation is quite optimistic."

The purpose of the two of them playing golf this time was to meet Robert, the person in charge of Bentley.

Although Bentley is just a car brand, the American companies controlling it have considerable influence, and Oscar also needs their help.

To be honest, Xu Xin no longer has many illusions about Oscar.

Of course...it definitely has some gold content. But on some levels, it's more like a business.

Business requires chips.

Exchange back and forth and everyone has a bright future.

And this time he also brought his own chips.

That's what the guy came up with before, using a British villain to interpret the car brand's advertising plan.

…

Robert and I are "old friends".

There is no need to mention anything about the introduction.

In fact, Xu Xin's technical level in golf is limited to the range where great efforts can produce miracles.

The last time he played golf was with Nazha, who was still working as a model at Mekong.

But this thing... don't worry about technical skills, just swing hard.

With a sound of "Bang!", Xu Xin swung the golf club and sent the golf ball flying into the air. Without even looking at it, he turned to look at the two old men sitting under the umbrella.

"A hole-in-one."

"..."

The corner of Lao Qian's mouth twitched...

He saw the ball go straight into the water with his own eyes.

How can you say such blindly confident words from your heart?

But he didn't say anything either.

The so-called expert will know whether there is something or not as soon as he takes action.

From the first shot of Xu, both of them could tell that he was at most a beginner.

It can't be compared with veteran golfers like them who have been immersed in the "high-class sport" of golf for ten or twenty years.

But the good thing about golf is that... whether you play well or poorly, it doesn't stop everyone from chatting and relaxing on the lush green lawn.

After Xu Xin finished hitting the ball, he was actually a few strokes behind the two of them.

But the next Robert didn't move.

Instead, he sat on a chair, looked at the plan in his hand, and frowned slightly.

"I wonder if you've noticed that all the villains in Hollywood are played by British people."

"Maybe it's our accents?"

"We should be more focused and rigorous."

"Or maybe we are always one step ahead."

"In a way, we pay more attention to the elegance of details."

"So obsessed with power!"

"Being firm and composed is the key."

"Glory and scepter are forged here!"

"This is Bentley."

After reading the lines line by line, Robert raised his head and glanced at Xu Xin, who was sitting on a chair and lighting a cigarette, and couldn't help but ask:

"Xu, can you tell me your concept? Or... how do you plan to shoot?"

Xu Xin naturally nodded in agreement.

"The reason was a chat between my wife Yang and I. She recently liked the actor who played Loki in "Avengers"... She told me that British people are particularly suitable for playing villains... elegant, firm, calm, Gentleman... In fact, this highly overlaps with Bentley's brand culture...

Bentley is a high-end car, so we need to bring a completely new vision to the audience...an elegant and charming villain...Cars are like people, they have different personality charms or brand temperaments...just like suits, why? British-style suits and dresses are considered the most suitable style of clothing for formal occasions?

Therefore, for this advertisement we will invite several villains who are gentle, elegant and charming... Isn't there a saying in Britain, called Long live Britain! That translates to Long Live Britain, right? I once listened to a symphony at my friend Lang Lang's, which was a British artist's symphony orchestra dedicated to Queen Elizabeth.

That symphony is huge, and when the time comes I will quote symphonies like this to create an epic feel in the background. It's like... that feeling of destiny. And in this background music, these villains drive, talk, and finally gather together.

When the whole symphony reaches its climax, let’s say: This is Bentley..."

Xu Xin expressed all his thoughts with almost no reservations.

Of course, he is not afraid of plagiarism.

First of all, there are old money here as witnesses, and this kind of creativity is protected by property rights. Secondly... what he said about this thing is just the appearance, the real essence, that is, how to create that epic atmosphere and how to shoot the advertisement are all in his mind.

But despite this, Lao Qian and Robert already had surprised looks in their eyes.

In their opinion...this advertising idea is just like Volvo's advertising.

It is a type of question that is absolutely accurate.

Xu uses an advertisement to fully demonstrate the precise controllability of Volvo heavy trucks.

The advertising plan in front of us, like Volvo, highlights Bentley's brand culture vividly.

Beneath the elegant and gentlemanly appearance is Bentley's heritage as a brand that is an important part of automobile culture, as well as the excitement highlighted by all the villains who are elegant in appearance but wild in heart.

This is also the theme of the sentence "I am so obsessed with power".

Bentley is more than just elegance.

There is also the energy (POWER) emitted by the ferocious and surging engine.

And when Robert thought about this... he suddenly realized something and looked at the plan again.

Only then did he suddenly realize that... every line in it was actually a pun.

It seems to be talking about people, but in fact, it can be applied to the description of cars!

A flash of surprise quickly appeared in his eyes.

Then he looked up at Xu Xin:

"Xu, can I take back this advertising plan?"

Hearing this, Xu Xin glanced at Lao Qian.

As for Lao Qian, after receiving Xu Xin's eyes, he also glanced at Robert.

Then he nodded to Xu Xin and said with a smile:

"Xu, it seems that Robert likes this advertising plan very much."

Seeing this, Xu Xin also smiled:

"As long as you like it. No problem, Robert. I'm glad you like my idea."

"Hahaha~"

Amid laughter, Robert held down the plan.

Personally, he is in the position of the person in charge and likes this plan very much.

As for Xu's advertisement, it is self-evident how much value it can bring to the car brand...

Volvo is like a model, standing in front of these people.

But... he also knew very well that money alone could not hire this young but talented director.

Georgia, as a friend, had privately revealed much of what was really needed.

Money can't buy it.

But you see, fate can be so strange sometimes.

Xu needs many friends.

And it just so happens that Bentley also has many friends.

Robert believes that this will be a win-win situation that will satisfy everyone.

Then the smile became brighter and brighter.

…

After lunch, Robert said it would take about a week to make a decision.

Xu Xin was naturally not in a hurry.

Anyway, the Oscars haven’t announced the shortlist yet.

On the way back, he and Lao Qian also talked a lot.

They didn't separate until they reached the entrance of Paramount. He dove into the post-production office on "John Wick."

Start getting busy.

He first gave all the special effects shots he brought from China to his colleagues.

Then, everyone, including art director DAN LEIGH, sat in front of the screen and started watching.

After watching all the shots, everyone had to admit... the special effects shots this time were actually very good.

Whether it was gunfire or those explosion scenes, they were all done very well.

Xu Xin was naturally happy to be recognized by his American colleagues... but this happiness did not last too long. After all, special effects shots are only part of the movie.

As a director, he still has a lot of work to do.

He was busy from afternoon to night, dragged his tired body back home, plunged into the soft mattress, and soon made a sound of even breathing.

In the next few days, Xu Xin's life became monotonous.

In the words of the famous gentlemen in the East Eighth District, it is: get up and edit the film. Eat, edit the film. Shit, edit the film...

The work accumulated for more than two months is all here. As a director, he has the responsibility to take the lead.

In this way, he has been busy for a few days, and on the 22nd, Robert came to the news.

Bentley liked the advertising proposal very much and hoped to sign a contract with Xu Xin for three advertisements.

But this contract seemed too long to Xu Xin.

Even if Bentley offered the same conditions as Volvo, or even better. They could provide Xu Xin with convenient global travel services unconditionally within the time of three advertisements.

Xu Xin thought two was enough.

The other party was not unacceptable.

After a lot of back and forth, the contract for two advertisements was finalized.

As for the details... that was not Xu Xin's business.

He pushed the matter directly to Yang Mi.

After receiving the letter from Bentley, Yang Mi came over and asked in confusion:

"Why didn't you mention the price? How much is one advertisement?"

Xu Xin's reply was:

"Two advertisements are counted as one advertisement."

Yang Mi understood and hung up the phone.

Then, on January 26, Bentley's official Weibo account released a message.

They have reached an advertising cooperation with Director Xu Xin.

This news is actually not a big news for ordinary people.

But for the automotive industry... there is something to be said.

Volvo was the first to get anxious.

They urgently made an appointment with Xu Xin for the third advertisement, as if they were afraid that Xu Xin would give the idea that was supposed to be given to them to Bentley.

But Xu Xin would naturally not do such a thing.

Although he did not mention the specific idea of ​​the advertisement, he talked about the general theme on the phone.

Volvo is safe, but it is actually not close to elegance.

But even so, they are not at ease, and hope to seize the time to make the third advertisement next year...

Xu Xin naturally agreed.

However, he has no idea how to shoot this advertisement yet.

He can only wait until he returns to China.

As for other car brands... some people inquired about the specific content of Xu Xin's contract, some inquired about the price, and some even asked Yang Mi directly what kind of contract it was, just an advertising contract? Or a spokesperson contract.

If it is the latter, they can also invite Xu Xin to be the spokesperson...

But no matter what, it is already the end of the year, especially after the Little New Year, the company has also had a holiday.

No matter how to dig up this kind of thing, there will not be too much waves before the New Year.

It just ended like that.

On the 27th of the Lunar New Year, Xu Xin's work came to a temporary end.

On the evening of the 27th, he embarked on the journey back home.

Before boarding the plane, a staff member at the US checkpoint suddenly found him... meaning that he had too many items to carry out of customs, and some of them needed to be declared.

Xu Xin was stunned.

In all these years, this was the first time he had experienced such a thing.

He subconsciously looked at Su Meng.

He had no idea how much she had bought...

The result was a silly smile from the assistant.

()

"..."

Xu Xin was speechless for a moment.

Okay.

...

The 28th of the Lunar New Year.

Xujiawan.

Yang Mi actually came back before the Little New Year.

There was only my father-in-law at home, and Sanshui had to take care of the New Year's goods... Of course, it was just a matter of saying it.

But although this is the truth, people must show up.

Perhaps they knew that their ancestors were coming back, so the chickens, ducks, and geese in Xujiawan stopped laying eggs a few days in advance.

They were all constipated.

As soon as she came back, the stray dogs in the village that liked to hang out in groups also tucked their tails between their legs.

They all remembered this woman.

Some old dogs were beaten, and some grown-up puppies were beaten because they saw old dogs being beaten when they were young.

Anyway, these chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs have a genetic fear of this woman who looks like a fox.

Didn’t you see that when she came back last year, the geese brothers next door were broken by her at the door just because they scared the children?

They have to stay away.

The chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs were scared. Seeing her standing on the roadside eating melon seeds, they all stayed away. But other young people in the village almost broke the threshold of the old Xu family.

Sister Mi is back, and the backbone is now there.

What?

My brother-in-law didn’t come back?

It doesn’t matter.

He can come back or not.

It’s okay as long as my sister comes back.

Learn makeup from my sister, boys listen to my sister's teachings on how to chase girls.

Even when my sister said "Everyone in the Huanglongjiang area wears Bluetooth", they were confused, but they believed it.

The younger generation is like this, and the elders are also like this.

The eldest sister-in-law here calls for playing cards, and the second aunt over there calls for SPA... skin care, nutrition and exercise, etc.

She is all-round.

Every year when she comes back, the village is always very lively.

Every household likes to gather here.

Yang Mi is naturally happy to stay here.

And at this moment, several people passing by saw her standing at the door in pajamas and eating melon seeds, and they all invited her:

"Mi Mi, what are you going to eat tonight? My family is stewing lamb, are you going?"

"No, no. San Jin is coming back~ I'm waiting for him here."

She greeted these villagers with a smile and declined the invitation.

Then she continued to stand at the door, like a stone waiting for her husband.

Just look and look, look and look.

Until she saw Brother Hao's Lexus 570 appear in her field of vision.

She quickly waved her hand and opened the door.

Soon, the car stopped at the door.

The co-pilot, Xu Xin, who looked tired, got out of the car and smiled at her.

An old couple, there is no such thing as hugging each other and chewing each other's heads.

But seeing his wife waiting for him at the door, he is always happy.

But...

"What's wrong with your hand?"

He was a little puzzled when he saw the yellow and red stains on his wife's hands.

But Yang Mi didn't say much, just gave him a big hug.

Li Hao helped him take down the luggage, and smiled slightly when he saw the two of them exchanging glances.

Then he took out a bag from the trunk.

"Mi Mi, here, this is for Nuan Nuan and Yang Yang."

Yang Mi looked at the bag and saw the Chinese characters "Jin Liu Fu" written on it.

He took it with a smile:

"Thank you, Brother Hao."

"Ha, it's okay. Then my task for this year is completed..."

Amid the mutual congratulations, Li Hao waved his hand, got in the car and left.

Xu Xin also returned to his long-lost home.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw two black plastic bags at the door.

"...What?"

"Gold ingots for my mother-in-law."

"Where's my father?"

"He went to the county to drink."

Hearing this, Xu Xin set his eyes on the gold ingots.

The golden red appearance...is exactly the same as the color on his wife's hand.

Seeing this, he couldn't help asking:

"Did you fold it yourself?...Didn't you buy it?"

"No, this is the paper I offered in Baiyun Temple, and it has been incense for a year."

Yang Mi shook her head:

"I offered a lot, and we will use this kind of paper to burn gold ingots for my mother-in-law every year in the future. These have incense, so it works."

"..."

Xu Xin paused.

These two bags of gold ingots, at least hundreds of them.

But what is even more rare is that... his wife actually offered the paper to the temple without him knowing.

It doesn't matter whether it's money or not.

The key is the heart...

Thinking of this, he turned around and gave his wife a big hug.

Holding her, smelling her fragrance, and whispering in her ear:

"It's great to have you."

Yang Mi, who was held by him, heard this, and her eyes were full of tenderness.

Touched his head:

"You have worked hard this year."

"..."

Xu Xin said no more.

Everything is self-evident.