I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 1101 1096. As it should be

Wheat juice is indeed a good medicine to relieve summer heat in summer.

Especially when paired with a bowl of braised jelly.

The taste is really amazing, my old baby.

The two brothers haven't drunk for a long time. If they didn't have something to do in the afternoon, they might have been drunk until the evening.

Two bottles each, not much.

A braised beef, a cold dish, and two bowls of braised jelly.

One is the second-in-command of the Xiying Studio, and the other is a general who has opened up new territories.

The meal of this civil and military man is actually no different from that of ordinary people.

But they are happy.

After finishing the meal, it was a little after two o'clock. Seeing that the time was almost up, they returned to the factory.

Two bottles of beer are not even considered water for Xu Xin. He is young and strong, and there is nothing to do if he doesn't take a break at noon. He went straight to the small hall and planned to ask someone to call Wu Jing directly.

When we arrived at the small screening room, we found Wu Jing waiting there.

He was an actor after all, and squatting in the corner and looking at his phone was a bit too casual.

Xu Xin said helplessly:

"Why don't you wait for me to call you? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Hearing the noise, Wu Jing looked up, and when he saw Xu Xin, he quickly stood up:

"I just got here too."

Hearing this, Xu Xin didn't think whether it was true or not, and turned the doorknob:

"Let's go."

There was no one in the small room, and the curtains were not drawn, and it was bright.

Wu Jing followed in and went straight to the operating table.

I have to say that the division of labor between the two was quite clear.

Wu Jing fiddled with the computer, and Xu Xin fiddled with the curtains.

Soon, in the dark room, the LOGO of Xiying Studio lit up on the screen.

Xu Xin knew at a glance that the film was probably not approved yet.

So he asked:

"Where is the dragon logo?"

"It has been submitted for review. Two versions were given before, but they were not approved... This version was just notified yesterday, saying that it was approved. But it has not been edited yet."

Hearing this, Xu Xin nodded.

The movie screen has also started playing.

There is no title like "Director XX, Producer XX".

After the Xiying logo, it directly changed to Wu Jing in military uniform and two soldiers wearing white hats marching in step.

Xu Xin actually didn't know much about the military system. Although Zhang Wu hoped that he would serve as a soldier for two years and come back to join the army...but an outsider is an outsider. He didn't even know why the two people next to him wore white hats, and what rank the shoulder straps on Wu Jing's military uniform were.

But this didn't affect his watching.

The opening is a... military trial?

Isn't the military court a bit too hasty?

In his concept, the military court is a very solemn place...Why does it look like a makeshift team?

But he didn't ask.

Just kept silent and continued watching.

If he didn't speak, Wu Jing would not speak either.

The two of them remained silent for more than an hour.

When the scene ended with Long Xiaoyun and Leng Feng's car going farther and farther away and finally emitting a bright light, Xu Xin showed a rather surprised look.

Indeed.

The plot of this movie... the evaluation given by the leaders in Nanjing was correct.

Some parts are indeed not worth pondering.

But...

It was unexpectedly cool.

Especially the part where he loaded the gun with his heel.

That action can really awaken a man's hormones.

And there was not much showmanship in the whole movie. Wu Jing was just like Xu Xin said, before showing off your skills, you should shoot a good story first.

His movie did not use any exaggerated shooting techniques, all of which were steady and solid.

Long shot, medium shot, close-up, follow-up shot...

The tone of the whole movie is very solid.

The story is also quite complete.

And...

It's very passionate.

So much so that he suddenly regretted not agreeing to Zhang Wu's proposal to join the army.

Just like Leng Feng said in the movie, you will regret being a soldier for two years, and you will regret not being a soldier for a lifetime.

This movie is very good, a very qualified and high-quality military-themed commercial film.

Yes, it is a cool movie!

And under the premise of "cool", some of the weak plots in the movie that promote the plot are all above the passing line.

Thinking of this, he nodded:

"The movie is good."

Only four words of evaluation.

But it made Wu Jing's eyes light up.

"Director Xu, what about the theaters and publicity..."

It can be seen that he is really anxious.

Xu Xin thought about it and said:

"Let's put it in the Silk Road Film Festival, first as a warm-up for the screening, and wait until the end of the film festival... How about the October 1 schedule?"

"A tribute!?"

Wu Jing's tone suddenly became louder!

If it can give the heat of the National Day...

Although this year's victory celebration of the War of Resistance Against Japan is in August, strictly speaking, it is not a big National Day.

But for "Wolf Warrior", it is already great news!

This... this is simply someone sending a pillow when you are sleepy, a big pie falling from the sky!

"Yeah."

Xu Xin didn't care about his excited look, got up and opened the curtains of the nearest window, leaned on the windowsill and lit a cigarette.

The smoke gave the light a shape.

It was ethereal and dreamy.

But his words were like a steady and solid gold brick after another, hitting Wu Jing's heart, making him completely "stable".

"It's almost June, but there's definitely enough time. This movie is very good... to be honest, it's probably the best military-themed movie I've seen in the past few years. Just try your best, it won't be available on the National Day schedule. What's the problem? As for publicity..."

Speaking of this, he thought for a moment and concluded directly:

"It's no problem, just make the plan. Do it as normal and report as normal... Well, let me think about it. How many producers are there for this film?"

"Currently three."

"Add me too. When the time comes, just add my name when you submit the report. As long as the amount is not too outrageous, there should be no problem!"

"!!!"

Wu Jing's eyes were now as bright as Ultraman's.

After hearing Xu Xin's words, she quickly agreed as if she was afraid that he would regret it the next second:

"Hey! I understand! Then I'll figure out the plan in the next two days!"

Wu Jing really didn't have any unnecessary thoughts about Xu Xin, who had never appeared on the crew during the filming of this movie, becoming a producer.

On the contrary, he was very moved by Director Xu's decision to use his name as a "guarantee".

When I was at my most clueless, Director Xu extended an olive branch.

Let him have a backer.

Now wherever he goes, his back is straight.

There's no reason why.

He is from Xiying Studio.

He's still from the cast!

In the past, whether it was those high-ranking investors or those who were in charge of every link, whoever saw him... would not say to look down upon him, but at least treat him with courtesy.

With Xiying as a big backer, what a difference it makes!

What's more... he found countless investors for "Wolf Warrior" back then.

When I heard it was a military theme, I was easy to talk to, so I declined politely.

It's hard to talk, and the refusal is easier than Leng Feng's claw knife!

At this time, he handed the script to Director Xu.

Director Xu took one look at it and nodded, saying that the film could be made.

He said, the factory's first-phase budget of 30 million is just a silky smooth one.

It can be said that in the early stage of "Wolf Warrior", without director Xu, he might really have to sell the iron, the house and the land.

He remembered this friendship clearly.

And when the movie was made... although he was very satisfied, he didn't even dare to think about having Xu Dao appear in the movie.

This is an unpopular film with a military theme, and there are no big names, handsome guys, or popular actors in it... Why should such a work invite Director Xu, who has always won the three major European film festivals and just won the Oscar statuette? To give yourself a platform?

If the film flops, it may not matter to others, but Director Xu, this golden brand, will definitely take the blame.

How dare he?

But now for this movie, Director Xu himself proposed it...

Wu Jing could even predict that when the name "Xu Xin" appeared on the producer's list, let alone the feedback from the outside audience... Inside the factory, all links would be given the green light!

Without any obstruction at all!

this……

"Director Xu!"

"Um?"

"Thanks!"

"Well……"

Looking at the sincere Southeast Asian black monkey, Xu Xin smiled and waved his hand:

"It's okay, the movie is really good, I have confidence in it! And..."

He looked Wu Jing up and down again.

Army green T-shirt, desert camouflage pants, and travel shoes.

"Brother Jing, which army are you from?"

Wu was startled.

"I've never been in the military."

"……ah?"

Xu Xin blinked doubtfully:

"You've never been a soldier?"

"Yes, I am from the martial arts team."

"???"

Are you so good at shooting military-themed photos without being a soldier?

Xu Xin was surprised for a while.

but……

"Your screen image is actually very suitable for this."

Under Wu Jing's nod, Xu Xin continued:

"Let's not talk about it in the early days. For now...your temperament and image, frankly speaking, can represent the image of a soldier in my heart. Especially after watching "Wolf Warrior". From now on...we Regardless of the performance of "Wolf Warrior", good or bad, at least I think you are very suitable to develop this kind of image. "

"Um!"

Wu Jing did not say that during his training with the special forces, he received a medal of honor recognized by the army as belonging to the special forces. The company even held an advanced study session to "learn from Comrade Wu Jing"...

No need.

It is true that he has never been a soldier.

but……

He already has a military spirit in his heart.

As a "soldier", he knows what kind of demands he should make of himself.

And since Director Xu said he fits this image...

That's even better!

…

Xu Xin came to Xi'an this time mainly to talk to Qi Lei about his thoughts.

It was a coincidence that I met Wu Jing.

As for "The White-Haired Witch"...

Just forget it if you can't save it.

admit.

If you often walk by the river, how can you not get wet?

I just feel a little sorry for the audience.

But this is where things get difficult.

It is not a Western Film Studio film.

Xu Xin even mentioned trying to postpone it, and then... find ways to make up for it. But both Wanda and Happy Blue Ocean refused.

It’s not that I don’t want to give Xu Xin face.

It’s just that... face belongs to face, money belongs to money.

You, Xi Film Studio, can feel sorry for the audience... but the other two investment companies just want to get blood back.

Xiying actually also wants to regain blood.

Some things are just like that.

And after the big things were done, there were bigger things waiting for him.

Qi Lei brought the shortlist for the main competition unit of this year's Silk Road Film Festival.

"The Orphan", "The Golden Age", "The Return", "Dear", "The Intruder"...

In addition to these domestic films, the others are all from international films.

"The Vigil" in French, "Pasolini" in Italian, "White Nights of the Postman" in Russian, "45 Years" in English...

All added up, a total of 24 films were shortlisted.

Among them, there are only 5 movies from China.

19 are from abroad.

When he saw this ratio, Xu Xin was stunned and looked up at Qi Lei:

"We only have 5?"

"Yes."

Qi Lei nodded.

However, he seemed to be afraid that Xu Xin would think too much, so he continued:

"But this time we are showing quite a lot of movies that are not in the main competition. Your "Breaking Out", "John Wick", and the few movies you found... But having said that, "Breaking Out" "Are you sure you don't want to run? You just won Cannes..."

"Not participating."

Xu Xin shook his head:

"There is no need to participate. It's not that I don't have confidence, but some things are always easy to put into words. When people come to our house for the first time, they have to show some attitude..."

As he spoke, he looked down at the list again and asked:

"Are these movies selected by our public review?"

Today, the number of public reviewers on Silk Road has exceeded 1,000.

This does not refer to registration and reserve service, but to "film critics" who have actually obtained the public review qualification certificate issued by Xiying.

These film critics are not the kind of professional film critics, but members who like movies, love movies, have a unique personal aesthetic foundation, and are willing to do this job, ensuring that each work can be selected with the greatest fairness. them.

Different from the first edition, the current Silk Road Film Festival uses a lottery system for judging.

After all, there are too many people.

Xiying’s reception capacity is also limited.

Every year, 100 public reviewers are randomly selected to communicate in advance whether they can participate in the film selection. After agreeing, they will be picked up by air tickets, come over for review, and leave after the selection.

Judges who participated last year will not be selected this year, and so on to ensure that every judge has a chance to participate.

This year’s food and accommodation are provided by Fuzhou.

One hundred judges enjoyed quite high treatment there.

The reimbursement of food and accommodation at public expense is only the most basic, and also includes free admission to all places in FZ city such as museums and aquariums.

Everything is just for everyone to have a comfortable environment and give the most fair, just and open review of these submitted film works.

Therefore, these 24 selected films... don't worry about how many Chinese films there are. If they are all selected by public review, then there is no doubt about their gold content.

After all, the current Silk Road Film Festival’s public judges are also made from thousands of troops.

There are assessments for film reading every year. There is a set of similar tasks for how many films you read and how good your appreciation ability is.

Xu Xin has seen it.

Very professional.

And that's just the basis of being a reserve.

Silk Road has no film festival judging registration threshold.

As long as you meet some basic requirements, such as being an adult, having the ability to think independently, and loving movies, you can apply.

But it’s really difficult to get in.

It is not even an exaggeration to say that every "film critic" who has the status of a Silk Road Film Festival judge can be used as a pretentious capital in the industry.

No exaggeration at all.

After Qi Lei heard this, he nodded:

"That's right, the collection of works begins at the beginning of the year, and the selection begins after the registration deadline in April. Under the selection of 100 judges, these 24 works were shortlisted. Not only that... look at this. "Pasolini", "The Postman's Life" "White Nights" was also shortlisted at this year's Venice Film Festival, which was just announced. Our "Golden Age" is also the closing film in Venice. In fact, from this year's review results, I can see that good movies really do not distinguish between regions.

When I got this result, I felt dizzy. I feel like we only have 5, which is really not enough...

But then I figured it out. A good movie is a good movie. It will not be transferred due to any nationality, region or culture. Our culture is inclusive, and our film festival is naturally inclusive as well.

Good is good! "

"That's right."

Xu Xin nodded:

"Not to mention anything else, local films have never had an absolute advantage among the top three films every year. This year's Cannes is not a co-production, and there are only three French films. I definitely agree with you. You have to watch all these films. Have you passed?"

Hearing this, Qi Lei couldn't help but rolled his eyes:

"Do you think I am the president of the executive committee for nothing?"

"Okay, pretend I didn't ask."

Xu Xin shrugged and scanned the movie list again:

"Compared with you, my vice president is so unqualified."

"Haha, wise men also have to divide their work. What's more, didn't you also find a lot of movies? But... "Your Name", are you sure you can be in that Japanese cartoon?"

"Don't underestimate this movie."

Xu Xin's eyes immediately reflected the splendid and colorful stories written by Xin Haicheng, and he couldn't help but sigh:

"That movie should be regarded as one of the best cartoons I have ever seen. Whether it is the plot, story, or art style. It is really good! Compared with it, "The Return of the Great Sage" is like He’s a complete bad guy.”

"Tsk..."

Qi Lei seemed a little dissatisfied.

Although when he watched "The Return of the Great Sage", there was still about 10% of the post-production work to be completed.

But... as an animated work that has been confirmed to be screened at the Silk Road International Film Festival, he really thinks the story is good.

He really likes the art style.

There were even a few moments that reminded him of the thrill he felt when he first saw "Havoc in Heaven" on a black and white TV as a child.

So are Japanese cartoons that good?

Did Xu Xin see it?

The answer is of course yes.

But he didn't argue.

After all, Wen Wu is the first, Wu Wu is the second.

Just like the best film at this year's Silk Road Film Festival, it only represents the preferences of the judges of the main competition unit.

But... putting aside the story, emotions, etc., and just talking about the sophistication of production, "The Great Sage" is really incomparable to "Your Name".

This, at least in his mind, is an indisputable fact.

But there is no need to argue about this matter.

After he put down the list, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Huh...Brother Qi."

"Um?"

"So...this year's Silk Road International Film Festival is an exciting one?"

Qi Lei was stunned.

Then suddenly I felt happy.

"Ha ha."

He smiled a little proudly, full of pride.

Nodding vigorously:

"Well! I believe it will be a wonderful international film festival!"

"...International."

Listening to Qi Lei's answer, Xu Xin leaned on the sofa and murmured:

"Xiao Silu, you have really grown up. Although it was not my intention..."

"yes."

Qi Lei also let out a long sigh.

yes.

Their original intention was to do well domestically first and then expand their territories.

However, as luck would have it, the Silk Road Film Festival was suddenly given a mission that it should not have...or should not have to shoulder for the time being.

They were quite uncomfortable at the time.

Can……

Fortunately.

This kid is very ambitious.

The original intention has not changed.

It adapted to its environment and even thrived in it.

Come to think of it...it won't be long before it grows into a towering tree, right?

…

Xu Xin stayed in Xi'an for a day and a half.

Returned home on the night of the 28th.

At home, he took one night off.

Early in the morning on the 29th, he was grabbed by his wife.

To be honest, he really didn't remember it.

After coming back from Cannes, he didn't take a day off.

"Get out of here! You're a donkey of the production team, I still have some time to eat!... Get out of here!... Ah! I won't! I don't want to get up! Can you let me sleep for another five minutes? Just five minutes minute!"

There was a lot of excitement at Lao Xu's house early in the morning.

Today is Saturday, and the children don't have to go to school. He was reading the newspaper and drinking tea early in the morning. He was thinking about whether to go fishing... but then he heard a mess in the bedroom, and then looked at his daughter struggling to hold her hands. The son-in-law's ankle dragged the uncle who was lying on the ground out of the bedroom.

"..."

The corners of his mouth twitched.

Silently raising the height of the newspaper.

Just pretend you didn't see anything.

When Yang Chunling came in carrying a pot of cornmeal porridge, she looked at the young couple and just said:

"Xiao Xu's pajamas will be washed today. The floor was not mopped yesterday and is dirty."

In Xu Xin's speechless gaze, Yang Mi complained:

"You can use the sweeping robot I bought."

"That thing can't be mopped clean. After mopping, there are marks all over the floor. Forget about this house. The floor of Xiao Xu's house costs more than one million yuan. Aren't you ruining people by taking that thing?"

Although Xu Xin didn't know how the floor in his house became a "person", he still quickly complained:

"Mom! Look, your daughter is ruining me right now! You see, she won't let go... I'm suffering!!!"

"Xu, if you continue to be lazy, I'm going to be rude!"

Yang Mi stared at her husband's butt, her toes eager to try.

The two children next to him had already sat on their chairs and were preparing to eat.

Isn't it normal for mom to hit dad?

Not surprising, not surprising.

As long as my mother doesn't come to beat me after beating my father, I'll be fine.

"Get up quickly! Today is the audition for the heroine! Why are you planning to be late? There are so many big names waiting for you, do you really think you are a figure!?"

"I'm not a person yet!?"

Xu Xin continued to show off.

Unexpectedly, this sister laughed directly:

"You're just Xu Gou at best. Who really thinks you're a real person?"

"I'm telling you, stop hanging out with your swarm of bees! They are all traitors! One day I will kill them all! Kill them!!!"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk... you can handle this."

The sneer on Yang Mi's face became even stronger.

But she let go of her husband’s ankles:

"Anyway, it's up to you. I'll count the dozens. If you don't sit down at the table...be careful about the lives of your daughter and your son!"

Nuannuan/Yangyang: "???"

The two children, who were already obediently waiting for their grandma to serve polenta, were dumbfounded when they heard this.

no……

mom.

If you mess with him, mess with him.

What do you care about us?

Are we two big enemies?

Is it illegal to just watch the fun?

The two children were speechless.

But Yangyang's eyes suddenly turned...

"Hey, Xu Wanqing."

"Call sister!"

"Come here and I'll tell you..."

The two children suddenly muttered something like this.

Then he got down from the chair neatly.

"Dad, get up quickly."

Arriving next to Xu Xin, Nuannuan urged.

But Xu Xin, who was already lying on the floor and starting to mess up, let alone the baby... I didn't even think about it when I came.

He was really tired.

So ignore them at all.

Seeing this, Yangyang curled his lips.

Seeing Nuan Nuan turn his head, he made a very cute gesture of spreading his hands helplessly.

Given a chance.

he does not want.

If you don't eat the toast, you will be punished with a drink.

What can be done?

Nuannuan, who understood her brother's meaning, nodded vigorously and sat directly on Xu Xin's chest.

Xu Xin didn't care. How heavy could a child be?

It's just that my breathing is a little uncomfortable.

At this time...

Suddenly my stomach dropped.

Yangyang sat on his stomach.

Not bad.

He was used to the weight of these two babies.

But the next second...

"Dad, dad, get up!"

Just as they had agreed upon, the two siblings started to sit and squat in perfect agreement.

"puff……"

Xu Xin didn't even take a breath before he felt a heavy blow to his chest and stomach at the same time.

"Daddy, daddy, wake up!"

"puff……"

"puff……"

"puff……"

Less than 1 minute.

The two children took their father off the floor and sat down at the dining table.

"Mom and dad are up, can I not be beaten?"

"Well, honey, you're so good."

Yang Mi scraped Yangyang's little face affectionately.

It’s really my mother’s little cotton-padded jacket, so considerate.

"Sigh... I might as well just give up."

Xu Xin, who looked hopeless, shook his head and picked up the bowl of porridge.

Fifteen minutes later.

Finished breakfast.

Half an hour later, Su Meng arrived.

Thirty-five minutes later, he was already on the car heading to Xiying's office.

An hour and 20 minutes later, he had already received the audition list of the heroine actors in "The Master" who would be auditioning today from Xue Yong.

Most of the people on the list are familiar names.

50 people in total.

This is the list of actors who have reached the final audition stage after more than a month of auditions and casting.

At first glance, these 50 people seem to be quite a lot... and most of them are big names, powerful and popular.

But then I thought about it, this is Xu Xin's movie, so it makes sense.

9:30.

With Xu Xin's nod, the audition officially began.

The first woman who exuded the aura of a royal sister walked in.

"Hello, Director Xu, hello fellow directors, my name is Song Shu, I am 34 years old..."