I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 1103 1098. Sinful audition

May 30, 2014, 8:03 am.

Wang Sicong and Wei Wei updated their Weibo at the same time.

[Xiao Qi, welcome to our world. ]

Below this Weibo, there is a photo of two adults and one child holding hands together.

As soon as the two people’s Weibo came out, an uproar instantly swept the Internet.

The most praised answer under Wang Sicong’s Weibo was particularly apt.

[Okay, now Wanda has an heir]

Concise and incisive.

It is impossible to refute.

That’s the fact.

As Xu Xin walked all the way to the office, he was actually reading these news.

Putting aside the friendship, from a purely objective perspective, this statement is really true.

This child... from the moment he was born, he actually has a different meaning.

The future helmsman of Wanda...

You really don’t say it, maybe Xiao Qi is really the second-generation helmsman of Wanda.

In the most ideal situation, this child has been taught by his grandfather since he was a child... There is no way, because his father is useless.

If Lao Wang really wanted to return to Wanda, he would have returned long ago.

He would not have been floating outside until now.

Although Lao Lao Wang is also very satisfied with his son's current achievements, the two of them must have had a lot of disputes in this regard.

According to Xu Xin's opinion, the most ideal result for Lao Wang is that Wanda will fully acquire Tianlai, Pusi and other companies under Lao Wang.

The business will be directly assigned to Wanda, and you will come back to take over honestly.

But Lao Wang seems to be quite resistant.

And the brothers have actually talked about this matter before and after dinner over the years.

Why doesn't Lao Wang return to Wanda?

The reason is very simple.

He is a person who can't tolerate sand in his eyes.

There are many things in Wanda that he doesn't like, but this huge business empire has formed a set of stable unspoken rules for operation within its own.

To change or not to change is one thing.

To change or not to move is another.

Whether the change is better or worse than before is still a question...

You see, this is the hard part when the industry is big.

Moreover... He used to feel sad:

"I am really afraid that I will decide the future and fate of many people in a flash...or the occasional brain twitch will result in a loss of tens or hundreds of billions."

Think about it, it is true.

But...

Now the child is born.

According to his own recollection...in fact, he felt that his mentality had changed gradually within half a year after the child was born.

It is hard to say what has changed specifically, but he will be more mature than before in dealing with some things.

Will Lao Wang have such a change?

And what kind of education method will he adopt to treat the child?

He kept thinking about it in his mind.

After thinking about it all the way, he felt that the best way was to wait a few days, when the child's situation was stable in all aspects, and then pull him out to talk.

Because these words can only be said by oneself, Lunzi and Laolang have never been fathers.

At least give some suggestions.

For example, how to raise a child.

Children are sometimes very noisy.

No matter how many nannies they have, the best way for children to grow up is actually with the company of their parents.

This is true.

Thinking along the way, the car also arrived at the Xiying Office.

From a distance, he saw many commercial vehicles parked in various parking spaces in the factory area.

Cheng Hu was not surprised and pulled Xu Xin to the door.

As soon as Xu Xin got out of the car, he saw Duan Yihong smoking next to him.

"Haha. Old Duan!"

He smiled and greeted him.

He was not surprised that Duan Yihong came.

And this time, the competition for the protagonist Chen Shi in "Master" was indeed fierce.

He was not surprised to see anyone.

"Director Xu."

Duan Yihong handed over the cigarette with a smile.

Xu Xin took it and lit it, looking left and right:

"Where are the others?"

"They all went up."

Duan Yihong had been here before when he auditioned for "The Burning Sun", so he was very familiar with the structure.

After lighting a cigarette for Xu Xin, he asked directly without hiding anything:

"What aspects of Chen Shi do you want to see? I have prepared a lot."

Xu Xin shook his head:

"See the one that is close to my heart. At present... you don't look like it."

As the Berlin Film Emperor, his acting skills are naturally needless to say.

Xu Xin didn't want to hide anything from him.

How to say Lao Duan.

Maybe he is a tough guy in other TV series.

But he is tough, but not rough.

For example, the classic role of "Old A".

You can find the cunning side of him, as well as the tough side. Even his delicate thoughts are definitely not few.

But when you see him, you will never think of the feeling of "rough man".

So...actually, it's a bit too much.

In Xu Xin's eyes, he has a bit of a boyish look.

Of course, this is just his personal opinion.

But this "boyish look" may be suitable for many roles, but it is not suitable for Chen Shi.

Because Chen Shi has no "tenderness" in the whole story.

He is a warrior.

The most tender things a warrior can express are not in Lao Xu's script.

Even in the scenes where he and Zhao Guohui used street fights to tell stories about the past, there was only a feeling of revealing one's heart, and there was absolutely no "softness".

So, although Lao Duan was shortlisted.

But Xu Xin knew at the first sight that he was not the Chen Shi he had found.

So he said whatever he wanted.

They are all men, unlike actresses.

In addition, they are all brothers who stir the same pot.

No need to hide.

And Duan Yihong naturally understood what Xu Xin meant.

He understood.

So he nodded.

It was a very normal nod.

"I understand. Then I won't go up later?"

"You can go up and try, but your temperament and charm don't match Chen Shi. Zheng Shanao is too old, you can't play it, his apprentice..."

"Lin Xiwen, right?"

"Yes."

Xu Xin said, looking him up and down.

He overlapped the image of the warlord Lin Xiwen with the man in front of him.

Then he burst out laughing:

"Letting a Berlin Film Award winner play a supporting role that only appears in the second half, I'm afraid people will scold me to death."

Hearing this, Duan Yihong smiled and took a puff of cigarette.

He was not interested in Lin Xiwen.

He was quite interested in Chen Shi.

But the director said that he was not suitable...what can he say?

Just give up.

This kind of thing is actually commonplace for actors, and it is not uncommon.

What's more, Director Xu is still good.

It is purely unsuitable for the role. But some plays and some roles have candidates since their birth.

This is the most speechless.

So, after smoking a cigarette, Duan Yihong nodded:

"Okay, I'm leaving."

Xu Xin didn't force him to stay, but just responded:

"Okay, we'll have a chance to get together again in the future. This time it's really not suitable."

"Okay."

Duan Yihong left.

Twenty-three male actors, one left before the show even started.

The one who left was the Berlin Film Award winner.

It can only be said that fate is playing tricks on people.

…

Although there were few people in the audition for Chen Shi this time, the quality was high.

There are many real kung fu masters among the 22 people.

For example, Zhao Wenzhuo.

After offending half of the Hong Kong entertainment industry by cooperating with Zhen Zaidan, this guy returned to the mainland to develop.

However… just like kung fu movies, except for a few individuals, the old generation of kung fu movie stars are really a bit lonely.

What's more, in Xu Xin's eyes, this movie is definitely not a traditional kung fu movie.

Zhao Wenzhuo's martial arts are fine.

But the literary drama…

How to say.

Weak.

Although Xu Xin also likes his eunuch look in the kung fu movies he watched before, which is more manly than men, it is really outstanding and can also prove his acting diversity from the side.

But in comparison, his literary drama is still not good.

If he is really chosen to shoot, Chen Shi will be a yellow suit.

And those who are strong in literary drama, such as Zhang Yi, are completely a mess in martial arts.

Xu Xin does not understand martial arts.

But his wife understands.

For so many years, according to Brother Qian'er, it is the level of "smoking out amateurs".

He can tell roughly which tricks are good and who has practiced and who has not practiced.

What's more, Old Xu is still here.

In his eyes, Zhang Yi is just a farmer.

He is so bad that he can't be any worse.

And the others are also like this.

Twenty or so actors who can almost be said to be at the lowest level of quasi-first-line actors auditioned for a long time, and most of them did not get satisfactory results.

Until the last one came.

Except for Duan Yihong who left early.

No. 23.

Liao Fan.

When Liao Fan came in, everyone showed a surprised expression.

Including Xu Xin.

When "Fireworks in the Daytime" flashed to Berlin and planted flags on the city hall, Liao Fan at that time... how to say it, he was actually a little bloated.

I can understand.

"Fireworks in the Daytime" itself requires the characters to be more decadent.

After the filming, Liao Fan had no film contracts, so he maintained the image of a greasy middle-aged man.

When Xu Xin met him, his greasy smell had not yet dissipated.

But this time... it was different.

First of all, it was his clothes.

Today he wore a tight vest that showed his figure very well.

The kind with cut sleeves.

Although his chest muscles were not big, the two points were still quite obvious.

The effect of the arms was very obvious.

The muscle contours of both arms were clearly visible.

The greasy smell was still there... but it was because of his face. But the whole person's movements and stillness, a very special charm came out.

He was the first to know that Xu Xin was going to shoot "Master".

In fact, sometimes the coincidence of fate is here.

Knowing it in advance, he had one month more preparation time than others.

From February to March, when Xu Xin was rumored to shoot "Master", he had been preparing.

Moreover, he read this book very early and liked this story very much.

At that time in Berlin, he came to Xu Xin's table just to confirm this matter.

Is Director Xu's next movie going to be "Master"?

Can I go for an audition?

Just these few words.

After getting Xu Xin's confirmation, he got up and left.

After Berlin, the two never met again.

The result...

It really fits the saying.

A man who has been away for three days should be looked at with new eyes.

"Hello, directors, I am Liao Fan..."

While introducing himself with height and weight, Xu Xin keenly noticed one thing.

The weight number on his resume is 65KG.

Compared with his height of 180, it is in a very normal range.

And this weight should not be false, at most there is a fluctuation of a few kilograms.

But when he introduced himself, when he talked about his weight, he said:

"The weight is 77KG."

A difference of 12KG.

Xu Xin couldn't help but observe the muscle contours under his short-sleeved vest again...

Nodding slightly.

Yeah, it's indeed possible.

Then he started to perform.

To win the Berlin Film Emperor, Liao Fan's literary drama must be flawless.

Xu Xin was also satisfied.

But literary drama alone is not enough.

Among the actors who came to audition today, there are actually four people who are suitable for literary drama alone, including him.

All four of them are actors who are close to the image of Chen Shi in Xu Xin's mind, and their acting skills also express the charm they should have.

But the first three...

Tsk.

According to Lao Xu:

"Fighting scenes cannot be filmed without a double."

A double can be used.

But Xu Xin doesn't like it very much.

The shots edited by a double never have the natural feeling of the actor's self-performance and expression.

As soon as an expert makes a move, Lao Xu knows whether it is good or not.

When Liao Fan started with the Wing Chun set and sent a sun-shaped punch forward, his eyes lit up.

To be honest, he could see that the opponent's Wing Chun was just average.

But it's not a problem if you don't know the goods, it's a problem if you compare the goods.

A flowery frame with only the appearance is much better than those who can only do the movements and can't even master the key to exerting force.

Kung Fu is a practice of dripping water wearing away the stone.

As long as you have the guidance of a master, enter the door, and learn the method, then this practice is actually a step-by-step, and every drop of sweat will not let you down... until you reach the ceiling of your own conditions and talent limitations.

It's the same for everyone.

As for how high the ceiling is, it depends on the individual.

And Liao Fan's Wing Chun is obviously practiced.

Although the practice time is not particularly long.

But it can be said that... it belongs to the category of students.

After a set of boxing, Xu Haofeng, who understood his mission, said directly to Liao Fan standing in front of the wooden man:

"Eight-cut knife, do you know it?"

"I mainly practice the eight-cut knife and the six-and-a-half-point stick, and I have less boxing skills."

"Okay, come on."

Soon, Liao Fan, with two knives in hand, performed moves that were actually similar to Wing Chun.

They all attack with one hand and defend with the other.

But after this set of moves, Xu Haofeng had a bottom line in his heart.

So he didn't say anything.

Xu Xin also knew what Old Xu meant, and nodded:

"Okay, go back and wait for the notice."

"Okay, Director Xu."

Liao Fan put away the knife, bowed, and left.

As soon as he left, Xu Haofeng spoke directly:

"He has worked hard, but his skills are too shallow. But it is definitely enough for filming. He is on the right track, not the kind of nonsense... I guess he really trained for a period of time after returning home, and learned all the forms of Wing Chun in a short period of time... Ha."

As he said, he suddenly chuckled:

"If I ask him to play, at least I don't have to worry about changing the script."

What he meant by this was the concerns he raised when chatting with Xu Xin.

At the beginning of the creation, he mentioned it to Xu Xin.

This is a story of "Southern Fist Spreading to the North". Wing Chun is too famous now. When talking about Southern Fist, the first thing that everyone thinks of is it. But if the actor can't fight well, he will definitely be scolded. So if the actor can practice well, it will be called Wing Chun. If he can't practice well, I will make up a name to save us from being ridiculed.

Therefore, his words were equivalent to approving Liao Fan to play Chen Shi from his own point of view.

Xu Xin nodded slightly:

"Yes, indeed. I auditioned these people...Only he fits the Chen Shi in my mind on the one hand, and on the other hand his kung fu can also be seen by you."

He thought for a while and nodded:

"Then it's him."

There is nothing to be entangled about. He is strong and suitable.

Then it's him.

He glanced at the time.

"It's noon, let's eat. Then don't rest. After eating, get everyone else together. Let's hurry up and finalize the plan in the next few days. I have to go to the United States for about ten days in June. Before that, we have to prepare all the things that need to be prepared in the early stage..."

The leader spoke, and naturally the others had no objection.

It's just canceling the lunch break.

Cancel it if you want to cancel it.

For workers, it's nothing.

As long as we don't get a compensatory leave on statutory holidays...

...

The heroine and the hero have both been decided, and Xu Xin is in a good mood.

But life must go on.

On the 31st.

Comprehensive auditions started.

The reason why it is comprehensive is to finalize all other candidates for the movie, including Zheng Shanao.

Including Geng Liangchen.

These roles are all supporting roles. It would be unreasonable to come one by one day.

I don’t have the time.

…

“Hey, brother, here, here.”

When Xie came to the factory gate with a schoolbag on his back, he heard a noise.

He turned his head subconsciously.

The girl who sat next to him last time and seemed to be very important was sitting in the passenger seat of a very sporty Maserati and greeted him.

Xie was stunned.

Then he smiled and nodded:

"Hey, hello."

"Let's go park inside first and see you later, brother."

"Uh... OK."

Xie nodded.

He still came by bus.

It's not that he doesn't have a car, but his home is very close to here, just a few stops away, so driving and taking the bus are actually not much different.

He can go to the supermarket to buy some vegetables at noon when he goes back later.

And walking all the way inside, the scene early in the morning is actually similar to the day when he first came for an audition.

After several rounds of auditions in a row, he is actually used to it.

Who doesn't want to act in Director Xu's play?

Unfortunately, you can't act just because you want to.

Thinking all the way, he walked to the bottom of the office building.

Unlike the last time when everyone was crowded at the door, there were almost no people at the door of the office building this time.

But the girl and Nei Huangmao were still there...

"Hey, big brother."

Guan Xiaotong smiled and waved.

At the age of sixteen or seventeen, her smile was so sunny.

Even though Xie knew that this girl had a big background, he couldn't help but put aside his utilitarianism at this moment, smiled and nodded and walked over.

"Are you not going up yet?"

"Don't worry, it hasn't started yet... I want to see if I can block Sister Mi downstairs. I sent her a WeChat message, but she didn't reply to me."

Guan Xiaotong came up and hit it hard.

Xie was confused.

What the hell?

Do you still know Yang Mi?

At this moment, the three of them were still standing at the original side position, also next to the Maserati.

While she was talking, Huangmao had already opened the trunk to get water.

Looked like a little assistant.

First gave Guan Xiaotong a bottle, and then gave Xie another bottle.

Xie was not polite. Just as he was about to speak after taking it, he heard Huangmao say:

"Can you drink it? How about I buy you a cold one?"

"No, just drink this."

This was the conversation between the two.

Xie, who had long thought that the two were a couple, thought about it and asked tentatively:

"Do you... know Yang Mi... teacher?"

"Yes, I have her WeChat."

Guan Xiaotong did not hide it and nodded:

"I like her very much. I am her fan! A die-hard fan! A true love fan! The kind of super die-hard fan!"

"Uh..."

Xie didn't know what to say again.

At this time, he heard the banging sound when the vehicle passed the speed bump.

So he took the opportunity to unscrew the water bottle and looked back.

Just thought about how to respond to this.

No, where did this girl come from?

If her background was so big... even Yang Mi's WeChat was there... why would she come here for auditions again and again?

Tea girl is not an important role, right?

Could it be that Director Xu's movies don't even allow backdoors for his wife's friends?

So strict?

He was just thinking about it, when he suddenly heard Guan Xiaotong next to him say:

"Ah, Jiang Wenli, Ma Siju... Why haven't I seen her before?"

"Who?"

The yellow-haired man answered Xie's question.

But the three people made little noise.

After Jiang Wenli and Ma Siju came down, they walked in all the way.

In a few seconds, they disappeared.

For Xie, Jiang Wenli's appearance was not surprising.

After all, she was the big sister of the Xiying Studio.

She even had her own circle.

It's called the "Wives Group".

She's really powerful.

But the Ma behind... he was a little unfamiliar.

But the yellow-haired man asked for him, so he listened patiently.

"Ma Siyu, Jiang Wenli's niece... Isn't she here to audition for the role of the tea girl? This... Director Xu must give Jiang Wenli face, it's over, it's over, I guess it's difficult... What? You should have said nepotism earlier, I should have looked for someone too!"

"Shh!"

The yellow-haired man instinctively covered the girl's mouth.

He thought to himself, sister, there are outsiders here, can you be more careful?

You almost wrote the four words "I have a backer" on your forehead.

Guan Xiaotong was stunned, and then understood what Huang... ah no, Brother Lu meant. She glanced at Xie and suddenly smiled:

"Hehehehe... It's okay, big brother is not an outsider either... right... Oh, yes, I haven't introduced myself yet. Big brother, hello, my name is Guan Xiaotong. This is my brother Lu, Lu Han."

Xie nodded:

"Hello, my name is Xie."

And then...

No, nothing else.

Xie obviously had never heard of Lu Han's name.

As for Guan Xiaotong...

When Xie was acting, she hadn't been born yet.

Although I have seen those kung fu movies.

But the stereotype of child stars is here, she really can't connect Jet Li's son with the man in front of her.

So...

Everything is fine.

At this time, there is another bang.

Xie turned his head again.

A business car also stopped at the door.

After the door opened, a very beautiful girl got out of the car.

Guan Xiaotong's mouth twitched again.

Then she sighed:

"Alas..."

Lu Han smiled:

"The biggest competitor in your mind is here. But I don't know if he can take you seriously."

"Annoying! I hate you, don't say that!"

Guan Xiaotong was speechless and said something cute.

Then he continued:

"But she shouldn't be my biggest competitor."

Lu Han nodded:

"Well, indeed. In terms of relationship, Gulinazha is still incomparable to Ma Siwen. Jiang Wenli can definitely talk to Director Xu directly..."

"That's right. Eh? How about I call Uncle Zheng (BAI)? Seeing that "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is so popular, ask Director Xu to take pity on me and open a back door for me?"

"..."

Lu Han's expression didn't matter when he said this.

Xie's mouth twitched.

Just wait for a while...

No, what do you mean?

"Zhen Huan"? Zheng?

Is this girl talking about director Zheng Xiaolong?

She...she asked Director Zheng to call him uncle?

no.

Where did this person come from?

How many dragons are there in Director Xu's crew?

How many tigers are hidden?

I, a passerby, feel a little trembling just listening to your chat.

this……

What to do?

Just thinking about it.

"Bang" came out again.

Ten seconds later...

"Ah, Qi Lei!"

"...The one from Xiying Studio?"

"Yes, the second-in-command. It is estimated that after Tian Shuanghe leaves the chairmanship, he will take over. He is not in Xi'an guarding Xiying Studio, why did he come here?"

When Guan Xiaotong's cell phone dinged in his pocket, Xie felt that his facial muscles were a little stiff.

I knew I couldn't stay any longer.

If he stayed like this any longer, he might not be able to perform well today.

So he said:

"Then I'll go in first and you guys can chat."

"Mmm Good."

Guan Xiaotong responded and stepped forward.

Just walked a few steps...

"Ah! It's Sister Mi! ... Xiaotong, I'm almost here, are you here too? Then just wait for me. Come in with me later."

That's what Xie heard.

Then there was a sound of the girl behind her stomping her feet happily.

He glanced over his shoulder.

I saw the girl grabbing Huang Mao's arm and acting coquettishly...

Yang Mi...is she here too?

What's going on with the audition today?

Gods and gods from all walks of life gathered together?

The opening scene of the Silk Road Film Festival?

Isn't it just an audition for a supporting role? Why are you here?

He was filled with confusion.

…

"Oh, I can't understand it either."

In the car, Yang Mi sighed.

Next to her was... Liu Zhishi, who seemed to have darkened a few shades and had just returned from Okinawa.

"You said you were invited to play Zou Rong, so just do it. I don't need you to audition, just invite me directly. Isn't that enough to give you face? Why do you have to force a niece to come in?"

"It's my niece."

Liu Zhishi corrected her.

Yang Mi rolled her eyes:

"Shut up, little Japan!"

Liu Zhishi ignored her directly.

I just went to Okinawa for vacation.

It’s not like I’m going to make a pornographic film.

How come I have become a little Japan?

And Yang Mi was still complaining to herself:

"Other actors were selected through auditions one after another. Not to mention anything else, even Guan Xiaotong started from the first audition. No matter how famous you, Jiang Wenli, are, can you be greater than Feng Xiaogang? Your niece... …”

"It's my niece. Don't forget it later. It will be lively if there is any trouble."

"Bagaya road!"

Yang Mi became more and more speechless:

"I know it's my niece! Isn't my niece smooth with words! Baga! Baga, Baga, Baga!"

Seeing her "clamping" there, Liu Zhishi shook her head helplessly:

"Sister, don't you know that tsundere has withdrawn from the environment?...Forget it, don't worry about it, just let nature take its course."

"I just let nature take its course. If I really let nature take its course, I won't come today. Why can't I come and be with Xini? It's fine if Ma Siwen meets Xu Xin's requirements. If she doesn't, Xu Xin won't give her face. What's more... I haven't even thought about how to arrange it for Nazha..."

Looking at the gate of Er Film Factory, which was just around the corner, Yang Mi sighed helplessly:

"Oh... what a sin."