I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 188 186. Don’t like, don’t participate

"Hey, brother, don't rush me, I'll go back right away, okay? I'm boarding the plane right now! I was blocked at the airport gate for a long time just now, oh, I'm so bored! How did you recognize me?!"

Holding the phone, Yang Mi sat in the VIP waiting room of China Eastern Airlines and whispered:

"I will definitely be able to have lunch with you at noon, you believe me. I feel so stupid. Really, if Tingting hadn't specially asked Tingting to buy me a set of underwear last night, I might have been embarrassed to death this morning! "

"Who told you to have permanent laser removal... Didn't I tell you, it also prevents sweating..."

"Nonsense! It's not just for you to see..."

"Shh, keep your voice down, big star, do you want people to hear you!"

Hearing the voice on the phone, Yang Mi felt a little irritated:

"I'm so annoyed. Really, why are there so many things! I've been so angry and have pimples these past few days!"

"Ha~ think what I think?"

"Definitely! Oh, I'm so annoyed..."

The girl became more and more irritable and her eyes were filled with impatient thoughts.

I haven’t seen my boyfriend for another month... Why are you singing that song?

Swinging flower~ She also needs your comfort~ Don’t let her grow old and wither while waiting~

The lyrics in Tian Zhen's "Wild Flowers" are the best portrayal of her current mood.

Really can't wait.

My boyfriend finally came back and kept his promise to "see beautiful girls at the beginning of school" with him.

As a result, I was late last night due to recording a variety show and missed the plane.

Mad!

But Xu Xin asked in confusion:

"Sun Ting is not next to you? You are a bit bold in speaking."

"No, she and Sister Zeng went to buy something to drink."

"You can't drink ice. You've been late this month..."

"It's okay. I can definitely hold it in this time, okay? It won't be as embarrassing as last time... I can't do it without drinking ice. When I think about you, the fire in my heart surges up... …It’s coming out with a whirring sound!”

"Can we be more reserved...sister, when we first started dating, you were crying so hard."

Hearing her boyfriend's joke, a flame in the girl's reddish eyes turned into a "sneer":

"...Your stockings are gone."

"……What?"

"The skirt is gone too."

"Well……"

"The service is gone..."

"sorry."

"Hmph~"

After sneering again, she suddenly saw Zeng Jia and Sun Ting walking in.

However, Sister Zeng still held up the phone.

So he quickly said:

"Sister Zeng and Tingting are back. You are waiting for me at home, did you hear me? Wash yourself and wait for me!"

"Oh my god, you stinky gangster..."

Xu Xin was still playing the lute, and the girl hung up the phone directly.

"Hurry, hurry, I'm so thirsty."

He took the ice mineral water from Sun Ting and took a big sip.

The cold water extinguished the fire in my heart, which made me feel much better...

At this time, Sun Ting quickly said to Yang Mi:

"It's a call from the company."

After saying that, he shut up, took out a wet wipe from his bag and handed it to Yang Mi, who had looked agitated since morning for some reason.

Yang Mi was stunned for a moment, and a thoughtful look flashed in her eyes under her peaked cap.

Then Zeng Jia also hung up the phone, walked over and said:

"Mimi, when we arrive in Yanjing at noon, people from the company want to have a meal with us."

"...Who is it?"

Yang Mi looked a little puzzled.

Zeng Jia thought for a while and then said:

"Mr. Chen."

"..."

The focus of Yang Mi's pupils changed.

Mr. Chen, or Chen Wangxiu.

The person in charge of artist management under Rong Xinda. From artist contract signing, management, to resource allocation, he is one of the decision-makers.

In the company, strictly speaking, he is the number three person in charge of internal management, Rong Xinda.

He is looking for himself...

Yang Mi became irritable again.

Go, you must go.

Can……

After thinking for a while, she turned to look at Sun Ting:

"Tingting, send a message to your brother Xu, asking him not to wait for me at noon. I have an appointment with someone for dinner. I will go back in the afternoon."

"Okay, sister."

After Sun Ting responded, more than a year of tacit understanding made her understand...

When Sister Mimi asks herself to communicate directly with Brother Xu, it usually means that she has to be busy with something.

We can't be distracted by Brother Xu.

After all... During the time she was with Sister Mimi, it was only with Brother Xu that Sister Mimi showed the same innocence as a brainless person, being silly and cute.

But in front of other people...

But a completely different person.

Terribly shrewd.

Sure enough, when she took her mobile phone and started sending a message to Brother Xu, she heard Sister Mimi say:

"Sister Zeng, what's going on? Why is Mr. Chen suddenly looking for me?"

Sun Ting did not raise her head, but her ears perked up.

And after hearing this, Zeng Jia also understood that the girl in front of him now was no longer the fledgling that had to rely on company resources to operate more than a year ago.

Even during the period of her rise, the company basically did not do much.

It feels like sitting back and enjoying the results.

Therefore, she is not someone who can't handle things clearly at this time.

If a person doesn't weigh the pros and cons at this point, she is a fool.

A popular artist who has become so popular without relying on a company.

One is a company that did not secure enough resources and benefits for the artist when she was gaining momentum.

How to choose?

The girl in front of me does not rely on the company, but she has a boyfriend who is reliable enough.

Even if you are not married.

But as the youngest director in the billion-dollar club in film history, to be honest, Zeng Jia probably never dared to think that the rich second generation could reach such heights. But... after the fact happened, she understood... No matter where the girl and the other party go in the end, she should adjust her career plan for Yang Mi.

Therefore, her current tentative adjustment route is to "absorb all the nutrients from Xu Xin's side to strengthen Yang Mi."

The reason why we decided on this route is actually very simple.

The entertainment industry... is very realistic.

Although she still can't figure it out... is the relationship between the two people because of the "hidden rules", or is it...

Through all these signs...the truth that I was "cheated".

Not sure.

But not important.

The important thing is that Xu Xin was just a nobody before.

It doesn't matter what your family is like, how rich you are, or what you do. But for this industry, he is just a nobody.

When people look at him, the first thing they think of may be, "Oh, he has something to do with director Zhang Yimou." They may think highly of him because of this, but by the same token, they think highly of him not because of who he is, but because of him. Zhang Yimou.

He is just a nobody.

But it's different now.

The youngest director of the Billion Dollar Club in history.

Just because of this, the boy named Xu Xin will undergo completely different changes in the future.

Countless actresses who want to get ahead will find him.

Countless investors will be waving their money in the hope that he can replicate the miracle of "The Secret That Cannot Be Tellable".

Circle, status, fame, honor...

Although nothing can be seen in a short period of time, after a long time, as I come into contact with more and more people of all kinds...

love?

It's really hard to resist, but the gun went off impulsively.

It’s not that I’m too one-sided.

It’s not that she is extreme.

only……

Just like the saying "Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou don't believe in tears".

After ten years in this circle, Zeng Jia has seen too many such things.

She dare not say that the entertainment industry does not believe in love.

Just feel...

These two people are not suitable.

No matter how you look at it, it's inappropriate.

Young people, full of firepower.

Now in my early twenties, we can only see each other once a month.

After this boy named Xu Xin sees the true "prosperity" of the entertainment industry, who can guarantee that he can consistently treat his girlfriend who has been with him since the unknown stage?

Love...maybe able to withstand this test.

But love in the entertainment industry... really can withstand this test.

Therefore, she still holds a pessimistic attitude.

Even, the same thing can be said about Yang Mi.

There are so many handsome guys in the entertainment industry.

Who can guarantee that they will never make mistakes?

But she wouldn't say these words to anyone, but she knew what she was going to do.

As an agent, you put people first.

Artist-oriented.

At least for now, she wants to help Yang Mi defend the mine.

Just work hard to absorb resources.

Compared with this young director of the Billion Dollar Club, the company's "magazine and TV series"-based routine is really not suitable for Yang Mi.

But in the film industry... Rong Xinda really lacks the capital to carry the weight.

So……

"I probably want to renew my contract with you."

Facing Yang Mi's inquiry, Zeng Jia lowered her voice and chose to speak frankly:

""Dream of Red Mansions" is about to start. From the current point of view, as the main unit, the character Lin Daiyu... is quite attractive to all parties. And I think the only possibility is to come to you at this juncture. Sex is... Your contract expires in May 2009. If you want to get the role of Lin Daiyu... there is no other possibility except renewing the contract in advance."

"..."

Yang Mi frowned:

"You mean, if you want to play Lin Daiyu, you have to renew your contract in advance?"

"Um."

Zeng Jia nodded:

"Except for this situation, I can't think of any possibility that Mr. Chen would personally invite you to dinner."

"..."

Lin Daiyu.

Dream of Red Mansions...

As the only female protagonist in the Four Great Classics, if she can star in it, it can almost be said to be a milestone for an actress.

Its significance does not lie in how popular Lin Daiyu is, or how beautiful and beautiful she is in people's hearts...

The important meaning lies in literary nature.

The female protagonist of one of the Four Great Classics.

This is much heavier than male-dominated dramas such as "Journey to the West", "Water Margin" and "Three Kingdoms".

Does Yang Mi like "A Dream of Red Mansions"?

The answer is no.

I can't understand it, the story is very repetitive and pretentious.

This is her perception.

Don't talk about literary nature or what it is for.

If a work is written and some people like it, some people will hate it.

For her, "Red Mansions" is just a story that takes place in a pretentious courtyard house, nothing more.

It can be said that she does not understand "Red Mansions".

so what?

If you don't like it, you don't like it.

But unfortunately, if an actor can act, if he can play Lin Daiyu, after he comes out, it will be a kind of... Although he can't see the substantive thing, from the definition of "actor" itself, it has been an earth-shaking change.

so……

"Not renewing the contract means there is no possibility for Lin Daiyu. Judging from the current situation, right?"

"Um."

As Zeng Jia nodded, the girl fell into silence.

After thinking for about a minute, she suddenly asked:

"Sister Zeng, how much do you know about the situation in the Red Mansion?... I only know one person. The original director Hu Zi was dissatisfied with the internal casting, so he quit with his team, and then our director Li asked him to come over..."

She was talking about Hu Zi's withdrawal from "Dream of Red Mansions" at the end of last year. The specific reason is actually very simple. In 2006, China Film Academy held a talent show... After all, everyone is now willing to watch the "grassroots become a phoenix" routine. The success of Super Girl also represents the arrival of the talent show era.

However...this activity called "Dream of Red Mansions"...has some problems.

Indeed, there was a lot of buzz when the remake was first announced. As soon as this talent show came out, it came directly to CCTV and became very popular.

But slowly... the audience discovered why there were inexplicable actresses joining in every issue?

She was obviously not there in the last issue, but she suddenly appeared in this issue.

Then came the endless auditions, auditions, auditions... After a year, Kankan competed for the audition group championship.

While the progress has been seriously slowed down by the addition of capital...

Because every company is exerting its efforts, every company is eager to select its own artists. The original casting is no longer a casting but has quietly turned into an insider transaction of "whoever pays more will be cast."

This aroused strong dissatisfaction from Hu Zi. When he quit, he even told the media: What if these players are still not suitable after trial? As the chief director, don’t I even have the right to change roles?

In one sentence, the shady story of "Red Mansions" has been revealed.

However, this incident did not cause any splash.

It even made news for half a day, and then disappeared...so many people didn't even know it existed.

As for the reason, everyone knows it.

At this time, Rong Xinda, who was also participating in the actor competition, stepped forward and relied on Li Shaohong's qualifications to take over the "Dream of Red Mansions" that seemed to have become a mess.

Moreover, he overturned all casting choices by taking advantage of the leaders' ingenious psychology of avoiding suspicion. While the efforts of thousands of actors for a year were wasted, casting was turned into a normal audition and they were no longer in the spotlight of the media.

Very smart and made the right move.

However, for Yang Mi herself, the show had nothing to do with her from the beginning, and the company planned to promote it to others.

Later, she obtained this qualification because of "looking for girls".

And after hearing what Yang Mi said...

"The dissatisfaction stems from the fact that there are too many casting companies."

Zeng Jia's voice has turned into a whisper:

"If you want to act in the four major masterpieces, you have to ask for permission from the top. Do you understand? The top will issue the task, and the bottom will start to implement it. In addition to Director Li, there are also many related companies involved. No one can swallow this alone. A piece of meat, so... we must unite. We also have the right to speak, but everyone’s right to speak is the same."

"It sounds like a mess."

Yang Mi's brows furrowed more and more tightly.

Zeng Jia also nodded:

"It's indeed quite chaotic. During the first few meetings, it is said that Director Li was also very confused. But... Mimi, you have to make your own decision. I respect your decision, do you understand?"

"!"

Yang Mi's pupils suddenly expanded.

But before she had time to think about it, she heard Zeng Jia continue:

"The benefits of playing "Red Mansions", if nothing else..."

Stretching out her fingers, she began to pull:

"China Film, Radio and Television, Baina, Emperor... Whether they are direct relatives or colleagues, everyone is eyeing this piece of meat. And if you can control it, then... your future is limitless, understand? Everyone is fighting for it. Everyone must squeeze in."

"But the prerequisite is that the TV series can be successfully filmed."

"Director Li is here, isn't he?"

Yes, Director Li is here.

From "Red Pink" to "Da Ming Palace Ci" to "Oranges Are Red" and so on...

This is enough to prove that Director Li will have no problem controlling this work. What's more, there are so many talented people from China Film Group coming.

Through Sister Zeng's words, the girl knows almost without thinking that the producer, producer, and supervisor of this film must all have the names of famous people.

but……

"If I don't renew the contract, will this drama be out of my hands?"

"Hard to say."

Zeng Jia chose to tell the truth:

"But the role is definitely not that important anymore. This is for sure. A weekly news is a harsh lesson for the company. If I knew you were going to leave... what do you think?"

"..."

Yang Mi's brows wrinkled completely.

After thinking about it, she suddenly stood up and said:

"I'll go out and make a phone call."

"……good."

Zeng Jia thought she was going to discuss with Xu Xin...

result……

…

"Four loaves."

"Hu!"

"Ah, let's just say that these four loaves are not easy to beat, and they will break when they are beaten! Ah..."

Xu Daqiang scratched his head.

Mistake.

But it doesn’t matter.

It's just one game, it's only morning, very early.

After taking a sip of tea and lighting a cigarette, the crackling sound of picking up mahjong cards sounded again.

But at this moment, his phone rang.

"..."

Xu Daqiang frowned.

It's the most annoying thing when a phone call comes in while you're playing cards.

Affect luck.

Who?

There are no rules.

If you have something to do, don’t you know how to contact Xiao Li first?

He turned around and looked, and his impatient expression immediately changed.

"Etc., etc……"

He pressed his hand to signal others to quiet down before he answered the phone:

"Oh, Mimi. What's wrong?"

Upon hearing this title, another middle-aged man spoke to the person sitting next to him through lips:

"new?"

The man quickly shook his head:

"Don't talk nonsense."

"Well……"

…

"Uncle Xu, are you busy at the moment?"

"Not busy, not busy, what's wrong?"

"There's something I can't make up my mind about. I want to talk to you and get your opinion."

"Oh?...Okay, you say."

Over there, Xu Daqiang waved his hand, stood up and opened the door of the mahjong room:

"Xiao Li, come here and give me a beating."

"Hey, okay."

Li Hao walked in quickly from outside, and after Xu Daqiang came out of the house, he waved directly to the others:

"You all go out first and make a phone call."

Several people hurriedly walked out the door.

When Xu Daqiang was the only one left in the suite, he said with a smile:

"What's wrong? What's going on? Say wow, I'll let you make the decision!"

"...hehehe."

Yang Mi couldn't help laughing, and then said:

"It's like this...it's..."Dream of Red Mansions", you know, right?"

"I know... ah, that grandma went to the Grand View Garden... and listened to the play..."

"Hmm, that's it..."

Xu Daqiang finished smoking half a cigarette, and Yang Mi finished explaining the whole story.

The middle-aged man, who had lost his kind smile and narrowed his eyes, leaned on the sofa, crossed his legs and said:

"Oh...what do you want to ask? Are you undecided? Don't know whether to act or not?"

"Yes, I just wanted to ask you. Do you think I should... come closer?"

"Don't get involved."

Almost without thinking about it, Xu Daqiang gave his own suggestion:

"This Red Mansion is like a coal mine, you know? Today there will be mine manager Zhang, and tomorrow there will be mine manager Li. The big mine manager is the one you mentioned... just the group sent by the country, this mine The manager is your company, and mine manager Li represents other companies, and then there are mine managers Sun and Niu...ah, it’s a mess, a group of people come here to do nothing, and they think about getting more arrests for themselves every day. If you want something, get more benefits... If everyone thinks so, then no one will pay attention to safety production. They are all scheming, and who cares about the mine? If they don't care about the mine, won't something happen? Then something will happen. , other companies will be fine, but the unlucky ones are these incompetent deputy mine directors and the work team."

"Well……"

Yang Mi was a little surprised and asked:

"Don't you think about that at all?"

"I don't think so. Niuniu, what do you think? First of all, your company is not big, right?"

"Well……"

"In a big company, who would give money to others? If your company can't make the decision, then it's very different from other companies... or even the director who quit... you know? On the other side, there are several mine managers who are plotting against each other. . On the other hand, you, the mine manager, don’t have the courage to monopolize the overall production and safety. What’s more... in your own business, you don’t need your own people first, but you divide the meat first, will that work? Then? You have to be kind to your own people first, and then be kind to outsiders. How can you let outsiders eat the meat before you even drink the soup? Is that okay? "

"..."

"Besides, whether you or others, you are all your company's own babies. If you don't have confidence in raising your own babies or being parents, then how can you expect outsiders not to bully you? You have your own babies and you have to protect them. Okay, outsiders will think highly of you. If you can't protect your own child well, then you are not promising, you know? So, your company has taken this wrong step. If you don't be tough, others will bully you. Oh, this kind of thing He's a coward, so let's keep the promise. If you follow him, you'll have a bright future. Listen, don't go there, don't do it. The further away, the better. If there are too many people, there will be chaos, and chaos will lead to trouble! So don't go there. Minato, do you understand?"

Yang Mi actually liked chatting with Xu Daqiang.

Because Uncle Xu’s words are always so simple and unpretentious, even though he never leaves the coal mine in everything, and never leaves the coal mine in his words...

but……

Really, the way you treat others and deal with things is all there.

According to Uncle Xu, the coal mine is also a small society.

Just two points.

One is favors, the other is interests.

The analysis is thorough.

After thinking about it through Uncle Xu's words, she found that he was absolutely right.

This film...

Maybe it’s not an achievement.

But a thunder.

Whoever supports it will be blown up, and whoever will be blown up will be killed by a big thunder.

because……

It's not a simple script.

It is "A Dream of Red Mansions".

And there is also a version of "Zhuyu" in front.

"Then... no more? No participation at all?"

"…Want to have some soup?"

"Um……"

"Well……"

On the other end of the phone, the middle-aged man thought for a while and said:

"Then do it. It depends on people. Don't think about eating meat. Too many people have put that meat in their mouths. It's disgusting. Just drink the soup, take a sip and know the taste. That's the scene in "Dream of Red Mansions" , it looks just so-so...don't think too much. Got it?"

"...Yeah, I understand. Hehehe, thank you Uncle Xu~"

"Hehehehe~"

The expression on the middle-aged man's face turned into a flower:

"What does it look like? If you don't understand anything, just ask again."

"Hmm, Uncle Xu, please go ahead and do your work first. I'll prepare some delicious food for you later, hehehe~"

"Hahahaha~"

…

Xu Daqiang returned to the room with a cheerful face, and Li Hao quickly made way.

Looking at his bad hand, he said:

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhing they playing~ Come on!"

Rubbing it with his hands, he looked at the cake on the edge of the card and said to himself:

"Look, isn't this coming?"