I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 202 200.08

"Well, this bag is good, and it looks stylish when you carry it."

Central shopping mall.

Yang Mi nodded with satisfaction.

Then he took it off for angelbaby and handed it to the counter sister:

"Wrap it up and count it together."

"OK."

Sun Ting and Xiao Qi followed the counter sister to check out, while the other went to carry things.

At this time, Yang Mi glanced vaguely at the reporter who was holding a camera to take pictures not far away, took the initiative to hold the baby's arm and walked to the next store.

As he walked, he said:

"You need to save some money to get your teeth repaired. Although your teeth have been corrected by braces, they still look a little unnatural. So, my advice to you is that you should go and get it done. Veneers. Also, if you can’t quit smoking, get your teeth cleaned regularly. Not showing your teeth when you smile will make your photos look unnatural. So, the focus is on the upper row of teeth.”

"...Okay, Sister Mimi."

"Also, your skin is not white enough. If you want to create a high-end look, fair skin is a must. Let's go and take you to buy cosmetics."

Holding her arm, Yang Mi looked like a close best friend, and said as she walked:

"Also, I have observed that your side profile photo is actually better than your front face photo. Don't try to learn Japanese style dressing. Too many embellishments and decorations will make you look very cheap and versatile. . If you want to wear high-end clothing, you would rather save money to buy big brands than choose cheap small brands. Remember, women, like men, can always highlight their taste and temperament in black and white. "

"……OK."

"Also, find a reliable body shape teacher to manage your body shape. Your body shape is very bad, you know? There is no curve in the waist of 1 foot 9. Control the waist circumference to 1 foot 7, and regard weight loss as This is a lifelong event, unless you are like me and have a physique that doesn’t gain weight no matter what you eat. Let the body teacher help you develop your temperament and choose the right outfit to help you break out of the young mold... You can even choose if necessary Plastic surgery to improve your appearance. These are steps for you to step out of the circle and advance your career."

"..."

"Don't sell meat. This time, I will shoot the "Ruili" Christmas Girl with you. At that time, I will ask the photographer to add two sets of separate shots of us. And in this month, I will change my waist line. Keep it up. The edited pictures will never be as touching as the natural interpretation of beauty. Don’t wear revealing clothes anymore. Don’t put on any weird makeup. What you have to do is to get rid of the mud without staining it. Flowers, not a cheap non-mainstream."

The girl didn't dare to refute the words that sounded like instructive instruction, admonishment, or even admonishment.

only……

Unable to suppress his curiosity, he asked:

"Sister Mimi, you... know me very well?"

"I don't understand."

"..."

Turning to look at the silent girl, Yang Mi smiled and shook her head:

"But we have to thank the Internet, don't we? Half an hour is enough for me to search for your photos and past history on the Internet. Oh yes... remember to wash off your tattoos."

"..."

"When dating a lover, the most important thing is to keep him in your heart, rather than tattooing him somewhere close to your privacy. It's stupid, and at the same time, it will also restrict your development... Oh yes, when it comes to development, you have to protect your back. That reporter who also holds the handle on you, otherwise you will probably die an ugly death if you offend him."

"..."

"I won't give you much help, but the route I planned for you is the most correct route. It's up to you whether you want to listen or not. It's okay not to listen, but I'll only say a little. I'll give you the chance. . Even, I have prepared a way out for you. I know that you signed with a Japanese brokerage company, and coincidentally, my popularity in Japan is inexplicably high now. If you can't make it in China, go to Japan. I’ll allow you to rub my heat a few more times. But that’s it…remember.”

Standing at the door of the La Mer store, Yang Mi ignored the counter sister who invited her to open the door. She looked directly at the girl in front of her with evasive eyes and said word by word:

"True intelligence cannot be seen by others. So, learn to hide it, hide your little cleverness, and don't let others see it anymore."

As soon as she started talking, her tone suddenly became meaningful:

"At least, don't let me see it."

After saying that, he continued to hold the girl’s hand:

"Baby, let's go and buy some cosmetics for you. I think this store is perfect for you~"

Smiling sweetly.

…

That night.

Xu Xin, who was about to leave for Jay Chou's concert, saw angelbaby sitting in the back seat, who seemed to have been specially dressed up, and nodded politely.

"Director Xu... Hello. My name is ang... my name is Yang Ying. Nice to meet you."

"Um."

Glancing at his smiling girlfriend, Xu Xin responded and closed the car door.

The car headed towards Hung Hom.

That night, the second Jay Chou concert.

"Oh, Axin, Mimi, what a coincidence, you two are here again... wow, who is the beauty sitting between you two?"

Jay Chou looked at the beautiful angelbaby on the big screen and asked with a smile.

Then the camera cuts away.

There was no pause.

…

Then, on the morning of the third day of Jay Chou's concert, the news that "Yang Mi never forgets her sisters when they were down and out, and spent a lot of money to buy clothes, hats and cosmetics for her to show their friendship" appeared in some media newspapers and magazines in Hong Kong.

Now everyone, including people in China, knew that Yang Mi had a good friend whose career was not doing very well in Hong Kong. For the sake of her friend, Yang Mi not only recommended her to Jay Chou as a backup dancer, but also took her to attend concerts and even bought her Clothes and cosmetics are a great thing for her.

For the same reason, the news also introduced the sad debut history of this young model named "angelbaby".

People from Shanghai come to Xiangjiang to work hard, send photos to media magazines, etc...

then……

angelbaby has received some invitations to variety shows...

On the variety show, when asked about her relationship with Yang Mi, the girl smiled at the camera and recounted the history of the two.

We first met in Shanghai, both of them were unknown.

After I finished shooting the magazine, I went to eat some cheap snacks after get off work, and then spent several hours on the phone.

After knowing that she was not doing well, Yang Mi would bring her a lot of food every time she came.

Then after becoming famous, I still worked hard to introduce myself to work.

Even the rent for her current rental house is paid by Yang Mi, otherwise she might have to move back to Shenzhen and have to go through customs and commute every day, etc.

Although the topic is all about Yang Mi, at least she has got the opportunity to appear on TV.

And on the night of Jay Chou's second concert, Xu Miao didn't go to watch because she had to deal with writing matters.

When Xiao Qi was taking Xu Miao to do errands, she started talking about what happened in the car today.

After Xu Miao heard it, he repeated it to Xu Daqiang intact.

I got a reply from my dad with a smile:

"If Sanjin can marry Mimi as his aunt, that will be his blessing. With Mimi here, Sanjin's family will be established."

Xu Miao was convinced.

Then, on December 4th.

The two families completed their weeklong vacation.

Before parting, after hanging out with Brother Xu for a few days and enjoying the "wealth life" of a middle-aged man, Yang Dalin warmly extended an invitation to be a guest.

He said that when Xu Daqiang comes to Yanjing, he must come to his home as a guest.

Obviously, after these few days of contact, the old policeman who has seen good guys and bad guys all his life has to admit...this family is really not a fool.

Put aside money, reputation and the like.

My daughter wants to live in a family where her husband is open and the whole family is harmonious.

It's really a happy thing.

This trip to Xiangjiang...

Not a loss.

…

The young lovers have been together in Xiangjiang for a week, and they are about to part ways again.

At the end of the year, several magazines that maintained good cooperative relations were asking for articles, and Yang Mi began to fly around the country. Xu Xin, on the other hand, continued to squat at Shenmu Stadium in pain.

Throughout this year, he will definitely not be able to return to Yanjing.

All the currently standardized and routine programs of the Olympic Games must be put here for rehearsals and to see the effects.

The other members of the directing team came and walked non-stop.

As the coordinator, he has to stay here to report on the progress of the work.

So it's impossible to leave.

But Xu Daqiang was quite happy.

Being able to see his son every day and listen to his son talk about his career is a truly happy thing for the old man.

Especially in mid-December, when the box office results of "The Secret That Can't Be Told" finally concluded after its global screening...he was even happier.

December 16th.

The screening of "The Secret That Cannot Be Told" ends in Thailand.

The global box office reached 462 million.

The country that contributed the most was the Chinese mainland, and the second country was Japan, which contributed a total of 184 million in box office...

To be honest, Xu Xin was quite confused.

Especially when he knew that the rating of this film in Japan was the same as the national classic film "Love Letter" made by Shunji Iwai in 1995, with an IMDB score of 8.1, he was really surprised.

But it doesn't matter.

Because the entire movie has created a profit of nearly 170 million for him.

Although it is gradually arriving, the domestic box office profits have already been divided.

In fact, during the filming of "The Untold Secret", Xu Xin brought money into the group, and the accounts between Jay Chou and him were never "clearly distinguished."

Both of them have the same purpose.

If I lose money, I won’t take it/just treat it as if I borrowed it from A Xin.

If it makes money, I don’t want it anymore/I’ll give Axin a share!

Therefore, the investment in "The Untold Secret" actually went through Jewell's company account.

Faced with the profits that were coming in one after another, Jay Chou did not hesitate and gave Xu Xin all the money according to the investment ratio.

Then he was pushed back by Xu Xin.

Called again...

Back again...

What the two of them were arguing about was not "I don't want this money" or "I have to give you this money", but the issue of proportion.

Friends help each other, but since they are involved in money, they must first do one thing, that is, brothers should settle the accounts.

In fact, neither Xu Xin nor he did this well enough.

However, this does not mean that it is not good enough, but that both of them want to "let the other party get more."

Xu Xin felt that since he had made money, he should give it half per person.

Anyway, there is no contract.

Jay Chou insisted on calculating it according to 65:35.

How can I take advantage of it for nothing...

Both of them put their friendship first, and in the end no one compromised...

In the end, it was Yang Mi who came out to mediate.

55 to 45.

Don’t fight with anyone, don’t rob anyone.

That's it.

Next time you get a contract, decide in advance to save yourself so much trouble.

Although this sounds unrealistic at first glance...even a bit ridiculous. But it is what it is.

And the box office success of "The Secret That Cannot Be Told" looks like Shinhwa will not be able to sit still for a few more days.

Because on December 20th, a movie called "Assembly" was released, which completely destroyed the single-day box office of "The Secret".

Big money and big production seem to indicate the rise of domestic films.

But compared to "The Secret That Can't Be Told" with an investment of 80 million... there is still no comparison in terms of return ratio.

But Xu Xin didn't care much.

It's all a thing of the past, no matter what kind of myths are created in the movie.

The past is the past.

People always have to look forward, right?

Besides, he really didn't have time to inquire about outside news. It was the end of the year.

Very busy.

And in the midst of this busyness, just after Christmas, when "Assembly" was still creating box office myths, Yang Mi's "Wulin Gaiden" starring Yang Mi premiered on Yang Mi, which was highly anticipated.

On December 29th.

Premiere.

Two episodes were broadcast simultaneously, and at the end, the average ratings exceeded 6.

For a TV series that premiered, "Wulin Gaiden" gave a very perfect answer.

It even directly crushed Yang Yi's "Beijing Smoke and Clouds".

but……

After the broadcast, everyone immediately expressed doubts.

Where is Yang Mi?

Where did Yang Mi go?

Although in the opening animation of "Hey, brother, long time no see" above the title song, Yang Mi is seen.

The character she plays is called "Zhu Wushuang".

But no one was seen in the first two episodes.

However, although this doubt has always existed, it still cannot resist the popularity of "Wulin Gaiden".

Fresh.

interesting.

Although it only happened in an inn, there are several starring roles: Shopkeeper Tong of Longmen Escort Bureau, Bai Zhantang, the thief saint, Guo Furong, the daughter of Guo Juxia of Six Gates, Lu Qinghou, a young prodigy, Li Dazui, the cook and nephew of the county master...

The storyline created by these people coming together to make the audience feel fresh and interesting immediately overshadowed the topic of "Yang Mi".

The topic of "Interesting "Wulin Gaiden"" has become a topic that many people are talking about.

Because the main reason is that they are different from what everyone thinks.

The dignified thief is actually running the hall.

Guo Juxia's woman turned out to be a handyman.

Although only two episodes were broadcast, the natural setting reversal made many viewers feel fresh and interesting.

So much so that "Sunflower Acupuncture" and "Overwhelming Mountains" became jokes for students in many schools to entertain themselves at that time.

Hilarious.

Plus Yang Mi, who hasn’t appeared yet.

In just two episodes, "Wulin Gaiden" immediately caught everyone's attention.

On the second day of three and four episodes, the ratings had exceeded 8.

And the viewing frequency is quite stable.

Some people in the industry have caught wind of this and have noticed the potential of this show.

Many TV stations have begun to contact CCTV and are ready to purchase rotation rights.

In the end, it was okay if I didn't ask... When I asked, people were a little confused.

What?

Your CCTV doesn’t have full copyright?

Any TV series sold to you has full copyright. Isn’t this the norm?

Why don't you still own the copyright?

But in fact, the copyright is not in the hands of CCTV.

Being held tightly in the hands of Liu Momo's Nifeng Entertainment...

Although as early as October, when CCTV announced the program list, some people already knew the news. They even know more. For example, CCTV only spent 3 million on the premiere of "Wulin Gaiden".

But no one thought much about it at the time.

Yangmi is popular, but it is still unknown how much market demand this explosive popularity can translate into.

TV series are a long-term income. It does not mean that if there is a big star or some popular artist, the money will be repaid.

In addition, I found out that this drama is in the style of "Zhanghui style" and "situation comedy", which made everyone feel a little intimidated.

Oh my god.

OK.

Chapter sitcom?

How to shoot this?

So, everyone is waiting and watching.

And Liu Momo was not in a hurry.

She finished watching "Wulin Gaiden". Although she was slapped in the face, she understood... this drama is really good.

The kind that I can't even stop chasing.

Therefore, when faced with inquiries from some small households, they would be polite and give a very perfunctory attitude.

Talking about business.

Since this drama has chosen CCTV to obtain the premiere rights at such a low price, it is impossible to relax and recoup the cost at this time.

After confirming that the boss had no strict requirements on income, she discussed the matter with Xu Xin.

Everything, wait until "Wulin Gaiden" is finished.

By the time……

Awaiting price!

Therefore, she expected that the first four episodes of "Wulin Gaiden" became a hit. But facing those people swarming towards her...she slipped away.

Went to Hokkaido for vacation.

Headwind Entertainment also made huge profits this year.

Although her most important drama "The Man from London" has not yet been released, "Once" has become a box office hit and has raked in nearly 27 million U.S. dollars in the European and American markets, making this movie cost only 150,000 U.S. dollars. , has been labeled as "earning money with blood".

After receiving nearly 11 million U.S. dollars in revenue after sharing, she calculated the total price in mid-December and sent Xu Xin the company's profit this year.

Asked:

"How to arrange this money?"

What I got was Xu Xin's words of "you have to figure it out".

The meaning is very simple.

Regardless of "Once" or other movies, except for the normal settlement of income from Jewell's "The Untold Secret", I don't need the profits of other companies for the time being.

You have investment control.

If that's the case, then there's no problem.

Although it can only be said that the "fledgling" Headwind Entertainment has already accumulated enough first pot of gold.

It's time for everything to get back on track.

only……

The confusion about "Where did Yang Mi go" in "Wulin Gaiden" gradually became popular on the Internet.

Because the series has been aired for 20 episodes, and Yang Mi hasn’t appeared yet...

In the first half of January 2008, this topic turned out to be an unsolvable mystery.

There is some suspicion of selling dog meat with sheep's heads.

The topic of "hype by the "Wulin Gaiden" program team began to spread.

But no one came out to explain.

No one would do this kind of spoiler thing in advance.

What's more, although it feels uncomfortable to be hung up like this every day in the hearts of the audience, in the eyes of TV stations, producers, and even advertisers...

In fact, this is the effect we want.

The harder you chase, the more we will whet your appetite.

Without whetting your appetite, how can you ensure that the audience can have the mood of "just to watch Yang Mi without missing anything, even if it's an advertisement"?

This is actually quite nonsense.

But it is true that the advertisers who are waving their money to join in want this effect.

The later the Yang Mi comes out, the better.

As for what the audience thinks...

They don't care.

As long as the advertisement of your own brand can be implanted into the hearts of the audience.

The so-called supply and demand relationship, after one party loses the right to choose, its unreasonable and exploitative nature is fully demonstrated.

…

January 14th.

Episode 30 of Wulin Gaiden.

Finally, "Zhu Wushuang" came out despite repeated calls.

It was also successful, making "Wulin Gaiden" the first TV series to have a ratings of over 10 since the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year "2008".

The image of the innocent and cute little junior sister has captured everyone's hearts in "Wulin Gaiden", which has become a hot topic among almost all the people.

only……

Everyone is dissatisfied.

Why?

Can Zhu Wushuang be liked by Lu Qinghou's virtue?

The most important thing is that Guo Furong is not beautiful either!

Yao Dazui compared with Yang Mi?

What international joke are you kidding...

However, it must be admitted that no matter what, the high ratings of "Wulin Gaiden" are enough to support the topic of national discussion.

It's just...I always feel a little lonely.

Looking at Yang Mi's lively and cute appearance in the series, some people thought unconsciously.

Why is it a little lonely?

Is it because there is no opponent?

Just as I was thinking about it, on January 20, the media revealed a photo of Jay Chou waiting for rehearsal backstage at the Spring Festival Gala.

Oh, that's right.

This is right.

Yang Mi has already come out, how can Jay Chou be different?

2008 Spring Festival Gala "Blue and White Porcelain"...

Isn’t this coming out?

As soon as the news came out, everyone suddenly felt that the taste was right, and they suddenly woke up.

yes.

This year, it seems to be coming to an end again.

Counting the days, it seems that it is only about half a month until February 6th, the Spring Festival Gala.

and……

etc……

Something's wrong...

February 6th?

Spring Festival Gala?

How many episodes are there in "Wulin Gaiden"?

80 episodes, right?

It will be broadcast on December 29, with two episodes a day.

It will be broadcast for 40 days.

40 days later…

February 6th! ?

? ? ? ?

The finale of "Wulin Gaiden" is actually on February 6th! ?

New Year's Eve! ?

Oh my god.

correct.

It tastes right!

Jay Chou will sing "Blue and White Porcelain" at the Spring Festival Gala on February 6th, and Yang Mi's "Wulin Gaiden" will have its finale on February 6th.

Ha ha ha ha.

These two people...

The fight started again.

It’s fun to watch.

Although I don't know if it was a coincidence or something, it was true that the entire month of January 2008 became turbulent because of the battle between two people.

Good guys, Beiyang Mi and Nan Jielun.

North Qiao Feng, South Murong.

What path did you two take?

So narrow?

Can these all come together?

And just when everyone thought they might see another big fun this year, the stadium in Shenmu County in northern Shaanxi was closed.

Carrying a suitcase and packing a lot of luggage, Xu Xin boarded a plane to Yanjing at the end of the year when everyone was going home.

The work of this year’s Olympic team creative team is also nearing completion.

We all have had such a busy year, and at the end of the year, it is natural to have a good dinner together, eat, drink, and talk about plans for the new year.

Xu Xin is no exception.

After more than half a year of effective testing this year, many shortcomings of LED screens have been found in practice. The organizing committee has officially approved the budget and will start installing the Bird's Nest at the beginning of next year. Transformation.

Through careful experiments, it has been proven that LED screens have the ability to withstand historical tests.

As the first country to lay LED on the ground for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the history of the 2008 Olympic Games is also worthy of being remembered by the world, leaving a strong mark in the history of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

To put it bluntly, without the Shenmu Stadium as a test field, everyone might still have doubts about whether the plan to adopt this kind of LED screen would be possible.

For this reason, the old Xu family did not leave the first table at this year's Xujiawan ancestor worship ceremony.

Because indeed, this site has been given a different historical significance by Xu Xin and the patriotic businessmen of Xujiawan!

Everything seems to be going extremely smoothly this year.

Xu Xin felt a lot more relaxed.

There is even a sense of exhaustion that urgently needs some rest.

So, after getting off the plane, due to time constraints, he returned home immediately.

When I arrived at the door of my house, I suddenly saw two strangers walking out of the house.

One male and one female.

The man looks about forty years old, calm and steady.

The girl seems to be about the same age as Sun Ting.

"...?"

Xu Xin was a little confused.

But seeing the two of them loading large and small bags into the car, he thought about it and walked forward:

"You are……"

When the young girl turned around and saw Xu Xin, she blinked first.

Seems to be identifying.

After she was clearly identified, she immediately greeted her respectfully:

"Hello, Director Xu, I am Wu Qiqi, Sister Mimi's second assistant. He is the driver, brother Cheng Hu! We are all sent here directly by Sister Zeng."

"Well……"

Second assistant?

Good guy, isn’t one person enough anymore?

Xu Xin was a little confused, but still asked:

"Where is she? Is she in there?"

"I'm... I'm shopping for gifts with Sister Sun Ting... Can I help you get them?"

"Need not."

Xu Xin waved his hand and walked directly into the small courtyard with his bag.

Before entering the living room, I heard my girlfriend’s movements:

"Next, who?"

"Wang Minmin, "Southern Weekly". Hobbies: jewelry. When we last had dinner together for an interview, she specifically revealed to us that "Southern Weekly" planned to comment on the new generation of "Four Little Actresses". You mentioned this news It's quite important, and she seems to have a lot of energy in the newspaper office."

"Then I'll give you a watch. You go and choose one, and then...get a box of SK-II gift boxes. Remember to remind me to check my taste and see if I have a chance to judge this four-part actress. Next."

"Teacher Wang Yanhui from Renyi, he gave you a lot of advice on acting. Hobby: Drinking tea."

"Hmm, I remember that Teacher Wang is from the Yunnan Repertory Theater, right?...Isn't it inappropriate to give Pu'er tea?"

"This... Lao Banzhang heard from Uncle Gawa that not everyone can buy it, and people in Yunnan don't drink it every day."

"Okay, then two boxes of Laoban stamps...Eh? Not enough?...Call Uncle Gawa and ask for 20 more cakes, the same specifications as those given to my brother and the people in the Olympic creative team. Then Get a box of this sea dog pill, and... get a box of this health care product box from Tongrentang. Four boxes should be enough. Next..."

Xu Xin didn't go in either, just listened at the door with a smile.

Listening to the girlfriend and Sun Ting inside, they were counting out the preferences, hobbies, personalities, and even some of their connections one after another, and then discussing what gifts to give...

Even a little dazed.

I feel in a daze...

It felt like I had seen my dad when he was giving gifts.

Could it be that it was taught by dad again, right...?

Be good.

What exactly do you want your future daughter-in-law to do?

Do you want to go to heaven?

Please give me a monthly ticket. Please give me a monthly ticket! Skinny old man, please vote for me! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone. It’s such a big holiday, let the cows have a rest, okay?