I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 225 223 The tree is great for shade

Chapter 225 223. The tree is so big that you can enjoy the shade

After eating, it is very comfortable to take a walk.

Although the day was quite hot, Xu Xin and Yang Mi decided to walk back slowly in the sunset. On the last night before leaving Hengdian, the next time the two of them want to meet will probably be in October when "Sword and Fairy" is over.

Therefore, during this night, I really felt like I could break a penny into several petals of a flower.

"Isn't three assistants a bit too much?"

Xu Xin muttered as he walked:

"First, second, image...and a driver. What's next? Bodyguard?"

"Not that much."

As if she was not talking about herself, Yang Mi shook her head slightly and imitated his tone:

"Isn't it too much to ask for a bodyguard?"

Xu Xin rolled her eyes before she continued:

"But now we still need a few positions, one is for promotion and the other is a makeup artist... I don't have time to do makeup now, so I need a makeup artist, the kind who will follow the team and follow the package. But I feel that there are so many people every day It’s very annoying to follow, so I haven’t done it yet... But after my contract ends next year, I will be looking for more people. Not only these people need to be there, but also graphic designers, photographers, business planners, brand project managers, and contacts , finance, legal affairs..."

"Why does it sound like you started with at least fifty people?"

"It's not that exaggerated, but it's about the same. Hey, have you figured out what we'll be called?"

"Xu Xin Yang Mi Studio."

"Hey~~~"

Yang Mi looked disgusted:

"You are obviously an artist, but how did you come up with such a company name that is not artistic at all?"

Xu Xin shrugged.

"It's good if it's straightforward enough. When people look at it, they will know whose company it is. Why? Could it be called "The Two of Us" or "The Two Flavors"?"

"……What's that?"

"The name of the company."

"...Cow, brother."

After Yang Mi was stunned for a moment, she admired from the bottom of her heart:

"This name is quite personal...but the word "Master" is too old in Yanjing, so let's forget it."

"Then "The Two of Us"?"

"...It's so sweet. It would be okay if it's just two people, but I also want to sign someone else in the future. No, you should think about it again."

"Then "The Three of Us"."

"Um???"

Walking on the road, the girl with a little sweat on the tip of her nose paused:

"Who else?"

"It's just the people who sign. Then we sign more people, and we should become "Four of Us", "Five of Us", "Everyone Six", "Seven of Them", "Eight of Us"... and finally "My Team" "Grow My Regiment", "One Hundred and Eight Big Kettles"..."

"Goose goose goose goose~"

Following Xu Xin's words, Yang Mi laughed like crazy.

Smiling and speechless.

What is this?

Xu Xin was also happy, but after the topic was over, he said:

"So I still don't understand. You shouldn't be short of any image designers, right? Not to mention your company...won't Sister Zeng find or match one for you?"

"Yes, I don't like it."

"...Then why do you fall in love with Zhang Jiao? I've obviously just met twice, so that's it. Once for Golden Armor, and once for this time. What do you think?"

"Because I like to deal with smart people, you know? This kind of person who is smart and knows how to protect her friends is actually not bad in character and will be very safe to use. Besides... I like her sense of proportion. "

"What's the measure?"

Xu Xin was a little confused.

Yang Mi said with a smile:

"The sense of propriety in how you treat others...you may not care about these details, understand. I really like the way she doesn't dare to stare at you for more than three seconds."

Xu Xin was stunned:

"What the hell?"

He didn't understand, but Yang Mi didn't say much. She just shook her head and continued:

"In my opinion, her biggest advantage is that she understands how to stop losses in time...or stop when enough is enough. Whether it's the extras she talked to you about in the afternoon, including her career plans and her plans for the temporary The care of Zhao Liying, who seems quite simple-minded, and the meticulousness shown in the return of care...haven't you noticed that among these two people, she is the one who holds the scale."

"Well, that's right... Zhao Liying listens to her."

"Yes, this girl said something wrong, Zhang Jiao will save her in time. And she also knows how to hide her utilitarianism and discernment... she is a very good girl. Plus the clothes are not bad, so I will let her try it on." Let’s try it, the salary I’m offering is better than her working on the computer drawing pictures and being a little graphic model for others, right?”

"……Fine."

Hearing this, Xu Xin said no more.

Anyway, this is just a quick chat.

Then he wanted to tentatively pull Yang Mi's hand...

The result was avoided:

"Don't make trouble, it's on the street. Isn't holding hands a sign of truth?"

"...Tsk."

Xu Xin's eyes were filled with regret.

…

No matter how many pieces are broken into one night, the next day will always come.

When Liu Zhishi got up the next day and was speechless looking at the redness in his eyes, Xu Xin was already on his way home.

We left early in the morning and arrived in Yanjing at noon.

As a result, Qi Lei took him to the dinner table without even returning home.

The final version of the script for "The Wind" was presented with both hands.

…

The hot pot is steaming.

In fact, Qi Lei's style of doing things can be seen from such small things.

Watertight.

Why come to eat hot pot on a hot day?

It's simple, talk about things.

But it's not as grand as a business banquet, that would be too formal.

Personal relationships have to be shown.

At the same time, while we are talking about things, the dishes must not be cold yet.

For example, Xu Xin has been reading the script for more than half an hour now. If it is an ordinary business banquet, is it serving food? Still not going?

Serve the food first and let it cool down.

No food is served, just sitting here dryly, waiting for Xu Xin to finish reading the script before serving it. Who knows if the guests are hungry?

Serve cold dishes first instead of hot dishes.

What should I do if the hot food is sitting there and being prepared but the taste is bad and others are not satisfied with the food?

If you serve hot and cold together, won't you have no time to read the script?

So, choose hotpot.

On the one hand, it is not so formal. This meal can be said to be a bonding event between friends.

On the other hand... you don't have to wait for hot pot. No matter what kind of wagyu it is, just put it with the iceberg.

I brought the script, and Xu Xin definitely wanted to read it.

Look, just wait.

The hot pot is slowly simmering on low heat, and when you start eating, the heat of the induction cooker will come up in a minute or two on high heat. When the time comes, you can cook and eat at the same time without any delay.

It's all about carefulness and knowledge.

After more than half an hour, Xu Xin put down the script and rubbed his eyes.

"How about it?"

Qi Lei smiled and handed over a cigarette.

After Xu Xin took it, he put the lighter to his mouth.

Xu Xin tilted his head and protected his hands, lit the cigarette, and nodded slightly:

"It seems that the approach to the group drama is correct. No character is weakened, and the role of each character is also reflected... There is nothing wrong with the script, but some of the characters in it are a bit thin, and I need to consider the details."

As he spoke, he put his hand on the script and flicked it twice with his fingers.

There was a "ta-da" sound.

Some pictures like line drawings have appeared in my mind.

Seeing that he was thinking, Qi Lei didn't bother him. He just held a cigarette and pressed the small induction cooker in front of him.

It took about half a cigarette.

The soup base in the pot returns to a boil.

Qi Lei first picked up what was said to be... an oyster from France, and helped Xu Xin lift the lid of the pot and get inside.

Let’s start with the seafood and make the soup fresh.

Xu Xin also came back to his senses after being so suffocated by the heat.

After suppressing the line drawing shots in my mind, I asked:

"Are there any other requirements for this film? The creative team... no, the production team."

Xu Xin habitually used the title "Olympic Games". After realizing that it was wrong, Xu Xin changed his words.

"No."

Qi Lei shook his head directly:

"We are responsible for whatever is needed. Except for sending a supervisor, we will not interfere in any other situation. We fully respect your shooting plan, Director Xu."

The words gave Xu Xin immense trust.

Xu Xin thought for a while:

"...As for the photographer, let me ask Teacher Li Pingdong first."

Qi Lei was stunned:

"The photographer of "The Secret That Cannot Be Told"?"

Xu Xin nodded:

"Yes. On the one hand, we have cooperated with each other before, and I know Teacher Li's ability. On the other hand...does Mr. Qi play online games?"

"Well……"

Looking at Qi Lei's expression, Xu Xin knew that he might not do this.

So he laughed and said:

"There is a term in online games called stacking BUFF. The meaning is very simple, it is to give yourself various buff states. And for this movie... I have to stack a few BUFFs from the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places first. Understand my What do you mean?"

"..."

Qi Lei was stunned at first.

But he suddenly became enlightened.

Finally, it suddenly turned into a kind of... agreement with a bit of amazement:

"I see... Indeed, it's very suitable. But... will Director Li agree?"

"We are all from China, why not?"

Recalling the days when he was filming in Wanwan, there was a sigh in his eyes:

"At this time, I have to thank our main protagonist, Mr. Jay Chou. Long before I went to shoot, he filtered all the crew members like a personal filter. So... there is no problem."

"Then I'm relieved. After all, this thing is a double-edged sword."

"Well... let's work together to do the rest. In short, the factory will have to work hard this time on the formation of the crew."

Hearing this, Qi Lei smiled confidently.

"Don't worry, Director Xu, I don't want anyone who has never won an award. Anyone who can appear in front of you should at least have an international team award on his back, okay?"

"Hahaha~"

Xu Xin was immediately happy.

This may not sound like much at first glance.

But looking at the country...

Just choose.

Besides Xiying Studio, who else can say such a heavyweight statement in terms of art?

This is the legacy of the fifth generation of directors.

But now this treasure mountain has no use at all... and even has to entrust the important task to a young man like himself.

Although Xu Xin was smiling for a while, he felt a little sad in his heart.

but……

It doesn't matter.

Since he dares to accept it, he has confidence in himself.

Even if it sounds a little blind at first.

But if he can't even trust himself in making a movie...then he won't know who to trust.

And since we are talking about this, let’s talk about business.

Throwing the cigarette into the ashtray filled with water, the two began to use chopsticks.

After rinsing the meat with chopsticks, Xu Xin asked:

"What about the actors? Can I find them myself?"

"We will hire whoever Director Xu wants. Including those entertainment companies... We have been so full in the past two years. If we use them this time, it is time to return the favor."

With a plain sandwich of meat, Qi Lei expressed the courage and unwillingness of an old state-owned film studio.

It was even mixed with a subtle hatred and displeasure.

But Xu Xin didn't care about this hatred.

He doesn’t have that heavy ideological baggage, and he doesn’t have the same hatred and hatred.

Again.

Even if you want to be the flag bearer of the Northwest Circle, it doesn't mean that everyone else is your enemy.

We are all from the Celestial Dynasty, so what is the grudge?

In his case, the history of Xiying Studio started in "2007".

Even if he knew something before, it had nothing to do with him.

This is a world.

There are no eternal enemies in the world.

So, he focused on something else.

"Where's the budget? Mr. Qi, the tone of your words... It's not my fault. Looking at the entire film industry, few people dare to say this. It doesn't matter if everyone on the crew has an international gold medal... I can tell whoever wants it. Who are you going to invite... Then I want the entire Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong, and we can get it regardless of the cost?"

He made a joke.

Qi Lei also laughed, but his smile was a bit "evil":

"The Four Heavenly Kings actually don't have much cooperation with us...but if Director Xu feels that the film "The Wind" is in line with Xingye's temperament, we can work hard and fight for it."

"..."

Xu Xin was stunned:

"Mr. Qi, are you serious?"

"Then there is still a holiday?"

Qi Lei smiled even happier:

"Actually, this may be one of our advantages... Money is paramount in this circle now, but... in our prosperous era, it was more about favors than money. In this circle... we owe you favors. But it’s quite a lot.”

"Tsk..."

Xu Xin smacked his lips and sighed:

"This sentence reminds me of the glorious past... It's a pity."

Qi Lei was stunned:

"What's a pity?"

"It's a pity this."

Xu Xin filmed the script again:

"If I hadn't been busy with this in the afternoon, I would have had a drink."

"Hahaha~ I also have Maotai in my car..."

"Forget it, forget it. I'm not clear-headed after drinking."

Shaking his head again, Xu Xin was reluctant to open the bottle of mountain ginseng wine that was reserved for Jay Chou and Lang Lang... which was placed in his backpack. Xu Xin asked again:

"In that case... the investment in this movie is not small. First of all, I won't talk about the actors needed for the group portrait, Gu Xiaomeng. Yang Mi has been preparing for this script for a year. The eldest lady of the Gu family, we A member of the underground organization and the protagonist in our drama, she must be her..."

"Yeah, okay."

Qi Lei nodded.

Yang Mi's current popularity... Ever since "Wulin Gaiden", her popularity has completely spread.

Although her fire... is different from the fire that Qi Lei and even many older generation actors have that they steadily work on one film after another, but the kind of fire that young people are now star-chasing.

But now the main force in the box office is also this group of people.

So let alone Qi Lei, Xiying Film Studio has no objection.

As for acting...

After watching "Slam Dunk", I went back to watch "The Secret".

Can Jay Chou, who was so bad in "Slam Dunk", be trained to be like that in "Secret"...

Even if it's just superficial, it's still qualified.

What's more... Qi Lei from Renyi also asked.

This little girl is really not bad.

It's just not that top-notch.

But the question is...how old is she?

"Those like Wu Zhiguo, Feiyuan Longchuan... Oh no, Takeda. People like Li Ningyu and Wang Tianxiang... also have good acting skills. For example, if I want to choose a tough guy like Wu Zhiguo, there are only a few people, Duan Yihong... ... No, he is too tough. Zhang Fengyi... is too upright... Wu Zhiguo should be a bit rough and tough... Gu Zidi, Zhang Hanyu can do it. Wang Tianxiang, the villain who connects the whole drama, needs to be carefully considered... But anyway Well, if this is the case, then the budget of this drama will definitely not be small."

Having said this, he paused for a moment before asking:

"Is there any problem with the investment in our factory?"

The subtext is: An investment of more than 20 million is enough to make people angry. The investment in this film alone is a huge amount of money, so there is no pressure.

Then Qi Lei was happy.

It's a "don't underestimate people" smile.

"Director Xu, there is no problem with the investment. Although I told you on the phone that we need more money now. But... for this kind of film, the studio's budget is very easy to approve. It can almost be said that whatever is quoted is what it is. I In this way, Director Xu understands, right?"

While speaking, Qi Lei also pointed at the ceiling.

Xu Xin understood immediately.

Next year is a big year.

That must be easy to approve.

and……

"As for distribution..."

"We distribute our own movies, so what else can we say? Isn't this what it should be?"

"Well, that's true."

Another 6% profit point.

That’s it.

"Then I understand."

With some tacit intention of cooperation, Xu Xin nodded:

"Then let's put it this way...I'll go over the script when I go home and review it carefully. Then we'll start looking for characters, okay? For promotion... I'll leave it to the factory. For location selection... I'll give you a rough idea later. I made a sketch, and then formed the crew and started to implement it. Don’t mention my name until the Olympics are over. OK?”

"no problem."

Qi Lei agreed in one breath:

"First establish the project, and then start looking for actors. After all, the actors also need to prepare. The crew preparations are also going on at the same time. Finally... Regarding the torch, Director Xu, when will the organizing committee plan to release the news?"

Xu Xin raised his eyebrows...

"Mr. Qi is even included in this matter?"

"There's not much movement, how can we catch more fish?"

"Haha~"

Hearing this, Xu Xin burst out laughing.

Okay.

I plan our factory.

Our factory pictures me.

I love Taiwanese girls.

Taiwanese girls love me too?

"That's really a two-way street."

He picked up the tea cup.

The two cups touched each other.

…

"Xu Xin visits Yang Mi and appears on the cast of "Sword and Sword III"! 》

"Yang Mi and Xu Xin appeared together at a wonton shop, eating, drinking and chatting, looking sweet"

"Xu Yanglian?" Olympic director Xu Xin appeared in Hengdian to visit Yang Mi, acting in an intimate manner"

…

Just when Xu Xin and Qi Lei were chatting about their new work, as the photos of the two of them going to eat wontons together during yesterday's visit and that night were leaked, gossip reporters throughout Hengdian and even the entertainment industry seemed to smell blood. Like a smelly shark, he began to set his sights on Hengdian.

I invested in the crew of "Sword and Sword III".

Then, Tangren Film and Television issued an order:

"Don't listen, don't ask, don't take the initiative, don't refuse."

A reporter wanted to interview and asked Yang Mi.

Yang Mi agrees, then take it.

If Yang Mi doesn’t agree, then refuse.

No one is allowed to make any remarks that distort the truth.

If he is caught doing an unannounced interview, he can only promote "Sword and Sword III"!

At the same time, reporters can be allowed to secretly take photos of the crew in a small area, but those who can be "photographed" must be reporters with connections, and the ratio of Yang Mi's photos to photos of artists from Tangren's own company must be the same.

I have to say that the response of the Tang people in this regard was actually quite fast.

Although Yang Mi is not from her own company, she doesn't stop everyone from "hyping" it up.

Let you take the initiative in the interview.

But also, in exchange, cooperate with us in promoting Liu Zhishi.

Does Yang Mi allow it?

Allowed.

It's even desirable.

Because this is what she wants.

He used filming as an excuse not to accept interviews, but he also did not clarify the matter of the photos of the two of them.

Anyway, you just photographed the two of us eating wontons together.

What's there?

You can't just have a meal together and become a "couple", right?

Then you'd better dig up information about him and Jay Chou.

He even lay on Jay Chou's lap and let Wang Sicong feed him cakes.

Tsk tsk tsk...

Therefore, when the news came out, she acted like a normal person, going on and off the show as usual all day long.

Throughout the day, she could see reporters taking candid photos everywhere.

But they all ignored them.

However, at the end of the day's shooting, a group of journalists who barely concealed their way through the security barriers and wanted to take photos of the reporter closed the door of the commercial vehicle with excitement on their faces as they wanted to dig up big news.

Ignoring how Cheng Hu drove the car out of the crowd, Sun Ting, who knew her habits, had already handed her the phone over.

After Yang Mi opened it, she wanted to talk to her fiancé about it.

During the filming in the afternoon, many text messages did come. Including journalists from some media and magazines with very good relationships.

The information of these people needs to be returned, otherwise the relationship will be lost.

But she had no intention of revealing anything.

Because any news revealed may turn into hype for this relationship.

She can hype everything, but not her relationship with her fiancé.

So as early as the afternoon filming, I had already drafted the script and knew what to say.

Not that she's unprofessional or distracted...

But the problem is that Tang Xuejian's role is really not difficult for her to play.

Miss me Tang Tang, the eldest lady of the Tang family...

That's not it.

So I started browsing the text messages quickly, and if there was nothing special, I planned to send a group reply.

As for the company...

There is Sister Zeng.

If this little thing is not handled well...

"Um?"

Suddenly, she saw a message among the names of a group of reporters.

"Hello, Sister Mi. My name is Zhang Jiao. I'm sorry to disturb you. Director Xu told me yesterday that if I think about it, I can contact you. I don't know when you will be free. Do I need to prepare for the interview?"

Seeing this message, Yang Mi thought for a while and quickly replied:

"No need for now. I'm a little busy these days. I'll give you a phone number and you can contact her."

After she finished speaking, she sent Sun Ting’s mobile phone number, then turned around and handed the phone to Sun Ting:

"Save this person's mobile phone number, and I will leave my clothes to her from now on. She will be under your control from now on."

After reading the chat content, Sun Ting nodded:

"Okay, sister."

"Well, the salary will follow Qiqi. After she contacted you, I won't take her with you these days. Let her pack things here. Wait until the storm subsides and let her come over. Otherwise, I'm afraid that A group of reporters used her as a breakthrough point."

"OK."

"In addition, teach her what her usual work is and let her learn from you."

Sun Ting was stunned.

The work content of a styling assistant and an assistant is also different.

What I mean is...

"Want to overlap a part?"

"Yes, teach her first. I'll see if she can use it."

Yang Mi seemed to have deep meaning, but Sun Ting didn't think much about it.

She would do whatever her sister told her to do.

So he nodded:

"Ok, I see."

Then, Yang Mi glanced at the phone again, and after reading the content, handed the phone to Sun Ting:

"Reply all of today's text messages together."

"OK."

Sun Ting began to put all the reporters in the text box who came to ask today into a group.

As for Sister Mi and Brother Xu's disgusting messages such as "I love you", "You love me", "You kiss me", "I kiss you"...

Um.

Immune.

"Okay, sister, tell me."

"Well...it's just a visit from ordinary friends. Thank you for your concern. There is no need to interview for such a small matter. The main reason is that the scenes here are tight. We will contact you after the filming is over."

Following Yang Mi's dictation, Sun Ting finished typing.

He read it again, and after getting Yang Mi's nod, he sent it directly to the group.

"It's finished, sister."

"Well... the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, right? When is it?"

"September 14th."

"Call Uncle Gawa. The one who gave you tea last year will give you Cordyceps this year. The one who gave you Cordyceps will give you tea this year. You can tally up the list and report it to Uncle Gawa."

"OK."

"Urge those jade factories to make some ink marks like peace charms. If we don't get the goods before the Mid-Autumn Festival, we won't cooperate."

"OK."

"Nanfang Weekly, after you get the peace charm, go there in person and send the two jade earrings I bought last time to reporter Wang. Then ask her when the Four Little Actresses will be announced. I Be the first in line.”

"clear."

"Where are the two custom-made Longquan swords?"

"It has been sent to Yanjing."

"Okay, remember to remind me that Teacher Han is Lao Shan Tan and Teacher Yu is Ebony Sheath."

"Uh-huh……"

The method of delivering gifts for the Mid-Autumn Festival was decided little by little while driving along the road.

After listening to Sun Ting repeat everything in detail, and making sure that she had not missed anything, Yang Mi let out a long sigh of relief...

"call……"

at last……

"Have you got the student information for grade 08?"

"got it."

Sun Ting hurriedly rummaged through her bag and found a piece of information and handed it over: