I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 443 441 Boot (31)

Chapter 443 441. Power on (31)

April 1st.

April Fool's Day.

Early in the morning, Xu Xin, who was in Yuan'an, received a message from his wife:

"I'm pregnant."

As soon as he opened his eyes early in the morning, his blood pressure began to surge upwards.

Girls...

Dog bitches...

He pressed his trembling hand on the screen, wanting to curse.

But suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind.

This...what if it were true.

So I quickly called the phone:

"Dudu... hello?"

Hearing Yang Mi's movements, Xu Xin quickly asked:

"are you serious?"

"Huh? What?"

"That's the text message!"

"...Brother, it's April Fool's Day!"

"..."

"You don't really believe it, do you? You don't believe in yourself, and you still don't believe in Okamoto 001?"

"..."

It's over.

Extremely high blood pressure.

He was a little dizzy now.

"Your grandma has legs!"

He cursed and then hung up the phone without giving Yang Mi any chance to refute. He slammed the bed hard and looked at the ceiling...

He cursed again:

"Your uncle's!"

Then, feeling blessed, he picked up his laptop, opened it and logged into Weibo.

Because he is always diving and rarely interacts with fans, he only has a handful of more than 300,000 fans... "Director-Xu Xin", most of whom are anti-fans, posted on Weibo:

"Whoever celebrates April Fool's Day with me in the future, I will let him celebrate Qingming Festival next year! @Actor-Yang Mi"

A few minutes after posting on Weibo:

"??? Why are you having a fit so early in the morning?"

"How dare you say this, Aite Mimi? Do you think we bees don't exist?"

"Should I say it or not, Xu Gou is really a little inflated."

"There are other people sleeping soundly on the side of the bed! When I think of such a person sleeping next to Mimi, I bite the sheets!"

A group of people started to get weird.

Then, after Yang Mi received the Aite, she left a message below:

"【Smile】"

As soon as she left a message, the bees quickly caught up with her and replied to her:

"What's wrong with you and Xu Xin?"

"Is Xu Xin not good to you?"

"When will you get divorced?"

"Promise me to be kind to yourself."

Among these messages, Yang Mi chose one who asked her what was wrong and replied:

"I sent him an April Fool's text message that I was pregnant. He probably has high blood pressure at the moment. Haha~"

As soon as this explanation came out, normal fans left messages:

"Don't dare to make such a joke."

"You have to know how to protect your body."

"I understand the ups and downs."

This is just human talk.

But some people’s replies were even more heartbreaking.

Direct reply:

"Xu Gou. Are you having high blood pressure? Go take a bath in a sauna to lower your blood pressure."

"You can drink, too."

"If that doesn't work, you should exercise."

"Are you dizzy? If you are dizzy, go take the stairs."

"Don't take your cell phone with you when walking up the stairs. The signal there is not good."

This is a gangster who wants the dog to die quickly...

The building was crooked.

But any joke will bring the greatest relief on this day.

It's April Fool's Day after all.

Xu Xin, on the other hand, had already washed his face and brushed his teeth and went out, and he didn't see this Weibo message at all.

Now, two-thirds of all the actors who have passed the audition for "Hawthorn Tree" or have been specially invited have come.

These are the actors scheduled for filming this month.

The crew has all arrived.

Just ready to start shooting.

As usual, as the director, he would have separate meetings with the crew and actors.

Just as I was having breakfast at the county hotel, holding a bowl of millet porridge and chewing steamed buns, I heard the sound of footsteps.

He looked up and found that the senior brothers and sisters from the training class were coming.

"Good morning, Director Xu."

As the squad leader, Wen Mino took the lead in saying hello.

Xu Xin did not stand up, but smiled and nodded:

"Good morning, brothers and sisters, have you eaten?"

"Well...not yet."

Hearing Wen Muye's words, Xu Xin nodded:

"Then let's eat first. After dinner, we will have two meetings today. The first one is for the crew, and the second one is for the actors."

After talking about their work, several people nodded and went to get their meals.

The county hotel in Yuan'an County is publicly owned, and all facilities are institutional.

The dining table for dining is a standard table for 8 people.

Some people are quick-thinking, like Wen Muye, who first came to Xu Xin with a bowl of porridge and two steamed buns, and everyone sat together.

Those who came later, such as the dinner plates in their hands, contained corn, steamed buns, fried noodles, pickles... Guo Fan, who came to have breakfast, was lagging behind, so he had to sit at the table next to him.

But.

In Xu Xin's opinion, there was no need to do this kind of thing just to get familiar with each other.

Just like when a college student submits a resume to a company, HR will not look at whether you are a member of the student union in school or how much you have contributed.

This circle is very realistic.

In the final analysis, it depends on your own ability.

Whether it's camping or socializing, there's really no need to be so "social".

What's more... Xu Xin didn't intend to speak.

When he woke up in the morning, his wife told him that I was pregnant, which made him a little hypoglycemic. He was eating happily at the moment.

After finishing the two big meat buns, he was just about to take a breath and drink some porridge when Zhang Mo also walked in.

Not that she just got up.

She came with the job of assistant director.

"Director Xu."

Seeing that someone else was there, Zhang Mo changed his formal name, walked to Xu Xin and handed over his notepad:

"That's the plan for today."

Xu Xin glanced briefly and nodded:

"Well, no problem, we'll start in a moment."

After speaking, he put the notepad on the table:

"Everyone, take a look. This is Zhang Mo, the assistant director of our crew. I won't go into the duties of the assistant director. You can take a look at the plan."

Wen Mino took it and started watching it with a few classmates next to him.

Zhang Mo also knew that these people were graduate students from Beijing Film Academy, so he was not surprised and just said to Xu Xin:

"Then there's something I need you to decide on."

"What?"

"In order to ensure that our filming goes smoothly, the leadership team of Yuan'an County specially dispatched ten police comrades to maintain order on the scene and prevent some lively spectators from interfering with the filming."

Hearing this, Xu Xin nodded:

"Understood. Old...Does Director Zhang know about this?"

"I don't know yet, I told you first."

Her words stunned Fumino who had already finished reading the shooting plan.

He seemed to understand something, and a hint of realization flashed in his eyes.

"Then... just send them. It's always a kindness. But if you want to give a reply, just say thank you to all the police comrades for your cooperation, and then... you can't let everyone work in vain. According to the standards of field work, one day A subsidy of one hundred will be given. Then... let’s follow the single meal subsidy standard.”

"Twenty?"

"Yes. One hundred and two per person."

"Okay, I understand. Shall I contact you?"

"Um...Have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet...I'll eat after I finish my work."

"No, won't it get cold? Sit down and eat together, eat first, and then go get it done afterward. You must have breakfast..."

"I'll eat after I finish my work."

Zhang Mo left in a rage.

Some people at the two tables who heard the conversation between the two were thoughtful, such as Wen Muye.

Some people simply didn't think much about it and just finished half a bowl of porridge with the two steamed buns.

For example, Guo Fan.

…

When Xu Xin finished eating, it meant that these people had to finish eating too.

Everyone put down their chopsticks and walked directly outside the cafeteria.

As they walked, Xu Xin said to them:

"My habit is to keep a distance from the actors on the set. Firstly, the director's authority is unquestionable, but he does not accept opinions. You can raise your opinions, but the final decision rests with me. Secondly, I also leave some of my own opinions to the actors. There is room for performance. So I hold meetings on both sides separately. After all, the division of labor is different."

He tried his best to tell them some of his thoughts and experiences.

When he arrived at the door of the conference room, he didn't stop and just opened the door and walked in.

People behind immediately smelled smoke.

The conference room is not big. With nearly a hundred people sitting in the conference room, it is already overcrowded.

There were even some people standing.

He is about the same age as Fumino and the others.

Obviously, in terms of seniority in this room, Fumino and the others can only stand.

But no one had an opinion.

Because after everyone came in, their eyes were focused on the person next to the only empty chair in the room.

His name is Zhang Yimou.

People in the world of martial arts call him: National Master.

At this moment, the great director was holding a stainless steel water glass, wearing a baseball cap, sitting on a chair and frowning.

With Xu Xin's advance notice, they understood... Director Zhang was thinking.

Just a little curious...

What is Director Zhang thinking?

However, this doubt disappeared immediately after everyone found their positions and stood up.

Suppressing the feeling of "seeing a celebrity", they watched Xu Xin step by step to the empty chair.

Curious what he would say.

But in fact, they are out of their minds.

This is not a mobilization meeting, and Xu Xin does not need to say any official empty words or clichés.

"Is everyone here?"

As soon as he said this, Xue Yong nodded:

"It's all here."

"Okay. Let me tell you something first...the nine people are the interns of our crew this time. Their professional level is not bad. If you need them for anything during this period, just call their names at any time. .Didn’t I already send the information to your mailbox?”

Pointing at Fumino and the others, he finished speaking.

Everyone's eyes quickly looked at these "new recruits".

Nod slightly to show understanding.

"Then comes the filming task. Starting tomorrow, there will be a scene between Jingqiu and Lao San of Qinglong Village at the village captain's house, including the movie screening at night...the captain played by Teacher Li Xuejian beat people with a bamboo pole during the movie screening. , ask others to stop blocking the camera. How are the props prepared?"

Deputy art director Li Daming stood up:

"Director Xu, this matter is a bit difficult. Using a soft plastic stick can't simulate the feeling of hitting someone with a bamboo pole. I also communicated with Teacher Li about this matter... He said that when they were young, the movie screenings were all It's made with a bamboo pole, so if you hit it gently, it won't hurt."

"It doesn't matter if it doesn't hurt."

Xu Xin shook his head:

"The extras for the movie screening are all fellow villagers. Teacher Li's body is already weak, so holding a long bamboo pole is already a very risky move. What if it is too hard and it falls on someone and hurts?"

There is a scene in Hawthorn Tree, which is a movie showing in the village.

Jingqiu and Laosan also went to see it.

The two of them stood in the darkness outside, and the ambiguous emotions began to ripple.

During this period, some people would stand up or talk or something to disturb everyone's watching the movie. The captain would hold a bamboo pole. When he saw whoever was causing trouble and disturbed everyone's watching the movie, he would knock someone on the shoulder with the bamboo pole.

Xu Xin found this scene very exciting, like a child in love secretly passing notes and having an affair under severe correction from parents and teachers.

At this time, Zhang Yimou spoke:

"Can't you find a thin bamboo pole?"

Li Daming shook his head:

"The thin bamboo was changed to whipping. A few of us tried it, and the whipping hurt more than the beating. Because you have to swing it... When you swing it, the slap will hurt..."

Hearing this, Xu Xin looked around...and suddenly pointed at Guo Fan:

"Can you see him?"

Guo Fan's mouth twitched.

Under the eyes of everyone, Xu Xin said:

"If you can't fight fellow villagers, then just select a few young people who fit the image of that era. Young people are lively and have prickly hair. Let Teacher Li focus on them... Sister Zhang, take him to change clothes later, If it's suitable... the young people will select a few and arrange them at the movie screening. Let's just settle the matter, and the actors will be subsidized according to the group performance."

Guo Fan almost cried.

What is this?

Shock! Young people working on the set were beaten so severely! ?

But Xu Xin moved directly to the next topic:

"Props, have the couplets on the doorstep of my fellow villagers' houses been changed?"

"It has been changed. They are all couplets from that era, and they have also been aged."

"Well, very good. The most important thing for tomorrow's shooting is not to destroy any plants or trees in the villagers' homes. I don't need to explain this, right? Especially the crops. The winter rice will mature in more than a month. This is At the most critical moment, don’t dare to do anything wrong..."

Complete all preparations in detail.

Xu Xin then turned to Zhang Yimou and asked:

"Do you have anything else to add?"

"No."

Zhang Yimou shook his head:

“We’ll see for details when we shoot on location.”

"okay."

After checking the time, Xu Xin nodded:

"Then let's put it this way, the departure time is 6 o'clock tomorrow morning, don't be late. Then I will take them to the actors' meeting now. Senior brother, after you have the meeting, go to Teacher Zhang Li for a costume fitting."

After hearing this, everyone looked at Zhang Li who raised her hand and nodded to express understanding.

"Well, let's break up the meeting."

After saying that, Xu Xin lowered his head and asked Zhang Yimou:

"Will you follow me to the actors' place?"

"Just go, you're the director."

"Hey, I'm going then."

"Um."

…

For these people, the biggest feeling after these two meetings is the "fast pace".

There were no meaningless remarks or polite remarks.

unnecessary.

As a director, he is the brain and soul of the entire crew.

Just tell others how to do it.

Thinking of this, they thought of what Xu Xin said to them in the morning for no reason.

I see……

Is this the purpose of maintaining the director's authority?

Learned learned learned.

But having said that...Liu Yifei is so beautiful...

…

April 2nd.

It's less than 8 o'clock in the morning.

Qinglong Village.

Because of the arrival of the crew, and the fact that the work and rest time in rural areas are always earlier than those in cities, when about a hundred people from the crew came to the open space square in the village and started to set up equipment, basically everyone in the village came People gathered around to watch.

As for the village party secretary, it is clearly stipulated that no one can disturb the filming of the crew. This is a fatal order from the county leader!

At the same time, he also said: Everyone has the obligation to cooperate with the crew. We will do whatever they ask us to do.

Take a look, this level of ideological awareness is terrifying.

And just at the north end of the village, tents have been set up in a wheat drying field specially rented by the crew, which is the dressing area for the actors.

Xu Xin's director position changes with the change of shooting location.

The entire crew ran smoothly under his will as the director, and during the preparation for the opening ceremony, Zhang Yimou stood aside with a walkie-talkie, as if he didn't exist.

He was simply watching.

Don't tell Xu Xin what he wants to shoot.

I also don’t point out any preparation work that is different from my own shooting habits.

just looking.

Watching his disciple busy.

And the prototype of the crew was spliced bit by bit under the busy schedule.

At this time, Zhang Mo, who had cooperated with Xue Yong in assigning all the work, came to his father's side.

"Are you tired?"

She unfolded the folding stool in her hand, intending for her father to sit down.

Zhang Yimou shook his head and said no, unscrewed the thermos cup and took a sip of tea before asking:

"How have you been feeling these past few days?"

Zhang Mo thought for a while and said:

"I learned a lot. Sometimes I even feel like I don't need to be smart when following him. I just do whatever he says."

Zhang Yimou was speechless.

Obviously, this was not his original intention for letting his daughter come over.

But after being speechless, there was relief:

"Normally, he has a very delicate mind and likes to be fully prepared for everything before setting off. What he asks you to do must be done after he has gone through it in his mind and removed a lot of unnecessary things before handing it over to you. of."

After saying that, he watched Xu Xin trotting all the way to the power-on ceremony with a bag of "Guaiguai" in hand, and couldn't help laughing:

"Ha~ This is really a collection of things that are neither homely nor foreign."

"Uh...what?"

Obviously, Zhang Mo didn't know what the bag of snacks Xu Xin was carrying was for.

But Zhang Yimou didn’t explain much.

My daughter has just been born, so she has seen little and experienced little.

Take your time.

Just pointing at Xu Xin:

"Go and ask him for a pack and a pen."

"Uh...ok."

Zhang Mo ran over quickly and stopped Xu Xin.

Soon he came over with a pack of Guaiguai coconut milk balls wrapped with postcards.