I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 452 450. The storm is coming (31)

Xu Xin stayed in the magic city for another two days. After finishing his work in the afternoon of the second day, he returned to Yuan'an overnight.

Teacher Yu is here.

As a graduate tutor, she would definitely not leave these students on the set and ignore them.

I had some things to do at school before and I couldn't leave. No, I just came here after I was done.

The other people in the crew may not be familiar with Yu Zhen, but as far as Xu Xin and the old man are concerned, everyone is acquaintances and "colleagues", so naturally they are not so alienated.

The director returned and the crew resumed work as normal.

Everything went on smoothly.

In the early morning, the crew prepared to show the scenes of Jingqiu's rural life.

The story in the play is that she visited some villagers, listened to the heroic deeds of the hawthorn tree, and then came back to write teaching materials. Then the third child walked into the room to talk to her, and after finding that Jingqiu's hands were covered with ink stains from pen leaks, he gave her a new pen.

Due to the flowering season, the crew had to wait for about half a month for a large number of outdoor scenes and long-range shots to be in full bloom, and the filming was concentrated in May.

Therefore, the drama in Qinglong Village will probably not end in about half a month.

As interns on the crew, Guo Fan and the others definitely don't get the same treatment as a director.

The director can get up at seven or eight o'clock and slowly arrive here to start shooting around nine o'clock, but as interns, they have to follow people such as Fu Huadao and art designers, and set off from Yuan'an at around five o'clock. Click here to start preparations.

Very hard.

But you can definitely learn something.

What's more, Teacher Yu will be here today. In order to get a good resume recommendation letter after graduation, they don't dare to be careless.

It's nearly nine o'clock.

The commercial vehicle arrived at Qinglong Village.

After parking outside the village, Xu Xin got out of the car first, turned around and helped Teacher Yu, who was wearing outdoor clothes and looked like he was outing.

After Yu Zhen got out of the car, she naturally began to look around the surrounding environment.

From the mountains, to the water, to the bridge, and finally to the smoke rising from every household and the undulating fields in the mountainous area.

After looking around, he nodded slightly:

"Not to mention, the image of the era is still very strong."

"Yeah. Come on, I'll take you inside to take a look."

The two began to walk into the village.

"Teacher Yu."

"Ah~ Teacher Yu, you are here."

"Hello, Teacher Yu."

Wen Muye and the others hurriedly said hello when they saw Yu Zhen, but Yu Zhen didn't say much or ask questions. After responding, they continued to circle with Xu Xin.

After looking over all the filming scenes of the crew, the two of them finally stood on the half-way slope outside Captain Zhang’s home in the play. Yu Zhen said:

"The details are very well controlled, Xu Xin. Not only the house and yard, but even details such as window screens and door curtains have been taken into consideration. And I don't see any drastic demolition of the house or yard... Although for you It's nothing to me, but I still want to praise you, you did a great job."

"hey-hey."

Xu Xin looked a little proud while holding a cigarette in his mouth, with a "proud waist pinching" look on his face:

"That's right. You don't even know whose student I am. Our teacher Yu is here, and famous teachers produce great disciples. How can I be inferior?"

"……loquacious."

Yu Zhen couldn't laugh or cry.

But.

A student's flattery of his teacher does not count as flattery.

She was indeed happy.

At this time, she saw the crew walking into Captain Zhang's house carrying or using carts the equipment they would be filming for a while, and there was her student named Guo Fan in the team, so she asked:

"What about their performance? What do you think?"

"Lao Guo is more conscientious and down-to-earth in his work. Wen Muye is smart and flexible, but sometimes too impetuous. One is slow and the other is fast. The slow one is a little slow to react to the things around him, but you can rest assured when you leave the work to him.

He is quick to draw inferences from one instance and is good at optimizing things, but he is often not meticulous enough. Among these senior brothers and sisters, these two are the best, without a doubt. But other people...maybe they haven't integrated in yet, and they feel so-so. "

Hearing this, Yu Zhen nodded and had an idea.

But he heard another sentence from his student:

"When the movie is released, I will give an executive director position to each of them. Just a few of them will be listed separately at the bottom of the director's area."

"!"

This time, Yu Zhen was really surprised.

The executive director refers to the sub-director who is responsible for on-site shooting work within the film crew or under the name of the director.

To put it bluntly, he is the executor of orders.

This position is usually found in crews with two or more directors. The two directors do overall planning, and the executive directors each take orders to complete.

Having an executive director on a crew that only has one director... is not the norm.

But if it really existed, no one would find fault with it.

But for some practitioners who are not yet famous and still need resumes, the title of executive director is quite tempting.

It means that you at least have the ability to complete the director's orders independently.

Don't mention anything else, even if you can't be a director, you have experience as an executive director. If you stay on the crew for a few more years, you will already be qualified to be an assistant director.

Of course, this also depends on what kind of movie it is.

Being an executive director in "Hero" is definitely much more powerful than being an executive director in an unknown "Bear" movie.

And "The Hawthorn Tree" is such a movie.

Its producer is Zhang Yimou.

The director is Xu Xin.

Just go with these two names... As the saying goes, one person can ascend to heaven if he or she achieves the Tao.

The weight of the executive director suddenly increased.

Some attentive movie fans can actually find that compared to other ordinary movies, the list of front and back staff members is to reflect the difference between the production company and the post-production company.

Zhang Yimou's film credits always have the most names.

You can see a large number of names, including those on stage and behind the scenes, and even the names and positions of chefs, lunch boxes, drivers, etc. So much so that sometimes it gives people the illusion that there are more staff members than actors in this movie.

But actually this is what a great director is capable of.

Some companies even want to label themselves as great directors even if they lose some money.

Any name that can appear in Zhang Yimou's movie is equivalent to a golden resume. Using this resume to find a job, to put it bluntly, is no different from getting an imperial edict.

It can easily put you a long way ahead of people at the same level and level.

Even if your abilities are similar to others.

The position of "Executive Director" given by Xu Xin is a golden gold medal that enhances the status of these people in all aspects.

Even if they haven't graduated yet, their starting point is already much higher than others.

After all, how could a person who can serve as an executive director under Zhang Yimou and Xu Xin be an idiot?

So, Yu Zhen sighed:

"What if it's just trying to push back the growth?"

"Actually, it doesn't matter."

Xu Xin smiled and shook his head:

"We are all brothers in the same sect, what's the reason why we are so different? Are you right?"

"That's right."

Yu Zhen rolled her eyes directly:

"If this news spreads, God knows how many people will sign up for me in the next class. Well, it will also spread in the school in the future. If you take my class, you can go to your crew, and you will be the executive director... Aren’t you afraid that the executive director who leaves your crew will be ruined in the future?”

"A bad street is better than nothing."

Xu Xin smiled even happier:

"Emotionally speaking, this is the care that a junior brother gives to his senior brothers and sisters. And from now on, it is the care that a senior brother gives to his junior brothers and sisters. It is about inheriting and establishing a sect style.

It’s not like being a graduate student is like playing house. Don’t everyone have to bring their things to see you during the holidays? Isn't it great... What's more, I hear what you mean, you have already decided that "Hawthorn Tree" can be successful? "

Faced with Xu Xin's particularly naughty behavior, Yu Zhen shook her head in amusement.

Actually...it's not necessary.

She knew what her disciple meant.

Just like a disciple with a famous teacher has a bright future, a teacher also needs his own disciples to support his reputation.

Both sides are mutual.

If you can get into the "Yu Department", you can join Director Xu's crew. After you come out, your platform will be higher than others...

This is just like the so-called famous sects in ancient martial arts novels.

Disciples from famous sects are born with much greater resources and starting points than some pheasant sects. At the same time, it was precisely because of these disciples that the leader's status in the world was rising steadily.

Maybe you won’t see anything if you do this for a year or two, but in five years, ten years, twenty years... Let’s not mention what it is like in the entertainment industry. In academia, my status is definitely among the top group of people. .

Star mentor in the directing department.

The martial arts leader in academia...

Core members of the Olympic Games!

Good guy, there are some things that I didn’t even plan for, but my disciple has already planned them for me?

Yu Zhen was in a daze, suddenly having a feeling.

She feels...

Perhaps the luckiest thing that happened to me was that on that winter morning in January 2006, I came to school as a habit, intending to finish the work that I had not finished yesterday, but ended up meeting my own "problem student", right?

…

In Shanghai, after hearing the secretary's report, Cai Yinong suddenly frowned:

"Tang Yan hasn't replied yet?"

"No. We have already contacted her, but the assistant answered the call and said that Tang Yan was in the hospital. She has had chest tightness, breathlessness, and a constant twitching sensation in her heart for the past two days. She is being hospitalized for observation."

"..."

Cai Yinong's mouth twitched.

Tang Yan's heart was not good, she knew about it.

As early as when he was on the set of "Sword and Sword III", there was a scene where Tang Yan was beating Wia. The crew didn't know she was afraid of heights at first, but after the filming was over, everyone realized she was crying. Only then did she say she was afraid of heights.

For a while, the crew thought she was quite hardworking.

But not long after, she clutched her heart and said she felt uncomfortable. The crew did not dare to delay and quickly found someone to take her to the hospital for treatment. It was discovered that she indeed had an irregular heart rhythm caused by emotional fluctuations.

But the problem is at this juncture...

"The Stranger Iljimae" will start filming on the 12th. If you don't go to the hospital sooner or later, can you finish the script first?

She was speechless, but still asked:

"Can't you contact Tang Yan himself?"

The secretary shook his head:

"We have already asked. She needs a thorough heart check this time. Her family is accompanying her these days and will not let any external matters disturb her. Even if we said that we only need to let her confirm it, the assistant is going to say After that, he was also rejected by Tang Yan’s family... and he was even very dissatisfied."

"..."

At this time, Cai Yinong was completely speechless.

Heart problems are not a trivial matter, and may lead to death.

She must understand how to cut off all contact with the outside world and adjust her body and mind.

But the problem is...

Today is the 8th.

4 days left.

Is it possible that "Weird Man" has to continue to wait?

An annoyance began to brew in my heart.

But she didn't express it, but asked:

"Where's Ji Rujing? What did you say?"

"She said that after her illness this time, she wasn't sure whether Tang Yan would take on such martial arts scenes again. After all, heart problems are not a trivial matter, so she had to wait for Tang Yan to get the results before discussing it with her. I don’t dare to agree to us directly.”

"..."

The impeccable reasons left Cai Yinong with no choice but to nod:

"Then... let's talk to the crew of "The Stranger" in advance. The heroine of this film may be delayed for a few days. Let them film other things first."

"Okay, Mr. Cai."

The secretary responded.

But as a secretary, her job is more than just a yes-man.

So, she reminded Cai Yinong:

"But...Mr. Cai, if Tang Yan's doctor says that her heart is not suitable for movement in the short term, or that she is not suitable for work...then do we have to be prepared?"

"..."

One sentence asked Cai Yinong's heart.

Her brows furrowed again.

moment……

"I'm thinking about this. You should go out first."

"OK."

The secretary left, but Cai Yinong's brows never cleared.

…

And just when she was troubled by the change of roles in "The Strange Man", trouble followed Yu Zheng and found him.

"Mr. Yu, someone from Hunan Economic Satellite TV responded. They said... "Big Maid" does have to be changed, but the specific reason was decided by the main station, and they don't know why..."

"..."

Magic City Yuzheng Studio.

After hearing the report from his subordinates, Yu Zheng's face turned a little darker again.

Not sure why?

What else could it be...

He knew very well in his heart that the reason why these things happened was because of himself...or rather because of "Gong Lock Heart Jade".

But in order to stabilize the morale of the army and prevent everyone in the studio from panicking or spreading any unnecessary news and causing more trouble, he did not tell anyone.

So, he nodded:

"Okay, you go out first and I'll go negotiate."

After the employee went out, he sat at his desk and cursed a little irritably:

"Fuck! Fuck!"

It would be a lie to say that I am not irritable.

Even after forwarding the script to the Tang Dynasty, he had already guessed that his career might suffer some setbacks and was prepared.

But when it happened, the annoyance inevitably found him.

but……

Fortunately, it's just "Big Maid".

The consequences of offending Tianyu were within his expectation and he could accept them.

Anyway, the money for "Big Maid" has arrived.

It’s not a loss, it’s a big deal, it’s just not making money.

I also have another hope, that is, "Beauty's Scheming", which received a particularly enthusiastic response after it was aired in March. It will immediately bring about a wave of ratings and fame after being released.

Thinking of this, although he felt better, the anger was still burning in his eyes.

It made his expression a little distorted.

But before the anger could be expressed, suddenly, the phone rang again.

Yu Zheng was stunned when he saw the caller.

Moren.

The CEO of Zijun Pictures, the investor in "Beauty's Scheming".

Your most important partner.

We have collaborated on many dramas over the years, especially this one, "Beauty's Scheming", and both parties have full confidence in this drama.

It is a TV series that brings closer cooperation between the two parties.

Since "Beauty's Scheming" was launched on March 15, the steady growth in ratings also proves that these confidences are not groundless.

Seeing success is imminent.

But Moren called himself at this juncture...

For no reason, Yu Zheng felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

"...Hello? Mr. Mo."

"Mr. Yu, the TV drama channel of Modu TV has just announced the ratings of "Beauty's Scheming". Didn't you say that the feedback is very good? Why is the rating less than 1.4? With this kind of ratings, the price of our star will be huge. Lowered. What’s going on?”

"impossible!"

The moment he heard this, Yu Zheng subconsciously retorted.

Although the ratings of "Beauty's Scheming" were not announced to the outside world, they got the data on the day it premiered.

It started at 1.37 and then continued to rise.

Within the radius of the Magic City TV drama channel, the number has already exceeded 3 in March.

Of course, these are not national ratings, but local ratings.

Usually, if the ratings of a new drama exceed 5, it can be determined that it is a hit drama. Then, if you take these data to major TV stations, you can get a pretty good price.

But it broke three times in the first week, and the plot was steadily increasing. How could it be possible that the ratings were less than 1.4! ?

This is nonsense without opening your eyes... huh?

Suddenly, Yu Zheng seemed to realize something.

Could it be...

Recalling the fat middle-aged man who only said two words to himself that night: "Go out".

Could it be him! ?

"What's impossible? How can the data published by others be false!? Mr. Yu, this is not possible..."

Listening to Moren's somewhat angry words on the phone, Yu Zheng didn't dare to refute, let alone say that this matter might have been caused by him.

I can only quickly comfort the donor:

"Don't worry, Mr. Mo. I'll ask again. Maybe they made a mistake in counting. I'll ask them to re-count..."

Three parts of comfort and seven parts of flattery, after finally calming down Moren first, Yu Zheng's eyes were already red after hanging up the phone.

At the same time, there was suddenly a bad premonition mixed in with the anger.

Dare to blatantly make a fuss about the ratings of "Beauty's Scheming"...

What is the identity of that middle-aged man?

While I was thinking about it, suddenly the phone rang again.

Looking at the caller, he was stunned.

Still Moren.

What's wrong?

He quickly suppressed his emotions and answered the phone.

"Hey, Mr. Mo."

"Mr. Yu...have you offended someone?"

As soon as Moren's words came out, Yu Zheng was stunned:

"What...what do you mean?"

"What's the meaning?"

Moren asked back, his tone full of dissatisfaction:

"Just now, someone from Jiangsu TV called me. They had already agreed, but the contract for "Happy Mother-in-law and Pretty Daughter-in-law" was rejected. They also left a message: Yu Zheng's play We can't accept it... Mr. Yu, what are you doing?"

"...????"

Yu Zheng was stunned for a moment.

A strong wind that was about to rain suddenly blew in my heart.