I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 632 630. Taking the bait

While Yang Mi was helping him pack his luggage for this promotional trip, Xu Xin took Su Meng and drove directly to Xiying Film Studio.

With the end of "The Voice", the West Film Studio has become a lot quieter during the day without the team led by the "tour guide" to promote the culture of West Film.

There is no one else in the entire factory except some new employees who came here this year to clean up and remove the household garbage intentionally or unintentionally produced by tourists.

Xu Xin arrived in front of the office building, and greetings immediately rang out from the crowd cleaning:

"Director Xu."

"Hello, Director Xu."

"Hello, Director Xu."

Xu Xin nodded politely in response and walked up the steps step by step.

The remaining dubbing of "33 Days" was handed over to Xue Yong. He only had the task of coming over to review after the dubbing stage.

After entering the office building, he went straight to Qi Lei's office.

After knocking on the door and entering, he saw Qi Lei holding a phone and talking about something unknown.

Seeing this, Xu Xin came to sit in front of the sofa and lit a cigarette.

"It's a healthy competition. What we make is a movie. It is an artistic work that enriches the spirit of the people. There is no such thing as transcendence or non-transcendence."

Hearing Qi Lei's words, Xu Xin's ears twitched.

"The prosperity of the film market is something that all filmmakers like to see. It is precisely because of such diversity that Chinese-language films have completely enriched people's entertainment life. This is the glory of all filmmakers."

"These excellent films are evidence of the overall rise of Chinese-language films. Haha, if possible, I hope that 30 excellent films will be released at the same time every month, so that the audience will be more selective. The market will also enter a healthy competition cycle. "

"...Yes, that's right, this is our attitude. Our competition is a healthy competition among film practitioners. We hope for the prosperity of the film industry more than anyone else, and hope that more and more excellent films will drive the entire film industry. production capacity rises.”

"Well, of course. If there is no first in literature, there is no second in martial arts. In the prosperous age of a hundred schools of thought, each school can show what they have learned, which is a great thing. Moreover, directors Chen Kaige and Jiang Wen both came from our factory. Excellent directors, they are famous internationally and are a business card of Chinese-language films. For "Hawthorn Tree", they are pioneers. The younger generations should imitate and encourage when they study. We all contribute to Chinese-language films. A member of Prosperity. A junior and senior, a friend, a brother and a family."

"Well...it's okay. Thank you for the interview."

"Okay, not only "Hawthorn Tree", I also hope that "The Orphan of Zhao" and "Let the Bullets Fly" will be a big hit at the box office. I also hope that more and more filmmakers will contribute excellent works to the film market."

"OK, bye."

The phone hangs up.

Qi Lei breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at Xu Xin sitting on the sofa smoking, he smiled and said:

"Exclusive interview with Popular Cinema magazine."

"Popular Film", one of the most professional and authoritative film magazines in China.

The origin of the "Hundred Flowers Award".

It has been published for more than 50 years. A monthly film magazine endorsed and inscribed by great figures.

Xu Xin was not surprised that Qi Lei could accept an exclusive interview with this magazine.

As he said in the interview, filmmakers are all "brothers", and Western Film Studio and "Popular Cinema" are also brothers on some levels.

It's state-run.

So he made a joke:

"It seems I'm not famous enough. Why don't you interview me?"

Qi Lei smiled and waved his hand:

"In terms of seniority, you can't get in now. Rather than an interview, this is more like a guide than a personal interview."

Xu Xin naturally understands this truth.

What he meant, summed up in Mandarin, is:

"We use mainstream media to set the tone first and guide the entire framework of this matter. All media must operate within this framework and cannot cross the line. As public figures, they must play a positive value-oriented role. For "Popular" This is true for the movie, and it is also true for other media outlets that are receiving interviews one after another."

To put it bluntly, I just don’t want the media to exaggerate this incident and stir up antagonism.

That won't work.

Therefore, the person who came out to interview at this time was Qi Lei, not Xu Xin.

Of course, this is superficial.

On the surface everyone is in harmony.

But it's hard to say whether it will knock the dog's brains out secretly.

It’s true that you are a state-owned factory, and there are related people standing behind me.

In essence, box office and awards speak for themselves.

The biggest role of this interview is to stop the media from fanning the flames and causing waves.

All filmmakers should stop engaging in hype.

Whoever touches this line will seek death.

So, after hearing this, Xu Xin asked:

"Does this count as a preemptive strike?"

"It counts, but it doesn't count."

Qi Lei stood up, walked to the sofa, sat down and said:

"We are not rude. Chen Kaige and Jiang Wen sometimes meet each other when promoting the movie. Our promotion work starts after the end of "The Voice"... It is enough to give face. In addition, everyone We are in love, you give me face, and I give you face. So... "The Orphan of Zhao" and "Let the Bullets Fly" don't actually need to be considered. No matter how high the box office is, it will not have a big impact on us."

"It's mainly "If You Are the One 2", right?"

Xu Xin was delighted:

"They're still waiting."

"No."

Qi Lei was also happy:

"Otherwise, why would it be released at the same time as you?"

Although he was smiling, there was no smile in his eyes. Instead, there was...

How to describe it...

The down-and-out old Eight Banners looked down upon the nouveau riche.

Yes, that's it.

Exactly the same.

But the strange thing is that among the people in the Beijing circle, the so-called Eight Banners disciples are the most numerous.

But this is what Qi Lei is like at this moment.

"Feng Xiaogang's "Tangshan Earthquake" this year was picked up. With this momentum, the Beijing circle is also confident. After you got the Silver Lion, they seem to have realized it... We can't do it if we don't stop it. Ah……"

This was the first time Qi Lei showed such emotions in front of Xu Xin.

In the past, he had always been smiling, but today he looked murderous.

But for Xu Xin, this kind of Qi Lei is more complete.

Thinking about it, just a friendly atmosphere may not be able to control the group of people below after Mr. Tian leaves.

While greeting people with a smile, you must have a knife in your hand.

Thinking of this, Xu Xin asked:

"Did Mr. Tian ask for this? Or did you contact Brother Qi?"

"Mr. Tian went to a meeting. He left early today. Starting next year, cable TV will begin to iterate. It seems... that it will be connected to network signals or something. He wants to fight for the TV station of our factory to be included in the fixed station. go.

After waiting for a year or two, most people's cable TVs will be able to watch our channels all over the country. Originally, we were not sure about this matter, and various TV stations were competing for spots. However, our factory’s performance this year was so outstanding that we qualified to be one of the first batch of outstanding local stations. So he left everything here directly to me. "

Hearing this, Xu Xin felt at ease.

Well, OK.

The second in command also has a strong backbone.

That'll do.

So, he said:

"I plan to go to "Interviews with Yang Lang"."

Qi Lei was stunned...

Then he frowned:

"As for "Interview with Yang Lang"... we have to find someone, but we may not be able to do it in time."

"We don't need to come here. I can just make a phone call."

Xu Xin smiled and said:

"Simple."

Hearing this, Qi Lei nodded:

"That's okay... Anyway, our promotion here is mainly based on city parades, and basically there is no change. Local stations in major provinces and cities have already said hello. The biggest advantage of the theme of "Hawthorn Tree" is Audience. Not only the young people market, but also can resonate with those born in the 60s and 70s. And this user group happens to be the largest audience group in the TV station market... This journey may be a little harder for you."

"It doesn't matter. Stay the same in the face of change."

Xu Xin smiled and waved his hands.

"Don't be afraid of hard work. The enemies are already at your doorstep. If you don't work hard and risk your life, you won't be able to defend Shabak."

"..."

Qi Lei was stunned.

Immediately after realizing what "Shabak" was, I couldn't laugh or cry:

"I can't react even if you don't tell me... I really haven't heard this word in a few years."

"Which district are you from?"

"Area of ​​light, professional mage."

"Hahahahaha..."

…

The meaning of Xu Xin's meeting with Qi Lei today was actually very simple.

In other words, it was just a temporary idea.

The original plan was that after participating in the finals of "The Voice", he, Liu Yifei, and Lin Gou would start the movie promotion period.

But when he went to the toilet this morning, he saw the headlines of entertainment news. After the so-called "Three Heroes Fight Lu Bu", he felt baffled on the one hand, and wanted to see if there was anything new in the factory. .

After all... regardless of whether the media is trying to make excuses, this "thorn" has already been stirred up.

But the result is... very good.

The good thing?

Fortunately, Xiying Studio holds the pen of the mainstream media.

Mainstream media is the trend, especially in this era of increasing online media.

Mainstream media has been given the added significance of “supervising” and “summarizing” information.

Used to prevent some harmful information from flooding on the Internet.

And in this regard...the Beijing circle is the shortcoming.

It’s not that they don’t know some mainstream media or something like that…that’s basically impossible. In other words, on the contrary, people may not know as many magazines, newspapers, and TV stations as you do.

But this kind of thing involves a legitimate question.

The only people who can post messages on this are "brothers", not "outsiders" from the private sector.

otherwise……

What does it mean? You, a media with credibility, have been coerced by capital and private sector and become the mouthpiece of others?

Then something isn't quite right.

So... there is nothing wrong with what Qi Lei did.

It can be said to be straight to the point.

Moreover, according to the content of the conversation between the two, in the next period of time, the West Film Studio... or the "Hawthorn Tree" incident that appeared in the mainstream media was to encourage the Chinese film market, rather than to cause war or confrontation.

"If You Are the One" can't do this.

No matter who comes, it won't work.

But Xiying Studio can do it.

"Go straight to the point..."

Standing in front of the office building, he looked up at the rare warm winter sun and sighed in a low voice.

The line has been drawn.

Then everyone will be tossing within a limited scope... As for the box office, it really depends on each person's ability.

Well, I still have to talk to Lao Wang.

I don’t do it myself, and others don’t try to cheat me on the box office.

Let's all have a fair and just game.

No one should play with those vain things.

Thinking of this, he picked up the phone.

"Dududu... hello? Do you still know how to call me?"

Zhang Wu's laughing voice sounded.

"Haha, look what you said."

Xu Xin began to "cry out":

"Aren't you busy recently? I wanted to have a drink with you, but you didn't pay attention to me."

"Come on this!"

Zhang Wu on the other end of the phone didn't know whether to laugh or cry:

"I was watching you on TV yesterday...tell me, what do you want from me?"

"I want to be in "Interviews with Yang Lang"."

Xu Xin didn't hide it and said directly.

Zhang Wu’s feedback was also very simple:

"Oh, that's easy. When do you want to go?"

"These two days are the best. I'm going to Shanghai in the afternoon to start promoting the movie. This interview must be done before "The Hawthorn Tree" is released."

"Okay, then I'll make some arrangements. You can tell me before you return to Yanjing."

"Yeah, no problem."

That's all it is good to talk to Zhang Wu.

Simple and crisp.

There is no sloppy link at all.

Say something when you have something to say, then hang up after saying it.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Xin turned to Su Meng who was scrolling through her cell phone and said:

"Mengmeng, let's go."

"Oh, okay...Brother Xu, look."

Su Meng suddenly handed over the phone.

"What's wrong?"

Xu Xin took it over with some confusion, and then saw that an ID named "He Jun HJ" had just posted a Weibo:

"The charm, the charm, I'll practice it for you thousands of times!"

The post on Weibo was accompanied by a photo. In the photo, a girl with a good figure was wearing a cheongsam and posing in a very elegant and enchanting way in front of the mirror.

Seeing this, he asked directly:

"Who is this person?"

"The fourth one. I have saved all their Weibo posts. So far, there are Jiang Jing, Li Xinru, He Jun, and the director Fu Lulu you mentioned, Brother Xu. All four of them have posted on Weibo. . He Jun was the last one to post. Jiang Jing posted the most, including calligraphy, physical training, dialects, etc... but basically didn’t bring any pictures..."

"He Jun, is this the first one?"

"Yes, the first one. Others have posted it for more than half a month. The earliest one was posted by Li Xinru on November 12th, "Get up early and start training for the next movie." She is the most popular because she acted in "Ugly" "The Invincible Girl" Lin Wudi, so many people are asking her what movie it is in... I guess He Jun probably waited and watched for a while and only posted it when he saw nothing happened."

After hearing Su Meng's words, Xu Xin thought about it and sent a message directly to Zhang Mo:

"He Jun posted on Weibo, did you see it?"

Zhang Mo didn't reply.

Xu Xin didn't wait, and drove home in Su Meng's car.

As he was about to get home, his cell phone rang.