I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 793 790. Preface

Los Angeles time is early 12 noon.

The local time that has been changed back to winter time is 4 a.m. on the Chinese side.

Xu Xin slept soundly, and Yang Mi did not disturb him, not even sending a WeChat message.

I just wait for my lover to get up at three or four o'clock in the afternoon, and then share the good news with him.

But who would have expected that in the afternoon, she had already finished preliminary discussions on contract intentions with people from Legendary Pictures, and was about to call Wang Jinghua to come to the United States to register a personal studio and start the actor commercial contract process. The phone call came.

Yang Mi looked at the time. It was almost 5 o'clock in Los Angeles, but according to winter time, it was already past 10 o'clock in the morning on her husband's side.

The joy at noon has gradually been diluted, replaced by a kind of complaint:

"What are you doing? Getting up so late? I've sent you a lot of messages."

"……ah?"

Xu Xin's confused voice sounded.

"What's wrong? I just got up."

"You didn't get up until you knew that? You're not working today?"

"I couldn't work. At about 7 o'clock in the morning, Director Li called me and said it was raining in Xiamen. I slept late last night, so I heard him say it was raining in a daze, so I asked the crew to Work has been stopped. I haven’t slept well since. What’s wrong? I see you sent me several messages.”

Seeing that he still looked lazy, Yang Mi felt a little stuffy.

My heart said to my ancestors, I wanted to share such a great good thing with you, but you waited until my enthusiasm was gone before you called me...

He sighed helplessly:

"Oh...then you won't be working today?"

"Yes. Today we are shooting a chase scene in a high-rise building. It will definitely not be possible to shoot if it rains. There is a risk factor."

"...Isn't it about special effects?"

She knew that her husband was talking about the ending of the film, when Yi Guchun and Xin Xiaofeng chased drug dealers in a high-rise building. After the drug dealers were arrested, Xin Xiaofeng was also brought to justice.

This scene needs to be thrilling and exciting, but he also understands how dangerous things like "working at heights" are. So this section will be completed using CG from the studio in the end.

"The part on the roof of the building needs to be shot in real life... Tell me, what's going on?"

Xu Xin didn't elaborate on the shooting plan with her.

He was sleeping soundly now, but that didn't mean he had nothing else to do.

Hurry up and finish, he still has to be busy.

And his little urgency was immediately caught by Yang Mi:

"Hey~~~Brother, are you so anxious? Are you hiding someone under the quilt behind my back? Or is there a little daughter taking a bath?"

Seeing his wife starting the Onmyoji attack, Xu Xin said speechlessly:

"No, reading a book."

"What book is it? So beautiful? Is it Bai Jie's autobiography? Or is it The Biography of Appin?"

"The Autobiography of Old Wolf."

"old……"

Yang Mi's mouth twitched.

I originally wanted to say a few words, but my husband's answer immediately stopped me.

After coming to her senses, she asked doubtfully:

"Didn't he publish an autobiography?"

She was talking about a book Lang Lang published in 2008 called "Lang Lang, Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story", which tells about his experiences from childhood to adulthood.

"Well, this book is another version. At that time, Lao Lang was invited by the publishing house to publish the book. It was just a rush to put it on the shelves, and it was not very mature. Over the years, he always felt that the taste of the book was weird, plus As I get older, my thoughts have matured. When I look back at my childhood, I always feel that I have a different perspective on many things.

Moreover, the first half of this book is an autobiography, and the second half is actually some experiences that he feels... need to be taught to people who like piano, as well as some misunderstandings that must be corrected as soon as possible... It has been completed now. The finished manuscript was sent to me, meaning that I would write a preface. "

"Ah... I want you to write a preface?"

This time, Yang Mi was really surprised.

even……

To be honest, in terms of artistic value, writing a preface to Lao Lang's book is definitely more... glorious than her husband's movie, or being the heroine of a Hollywood movie.

Although this comparison is somewhat inappropriate.

But... to use a more vivid expression, in the film and television industry, I and my husband can only be regarded as "modest achievements."

But Lao Lang's achievements in the piano world can be written into the history of human music.

His book can be given a preface.

It represents a kind of honor in itself.

Even when Lao Lang comes home, he looks like he is just eating and waiting to die... However, no one can deny that when he goes out, he is the ceiling-level piano artist of this era.

"yes."

Xu Xin scratched his head:

"I was a little late reading the book last night. The main reason is that his book will be published in November. I don't know what to think. I asked me to write the preface. Don't you think this is crazy..."

His moans echoed with the sound of the toilet flushing.

"Well……"

Yang Mi was stunned for a moment, and said in a dumbfounded voice:

"That...no matter what, it's a good thing."

"Well, a good thing is definitely a good thing, but... I have never written anything in this regard for anyone. What's more, his book is definitely not a magazine. It may be translated into many versions. If the preface is not written well... …”

"Think too much. People are reading Lao Lang. Who will read your preface?"

"...Tsk."

Although these words were a bit heartbreaking, Xu Xin had no way to refute and could only accept them.

At the same time, he did not forget to ask:

"By the way, what do you want from me? You're sending messages one after another..."

"I got the female lead in Sea of ​​Silence."

"Oh...huh?! What are you talking about?"

Xu Xin was stunned.

After feeling his reaction, the corners of Yang Mi's mouth finally turned up:

"Hehe, let me tell you, I got the heroine of the Hollywood science fiction masterpiece "Sea of ​​Silence"!"

"..."

Ignoring her exaggeration and exaggeration, Xu Xin's mouth was slightly open at this moment, his eyes full of shock.

It's not that he doubts his wife's abilities.

only……

"Did you really get it?"

"Well, after the audition in the morning, before I left, the director sent me a message. He decided to use me. I just left Legendary Pictures and we were talking about the salary... They will send me the script tomorrow. , I can finally see what this story is about. But...the salary is so low. One million US dollars is really a small amount..."

"..."

For a moment, Xu Xin didn't know what to say.

His instinct told him that his first reaction should be to congratulate his wife.

but……

"You didn't lie to me?"

He was still a little confused.

"Hehe, no, it's true."

"..."

After being confirmed again, Xu Xin finally felt a joy begin to arise in his heart:

"Awesome! Yes! Hahahaha... I knew you would be absolutely fine! Darling, do I have to call myself the husband of Hollywood superstar Yang Mi when I meet people from now on?"

"Hahahahaha~"

Although she didn't have that kind of ecstatic reaction, through these words, she felt the joy in her husband's heart and finally couldn't hold it any longer.

Start laughing wildly.

While laughing, he said:

"I plan to register an actor company here. I have just finished communicating with Sister Hua, and she will be responsible for the announcement this time. But I still need to confirm with Legend. As long as I get permission, then... in the future, You will see a lot of domestic news about me becoming a "Hollywood star"..."

Xu Xin frowned slightly:

"So exaggerated? Was it her idea?"

"Yeah. I agree. Didn't you see that this is what everyone is here for? This time, I won't play high-definition. I just asked around and found that this film has an investment of more than 100 million... It is a mecha monster science fiction The film. The actor will definitely have more facial makeup, and the proportion is not that big. I guess this is the main reason for choosing me.

But...the domestic market sometimes recognizes money but not people. As the production fee rises, fame becomes particularly easy to achieve. If I don't fight, the box office will be blocked by then, and there will be more troubles. So...just be a little more exaggerated. This persona must be upright. "

After receiving his wife's explanation, Xu Xin habitually began to think about the next step...

"Next step...do we have to buy a house in Los Angeles?"

"Uh-huh. Husband~"

"what?"

"Do you want to be a neighbor to Kobe Bryant? Or Beckham?"

"..."

Xu Xin's mouth twitched.

Bitches... do you think I don't know what you're thinking?

Do you want me and Beckham to be neighbors?

Are you afraid that you want to use a telescope on the balcony to look at other people's houses every day?

Of course, these are all jokes.

but……

"You want to buy it in Beverly Hills?"

"Um."

Yang Mi responded:

"Driver's license, house, company, and other related matters need to be done. In addition, the movie is said to start filming in November, so I won't go back this time. How about it? After filming, come to me directly? "

Xu Xin instinctively thought of a question: What should I do in the later stages of my movie?

But this thought only came up and was quickly suppressed.

At worst, spend some money at your own expense to move the team to the United States.

No matter what.

This time...I'm behind you.

So, he agreed directly:

"No problem. According to the current plan, it may be completed in mid-October. After the shooting, you give me a few days to do the post-production preparations, and then I will go to you, okay? You have to work hard to take care of the children first. God, when I pass, don’t worry about anything else and leave the rest to me.”

"Yeah! I love you the most!"

Yang Mi agreed immediately.

Although neither of them said anything, they already knew each other's thoughts.

You support me and I support you.

…

The phone hangs up.

Xu Xin checked the time and didn't plan to have breakfast. He planned to eat it with lunch then.

Then, he sat on the bed, looked at the empty hotel room, and felt a... paradoxical trance.

We were obviously just two poor students when we were together.

Suddenly, you have become a Hollywood "superstar".

Come up and play the heroine directly?

Good guy, this is considered the peak of your career, right?

So what should our old Xu do now?

He looked around.

Finally, my eyes fell on the document printed out last night.

have to.

Let’s write a preface to Lao Lang honestly.

Take advantage of the moment of rest to change your mind.

…

According to Lao Lang, he wrote this book specifically for those piano boys.

Learning piano... is so hard.

Even if it is a child like him who loves piano from the bottom of his heart.

From enlightenment, to apprenticeship, to success...

A little bit of running-in, a little bit of development.

Behind the smooth notes and movements of famous songs that people hear during performances are the hard work and sweat put in by each child day and night to practice, feel, learn, and comprehend.

It’s the same as the 2008 version of the autobiography.

His book still tells about his piano learning experience. Even if someone buys this book, they will unconsciously have the illusion that the contents of the two books are the same.

But it is different from the 2008 version.

This time, Lao Lang added 28 pages of illustrations to the book.

Among them, among the 28 pages of illustrations, there is also a funny picture provided by Xu Xin of him teaching Nuan Nuan to play the piano, and Yang Yang chewing Steinway's piano leg under their legs.

The tone of the whole book is more relaxed.

Even the tone is more direct.

There are no longer many first edition books, with the gorgeous words described in the first person and edited by himself.

The whole book is actually more like a person's oral autobiography.

Even when Xu Xin read somewhere, he could feel Lao Lang's tone:

"I was wondering, why am I not first? That was my first loss, and I felt very sad."

If this sentence were to be expressed in the tone of an old wolf, it would be:

"I was thinking, why am I not number one? Huh? Why am I not number one!?... Oh, it's my first time to lose, so I feel so bad."

This is the way to go.

The whole book felt very relaxing to him when he read it.

In fact, just by reading the words in the book, you can guess that he will be a very good father in the future.

Because he learned how to guide children correctly from his own father and his own experiences.

At the same time, he also saw the second half of the book, which was a description of his current life.

There are also clips about Nuannuan and Yangyang.

"My goddaughter Nuannuan, Xu Wanqing. My best friend, the child of the famous director Xu Xin and the famous actor Yang Mi.

Her talent is very high in my opinion.

I am greedy and like to eat. When I go back to China, Yang Mi will always serve a table full of dishes that I want to eat.

I think good food is a panacea for relaxation.

In their home, I can always find the most comfortable position on the sofa, and I can always find the dish that best suits my taste among the dishes on the table (in fact, I like to eat them all, I love to eat them all).

But my favorite thing is to hold Nuannuan and eat together.

Because the child is close to me and not to the other two godfathers.

I won first place again.

She may not know it yet, but I played the piano to her mother when she was pregnant with her.

But, I think it is precisely because of this that among her three godfathers, she and I have the best relationship.

She likes the piano.

She is only over a year old, but every time I play the piano, she always likes to look at my hands.

Watch intently.

Unlike her younger brother Yangyang, Yangyang is more like his father. He likes to be alone, quiet, and likes to draw. He has his own ideas and is very persistent.

For example, he was very determined to leave a row of small tooth marks on the legs of the piano.

Even if you can't bite, you have to gnaw.

Yang Mi once told me that if I am Nuan Nuan's godfather, then I cannot be Nuan Nuan's teacher. It's a pity, because we are close to each other, so I can't bear to cultivate Nuan Nuan with a very strict attitude.

My answer is: There can be pianos in Nuannuan's world, but it cannot be all pianos.

If possible, I wish her talents were more terrifying. Just like her father, he never did anything related to movies in the first 20 years of his life. But it still does not prevent him from achieving such achievements after the age of 20.

This way her childhood can be happier.

No one would lament that she wasted her talent, nor would she feel that her childhood was so pale that she only had black keys and white keys.

I think this is true for any kid who loves piano.

I know that everyone likes the piano, and I also know that you have paid a lot for the piano.

But, sometimes, I hope that when you are practicing the piano, you should not forget that the red begonias in spring are beautiful, the cicadas in summer make the air look a little blurry, and the fragrance of wheat in autumn will always be there. Steaming more delicious steamed buns, the snow in winter is always white and brilliant.

Before I was 15 years old, piano was my deep love for me, and I would use all my five cents to improve my family's poverty.

Just like when chatting with the famous cross talk actor Yu Xuan, he said: Cross talk is an art, but before it becomes an art, it is a craft that provides actors with food and clothing.

Thinking about it now, before I was fifteen years old, there was actually no difference between the "craftsmanship" mentioned by Brother Qian'er.

After I turned 15, I met my teacher Gary Grafman.

It was he who told me to stop pursuing victory.

I once made a list of important piano competitions around the world.

I want to go, I want to be like people like Kobe, Brady, Jordan, Ronaldo, like an athlete, enter the major "professional leagues" and win all the Grand Slams.

But my teacher told me: playing the piano and learning music are not just for winning awards, but more importantly, the process of playing music and enjoying the music itself.

Are piano competitions important? Very important.

But, it's not that important.

Just like my friend Xu Xin said, [The director only needs to follow his heart and rush to the finish line. Flowers, applause, recognition, and doubts are just the scenery you pass by]

At this moment, I think that my teacher and my friend have the same soul..."

Looking at the simple and straightforward narrative in the book, Xu Xin unconsciously lit up a cigarette.

Scratched his head.

Old Wolf... really gave him a difficult problem.

How to write this preface?

He has praised me so much... I can't say the same thing as Lao Wang: "Just write one sentence: Lang Lang's book is so beautiful, buy it quickly, don't be too slow." Right?

If he really writes like this... I'm afraid he will be infamy for eternity.

Hey.

What a big nose you have, thick eyebrows and big eyes.

What a poisonous heart!