Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry

"How do you know this?" Yu Dongqing was surprised.

"Didn't I film with Director Lu? We are also friends. We had dinner together some time ago. Director Lu said so. Director Lu originally recommended you to make a martial arts film for Jin Yunfeng called "The Heaven Slays the Dragon", but after you refused, Jin Yunfeng asked for another Director Lu, he had no choice but to take it again."

Yu Dongqing nodded and told the reason.

"That's what happened. To be honest, I don't like the script."

"Actually, making martial arts movies is quite interesting." Zhang Yangmao said, "Why don't you just write a script and shoot it yourself! I just need to play a role and let me get addicted to martial arts."

"Isn't Director Lu preparing to film the movie "Heaven Slaying the Dragon"? Look for him." Yu Dongqing said leisurely as he also took a sip of beer.

"I looked for it, but Director Lu said that there was no suitable role, so he couldn't let me play an extra role, right?" Zhang Yang was a little frustrated: "The main thing is that my figure doesn't look like someone who can do martial arts."

Seeing Zhang Yang's paunchy appearance, several people couldn't help laughing.

"So, Dongqing, you must make a martial arts movie and give me a suitable role!" Zhang Yang said.

"Making a martial arts film is not as simple as filming "The Tuner". At least you have to find actors who know martial arts, right? There are many special effects and the investment is huge."

Before Yu Dongqing finished speaking, Zhang Yang stopped him: "I'll invest! At least 5 million!"

"I invest too!"

"I'll vote too!"

Liu Yimin and Zhang Yang actually spoke, and Yu Dongqing was stunned.

"Zhang Yang was just kidding, are you guys joining in on the fun?"

"I'm not kidding, I'm serious!" Zhang Yang said seriously.

"We are serious too." Du Hui put down the grilled fish in his hand and said, "Holly, that movie "The Tuner" was a huge profit. From an economic point of view, your income from making movies is much higher than that from making music. ! Of course we want to get involved.”

"But what should I do if I lose money?"

"According to my analysis, you will not do anything you are not sure about. If you really want to shoot, the probability of losing money is very small. At least the capital will be guaranteed, so the economics are worth investing!"

Liu Yimin: "We share blessings and share hardships!"

Zhang Yang: "How could you lose?!"

I.

Yu Dongqing didn't know what to say.

I was originally out fishing today, why did I end up filming a movie?

Otherwise, just give it a try?

Pay tribute to those excellent martial arts films from the original time and space.

"Then I'll write a script first. Do you think it will work?" Yu Dongqing finally said.

"Okay, there's no rush. You can write slowly, but you must write a role suitable for me to play!"

The matter was settled like this. After eating the grilled fish, everyone went home. However, since they all drank beer, they had to find a driver.

In the evening, as usual, Yu Dongqing drove to Houhai to pick up her daughter home. When she walked into the yard, she saw Mingliang practicing swordsmanship in the yard, as graceful as a swimming dragon and as graceful as a giant.

My sister-in-law really has the charm of a chivalrous woman.

After Mingliang finished practicing, Yu Dongqing asked: "Tongtong is still doing her homework?"

As usual, she had been practicing martial arts with her aunt in the yard for a long time. The girl also liked to dance with swords and guns, and even enrolled in martial arts classes at school in the lower grades.

"Yes, there is a lot of homework today, and Tongtong writes slowly."

Since her daughter was still doing her homework, Yu Dongqing didn't interrupt her and was about to enter the living room, but was stopped by Mingliang.

"Brother-in-law, my friend gave me another script. What do you think of it?"

"Okay, let me take a look."

Meili went into her boudoir and took out a thick script and handed it to him.

Yu Dongqing entered the living room, sat on a chair and read the script seriously.

It is a youth inspirational film that tells the story of a group of film school acting class students who entered the entertainment industry after graduation.

The more Yu Dongqing watched, the more surprised she became. How could this plot be a bit like "Pure Heart·Dream Showbiz" written and directed by Bi Zhifei in that time and space?

That was a completely bad movie.

It has been called "the worst movie in the history of Douban." Some netizens joked that Bi Zhifei pioneered the "PPT movie" and single-handedly supported most of the film and television UP owners on the Internet platform.

Of course, some of Bi Zhifei's later tricks made him even more infamous.

Yu Dongqing had watched this movie out of curiosity.

In fact, the movie itself shouldn't be that bad. The story structure and type are relatively innovative, using a parallel model of protagonists. The director's narrative techniques are very unconstrained, and his shooting techniques are very innovative.

Unfortunately, it was too difficult and the director couldn't control it, so it turned out to be a bad movie.

Of course, I heard that because the film involved exposing and criticizing the shady and hidden rules of the entertainment industry, the subject matter was too realistic, and it showed many negative aspects of society, some plots, scenes, and lines were deleted by the relevant departments, causing the film to become even more fragmented.

Can Meimei be controlled?

Yu Dongqing didn't believe it.

Let’s wait until I gain some shooting experience.

Yu Dongqing put the script aside.

Meili was sitting next to him. Seeing him like this, she hurriedly asked: "Brother-in-law, what do you think of my filming?"

"I suggest you give up." Yu Dongqing didn't mince words and said what he thought.

Ming Ming's face looked a little ugly.

After a moment of silence, he said: "I originally wanted to give it a try, but now that I hear what you say, I will give up and listen to you!"

Ah?

So obedient.

But Meimei changed the topic: "Brother-in-law, you have rejected two of my scripts, so what should I film? How about you help me write another script? You know me best and can write the most suitable movie for me. !”

"I also want to make a movie now and am writing a script." Yu Dongqing said helplessly.

"What movie are you going to make?"

Yu Dongqing briefly talked about chatting with a few buddies during fishing at noon.

"To make a martial arts film, you have to prepare the script carefully, so I don't have time to write it myself at the moment." Yu Dongqing finally said.

"Then brother-in-law." Meimei's big eyes rolled and she suddenly said: "Brother-in-law, can I help you? How about being your assistant director and learning some of your shooting techniques?"

"You are so dignified, you actually stooped to become an assistant director? Are you afraid of being laughed at if word spreads?" Yu Dongqing said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Brother-in-law." Mingmei said with an angry expression, and then said with a serious face: "When I filmed "The Tuner" last time, I felt that your shooting and editing techniques were very special, so I really want to learn from you!"

"Okay then" Yu Dongqing agreed.

Anyway, if you are looking for an assistant, Meimei is good.

After finishing the matter, Meili took the script back to her boudoir and went into the study next door to see Yu Tongtong still lying at the desk doing homework.

"Tongtong, you haven't finished yet? Your dad has been waiting for you for a long time." Meiliang frowned.

"Auntie, you have a lot of homework today." Yu Tongtong muttered, and suddenly lowered her voice: "Auntie, I just heard you guys say outside that my dad is going to make a movie, and you want to be his assistant?"

"If you don't do your homework well, you'll eavesdrop on what the adults are saying!" Mingliang feigned anger.

"I just passed by the bathroom and heard it." Yu Tongtong was not afraid of her, and said with a smile, "Auntie, can't you be with my dad every day?"

"Yeah." Meimei replied, her face feeling warm.

"Then you should seize the opportunity to express your love, just like on TV." Yu Tongtong said again.

"You're such a brat! Why do you think about these messy things?!" Meili was angry and amused after hearing this, and lightly tapped Yu Tongtong's head.

"Do your homework well and stay out of adults' affairs!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

But I was thinking: "Well, what Tongtong said seems to make sense.

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