I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 346
Whether Brother Qian'er and Ning Hao knew each other, Xu Xin didn't know.

But Xu Xin knew that Brother Qian'er and Huang Bo met because of Pu Cunxin.

And when Ning Hao came in, Yu Qiang also said hello:
"Come on, hurry up, sit down."

It seems that the two of them also know each other.

As for the origin, it is unknown.

Brother Qian'er is an old Jianghu, no matter if he is a bosom friend, or just met and said hello, on this occasion, he will definitely not reveal any other meanings of closeness.

So the greeting is very warm.

In contrast, Ning Hao, who didn't seem to have shaved his beard, and who looked a bit decadent and embarrassed, laughed a little forcedly after hearing this sound.

It's not right to say...

It should be said that it is not natural.

But it's not like unfamiliar or meeting for the first time.

It's kind of weird anyway.

Xu Xin took this scene into his eyes, and recalled Ning Hao's high spirits when he was surrounded by many people at the Huabiao Awards... He muttered in his heart:
"What happened to this?"

But the muttering is the muttering, it's definitely not easy to ask at a time like this.

He didn't say anything.

While Ning Hao said he was sorry for being late, he sat down.

Yu Qian probably also noticed that he seemed to have encountered some troubles, and he didn't even mention the penalty of three glasses of wine, so he said with a smile:

"It's better to come early than coincidentally... Come on, let's go for the second cup."

The people at the table were all good people. When the owner spoke, no one said anything, and they raised their glasses together.

And after putting down the cup, they just drank and chatted normally.

Most of the content of the chat is short stories from parents inside and outside the industry.

And Ning Hao didn't talk too much during this meal.

When others call for a drink, he cheers.

When others don't drink, he eats vegetables and listens to the big guys chatting.

Occasionally greet, occasionally joke.

But there was clearly a lack of emotion.

But Xu Xin's attention was not on him except when he came, and after a few glasses of wine, he ignored him.

No way, not familiar.

Although Ning Hao is also from the Northwest.

In terms of origin, he is also a member of the Northwest Circle.

But how to look at the score.

To put it mildly, Ning Hao is from Shanxi.

There is an old saying in the circle that Shaanxi produces directors and Shanxi produces screenwriters.

It is the composition of the Northwest Circle.

The director of the Western Film Studio, together with the screenwriter of Shanxi, was one of the cornerstones of the early years of the Northwest Circle's leading Chinese films.

Therefore, judging from his background, it is true that Ning Hao is from the Northwest Circle.

But on a bigger scale, the group of directors and screenwriters after the Seventh Five-Year Plan began to rise in the Beijing circle, and after absorbing resources, they lost so many sect views.

After Ning Hao transferred to Beijing Film Academy in Yanjing Normal University to continue his studies in the directing department, because he knew Cao Baoping, the director of "Li Mi's Conjecture", he took him to Shanghai after he made two films.

In Shanghai, Ning Hao got acquainted with people like Xu Zheng and Huang Bo.

Even his famous "Crazy Stone" and the movies in recent years are actually operated by the capital of the Shanghai circle.

After the Beijing circle dominates, the West Film Studio has declined, and the Shanghai circle has run out of fun for itself, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a director or an actor.The geographical labels on these people are already so indifferent.

All directors, in fact, have temperaments that are not offended by both sides.

That's not the right thing to say...

It should be said that whether it is a director or an actor, young actors don’t care what circle or place the work is shot in, as long as you can get in, you can act.

And after becoming famous, the body will be marked with labels from different circles.

But this label is only an implicit label.

The more famous a person is, the less bound this sectarianism will be.

For example Zhang Yimou.

The old man let alone the Northwest Circle or the Beijing Circle.

He can span the whole sky.

Do whatever you want.

This is the embodiment of status.

As for Ning Hao at this stage, even though he was born in the Northwest, he is still a celebrity in the Shanghai circle.

The label attribute on the body is very strong.

On the other hand, what about Xu Xin?

To be honest... In the entertainment industry born in the 80s, he should be the one with the strongest labels.

Everyone knows that he is from Xiying Studio.

And everyone knows that Xiying Studio will rely on pushing him to complete the comeback.

And that's why he has become such a virtue. It stands to reason that he has long been surrounded by people, and he has become rich and prosperous.However, there was no one in the Beijing circle around him.

Didn't even call him.

For a Huabiao Award, Feng Xiaogang ignored him, Chen Kaige ignored him, and everyone felt pretty good even after cooperating with him a few times, and the two kings who like "Corporal Li Xian" the most did not say to come over and get acquainted.

At a dinner party, he was approached by the Shanghai circle, the Hong Kong circle, and even a few investors from the Northeast had chatted with him.

Only in the Beijing circle, it seems that this genius who is in his early twenties and has established his position in the circle with two movies and one Olympic Games is as invisible as a blind man.

To put it bluntly, the traces of the Northwest Circle on his body are too heavy.

Unless Xu Xin took the initiative to show his favor, the Beijing circle would only treat him as a stranger.

Not being an opponent, not preventing other actors from looking for him, is already giving face.

Yang Mi's situation is actually similar to his.

It belongs to being "involved" by him.

She is obviously a native of Yanjing, but the Beijing circle doesn't even pay attention to her...

Very strange.

But just as realistic.

Therefore, Xu Xin didn't have time to care about Ning Hao's meal.

On the contrary, he just ate three cups of chicken, one bite of chicken and one bite of wine, and he was very happy.

Moreover, he was chatting with Wang Zhiwen about his lines.

Teacher Wang's lines are among the best.

He wants to learn from the scriptures.

He wanted to ask as early as "The Wind", but at that time everyone was still working, so it was not easy to interfere.But now that he drank wine, there were not so many twists and turns when talking through wine.

He wanted to ask questions for Yang Mi.

Also want to learn from others in the company.

And Wang Zhiwen didn't hide it, he just told him:

"When I was in college, I subscribed to "Reader's Digest" for four full years. In each issue, I would bring myself into different story characters, to read aloud, to recite, and to simulate the characters in my mind. Mood, context. What should the narrator say, how should a strong character speak, and how should a calm and powerful person speak... while thinking about it."

"There is no reference, so I just think about it myself. What speed should the little people use, what tone should women use, what tone should the businessman use... If I think it is wrong, then I will go to the street to observe in my spare time. Listen to those vendors selling goods, Selling, go to the supply and marketing cooperatives to watch the dialogue between the buyer and the seller. Watch it, remember it in your heart, and continue to simulate them in front of the mirror when you come back.”

"Just these two points."

Does Xu Xin believe it?

letter.

Do you admire it?
admire.

But at the same time, I understand... this matter is really nothing special.

In essence, it is nothing more than reading, reading newspapers, and reading aloud.

But the problem is...they don't fail in the first period, and they don't fail in the first period.

I persevered and persisted.

And all the talents, training, skills, etc., have been transformed into a natural instinct in the past few years.

As soon as he opens his mouth, you know who he is playing.

As soon as you open your mouth, you will be addicted to his lines and cannot extricate yourself.

"Tsk... Teacher Wang, I respect you."

"what."

Wang Zhiwen nodded with a smile, touched a glass of wine with Xu Xin, and said:

"Yang Mi's foundation is pretty good. But her voice isn't very good... If you want to practice, you must work hard."

"……Um."

Xu Xin responded, knowing that what the other party said was not bad at all.

The milk taste in my sister's voice is too strong.

Between nasal and pharyngeal.

intrinsic.

To reach Wang Zhiwen's level...

No matter how good the talent is, it still needs a process of hard work.

However, at least this recognized master of lines has given out his own training methods.

He doesn't seek to go beyond, but at least he feels... If his sister works so hard, this shortcoming can be made up for.

Thinking of this, he felt a lot more relieved, took out a cigarette, lit it for Wang Zhiwen himself, and then lit it for himself, and at this moment, Ning Hao came over with a wine glass:

"Director Xu."

"Don't dare."

Hearing this, Xu Xin quickly waved his hands:

"Director Ning's words are too polite. You are a senior, just call me Xiao Xu."

Unexpectedly, Ning Hao shook his head:

"That's not acceptable. It's better to call you Director Xu."

"Is it okay to remove the "you"?"

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Ning Hao was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile:
"Hey, Director Xu. I'm here to respect..."

"Boom, Director Ning, let's clink a glass of wine."

After "correcting" him another word, Xu Xin picked up the wine glass with a smile.

He added a drop of wine to his glass, filled it up for himself, and held the glass:

"Director Ning, please."

When the two of them clinked glasses, Xu Xin deliberately lowered the glass, and only after clinking with him, he drank the wine in one gulp.

While Ning Hao was drinking, Xu Xin took a cigarette from the table and handed it to him.

Ning Hao took it politely and said with a smile:

"Last time at the Huabiao Awards, I saw that Director Xu was busy there, so I didn't have the nerve to come here. Today I can be regarded as an acquaintance."

"It's never too late for a good meal."

Xu Xin smiled and helped him light a cigarette.

"That's... Director Xu, let's leave a contact information?"

"Okay. Tell me, I'll call Director Ning."

"Well, 13..."

In the ringing of jingling bells, the two completed the exchange of phone numbers.

After another glass of wine, Ning Hao returned to his seat.

Seeing this, Xu Xin's thoughts moved...

Did you come here specifically to meet me?

What's up?

He was a little curious.

……

For a meal, one person has about half a catty of wine.

After eating, everyone went back to rest.

The Golden Rooster Awards will start tomorrow afternoon, but its dinner is tonight.

It may be ninety o'clock after moving the awards tomorrow night, which is too late.

The half a catty of wine I drank at noon was Sispecial wine with a low alcohol content.

Yu Qian knows how to eat and drink, and local dishes must be paired with local wine.

Even if this wine is not as expensive as Moutai, it is still a taste of local specialties.

But the taste of Si Te's wine... is a bit too soft for Xu Xin.

It can't be said to be soft... It's just that the second half of the drink is not as strong as Maotai's sauce, and the aftertaste of the finish cannot be tasted.

So his senses are average.

Moreover, the aftertaste of the drink was a bit strong. He returned to the room and lay down directly, intending to take a nap.

But he didn't expect that he felt as if he had just closed his eyes when he heard the sound of a phone call.

Pick it up and have a look...

Ning Hao.

"..."

Xu Xin thought for a while, but didn't answer.

Instead, after the other party hung up, he sent Sun Ting a message:

"Come to my room."

During the period, Ning Hao did not call.

Soon after Sun Ting came, Xu Xin stretched out his hand:
"Call me."

Sun Ting quickly handed over Xu Xin's work mobile phone, and he found Qi Lei's number and dialed it.

"Dudu..."

The phone was connected quickly, and Qi Lei's doubtful voice sounded:
"Director Xu?"

"Well, brother Qi, what are you doing?"

"I'm in Xi'an... Why did I call from this number? Didn't I save two numbers? I didn't react when I saw the number "Director Xu Xin"..."

"Haha~"

Xu Xin laughed and said:

"Brother Qi, I want to ask you something."

"Let's talk. About the Golden Rooster Award? Don't worry, we have used all available relationships. The factory also hopes that through this film, it can return to the public eye. So although we are not sure what awards, But at least one..."

Qi Lei thought that Xu Xin was thinking about awards, so he quickly explained.

"That's not it."

Xu Xin looked at Ning Hao's missed calls on the phone and asked:
"Ning Hao, do you know?"

"'Crazy Stone'?"

"Correct."

"What happened to him? Did he have a conflict with Director Xu?"

"..."

Xu Xin was speechless.

What militant am I?
"No, it's like this. We had a meal at noon. Then he looked...he seemed to have something on his mind..."

After talking about the process of getting to know Ning Hao, Xu Xin asked:
"What happened to him recently?"

"Well……"

Qi Lei on the other end of the phone could tell that his voice was also full of doubts.

"Recently... I haven't heard any news about him. Isn't he making a movie? "No Man's Land"? Is it called that? After all, his "Crazy Racing" is right behind Director Xu, and it's this year The first domestic film with a box office of more than [-] million yuan, this film has also been released... What can he do? Isn't he still in the Huabiao Award?"

"..."

Xu Xin thought for a while and asked:

"How much does Brother Qi know about "No Man's Land"?"

"...I really don't know very well. So, let me ask?"

"Okay. He called me just now after we had dinner, but I didn't answer it. After a while, I said that I was a little drunk and fell asleep. "

"Well, okay, I'll ask now, wait for my news."

"it is good."

Xu Xin responded, and after hanging up the phone, he looked at Sun Ting again:

"Go back and leave me the phone."

"it is good."

Sun Ting responded, checked his thermos first, and left the room directly after making sure the water in it was full.

And when Ning Hao's call was interrupted, Xu Xin couldn't sleep anymore.

He took out his laptop, opened QQ, edited the line training experience that Wang Zhiwen had taught him just now, and sent it to Yang Mi.

Yang Mi replied in seconds:

"receive."

"...???? Why can you reply in seconds?"

"what?"

"Say! Are you playing a game!?"

Yang Mi is not replying.

It's just that the profile picture quickly grayed out.

Xu Xin was speechless immediately.

Apart from anything else, he logged into the battle platform.

The profile picture of the other party is also gray.

Xu Xinxin said, just pretend.

Exited the platform and sent her a message:

"When I go back, you're dead! I won't take the kids with me once I leave, so I'll turn around and play games, right?"

This time, Da Mimi stopped replying.

Pretending to be dead, pretending not to be seen.

……

While waiting for Qi Lei's news, Xu Xin was drinking tea there.

Yang Mi did not know where to get a set of very interesting gadgets.

It looks like a teacup on the surface, but it’s actually like a Russian nesting doll. There are several small cups inside, including strainers and the like.

All he needs is a pot of hot water and a bag of tea, and he can drink it wherever he goes.

If half a catty of wine wants to be metabolized, water is inevitable.

In the same way, with a pot of tea, a pack of cigarettes, and a TV remote control, he really has a wonderful feeling of stealing half a day's leisure.

And he had drunk about three teas when Qi Lei called.

"Hello, brother Qi."

"I found out...his "No Man's Land" didn't pass the trial and was shot. It is said...that he was scolded by his superiors."

"Uh……"

Xu Xin asked in surprise:
"Why were you killed?"

"The scenes he filmed in northern Xinjiang and the villains in the story were not of Han nationality, and the film was full of incompetent descriptions and descriptions of some staff members. After the film was shot... I heard."

I don't know why, but Qi Lei's "I heard" bit him to death.

"I called directly to the distributor of this film. I was scolded, and the most serious sentence was: You fucking want to die, don't take us with you."

"..."

Xu Xin thought for a while, and asked tentatively:

"Then the producer of this play..."

"Yanjing Film Factory is the big head."

"..."

Now, Xu Xin understood the reason.

"I guess he wants us to go out of the way?"

Hearing this, Qi Lei said without thinking:

"Impossible, Director Xu. Although we didn't check the quality of the film, but just asked me for this news... It is basically impossible for him to come up with this film. It is impossible for any film studio to dare to do this... Let alone this year , next year, the year after, and the year after. No matter what he promises us, even if he sells his life, we can't take it... The premise is that he really puts his mind on it."

"understood."

Looking at the missed call in his hand, Xu Xin thought for a while and said:
"Then I'll get back to him before the dinner and say I fell asleep and didn't hear."

"Well. At least stay away from him at this stage. If he really gets hot-headed, opens his mouth to talk nonsense and fires guns, regardless of whether it's true or not, he will definitely get into trouble."

"Okay, Brother Qi, I understand."

After exchanging pleasantries and hanging up the phone, Xu Xin frowned slowly.

He has no prejudice against Ning Hao, no misunderstanding or dissatisfaction.

But to remind myself.

Many things happen every year.

As a public figure, you must pay attention to the selection of topics and materials in the future.

It’s not that you can only highlight your artistic differences by going against the mainstream.

That's called self-healing.

And it doesn't matter if you like to be self-confident, don't hurt others.

When I meet this kind of person in the future, making friends is acquaintances, acquaintances are acquaintances, but at the relationship level, after doing enough superficial work, I have to stay away quickly.

……

It was about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Xu Xin called Ning Hao back.

Said in a confused tone:

"Hey, Director Ning, what can I do for you?"

"Uh……"

Ning Hao's voice on the other end of the phone sounded sober.

After feeling Xu Xin's "bewilderment", he asked:
"Director Xu, where are you?"

"In the room, I just woke up... What's wrong? Director Ning, what do you want me to do?"

"...There is something wrong. Is Director Xu convenient now?"

"Now?"

Xu Xin's voice was a little surprised:
"I'm about to go out now...can't I talk on the phone?"

After the words fell, he suddenly turned around:
"Director Ning, we also hit it off right away. If you have anything to say, just say it. If you can help me, you will definitely help me."

An open voice came out of his mouth.

And Ning Hao was silent for a while, and then said:
"Director Xu, I know you have a good relationship with Xiying Studio..."

"Director Ning, didn't we agree? We don't need "you"."

Xu Xin made a haha:
"Are you looking for work in the factory?"

"……Correct."

"Okay, let's talk."

Ning Hao was a little confused by Xu Xin's openness.

This……

Promised so happily?
At this time, he heard another sentence:
"What's the matter? Is it convenient for me to convey it? If it's not convenient, Director Ning will tell me what kind of assistance is needed. I'll give you the phone number and say hello. Director Ning will go talk on his own, how about it?"

Hearing this, Ning Hao didn't know what to say for a while.

really just...

So casual?

Did you agree without even asking?
For a moment, there was a feeling of gratitude in my heart.

This is the first time we meet, people can be so open-minded.

This heart...

So, he didn't hide any more, and said directly:

"It's about the distribution and censorship of No Man's Land."

"Issuance, review?... That's easy. I'll send you the phone number of the head of the distribution company in the factory. You can contact me. It's very simple... Director Ning, I'm ready to go out here. Wait for me, I'll send it to you first." You, then say hello to the other side, you can connect, can you? I have something to do here. "

"...Well, okay... I'm sorry, Director Xu."

"Hey, I grew up drinking the water of the Yellow River. If the family is in trouble, please help me. Director Ning came to me to flatter me. Whether you can help or not, it's good to contribute, right?...OK, Director Ning , I will call you now, you wait for a minute or two, I will let you get in touch..."

"No, no, how can it be, I will take the initiative to contact this leader."

"Ah, the family doesn't speak the same language. Okay, wait for my news, I'll hang up first."

Doodle.

The phone hangs up.

Ning Hao stared blankly at the phone number in the phone, and at the same time a hope was born in his heart, and at the same time, an idea popped up unconsciously.

It's a strange idea.

On the one hand, there is gratitude to Xu Xin, and on the other hand, there is a...very different emotion.

"Sure enough, Director Xu is still a little younger after all. He is really sincere, but if this goes on... I'm afraid he will suffer in the future."

……

"Brother Qi, I'll give you his phone number, can you contact him?"

"..."

Although Qi Lei's thoughts were not as fast as Xu Xin's, but after two or three seconds of silence, he understood what he meant and asked:

"Shall I talk to him?"

"Yes. I agreed quite happily on the phone. He said he had something to do with the factory, and I agreed directly. He didn't even need to say anything."

"...I understand. Talk openly, ask carefully, after asking the reason, give a direct answer or... try to help him verbally?"

"Give an answer directly, and then say something like "Xu Xin is still too young."

"Hahaha~"

Qi Lei understood instantly, and agreed directly:

"Okay, I understand. This time, I will open the skylight and reject the movie."

"Well. Thanks for your hard work, Brother Qi."

"Small things."

The phone hangs up.

Xu Xin leaned on the sofa and lit a cigarette.

This matter has gone round and round, but in fact, it is nothing more than the fact that after judging what Ning Hao wants to do one step ahead of time, he uses the existing information to obtain enough benefits for himself.

Of course, this benefit is quite false.

It's just an impression that you can't help but want the other party to thank you.

But it was like Shanghai Film Studio was in touch with himself.

He also realized that what a director is doing, his energy is limited.

It is always a good thing to let more children from outside find a home.

He doesn't care what Ning Hao and Qi Lei will talk about.

His purpose has been achieved.

As for the "No Man's Land"...

Although he didn't know what the shot was, he still muttered in the empty room:
"Born at the wrong time..."

(End of this chapter)