I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 395. 393. Little Red Relies on Luck, Big Red Relies on Fate (23)

Early the next morning, Xu Xin received a call from Zhao Benshan.

In words, the Northeast King never mentioned what happened last night.

It's just that the words are full of intimacy, saying that Xu Xin must call him when he goes to the northeast.

Treat him to the highest standard.

Xu Xin's calf trembled when he heard it...

Xu Xin really saw the way he was drinking as an old man yesterday.

This is just drinking Wuliangye.

If you drink the kind he said last night... the kind that burns the earth and disperses the basket, over 60 degrees...

The Northwest wolf must die in the hands of the Siberian tiger.

Oh……

Northeast... dare not go, dare not go.

fear death.

Then, he drove on to the audition.

After trying all day, 30 children were finally selected.

The most important actor audition for "Jinling" is also over.

The old man didn't let Xu Xin worry about the next few actors.

The mission of "The Hawthorn Tree" has also been completed.

But...it's all done, Xu Xin is actually quite entangled in the final choice.

In the evening, he chatted with Zhang Mo until after 10:[-] p.m., and corrected some things about the scene selection, service, and casting of "The Hawthorn".

Zhang Mo began to pack and pack his luggage.

One is to continue to choose the scenery that Xu Xin is satisfied with, and the other is to go to Wuxi secretly.

And after she left, Liu Yifei came.

……

"Come on."

On Monday morning, Xu Xin looked at Liu Yifei who came in, and said hello with a smile.

Liu Yifei nodded:

"Well, where's Mimi?"

"Take the kids for a walk. I'll be back in a while."

"It's so cold to go out?"

"Stay fit... You know that Russians let their children sleep outside for half an hour every day when their children take a nap in winter to strengthen their physique. Tsk tsk, or they are a fighting nation."

"..."

The corner of Liu Yifei's mouth twitched.

The heart said, who did you listen to?

But she didn't correct it, it was just a little thing.

He came to the tea table and sat down on his own, took the cup from Xu Xin and asked:

"When does it begin?"

"Afternoon, I'll take you to meet that kid in the afternoon. He took a special day off and returned to Chongqing in the evening. In this afternoon, let's try on the makeup and get acquainted with each other by the way."

"it is good."

Liu Yifei nodded, and then took out a diary from her bag:

"show you."

"what?"

After Xu Xin took it, he turned to the first page:
"A summary of Jingqiu's traits..."

Oh?
It seems that my sister's good habits have been transmitted to another person.

Ok.

Sure enough, Yang Mi.

Probably flipped over.

It's okay, there are about ten pages of content.

It is quite full.

From the characteristics of Jingqiu, to the comparison with herself, to how to find Jingqiu's... the sense of simplicity that belongs to that era.

You only need to look at the things in this diary to know that the other party is paying attention.

Even if this role is not hers yet.

Just like what she once said to Yang Mi:

"Even if it's just an audition."

After reading it, he gave Liu Yifei:
"The main ideas are all right. The details are that each actor has different habits... But can you go back to the countryside?"

What he was talking about was Liu Yifei's words "Go back to the countryside and observe" in his notebook when he talked about how to reflect the simplicity of Jingqiu's body language.

Liu Yifei nodded:

"Well, there are still people in my hometown."

Hearing this, Xu Xin didn't continue talking.

Again.

How an actor prepares for a role is the actor's own business.

As a director, the actors only need to meet their own requirements when they need to shoot clips.

Even if the role is not hers yet.

Then, the two shifted the topic to the short film "Deal".

He also showed Liu Yifei the child named Wang Junkai.

After watching, Yang Mi also came back.

Liu Yifei's attention was immediately grabbed by the two children.

And Xu Xin also picked up her diary again and began to read it carefully.

In the afternoon, Shuangwei entertainment.

Xu Xin also saw this little boy named Wang Junkai for the first time.

He just stood timidly beside his mother, looking up at himself, Yang Mi, and Liu Yifei.

And his mother kind of...how should I put it.

It's like ordinary people seeing some important person, wanting to please, but not daring.But doing nothing and feeling a little uneasy.

In the end, I could only use Mandarin with a Sichuan-Chongqing accent to bow to the three of them:
"Hello, hello, Director Xu, hello..."

"Hey, you're welcome."

Xu Xin hurriedly bowed to return the salute, and then offered to extend his hand.

"Hi, I'm Director Xu Xin."

As if he didn't expect this great director to be so easy to talk to, Gong Shenghong was stunned for a moment, and then he took Xu Xin's hand with both hands.

Looks very humble.

Seeing this, Xu Xin also put his left hand on the back of the opponent's hand, and Gong Shenghong said:
"I... I am Gong Shenghong, Kaikai's mother."

"Hey, you worked hard."

Xu Xin smiled politely.

Then he turned around and shook hands with Wang Junkai's manager.

And Wang Junkai was just beside his mother and didn't speak, just remembering the scene of the first meeting between his mother and the "internationally famous director" that this mother said in his heart.

He felt... This director is not like other people, he doesn't seem to care much about his mother...

All of a sudden, the uneasiness subsided a lot.

At this time, a very beautiful face appeared in front of Wang Junkai.

Yang Mi squatted in front of this timid little boy, smiled and stretched out her hand:

"Hello, Kai. Do you know me?"

In Wang Junkai's eyes, this sister Xue Jian in the TV series "Sword and Sword III" that he likes to watch very much smiles very gently, just like a beam of light.

It made his face heat up unconsciously.

She lowered her head shyly.

"Yeah, I'm still shy, hee hee."

Seeing the child with a blushing face, Yang Mi found it interesting, smiled and patted his head.

"Oh, it's so cute."

When Gong Shenghong heard this, a surprised smile appeared on his face, and he said quickly:
"Yang...Miss Yang, my Kaikai works very hard. He can sing and dance..."

"Uh-huh."

Yang Mi smiled and nodded:
"It's rare to see it."

Hearing her praise, the joyful smile on Gong Shenghong's face was even more overjoyed.

At this time, Xu Xin said:
"Let's go in and talk."

He pointed to the reception room and said.

Then, Yang Mi shouted:
"Bring some cups of tea."

After a group of people entered the reception room together, Sun Ting, who followed behind, began to arrange the makeup audition process.

While waiting, Xu Xin began to understand the child's situation.

In fact, it is mainly an academic issue.

"Sister Gong, let me tell you first, the shooting plan is like this. Every Saturday and Sunday... It is expected to end in two weekends at most. You are in Chongqing now, right?"

"Uh……"

Gong Shenghong turned to look at Wang Junkai's manager, and then said:
"Yes... yes. The company said they want to form a group, and they will come here often..."

Hearing this, the agent next to him quickly added:

"Director Xu, it's like this. In our time, Junfeng plans to form a youth group, and for this purpose, we have recruited thirty or forty children to be trainees..."

"Ah."

Xu Xin nodded, did not let him continue, but turned to look at Gong Shenghong and said:
"It turns out that it is like this, as long as you don't delay your academic performance."

The agent was taken aback...

And Yang Mi also smiled and said:

"Trainees are very hard, are you afraid?"

She asked Wang Junkai.

Then the child pursed his lips and shook his head firmly:

"Not afraid."

"Well, it's awesome~"

After Yang Mi praised her, Sun Ting opened the door and said:

"Brother Xu, the makeup artist is ready."

"it is good."

Xu Xin responded, turned to Liu Yifei and said:
"Then you two go?"

"Ah."

Liu Yifei nodded, smiled and extended her hand to Wang Junkai:

"Let's go?"

Wang Junkai glanced at his mother again, and then bowed politely to Liu Yifei:

"Please advise me a lot."

The appearance of the little adult and the overly deliberate etiquette are actually not suitable for him.

Liu Yifei was a little speechless, and smiled helplessly:
"Okay, let's go."

The two went out together.

And when both of them left, Wang Junkai's agent started to sell the business:

"Director Xu, our company has a lot of children with great potential. Whether it's singing, dancing or acting training, we're also doing it..."

"Well, there is a chance to work together."

Xu Xin responded casually.

But Yang Mi recognized his perfunctory, so she took up the topic with a smile and started chatting with her manager.

After chatting for about 20 minutes, Wang Junkai walked in first, followed by the stylist.

Liu Yifei is still putting on makeup.

slow down.

And when he came in, he was wearing a very common school uniform for elementary school students, with a red scarf on his chest and a schoolbag on his back, giving him the impression of a primary school student.

Xu Xin narrowed his eyes and looked carefully:

"His hair. I want that kind of... the stage when I knew that the crew cut was long, right? This kind of bob hair is too fashionable, no way. I want that kind of crew cut, and then the child woke up without washing his hair, that kind of natural hair. Feeling like falling asleep."

"Ok."

The stylist nodded and said to Wang Junkai:
"Then let's go and have a haircut?"

"..."

Now, Wang Junkai hesitated.

Unconsciously, he turned his eyes to his mother for help.

And Gong Shenghong and his manager were also in a dilemma...

The boy's bob hair is the image designed by the company and specially cut.

But at this moment Director Xu actually wants to move...

Although it is normal for actors to change their costumes according to the director's request, at least at this moment, it can be seen that the two of them are somewhat reluctant.

After thinking about it, Wang Junkai's agent said:
"Director Xu, isn't this hairstyle okay?"

"No, a kid raised by a grandma can't have this trendy hairstyle. The simpler his look, the better."

After Xu Xin finished speaking, Yang Mi suddenly spoke:

"You do not want it?"

She said this to Wang Junkai.

But after hearing this, the manager thought that Yang Mi was angry, so he quickly shook his head:

"No, don't get me wrong..."

"I didn't ask you, I asked him."

Yang Mi glanced at him, told him to shut up, then looked at Wang Junkai with a smile and asked:
"Don't you want to cut your hair?"

Hearing this, Wang Junkai didn't answer directly, but asked with some anxiety:
"Can...can I not cut it?"

"Well."

Yang Mi revealed a look of thinking with her eyes up and her mouth pouted, then she shook her head:
"No, do you know why?"

The boy also shook his head silently.

Seeing this, Yang Mi explained with a smile:
"Because you are an actor. You are an actor, and Auntie and I are also an actor. Do you know what is the most important quality of an actor?"

Wang Junkai still shook his head.

"The most important characteristic of an actor is to satisfy the director's artistic image...you may not understand. Simply put, an actor is to meet the director's needs. What the director wants us to become, we It's about to become what it is. Do you know what respect is?"

Yang Mi's words were actually a little difficult for Wang Junkai to understand.

But she explained to him in as straightforward a language as possible:

"We have to respect the roles we play. Because this is the most basic requirement for an actor to act in a play. It's like you have to wear a school uniform when you go to school... Only by following this principle is the basis of being a good actor. Tell auntie, Do you want to be an actor?"

"……think."

Hearing the boy's answer, Yang Mi smiled and asked:

"Then what kind of actor do you want to be?"

"..."

After another period of silence, the boy gave a very frank answer:
"Being a money-making actor..."

After hearing this answer, Gong Shenghong and his manager were a little anxious...

Obviously, the standard answer at this time should be the so-called Wei Guangzheng who "dedicates himself to art".

He got it wrong.

But Yang Mi nodded with a smile:
"Well, if you want to make a lot of money, you must first be a good actor to make a lot of money. If you are not a good actor, you can't make much. So you see, being a good actor is the most basic request, right?"

Don't tell me, she really has a way of coaxing children.

In just a few words, Wang Junkai understood what he was going to do through these simple words.

So, he turned to look at the stylist:
"Teacher, let's go cut our hair."

"okay."

The stylist nodded and led him out.

Seeing this, Gong Shenghong and his manager were stunned.

Xu Xin was also a little surprised.

This effort to coax children...

cow.

And the logic is also correct.

Children are actually easily led astray.

No matter how aboveboard the brokerage company packs itself, the profit-seeking nature of businessmen always exists.

Although in front of others, Xu Xin would not tell Gong Shenghong that the so-called "trainee" assessment system that was passed down from South Korea is so unreliable.

That is smashing people's jobs.

He won't do that.

But it is also true.

The past few years have been the time when the so-called "Korean wave" hit the mainland.

TVXQ, SUPER JUNIOR and other combinations are full of posters.

As a friend of Jay Chou, the anti-Korean pioneer, it is inevitable that we will talk about these when we get together.

The definition of several people is very simple.

When things in the entertainment industry can be mass-produced, then these so-called boy groups and girl groups will no longer be singers and movie stars with extraordinary talents and singing voices.

but commodities.

A commodity that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Everyone thinks that entering the entertainment circle is a big success, and the money is too much to spend.

Actually...it is.

People who can stand out in the entertainment industry, not to mention rich and powerful, but at least making money is much easier than ordinary people.

Sell ​​your face, sell your voice, sell yourself...

That's all money.

But some ordinary people with stars in their hearts can only see this.

But they couldn't see how many people's dreams were buried under the seemingly glorious soil.

But the method chosen by this company called... Times is actually to turn children into commodities.

Trainee?
It's nothing more than a commodity on a shelf.

To put it bluntly, out of 100 trainees, 5 out of [-] are thankful.

Although the reasoning of "why can't it be me" makes sense, but I'm afraid that some people are eager for quick success and don't care about anything for money.

Therefore, he agrees with Yang Mi's point of view.

Don't ask how smart this child is, just ask him to remember what his wife said today.

If he really wants to take this path... then no matter how old he is or if he is a big hit, if he has acting skills, as long as he has the original intention of being a good actor, no one knows how high his upper limit can go, but the lower limit is very low. solid.

That's it.

Come on, little guy.

Be a good actor.

……

Who has seen prostitute Liu Yifei?

Anyway, Xu Xin saw it.

Leopard-print leather jacket, lace shirt, leather skirt, stockings, boots...

And that smoky eye.

In addition to the vocabulary named by Xu Xin, which was "carried forward" by Yang Mi in the company-the scumbag big wave.

Not to mention Xu Xin in the reception room, even many of the employees working outside were dumbfounded by her appearance.

be nice...

This shape... You can tell at a glance, an absolute professional in a special industry, and he is gone!
good guy...

"Sisters, let me tell you... I really have a new impression of you."

Yang Mi looked straight at the woman with a dusty face, and murmured:
"You put it in a nightclub... at least 800 models. The top card! If you hang a red card... let's say less than [-]!"

"...???"

"????"

"???????"

Including Xu Xin, everyone in the room stared at this sister...

"You... know a lot!"

He couldn't help complaining.

And Liu Yifei's face was red.

Can you hear what this is called?

How could she even know the difference between a red card and a green card so clearly! ?
What are you doing!

What are you and Xu Xin doing in private every day?

You two...something is wrong, hey!

However, I have to admit.

Yang Mi's words are correct.

Indeed... I also think this outfit is worth [-] yuan.

……

In one afternoon, she and Wang Junkai finished all the makeup.

Then Gong Shenghong hurried back to Chongqing with Wang Junkai.

Before leaving, Xu Xin also asked the mother and son how to get back, and learned that it was by train...

Actually this is normal.

How expensive it is to fly.

This time the pay for the short film was only 7000 yuan.

If you take the train, the round trip between the mother and son is only 1000 yuan.

But it costs two or three thousand less to fly by plane.

In "Deal", Xu Xin and Lu Yang said that this was the reason why they were looking for children near Yanjing.

This has nothing to do with whether he has money or not. The main reason is that the short film "Deal" is currently released by Shuangwei, but its actual purpose is to serve as the opening film for the College Student Video Festival.

They paid for the filming.

Including Xu Xin's 12 salary, a total of [-] was paid.

This is the full budget.

It's already cheap in itself.

You know, if you really want to find Xu Xin to make a movie now, the lowest price has to be a salary of 100 million+ plus 2% to 5% of the box office share.

Therefore, at the price of the opening film of the College Student Video Festival, Xu Xin really gave face.

What's more, Liu Yifei still starred with 0 pay.

Otherwise, the 12 may not even be enough to lead the actor's salary.

The actor Shuangwei found had no plan to reimburse travel expenses from the beginning.

Because Lu Yang is looking for a local actor, how can he be reimbursed for travel expenses?
One yuan for the bus and two yuan for the subway?

So it was all factored into the salary.

And the child Wang Junkai was brought from Chongqing by Shi Junfeng.

It doesn't matter where the people come from, the important thing is that the crew's request is the local children of Yanjing.

Even if you come from Antarctica, there is no such thing as reimbursement for the round-trip travel expenses.

Actors come to play, get paid and then leave, how to go home and so on is your own business.

But hearing that the mother and son were arranged by the company to go back by train... Xu Xin didn't intend to ask more questions at first.

But after thinking about it after getting in the car, she suddenly asked Sun Ting:
"Tingting, how long does it take to take the train from Yanjing to Chongqing?"

"Uh... may I ask?"

"Ask."

Sun Ting, who was driving, quickly dialed a number. After asking a few words, the phone hung up:

"Brother Xu, I asked. The fastest bus from Yanjing to Chongqing is the bus with the prefix Z. There is a bus at 6:03 p.m., and it will arrive at Chongqing at 4:40 p.m. tomorrow. slower than this class."

"... 4:40 tomorrow? Afternoon?"

Xu Xin was taken aback.

"Correct."

"..."

In an instant, Xu Xin was speechless.

Today is Monday, and the child himself missed a day of class, but he will go back tonight, and he will have to stay in the car tomorrow.

Classes will be held normally on Wednesday.

And if this rhythm is followed...the shooting day is on Saturday.

They may have to leave on Thursday night, then go to Yanjing on Friday night, shoot on Saturday and Sunday...go back on Monday...delay for a few more days...

Isn't this delaying the child's class?
But just about to speak, Yang Mi said:
"Let's book a plane ticket. It's on the company's account, just book it for tonight. No matter what happens, you can't delay your child's studies."

Obviously, she and Xu Xin wanted to go together.

In other words, she had already guessed the meaning from the time her husband spoke.

Sun Ting nodded:
"Okay, so the salary won't change?"

"Well, it's still seven thousand. Let's treat it as a good deed...but if this happens again in the future...ask in advance, these small brokerage companies are more expensive than one another, and we have no reason to keep taking this money. So far, this time, it's not an example. "

"Ok."

Sun Ting hurriedly drove while calling to arrange.

Xu Xin, who was sitting in the back row, leaned on the chair and sighed:

"Hey... If I'm like you, I'll get some child star to debut and look for opportunities. It's okay to be popular or not. I have to be a trainee... It's like a commodity on the shelf. It's okay to survive... If you can't make it through..."

"That depends on fate."

Yang Mi shrugged:

"Am I right?"

"……Um."

Xu Xin nodded.

indeed.

Xiaohong is lucky.

Big Red...it really depends on fate.

(End of this chapter)