The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 583 The New Year

The premiere of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was held last night. Lee Sheng Yew was invited to attend and even said some good words during interviews with reporters.

Mr. Xing was very considerate and toasted Li Shengyao with the Huayi Wang brothers.

Li Shengyao knew about this movie. He thought it was quite good, and his acting skills were okay.

Sing Yeh will also fall out with the Wang brothers over the share of the movie.

Li Shengyao did not remind Mr. Xing.

As a movie lover who grew up watching Hong Kong movies, he has a natural affinity for Cheng Long, Sing Yeh and Andy Lau, a group of veteran Hong Kong movie stars.

But if you have a crush, you don't have to be friends.

Cheng Long's situation is a bit special, the two of them are more of a partnership.

He never wanted to become close friends with Master Xing and Andy Lau, so even though he knew the outcome of Master Xing and Hua Yi, he didn't say much.

After attending the premiere of "Journey to the West: Conquer the Demons", Lee Sheng-yew and Chen Hao were preparing to take their children back to their hometown to celebrate the New Year.

The morning before leaving, Li Shengyao came to the company, explained some things to the senior executives, and then asked his assistant to call Master Liu over.

It was almost ten o'clock at this time, the sky outside was overcast, the wind was cold, and there were far fewer vehicles and pedestrians on the streets.

The door opened and Liu Shishi and Yi Minjie walked in.

Liu Shishi wore a blue casual suit with a pair of black jeans and black high heels.

Her manners are very good, her eyes are pure, and she is very comfortable to look at.

Yi Minjie is Liu Shishi's assistant, a girl with an ordinary appearance and figure. She wears a gray denim shirt, light blue casual pants, and white sneakers.

She glanced at Li Shengyao, then quickly withdrew her gaze, and then looked at Master Liu.

Liu Shishi is gentle and kind, and is very kind to both assistants. She gets along with her assistants like little sisters, and the assistants are also very loyal to her.

"Hi boss."

Master Liu took the lead in greetings.

Her tone was calm, respectful, and somewhat distant.

She admires, respects, appreciates, and is a little wary of Director Li.

The two met last month. After Li Shengyao talked with Liu Xinyou that day, Liu Xinyou said goodbye to Liu Shishi. Then the next day, she said she was not feeling well and wanted to rest for a day. She got up and met Liu Shishi on the third day.

Although Liu Xinyou didn't say much, Master Liu knew that Liu Xinyou was with Li Shengyao that night, and he didn't know how Li Shengyao had troubled her. Liu Xinyou didn't get up the next day.

This made Master Liu a little more wary.

These entertainment industry bosses have such strong tastes that it’s hard to imagine what they would do.

Didn’t Guan Zhilin just stuff a golf ball?

Li Shengyao didn't know what Liu Shishi was thinking. He nodded with satisfaction, "You are in good condition, very good. You must maintain such a mental outlook."

Liu Shishi's professionalism is nothing to say and she rarely gets involved in scenes. On the contrary, she looks good at all times and is not as tired as a powerful actress.

Liu Shishi was not sure of Li Shengyao's specific purpose, so he smiled and nodded.

"Your current development momentum is very good. The company will invest in a new movie called "Xiuchundao". It is a movie set in the late Ming Dynasty. The story of this movie is very good. I have won a role for you. , see if you are interested?"

Li Shengyao then handed over the character design of Liu Shishi's character in "The Sword of Spring".

In January this year, "Nandu Entertainment Weekly" selected the new four young actors, namely Liu Shishi, Da Mi Mi, Qi Wei and Tang Basan.

Among them, the ones who deserve their reputation should be Liu Shishi and Da Mi Mi. Qi Wei and Tang Basan are much less famous at this time and have no blockbuster hits.

Since "Step by Step" became a hit, Master Liu has actively expanded his acting career and strived to take solid steps in the film industry.

She acted in two movies in 2012, namely "The Next Miracle" and "Sad Fairytale".

Similar to Da Mimi, although he is a top-notch person born in [-], he is new to the film industry and has very limited resources.

Liu Shishi naturally wants better movies, but there is no channel.

She didn't dare to react to the company. She knew Li Shengyao's style. Director Li's films, whether they were directed by him or funded by him, were very strict and tried their best to match the character settings.

Currently, none of Fenghua's film projects are suitable for her.

At this time, when she took over the female role in "Xiu Chun Dao", Liu Shishi quickly looked at it and found that the role was not difficult and she should be competent. She couldn't help but be happy.

But then she thought about what happened to Liu Xinyou, and she was still a little bit unsure whether to accept it or not.

What if Director Li wants to dive...what should we do?

"Boss, I'm interested, but I'm not sure if I can perform well."

Master Liu planned to change his statement so that he could have a reasonable excuse for not acting in the future.

"Don't worry, the role this time is not difficult, you can definitely do it."

Master Liu nodded stiffly, inhaling secretly to accumulate energy.

If Li Shengyao asked for additional conditions, she would sternly refuse.

Anyway, I have made enough money in the past few years, and I can live a good life even if I quit the industry in the future.

Li Shengyao smiled and said, "Since there is no problem, then go ahead and sign the contract. Find someone to ask for Lu Yang's WeChat account. You can communicate with him when you have time. Lu Yang is a talented person. Talk to him more about his interpretation of you." The road helps.”

Liu Shishi didn't hear what Li Shengyao said at all. She only had what Li Shengyao said before her in her mind.

There are no additional conditions, you can sign the contract directly.

She was a little surprised, but also full of joy.

The movies that Lee Sheng-yew likes are generally of good quality and have a guaranteed reputation at the box office.

The two movies she acted in last year were both flops. This time, the movie that Lee Sheng Yew liked, she believed it would be a good movie.

"thank you boss.

Boss, I'll leave first. "

Master Liu was happy and wanted to leave.

"and many more."

What's the matter?Have you regretted it?

Are there any conditions at this time?
Master Liu stopped and looked up at Li Shengyao.

Such a handsome man can be so lustful, I'm really speechless.

Li Shengyao continued: "I heard that the Tang Dynasty is preparing a companion piece to "Bu Bu Jing Xin", called "Bu Bu Jing Xin". They should send you an invitation. I suggest you not to act in "Bu Bu Jing Xin"." "Heart" has a good story, and the heroine's character is very suitable for you, but "Bu Bu Jing Qing" does not have a good story, so you'd better refuse."

"Yes, I understand."

Master Liu breathed a sigh of relief. Unlike what she imagined, Director Li had no intention of diving.

She was happy and then said: "Boss, Happy New Year."

"Well, happy new year."

Liu Shishi then turned around, winked at Yi Minjie, and left with Yi Minjie.

After leaving Li Shengyao's office, Yi Minjie grabbed Master Liu's hand and whispered: "Master, I was really nervous just now. I'm really afraid that the boss will say something bad."

Master Liu was also worried, but she would not admit it in front of her little sisters, "What are you thinking? The boss is a serious person, not like the bosses of other film and television companies."

"Master, this is not necessarily the case. You are so beautiful and have a good temperament. If I were a man, I might have to catch you and cherish you." Master Liu rolled his eyes, "That's nonsense. You should eat something good."

Yi Minjie pulled Master Liu into Master Liu's rest room, carefully closed the door, and then said: "Master, maybe the boss is playing hard to get?

He is so young and strong, so demand must be high, so be careful. "

Master Liu was stunned when he heard this, and then nodded seriously, "I understand."

Yi Minjie was relieved to see Master Liu listening to her words. Although Li Shengyao was the one who paid her salary, she was affectionate and righteous. Master Liu was her good sister, and she would never let Master Liu be hidden.

At this time, Master Liu had his back to her and was reading a script.

When the light fell, only Liu Shishi's slender and beautiful back could be seen.

She has a very good posture and temperament anytime and anywhere. In ancient times, she must have been a daughter of aristocratic families.

Yi Minjie secretly swore in her heart, "Master, no matter what kind of pressure you encounter, I will definitely protect you."

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Li Shengyao didn't know the thoughts of the little sisters Liu Shishi and Yi Minjie. After meeting Liu Shishi, he returned to the compound, met Chen Hao, and took the children back to his hometown.

He has been traveling for more than ten years, and he goes back almost every year. Now he is more accustomed to his hometown and no longer feels unfamiliar like before.

The next step is to celebrate the New Year in my hometown.

After having children, the Chinese New Year will feel more formal, and you will want to do some traditional things, hoping to pass on some good customs.

Although his child is still very young and not sensible yet, Li Shengyao took him to earnestly pay New Year greetings to his elders, then go to temple fairs and worship at ancestral halls.

At the same time, he was very busy and made many phone calls.

He knows too many people. During this period, almost every hour of the day, there were calls and text messages saying New Year greetings.

In addition, Lee Sheng-yew himself also has some things to explain, especially the soundtracks for several movies.

Chen Xiaoxia, the composer of "Dalian by the Sea", Chen Guangrong, the composer of "Three Billboards", and Lu Guanting, the composer of "La La Land".

He needs to know the progress of their work, chat with them, tell them the plot, and give them creative inspiration.

In addition, he also contacted Mandy Moore, who asked about the progress of Li Lianhua and Pan Yueming's dance learning.

Mandy Moore is a two-time Grammy Award winner for Best Choreography. There is no doubt about her ability. She is also a very cheerful person. She bluntly said that Li Lianhua has a dance foundation and learns very quickly, while Pan Yueming is much worse.

After hearing this, Li Shengyao was grateful to Mandy Moore for her efforts and asked her to continue teaching.

He did not call Pan Yueming, mainly because Pan Yueming not only had to practice dance, but also practiced piano, and his slow learning progress was completely excusable.

In fact, the two leading actors in Lee Sung-Yao's previous life "La La Land" both said that they were not very good at dancing, that is, at an amateur level.

His requirements for Pan Yueming are not high. He does not need to reach a professional level. It is enough if he can fool the audience and has no obvious mistakes.

After all, they were making a movie, not a real dance competition.

In this way, Lee Sheng-yew spent the 2013 Spring Festival in his hometown while taking his children to pay New Year greetings and making phone calls.

Since there were many things to do after the New Year, including editing "Dalian by the Sea", Li Shengyao did not stay in his hometown for long. On the fifth day of the New Year, he left his hometown with Chen Hao and his children and rushed to Yanjing.

Most of the celebrities in the entertainment industry start working early.

Li Shengyao and the others rushed to Yanjing on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. He later found that most of Fenghua's artists had arrived, so that on the seventh night of the new year, a company New Year's dinner was held at the Liangma River Hotel.

As long as they are from Fenghua Film and Television Company in Yanjing, people from Fenghua Cinemas and Fenghua Video are all here. There are more than 700 employees, and it is very lively.

Li Shengyao not only led the senior executives to toast the employees, but also gave them red envelopes.

"Boss, happy new year."

"Boss, you are my real dad, thank you dad."

"Boss, I'm 40 years old. I haven't received red envelopes since I got married. You gave me childhood memories."

The employees were all honest people, drank a lot and told a lot of truth.

Li Shengyao listened with a smile and did not feel impatient.

Liu Shishi sat with the actors at the beginning, but later everyone chatted in groups, and the seats became chaotic. She sat with Yi Minjie, and the two of them giggled while listening to the other people's words.

"Look at Hu Ge and Sun Li, their statuses are obviously different."

Hu Ge is the most popular actor of Fenghua Film and Television Company, and Sun Li is the most popular actress.

The two have reached the top of the TV drama industry and now both have their own studios.

"Look over there...Chen Hao, Dong Xuan, Li Xiaoran, Yan Danchen, my dear, four empresses are sitting at the same table and chatting intimately. This world is really crazy."

Hearing this, Master Liu couldn't help but be curious. She looked up and saw the legendary boss ladies. She couldn't help but said: "Sister Chen Hao seems to be more beautiful, so does Sister Dong Xuan, and Li Xiaoran. They haven't aged yet."

"They are all semi-retired. They have money and time, so they must have taken good care of it."

"Oh, men are unreliable. The bosses have so many women."

While the two were chatting, Li Shengyao walked over holding a wine glass.

When Master Liu saw Li Shengyao, he immediately stood up and said, "Happy New Year, boss."

"Happy New Year."

"Boss, I have contacted Director Lu Yang about "Embroidered Spring Knife". Thank you."

Liu Shishi has contacted Lu Yang and knows that after Li Shengyao read the script of "Xiu Chun Dao", he specially modified the heroine's character in order to let her play the heroine. She is very grateful to Li Shengyao.

"It's okay, it should be."

Li Shengyao had no unnecessary emotions. He looked at Master Liu as if he were an ordinary employee of the company.

Master Liu saw this and felt a little more at ease.

She was even more sure that Li Shengyao had no bad intentions in arranging her to play "Xiu Chun Dao".

To show her cordiality, she continued: "Mr. Cai of Tang Dynasty contacted me and really invited me to act in "Step by Step", but I refused."

She read the script of "Bu Bu Jing Qing" and felt that the heroine just kept crying, which was the character of a bitter girl, and she didn't like it.

"In addition, Wanwan contacted me about a literary film. The name of this literary film is "Back to the Place Where Love Begins". He said that he would ask Zhou Yimin to be the male lead. Boss, do I agree?"

"Need not."

Li Shengyao continued to explain: "It is said to be an artistic film, but in fact it is still a commercial film, otherwise I would not invite you two to traffic. Such commercial films have low investment, no scenes, no highlights, and are not interesting. If you act in it, it will not improve your quality, so don't act in it. "

"Yes, thank you boss."

"It's okay. If you don't understand anything in the film selection in the future, you can send me a message."

"Okay, thank you boss."

Li Shengyao then left, and Master Liu withdrew his gaze and sat down happily.

Seeing this, Yi Minjie couldn't help but ask: "Master, there's something wrong with your expression. Are you..."

"Nothing is wrong, I just got the boss's promise and I feel happy. You know the boss's business vision. With him keeping an eye on me, I won't be afraid of taking the wrong role."

Master Liu poured a glass of orange juice, then took a few sips and clicked his tongue a few times.

Yi Minjie frowned slightly, as if she were an emotional expert, "You, be careful of falling in."

(End of this chapter)