I turned out to be top-notch!

Chapter 190
Wang Ke and others were filled with indignation, but Zhou Dingran acted like a man who had nothing to do and said with a smile: "Okay, don't get involved in things online. We are about to arrive at the station. Wash your face when it's time to wash your face, touch up your makeup when it's time to do it, and strive to Make a good impression on the director when you get to the place.”

As soon as these words came out, Wang Ke and Tao Chunsheng had no reaction, but Chen Kexin and Zhu Qian stood up suddenly, picked up their cosmetic bags and walked towards the bathroom.

Tao Chunsheng saw this and said, "Women are trouble."

After speaking, he took out a pack of wet wipes from his pocket, took out one and started to wipe it on his face. Wang Ke also took out one and wiped his face.

Zhou Dingran thought for a moment and took out one to wipe. At this moment, he felt that wiping his face with a wet wipe was the highest courtesy to Wang Sheng and Lu Tao.

Soon, the train arrived at the station. The five people pushed their luggage and began to walk out of the station. From time to time, some people looked back at them. After all, the students from Nortel, all handsome men and women, gathered together at the exit of the high-speed train. The way he stood at the station was even more eye-catching.

Among them, Zhou Dingran is naturally the most famous, but he is fully equipped with a mask and sunglasses, so others would not be able to recognize him unless they look carefully.

But most of the people who could appear at Hengdian High-speed Railway Station were related to the film and television industry. Just when passers-by were guessing the identities of Zhou Dingran and others, a man holding a "Nortel" pick-up sign came into view.

Zhou Dingran and others walked over and after verifying their identities, they followed the man into a black business car.

With five people and a driver, plus some luggage, the seats were just full.

The driver was speechless all the way. Maybe he didn't know Zhou Dingran and others, so he just thought he was picking up students from Nortel, and left straight after he dropped them off.

Zhou Dingran and the other five did not enter Hengdian Film and Television City immediately. Instead, they found the hotel that the crew had booked for them in advance. After completing the check-in procedures and putting their luggage in the room, Zhou Dingran made a phone call to Lu Tao.

Lu Tao sounded very noisy over there. After receiving the call, he said: "It's a little inconvenient for me to pick you up now. You can find a hotel to stay first. I'll be there in half an hour at most. Don't pay the bill. I'll pay for this meal. Just treat it as a treat." Let me cleanse you from the wind and dust."

Zhou Dingran's mobile phone had the external extension turned on. Wang Ke and others were immediately relieved when they heard the familiar voices of Lu Tao and Zhou Dingran.

"Brother Ran, I feel relieved when I see that you are so familiar with Director Lu. You didn't tell me earlier, which made me worried for so long!"

Wang Ke said happily.

Tao Chunsheng said hehely: "Brother Ran sells [-] million yuan in one live broadcast. If I were Director Lu, I would definitely be familiar with Brother Ran!"

After Zhou Dingran hung up the phone, he kicked him over and scolded him with a smile: "You can't keep your mouth shut? Don't say anything you shouldn't say."

Tao Chunsheng hurriedly jumped and nodded repeatedly: "I know, I know!"

Chen Kexin and Zhu Qian also witnessed the interaction between Zhou Dingran and Lu Tao. While they were surprised by Zhou Dingran's connections in the circle, they were also a little envious.

Although Lu Tao is not a big name in the industry, he is someone that countless Nortel students need to look up to. Just because he is never short of investment and scripts all year round, it shows his strength.

With Lu Tao's connections, it would be easy for Zhou Dingran to enter the film and television industry and flex his muscles.

They found a home-cooked restaurant nearby and ordered a few dishes after entering. Before the dishes were served, Lu Tao followed the address to the dusty place. As soon as he got there, he poured some water for his son and drank half of it. After drinking the pot, he smiled bitterly and greeted Zhou Dingran and the others. Then he sighed and said to Zhou Dingran: "Do you think I shouldn't take this job from Chen Daozhou? If I don't agree, there will be no chance of success. It’s over.”

Zhou Dingran asked the restaurant waiter for another pot of water. While pouring water for Lu Tao, he asked curiously: "What's wrong, Director Lu?"

Lu Tao sighed again and said: "Director Wang and I have different shooting concepts. I know this. After all, he has won awards. I understand that a great director is different from ordinary people's brains, but I didn't expect it." Yes, our aesthetics are also different. Just now, Director Wang and I had another dispute over the scenery and the character’s makeup and hair style.”

again?
It seems this is not the first time.

Zhou Dingran smiled and said: "Different concepts can create better sparks. Teacher Chen came to you because of your strength in emotional dramas. As for aesthetics...aren't the aesthetics of costume dramas very unified?"

"Unification?" Lu Tao shook his head and said, "You didn't say what kind of clothes the characters should wear in the script, but you focused on the trip to the Miao border. The costumes of the Miao border people are all recorded in historical records, but I think the traditional The costumes of the Miao people are not very suitable for this drama. On the basis of retaining the clothing elements of the Miao people, more contemporary aesthetic elements should be added. However, Director Wang insisted on his own opinion and must customize the costumes of the actors according to the elements recorded in historical materials. , they say they need to respect history, but if you talk about a fairy tale drama, what kind of history does it respect?"

Zhou Dingran scratched his head. Whether it was Lu Tao or Wang Sheng, both of them had a good starting point for this drama. They just had slightly different opinions. But he also relatively agreed with Lu Tao's words. After all, "Fairy Sword" is a fairy tale drama. , you can completely create independently in clothing.

But Wang Sheng’s idea is not unreasonable.

Although the first part of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" does not specify the historical era, there is a plot in which Li Xiaoyao and others pass through Chang'an City, and Chang'an City is actually the capital of the Tang Dynasty. If we really want to refer to the historical era, the Tang Dynasty North Korea is undoubtedly the best choice.

As an actor, Zhou Dingran doesn't actually have much say in these things, but as a screenwriter, he has too many suggestions. However, he doesn't want the crew to be full of disharmony before filming starts, so he drags Lu Tao to eat. Talking about family life, I chose myself out of the conflict between the two directors.

"Tomorrow morning there will be a press conference for the new drama "Sword of Sword". In the afternoon we will go to a program on Zhejiang Satellite TV to promote "Fireworks on Earth". It's not far away. It's in Qiantang. It can be reached in an hour or two. Here, the investor named you to promote it, what do you say?"

Lu Tao asked.

Zhou Dingran raised his eyebrows: "I won't go."

Lu Tao paused and said: "Tianmang is a big company after all. Every big production in the entire film and television industry has their influence. Having a better relationship with them will be beneficial to your future development in the film and television industry."

Zhou Dingran still shook his head: "Without Butcher Zhang, can I still eat pigs with hair on them?"

Now he is not empty-handed at all. A live broadcast can sell 3.2 million yuan of goods. There are many capitals ready to cooperate with him. Even if it doesn't work, he can rely on his own ability to save some funds to find it on his own. It is not difficult for him to make movies.

It's only because Tianmang did so well that Zhou Dingran now has no good impression of this company at all.

"Okay, then I'll go directly."

Lu Tao regretfully said that even though he had finished filming the entire "Fireworks of the World", he could have just taken the money and left without caring about the publicity, but after all, it was still his hard work for several months, and with Zhou Dingran's acting skills and popularity Despite the existence of actors, he still has some expectations for the ratings of this drama.

But now the actors he likes the most are on strike, which makes him a little disappointed.

But there was nothing he could do. After all, Zhou Dingran was indeed filming this movie on a voluntary basis.

Although he was the second male lead, he didn't get a dime of pay.In addition, he has also read the news and knows Zhou Dingran's ability to attract money through live broadcasts and selling goods. Now that he has Chen Daozhou and Demon Shadow Vision to support him, if nothing unexpected happens in the future, even if Tianmang interferes, Zhou Dingran will definitely be able to do it. Made some achievements.

Thinking of this, Lu Tao stopped persuading him. After he was done drinking and eating, he changed the subject and said, "Do you know who the heroine of "Sword and Fairy" is?"

"Who?" Although Zhou Dingran already knew, he still asked. After all, Wang Ke and others had no idea.

"Hong Shaorong."

A smile flashed across Lu Tao's face: "I don't know what magic Chen Daozhou used to invite Hong Shaorong, one of the most popular female singers in the entertainment industry recently. To be honest, I am not very interested in her singing, but she The appearance conditions are indeed suitable for development in the film and television industry."

Hong Shaorong is just over 1.7 meters tall and has a tall appearance, which is really suitable for appearing in the camera. Coupled with that delicate and beautiful face, she was rated as one of the most beautiful faces in Asia as soon as she debuted. No wonder she is so popular now.

This is also the reason why Zhou Dingran wants Hong Shaorong to star in this drama. There is no way, because her appearance can indeed be called "fairy sister", which is almost the same as Zhou Dingran's first time seeing Liu Yifei in a film and television drama.

"I never expected that without Tianmang's investment in this drama, they would be able to recruit their most valued artist to star in this drama."

Lu Tao glanced at Zhou Dingran: "The most important thing is that I am still co-starring with you in this drama. I really can't figure out what Tianmang means."

At this time, Tao Chunsheng said: "What's so unpredictable about this? Isn't it because our brother Ran is very popular now, the script is good, and the crew is strong, so we want to take advantage of his popularity? In my opinion, today Mang just wants to take this opportunity to ease the relationship with our Brother Ran."

Lu Tao smiled and said, "If that's the case, then my biggest worry will be put down."

"What are you worried about?" Zhou Dingran asked.

"I'm worried that Hong Shaorong was sent by Tianmang to cause trouble, although this possibility is unlikely." Lu Tao said seriously.

Zhou Dingran was dumbfounded.

Zhu Qian, who was sitting aside, had already picked up her mobile phone to look up Hong Shaorong's information. When she saw Hong Shaorong's face, even though she was a woman, Zhu Qian felt a touch of surprise.

As the second heroine of the crew, Chen Kexin also saw Hong Shaorong's information and was extremely surprised.

The two of them also reached a consensus in their hearts.

If a girl with such an appearance were to be the heroine, I believe that no actress on the crew would be unconvinced.

After dinner, Lu Tao took Zhou Dingran and others to Hengdian. Hengdian is very big. Although it is a film and television city, it is also a huge scenic spot for tourists. Although it is noon, all the people coming and going are tourists.

Lu Tao scanned a shuttle bus with his mobile phone, and the six of them got on the bus and started driving towards the studio.

Today is the day when many cast and crew members gather together. In addition, the makeup, hair and styling of the actors must be finalized. After the press conference tomorrow, they will immediately start shooting a scene in the script, which will only take a few minutes. The time is right to call it a day, not for anything else but to get a good omen.

The swing car drove for about 10 minutes, and everyone stopped next to an antique film and television set base. At this time, the place had been surrounded by the "Fairy Sword" crew. All the decorations were related to the elements in the "Fairy Sword" plot, including The scenery of the small fishing village and peach blossom forest, etc.

Zhou Dingran felt as if he had traveled to ancient times for a moment. If it weren't for several staff members wearing modern clothes walking back and forth among them, Zhou Dingran would even have the urge to fly with his sword immediately.

"Is this what a fairy-tale drama feels like? The environment is so beautifully designed."

Tao Chunsheng and others looked amazed.

Zhou Dingran also expressed satisfaction.

Lu Tao shook his head and said: "The setting is correct, but the key is the actors' styles and costumes. Let's wait until later!"

After everyone entered the set, a staff member came up to verify their identity, and then issued a work badge to several people. With the work badge, they could enter and exit the set at will.

Then several people met director Wang Sheng.

This is not the first time that Zhou Dingran has met Wang Sheng. The last time he was filming "Human Fireworks", he also saw this person from a distance. He has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a face with a Chinese character. He looks upright. He won the Best Director at Cannes precisely because of After having an impression of the other party, he recommended him to Chen Daozhou as a director.

But this was the first time Wang Sheng met Zhou Dingran. Although the two had chatted a few words on the video call, now that they met in person, Wang Sheng was quite satisfied with Zhou Dingran's appearance and figure: "Youthful, this is who I am. I think the role of Zhou Dingran and Li Xiaoyao cannot be played by anyone in the entire actor industry but you."

This sentence makes people feel more comfortable than directly praising Zhou Dingran.

Who said that realistic directors are dull and inarticulate?

Zhou Dingran thanked him repeatedly, shook hands with Wang Sheng, and introduced Wang Ke and others.

After Wang Sheng glanced at it casually, he nodded slightly, and then asked Lu Tao and Zhou Dingran to follow him, "Xiao Zhou is also here. He is the screenwriter of this drama. Naturally, we must respect the screenwriter's ideas, Lao Lu, Am I right in what I said?"

"Yes!" Lu Tao nodded.

Wang Sheng smiled: "Well, you and I don't want to interfere too much in the makeup, hair and styling of the actors. We have all the power to listen to Zhou Dingran. Do you have any objections?"

Lu Tao glanced at Zhou Dingran, shook his head and said, "No objection!"

Wang Sheng showed a faint smile, "In that case...Xiao Zhou, look at these characters? I had people draw out their makeup and hair styles on the computer. There are two plans. One is my suggestion. Yes, one was suggested by Lao Lu, which one do you think is more suitable?"

Zhou Dingran muttered in his heart.

Damn, I just came here and you’re asking me to choose a side?
(End of this chapter)