Actor: Thank you.

Zhao Jin was very depressed.

He watched Wang Baoqiang nodding and bowing to Zhang Yuan, looking like he was willing to be a younger brother.

I thought to myself, there is no way Zhang Yuan would pay attention to such a guy.

But what I never expected was that Zhang Yuan agreed so easily.

"Really!" Baoqiang didn't expect that the other party would agree so quickly.

"You won't lie to me." After saying that, he hesitated again.

"Bah!" Zhao Jin spitted, "Take a piss and look at yourself. Is there an inch of your body that is worth being deceived?"

"Hey, don't say that. I think he is very good." Zhang Yuan praised.

What flavors are these, Brother Yuan?
Zhao Jin was completely confused.

And Zhang Yuan's next sentence made him feel even more devastated.

“Are you interested in making a movie?”

Zhao Jin:!!!
he?
filming?
Can he make a movie with this look?

Even short films in the island country wouldn’t need something like this!
Zhao Jin didn't understand.

"Yuan, Yuan, Brother Yuan, are you really planning to take him to make a movie?" Zhao Jin asked tremblingly.

"They told me to take him with me."

"Then why don't you take me?"

Zhao Jinxin said, it was obviously me who came here first!

"You didn't ask me either?" Zhang Yuan replied, spreading his hands.

Zhao Jin slapped himself in the face!

Damn it, I really didn’t ask.

He had seen Zhang Yuan doing better and better, and he felt nothing but inferiority complex, so he couldn't bring himself to say that.

"Brother Yuan, why don't you take me with you? I want to make a movie, too."

"Just focus on your work and don't dream." Zhang Yuan patted his shoulder.

Zhao Jin:......

Who are you?

Who is he?

Others may not know, but doesn’t Zhang Yuan know it?

"Are you really going to take me to make a movie?" Wang Baoqiang was stunned. He couldn't believe his ears.

"Don't worry, just get back to work while I make some calls."

Seeing that Zhang Yuan did not give a direct response, Baoqiang felt disappointed.

Zhao Jin was secretly delighted, it turned out that Zhang Yuan was just talking, that's okay.

Zhang Yuan walked to a secluded place and dialed a number.

Soon after, a familiar voice was heard.

"Brother Jingxiang, how are you doing recently?"

The person he called was none other than the talented actor Li Jingxiang, whom he met on the set of "Conquer".

At that time, I helped him and made up for the fact that he couldn't ride a motorcycle.

Come to think of it, the other party still owes me a favor.

"I'm fine, and you should be better!" Li Jingxiang spoke with excitement when he heard it was him.

"I've seen it all. You're filming 'The Story of a Noble Family' and participating in 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils'. I'm so envious, brother."

"Hey, please don't embarrass me. I'm just playing around with people. I don't act like a big brother at all." Zhang Yuan changed the subject.

"I heard someone talk about you making a movie recently?"

Zhang Yuan asked in a fake tone, but in fact, he knew everything in his heart.

The film that Li Jingxiang is currently participating in has unparalleled practical significance against the backdrop of the great wave of the "Golden Decade of Coal".

It's called "Blind Well"!
The script of this film is adapted from Liu Qingbang's novel "Shenmu", and the creative background of "Shenmu" comes from the three major mine murder cases in 98!

How far can a person go for money?

This topic not only fits the sharp rise in thermal coal prices that began in 02, but also fits the gradual take-off of the entire Chinese economy after joining the WTO in 01, as well as the bloody dark corner behind this carnival.

"Why, are you interested in this movie?" Li Jingxiang was very surprised.

He knew about Zhang Yuan's recent developments, and his opinion on this could be summed up in just two words.

envy!

Also filmed "Conquest".

At that time, Zhang Yuan was just a small actor, with slightly more roles than the extras, so he was considered an important supporting role.

But only more than a year has passed, and he is still standing still, while others have already soared to new heights!

“Yes, I am interested.”

"Forget it." Li Jingxiang was a down-to-earth person and treated him as a friend, so he told the truth: "The conditions of this film were difficult and the pay was pitifully low."

"You are good-looking. If you have another chance, don't come to my place."

"Besides, I think the subject matter of this film may not be able to be broadcast."

You could have removed the word "maybe"... Zhang Yuan thought to himself, in those days, this subject matter would definitely not be broadcast.

"I want to introduce a little brother to me. Can you help me introduce him?"

"Okay, let me remind you again, the crew doesn't have much money, and the pay is very low."

After talking to the other party, Zhang Yuan returned to the store.

Why doesn't he play it himself?

It’s not that I mind the low pay and hard work.

In this movie, he suffered from his appearance!
Sometimes, being good-looking can actually be a burden.

His appearance would be particularly out of place in a realistic movie like "Blind Shaft", and might even ruin the movie.

Baoqiang's simple temperament does not need to be acted out, he can fully integrate into the role.

He waved at Wang Baoqiang and said, "I'll take you to an audition tomorrow for a low-budget movie."

"It's true, it's true!" Baoqiang's eyes were filled with ecstasy.

"Of course. If you become famous someday, just don't forget me." Zhang Yuan said with a smile.

"You are my elder brother, I will never forget you!" Baoqiang assured in simple words with an accent.

[Received thanks from Wang Baoqiang, Performance Talent +3, Martial Arts Basics +3, Shaolin Boxing +3, Mantis Boxing +3, Physical Fitness +4! ]

Not to mention the future, just with these attributes as rewards, he will not lose anything.

Zhao Jin's eyes were red.

My dear mother!
Brother Yuan really arranged a movie audition for this kid, and he wasn't just talking.

Why don't I have this fate...

Zhang Yuan held a meeting in the store, talked about the plan to open a branch in Hengdian, checked the accounts, and boosted morale.

Of course, empty talk has little effect, but when his red envelopes appear in the hands of employees, they immediately become excited and full of motivation.

The later Pang Donglai model proved that it is actually very simple to motivate employees to work harder.

Treat them as human beings and give them enough money.

But most capitalists are unwilling to do these two things.

How nice it would be to let employees compete with each other and then reap the benefits.

The next day, he took Baoqiang to see Li Yang, the director of "Blind Shaft".

This niche director, whose works are particularly down-to-earth, is also a master's degree holder who studied abroad. He paid for the filming of "Blind Shaft" entirely out of his own pocket.

"This is Zhang Yuan, my friend." Li Jingxiang helped introduce him.

"This is Director Li."

After shaking hands, Director Li looked at the timid boy behind Zhang Yuan and immediately became excited.

"Who is this?"

"He is the brother I want to introduce to the crew, his name is Wang Baoqiang."

"Great, great!" Director Li saw Baoqiang's rustic appearance, not only did he not despise him, but he also smiled. The structure of this film is two big Baoqiang and one small one.

The two big ones are the middle-aged actors Li Jingxiang and Wang Shuangbao.

But this small role, that is, the role of Yuan Fengming in the film, has remained unresolved.

Director Li has interviewed about three or four hundred extras, but has not found a satisfactory candidate.

"Go talk to the director." Zhang Yuan pushed Baoqiang, and he and Li Jingxiang went aside to reminisce about the past.

"Brother, let me tell you the truth. We encountered some small problems with this film." Li Jingxiang handed him a cigarette.

"There was a problem with the coal mine that was originally used for filming, and now people are not allowed to use it."

"What?"

"The subject of our film is to reflect the dark side of the coal mining industry. People are afraid of losing their jobs after knowing about it, so they quit."

Li Jingxiang's pay for the film was only 8000 yuan, and there were so many things to do that he almost didn't want to do it anymore.

Zhang Yuan thought about it, then said to him with a smile.

"How about this? I'll help you with the coal mine business, and you discuss it with the director and figure out the investment. How about that?"

"Do you have this connection?" Li Jingxiang frowned and asked, then he slapped his forehead and said, "I remember now, you know a coal boss, the one who bought Conquer, right?"

"Yes, that's him."

"Will you agree?" Li Jingxiang asked doubtfully. After all, they had just been rejected by a coal boss.

"Hey, I can deceive the good into the evil."

"It can fool the wicked."

"The young couple lived happily together. I persuaded him to separate."

"Today, you will see me trick the coal boss!"

Zhang Yuan took out his cell phone and immediately called Zhao Decai.

"Boss Zhao, has Sugarman contacted you?"

"Contacted, hahaha..." Zhao Decai laughed.

"Then congratulations, you're going to make a lot of money again!"

"Congratulations!"

After chatting about some happy things, he changed the subject.

"Mr. Zhao, I need your help with a small matter..."

After he told the other side about the situation of "Blind Well", there was no response for a long time.

"This is inappropriate." Fat Zhao also murmured, as it would have a huge impact on the entire coal industry.

"Mr. Zhao, are you short of money?" Zhang Yuan started the talk therapy mode.

"Hehe, look at what you said." Zhao Decai was happy. If he was short of money, then everyone in the world would be short of money.

"Then why did you come to the film and television industry? It can't be to sleep with older women."

Zhao Decai: Isn’t it?
"It's to tell others that you are different from ordinary coal bosses!"

"What's different?"

"You do what they dare not do."

"You take the photos that they dare not take."

"In a word, Dongchang, no, you have to do what the film studio can do, and you also have to do what the film studio can't do."

"This is called style, this is called being different, this is called dignity!"

When Zhao Decai heard this, it seemed to be the case.

“No matter how much money you make, people in the film and television industry will still treat you as a bumpkin.”

"Then we have to teach these people a lesson and let them know what pattern is."

"As a coal boss, you are willing to take part in exposing the darkness of the industry. Isn't this a big deal?"

"Big!" Zhao Decai thought for a moment and replied loudly.

"Besides, they have already thought about this movie. They will not show it to these old-fashioned people in China. They will only show it overseas, for foreigners to watch!"

“Is it awesome?”

"Cattle!"

Li Jingxiang was stunned when he heard this!
It is obvious that it cannot be released in China, but he can actually say the opposite.

Zhang Yuan put down his phone.

"nailed it!"

Li Jingxiang gasped.

Just a few words and the coal boss was fooled...

After a while, Director Li and Baoqiang finished their conversation and returned. Li Jingxiang then told him about the matter.

Director Li opened his eyes wide, unable to believe what was happening.

"He got it done with just one phone call?"

"Yes, but it's not for nothing. I want 10% of the profit in return."

Director Li waved his hand and didn't care.

He made this film for artistic pursuits, not for money at all.

I don't think the film will make much money.

In fact, Zhang Yuan knew that the film did make some money, but not from the box office, but entirely from overseas copyrights.

White masters love to watch this kind of works that reflect the dark side of developing countries.

Just like the first part of "The Three-Body Problem", the fact that it won the Hugo Award is more or less related to the WG content in it.

However, we cannot deny the value of the work itself just because of the ulterior motives of outsiders.

"Blind Shaft" is a good movie, and "The Three-Body Problem" is also a good book.

After reaching an agreement with the crew of "Blind Shaft" and signing a contract, Zhang Yuan no longer lingered.

Originally, it was just to help Baoqiang and give himself more allies in the film and television industry.

The following days suddenly became free.

We are still discussing "Legend of Sword and Fairy" and the preliminary preparations will take a lot of time.

Zhang Yuan finally began to enjoy life in the courtyard.

I enjoy planting flowers and playing with birds every day.

But this leisurely day did not last long, and Shu Chang, who had contacted me before, called me again.

"Brother Yuan, I listened to you and applied for a leave of absence."

"I also took on a new play."

Shu's singing voice is sweet, like a happy bird.

"That's great. Take this time to think about the path you want to take in the future."

"Well, thank you."

[Received thanks from Shu Chang, performance talent +1! ]

"By the way, Brother Yuan, do you have any schedule recently?" Shu Chang's heart was pounding when he asked this.

"Yes, I'm free, what's the matter?"

"There are a few roles undecided for this play I've taken on. If you have time, I can help you recommend them to the director."

When Shu Chang heard that he had time, he finally felt relieved.

"Okay." Zhang Yuan sighed. Shu Chang was really sensible and always thought of him when good things happened.

"Well, come to think of it, this movie is quite suitable for you. After all, you have acted in several works of Mr. Jin Yong."

"Oh, is it another play by Mr. Jin?" Zhang Yuan sat up straight. When he mentioned Mr. Jin, he was no longer sleepy.

He thought that the recent few years have been a great year for Mr. Jin, and his plays can be seen everywhere.

"Yes, the film is called..."

"The Untold Story." (End of this chapter)