Actor: Thank you.

Apple can be a kind of fruit.

It could also be a movie.

So exciting!
It’s just like how in 06, three major mainland directors suddenly produced three costume blockbusters for the overseas market.

In 07, the most talked-about movies in the entire Chinese film and television industry were two films that contained a large number of restricted scenes.

"Apple" and "Lust, Caution".

Speaking of these two films, Zhang Yuan suddenly thought of CCTV Movie Channel.

The Sixth Princess is still awesome.

This channel once broadcast the complete, unedited version of "Lust, Caution", which was broadcasted so clearly on CCTV in the middle of the night.

Mr. Lu Xun said.

"When you see short sleeves, you immediately think of white arms, naked bodies, genitals, sexual intercourse, hybridization, and illegitimate children. The Chinese imagination can only leap forward at this level."

Seeing that short-sleeved boys have such rich imagination, they will definitely be excited when they encounter these two straightforward films!
It's obvious that both films are aiming for awards.

The straightforward restricted-level shots were not entirely for the purpose of skirting the line or attracting attention.

The purpose is to reflect the struggle of human nature and the emotional changes of the characters.

Other films use shots to imply passion, but these two films use passion to imply other things.

But compared to "Lust, Caution", Zhang Yuan actually prefers Apple.

Just like what he said when the "Lust, Caution" production team first approached Jiang Wen and wanted him to direct the film.

"Girl stuff."

The original author, Eileen Chang, is a writer with strong petty-bourgeois attributes. Both she and her works magnify and explore emotions and desires.

Naturally, it doesn't suit the taste of Jiang Wen, who is both famous and professional.

Finally, we found Ang Lee, a director who is also good at magnifying emotions and desires in his works, which can be considered a professional match.

What does "Lust, Caution" say?
The confusion caused by the conflict between the patriotic youth's dream of saving the country and their personal desires during the war.

In the end, patriotism was defeated by personal desires.

So in the end, this is still a romance film!

It should be renamed "I gave up assassination because I was in love, and the domineering traitor fell in love with me."

The so-called patriotic sentiment is just a shiny outer layer used to cover up the inner core of its distorted values.

But Apple is just the opposite.

This film is a realistic work like "Blind Well" and "Mr. Tree".

Describes the struggle, degradation, entanglement and corruption of the little people at the bottom of society.

There are only five or six main characters, but each one is very complex and real.

Besides, isn’t Tony Leung better than Tony Leung Chiu Wai?

Isn’t Fan Bingbing better than Tang Weiqiang when he just debuted?

The third female lead in the film was Zeng Meihuizi, who later won the Best Actress Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

The cast is actually not worse than "Lust, Caution", it's just that the budget is low. And unlike the film's deliberately gorgeous and splendid camera language, "Apple" has a dark picture, a shaky camera, and even a "dirty" feeling like "Crazy Stone", just to establish the realism of the film and make the audience feel like they are watching a documentary instead of a movie.

But here’s the problem!
The higher-ups don't allow works with overly realistic themes.

Zhang Yuan remembers that "Apple" was evenly matched with "Lust, Caution" in the Golden Horse Awards preliminaries. That gives you an idea of ​​how powerful this movie is.

But it was destroyed by a joint effort of the mainland and Hong Kong.

Even the main creators of "Apple" wrote a self-criticism to their superiors.

Zhang Yuan thought about it while taking a general look at the script.

The book clearly describes the two passionate scenes.

"How is it?" Fan Bingbing twirled her hair with her fingers, constantly observing his expression.

"Very bold."

"Yes, the subject matter and content are both bold." As he said that, Fat Fan stood up, walked around the coffee table, and sat on the armrest of his single sofa.

She slowly moved her body, which was hot from drinking too much, towards him.

"It is precisely because you are so bold that I thought of you first."

"Because you are the bravest person I know." Fan Bingbing leaned close to his ear and said, her tone and actions extremely ambiguous.

At this moment, Fan Bingbing hoped that Cheng Hao could break in and see their intimate scene.

I'm so mad at you!

“You want to win a prize.”

"Yes." Seeing that Zhang Yuan had guessed her intention, Fan Bingbing narrowed her eyes in joy.

Her contract with Huayi will expire next year.

Then she will be free from the constraints of big companies.

But at the same time, it has also left the core circle of large companies.

Then, she has to find a way to improve her business level and visibility.

Li Bingbing just starred in "The Clouds and the Water", and that film was intended to win awards.

So she quickly found a more fierce script to overwhelm this direct competitor.

"If the film is successful, you can win an award, too."

"This will definitely be of great help to your career."

As she spoke, Fan Bingbing hooked her arm around his shoulder.

“Although the director of this film is a newcomer, I have met him before and he has some ideas.”

Zhang Yuan nodded.

Li Yu, who later directed "Guan Yin Shan", "Double Exposure" and "Broken Bridge", has good abilities.

What’s more, the producer was the famous idealist in the circle, Alex Fong, who later sold all his belongings to shoot “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru”.

It was this brother who knelt down in public to beg for screening for his good friend, the late director Wu Tianming, when promoting "A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix".

He is a rare "weirdo" in the film and television industry, who places passion over business.

From the bottom of his heart, Zhang Yuan is very willing to support producers and investors like Fang Li, as such people are extremely rare in this entertainment industry where money is spent lavishly and everyone competes to see who is worse off.

but……

"I know. I've read the script."

"Let's work hard together and win the prize?" Fan Bingbing put his face right next to his ear.

I think what you want me to go for may not be the prize... Zhang Yuan raised his hand and pushed her away.

Then he said seriously.

"No, I will not be taking part in the filming of this film."

nonsense!

Showing my butt in front of the movie theater audience, and fighting with you two in public...

I can no longer be an Olympic torchbearer!
When Deputy Director Liu of the Sports Bureau sees me in this movie, his face will be twisted with rage.

It will affect your career!

If he had just debuted, he could act, and he would have rushed to act, because it would make him famous!

But now, I absolutely cannot act!
"What!" Fan Bingbing was very surprised by his answer.

In her heart, Zhang Yuan is a very reasonable person and will definitely repay a favor.

And he would not give up such a good opportunity to win an award.

But now...

"It's not the script, nor is it your fault. It's that this movie doesn't fit my current position."

"Especially films like this with explicit passionate scenes, I can't do it."

"You have no conscience!" Fan Bingbing stomped his feet, shook off his arms, returned to his sofa, hugged his shoulders, pouted, and looked unhappy.

That means she drank too much. Now the woman's true nature is exposed. She will act reserved even if she is unhappy.

"Put aside the matter of this film. I want to talk to you about something else."

"Finish my story first, and then you'll know whether I have a conscience or not."

"Hmph!" Fan Ye was still unhappy.

I've been thinking about it and want to get you to cooperate with me.

There are good things in mind for you, but you...

"Leave me your bank card number?"

"What?" Fat Fan was experiencing the sad drama of "My heart is always toward the bright moon" in his mind.

"Bank card number, I'll transfer the money to you."

"what money?"

"The profit from Crazy Stone. I promised to pay you 3% of the box office."

"Now that the cinema has settled its bill, it's time for me to settle it with you."

Another advantage of having China Film Group as a partner is that the payment collection process is smooth.

Otherwise, just wait. "You... no, are you really going to give it to me?" Fan Bingbing's eyes widened.

"The box office is over 5600 million. If it's 3%, I'll round it up to 170 million." Zhang Yuan pinched his fingers and said, "Give me your account number and it will be credited to your account within three days."

This is not a question of whether or not you have a conscience.

But Fan Bingbing has been in the entertainment industry for all these years, but has never seen anyone so straightforward and trustworthy.

Even though Zhang Yuan mentioned it before filming started and also mentioned it during the promotion, she still didn't take it seriously.

Sake makes people's faces red, and wealth and silk touch people's hearts.

Giving away money is the hardest thing!

Even if someone asked her for her card number now, she would take a long time to respond.

"Hey!" After more than ten seconds, Fan Bingbing laughed and agreed vigorously.

Before the celebration banquet, Zhang Yuan talked about this with Cheng Hao.

"You have to give her a little over two million!"

Teacher Chen was so angry that her breasts became bigger.

"Shang Yang carried out reforms and set up a tree as a symbol of trust."

"What I gave her was not money, but respect."

"From now on, everyone in the film and television industry will know that there is money to be made by cooperating with me."

"And don't even mention signing a contract. Even if it's just something I said casually, I will honor it."

"Compared to other people who are always scheming and cheating, who do you think people would be more willing to cooperate with?"

At that time, Li Shimin attacked Wang Shichong.

Xun Xiang and Liu Wuzhou's men defected one after another. The Tang army generals were afraid that Yuchi Jingde would also rebel, so they arrested and imprisoned him, intending to kill him.

But after Li Shimin found out, he not only refuted others in public, expressed his trust, and released him, but also gave him a box of reward so that he could leave on his own.

With this move, General Tian Ce made Yuchi Gong loyal to him. Later, in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Jingde rescued Erfeng from Li Yuanji's men and killed them with one arrow.

The hexagonal emperor is not only extremely powerful in military strength, but also has great personal charm, otherwise he would not have so many brave generals and famous ministers under his command.

At the same time, Fan Bingbing's participation has a great publicity boost for "Crazy Stone", and he is indeed worth the price.

After listening to his explanation, Cheng Hao felt both agreement and anger.

Know that what he did was right and that he was following the right path.

But she felt unhappy when she thought about giving money to that woman.

So as soon as Fan Bingbing arrived, she started a "dark power" competition with the opponent.

"I wish I had met you earlier..."

"what?"

"Nothing." Fat Fan replied.

"Okay, I get it. If you don't want to act in that movie, then don't act. I'll find someone else."

"Okay, but I just said I won't act. I didn't say I won't participate." Zhang Yuan changed the subject.

"Ah?" Fan Bingbing was completely confused by him.

"In addition to being an actor, I can also participate as a producer."

Zhang Yuan’s plan is.

This film has the potential to win awards, but it has many problems.

If I can solve these problems, I can create an award-winning film as a producer.

That will definitely help improve your position in the industry.

At the same time, the producer does not have to show his buttocks, thus avoiding image issues.

“This film is very bold and may encounter some problems.”

"I'll be the producer, so I can help you."

"You are so nice to me..." Fan Bingbing asked with narrowed eyes.

Pay and help at the same time.

If there wasn't someone outside, she would have wanted to take advantage of the alcohol and have sex with him.

"If you need any help in the future, you can come to me." She said generously.

"Don't talk about it later, I need your help right now..."

After chatting with her for more than ten minutes, the two of them went out.

"I'll talk to the investors and the director about the production."

"I will do what you ask me to do."

"Okay, it's all up to you."

"There's no need for us to be so polite."

After that, she went to the crowd.

"Everyone listen to me, if you haven't had enough fun yet, let's go to the bar later."

"Boss Zhang just gave us box office dividends. I'll treat you!"

When the young actors heard this, they all started asking questions.

Zhang Yuan waved at them.

Fan Ye is really smart. She helped me promote my product right away.

With her as a role model, this matter will spread throughout the imperial capital in less than three days, and my goal will be achieved.

The guest star gets 170 million, how much does the leading actor get? Listen to the applause!

"Haozi, Aina, come here for a moment. I have something to tell you."

Then he invited Ning Hao and his wife into the reception room.

"Can I sit on this sofa?" Ning Hao had drunk quite a bit and asked with a flushed face.

"Of course, why are you asking?"

"I'm not afraid that you and Fan Bingbing spent so much time alone together just now. Not only did you chat, but you also did something pleasant on this sofa..."

Xing Aina pushed him and told him to stop talking nonsense.

"You're drunk!"

"I'm happy!" Ning Hao chuckled.

The three of them sat down.

Just like before, Zhang Yuan sat alone on the sofa, and the two sat opposite him, with a coffee table covered with a red tablecloth between them.

"This time, it's all thanks to you, the director and the editor, you have made great contributions."

"Hey... that's a big deal. I know it in my heart." Ning Hao waved his hand: "Without you running around, the movie would never have gotten this much box office."

“It should be said that we achieve each other.”

"Yes, yes, yes, we achieve mutual success, hahahaha..."

"So now that this project is over, should we move on?" Zhang Yuan got to the point.

"Go down?"

"Our first collaboration was successful, isn't it time to start the second one?"

Ning Hao understood it now.

Zhang Yuan wanted to press on to win.

"Yuan, filming a movie is not like eating three meals a day."

"Besides, even if you eat, you need to rest between meals and move around so that you can digest the food."

"After today's celebration banquet, I plan to take Aina out for a trip."

“Make some more experimental films.”

"There are several music videos looking for me."

"Once all these are dealt with, I'll have some free time to prepare for the next work."

Ning Hao patted the armrest of the sofa: "After all, life is not just about making money, but also about poetry and distant places."

"I thought so too. I just finished my work and need to take a break." Xing Aina also said.

Zhang Yuan and the others said this but did not respond.

Instead, he raised his hand and moved all the ashtrays and cups on the coffee table to the ground.

Then he slowly pulled open the red tablecloth on the coffee table.

bang...

A pink light shone faintly from under the transparent glass coffee table.

Ning Hao and Xing Aina didn't understand what Zhang Yuan was going to do at first.

Now, they understand.

Under the glass top of the coffee table, there were neatly stacked piles of Chinese currency! (End of this chapter)