Huayu: Start by asking ex-girlfriends for alms

Chapter 154 Li Pingbin: Guess why I came? I was waiting for this!

With Cheng Hao's family of three around, this year's Spring Festival is much more lively than last year.

Because of this, my father's expression immediately changed when he called on New Year's Eve.

First, they exchanged warm greetings with Cheng's father and mother, then had a gentle conversation with Cheng Hao, and finally the couple scolded Zhen Jiecheng:
"Why did you hide such a big thing? Why didn't you tell us earlier?"

"It's too late to buy a plane ticket back now, you bastard."

If Cheng's mother hadn't snatched the phone and said something good about Zhen Jiecheng, he would have probably talked on and on for at least half an hour.

He didn't realize that it was the two of them who didn't come back for the New Year first, and then Cheng Hao called his parents.

But Zhen Jiecheng has long been accustomed to it. Isn't it just reversing the cause and effect? ​​I can do it too. And the principle of inheritance is that the disciple surpasses the master, and it is often used in real life.

Just like that, after hanging up the phone, everyone had a lively New Year's Eve dinner, and then, accompanied by the classic sketch "Talking about Things", welcomed the arrival of the Lunar New Year of the Dog with joyful laughter.

On the second day of the Chinese New Year, after sending Cheng's father and mother to the airport to board the flight to Qing Island, Zhen Jiecheng immediately started the New Year greetings mode.

All the gifts were carefully selected and prepared by Cheng Hao, and they are different for each person.

Zhen Jiecheng reaped the benefits, and effectively consolidated the passiveness of the Beijing Film Academy Succubus, greatly increasing the favorability of the teachers and leaders of his alma mater.

There are quite a few in the school, and even more outside the school.

In addition to Han Shanping, Senior Brother Chen, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, as well as Gu Changwei, Wang Xiaoshuai and other senior brothers, the old seniors from the Beijing Film Studio who I met during the post-production of the film were also present.

Finally, I carried the gifts to Mr. You's house, ate and chatted, and stayed at his home for the entire dinner before returning home. Only then did I take a break from my busy schedule.

Jiang Wen has left the capital and flew to Guangdong Province to select a site.

The Kaiping Diaolou in JM City are the most eye-catching. Jiang Wen will inspect them personally and then supervise the renovation construction personally.

In addition, the Western-style arcades in Gangning Town, Taishan, were also quickly finalized. The waterway here is well developed, and three of the five towers are located along the river, with the straight street in a "丁" shape.

Especially at the city gate, the water in the moat is crystal clear and the water level is not deep, so you can easily walk through it on horseback.

Jiang Wen chose this place as the location for the scene where the county magistrate enters the city.

Because the site selection went smoothly and he was particularly satisfied with it, Zhen Jiecheng could hear Jiang Wen's joy beyond words even through the phone.

As time went by, Liang Jiahui completed his weight gain, Ge You's role in "The Banquet" was also completed, and one actor after another rushed to Guangdong Province from all over the world.

Zhen Jiecheng packed his luggage in Beijing and rushed to the airport amid Cheng Hao's nagging instructions.

Take office, Goose City!
Although the capital city is still chilly in spring, Guangdong Province has already seen the blossoming of spring flowers.

Su Dongpo wrote the famous line here: "I could eat 300 lychees a day and would be willing to live in Lingnan forever."

He was happy, but his younger brother suffered, trying every possible way to get the person back.

But Dongpo is a minority after all, and the vast majority of poor people don’t have a good brother.

As a result, "the mountains and rivers compete to divide the road, making it confusing, and the palm and coconut leaves obscure the wild stream."

So "I am worried about encountering snakes and grass in the poisonous fog, and I am afraid of falling sandworms and avoiding swallow mud."

Or maybe "The miasma goes south into the clouds and mist, and when you look beyond the yellow thatch you see the seaside."

But now, the miasma-filled place that people avoided like scorpions in ancient times has become a treasure land where wealth gathers and a paradise that men yearn for.

The ladies' diligent work attitude, superb professional skills, and innovative project development are so fascinating and amazing.

Zhen Jiecheng has an even deeper understanding of this point.

Especially when compared with the Internet live broadcast industry in the previous life, Zhen Jiecheng just wants to say one thing: go to hell with the beauty and gold inlays, and please be sure to return to the real economy!

So what the famous national first- and third-level actors said is right:

"If I were in power, I would watch porn movies!"

"Red light district, open! D venue, do it!"

"Whatever makes money comes, whatever brings happiness~~ comes!"

Mr. Hou is right!
The Whip-Heroine is a role model for our generation!
"What are you staring at? Didn't you see me coming?" Jiang Wen stuck his head out of the car window. "Hurry up and get in the car. Everyone is waiting in the hotel."

"Oh! It's coming, it's coming!"

I hurriedly carried my luggage into the car and soon arrived at the hotel.

When I opened the door, I heard welcome voices and saw many familiar faces.

In addition to Ge You, Jiahui, Cheng Kun, and Deng Chao who "stole" the role of Zhang Mo.

Fan Bingbing's beautiful eyes blinked, and after her gaze briefly lingered on a certain place, she met Zhen Jiecheng's gaze, and her tongue circled around her lips.

Hiss, this goblin!
Because Li Pingbin had free time, Jiang Wen also called him to shoot the film together with Zhen Jiecheng's senior from the photography department, Zhao Fei.

At this moment, he was looking sly and whispering to Liang Jiahui.

His eyes fell on Zhen Jiecheng's face for a while, and then looked at Jiang Wen, with a malicious smile on his face.

"Well, Jie Cheng is here! I don't think I need an introduction, everyone knows him."

"As for getting to know each other, there will be plenty of opportunities to spend time together during the upcoming filming. There's no need to waste time now."

As he spoke, Jiang Wen raised his glass.
"Cough, cough, cough!"

Cleared his throat,
"Let me say this first!"

"Everyone knows me, Jiang Wen. Some have met me in person, some have heard about me from friends, and some have simply learned about me from the media."

"What I want to tell you is that, yes, I admit it! Before this, I did have a bad temper on the set! Especially during the period when I was banned from speaking, I offended many of my colleagues."

After a pause,
"But as the old saying goes, a man should be looked at with new eyes after three days of absence!"

"Now that I've been released from the ban and have returned to directing, it's time for a change!"

His tone emphasized the word "director". Although his eyes were scanning the entire audience, his peripheral vision was always on Zhen Jiecheng's face.

"Therefore, I sincerely ask everyone to speak up and actively offer suggestions in the future work."

"After all, one person's plan is short, but everyone's plan is long!"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Jiecheng's mouth twitched.

Deng Chao's eyes widened in surprise.

As for Li Pingbin, he was beaming with joy and dancing with joy towards Liang Jiahui.

"I'm coming!"

"Do you know why I took the initiative to ask Jiang Wen for a job? Hahaha, wow! This is what I've been waiting for!"

The people below had different expressions, while Jiang Wen continued to speak loudly and passionately.
"Don't worry that I'm arbitrary and won't listen to your opinions. I've sincerely turned over a new leaf and changed my ways!"

"Don't worry about me getting angry or even being petty and vindictive. I'm already 43 years old, I won't be as hot-tempered as young people!"

With a big wave,
"If there are any disagreements, let's discuss it together!"

"What the hell are actors and directors? We are all equal. We are all here to create better art!"

"Wow~" applause broke out.

However, when everyone found that there was an outlier at the scene, standing there without any movement, they were stunned.

Looking closely, it was Director Zhen!
Especially when Jiang Wen's eyes met his, the atmosphere at the scene became stagnant and the applause stopped!

"What's wrong, Jie Cheng? Do you think I said something wrong?"

Jiang Wen raised his eyebrows.
"Then just speak up! Speak freely!"

"Don't worry, as a director, I will keep my word and make sure I do what I say! Whether it's the investors or the screenwriters, if they have any opinions, I will definitely listen carefully as a director!"

The tone is still focused on the two "directors".

Hearing this, Zhen Jiecheng smiled.
The smile escalated from mild to enthusiastic in less than a second.

"Clap clap clap!"

Suddenly he clapped his hands vigorously, then raised his thumbs.
"Well said, brother!"

"That's what a director should be like! He should be good at listening to opinions!"

"Brother, you have set a good example for me and also set a new benchmark for the profession of director!"

"Come on, come on, everyone, give some applause and cheer for my brother again!" "Hualalalal~" the applause started again.

The dinner party immediately entered into a lively atmosphere.

"Sister Jialin, I grew up watching your works. How did you maintain your looks? How come you haven't changed in all these years? You're still as young and beautiful as ever!"

"Teacher Ge You, thanks to my brother Jiang, I am finally able to cooperate with you!"

"Liao Fan, come on, let's add each other's contact information."

Looking at Zhen Jiecheng socializing with a big smile on his face, Jiang Wen didn't feel uneasy at all.

Do you want to use my words to frame me?

Haha, what are you daydreaming about?
Anyway, I have no shame, so what if I go back on my word? I learned this from you!

Anyway, I've been released from the ban, I'm a director now! I'm the boss on the set, no one can control me!
Thinking about this, Jiang Wen became more and more confident.

After taking a sip of wine, I began to imagine in my mind the scene of holding a loud speaker and yelling at Zhen Jiecheng with confidence.

hiss!
Good wine!

It feels so damn good to drink it!

Prepare three animals and burn incense.

After dealing with a large number of interviews from reporters, "Let the Bullets Fly" officially started filming!
The track is laid, the train is ready, and the white horse is in place.

Considering that Feng Xiaogang made a guest appearance in "Kung Fu", the box office performance of "Kung Fu" was very good.

So Jiang Wen also specially invited this mascot to contribute an opening to "Let the Bullets Fly".

"Director Jiang, can I express my opinion?"

Before Jiang Wen could speak, Zhen Jiecheng spoke first.

"Yes, of course!" Jiang Wen nodded, and slightly exerted force on the loudspeaker, feeling particularly at ease.

Seeing that Zhen Jiecheng was very sensible and addressed me by my title instead of "brother" at work, I felt much better and said with a smile:

"Didn't I say that the day before yesterday? Speak freely!"

"Okay, Director Jiang!"

Under everyone's gaze, Zhen Jiecheng opened the script.

“This is how I thought about shooting. I would start by panning upwards to describe the environment: a long and winding road with green mountains and white rocks!”

"Then the camera follows the 'eagle'. Of course, this 'eagle' is not there yet, and it will be added with special effects during post-production."

“Thereby creating a very grand opening!”

"Then, the camera was pointed at the railroad tracks, with a low camera position and a horizontal movement, and finally a close-up of the back of the head of Xiao Liuzi, played by Deng Chao, lying on the railroad tracks."

"The sound of the train comes first, and then Deng Chao turns his head to face the audience, using such a subjective shot to create impact."

Zhen Jiecheng was still talking nonstop, but Jiang Wen already looked uncertain.

Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Zhen Jiecheng's sudden rising tone.

"The key point is the scene where the bandits aim their guns at the train. We have to make it eye-catching!"

"That's what I thought! Refer to the scene in 88's film "A Bear Story" directed by Jacques Annaud where a hunter kills a bear. The subjective aim is aimed at the center to give the audience a sense of deterrence."

"Then we'll aim the camera straight at the muzzle, referencing the gun-raising shot in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels."

After a pause, he caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye that Jiang Wen's brows were furrowed and his cheek muscles had begun to twitch intermittently.

Zhen Jiecheng raised his lips and changed his tone.
"Of course, for me it's just a reference. But for Director Jiang, it has nothing to do with imitation!"

"After all, Director Jiang used a similar technique to shoot the scene where Ma Xiaojun pointed a telescope at the audience in "Sunny Days"."

"Director Jiang, am I right?"

"Yes, that's right!" Although Jiang Wen looked at him unfriendly, he had to force a stiff smile and reply in a muffled voice in the face of Zhen Jiecheng's alternative flattery.

“Using the above shots to combine, the impact and deterrence are all there. Then with the fast-paced editing method, it will be able to…”

Zhen Jiecheng spoke more and more fluently, and soon the topic turned to the specific shooting content inside the train.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Seeing this, Jiang Wen couldn't bear it anymore and shouted to stop.

"What's wrong, Director Jiang? Is there something wrong with what I said?" Zhen Jiecheng raised his head with a "surprised" expression, and then said modestly, "Director Jiang, please speak freely and correct my mistakes!"

"After all, I am still young, inexperienced, and inexperienced, so omissions are inevitable."

"But Director Jiang, don't worry. I'm not young and impetuous at all. I'm very good at listening to opinions."

"So please give me some advice, Director Jiang!"

"I have nothing to teach you!" Jiang Wen gritted his teeth, "You are right!"

"Oh? Then why did you stop it?" Zhen Jiecheng spread his hands, "Director Jiang, I don't understand."

"Shit! Stop talking to me!"

"You've said everything I wanted to say, so what the hell am I going to say?"

"You are an investor, a screenwriter, and may even be a guest actor, but you are not a director!"

Jiang Wen shouted, pointing at himself.

"I!"

"I am the fucking director!"

"Once the camera is on, everyone has to listen to me! I'm the only voice on the set!"

The scene suddenly fell silent.

Those who don't understand the situation are nervous and even at a loss.

Those who are aware of the situation have already brought their small stools and are excitedly looking for a good spot to enjoy the show.

"Emm, but Director Jiang, the camera hasn't been opened yet!"

"I" Jiang Wen was speechless.

"But Director Jiang, I'm not a worm in your stomach. How do I know that what I say is what you want to say?"

"You" Jiang Wen's face turned red and his neck became thick.

"But Director Jiang, I am clearly following your initiative to actively express opinions. Just like you said: it is all for the purpose of creating better film and television art."

"Besides, what I said was exactly what you wanted to say. Doesn't this show that we are in tune with each other?"

"How can you be angry when we share the same ideals? This is a beautiful story that should be made public!"

"Oh, right! You said earlier that you weren't angry, but it's only been a short time. You're slapping yourself in the face!"

"Considering that talking is the same as farting, you are not hitting yourself in the face, you are clearly slapping your own ass!"

"Pfft~"

A laugh suddenly broke out at the scene, which seemed particularly abrupt in such an occasion.

So everyone, including Jiang Wen and Zhen Jiecheng, looked over when they heard the sound.

Suddenly, Li Pingbin was stunned and stiff while eating melon seeds.

Facing everyone's attention, he instantly became the center of attention.

"It's not me! I didn't! I"

He slapped his thigh hard.
"The melon seeds are really delicious. I have never eaten such delicious melon seeds before, so I am so happy!"

"What brand is it? Yeye?"

“Although I’ve never heard of it, it must be an old brand with a long history!”

"Come on, come on, try it too! If you think it's delicious, I'll cover the sunflower seeds on the set from now on!"

　Too sleepy! Fell asleep!
　　So, there’s more tonight!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)