Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 376 Malice from Shandong People +1
"I understand. I'll design a set of moves for you to see later..."

To be honest, the "New Dragon Inn" set seemed a bit old to Mr. Yuan Baye, but Zhang Chen liked it, so he tried his best to cooperate.

Isn't the martial arts instructor responsible for realizing the director's ideas about martial arts effects?

"Oh, by the way, I want to emphasize one thing, don't do slow motion, I'm sick of slow motion..."

When Mr. Yuan heard Zhang Chen say this, he was stunned. Is he referring to me, or is he referring to The Matrix?

As we all know, "Hacker Pass" uses a series of slow motions. This stuff is actually very low-level in the eyes of Chinese people, but foreigners watch it with relish. It can only be said that they have never seen the world~
While Mr. Yuan Ba ​​was still in a daze, Zhang Chen continued, "Every time I see slow motion, blowers, and white pigeons, I get annoyed. Why do you have to do all this for a good action scene? Is it advanced to shoot a dynamic scene into a static picture?"

Oh, it turns out he wasn’t talking about me, he was complaining about Wu Baige.

Mr. Yuan Ba ​​immediately let go of the worry in his heart and stopped worrying about it.

Before, he was still thinking that if it didn’t work out, he would just leave.

If the director has a prejudice against martial arts instructors, how can he do this job?
It’s not like there’s no way to find something to do.

Zhang Chen had no idea that his words almost drove Master Yuan away, and he continued to speak: "In short, Painted Skin must be played smoothly, with a feeling of flowing like clouds and water, so that people don't have time to think after watching it.

This is what I think. The bird spirit is a young monster with limited magic power, so the monster catcher's battle with the bird spirit is mainly based on martial arts, while the battle with Xiao Wei is mainly based on magic, so there will be more special effects. By the way, have you strengthened your physical exercise during this period?"

"It has been strengthened, it has been strengthened." Several people around nodded generously.

Only then was Zhang Chen satisfied.

"Alright, these are my requests regarding martial arts. Please do your best, Master Yuan."

"No problem. I'll design a set of moves tomorrow and let Director Zhang confirm whether it's what you want. Once the style is decided, we can start the subsequent design..."

"Thank you for your hard work, Master Ba."

Zhang Chen still trusts Mr. Yuan Ba's abilities.

Originally, the martial arts director of “The Banquet” was Yuan Baye. Xiao Gangpao said, “I have only one rule for the action design of “The Banquet”: it must be beautiful and like dancing.”

Then, Mr. Ba really designed the movements based on ballet.

Really great.

A series of successes in later generations also proved that Mr. Yuan Ba ​​was indeed worthy of the title of Hong Kong's No. 1 martial arts director.

Zhang Chen kept talking a lot, and Yang Xiaomi, who was standing next to him, saw that the topic was finally over and was about to ask, how should I act out my little bird spirit?
Zhang Chen suddenly said, "I've been talking all afternoon and my mouth is dry. It's getting late now. How about this, I'll treat everyone to dinner and drinks tonight, and we can talk while we eat~"

Zhang Chen's purpose was to break the ice.

Someone like Fan Binbin is easy to deal with, as he has already worked with Zhang Chen on several films and is very familiar with all of Zhang Chen's team members.

Zhang Jin also collaborated on a drama.

But for the others, this was their first collaboration and they were not familiar with each other, so Zhang Chen wanted to get them familiar with each other as quickly as possible.

The wine table is undoubtedly the place where these people can get closer the fastest.

Zhang Chen called out and others responded.

"Chen Xi, ask the people around you to see if there is a similar restaurant and book a large table~"

Even though Chen Xi is already the third in command, Zhang Chen still likes to let her do things, and Zhang Chen is at ease with whatever she does.

"Okay." Chen Xi didn't act pretentiously.

"Well, we'll wait for the notification from Butler Chen later. Now let's all take a rest."

Half an hour later, Chen Xi got a sedan and took the main creators to the hotel.

Director Wu of Ning Film Studio personally greeted us at the hotel entrance.

"Welcome welcome~"

Seeing the person getting off the car, Director Wu greeted him warmly.

"Director Wu, why are you bothering me~"

"Director Zhang, you are too polite. This is our fault. Since you are here, we should have done our best to be a good host. Chen Xi just mentioned it and I just remembered it. Please forgive me~"

Chen Xi also explained: "When I asked the staff just now, Director Wu happened to hear it. He insisted that he should make the arrangements, and I couldn't resist~"

"You're welcome. This is what we should do. When friends come, of course we should treat them with good wine and good food, especially when there are so many friends~"

Director Wu praised everyone at once, so Zhang Chen stopped refusing.

"Then Director Wu, I won't be polite. Ningxia was once known as 'Jiangnan on the Great Wall'. We have a good chance to see it today."

As they talked, the group headed towards the restaurant.

There was no need for a waiter. Director Wu took everyone directly to the private room.

This is an extra-large private room that can seat twenty people, just enough for them.

"Director Zhang, everyone, what would you like to eat?" Director Wu said as he handed over the menu.

"It's up to the host. This is our first time here and we don't know what to eat. Director Wu should come."

Director Wu did not refuse when he saw this: "Okay, does anyone have any dietary restrictions? We mainly serve beef and mutton here."

Seeing everyone shaking their heads, Director Wu said, "Okay, I'll follow the characteristics~"

As he spoke, he listed several dishes in succession, and finally added: "You can't have a meal without wine. I heard that Director Zhang is a wine lover, but we won't drink Coal Province wine today. Let's drink some of our special wine~"

"Okay."

For those who love drinking, it is a good idea to try the local wine when you come to an unfamiliar place.

"Ladies, how about some wine? Ningxia's wine is very famous. Goji berry wine is also good, but it has some side effects~"

As he said this, all the men present laughed. Huang Xiaoming said with a smile: "Then we should give it a try~"

This caused a burst of laughter, and Qin Lan next to him even embarrassedly knocked him.

"As for the men, let's drink Lao Yinchuan, which is also a local specialty~"

"it is good."

How to break the ice without drinking?

Not to mention that there should be few of these people who don’t like to drink.

It is said that Master Zhou has a good alcohol tolerance. Chen Xi and Qin Lan are both from Northeast China. Even though they are women, most people may not be able to drink as much as them.

Brother Xiao Ming is from Shandong. Even if people from Shandong sit at the children's table, they can still occupy a large area if they go to other places.

Zhang Yi is a soldier. Is there anything that soldiers can’t drink?

Fan Xiaopang has attended so many social events that his alcohol tolerance can only be described as unfathomable.

There are only a few kittens left, and some of them may not be able to drink much, but that can be ignored.

After a few drinks, the conversation became more lively.

Director Wu held Zhang Chen's hand tightly and said, "Director Zhang, we at Ningying have risked everything this time. We are betting on the future of all the employees in the factory..."

Zhang Chen could only comfort him: "Don't worry, big brother, we have also invested 30 million, we want this play to be a benchmark~"

The people nearby heard this and someone immediately asked, "Director Zhang, what do you think the box office of our movie will be?"

The person asking the questions was Chen Minghao.

"Drink this glass of wine and I'll tell you~"

Zhang Chen made a joke, but he didn't expect Chen Minghao to pick it up and drink it directly, which immediately attracted cheers.

"Good~"

Zhang Chen was also infected and picked up the cup: "Come on, let's have one~"

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank it.

Seeing that two people had done it, the others followed suit and all did it.

Director Wu also followed suit, his blood boiling.

Zhang Chen then said, "The investment in Painted Skin is nearly 100 million. If it doesn't make 200 million at the box office, it will be considered a commercial failure, but our real goal is 300 million~"

"Three hundred million? Hiss~"

Hearing this number, everyone couldn't help but be amazed.

Nowadays, those who can make over 100 million are rare, and those who can make over 200 million are very powerful in the circle. Why does everyone dare to flatter Zhang Weiping when he opens his mouth? Isn't it because he has Zhang Yimou, who has made over 200 million, behind him?

So far in the whole country, only Zhang Chen and Zhang Yimou have broken 200 million.

There is only one movie that grossed 3.6 million, which was Cameron's "Titanic", with million.

But that is already the ceiling, a god-like existence.

"What happened to 300 million?"

Seeing everyone's reactions, Chen Xi felt a little unconvinced.

"Our Painted Skin has the best director, the best actors, the best costumes, the best martial arts instructors, the best art instructors, everything is the best.

For the special effects department, we asked China Film Digital Center and Xiantao Digital to work together. What we present is definitely not a piece of junk like The Promise. It is the best in every aspect. If it is released during the Lunar New Year holiday, I think it is still possible to break 300 million..." Chen Xi said passionately, and after hearing what she said, everyone actually felt that it might be possible.

If you think about it carefully, Chen Xi's statement that the "Painted Skin" crew was the best in every aspect is a bit exaggerated, but it's not too far off.

Can it really break 300 million?

For a moment, everyone's hearts became excited.

For an actor, being able to participate in a production that grosses over 300 million yuan can bring a huge boost in influence.

Xiao Jin's face was flushed from drinking, and he patted his chest and raised his glass: "Director Zhang, if you say it will exceed 300 million, no matter if others believe it or not, I, Old Xiao, believe it.

In the past two years, I have watched you create miracles step by step. You are a genius. As long as it is a movie, I believe everything you say. I respect you..."

Xiao Jin did drink a little too much, but he also looked cuter.

Zhang Chen was also moved by what he said and raised his glass: "Old Xiao, it's my turn to toast you. Thank you for your company along the way and growing up with me."

After that, Zhang Chen said to everyone, “You may not know that Lao Xiao has been working with me since the first movie.

At that time, I was still a poor student and could not afford a high salary. Lao Xiao was a senior talent who understood special effects makeup. He came to help me out of my teacher's face. We collaborated on the first film "The Dark Invasion". Later, we continued to cooperate. Now he is the boss of the makeup group of Xingchen Entertainment, and he is best at CG makeup.

By the way, the monster makeup in “Dark Invasion” is CG makeup. In this field, Lao Xiao is the best in our country…”

As he spoke, Zhang Chen gave a thumbs up, and several actresses nearby gave him admiring looks, which made Lao Xiao's blood boil.

He waved his hand and said, "Why say that? A man will die for his friend. I, Xiao, have only a lot of skills. At that time, no one in China could use CG makeup.

In this regard, it was our Star Entertainment that pioneered the field. "The Darkness" and "The Shallows" directly boosted related industries.

The best decision I have ever made in my life was to join Star Entertainment.

Okay, I won’t say any more. It seems hypocritical to say more. It’s all in the wine. I’ve drunk it. You can do whatever you want~”

After saying that, Xiao Jin drank it all in one gulp.

"Fuck~" It was impossible for Zhang Chen to be so casual, so he followed suit.

These words drew applause from the crowd, and everyone expressed their feelings.

Zhang Chen had just sat down when Master Zhou came over again with a glass of wine in hand.

"Director Zhang, I have to thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to join Painted Skin. I have shot a lot of art films in the past two years, but I have not had many resources for commercial films. It seems that everyone has already stereotyped me as an art film actor.

So when Ms. Chen Xi approached me and invited me to play Peirong, I immediately agreed."

The literary goddess said this seriously, and it was obvious that this was her true thought.

Chen Xi was smiling beside him.

Zhang Chen waved his hand to stop Zhou Xun from drinking: "Brother Xun, don't drink yet. Now that we're talking about this, let me say a few words."

Master Zhou also wanted to hear what Zhang Chen had to say, so he didn't put down the wine glass.

Zhang Chen laughed and said, "If you want to talk about taking advantage, it's actually Painted Skin that took advantage of you. Brother Xun, your acting skills are beyond reproach. You are the most talented actress I have ever seen. It's really God who feeds you. The role of Peirong is actually a bit of a waste of your talent.

Why do I say that "Painted Skin" took advantage of you, because I have watched "If Love". The last time I went to Hong Kong, I met director Chen Kexin through other people and talked a lot, so I went to see "If Love" at the end of last year.

I'm going to make a prediction here. You'll win at least one Best Actress trophy at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards and Golden Horse Awards."

hiss~
There were exclamations all around.

Is Zhang Chen going to be the prophet emperor again?

Although the Golden Horse Awards have been lukewarm in this era, the Hong Kong Film Awards have always been authoritative.

Winning the Best Actress Award at the Academy Awards is almost equivalent to reaching the top among actresses.

"Now, you are still an actress in art films. When Painted Skin is released, you will be the best actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards. In terms of influence and pay, do you think Painted Skin has taken advantage of you?"

Hearing Zhang Chen's praise for him, Master Zhou's face was full of smiles.

"Thank you Director Zhang for your kind words. I will wait to receive the trophy now."

Regardless of whether Zhang Chen's words were polite or not, everyone else felt his affirmation of Mr. Zhou.

Master Zhou was also a frank person. He tilted his head back and drank the whole cup of three liang in one gulp. What Master Zhou drank was not wine, but Old Yinchuan.

Zhang Chen was terrified when he saw this. Sister, do I know how your voice became hoarse?
But he could only drink one glass with them. Even though he could drink quite a bit, his stomach was churning.

Just now he accidentally became a prophet again, but he had already predicted it several times, so this time didn't matter.

But the film remuneration is not nonsense.

In the original text, the combined salary of several leading actors in "Painted Skin" was less than 600 million. Zhao Yanzi earned 100 million, Chen Kun 80, and only Zhen Zidan had a high salary of 800 million, which was higher than the combined salary of the others.

The situation in this time and space is similar. The pay given by Zhang Chen is not high. Fan Binbin, Huang Xiaoming, and Zhou Xun all get 100 million, Zhang Jin gets 80, and Yang Xiaomi gets 30.

All the money was spent on special effects.

Of the 90 million yuan cost, more than half is spent on special effects, and the rest is just for human consumption, which is an astronomical figure every day.

And this is not all, if it is not enough, you may add more.

If Xingchen Entertainment wants to break 300 million, it has to come up with something real.

At this time, Yang Xiaomi finally got the chance to speak, and hurriedly raised her glass: "Director Zhang, I want to thank you too..."

She originally wanted to consult the bird spirit on how to act, but the current atmosphere was obviously not suitable for discussing this, so she could only express her gratitude.

Zhang Chen spread his hands and said, "You guys are fighting in a round-robin battle."

The rest of the people laughed, "Yeah, Yang Xiaomi got there first, we were all waiting in line too."

"Director Zhang, I know how many people want my role as the little bird spirit. Sister Chen Xi told me about it. Someone even offered a price that no one could refuse, but you refused it all..."

"Well, are you saying that I'm not a human?"

"Ah, that's not what I meant."

Yang Xiaomi didn't know what was going on. She was usually very sharp-tongued, but why did she always fail in front of Zhang Chen?

Everyone laughed out loud and thought the little girl was even cuter.

Zhang Chen smiled and waved his hands: "I was just kidding you, don't mind it. Your role was taken away before, and the role of the little bird spirit was promised to you as compensation. No one can take it away from you."

Hearing Zhang Chen say this, Yang Xiaomi felt her nose sore. She had been worried for the past two days, but hearing these words made it all worth it.

Having been immersed in the film set since childhood, she knows it very well.

Even after the crew has started filming, it is common to change roles. The role cannot be guaranteed until the filming is completed.

But now that Zhang Chen has made the promise publicly in front of so many people, this role should be secure.

After thinking about it, a smile appeared on his little face: "Thank you Director Zhang~"

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp, but his little face immediately turned red.

Zhang Chen pretended to drink, but when he saw the others eager to try, he stopped immediately.

"Let me make a deal first. Let me take a break after drinking this cup and eat a few bites of food. You guys will soon be joining the group to learn moves from Master Yuan Ba. Why don't you toast Master Ba quickly? Be careful that he might hide something from you.

In addition, if there are any personal grudges, you can resolve them first. There is no need to focus on me.

By the way, Zhang Jin, didn’t you say that Shandong people can’t drink? Xiao Ming is here, you can measure his level…”

Zhang Jin's eyes immediately widened when he heard this.

"I didn't say that~"

"You said it in Taken~"

The people around immediately felt like it was snowing in June. Director Zhang was really cruel. In order to be able to eat a few bites of food, he pulled Zhang Jin out to take the blame without hesitation.

Zhang Jin also reacted, hesitated for a few seconds, and accepted his fate: "Well, I said it, I forgot, I did say it~"

I don’t know how much humiliation and unwillingness are contained in this sentence.

I am not clean anymore. I am not clean anymore because I tried to flatter Director Zhang.

Then, he saw Huang Xiaoming from next door looking at him.

Malice from Shandong people +1
Huang Xiaoming raised his glass: "I'm not a heavy drinker in Shandong. I always sit at the children's table when I eat at home. Come on, Zhang Jin, let's go~"

Watching the two of them drinking together, Zhang Chen felt very happy because he could finally eat some food.

Well, the mutton in Ningxia is really delicious.

This is the largest ethnic minority settlement in China. The food culture is deeply influenced by Islamic food customs and people like to eat beef and mutton.

The Tan sheep is famous throughout the country.

I have to say, it’s really delicious.

……

(That's all for today. Our Ningxia Beach Lamb Rolls are 58 per pound. Where are yours?)

(End of this chapter)