Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 561 Pan Liangtiao Shun Long Legs

He strode into the car.

The two clasped hands tightly.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Seeing Xu Zheng's unshaven appearance, Li Luo sincerely thanked him. Although Xinghuo Film and Television had provided a lot of assistance, he knew very well how troublesome it was to set up a film crew.

Even small film crews suffer greatly.

"It should."

Xu Zheng laughed heartily, his hands clenching excitedly: "Anyway, I'm only in charge of overall coordination, so it's not exactly tiring. Congratulations on the great success of 'Painted Skin'! Why don't you apply for an extension of the key?"

Thinking of the success of "Painted Skin," his eyes lit up with envy.

Even if it's just a tiny fraction.

He would be satisfied if "Lost in Thailand" could gross 20 million yuan. His previous films either had good reviews but poor box office performance, or vice versa.

"Love Transfer" performed slightly better.

It brought together more than a dozen female celebrities.

Final box office.

There are only a little over ten million.

If it weren't for the many female celebrities making cameo appearances, he wouldn't even have earned a small amount of money. As a result, in the upcoming "Love Transfer 2," he, the male lead of the previous film, can only make a cameo appearance.

Although the protagonist of the second film was changed to a woman, there were still more than a dozen male stars surrounding the female lead.

And myself.

He couldn't even get a supporting male role.

To be honest, he felt quite uncomfortable about it.

Only the cameo role of Stone achieved both critical and commercial success.

This time.

It's another low-budget production.

The person in charge was Brother Luo, who took on the lead role himself. He had high hopes for "Lost in Thailand".

Xu Zheng is now eager to make a brilliant comeback.

to him.

It's also a battle to make a name for oneself!

"Potential exhausted."

Li Luo tugged at his mask, then grabbed a hat from the movie "Lost in Thailand" and put it on his head: "The relentless bombardment of publicity beforehand has almost completely drained our potential to watch the movie."

"The price dropped sharply in the last few days, so there's no need to linger."

The two chatted casually.

The assistant put away the luggage that had been brought.

The car door closes.

The van sped off towards the hotel where the film crew was staying, driven by the driver.

After some investigation.

The majority of the filming locations for "Lost in Thailand" were around Wuhan, with rivers and lakes, and a strong sense of everyday life. The winter atmosphere was very well captured, and the film was able to capture the feeling needed for the Spring Festival travel rush.

To put it simply, it boils down to one sentence.

The environment needed for the play is basically all there here.

It refers to Changsha.

The film was actually shot in Wuhan.

Inside the car, people chatted incessantly, while outside, the atmosphere was equally lively.

The horns blared, the turn signals weren't used, they had to weave in and out of traffic, and leaving behind a few curses was only natural. These guys drove way more arrogantly than even Master Jing.

The claim that everyone was from Hubei was obviously a joke, but the sheer scale of the event was truly extraordinary.

The driver of his own car was no exception.

The horn blared repeatedly, and the car sped to the hotel where the film crew was staying.

Four or five stars.

Don't even think about it.

We can still guarantee a three-star standard.

Although the production budget wasn't large, it was still five million. Compared to the tens or hundreds of millions of dollars invested in "Painted Skin," it might seem like nothing, but it was still a fortune that many people could only dream of.

Especially considering that both main characters were making cameo appearances, the budget was still quite ample.

We won't be in dire straits.

"Luo Ge."

Xu Zheng picked up a suitcase and said instinctively, "Please make do with this; it's a bit different from where you usually stay."

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he stumbled and bit them off.

He then chuckled sheepishly.

The other party is the boss who's paying, so this statement just doesn't feel right.

"Work is work."

Picking up his backpack, Li Luo patted him on the shoulder: "Life is life, and most of the time the two cannot be mixed up, especially when doing projects, everything has to be carefully calculated."

“Going over budget often means incurring losses.”

"Production budget."

"It must be used where it's most needed."

Li Luo looked around the hotel with a smile, feeling incredibly relaxed and at ease.

Loss
This thing doesn't exist.

The advertising placement fees alone have already garnered nearly 15 million yuan. With the positive example set by "My Sunshine", the advertising results for "Lost in Thailand" are exceptionally impressive.

If it weren't for the fact that too many embedded ads would affect the overall quality, this number would be even higher.

Filming hasn't started yet.

They've already earned back ten million.

However, there's no need to discuss this with Xu Zheng. Just enjoy making money on your own, and whatever the production budget is, that's what it should be.

"That's right!"

Xu Zheng smiled and nodded, then quickly followed his boss into the hotel.

About that.

He also figured it out thoroughly during this period.

The key to a project's success lies in how it spends money, whether it's spent wisely and effectively. A production crew that can't even manage its money properly will end up overspending.

It will most likely collapse.

The Titanic is just an isolated case.

Enter the elevator.

Arrive at the floor where the film crew is located.

Led by Xu Zheng, Li Luo and his two assistants dragged their suitcases across the corridor. Laughter coming from the room ahead made them slow down.

"Seventh Brother, Sanduo, Senior Sister, Xun-ge, Sister-in-law!"

Take a closer look.

Li Luo greeted everyone with a flurry of words.

Inside the large private room, several actors from the film crew were chatting animatedly.

Hear hello.

The people inside all turned to look at the doorway.

"Luo Ge."

Zhang Guoqiang hurriedly got up.

"Brother Luo!"

Wang Baoqiang's smile grew even wider.

"boss."

Wang Xun was left speechless, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Tao Hong's sister-in-law did not respond, but her eyes were sparkling.

"director."

Another excited shout rang out.

Finally, Huang Xiaolei, a senior from the Beijing Film Academy, responded. She played the role of a young woman caught cheating in the original work, and her portrayal of the feisty character was quite convincing. Therefore, Li Luo invited her to return to the role.

When you receive a phone call.

Huang Xiaolei nearly dropped his phone in his excitement.

Although they had acted opposite each other in "The Return of the Condor Heroes", in reality they had only worked together for a few days.

To my utter surprise, the incredibly popular junior from my junior class actually invited me to act in a play.

Remuneration and screen time.

All of that was left behind.

Without thinking, Huang Xiaolei readily agreed.

Playing supporting roles is not unusual for her. She started as a maid, then moved on to minor supporting roles, and then played one or two major supporting roles only when she had the chance.

The vast majority of graduates from the three major universities gradually build their reputation through time and their works.

Huang Xiaolei was no exception.

So there's not much to complain about; you should be happy to be chosen to act!

He walked into the room with a smile.

Li Luo shook hands with various people to express his gratitude.

Apart from Zhang Guoqiang, the company commander of the Seventh Company, the others had either worked with him before, were his subordinates, or had had in-depth exchanges with him, so there was no awkwardness between them, and various hugs and laughter rang out continuously.

As for in-depth communication...

Ok.

Tao Hong did not act in this movie; she was just there to keep Xu Zheng company.

There are many things to do and I am very busy.

I didn't have much interaction with them.

Li Luo greeted all the actors who had joined the cast.

He then took his leave.

Watching his figure disappear through the door, Zhang Guoqiang couldn't help but mutter to himself, "3.85 million!"

"3.85."

Wang Xun proudly raised his chin.

The sounds that followed made the once lively room incredibly quiet. Everyone's eyes were filled with longing, and they were all stunned by this astonishing number.

Have your assistant tidy up the room.

Li Luo immediately convened a production team meeting, with the heads of departments such as art, props, photography, and lighting all in place.

These are all veterans who have worked with us before.

They are not strangers.

There's a reason why directors like Liu Jiacheng, Zheng Xiaolong, and Gao Xixi prefer to use their old teams. First, they have a clear understanding of each other's abilities, which makes communication very smooth.

For example, if a director wants a lighting effect but encounters a lighting technician they've never worked with before, they might have to explain it to him with exaggerated gestures for a long time.

If it's someone you know.

I only need to give an example that I've filmed before.

It can be made in no time or effort, saving you both time and energy.

As cigarettes flew into the air.

Li Luo would laugh, curse, and then exchange a few more jokes, quickly filling the meeting room with laughter. While they weren't exactly united as one, they at least managed to rally the morale of the behind-the-scenes production team.

This sight made Xu Zheng's cigarette burn bright red, and he scratched his bald head hard.

After the production team meeting.

Next, they went to various filming locations.

Temporary sets were erected in places such as train stations, hotels, villages, airport check-in counters, and airplane cabins. They were busy until dark before returning to the film crew's hotel.

There's no time for a get-together.

After he finished his meal, he gathered the actors who had joined the crew to confirm the final makeup and styling.

The main actors in the play are Wang Baoqiang and Xu Zheng. The rest of the actors are just passersby and have few scenes. In addition, Xu Zheng has already done his work in advance, so it is enough to understand the play after going through it once.

The makeup and styling are fine.

Then check all subsequent announcements and financial information.

time.

It quietly arrived at 11 p.m.

In the quiet living room.

After a busy day, Li Luo continued to review various bills and reports, from actor salaries to lunchbox purchases. The producer had to be fully aware of the production crew's expenses.

Both male leads acted in the film without receiving any payment.

Zhang Guoqiang and Huang Xiaolei, however, were able to receive corresponding remuneration, which was in line with market prices and the amount of screen time they played.

Although both of them said they didn't need it.

Just say it's a cameo role.

But Li Luo chose to follow the rules.

The two actors' combined salaries were only tens of thousands of yuan. There was no need to owe them a favor over such a small amount of money. Besides, they came to film for two or three days, so we couldn't just pay for their travel expenses as well.

Whether to give money or take money, Li Luo has a clear standard.

That is, to see who benefits.

If you can benefit greatly from the film, then don't talk to me about salary; just honestly see what benefits you can give me.

On the other hand, give as much as you're entitled to.

Therefore, there is a very interesting phenomenon in his dramas: the more important the role, the less money the actor receives, and they even have to pay out of pocket or exchange resources.

Those talented supporting actors who occupy the middle-tier positions.

The pay they received was quite good.

The behind-the-scenes production staff in the Spark Film and Television project enjoy top-tier compensation in the industry.

Most of these people will not be motivated by the play or profit.

They are the lowest-level workers in the entertainment industry, earning a living to support their families. Therefore, as long as they do their jobs well and don't cheat or shirk their duties, Li Luo pays them quite well.

They never delay or owe anything.

He himself didn't think there was anything wrong with it, but he couldn't stand the contrast with his peers.

In the eyes of the staff working behind the scenes, Xinghuo Films' projects are definitely a dream job; getting an invitation from Xinghuo is considered a stroke of luck.

She's not fat, but she's definitely beautiful.

There aren't many messy things. Working on the film set is enjoyable, and the film set pays well.

This kind of job is hard to find.

"Dong dong."

The knocking on the door interrupted Li Luo's thoughts. "Come in."

He closed the report.

Today, people kept coming to chat with me and report on their work, so I didn't even bother to close the door.

"Brother Luo?"

The half-open door was pushed open, and a sweet smile followed.

"Ok?"

Li Luo raised his eyebrows.

Where's Lao Xu?

Tao Hong walked in confidently and closed the door behind her.

The night is deep.

The temperature subsequently dropped.

The young woman then put on a long trench coat, completely concealing her peach-like figure.

"do not know."

Li Luo casually tossed the report onto the table and leaned back with a grin: "He's probably busy with something else. But sister-in-law, why did you come here looking for your husband? A man and a woman alone in a room together."

"It would be terrible if someone saw it."

Once you're new to something, twice you get used to it, and three or four times it doesn't matter. Li Luo had long since forgotten about that sense of immorality. Anyway, he occasionally went to nightclubs with Xu Zheng to have fun, hugging girls and having sex under the neon lights.

Everyone had a great time.

However, sometimes you still have to be careful about what you say, especially in places like film crew hotels where there are lots of people and lots of gossip.

To be discovered.

Thinking of this, Li Luo's mouth instantly watered.

His gaze also became somewhat impolite as he carefully examined that beautiful face.

"呲~"

Tao Hong lowered her gaze to the place where there was obvious change, and chuckled as she grabbed her trench coat belt: "Director Li is absolutely right."

"Then I'll go?"

The voice fell.

The belt was pulled open with a whoosh.

The trench coat, which was restrained, swayed along with it, making Li Luo's eyes feel a little dizzy.

The younger sister-in-law stood to the side.

Those long, fair legs were fully visible.

The thong was exceptionally exquisite, featuring intricate patterns.

Flat lower abdomen.

It gleams like jade under the light.

That's why she's called a heavenly peach! The curves of her body, encased in a black lingerie bra, truly sway like a fine peach, making you want to peel back the skin.

Facing inside.

Savor the juicy, delicate, and bouncy flesh.

A gentle breeze swept by.

Tao Hong was stunned and didn't react in time. Director Li arrived in front of her with lightning speed and very considerately held her buttocks: "Sister-in-law, I have to criticize you now!"

"What if you catch a cold wearing so few clothes?"

"Hmm~"

Feeling the slightly rough touch, the young woman's peach blossom eyes instantly brightened with spring-like enthusiasm: "I do feel a bit cold, Director Li, could you help me think of a solution?"

"How about helping someone warm up?"

There are methods.

Li Luo has been traveling the world for many years and is widely known for his helpfulness.

Especially now.

We absolutely must help them; we can't refuse!

Amidst light laughter, he shifted his form and, with a righteous young man, drew his sword and leaped up from the dense forest, unleashing a move called "Rainbow Piercing the Sun" while holding the hilt, piercing through obstacles with a whooshing sound.

"Boom boom boom!"

The sound of drums rose, as if to cheer them on.

Such movement.

The young man intended to ignore it.

But with a muffled groan, the heroine Ji Xiaofu suddenly stiffened, and goosebumps quickly rose on her smooth back.

"Brother Luo!"

The knocking on the door continued.

"Hold on."

A dozen seconds later, Li Luo, wearing a loose bathrobe, opened the door.

One hand in his pocket.

His posture was a little awkward, but his expression was extremely calm.

"Not finished yet?"

Xu Zheng blinked.

"Uh"

Li Luo didn't know if he had finished his work.

"okay!"

With a chuckle, Xu Zheng vigorously scratched his bald head: "That little thing is no problem for you. How about we go out and check out some jobs? Don't worry, they're all places recommended by friends."

"I've been there a few times."

"The girls are really great, each one is beautiful, has a great figure, and long legs."

"Uh~"

Li Luo still didn't know what to say.

"real!"

Xu Zheng, afraid that he wouldn't believe him, nodded again emphatically: "Your sister-in-law has been here for so long that I've been so bored. You've come at the perfect time. Anyway, if you ask me, it'll be about going out with you to inspect the locations."

"Hurry up and change your clothes. Baoqiang and Guoqiang also said they want to go have a few drinks."

"Everyone is waiting for you downstairs."

"Hurry up."

Xu Zheng glanced nervously at the other side of the corridor, then quickly said, "Otherwise, if your sister-in-law sees this, I'll have to explain for ages!"

"That's it."

Li Luo was extremely conflicted at this moment, but in the end he shook his head with a wry smile and said, "It seems that the crew still has some work to finish. Shall we go out and do some more scouting?"

"The director is brilliant."

Xu Zheng chuckled and gave a quick thumbs-up.

I gestured for him to hurry up, and he walked toward the elevator with a nonchalant expression. You couldn't tell that he was just talking excitedly about how beautiful, shapely, and long-legged she was.

Drinking wine with courtesans.

I've never refused something like this.

It would be illogical to say we can't go now, and besides, they've been incredibly busy lately, so it's only right to reward them.

In that kind of situation.

It's not surprising that Baoqiang and Guoqiang participated.

It's not unusual for a group of guys to go out for a few drinks, and it's even more natural to find some long-legged girls to liven up the atmosphere. As for whether or not something interesting will happen between the girls after the drinks, that's another story.

It's purely a personal choice.

Hold back a smile.

Li Luo closed the door with a strange expression.

"hehe!"

Tao Hong leaned against the bathroom door frame, a forced smile tugging at the corners of her mouth: "Pretty, well-proportioned, and with long legs, huh? Looking for work, huh?"

"I was forced."

Li Luo innocently raised his hands.

"cut!"

Ji Xiaofu stepped forward with a resentful expression, clenching her teeth and gripping her hands tightly: "If you don't get that bald guy completely drunk tonight, your sister-in-law will definitely not let you off the hook!"

"I don't care about him."

His sister-in-law leaned close to his ear again, her frustrated voice continuing, "You're not allowed to do anything reckless."

"Save them."

"Those are all mine!"

early morning.

The cold dew touches the heart.

A convoy of vehicles of all sizes crashed through the remaining darkness of the night, arriving at the train station and stopping one after another at the location rented by the film crew of "Lost in Thailand".

Various photography equipment and lighting fixtures were carried off the vehicle by the crew, who were shouting and yelling.

The table was set up.

The red cloth was quickly laid out.

Suckling pigs, incense, candles, oranges, pears, bananas and other fruits were neatly arranged. The camera set up next to it was also covered with a red cloth. Firecrackers the size of a face plate were torn open, and several festive red dragons meandered out from the side.

The scene was very simple.

But it has everything it needs.

The novel scene drew the attention of the train station staff, who stopped to watch.

It is said that.

It's been rented out for filming a movie!

It is said that.

The actors are Zhu Bajie and Xu Sanduo.

This is really something new. It's the first time in my life I've seen a big star come to film a movie. As everyone craned their necks to watch, sure enough, a short-haired guy appeared in the crowd.

"Xu Sanduo!!!"

"Silly Gen!"

Excited shouts rang out, and the crowd became even more agitated when they saw Wang Baoqiang waving.

Unfortunately, the crew members firmly stopped them.

This commotion.

Li Luo looked out the window.

He quickly looked away and continued speaking to the group of people in front of him: "Our film doesn't have a large budget, but that doesn't mean it's not a good film. The amount of money invested doesn't determine the quality."

"Boles and race cars are actually the same."

"Although this film is not a big production, it is definitely not a hobby project, otherwise I would not have directed it myself."

"Everyone, please take this seriously."

"I'm counting on you all for the next month!"

The words fell.

He stared intently around the room.

"understand!"

"Just you wait and see, Brother Luo!"

"no problem."

Each group leader made a statement, shaking hands with Li Luo one after another before jumping off the car with great enthusiasm. For them, cooperating with Li Luo was a rare opportunity.

Although the glory belongs to those in the spotlight, those behind the scenes can also use it to build their resumes.

Encounter those unreliable projects.

Everyone just went through the motions, as long as they got their wages.

However, I encountered a good project.

Vitality and spirit are, of course, another matter.

The investment of five million for this film is not large, but the producer and director's track record is too impressive.

Everyone was full of energy because of this.

I hope to add another masterpiece to my career.

They've set off.

Excluding Xu Zheng.

Shuddering, the guy lifted the corner of his shirt to reveal a bruise on his waist: "What exactly happened last night? I have absolutely no recollection of it?"

"Ok?"

Li Luo's expression was strange as he looked up and asked, "Are you sure it wasn't pinched out?"

"Uh, haha."

Xu Zheng hurriedly put down the clothes, then gave an embarrassed laugh.

"Wait a moment."

Pulling the guy back, Li Luo looked at him seriously: "Brother Zheng, you have the heaviest task. Not only do you have to act, but you will also have to take over the director's chair and film for a few days in a while. I will be busy with other things then."

"So you'll definitely need to be extra careful during this period of time."

He swallowed hard.

Xu Zheng's face flushed with excitement.

He didn't want to ask what he was busy with; he only knew that he had the opportunity to truly manage the entire production team.

“Observe my camera style.”

Li Luo adjusted his posture and continued, "When filming, strictly follow the storyboard I drew. Don't pursue your personal style yet; this must be consistent."

"Do a good job, and don't give me a bunch of bad footage."

"Hey!"

Xu Zheng nodded emphatically.

"Don't be impatient."

Li Luo smiled and said meaningfully, "I know you are a very thoughtful and talented person. Given the right opportunity, you will become a real director."

"I promise you that!"

Along with his words, his outstretched hand also rose into the air.

His expression was blank.

Xu Zheng stiffly raised his neck.

"Brother Luo!"

After a sharp crack, Xu Zheng, his face flushed, gripped his hand tightly, too excited to know how to express his gratitude for such appreciation.

(End of this chapter)