The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 19: Although the roles are small, they are all stars!
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Yuankun Media Company.

The small office was filled with equipment.

Needless to say, the two work computers are all equipped with the best configuration available.

When photographers edit photos, they don’t pay much attention to graphics cards, but they have very high requirements for high-end CPUs, large-capacity memory, and ultra-clear screens.

After finishing the project of "Possible", Lu Zhiyuan immediately started to draw the storyboard script of "Heart Labyrinth".

This movie has a bizarre plot and adopts a multi-line narrative structure, a bit like "Memento". From the perspective of the plot, it is already very exciting.

However, in another time and space, the box office barely broke 10 million.

Increasing box office revenue requires the joint efforts of many people from many aspects.

Storyboards are a director's basic skill.

Lu Zhiyuan just happened to have a related talent that could help him analyze the plot using a storyboard script.

Scenes unfolded before my eyes, making everything clearer.

It is easier to find and fill in the gaps.

Even a layman can understand the entire film's context at a glance through the storyboard script.

"Ayuan, are you still busy?"

Xin Yukun ran around outside and suddenly remembered that he had left something at the company, so he hurried over.

After opening the door, I was surprised to find that Lu Zhiyuan was not sleeping at home, nor did he go out to have a party to celebrate his success.

Instead, I work overtime alone in the company.

It made him feel a little ashamed.

Silently wiping off the lipstick marks on his neck and smelling his body to see if there was any perfume, Xin Yukun went up to report the situation to Lu Zhiyuan.

"After running around all day today, I finally managed to get most of the actors."

"I landed a big role as the male lead, the village chief. I found Mr. Li Jianyi."

Teacher Li Jianyi may not be very famous, but as a national first-class actor and a veteran actor of the National Theatre, his acting skills are naturally needless to say.

His classic role is Eunuch Cao in "The World's Number One".

The phrase "Dongchang needs talents like you" became famous and went viral on the entire Internet.

"Heroine, although I know you like Yang Mi, it seems that Yang Mi has accepted a few extra advertisements. I'm afraid she won't be available next month, so I'm declining."

"Something happened with Li Xiaolu recently. I was afraid it would affect our movie, so I simply didn't invite her."

At the end of 2008, Li Xiaolu and Han Geng broke up.

Not long ago, news suddenly broke out that she was together with Pu Bajia, who was four years younger than her.

Then, it was revealed that she was pregnant.

Li Xiaolu was so unlucky that she came out to announce to the public that she was not pregnant, but was admitted to the hospital because of [corpus luteum rupture].

Public opinion was instantly in an uproar.

Those who were watching the show online were completely excited.

In this situation, Xin Yukun directly put Li Xiaolu on the blacklist.

"What? Corpus luteum rupture? Is there something wrong with her brain? The hospital didn't even mention this, and she took the initiative to reveal it to others?"

Lu Zhiyuan was completely speechless.

You might as well just tell people that you’re doing hair and ruining your brain.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhiyuan suddenly understood something: "No wonder Sister Mi doesn't want to act anymore. She probably knows that Li Xiaolu is definitely out."

Li Xiaolu, you can’t eat this cake.

Yang Mi felt refreshed.

The female competition ends here.

"Aren't you angry?"

Xin Yukun thought that if Yang Mi did not come to the audition, Lu Zhiyuan would be disappointed, or even worse, angry with Yang Mi and put her on the blacklist.

Most geniuses are arrogant because of their talent.

Lu Zhiyuan had just helped Jing Tian to top the MTV charts, and all the female stars wanted to ask him to help shoot MVs. He was in high spirits.

Yang Mi's rejection of him at this time was like pouring cold water on him.

If it were me, I would definitely be furious and feel that Yang Mi was ungrateful.

"What's there to be angry about?"

Lu Zhiyuan shook his head and said nonchalantly, "The heroine of the movie 'Maze of the Heart' only appeared for a few minutes, and her character design was very poor. For a rising star like Yang Mi, it was a useless resource, so it's normal for her to refuse it."

"Besides, Yang Mi also needs to plan for her future at this critical juncture. After all, her contract with Rong Xinda is about to expire. Finding a new club and transitioning smoothly is what matters most to her."

If "Maze of the Heart" fails, the heroine Yang Mi will definitely be dragged out and severely ridiculed in order to lower the price.

Rong Xinda will definitely take advantage of the situation and will not give Yang Mi any good treatment.

As for Tangren, there is no need to ask. Yang Mi has taken advantage of "Chinese Paladin III". If she does not report to Tangren, she will probably be hated by Boss Cai.

Other companies will probably also wait and see.

But if Yang Mi didn't shoot, there would be no such risk.

If I were Yang Mi, with an uncertain future, of course, I would be more cautious.

"You are kind and gentle to women."

From Yang Mi's perspective, it is normal to reject this role, but the question is, why should Lu Zhiyuan consider the issue from Yang Mi's perspective?

Xin Yukun couldn't help but click his tongue a few times, feeling that he had seen through Lu Zhiyuan's little thoughts.

"It doesn't matter if Yang Mi doesn't come. I'll find Liu Shishi... I believe she won't refuse."

Lu Zhiyuan is very confident.

This surprised Xin Yukun. "It's understandable that Yang Mi refused. But why do you think Liu Shishi wouldn't refuse? What's the difference between these two people?"

In Xin Yukun's opinion, Yang Mi and Liu Shishi are of similar status and positioning, with no difference at all.

It doesn't matter who you look for.

He preferred Liu Shishi's personality and felt she wouldn't cause trouble on set, which was why he chose her. "Of course there's a difference. A huge one!"

Lu Zhiyuan suspected that Xin Yukun was just pretending to be a rookie, so he said slowly, "Rong Xinda, now that we have Li Yan, we're going to replace Yang Mi. Yang Mi is always prepared for danger, so of course she needs to find a way out."

"As for Liu Shishi, the situation is different. She is Tangren's treasure. As long as she stays with Tangren, she will always be the top star of Tangren, and she will have endless resources for TV dramas."

"For her, film resources are actually quite scarce."

"Besides, it doesn't matter if the movie fails. Her base is as solid as a rock. As long as Tangren doesn't fall, she won't have any problems."

One sentence summary.

Liu Shishi has a backer, a way out, and a backer.

So, she has the money to take a gamble.

Even if you lose, it won't be a big deal.

Yang Mi didn’t.

Therefore, she could only be meticulous, cautious and try to seize every opportunity she could, while at the same time, trying not to fall into traps.

"Maze of the Heart" would look like a pit if it weren't for the rebirth and opening of the third eye.

Jingtian Investment, new director, unpopular subject matter.

Can it become popular?

It’s better to buy a lottery ticket!
"Ayuan, you really have a sharp eye!"

At this moment, Xin Yukun was full of admiration for Lu Zhiyuan.

"Ayuan, it's getting late. Today is New Year's Eve, let's have a reunion dinner together. I asked Xiao Ai to come with us. I haven't thanked her yet for the play I asked her to perform last time and for delivering the pillow to you."

That's right.

Last time, Xin Yukun found a young model to help Lu Zhiyuan deliver pillows, just to give Miss Jing Tian a little competitive pressure.

After Lu Zhiyuan refused, Miss Jing Tian immediately gave him a reward.

The young model he found was called Zhang Tianai. She lived in the same residential complex as them and was also a student of the Beijing Film Academy and in the advanced training class.

The three of them have known each other for a long time.

Lu Zhiyuan saw Xin Yukun's good intentions and said with a smile, "Brother Kun, you've been talking about the second female lead role for a long time, but you haven't mentioned it yet. Are you planning to leave it to Xiao Ai?"

"Isn't that possible? She's just a second female lead."

Xin Yukun's face suddenly turned bitter.

No way, we are brothers, but you won’t even give me the second female lead?

"As a second female lead, I'm willing to give you this favor. But not this time."

Lu Zhiyuan shook his head seriously: "Not to mention, the second female lead is set to be a young woman with an unhappy marriage, and Xiao Ai's age is obviously not suitable."

"The most important thing is... you've forgotten your role. You're an undercover agent planted by President Zhao beside me. You're playing the game of Infernal Affairs."

"Now, you've called Xiao Ai to play the second female lead, which is clearly revealing your identity!"

The undercover agent voluntarily revealed his identity.

In police and gangster movies, there is only one ending.

dead!
"I almost forgot...I was the one who reported Xiao Ai for sending you a pillow."

Xin Yukun muttered to himself, and almost got himself into trouble accidentally.

He suddenly felt so regretful. He looked at Lu Zhiyuan and asked pitifully, "Brother Yuan, when can I get out of this mess and clean up my act? I want to be a good person!"

"In the next life."

Lu Zhiyuan didn't want to waste time talking to Xin Yukun, so he asked him to leave quickly.

From the moment he acted on his own initiative, sold out his information and became Miss Jing Tian's undercover agent, his life was doomed.

There will be no more color.

……

Xin Yukun left in a daze.

He swore to God that this movie must be made well.

Only when the movie is successful and he becomes famous can he retire from the underworld safely and live a decent life.

Lu Zhiyuan continued to draw his storyboard script in the office.

After a while, several pop-up messages appeared on QQ on the computer.

[Crystal-Xiao Tianai]: "Ayuan, this is my new model casting. Do you think it looks good?"

Lu Zhiyuan took a look and quickly sent a message: "The composition is good, but the toning is not done well in post-production, the atmosphere is even worse, and the pose angle is also average. The photographer's level is 65 points, about the same as Brother Kun. As for the model herself, 90 points."

Hey!
The model herself is 90 points, she has good taste.

As for the photographer's level, let's not talk about it.

Free.

Can't ask for too much.

Zhang Tianai was in a great mood after receiving Lu Zhiyuan's evaluation. He turned around and sent a message to his photographer: "Brother Kun, thank you for taking the casting for me. The client is very satisfied."

"You're welcome."

Xin Yukun clutched his phone, overwhelmed with joy, and then shared in the [Photography Poor Third Generation] group: "Brothers, my goddess said that the photos I took are beautiful."

"roll!"

"What kind of dick picture? Show it to me!"

"Goddess? She just treats you as a free camera!"

A group of people were cursing there.

Xin Yukun didn't care at all and just felt that those people were jealous of him.

However, not long after, a master who had been lurking for a long time quietly posted a picture, turned around and disappeared in the crowd, hiding his achievements and fame.

This picture silenced everyone.

——【Thank you for taking the photo for me. I have found a boyfriend.jpg】

(End of this chapter)