The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 22: Starting with a pair of 3, it will eventually become a king bomb
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Zhang Yadong's sudden idea made Ning Hao silent for a long time.

After a while, he asked in confusion, "Brother Dong, why did you have the idea of ​​making a movie?"

He wanted to persuade Zhang Yadong not to be so stubborn.

Who would have thought that this question would instantly make Zhang Yadong excited: "The popularity of the song 'Maybe' made me realize a problem."

It’s over.

He is completely crazy.

Ning Hao knew that Zhang Yadong had always been arrogant and had never encountered any setbacks, but this time he had fallen into Jing Tian's hands.

At this moment, he had no choice but to follow Zhang Yadong's train of thought and asked, "What's the problem?"

Zhang Yadong was in high spirits as she began to analyze the song with Ning Hao: "The lyrics, music and melody of the song 'Possible', if scored on a 100-point scale, would be a maximum of 70 points. It's not even comparable to any of the top ten songs on the MTV charts."

"But it unexpectedly reached the summit. Even though it was only for a short day, the accident still happened."

"So far, it's still hovering around 5th or 6th."

Ning Hao doesn't know much about the MTV rankings.

However, the song "Possible" is indeed very popular. When he watches TV at home and occasionally changes channels, he often hears the song "Possible".

[Perhaps someone on the Xi'an city wall swore an oath of no distinction.]

【Perhaps I need to go to Dali to know if I’m serious about love.】

These two verses are simply full of magic.

Every time he heard it, his finger on the remote control would pause involuntarily. He had to listen to these two sentences before changing the channel.

If there was a clip of Jing Tian's MV, he would not change the channel at all and would have to watch the last scene, where the paper plane flew against the light, flew over the river bank, passed by the sunset, and landed in Jing Tian's hands.

In the dreamy scene filled with a sea of ​​flowers, Jing Tian looked back and smiled, her dark eyes reflecting the radiance of youth...

It’s really beautiful and really sweet.

It was full of youthful energy, making him want to return to his youth.

At this point, Zhang Yadong continued, "The reason this song became so popular is because Lu Zhiyuan's music video was so well shot. And this is precisely my biggest weakness, the problem that prevents me from becoming a world-class music producer."

“I didn’t notice it before.”

"Now, I have to thank Jing Tian and Lu Zhiyuan for helping me find my weakness. As a strong person, I don't allow myself to have weaknesses."

“So, I want to make a movie!”

I think you are crazy!

Ning Hao had some doubts in his heart, but Zhang Yadong was an adult, so he could do whatever he wanted, and he didn't have to take any responsibility.

"Brother Dong, I support you. People always have to work hard for their dreams."

Ning Hao gave his encouragement.

If you don't try your best, how do you know what a clown you will be?
"Back to business."

After Zhang Yadong finished talking about her plan to make a movie, she received encouragement from the great director Ning Hao as she wished, and her mood became good.

He smiled and continued, "Let's talk about Lu Zhiyuan and Jing Tian's new project, 'Heart Labyrinth'."

After the film project is approved and the script is reviewed and approved, some news will naturally circulate.

"Heart Labyrinth", this name is confusing. If Zhang Yadong hadn't been paying attention to this matter, she would have no idea what Lu Zhiyuan wanted to shoot.

At this time, Zhang Yadong briefly talked about the plot outline with Ning Hao.

"Based on a true story? Sounds interesting."

Ning Hao briefly commented, initially offering affirmation, but ultimately shaking his head: "Lu Zhiyuan, this young man, is indeed quite talented. Judging from the way he shot the music video, he's very good at selling the atmosphere of young love. If he chooses a related subject, he might become the domestic Shunji Iwai."

"However, he also suffers from the common problem of young people: he is eager to express himself but lacks respect for the market."

"Oh?"

Listening to Ning Hao's old-fashioned, gangster-like tone commenting on Lu Zhiyuan, Zhang Yadong instantly perked up: "Tell me in detail."

Zhang Yadong felt that there was a high probability that Lu Zhiyuan would fail.

This made him a little excited.

Ning Hao doesn't know much about music, but the film market is his own territory, and Ning Hao thinks he still has some say.

"I've learned about the movies that will be released in China this year."

"Besides my 'Crazy Racing,' there's also 'The Founding of a Republic,' 'The Whistleblower,' 'Red Cliff: Part Two,' 'Nanjing! Nanjing!,' 'The Siege of the City,' 'Overheard'..."

"Among them, 'The Founding of a Republic' and 'The Whistleblower' are commercial, mainstream films with a star-studded cast and are definitely heavyweights."

"'The Siege of the City', this is an ensemble action movie, with Zhen Zidan, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Tse Ting Fung, Leon Lai, Wang Xueqi... Look at how many stars there are, veteran actors?"

"'Transformers', 'Harry Potter', and other foreign films are not to be mentioned."

"Even the most inconspicuous urban romance film here, 'Perfect Match,' has a powerful actress like Zhang Ziyi to carry the box office."

"'The Labyrinth of the Heart' has an unpopular subject matter and no big-name actors. It's a new director and the investment is less than 500 million yuan. How can he make a name for himself under such circumstances?"

Anyway, Ning Hao is not optimistic.

Ning Hao knew better than anyone how much pressure he was under before "Crazy Stone" was released.

"The Heart Labyrinth" is even one level lower than "Crazy Stone" in terms of subject matter. This kind of rural suspense theme has never been very popular.

Never proven itself in the market.

The only advantage of this subject is its low shooting cost.

As a director, who doesn’t want to make a blockbuster?

Who doesn’t want to find an actor to act in a film?

But it is limited by funds.

Since we can’t afford actors of the best actor level, we can only discover new talents ourselves.

Ning Hao understood Lu Zhiyuan's choice very well.

Because, that's how he led Huang Bo up step by step. Now, the competition in the film market is much more intense than in 2006 when "Crazy Stone" was released.

The situation Lu Zhiyuan has to face is more complicated than what he had to face back then.

It is also more difficult to stand out.

An investment of 300 million, a group of new actors, and a rural suspense theme... Can this succeed?
Ning Hao thought of himself as Lu Zhiyuan, and tried his best to think of a solution, but he couldn't.

Hey!
Lu Zhiyuan’s dream of becoming a director has just begun and may be coming to an end.

"correct……"

Ning Hao suddenly remembered something and said after careful recollection, "There's a movie called 'Dialysis', which is somewhat similar to Lu Zhiyuan's 'Labyrinth of the Heart'."

Zhang Yadong was stunned for a moment, frowned, and asked, "'Dialysis'? Is this the dialysis for uremia that I understand?"

"Correct."

Ning Hao nodded. "This is a realistic film that focuses on marginalized groups. I don't think it will receive much attention."

Zhang Yadong nodded, not quite understanding, and then asked, "Who is the lead actor?"

Ning Hao said casually: "Ni Dahong and Mei Ting."

Aren’t these two actors okay?

The movies they made were still about realistic themes, but Ning Hao said that they would not attract much attention.

It’s so difficult to survive in this film market.

Even in the TV drama circle, after reaching the maximum level, entering the film market will most likely be a failure.

Zhang Yadong felt that Lu Zhiyuan was likely to be finished.

Pity.

However, this guy is indeed a genius when it comes to making MVs.

Wait until he gets beaten up in the film market, and then, after breaking up with Jing Tian, ​​I will extend an olive branch and introduce him to shoot a MV for the princess.

When we meet, a smile will erase all grudges.

Showing the demeanor of a senior.

Talented people appreciate and respect each other, this is the true legend in the world.

But the prerequisite is that he has to suffer a heavy defeat.

……

After watching "Crazy Racing", Xin Yukun was depressed.

The movie was so awesome that he felt he would never be able to catch up with it in his lifetime. He was secretly hoping, "Ning Hao, you marry the princess."

Then, like Guy Ritchie, he got carried away and made a bad movie for his diva wife, but at least it gave everyone some entertainment.

Otherwise, you are such a genius, it would be really hard to make people happy.

However, when he woke up in the morning and looked in the mirror, Xin Yukun was full of confidence again.

"I'm more handsome than Ning Hao!"

He hummed a little tune and walked into the living room. He found Lu Zhiyuan packing his things, so he asked casually, "Ayuan, are you going home for the New Year?"

"No."

Lu Zhiyuan shook his head and said to Xin Yukun, "Brother Kun, didn't you read the text message? I remember I sent you a message too."

"I came back last night and my phone was out of battery."

Xin Yukun replied casually, then went back to his room to check his phone.

Sure enough, there was a text message.

But a moment later, he rushed out with his cell phone, shouting, "Go to the countryside of Ye County and experience life? For half a month, and do farm work?"

The filming location of "Maze of the Heart" is in Ye County, just below Pingdingshan Mountain.

It is not far from Jiaozuo Film and Television City, about 150 kilometers and a two-hour drive.

Xin Yukun doesn't want to go to the countryside to experience life. Isn't it uncomfortable to stay in the city?

At this moment, he couldn't help but emphasize: "Ayuan, I'm the assistant director. Isn't it only actors who need to experience life? Besides, the New Year is coming soon..."

Xin Yukun obviously forgot that it was he who took the initiative to ask to be the second male lead.

"Master Liu is going too."

Lu Zhiyuan only needed one sentence to make Xin Yukun shut up immediately and quickly go back to pack up.

……

"Ayuan, tell me the truth, can our movie be successful? I really don't have any confidence."

"Actually, we earn quite well by helping those female celebrities shoot music videos. With your skills and my assistance, we can definitely become the best in the industry."

After packing up and on the way to set off, Xin Yukun began to feel sentimental.

"Crazy Racing" was so awesome that it broke Xin Yukun's heart. For the first time, he felt the gap between the efforts of ordinary people and geniuses.

"Whether you succeed or not, you have to give it a try."

The money has been obtained, but now he is backing out. Lu Zhiyuan suspects that if Xin Yukun dares to speak out, Mr. Zhao will hire someone to break his legs.

Besides, the car they are driving now was also provided by Mr. Zhao.

What if the car heard what Xin Yukun said and couldn't keep up, broke down halfway, and left them stranded on the highway?
Besides, Lu Zhiyuan turned to look at Xin Yukun with a smile and asked, "Brother Kun, don't you want to marry Sophie Marceau anymore?"

"No. She's too old."

Xin Yukun shook his head firmly, then said righteously: "I want to marry Liu Yifei! I am three years older than her, and the age difference between us is just right."

Your uncle!
How dare you think!
After a while, Lu Zhiyuan, who had been silent for a while, spoke up: "Ning Hao is indeed a genius. However, I've seen his hole card, and it's an Ace."

"And me, even if I only get a pair of threes, I'll eventually turn it into a king bomb."

(End of this chapter)