I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 336 334. Misora

   "This documentary has the right idea."

   This is Zhang Wu's first sentence after watching "A Bite of Tongue".

   Rubbing his sore eyes, he said:

   "It's deep enough and shallow enough. Food is a particularly good entry point. Even just looking at your conception, I have already thought of several shooting bridges."

   "Like?"

"For example, some soldiers in the army have not been home for several years. The family members cook a meal and send it to the army to which he belongs. As shown in the episode "Taste"... this food is not It’s made by a five-star chef, but this little warrior can tell that it’s his own homemade food after just one bite... It’s not conveyed by phone or meeting, but by taste. The taste of home conveys a kind of feeling ..."

  Following Zhang Wu's words, although the plane was already in the process of descending, Xu Xin took out his notebook and quickly began to record it.

   While recording, he nodded:

   "Okay, this is good."

   "Well... Anyway, that's what it means. Food is the carrier, right?"

   "Yes. Maybe I will popularize the long history of some food, but what I try to do is to show our connection with the land under our feet through these foods or food culture."

   "Well...you can mention it. And this subject...is very good."

   Leaning on the seat, Zhang Wu thought for a while and said:

   "But it's a lot of work. What do you plan to balance in terms of family?"

   "It's easy..."

  As soon as he talked about his previous thoughts, Zhang Wu's eyes were full of strangeness.

  But I have to admit that I nodded:

   "Let's not talk about it, it's a way. Anyway, it's a documentary, and you don't need to make a movie yourself... as long as the style of painting is realistic enough. It's a leisurely time..."

   "Do you have a reliable documentary team?"

   "Then you have to ask for advice. After all, I am not very professional here~"

"Um…"

   After receiving the materials of "A Bite of the Tongue" from Zhang Wuna and putting it in the bag, I heard the other party say:

   "This documentary, do it well. Strictly speaking, this kind of documentary documentary is still a weak link in our country. If it can be done well, it will be a big help for you."

   "Haha, don't worry, I understand."

"Um."

  …

  The two of them arrived at Shanghai at noon, and Xue Qi came to pick them up.

  This meeting is a regular meeting at the beginning of the month.

  The so-called regular meeting, for Xu Xin, means shutting up as usual.

   Be a mascot.

   Sitting next to Zhang Wu in the first row in a meeting with dozens of people, drinking a cup of tea as an Olympic director team is enough.

  And this time, Zhang Wu didn't say who he would bring Xu Xin to meet again.

  After all the relationships have been introduced, it's up to Xu Xin how to deal with it.

   When I came this time, although Yang Mi was already hospitalized, she helped him prepare a gift for Liu Kuan.

  Not expensive.

  Two tea gift boxes from Wu Yutai.

   It is said to be a gift, but the price is not high.

  The relationship with Sister Mo is here, if you are giving an expensive gift, it seems a little ignorant.

   Instead, give some of this kind of food that can be used occasionally for a change of taste, which makes it more intimate.

  I sent it there after work in the afternoon.

  But he didn’t eat at Liu Kuan’s house, he just came out with a “wish” of “there is someone who is silently around me, introduce her to her”.

  After coming out, he sat on Xu Zhi's big Ben.

  He is going to have dinner with Xue Haifeng tonight.

   It was an appointment at the Huabiao Awards last time.

  I informed the other party when I came today, and we will have dinner together tonight.

  He did not bring Zhang Jiao this time.

  Students, study hard at the beginning of school.

  But tonight I will definitely drink, so it is just right to call Xu Zhi, who is naturally allergic to alcohol.

   "You are my dog ​​leg today, understand?"

"climb!"

  Xu Zhi rolled his eyes:

   "No wonder everyone calls you Xu Dog, you really can't spit out ivory."

   From the small complaint, Xu Xin laughed a few times before asking:

   "Is no one else here?"

   "Not here. Some went abroad with Sister Mo, Xu Yang and the others went to Xiangshan."

   "What are you doing there?"

   "There is a digital movie with a small cost, and they all went there as producers."

   "...?"

  Looking at Xu Xin's puzzled eyes, Xu Zhi shrugged casually:

"The script is called "Great Players of Chess in the Rivers and Lakes". It is about playing chess during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The cost is very small, and it is a series of digital movies. The total investment is less than 10 million, and a total of 4 films were shot. Sister Mo thought it was a very good opportunity, so everyone passed."

   "...The fourth part is less than 10 million?"

  Xu Xin was stunned:

"Movie?"

   "Yes. The movie will be filmed together, but it will be divided into four parts."

   "The average one is only 2.5 million? This...how is it so low?"

"That's why it's a good opportunity. The reason why it's cheap is that it doesn't cost a lot. It's mainly about playing Go, and the actors are all unknown actors. The total remuneration includes the budget for group performances. I can't see 1.5 million."

   "It's expensive for the crew, right?"

"Um."

  Xu Zhi nodded:

   "Sister Mo thinks this is just right. Without considering the pay, let everyone know how the crew works and what the producer does. It includes some tricks and the shooting process. So I called them all."

   "Why don't you go?"

   "Brother, I majored in management, and the company also needs people. I went, and everyone in the company went fishing?"

   "Then after this movie comes out, what are your plans?"

   "Push it to the TV station. Selling DVDs or something, it doesn't matter if you make a profit, just learn it."

  Hearing this, Xu Xin felt relieved.

   This shows that everyone's work is on the right track, at least those who are really doing something, that's fine.

   Then said:

   "The person we are going to meet tonight is from the Shanghai Film Studio."

   "Shanghai Film Studio?"

   "What? Have you dealt with it before?"

"No. But I know they are powerful. I didn't think there was anything before, layman. But I got used to it here. Whether it's hearsay or something I've seen, I realized that although they are not well-known, they are capable...you You're not from Xiying Studio? How did you deal with them?"

   "I'm from Xiying Studio, but Yang Mi is not."

   "Haha, is that wow?"

   While talking, Xu Zhi's phone rang.

  Because he was listening to music via Bluetooth, Xu Zhi glanced at the caller on the screen, and then directly tapped the car phone:

"Hello."

   "Brother Xu~~~"

   "..."

   Xu Zhi didn't know what happened.

  Xu Xin's goosebumps instantly rose up.

   This sound is... a bit pinched.

   Then I heard Xu Zhi say something in quite standard Mandarin, with a slightly cold tone:

   "Tell me, let's drive."

   "..."

  Xu Xin was speechless for a while.

   Obviously everyone was chatting and laughing just now, but now you are pretending to be a kid?

   "Hee hee~ Brother Xu~ Have you received that brother yet?"

   "...?"

   I can’t tell myself, can I? Xu Xin pondered over there.

   And Xu Zhi continued to say in that slightly cold tone:

   "No, his schedule has changed a bit, so he can't come today."

   "Ah~ That's a pity~"

  Xu Xin's bones were almost crushed by the sound of the clip sound.

   "Brother Xu~ Tonight is my friend's birthday, I want to go with you~ okay~~~~~"

   "Not tonight, I've invited a few investors to dinner at the Bund."

  ? ? ? ? ?

   Under Xu Xin's increasingly speechless eyes, Xu Zhi continued:

"next time."

   "Brother Xu~"

  The movement over there suddenly felt a little wronged:

   "Are you... are you mad at me? I'm sorry... I will be obedient next time~ Don't hate me, okay..."

   "Not mad, I'm working. Okay, so be it."

   "...Well, then... I will wait for you obediently in front of the phone~ If you are bored or have nothing to do, you can send me a message, okay? Hee hee~ It would be better if you miss me~"

   "Hmmm. Hang up."

   "Hmm~"

   Beep.

  The phone hangs up.

   Xu Zhi, who was still aloof just now, scratched his head:

   "Ah! Shangyindi students, very annoying!"

"you…"

  Xu Xin looked at him speechlessly:

   "What kind of fairy days are you living here? It sounds like there are so many stories."

"many?"

  Xu Zhi sneered:

   "Double sprinkle! When other people come back, let them tell you what happened to them, and you will know!"

   "..."

  For a while, Xu Xin didn't know what to say.

   Then, Xu Zhi handed over a cigarette.

  The two of them ignited and dropped the car window.

   Just in time for this cigarette, I heard Xu Zhizai babbling:

"A few days ago, before we left, Xu Yang, Xu Wen, and I had a small party at the Yacht Club, which was also a private club. Didn't you see that there were men There are girls, all of whom are handsome and beautiful, and they are all young actors. Then we get to know each other and chat. Let me tell you this, I saw it with my own eyes. When the show was about to end, I passed by an old woman in her forties. , the aunt was holding a boy by the hand, saying that she would go out for a drink with the boy..."

   "..."

  In fact, this phenomenon is quite normal.

  Xu Xin was not very surprised.

  In some things, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer, which is not uncommon.

  But maybe because he was "squeezed" by the clip sound just now, Xu Xin's goosebumps instantly rose all over the place.

   And just chatting all the way, Mercedes-Benz gradually came to the bank of Huangpu River.

   Parked in front of a roadside seven-story building that looked quite old.

   Immediately, two doormen greeted him.

  After Xu Xin got out of the car wearing a mask and hat, the doorman asked politely:

   "Hello, VIP, do you have an appointment?"

   "Xue Haifeng."

  After Xu Xin said a name, another doorman quickly opened the book and checked it, then nodded politely:

   "Okay, please leave the car to us to park. Welcome to the Roosevelt Wine Cellar restaurant ~ this way please."

  Xu Zhi handed his key to the doorman.

   Xu Xin glanced at the Rolex showroom on the first floor of the building, and thought it was a coincidence.

   Going out for a while just to see if there are any new models.

  The doorman sent the two to the door leading to the inside of the building, and the waiter in the waiter's outfit continued to lead the two into the elevator.

  The elevator is transparent, and when he reached the second floor, Xu Xin saw rows of wine cabinets.

  Although it was just a quick skim, there seems to be a lot of alcohol in this place.

   Soon, the elevator came to the 3A floor.

   Actually, this is very detailed.

   This should be the 4th floor.

   But it was changed to the 3A floor.

  The elevator door opened, and the waiter continued to lead the two of them through the thickly carpeted corridor.

  If it was just him and Xu Zhi, he might still plan to take a stroll, but today is obviously not very suitable.

  So he just glanced at some people sitting there, and there was a pianist in the hall playing the piano, and was led by the waiter to a box inside.

  Knock on the door politely to remind, then push the door respectfully, the waiter stands aside:

   "Two distinguished guests please."

"Thanks."

  Xu Xin thanked him politely, and after entering the room, he heard a greeting:

   "Haha, Director Xu ~ Welcome, welcome."

   Turning his head, he saw that Xue Haifeng and several people he didn't know were slowly getting up in front of the sofa in the spacious hall.

  A total of six people, all men.

  Not a single woman.

  The age ranges from Xue Haifeng in his forties to those in his early thirties.

  Including Xu Xin and Xu Zhi, there are eight people in total.

  Xu Xin greeted him with a smile:

   "Sorry, Mr. Xue, I've been waiting for a long time. I'm not very familiar with the road in the capital city, so I really searched for it twice before I found this place."

   As he spoke, he shook hands with Xue Haifeng, then turned his head and introduced:

   "My cousin, Xu Zhi. We grew up together~"

   One sentence expresses the relationship between himself and Xu Zhi.

  Xue Haifeng smiled and nodded, shook hands with Xu Zhi again, introduced himself, and then introduced the few people who came to Xu Xin:

   "Director Xu, this is Li Mingjun from Honglin Investment Company, Mr. Li."

  Xu Xin stretched out his hand and said politely:

   "Hi, Mr. Li."

   "Director Xu, I have admired your name for a long time."

   Li Mingjun said politely.

  …

   "Business planning director of Bona Films Magic Capital Branch, Zhu Zhen."

  …

   "Qian Pengcheng, director of variety show marketing at Tianyu Media."

  …

   "Hu Guang, Vice President of the Resource Department of American Air Network, a subsidiary of Songlei Group.

  …

   "Manager Xiao Bin of the Copyright Management Department of Jinjiang.com."

  Following Xue Haifeng's introduction, Xu Xin felt more or less confident.

  At the same time, a trace of curiosity inevitably appeared.

  First of all, Jinjiang's Manager Xiao Bin can understand him.

  Because I made the call by myself, I wanted to ask Xue Haifeng if he knew anyone here, and he wanted to buy the copyright of a book.

  Xue Haifeng agreed to help, and made an appointment today.

  Introduced him at the end, and especially added a "manager" after his name, indicating that he should be the lowest in the table.

So…

   If you look at it in this way, that Mr. Li from Honglin Investment Company is actually higher than Bona?

  Xu Xin was really surprised.

  But they didn't show it, but after exchanging greetings, everyone sat on the reception sofa and started chatting.

   When chatting, there must always be a topic to cut into.

  As for the topic directly brought up by Xue Haifeng, Xu Xin was given a gift.

  I saw him turn his head and look at Xiao Bin:

"Manager Xiao, Director Xu is really sincere enough to come to Magic City to talk about "The Legend of Zhen Huan" in person. We have so many excellent works over there, and you know the quality of Director Xu's films if you want to come. Our cooperation is mutually beneficial. , can we win together, right?"

  Xiao Bin nodded, smiling politely:

   "Yes, Mr. Xue is right. We definitely want to reach a long-term and stable cooperation with Director Xu, continue to promote our works and put them on the screen."

  Hearing this, Xu Xin understood the meaning, smiled and nodded:

   "That's for sure, there will definitely be many opportunities for cooperation in the future. To tell the truth from Manager Xiao, my wife is a loyal reader of our website."

   "Haha~"

  Xue Haifeng smiled heartily:

   "Isn't that better? Then... Manager Xiao, let's talk about it today?"

  Xiao Bin nodded:

   "Of course it's no problem, Mr. Xue."

   As he spoke, he looked at the time on his watch and stood up:

   "President Xue, Director Xu, then I won't keep any more. Regarding the book, I will ask the company to send the purchase contract to your company tomorrow. Today is my child's birthday, so I am really sorry..."

  Xu Xin glanced at Xue Haifeng who had no intention of keeping him, smiled and got up and said:

   "It's okay, it's okay, the children's affairs are definitely more important. Mr. Xiao, it's a happy cooperation."

  He stretched out his hand and shook it with Xiao Bin.

  The other party greeted the others again, and then walked out of the room directly.

  Never mind if it's a child's birthday.

   Obviously, he should not be "qualified" to participate in tonight's banquet.

  The waiter who was about to close the door deliberately walked in a step, wanting to see if the VIPs in the room had any orders.

  But seeing that no one said anything, he silently closed the double doors.

  The door was closed, Xu Xin said with a smile:

   "Thanks to Mr. Xue for the copyright of this book. There is no way, Yang Mi likes this work very much, so she wants to take a look at it by herself... It will cause Mr. Xue trouble."

   "Haha~ It's just a matter of raising your hands."

  After Xue Haifeng finished speaking, he suddenly asked:

   "Director Xu intends to enter the TV drama field?"

   "It's impossible to talk about marching."

  Xu Xin waved his hand politely:

   "But some interest is real."

  Among these people today, Bona is the leader in the film and television distribution industry, and Hunan TV is standing behind Tianyu. Except for the mysterious Honglin Investment Manager Li, there is only Hu Guang from American Airlines.com.

   He knows that Meikong.com seems to be a website for modeling agencies.

   appeared at this table, he was a little puzzled.

   But what is more puzzling is how Tianyu, Shanghai Film Studio and Bona got together.

  After hearing his words, Li Mingjun from Honglin Investment said:

   "Mr. Xue, it's not appropriate for us to talk like this. Director Xu hasn't had a cup of tea yet."

   Upon hearing this, Xue Haifeng said with a smile:

   "Yes, yes, yes, Director Xu is happy to be patronizing this time. It's okay to lose the gift of hospitality."

   After speaking, he looked at Hu Guang.

"Mr. Hu, today's banquet is a private one. It can't do without the Pearl Tower, but without the Huangpu River. It's missing a bit of scenery~ Director Xu has been here for a long time. You said that we careless people don't even have a cup of tea. Give it to Director Xu. How can this work?"

   As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Guang stood up with a smile:

   "What Mr. Xue said is true. Then I will make arrangements, Director Xu, excuse me."

"Eh."

  Xu Xin responded with a smile.

  I already have an idea of ​​why the people from Airspace come here.

   But he didn't mean to contradict.

   This communication is inevitable.

   It’s not like saying “you’re noble, you’re amazing” can be summed up in one sentence.

  Do as the Romans do when you go to the country, and following the crowd is sometimes a quality that must be possessed.

   After Hu Guang left, Li Mingjun asked with a smile:

   "Is Director Xu's next work going to be a movie or a TV series?"

   "Movie, and it's already set."

   "!"

   "!"

   Li Mingjun and Xue Haifeng showed surprise expressions at the same time.

   Then I heard Xu Xin say:

   "It's a literary film."

  Hearing the word "literary film", Xue Haifeng thought for a while and said:

   "It seems that Xiying Studio really values ​​Director Xu~"

  Xu Xin knew that Xue Haifeng understood what he meant, and nodded with a smile:

"Mr. Xue also knows the situation in the factory, but this literary film should be shot very quickly. The main reason is that I will be a father this month, and I plan to spend good time with my children and wife. So I set the film for next year. Half a year. The first half of the year should basically be over."

   After what they said, both of them had a bottom line in their hearts.

   Actually, the meaning of today's meeting is relatively simple.

  Investors who want to invest in film and television dramas to make money must find a reliable director.

  But each director can only open one play at the same time.

  Based on the production cycle, the minimum production time for a play is three to four months.

   This is still fast.

  The more famous, or the director and film with higher requirements for film quality and greater investment, the longer the production cycle.

  Any distribution company will not only count on a director to grab the wool.

  Oh yes, Zhang Weiping is an exception.

   Therefore, when any distribution company has a hard demand, it needs to hold a group of trustworthy and reliable directors.

  The director's network also needs to be managed.

  So, those few words just now were actually an exchange.

  Xu Xin offered Xue Haifeng's favor.

  Because he got the copyright of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" for Yang Mi.

  Never mind that this matter took a lot of effort, or it was just a simple sentence.

   It's done.

  Xu Xin will give his own feedback.

  So, he directly told these people that my child is born this year and I don't plan to move anymore. In the first half of next year, there will be a film from Xiying Film Studio, and I will be free in the second half of the year.

  If there is a film in the second half of the year, you can find me.

  Is this condition acceptable?

  Of course I can.

  This is just the first step of cooperation, and there is still follow-up.

Is not it?

  Then the voice fell, and Qian Pengcheng from Tianyu took over the words logically:

   "Director Xu will be working very hard next year. A movie, "The Voice" should have a second season, right? He also has to take care of his lover and family. He is really a model of a good man~"

  Xu Xin shook his head modestly:

   "Mr. Qian is over the award. In fact, I don't really worry about "The Voice". It's all made by Yang Mi and the others."

  Hearing this, Xue Haifeng said with emotion:

   "I finished the blind selection of Good Voice without missing a single episode. Speaking of it... I think that little girl Deng Ziqi has the most champion appearance."

  Li Mingjun nodded:

   "Hmm...Speaking of which, the ratings of "The Voice" in Shaanxi TV have broken 4, right?"

   "The first phase of the team competition is 4.15."

  Qian Pengcheng said with some emotion:

   "What a horrible ratings."

  Hearing this, Xu Xin smiled and waved his hands:

   "I really didn't pay much attention to this aspect... Does Qian always have my lover's contact information?"

   "Well, no. I wanted to know each other before, but it never happened..."

"Haha, then save it for a while. I said, Mr. Qian, please write it down. I really don't know the ratings of the variety show section, what kind of contestants and so on. When Yang Mi is confinement, one after another We have to arrange work, and if the money is always free, are we chatting slowly?"

   "That would be great..."

   While waiting for Qian Pengcheng to memorize the phone number, Xue Haifeng asked curiously:

   "Director Xu, when is Yang Mi going to resume work?"

"Let's take it one step at a time. Recently, she is competing for a role, and she may have to audition after the production. But I don't have much information about the movie, and I don't even know the name. It's very mysterious~ So what does she think I don’t know yet. Hey, I’m already a mother, and I don’t know how the market will react after my comeback.”

   "Director Xu's words are modest. Whether it's "Chinese Paladin III" or "The Wind", Ms. Yang's limelight is not weak at all."

   "Hahaha~, then I will have to borrow more money from President Li."

   "Where is there, Director Xu is too polite~ It is the dream of countless directors and investors to work with such a charismatic actor."

"Ha ha…"

   Talking, laughing, and exchanging pleasantries.

   About ten minutes later, suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

  After the door opened, Hu Guang, who had been going back and forth, walked in with a few tall and good-looking girls.

  In a daze, Xu Xin thought he had come to a nightclub.

   Then Jia Hu Guang said with a smile:

   "It just so happened that they were shooting posters here. Knowing that Director Xu is here, they all wanted to come and get to know each other."

   After signaling the waiter to close the door, he took a few girls to the sofa and said to Xu Xin;

   "Director Xu, shall we...be seated first?"

"OK."

  Xu Xin responded, turned to Xue Haifeng and said with a smile:

   "Boss Xue, I have been waiting for a long time for this cup of tea."

   "Haha~ Blame me, blame me~"

  Xue Haifeng got up with a smile:

   "When the Pearl of the Orient meets the Huangpu River, the scenery is complete. Come, come, let's sit down and chat while eating. Director Xu, please."

   "Boss Xue, please."

  Xu Xin and Xu Zhi followed Xue Haifeng and the others to sit at the round table.

  The location personally arranged by Xue Haifeng.

   When he was the guest, Xu Xin even argued with him, but finally couldn't bear Xu Xin's politeness, and Xue Haifeng sat on it.

  Xu Xin was a seat away from him, followed by Xu Zhi, and on the other side of Xue Haifeng were Li Mingjun and the others.

   are also done separately.

  After they finished their seats, Hu Guang arranged for these really good-looking models to be seated.

  A gust of fragrant wind blows past.

  Xu Xin sat next to a girl with a very exotic appearance.

  After the girl was seated, she immediately picked up the teacup, poured a cup of tea for Xu Xin, and greeted Xu Xin respectfully:

   "Hello Director Xu, my name is Nazha, it's an honor to meet you."

   Facing her rich career line and good looks, Xu Xin's eyes were like clear water, and he nodded politely:

"Ah hello."

   This chapter was written and sent directly at 12 o'clock, before the school team had time. I will start to check for typos now, if there are too many typos, please don't blame me. Kawenka is amazing today~ The main reason is that the Modu Line is a relatively complicated line, and I have to unravel it a little bit.

  (end of this chapter)