I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 345 343. College student video exhibition and decadence

  Xu Xin said to continue, Li Ruichao said:

"Director Xu, it's like this. The few of us tried to expand this script in different directions...I showed you several versions before...but just like you said, its theme revolves around accompanying wine The story of the woman and the child unfolds. We start from trying to start from opposites, such as the process of the two from misunderstanding to reconciliation. Then, both of them belong to the "unfortunate" group in society, and they warm each other..."

   "Let's get to the point, screenwriter Li."

  Xu Xin waved his hand:

   "I've already read all these script extensions, let's just talk about the purpose of calling me here today."

  He couldn't figure out what was so embarrassing about this kind of thing.

   After listening, Li Ruichao opened his mouth...

  Finally, he said as if he was going all out:

   "We feel... no matter how the story is extended in any way, the fragile story line of the story itself and the relationship between the two marginalized people cannot meet Director Xu's requirements..."

   "..."

  Xu Xin didn't speak.

   Just keep listening.

  Let Li Ruichao wonder whether he should continue talking.

   This made him subconsciously glance at Yao Tingting.

  But Yao Tingting didn't look at him, instead she lowered her head as if she was reading the script.

   As a last resort, he could only raise his head again.

   "Director Xu, I got the inspiration from your "Not Drunk". Then... I tried to deconstruct the script, and found that...maybe...just...shooting...short films would be more appropriate."

   This sentence stuttered at the end.

  But he still insisted on finishing his words, and then...

   That is, his eyes are small, so Xu Xin can't see clearly.

   Otherwise, you can definitely see the panic in his eyes.

   also had to panic.

  Bought the script for tens of thousands of yuan, and finally made a short film?

  ? ? ?

  What about the money?

   This is the first problem.

  The second thing is... the first job, it was a failure when it was handed over to you. How can we cooperate after that?

   Is it lack of ability?

  These realistic problems are in front of us, the screenwriter team understands, and Xu Xin actually understands it too.

  However, after Xu Xin listened to the opinions of the screenwriter team, he didn't feel anxious to deny or feel dissatisfied. He just looked around and looked at the few people in front of him and asked:

   "Everyone feels that way?"

   Several people looked at each other...

   Then they nodded in unison.

   Seeing their reactions, Xu Xin's eyes fell on Yao Tingting:

   "Director Yao, what do you think?"

"I…"

  Yao Tingting hesitated for a while before saying:

   "It's not impossible to change, but the content of the story after the modification may not meet Director Xu's expectations."

   These are her exact words.

  Xu Xin thought for a while, then said with a smile:

   "I'm curious, how did everyone reach this consensus. Screenwriter Yao, do you have an idea?"

  Yao Tingting didn't hesitate anymore, but looked directly at Li Ruichao.

   Obviously, this is his idea.

   After being glanced at by her, Li Ruichao also seemed to "give up treatment".

   Actively nodded and said:

"Director Xu, it's my idea. Because after we tried a few ideas, we found the need to emphasize the story and resonate through the story...With the fragile connection of a child and a bartender, let's not talk about you, Even our internal requirements are not met. But I have to admit that its main story is actually very touching... and the content after fine editing, I think it is more impactful than the extension. That's why I made this suggestion ~"

   While speaking, Sun Ting had already walked in.

   Hesitant to speak.

   Seeing this, Xu Xin thought for a while and said:

"Then let's take another version of the short film story. I still have the same requirements. First, the content of the story must be down-to-earth. Second, the connection between the child and the hostess is not superficial, but through one by one. The stacking of small stories and small buttons is a matter of course, presenting a natural state. The third..."

   Finished several requests at the same time, and after everyone had recorded everything on their laptops or notepads, Xu Xin nodded:

   "Okay, let's say that first, I look forward to your wonderful stories. Don't put so much pressure on it, come on."

   "Thank you Director Xu..."

  Hearing what Li Ruichao said, Xu Xin responded:

   "Well, go get ready, come on."

   This means the meeting is dismissed.

   Soon, a group of people took their cups and left the meeting room.

   And the secretary was able to bring him the cold brewed oolong he wanted to drink.

   "Director Xu, I'm sorry for bringing your tea late."

   "Well, it's okay, you go out first."

  He motioned for the secretary to go out first.

  As soon as Sun Ting heard the meaning of this, she knew that Brother Xu wanted to talk to her about something.

   Subconsciously took out a notepad from the bag.

  When the secretary closed the door, Xu Xin's first words were:

   "This screenwriter Yao Tingting will no longer cooperate with her in the future."

   "..."

  Sun Ting was taken aback.

  Although I didn’t stop writing, after finishing writing this article, I still subconsciously asked:

   "Did she hit you?"

   "That's not enough."

  Xu Xin shook his head slightly:

   "It's just that I don't like people like her."

  Recalling the questions he asked the other party continuously just now, the first question he asked was "what you think", and Yao Tingting answered "it's not impossible to change".

  In fact, what he meant by asking this question was very simple.

  Your script, your story, when it’s time to explain it, how can you let a college student tell it?

  If it is the decision of your screenwriting team, then as the writer of the script, you have to show your attitude and speak out, instead of pushing a college student out.

what?

   Help you take the blame?

   Not suitable.

  But Yao Tingting's answer, from the phrase "It's not impossible to change", is tantamount to selling everyone in the team.

   "They agreed to change the short film".

   "It's not that I can't change feature films here."

  From these words, Xu Xin knew that she had betrayed everyone.

  Even if she made up for it later.

   Say what the team agrees on.

   But what's the use?

   Your team, your work, your kids.

  You don't stand up and say it to me yourself, but let someone else say it?

This is the first point.

   And the second point, that is, he has already reminded Yao Tingting.

  That's why I asked the question "What is your idea?"

   If it's your idea, come and talk to me in person.

   As a result, she looked at Li Ruichao again.

  As the main creator of a script, no matter what the team's decision is, you should stand up.

   Instead of putting the blame on others.

   Yes, Li Ruichao is just a college student.

   You just met in an online chat group.

  Maybe he's just an insignificant backer to you.

  But there are leaders who are cheap, and subordinates who take the blame.

  This kind of irresponsible person...

  As a child who grew up in a coal mine, he really couldn't accept it.

  As a leader, you don’t have a sense of responsibility. Can you expect the people under you to be more responsible?

  The mine is different from other places.

   If something happens, it will kill someone.

  So, from the moment she continued to blame others, Xu Xin completely denied her from the bottom of her heart.

   Looking at Tingting, Xu Xin thought for a while and repeated the previous thing.

   Sure enough, Sun Ting frowned after hearing this:

   "This person... isn't he shirking responsibility?"

"When the leader can't take the lead and lead by example... get it? You are the same. As a leader, the first thing is to make everyone believe in you. If you are a person, you can stir the horse spoon in the same pot. If your brothers Being regarded as a chess piece that can be sacrificed at any time, then..."

  He didn't continue talking.

  But Sun Ting already understood what Brother Xu meant.

Nod:

   "I see. What about Li Ruichao? Do you think he..."

"too small."

  Xu Xin shook his head slightly:

"Tell him that after the completion of "Deal", the company hopes that he can go back to complete his studies. But it does not mean that he will not cooperate. On the contrary, Director Xu admires him very much. If there are some works in the future, or after graduation What kind of plan, Shuangwei welcomes him at any time... It's okay, quite responsible. This kind of person... No matter what happens in the future, he will not be bad. Of course, it's just a suggestion. He listens as soon as he listens, and if he doesn't listen... he won't give him a job in the future gone."

   "Okay, I see."

   After Sun Ting wrote down all the main points in her notebook, she suddenly said:

   "Brother Xu, what a coincidence."

"…how?"

  “The College Student Video Festival is looking for you to invite you to make an opening short film, which will be used as the opening screening of the 2010 Video Festival, and to invite you to participate in the film review of the Video Festival in June next year as one of the main judges of the Festival.”

   "...?"

   Xu Xin was a little surprised, pointing at himself:

   "Me? Judge?"

"right."

  Sun Ting nodded:

"I also specifically asked why you were selected. They said that the college student film exhibition is a selection of films by college students, and the annual selection is to invite outstanding college students from some colleges and universities to attend. And you are currently a college student in the film and television industry. As the highest achiever for directing, I would like to invite you to participate in…”

"Well…"

  Xu Xin rubbed his chin and thought about it...

   "Invite me to shoot the opening short film?"

   "Yes... they said they would pay the expenses. Including filming, personnel, transportation expenses, etc. But... due to limited funds, they can't provide you with a lot of remuneration..."

   "Ha, that's not necessary."

  Xu Xin waved his hand and said indifferently:

   "I don't feel guilty about earning students' money... OK, I agree. If the script of "Trading" is condensed, the story is indeed much better than the extended one. If the script is satisfactory, the short film will not take long."

  Hearing this, Sun Ting thought for a while and asked:

   "Then do you want to talk to Sister Yifei? After all..."

  Xu Xin smiled:

   "Where do you think her fan base is the most?"

   "..."

  Sun Ting immediately understood what he meant.

   "Then I let Sister Zeng communicate with her?"

"Um."

  Xu Xin nodded:

"good."

  …

   "I'm sorry, screenwriter Li. This is not what I meant, but what Director Xu meant."

  Holding up the phone, Li Ruichao was a little dazed, and subconsciously asked:

   "Am I fired?"

   "On the contrary, Writer Lee."

  Sun Ting also patiently explained:

   "Among the screenwriting team of "Trade", I have never heard that Director Xu attaches as much importance to any screenwriter as you do."

   "Since you value it, why did you let me go? I..."

"Because Director Xu thinks you are a responsible person. He believes that your ability is not just that simple. If you can successfully complete your studies, then with your responsibility, no matter in the film and television industry or other places, you will have a lot of achievements. as.

  So, Director Xu hoped that you could go back and finish your studies, and he gave a guarantee. After you graduate, if you want to continue to come here, Shuangwei Entertainment will always open the door for you. This is Director Xu's personal promise. At the same time, he also hopes that you will not give up your dreams and maintain a strong desire to create. If you have any good stories, bring them here, and I will pass them directly to Director Xu. "

"Well…"

  Listening to the guarantee personally made by the "under one person" of the legendary company, Li Ruichao suddenly became a little confused.

   "Really... didn't you fire me?"

   "Of course, you will continue to participate in "The Transaction", and we will pay the fee as usual. It's just that Director Xu hopes that you can return to school in time after the script is completed."

   "Uh... this..."

   Seeing him still hesitated, Sun Ting continued:

"Screenwriter Li, if we are deceiving you, we don't need to go through so much effort. We just need to tell you to end the cooperation. I don't dare to deceive you in the name of director Xu. And the suggestion I just told you, It’s all from Director Xu. Of course, Director Xu didn’t force you to go back, and he didn’t restrict your personal freedom. So, please think about it carefully. Is it okay?”

   "...Okay, I understand. Thank you, Mr. Sun."

   "Scriptwriter Li is being polite, so let's do this first, and I will hang up first."

   "Yeah, okay, you hang up first."

  The phone hangs up. Li Ruichao looked at the pancake in front of him...

   Suddenly tasted all kinds of flavors.

   I don't know if it is sweet or bitter.

   After thinking for a while, he shouted to the boss behind the counter of the snack bar:

   "Boss, have a bottle of beer."

"okay."

  …

   In the blink of an eye, the two little guys have spent more than ten days and nights with their parents.

  Kids... so much fun.

   I don’t know if it’s because of my own cub, but one of Xu Xin’s favorite things to do now, who has always cared little about other children, is to watch his son and daughter in a daze when they wake up.

   Just watching the siblings blink, open their mouths, and occasionally put their fingers into their palms, watching their instinctive grasping...

  Everything makes Xu Xin feel that life is more beautiful than ever.

   According to the complex equation of time relativity, the happy time is always so short.

   On the warm and sunny seventeenth day, Xu Xin boarded the plane to Nanchang.

  Today is October 27th.

  28th, that is, tomorrow, is the awarding ceremony of the 27th Golden Rooster Awards.

   "The Wind" won five heavyweight nominations: "Best Picture", "Best Director", "Best Actor", "Best Actress", and "Best Art".

   Moreover, there is more than one nomination for "Best Actress".

  The male lead was nominated by Huang Xiaoming and Wang Zhiwen, while the female lead was Yang Mi and Liang Bingning.

   As one of the best group portrait dramas in recent years, Xu Xin's control over the characters has been proved through this movie.

  However, when the nomination was announced, everyone's first reaction was surprise.

  But the second reaction is that it should be taken for granted after being surprised.

  The reason is actually very simple. Zhang Hanyu of "The Wind" was not nominated.

   In the group portrait play "The Wind", if you want to say that there are only five people who can be called the protagonists.

  Li Ningyu, Gu Xiaomeng, Wu Zhiguo, Wang Tianxiang, Takeda.

   Or strictly speaking, Wang Tianxiang is more like a supporting role.

   But no one dared to really see him as a supporting role.

  His role is not only brilliant, but also one of the rhythm points that promotes the whole story.

   Moreover, the acting skills contributed by Wang Zhiwen in this play are obvious to all, and it is not too much to say that he is the protagonist.

  But it doesn't mean that Zhang Hanyu's acting skills are not good.

  Just because... Although the Golden Rooster Award does not share pork like the Huabiao Award, it still has weight.

  "Assembly" is one of the opponents of "The Wind". Zhang Hanyu's Gu Zidi contributed a higher level of performance in it. It is reasonable to get nominated for "Best Actor" through "Assembly".

  And this time "The Wind", including the crew, a total of eight people came.

  They are Huang Xiaoming, Yu Yu, Su Youpeng, Liang Bingning, Wang Zhiwen, Xu Xin, Li Pingdong and Guo Zhengyi.

  Xu Xin was the last one to arrive.

  After getting off the plane, I was pulled by a car to the hotel where the Golden Rooster Awards were held.

  The climate in Nanchang is not bad, not as hot as he imagined.

   Anyway, it is also the weather in November.

  The weather is around 20 degrees, so it's quite comfortable to stay.

  It was noon, and as soon as he took Sun Ting to the hotel, Yu Qiang's phone rang.

   "Are you here? Are you here? Hurry up."

  Hearing Big Brother’s urging, Xu Xin said helplessly:

   "Brother, I just arrived at the hotel... Can you let me put down my things before going?"

   "Hey, what are you putting in it? Hurry up, the third floor, box 12, it's okay. You don't want the money, do you?"

have to.

  Big Brother has said so, what else can he say?

  Sent to Sun Ting:

   "You can send my things to the room. I'll go to the third floor for a drink. You can make lunch yourself."

"good."

  Sun Ting nodded, and hurried to go through the formalities.

  Xu Xin took the elevator directly to the third floor of the hotel. After entering the door, he told the waiter about the box, and was soon led to a wooden door.

   Before he opened the door, he heard bursts of laughter inside.

  After opening the door, I saw Wang Zhiwen, Yu Qiang, Zhang Hanyu, and Wu Gang talking and laughing happily, and there were two familiar faces sitting beside them.

  Huang Bo.

   This is pure familiarity.

   And the other is a long time no acquaintance.

   Liu Ye.

  These people sat on the fat sofa in the private room, and they didn’t take their seats.

   After Xu Xin pushed open the door, Yu Chen was the first to respond:

   "Yo, here we go..."

  Because he was smoking a cigarette, he pointed at Xu Xin. Before the others could react, Xu Xin had already walked towards Liu Ye.

  Yang Mi and Xu Xin said about Liu Ye's actions when they met Zhang Weiping backstage at the premiere of "The Golden Armor".

  So she kept calling Liu Ye "brother".

  The couple are not white-eyed wolves, people who forget when they get favors.

  Back then, people were quiet and talkative, but they could sit between Zhang Weiping and Yang Mi, acting as a buffer zone, giving Yang Mi a comfortable step to walk down... Yang Mi remembers this love really.

   For the same reason, as a person who protected his wife for him, Xu Xin was also grateful and kind after seeing him.

   On July 5th of this year, at his wedding, Yang Mi was inconvenient to appear in the public eye because she was pregnant, and she even sent a pair of Suzhou embroidery mandarin ducks as a special apology.

  So, the first thing he opened the door was to greet Liu Ye.

   shouted:

   "Brother. Long time no see."

  Liu Ye was taken aback by this title.

   But it is not unfamiliar.

  Although everyone was in "Golden Armor", strictly speaking, both Xiao Xu and Mimi...well, let’s say they were not good at it.

  But inside and outside the crew, including the impression of the two of them, and the maintenance of the relationship between Yang Mi and him in the following years, he didn't feel alienated at all. Instead, he stood up with a smile and opened his arms.

   I want to hug Xu Xin.

  Xu Xin greeted him with a smile.

   After a hug, Liu Ye asked:

   "How is my sister?"

   "It's good to be able to eat and sleep."

   "Haha, that's fine."

   After he let go of himself, Xu Xin said with a smile:

   "It's too late, it's too late... I have to punish myself in a while, and I can barely punish myself."

   "Hey, are you addicted to alcohol?"

  Yu Chen instinctively praised him.

   "Haha~"

Xu Xin nodded with a smile, and said hello to everyone, including Wu Gang, who in the two scenes of "The Wind" made people remember "three stitches down, signed signatures, and drawn draws". Finally, he stretched out his hand to Huang Bo:

   "Hello, Brother Bo."

   "Hey, I don't dare to be that."

  Huang Bo was very polite, obviously much older than Xu Xin, but he still bowed slightly and said:

   "Hi, Director Xu."

  He bowed his waist, and Xu Xin put both hands.

   Then Huang Bo was taken aback, and quickly brought his other hand up.

  The two of them fought four hands against four hands, no one was rude, and no one lost their identity. After getting to know each other, Xu Xin said:

   "I'm still thinking about ordering the dishes. I'll be seated right away. Who are you waiting for?"

   "Don't wait for anyone, just serve the food."

  Yu Yang waved his hand, and everyone began to sit down.

   There is no emphasis on seniority, just sit casually.

  However, as a person in charge of the situation, Yu Qiang naturally sat on the main seat.

   After I was seated, I asked and found out that Wu Gang, Huang Bo, and Liu Ye were nominated for the movie "Iron Man".

   There are indeed many gift films this year.

   So the competition is particularly fierce.

  However, the fact that these people can appear in today's game shows that they are at least more or less related to Yu Chen, and everyone is familiar with him.

  Although Xu Xin is said to be younger, fortunately, they are all men.

   There is no smell of gunpowder or anything like that.

  Just drink normally, chat normally and speak normally.

  Yu Chen had already arranged the banquet in advance, so after Xu Xin arrived, the hot and cold dishes were served together in less than five minutes.

   It's kind of embarrassing to say.

  Xu Xin always thought that Three Cup Chicken was a dish.

  Because the first time he ate it was at the night market over there.

   Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a special dish in Nanchang.

   Adding tamales, stewing soup in crock pots and the like.

  For Xu Xin who came to Nanchang for the first time, the attraction was particularly strong.

   "Come on, let's go first."

  The food was served, and the wine was full. I don't know if it was gluttony or what, Yu Qiang with a red face raised his glass.

   Everyone responded neatly.

   After drinking a glass of wine, they unanimously began to pick up vegetables.

   And at this moment, Huang Bo's phone rang suddenly.

  He didn't want to answer at first, but when he saw the caller, he got up and said:

   "Excuse me, I'll answer the phone first."

   Others didn't think much about it.

  Thinking that there may be something that is inconvenient to chat at the dinner table.

   After a few minutes, Huang Bo re-entered the room.

  Using a kind of…some hidden gaze, after glancing at Xu Xin, he said tentatively to him:

   "Brother Qianer, is it convenient for Ning Hao to come over?"

   "It's convenient, haha, then come here quickly, and you can catch up when you come."

  Yu Chen smiled and pointed to the wine glass.

  Huang Bo nodded:

   "Haha, fine. Then I'll call him over."

   As he spoke, he seemed to send a message to Ning Hao with his mobile phone.

  But a trace of doubt flashed in Xu Xin's heart.

  Send a message and call someone?

  Why do you feel...a bit weird?

   But he didn't think much about this idea.

  What people want to shout is their business.

  Besides, Yu Qian also slowed down the pace of drinking as the host because new friends were coming.

  The second glass of wine that I started earlier will not be mentioned for the time being.

   Then, about 10 minutes later, the door of the box was pushed open, and Ning Hao with a crew cut came in.

but…

  Compared with Xu Xin's rosy face when he saw him at the Huabiao Awards in September, his appearance on stage to present awards was different.

  At this moment, Ning Hao exudes an aura that can be described in one word.

   is called: decadence.

   Thank you for your concern. I'm so hungry...really...I'm so hungry...

  (end of this chapter)