I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 393 391. Poking the head

   A curse on the street exposed Zhang Weiping's dissatisfaction with Zhao Benshan's master and apprentice.

   But in Xu Xin's view, it was a bit inexplicable.

  This guy...is really interesting.

   It’s okay if others don’t know. But the problem is... Xu Xin is in the know about the shooting of "Three Guns".

  Last year, Shen Xiaoyang became famous all over the world with the phrase "not bad money". It coincided with the filming of "Three Shots", and you invited him yourself.

   Zhao Benshan also came over to make a guest appearance in order to praise his apprentice.

   has achieved the biggest highlight of this drama.

  But now that the reputation of the movie has exploded, which will affect the company's next business plan, you start cursing... Isn't it appropriate?

   Not the person you're looking for?

  If something goes wrong, don’t find the reason yourself, but blame others?

  What kind of human nature?

   But he wouldn't say that either.

  Really counting, Xu Xin felt that he also belonged to the type of smiling tiger.

  He has been with the old man since he was a child, although he dare not say that he can behave like the old man, he is so clear about when to get angry, and when to laugh and pretend to be stupid, so lightly. But there is one thing that the old man taught the brothers when they were very young, and it is also the words that the brothers have regarded as their motto for so many years:

   "Remember, a dog that bites doesn't bark, it just bites quietly."

  The words were rough, but they managed to pretend to be smiling in front of the two brothers.

   In front of people, what you say is what you say.

  You can take advantage of what you say.

  How to punish you, how to abuse you, is my own ability.

  So, Zhang Weiping's words only got Xu Xin's smiling face.

  And... After confirming that he didn't mean to greet him, he got up actively.

   "I'll go and meet you."

  After his friend clearly expressed his displeasure with another person, Xu Xin naturally wouldn't let the old man be in a dilemma between Zhang Weiping and Zhao Benshan.

  He took care of the old man.

  So, he went out, and when he reached the gate of the courtyard, he lit a cigarette.

   Waiting for Zhao Benshan's car.

  At the same time sorting out some things in his mind... Hey, to put it bluntly, he was just thinking about Zhang Weiping's energy.

It’s not that there’s nothing wrong with it, it’s just that after realizing that this person is also a righteous person in front of others and the nature of a villain behind him, if there is a conflict between the two sides, what should the old man do and whether Yang Mi’s side will be affected? .

   This is not fear.

  But some things will become disgusting if others trip you up...or if you offend a villain.

   Zhang Weiping’s status in the circle is quite high.

   But this high should be put in quotation marks.

  Because the new screen is not a company like Huayi or Orange Sky.

   Zhang Weiping has only Zhang Yimou.

  What Xu Xin thought about was if he left the old man, would he still be considered an onion?

   After taking two puffs of cigarettes, he figured it out.

  After leaving the old man, maybe he can use some tricks.

   But after all, it is not a big shot.

  It's not easy to kill.

   But when everyone really confronted each other, he still couldn't stop himself.

  After thinking this through, he felt much more comfortable.

  At this time, the lights on the boulevard turned on.

  Xu Xin came to the side of the road.

   Soon, a Mercedes-Benz SUV stopped in front of him.

  The back door opened, and Zhao Benshan's voice sounded:

   "I'm looking at you from a distance. Haha~"

   "Mr. Benshan."

  Xu Xin greeted with a smile.

   At this time, the young man in the car also got off.

   "My apprentice, Tian Wa."

  Xu Xin glanced at the driver, smiled and nodded:

   "Brother Tian."

   "Hey, hey, I can't afford it."

  Tian Wa quickly shook his head.

   Zhao Benshan said to Tian Wa:

   "I originally planned to let you wait for me... okay, you go back. I will ask Xiao Xu to take me back when the time comes."

   "Hey, I got it, Master."

  Tian Wa responded, and after saying hello to Xu Xin, he boarded the car again.

  But Xu Xin asked in bewilderment:

   "Not together?"

  Zhao Benshan waved his hand:

   "This occasion is not suitable for bringing apprentices."

   Seeing this, Xu Xin smiled and didn't stop him.

   Mercedes-Benz left, and he led Zhao Benshan inside.

   Then, Zhang Jing opened the door to greet Zhao Benshan. After Zhao Benshan entered the room, Zhang Yimou was the first to stand up and greet him.

   Then Zhang Weiping put on a smiling face again.

   This face-changing speed is no one else.

  A harmonious atmosphere.

   There is no smoke.

  …

   Dinner begins.

  The wine is Wuliangye, and the food is home cooking.

  Xu Xin had talked with Zhang Mo before, and said that the braised eggplant fried by Zhang Jing was a must.

  The method of Zhang Weiping’s family is different from that of other families. Others’ eggplants are first fried and then fried, but hers are steamed first and then fried.

   It is a bit similar to the eggplant sauce in Northeast China.

  The kind of deliciousness that even Zhang Mo can't tell a lie.

  It started when she was young, when the old man would bring her to Zhang Weiping’s house for dinner almost every weekend.

  She never gets tired of eating this dish.

   And this dish is also on the list tonight.

   I won’t mention other pork ribs, braised meat, seafood, etc.

   It's not a rare thing anyway.

   And there was no one else for dinner, the five of them sat at the door of the restaurant because Xu Xin didn't drink.

  Zhang Weiping takes the main seat, Zhao Benshan is on the left, and Zhang Yimou is next.

  Originally, Zhao Benshan let Zhang Yimou sit in this seat, but Zhang Yimou insisted on letting him sit in this VIP seat.

  The two brothers were talking and laughing, and they seemed to have a very good relationship.

   And there is no sign of a celebration banquet tonight.

  Really asking Xu Xin to tell the story, in fact, it looks like an ordinary gathering of friends.

  If we can exclude the premise of what Zhang Weiping said before Zhao Benshan came.

  However, it also has to be admitted.

  He's... well-mannered.

   There is no arrogance or anything else, whether it is drinking or talking, it feels quite bold.

   Especially drinking.

   Zhao Benshan is famous in the circle for being able to drink.

  But Zhang Weiping doesn't seem to be bad either.

   Drinking is not a wine cup, but an ordinary glass.

  The old man will not mention his drinking capacity.

  Just talking about the two of them, they drank heavily.

  You know... Zhao Benshan had just had a cerebral hemorrhage surgery at the beginning of the year.

  At the beginning of the year, when he was performing on the Liu Laogen stage, he had a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and had 11 stents buried in his brain.

   But drinking like a normal person now...

  Xu Xin's brows were raised.

   In the first half of the meal, the conversation was actually quite pleasant.

   It is not an exaggeration to say that the host and guest had a good time.

   Maybe there is a young man like Xu Xin.

  Let’s talk about Northeast China and the past.

  The white mountains and black waters are the place where the two were born, and as the eldest son of the country, too many things happened.

   Errenzhuan, Qiao Laosi, frozen pears, canned yellow peaches...

  Including everyone's history when they were working hard in the Northeast, and how they got attached to the old man.

   Actually, to put it bluntly, it’s still that movie.

  "Party A and Party B"...Oh no, "Speak Well".

   At that time, Zhao Benshan, who was already a household name in the Spring Festival Gala, was invited by Zhang Yimou to shoot the old man who collected the rags.

   According to Zhao Benshan:

   "Oh, I'm so excited. Xiao Xu, how old were you then?"

   "Ten years old."

"Then you don't know yet. That guy... Do you know that he was plotting a lot of trouble? It was so popular. The big director asked me to be a two-person actor to make a movie. Do you know how nervous I was? Just a few words, Do you still remember the part where Jiang Wen strangled my neck? That part was actually NG, I was so nervous that I couldn’t read it out, and Jiang Wen strangled my neck angrily... That part of Yimou felt good, so I cut it in..."

   "How much did you get paid back then?"

   "Hahaha, where is the pay? No pay, I will act, and then follow Yimou to learn how to make movies there. It can be said that that movie inspired me..."

   It's like remembering bitterness and thinking about sweetness.

  Xu Xin listened to these people talking about their past.

  Here, Xu Xin had to lament once again Mr. Benshan's... aura.

  As soon as he opened his mouth, others were really just foils.

  However this remark is amusing, how fun it is, he will come here.

  Obviously some things Xu Xin already knew, such as the tidbits in "Speak Well". But it just came out of his mouth... Xu Xin seemed to be there.

   Immersive.

   And the old man followed suit.

  Obviously, those fun youthful years at the beginning, now that I am old, I think it is really fun.

  Xu Xin hasn't seen the old man so happy for a long time.

   But it was Zhang Weiping here, who gradually lost his voice.

   is somewhat ignored.

   But no way...

  Who asked Zhao Benshan to have dinner with you.

  Wine, the more you drink, the more you drink.

   Soon, the three of them finished drinking two bottles of wine.

  Zhang Jing also got off the table, saying that she was frying some dishes for dinner later.

   The hospitality was actually really good.

   Most of the two bottles of wine went into the stomachs of Zhao Benshan and Zhang Weiping.

   But it can be seen... Zhang Weiping's drinking capacity is a bit weak.

  Red-faced... According to Mr. Benshan's words:

   "The red one is like a monkey's back, hahahaha..."

   This description is indeed vivid.

but…

   Some people finished drinking and it was time to express their lofty ambitions. They were described in this way... Maybe it was the presence of juniors, or something else.

  In short, I couldn't keep my face off.

   And when the people who finished drinking started to get serious, the good atmosphere of the whole scene began to take a turn for the worse.

  The third bottle of wine was opened.

   Nothing at first.

  The topic still revolves around things in the circle.

  But if you really want to say it... Zhao Benshan actually caused this.

  How did the words come about...

   "I will be in a play by Wang Jiawei next year."

  The moment Xu Xin heard Zhao Benshan's words, Xu Xin's eyes were a little straight.

not…

  He was thinking about it when Zhao Benshan said:

   "It's called "The Great Master". It's already been discussed, and I'm bringing my apprentices... But who knows who will play it. Wang Jiawei is too strict, and no news will be leaked."

  He said this to Zhang Yimou.

  Zhang Yimou and Wang Jiawei are also acquainted.

  After hearing this, he nodded:

   "I've heard that he has polished that script for ten years, and I also want to see what kind of story it tells."

   "..."

  Xu Xin's eyes became even weirder.

   And this is just the beginning.

  With this topic, naturally, some people in the Hong Kong circle began to chat at this table.

"I have to go to Xiangjiang in a few days. Wang Jiawei told me that there is a kung fu scene in this show. How do you say that I am an old man with old arms and legs? But there is no way... I will go to Sammo Hung first. Let him teach me two hands..."

   This is what Zhao Benshan said.

  He and Sammo Hung are also good friends.

  However, Xu Xin didn't know how the relationship developed.

   I just know that every time Sammo Hung comes to the mainland, whenever he is free, he will go to the Northeast to play with him.

   When he arrived in Xiangjiang, Zhao Benshan usually lived in Sammo Hung's house, and it is said that the relationship is quite good.

   Originally, this was nothing.

   Kung Fu movies, the old man is also good at.

  A "Hero" is evidence.

   This is what Zhao Benshan said to the old man.

   And after finishing speaking, there is a sentence:

   "Wang Jiawei is good everywhere, but making movies is too ink."

  The old man also nodded:

"In fact, his creative method is the most ideal creative method for a director. Slow work and meticulous work. Although the entire project is out of control from the perspective of the investor, but his films can show his own taste. It’s incomparable. It’s the same needle drawing, and when others draw needles, the picture freezes, but his drawing needles becomes a classic...”

  Xu Xin could tell that he also admired Wang Jiawei.

   But this is also normal.

   Whether in interviews or in private, the old man has been saying that in his eyes, there are many talented directors in China. And he and Li An belonged to the type of old scalpers, working in the fields sullenly. But Wang Jiawei and Jiang Wen are geniuses who are unconstrained...

   In words, the old man never shy away from admiring anyone.

   And these words were just said and said.

   As a result... Zhang Weiping didn't know whether he was drunk or something, so he suddenly said:

   "Sammo Hung is not a very good guy. Old Zhao, you can't follow his lead in marrying a female apprentice..."

  Zhang Weiping refers to the fact that Hong Jinbao married his apprentice Gao Lihong one month after divorcing his original wife.

  But it’s okay to say something else...

   Zhao Benshan himself accepts two-person actors as apprentices, and he has many female apprentices. It has been criticized for so many years...

   In addition, Zhao Benshan and Sammo Hung are good friends again.

   It doesn't matter if you say it in private.

   Just kidding, buddy, it might go too far sometimes, but it's not a big deal.

   It passed after talking and laughing hahaha.

  But Xu Xin is still there.

  Anyway, they are elders.

  In front of a junior, mentioning this matter that has been criticized for many years...and also burying his friend by the way.

  If Zhao Benshan's mouth can forgive others... Don't mention what Xu Xin thinks in his heart, will he be able to adopt the attitude of an elder in front of his children in the future. He couldn't bear his own temper.

   Is it really for nothing to talk to Benshan when you leave Shanhaiguan?

  However... Although Zhao Benshan couldn't hold back his face, he still gave face. Instead of going back, he said:

   "Shut up, you, what are you talking about? Even drinking can't stop your mouth?"

  He fired back.

   But Zhang Weiping seemed to have been turned on.

  I couldn't control my emotions all of a sudden.

  Because the two are sitting next to each other.

  Hearing what Zhao Benshan said, he pushed Zhao Benshan's head with those two fingers:

   "Who are you talking to!"

   This time, Zhao Benshan was not prepared, and with a lot of force, his body was pushed crooked all of a sudden.

   Both Xu Xin and Zhang Yimou were taken aback...

   Even Zhao Benshan was stunned.

  But after being stunned for a second, he suddenly slapped the table:

   "Boom!"

   "Why are you so cheap!"

  As soon as he said this, Zhang Weiping suddenly slapped the table:

   "Boom!"

   "Why are you pushing? You can't push!"

  In an instant, the happy meal turned to freezing point.

   In just an instant, the atmosphere was completely out of place.

   And Zhang Weiping didn't finish taking pictures of the table, pointing to Zhao Benshan who was staring at him:

"I don't hesitate to talk about you! Look at your three apprentices playing some crazy stuff! Huh?! It's a good movie, but it's played as a **** duo! Do you **** know how much money I lost! "

   "Xiaowei!"

   "Boom!"

  Zhang Yimou also patted the table:

   "What are you talking about!... Motoyama..."

   "Ms. Zhang, Mr. Benshan, calm down... Why are you so impatient. I've drunk too much, come here, smoke a cigarette, smoke a cigarette."

  Xu Xin didn't pat the table, but he stood up and hurried to Zhang Weiping and Zhao Benshan.

   A few steps away, they came to the two of them and began to let smoke.

   "Teacher Zhang, come here, let's put out the fire, aren't we just kidding around?"

  He first handed Zhang Weiping a cigarette, and then helped to light it.

   Then quickly turned around:

   "Mr. Benshan, here you are... This cigarette is not as good as your camel, but you can make do with less smoking, don't let your blood pressure go up, and you slowly..."

   "..."

   "..."

   "..."

  He was a "child" who came to persuade him, but he didn't continue talking about how Zhang Weiping was doing.

   But Zhao Benshan heard Xu Xin's words, but did not accept the cigarette.

   Instead, he stood up directly and walked towards the door.

   Seeing that he was about to leave, Zhang Yimou hurriedly tried to stop him, but Zhao Benshan grabbed the old man's hand with both hands and shook it aside...

   It didn't take much effort, but the positions were still staggered.

   Then walked out directly.

   "Hey, Mr. Benshan!"

  Seeing this, Xu Xin quickly followed out.

   Before going out, he nodded slightly to the old man, meaning:

"give it to me."

  Zhang Yimou, who was also going to chase him out, paused...

  In fact, Xu Xin could have stopped Zhao Benshan.

   But he didn't.

  Because it is unnecessary.

  This meal...Although I was a little caught off guard, it was over after all.

  With the status of the two of them, it is impossible for either of them to be forced by the other party to step down in front of a child.

  So, Xu Xin can relax, but he can't give anyone a step.

  Whoever bows his head, whoever goes out in the future will not be able to get along in the arena.

  One Benshan Media, one new picture...

  Who is lower than whom?

   Was also seen by a child.

  Even if the child keeps his mouth shut, what if the other party does?

  How will you mess around in the rivers and lakes in the future? Why does his apprentice look up?

  So, walking is the best result.

  Because this is called: break up on bad luck.

  …

   "Mr. Benshan! Teacher Benshan... Slow down! Slow down first!"

   Seeing Zhao Benshan walking fast, Xu Xin hurried to protect him.

   Don't have a cerebral hemorrhage, then your own sin will be serious.

   And Zhao Benshan didn't know whether it was drunk or what, he didn't even put on his coat, so he opened the door and walked out.

   Zhang Jing in the kitchen was taken aback for a moment.

   As a last resort, Xu Xin hurriedly chased him out.

  As soon as I went out, there was a gust of cold wind.

  He quickly put Zhao Benshan's coat on the other party, and at the same time took out the car key from his pocket:

   "Mr. Benshan, please slow down... blood pressure, pay attention to blood pressure, calm down..."

   "..."

   Now, Zhao Benshan listened to the persuasion.

  Letting Xu Xin hold his arm, his pace also slowed down.

   And seeing Volvo's unlocking light, Zhao Benshan knew that Xiao Xu didn't mean to let him go back.

   This kid is... smart.

   He suddenly sighed:

   "Alas...Xiao Xu."

"ah?"

   "We don't tell lies, okay?"

   "Okay, you say."

  In the darkness, Zhao Benshan stepped out of the low wrought iron gate of the villa, and said to Xu Xin while walking:

"I know your relationship with Yimou... He treats you like his own son, and I can see your attitude towards him... Tonight, we are fine. Trust me, tell Yimou about this. People... It's too dark. Do you know? Yimou can't play him, so hurry up and end it as soon as possible. If this goes on... Yimou will suffer! I definitely don't curse him, I think it's true!"

   "..."

  His tone was extremely firm.

  Xu Xin could hear it.

  But he didn't answer, but said:

   "Mr. Benshan, get in the car first, I'll start the car for you, and then I'll go back and get some clothes... Wait for me."

"…good."

   "Hey, slow down."

  He personally supported Zhao Benshan to the co-pilot.

   Then he quickly ran to the main driver, turned on the car, and said:

   "You wait for me."

   Then go back.

   After entering the house, he didn't just take his coat and leave, but returned to the dining room.

  Before entering the door, I heard a voice:

   "Then you can't poke his head!"

   These are the words of the old man.

  The voice fell, and Zhang Weiping's voice sounded:

   "You know why I poked him in the head! Because he had a stent in his head! I had his blood vessels plugged again! I poked him to death!"

   My day is your mother.

  Xu Xin's eyeballs turned a little red.

   You're **** murderous.

  What kind of hatred, what kind of resentment, what the **** are you doing to an old man in his fifties or sixties?

  However, the next second, he took a deep breath.

   "Hoo..."

  All emotions were suppressed in the bottom of my heart, and I coughed deliberately:

   "Ahem."

   Then he walked into the restaurant.

  Zhang Weiping, Zhang Jing, Zhang Yimou.

  The three looked at him.

  Xu Xin said:

   "Director Zhang, I have to send Teacher Benshan back...you..."

   "..."

  The tacit understanding between the two made Zhang Yimou instantly understand what Xu Xin meant.

   Let yourself go with it.

   But…he can't go.

  Xu Xin chooses to be Zhao Benshan's peacemaker, so he has to be Zhang Weiping's.

  So he shook his head:

   "I'll ask Momo to pick me up later, you can send him back first."

   "Eh, that's fine."

  Xu Xin nodded, then greeted Zhang Weiping and Zhang Jing:

   "Mr. Zhang, I'll go now."

   "Okay, Xiao Xu, let's play some other day."

  Hearing what Zhang Weiping said, Xu Xin responded:

"Um."

   Turned his head and walked out of the house directly.

  Find his coat, put it on, and trot all the way to the Volvo after going out.

   But Zhao Benshan closed his eyes.

  Xu Xin suddenly turned pale:

   "Mr. Benshan!?"

"…ah?"

  Zhao Benshan opened his eyes in a daze.

   "Are you okay?"

   "...It's okay, Xiao Xu, take me back. My blood pressure is a little high right now, and I'm a little confused."

   "I'll take you to the hospital first! You can inform your apprentice... Forget it, let me call Brother Shen. You rest first."

"Um…"

  Zhao Benshan is not talking either.

  After the blood pressure rises, coupled with drunkenness, the whole world is spinning.

  Don't care about cursing or complaining, he can't even open his mouth.

  …

   "Director Xu, Director Xu, where is my master!"

"Teacher Benshan is fine. Brother Shen, Brother Tian, ​​don't worry...just drinking, blood pressure is a bit high. After taking antihypertensive drugs, blood pressure has come down. But now the alcohol is getting stronger, I opened a nursing ward, Let's not bother tonight. Brother Shen, just stay on guard... I still have to pick up Director Zhang and go home."

  Tian Wa and Shen Xiaoyang, who rushed over, breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Xu Xin's words.

   "Hoo... Director Xu, thank you so much, really... thank you!"

  Hearing Shen Xiaoyang's words, Xu Xin nodded:

"Okay...I don't have to worry about taking care of Teacher Benshan. I didn't have much cash in my pocket just now. I gave two thousand to the doctor who received the consultation, and the two nurses who pushed Teacher Benshan's wheelchair just now gave one thousand to each... At present These three people know that Teacher Benshan is here, and I have explained everything. Teacher Benshan was drunk with friends, and the three of them also received red envelopes, so don’t worry about the reporter. Don’t worry about taking care of them, just be careful when you leave tomorrow.”

  Shen Xiaoyang was taken aback for a moment, then nodded quickly to get the wallet:

   "Don't let Director Xu spend money..."

"fine."

  Xu Xin held Shen Xiaoyang's hand:

   "They're all juniors, as they should be. I'll go first, and the two of you stay behind."

   "That won't work, Director Xu, you can't pay for this..."

   "It's really unnecessary... Then the next time I invite you to act in a movie, the salary will be reduced by five thousand! Okay?"

   Xu Xin made a joke, then waved his hand:

   "Hurry up and go in, I'll pick up Director Zhang first."

   As he spoke, he got on the Volvo directly, waved to Shen Xiaoyang and Tian Wa, started the car and left.

   While watching Xu Xin leave, Shen Xiaoyang waved at the car.

   Immediately afterwards, I heard Tian Wa's words:

   "This man... is really particular."

  Shen Xiaoyang nodded:

   "It's exquisite, this person is really good... Let's go see Master quickly."

"Walk!"

  The two of them ran towards the hospital very low-key.

   I don’t know if after writing these two chapters, some people will think that my description of Zhang is too vicious... But the actual situation is that this happened for real, and it is really not my invention...

  Because of writing this book, I bought the book "Fate: Lonely Zhang Yimou". The more I read it, the more I feel... really speechless.

   And after finishing this chapter today, I just happened to babble a few words.

  From the beginning of "The Grandmaster" to the current plot, in fact, everything that happened at this stage in December 2009 is useful, and at first glance it is still very complicated. It wasn't an audition, or something happened. The plot seems to be quite fragmented. Some people even say that the book has changed its taste...

   After the start of our "2010", or these few days... there will be an explanation one after another. Including the plot of writing a letter to the King of Sunglasses, why the hawthorn tree was arranged for Xu Xin, why Liu Zhishi was arranged to play "Panda" and so on.

  Because the entire entertainment industry has actually entered a completely new stage since 2010.

   It’s like what a reader posted in this chapter when I described the conversation with Zhang Jiao after watching the premiere of “Three Shots”.

  The "I am the director" of this book has already been pointed out.

   But "I'm Not Bad" is just the beginning.

   Please be patient with me. In order to connect these plots together, including the rationalization of the change of roles in some film and television dramas in the later period, I really did a lot of foreshadowing that may seem inconspicuous at first glance.

   Please believe me.

  Finally: Ask for a monthly pass.

   I will pay back the additions this month!

  (end of this chapter)