I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 95: 093. Smoke rises from the ancestral grave

Chapter 95 093. Smoke rises from the ancestral grave

"Hey, I'm a little nervous..."

Around 10 o'clock, Zhang Yimou came back and called Xu Xin and Yang Mi to go up.

Before leaving the house, the girl said something.

Xu Xin shook his head:

"There's no need to be nervous. All you have to do is go upstairs and take it down. Director Zhang doesn't eat people, don't worry."

"...That's what you said, but it's Director Zhang after all!"

For some reason, the girl's lips turned pale.

"wait."

She turned around and went back to the house, took a bottle of mineral water, and took a big gulp.

"Hoo... hiccup!"

Hiccupped, looked at Xu Xin and shook her head in embarrassment:

"Don't laugh at me, let me calm down..."

"…good."

Xu Xin didn't say a word, and led her to the elevator.

He walked neither fast nor slow. After pressing the up button of the elevator, the sound of the elevator sounded.

Glanced back at the girl holding the water bottle in her hand and taking deep breaths, he also didn't speak.

At this time, any words from others are actually futile.

What she needs to do is to adjust her own mentality and show her best side to the director. Let’s not talk about whether other people’s words can share the pressure...Interrupting thoughts is a must.

So, without saying a word, he waited until the elevator came.

Entered the elevator and closed the door.

Go upstairs.

Only going up one floor, the elevator stopped.

Open the door and walk out.

Yang Mi looked at the quiet corridor, her lips became whiter and whiter.

I can only instinctively chase the walking figure in front of me, but I feel that my steps are getting heavier and heavier every step of the way.

until…

She bumped into Xu Xin's strong back.

"..."

Instinctively looked up, and saw a pair of eyes full of encouragement:

"This role already belongs to you. If you perform well or perform poorly, it's all yours. This is my face~ So, whether you perform well or not, it has nothing to do with Director Zhang... So don't be burdened, understand? I have everything."

"..."

Yang Mi was stunned, staring blankly into his eyes, those four words echoed in her mind...

Everything has me.

After about ten seconds...

She pursed her lips.

Although the trance in the eyes still existed, it was gradually occupied by a firmness.

Nodding vigorously:

"Um!"

Don't be nervous.

It's such a time, and being nervous has no effect.

The role of Jiang Chan is not that difficult.

Don’t be afraid just because the other party is Zhang Yimou.

Don't be afraid.

Don't be afraid!

Mimi, you can do it.

You absolutely can.

You have to make an effort worthy of this luck!

must work hard!

You can do it for sure!

must also be...

Don't let him down!

Countless psychological hints were planted at this moment.

The nervous heartbeat worked hard to regain its calm.

She withdrew her gaze, and said softly but firmly:

"Let's go."

…

"Hello, Director Cheng."

Seeing that it was Cheng Xiaodong who opened the door, Xu Xin hurriedly said hello.

Cheng Xiaodong nodded with a smile, and stepped aside:

"come in."

"Eh, good."

Xu Xin took the lead and walked in, followed by Yang Mi who was holding the script in her hand.

Zhang Yimou's room is a suite.

The kind that separates inside and outside.

Zhang Yimou was sitting on the sofa, and nodded when he saw Xu Xin coming in:

"After you left today, Danqing drew a few sketches, take a look."

"Eh, good."

Xu Xin went to Zhang Yimou and picked up the sketches, while Zhang Yimou focused on Yang Mi.

Continue to look up and down.

Indeed, he had to admit that there was nothing wrong with this girl's appearance.

Then...

"How is the role preparation?"

"Hi, Director Zhang."

Yang Mi hurriedly bowed:

“I will do my best to do well.”

"Um."

Zhang Yimou nodded:

"Then tell me, how do you understand the role of Jiang Chan?"

"She is a character who goes through the needle. In the early stage, she exists to promote the plot. Every time she appears, combined with the time telling time in the script, it actually restrains the audience and clarifies the existence of time. The latter is used as a contrast to the royal sorrow. Existence. The "reunion" scene in the palace at the end is actually the catalyst that makes the story of the entire royal family, no matter the emperor, the queen or the princes, more and more ironic. This is my positioning for this role."

Xu Xin didn't teach her this.

She figured it out by herself.

Zhang Yimou listened carefully, and after listening to every word, there was a sign of relaxation on his slightly frowned brows.

Although strictly speaking, this person was "recommended" by Xiao Xu.

But what he really agreed with was Cheng Xiaodong's opinion.

Cheng Xiaodong likes this girl and thinks she is beautiful.

It fits the show very well.

Since he has said so, as one of the most important components of this play, Zhang Yimou will naturally listen to the other party's opinion.

So…

"Then let's perform a part, it's getting late. Don't be nervous, this is not an audition, you will be with the crew tomorrow morning, and we will start working directly, no problem?"

"no problem."

Yang Mi nodded:

"Then I'll act out a scene with the queen."

"good."

Zhang Yimou agreed.

Jiang Chan's play actually consists of three sections.

One is her and the queen's servant medicine, the other is the lingering relationship with the prince, and the third is the Jiang family with Ni Dahong and Chen Jin.

And the most important thing is the scene with the queen.

As long as the scene with the queen serving the medicine finds the right path, then everything else will be fine.

So, the girl took a deep breath and knelt directly on the ground...

…

"very nice."

Rare, Zhang Yimou nodded.

As far as this girl's performance is concerned, the charm of the performance, she can handle this role.

gave an excellent evaluation, he turned to look at Cheng Xiaodong:

"Xiaodong, what do you think?"

"very good."

Cheng Xiaodong also nodded to indicate that there is no problem.

This time, Zhang Yimou didn't ask Xu Xin for his opinion, and after getting his opinion, he said directly:

"Okay, then go back and rest. Tomorrow the crew will leave at 7 o'clock. Don't be late, understand?"

"clear."

Suppressing the excitement in her heart, Yang Mi nodded and bowed calmly:

"Thank you Director Zhang and Director Cheng, I will work hard!"

"Um."

Zhang Yimou agreed:

"Then you should go back first...Xiaodong, you should also go to bed earlier."

"good."

With Cheng Xiaodong getting up, the audition ended in such a bland manner.

In fact, this is the case itself.

Auditions are nothing to be thrilled about, except for the actors themselves. And Zhang Yimou didn't intend to interfere with a young actor's mind with such things as "seeking a girl".

Not necessary.

Choose Yang Mi, you can say it was chosen by Cheng Xiaodong, or you can say it was chosen by yourself.

In the final analysis, just a supporting role.

No matter what kind of intrigue happened before the selection because of this role. But now, the things that have been settled will not make him worry too much.

He is very busy.

"Xiao Xu, what do you think of the idea that the water of the Yellow River comes from the sky?"

Before the two left, Zhang Yimou's voice sounded.

Yang Mi instinctively looked back.

I saw Xu Xin sitting on the sofa next to him.

She pursed her lips and said nothing.

went straight out.

"Director Cheng, thank you."

The door closed, and the girl who gathered all her thoughts hurriedly bowed.

But Cheng Xiaodong smiled and waved his hands:

"It's okay. In fact, I just made a suggestion. If you really appreciate it, then thank Xiao Xu."

His voice is not loud.

Didn't intend to move on.

Because his room is opposite Zhang Yimou.

"When I came back at night, Director Zhang and I talked about some things. Including Gong Li's side... You can get this role, Xiao Xu has put in a lot of effort. Work hard and don't let him down."

"…Um!"

Yang Mi didn't ask "What did Xu Xin do?"

no need.

Or, even if she asked, the director couldn't explain too much to her.

So, she just nodded after answering:

"Don't worry, I will work hard!"

"great, good luck."

Cheng Xiaodong waved his hand with a smile, and walked into his room with his room card.

In an instant, she was the only one left in the corridor.

After finally getting Zhang Yimou's approval, Yang Mi found that... she didn't seem to be as ecstatic as she imagined.

Or...joy, but it is occupied by another emotion...it is not appropriate to say emotion, and it is more accurate to say that it is thought.

"How do I reciprocate?"

She stood blankly in the empty corridor and fell into silence.

…

5:30 in the morning.

Yang Mi was woken up by the alarm clock.

Without any hesitation or delay, she walked into the bathroom quickly.

The sound of splashing water sounded.

Twenty minutes later, she walked out with a mask on and started to pack her cosmetic bag.

She doesn't have an assistant right now.

But this time, the agent will bring one.

But before that, she had to prepare the things she needed and take them to the set.

The backpack unfolded, and she began to stuff it one by one.

Sweat towel, sunscreen, cleansing oil, Huoxiangzhengqi water, fan, script... Oh yes, the water has not been boiled yet.

He hurriedly boiled a pot of water for himself, poured out the leftover chrysanthemums in his big plastic cup yesterday, took out new ones and threw two or three flowers into the pot, and threw another gardenia into it .

This is necessary to prevent getting angry.

If you get pimples on your face while filming, you're screwed.

Hand cream, face cream, sun protection sleeves, hats, umbrellas...

After filling the backpack completely, the water boiled almost to the boil.

It’s all mineral water, it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t boil.

Chrysanthemums cannot be soaked in too hot water.

Quickly poured a whole pot of water into his oversized water glass, and hung it on the schoolbag.

She went back to the bathroom and took off the mask.

After a burst of slapping, she turned her head and opened the backpack again, took out the face cream that was put in it just now, wiped some on her face, looked at herself in the mirror, and suddenly drew a fist:

"come on!"

After pumping myself up, I changed into a set of loose and comfortable clothes, put on sneakers and was about to go out...

Oh yes yes yes.

Turned around and came back, untied the backpack, stuffed five or six bottles of the wind oil essence under the TV cabinet into the backpack, and then quickly rummaged through the backpack...

The script is here.

That will do.

She walked out of the room and went straight into the elevator.

When I came to the restaurant, the buffet had just been served.

Recalling the clothes she wore that day, she thought about it, but didn't dare to eat.

A meat bun, a bowl of porridge, two eggs, a box of milk...toast is also good, oops, forget it.

Let’s put some cushion first, and I won’t eat the toast.

Otherwise, my stomach will swell up in a while, and I won't look good in clothes.

Soon, after breakfast, I checked the time... 6:20.

Going downstairs quickly, as expected, she has seen many crew members boarding a minibus one after another.

And the assistant Lin from that day was also there.

"teacher LIN!"

She yelled and walked over quickly.

Assistant Lin turned around and greeted her after seeing her:

"Hello, Honey."

"Ms. Lin, did... Director Zhang and Director Cheng tell you? My business."

Hearing this, Assistant Lin was taken aback...

"What?"

Seeing this, Yang Mi didn't panic, but said in a low voice:

"As far as I got the role."

"…got it?"

Assistant Lin showed a look of surprise, but it was fleeting, and it immediately turned into a kind of joy:

"Congratulations, Mimi."

"Thank you, Teacher Lin!...Last night, Director Zhang told me to gather here at 7 o'clock and set off with the crew..."

"Then you get in this car directly."

Pointing to the car, Assistant Lin said:

"We have a large crew, so we need to score a few cars to go there. I'm in this one, shall I take you there?"

"Thank you so much, Teacher Lin!"

"Haha, you're welcome. Come on, go up, sit wherever you want."

"Uh-huh!"

Yang Mi didn't hesitate and got into the car directly.

And a group of people were a little dazed when they saw this strange and beautiful girl.

But no one asked much.

Yang Mi also consciously sat in the corner of the last row where the bumps were the strongest when the vehicle started.

Soon, the car was filled with things needed for filming. When Assistant Lin got into the car, he saw Yang Mi sitting at the end, so he pointed to the most spacious double seat next to the door:

"Mimi, can you sit here with me? The back is too bumpy."

"No, no, I'll just sit here, Mr. Lin, it's fine."

It seems that Yang Mi's restraint can be seen, Assistant Lin doesn't force it, and nods:

"good."

While he was waiting for the car, the driver started the car and walked towards the film and television city.

There were few cars in the morning, and it took less than 20 minutes from the hotel to the film and television city.

But Yang Mi has already seen a group of extra performers waiting at the door.

It looks like there must be a hundred people...

There are so many people...

she secretly thought.

It's a big production...

She was surprised at first, but after a night of calming down, she thought that she had really joined Director Zhang's such a hot big production...

Goosebumps came up all of a sudden.

And looking at the group performers who didn't know what time they came, waiting there... The male group performers were okay, but when she saw some female group performers, for no reason, she felt a sense of superiority in her heart.

But the next moment, her eyes changed slightly.

Quickly shook his head, and after shaking off this sense of superiority, he secretly warned himself in his heart:

"It's not because of your hard work, but because of others."

"Yang Mi, you must not have the mentality of looking down on others!"

"You must always recognize yourself and keep a humble heart!"

"As good as Xu Xin is, he still feels inferior because of a painting he doesn't know."

"You don't have any pride!"

"Be an actor down-to-earth!"

"The title of "Mou Girl" will bring you many things, but you must be aware of the dangers behind these things."

"Calm down, calm down, calm down!"

"You are a killer, a killer without emotion!"

"Don't forget the original intention! Don't forget the people who helped you!"

“Be the one who is most familiar to those who have helped you, not a complete stranger.”

"Recognize yourself... Be calm! You are just an actor! Your job is to act! Everything else is brought to you by acting. Without the audience, you are nothing!"

"Don't let him think you've changed."

"Don't learn...Gong Li and Zhang Yimou!"

"calm!"

"Be sure to calm down!"

When Countless suffered from insomnia last night, the rules she set for herself began to emerge.

It was like a basin of cold water, extinguishing the hotness brought about by the sense of superiority.

disappeared without a trace.

Her eyes calmed down again.

While waiting for the palace gate to open, when she looked out the window again, those actors were no longer in her eyes.

These people will make her feel superior unconsciously.

So the best way is to ignore them.

Ignore them.

Just pretend they don't exist.

calm!

At this moment, the door opens.

Several staff members in charge of group performances walked down, and the palace gate of Daming Palace also opened, the car restarted, and walked into the shooting scene that Yang Mi had already seen, but was extremely curious about.

…

"Huh? Who is that girl?"

Hearing Zhao Liying's words, Zhang Jiao, who was chopping tea eggs, raised her eyes and glanced in the direction she indicated.

I saw a girl with a backpack and a peaked cap led by Assistant Lin to the makeup artist's tent, and she was talking with the makeup artist.

First of all, the girl is very beautiful.

Although everyone has no makeup, but no makeup is the time to compete.

That girl is definitely not ugly.

Next...

The opponent is holding a stack of papers in his hand.

is the script?

Zhang Jiao said:

"Is that the script?"

"...script?"

Zhao Liying was also taken aback, looking at the girl who bowed to the makeup artist before being led into the tent, suddenly her eyes were full of envy:

"Isn't it? So she is a supporting role in this play with a script and lines?"

"should be."

Zhang Jiao nodded, took a bite of the tea egg, and muttered:

"After all, we have never been in a tent. And I remember that the makeup artist seems to be... the person in charge of all the makeup artists except the older makeup artist?"

"Yes, that makeup artist called that older Xiangjiang makeup artist, Master."

After Zhao Liying finished speaking, the envy in her eyes grew stronger:

"So...she really is a supporting character with lines!?"

"…Um."

Zhang Jiao saw this new acquaintance, but a friend with a very good personality, she could more or less understand her mentality.

Envious chant.

I am also envious.

But envy is envy, she is in a better situation than her friends.

First of all, there is no financial pressure in her family...

The families of children who can study abroad may not be wealthy, but at least they are not poor.

So, at least she doesn't have to worry about the expenses here.

But last night I had dinner with Zhao Liying, and after chatting about some knowledge...

Today's breakfast was invited by her.

Little Baozi's situation is quite difficult.

If she hadn’t followed a good group leader and knew how to take care of her, otherwise she might end up on the street when it’s time to pay the rent next month.

So, in her eyes, the envy in her friends' eyes...I'm afraid "making money" should be more important than "role".

I was thinking about it, and sure enough:

"Hey, Jiaojiao, how much do you think her salary is?"

"Well…"

Zhang Jiao, who muttered tea eggs in her mouth, thought for a while and said:

"There should be one or two hundred thousand?"

"…very nice."

Zhao Liying's eyes are full of envy:

"It looks like we are about the same age, and can already make so much money."

"More than that."

Zhang Jiao shook her head slightly:

"Think about it, she can act in a movie directed by Zhang Yimou. Director Zhang is so famous, and this movie also has Gong Li, Zhou Renfa, and Jay Chou... how can she be so popular? It's okay if she plays a minor role... If For a supporting role with a heavy role, when the movie is released, there will definitely be a lot of people looking for her. At that time, the salary may be hundreds of thousands, several million."

"..."

Zhao Liying was stunned...

Immediately, the mood suddenly became lost.

"Then when do you think we can make it through?"

"...I don't know either, just work hard slowly."

Swallowing the last mouthful of tea eggs, Zhang Jiao felt a little choked, picked up the cup on the ground, and took a sip of water.

"But I believe in you, Baozi, you will definitely become a big star in the future."

"Hey, I also think you will become a big star! ... Don't worry, if I become a big star, I will definitely take you with me in the filming! My protagonist, you must be the second female!"

"...tsk."

The corner of Zhang Jiao's mouth twitched:

"It seems that my awareness is still low..."

"What?"

"Because what I thought just now was that I'm going to become a big star, so I'll ask you to be my assistant, and the salary must be higher!"

"Hey~ That sounds good~ A month... 20,000?"

Listening to the number in the girl's mouth, Zhang Jiao thought for a while, then shook her head:

"Thirty thousand! Twenty thousand is a bit small~"

"Thirty thousand?... Hehehe~"

Zhao Liying smiled even happier:

"If my parents know that I earn 30,000 yuan a month, they will definitely jump for joy!"

"Then if you become a big star, what will you do if you have tens of millions a year?"

"Well…"

Zhao Liying, who was troubled by this question, thought about it for a while, and suddenly said to Zhang Jiao seriously:

"Then my ancestral grave must be smoking."

"..."

Zhang Jiao gave her a speechless look:

"Please, today is Ching Ming Festival, can you say something good?"

"...hehe~"

Two small group performers, taking advantage of the leisure time when the crew has not yet arrived, started a beautiful imagination and prospect for the future on this unsuitable day.

…

The arrival of Liu Guonan represents the beginning of the crew's morning meeting.

A hundred or so people were sitting or standing, listening to his assignment today:

"Jiang Chan's actors have come today. Our play this morning is mainly on the empress, Jiang Chan, and Jiang Taiyi. At the same time, there are also scenes in the pharmacy, as well as scenes between the emperor and Jiang Taiyi. Li Cai, Jiang Taiyi Well, you guys are still in charge of the extras."

Li Cai and Jiang Quan nodded at the same time to express their understanding.

Liu Guonan nodded:

"Well, the candidates for the palace ladies choose some good-looking ones. Let's shoot the palace maids first today."

"clear."

Li Cai nodded again.

After the meeting ended, Li Cai asked Jiang Quan:

"Jiang Chan's role has changed, right?"

"It's changed, Brother Cai."

Jiang Quan lowered his voice:

"Director Zhang changed it himself."

"What's the background, do you know?"

"I probably know a little..."

Jiang Quan's voice became lower and lower:

"Remember that young man Xu Xin?"

"Um."

"Brother Cai, you were not there that day. I saw that Xu Xin talked to Shen Zhu, and Shen Zhu took the girl in himself. So this person should be introduced by this Xu Xin. She is very beautiful and watery. Yes. It's her who pushed Li Man's horn. Yesterday when I heard Brother Shen communicate with Li Man, he wanted to meet Brother Shen immediately, but Brother Shen directly refused..."

"..."

Li Cai frowned:

"What is Xu Xin's background? I think Director Zhang thinks highly of him."

"When Jiang Zhi came, Director Zhang introduced him as Zhang Wu's."

"..."

Li Cai was shocked and nodded:

"Okay, I understand... What about Zhang Jiao and Zhao Liying, and what is the relationship with that Xu Xin?"

Hearing this, Jiang Quan smiled:

"Brother Cai, do you even need to ask?"

"…Oh shit."

For no reason, Li Cai cursed, then shook his head:

"Then I will arrange the two of them behind Jiang Chan today?"

"I think it will work."

"What about... the position? Who is first and who is second?"

He was talking about the maids behind Jiang Chan, whoever stands first will stand second.

Jiang Quan thought for a while and said:

"I think Zhang Jiao is the number one...Brother Cai, think about it, if this Zhao Liying is really obedient, why didn't Xu Xin just give her a chance when he chose Guang to replace her yesterday? I I guessed that this girl was ignorant, thinking that she would be lawless if she chose a maidservant of the queen. Later, someone reminded her, and Xu Xin called her to join Zhang Jiao at noon.

We don't need to meddle in other people's business, what if this girl thinks she can do it again? Doesn't this arrangement make Xu Xin feel uncomfortable? So, let Zhang Jiao be the first, that Zhang Jiao looks so obedient, obedient, and sensible. Set her up first. Zhao Liying is the second one, if it's three, four, five, I'll go and talk to those group leaders? Let's see who is sensible? "

"Well, you go."

Li Cai nodded:

"You choose the person."

"Okay... Director Zhang is here. Then I will go first."

"Um."

Jiang Quan left, while Li Cai's eyes fell on Zhang Yimou's business car.

as expected.

That Xu Xin came down with Director Zhang.

but…

This young man walked a little erratically today, but he looked like he stayed up late last night.

Thinking of this, Li Cai slightly shook his head.

Oh shit…