put on a show

Pei Qing also said: "If I don't like the script, because of what happened last time, it will be very difficult to reject Chen Yali this time."

Hearing Pei Qing still say that, Luo Jia couldn't be happier either.He has been with Pei Qing for five or six years. From the beginning, he was just a small driver, and he has been his life assistant, arranging various affairs for him and taking responsibility for him. The film emperor is so popular that nobody mentions it until today, and it makes me feel very sad.

Luo Jia also knew that Pei Qing still seemed to be gentle and kind, but in reality he thought highly of himself.He will never go to the dinner party he doesn't want to go to, and he won't give it to anyone who doesn't want to drink wine, no matter whether it's an investor or a director.It's not bad not to save face, he once saw with his own eyes that a big boss took advantage of the opportunity after drinking, and Pei Qing punched and broke the bridge of his nose.

It is not a bad thing to have a personality with a bottom line, but Luo Jia does not agree with Pei Qing's way of never giving a step.For the sake of career, it is also a man to be able to bend and stretch sometimes.

After a long time, Luo Jia said: "Actually, Sister Li has a sharp mouth and a tofu heart, but she still cares for you in her heart."

"I know." Pei Qing paused for a while before saying, "You also think I should follow her arrangement, don't be so ignorant of compliments?"

"I'm just sorry. Brother Pei, you are so outstanding, and now no one is looking for you, and no one else can see your kindness. It's a pity."

Pei Qing also patted Luo Jia's shoulder and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter if others can see it or not, it's enough for me to know. I know you care about me, but these things are not something you should consider, you know?"

Luo Jia hesitated to speak and nodded.

Because of the previous quarrel, Chen Yali didn't exchange much greetings when she arrived at the company, she just talked about the matter and told Pei Qing that there was still a movie that wanted him to play the leading role.

Pei Qing also took the script, flipped through it casually, and asked, "Who is the director?"

"Zhao Yiru."

Zhao Yiru knows that a female director who has become popular in the past two or three years has made several high-grossing movies in a row, and is currently one of the most popular directors in the market.Pei Qing also knew that it wasn't because of her popular movies, but because of the years when she was unknown to the public, she made several movies with a unique feminine flavor and quite a sense of art.

"Where's the male number one?"

"I don't know about this, maybe I haven't found a suitable one yet, or maybe the crew deliberately kept it secret."

Pei Qing didn't ask any more questions, but just looked down at the script, unable to tell whether he agreed or disagreed.

Chen Yali waited impatiently, and added a little impatiently: "Their producers are rich and powerful, and they will give you an eight-figure salary."

Pei Qing remained unmoved, still turning the title page, and quickly read through the thin script of the novel.

It's not that he has never received an eight-figure salary, it's just that it hasn't been so high in the past few years, but it's never the salary that impresses him.

However, Chen Yali's calmness was faked.Not to mention that the salary is very good for her, she has also roughly read the script, and there are many popular memes tailored for the current market. She is not sure about the reputation of this script, but it will definitely be a hit. Pei Qing also said that it was too important.For her, it is too important.

I still remember that when the company first signed Pei Qing, they treated him like a pillar, but in the past few years, his popularity has plummeted by three thousand feet, and the company's top management put the main responsibility on his agent, Chen Yali.Pei Qing is still like this, although she tried her best, it is indeed her biggest failure as a manager, and she wants to correct this more than anyone else.

"Do you want to take the script back and study it?" In fact, Chen Yali was eager to get an affirmative answer from him.

Pei Qing also closed the script and raised her head: "No need. Sister Li, please help me make an appointment with the director and screenwriter. I want to talk to them about this script."

Chen Yali suppressed the unhappiness in her heart: "What do you want to talk about?"

"I want to revise the script. The story is too shallow, the story is too gimmicky, and the film's time is limited. If it doesn't work, it won't be moving enough." Pei Qing looked at Chen Yali sincerely.

Chen Yali gasped, this kind of request is very immoral, if you don't know that Pei Qing is still a human being, you will definitely think that he is not famous and puts on airs.

Chen Yali hesitated and said: "But this story is already mature, maybe the sub-shots are already being written, I'm afraid..."

"Don't worry, I have reasons to convince them."

Chen Yali hesitated to speak, she really wanted to ask, what should you do if your reasons are not sufficient, or if the other party simply refuses to accept and rejects him.She couldn't ask, because she knew that until the other party refused to return Pei Qing, he would take the initiative to stop acting.She really wanted to persuade him to act casually, why torture others and himself like this.

Pei Qing also saw her frowning, hesitating, and said: "Sister Li, you know, this is already the result of my compromise." In fact, he didn't like the script at all.

Chen Yali let out a deep breath: "Okay, I'll make an appointment for you, and then you can talk about it, and try to be as tactful as possible in your attitude and tone."

Pei Qing also laughed and said, "When have I ever played my temper?"

It's true that he doesn't show his temper. There is always a reason for everything, what to do, what not to do.But it's still the same sentence, it's smelly and hard, and if you make up your mind, you won't be able to pull back ten cows.

"It's fine if you're short of something." Chen Yali sighed helplessly.When a person needs something, then this person can definitely negotiate conditions, and Pei Qing just doesn't lack anything, this is probably the so-called "one can be strong without desire".

Pei Qing also smiled: "I don't lack everything, right?"

Chen Yali looked at him carefully: "You lack a lover."

Pei Qing also frowned: "Isn't it?"

What did Chen Yali think of again: "You and Guan Ju...are not dating, are you? Since the last cooperation, you two have a good relationship."

"Don't worry, it's just a friend."

Chen Yali looked disappointed: "I really want to worry. If you really fall in love with her, I can find a way to help you stir fry."

Pei Qing waved his hand silently.

After leaving the company, Pei Qing drove back to his parents' house by himself.

He usually lives alone in an apartment in the city center, and his parents live in the family complex of the faculty and staff of the Conservatory of Music.He bought a small townhouse for his parents in the Beishan Scenic Development Zone, but the old couple first thought the place was far away, and his father hadn’t retired yet, and secondly, they also felt that they had spent most of their lives in the Conservatory of Music, and that all their acquaintances and friends were here. , reluctant to leave.Before Pei Qing went out to film, he went home once or twice a week.

As soon as he got home, the first thing he saw was a pile of high-end supplements on the coffee table in the living room, such as bird's nest, caterpillar fungus, ginseng, etc. His father was sitting on the sofa cleaning the tea set, and someone must have come home.

Before he could ask a question, his father waved: "I'm back, come quickly, your Senior Brother Qu is here."

Hearing the words "Senior Brother Qu", the corners of Pei Qing's mouth twitched unconsciously.

"Where are the brothers?"

The old man pointed in the direction of the kitchen: "I'm helping your mother cook."

When Pei Qing walked to the kitchen door, he saw Qu Lian's back, hunching his waist, picking vegetables on the too-short cooking table, while his mother was busy between the stew pot and the wok in a floral apron.This scene made him feel warm in his heart. The family life he expected was nothing more than this. Even if it wasn't like this, as long as he had Qu Lian, he would be satisfied.

But Qu Lian is a straight man.

His mother, Pei, saw him first: "Come on, get your senior brother out quickly, he will make trouble for me."

Qu Lian turned his head and saw Pei Qinghuan, and smiled a little shyly: "What a coincidence, I plan to see the teacher, and ask you out again."

Pei Qing was still looking at him, with eyes full of smiles: "Come out, lest my mother chase you away with a spoon."

Qu Lian wiped his hands embarrassingly, and followed Pei Qing out.

Qu Lian is Pei's mother's student.

When she was young, Pei's mother was also a popular performing artist in China. She performed dramas and stage plays for the top leaders many times, and received a plaque from the leader. Pei's father was also a famous pianist.After giving birth to Pei Qinghuan, Pei's mother stopped showing up as an actress, and was invited by the Film Academy to be a specially-appointed professor at the academy.

When Qu Lian was young, he was alone in this city. With a movie dream, he was admitted to the college, but he lived in poverty. When he was about to drop out of school, he was sponsored by Pei's mother to finish his studies. Later, Pei's family also helped him at work. He is no less.

Qu Lian knew how to repay his kindness. When he was studying, he often went to Pei's house to do odd jobs for his family.At that time Pei Qing was still busy with his parents, and although Qu Lian was only three years older than him, he took care of him in every detail.Later, he was no longer in this city, and he came back many times a year to visit the old couple who helped him back then.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was warm and harmonious, like a family of four, eating and laughing, and there were many topics to talk about.After eating, he chatted with the two old people for a while, Pei Qing said he hadn't seen him for a long time, and called Qu Lian out for a drink.

Pei Qing also asked in the car: "Brother, where is your luggage?"

"at the hotel."

"Which hotel? Let's go get things first and stay at my house at night."

Qu Lian was a little embarrassed: "I live at your place... it won't disturb you."

Pei Qing's smiling eyes were a little lonely: "Brother, you always see me like this, I'm the only one in my house. Don't just stay for a few nights, you can stay with me all the time if you want to." He took a deep look at Qu Lian, "Don't be so polite to me, it makes me very sad."

"It's my fault, I just..."

Pei Qing also interrupted Qu Lian, saying: "Lao Liu and Ah Kun are also here at this time, let's call them all out for a gathering."

After so many years, Qu Lian is still the same when facing Pei Qing, treating him as the benefactor's son, always unconsciously inferior and shy in front of him, which makes Pei Qing feel sour and soft.Although Qu Lian used to take care of Pei Qinghuan in daily life, but his kind and soft personality always aroused Pei Qinghuan's desire to protect, and it still does so to this day.