Mr. Zhou Doesn't Want to Work Hard Anymore!

The two chatted for a while, and Zhou Chenxi finally got to the point.

"What are you talking about, the reason why the "Fate of Dreams" team replaced me was because of Lu's internal recommendation?!"

"Sorry," Lu Ji said, "I just found out about the news yesterday. The secretary checked it for me. I really realized it later. I am also responsible for this matter. If you want, I will immediately ask them to replace them. "

"No need!" Zhou Chenxi waved his hand and said, "What does this have to do with you?"

He knew that Lu Ji had nothing to do with this matter.

In the field of film and television dramas, game companies and producers have always been in contact with Zhou Chenxi, and the Lu family has hardly appeared as an investor.

As a large film and television investment company, Lu's understands market rules very well. A big IP like "Dream of Fate" should be let go to a team that understands it. If too much capital interferes, it is easy to shoot yourself in the foot.

After all, this mobile game already has a fixed audience, and the game characters also have a large number of fans. If the filming accidentally does not meet the audience's expectations, it will not only attract curses, the audience are not fools.

Lu Ji said: "In this case, the film and television IP of "Dream of Fate" will be completely withdrawn, and the follow-up cosmetics cooperation will not be renewed after the expiration. You got the endorsement qualification of the revitalizing water in "Carp", Lu's It will always be fulfilled, and you don’t have to worry about bumping into them when shooting commercials.”

"I don't hold any grudges!" Zhou Chenxi explained, "I'm just curious who helped Luo Xinghe this time?"

After all, if Luo Xinghe turned over again, it would not be of any benefit to them.

Lu Ji was silent.

Zhou Chenxi thought about it too.

Lu's internal recommendation, the one who helped Luo Xinghe must be someone from the Lu's, who else could it be?

Lu Ji said: "My family affairs are too complicated, I will handle this matter, don't worry, I won't let Luo Xinghe hurt you."

"No, no..." Zhou Chenxi hurriedly waved his hands, "We are all the same, who wants bad things to happen again?"

The dessert meal for the two of them was very unpleasant. Lu Ji drove out in person today. In order to chat for a while, he took Zhou Chenxi for a walk on the road.

"Since you don't want to tell me, then I won't ask, anyway, I believe you can handle this matter well," Zhou Chenxi said with confidence, "I believe you no matter what."

"Well." Lu Ji thought to himself, I will protect you.

I don't know if it's useful, Zhou Chenxi told him about the contents of several versions of "Koi Conquering the Entertainment Circle" that he had read: "I read in the book that Luo Xinghe has another ambiguous object named His name is Cui Yuan, he is a cutting-edge director, have you heard of it?"

"Cui Yuan?" Lu Ji thought for a while.

Recently, he participated in a seminar on the direction of market development, and heard his subordinates mention this name. This director recently made a literary film and just won an international award, and he is quite optimistic in the industry.

Although Lu Ji had no interest in inquiring about Luo Xinghe's private life, he still knew something about his social circle.

"I heard," Lu Ji said, "this man is very talented, and it is said that his temper is quite weird."

"Well, it's very weird," Zhou Chenxi nodded, "It is said in the book that he is very harsh on actors in other circles, but he treats Luo Xinghe differently. After watching Luo Xinghe's play, I have always admired Luo Xinghe, and I have also created scripts as a part-time screenwriter. Many of the male protagonists in the scripts are based on Luo Xinghe. He has also sent invitations to Luo Xinghe many times, hoping that he can star in his own literary films. Unfortunately, literary Movies don't make money, and they can't attract fans on a large scale, so in the whole book, Luo Xinghe only acted in his play once."

Zhou Chenxi thought again: "People like Director Cui usually have mental cleanliness, which is a common feature of artists. Now that Luo Xinghe has a stain in the industry, even if he wants to turn around, Director Cui probably won't like him as much as before. What's more, Director Cui just won an award this year, and he hasn't gained a firm foothold in the circle, so there should be no chance to help him right now."

But, to prevent problems before they happen, he should share what he knows with Lu Ji.

"I will pay attention," Lu Ji said, "I will try to prevent you from encountering such a thing next time."

"I'm a little ashamed of what you said," Zhou Chenxi said shyly, "Actually, I have nothing to regret, it's just that he robbed me of a show. I'm used to it. I've been very lucky in my life to meet you , My family and I have also solved the misunderstanding, and I am already very content, if one day I really can't get along in the entertainment circle..."

"No," Lu Ji interrupted him, "don't talk nonsense."

Ok.

Every time Zhou Chenxi, a salty fish, wanted to lie down quietly, he would be helped up by the hardworking Lu Ji and told him to keep standing up and fighting.

Lu Ji answered a call midway, because the company had something to do, so Zhou Chenxi asked him not to drop it off, and offered to take a taxi back by himself.

Lu Ji disagreed at first, but Zhou Chenxi insisted, Lu Ji had no choice but to put him down on the side of the road where it was convenient to take a taxi, watched him get into the car, and told him to be careful on the road.

After bidding farewell to Lu Ji and returning home, before he had time to rest, Zhi Qi called to inform him that he had already contacted director Luo Jitian, and the other party agreed to let Zhou Chenxi participate in his internal audition.The time is tomorrow morning.

Zhou Chenxi was so happy that he prepared some audition materials overnight.

He was nervous.

However, Zhou Chenxi is a fan of director Luo Jitian, and has watched many of his dramas more than once. After briefly summarizing Director Luo's personal style and preferences, Zhou Chenxi went to sleep.

He wants to attend Director Luo's audition with a good mental outlook.

The next day, Zhou Chenxi met Zhiqi at the company, and Zhiqi drove him to the audition himself.

On the way, Zhi Qi reminded him: "I asked you for you, do you know why Director Luo agreed to you to participate in the audition?"

"Why?" Zhou Chenxi asked curiously.

"An investor's father approached Director Luo and said that he wanted to invest in his film. You know, big production crews are very expensive. I thought Director Luo would at least shirk it a little bit, but I didn't expect him to say this directly. The benefactor does not refuse anyone, and he immediately agreed."

Zhou Chenxi: "??"

"That's not enough. Director Luo even asked why the other party didn't let you bring the capital team directly."

Zhou Chenxi: "..." What, the entertainment industry is so powerful now, can the poor and humble be moved?

"What's even worse is that the financial backer faltered and said, don't be so direct, just let Director Luo give you a chance and make sense."

Zhou Chenxi: "..."

"There are too many pitfalls..." Zhi Qi said incredulously, "To be honest, I can't understand the thinking of Director Luo and the sponsor. Needless to say, Director Luo, since the sponsor is willing to recommend you, why doesn't he directly Send the Buddha to the west? After all, Director Luo agrees with you to bring the fund team?"

"..." Zhou Chenxi speculated that it might be that the patron made a presumptuous claim, fearing that it would be a disservice to let Zhou Chenxi know that he was unhappy.

"However, which one in the circle is not an old fritter, according to normal thinking, after doing this again and again, Director Luo is likely to put colored glasses on you."

Zhou Chenxi: "..."

"But don't worry, you can enjoy the shade by leaning against a big tree. Since you have the backing of your benefactor, you don't have to think so much."

No, the love of the gold master's father is too heavy, Zhou Chenxi doesn't really want such colored glasses.

It wasn't until Zhou Chenxi arrived at the audition location that he realized that he and Zhi Qi were overthinking.

Director Luo is basically a Neptune when it comes to attracting investment.

At the audition scene, he saw actress Xie Xueyu, actor Hua Chao, Ren Qian, and several well-known celebrities in the circle.

The others didn't know him, so when Zhou Chenxi came in, they looked at him curiously, guessing who he was.Only Ren Qian greeted him warmly: "Chenxi, why are you here?"

"Senior Ren." Zhou Chenxi bowed.

"You're welcome," Ren Qian greeted him, "Come and sit here!"

Zhou Chenxi walked over and sat down. Ren Qian was chatting with the person sitting next to him just now, and introduced by the way: "This is a kid who recorded a show with me before, and he is quite interesting."

Zhou Chenxi stood up again, and greeted the other party politely. His face was calm, but his heart was screaming crazily: It's Dai Jia, the lead actor of "The Legend of Luo Shen". I like him so much!

Who did I see!

Next to him is Shidi Zuo Hexu!

Is he going to the big screen too?

Come on idol!

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu all the film and television drama auditions he participated in were male actors under a lot of competition pressure, and there were so few female actors sitting there.

Even so, everyone who came was a fairy sister. I really wanted to go directly to Xie Xueyu for an autograph!

Zhou Chenxi's heart was so turbulent that he almost forgot his identity, and almost turned into a fanboy.

After Ren Qian finished chatting, he turned around and asked him, "Why did you come here? Are you also planning to bring the capital team?"

Zhou Chenxi: "??"

Ren Qian explained: "In Director Luo's crew, everyone will consciously bring in the funding team. If the 'capital' is not enough, Director Luo will deprive him of the qualification to audition. He always said that he is poor, so we have to pay for it ourselves. Only then can I change my qualification for an audition."

Zhou Chenxi: "..."

"Yeah," Dai Jia also came over from the side, "Do you know why all the old fritters who participated in his audition are us old fritters? Because the newcomers don't make enough money! Those of us who have been in the circle for a long time, more or less Some family background, otherwise, where would Director Luo go to collect the wool?"

Zhou Chenxi: "..." The three views are shattered.

"But don't worry," Ren Qian patted him, "Since we are not short of the money, of course whoever has the strength will win in the end."

Zhou Chenxi wants to cry but has no tears.

No, I'm short of money!

He shouted frantically in his heart.

I'm really bad for money!Why is it so difficult to break into the entertainment circle with one's own strength! !

Director Luo came soon.

He brought his old partner, screenwriter and producer Cong Wen.

As soon as Director Luo came, the atmosphere became serious and serious.

Everyone lost the mood of joking just now, and began to wait quietly for the audition.

Sure enough, the atmosphere of the audition was professional and tense, no jokes, everyone was very serious about the audition.

The seniors in front went in and out, Zhou Chenxi was so nervous that his hands were sweaty, he obviously didn't drink a lot of water in the morning, but he still really wanted to go to the toilet.

After waiting for several hours, it was finally Zhou Chenxi's turn.

Director Luo's assistant came out and called, "Zhou Chenxi, come in."

Zhou Chenxi went in.

Director Luo's audition was different from his previous auditions for "Xianyouji". The equipment was very professional. The curtain and the camera were set up directly, as if he was on the set. Director Luo stood directly in front of the camera to evaluate the actors' sense of the camera. .

The assistant handed Zhou Chenxi a script, but it was a fragment like other auditions. Zhou Chenxi memorized the lines quickly, and after reading it quickly, he began to look for status.

This play is based on a short story in the ancient myth "Heavenly Questions". The content is very simple, it is the end of the Geng Dynasty, and famines raged.At that time, Zhu Ming, who was the second prince of the Geng Dynasty, picked up a cat demon on the side of the road. The cat demon said to Zhu Ming, you have the appearance of a golden dragon, give me a bite, and I will help you become a dragon.

Zhu Ming then cut off a piece of flesh from his hand and fed it to the cat.

The cat ate Ju Ming's meat and immediately ascended to immortality.

Zhu Ming also won the battle for the throne with several brothers later, successfully ascended the throne, and became Xuanzong.

Xuanzong reigned for ten years and worked hard to govern, but in his later years he listened to the slander of treacherous ministers, saying that the cat demon deceived Xuanzong, Xuanzong was originally a real dragon, why did he say "help him become a dragon", the cat demon just wanted to deceive Xuanzong Dragon meat, so that he can ascend to immortality.

Xuanzong thought it was reasonable and ordered the killing of cats all over the country, calling them "evil animals".

Later, disasters occurred frequently in the Geng Dynasty under Xuanzong's rule. Coupled with the fact that Xuanzong died in his later years and the people were in dire straits, an insurgent army soon overthrew him, and the Geng Dynasty fell.

A very short story, which has a joking element, but it also reflects Xuanzong's unpopularity.

Several emperors in later generations often took this story as a warning, advocated the implementation of benevolent government, and began to understand that those who win the hearts of the people win the world.

This story has been adapted a lot in Director Luo's hands. After all, the values ​​promoted by modern society are different from before.Cong Wen is Director Luo's "queen" ghost screenwriter, and Zhou Chenxi can imagine how wonderful this story will be after watching just one clip.

Zhou Chenxi had an accident when "The Legend of the Demon Cat" was released in his previous life, so he didn't have a chance to watch the movie.Luo Xinghe also did not participate in this movie, because it was not written in the book.

Zhou Chenxi does not have a frame of reference like the previous "Xianyouji", this time he acted entirely by feeling, whether he can win Director Luo's favor or not depends on God's will.

After 15 minutes, Director Luo stared at the camera monitor in front of him and said to Zhou Chenxi, "Okay, come and take a look."

Often the director greets him like this because he is a little dissatisfied with his performance.Director Qin Chuan was like this before. Every time Zhou Chenxi performed abnormally or performed poorly, he would ask Zhou Chenxi to come and watch his performance so that he could make targeted improvements in the future.

Zhou Chenxi walked over with a look of apprehension. Unexpectedly, Director Luo said to him: "The acting is not bad, the feeling of the cat demon is well grasped. Your 'financial master' said that you played a cat before. It is really true. The work What is it called, is it broadcast, can you let me watch it?"

"It's... Lu's cosmetics advertisement..." Zhou Chenxi hurriedly searched the advertisement on the Internet with his mobile phone, and showed it to Director Luo.

"Not bad, not bad," Director Luo looked at it carefully, and said, "It's what I want. And your benefactor is also generous, ask me how much I want, just say a price, he can invest twice as much on that basis, I haven't met such a rich and rich man for many years, hahahaha!"

Zhou Chenxi: "..."

Director Luo, who accidentally told the truth, coughed dryly and explained: "Our attitude in filming is still very strict, and the money must be spent wisely. I know you are a small fresh meat, and you want us to offer a 'sky-high salary'? Impossible, we pay you according to the remuneration of a normal actor, so let me tell you first, even if someone pays for you, the money will only be used where it should be used, so you can accept it?"

Zhou Chenxi nodded and said, "Yes, as long as you can shoot the show well, you can do anything."

Director Luo patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction, and said: "To be honest, I know Zhou Mingxuan. The president of Zhou Xin Group, I heard that he has a younger brother. He is very precious. I saw that your surname is Zhou, Zhou Mingxuan You are so nervous again, I can probably guess your identity."

"It's incredible," Director Luo said with a smile, "Zhou Mingxuan should be happy to have such an excellent brother like you."

Zhou Chenxi was surprised.

Coming out of the audition scene, Zhou Chenxi ran into Cong Wen again, and Cong Wen said with a smile: "Director Luo used to be poor and couldn't get sponsorship for filming, so he always pays special attention to sponsorship now, but don't worry. , since he is willing to use you, it means that he is sure of your ability, I just saw that you really acted well, and it fits the image of the cat monster in my mind, perform well, come on!"

Being affirmed by the screenwriter, Zhou Chenxi felt a little elated. He thanked Cong Wen and came out of the audition building.

Earlier, my brother said that one of his business partners had told him about Luo Dao's audition. Probably this business partner also knew Luo Dao, so he must have said something to Luo Dao. No wonder Luo Dao was able to guess his identity so quickly.

Although in the end it was his elder brother who helped him a lot, Zhou Chenxi sighed.

Zhi Qi was still waiting for him outside, Zhou Chenxi walked over and opened the car door, and got into the passenger seat.

"How is it?" Zhi Qi became nervous when he saw his expression, "Did you pass the audition?"

"No," Zhou Chenxi said seriously, "I passed."

Zhi Qi: "??" Then you are so sad?

"Although I seriously doubt that Director Luo will use me because the role of cat demon needs a younger actor, and the seniors like Ren Qian and Hua Chao who came to audition are not of suitable age."

Zhou Chenxi sighed again, and said, "Otherwise, I really can't figure out why Director Ren would choose me."

"Be more confident," Zhi Qi said hesitantly, "Don't you still have the financial ability of the patron's father?"

Zhou Chenxi: "..."

The author has something to say: Brother: I finally beat Lu Ji once!

Thanks to "Qing Li", "Mysterious Passerby" and "Fau Deng" for the nutrient solution!