recession

On Saturday, Tao Liyang couldn't shirk it and went to a friend's appointment.

When I entered the restaurant, I saw my senior brother Wang An was there. The message I received at the hospital that day belonged to him.I immediately understood in my heart, shook my head and said with a smile: "This is the Hongmen Banquet."

"Where is it? It's clearly the first day of the new year. I'm here to invite you, the big Buddha." Zhou Yecheng got up and pulled out the chair, and reached out to pat Tao Liyang on the back.He is a well-known producer in the industry.Said to be friends with Tao Liyang, and the beginning was not pure. At first, I saw each other in the bar and fell asleep in a daze. The lights were very dim. On the count, even the parents still have some communication.

It's just that Tao Liyang has been doing the above one all the time. Although Zhou Yecheng didn't care too much about the body position, he also prefers the boy's one in his heart. In short, after a few dates, it faded away and returned to an ordinary friendship.

Tao Liyang had no choice but to sit down, Wang An didn't go around with him, and said straight to the point: "Liyang, after thinking about it, I still have to take care of this matter, and I don't worry about others."

A script written by Wang An is about to start filming recently. He was originally going to be stationed in the group, but his wife happened to be pregnant and was about to give birth, and the pregnancy reaction was very serious.Wang An wanted to stay at home with her, so he wanted Tao Liyang to be the resident screenwriter for him.

Tao Liyang smiled: "Brother, you know, I am really impatient to do this, I am very tired and it takes a long time."

"Didn't you just come back from being a resident screenwriter?"

"That's a script I wrote myself. There's nothing I can do about it." Tao Liyang took a sip of tea, "You really don't feel at ease. It's easy to find someone. A fledgling screenwriter has to go to the set anyway. This business is now It’s not easy to make a living, and many people are waiting for the opportunity. If you want, I can introduce you. I know a few who are very talented..."

"That won't work." Wang An waved his hand, "Our brothers and sisters are very clear that it is always useless to change something that we have spent our own efforts on. My main reason is that your sister-in-law has nothing to do here, and this book has to be handed over to you. I can feel more at ease. It just so happens that the producer is also here, so feel free to ask if you have any conditions, and everyone can discuss it."

Zhou Yecheng also chimed in and said, "Yes, Liyang, we all mean the same thing. Besides, you are familiar with the director of this film, Du Futing, have you worked with them before? They are all familiar crews, so it would be great if you came. "

"Shut up, I want to know that you two are in the same group, and you will never come to this meal today." Tao Liyang knocked on the table, then turned to Wang An to persuade: "Brother, how meticulous is your script writing? You can think of everything the director can't think of. Where do you really need me to go?"

"I don't worry about you, it won't work if you change it to someone else." Wang An insisted, "Well, if you are willing to come, sign your name in front of me..."

Tao Liyang hurriedly interrupted him: "What are you doing, I dare not take this name no matter what."

"I know you are not short of money or fame, so I owe you a favor as a senior brother. I have been writing this book on and off for a year or two, and I am not the most satisfied, but I did put my heart into it, just like my own child. If not Your sister-in-law is here..."

Wang An's words were sincere, and Tao Liyang frowned helplessly.He had already rejected it once on the phone a few days ago, and Wang An called the producer to entrust him again, obviously keeping an eye on him.After all, he and Wang An are brothers, and they have a very good relationship. They also know that he has always been serious, and it is better not to refuse them very much. He said to Zhou Yecheng with a helpless smile: "You are really shrewd. You can't hide anything on the phone, but if you know everything, I'm not coming today. It's my fault that I'm leaving now."

"Since you're here, you have to be tied up." Zhou Yecheng knew that he had agreed, and before he had time to repent, he quickly poured a glass of wine, "It's a pleasant cooperation."

Wang An on the other end finally handed over the errand, and clinked glasses with him: "Li Yang, thank you so much this time."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phone rang again. Tao Liyang waved his hand: "You answer it first."

It was the nanny calling, saying that his wife was very unwell and asking when he would go back.

"Senior brother, go back and see your sister-in-law." The voice of the phone leaked a little, Tao Liyang heard the general idea, and Zhou Yecheng also said that the family is important, and the two of them can talk about the rest.

Wang An was worried about his wife, so he said, "Then I'll go back first, and you guys talk slowly. Li Yang, I'll thank you another day."

"Their couple have a good relationship." Seeing Wang An leaving in a hurry, Zhou Yecheng sighed, asked the waiter to remove the table and chopsticks, and said to Tao Liyang: "I will draw up the contract and send it to your email when I get back. Thank you for coming to the rescue."

Tao Liyang took a piece of bamboo shoots: "I have to follow the group all the time, right? How long will it take? You can tell me first. Also, when will the machine be turned on? I have other things to do. If I want to join the group immediately, it will definitely not work." of."

"Five months at most, and it will definitely end before the Spring Festival. It's the [-]th of next month. If you have time, you can come a day or two earlier. If it doesn't work, it's okay if you delay it for a few days."

"Five months at most? It's gone for half a year." Tao Liyang said, but since he promised earlier, now he can only knock out his teeth and swallow the blood together.

Zhou Yecheng still had a smiling face, and he knew that this was an embarrassing thing: "You will not be treated badly in terms of fees. Writer Tao can also ask for any other requirements."

"That's what I said, what else can I ask for." Tao Liyang shook his head, and suddenly thought of one thing, "The start will start next month, and the actors are all set?"

"Basically, there are only a few small roles left."

"How small?"

Zhou Yecheng thought for a while: "Do you want to bring someone in? Male or female? There is only the male fourth who plays the most important role. There are no vacancies for actresses, and the contracts are all signed."

"Man, can you make the decision?"

"Yes." Zhou Yecheng smiled, "If you open your mouth, there is nothing you can't."

As he spoke, he called his assistant and asked him to send all the relevant information. Tao Liyang glanced at it, and then sent it to Wei Xiao, asking him to ask his manager if he had time.He had read the script written by Wang An for the first time, and he had a general impression that the fourth male role was not too many, but the characters were still lovable and memorable.The film team is also good, and now the film and television winter is cold, Wei Xiao will not suffer a loss if he takes over.

In less than ten minutes, Wei Xiao called back and hurriedly thanked him, saying that he had time and that the next few months would be free.

Tao Liyang just mentioned him incidentally, not asking him to thank him for anything, so he answered a few words casually, and then hung up the phone.

Zhou Yecheng looked at him with great interest, and after hearing Tao Liyang's name, he searched for Wei Xiao's photos: "You look good, your new love? Recently they said that you have taken care of him, it seems to be fake.

"Don't think about it, it's not that kind of relationship."

"What kind of relationship? Our relationship? Don't you help him with nothing? Do charity." Zhou Yecheng smiled and swiped through the photos a few times.

"That's not the case. How's the film going... It's not too bad if you come from a serious class, and you've been filming for a year or two."

"Okay, I probably have the bottom line. Don't worry, I will take good care of your people."

Tao Liyang was really wronged.Wei Xiao only made an appointment that day, but he didn't do anything, and he didn't look for him after he left.Wei Xiao sent him WeChat messages from time to time, but Tao Liyang did rarely reply.It's just that what he said has always been done. Zhou Yecheng still smiled ambiguously and shook his head, "You can say whatever you want."

We chatted about other things one after another, and it was already nine o'clock in the evening after dinner.On the way Tao Liyang drove home, remembering what Zhou Yecheng said jokingly, he suddenly changed direction and went to a bar he frequented.

He had no intention of drinking, so he randomly found an empty table and asked the bartender to serve it casually.He lit a cigarette and smoked slowly, looking at the people around him under the dim light.Before he finished smoking a cigarette, a man sat down beside him, his voice was very low: "Alone?"

Tao Liyang turned his head to look at the man's face through a bit of hazy smoke, and was about to speak, but was blocked by another face in a trance.

He suddenly felt that everything was meaningless, and they said that he took it easy, which was probably true.But for whom?That person didn't care.

Tao Liyang tried to accept this invitation. He had done this for so many years, but he still couldn't make up his mind for a long time.

What he really wanted was a good night, but it wasn't supposed to be.

Tao Liyang lowered his eyelids and took another puff of his cigarette. He had to get everything back on track as soon as possible, but today, it seemed impossible.

The man next to him was already a little impatient, he gently held his wrist, and his little finger circled around the pulse point.Tao Liyang looked down at that smooth and beautiful hand, feeling annoyed.

Forget it, he thought, he has no desire at the moment, his desire is not here.He still needs more time to adjust himself. I don't know when it will be done, but hopefully not forever.

Tao Liyang slowly exhaled the smoke from his mouth, with the corners of his lips curled up, he called the waiter over to order a glass of whiskey, and pushed the glass towards the man: "Please drink a glass of wine."

He took his coat, stood up and left.

Tao Liyang spent the remaining half a month finishing the first draft of a Lunar New Year comedy—this was a job he promised a long time ago.I also sorted out the background materials of a historical film I wanted to write. I was a little tight on time, so I only sorted out a general idea. When I entered the group, I still brought half a box of books.

Due to the late flight, it was already dinner time when we arrived at the hotel.Zhou Yecheng personally picked him up in the hall, and when he saw him coming in, he greeted him: "It's just in time, put the suitcase away and have dinner, Director Du and the others are all here."

Tao Liyang saw the smile on his face and sized him up: "What are you doing?"

"What can I do?" Zhou Yecheng reached out and pressed the elevator, "I have prepared a little surprise for you."

Listening to his tone, Tao Liyang suddenly had a bad premonition, and it became reality when he got out of the elevator and saw Wei Xiao in front of the room.

"What did you do?" Tao Liyang frowned.Zhou Yecheng patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and said to Wei Xiao from afar, "Come here cleverly, what are you doing there?"

Wei Xiao came over, looked at him and called out, "Teacher Tao."

Tao Liyang didn't want to show his face, so he responded casually.Wei Xiao took the initiative to lift his suitcase. Tao Liyang didn't want him to take it, but he was in a stalemate for a while. Seeing that Wei Xiao didn't let go, he had no choice but to let him go.By the way, Zhou Yecheng also snatched Tao Liyang's room card and handed it over: "Please, Xiaowei, just put him in his room, and then we'll go down for dinner together."

Wei Xiao nodded, then pursed his lips and looked at Tao Liyang, then walked forward.Zhou Yecheng put his shoulders on his shoulders and took a few steps behind: "Wei Xiao will live right across from you, buddy, it's interesting."

Zhou Yecheng's voice was not high, but it was enough for people to hear. Tao Liyang glanced at Wei Xiao who had already arrived in front of the room.He was just a male fourth, and he was not well-known, so he shouldn't live on this floor anyway, Zhou Yecheng's meaning was obvious.

Tao Liyang couldn't bear it anymore and pulled Zhou Yecheng two steps aside, and lowered his voice: "I told you, I'm just helping you out. Are you a producer or a pimp?"

Zhou Yecheng had an expression that I understood: "Worried about the bad influence? It's okay. Apart from you, this layer is the leading actors and directors. They are all good people, and they are tight-lipped. Who will say it? Besides, we Tao Da The screenwriter is very romantic, this one is not bad. I am quite sensible when I look at the children. Still, you have other..."

Tao Liyang was completely speechless, Zhou Yecheng had a good saying, he was famous, Zhou Ye's achievements were ready-made, and Shaowei Xiao couldn't be innocent, it was all his own crimes.

He sighed inwardly, and simply stopped explaining.Wei Xiao had already put the box and came out, and reached out to return the room card to him.Tao Liyang thanked him, and was about to pick it up when the door next to him opened, Wei Xiao's hands shook and he couldn't hold it steady, and the room card fell to the ground with a slap.

"Liyang?" Xu Yunqing stood at the door, his eyes swept over the three of them, and finally fixed on Tao Liyang in surprise, "Why are you here?"

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