Before I became the legendary boss

Xiong Guoqiang is a director.He is also a less popular director who specializes in realistic subjects.

It's not that he hasn't tried the popular themes of suspense, time travel, and magic in the market these years, but every time he shoots something, he feels disgusting when he looks at it.Xiong Guoqiang has been in this industry for more than ten years. He has his own artistic pursuits, so he is no longer willing to imitate others.

Xiong Guoqiang was once cynical.More than ten years ago, his realistic film and television dramas depicting the local life of ordinary people were very popular.But I don't know what kind of demonic winds have blown in recent years. All kinds of magical costume romance dramas that are out of daily life have become popular, making his works completely reduced to antiques that have been eliminated by the times.

People always want to squat down on the ground to eat, reality will never go out of date!With such thoughts in mind, Xiong Guoqiang has been rejected by the management for year after year.Fortunately, his friend and screenwriter Cong Sheng has been helping him find ways so that he can make some documentaries to survive.

After several years of setbacks in this way, Xiong Guoqiang's mentality is much calmer than at the beginning.He wanted to understand a truth: if a work is not accepted by the market, it is caused by many factors.Not only because of the subject matter, but also because of the relationship between actors and actresses.

Just imagine that the actors who were in power ten years ago can be the same as the actors now?Even if he is willing to let the current Xiaoxianrou act in his scripts about the working people at the bottom, the fans are not willing! ?Not to mention that the acting skills of this crop of newcomers are getting more and more urgent, and almost all of them have been soaked in honey. What do you want them to do in realistic bitter scenes?

This actually involves an economic concept called the "Matthew Effect".A person with outstanding looks has received much more attention than others since he was a child, so he is more likely to receive preferential treatment and smooth travel all the way.This is even more obvious in today's bunch of traffic celebrities.It's not that some of them don't want to act in a good show, but they have been used to rich clothes and rich food since they were young. If you let a prince beat his chest and beat his chest and feet to play a poor child, it is completely difficult for others.

Xiong Guoqiang vomited bitterness with his old friends at the wine table again and again.The topic of going around is that I have a good book in my hand, and I want to make it into a movie day and night.However, the employer must find a traffic to be the protagonist before they are willing to pay, saying that they are afraid of losing money.This really saddened Xiong Guoqiang, making his cups of bitter wine pour into his throat and heartache, and he had nowhere to use his strength.

But today, an old friend brought him good news, saying that he had found a good seed for him.

It was a video from the audition meeting, and the camera picture was completely careless.But the actors in the center of the screen still broke through various restrictions such as venue personnel, and broke out amazing dramatic tension.

Xiong Guoqiang recognized him immediately. Isn't this the fresh meat who played Qin Xi in Jitianlu? What's his name?

"Gu Lindong."

Cong Sheng laughed and poured a glass of wine for himself and Xiong Guoqiang.

"Don't look at him as young, but his foundation is no worse than those who have been acting for more than ten years. I think there is something hidden in him that young people don't have today, but I can't say anything."

Xiong Guoqiang felt as if he had found a treasure, and immediately asked Cong Sheng to match him up so that he could meet the actor, have a meal, and see if there was any play.

Cong Sheng said, why are you so anxious, people may not be interested in your book, besides, people are also popular now, it depends on the schedule.Xiong Guoqiang patted his bald head anxiously, hey, then you can help me send the notebook to try.

Three days later, a message came from the other side, saying that he agreed to meet with him.

The dinner was also organized by Cong Sheng's group, and it was a private room in a restaurant.Xiong Guoqiang originally thought he would wait for a long time, but before his butt was hot, someone opened the door and came in.The person at the head is Gu Lindong whom Xiong Guoqiang is thinking about.The real person is even more handsome than the one on the screen, and the long legs instantly made Xiong Guoqiang see the smile of the employer's father.

At the same time, the one who followed behind was also eye-catching.The boy looked very clean, with black and white eyes.He politely handed over his business card to Xiong Guoqiang, saying that he was Gu Lindong's manager.

Xiong Guoqiang warmly invited them to take a seat, urging the waiter to serve the food quickly.Cong Sheng also talked quickly, and the scene was heated up every time he came and went.It's just that Gu Lindong looks the same as him, and doesn't like to talk much.On the contrary, his manager has been cheering by the side, nodding his head obediently, which makes people feel at ease.Xiong Guoqiang saw that they were all young people, so he stopped talking about the scene and went straight to the point.

"What do you think of my book? Are you interested?"

The two people on the opposite side did not speak for a moment.Cong Sheng fueled him again.

"Old Xiong has been hiding this book for several years, waiting for a suitable leading role every day like a cowherd hoping for a Weaver Girl. But you also know that these days, films with this theme are difficult to shoot, and they don't sell well. After all, who would want to Wouldn't it be fun to go to the cinema during the Chinese New Year?"

Cong Sheng took a sip of his tea.

"But it's a really powerful book, and honestly, I'd love to see this story come to life on the big screen, too."

This script tells the story of a dumb scavenger named Ah Liu who finally raised his only daughter by selling scraps. However, his daughter was brutally killed by a black car driver on the way home from get off work, and the murderer even abandoned the car and fled to other places.The local police had to shelve the case after a period of fruitless investigation.So the lonely mute can only rely on his own strength to travel thousands of miles to find the murderer.While scavenging waste, he inquired around with the wanted photos of the suspects, and encountered all kinds of changes in human relationships and inconstancy of the world along the way.

"I think you can all see that the leading role is not easy to play, experience and experience in acting are indispensable."

Xiong Guoqiang sighed.

"But if someone has the ability to bring this mute to life, I believe that next year's actor must be him."

The protagonist in the whole film does not have a single line, relying entirely on his eyes and body language.This is a huge challenge for any actor.Even if you are an old drama player, you have to weigh whether you can eat it in one bite.Otherwise, painting a tiger is not an anti-dog, and there is no benefit.

At this time, Gu Lindong's agent spoke first.

"Director Xiong, what do you most want the protagonist to express?"

Xiong Guoqiang was stunned for a moment, he thought the other party would first ask him why he picked Gu Lindong.

Xiong Guoqiang answered He Rong's question seriously.

"It's kinship. It's the bond that blood is thicker than water, and even death can't sever."

At the beginning of the plot, the daughter was killed.The clips of getting along with the mute and his daughter are all placed in the story through interludes, so the protagonist has many rival scenes with "daughters" of all ages.At the same time, it is his love for his daughter that promotes the development of the whole plot, allowing him as a bystander to witness the joys and sorrows of other families.

"The protagonist is a member of the bottom of the society. He has no money and no culture. He seems to have a worse life than most people in this world. But he is better than most people in this society. Father's love makes him surpass His own flaws surpass all difficulties in this world. Therefore, this character combines the two sides of the weakest and the strongest, full of contradictions and dramatic charm."

Xiong Guoqiang changed his voice.

"I know you have concerns. It's normal to have concerns. This role is too difficult for an actor in his twenties without a family. But I still hope you can consider it. At least, give me, this book, and Give yourself a chance."

Xiong Guoqiang looked straight at Gu Lindong and said.

The other party finally spoke slowly.

"Okay. I'll think about it."

A big rock in Xiong Guoqiang's heart finally fell to the ground. He was not afraid that the other party would consider it, but he was afraid that the other party would not even consider it.As soon as he was happy in his heart, he wished to have a chat with others and call him brothers and sisters, and he would open a bottle immediately.Unexpectedly, it was stopped immediately.

"Sorry, I have to drive later.

Xiong Guoqiang laughed.

"It's okay, if you can't drink, your manager will drink it for you! Young people should exercise more to improve their drinking capacity, and the days to come will be long!"

But the tone of the other party sounded tougher.

"He can't drink either. He has a bad stomach recently and can't drink."

Xiong Guoqiang was stunned, and Cong Sheng hurriedly interrupted to smooth things over.

"It's okay, let's drink! Hey old bear, why did you become so vulgar after you said you were bald? Why do you always force young people to drink?! You punish me for three cups!"

The day's party finally came to an end amidst the booze.Cong Sheng paid the bill, and helped the drunk Xiong Guoqiang to leave. Before leaving, he smiled and expressed to the two that he looked forward to continuing to cooperate next time.

The author says:

Gu Lindong: You don't know anything about his drinking capacity;

He Rong: ……………