Of course, Lu Yanhe didn't want to ask Xin Zixing directly whether she already had a boyfriend.
Chen Siqi was right. What if Xin Zixing herself didn't want to tell anyone? It would be very abrupt to ask so rashly.
After breakfast, Lu Yanhe sent Chen Siqi to the car going to the airport.
Chen Siqi said, "You should hurry to school too, you have classes at ten o'clock."
Lu Yanhe looked at her in surprise and asked, "How did you know I have class at 10 o'clock?"
Chen Siqi: "What's wrong with you that I don't know?"
Lu Yanhe: “…”
"Okay, I'm leaving." Chen Siqi waved and got in the car.
Lu Yanhe helped her close the car door.
After the car drove away, Lu Yanhe was about to turn around and go back to the hotel when he suddenly saw two people standing behind the pillar in front of him, holding cameras in their hands.
Paparazzi?
When Lu Yanhe looked over, the two of them seemed a little flustered, as if they had been caught, and they wanted to leave in a hurry.
Lu Yanhe smiled, waved his hand and greeted them.
They were all stunned and looked at Lu Yanhe in surprise.
Lu Yanhe turned around and went back to the hotel.
-
Lu Yanhe's relationship with the media and paparazzi is actually relatively peaceful, and there have never been any major conflicts.
On the one hand, Lu Yanhe himself does not have any secrets that cannot be reported. On the other hand, Lu Yanhe is young and is an artist who puts his efforts on the public screen and is known throughout the country. The media and paparazzi also have a filter for him and are very tolerant.
In addition, after Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi started working on "Jump Up", their magazine gradually became a rare masterpiece in the print media that could occasionally stir up some topics of discussion and heat. Moreover, it was also very generous in advertising many non-profit books and magazines.
For example, one issue of the magazine included a "Gossip of the Past" section, inviting many columnists from five or even ten years ago to review the famous and influential journals and columns from the golden age of print media, as well as some behind-the-scenes stories. Another issue of the magazine invited several well-known entertainment reporters to discuss the relationship between entertainment reporters and entertainers.
These practices made Lu Yanhe implicitly regarded as one of their own in the media circle.
In addition to "Jump Up", the self-media editing club created by the editing team is also very popular.
They have their own accounts on various social media platforms and are very active, often planning interesting topics and inviting experts from various fields to discuss them. This doesn't just refer to experts in the legal and medical fields, but anyone with a little influence on social media will often receive their invitations.
The most important thing is that they never let people work for free. They will not let them work for free under the pretext of "expanding your influence" and will always provide a good remuneration.
Chen Siqi said at a tea party held by "Jump Up", "The things you discuss are valuable in themselves. If our thematic discussion brings us commercial returns, why not share it with you at the same time."
They are young, talented, hardworking, and have made their own way without relying on financial backers, which has earned them respect as a person.
Being sensible, generous, sincere and polite to others has earned them recognition in terms of social skills.
Then why aren't they treated well by the media?
-
Li Zhibai slept until half past nine and was woken up by Yan Liang.
"What's wrong?" Li Zhibai, with a head of bird feathers, looked at Yan Liang with sleepy eyes.
Yan Liang said, "Old Lu has gone to class, and I have to leave too. You can handle it yourself later."
"Where are you going?" Li Zhibai asked.
Yan Liang said, "I have to go back to the crew. I have a scene tonight."
Li Zhibai asked: "Are you going to the airport?"
"Um."
"Then wait for me, I'll take you there."
"Don't send me off like this. I've already called a taxi." Yan Liang said, "I see you can't even open your eyes right now."
Li Zhibai yawned loudly and said, "Okay, then. When will you finish filming this play?"
Yan Liang: "We will be able to finish filming this month, but Zhou Pingan has got me another role, so I have to join the crew again in October."
Li Zhibai was stunned, looked at Yan Liang with some confusion, and asked, "Don't you have to record "Idol Era" in October?"
"Yes, but only for one episode," Yan Liang said. "The cooperation agreement I signed with this program is to record one episode per month."
Li Zhibai reacted and nodded, "Then you will need to ask for leave from the crew?"
"Um."
"Then how do you prepare for the stage?" Li Zhibai asked.
Yan Liang: "I prepared it during a break in filming. That's all I can do."
Li Zhibai: "This is Zhou Pingan, the idiot."
Yan Liang smiled and said, "That's good. I just hope to have more work."
Li Zhibai: "Take it easy, I won't talk to you anymore, I'm going to sleep."
"Bye." Yan Liang smiled, nodded, and left.
I have to go back to the crew and see those people again.
A silent shadow passed through Yan Liang's heart.
At this moment, Yan Liang was actually struggling deep down in his heart.
However, when he walked out of the hotel, this struggle disappeared.
No matter what others said, no matter what happened, it didn't matter. He knew best what his relationship was with Lu Yanhe and Li Zhibai. No matter how others viewed him among the three, he knew who he was, and who he was in the eyes of Li Zhibai and Lu Yanhe. That was enough.
-
At 11:40, the bell rang for the end of get out of class.
Lu Yanhe took the last few notes, put the pen cap on his pen, packed his schoolbag and prepared to go to lunch.
Ji Qianxing suddenly turned around and asked, "Lu Yanhe, was it your birthday yesterday?"
Lu Yanhe nodded in surprise.
Ji Qianxing asked: "Why did you only invite Miao Yue and Zhou Mukai, but not us to your birthday party?"
She blinked.
What Lu Yanhe said at his birthday party last night was recorded on video and forwarded online.
Although I don’t know who recorded it, it doesn’t matter because Lu Yanhe didn’t tell everyone that the event was confidential and couldn’t be posted online.
However, what Lu Yanhe said went viral on the Internet.
As many people at the scene lamented, everyone said that Lu Yanhe was really good at speaking and was a role model to learn from.
This also let many people know that yesterday was Lu Yanhe's birthday.
Lu Yanhe didn't expect that Ji Qianxing would suddenly ask him this.
It was a bit awkward for a moment.
Indeed, Lu Yanhe did not invite his classmates to attend his party.
On the one hand, there were limited places in the backstage, so he could only invite his best friends. On the other hand, Lu Yanhe also felt that his relationship with other classmates was not that close.
But of course you can't say that.
It's too hurtful to say it out loud.
Lu Yanhe had no choice but to explain, "Yesterday's party was mainly for my work collaborators. Mu Kai is a part-time editor at Jump Up, and Miao Yue is here because we're working on a movie together. I thought about inviting everyone, but since they were mostly work friends and we didn't know each other, I didn't end up doing so."
This was the only reasonable explanation he could think of at the moment.
Ever since he rejected Ji Qianxing's confession at the dinner after the military training, Ji Qianxing has been a little against him, even taking things too seriously.
Normally, if you didn't receive an invitation for something like what happened today, would you just quietly pretend it didn't happen? You're not Lin Miaomiao, so you can't rightfully ask yourself why you weren't invited.
When Ji Qianxing heard Lu Yanhe's answer, she curled her lips and said, "I thought you looked down on us classmates and thought we were not worthy of attending your birthday party."
Lu Yanhe frowned.
Ji Qianxing must have done it on purpose.
Just as Lu Yanhe was about to say something, Miao Yue suddenly said, "Of course Yanhe wouldn't look down on his classmates. He's always been very kind to them. I've organized several class dinners at his suggestion. But, he definitely can't invite you to such a party in the future."
Ji Qianxing asked: "Why?"
Miao Yue said: "Is this even necessary? It's to avoid embarrassment."
Miao Yue did not directly mention that Ji Qianxing and Lu Yanhe had failed to confess their love, but everyone present knew what had happened.
Ji Qianxing glared at Miao Yue in anger and embarrassment.
"What do you mean?"
Miao Yue said, "What do you mean? After class, you asked Lu Yanhe in front of the whole class why he didn't invite everyone to his birthday party. Aren't you just trying to make everyone feel uncomfortable and make a fuss about it? But Lu Yanhe is an artist himself, and he's also the editor-in-chief of 'Jump Up.' His social circle is very different from ours. How could he possibly invite all the classmates to his birthday party like we do? Will you invite all of us to a party when you get a job?"
"Why not?" Ji Qianxing's facial features were distorted by anger at this moment.
Miao Yue: "Then I hope you remember what you said today. If you hold a birthday party in the future and don't invite all of our classmates, I will come and ask you what you think."
Ji Qianxing was stunned and found that he was trapped.
Miao Yue turned to look at Lu Yanhe and said, "However, we haven't had a meal together since school started. How about we find a time to have dinner together?"
Lu Yanhe nodded and said, "Okay."
Other students also responded.
Compared to Ji Qianxing, Miao Yue does have more appeal in the class.
Her popularity is not comparable to Ji Qianxing's.
-
"Ji Qianxing has been brooding over the fact that you rejected her and can't let it go."
In the cafeteria, Miao Yue said to Lu Yanhe.
Zhou Mukai also nodded. "When Zhou Qingcheng and I were doing a social research together, Ji Qianxing was in the same group with us, and she would often ask me about you."
Lu Yanhe couldn't help but feel a little surprised, "Why would she do this?"
"She hasn't given up on you yet," Miao Yue said, "or maybe because you rejected her in front of so many people, she felt she lost face and has been trying to get it back."
Lu Yanhe shook his head. "I declined very politely at the time."
"No matter how tactful it is, it's still a rejection. We are not fools, so of course we know what the situation is," said Miao Yue.
Lu Yanhe uttered a sound.
Miao Yue asked: "This situation should be very common, right?"
"What's going on?"
"The girl who likes you."
"It's not that bad, not as many as you think." Lu Yanhe quickly denied.
Zhou Mukai: "He was either reading in the library or working outside. Basically, no one could get in touch with him."
Miao Yue laughed, "It can be done this way."
She said, "I thought that in the entertainment industry, a world of fame and fortune, many girls would like you."
"That's all demonized by the media," Lu Yanhe said. "At least that's not what I've seen."
Miao Yue nodded and said, "Your birthday party yesterday made me realize that people in the entertainment industry aren't as scheming and scheming as they are in movies and TV shows. To be honest, I was a little disappointed. I thought I could just watch the show."
"How could that be?"
Miao Yue asked, "Did you know that our schoolmate agreed to play 'Miss Ning'?"
"Ah?" Lu Yanhe was stunned and looked at Miao Yue in surprise.
Miao Yue: "You don't know yet? Lin Miaomiao agreed to He Han's request yesterday."
Lu Yanhe was surprised.
Miao Yue: "I heard that he agreed because he knew you would also be acting in this movie."
Lu Yanhe uttered a sound.
Zhou Mukai asked: "Why, does that school girl also like Lu Yanhe?"
"I don't know, but it might mean something like this." Miao Yue supported her chin with the back of her right hand, looking thoughtful.
Lu Yanhe: “…”
-
In the afternoon, He Han told Lu Yanhe the news.
"We can finally start filming this movie." He was very excited.
Lu Yanhe asked, "Director, when do you plan to start filming?"
He Han: "I don't know. I've already told Long Yan. Let's see when the money will be transferred. However, I've already received some money from the foundation, so we can actually start it. Just wait a moment. I'll go get the production team first."
Lu Yanhe said, "My play should only take one or two weekends, right?"
"Well, you only have two scenes." He Han said, "I'll tell you in advance when the time comes."
“Where is this movie being filmed?”
He Han: "I plan to shoot in Yuming, it's convenient."
Lu Yanhe: "Have you seen the scenery yet?"
"Yeah, I've been watching it for the past six months." He Han said, "Lin Miaomiao suddenly agreed to act in this drama with me. I heard it was because of you."
Lu Yanhe: "I don't know."
He Han: "Stop pretending, Lin Miaomiao just told me directly."
Lu Yanhe: "Director, I don't have that kind of feelings for her."
"I know." He Han said, "That's why I called you. Are you... OK?"
"What's OK or not?"
"Are you OK with her playing the leading female role?" He Han asked.
Lu Yanhe: "Do I really have the final say on this matter? Wasn't it you who decided it?"
He Han said, "Although I really want Lin Miaomiao to play the leading female role, if you feel uncomfortable, I... I have actually given up on filming this movie. Liu Bige should have told you before, right? I'm already writing a new script."
Hearing this, Lu Yanhe pondered for a moment and said, "Lin Miaomiao and I never said we couldn't film a movie together. You were reluctant to film the movie 'Miss Ning' because you couldn't find a heroine you were attracted to. Now that you've finally found one, it would be a shame if you didn't film it because of me."
"That's really a pity," said He Han.
Lu Yanhe asked, "Are you worried about this play?"
"Um?"
"Based on my understanding of you, now that Lin Miaomiao is willing to shoot the film, why are you hesitant about whether to shoot it or not because of the relationship between Lin Miaomiao and me? Shouldn't you pester me to agree to shoot it?" Lu Yanhe pointed out.
He Han immediately denied it: "How could I be such a person!"
Lu Yanhe: "You are."
He Han: “I’m not.”
"Liu Bige told me how you kept pestering Lin Miaomiao," Lu Yanhe said. "Did you run into other problems with the movie 'Miss Ning'?"
He Han was silent for several seconds before he said, "There's a problem in Longyan. They're not very willing to provide funding for my film."
"Didn't you get funding for filming from a foundation in France?"
"That can only cover part of it, not a lot," He Han said. "Longyan had originally promised me, but because I delayed it for too long, they changed their mind."
It turned out to be a funding issue.
Lu Yanhe asked, "Is it much worse?"
"That's nearly five million." He Han sighed, "So I'm thinking, why not switch to a more commercial script?"
Lu Yanhe listened to He Han's words and was silent for a moment.
He Han had never told him about this before.
He was very active and acted like he could take pictures as soon as he was told to.
If he hadn't discovered something unusual, it would be unknown when the filming of this movie would start.
"It's such a huge difference... I was thinking of saying, why don't you just stop paying me for this movie? This is just a drop in the bucket."
"I have to look for more investment," He Han said. "But it's probably going to be difficult. The leading actress has never acted in a movie before, and you're only making a cameo appearance in two scenes. It's going to be hard to get investment."
The future is not clear.
Lu Yanhe really wanted to say generously that he would be responsible for the remaining investment.
Unfortunately, he doesn't have the money.
He made some money, but it was impossible for him to invest it all in this film project which did not look very profitable.
"I'll think of a solution myself. Anyway, thank you for agreeing to act in this movie so immediately," said He Han.
-
The twists and turns in the preparations for the filming of "Miss Ning" were the most numerous among all the film and television projects that Lu Yanhe had been involved in.
As soon as Lu Yanhe told Chen Ziyan about this, Chen Ziyan immediately saw the real problem.
"Initially, Longyan was willing to provide He Han with this portion of the filming funding. This was partly due to Liu Bige's help, and partly because they valued He Han's connections in the French film industry, considering it an investment in a new director," Chen Ziyan said. "But He Han couldn't find a suitable leading actress, so filming was delayed. This caused Longyan's opinion of He Han to decline, and they probably used this as an excuse to stop investing."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
"The most crucial reason is that He Han hasn't signed a contract with Longyan," Chen Ziyan said. "Unlike Liu Bige, he has already signed a contract with Longyan. Longyan will definitely provide much greater support to cultivate its new directors."
Lu Yanhe understood what Chen Ziyan meant.
Chen Ziyan said, "To be honest, you can see that if the script for 'Miss Ning' is made into a movie, unless it wins an award, the box office won't be very high. Breaking 10 million is normal, 20 million is a small miracle, and 30 million I can even use marketing to say that you are a box office leader."
Lu Yanhe was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"But since it's an art film, it doesn't really matter. It's normal for the box office to not be good. The key is that your cameo role allows you to shine and make a breakthrough," Chen Ziyan said. "I hope He Han's side goes smoothly and he can find funding soon. Otherwise, it would be a shame if it really fails. He does have some talent."
That's what movies are like. They are definitely not something that can be made by just one person with talent.
It is not like writing a novel, which only requires one writer.
Chen Ziyan said, "By the way, 'Three Mountains' is going to be submitted to the West Tuol International Film Festival."
Unlike the three major European film festivals, there are four most influential international film festivals in the world. Among these four major film festivals, only the Venice International Film Festival has been retained. Cannes and Berlin are gone, and their positions have been replaced by the other three major film festivals.
The Sithole International Film Festival is one of them.
If the three major European film festivals before Lu Yanhe's time travel were famous for their art films, the current four major international film festivals are more comprehensive and each has its own characteristics.
The Venice International Film Festival still maintains the traditional, classic and artistic style of film selection, just like in another time and space.
The Sithole International Film Festival is famous for its avant-garde, avant-garde and innovation.
The movie "Three Mountains" is indeed like a strange dream, with all kinds of bizarre plots and shots.
It was normal to send this film to the Sithole International Film Festival.
Chen Ziyan said: "In recent years, our domestic films have mainly participated in the Netherlands International Film Festival. This is mainly due to the boom in the domestic film box office market. Everyone is making commercial films, and few go to the West Tuol International Film Festival."
The Netherlands International Film Festival is also one of the four major international film festivals. However, it is oriented towards the reputation of audiences and film critics. It is also the only one of the four major film festivals that selects various works through voting by one hundred film critics and two hundred audiences every year.
In recent years, Chinese-language films have won many awards at the Netherlands International Film Festival, especially in the Audience Choice Award, having won three of them in the past decade.
Lu Yanhe asked, "When 'Three Mountains' goes to the Xitul International Film Festival, will it be in the main competition section?"
"That's probably true. Given Director Wang Zhong's credentials and international fame, it's unlikely his films would be placed in other categories. After all, his output is so low." Chen Ziyan said with a smile, "Except for the Jose-Ciel Film Festival, the other three major film festivals will all compete for Director Wang Zhong's films. Xitul will not mess around."
Lu Yanhe nodded to show that he understood.
Many people often use whether a film is shortlisted for the main competition unit as a criterion for evaluating the quality of a film at this film festival.
In fact, it can only serve as a criterion for the status of a film director in this film festival.
The relationship between film festivals and films is one of mutual benefit.
Many good films may be assigned to other units because their directors do not have enough international status and influence.
Some films are really not that good, but their directors are very influential. If you don't shortlist them for the main competition, they will go to other film festivals. In order to protect the influence of your own film festival, you have to put it in the main competition unit no matter how bad it is.
It is not easy to be the artistic director of any film festival. To ensure the influence of the film festival, it must have both current popularity and fame, as well as future rising stars and a constant flow of fresh blood.
This requires a lot of balancing.
After listening to Chen Ziyan's talk, Lu Yanhe gradually understood the status of the film festival in the film industry.
Simply put, it is like a huge concentration area.
Every year, a number of films are brought together to attract a lot of attention through competitions and awards, providing exposure and buyers for the films, and honor and status for the filmmakers. In turn, they also give back to the film festival, accumulating honor and reputation for the festival in the film industry.
Chen Ziyan said: "I hope that 'Three Mountains' can enter the main competition unit of the Xitulu Film Festival. Then, you can also go to the Xitulu Film Festival with the film crew."
Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "Go see the world."
"Go let the world know you." Chen Ziyan rolled her eyes at him.
Lu Yanhe: "How could I possibly have that ability?"
Chen Ziyan said: "Do you know how the industry evaluated your performance in "Three Mountains"?"
Lu Yanhe shook his head.
Chen Ziyan said: "Everyone says that your performance is a strong contender for the Best Supporting Actor award in next year's mainstream Chinese film awards, and that you will sweep it all."
Lu Yanhe looked at Chen Ziyan in surprise, "Is this true?"
"Why do you think everyone calls you a genius?" Chen Ziyan asked. "Just relying on 'The Golden Era' isn't enough. Besides, we all know that while your performance in 'The Golden Era' was good, it wasn't good enough to warrant calling you a genius. The main reason you won the Golden Tripod Award was because the show was so popular and your competition wasn't very strong."
Lu Yanhe: "Okay."
"I'm not sure whether you'll win an award or not, but 'Three Mountains' will allow everyone to see your acting talent," Chen Ziyan said. "I didn't say that, but several directors who saw the film said that."
Lu Yanhe recalled the day when he filmed "Three Mountains" and thought to himself, was my acting so good?
However, I don’t know what happened that day, but I felt like I was assisted by God. I was in a great state, and whatever I thought in my mind was directly acted out in reality.
However, if Lu Yanhe were asked to perform it again, he felt that he might not be able to do it.
That is not a state that can be replicated.
"I've selected these scripts. You can choose any role except the male lead," Chen Ziyan said. "The lead roles have basically been decided. They know you're willing to play supporting roles or guest appearances, so they're sending you scripts like crazy."
Lu Yanhe looked at the thick stack of scripts in Chen Ziyan's hands and was surprised. "So many?"
"Yes, that much."
Lu Yanhe: "Then I'll take it and have a look."
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"Lu Yanhe only had a one-day cameo appearance, and his scene in the movie was only ten minutes long. With just those ten minutes, can he compete for next year's Best Supporting Actor?"
He Yingzi looked at the person sitting opposite her in disbelief and asked.
The person having dinner with He Yingzi was Liu Mo, the vice president of a film company.
Liu Mo nodded and said, "We've all seen the film. At the internal screening, everyone gave Lu Yanhe's performance very high praise."
He Yingzi couldn't help but frown.
She said, "How much higher can it get? I don't believe he has already achieved such superb acting skills."
Liu Mo: "Yingzi, you have to admit that the art of acting has too many miraculous moments."
He Yingzi said, "The role I want to secure for Lang Xia in the movie 'Blue and Blue Conspiracy' depends on whether Lu Yanhe will accept it. If he doesn't, then you can give it to me."
Liu Mo nodded and said, "That's the director's opinion. He wants Lu Yanhe to play this role. You know, given Lu Yanhe's current situation, he's willing to play a small supporting role. No show would miss him as long as he's willing to play the role. Lang Xia's acting is certainly not bad, but he's not famous yet, so not many people know him."
He Yingzi said, "Phoenix TV is about to be broadcast. Once this drama is broadcast, Lang Xia will definitely become a big star. Do you still not believe in the ability of director Chen Lingling?"
Liu Mo: "Of course I believe it, but that's not a reason for me to push Lang Xia so stubbornly."
He Yingzi bit her lips lightly.
At this moment, frustration welled up in her heart.
It had long been thought that Lu Yanhe might become a stumbling block for all male actors in this age group, but He Yingzi did not expect this day to come so early.
It wasn't even because of the Golden Tripod Award, but because of an art film that hadn't been released yet.
Production companies look at the popularity, fame and appeal of actors, but directors often look at the actors themselves.
The better the director, the more so.
This also leads to frequent conflicts in the choices made by both parties.
Lu Yanhe's current situation can actually satisfy both sides?
He Yingzi felt even more anxious.
-
On Friday afternoon, Lu Yanhe and director Lian Bei went to the hospital to visit Jiang Jun.
Lian Bei asked him if he was at school and if he was free. Lu Yanhe said yes, and Lian Bei said he was going to the hospital to see Jiang Jun and asked him if he wanted to go with him.
Lu Yanhe had been there once before, with Chen Ziyan, and he hadn't been there for a while.
"Teacher Jiang's surgery is scheduled for three days later," Lian Bei said.
Lu Yanhe nodded and said, "I hope everything goes well."
When the two of them arrived at the hospital, Jiang Jun's wife Wei Ran was watching a movie with him on a tablet computer.
"Hi, Teacher Jiang, Sister Ran." Lian Bei knocked on the door carrying fruits and skin care products.
Jiang Jun and Wei Ran heard their movements and looked up in surprise.
"Oh, Director, it's Xiao Lu." Wei Ran quickly stood up and came over.
Lian Bei handed the thing in his hand to Wei Ran.
"How have you been feeling these days, Teacher Jiang?"
Wei Ran turned around and glanced at Jiang Jun.
Jiang Jun smiled broadly and said, "Very good. I just have to wait for the surgery to be completed so I can go back to filming."
Lian Bei laughed and said, "That's great, Teacher Jiang. I hope you get well soon. I've reserved a role for you in my next play."
Jiang Jun's eyes lit up, "Thank you so much, Director."
Wei Ran also laughed, and seemed a little touched. Suddenly, she turned her back and wiped the corners of her eyes.
Seeing this, Lu Yanhe was a little surprised.
You shouldn't be so moved, right?
Lu Yanhe and Lian Bei sat down.
"I've been editing 'The Seventeenth Floor' lately. I've been watching you while I'm editing. You're really good at acting, Teacher Jiang," Lian Bei said. "There are so many details I didn't notice on set, but I only noticed them at the editing table. Your fingers are all acting."
Jiang Jun quickly smiled and waved his hands, "No, no, thank you for the compliment, Director."
Lu Yanhe: "Teacher Jiang really performed very well. I learned a lot on the set."
Jiang Jun waved his hand again.
"We don't have disposable cups here, so we can't make tea. Let's drink mineral water." Wei Ran brought two bottles of mineral water.
Lu Yanhe and Lian Bei took it and said thank you.
Jiang Jun asked, "Is Xiao Lu filming recently?"
"No, I'm still in school." Lu Yanhe said with a smile, "There are no confirmed filming plans for the future."
Jiang Jun: "Oh, looking at you reminds me of my disappointing son, tsk."
Wei Ran smiled and said, "Ever since filming with you, he's been lamenting every few days why he didn't have a son like you."
Lu Yanhe also quickly shook his head and said, "It's like a distant fragrance, but a close one stinks. If Teacher Jiang knew me longer, he would dislike me."
"How could that be?" Jiang Jun laughed.
Lian Bei took out a thick script from his backpack and said, "Teacher Jiang, this is a play I'm planning to film later. Take a look at it first. If you're willing to act in it, I'll keep it for you."
Jiang Jun was stunned and a little surprised.
When Lian Bei said that there would be a role for him later, Jiang Jun thought it was just a polite remark. During this period, he had encountered many setbacks, and the roles originally intended for him were replaced by others. After all, no film and television company was willing to take the risk in his situation.
Unexpectedly, Lian Bei suddenly took out the script.
Jiang Jun's hands trembled as he took the script and said, "Director, are you really going to ask me to act in this role?"
"Well, but it won't start shooting until next year. Don't worry, just take a look at the script first and give me your reply before the end of the year," Lian Bei said.
The corners of Jiang Jun's mouth twitched. He raised his eyes and looked at Lian Bei in disbelief. He opened his mouth and said, "What else is there to say? If you really want me to act, I'll tell you right now. I will definitely do it."
"That's fine." Lian Bei smiled. "Then you should rest well after the surgery and get well. We can shoot next year."
-
Lu Yanhe always felt that Lian Bei came here today on purpose.
Of course, Lian Bei came specifically to visit Jiang Jun.
Lu Yanhe felt that Lian Bei came to visit Jiang Jun today specifically.
Pick this day.
After leaving the hospital, Lu Yanhe asked Lian Bei, "Director, what is the next movie you're going to shoot?"
Lian Bei glanced at him, smiled, and said, "There's not even a hint of that happening yet."
"ah?"
"This is a script I prepared a while ago, but it was shelved and never filmed," Lian Bei said. "I recently heard that several film and television companies had plans to collaborate with Mr. Jiang, but because of his stomach cancer, they canceled their plans. This was a big blow to Mr. Jiang, so his wife contacted me and asked if I could help act in a scene. Mr. Jiang had surgery in three days, and she was worried that he would be too devastated."
Lu Yanhe looked at Lian Bei in surprise.
"So that's how it is?" Lu Yanhe thought, no wonder.
Lian Bei glanced at him and said, "I called you over so that this scene would look more realistic. Thank you for your hard work."
Lu Yanhe: "No, no, I'm willing."
Lian Bei: "Would you like to find time to watch the first cut of 'Seventeenth Floor'?"
"Okay." Lu Yanhe nodded immediately.
Lian Bei: "Then I'll invite you over later."
"Yeah." Lu Yanhe nodded. "Director, there's one more thing. What do you think of the 'Squid Game' I told you about earlier?"
Lian Bei said, "I really like this setting. Did you come up with this story because of 'Seventeenth Floor'?"
"Yeah," Lu Yanhe said, "I thought of this when I was filming 'The Seventeenth Floor.' In 'The Seventeenth Floor,' we're a group of treasure hunters who get tricked by fake news and get caught up in a battle royale livestream on the dark web. So what would it be like if a group of people voluntarily entered such a game for profit? That's what I thought of."
Lian Bei: “Very interesting.”
"Then I'll write the script. Would you like to be the director?"
"I'm not sure about being the director. As you know, 'The Seventeenth Floor' is likely to have a sequel, so I may not have that much time." Lian Bei said, "But if you want to do this project, I will definitely help you, as a producer, or in other ways, if you need my help."
"I really need it," Lu Yanhe said immediately, "I don't know anything about production."
Lian Bei nodded and said, "Okay, you can write the script first. I must be busy with the post-production of "Seventeenth Floor" in the past few months."
"good."
Lu Yanhe added, "I want to ask Mr. Jiang Jun to play the male lead in 'Squid Game'."
Jiang Jun is a middle-aged man in his forties, down and out, and he is particularly suitable for the role.
Lian Bei thought about it and said, "Then we may need to find an actress who can convince investors and platforms for the role of the heroine."
"Yeah." Lu Yanhe said, "I have a few candidates in mind, but I don't know if they would be willing to act."
Lian Bei said: "If 'Seventeenth Floor' becomes a hit, they will probably be willing."
Lu Yanhe clasped his hands together and prayed earnestly, "Then I hope that 'Seventeenth Floor' will be a hit."
Lian Bei: "With someone as lucky as you around, I have no doubts at all."
"ha?"
"Everyone in the industry says you're a lucky guy. Everything you do is successful."
When Lu Yanhe heard Lian Bei say this, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"No."
"I think they're right," Lian Bei said. "So, I have full confidence in 'Seventeenth Floor'."
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Lu Yanhe returned to school and went straight to the library.
However, he did not read his professional books that day. Instead, he opened his laptop and opened a folder called "Squid Game".
It contained some key materials he had recorded before. Today, with Lian Bei's approval, he decided to start writing the script.
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"Teacher Jia, this script is indeed quite exciting. However, for a road comedy... according to our calculations, based on the box office revenue in recent years, this film's box office prospects are likely to be between 300 and 500 million."
Jia Long sat in a conference room, listening to the other party's evaluation of the project "Lost on Journey".
From beginning to end, no matter what the other party said, he showed no expression.
Jia Long nodded after the other party finished speaking.
"Yeah, I know," Jia Long said. "There aren't any grand scenes, and the whole story has a rather rustic feel. That's what you're trying to say, right?"
The other people looked at each other in confusion.
Jia Long's words made them a little confused about whether his attitude was approval or disapproval.
"I think what you said is all right," Jia Long said. "But none of these are reasons for me not to make this film."
"You have already had three consecutive movies with box office revenues exceeding 1 billion. If you were to star in a comedy movie with a box office of 300 to 500 million at this time, it would affect your dominance in the comedy film field," the other party said.
Jia Long chuckled softly.
"So everyone thinks I'm the master of comedy? I remember when I first started acting in comedy movies, everyone said I was just a poor imitator, but now I've become the master?"
The smiles on everyone's faces were inexplicably awkward.
Jia Long's words were undoubtedly a satire on some people who had ridiculed him in the past.
And among them, there were also people who had ridiculed him in the past.
"If people think the film's box office prospects won't live up to expectations, then forget it," Jia Long said.
"Teacher Jia, don't worry. We're certainly happy to work with you." Someone immediately said, "It's just that we think we can discuss your thoughts on the budget for this film."
Jia Long tapped his fingers twice on the table and said, "So how much do you think it is?"
"If you and the screenwriter can lower the 5% share of the film's profits to 2%, then we will invest according to the production budget of 80 million. If you still insist on a 5% share of the profits, then we believe that the production cost of this film cannot exceed 50 million. Otherwise, the risk of recovering the investment will be very high."
"Really?" Jia Long pondered for a moment and nodded. "Okay, I understand. I'll go back and think about it."
"Teacher Jia, this is already a very good condition."
"Yes." Jia Long smiled slightly. "I believe this is the best offer you can make based on the prospect of 300-500 million yuan at the box office."
They looked at each other in bewilderment.
After Jia Long left, the remaining people looked at each other.
"What does he mean?"
"Does he think this movie can get even higher box office?"
"How much higher can it be?"
"He's had three successful movies in a row, and he's flying off the handle."
"I don't know where he found the script. Although it's a good one, it's too outdated. It's not a popular theme in the current film market at all."
"Didn't he say it himself? It's rustic."
"Who likes to watch this kind of rural comedy?"
…
Obviously, not many people in this conference room are optimistic that this movie can get more than 500 million at the box office.
They do not doubt that this movie can make money. With Jia Long as the lead actor, as long as the cost is properly controlled, it can make money without any effort. However, if the production cost is too high, coupled with the publicity and promotion costs, it is very likely to make a loss.
Of course they won't suffer such a loss.
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At this time, at the end of September, all preparations for the second season of "Young Days" were completed.
Lu Yanhe received a notice from the director team and prepared to record the show.
The first season of the show brought some career blessings to all the guests, especially Yan Liang, Su Xiao, Xiao Yun and others.
This season still has the original cast.
The director team didn't expect this.
Li Zhenzhen said: "Li Zhibai and Lu Yanhe both insisted that the original cast members would only participate in the second season. In fact, if they are willing to return, the others will certainly be willing too."
This program has a great impact on other people. If there is any effect, it is only on Lu Yanhe and Li Zhibai.
These two people have no shortage of popularity, no shortage of topics, and no shortage of heat.
The reason they returned to this show was simply because they were happy recording it and were willing to continue recording with this group of people.
Liu Zhiyin, who had returned to China for nearly a year, was originally going to miss the recording of this season.
Her work focus has been entirely put into the preparations for the show "Idol Era", preparing the stage and preparing for the album to be released at the end of the year.
But Li Zhenzhen moved Liu Zhiyin with her words.
"Jiyin, the biggest difference between the Chinese and Korean entertainment industries is that in China, whether you're a singer, an actor, an idol, a stand-up comedian, or a variety show host, whatever your identity, the most important thing is that the audience likes you. This like isn't just about your professional ability," said Li Zhenzhen. "'Young Days' can help you fill that gap. No other program can let people see the real, lovable you better than 'Young Days'."
After returning to China last year, Liu Zhiyin opened up her career situation with the first season of "Young Days".
She also knows that her current status as an idol artist is actually a bit inflated.
Because not many people in China know her, most of them are fans accumulated during her girl group era, and then there are fans brought by the show "Young Days".
Later, Liu Zhiyin also recorded other programs, but the results were not very good.
Her proactive and competitive personality does not suit the domestic variety show environment very well.
Simply put, in the domestic variety show environment, people still prefer artists who are less aggressive.
But only in "Young Days", because they are all young people and because of the setting of the program, Liu Zhiyin's unyielding character can be well performed and win everyone's favor.
So, after Li Zhenzhen contacted her, Liu Zhiyin discussed with her agent and decided to take time out to participate in this show.
The agent also said, "Starting next year, the Tianxing Awards will begin in China. We must definitely aim for them. You are one of the top female idols in China, and the timing of your return is perfect, Zhiyin. Perhaps you will catch the biggest boom in the development of domestic idol artists. Now, you need to quickly increase your popularity and consolidate your fan base."
But this means that Liu Zhiyin will have less time to prepare for "Idol Era".
There are gains and losses, and the key is to see what she needs most at this stage.
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Before recording the second season of "Young Days", another program found Lu Yanhe and wanted him to be a permanent guest.
Chen Ziyan said, "It's a program focusing on a quiz. See if you want to go."
"What am I going to do?"
"Just be a guest and comment on each contestant," said Chen Ziyan.
Lu Yanhe immediately refused. "Then I won't go. How can I, a sophomore, comment on a group of contestants in a knowledge competition?"
He is very concerned about this kind of thing - because he is very popular now and has a lot of discussion. Now in the workplace, he is often called brother and teacher, even though most of them are his seniors and are older than him.
Lu Yanhe was really afraid of this kind of scene. He didn't like being elevated to a level beyond his current position simply because he was more famous.
Especially being called teacher.
Lu Yanhe even explained to others: "I am just a student in school. Now you call me teacher, which makes me feel that I have offended my teachers."
His explanation was quite acceptable to everyone, and no one thought that Lu Yanhe said that because he disliked them.
However, Lu Yanhe himself sincerely felt so. He was at such a low level that he was being called teacher. How thick-skinned must one be to accept it?
Chen Ziyan said, "Then I'll reject them. Actually, the recording schedule of this program is quite suitable for you. It happens to be recorded every Saturday, and it won't affect your classes."
Lu Yanhe shook his head and said, "I couldn't get over it myself. I couldn't say anything on that show."
"Yes." Chen Ziyan said, "Okay, I respect your opinion. You can accept this job or not."
Lu Yanhe said, "Sister Zi Yan, if there are good guest roles like the one in "Three Mountains" in the future, please help me take more."
"Didn't I get you some scripts last time? How are they? Are there any you like?"
"I haven't finished watching it yet, but after reading it, I feel that the script of "The Blue and Blue Plan" is very well written."
"You have a good eye. Many people are interested in 'The Blue and Blue Plan.'" Chen Ziyan said, "I heard that He Yingzi also has her eyes on a role and wants Lang Xia to play it."
Lu Yanhe: "Ah? Then I roughly know which character it is."
There is only one role in this script that is suitable for Lang Xia to play, and that is a supporting role. That role is the only one suitable for him and Lang Xia to play. The other roles are not men around twenty years old.
Chen Ziyan said, "It is said that the director wanted you to play the role, so He Yingzi went to help Lang Xia get the role, but he hasn't been accepted yet. He is waiting for our decision."
Lu Yanhe: "Are you waiting for our decision?"
"Well, if we decide not to act, they will look for other actors," said Chen Ziyan.
Lu Yanhe: "This is putting a lot of pressure on me."
"What's so stressful about this?" Chen Ziyan shook her head and said, "It's just a supporting role, not the main character. If you don't make a decision for now, it won't affect their preparations for the entire play."
Lu Yanhe reacted and realized that he had misunderstood.
He also mistakenly believed that if he didn't make a decision, the show would always be waiting for him.
He overestimated himself.
Chen Ziyan: "In short, you should finish reading the script as soon as possible and choose which role you want to play. I will go over and help you talk to them."
"good."
Chen Ziyan asked again: "Also, you've written so many scripts for others, why haven't I seen you write a script for yourself?"
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The minimum is 6,000 + I owed 4,000 yesterday + I need to write 6,000 today (monthly ticket 5378 - yesterday's 4720), a total of 16,000 words need to be updated. This chapter has 13,000 words, and I still need 3,000. I will finish it soon.
Everyone’s fighting spirit today is not as strong as yesterday. I thought we would have to wait until tomorrow to finish the homework, but I didn’t expect that we could finish it today.
A proud little face.
Does anyone have tickets left to buy more chapters? (Arrogant smile, wakakakakaka!)
