Chapter 233 231. The way of being a teacher
Is Liang Bingning so stupid and sweet?
Maybe some people think she is.
But at least in Xu Xin’s eyes, she can go from a supporting actress whose old aunt Qiong Yao said “What kind of star is she?” to a woman who is today’s step by step...
No matter what gossip is outside, or those… Anyway, I haven’t seen it but I’ve heard rumors and rumors that are true, this woman’s family history is definitely not a simple "filming - taking off - Filming again - taking off again" is a simple template.
This circle is too realistic.
Reality to the point that if the truth is revealed after peeling it off, when the most authentic side is presented to everyone...
God knows how many people's three views will be shattered.
But what is even more frightening is that it can also do it. When everyone digs the truth, they can turn the truth that everyone is accustomed to into an example, so that people outside feel:
"Ah~ this is just a special case, it cannot be generalized."
This is the scariest thing.
Director Zhang’s words are actually very correct.
In this circle, people at the bottom cannot break the rules. But if you want to break the rules, you must first climb up according to its rules. Only by climbing up can you be qualified to break the rules.
But when you stand at a high enough height, you will find that you have been assimilated by the rules without knowing it.
This is almost an unsolvable path.
However, many people don't understand this truth, and don't think about why celebrities earn so much money when they become popular, how does this money come out, how does this status, coffee position, and resources come out, and why is she qualified to earn money? so much money.
Instead, she took the situation of "being a star and making money" as a matter of course in her cognition, but never thought about how much of the money she made was her own, and how much money was just spent by her side, and then into an unknown place.
Moreover, these big guys will never tell people outside these circles these things, they will only shake out one after another chicken soup in interviews with some news media, and continue to describe the fame and fortune to the latecomers. I can also live a sweet dream.
Then when those ignorant people step into this Ukiyo-e with their dreams in mind, they will easily become the nourishment for these big coffees, and turn into leeks that can be harvested at any time.
So, Xu Xin never dared to treat Liang Bingning as a fool.
It is impossible for someone who can reach this position to be a fool.
Even if it is just a puppet supported by the forces behind it, then this puppet must have some advantages in some aspects.
Otherwise, why can't people praise others?
So, business is business.
Interests are related, either friend or enemy, how to maximize one's own interests has become the only unchanging truth.
He wasn't naive enough to think that if he came up with a script, or some fan idol's rhetoric, or that his face was enough to make people throw their heads and blood, they would worship him.
Less narcissistic.
The timing of his entry is great, and the starting point is high enough.
But just like Director Zhang said, once a director becomes famous, it’s easy to break away from the crowd, and the things he shoots will gradually become floating and impetuous.
So did he.
The Olympic Games is not the entertainment circle, but the real entertainment circle will be after the Olympics.
I don’t want to be treated like a cow or a sheep.
Then you have to eat meat, you have to become a wolf.
Even, he thinks the wolf is not very good.
A lone wolf can't do anything.
He will be a tiger and the king of beasts.
Conquer the country, set up territory, and stop hunting when you are not hungry.
But there must be dreadful capital.
So, if even Liang Bingning can't handle it, he thinks that his IQ should be obediently raised by others as a cow.
Being treated as a bull by Xiying Studio, and by this circle.
When you can produce milk, everyone will feed you water and grass. And when I get old one day, I will become that stinky foot wrap. Not only will no one care about it, but I will also be kicked out.
Whoever wants to do this, who will do it.
He didn't want to, anyway.
And after stating that he no longer wants to talk about this matter tonight, it can be seen that his words carry a lot of weight.
Liang Bingning and Mu Xiaoguang also exchanged a haha, accepting his decision.
did not dare to overthrow it.
Otherwise, the drama of "idol fans" just now would be self-defeating.
Then the meal turned into a humorous conversation.
From anecdotes about the West Film Studio, to some gossip in the market, to some trivial things about the Olympics, but they are enough to catch your heart.
One meal, less than 3 hours.
Four people drank two bottles of liquor.
The average amount is half a catty.
Not much, not good, slightly drunk.
It's just a beautiful woman, full of spring red.
Beautiful.
But that's all.
Everyone left contact information with each other, rejected the invitation for the second round, and the four of them went downstairs together.
When he walked to the door, Mu Xiaoguang had already finished calling the driver and the car in the text message.
Business vehicles, two came.
Xu Xin couldn't figure out whether the four or five people who got out of the car had waited in the car all night, or had a meal on the way, and then went back to the car to continue waiting.
But I learned from Liang Bingning why besides the fat female assistant, there are four men and two cars here.
"Director Xu, Mr. Qi, these are members of my team. They can drive. You two are drinking. Do you have a driver? If not, let them drive you. It's safer, okay?"
It seemed that she was a little hungover, the woman smelled of alcohol and fragrance smiled gently, her face was full of concern.
Let alone Qi Lei, even Xu Xin was a little surprised.
When talking about dinner in the afternoon, Xu Xin knew that he had to drink tonight. Then when drinking tea with Qi Lei, he asked:
"Do we have a substitute driver here?"
After getting Qi Lei's affirmative answer, I learned one more thing.
Pay the driving fee yourself.
Money is nothing...
But looking at the respectful "representative drivers" in front of them, it is obvious that the meaning is slightly different.
Qi Lei's reaction was also quick.
Although Xu Xin didn't know if he had a driver waiting.
But she did not reject Liang Bingning's thoughtfulness and concern:
"Haha, Bingbing is too careful. I am worried about how to go back."
After finishing speaking, he shook hands with Liang Bingning:
"Then Bingbing will have to work hard today."
Liang Bingning smiled and shook her head:
"Boss Qi's words are still too polite and out of touch."
"Ha ha ha ha…"
The two greeted each other, while Mu Xiaoguang asked politely:
"Director Xu, what about you?"
"..."
Xu Xin who came back to his senses nodded with a smile:
"Indeed, Sister Bingbing is too thoughtful. Then please take care of the driver and take me home."
…
Aboard the Audi.
The driver in his thirties helped Xu Xin close the rear door and got into the driver's seat.
Then he took out a box from the bag he was carrying:
"Director Xu, this is the anti-alcoholic liver protection tablet. Would you like to take it now?"
Xu Xin glanced at the eye-catching Tongrentang logo, smiled and shook his head:
"No, just drive. Go to Shijia Hutong."
"Okay. Then I'll put these two boxes here for you. It's our President Liang's kindness."
"Well, thanks."
Leaning on the seat, Xu Xin lowered the window and waved to Liang Bingning and Mu Xiaoguang who were still waiting in front of the commercial vehicle.
The other party responded with a smile before turning around and getting into the car.
The attitude is just right.
Enthusiasm, not flattering, not humble, but considerate and caring are equally full and cannot be more full.
Then the car drove away from the waiting area at the entrance of the clubhouse.
After exiting the gate of the parking lot, Xu Xin lit a cigarette, and sent a message to Yang Mi in the air-conditioning and hot evening wind:
"The meal is over, I'm going home now. Liang Bingning's driver is seeing me off, we have something to talk about at home."
Yang Mi didn't reply.
I don’t know if I’m filming or reading a script.
He didn't care, he was just thinking about when Liang Bingning would call himself.
Theoretically speaking, after drinking, the timing of this call is the best.
Drinking, rationality offline.
In addition to the fact that someone else was there just now, there are too many things that are not easy to reveal. So some things that are inconvenient to say are actually the most appropriate at this juncture.
What's more, everyone didn't drink much today.
Grasp the scale.
Be able to talk about things again, but not remember anything the next day after drinking too much.
This call...should come tonight.
At the same time it is not too late.
If it is too late, after returning home, taking a shower and going to bed, there is no point in calling.
So…
Thinking of this, he glanced at the driver.
It should be after he sent himself home and reported to Liang Bingning, right?
But that seems a bit "surveillance", which may not be pleasing to people.
Especially for some privacy-conscious people.
While at the dinner table, Liang Bingning also asked where she lived in Yanjing. The answer was Shijia Hutong.
And this woman seems to know the history of Shijia Hutong very well, from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the high-ranking officials and nobles, and talked a lot.
Alcohol accelerated the speed of Xu Xin's brain thinking.
Everything, all kinds of details are spinning rapidly in my mind.
Thinking about the details of dinner tonight.
…
The commercial vehicle was also quiet.
Even Mu Xiaoguang didn't say a word.
Just watching the woman rubbing her temples, who seemed to be incapable of drinking.
After rubbing for ten minutes, she suddenly opened her eyes and said to Mu Xiaoguang:
"The breakthrough this time lies in Director Xu."
"..."
Mu Xiaoguang frowned:
"Are you sure? I think it's still on Qi Lei. Xiying Studio is not a student union. How can a young man in his early twenties decide what you want?"
"I don't know either, but..."
Liang Bingning recalled everything during today's dinner, and took out her mobile phone from the handbag at her feet:
"The key point must be on him. I'll give him a call."
"…Now?"
"Um."
Liang Bingning found the phone number just saved today, looked at the ordinary phone number above, thought for a while, and said:
"Yingying."
"Hey, sister."
Assistant Wang Dongying quickly responded.
"Get a better phone number card tomorrow. The kind that requires consecutive numbers."
"OK."
After giving the order, Liang Bingning asked Mu Xiaoguang:
"What do you think of other people?"
Naturally knowing who the other party was talking about, Mu Xiaoguang thought for a while, and sighed with emotion:
"Drip does not leak."
"Um…"
Liang Bingning also nodded.
Dialed the number with some appreciation in his eyes.
…
When the bell of n95 rang, Xu Xin looked at the number "Liang Bingning" he saved, and went up to the window:
"Hey, Miss Bingbing, are you home?"
"Ha, not yet. Just after Director Xu and Mr. Qi left, Brother Mu vomited. He had no choice but to leave me and my assistant behind, and we walked back."
After vaguely stating that there is "no inner ghost" around her, Liang Bingning said with a smile:
"Director Xu didn't drink too much today, did he? The Liver Protecting Tablets are very effective in relieving hangovers. If you take three tablets to protect your liver, you won't feel bad when you wake up the next day. Director Xu has been drinking for two days in a row, so you have to be careful." Just take a look at your body. Don’t make us fans worry.”
"Ha~"
Xu Xin chuckled lightly:
"Yes, yes, sister Bingbing has already spoken, so I must eat it, I must eat it."
"Yeah... that's right, Director Xu. Actually, I was not too embarrassed to say it in front of Mr. Qi just now... Now I really want to ask, Director Xu's movie... except for the role of Li Ningyu, everyone else has already done it. Has anyone been chosen?"
"Well, not yet... I'm working on a budget these days. If there are no accidents, it should start to be put on the agenda in a few days. What? Sister Bingbing, do you have any recommendations?"
"Yes, myself. I've been talking about wanting to cooperate with Director Xu today. Don't you always think I'm joking?"
"Well…"
Xu Xin's movement sounded a little stunned.
"Alas... Sister Bingbing, there are no outsiders at the moment, let's open the skylight and speak honestly, shall we?"
"Hmm! Said idol."
"Haha~"
Xu Xin seemed to like this title very much, and his tone became warmer:
"The main reason is that Mr. Qi is here today. It's not convenient for me to talk about it just now. After all... this is the task of the factory. If I want to say that I want to use other actors, isn't that equivalent to giving Mr. Qi eye drops?"
"Yes, yes, it's because the two of us are ignorant."
"No, we are friends, I'm telling the truth. I won't mention the other roles, because they are all supporting roles. This play is the main heroine. Sister Bingbing, you can't play a supporting role, right? And Gu Xiaomeng's role is a girl , and it doesn’t fit either. The role of Li Ningyu...actually suits Sister Bingbing very well.”
"Well…"
Liang Bingning at the other end of the car finally showed a trace of astonishment.
this…
It's not as expected.
Shouldn’t it be me who opened the mouth, some benefits, even if it’s a bit ambiguous... and then forced you to open this hole?
how…
You just fell in love with me?
Liang Bingning, who unconsciously lost the right to speak again, could only listen to Xu Xin passively:
"But...internal digestion is internal digestion, and there is no way to change it. Do you understand what I mean?...But now we are facing a situation, that is, because of the advertisement on Mr. Jiang's side... Do you understand? In fact, the advertisement reflects the relationship between mother and child. The warmth of the room, but somehow this ad was misinterpreted by caring people into that aspect."
"Uh... yes, I think those people are too much."
"That's right. But no matter what, things have already happened. Although it's not a big deal, Mr. Jiang is definitely not going to be able to make it to this show. But the difficulty lies in this, and there are some things I won't say Well, Sister Bingbing must understand..."
"..."
Liang Bingning's heart suddenly started to speed up.
because…
She's about to start baring her fangs.
So, the tone was full of smiles:
"Well, but I'm more thinking... how to solve this matter so as not to embarrass the idol."
"Well…"
Xu Xin's stunned voice came from the phone.
But immediately there is a complaint:
"What can I do?...I'm going to be a general among short people. I am fully responsible for this film, and the factory has given me a lot of trust. Anyway, I can't live up to it, can I?"
"...Doesn't it have to be digested internally?"
"Yes, this one is iron and can't be changed. So I may have to go back to the cast in the factory soon... I'll watch it then."
"The cast?"
"Yes, the cast."
"Well…"
"Anyway, it's quite troublesome... Let's watch it when the time comes. Sister Bingbing is very interested in this drama?"
"I am very interested in Director Xu's plays."
"...Ha~ Then I will work hard. After all, it is my dream to cooperate with you. How about it? We are in touch for details."
Xu Xin accepted once again.
The bait has been cast out.
Just wait for the fish to take the bait.
In fact, this is nothing more than a matter of choice.
Regarding this matter, neither Xu Xin nor the factory can invite her.
She must take the initiative to vote.
Whoever takes the initiative has the advantage. Whoever is passive is restricted.
The only difference is here.
Otherwise, the news that Xiying Film Studio begged Liang Bingning to come over...it would be a huge blow to the image of the factory.
Forced to go crazy.
so…
Xu Xin firmly believed that she could figure it out.
She's not stupid.
Now that the bait has been cast, the rest depends on Qi Lei's cooperation.
What kind of benefit exchange will be conducted with her in the factory is not something Xu Xin considers. He still can't touch the threshold of that section.
But the final lottery result is with me, that's enough.
…
After hanging up the phone and returning to Shijia Hutong, Xu Xin waved goodbye to the driver who was silent all the way, opened the door and walked into the house.
Yang Mi still didn't reply.
After thinking about it, he sent a message:
"I'm going to take a shower. If you haven't replied after the shower, I'll go to bed first. Liang Bingning just finished calling me here, and I'm operating. Don't worry about anything, just get the script done."
After speaking, he walked into the bathroom.
When came out, Yang Mi still didn't reply.
Xu Xin guessed that she should be filming a night scene.
So after sending a good night text message, I fell asleep directly.
The next morning, Xu Xin saw Yang Mi's text message.
It was sent at 2 o'clock in the morning.
Obviously, the crew of "Sword" worked overtime last night.
The message sent by the girlfriend also revealed a meaning:
"I'm Gu Xiaomeng."
She directly blocked the outside things.
Obviously, she also understands that everything her fiancé does has only one purpose. Just hold yourself up.
Maybe other people don't understand, but she does.
enough.
Whether it is an exchange of interests, or an exaggerated or ugly peace negotiation.
All just want to help myself quickly complete the conversion from false name to real name.
He sacrificed enough for himself.
And what I have to do is to respond to everything he has done and give him a perfect answer.
Now I still need your protection.
But when I "grow up", I will protect you.
…
Director's Office.
No one else.
Just Xu Xin and Zhang Yimou.
Each holds a teacup.
Xu Xin was sitting on the sofa, while Zhang Yimou was sitting at the desk.
The atmosphere was silent for more than a minute before Zhang Yimou nodded:
"So, for the role of Li Ningyu, are you going to use Liang Bingning?"
"right."
Xu Xin responded:
"We have been in communication these days, but she regards me as a springboard to integrate into Xiying Studio, but I heard Mr. Qi mean that there is no rush, just delay it. If you want to come in, you have to gather your spirit first."
"Sure."
Zhang Yimou obviously understands this truth:
"If you get it too easily, you won't cherish it. Show off your prestige, and you will know how to be a man with your tail between your legs after you come in."
"So... I didn't make a mistake, did I?"
Hearing this, Zhang Yimou turned his head and glanced at Xu Xin, who was a little nervous, and shook his head with a smile:
"It must be right to be wrong, isn't it because of Yang Mi's business? ... The popularity has been too fast in the past two years, but when you think about it carefully, there are no works that can be sold. This popularity is too floating and empty. You want to help her settle down Come down. They're both engaged, and they're going to be a couple soon, so what's wrong with that?"
He first agreed with Xu Xin's approach:
"Besides, you are very smart in this matter... With this smartness, I will feel at ease in the future. At least I don't need to be played like a fool in this circle..."
Hearing this, the apprehension on Xu Xin's face turned into joy.
But immediately heard two words:
"but."
"Well…"
Subconsciously raised his head, he saw Director Zhang's eyes.
and the seriousness in his eyes:
"Xiao Xu, what is the most important thing for a director?"
"Of course the work."
Xu Xin replied without hesitation.
Zhang Yimou nodded:
"Well, it's good if you remember this. Now that the Olympic Games are coming to an end, those of us who have done this have lived up to the expectations of the country and the people, and secondly, we have won honor for everyone in the world. And these things , It’s a halo, understand? The halo on us...at least for two or three years, this halo will not recede.”
"Uh-huh."
"So, in the past two or three years, you must have done things smoothly. Taking advantage of this juncture, it must be right to save enough capital in front of you."
Holding a teacup in his hand, he spoke earnestly:
"I told you before that you can't play around with money alone. You have to take the initiative to adapt to its rules. You have done a good job of this... It even makes me feel at ease. But again, all young people, including I myself will make a mistake, that is, when people are popular, they are easy to float. Things like swelling... can’t be stopped, you can’t stop it, and I can’t stop it.”
“…Am I bloated?”
"That's not true."
Looking at Xu Xin's astonished eyes, Zhang Yimou once again had a hint of relief in his eyes.
However, this sliver of relief immediately turned into worry:
"However, if this "The Wind" is successful, you will enter the expansion stage. Think about it, the Olympics, "Secret", plus this "The Wind". As long as "The Wind" is successful, people under the age of 30 Director, you can almost be said to be the first in history. Therefore, you will definitely enter this stage, even earlier than we expected..."
"Well…"
"If this "The Wind" is successful, it will not only be Yang Mi, but also you. Understand? The reason why you don't feel the feeling of becoming a hit now is because after "Secret" became popular, you returned Here we are. The Olympic Games help you hide all the prosperity of the secular world. But now that the Olympic Games are over, you are equivalent to a "newcomer" who has plunged into this Vanity Fair. Don't talk about Liang Bingning, you will see more than you have ever seen before I have seen things that I have never even heard of. Of course, if "The Wind" fails, you will pretend that I didn't say anything."
"..."
Xu Xin gradually frowned.
"So...you suddenly arrested me from school after you heard the news?"
"right."
Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded:
"I heard Gu Changwei mention the script of "The Wind" and Liang Bingning, so I inquired about it. After I knew that you were here to handle it, I called you here. The meaning is actually very simple... smart, there is nothing wrong .
You can handle Liang Bingning in the palm of your hand. On the one hand, you are really smart. But on the other hand, people will only cooperate with you if they need it, understand? She is not a fool to be able to get to this position. Even if he is kept in the dark now, when he can come in later, he can still understand all this. "
"Well, I know that."
"And after she played "Li Ningyu", she saw Yang Mi's Gu Xiaomeng, so she must be able to guess your intentions."
"Everyone benefits from each other. She takes all the benefits in the world? That's unrealistic."
"Yes, that's why I told you that it's a good thing that you're smart. It's not wrong for you to help Yang Mi make plans for this matter. Just like me, I also realized you after finishing filming "Golden Armor". The intention of putting Yang Mi on me is the same."
"...hehehe."
Looking at Xu Xin who was smiling dryly, Zhang Yimou was also happy.
smiled and shook his head:
"There is nothing right or wrong about this matter. I called you here today, not to say that you did something wrong or what you did... On the contrary, the smarter you are, the more at ease I am. Because it proves the road I planned for you, You can go on. But what I want to say is that... After the success of "The Wind", I will set a goal for you."
"You say."
Xu Xin quickly sat up straight.
"Next June, your sophomore year will be over, right?"
"right."
"Junior, senior...Before June 2010, be admitted to graduate school. This is my request to you."
"Well…"
Looking at the astonished Xu Xin, Zhang Yimou spoke calmly:
"After the filming of "The Sound of the Wind", regardless of success or failure, it has settled down. Go back to school to study, do not touch any commercial films, walk more, watch more, read more, and absorb more knowledge. If you want to shoot, just shoot those who worked **** this land The most authentic appearance of people who have cultivated for thousands of years.
Arm your mind with knowledge, use your own eyes and footprints to personally witness this land that nurtures us. Improve your director level, don't over-commercialize, get through this period of expansion... Don't worry about whether Yang Mi is on the front line, and don't worry about what's going on in the system. See more, walk more, think more. Root yourself deeply in this soil, okay? "
"good."
"..."
Almost the moment Zhang Yimou finished speaking, Xu Xin nodded in agreement.
But Zhang Yimou was a little stunned by the speed.
"...so happy to agree?"
"Uh...can't I?...Then let me pretend to think about it for a while?"
"..."
Seeing Director Zhang's speechless appearance, Xu Xin scratched his head with a smile:
"I don't have so much mental burden. You won't harm me. Don't talk about anything else. Just an internationally famous director who used his life's experience to tell a fool who doesn't know anything how to find the treasure and avoid it." Trap... I will definitely not refuse these precious inheritances. What do you think? What would I say?"
"..."
Zhang Yimou opened his mouth...
Nothing was said in the end.
Just nodded with satisfaction:
"Ah That's good."
(Actually, this chapter is the ending plot of Liang Bingning that I mentioned yesterday. In the first two chapters, I have already prepared to cause controversy and even be called "eating books" by readers. I originally wanted to talk about it yesterday, but think about it carefully, This is like a spoiler, so I didn't say it, but put it here for explanation. Xu Xin is not "reborn", he just had a dream.
Therefore, it is impossible to have a mansion for two generations. As for yesterday's chapter, the first two chapters are for Liang Bingning, an important supporting role who will play the role of "Yang Mi's mirror" in the subsequent plot. As for "Burst", and some films I want to make, in fact, the latter part of the plot is foreshadowing.
I am a party with a reasonable plot. Everyone can see the role of Director Zhang from the beginning, which is the role of "Master". Disciples must be good disciples, and the master plays the role of restraint and guidance. During the "Golden Armor" period, the protagonist's mental journey is: "I only make the movies I want to make, and I don't care about money." Director Zhang taught him what "rules" are, not that money can make things happen.
Engagement requires a family and a career, and as a man, he also needs to take responsibility for his lover's career. That's why "The Wind" is a play that helps Yang Mi transform into a "powerful group". But if I directly describe Yang Mi as a "genius" with explosive acting skills, will you accept it? I can't accept it.
So "Double Ice" is the most suitable choice. And the mental journey of Liang Bingning and Yang Mi can just be used as the writing method of "two flowers bloom, each representing a branch", so there is this plot. And just when the protagonist is about to get lost in this kind of intrigue and unconsciously assimilated by the rules of this circle, as a "master", Director Zhang, who has reached the age of knowing his destiny, will appear and help the protagonist back on the right track.
Then through precipitation, the protagonist, from a fledgling boy who has gained great glory, gradually completes a mature man who has self-knowledge about the world and loves his career. Like the "master" he pulled back from the edge of the cliff, he taught his own mental journey to the people around him by precept and example, and transformed it into a filmmaker's spirit through influence.
In fact, this is the core idea of the plot I wrote. It must have such a process as "cause-process-result". But my hand is not up to the mark. The first two chapters are actually written as "villains", but they are stuck on the most critical "whitewashing". It's not deliberately breaking the chapters, it's because I really can't hold on to it, and it's not because I can't eat books, it's 20,000 words a day, I really can't hold it. Say sorry to everyone.
So, after writing this chapter, I quickly posted it. This chapter should actually be posted tomorrow, but I was also afraid of losing my subscription...so I panicked. Because this plot is the most important turning point plot in the first half. Therefore, this chapter is for tomorrow, and there is another chapter in the early morning. Then I explained these hundreds of words... because I can't write in "The Author Says", sorry. )
(end of this chapter)