"Yo, it's quite early."
Pushing open the door, Xu Xin greeted Liu Zhishi and Li Minnian with a smile after seeing Liu Zhishi and Li Minnian.
Liu Zhishi nodded:
"Yeah, I'm hungry... Is this place delicious? It looks luxurious, how does it taste?"
"It's pretty good. The steak is very good... The wine is also okay, do you still drink?"
"Well…"
Hearing this, Liu Zhishi asked:
"Is it delicious?"
"The one I drank last time was pretty good."
"Then have a drink."
The girl who was in a good mood, completely forgetting that just a few hours ago, she made a promise to quit drinking, nodded.
Seeing this, Xu Xin smiled and nodded:
"Okay, is Manager Li driving?"
Li Minnian, who finally had a chance to speak, shook his head:
"No. Neither of us is driving."
"Then let's have a drink... What is this luggage?"
Looking at the box in the corner of the room, Xu Xin asked in bewilderment.
"After having dinner with you, I'm leaving. I booked a plane after 9 o'clock."
"Well…"
Looking at the time on the watch, Xu Xin found that it was past 6:30.
He finished late today, so he came a little late.
As for the plane after 9:00 o'clock... it will be counted as taking off at 9:50, and the plane will stop boarding at 9:20.
That is to say, from here to the airport, go through the security check, and then board the plane, at least 40 to 50 minutes should be reserved.
As for Roosevelt's meal, it takes more than half an hour to bake the Wellington filet steak or something.
From the appetizer to the dessert at the end, it’s less than an hour.
This time is too rushed.
Then he said:
"The time is too late... refund the ticket. Can you take my plane and leave?"
"Don't. How expensive."
Liu Zhishi hastily refused.
But Xu Xin waved his hand:
"Okay, why are you arguing about this? Manager Li, refund the ticket, my plane is in Shanghai, I will arrange it later, when we will leave after dinner."
Although the flight from Shanghai to Yanjing costs about 150,000 to 200,000 yuan including the flight route and labor costs.
But friends.
The taxi fare of 10 or 20 yuan is not unaffordable.
Seeing Liu Zhishi still shaking his head, Xu Xin was not happy:
"What are you doing? It's really boring to argue... Broker Li, hurry up and refund the ticket. I'll make a call here. I'll let someone from Roosevelt take you there later."
"..."
Li Minnian was a little confused.
What the hell... Director Xu was talking about a private jet?
? ? ? ?
Xu Xin, who did what he said, has already dialed the number of the aviation agency:
"Hey, let's go to Yanjing. If it's time... tonight. It's like ten or eleven o'clock, two people. I'll send you the ID number in a moment... um."
Listening to the questions on the phone, Xu Xin asked jokingly:
"Do you have any requirements for Kong Shao? A handsomer? A colder? A sunny guy? A sad handsome guy?"
"..."
Brother, can you call a duck for me?
Liu Zhishi was speechless.
The baby's face is red!
"Hahaha~"
Seeing her strange reaction, Xu Xin said to the phone with a smile:
"Two flight attendants and two stewardesses. Standard configuration. Then arrange for two cars to pick up the ground... Oh yes, the meals on the plane are halal.... Um, hang up."
The phone hung up, he edited a message, and then handed it to Li Minnian:
"Agent Li, just send him your and Shishi's ID card, mobile phone number, and name information."
After speaking, he sat on the sofa and rang the service bell.
The waiter at the door came in:
"Bring a few red wines and choose them. The older ones are suitable for ladies to taste. Then you have... what kind of set menu, the one that the chef cooks himself, and a set... Oh yes, the appetizer is the same as last time. The one from Libya... or the ham from Iraq, the one from Spain..."
Brother, where are you with the self-explosive truck?
Return to Libya...
Liu Zhishi didn't even know how to complain.
But she could tell that Xu Xin was really familiar with this place.
Obviously, many times.
After the waiter nodded and left, Xu Xin asked:
"I heard... what happened? Was it hidden in the snow?"
"..."
Liu Zhishi was taken aback, and asked subconsciously:
"How do you know it?"
The corner of Li Minnian's mouth twitched.
His eyes panicked.
It's over... I forgot to tell Mimi to think of a reason to prevaricate Shishi.
Shishi didn't let me say it.
When Xu Xin saw Li Minnian's eyes, he immediately understood something, and said with a smile:
"Tang Yan only contacted me in the afternoon. She said that your company invited her to play "Weird Man Yizhimei"... She didn't know what was going on, so she asked me."
"...do you still have contact with her?"
"Yes. Last time we played golf together."
"???"
Looking at her puzzled eyes, Xu Xin also knew that this lie would not work if it was investigated carefully, so he changed the subject:
"How do you feel now?"
He thought the other party would show a wry smile or something.
But it just doesn't.
I saw the girl shrugged casually:
"I can finally take a good rest."
oh?
Xu Xin raised an eyebrow.
She seems to be in a good mood.
So he laughed and said:
"It's okay to think so. Actors also need to recharge their batteries. They are constantly spinning, and there is no time to settle and accumulate. Then the acting skills will always float on the surface..."
"Yes."
Liu Zhishi nodded:
"So, let's hide in the snow, it doesn't matter. Just take a break and settle down... Do you know the reason for me to hide in the snow?"
"Tell me."
"good."
Liu Zhishi recounted what happened at noon today.
Although he knew about this in advance, Xu Xin still pretended to hear it for the first time, and slowly frowned.
"That's it... okay, then I know about it. Think about how to do it later..."
While talking, several waiters walked over with white gloves, each holding a variety of red wine.
At the same time, several other waiters began to prepare white wine for the meal.
Dinner has officially begun.
…
During this meal, Xu Xin didn't say anything like "I'll avenge you".
Because it is unnecessary.
This girl is not aware of many things for the time being, and Xu Xin has no intention of talking about them.
I said it as if the subtext was "Shishi, you owe me a favor".
Not necessary.
Neither he nor his wife needs it, nor does he want Shishi to bear the psychological burden of being owed to him. What's more, this incident was a disaster for her.
So, during this meal, everyone basically didn't talk about this aspect.
Xu Xin was talking to her about the crew.
For example, Liu Yifei's acting skills.
For example, the characteristics of the character Jingqiu and so on.
When she heard that Liu Yifei had suddenly undergone such a big... almost earth-shaking change after several months of isolation, her eyes were full of surprise.
Then she discussed with herself how to improve her acting skills.
Although Xu Xin sounds like she is imitating the path that Yang Mi walked... But it is true that she is right to think so.
As a director, in his opinion, a good actor really needs precipitation.
It is said that people have their own aspirations, and the path is chosen by oneself, and no one else can force it.
But let Xu Xin choose by himself. Among the two actors who are like Sister Bingbing, who plays seven dramas a year in a row, and Yang Mi, who naturally go silent for a period of time after each work, and then come back, He will definitely choose the type of Yang Mi.
It has nothing to do with coffee status, popularity, box office appeal, etc.
In his view, an actor playing a role is like digesting food.
There is a process.
Slowly, chew slowly, and digest a character perfectly.
In this way, the actors themselves will not be burdened, and others will not have to worry.
After telling Liu Zhishi about this idea, a kind of hope...similar to longing appeared in Liu Zhishi's rare low-myopia eyes.
Obviously, this is the kind of actor she yearns for.
Work is neither too fast nor too slow, but every work allows her to give her best on the screen.
Do your best, leave no regrets, completely ignite and release yourself, just like the phoenix returning to its nest, be reborn from the ashes.
Seeing this, Xu Xin suddenly asked:
"Hey, have you read the novel "Scary Step by Step"?"
"Well, not yet."
Liu Zhishi, who didn't think too much, shook her head slightly:
"Mimi has always told me that this book is good, but... an online novel... it's not a literary work..."
"Your thinking is wrong."
After hearing the subtext in her words, Xu Xin shook his head:
"There is no distinction between high and low in literature. Internet novels may not be as profound as those works of those times, but don't forget that since ancient times, there has been no distinction between entertainment and culture. Culture and entertainment are highly overlapped in some aspects. Audience... or It is the choice of the people that the masses choose to use it as a form of entertainment and relaxation after dinner. Anyone who tries to influence, negate, or fool this choice...to paraphrase a great man said: Who are you?"
"Well…"
"So don't hold this kind of thinking. Think about it, as an actor, you can't even be recognized by many people. But a novel written by a certain Internet author has received hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of people. From this point of view, they are much better than us. It is true that books are a way to accumulate knowledge, but if you only regard books as a way of learning, it is a big mistake.”
His words are more effective than anything else.
Liu Zhishi frowned and began to think.
After one sip of wine and three puffs of cigarettes, she nodded:
"I'm too short-sighted. Then I'll look back... I just got free, and I have a lot of time every day."
"Well, it's a good read. Because Yang Mi is working on the script for this book. Although I don't know when it will be filmed, didn't you just yearn for the kind of acting that burns itself into a pile of ashes for a character? Treat it as a test field."
"Um!"
No rejection, no politeness.
Because it is not needed.
The friendship of a friend is heavy, just keep it in your heart.
She is full of eagerness to try.
Can't wait to "burn out" myself.
…
One and a half bottles for three people.
After the dinner, Liu Zhishi, who was drunk, looked at the bustling scenery of the Bund outside, feeling a little unfinished.
Looking at the time... After thinking that there is still a while, she said:
"Eh? Have you visited the Bund?"
"Well…"
Xu Xin thought about it and found that it really wasn't.
After so many visits to Mordor, even Roosevelt, he really didn’t go across the road for a stroll.
"Then let's go for a stroll? I don't think there are many people here."
There are indeed not many people on the Bund today.
Firstly, the weather does not allow it, and it is still a bit cold in Shanghai at night.
Secondly, this is not a weekend, nor is it a tourist season. So there are really not many people.
"Okay."
Xu Xin readily agreed.
"But your luggage..."
Hearing Xu Xin's words, Li Minnian thought for a while and said:
"Then I'll go to the airport first, how about it? I'll go to the airport with my luggage first, and Shishi will drive here after a while."
"also."
So, the two sides separated and walked.
After Li Minnian left, Xu Xin and Liu Zhishi also went downstairs wearing masks.
Go downstairs and check out.
One meal cost Xu Xin more than 110,000 yuan.
The main thing is red wine.
Two bottles of Romanee-Conti Richburg in 2005 cost him more than 80,000 yuan.
The premium is definitely a premium.
But it doesn't matter, people also want to make money, don't they?
But Liu Zhishi stuck out her tongue:
"Oh my god... so expensive..."
Hearing this, Xu Xin shrugged his shoulders as if it was 11 yuan to treat friends to a roadside stall to eat fried noodles and drink fruit beer:
"Let's go."
The two strolled out the door.
Soon crossed the road and came to the Bund embankment where ships passed by.
"It's only when I came to Shanghai that I realize how poor I am."
In the evening wind, a sentence of emotion came out of Liu Zhishi's mouth.
Xu Xin rolled his eyes directly:
"Don't come to this set, it's the same as how low the consumption level of Yanjing is."
"Isn't it... Mainly because I am familiar with Yanjing. I am familiar with eating delicious food, or drinking something. But coming here for a meal costs more than a hundred thousand... It's outrageous."
"Men Er Meng Er."
A low siren sound came from the Huangpu River.
Xu Xin was speechless.
And pouted in my heart.
110,000 is high consumption?
Have a chance to let my old man open your eyes.
Look at the consumption of my old man...
110,000 is eleven yuan here, but it might be one yuan for my old man.
"It's normal for a ten-mile foreign market to have high consumption. If the consumption level of an international metropolis is the same as that of a village, it means that the people are not living a good life. You should think about it this way. Its price is so high, which means that our people can consume well. It means that the country is rich and powerful..."
He made some fallacies.
And just then...
"Xu Xin!"
"Um?"
Xu Xin turned to look at her.
I saw that the girl next to her had already pulled off the same thin face mask recommended by Yang Mi on her face.
Evening wind blows.
Her hair in a single ponytail is a little messy, swaying in the wind.
And on the face is a bright smile full of hope for the future.
"After I become a good actor, I will definitely make a lot of money! At that time, I will treat you and Mimi to a big meal! The kind that eats like a million!"
"..."
Xu Xin, who thought she had some ambitions, was stunned...
Suddenly happy.
The girl in front of her has small white teeth, her hair flutters in the wind, and her beautiful face is full of determination and persistence.
So, he didn't intend to refute or attack the other party.
just smiled and said:
"Don't feel bad when the time comes."
"Hey, who cares about who is a puppy! One million meals! It's a deal!"
"Morning, boring~~~"
The whistle of the Huangpu River sounded.
Witnessed the sincere oath of friends by the river bank.
Pull the hook and hang yourself, for a hundred years, no changes are allowed.
…
"Hahahaha, did she really say that?"
"Yeah. A meal for a million."
"Hahahahahaha... Well, let me do the math. Gold is now 270 grams, ten grams two thousand seven, one hundred grams..."
"Are you waiting to talk to me?"
Xu Xin rolled his eyes, and directly gave the answer his wife wanted:
"About 3,500 grams."
"Oh my god, more than three catties?"
"..."
Your math teacher died really early.
It’s a pity that you still say nonsense like "I studied well when I was a child" and "I would have gone to Tsinghua University if I hadn't been delayed by my career as an actor" without shame.
Three thousand five hundred grams is more than three catties?
Fine.
Without making a sound, he just quietly listened to his wife grinning:
"One person eats more than a catty of gold to make up the million. Let alone gold, you can't stand eating more than a catty of beef alone."
This is also farting.
When it comes to eating meat, don’t you eat more than me?
It's okay for me to meet each other after a meal.
But this catty of beef is really too much to eat.
But you old Beijingers are fine.
What you eat is authentic~
Perhaps because he drank too much alcohol, his mind is full of running the train right now.
But I dare not say it.
After all, on the 15th, I will go to Xiangjiang to participate in the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Bitch bitch...she holds a grudge.
In case the punishment is changed from stepping on the face with a white silk fishing net to cutting off the feet of children and grandchildren... Then, isn't our old Xu a big loser?
So he hummed in response there.
And at this moment, he heard a "buzz" from the phone.
Someone sent him a message.
He thought that maybe someone called him and couldn't get in, so he turned on the speakerphone and planned to see who it was.
As soon as I opened the short message, I saw a message from an unfamiliar phone number:
"Hello, Director Xu. I'm Nazha. I'm sorry to disturb you so late. After listening to your opinion last time, I discussed it with my family and decided to apply for Beijing Film Academy. My family is also very supportive, and Mr. Hu also agrees." Yes, and found an art test training class for me in Yanjing. I will definitely live up to your expectations."
"What's the matter?"
Seeing that her brother stopped answering, Yang Mi asked in confusion.
Xu Xin who came back to his senses said:
"Well, it's okay, Nazha sent me a message saying that she decided to apply for Beijing Film Academy, and Hu Guang also enrolled her in an art exam training class."
"Then why did I send you a special message?"
"Because I suggested her to take the exam last time."
"Well…"
Yang Mi was stunned for a moment, her eyes narrowed:
"Young man, your thinking is very dangerous. Tell me! Are you going to open a harem!"
"Fuck off."
While replying "Okay, come on", while rolling his eyes, Xu Xin said:
"Who would make fun of a 17-year-old girl's future? I'm serious about giving her advice, okay?"
"Humph..."
Hearing this, Yang Mi hummed twice.
But I didn't care too much.
In terms of beauty...that girl is still young.
Not to mention... This is indeed my brother's style.
Others don't know, but she knows best as the person next to her pillow.
How good her lover is at heart.
"However... Hu Guang is willing to let him go. I didn't expect... Oh, that's right. Now she is already in the shape of the great director Xu Xin!"
"..."
Xu Xin's mouth twitched.
Introducing bitches...
It's your mouth, it didn't insult your name at all.
Phew!
Guimao New Year, the new year is full of blessings and happiness. May you all have a prosperous new year and show your ambitions!