I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 239 237 Fight between trapped beasts

Chapter 239 237. Fight between trapped beasts

Because of the needs of the scenery just now, the lighting windows and other things in Studio No. 3 are completely closed. As long as the lights are turned off, the inside will be completely dark.

When we came out of the studio, it was only around 4pm.

Xu Xin looked up at the sky and quickened his pace.

I don’t know if it’s because of the cooling in Xi’an in November, but it’s quite cold.

He shivered.

Facts have proved that he, a Shaanxi native, should not listen to that Yanjing girl.

What about "Oh, if you want to meet the boss, you have to dress more formally", "Oh, it's not cold over there in Xi'an, dress handsomely and give the boss a good impression", "Oh..."...

Oh, what a fart!

Your man, I'm almost freezing my ass off.

If I had known I would wear a down jacket, what kind of windbreaker would I wear?

Thinking of this, I shuddered again.

He quickly walked through the factory area and arrived in front of the office building.

Now he is going to see the leader.

The big boss in the factory.

Mr. Tian, Tian Shuanghe.

Director Zhang's "acquaintance".

Zhengerbajing followed Xiying Studio all the way. He was also working on the "Old Well" project that Director Zhang was starring in at the time, and was in charge of the drama.

The group of people in Laojing later divided into two factions.

One group is like Tian Shuanghe, who has left the system. The other part continues to be active in the circle with their professional knowledge.

Therefore, strictly speaking, Xu Xin and Mr. Tian are somewhat related.

Even if Director Zhang left Xiying Film Studio, he and he would still be friends.

The group of people from the "Old Well" era are now coming one after another, and it's not easy for them to get along now.

All the way upstairs, he came to an office with double doors. Xu Xin tidied his clothes before knocking on the door.

"Enter."

Hearing the noise, he opened the door and immediately saw a middle-aged man about the same age as Director Zhang sitting behind the desk looking at him.

Tian Shuanghe... is quite dark.

truth.

In the crowd of people leaving, you may not think that he is in charge of the entire Xiying Studio, but that he is the kind of person who runs business all year round.

This surprised Xu Xin.

He really thought before... that Mr. Tian must be a very pampered person.

This first scene overturned this impression.

"Hello Mr. Tian, my name is Xu Xin."

As he spoke, he quickened his pace and walked to the desk. After shaking hands with Tian Shuanghe, he heard Mr. Tian say:

"Xiao Xu, is it cold in Xi'an?"

A greeting eliminates the need for small talk.

Xu Xin was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile:

"Yes, it's quite cold."

"Well, the temperature has been cooling down these days. But fortunately, the wind hasn't started blowing yet... Has the wind started to blow over Shenmu this season?"

"Yes, yes, it's already blowing at this time."

Without any leadership airs, he pointed to the sofa next to the office.

He motioned for the two of them to go over there and talk.

There is also a small tea table on the desk.

To be honest, it's quite abrupt.

The leader's tea must be brewed by the secretary.

However, Xu Xin looked at the small tea set tray in front of him, which had a hint of Chaoshan Kung Fu tea, and found that it seemed to be used frequently.

Leaders make their own tea?

With doubts in mind, he sat on the long sofa.

Tian Shuanghe sat on the single sofa in front of the tea set and began to boil water.

Then, Tian Shuanghe asked:

"What kind of tea?"

"Uh... I'm fine with that. Just follow the leader."

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Tian Shuanghe smiled and suddenly said:

"Have Yimou and you ever talked about our relationship?"

"As I said, you and Director Zhang have known each other since the "Old Well" period."

"Um."

Tian Shuanghe nodded:

"So, when I call you here today, I won't put on any airs. Let's just chat normally without being so restrained."

"Well……"

To be honest, Xu Xin was really surprised.

But he didn't dare to relax too much, he could only smile and nod:

"Eh~"

But just as he responded, Tian Shuanghe, who bent down to take the tea box from under the coffee table, suddenly said again:

"Liang Binning is here too."

"...?"

Xu Xin was stunned.

"I let you."

"..."

"She came with Qi Lei."

"..."

Xu Xin was silent.

Looking at Tian Shuanghe who started pouring tea into the teapot after saying this...

It probably took him less than half a minute to figure it out.

Today when the big boss came to see him, it was definitely not as simple as a bump-in-the-eye meeting, some polite words, and encouragement.

So, he took the safest attitude:

"Boss, have you decided to sign the agreement?"

"If you don't ask, how can we put it on the schedule?"

"..."

As soon as he said this, Xu Xin was not sure whether he was blaming himself.

After thinking for a while, he said:

"Indeed, I have been a little busy recently with film work..."

"Xiao Xu."

After hearing his words, Tian Shuanghe raised his head with a smile and said:

"Stop talking about empty words and cliches. Although our factory... has declined, some of the traditions of filmmakers are still there. I said that when we were filming "Raise the Red Lantern", I even had a table with Yimou. We had a quarrel, do you believe it?”

"Well……"

Seeing his stunned look, Tian Shuanghe leaned back on the sofa.

His physique is not fat.

Similar to Director Zhang, he is lean and lean, giving the impression of being capable and energetic.

There's nothing powerful about leaning on the sofa like this.

He just smiled and said to Xu Xin:

"There is no need to use official language or speculate on any intentions. The reason why I told you about my relationship with Yimou at the beginning is that I am telling you that I am a filmmaker first, and the person in charge secondly. Let's be straightforward. One sentence. The words are so convoluted, but I’m not bothered by them, but they still sound annoying.”

"Well……"

Xu Xin was stunned for a moment, then became happy.

"Ha, okay! Then...leader, did I go too far with her?"

"A little bit."

Tian Shuanghe responded:

"The size is still a bit different. We both get what we need, rather than unilaterally submitting certificates. She comes to you once or twice, that's no problem. But you can't push everything to Qi Lei's side, right? Isn't that right? So, yesterday, I asked Qi Lei to tell her that the factory wanted her to come and visit. And you two will meet up soon."

As I spoke, the water reached 85 degrees.

Tian Shuanghe started making tea.

While rushing, he continued:

"She is very smart, and dealing with smart people is just like making tea. It won't work if it's too hot. The tea will taste bitter. But it won't work if the temperature isn't high enough, and the tea leaves won't be able to spread. Qi Lei told me what you mean, it's nothing more than that. I just don’t want her to get it too easily, and I want us to get the initiative.

But...don’t forget, the current situation of our factory is not the same as it was ten years ago. What we can give her is still limited after all. And we are not the only ones who can give. So, I don’t know if she will be anxious if she continues to act like this, but among the six major film studios, whoever takes the lead at this time will take the lead, do you understand? "

"..."

In a daze, Xu Xin felt that the person sitting opposite him had become Director Zhang.

That kind of...

Let me teach you how to deal with the smell of this kind of thing...

It's beyond words.

After thinking for a while, he said:

"She's looking for someone else?"

"If it were you, would you look for it?"

"You definitely can't put your eggs in one basket, but other film studios may not be able to help...and, to be honest, they are not as capable as we are."

"Ha~"

Tian Shuanghe laughed out loud.

Suddenly he pointed to the bookshelf behind his office chair:

"Xiao Xu, haven't you been here before?"

"Uh... no."

"Do you know what was in this before?"

"……material?"

"No, it's a trophy."

Tian Shuanghe looked at the information and documents behind the glass of the bookshelf, his eyes a little wandering:

"The old leader specially made a copy of the trophy in our honor room downstairs. When he got one, he made a copy and placed it here. He said that seeing these made him feel festive and happy. But later, The old leader was taken away again."

"...because of sadness?"

Xu Xin asked tentatively.

"That's not true. The old leader has resigned. These are personal properties, so of course they have to be taken away."

"..."

Xu Xin's mouth twitched...

Tian Shuanghe smiled and shook his head:

"Actually, I wanted to do it when I came up, but... I have a mental disorder. Do you know what it is?"

"..."

Before Xu Xin could answer, he said:

"Those are all honors under the leadership of the old leaders. When it comes to me, I still have nothing."

"..."

"But times have changed, right, Xiao Xu."

There was a different flavor in his tone.

Xu Xin cannot return the product for the time being.

No need either, because he has already given an explanation:

"Our factory is gone without Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Gong Li, and many people... I'm not even afraid of you saying that before I came here, our factory also started selling houses and land to pay off debts. Do you know?"

"..."

"The salary couldn't be paid, so the filming location was sold. The salary was owed, so we had to pay for it with film and cameras. After a while, the factory began to reorganize. After the reorganization, when I came up, I was faced with an empty shell. What do you think I should do? "

"So our factory only distributed products to people in the past few years?"

"right."

Tian Shuanghe poured him a cup of tea and said with a smile:

"When we first made money, everyone was quite happy. But then we found out that all the dishes we cooked were for others, and everyone became dissatisfied again. But the question is... what can we do? So, with all this spare money , I had no worries about food and drink, and no need to worry about wages, so I stopped these production and distribution businesses. I started to train new people, but I found that I couldn't compete with those big production companies. One by one, I was like Qin Muchu."

"..."

"So, in the past few years, everyone has also wanted to sign people, not to train them, but to sign people with potential or ability. This is true for you, and so is Liang Binning. Although these may sound short-sighted, they must be compromised. Practice. Our goal is to recreate the former glory of the foundry. But this goal is too far and too big. The right time, place and people are indispensable. But with this ambitious goal, can't you live? Live today ,Living in the moment."

"Sounds like you're the one having the hardest time weighing in, right?"

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Tian Shuanghe smiled and handed over a good cat.

Xu Xin took it respectfully and wanted to help him light his cigarette.

But Tian Shuanghe signaled that he was coming, lit the cigarette, and said unhurriedly:

"Xiao Xu, we must have lofty goals, but at the same time we must be down-to-earth. For example, this contract with you, have you ever heard of the factory co-producing a movie with others before? No. But the current market is like this. , a director who can make money, if you don’t let others make money, they will stop playing with you.”

Surrounded by smoke, Tian Shuanghe's tone was so straightforward that it was almost excessive:

"So, we have to give up some of our benefits and achieve a win-win situation. Similarly, we have to share risks. This is not an era of going it alone, at least not in this circle. But...some people in the factory are not very I understand this approach, so the movie "The Beginning of Spring" was proposed. As for the result...you have seen it. Pfft..."

After exhaling a puff of smoke, he held the tea cup and said:

"A movie has completely wiped out the tens of thousands of profits you brought to us last year. But for me, it is a good thing, do you understand?"

"able."

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Tian Shuanghe smiled, drank the hot tea in the cup, and continued:

"We hope to win-win with everyone, because only in this way can we comply with the rules of this era. In fact, I won't say these things, but you, as a partner, should also understand. So, there is no such thing as a heart-to-heart. But, on the other side, Yimou appreciates you very much. As a senior, I cannot lack the care and reminder that I should have, so this time I passed over you and asked Qi Lei to contact Liang Bingning."

This time it was Xu Xin's turn to pour tea.

"As long as there are no problems with the role of Gu Xiaomeng, then this drama will at least be qualified. As for Liang Binning, every moment you are careful about it now will make her alienated from you further when she comes in. Because She has achieved her goal, and others have a preconceived impression. It is enough to worry about the camel in our factory that has not yet died of old age. Therefore, although you have realized that the role of our factory is a necessity, but When it’s not as big as I thought, I still inevitably fall into a misunderstanding.”

"Am I too greedy?"

Xu Xin understood what he meant almost instantly.

After saying this, Tian Shuanghe nodded slightly while holding the teacup:

"Young tiger cubs always have trouble controlling their appetite. This is natural. Because you are a tiger, but by the same token, if you eat too much of some meat, there will be endless troubles. So, just hit it until it is just right. Just stick to it now and it will be fine. . From now on, we can still be friends, and we can also become close partners. She will be willing to help you, and you have to bring her what she needs. This is just right. At this point, I will say one more thing."

After drinking all the tea again, Tian Shuanghe raised his eyes and looked at him:

"Xiao Xu, no matter who you are cooperating with, put common interests first. When the three of us are united as one, and things are done, only then can we have a careful mind to reward according to merit. If things don't work, stabbing each other is the stupidest thing to do. Movie You can be simple, but people cannot be simple, and this scale must be grasped well.”

"..."

Xu Xin was thoughtful.

moment.

He nodded:

"I understand, leader."

"Well, just understand. Let's have tea. Don't leave in a hurry. I'll wait for Qi Lei's call. I asked him to say that there must be an opportunity for cooperation and the role needs to be digested internally. This will not change. So, she wants to come in, I still need you to nod. Wait for her to leave Qi Lei in a while while you are walking. If nothing else happens... you two should meet once in the evening. Don't negotiate any conditions, just agree when she asks. You are the good guy. , if you build your prestige, other people in the factory will naturally cooperate with you. I regard the movie "The Wind" as the starting point for our turnaround, do you understand?"

"Um."

Xu Xin responded, turned to look at the row of bookcases, and said with a smile:

"Then I will try my best to help you fill this row of cabinets."

Tian Shuanghe, who understood Xu Xin's subtext, smiled and nodded:

"good."

…

I made two cups of tea and drank until about six o'clock.

Qi Lei called.

Liang Binning left.

Xu Xin stood up and said goodbye.

During this time, the two of them were not talking about Liang Binning, but they were talking about their views on the current market, including the subsequent actions of Xiying Studio.

In fact, to put it bluntly, it is very simple. After Liang Binning comes in, the factory will use her influence to push out its own actor group.

Anyone with lofty ideals is welcome to vote.

Come in and listen to the arrangements.

Now that I have actors, my goal in the next one or two years is to be a director.

Winning over a group of capable directors and using official backgrounds to take the private road.

History has proven that state-owned factories cannot defeat private factories even if they are beaten to death.

If you can't beat it, join.

But it remains to be seen how it will be handled in the future.

Judging from Liang Bing's success, the more successful she is, the greater her contribution to the factory will be.

This is the bargaining chip.

Look more at Xu Xin.

Xiying Studio now needs a gold-lettered signboard.

But now, resources will be tilted towards Xu Xin.

On the one hand, it was because of Zhang Yimou's guarantee. He personally admitted that Xu Xin was talented and capable of success.

The factory chose trust.

Otherwise, there is really no reason to rely on a young person as a "way out".

On the other hand...

The popularity of the Olympic torch is what they value most.

At that time, when the "Wind" project is established, the factory will naturally push Xu Xin to come forward and let the news out.

Bring Xu Xin's position to another level.

Whether insiders approve or not, that doesn’t matter. What's important is that the audience knows, that's all.

Once the audience knows it, they will have more motivation to pay for tickets to watch your movie.

Therefore, if the movie "The Wind" becomes successful, everyone will be happy.

But if Xu Xin messes up, at least at the box office, he can stop his losses by one more point.

Quite realistic.

But just like what Tian Shuanghe said.

We will not consider what will happen if we fail now. Since we are cooperating, we will spare no effort to push you forward based on the premise of common interests.

Will there be any surprises in this plan?

will not have.

There won't be any surprises.

At least there won't be any bad news coming out before it's released.

One can imagine the determination and energy behind these words.

When Xu Xin walked out of the office building with his thoughts in mind, it was getting dark.

In the darkness, he saw Liang Binning, who also chose a windbreaker.

Windbreaker, long skirt, thick stockings, high heels.

And a Prada handbag, a silk scarf wrapped around the neck and the wavy curly hair of a real scumbag...

Um.

I have to admit, I can really fight.

"Director Xu."

Seeing Xu Xin, she smiled like a flower.

"Sister Bingbing."

Xu Xin smiled and said hello.

A caring question came out of his mouth:

"It's such a cold day. If you had told me you were waiting for me, I would have come down a long time ago."

There is a kind of "intimacy" revealed in the words.

Hearing this, Liang Binning smiled and shook her head:

"I just came down, and after knowing that Director Xu was on the other side, I thought about walking together. When did Director Xu arrive?"

"This morning, isn't it? It's been a busy day. Can I help Sister Bingbing carry it?"

"No need, it's not heavy, it's a style, it has to be maintained."

After Liang Binning refused with a smile, she suddenly asked:

"Are Director Xu hungry?"

Xu Xin shook his head:

"I'm not hungry. Sister Bingbing? Are you hungry?"

"emmmm..."

Liang Binning looked at him and then said:

"Not really hungry..."

"That……"

Xu Xin pointed in the direction of Studio 3 and said:

"The studio for "The Wind" has been set up. Sister Bingbing, do you want to come with me to have a look?"

Liang Bingning's eyes lit up.

smiled and said:

"all right."

Xu Xin walked side by side with her.

The pace is neither fast nor slow.

"Dr. Xu was chatting with Mr. Tian just now?"

"Yes. Has Sister Bingbing met Mr. Tian?"

"How can I see it? Mr. Qi invited me to visit and introduced a few leaders. But it is definitely not as good as Mr. Tian."

"Ha~"

Xu Xin chuckled lightly and said with a smile:

"It's not that exaggerated..."

Liang Binning also smiled, but suddenly said:

"I just heard some incredible news."

"What?"

"A... secret~!"

As she said that, she turned her head and looked at Xu Xin's side face:

"About Director Xu."

"Oh? Mine?"

Xu Xin looked a little strange and puzzled:

"Do I have a secret?...What? I don't even know it myself."

"Ha~ Director Xu, do you know what kind of men are most attractive to women?"

"……Tall, rich and handsome?"

"of course not."

Looking at the door of Studio 3, Liang Binning shook her head slightly:

"It's talent."

"Well."

"Talent is the most attractive quality to women. The attraction of talented men to women is almost fatal."

"It sounds quite exaggerated."

Xu Xin had already guessed what she knew.

It’s nothing more than a matter of the Olympic torch.

This is the most important plus point for him. Not to mention that she knows it, isn't it because Xiying Film Studio also took a fancy to this and promised that this movie will be trouble-free.

It doesn't happen now and it won't happen in the future.

But he didn't answer. Instead, he opened the door and made an inviting gesture to Liang Bingning in a very gentlemanly manner.

This "drama" has just begun.

It's a game for a while.

He wanted Liang Binning to say the words "want to cooperate with him" from her own words.

It’s not like the fan-idol comments we used to make when we met for dinner.

It's a serious collaboration.

One side is active and the other side is passive.

So that's just the beginning.

…

Studio No. 3 is empty.

It was time to get off work and have dinner, so the entire studio was dark.

Xu Xin directly opened the switch next to the door.

With a "click", all the lights came back on.

One set after another comes into view.

Room for five people.

trial room.

Interior view of Qiu Shenghuai's mansion.

Takeda's office.

Surveillance listening rooms and more.

Liang Bingning's eyes came into view.

With a hint of curiosity in her eyes, she carried her bag and approached the set room step by step.

The high heels first stepped on the cement foundation of the studio.

Crisp and empty.

Then came the wooden floor, which creaked lightly.

She carried her bag and stepped onto the wooden floor step by step into the main hall. After seeing the exaggeratedly large table, she placed her fingers on the edge of the table, stroking it as she walked.

Finally, I stood under the ceiling lamp.

The soft warm light illuminated her fair skin, and she looked really beautiful with this elegant outfit.

Turn around and cross your legs.

The posture is casual.

But the pair of high heels with diamonds looked colorful under the light.

"So, this is the inside view of Qiu Shenghuai's industry?"

Xu Xin looked a little surprised after hearing this:

"Sister Bingbing, have you read the original work?"

"Guess~"

She smiled brightly, put her bag on the table, and then took off her windbreaker.

After folding the windbreaker and placing it on the main seat where Wang Tianxiang was sitting, the line between the jade bracelet and the white arm was exposed.

A black rubber band.

He tied up his hair on his own.

She seems to have a natural instinct for how to express her beauty.

Just the action of tying the hair, every frame can be regarded as a Republican-style poster.

Even the grooming actions are redundant.

Just press the shutter button.

After tying up a single ponytail that hung naturally, she glanced at Xu Xin, who was always standing on the edge of the "fourth wall" without stepping into the set, and asked with a smile:

"Aren't you going to introduce these things to me, Director Xu?"

Then……

She heard a sincere sigh:

"It's so beautiful."

"..."

Liang Bingning paused.

The lights overhead were a little brighter now.

Therefore, she couldn't see clearly what emotions were hidden in the other person's narrowed eyes.

After thinking about it, she smiled and said:

"This is the first time I heard words of praise from Director Xu."

As soon as I finished speaking, I suddenly heard another sentence:

"To be honest, Sister Bingbing is really suitable for the role of Li Ningyu."