I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 306 304. "Three Guns"

  June 25th.

  Early in the morning, after Xu Xin opened his eyes, he turned on his phone immediately.

  The mobile phone called "IPHONE"...it's amazing.

  Truth.

   Just like a small laptop, you can log in to the webpage on the computer, and you can zoom in and out freely...

   It may be awkward to use at first, but after getting used to it, it is true that he is not used to using ordinary mobile phones.

  Turn on the phone, and come to its dedicated Safari browser, the browser still stays on the screen he browsed last night.

  Sina's entertainment section.

   After refreshing, a message came into view:

   "The box office of "Transformers" 2 broke another record on the first day! 33.71 million!"

   "Tsk."

   A smacking movement that was different from the usual morning, made Yang Mi who was lying on her side open her eyes...

"…What's the matter?"

  Because of fetal pressure, the big star who has recently started to sleep in a half-lying position opened his eyes and asked suspiciously.

"woke up?"

  Xu Xin quickly put down the phone, helped her to sit up, and then passed the phone over.

  Yang Mi rubbed her eyes and looked at it...

   "Isn't this obvious... Feeling uncomfortable?"

   "...I said one thing, do you believe it?"

  After hearing Xu Xin's words, Yang Mi understood what he meant:

   "Is that very uncomfortable?"

   "It's not like... After all, the results of "The Wind" are pretty good..."

  The words in his mouth were a little insincere.

   But he didn't lie.

   Twelve days after its release, the box office of "The Wind" has passed the threshold of 220 million.

  Compared to the previous "Secret", which only received a total of 191 million box office when it was released, his "The Wind" has already achieved a milestone achievement beyond the previous one.

   But man...

   Just this stinking problem.

  When you walk, you think that you only need a bicycle.

  I have a bicycle, but I want an electric car.

  Electric vehicles have to be charged when riding, which is not as convenient as motorcycles.

  But I have a motorcycle, but I find that it is not sheltered from wind and rain. Especially the most annoying thing is that you have to wipe the goggles of the helmet with your hands from time to time, otherwise you will not be able to see clearly, which is very troublesome.

  So you want to buy a car.

   Buy a BYD F0 at the beginning, and then you just want to have a spacious car.

  I have a car, but I think an SUV has a good view.

  With an SUV, I began to pursue the brand again...

   This is almost an endless consumption cycle of unsatisfied self-desires.

   So did he.

   "Secret" did not exceed 100 million, but he wanted to.

   Breaking through 100 million, and want to be the first in history in the first week.

  The result was the first in history in the first week, and the box office also surpassed the previous work. After submitting a satisfactory answer sheet...

  Although I know that I can't be too inflated.

  But he has already started to set his goal in his heart to surpass "Transformers"...or surpass Hollywood.

   Crazy enough to say nothing.

  When he saw that "Transformers 2", which he knew he couldn't beat from the beginning, took more than 30 million box office on the first day, he began to feel unhappy again...

  So thinking of this, he shook his head and smiled bitterly while boasting about his child's "good grades":

   "But I'm still dissatisfied. Although I also know that if nothing else is mentioned, they will beat us by a few streets for just one production cost..."

   "Alright~"

  Yang Mi smiled and pinched his nose:

"It's such a big emotion to wake up in the morning. Don't you have to eat one bite at a time. Apart from anything else, Michael Bay's second work is not very good, is it? What's more, a group of people say that he is just a blaster. The... give me a hand."

"Um…"

  Xu Xin responded and helped her out of bed.

  The place where the two of them live now is called Qujiang Royal Garden, which is next to the Tang Furong Garden in the 5A scenic spot in Xi'an.

   There is a road.

   And it is one kilometer away from Xiying Studio in a straight line.

  Xu Daqiang owns two properties here.

  One set is for two people to live in, and the other set was originally prepared by Xu Miao and Zhang Qianqian, but now it is requisitioned by those bachelors.

  Recently, everyone has been busy with "The Voice" in Xi'an. After all, staying in a hotel is more convenient than at home.

  So he took out the house and let everyone live in it.

  The villa is huge.

   but pretty empty.

   This further strengthened his determination to buy as few villas as possible in the future.

  In this kind of house, if there is no family of six or seven, walking every night will bring an echo, which is quite infiltrating.

  However, it is very convenient. There is an indoor elevator, so Yang Mi doesn't have to worry about going up and down the stairs when traveling.

  Nowadays, my sister’s belly is getting bigger and bigger, and even when she is working and walking during the day, she still needs to use a shoulder strap to support her belly so that she can move easily.

  But this is the case, the exercise of more than 1 kilometer to the Xiying Studio every morning has never been missed.

  The purpose is to give birth smoothly, exercise physical strength, and prevent scars on the stomach.

   After the couple finished their personal hygiene and got dressed, Sun Ting, who lived on the second and first floors, and the nutrition team had already made breakfast and work arrangements.

  Her breakfast should be based on nutritional balance as much as possible.

   But the problem is...Xu Xin can't get used to it.

  Back to Great Shaanxi, wake up in the morning...there are too many delicious foods.

  So he usually goes to Xiying Studio to solve the problem.

   Yang Mi was having breakfast, and he was beside her helping her with some things.

  It’s all trivial matters. The company is currently in its infancy, including Zeng Jia in Yanjing, and they are all in the stage of expanding business and training employees. There are no big things, but there are many small things.

   It's enough to keep busy for a while.

   It also really costs money.

  Just "The Voice" has spent nearly 10 million in the past few months, from office space, to video equipment, and personnel expenses.

  However, this money is also a one-time investment and can be recycled.

   Then there are the fees for the other three judges.

   Huang Hae-chung's one season is 1.5 million.

  Han Hong is two million.

  Dao Lang is 1.7 million.

  One sign per season.

  After a bunch of things have been dealt with, the current progress of "The Voice" is only short of the difficulty of the host.

   Seeing this, Xu Xin called Zhang Wu again:

   "Dudu... Hey, Xiao Xu, I'm about to call you."

  Hearing Zhang Wu's movement, Xu Xin hurriedly asked:

   "Director Zhang, is it... the host has a clue?"

   "Haha, yes."

   Zhang Wu's words made Yang Mi stop eating and raised her head.

   "Who is it?"

   "Sa Beining. The host of today's statement column, have you watched this program?"

"Well…"

  Xu Xin subconsciously responded.

   And Zhang Jiao, who was next to her, had already picked up her laptop and started typing and searching.

   "He...is from CCTV, right?"

  Xu Xin said while looking at the computer that Zhang Jiao pushed over.

  The image of a young man with an inch cut jumps into view.

  He has seen this person.

   Not only on "Today's Statement", it seems that it was the Spring Festival Gala last year or the year before...

   Also seen.

   And... it looks good.

  He pushed the notebook to Yang Mi's again.

   "Yes, he is considered to be the most promising host of CCTV's younger generation. The young man has solid hosting skills and is a top student of Peking University. He came from a law school..."

   "... Wouldn't that be too decent? Director Zhang, my talent show is an entertainment program."

   "Haha~"

  Hearing his worry, Zhang Wu laughed out loud:

"I was also worried when they recommended it to me at the beginning. But after watching the party of "Happy Heaven" and getting to know him privately, they all praised this kid as good. I asked someone to ask... Taiwan I don’t have any comments, he himself thinks it’s very interesting. And I also told him about the program process. He had been worried about being too entertaining before, but after listening to this blind mode, he felt that this kind of program that pursues music itself is very interesting. Okay, let’s add that he’s talking about today’s statement, so he’s quite interested. I also think it’s appropriate, or let him go to Xi’an, you guys have a touch and see.”

   "..."

  Hearing this, Xu Xin took a look at Yang Mi and replied:

   "Okay, can you give me his contact information?"

"OK."

  Zhang Wu readily agreed.

   "Then I'll let him contact you... By the way, Xiao Xu, after October, we have to go to Shanghai."

   "Is it going to start over there?"

"right."

"okay."

   "Tell Mimi that this time is different from the Olympic Games. I won't go for a long time. I go two or three times a month and stay for two or three days at a time. It will definitely not delay her and the children~"

   "Hahaha~ no problem no problem~"

  Xu Xin smiled and exchanged some pleasantries with him before hanging up the phone.

   asked Yang Mi:

"what do you think?"

   "Director Zhang is so confident, it means that this person must be fine. But we still have to see... when are you going to leave?"

"Well…"

  Xu Xin looked at the date on the phone.

  He is going to Zhangye.

  The filming location of "Three Shots" is over there.

  At the beginning of June, the filming stage has already begun.

   There is no other reason.

  The main reason is that I haven't had a face-to-face with Director Zhang from years ago to the present.

  Although Gansu is a bit far away, the filming of "The Wind" is now over. As a student, you have to hand in an assignment, right?

  So I decided to go over there to have a look.

   Moreover, Director Zhang's daughter Zhang Mo also came back from abroad this time.

how to say…

  Director Zhang has always done a good job in protecting his family.

   And Zhang Mo is the child he had with his ex-wife.

  I went abroad at the age of 16 and studied architecture at Columbia University. However, Li An, the director of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", arranged to enter New York University to study as a choreographer and director. After obtaining a postgraduate degree, he returned home.

   And "Three Shots" was the first movie she came into contact with.

   Acting as an assistant director in it.

   is the assistant director.

  It means that the son inherits the father's business.

   Director Zhang is also willing to let his daughter learn from him.

   Or to say that the hearts of parents in the world are pitiful.

  On the one hand, Zhang Yimou hopes that his daughter can learn more by following him. But on the other hand, I was afraid that I would praise my daughter too highly...

   It floated up inflated.

   I was also heartbroken.

   Zhang Yimou called Xu Xin that day to ask about the box office of "The Wind", and he also mentioned Zhang Mo's matter.

   Didn't say what to ask Xu Xin to teach or what.

   It was purely Xu Xin who asked, "How is your movie going?" Zhang Yimou said vaguely, "It's filming now. This time Zhang Mo has also returned to China, so I'll take it with me."

   But Xu Xin thought about it later, and he had to go there because of emotion and reason.

  Zhang Mo is older than him, in 1984.

   You have to shout "Sister".

  Director Zhang is my guide. This time she comes back, I must go to get to know her.

  Secondly...

  Although he didn’t expand enough to feel that he is a great director, he can take over Zhang Yimou’s crew or whatever…

  But the job of an assistant director...is really not easy.

  A good director, if he meets a good assistant director, it will really be smooth sailing.

   Such as Li Haiping.

  But if Zhang Mo has no experience...

  He dare not say how much help he has been able to help in the past, after all, there may be more than one assistant director in the crew.

   But throw the old man himself to the northwest to eat sand...

  He is also reluctant.

  Olympic Games will serve as the general manager for the elderly.

   In the movie, I will be a scene assistant for you, doing odd jobs, so it’s okay to stay for a few days?

  Anyway, all the renovations on "The Voice" have been done, and the process has been carefully considered.

   Before the blind selection started, he could stay for three or four days.

  But now that the matter of Sa Beining happened...

  Looking at his hesitant appearance, Yang Mi said:

   "How about leaving today, isn't there an airport over there?"

  “…Yes, go to JYG, and then it’s only 200 kilometers to Zhangye by car.”

   As he spoke, Xu Xin thought for a while:

   "Then I'll leave today? Book a ticket now, and then I'll come back when Sa Beining comes?"

   "It's okay..."

  Yang Mi responded:

"Then pack your things and go. Although it's a bit hasty, you don't have to rush back. There are other people around, and Jin Guangcheng is not an inexperienced director. I look at Sa Beining and he is very kind. Even Director Zhang Everyone said he could do it, so it should be fine...Jiaojiao, go pack your things and book tickets. You guys leave today."

   "Okay, sister."

   Zhang Jiao responded:

   "Brother Xu, shall I book a ticket?"

   "Well, remember to wear long sleeves, there is a big temperature difference between day and night."

"Uh-huh!"

   Just leave as soon as you say.

  Even Xu Xin didn't tell Zhang Yimou that he planned to surprise the old man when he got there.

  So, the two sides split up.

  After Zhang Jiao packed the two suitcases, Cheng Hu sent Xu Xin and Zhang Jiao to the airport.

  The airport here in Xi'an is not as good as that in Yanjing, and the frenziedness of reporters can be seen everywhere.

   Not to mention... reporters are not stupid.

   It is not a skill to get a list of passengers from Xi'an to Yanjing, for example.

  But you have to ask the passenger list for this trip to Jiuquan JYG Airport...

  Where is Jiuquan?

   What are you going to do?

   Maybe he was caught as a walking half a million people.

  So, even if Xu Xin and Zhang Jiao go out like this, the handsome men and women are very eye-catching.

  But the one with the mask and sunglasses...the one who should not be recognized is still not recognized.

  But when he arrived at Jiuquan at noon and was about to get off the plane, he was still asked for a few group photos by the flight attendant.

  A flight attendant.

   Nothing else.

   That gray stockings are so pretty...

  But after careful consideration... My sister said that wearing stockings and leather shoes at work will make your feet smell like pickled cabbage after a day.

   Gradually, he couldn't look directly at these stewardesses.

   It's better to be my own sister.

  Even if I haven’t touched my sister for a few months, I haven’t seen my sister wearing stockings for a few months...

   That's also good for my sister.

  At least...she's not smelly, is she?

  At the airport exit, Zhang Jiao trotted all the way to go through the car rental procedures.

  In the past two years, car rental in Shenzhou has been blooming, and it can be seen in airports of all sizes.

   It is also really convenient.

   There is no need to arrange for a pick-up, and there is no need to ask a friend to get a car. When you come back, you have to fill up the gas and wash the car.

  Directly arrange a solid and reliable land cruiser with off-road performance.

   Xu Xin, who hadn’t driven on the Loess Plateau for a long time, personally drove to Zhangye, which is more than 200 kilometers away.

  Xu Xin was driving, and Zhang Jiao was sitting in the co-pilot, reading the book "Actor's Self-cultivation".

  Don't look at this book has become a meme on the Internet, along with Master Xing's "The King of Comedy" fermented into a synonym for culture.

   In terms of professionalism, the actors have nothing wrong with reading this book.

  The land in Gansu is sparsely populated, and the road of more than 200 kilometers is vast.

  The magic of the Danxia landform is something new to Xu Xin, not to mention Zhang Jiao, who is from the Northeast.

  Meals are settled in the service area.

   After one o'clock in the afternoon, he finally arrived in Zhangye.

  But it doesn't mean it's over.

  Director Zhang took photos at the Danxia Landform Scenic Area between Zhangye and Sunan County.

  He asked this before.

  The navigation is adjusted to go to Sunan County, and the Zhangsu Highway is still taken.

  He specifically explained:

   "Be careful, remind me when you see the sign of "Danxia Scenic Area"."

"OK, all right."

  Zhang Jiao responded, and took back the book she had read all the way.

   Then I drove for about 50 kilometers on this highway where Danxia landforms can be seen everywhere. Zhang Jiao pointed to the front:

   "Then, brother Xu, the sign of the scenic spot."

  She saw it, and Xu Xin saw it too.

  So the car turned directly inward.

  The tourism development here is still at a relatively backward stage so far.

  Although the story of Zhang Yimou in this movie has already spread, the "Danxia Landform" is quite unfamiliar to everyone.

  As for the locals in Zhangye, they have grown up watching these things since they were young.

  This is the same reason that people in Xi'an don't understand what's so good about the stupid Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

   One side of water and soil supports one side of people.

  So, even if it is a scenic spot, there are really not many people.

  At this time, Zhang Jiao asked:

   "Brother Xu... why don't we call Director Zhang?"

   "Don't fight. Look ahead..."

  He pointed forward.

  Zhang Jiao squinted her eyes and looked at the pickup truck in front of her.

  There are black boxes one after another on the car, as well as long strips of things.

   "Is that... rocker arm?"

"Um."

  Xu Xin responded and slowed down the car.

  While pulling away to avoid the dust flying behind the pickup truck, he dropped the window.

   After lighting a cigarette, he said with a smile:

   "If someone leads the way, let's give him a surprise attack!"

   "Then what if it's not..."

   "Aren't you afraid? Come back and call Director Zhang to pick us up. Have you seen the starry sky on the Loess Plateau at night?"

"Well…"

  Looking at her reaction, Xu Xin knew that she hadn't seen it.

   "You can take a look at it at night, it's very beautiful."

   "..."

  …

  The car followed all the way.

  Finally, in the vast Danxia landform, Xu Xin and Zhang Jiao saw a row of RVs parked by the roadside.

   and the crowd who are busy next to a building.

   There are a lot of people.

  Say less than a hundred numbers.

  The ecological environment of the Danxia landform is actually very fragile. It is said that it is difficult to recover after a single footprint is stepped on for tens of thousands of years.

  However, there are some things in this world that require trade-offs.

   is not set in stone.

   Before Zhang Yimou came, "Danxia Landform" was unfamiliar to many people.

  Maybe the people here in Zhangye didn’t even think about the big dirt lumps they saw when they were young...it could be regarded as a scenic spot.

   With the National Division's first film project after the Olympics, preparations began.

  Under much anticipation, the words Zhangye and Danxia landform immediately caught the attention of many people.

   Instantly became famous.

   This kind of choice, in fact, anyone can make it, not to mention, Zhang Yimou also gave enough respect, the chosen shooting location is the most marginal part of the Danxia landform.

  Some directors want to make a film, for example, if they want to come to Zhangye to shoot, then they may contact the leaders of Zhangye first.

  Mutual benefit.

  We are filming with you, which is to promote you.

  So usually under such circumstances, whether it is a scenic spot or ZF in Zhangye, they have to pay for sponsorship.

   Some even have to beg their grandpa to sue their grandma, and invite some celebrity guides to promote it.

  But Zhang Yimou doesn't need it.

  I come to shoot with you, and I don’t need any money from you.

  Just a little bit.

  You help me keep it secret, don't let tourists or people disturb me.

  And when the shooting is over, the set I built here will be used as a scenic spot for you, just like the Tianguan Post Station left over from Wulong.

  In addition, we will also give you some behind-the-scenes footage of the filming for free use and publicity.

  So, in order to ensure the progress of the filming, Zhangye sent security personnel to guard the work.

  Xu Xin's car, which belonged to Jiuquan to take pictures, was stopped before he entered the set.

   The two of them knew at a glance that they hadn't been exposed to the sun recently, and the security guards whose skin was all purple stopped the car. After Xu Xin dropped the window, he asked directly:

   "Who are you looking for? Why?"

  Maybe it's because Xu Xin is wearing sunglasses... and maybe people don't recognize him even if he took off his sunglasses.

  He is not a movie star...

  Xu Xin nodded politely:

   "I'll come to the crew to find someone, I'll make a call first."

   As he spoke, he didn't call Zhang Yimou directly, after all, it wouldn't be appropriate if he was filming over there.

   "Dudu... Haha, Director Xu hasn't contacted me for a long time."

  Hearing Assistant Shen's voice on the other end of the phone, Xu Xin was delighted:

   "Hahaha, brother Shen, guess where I am now?"

  …

   Parked the car casually in an open space, Xu Xin and Zhang Jiao got out of the car.

   "Brother Xu, here you are."

  Zhang Jiao quickly handed over the sunscreen.

"Need not."

   Just kidding... How can a child who grew up in this environment need sun protection?

  If it weren't for the glare of the sun, he wouldn't even bother to wear sunglasses.

  By the time Zhang Jiao put sunscreen on her neck, Xu Xin had already gone downhill.

  The road here has been prepared, and it is estimated that it will be used as a viewing platform after the filming is completed.

  Because it is a high place.

  Xu Xin glanced at all the Danxia landforms including the shooting location in the distance, and nodded slightly:

"Um…"

  It really looks good.

  There is really nothing wrong with the selection of this scene.

   I just don’t know what the film will look like.

   Then he took Zhang Jiao along the opened road to the shooting area that looked like a building in the distance.

   "It's really beautiful."

  Hearing Zhang Jiao's words, Xu Xin responded:

   "Isn't it. It looks better at night, do you have a camera?"

   "In the car."

   "Go and get it. Take a few photos and keep them, maybe we will use them later."

   "Okay, I'll get it."

  Zhang Jiao turned around and trotted away.

   And Xu Xin finally saw Assistant Shen with an outdoor sun hat on his head.

   Farewell to "Golden Armor", he seems to have gotten a little fatter.

  The face is a bit round.

   "Hahahaha, Director Xu!"

   Meeting is a big laugh.

  Holding Xu Xin's hand:

   "Long time no see! Long time no see!... Why don't you say hello in advance when you come here, so I can pick it up."

   "Brother Shen."

  Xu Xin said hello, and the two of them walked towards the post station after a polite greeting.

   "Where's Director Zhang?"

   "I was filming in the inn. When I knew you were here, I even cursed, saying that you brat likes to make surprise attacks."

   "Hahahaha~"

  Xu Xin couldn't help laughing.

   then asked:

   "How was the shooting? Is the progress fast?"

"Well…"

  Who knows it's okay if he doesn't ask.

  As soon as he asked, Assistant Shen's expression changed.

"…What's the matter?"

  Xu Xin was a little puzzled.

  After hearing this, if it was someone else, Assistant Shen would definitely not say it. After all, it can be regarded as "family ugly".

  But Director Xu is one of his own.

   "The atmosphere of the crew...is not good."

   "...?"

  Xu Xin was taken aback.

   Immediately following the first reaction is that it is impossible.

  Who dares to contradict Director Zhang here?

crazy?

  But the problem is...Assistant Shen is not someone who talks nonsense.

  He couldn’t say well, then there might be something really wrong, so he asked:

   "Not good? I called Director Zhang a few days ago...uh..."

  He paused for a moment, then shook his head resignedly.

   "This old man..."

   And he didn't leave, he took out a cigarette from his pocket.

   Two people, one for each.

  After Xu Xin ignited it for him, his voice lowered down:

"What's wrong?"

"…well."

   Assistant Shen sighed again:

   "Two things. One is the heroine...the other is the relationship between Shen Xiaoyang and Sun Honglei."

   "What happened to the heroine?"

   "No way."

   "... Yan Ni is not good at acting?"

  Xu Xin was taken aback.

  Who knew Assistant Shen waved his hand:

   "It's not her, she's useless. It's changed to Wang Xiaohua."

   "...?"

  Xu Xin was really speechless now.

   "That's not right... I remember when I was preparing for it years ago, didn't I say it all? Yan Ni came to be the heroine. People also said that a "Wulin Biography" produced a couple girls..."

   "It's changed. It's Wang Xiaohua..."

   "Who is this person? Why haven't I heard of it?"

   "Zhao Benshan's apprentice... Director Zhang really wanted to choose Yan Ni, but... this Wang Xiaohua is..."

   Speaking of this, Assistant Shen paused again.

   Then he said:

   "It was recommended by Zhang Weiping. After all... this drama is basically composed of people from Zhao's class... Shen Xiaoyang is so popular this year..."

  Xu Xin frowned.

  Because he smelled a familiar smell.

   No way...

   Come again?

   "Director Zhang didn't object?"

"I objected at first, but later I went to Liedongbei and saw her performance... At that time, I thought it was okay. Besides, the salary difference between using Yan Ni and not using Yan Ni, the salary of Zhao's class is also a few million... The inside If I don't talk about things, you should understand, Director Xu. But now..."

   "Wang Xiaohua can't handle it?"

  Hearing Xu Xin's words, Assistant Shen took a puff of cigarette irritably;

   "I can't handle it at all. She still uses Erren Zhuan's acting method... Director Zhang has to postpone her play now, so that she can grasp the role well."

   "..."

  Xu Xin was speechless.

   After thinking about it, he asked:

   "Then Sun Honglei and Shen Xiaoyang are...?"

   "The two had a little conflict, but now no one cares about the other."

   "..."

  Xu Xin was dumbfounded instantly.

   Immediately afterwards, the brows were completely wrinkled.

  How did it become like this?

  Old man, he...

  Why don't you say it?

  (end of this chapter)