I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 650 648. Nothing important except money

   "Are you taking my car?"

   "Uh... okay, can Director Xu wait for me for a while? I'll go back to the car and change my clothes."

"good."

  Xu Xin nodded and watched Yang Ying leave.

  Lighted a cigarette on his own.

  The three drank more than half a bottle of red wine at noon.

  Drunkness is definitely not enough, not even slightly drunk, but he is more addicted to alcohol and cigarettes than usual.

  Yang Ying moved quickly, Xu Xin finished a cigarette, and she had changed from the loose trendy clothing at lunch to a black woolen coat, jeans, and black high-heeled leather boots.

   looks very formal.

   When she got out of the car, she was still playing with her loose hair.

  The whole person looks... very smelly.

   It looks very formal and distinctive.

  But Xu Xin just took a look, and then walked directly in the direction of Audi.

   After walking to the side of the car, he thought about it, and opened the back door in the direction of the driver's seat for Yang Ying.

  Yang Ying trotted a few steps quickly when she saw this, her eyes were full of joy.

   Obviously, she liked Director Xu's gentlemanly demeanor very much.

   "Thank you Director Xu."

"Um."

  Xu Xin nodded with a smile, and after she got in, she politely closed the car door.

   Then just when Yang Ying thought he would also sit in the back row, Xu Xin opened the co-pilot's door.

   "...Brother Xu?"

   Orange was taken aback.

  Xu Xin waved his hand:

   "You sit in the back."

  Before, in order to make the rear row more spacious, he adjusted the seats to the front.

  At this moment, you can only press and hold the seat adjustment button, and then sit in after you have a suitable space.

  Yang Ying, who took all of this into her eyes, was stunned...

  A glimpse of appreciation flashed in his eyes first.

   But this appreciation didn't last long, and it turned into a trace of envy mixed with a little jealousy.

   Jealousy is instinct.

   Unstoppable.

   But envy is more sincere.

   Naturally, she couldn't figure out why Director Xu sat in front.

   It is precisely because of this reason that it not only reflects Director Xu's excellent gentleman demeanor, but at the same time... she really envies Sister Mi.

  Sister Mi... really owns the whole world.

  She is really willing to let Director Xu out... If her boyfriend is so good, she must watch him every day and never let him out...

  It's really too dangerous to release a man like this.

  It is dangerous for women, and it is also true for this kind of man.

well…

  She sighed quietly, and then asked:

   "Director Xu, am I properly dressed like this? Is there anything wrong?"

"Well…"

   Xu Xin, who had just fastened his seat belt, turned to look at her, and said with a smile:

   "Pretty nice... put on your seat belt."

   "Uh... ok."

  Yang Ying quickly put on her seat belt, while Xu Xin sat on the chair and said without looking back:

"The people who came today, except for Qian Pengcheng, are basically from Shanghai Film Studio. They are all one, and they have good friendships in public and private, so you don't have to worry about it. If you need a phone call, you should Just talk as you like."

"OK!"

   Yang Ying nodded heavily.

  She didn't ask much.

  Because Xu Xin leaned back on the seat and seemed to want to rest for a while.

  But not long after lying down, Xu Xin suddenly said:

   "Cute."

"ah?"

   "Whose car did we take last time, the one with seat massage..."

   "Brother Cong's Maybach."

  Hearing this, Xu Xin picked up the phone again.

   After a while, a sentence sounded in the carriage:

   "Where's my A8?"

  On the other end of the phone, Wang Sicong looked bewildered:

   "What's your A8?"

   "Nonsense! My A8! You said give me my A8!"

"Well…"

  Thinking about it in a daze, it seems that the young master who has such a thing is a little embarrassed...

   "Aren't you kidding, why are you serious?"

   "Stop talking nonsense, the A6 is uncomfortable to sit on, change to the A8, and then add a set of massage seats for me. I'm changing to a space capsule mode."

"...Brother, can I give you my Maybach? I won't take you to embarrass the cook, right? What's the matter? There's no food in the pot, so I'll give you a deadlift!? Things that a Maybach can handle, you must Let me figure out what to do on A8?"

  Hearing this, Xu Xin sighed:

   "Oh... I'm so miserable, really, in order to repay favors, I haven't stopped this promotional period, I get up early and work late every day, just for the innocent man back then..."

"Stop! I'll give it to you! Brother, space capsule massage seat, plus A8 to A6, right? No problem! I'll give it to you as a wedding gift, okay? I'll buy it for you after I'm done with the order of the guests in the afternoon! Tianchao If you can’t buy it, I’ll go to Germany and import it for you!”

  Wang Sicong, whose face was blushing, was speechless.

  I just want to shut this bastard's mouth quickly.

   This black history is hard to pass.

   And Xu Xin had a smile on his face:

   "Isn't it over if this is the case? I don't want you for nothing. I gave you that Ferrari."

   "I don't want your broken car! How old is your car? Has it started burning oil?"

   "You fart! Xiaohong is fine! If you want love, you can take it away. If you don't want it, you can get nothing!"

   "It sounds like I'm rare. You can keep it for yourself... By the way, I drew up the program list myself!"

   "Baibai, who do you want to find?"

"For the first team, four old singers and two new singers will be recruited. The old singers have already been confirmed, Cao Chrome, Sun Nan, Sha Baoliang, and Xu Ruyun. The new singers are Qi Ge and Tan Weiwei. This show is very interesting, and Tan Weiwei took the initiative to come over to contact him."

   "Oh, yes."

  Xu Xin has no opinion on this list.

   "The King of Masked Singer" is not a competitive variety show.

  The "guessing" at the core of the program is actually the same as a ticket-like reward.

  The important thing is not identity, but to arouse the audience's curiosity, and that's enough.

  Everyone is listening to songs, listening to some adaptations of new songs and old songs brought by singers of different ages, and happily enjoying a happy weekend night.

   As for the Tianchao music scene... Not to mention every day, there are many singers who are out of breath or can't find a job every year.

   Come and sing a few songs and earn a performance fee. There are many people doing this kind of work.

   "Then you can figure it out, anyway, I don't understand. A8, please implement it as soon as possible, I will hang up."

   "...Where are you? Come out to eat hot pot at night?"

   "I'm in Shanghai."

   "Oh, forget it. Hang up."

   Beep.

  The phone hangs up.

  At this time, Xu Xin heard Yang Ying's words:

   "Director Xu... Do you want to make a new variety show?"

"right."

  Xu Xin replied without looking back:

   "Let's just say it's a show with old songs and new songs."

   Seeing that he didn't seem to understand what she meant, Yang Ying couldn't help but said again:

   "The candidate for the host..."

   "I don't recommend that you take too much of this kind of work."

  After hearing this, Xu Xin gave her answer almost instantly.

  Yang Ying was taken aback.

  Xu Xin leaned on the seat with her eyes closed and expressed her point of view:

"Although you made your fortune in "The Voice", you have already begun to transform into an actor. An actor... try not to expose yourself too much to the public's eyes. Whether it is advertisements, endorsements, events, or Show guests and such.

  The more you participate, the easier it will be for the audience to have an inherent perception of you. And once this inherent cognition is deeply ingrained in the hearts of the audience, when they see you again on the screen, they will be infected by this inherent cognition. Do you know what the consequences of this are? "

"…What?"

   "There will be a show."

  Seeing that she was puzzled, Xu Xin understood a little better:

"You can't fully interpret the role you play, and the audience can't fully immerse themselves in the role you play. They will be infected by the "you" they have come into contact with in their daily life, causing them to think of you in their hearts when they see you. Your cognition. And when the time comes, you will find that no matter how much effort you put in, how well you interpret the character, it will be useless."

"Well…"

  Yang Ying's gaze was somewhat cautious, but more of it was puzzlement and doubt.

  Is there such an exaggeration?

  After thinking about it, she said:

   "Then...for example, myself, according to what you said, is it...in the future...maybe...I will also resign as the host of "The Voice"?"

  When she said this, her eyes were full of hesitation.

   But the answer Xu Xin gave is quite simple:

   "Well. If it's me, it must be."

   "..."

  Yang Ying was a little panicked now.

  Most of her popularity is due to this program...

   Being in the same carriage, Xu Xin seemed to feel her emotions, and finally opened his eyes and looked back at her.

  After seeing her somewhat panicked expression, he said:

  "Actually, actors are like this. In the eyes of the audience, or outsiders, we are stars, earning money lying down, and being liked by so many people...everywhere we go, we are surrounded by front and back, high above...

   But in fact, it is easy to gain popularity, but it is difficult to perform tricks well. I know, you must be reluctant to let go now... I'm not saying I want to take you away.

  Didn't I just say that if I were your boss, I would definitely replace you. Because what I want is an actor, not a star...

I hope that the person who joins my crew, his fame is because of the loyal audience accumulated by the characters he plays, not because he likes a certain face, or is worshiped by certain people because of certain things. No star.

   There is still an essential difference between the two.

   But this is just my idea, you don't have to think too much, I don't participate in the management of Shuangwei, let alone... don't mention you for my request, your sister Mi, and even the entire entertainment industry, there are not many people who can do it.

  This is just an ideal environment for drama, performance, and film and television art. Basically unattainable in real life. So you don't have to think too much, we're just discussing the facts. "

   Following Xu Xin's explanation, the panic in Yang Ying's eyes became calm.

   But she still didn't seem to give up, and continued to ask:

   "Can't have both?"

   "Of course. If you want to follow the pure film and television route and accumulate a huge fan base... then you must stay away from some fame and fortune. But most of the environment in this circle is piled up by fame and fortune, so there must be no way to have both.

  So, the most important thing is to figure out what you want. Want to make money? Then don't be picky eaters. Grab the size. Want to delve into acting? Then you must be prepared for a dormant period.

  Everyone chooses differently, and the result is also different. And these two points, no matter which point, it is very difficult to achieve the ultimate. If he can really achieve the ultimate, then... In various senses, he is also a talent. "

   As he spoke, he yawned:

   "Ha...uh."

   "I'll lie down for a while."

"OK."

  Yang Ying nodded quickly, and the carriage fell into silence.

  In Xu Xin's heart, it doesn't really matter how Yang Ying chooses.

  He just planted some seeds in the other party's heart through today's impromptu discussion.

   Let her dispel some thoughts that she shouldn't have.

  It also allows her to understand the result of her choice when faced with a choice in the future.

  In this world, there is neither love for no reason nor hatred for no reason.

  All the glamorous surfaces, in fact, have already been secretly marked with a price. As for Yang Ying's price, it was doomed as early as the seeds of distracting thoughts blown by the wind fell when we first met.

   It's not that she hasn't been given a chance.

   Only she didn't catch it.

   That's it.

  …

  Yang Ying has never been to Roosevelt Wine Cellar.

  But she knew that this place was a very high-end club in Shanghai.

   When she and Director Xu arrived here in the afternoon, some cold meals had already been placed in the box overlooking the Bund, and the style was still complete.

  There are European ham, cheese, bacon, and caviar.

   There is also Japanese-style shredded squid.

   You can even see dried bamboo shoots from Jiangnan and so on.

   And, she noticed a detail.

  Although the dining table is already full of red wine, and everyone has their own goblet.

   But the food on the table was left untouched.

After I and Director Xu arrived, Director Xue from Shanghai Film Studio poured a glass of wine for Director Xu himself, and after saying the words of congratulations, everyone took their respective plates and picked and picked. A few side dishes with wine...

  In an instant, she understood.

   Director Xu's position in the hearts of these people.

  The box is very large and the view is very good.

  The eight people in the private room including myself are all gathered around the sofa near the window, sitting down and chatting.

  This is just the beginning, so the atmosphere is mostly relaxed and chatting.

   After taking a sip of the wine, Yang Ying discovered...the wine here is much better than the wine in the winery.

  Although she is not a professional wine taster...but at least judging from the feedback given to her by her taste buds, the wine in her glass is better than the bottle of Stag's Leap she drank at noon.

  She glanced vaguely at the bottles in the middle of the table.

  Chateau Lafite Rothchild

   Tags are archaic.

   It's just too far away to see the year on the label.

  She picked up another stick of cheese and tasted it.

   I don’t know if it’s an illusion...

  She always feels that this place is much better than the winery invested by brother Ming, whether it's wine or snacks...

  How much is the consumption in this box today?

   She wanted to ask, but she certainly couldn't.

  It seems that he is very worthless.

   Unconsciously, he glanced at Director Xu who was talking and laughing with a few people.

  I just felt that a fire started to burn in my heart.

   And this fire is not about love between men and women, but a kind of... envy, or yearning.

   Is this the day of the "upper people"?

   Tasting mellow red wine and eating delicious food.

   Talking and laughing are all hundreds of millions of box office harvests, or tens of millions of investments...

   And at this moment, three good-looking waitresses walked in.

  One person is holding an exquisitely shaped box, and the other is holding a tray. The tray is filled with unknown gold and silver, but it looks like a cigar cutter that exudes a sense of precision.

  The last person held a menu that looked like a notebook.

  After seeing these three people, Xue Haifeng didn't need them to speak, and said to Xu Xin with a smile:

   "Director Xu, brother, I saved a batch of good products for you today! Cohiba Behike! You have to try it out."

  Xu Xin smiled and nodded:

"okay."

  Hearing this, Xue Haifeng said to the sommelier holding the wooden box:

   "Just open it, Qigen."

   "No, 8."

  After Xu Xin heard the number, he corrected it, and at the same time turned his head to look at Yang Ying:

   "Baby, you can try it too."

  Others may not know, but he does.

  Yang Ying smokes.

   It’s just that I usually don’t smoke in front of outsiders.

  But he didn't point it out, but used this reason of "having fun together" to help Yang Ying, a non-smoker, solve the problem of "smoking addiction".

   At the same time, it also gave her a step.

  Xue Haifeng was taken aback for a moment...then smiled and said:

   "How about a few softer cigars?"

   "Mr. Xue, it's okay, I'll try it too."

  Yang Ying opened her mouth in a tacit cooperation.

   "Haha, good! Then open 8."

  The sogger waiter bowed to respond, and then began to open cigarettes methodically with his companions.

  The third sommelier held the menu and squatted in front of Xue Haifeng.

  But Xue Haifeng waved his hand:

   "Let Director Xu come first."

   Just when Yang Ying was wondering what to choose from the menu, she heard the girl squatting next to Xu Xin's sofa, opened the menu and said:

   "Hello, distinguished guest, please choose a drink to go with your cigars."

  Then Xu Xin looked down and said as usual:

   "Recommend it."

"Okay, the current room temperature is 27 degrees, and the humidity is 42%. The current taste of this Cohiba Behike has woody, nutty, and coffee aromas. Slightly dense. Drinks with a more prominent sweetness are recommended. For example, this Martell Cordon Bleu XO, its own aroma of candied fruit, apples, and almonds will not steal the aroma of Behike, and the Transey oak used for its storage The woody aroma of the barrel and cigar is more appropriate..."

  After some explanations that Yang Ying was confused, Xu Xin finalized this wine.

  Then, the girl turned around and came to Xue Haifeng...

   While everyone was ordering wine, one cigar after another was distributed to everyone after smoking.

   Then it was Yang Ying's turn.

  She looked at the vast number of drinks in the menu...the first reaction in her mind was why it didn't have a price...

   But it doesn't matter, she memorized the drinks selected by a few other people, and when she looked back, she would know how much it sold for.

   While the girl squatted in front of her, she thought about it and chose the same Martell Cordon Bleu XO as Xu Xin.

   "Just this one."

   "Guest, the alcohol content of this wine is on the high side, forty degrees. What's your taste preference? Here are a few cocktails that are suitable for women..."

   "It's okay, just this."

"OK."

  She was the last one. When she finished her selection, the waitress came to the bar of the bar and began to prepare drinks for everyone.

  The first female waitress also gave out the sixth cigar that was opened.

   It's not Yang Ying's turn yet.

  At this time, she heard Director Xu's words:

   "Well, this cigar is not bad, it feels stronger than the last one. How much does this one cost?"

  Her ears perked up.

  I heard Xue Haifeng say:

   "Director Xu likes it, so I'll take one box away. This time they went to the auction, and I asked them to buy ten boxes for me. Well... If you calculate carefully, the price of one box is around 400 US dollars."

  The corners of Yang Ying's mouth began to twitch vaguely.

  A cigar is close to 3,000 yuan! ?

  What is this?

   Draw gold?

  When I was speechless, I heard Xu Xin say:

   "It's better than the last one. That one seems to be more expensive than this one, right?"

  At this time, Li Mingjun said with a smile:

   "This cigar also depends on the market, but more on the place of origin and the quality of the year. Unless it is the cigar of the national gift level that Director Xu brought last time, most cigars actually depend on the year and not the price..."

   "Well, directly break my three views that expensive must be better than cheap."

"Ha ha…"

   After some joking again, finally, Yang Ying got her own 3,000 yuan.

  3,000 cigars, paired with a bottle of wine for an unknown price.

   During everyone's toast, she glanced at the orange-yellow amber-like drink...

  That luster is so dazzling and charming.

"cheers."

   One smoke, one drink.

  She tasted carefully, savored carefully.

  I just feel that the aroma bursting from my mouth fills all my senses.

  Tongue, nose, brain...

   It's not that she can't afford three thousand.

   It's just... She still can't spend three thousand like smoking and drinking, or... Invite a bunch of people to spend tens of thousands for a single cigar at a banquet.

   Peep at one spot and see the whole leopard.

   This process alone costs tens of thousands, so how much will this game cost today?

  She really didn't dare to think.

  At this moment, seduced by these complex but strange flavors in her mind, a blush inevitably appeared on her cheeks.

  Looking at these people, for no reason, she was even more sure of one thing.

  The wine here is better than the wine at the boyfriend's winery.

  The food here is better than the winery.

  Even...everything here, including the air, is very different from a winery.

  She didn't know whether the scene in front of her was classy or not.

   It's even more unclear why she even feels that the air is different.

   She just thinks...

  She likes this way of life very much.

  So that the so-called "actors, acting skills, life value" in my mind were all swept into the trash can.

  Through this cigarette and a glass of wine, she understood...

   These things, compared to money...

   is nothing.

  She finally regained her original intention when she bravely took the step that changed her destiny.

famous.

make money.

   Earn a lot of money!

besides.

other…

   Nothing matters!

(Here we need to build a first, Yang Ying’s plot is inevitable, because the setting from the beginning of the outline is like this. You can also see that the setting of the entertainment circle or some people in my book is a This kind of "winning or losing is not important", everyone just needs to get what they want.

  Before Yang Ying was able to use tricks to achieve herself, she was not without brains, so if there is no change in the mental journey of this one, in the ending plot about her running away later, the character will appear to be less intelligent.

  The reason why I say this is because some readers are actually not interested in her. I am afraid that everyone will say that I am a sucker, so I will explain it in particular. And... Don't worry if you don't like her plot, after this chapter, her plot will not start until 11 years. I will try to be as concise as possible, but some things that should be explained still need to be explained clearly. )

  (end of this chapter)