Chapter 56 Xu Family
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In front of the Xiangjiang Street Film and Television Base.
Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao shouted to the thousands of extras: "The crew of Escape wants 20 extras, 70 a day, regardless of gender, age or status."
Hearing Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao's shouts, the crowd of extras at the door immediately started to move, rushing forward like crazy! "Why are you pushing so hard? Stand in line, so it's easier for us to pick people!"
Following Jing Guangwei's shouting, the extras who squeezed forward could only stand obediently in several rows, like goods waiting to be picked up, expecting Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao to take them away.
"You, you...you, and you, come with us! The others can disperse!"
After Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao picked out twenty extras, the rest of the extras scattered, looking back every three steps.
Just as Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao were about to take the extras they had selected back home, two young men came over shyly.
"Ah Wei, Taozi, long time no see."
Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao were surprised to see these two young men: "Xiang Chun! Xiaohui!"
These two young men were Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui who had left earlier.
That day, after the crew of "The Divine Soldiers" that Xu Li had contacted fell through, Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui felt that Xu Yun and Xu Li, father and son, were only good at bragging and had no real ability. Then Xiang Chun took Wang Xiaohui away from Xu Yun and went to find their own way out.
Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui originally wanted to find another group leader to follow.
But their appearance is really not an advantage, and they have no acting skills. Which group leader would be interested in them?
There was no other way, Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui could only join the army of extras waiting for work, hoping that one day they would be picked by the group leader who was looking for people, and then blend in little by little.
But I don’t know if it’s because they are too unremarkable in appearance or because they are just too unlucky, but after so many days, Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui have never been picked by the group leader.
This resulted in Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui not only failing to make any money, but also spending almost all the money they brought - in fact, the money Xiang Chun brought had been spent long ago, and it was only because of Wang Xiaohui's help that Xiang Chun avoided starvation to death.
Seeing no hope, Wang Xiaohui has thought about returning home, but Xiang Chun, whose family is in the countryside, does not want to give up - he does not want to go back to that kind of life facing the loess and back to the sky at all.
Therefore, Xiang Chun advised Wang Xiaohui to persevere, saying that they would definitely be able to make it and become big stars.
It was at this time that Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui heard that a group leader named "Uncle Xu" had emerged recently. He not only had all the group acting resources for "Escape", but also had obtained the group acting resources for "The Empress of China", the largest project in Hengdian and even in the whole of China this year.
but--
Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui did not associate this omnipotent Uncle Xu with the incompetent Old Xu they knew.
It was not until today when Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui saw with their own eyes how powerful Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao, who had come to Hengdian with them, had become, that they realized what a great opportunity they had missed.
Wang Xiaohui, who was very proud, actually didn't want to come to Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao. After all, they thought that Xu Yun and Xu Li, father and son, were not strong enough and had to find their own way out. Now that they have become successful, he couldn't go back to them if he had any shame.
But Xiang Chun didn't think so. He felt that this was a chance for him and Wang Xiaohui to stand out, and they must go back and hug Xu Yun's big thick legs.
Wang Xiaohui, who was in doubt, couldn't persuade Xiang Chun, so he was dragged by Xiang Chun to find Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao.
While looking at the well-dressed Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao, Xiang Chun said with envy: "Ah Wei, Taozi, I didn't expect you to be the leaders!"
"Hey~ What kind of group leader? We just follow Uncle Xu to make a living." Jing Guangwei said with some pride.
"Ah Wei and I are indeed doing fine now."
"We are already supporting actors in two groups, Escape and Empress. One group pays us 3,500 a month, and the other group pays us 4,000 a month, so our fixed income is 7,500 a month. In addition, we can also earn some extra income by acting dead people, carrying coffins, wearing mourning clothes, driving people, etc. Anyway, adding everything up, we can definitely make more than 10,000 a month."
The honest Chen Tao revealed all the secrets about him and Jing Guangwei in one go.
"Can actors in the same group move to other groups and earn extra money?" Xiang Chun said with his eyes wide open.
"Of course, ordinary actors can't do this, but we are the ones who have followed Uncle Xu since he started out. And who is Uncle Xu? In the two crews of "Escape" and "Empress of China", from the director to the handymen, no one dares not to give face to Uncle Xu. As for why Uncle Xu is so popular, I can't explain it to you in just a few words. I will tell you in detail when there is a chance in the future." Jing Guangwei said.
"So you have established yourself in Hengdian, right?" Xiang Chun asked with envy on his face.
"It's okay. If we make good money this year, Awei and I will see if we can make a down payment in Hengdian next year," said Chen Tao.
"That's you. I'm planning to buy a car first." Jing Guangwei acted as if he wanted to put his career first.
Xiang Chun's eyes were full of envy and even jealousy. He quickly lit a cigarette for Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao, then said with a smile on his face: "Ah Wei, Taozi, since we came to Hengdian together, you must help Xiaohui and me!"
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Seeing that it took Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao so long to bring the person back, Tian Youfu frowned and asked, "Why is it so slow?"
Although Xu Yun is the boss of the Xu Family Troupe, most of the time Xu Yun only cares about external affairs and doesn't pay much attention to internal affairs.
The internal management of the Xu family was actually mostly handled by Tian Youfu on behalf of Xu Yun.
Plus, Tian Haitang is Xu Kai’s girlfriend.
Tian Youfu is almost the general manager of the Xu family.
Unlike the good-natured Xu Yun, ever since Tian Haitang followed Xu Kai, Tian Youfu would definitely say what needs to be said and take care of what needs to be taken care of, without any mercy at all.
Therefore, no one in the Xu family was afraid of the good guy Xu Yun, but of Tian Youfu, including "old men" like Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao.
This also led to the fact that as the leader of the group, Uncle Xu, rose to prominence, the name of Tian Quezi, a member of the Xu family, also became more and more famous.
"We ran into Xiang Chun and Xiao Hui and chatted with them for a while, so it took some time."
Seeing Jing Guangwei mention them, Xiang Chun hurried over to greet Tian Youfu: "Uncle Tian."
Unexpectedly, Tian Youfu actually frowned, and then without even looking at Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui, he directly and bluntly reprimanded Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao: "Didn't Qingyun tell you that those who can't share adversity are not qualified to share wealth?"
When the young and energetic Wang Xiaohui heard what Tian Youfu said, his face suddenly turned ugly and he wanted to turn around and leave.
But he was stopped by Xiang Chun.
At the same time, Xiang Chun shamelessly smiled cautiously at Tian Youfu, and at the same time gave Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao a look for help.
"Xiang Chun and Xiaohui don't have to join our Xu family class. They just want to get a chance to play a passerby. It doesn't matter who we use. After all, we know each other. Otherwise, why don't we just give them two places?" Chen Tao spoke well of Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui.
Just then, Xu Yun came over.
Xiang Chun was smart and quickly greeted Xu Yun: "Uncle Xu, long time no see."
After saying that, Xiang Chun pulled Wang Xiaohui again.
Wang Xiaohui was also very smart and quickly greeted Xu Yun: "Uncle Xu, long time no see."
"It's Xiang Chun and Xiaohui." Xu Yun said with a smile.
Xiang Chun was greatly encouraged to see that although Xu Yun was now very imposing, he was still as easy to talk to as before.
He quickly said on behalf of Wang Xiaohui: "Uncle Xu, Xiaohui and I are back with you again. Please give Xiaohui and me a bowl of rice for our past acquaintance."
Jing Guangwei and Chen Tao were very surprised at Xiang Chun's sudden change of mind, but they did not say anything to block Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui's financial path.
Fearing that Xu Yun would not agree, Xiang Chun played the victim again and said, "Since we separated from you, Xiaohui and I have not acted in a play. Now we have spent all the money in our pockets. If we can't find a job, we will have to beg for food. Please have pity on us."
After saying that, Xiang Chun gave Wang Xiaohui another wink.
Wang Xiaohui also said, "Uncle Xu, we really love acting. We don't want to go home without having performed a single play. You know, when I came to Hengdian to pursue my dream, my parents didn't agree. I threatened them that if I couldn't become a star, I would not go back. Please help us."
"well!"
Sighing, Xu Yun, who was soft-hearted, couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief: "Just play a supporting role with everyone first."
Tian Youfu quickly spoke up to stop them: "Qingyun doesn't like traitors."
"How can you call him a traitor?"
Xu Yun smiled and said, "Our situation was indeed bad at the time, and it was only natural for them to leave."
Tian Youfu wanted to persuade him again, but Xu Yun made the final decision: "Okay, just give them a bowl of rice. If Xu Kai has any ideas, let him come to me."
Xu Yun knew very well that Xu Kai was too lazy to care about their little business. Their so-called Xu Family Class was just a toy created by Xu Kai for these old guys to amuse them.
So, as long as they have fun, Xu Kai will definitely not say anything.
Since Xu Yun had said so, Tian Youfu could only warn Xiang Chun and Wang Xiaohui: "This is only the first time, and it won't happen again."
"Thank you, Uncle Xu!"
"Thank you, Uncle Tian!"
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(End of this chapter)
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