Chapter 456 A Gift for Bachelors
Li Zijing asked Yu Xiaoshu excitedly, "Teacher Yu, do you want me to direct this script?"
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "Of course, since I asked you to read the script, I asked you to direct it. What do you think after reading it?"
"Good, very good, very good."
Li Zijing said: "Especially the heroine, the role of Huang Xiaoxian. She is the absolute number one heroine. No, not just the absolute number one heroine, she is the soul of the entire script. All the plots are in service of Huang Xiaoxian."
Yu Xiaoshu nodded gently and said, "Yes, this is a trend in this genre. The female lead is definitely number one, but this is not called a female lead drama. To be precise, this should be called a 'chick movie'."
"Chick flick?"
Li Zijing was a little surprised. After all, there was no such term in Yuanxing. This was the first time Li Zijing heard of this term. However, after listening to Yu Xiaoshu's explanation, Li Zijing felt that this kind of movie should indeed be called this.
So fitting, so appropriate.
Just like the male protagonist Wang Xiaojian beside Huang Xiaoxian in the movie, his role is to protect the heroine at the critical moment.
Of course, it’s not just him, there’s also Big Wang, Huang Xiaoxian’s boss.
Speaking of which, the Big Wang in "Love Is Not Blind" is Huang Xiaoxian's boss, who happens to be Song Siming in "Dwelling Narrowness". At that time, Song Siming was much more popular than Qi Tongwei.
Wang Xiaojian plays Mo Xiaobei in "Home Sweet Home".
Of course, "Dwelling Narrowness" and "Love Is Not Blind" have nothing to do with each other.
It is naturally impossible for Yu Xiaoshu in "Snail House" to be filmed, just like "Naked Marriage".
Times have changed.
It can’t be said to be unclassic, but it is no longer suitable.
As for Li Zijing, after listening to what Yu Xiaoshu said, he said, "Teacher Yu, who do you think is more suitable for the male and female lead roles in Love Is Not Blind?"
Yu Xiaoshu shook his head and said, "Don't ask me. Since I handed the script to you, it means that I trust you. As for the male and female protagonists, you can go and see for yourself. Not only the male and female protagonists, you can also talk about other leading actors. The actors in our company can make cameo appearances at the beginning..."
To be honest, the more Li Zijing chatted with Yu Xiaoshu, the more he felt Yu Xiaoshu's charm. The most important thing was that compared to Sun Qi who wanted to intervene in everything, Yu Xiaoshu only focused on the general direction.
Take the script of "Love Is Not Blind" for example.
If this was written by Sun Qi, then Sun Qi would definitely list a lot of requirements, and it would not be as simple as just listing requirements. Sun Qi would also need to be satisfied with the actors, the shooting location, etc.
Sometimes, Li Zijing also thought that Yuexing Media was able to become a film and television giant because of Sun Qi, but it was precisely because of Sun Qi that Yuexing Media gradually began to fall behind.
Success is due to Sun Qi, and failure is also due to Sun Qi.
But Yu Xiaoshu was not like that. He finished writing "Love Is Not Blind" in less than a day. What's more important is that the script was written quite well, but Yu Xiaoshu just left it to himself.
"Teacher Yu, do you mean to give me full responsibility for the script?"
Li Zijing asked again, somewhat unconvinced.
"You are the director. If I don't give you the full responsibility for the script, then who should I give it to?"
Yu Xiaoshu was a little amused: "Do I have to watch just this one movie?"
Indeed, Yu Xiaoshu has more important things to do now, and he certainly doesn't have the leisure to watch "Love Is Not Blind".
And for Yu Xiaoshu, "Love Is Not Blind" should be released on Singles' Day.
Released on Singles Day.
That's less than 20 days left.
In less than 20 days, the filming started and it was released.
Is this in time?
No.
How exactly is this possible?
"Teacher Yu, there's no need to rush so much."
Li Zijing said with some concern: "It will be no problem to finish the filming in 20 days, but I think the post-production..."
"You don't need to worry about post-production. Just let me do it when the time comes. That's what happened with Lost on Journey. Of course, time may be tighter now, but I think it's totally in time."
Yu Xiaoshu said with a smile: "Of course, if it's really too late, that's fine. If we can't make it on Double 11, then we can do it on Double 12."
Many times, the so-called schedule mainly depends on how it is promoted.
Just like on Earth, everyone has regarded Double 11 as a shopping carnival. Who would have thought that Double 11 is for singles?
Damn, single dog, single dog, but being single is worse than being a dog.
You see, no one remembers the bachelor anymore.
Everyone started shopping.
It's not just like this on Earth, it's the same on Planet Yuan. Everyone seems to be on a shopping spree.
Damn, where is the Double 11 event to commemorate Singles Day?
For this reason, Yu Xiaoshu plans to use "Love Is Not Blind" to celebrate the Singles' Day. He won't torture the singles and hopes that every single person will be loved by someone.
It’s like “Love Is Not Blind” is the first movie on Earth dedicated to Singles’ Day.
How to say it?
It's all propaganda, don't take it seriously.
Just like Yu Xiaoshu used "Love Is Not Blind" to celebrate the Singles' Day, it was actually just for publicity.
But making money, if it's just for the sake of making money, it's so vulgar, it has to be wrapped in something.
For example, for dreams, for ideals, and for everyone.
For my family.
In this way, it took Li Zijing about 20 days to find the main actors, find the location, and then shoot the movie.
Think about it carefully.
Li Zijing is under a lot of pressure.
But Li Zijing was secretly excited. Just think about it, as a director, who doesn't want to make a good script and a wonderful script?
Li Zijing has already proved himself by filming "I Really Came from Another World", but who doesn't want to go one step further?
That's exactly why Li Zijing wants to make a good film of "Love Is Not Blind".
When it comes to the heroine, the first person Li Zijing thought of was Miao Chun.
Miao Chun is none other than the heroine of Li Zijing's "I Really Came from Another World", and she quickly became famous thanks to this movie.
Sometimes, becoming famous really only takes a moment.
For example, Miao Chun is not a newcomer. On the contrary, Miao Chun has been in the industry for 10 years. She debuted when she was 20 years old, but in these 10 years, the roles she played were all small roles.
This time, the reason why she was able to play the female lead in "I Really Came from Another World" was not because Miao Chun and Li Zijing knew each other. On the contrary, Miao Chun's boyfriend Liu Hao was a good friend of Li Zijing, and he recommended Miao Chun.
The result was an instant success.
Throughout October, Miao Chun appeared on the hot searches so many times that it’s hard to count them all.
After the release of "I Really Came from Another World", Miao Chun became completely famous. With her beautiful looks and great acting skills, Miao Chun suddenly became a popular female artist.
At the same time, several other companies are also preparing to sign Miao Chun.
Finally, on October 18, Miao Chun signed a high-profile contract with Dongning Film and Television Company.
Because in the movie "I Really Came from Another World", the cooperation between every actor is quite good, especially Miao Chun, who is very dedicated. Not only is he dedicated, he is also very kind and generous.
Miao Chun treated the crew to several dinner parties.
When the crew finished filming, Miao Chun thanked Li Zijing specifically, and also said that if Li Zijing needed anything in the future, Miao Chun would be the first one to arrive.
Take a look.
What a good way to behave.
It is also because of this that the first person Li Zijing thought of for the heroine was Miao Chun.
For this reason, after coming out of Yu Xiaoshu's office, Li Zijing called Miao Chun.
Busy.
Five minutes later, Miao Chun called: "Director Li, I was just busy, what's the matter?"
"It's like this. I have a script here and we're going to start filming soon. Let's meet up tonight. This is definitely the leading female role..."
Li Zijing smiled and said, "Miao Chun, this script will definitely be a hit."
"Okay, Director Li, where shall we meet?"
Miao Chun nodded slightly and said.
Then Li Zijing told the location.
After he hung up the phone, he called Liu Hao again: "I will talk to your Miao Miao about the new script later. You can come over too. We haven't seen each other for a long time."
Liu Hao said in a somewhat depressed voice: "Lao Li, you may not know yet, we broke up."
"separate??"
Li Zijing was a little surprised: "Why?"
"We are not a good match anymore. There is nothing else to say. Lao Li, if you really talk about the script with Miao Chun, you should pay attention. She has changed."
Liu Hao thought about it and gave a reminder.
After hanging up the phone, Li Zijing was actually a little confused.
Yes.
He was indeed confused.
He knew that Liu Hao and Miao Chun had been dating for almost 7 years, and seemed to be planning to get married next year.
Why did they break up suddenly?
Besides, the two of them were still on good terms when the filming was wrapped.
How long has it been??
Just because of a hit movie, that's it? ?
Li Zijing felt a little bit unconvinced because he felt that the change was too fast and a little bit unreal.
At 7:20, Li Zijing met Miao Chun in the coffee shop. In addition to Miao Chun, there was also a middle-aged woman.
"Director Li, let me introduce you. This is my agent Xue Ying."
Miao Chun introduced it with a smile.
"Director Li, hello. I heard from Miaomiao a long time ago that she was very grateful for your care during the filming of the movie. And this time when I got the script, I was thinking of Miaomiao..."
Xue Ying was the first to extend his hand at this time.
In fact, Li Zijing felt a little uncomfortable at this time.
He originally wanted to talk to Miao Chun directly, but he didn't expect Miao Chun to come with his agent.
What does this mean?
Is it because he doesn't want to act out his own script so that his agent can take the blame? ?
I have to say, Li Zijing really guessed it right.
Because Xue Ying had already selected the script for Miao Chun, but Li Zijing was Miao Chun's mentor after all. What's more, it would not look good if she rejected Li Zijing just after becoming famous.
It was precisely for this reason that Miao Chun brought Xue Ying here.
For everything, if there is an agent to take the blame and refuse, there will be a buffer.
After all, isn't this what agents have been doing all along?
"Here's the script, Miao Chun, take a look first."
Although Li Zijing felt uncomfortable at this time, he did not say anything. He handed the script to Miao Chun and said.
"Okay, Director Li, let me take a look first."
Miao Chun said hurriedly.
This script cannot possibly be a detailed one; it can only be considered an outline. Of course, you can get a rough idea of it just by looking at the outline of the script.
This is not a story about a female protagonist, on the contrary, it is an urban romance drama.
Miao Chun finished reading the script in half an hour.
Deep down, she actually didn't really want to act in the script.
Because she thought that she had just starred in a drama called "I Really Traveled Through Time", and now she was acting in another drama with the same routine, wasn't that just relying on her past achievements? ?
But in fact, this is the most correct thing to do.
For an actor, routine is not scary, and relying on old reputation is not scary either. What is scary is that no one pays attention to you.
Think about Miao Chun before this drama, did she have the ability to eat? ?
Even if she wanted to play tricks, she couldn't do it.
When a movie just becomes popular, if one is not thinking about consolidating one's influence by taking advantage of the opportunity, one would instead think about transformation.
Then the only thing waiting for you is death.
Because of her recent expansion, Miao Chun may have forgotten the embarrassing situation she was in for nearly a decade where she couldn't even get a second female role. As soon as she became famous, she started thinking about transformation.
Do you really consider yourself a top star?
Miao Chun didn't understand this, but Miao Chun's agent Xue Ying did.
Xue Ying also quickly scanned the script. She felt that there was no problem at all for Miao Chun to take over the script.
But Miao Chun will join the group at the end of the month.
You have to know that it's a big movie over there, and it's impossible for Miao Chun to run between the crews of both sides.
But fortunately, the scenes there only lasted 10 days.
Basically, there is no big problem.
Thinking of this, Xue Ying smiled and said, "Director Li, this script is indeed good. Our Miao Miao has accepted it. The salary is easy to negotiate, but there is one thing. Miao Miao will not be free until the second half of November because she has to join the crew at the end of the month, which will take about 10 days..."
After hearing what Xue Ying said, Li Zijing smiled bitterly and said, "If that's the case, then I'm afraid we won't be able to cooperate."
"Director Li..."
Xue Ying was a little anxious when she heard what Li Zijing said: "Don't worry, we will definitely not ask for a salary based on the current market conditions. It's no problem for Miao Miao to take a pay cut to perform..."
"It's not about the pay."
Li Zijing shook his head slightly: "Because the filming of this movie will start in two days, and the movie will be released on the 11th of next month."
"What??"
Xue Ying didn't react for a moment: "The 11th of next month? You are kidding, right?"
No matter how fast it is, it can't be this fast.
There are only a few days left until the 11th of next month.
How can a movie be shot so easily?
After Xue Ying and Miao Chun left, on the way back, Miao Chun asked, "Sister Xue, do you think that script is good?"
"Well, I think this script is good. You should be able to play it more steadily, but..."
Xue Ying shook her head slightly: "Forget it, with such a short time, no matter how good the script is, it will be useless. Let's just focus on "Against the Darkness"."
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(End of this chapter)
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