Chapter 69 You Can Treat Me as a Tool (Please Vote for Recommendation)
Baiqian Media, artist office.
"Old Song, do you think it's possible for us to be assistant directors in the company's new drama?"
Zhang Yi said with some anticipation: "It is said that good things should not be left to outsiders. Do you think I still have a chance?"
"What do you think?"
Song Qing asked weakly.
The two of them joined Baiqian Media at about the same time and have a pretty good relationship. More importantly, in the past two years, they have worked hand in hand together, so naturally there's a sense of mutual appreciation between them.
They just learned that the other nine artists went to meet Yu Xiaoshu, saying that they would participate in his new play.
As a director, they certainly have their own ideas.
But neither of them is stupid.
Unless the company has lost its brains, there is no way they would hire them as directors.
Zhang Yi knew that, of course. He just wanted to hope for a miracle, so he was a little annoyed when he heard Song Qing's words: "Old Song, can't you cooperate?"
"I'll cooperate with you for a few times."
Song Qing cursed, "Lao Zhang, go to bed. All the previous dramas we directed were flops. Even though the screenwriters took a lot of the blame, we still had to take the blame. Now the company wants to reshoot a new drama. Do you think they will let us direct it?"
Zhang Yi shook his head: "Of course, there is no way the two of us can direct. I mean, being an assistant director or a casting director is fine."
"Forget about it. The company has closed the screenwriting department. Now only Yu Xiaoshu is left. It can be said that Yu Xiaoshu has the most power at the moment. Didn't you see that even the casting decisions have to be made by Yu Xiaoshu?"
Song Qing whispered, "Their last drama was a phenomenon, and the company must want the next one to be a success. Do you think they will use two unlucky people like us?"
"You are the unlucky one."
Zhang Yi shook his head and said, "I'm just unlucky."
Song Qing snorted at Zhang Yi's words.
But they are the eldest brothers, let alone the second brother.
Who wants to be a dog forever?
But there's nothing I can do.
At this time, all 9 signed artists returned.
"Wang Chao, what's going on?"
Zhang Yi asked first.
Song Qing was also a little curious: "Is that a script in your hand?"
Wang Chao said: "This is the script written by Teacher Yu. He asked us to familiarize ourselves with the script in the next two days."
Zhang Yi asked: "What's the subject?"
"Criminal investigation!"
Other artists replied.
"What? Criminal investigation??"
Zhang Yi was stunned at this moment. He turned around and asked Song Qing, "I remember Yu Xiaoshu always wrote urban novels."
"Yes, he focused on campus. The reason why he fell from platinum after graduation was because he didn't have enough experience and couldn't write other scripts."
Song Qing nodded gently: "Also, "I Am Yu Huanshui" may be quite successful in combination with Yu Xiaoshu's experiences in recent years, but he wrote a criminal investigation drama? This cross-genre is a bit too big."
"It seems like I'll have to fail again this time."
Zhang Yi shook his head and said, "Even if Yu Xiaoshu agreed to let me be the assistant director, I wouldn't do it. This is simply..."
"Director Zhang, Mr. Wang wants you to go to his office."
Just then, Wang Bao's assistant came over and asked Zhang Yi to come over.
What is happening? ?
Zhang Yi, somewhat puzzled, came to Wang Bao's office and said to him, "Boss Wang, you're looking for me?"
"Director Zhang, please take a seat first."
Wang Bao smiled and said, "You've met Yu Xiaoshu before, so I don't need to introduce him to you."
"Hello, Teacher Yu."
Only then did Zhang Yi realize that Yu Xiaoshu was there. He quickly stood up and shook hands with Yu Xiaoshu.
"It's like this. As you know, the company is preparing a new play. It's a criminal investigation drama. Mr. Liu and I originally wanted to invite an outside director, but Xiaoshu thinks you have good abilities."
Wang Bao smiled at Zhang Yi and said, "So I want to see if you are interested in being the director of this web drama."
I?
Being a director? ?
Zhang Yi was a little dizzy from the pie in the sky. He took a deep breath and said, "Boss Wang, I am willing to do it. Thank you Teacher Yu for recommending me. I will definitely cooperate with Teacher Yu. I like online dramas with criminal investigation themes very much. I also believe that with Teacher Yu's ability, this criminal investigation script will definitely be very good..."
If Song Qing were here, he would definitely say, "Lao Zhang, are you a professional in face changing?"
The most important thing is that what Zhang Yi said was quite sincere.
"Director Zhang, this is the script, take a look first."
Yu Xiaoshu took out the script and said, "You can give me your opinion after reading it. We can discuss it first."
"good."
Zhang Yi took the script and was stunned when he saw the name.
Undocumented crime!
His expression was exactly the same as everyone else's.
It’s really because the previous promotion of "Dead Men Tell No Tales" was too intense.
After quickly reading the script, Zhang Yi said to Yu Xiaoshu, "Teacher Yu, I want to take back my previous comment. This script is not only very good, but also very good. I have a feeling that this web drama will definitely become another hit."
"oh??"
Yu Xiaoshu smiled at Zhang Yi and said, "Director Zhang, do you really think so?"
"I certainly think so."
Zhang Yi looked at Yu Xiaoshu's face and said, "Shouldn't I think this way?"
The first half of the sentence is an affirmative sentence, and then Zhang Yi's second half turns it into a question sentence.
Obviously, Zhang Yi put himself in a very low position. He felt that the opportunity had come and it was not shameful to bow his head.
"Director Zhang, just tell me what you think."
Yu Xiaoshu got straight to the point: "I had a good collaboration with Director Sun Hei in my last web drama, but after the first three episodes of I Am Yu Huanshui were a huge success, Director Sun Hei became a little too stubborn, so cracks started to appear in our collaboration. Recently, Director Sun Hei even tried to have a verbal fight with me online."
Zhang Yi hurriedly said, "Teacher Yu, don't worry about this. I, Zhang Yi, will never act recklessly when I am successful. Moreover, I will strictly follow the script for this film. I will never add any scenes randomly, and I will not destroy the original meaning of the script."
Yu Xiaoshu frowned: "Wouldn't this be a bad idea?"
"No, there's nothing wrong with it. Actually, Mr. Yu, you may not know that I have the ability to be a director, but I lack the ability to adapt. All of my previous works by Fang Jin were shot according to the script, so this is my shooting style."
Zhang Yi shook his head and said, "Don't worry about this play. I will discuss it with you frequently. At the same time, you can also decide the final cut during editing. I have the final say on how to shoot the script, but you have the final say on what to shoot."
At this time, Zhang Yi felt very humble.
In order to get this opportunity, Zhang Yi decided to turn himself into a bootlicker.
Yu Xiaoshu also felt a little amused and helpless.
He wanted to give Zhang Yi some advice and see what kind of personality he had. If he was someone like Sun Hei who was stubborn and had no way out, Yu Xiaoshu would never want him.
But who would have thought? ?
Zhang Yi is more capable than he thought.
And it's too compelling.
This is a smart person, and also a smart person with extremely high emotional intelligence.
It's comfortable to talk.
No wonder so many people like to be licked.
While some dogs end up licking nothing, some dogs end up licking everything.
The key is whether the licking method is correct.
"Teacher Yu, you can usually focus on the script. I suggest you be the producer of the crew. After all, no one knows how to shoot better than you. However, everyone has their own expertise. I know you are probably worried that you might make mistakes in directing, so it would be perfect for you to be the producer."
Zhang Yi continued.
He almost said: "You can use me as a tool."
"Director Zhang, this play is still short of two actors."
Yu Xiaoshu said to Zhang Yi, "These two people will be the soul of the whole drama. Of course, Li Toyota will not appear in the first three episodes, so there is only the role of Luo Wen. I already have someone in mind, but I'm afraid he won't agree if I go to him, so I think it's more appropriate for you to discuss it."
"no problem."
Zhang Yi listened to Yu Xiaoshu's words and agreed without hesitation: "Teacher Yu, who are you talking about? I'll go find him now."
"Bian Feng."
Yu Xiaoshu said.
"Which one is Bian Feng..."
Zhang Yi hadn't finished speaking yet, but when he saw Yu Xiaoshu's expression, he said directly, "I'll go find him right away. Mr. Wang, Mr. Yu, you guys chat. I'll go find Bian Feng first. In the meantime, I need to read the script and get familiar with it."
After Zhang Yi left, Wang Bao said worriedly, "Xiao Shu, is this guy reliable? All his previous dramas have failed."
"No problem."
Yu Xiaoshu smiled and said, "I have investigated him. He has a good understanding of criminal investigation topics, and most importantly, his ability is acceptable..."
There is something that Yu Xiaoshu didn’t say.
In fact, as long as Zhang Yi is not a clueless director like Sun Hei, Yu Xiaoshu doesn’t care about his ability.
After all, movies have higher requirements for directors, but web dramas do not have high requirements for directors. Secondly, this web drama is a group drama. After Yu Xiaoshu writes the script, all Zhang Yi has to do is shoot according to the script.
It's not a big problem.
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Baiqian Media, artist office.
"Old Song, Old Song."
Zhang Yi trotted to Song Qing, then laughed and said, "I have good news for you. Guess who is the director of our company's new play?"
Song Qing: “???”
You almost said it clearly, why should I guess? ?
"Teacher Yu has a great eye. He saw at first glance that I am very suitable for this criminal investigation web drama, and the script of this web drama is quite good. Teacher Yu is worthy of being Teacher Yu. The script he wrote is amazing."
Zhang Yi didn't intend to let Song Qing guess. He said to himself, "I, Zhang Yi, will be the director of The Undocumented Crime. Old Song, do you accept this?"
"Clothes."
Song Qing looked at Zhang Yi and sighed, "Didn't you say you wouldn't even work as an assistant director?"
"Yeah, this is given to me, director."
Zhang Yi said as if it was a matter of course: "Give me the director, of course I will do it."
Song Qing seemed to be meeting Zhang Yi for the first time: "Old Zhang, your abilities haven't improved much in the past two years, but your face has become thicker and thicker."
"Bian, Teacher Yu asked me to invite Bian Feng. Do you know this person?"
Zhang Yi got down to business.
"Bian Feng??"
Song Qing looked a little strange: "I really know him."
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(End of this chapter)
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