Chapter 140: No Talk About Feelings
Mr. Lin is still the same as always, only caring about the project.
Wei Xu felt he was acting more naturally this time than in previous meetings. Previously, he'd treated Lin Ruoyan like a "client," only to discover she'd actually paid for the chat, and the conversation would end at the appointed time, without any further complications. Today, knowing Lin Ruoyan was coming, he didn't dress up, instead dressing casually, just to see how she'd react.
It turns out that Mr. Lin doesn't really care what he wears. Perhaps he's just concerned about his weight loss to bring up the topic of a new project?
"I don't know much about the new crew, but it seems that the actors they recruited are all high-level first- and second-tier stars. I'm only going to play a supporting role."
"Is it a costume film?" Lin Ruoyan remembered several well-known films of Wei Xu described in the original book. The one about a sickly handsome man in costume was the one that girls talked about the most.
That character, the second male lead, devised a plan to avenge the female lead, only to be captured by the villain, tortured, and tragically die before dawn. After the film aired, it captivated female viewers, becoming a classic example of a supporting character who exploded in popularity despite the protagonist's relative lack of success.
"It's a costume drama." Wei Xu gave a brief introduction to the new drama. In fact, the filming of the drama has not officially started yet, and he just got the script and is familiarizing himself with it.
He himself likes this role very much. He has the same mentality as the heroine who can't get her and silently gives everything. The difference is that outside the play, he is not outstanding. There are so many people around Lin Zong to help her do big things, while he is just a small actor in Lin Zong's many projects.
The film currently playing is in the post-production stage, and most of the actors involved have already moved on to other projects or taken a few days to relax. Only Wei Xu insists on reporting to the company every day, studying new roles or watching related films repeatedly to figure out the acting techniques for similar roles.
Developing his acting skills is Wei Xu's passion. Even before filming, he enjoyed this pursuit, immersing himself in his favorite roles in classic films. Now with a new goal, having received guidance from renowned actors and veteran artists in his previous film, he feels he's reached a new level. He's immersed in the craft, so absorbed that he no longer has any unnecessary thoughts.
To the extent that, he thought that when he saw Lin Ruoyan today, he could treat her with a normal attitude.
Unexpectedly, Lin Ruoyan's words made his emotions fluctuate again. He couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Lin, do you like watching costume dramas?"
"I like it, especially martial arts movies. The heroes with great martial arts skills are really interesting."
Wei Xu lowered his eyes: "But my character is just a sickly young man who doesn't know martial arts."
"You're good in any role." Lin Ruoyan comforted him.
Wei Xu did not respond. This was not the first time he had heard Mr. Lin's praise, and it was probably just a recognition of his acting skills.
At this moment, his scene was being played on the screen, and Lin Ruoyan turned her attention back to the film.
The film depicts Wei Xu, a man of high spirits, looking slightly heavier than he is now. He's not overly muscular, but rather well-proportioned, with just the right amount of bulk. His eyes and eyebrows reveal a youthful spirit, and his demeanor and demeanor perfectly match the character's setting.
No wonder he became famous after this movie. Not only is the script good, but the entire crew is very dedicated. The main characters in this drama all have excellent acting skills and their appearances perfectly match the roles.
Most importantly, this is a positive topic that can inspire people and is quite suitable as a tribute to the National Day.
After watching the movie, Lin Ruoyan certainly did not offer any specific opinions. She did not understand at all and would not say anything nonsense. She only encouraged and praised everyone's efforts and professionalism, and then went to Boss Dai's office.
She asked about Wei Xu's new play and whether he wanted to invest in it. Boss Dai knew the crew and had a good reputation and was not short of money, so she didn't ask too much. She then talked about the film festival and wanted to hear Boss Dai's opinion.
Boss Dai has seen many people in this industry: noble, despicable, opportunistic, and those who are simply focused on making good films. From Boss Dai's perspective, Lao Luo's film and television base is not particularly outstanding. It is probably just an attempt to expand its influence through film festival publicity.
"But Lao Luo, that guy, isn't familiar with the domestic situation. He's obsessed with creating a film and television themed town modeled after foreign theme parks, with the filming base being just one part of the town. He's quite ambitious, but he hasn't found a wealthy sponsor yet. It's going to be difficult on his own. It's said that he was ripped off quite a bit during the construction of the current film and television base."
From Boss Dai's description, Lin Ruoyan learned that Boss Luo Sihai was an idealist. He loved the film and television industry, but he did not have any achievements in any particular field. However, he had plans to build Beijing's first film and television theme town.
The book mentions several film and television studios in Beijing's suburbs, but these themed towns don't seem to have fared well. Without real estate development, they struggled to recoup their costs. Some of these towns gradually declined, becoming mere wedding photoshoots and outdoor photoshoots, with minimal ticket revenue.
"Didn't you say his film and television base has also brought in a post-production company? If it integrates with other industries, will it become as large as H Store?" In Lin Ruoyan's mind, the most successful cinema in China is still H Store Cinema. It has a true traditional character and can be fully regarded as a tourist attraction. In addition, its scale and industry are comparable, and it is well-known nationwide. These characteristics make it difficult for other imitators to surpass it.
"Lao Luo wants to make it like H Store, but that requires continuous investment of a lot of money. It's said that the attitude of local authorities towards this town is also unclear. He has financial problems and even asked me to borrow money. He doesn't have that much money, so he can't set too high goals and has to take it step by step."
Boss Dai didn't directly criticize the person who was running the film and television base, but he clearly pointed out the problems he thought were there, and advised, "If Mr. Lin is interested in the film and television base, he can talk to Lao Luo and take a closer look before making a decision."
It's been made very clear. There's no harm in understanding it, but if you're really interested in this project, you still need to investigate it in depth. Lin Ruoyan thanked Boss Dai for his kind advice, but declined to attend the dinner tonight.
The company was packed today, especially the cast of the film. Boss Dai had wanted to treat everyone to a meal and thank Lin Ruoyan, the big money bag. Lin Ruoyan didn't enjoy eating and drinking with a large group of people she barely knew, and she was preoccupied with other things, so she didn't stay and just kept Feng Qiang there to liven up the atmosphere.
During the dinner that evening, Boss Dai privately asked Wei Xu, "What happened with Ms. Lin? Did you upset her by not dressing up? She didn't even stay for the dinner today."
Wei Xu frowned and said, "I don't think Mr. Lin came to talk to me about feelings. We were sitting there watching a movie before, and we only talked about roles and things like that, and didn't mention anything else."
"I can understand why Mr. Lin doesn't talk about feelings. What about you? If you also have someone you like, I won't force you to attend those social events in the future." Boss Dai showed the mentality of someone who has been through it all.
After all, it was a rare opportunity for Lin Ruoyan to come to the company, yet Wei Xu dressed so casually, clearly giving up on his pursuit of CEO Lin. So, perhaps Wei Xu already has someone he likes? However, no one in the company seems to be close to Wei Xu. He was known to be very self-disciplined on set, and he mostly kept to himself off-screen.
Wei Xu is not afraid of being misunderstood by Boss Dai, but since he met General Manager Lin, he has basically no feelings for other women. It is okay to mobilize emotions in the play, but it is too difficult to show any feelings outside the play.
This may be a disease, delusion.
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