mijobooks Chapter 354
Chapter 354
Chapter 354
"Director Qin, I haven't thanked you in person yet."
The arrival of Tang Wei made Zhang Mo swallow the words that came to his lips, and at the same time he was a little confused.
Hearing this, the two not only know each other, but also have kindness?
"Director Zheng thinks it's appropriate, and it has nothing to do with me. Get in the car."
Qin Muchu said with a smile.
He opened the door and greeted a few people to get in the car.
Yang Mi rushed into the co-pilot first, quickly scanned her eyes, and was relieved to make sure that there was no paper ball left.
Zhang Yimou and the other three also got into the car and sat in the back with Zhang Mo in the middle, and Qin Muchu and the others happened to be fully seated.
Just got in the car, Tang Wei said again:
"I still have to thank you. Director Zheng also told me that if it wasn't for your help, there is a high probability that he would change roles."
"Xiao Tang, did you accept the show?"
Hearing this, Zhang Yimou said suddenly.
He and Tang Wei had met before. When Li An and Jiang Zhiqiang were banned a few years ago, they brought Tang Wei to seek help from him.
But helplessly, he has more than enough heart but not enough energy.
"Well, Director Zhang, it's a TV series from Director Qin's company."
Tang Wei couldn't control the excitement in his eyes when he talked about it now.
When everyone thought she would soar into the sky, she was beaten to the [-]th floor of hell. The drop and collapse was too biting.
"Very good, good acting."
Zhang Yimou laughed.
He also thought in his heart that actors shouldn't have to pay for the film, and he was still a fledgling actor.
"Ah."
Tang Wei nodded heavily.
This was an opportunity she had come across with great difficulty. She valued it more than anyone else, and slept with the script in her arms every day.
Qin Muchu's car chatted on one side, and Zhang Weiping's car on the other side also chatted.
Compared with the standard five-seat seat of the big G, this car is much more spacious and comfortable.
There are two rows of seats in the back seat, and there are some champagne on the shelf by the window.
"You are all young, are you still a student?"
Jiang Zhiqiang kindly asked the two movie protagonists if they were not putting on airs or what.
Although they are not well-known now, they have already acted in Zhang Yimou's movie, and they may be the front line in the future.
It's always good to have a good relationship.
I have already briefly introduced my name before, so Dou Xiao said directly:
"Yes, I'm a sophomore at the Film Academy."
"Haha, the future is bright."
Jiang Zhiqiang boasted, and then looked at the heroine of the movie.
In fact, he valued this girl even more.
One is that the female lead in "The Hawthorn" is more important than the male lead. If the only protagonist is chosen, it will undoubtedly be the female lead.
Secondly, it is also because I have only heard of "Mou Girl, when did I have a "Mou Boy".
"I'm in my third year of high school and I'm taking an art exam."
Zhou Dongyu was a little nervous under Jiang Zhiqiang's gaze.
Although she didn't know who this was, she must be a big boss if she could discuss friendship with Zhang Weiping on an equal footing.
Jiang Zhiqiang also saw Zhou Dongyu's nervousness, but he didn't care. It's normal for newcomers to relax after chatting.
So he continued to ask:
"Do you want to be admitted to Chinese Opera or Film Academy?"
"Try all of them. It's best to go to the film school, but I'm afraid I won't pass the exam."
"How could it be, to be considered by Director Zhang as the heroine, every school is scrambling for it."
Jiang Zhiqiang smiled and encouraged.
This posture made Zhou Dongyu's nervousness fade away a lot, and he burst into a smile. He was about to be humble when he was suddenly interrupted.
"Xiao Yu, Mr. Jiang is right. Be confident. You are a new generation of prostitutes, and Director Qin is here today. Toast two more glasses of wine at dinner later. Wouldn't it be safe to get into Yanying?"
Zhang Weiping patted Zhou Dongyu's arm.
"Got it, Mr. Zhang, I probably drank it."
Zhou Dongyu agreed immediately.
Zhang Weiping nodded in satisfaction.
In fact, he was dissatisfied with this movie heroine at the beginning, and felt that she was much worse than the previous "Mou Girls".
Not pretty enough, body... no body.
But Lao Mouzi wanted this girl to play the heroine, and he had no choice but to agree.
But after getting along with each other, he changed his view of Zhou Dongyu a lot, until now his attitude is more positive.
This girl is indeed not as good as the previous girls, but she has advantages that they don't have.
Sensible, obedient, or in other words - easy to control.
After experiencing Gong Li's turning against each other and Zhang Ziyi's politeness and alienation, this is what he values most now.
Thinking of this, he looked at Dou Xiao again, the hero of the movie:
"Dou Xiao, you will also offer two glasses of wine to Director Qin later."
But Dou Xiao didn't immediately agree like Zhou Dongyu did, but asked:
"Mr. Zhang, didn't you say you don't drink?"
Zhang Weiping frowned:
"We don't drink, what do you say if you don't drink?"
"it is good."
Dou Xiao was a little embarrassed, but finally agreed.
But then added:
"But I don't drink well, so I may not be able to drink much."
Zhang Weiping is an irritable person, especially what he thinks is "offending the superior", but it's hard to vent it because of the presence of outsiders.
It's just that his eyes turned cold, and he tapped:
"You are the same as Director Qin, but this is something wrong with you, it needs to be cured!"
Dou Xiao, a sophomore who had never been in contact with society, was so stung by these words that his face turned red and hot, and he didn't know what to say.
Fortunately, at this moment, Jiang Zhiqiang calmed down the atmosphere:
"Haha, as a young man, you can understand. When I was his age, I couldn't drink enough, so I just kept practicing."
As he spoke, he patted the back of Dou Xiao's hand on his knee again:
"Do what we can for a while, otherwise if we drink too much, we won't be able to lift such a big one, ah, haha."
The young man immediately cast a grateful look:
"Thank you Mr. Jiang!"
"Hey, what are you thanking me for? You should thank Mr. Zhang. He's just reminding you."
Although Dou Xiao was a little stunned, he was not a fool. He instantly understood what Jiang Zhiqiang meant, and felt even more grateful in his heart. At the same time, he also thanked Zhang Weiping:
"Thank you Mr. Zhang."
Naturally, Zhang Weiping didn't have a good expression on this kind of "thank you for picking it up." He glanced at Dou Xiao and said nothing.
The atmosphere instantly cooled down again.
Jiang Zhiqiang frowned, this Zhang Weiping...
Suddenly, the phone rang with a "ding dong", breaking the silence.
The middle-aged man sitting next to Jiang Zhiqiang who had been silent all this time took out his mobile phone, glanced at it, and smiled at Jiang Zhiqiang:
"Mr. Jiang, Director Li An asked us if we have seen Director Qin. Let us call and ask first. He may not be in Yanjing, but in Hong Kong Island."
Jiang Zhiqiang also smiled when he heard this:
"Haha, he certainly didn't expect such a coincidence today, not only seeing him, but also having dinner together."
"Yes."
The middle-aged man was talking and replying text messages on his mobile phone.
The conversation between the two was heard by Zhang Weiping, and he didn't care to show Dou Xiao's face, and asked:
"You want to see Director Qin?"
Jiang Zhiqiang nodded:
"Yes, in fact, this trip to the mainland is for Xiao Xu's business. He has a project and wants to cooperate with Director Qin."
This is the first time Zhang Weiping has faced this man who is not tall and looks a bit comical.
"Xiao Xu" smiled:
"Haha, meet Director Zhang again. My name is Xu Chengyi. I'm an animation director and designer."
The reason why he said "again" was because he had already introduced himself when he met Zhang Weiping today.
But at that time, Zhang Weiping might not have taken it to heart.
He didn't take it to heart either. He had already experienced the experience of being underestimated in the United States, and he had long been used to it.
But introducing himself again, Jiang Zhiqiang couldn't watch the people he brought be underestimated, and added:
"Xiao Xu is not an ordinary person. He worked in DreamWorks before. He served as animation director and character designer for many Hollywood cartoons, such as "Ant Brother", "Batman Forever", and "Shrek" series .”
Speaking of this, Zhang Weiping is still calm, because he has never heard of this series of animated films, and he is a little surprised by the name of "DreamWorks".
But what Jiang Zhiqiang said next changed his attitude towards Xu Chengyi directly.
"Kung Fu Panda has a spin-off movie that he is the director of."
"kungfu Panda"!
Even Zhang Weiping knows this movie even if he doesn't watch cartoons, because it was so popular in 08.
A martial arts movie made by a group of foreigners with the national treasure of the Celestial Dynasty swept the whole world.
Even if Xu Chengyi is only the director of a derivative movie, it is enough for him to take it seriously.
……
hotel.
Under the leadership of the waiter, a group of people walked into the box.
Dou Xiao and Zhou Dongyu were last. Zhou Dongyu touched Dou Xiao with his arm and whispered:
"Have you really seen Director Xu's movie?"
Dou Xiao did not hesitate:
"Of course, I've watched every Shrek."
Seeing that Zhou Dongyu was still suspicious, he said:
"This series is very popular abroad."
But Zhou Dongyu seemed to have caught some loophole:
"How do you know it's hot abroad?"
Small sample, let's pretend to be stuffed.
To flatter is to flatter, and to cover up.
"I grew up abroad."
Dou Xiao took it for granted, then slapped his head:
"Yes, I didn't tell you. I immigrated to Canada when I was ten years old, and I didn't come back until 08."
Zhou Dongyu's smile stiffened, and he said unnaturally:
"So you are the second generation rich, no wonder you dare to be so tough with Mr. Zhang."
"It's not the rich second generation, and the family is not that rich."
Dou Xiao didn't notice Zhou Dongyu's abnormality and scratched his head.
But Zhou Dongyu suddenly pouted:
"The rich second generation is the rich second generation, pretending to be poor, and not asking you to borrow money, huh."
After finishing speaking, he quickened his pace and strode forward to catch up.
Dou Xiao was a little dumbfounded on the spot.
What did I say wrong?
Also, am I pretending to be poor?
……
Inside the box.
While waiting for the food, Qin Muchu and others sat on the sofa and chatted.
Qin Muchu looked at the only unknown man and asked Jiang Zhiqiang:
"Mr. Jiang, who is this?"
Jiang Zhiqiang was about to introduce Qin Muchu, so it happened that he asked first:
"This is Xu Chengzhi..."
Or the previous set of introductions.
"Director Xu, hello."
After hearing this, Qin Muchu immediately shook hands with Xu Chengyi.
"Long admiration, long admiration."
Xu Chengyi held both hands, very politely.
Jiang Zhiqiang said again:
"Mr. Zhang invited us to dinner today. I just wanted to take Xiao Xu and Xiao Tang to visit Yimou. I didn't expect to meet you. We came to the mainland to find you."
"Looking for me?" Qin Muchu was puzzled.
"Well, we thought..."
Just as Jiang Zhiqiang was about to speak, the door of the box opened, and it was the waiter who served the food.
"Come on, let's talk at the dinner table."
Zhang Weiping said hello.
Because we had made a reservation in advance, the waiter only served the dishes once. After seven or eight people arrived at once, they walked out and closed the door.
Zhang Weiping stood up and held the cup:
"Today replace wine with tea to celebrate the gathering of friends!"
Everyone stood up and toasted together.
In this way, while eating and chatting, Zhang Weiping warmly greeted Jiang Zhiqiang and Qin Muchu during the dinner, and even smiled at Yang Mi.
If Yang Mi hadn't known who he was a long time ago, she might have had a good impression of him when she met him for the first time.
But now, the more enthusiastic Zhang Weiping is, the more vigilant Yang Mi is, whispering into Qin Muchu's ear:
"Nothing to show courteousness."
Qin Muchu nodded, he knew who Zhang Weiping was.
This is definitely what we want today.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Weiping seemed to have taken the wrong medicine today. He was not only enthusiastic but also scattered money:
"Brother Jiang, Director Qin, we are all a family, and it is fate to be together.
I am the most loyal person, and I will never treat my friends badly if there are good things. I am willing to give up 40.00% of the share in "The Hawthorn Tree", so that everyone can earn money together. "
Qin Muchu was surprised.
Zhang Weiping gave him only 40.00% of the share before, but now it's 20.00%, even if he and Jiang Zhiqiang are evenly split, they still have [-]%.
This is not much.
Zhang Yimou and Jiang Zhiqiang were even more surprised.
What did Zhang Weiping say about loyalty, making money together, pure farting.
After working together for so many years, when did I see him take the initiative to spit out the fat.
Not to mention making money for yourself, even when it comes to your own money, you can put it off as long as you can.
Is this being possessed by a ghost today?
"Come on, let's celebrate our happy cooperation."
Zhang Weiping said that he was about to settle the matter, and raised his glass.
"Mr. Zhang, wait a minute, maybe I'm too anxious, and I haven't reacted yet."
Jiang Zhiqiang wanted to take a break, he didn't know what kind of melon was sold in Zhang Weiping's gourd.
But Zhang Weiping seems to be very anxious to settle this matter:
"What's the rush? Brother Jiang, is he still afraid of losing money? There is a director and director Qin who wrote the screenplay. This movie is making money no matter what. Come, let's have a drink!"
Jiang Zhiqiang always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell.
And Zhang Weiping is right, Zhang Yimou and Qin Muchu, just this gimmick, this movie can't make up for it.
So, in a daze, he raised his glass.
Qin Muchu is still hesitating, he doesn't think Zhang Weiping can have such kindness.
Suddenly his arm was touched, looking at Yang Mi who shook his head slightly at him, he immediately became firm, and let go of the cup:
"Mr. Zhang, I'm sorry, I've invested all my funds in theaters recently, and I'm powerless to invest in movies."
This is half true and half false. His money is indeed spent on theater construction, but he can still spend tens of millions.
But Yang Mi hinted to him that although he didn't know the reason, he definitely believed in his girlfriend.
Zhang Weiping's eyes lit up when he heard this, then he became a little anxious, thought for a while and said:
"Then how about this, I'll put the money you invested first, and wait until you have money, or simply deduct it from the future share, how about it?"
"..."
There was silence in the box.
Everyone stared at Zhang Weiping with wide eyes, Zhang Yimou seemed to be seeing him for the first time.
He has a sense of confusion.
It's as if my bad perceptions of Zhang Weiping during this period were all false. He has always been the honest man who called him "big brother" 20 years ago.
Qin Muchu's lips twitched. He didn't know how to refuse when he said this.
He even had a bold idea.
Ping, have you been taken away?
"Cinema..."
Fortunately, at this moment, a voice as thin as a mosquito beside him made him re-firm his materialism.
Yang Mi's reminder reminded Qin Muchu of something she said before.
Zhang Weiping offended the theater because of bombarding Mr. Han...
Then think about Jiang Zhiqiang's ability to distribute overseas, and the theaters he has already spread across the country.
He probably got it.
After thinking about Zhang Weiping's plan, Qin Muchu also had a solid idea in his heart, and picked up the water glass:
"Then thank you, Mr. Zhang."
"Haha, it's still the same sentence, we are all friends, and we can make money together."
Zhang Weiping smiled happily, as if letting go of something on his mind.
Qin Muchu also smiled, and at the same time patted Yang Mi's hand holding his arm lightly, signaling to be safe and not to be impatient.
After a meal, after completing the main tasks, there is only eating, drinking and chatting.
But towards the end, there was a little twist.
"Teacher Qin, I offer you a toast."
Zhou Dongyu stood up and held the wine glass in both hands.
Qin Muchu was stunned for a moment, then stood up and raised his cup:
"You don't need to stand, let's order whatever you want."
Zhou Dongyu didn't expect that Qin Muchu would stand up and drink with her, so he narrowed his eyes with a smile, lifted the cup and drank it down in one gulp, his facial features twisted together in an instant, his mouth widened and he let out a breath.
Seeing Zhou Dongyu like this, Qin Muchu reacted:
"You drank alcohol?"
"Haha, she should drink and respect you."
Zhang Weiping confirmed it on behalf of Zhou Dongyu, with a very satisfied expression.
He cast his eyes on Dou Xiao again, the meaning was obvious.
Dou Xiao knew that he couldn't hide, so he was about to stand up, when Zhang Yimou suddenly said:
"Xiao Yu is still a child, what are you doing drinking?"
The old man frowned, a little annoyed.
From the perspective of an elder, if the parents hand over the little girl to him, he naturally has to protect it.
"What kind of kid? He's already eighteen years old, and this is a student respecting his teacher." Zhang Weiping didn't take it seriously.
Zhang Yimou's idea of "Zhang Weiping has changed" just now was overturned, and he frowned:
"What teacher, why did Xiao Qin become her teacher?"
These words also revealed Qin Muchu's doubts.
How can he have any students, unless...
"I want to be admitted to the Film Academy, and Director Qin can be regarded as my teacher."
Zhou Dongyu, who had recovered from his stress, explained.
Zhang Yimou knew about this, and he also agreed with Zhou Dongyu's admission to the Film Academy, but it was too early to talk about the teacher-student relationship.
He looked at Qin Muchu:
"Did you meet each other during the first test?"
"No."
Qin Muchu shook his head.
In the first test, he didn't meet any familiar faces from later generations.
Zhang Yimou frowned even deeper.
Looking at Zhou Dongyu, he felt that the little girl seemed a little different from what he had imagined.
Finally waved:
"You're still young, don't do these things, just eat some food, and if you feel uncomfortable, go to the bathroom and spit out the wine."
"okay."
Zhou Dongyu also noticed that Zhang Yimou was dissatisfied, but she only regarded it as Zhang Weiping's letting her drink, and sat down to eat honestly.
"water."
As soon as I sat down, a glass of water was placed in front of me.
It's Dou Xiao.
After doing this, he doesn't have to toast anymore.
"Thank you."
Zhou Dongyu thanked in a low voice.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Yimou frowned.
"By the way, Director Zhang, the school wants to invite you to be the examiner for the third test."
Speaking of art exams, Qin Muchu also remembered one of the purposes of finding Lao Mouzi today.
There are about 200 people in Yanying's third exam, and only one exam room is set up. The school plans to invite several celebrities in the circle to be the examiners.
This is not a precedent, it has already happened in higher vocational classes.
The invitation of Lao Mouzi to be the examiner was also a joke that day. Someone really said it at the meeting. The final result was that Qin Muchu invited Zhang Yimou on behalf of the school.
Correspondingly, he can escape the proctor of the re-examination.
"Please me?"
Zhang Yimou was a little surprised, frowned and thought for a while, then said:
"I don't necessarily have time."
The shooting of "The Hawthorn Tree" is about to start, and he will soon go to the shooting location for field inspection.
"Just a day's work."
"That's fine."
Zhang Yimou nodded.
Nothing can be wasted for a day.
"I'll tell you the exact time later."
Qin Muchu smiled.
If Lao Mouzi doesn't go, then it won't look good if he doesn't invigilate the re-examination.
……
The dinner is over soon.
Originally, Qin Muchu planned to have a meeting with Lao Mouzi in the afternoon, mainly because he would talk about roles to the two actors, especially Zhou Dongyu who had never acted or studied acting.
But Zhou Dongyu took a sip of the wine, and it was nothing at first, but gradually became more serious later on.
In addition, she had to go to the Chinese opera for the first test tomorrow, so she was simply asked to go back to the hotel to rest, and Qin Muchu didn't have to go to the meeting anymore.
At the time of parting, Jiang Zhiqiang held Qin Muchu under the reminder of Xu Chengyi.
I was so shocked by Zhang Weiping's anomaly that I almost forgot the business:
"Director Qin, I have something to do, why don't you stay and talk, or change places."
Qin Muchu also remembered that Jiang Zhiqiang and the two said they had something to do with him, thought for a while and said:
"Then here it is."
"Then let's go first and have to send Zhou Dongyu back."
Zhang Yimou bid farewell, while Zhang Mo supported Zhou Dongyu who was already confused.
Soon there were only Yang Mi, Qin Muchu, and Jiang Zhiqiang left in the box.
Under Jiang Zhiqiang's gaze, Xu Chengyi took out a folder from his bag and put it on the table.
"Director Qin, look."
(End of this chapter)