Zhang Yimou focused his attention on Yang Mi.

from head to foot.

He looked carefully and thoroughly.

After he came in, apart from Yang Mi's pale face at first, she had already adjusted her mentality in just a second or two.

Stand up straight, raise your head slightly to reveal your slender neck, and use the raised corners of your mouth to activate all the muscles on your face to create a soft yet elegant restrained smile.

The whole person does not look like an actor, but more like a mannequin in the window.

It's like it's frozen in time.

While Zhang Yimou was watching, others were also watching.

Wei Lanfang's eyes widened.

Staring straight at the girl on the podium...

Or looking straight at her breasts...

My mind is filled with one thought:

"This boy Xu Xin...is so blessed!"

As a woman, she can naturally see...how excellent this girl's figure is.

Or……

Recalling the two dressing styles of the two people when they met, and the display of their bodies in their natural state...

This girl definitely has a body that makes her look slimmer when she wears clothes and has a voluptuous body when she takes off her clothes!

This kind of girl is the best!

Xiao Xu...

You boy...

At this moment, Zhang Yimou had already sat next to Cheng Xiaodong.

"How about it?"

Cheng Xiaodong turned his head and whispered.

His movement was very small, which made Zhang Yimou a little stunned.

Obviously he didn't understand why the other party's voice was so low.

However, he still looked at Yang Mi cooperatively and nodded:

"Xiao Xu, this classmate is very good, he can hit you in the face."

His voice is not loud either.

After hearing this, Cheng Xiaodong made sure that he saw clearly and said:

"Okay, Yang Mi, go change your clothes and go back and wait for the notice... And everyone, if nothing else happens, we will officially start shooting on April Fool's Day tomorrow. Now the directors of each department will go back and confirm the various equipment. Chen, let the martial artists go through the moves again... Tingxiao, go and make arrangements. After everyone has changed their clothes, call the actors into the conference room to go over their lines... Okay, let's go and get busy."

Although Cheng Xiaodong is only the action director of this drama, in fact Zhang Yimou doesn't say anything, so he is the biggest in the entire crew.

He and Director Zhang got to know each other on the set of "Hero". Over the years, they have a very good relationship and have always known each other. As an action director this time, he is not only responsible for the actors' fighting scenes, but also helps Director Zhang with some of the shooting content. This can be seen from the fact that he is also a member of the Olympic team.

So when he speaks, it is equivalent to Zhang Yimou speaking.

Besides...

Everyone was not stupid. Director Cheng suddenly overstepped Director Zhang and assigned tasks to everyone, and said that they would all get busy after the fitting, but he himself did not move.

At first glance, I knew that I had something to say with Director Zhang.

Then let's go.

People started to leave.

Even Wei Lanfang is like this.

After everyone exited the conference room one after another, Cheng Xiaodong pointed at Assistant Lin:

"Xiao Lin, you should go out too."

"Okay, Director Cheng, I'll be at the door."

Assistant Lin said, walked outside the door, and closed the door.

There were only two people left in the whole room.

Zhang Yimou then looked at Cheng Xiaodong and asked in a normal voice:

"What's wrong?"

"Yimou, this classmate Xiao Xu has a good foundation. Wearing this kind of ancient costume has a natural charm. At first, I thought she was too thin, but when I put on this dress today, I realized that this girl has a good figure."

"..."

Zhang Yimou said nothing and continued to nod:

"Hmm...but my face looks thin, so it's not suitable..."

Having said this, after thinking for a moment, he shook his head:

"Her acting style, if you want to follow the ancient style, can run through history, but she can't play the Tang Dynasty. She lacks that plump beauty... Xiaodong, just tell me what you mean."

After stating his point of view, he couldn't help but ask Cheng Xiaodong questions.

But now that there were no outsiders, Cheng Xiaodong would not hide it and said directly:

"I want to use her as Li Man's substitute."

"...Jiang Chan??"

Zhang Yimou was stunned and subconsciously frowned:

"...tell me what you think."

"Actually, it's very simple. Something like this happened to Li Man because of a conspiracy. Now her manager is hiding it and not telling the truth. In my estimation, she may not be able to recover in a short time after being bitten by a mosquito.

And you have to know... the shooting plan we made, the drama will start shooting tomorrow. Every time the queen takes medicine, Jiang Chan will be there. In Liu Ye's scene, the character Jiang Chan also interacts. Shooting plan

Here it is, unless you rearrange things, the character Jiang Chan will be there when filming starts tomorrow, right?"

"This can be changed."

After listening to Cheng Xiaodong's words, Zhang Yimou said directly:

"Take out Jiang Chan's scenes first and shoot other people's scenes."

"I know, but don't forget Gong Li..."

"..."

As soon as Cheng Xiaodong mentioned this, Zhang Yimou's brows tightened.

"Do you think she would agree to wait for an actress appointed by Wei Ping? Li Man is a newcomer, so let Gong Li wait? Let's not talk about the relationship between her and Wei Ping. It's just normal... Do you think it's appropriate?

What? Who is Gong Li? Waiting for a newcomer in the industry? Where should she put her face? "

"..."

Zhang Yimou was silent and frowned.

Because Cheng Xiaodong mentioned an unsolvable hurdle.

Let a real movie queen who has won numerous awards at home and abroad wait for a new actor?

After this is revealed in the industry, to what extent will Gong Li's net worth be lowered?

Will her management team agree?

It is simply impossible to agree.

Not to mention... the other party is Zhang Weiping's.

She could even drive Zhang Weiping away, otherwise she would stop acting... Zhang Yimou knew very well the character of his ex-girlfriend.

But……

"She's too thin."

Zhang Yimou thought for a while and shook his head:

"It's definitely okay to be beautiful, but you have to understand that our background is alluding to the Hou Tang Dynasty... If it's a supporting role, it's okay. If she plays Jiang Chan, she is too thin."

"Then do you still have time to select actors? Although I know that as soon as you say something, those companies will definitely fill your desk with information about actresses. But the question is... what do you say to Weiping?"

"..."

"Didn't I just say that I would use her as a backup? Because I looked at the shooting plan and the dates for the soldiers we seconded from the military region are fixed. We have already signed a contract for the last scene. If it is changed, it will be easy to change.

I won’t mention it for now, so let’s take that time as the axis. At most, the scenes of Gong Li, Jiang Chan, and Liu Ye can be postponed for five days. Five days is the limit..."

Speaking of this, Cheng Xiaodong seemed to be thinking for a moment. And with this silence, his eyes gradually became straightforward:

"We are friends. I won't play tricks with you. I'll tell you straight. The question now is what's going on with Li Man. Xiao Shen hasn't come back with news yet. Are you going to go directly to the agency to change actors?

?What if Li Man recovers quickly and it’s not that serious?

So what does this matter?

To put it mildly, it's a mistake. But as long as this news is released to the agency, the news will definitely leak out. This drama has Jay Chou, Gong Li who reunited with you many years later, and Zhou Renfa, plus this

A lot of effort was put into investing in production and promoting Weiping in the early stage.

If it was suddenly reported that the role was changed, but it was not changed in the end... what do you think those reporters who are chasing rumors would say? Scandals about the crew will definitely become all over the place, right?

And, speaking more seriously... If you talk to Wei Ping, then based on my understanding of him... Even if it is to disgust Gong Li, he will definitely ask you to delay... Gong Li signed the contract

Yes. If she goes on strike or does something else, she will have to pay for it. Do you want the money? Whether you want it or not, Wei Ping will not let her go.

Even if Gong Li can play the role, do you think her management team will not know how her status will be affected because of Li Man? This is called destroying people's jobs, a conspiracy."

There is no reservation at all. Cheng Xiaodong, who was born in the martial arts industry in Xiangjiang and has witnessed the rise and decline of Xiangjiang movies and countless agencies and societies fighting for the benefit of the movie, is much more sensitive to these things than Zhang Yimou.

At this moment, facing his friends, he chose to confide in his heart:

"I won't comment on the matter between you and Wei Ping, but you have to understand... Wei Ping wants to make money, wants to make more money. He is already very dissatisfied with you taking over the job of the Olympic Games. I can understand, Li Man

He is his person, and it is related to the subsequent resource operation of him and several major entertainment companies... But this is something Li Man and the others have done themselves, and it has nothing to do with you and me, right? We have to be responsible for the crew, and for "Thunderstorm"

I am responsible for the script, and I am also responsible for the Olympics.

He will not allow you to give the role of Jiang Chan to those agencies that have not given him enough benefits. As long as you get involved in your "girl hunt", you can make an actress rise to the top. This is why Weiping is so

The reason why the hype about "Meeting a Girl" started for the first time. For a character who has gained unparalleled attention since his debut, do you think Wei Ping will allow you to change it at will?

What about the companies Hesong and Huanrui that are competing for Li Man? They promised benefits, but since Li Man didn't sign with the company, and you have to use actors from the agency... he only got one benefit.

The sky and the earth are gone.

Therefore, he will definitely ask you to wait for Li Man, but the key is that we don’t even know what is going on with Li Man! Her agent won’t even let Xiao Shen see or inquire about her! You tell me this person is the right one.

Are you still looking for Wei Ping? And if you wait for her, it will be fine if you can wait, and everyone can still be in harmony, but I tell you, the limit, the limit is five days. After five days, there will be no one waiting, Wei Ping will not say anything

, Gong Li’s side will definitely explode, do you believe it or not?”

My friend's confession revealed all the pros and cons.

Or maybe he spoke up for Zhang Yimou.

Those who practice martial arts must be loyal.

Yimou is a friend. Even if you cannot make decisions for your friend, you must help him understand these facts.

Although he also understands... He doesn't need to say it himself, Yimou can figure it out.

But he is too soft-hearted.

He has not experienced what he experienced in Xiangjiang. It can be said that the representative fifth-generation director "debuts at the peak". He may have his own understanding of art, and at the same time he is used to the status brought to him by his artistic attainments...

But after all, he has never really been stabbed. I wonder... how much filth and unhappiness is buried under the seemingly healthy and healthy ecological soil in some circles.

It's not that he doesn't understand, but his starting point is the rules within the state-owned film studio system in the special era of China. After breaking out of the rules of the state-owned film studio, he became famous and crossed the lowest level.

ecological area.

His fame, his strength, his understanding of movies... these have made him the director's authority that no one can question. Everyone must pretend to be innocent in front of him, no matter how dirty they are behind the scenes.

To disguise yourself with your temperament.

But now... times have changed, everything has changed, even the friends around him have changed.

And these changes are too similar to the stories Cheng Xiaodong saw in Xiangjiang where once close friends suddenly stabbed them in the back for profit.

He doesn't have much energy and can't block Yimou's sword that may appear at any time. Therefore, his armor must be fixed tightly before "leaving".

So, he looked at Zhang Yimou, who was frowning and silent.

He said the last and most profound words:

"Five days is the conclusion I came to after reading the shooting plan... I am saying that this girl is just a substitute. Everyone will be happy if Li Man can come back. If not... at least this girl's face is not ugly. She has

As long as you can keep your mouth shut about this condition, then you will be the most suitable candidate, right? Keep this matter secret and digest it internally. Wei Ping has invested so much money, I believe he can make his own choices."

"..."

Zhang Yimou said nothing for a long time.

Leaning on the chair, I don't know what I'm thinking about.

…

"Hey, what are you talking about in the meeting?...Are you the kind of people who are scolding Fang Qiu, saying that our artistic ideas should be conveyed to the world? What about you? Are you just like a soldier?

Nodding there: Yes, yes, Director Zhang is right, yes, yes, Director Li is right, yes, yes, Director Ma is right..."

In Xu Xin's room, the girl who had already changed into normal baggy clothes and had her hair removed, but her makeup had not been removed yet, but her lip gloss had turned into a normal color, asked curiously.

"What you said has no opinions at all like mine."

Xu Xin, who was reading the script with a script in his hand, rolled his eyes.

Yang Mi, who was sitting on the big bed, smiled:

"I'm just curious. And why are you reading the script now? Shouldn't you continue to think about Olympic ideas?"

"Thinking creatively is not my thing."

Xu Xin put down the "Wulin Gaiden" in his hand and lit a cigarette.

Needless to say, Yang Mi got up and opened the window in the room.

"Hiss~ The Olympic Games is too big a proposition, you understand? Creativity is needed, but more creativity is in line with the spirit of the Celestial Empire. If you can go to a meeting with me to control this aspect, you will understand that it is really amazing.

It’s Director Zhang and the others. People at their level have their own ideas about what kind of art should express what kind of spirit. So in front of teachers like them, I’m just trying to follow my example.”

"Yo yo yo~ Are you so humble with me?"

The girl looked at him with a teasing look on her face.

But Xu Xin shook his head:

"No, what I told you is true... Although I have made some achievements now, in fact, the starting point of all my ideas and inspirations are the thinking sessions left by Director Zhang. He is the chief director

, I have a lot of ideas in my mind, and I have a relatively clear understanding of my abilities. Which of Director Zhang’s ideas is better? I just designed a plan. It’s that simple... The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games don’t need

Everyone has their own thoughts...well, that's not right. It allows us to have our own thoughts, but the only brain is Director Zhang, do you understand? This is the difference."

"So you are not a producer, you are a transporter?"

"Well, that's pretty much what it means... I'm still not capable enough, you know? Just like "Guernica", there are still too many things to learn."

"But their hands-on ability is not as good as yours, hehe, right?"

"Keep blowing, I like it very much~"

"Goose goose goose~"

The girl smiled happily and sang like a goose again.

While laughing, he quietly leaned towards Xu Xin.

As a result, after taking just two steps, Xu Xin covered the script with a "pop" sound:

"Get out~"

"Cut~"

The girl whose plan didn't work curled her lips.

"Aren't you going to invest, just to see if it doesn't work?"

"When I actually send the money to someone, you can look at it as you like. But not now~"

"Don't let me knock you off..."

"You go think about what to eat for lunch first, and I'll make a call."

Seeing that he was busy, Yang Mi stopped talking and pointed at her laptop:

"I go up and down QQ."

"Um."

After handing her the laptop, Xu Xin dialed Shang Jing's number.

"Dudu, hello, little...Xu Xin, hello."

Hearing Shang Jing's name, Xu Xin smiled and said:

"Director Shang, just call me Xiao Xu."

"Uh... um... what's the matter? Has the investment been confirmed?"

"No, the person Director Zhang is looking for has not arrived yet. He will be here in the next two days... But don't worry, Director Shang. I still say what I said, if you want money, I can transfer it to you now."

"No, no, no, no, no, no, I'm going to be busy with the venue and characters today."

"Well...that's it, Director Shang."

After thinking about it, Xu Xin turned the phone on speakerphone, took the script and asked:

"Is it convenient for you to talk now?"

"It's convenient."

Shang Jing's affirmative voice came from the loudspeaker:

"I'm still at home right now."

"Okay...then let me talk to you about the things in the script."

"Well, okay, you say."

"I have some doubts about the character Zhu Wushuang."

"..."

On the other end of the phone, Shang Jing suddenly fell silent.

Then he asked:

"What doubts?"

"Positioning problem."

Xu Xin turned over the script in his hand:

"I have watched 42 episodes now. Zhu Wushuang's appearance began in episode 31 as Bai Zhantang's junior sister. After episode 39, she chose Xiao Guo because of Lu Xiucai, leaving a set for

The scholar's clothes are gone... will she still have a role in the future?"

"...That's all for now."

"You won't show up later, right?"

"Yes...but it can be added."

Shang Jing suddenly said this.

But Xu Xin didn't care, but asked in surprise:

"Putting aside whether to add it or not, I am actually very confused about this character. At first you told me that the character of Zhu Wushuang would be a relatively important character later on...but she only appeared in these few episodes. And to be honest,

Other than driving Xiucai and Xiao Guo's relationship, I don't see the difference between her and the other characters. So...

I was very confused, what is the positioning of this character? Why does it feel so abrupt?... I even thought about it, even if there is no Zhu Wushuang, as long as any female character appears... then it can be used in this script.

One episode of the story can serve as a catalyst to bring the relationship between Xiao Guo and Xiucai further. So this character... in my opinion, the scenes in these episodes are very inexplicable."

"..."

Shang Jing on the other end of the phone was silent again.

Xu Xin asked into the phone in confusion:

"Director Shang?"

"I'm...hey."

There was a long sigh from Shang Jing:

"Xiao Xu, then I'll tell you the truth."

"Yeah, tell me."

"It's like this... In fact, the character Zhu Wushuang was in the first episode of the episode. As you said, he was the catalyst for the relationship between Lu Xiucai and Guo Furong. But... you also know that my role in this drama is...

I won’t invest anymore. So...the reason why I specially marked this role among the main actors...actually I thought that if any investor has any actresses, he would like to arrange them here..."

"..."

Xu Xin's mouth twitched.

Yang Mi, who was on QQ, also subconsciously turned her head.

"At any rate, my "Story of the Cooking Class" is okay, let alone praise it, but if it is some unknown... young actors, right? If it is arranged here, the investors will be satisfied... This is Zhu Wushuang.

The reason why the character’s role was expanded. But indeed, according to what you said, Zhu Wushuang’s role can actually end in one episode, but after hearing my opinion, the God of Wealth increased it to nine episodes..."

Speaking of this, Shang Jing stopped talking.

He seems to be thinking about something.

Then the conversation changed slightly:

"Of course, you look at the relationship between the characters and find that she has no role. But in fact, in the scripts of these episodes, whether it is character dialogue and interaction, scene interaction, etc., the design of the God of Wealth is really good. Episode 39 has naturally been offline.

, I think it’s okay. And... Xiaoxu, if you have any recommendations, it’s okay. I think the girl we met at the door that day was very good..."

"..."

"...????????"

Yang Mi's eyes immediately straightened.

What does it mean?

I just met you.

As soon as you heard that Xu Xin invested in your TV series, you targeted me?

Listen to what this means...

Did I get another role for nothing?

What are you doing?

What happened to me?

Brother, can you please stop doing this? I'm afraid of being struck by lightning when I go out!

Is the Xu Xin you are talking about my greatest grievance?

Do you have to let me suck his blood and drain him to death?

And Xu Xin was also a little confused:

"Yang Mi...?"

Subconsciously he looked at the girl who was staring directly at him.

"Yes... the setting of Zhu Wushuang in the series is youthful and beautiful. The appearance of that girl fits... Actually, it depends on what you want, Xiao Xu. Because I have already decided on the other main characters and they are my original cast members.

, and the acting requirements for the role of Wushuang are not that high, as long as the person is beautiful. If you think it’s okay...or if you want someone around you to play it, then come to the audition and have a look, what do you think?"

"..."

"..."

On the other end of the phone, Xu Xin and Yang Mi stared at each other...

The original intention was for the monk to talk about the positioning of the character Zhu Wushuang... but in the end...

Suddenly went towards the unspoken rules?

After thinking for a while, Xu Xin said:

"That's it...then...ok, I understand, Director Shang, let's talk about it when the time comes. When the person Director Zhang found for me arrives, I'll see how to do it, and I'll contact you then?"

"Okay, no problem, then I hang up?"

"Yeah, you hang up now. Goodbye, Director Shang."

When Shang Jing hung up the phone, Xu Xin subconsciously turned his attention to the girl again.

Yang Mi was also speechless.

"I...I'll tell you first...you..."

Her lips moved slightly...

The voice was squeaky:

"If you have... any intention towards me... you... you tell me in advance... ah! No, you don't tell me in advance, you... don't say..."

"What...what did I say?"

Xu Xin was also stunned.

Because he really didn't expect that Zhu Wushuang would be in such a position.

Although it sounds very "in line with the trend of the times", but...

Why is it so strange?

Then I saw the girl shaking her head like a rattle:

"No, no...don't say...you mustn't say..."

"I didn't mean to say it..."

"Then don't tell me!...Don't arrange it for me, I...I really don't want to go! I...I'm not a great actor, thank you!"

I don't know if she was really panicked or if it was something else.

Suddenly he was speechless:

"I'm just a little actor... You have to find someone prettier than me to dive in... No, no, no, no, I mean, I know I'm pretty... You... Oops!! You're annoying!! I...

"

"Wait a minute!"

Seeing that she got out of bed and was about to run out, Xu Xin stopped her with a dumbfounded cry:

"What are you doing with that nonsense?...Sit there and be honest."

One finger laptop:

"Director Shang has misunderstood our relationship, but I don't mean it. Can you please stop thinking so wildly?"

"...I didn't mean that, I just thought I was delaying you!"

The girl shook her head:

"Really, I think I delayed you too much... Just being with you... No, didn't you notice when I appeared with you, I always have some inexplicable opportunities. I met Director Zhang,

I auditioned for this crew, and now... the director of "The Story of the Cooking Class" actually said that I can play this... Yang Wushuang."

"Zhu Wushuang."

"Oh yes, Zhu Wushuang. Anyway, I always let others misunderstand you, and I am still...wasting your network resources...I don't mean to say it's a waste...I will definitely work hard...but I just feel...being with you

, I'm just like riding a rocket, rushing forward... I can't let you lose too many favors from others, you know? We've only been together for a few days? I've gotten so many opportunities inexplicably... I don't know

People think you are too rich..."

"Vanves!???"

Xu Xin was stunned.

Then there was a sense of dumbfounding:

"Then what do you mean? Break up the relationship?"

"Don't, don't, don't..."

The girl quickly shook her head again:

"What I mean is... we really have to avoid being in front of outsiders from now on, do you understand?"

"So you're going to run away?"

"It's not about running away, it's about opening the door."

She opened the door with a snap.

Then he sat on the bed again:

"I can't let others misunderstand our relationship and think that helping me is... to please you or something. In this way, you will bear a lot of debts because of me, and I can't do this."

She shook her head:

"It's so hard to repay a debt of gratitude..."

Looking at Xu Xin, her eyes were firm and serious:

"Absolutely not."

"..."

be honest.

Xu Xin felt quite warm in her heart.

But before he could express what he meant, suddenly, his phone rang.

"...Hello? Hello?...Ah? Hello, Assistant Lin...Yang Mi...she is right next to me."

"...??"

Yang Mi was suddenly confused again.

Then I saw Xu Xin turned on the phone hands-free:

"I'm on speakerphone, Assistant Lin, please tell me."

"Okay, it's like this... Director Zhang just told me that I have a script in my hand. Teacher Xu, if you two are together, then I will go up and give it to you. You two wait for me."

one time……"

"???????"

The girl just felt her head buzzing...

His eyes directly locked onto Xu Xin, who was also astonished.

For some reason, no matter how she looked at it, she felt that there were three words written in golden light under his short hair:

"Take advantage of yourself."
Chapter completed!