Changming Folk Garden Guest House.
Liping felt that his patience was about to run out. The middle-aged man with a mustache sitting opposite him was still reading the script leisurely, making it clear that he did not take him seriously.
"Director Sun! How are you thinking?"
Liping held back his anger and asked.
The mustache's name is Sun Shupei, who is also the director of this play. Hearing this, he raised his head, with a playful smile on his face, put down the script, and lit a cigarette.
"Director Li! The actors are all determined by Teacher Chen. This is not your first time working with Teacher Chen. You should know her rules."
Hearing these words, Liping felt his anger suddenly jump to the top of his head.
After waiting for such a long time, he thought the other party was considering his suggestion, but this was what he said.
Where are you playing with your uncle?
Just when he was about to get angry, Liping noticed that the corners of Sun Shupei's mouth were slightly raised, and there was an inexplicable smile in his eyes.
grass!
Almost fooled.
If a quarrel really breaks out, and a small report is sent directly to Baodao, even if he is reasonable, he will become unreasonable.
The two had conflicts before, but every time it was him who got the upper hand.
In the final analysis, I, the screenwriter and investor of this drama are fellow Baodao people.
Not angry, not angry.
"Director Sun, the list of actors is indeed decided by Teacher Chen, but if we meet someone more suitable, why can't we have another choice? Besides, this character is not the protagonist, and it has never appeared in the first part. There is no question of whether the audience can accept it, and I don’t ask you for anything else. Just make a phone call and ask Teacher Chen for his opinion."
Liping tried his best to calmly present the facts and be reasonable, but when he finished speaking, Sun Shupei just shrugged his shoulders.
"Sorry, there's nothing I can do!"
Tender girl!
Liping took a deep breath, feeling that if he said another word, he could not help but punch that face.
"Okay, I'll call Teacher Chen. Is that okay?"
With that said, Liping spread his hands towards Sun Shupei.
Unexpectedly, Sun Shupei still shook his head: "Sorry, Director Li, I have always been in contact with Teacher Chen through a single line. If you have any questions, you should contact your leader first, and then your leader will contact you. Teacher Chen, don’t mess with the program!”
I will kill you, do you believe it?
Liping had long disliked Sun Shupei.
The conflict between the two started from the first part of this story.
In terms of positions, both of them are directors of this drama. The difference is that Sun Shupei represents Baodao investors, while he is the director appointed by Mango TV.
It is said that this drama was shot entirely on location in the Mainland, and most of the actors and staff of the crew are from the Mainland. The Mainland gang should have taken the dominant position, but I don’t know how Taili and Baodao negotiated.
From the first film, Liping has always been overwhelmed by Sun Shupei, and the two of them had different opinions, which always ended with him bowing his head.
The leaders in Taili also always advised him to put the overall situation first and unite his colleagues from Baodao.
He tried hard to unite, but people didn't take him seriously at all.
But this time, Liping didn't intend to endure anything.
Why is it that every suggestion he makes is treated as fart?
It was agreed at the beginning that the two of them would have the same status in the crew and they would shoot in groups. Now he just has an opinion on the casting, why can't he mention it?
Treat me like air, right?
Zuo Ba Zi, I’m so shameless to you.
Tuk, Tuk, Tuk!
A sudden knock on the door temporarily extinguished Liping's newly ignited universe.
"Director Sun, open the door!"
A woman's voice came from outside.
He Xiuqiong!
One of the producers of this drama.
She is also the daughter-in-law of Teacher Chen from Baodao.
Sun Shupei's expression changed slightly, he glanced proudly at the angry Liping, then stood up and opened the door.
"Director Li is here too!"
As soon as He Xiuqiong walked in, she felt something was wrong with the atmosphere in the room. When she saw Liping's cold face, she immediately guessed what was going on and felt a headache.
It’s not over, right?
When filming the first film, the two of them had conflicts from time to time due to disagreements. He Xiuqiong was like a fire captain, appeasing one side and trying to appease the other side.
Even when they should be uniting and working together to film the scene, the two of them often fight like black-eyed chickens. No one is convinced by the other, which makes it difficult for the filming to proceed normally.
For this reason, her old lady almost stopped filming the show several times.
Originally there was no second part in the plan, but because the first part was so popular after being broadcast on Baodao and the ratings were rising, Qiong Yao decided to start filming the second part.
Teacher Chen = Chen Zhe = Qiong Yao, a well-known romance novel writer.
But before the phone was turned on, the two of them started arguing again.
"What's the reason this time?"
He Xiuqiong was also fed up. She knew that there was no deep hatred between the two of them, but they both wanted to have control of the crew, and no one was convinced by the other.
This is a film crew and a martial arts world at the same time. Who doesn’t want to be the leader of the martial arts alliance?
In fact, it is very simple to solve this problem. Just leave one person and let the other one leave.
One director is enough for a play.
Why do we have to arrange two?
But this is precisely the crux of the conflict. It is better to say that it is a conflict between two directors than a game between two investors.
As a cross-strait co-production, Qiong Yao definitely does not want to hand over the initiative to the mainland production unit, and Mango TV is also unlikely to agree to give up its rights in the crew.
Ever since, the current situation has been formed.
It's obviously cooperation, but actually it's good if we can do it without trying to undermine each other.
He Xiuqiong also frowned after hearing what Liping said about his wish to change actors.
As Sun Shupei said just now, her old lady selected the actors. Once the list is finalized, it will never be changed unless there are very special circumstances.
Qiong Yao is famous for only trusting the feeling at first sight when selecting actors.
"Director Li! We had confirmed the cast list together at the beginning, and most of the actors had already signed the contract. If we want to change it now, the new actors need to be familiar with the script again, but this drama will start filming soon, and once If there is a breach of contract, the crew will have to pay liquidated damages."
He Xiuqiong said it very tactfully, but the meaning was very clear and could not be changed!
If Sun Shupei had said the same thing just now, Liping might not insist on it.
After all, conflicts are conflicts, and they have to work together next time. If there is too much trouble, it will not look good on each other's faces.
But who told Sun Shupei not to say it well and to deliberately make Liping angry?
Now we have to make this more true.
"Mr. He, we all have the same goal, to make this movie a success. I'm not making trouble unreasonably, nor do I have to compete with anyone. I really feel that the actor I saw today is better than the one I chose before. more suitable."
With that said, Liping picked up the bag hanging on the back of the chair and took out the digital camera from inside.
He also came prepared. He took a picture of Zhang Chu on the set, but Sun Shu Beng did not give him a chance to show it.
"Teacher He, you can decide after reading it."
He Xiuqiong was now a little curious, what kind of actor could make Liping so persistent.
After taking the digital camera and taking a glance at it, He Xiuqiong felt as if her heart had been hit.
Liping suggested changing the actor's role. The text in the original work is that he exuded extraordinary spirit as soon as he appeared.
Although Qiong Yao doesn't write much about this character, whenever he appears, he will give people the feeling of being banished to an immortal.
In this photo of Zhang Chu, he is still wearing the costume of the crew, with long hair shawl, and holding a long sword. Although the digital camera's window is too small to see the facial features clearly, He Xiuqiong was attracted at a glance.
"Mr. He, this actor is not only closer to the character in appearance, but most importantly, his kung fu is extremely good!"
Can you still do kung fu?
He Xiuqiong's heart immediately increased.
The positioning of that character is that he has great literary talent and strong martial arts skills.
Now let’s compare Zhang Chu with the original actor...
He has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and is quite stocky.
Nothing more.
Especially in the makeup photos, he doesn't look like a chivalrous man with special skills, wandering around the world, or a handsome young man who can recite "calligraphy, painting, music, chess, poetry, and wine."
"Director Li, when can I meet this... Zhang Chu!"
Liping was overjoyed when he heard this and did not answer immediately. Instead, he raised his eyebrows at Sun Shupei first.
I thought you were awesome, now you are stupid!
Seeing this, He Xiuqiong rolled her eyes in her heart. How old are you? Can you stop being so naive?
"Teacher He, tomorrow, I have made an appointment with him that he will come to the guest house tomorrow morning. Then... Director Sun will also come to see him?"
Damn, can you stop being such a locomotive?
He Xiuqiong pretended not to see the exchange of eyes between the two.
"Director Li, can you send this photo to my email? I want Teacher Chen to confirm it too!"
"No problem, no problem!"
Finally winning, Liping was in a good mood.
"When I get back to the house, I'll send it to you right away!"
After saying that, Liping ignored Sun Shupei, took the camera and went back to the house.
"Teacher He, this matter..."
He Xiuqiong knew what Sun Shupei was going to complain about and quickly said: "Director Sun, I think what Director Li just said is right. It's all for this play. If we can really find a more suitable actor, there is no harm in meeting him!" Also, can you please stop making things so incompatible? You are partners! You have to work together as a team!"
Seeing that Sun Shupei was unmoved, He Xiuqiong also knew that no matter how much he said, it would be in vain.
"Let's meet together tomorrow. Of course, the final decision is still in the hands of Teacher Chen, so... go to bed early!"
He Xiuqiong turned and left. She couldn't wait to see the clear photo at this moment. The photo she just saw was a bit blurry, especially the facial features. She especially wanted to confirm whether Zhang Chu was as handsome as she thought.
Aju...
Zhang Chu, who was lying on the bed, rubbed his nose.
Who misses me?
