"Director Zhang, I'm sorry, aren't you late?"
A dark girl came in from the door, with long hair shawl, high heels, small pants, and a short lamb wool coat, looking very fashionable.
When Li Tang heard this, he felt a little excited, because this was the person he had actually met face to face in his previous life.
He is younger and thinner than he remembers, and his voice has not changed much.
In his previous life, he met at a friend's party. At that time, his friend introduced him that his title was a famous domestic actor, director and writer. It was said that he was very powerful in the country at that time. Now she lives in California with her boyfriend, who is several years her junior.
But what was most talked about in the Chinese circles at that time was her romance with the writer Wang Shuo. The mistress is in charge, and Wang Shuo supports her to debut...
The only remarkable thing is that this girl is quite affectionate and kind. She even helped Wang Shuo buy a house when he lost power and was in distress. It is said that this was many years after the two broke up.
As for Wang Shuo, he was quite popular in the Chinese community in the United States for a period of time. The people who followed him were the group of people who came to the United States after the late 1980s and early 1990s, especially those from the north and those who had studied and lived in the capital. Most people in the background. I heard that they were all deeply influenced by Wang Shuo, and they also claimed that Wang Shuo influenced an entire generation.
Perhaps because of his age and region, Li Tang, whether in his previous life or now, has no interest in this famous writer who has now gone to the United States, and has never read his work. He only knows Feng Xiaogang's famous screen work "Party A and Party B" is his work.
"It's not too late."
Zhang Baibai stood up with a smile and said: "Jinglei, come here, let me introduce you..."
"No introduction needed!"
Xu Jinglei first called Liu Fendou affectionately "Old Liu", and then waved to Gao Yuanyuan. They all hung out in the same circle and had collaborated together. They were all old acquaintances. It's just that Xu Jinglei has more qualifications, a higher rank, and is known as a talented woman. In contrast, Gao Yuanyuan is still just a rising star, relying on her beauty to get out of the industry, and she is more like a vase.
She reached out to Li Tang and said, "Hello, Li Tang!"
"Teacher Xu, I'm glad to cooperate with you." Li Tang shook hands with her.
"Hey, I don't dare to be a teacher. Everyone calls me Jinglei, so don't be polite!" Xu Jinglei said with a hearty smile.
Her smile is casual and friendly, and it's obvious that she has a high emotional intelligence. It's no wonder that she is thriving in Beijing circles. It is said that the person who received this kind of treatment before was Mr. Yu Feihong who worked with Li Tang in "Little Li Flying Knife".
Then Xu Jinglei greeted Teacher Fan Wei and the restrained boy one by one, and then sat next to Gao Yuanyuan. The two chatted quietly, looking like a pair of close sisters. It's just that during Li Tang's contact with Gao Yuanyuan, she never heard her mention her.
What's interesting is that when Xu Jinglei sat down, the boy's spying object shifted from Gao Yuanyuan to Xu Jinglei. On the one hand, she might be a popular star, but on the other hand, it might be that boys in adolescence prefer her. A more mature woman.
Just like when Li Tang was at this age, he was madly infatuated with his female high school teacher - a Germanic man in his early thirties, with blond hair and a plump figure who already had two children.
However, Xu Jinglei glanced at Gao Yuanyuan without chatting for a few words, and said in surprise: "Where is the tiger?"
Tiger is Zhang Yang’s nickname, and it is also his nickname now. I have said before that this role was written by Liu Fendou after Zhang Yang, and he was originally supposed to play the role, but Li Tang felt it was inappropriate and recommended Baldy Xu instead, and even made a deal with Bald Xu.
It's just that Xu Guangtou is so busy that he can't find time to participate in the script reading. Fortunately, his role is not too many, and this role is enough for him to handle.
Zhang Baibai hurriedly explained: "Oh, I forgot to tell you, Tiger is not willing to act. Teacher Li Tang helped recommend Teacher Xu Zheng from Shanghai Drama Center. There is a schedule conflict, so I will not participate in the script reading."
"It turns out to be Teacher Xu Zheng!"
It has to be said that Guangtou Xu has become quite famous now with Zhu Bajie and Li Wei. Of course, the industry pays more attention to his title of Best Actor at the Magnolia Award.
The Magnolia Award here refers to opera and drama awards. Although it is a local award, within the circle it can definitely be regarded as the two highest awards in the opera and drama circles along with the national Plum Blossom Award.
At this time, Xu Jinglei called Bald Xu "Teacher Xu Zheng" not only as a courtesy, but also as a sign of recognition and respect for the Magnolia Award for Best Actor.
Li Tang also explained: "He can't come to participate in the script reading. The lines of the character Tiger will be replaced by me for the time being."
"You come instead..."
Xu Jinglei looked surprised, then smiled and deliberately said in a Bayan accent: "It's quite interesting!"
Why is it interesting?
Jianbin, played by Li Tang, and Xiaohui, played by her, are a young couple who have been drifting in Beijing for seven years. The second male tiger, played by Bald Xu, whom Li Tang is replacing, is also Xiaohui's suitor, and the two have a relationship. Ambiguous emotions. It always feels weird to play these two roles at the same table at a script reading. And although it's just a script reading, it still tests your acting skills and line skills.
Li Tang just shrugged at her with an indifferent expression. He was a young actor at the Venice International Film Festival. How could he be like this?
Don't look at the fierce competition between China Theater and Beidian in Beijing. Excluding directors and other behind-the-scenes professionals such as photography and recording, Betel is definitely one of the best in Asia. As far as performance majors are concerned, China Theater has a natural affinity for Betel. A sense of superiority, including being in a theater.
There is a complete chain of contempt here, that is, the performance department of China National Theater despises the performance department of Shanghai Opera, Shanghai Opera despises Nortel, and Nortel despises the performance departments of other art schools. As a graduate of the Department of Acting at Shanghai University, Li Tang has integrated the memories of his original self, and occasionally reveals them subconsciously.
In fact, Shangxi does not admit that Zhongxi despises Shangxi. It's just that the predecessor of the theater was called the East China Branch of the Chinese Theater, so it's a bit hard to stand up on this point. But this does not prevent the two companies from despising Nortel together.
As for Ke Lan, who also didn't come, it was because of a conflict in work schedule that he took a day off and would be able to arrive tomorrow.
After waiting for a while, Li Tang took out his cell phone and glanced at the time while chatting with Liu Fendou. It was already 10:05, past the agreed 10 o'clock gathering time.
He was a little unhappy as he always hated being late, but Xu Jinglei, who had been chatting and laughing with Gao Yuanyuan, suddenly raised her head and said to Zhang Yibai, who was looking at the time anxiously: "Director Zhang, who is that? Who is it? She is so big-hearted that everyone in our big room is waiting for her!"
"Be patient, be patient, be patient, we should be here soon." Zhang Baibai said repeatedly, while nodding to apologize to Li Tang and Fan Wei.
Just when he took out his cell phone and was about to make a call, there was a burst of chaotic footsteps in the corridor.
Zhang Baibai's eyes suddenly lit up: "Here he comes!"
Sure enough, I saw a beautiful girl running over in a panic. Seeing Zhang Bai standing at the door, she hurriedly apologized: "Director, I'm sorry, there is a traffic jam on the road..."
Zhang Baibai also had a distressed look on his face, but the other party was the financial owner's girlfriend and he couldn't afford to offend him, so he could only wave and say: "Xiao Wang, come in quickly, some teachers have already arrived."
"okay!"
As soon as the girl entered the door, she bowed and apologized: "Teachers, I'm really sorry for keeping everyone waiting for so long."
Li Tang looked up and his eyes lit up. There was no doubt that she was a very beautiful girl with fair skin and sweet appearance. She had a small cherry mouth and a pair of big watery eyes. I felt pity for him. ! ,
Xu Jinglei glanced at the girl, maybe because she saw her fair complexion, she glanced at her and curled her lips imperceptibly.
Gao Yuanyuan also wanted to take a look at the girl, but then she turned her gaze to Li Tang. Seeing that he was still looking at the girl, she couldn't help but snorted secretly, feeling very unhappy.
This girl not only attracted the attention of the honest old Fan, but also made the little boy who had been secretly glancing at Xu Jinglei momentarily ignore Xu Jinglei's existence, his eyes were glistening, and he kept looking at the girl. Take a peek.
And this girl didn't come alone, she was followed by two assistants. Two assistants are definitely an exaggeration these days. Then I saw one take out a water glass from his bag, and the other quickly handed over the script. No need to ask, one is a life assistant and the other is a work assistant.
"Sit down, it's getting late, let me introduce myself first." Liu Fendou said without any pretense.
The two million investment capital was brought in by him. He was an old acquaintance with the construction boss, so he was naturally familiar with the construction boss's girlfriend.
"Okay, Teacher Liu."
The girl responded quickly, and then bowed to everyone present: "Hello, teachers, my name is Wang Li, I am a newbie, I hope you can criticize me more in the future."
Although Wang Li was late, Li Tang generally had a good impression of her. Of course, her beauty was the main reason. The key was that she was sweet and not aggressive. And his attitude is quite upright, he doesn't tease or coy, he looks like a little sheep.
To be honest, when he saw Wang Li just now, Li Tang felt a little emotional. Although he and the other investor have not yet met, the typical image of a construction boss is that he has little education, is pot-bellied, has rude behavior, etc. I just couldn't relate to the beautiful, sweet girl in front of me.
Still the same sentence: The pigs have lost all the good cabbage.
After Wang Li introduced herself, the scene fell into an eerie silence. Everyone knows that this person is the financial sponsor. For example, even if Xu Jinglei and Gao Yuanyuan are unhappy with this person, they will not show it in person. The best way is to pretend to be silent. As for Lao Fan, he seemed a little embarrassed, while Li Tang was more calm.
Just as he was opening his mouth to smooth things over, the young actor who played the deaf-mute boy suddenly said: "My name is Hu Qiang, and I play the role of Daming in the play."
It was obvious that this child mustered up the courage to respond to Wang Li's self-introduction.
But as soon as he finished speaking, Xu Jinglei laughed out loud.
The scene was inevitably a bit awkward, so Zhang Baibai hurriedly said: "Except for Xiao Hu, all the other guys present should know each other, right?"
"Yes, I know you."
Wang Li nodded quickly, turned her gaze to Li Tang, and said excitedly: "Teacher Li Tang, I am a fan of yours and I particularly like your dramas. It is such an honor to work with you this time!"
Everyone turned their attention to Li Tang, and Gao Yuanyuan even had a hint of teasing in her eyes.
Li Tang could only smile and said: "Okay, okay, don't be polite. I hope everyone can have a happy cooperation."
"Ahem, now that everyone knows each other, let's get started..."
As the director, Zhang Baibai gave an opening speech first, which was nothing more than a show of determination and mobilization at the same time.
The arrangement on the first day was not a round-up reading of the script, but after everyone got to know each other, screenwriter Liu Fendou would interpret the content of the script.
To be honest, he did write this book a bit...well, I can't say it is profound, but the writing style is more prose style, which makes it a bit difficult for some people with low cultural level to read.
Li Tang doesn't mind this, because every time he takes on a film, he must understand the characters thoroughly before filming. Sometimes he will even memorize the lines of the opposite actor so that he can adapt to changes during the performance and to better cooperate with the other party. . This is also a habit he has developed over a long period of time while performing stage plays in his previous life.
Although Liu Fendou's script is suspected of showing off his skills and deliberateness, it is not difficult for Li Tang to read it thoroughly. As long as it does not deviate from the overall theme, he has no doubts.
On the other hand, Xu Jinglei argued with Liu Fendou on several issues in the script. At first glance, it seemed to be something like that, but after careful analysis, it was found that it was just some trivial things that did not conflict with the theme at all.
This is probably the so-called "talented woman" persona she maintains. But this kind of fighting for the sake of competition, this so-called "talented woman" is still a little wet. But one thing is certain, that is, Xu Cain's calligraphy is indeed good.
In comparison, Gao Yuanyuan and Wang Li, including the adolescent Hu Qiang, sounded confused. Gao Yuanyuan and Hu Qiang's children don't have many scenes. Even if they don't understand it, I guess it won't be a big problem after reading the script in the next few days.
But Wang Li is in trouble. Although her role is the second female lead, her role is not much less than that of the lead female lead Xu Jinglei. If you can't even understand the script, then it will probably be too difficult to film.
Fortunately, this girl is very serious and keeps writing and drawing in her notebook, recording something.
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"Li Tang, Yuanyuan, see you later!"
After the first day of work, Xu Jinglei waved goodbye to Li Tang and Gao Yuanyuan, and then jumped into a Toyota Prius parked on the side of the road.
No wonder she can buy a house for her down-and-out ex-boyfriend. This black girl is indeed quite rich. This year's Toyota Prius is the world's first hybrid car, and its appearance is also quite trendy. Although the displacement is small, the unit price of imported cars is as high as more than 360,000 yuan, and it is over 400,000 yuan, which is almost catching up with the Audi A6.
But there was a bigger one. Wang Li, who was accompanied by two assistants, didn't seem to care about Xu Jinglei's neglect. After saying goodbye to Li Tang and Gao Yuanyuan warmly, she got into a white BMW 520.
Watching the car leave, Gao Yuanyuan suddenly said in a low voice to Li Tang: "Teacher Li Tang, I am a fan of yours and I particularly like your dramas. It is such an honor to work with you this time!"
After cooking and asking for advice some time ago, the two of them had already become familiar with each other. Li Tang's eyes suddenly widened: "Speak well!"
She was just imitating Wang Li's tone of voice.
And Li Tang finally figured out that because Wang Li was a fan of his movie, when the construction boss invested two million, he not only asked Wang Li to play the second female lead, but also appointed Li Tang to play the male lead. Number one. In this way, the two of them had a chance to play opposite each other, which also satisfied Wang Li's desire to chase stars. Of course, what's more important is that the two of them don't have anything out of the ordinary in the play.
Li Tang knew that he had been deceived by Zhang Baibai and Liu Fendou, who not only asked him to star in the film, but also brought money to join the group. Although things have come to this and there is no point in getting angry, I still feel very depressed.
It was also because he was careless. The people in Beijing were always good at cheating and deception. He had to ask Zeng Jia to check the contract again to see if there were any traps or anything in it.
(End of chapter)
