I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 347 345. It’s not easy along the way.

7 p.m.

The Golden Rooster Awards banquet officially begins.

As I said before, the award ceremony dinner is actually a large social gathering.

Provide a platform for these shortlisted filmmakers so that people who don’t know them can get to know each other, and those who know them can continue to deepen cooperation.

As the "leader" of "The Wind", although some of them have already met at the Huabiao Awards, they still couldn't help but greet and greet them when they reunited at the Golden Rooster Awards dinner.

But it's okay.

There were not so many people at the banquet this time.

Unlike the Huabiao Award, just share the pork, and the entire dinner party doesn't know who is who.

The sound was like a banquet scene.

…

"Xiao Xu."

"Hey, Teacher Jiang, hello, hello."

Seeing Jiang Wenli walking over, Xu Xin hurriedly greeted her.

Jiang Wenli came by herself.

Gu Changwei is not here.

In fact, it is impossible for him to come out... After all, the news in the first half of the year has not been forgotten by everyone.

The two shook hands, and Xu Xin smiled and said:

"I was looking for you just now and wanted to visit. But I didn't see the crew of "The Beginning of Spring"... I asked Teacher Jiang to come over in person. It's my fault."

Hearing this, Jiang Wenli smiled and shook her head:

"Family, why are you so polite?"

"Haha, that's true."

As one of the nominees for "Best Actress", she is also one of the biggest opponents faced by Yang Mi and Liang Binning.

Jiang Wenli's performance in "The Beginning of Spring" is obvious to all.

But Xu Xin's heart has been hanging on.

After all... he also watched the movie "The Beginning of Spring" after receiving the Golden Rooster nomination.

Frankly speaking, Jiang Wenli's disfigured performance in it really interprets the role of Wang Cailing vividly.

But...then again.

He didn't think Yang Mi had lost either.

It’s not like whoever is older wins the prize.

Regardless of whether his aesthetic is subjective or not, the sparks created by the collision between Li Ningyu and Gu Xiaomeng in "The Wind" are really no worse than those who were also nominated.

While he was thinking about it, he heard Jiang Wenli's words:

"How is Mimi's health?"

"It's not bad, I'm recovering well. Now I have two bowls of rice every meal, so I can eat it."

Jiang Wenli nodded slightly:

"That's fine. I heard that she is in confinement. When she returns to Yanjing this time, I will send someone to send you ginseng. A woman's body is fragile during confinement and needs to be replenished."

"Uh-huh!"

Xu Xin quickly responded:

"Thank you, Teacher Jiang, for your concern."

"Look, you're polite again, aren't you?"

Jiang Wenli's tone was full of kindness.

Don't let anyone try to figure out what she's thinking.

It can be said to be watertight.

However, in her next sentence, she revealed something:

"Xiao Xu, I heard... you are going to make another movie?"

Xu Xin's expression remained unchanged, he smiled and nodded:

"Yes. "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree"."

"I've read that book."

"oh?"

Hearing her words, Xu Xin's eyes lit up:

"Teacher Jiang has seen it?...What do you think? Do you have any resonance?"

"Jingqiu, what do you think?"

"..."

Xu Xin's mouth twitched.

Looking at his expression, Jiang Wenli smiled and waved her hands:

"I'm kidding you, can I still play Jingqiu at my age? Jingqiu's mother is pretty good."

"That's okay. If Teacher Jiang is willing to join, then I will definitely welcome it..."

"..."

This time it was Jiang Wenli's turn to be stunned.

Obviously, she didn't expect Xu Xin to agree so quickly.

But really speaking, Xu Xin also has some thoughts of his own.

In terms of acting skills, Jiang Wenli's acting skills are definitely no problem. In addition, she is not an actor without box office appeal.

In Xu Xin's impression, Jiang Wenli is quite suitable for the serious, rigid, sometimes humble and sometimes kind character of Jingqiu's mother in "The Hawthorn Tree".

Moreover, he thought that the other party came to find him, and there should be some other meanings.

It’s just that I can’t figure it out yet.

And since he opened his mouth, he would give me a favor.

This favor cannot be given in vain, but I have to think about it later and talk to the factory about what exactly I can repay.

But what he didn't know was... Jiang Wenli didn't mean this.

Xu Xin even agreed too quickly and was a little speechless because his plan was disrupted.

but……

After all, she was old enough to be in the world. After a little adjustment, she adjusted over and said with a smile:

"I have a niece named Ma Si Chun. Her age with Jingqiu is actually quite suitable."

"Well……"

At this time, Xu Xin's thoughts were also somewhat blocked.

Her niece?

Ma Si Xun?

Do you know it? do not know.

Have you heard of it? nor.

Did she come here to get a role for her niece?

Isn't it? It's not like I'm my daughter-in-law.

After careful consideration, Xu Xin chose a safer method:

"Okay, auditions will start next month, so let's give it a try. How about it? Teacher Jiang has already spoken, so let's try it out first, how about it?"

"OK!"

Jiang Wenli agreed immediately.

It looked as if she really came just for her niece.

Xu Xin became increasingly unsure.

Are you really that close to your niece?

And just then...

"Hahahaha, Director Xu."

Hearing this familiar voice, Xu Xin turned his head, looked at Xue Haifeng walking towards him, and said hello with a smile:

"Hey~Mr. Xue."

As the main distribution company of "Iron Man" and one of the distribution companies of "The Founding of the People's Republic of China", it is natural for people from Shanghai Film Studio to come here.

When Jiang Wenli saw this, she also said:

"Then...Xiao Xu, please do your work first. Can we go back to the factory to contact you then?"

"Okay, Teacher Jiang. Then I won't greet you."

"Well, it's okay."

Jiang Wenli smiled and waved and left.

Then, Xue Haifeng, who deliberately delayed for a few seconds before walking over, smiled and said:

"Director Xu really seems to be even more different when there is a happy event. The two babies are fine, right?"

"Um."

Xu Xin nodded in response, and after he sat next to her, he handed over a cigarette.

The Golden Rooster Awards dinner was not that formal. After the opening speeches from the jury, they just ate, drank, and then started walking around with each other.

The table of "The Wind" is no exception.

After taking the cigarette, Xue Haifeng tilted his head and waited for Xu Xin to light it for him before asking:

"Director Xu will come to Shanghai to attend the World Expo's regular meeting next month?"

"right."

Xu Xin nodded:

"Next month is scheduled for the 8th."

As he spoke, he lowered his voice:

"And next month, the studio is also planning to cast for the film. Does Mr. Xue have any actors you recommend?"

"oh?"

After hearing this, Xue Haifeng thought for a while and asked:

"Does Director Xu have any requirements?"

"It's not me, it's Director Zhang."

"..."

Xue Haifeng was stunned and immediately showed a surprised look:

"Director Zhang?... Is this play related to Director Zhang?"

"have."

Xu Xin responded:

"Director Zhang is the producer of this show."

"..."

This time, Xue Haifeng was silent.

He took a puff of cigarette silently and whispered:

"What kind of person does Director Xu need?"

"It's not that I need it. Director Zhang is in charge of the casting of this film, and I will shoot it. The role must meet Director Zhang's requirements. Acting skills and a specific vague image of the character are both indispensable."

"That's it..."

After understanding Xu Xin's meaning of "I can't make the decision in this drama," Xue Haifeng didn't think that Xu Xin was not capable enough or something.

Not just him, everyone in the circle basically knows about his relationship with Zhang Yimou.

And this literary film to be released now is produced by Zhang Yimou.

The message inside and outside the words is actually quite obvious.

Either this person was hired by Xu Xin, maybe because he was unsure about filming an art film for the first time?

Either Xi Film Studio wants to win an award and asks Lao Mouzi to come over and supervise the operation.

Of course, these two reasons may not be absolute.

But this is all insignificant.

The important thing is that any movie, as long as it is linked to Zhang Yimou...

Regardless of whether he is the director or the producer, as long as he is there, the film will have a different meaning to all the actors who play the roles.

This is a sentiment that belongs to movie fans.

And as long as it is played properly, then...

As far as actors are concerned, their popularity will immediately rise to a higher level.

This is for sure.

What's more, if Zhang Yimou chooses the role himself, then regardless of whether Xu Xin comes to shoot, he will be dubbed "Mou Girl" during the hype.

Even if it's a little watery.

And this title, whether it is for those newcomers or those who have been famous for a long time, is a label worthy of being branded for life.

Is Xue Haifeng excited?

Or is Shanghai Film Studio excited?

good.

Officially, their casting system is relatively weak.

But you can't just look at the surface.

Shanghai Film Studio, Shanghai Theater, including some entertainment companies and capital companies, do not mainly have overt contacts in this city, but secretly they have already formed an efficient and well-functioning industrial chain.

Otherwise, Xu Xin wouldn't have met so many people who shouldn't have appeared that night when he went to the Magic City last time.

Therefore, this is meant for Xue Haifeng, and also for everyone in Xue Haifeng's industry chain.

I want to make artistic films.

Director Zhang is the executive producer.

Regardless of actors or actresses, if you meet the requirements, you can come and try.

Although I can't make the decision, at least this advance message and the relationship between it have been made clear.

To put it bluntly, it just sold well.

Promised a blank check.

If you can't realize it, you won't lose anything if you don't win. But if they can get it, then if it works well, they may not be able to introduce another first-line star.

After the two exchanged a few words, Xue Haifeng understood what Xu Xin meant.

So he asked:

"Then this script..."

"In "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree", the protagonists are Jingqiu and Lao San. One is a boy and the other is a girl. The book has been published and the script is still being worked on. As for the characters, can I send a list to Mr. Xue later?"

"sure, no problem."

Xue Haifeng agreed directly.

After speaking, he looked around and waved to a certain place.

Xu Xin looked in the direction of his wave and saw three people, Sun Li, Deng Chen and Xu Zheng, walking over.

Without continuing to talk about what happened just now, after seeing Xu Xin stand up, Xue Haifeng also stood up.

As the two of them stood up, Xu Xin obviously saw Xu Zheng speeding up his pace a little, and took the lead to greet him.

"Director Xue."

First he said hello to Xue Haifeng, and then Xu Zheng extended his hand to Xu Xin:

"Hello, Director Xu. It's our first time meeting you. I've known you for a long time."

Xu Xin smiled and nodded:

"Hello, Teacher Xu."

Then came Sun Li and Deng Chen.

However, it can be seen that after Xu Zheng's "respectful" greeting, Deng Xi and Sun Li, who have already established a relationship, have a somewhat subtle attitude towards Xu Xin, a young director.

On the one hand, it was Xue Haifeng's introduction, which had to be taken seriously.

But on the other hand, I felt...it seemed a little awkward to greet a director who was so much younger than me.

Therefore, the handshakes and greetings between the two were indeed lacking compared to Xu Zheng's.

"Hello, Director Xu."

"Hello, Director Xu."

Hearing the two people's greetings, especially Deng Xi's casual greetings that were coherent and without pause, Xue Haifeng immediately glanced at him.

When Sun Li saw this, she quickly smiled and said:

"The first time I met Director Xu, I couldn't believe how young he was... I didn't expect him to be even more handsome than he looked on TV."

Xu Xin smiled angrily:

"Teacher Sun, I'm so grateful that I'm embarrassed to praise you so much."

"No, what I said is true. Director Xu is indeed much more handsome than on TV. And I also watched "The Wind", and it was very good... It's a pity that your wife is not here. If she were, I would really like to work with him." Zhang Ying. The role of Gu Xiaomeng is so great..."

"Ha~ I'm really sorry. She hasn't recovered yet. When I have the chance next time, I will definitely bring her to meet Teacher Sun."

She was polite, and so was Xu Xin.

And they are all said in a positive light.

Xue Haifeng finally looked away from Deng Xin, turned to Xu Xin and said:

"I called them here just to say hello to Director Xu. After all, everyone else is shouting in front of me, and it always seems that Director Xu's place is too deserted, and that's not good."

"Haha~"

Xu Xin smiled and waved his hand:

"We are all seniors, so we can't compare..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Ning Hao walking in from outside.

"Then...Mr. Xue, shall we meet in the Demon City then?"

Hearing the meaning of his farewell, although he was surprised by which deity made Xu Xin move, he still nodded:

"No problem, then I'll be waiting for Director Xu to arrive."

"That's too kind."

"Haha~"

Amidst the polite smiles of the three people, Xu Xin nodded and left the scene first.

Xue Haifeng didn't say anything. He didn't look back until he saw him walking towards Ning Hao.

He glanced at Deng Xing with both salt and cold eyes, turned to Xu Zheng and said:

"What happened to Ning Hao recently?"

After Xu Zheng hesitated for a moment, he said:

"It seems to be a "No Man's Land" thing."

Xue Haifeng was stunned.

"'No Man's Land'?"

"……Um."

Xu Zheng responded, then looked around.

It seems to have deep meaning.

Seeing this, Xue Haifeng nodded:

"Walk."

"Eh."

Xu Zheng responded and turned to look at Sun Li and Deng Xing as if to say hello.

Then he walked to the side with Xue Haifeng.

After the two left, Sun Li looked at her boyfriend speechlessly:

"What are you doing?"

"...You're too young."

Deng Xing had a somewhat uncomfortable look on his face.

"Director Xu, Director Xu is short... He is six or seven years younger than me. With his virtues, I greet him like a third grandson... I feel really awkward."

When he said this, he silently pursed his lips at Xu Zheng.

"Then you're trying to save Director Xue's face, aren't you? Didn't you hear that? Director Xue cares about him very much."

Sun Li sighed helplessly.

"Oh... forget it, let's go."

"Well... aren't you awkward?"

Sun Li said nothing.

Because there are too many people here, it’s not the place to talk.

What's more...what if you don't care?

So what if you care?

After attending dinner parties for so many years, it is not always this virtue.

These investors are grandfathers, famous directors are fathers, and the grandsons are ordinary directors and actors.

And if someone is particularly popular, or has just released a hit movie or TV series... like the son/grandson who is most present this year, investors or directors will go over and make friends.

It's been this way for many years.

never mind.

…

"Director Ning, how's it going?"

"Director Xu..."

Looking at Xu Xin who came over with a smile and a look on his face that said "everything has been done"...

Ning Hao felt really guilty for a moment.

I always feel like I can easily draw my anger onto others.

After all, he had already heard it from Mr. Qi's words...

Compared with Yanjing Factory's uncertain tone of "try again, fix it, change it, maybe it's OK", Mr. Qi from Xiying Factory spoke very eloquently.

After hearing that his movie had been rejected, he asked about the situation of the movie, and then Ning Hao heard a "gasp".

Then came a very simple sentence:

"Director Ning, there is really nothing we can do about this movie...at this juncture. I would like to advise Director Ning not to look for anyone else. Just wait. This is the best way."

After saying this, Ning Hao understood.

It must be really bad.

But now looking at Xu Xin walking over, he felt guilty and pretended to smile casually:

"Maybe it's not possible..."

"……ah?"

Xu Xin's face was full of surprise:

"Why not? The factory refused?"

"...No, my film is a bit special."

Ning Hao pulled him aside.

"It's like this, my latest film "No Man's Land", its story is about..."

"Then the villain of this movie..."

"This happens to coincide with..."

"And then there are some..."

In Ning Hao's eyes, the more he continued talking, the greener Director Xu's face became.

In the end, the green ones turned a little blue...

"you……"

Xu Xin opened his mouth...

I couldn't seem to think of any adjectives, so I could only come up with one sentence:

"Niubi."

"..."

Ning Hao smiled bitterly.

"No matter what, thank you Director Xu for helping me."

"Now what?"

"...Just do what Mr. Qi said. Wait...wait and see..."

Ning Hao shook his head, with a bitter look on his face, and took out a cigarette from his pocket.

This time, he lit it for Xu Xin himself.

The two of them were sitting in a corner of the banquet hall where the crowd was crowded and chatting, letting the smoke linger.

Turned into a cloud of sorrow.

…

On the 28th, at almost 6 o'clock in the evening, as the live broadcast started, the Golden Rooster Awards officially began their red carpet show.

Liang Binning only arrived at noon today.

I went back to the hotel to put on makeup all afternoon, and when the evening was about to start, I was ready to appear on the set of "The Wind".

Visibly, everyone could see the exhaustion on her face.

The first words Xu Xin said when he saw her were:

"Has the filming of "Guanyin Mountain" been completed?"

"..."

It took two layers of concealer to cover up the tired bags under my eyes.

Liang Binning glanced at him and forced a smile:

"Not yet, there are still two final games to go. After the award ceremony tonight, I have to leave quickly."

"..."

For a moment, Xu Xin didn't know what to say.

All I can say is that this sister...is really trying her best.

Then, while waiting for the show to begin, she sat on a chair against the wall, squinting her eyes and dozing off.

Seeing this, Xu Xin thought for a while and said hello to Sun Ting.

Sun Ting, who was holding the pass, understood immediately and walked out quickly.

About ten minutes later, she came back panting and holding a neck pillow. Looking at Xu Xin who was talking and laughing with Huang Xiaoming over there, she walked over to Yang Tianzhen:

"Brother Xu gave it to Sister Bingbing."

Yang Tianzhen took a look at the neck pillow and originally wanted to say that Sister Bingbing didn't like using other people's things.

What's more, this neck pillow may be dusted with powder.

By then, the makeup will no longer be worn anymore.

But considering that Xu Xin asked someone to take it, he could only nod, accept it, and walked to Liang Binning:

"Sister, Director Xu brought this to you."

Liang Binning opened her eyes subconsciously, saw the sky blue neck pillow, thought about it, and said:

"Get a cotton towel."

Yang Tianzhen quickly took out a cotton towel from her bag and put it on the pillow.

Liang Binning carefully pressed her face against it and closed her eyes again.

The crew of "The Wind" waited in the waiting room for about 40 minutes before they were finally notified to prepare to appear.

Xu Xin signaled Yang Tianzhen to call Liang Bingning.

But Liang Binning seemed to be fast asleep... Yang Tianzhen shouted several times in a row without any response.

Seeing this, Xu Xin, who knew that no one was waiting for the live broadcast time, walked directly in front of her:

"Sister Bingbing?"

A sound.

Liang Binning opened her eyes instantly...

"..."

Yang Tianzhen was speechless.

The look in Xu Xin's eyes was full of strangeness.

Looking at her blank eyes, Xu Xin said:

"We should go."

"Um...ok."

Liang Binning, who seemed to have chosen a loose dress today for comfort, nodded and stood up subconsciously.

But he got up too hard and his body shook a little.

Her confused instinct made her want to grab something to keep her standing, and then she held Xu Xin's arm.

With quick eyesight and quick hands, he immediately noticed the shaky appearance of the other party and quickly gave him a hand:

"Are you okay?"

"It's okay... I woke up violently."

This panic made her "sober".

First, I checked the cotton towel to make sure there were not many traces of makeup left on it.

After letting go of Xu Xin's hand, he turned around and took Yang Tianzhen's mirror and looked at his makeup.

Then……

Under Xu Xin's eyes, she took a deep breath.

"Hiss~~~~~~"

"call……"

With a breath of turbid breath, she seemed to have become the most beautiful person in the world again.

Even the bloodshot eyes were disappearing little by little.

Looking at Xu Xin, she smiled and said:

"Let's go."

Hearing this, Xu Xin's arms bent.

She carried it directly.

…

"Mao~...Mao~...Mao~"

Nuannuan and Yangyang lay in the cradle, looking at the strange man sitting in front of them, covering his face, opening his face, covering his face, and opening his face.

More or less, there seemed to be some disgust in his eyes.

Obviously, the two siblings still can't get the fun of this kind of game, and they don't understand what the person who will have to call grandpa from now on is doing...

That means mom is here.

If their mother hadn't been there, the two children might have cried when they met such a strange person.

At this moment, Yang Mi, who was holding a roast duck burrito and chewing on it, said quickly:

"Uncle Xu, Uncle Xu, hurry up, Sanjin is out!"

The duck is from Biianfang.

His daughter-in-law reported the menu, and he went to buy some and brought them over.

While he was teasing the children, two boxes of duck meat had already gone into one box.

Hearing this, Xu Daqiang turned his head and looked at the TV.

I saw in the live broadcast of the movie channel, my son took the lead, and next to me was Liang Binning, who was holding her son's arm.

Behind them are Huang Xiaoming, Yu Xuan and others.

"Oh? Jinsuo is here too."

He temporarily focused his attention on the TV and nodded as he said:

"Sanjin looks good in this body."

"I also think he looks better in dark stripes like this. Wearing solid colors looks like he's running business."

Her hands kept busy, and she took advantage of this time to roll another roll of duck patties. Yang Mi said while eating:

"But Sister Bingbing's outfit...why is she like this? I feel like I chose a failed look. She has a big frame and can hold up clothes. She will look better in slim-fitting styles."

"That's right. The frame is really big and can hide meat."

Xu Daqiang also said something.

Yang Mi didn't think much about it. Looking at the crew of "The Wind" who kept greeting fans on the red carpet, she followed Xu Daqiang's words and said:

"Then according to this, she belongs to the older generation's impression that she has a big butt and is fertile? Can she give birth to a baby?"

"Yeah."

Xu Daqiang nodded, his face calm:

"If any man marries her, it will be a blessing."

"Tsk tsk...what a pity."

After getting confirmation from him, Yang Mi shook her head slightly.

"What a pity?"

Xu Daqiang asked puzzledly.

"You're too ambitious... Ouch."

After stuffing her mouth full of duck rolls, she muttered vaguely:

"I heard about Sanjin, and I especially want to have fun with Qiwuxi, so Golden Lotus..."

"very?"

Xu Daqiang didn't understand.

Seeing this and looking at the crew who had already started to be interviewed, Yang Mi chewed twice quickly, swallowed the duck roll hard, and then said:

"I heard from Sanjin that she will shoot seven movies this year. She is busy from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. I can't even imagine the workload. It's too scary."

"..."

At this time, Xu Daqiang was speechless.

Liang Binning stared blankly at the TV and was asked what he thought of being nominated for the Best Actress at the Golden Rooster Award. He sighed helplessly:

"For a girl, she's just trying so hard. Isn't it just because someone said something angry back then... How many years have passed, and she still can't get over this hurdle?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi subconsciously asked:

"Is it Qiong Yao's sentence: I will just be a maid for the rest of my life?"

"Yeah."

Looking at the TV that had started switching to the next group of guests, Xu Daqiang nodded:

"It hurts your self-esteem. Come to think of it, how can you say that to a girl? That's what she said. From that moment on, this girl swore that she would never take on the role of a maid in this life, and she must let Qiong Yao live. When I see my achievements, I take back those words. If you want to make money, you must be number one. You don’t want anything but number one. You have worked so hard~ Others can’t even mention it, but she will gnash her teeth if she mentions it... Sigh.”

Speaking of this, Xu Daqiang suddenly sighed.

"For this breath... I can't let go for how many years."

He said it with sadness in his heart.

But Yang Mi was a little confused.

"???"

Turning his head, he looked at Uncle Xu doubtfully.

She thought for a while and said:

"Uncle Xu... do you like her? Why do you seem to know her very well?"

"..."

Xu Daqiang was stunned.

Then he smiled and shook his head:

"I'm not a star-struck person. It's up to you whether you like it or not...but."

At this point, he stopped talking.

Emotions welled up in his eyes.

Seems to have recalled something.

Under Yang Mi's curious gaze, he said calmly:

"This journey...has not been easy for her either."

After saying that, Xu Daqiang said no more, but turned around and continued to tease his granddaughter and grandson with "Mao~Mao~".

The more I watch, the more I like it.

…

"The winner of the 27th Golden Rooster Award for Best Art is..."

On the big screen, in the small windows of several movies such as "The Wind", "Iron Man", "Walking on Ice", "Assembly", "Mei Lanfang", "Painted Skin" and "Wheat Field", everyone's expressions are Unified calmness.

He has the appearance of not being arrogant in victory and not discouraged in defeat.

After Gong Xue and Yu Entai opened the envelope, they read out their names together:

"Lu Yuelin and Yu Maiduo's "Iron Man". Congratulations."

"Hua la la la la..."

Amidst the applause, Xu Xin breathed a sigh of relief.

Just like sacrificing some equipment to cushion it before strengthening it, I muttered in my heart:

"The probability should be greater, right?"

It's a bit lame, mainly because the plot that explains the relationship between the characters and the foreshadowing is a bit cumbersome. I finished writing this chapter at 11:57. I'll post it first and then correct the typos.