In the small classroom of the Chinese Opera, there are some basic theoretical skills courses in the morning, and Zhu Momo and Li Youhu have performance training in the afternoon. In addition to the two scripts "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Speak Well", Yu The teacher also specially selected some classic passages from classic films.
This is also the daily routine of classes for the two girls.
Simple and crude, straight to the point, the effect is immediate.
At around three o'clock in the afternoon, a Chinese opera professor who had previously taught Li Youhu came to visit. The professor's surname was Chang, and he also brought a group of his own students, freshmen from the Chinese opera performance class of 1996 who were undergoing military training.
It is the beginning of the autumn school season in China.
The freshman class of 1996 in Chinese opera officially registered on August 22 and is currently undergoing military training. The next three days will be the registration time for senior students. It's the weekend soon, and it's the busiest few days of the school season in Chinese opera, so Teacher Chang is able to bring a group of his students over for a break.
China's entertainment industry is actually similar to Hollywood. Most of the artists who can emerge basically know each other, and Beijing Film and Television and China Theater are two key links connecting these people. Therefore, Li Youhu, who had received a brief training here earlier, returned again with an extra wish, Momo. The news had actually spread quickly.
Normally, no one would pay too much attention to two girls with big financial backers. This kind of thing is really rare and common in the industry. However, when the financial owner is Simon Westeros, things suddenly become very different.
In today's world, Simon Westeros's influence has become more and more pervasive.
Just like China's entertainment industry, because of the strength of Daenerys Entertainment in Hollywood, it is impossible for filmmakers in China to ignore it if they have some thoughts about Hollywood.
And, this was just before.
As the Westeros system has been frequently deployed in China's media and entertainment industry in the past six months, certain connections have become closer.
In the past, Li Youhu did not develop smoothly in the circle because of his straightforward personality. This time, with a huge backer standing behind him, he no longer had to deliberately adapt to the entertainment and pandering of this circle, but seemed to be as comfortable as a duck in water. .
He warmly greeted Mr. Chang who came to visit, and also took Zhu Momo and others to introduce them to the freshmen in Class 96.
So soon it was 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
At the appointed time, the arrival of two other visitors cheered up a group of freshmen from Class 96. It is impossible for these newbies to know the backgrounds of the two girls Zhu Li, but it is impossible for them not to know Zhang Guoshi and Lao Jiang, who won the Berlin title with "Red Sorghum".
These are two big names.
Zhang Guoshi graduated from Beijing Film Academy, Lao Jiang came from Chinese opera, and Chang was a veteran in Chinese opera. They were very familiar with each other, and it was inevitable that they would become warm to each other.
Then we got down to business.
Zhang Guoshi and Lao Jiang came here to meet the heroine of their next film, Zhu Momo.
Speaking of which, Zhang Guoshi's current key project is still "Heroes", which is the one for which Simon personally provided the creative idea. Zhang Guoshi, who is very clear about what Daenerys Entertainment plans to invest in a war martial arts movie with a huge investment of 30 million US dollars, has previously I decisively put down all my work and started following up on this project.
However, the preparation for "Hero" cannot be completed overnight. After all, 30 million US dollars is not much in the United States, but in China, it means more than 250 million yuan. Even the "Opium War" that Director Xie is filming is There is no such huge size. Since "Hero" could not be launched in the short term, Simon happened to learn that Zhang Guoshi still had a script that he had originally planned to abandon because he could not raise funds. He personally inquired about it and quickly approved the project.
This script is adapted from a short story "If You Have Something to Say".
With Simon's support, compared to "Hero", "Speak Well" can be prepared much faster and is expected to start filming in October.
Of course, this inevitably brings about a small problem.
The original "Let's Talk" took place in midsummer. This time it will definitely be changed to autumn and winter. However, this is not a big problem. The core of the movie is the story.
Zhang Guoshi and Lao Jiang had already seen Zhu Momo's information before, and this was the first time they met.
The two big names in the Chinese film and television industry had surprisingly similar first impressions of the girl.
high.
Too high.
In fact, Lao Jiang is 183 centimeters tall, which is a little taller than Zhu Momo, who is 182 centimeters tall. However, this cannot be calculated between men and women. After all, taller men and lower women are a very common subconscious aesthetic preference at all times and in all countries. , a man and a woman get together, let alone the woman being taller than the man, even if they are equal, most people will feel incongruous.
The heroine of the original version of "If You Have Something to Say" is also a model. However, compared to Zhu Momo, she is only 175 centimeters, which is still a little behind compared to Lao Jiang, so she is considered a good match.
However, since it was a girl who was personally offered by a certain big shot, both Zhang Guoshi and Lao Jiang knew that they did not have much room to refuse.
What else
Originally, they had a mentality of chasing ducks to the shelves, but after the first impression, they continued to talk and interact for a while, and the two of them discovered that Simon Westeros did not seem to be too messy.
The girl in front of her is definitely young, but at the same time, she also has a very photogenic special temperament, which can even be said to be an aura.
Speaking of the aura of actors, Lao Jiang is undoubtedly the most obvious one, and Zhu Momo, both in appearance and personality, seems to be born for the camera, especially for An Hong in "If You Have Something to Say" As for the role, Zhang Guoshi, who has always been very accurate in casting, gradually felt that this girl would definitely leave a very deep impression on the audience with "Speak Well".
Especially after Zhu Momo, who had no stage fright when she gave birth to a calf, had a scene with Lao Jiang on the spot.
Newborn calf.
It couldn't be more appropriate.
You know, An Hong in the original film has a little wildcat temperament. Not only does she look sexy, but her personality is also quite fickle. In the Chinese circle, because of the status of Zhang Guoshi and Lao Jiang, it is hard to find someone who can match the two of them. It’s not easy to be a girl who can act freely in front of you.
After discussing a line with Zhu Momo again, Lao Jiang, who was suddenly inspired, walked to Zhang Guoshi in the corner of the classroom and said, "I suddenly felt that since this girl is taller than me, it would be better to be taller and wear high heels. "As he said that, he turned around and said to the girl who was coming together: "Momo, do you have high heels?"
At first, both of them called Zhu Momo Miss Zhu, but Zhu Momo didn't have such a low emotional intelligence, so he took the initiative to let the two of them change their titles to something closer to each other.
Moreover, because of the meeting in the afternoon, Zhu Momo specially changed into flat shoes today. At this time, she came over and heard what Lao Jiang said, and smiled: "Of course, I actually like to wear high heels the best, the 12 cm kind."
Hearing this, Zhang Guoshi thought for a moment, then shook his head: "Add 12 centimeters, that's 1.94 meters, which may be too high."
Zhu Momo said: "Teacher Zhang, I have a lot of high-heeled shoes, no matter how high they are."
Old Jiang smiled and helped: "Then find some time and try all the effects."
Zhu Momo agreed: "Okay, I will devote all my time this year to "Say Something Well" and I will be there whenever you call me."
Zhang Guoshi also agreed.
Teacher Chang and the classmates of Class 96, who never left, watched for half an hour. After talking about the business, it seemed that there was still no chance for them. After Teacher Chang greeted, the students had to leave first.
After a group of freshmen left, Lao Jiang asked, "Teacher Chang, are there any good prospects in this class?"
Teacher Chang who stayed behind came over and said, "If you ask me, of course they are all good seeds. This time is different from the past, and maybe you know that."
Lao Jiang really didn't know much about this: "What?"
Teacher Chang had no choice but to explain: "The school has adjusted the admission standards for the performance class. Just like the girls in this class, most of them studied dance and opera, and they already have good skills. Well, like Youhu .”
"Oh, that's good."
Teacher Chang did not forget to take advantage of every opportunity: "So, Lao Jiang, Lao Zhang, if you have the right opportunity, don't forget my students."
Zhang Guoshi said: "Absolutely, but they are only in the first grade. Are you willing to let them go so quickly?"
"As long as it's a film about the two of you, it can be done anytime."
"Then it's settled," Zhang Guoshi agreed with a smile, and then looked at Li Youhu, who had been watching just now: "Youhu, will you come to the cocktail party tonight?"
Li Youhu nodded. Although she was participating in Ang Lee's movie, she was also very aware of Zhang Guoshi's status in the Chinese film circle. She also acted quite politely at this time: "Yes, Teacher Zhang, we will all pass."
Teacher Chang was confused when he heard about the reception.
Seeing this, Zhang Guoshi took the initiative to explain: "This is a cocktail party held by Jinshu Media. Let's get together. Jinshu Media, Lao Chang, you must have heard about it, right?"
Teacher Chang nodded.
Jinshu Media is a media company that has popped up in the circle unknowingly. According to public information, its business scope is film and television production, artist management, performance planning, etc. In the circle, as this company has emerged in recent months, A series of projects have been announced continuously, such as Zhang Guoshi's "Let's Talk", "Hero" which is currently being planned, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" which is about to start filming, and even recently there is news that a movie seems to be related to making phone calls. comedy, everyone gradually understood that this company was just a shell of Daenerys Entertainment in China.
Moreover, with the confirmation of two cooperation projects, "Speak Well" and "Hero", Zhang Guoshi also became the first master-level filmmaker to sign a contract with Jinshu Media.
At this stage, China does not allow foreign capital to directly establish film and television production companies, and it has not even opened up its joint venture policy. In fact, private capital investment in film and television production has only been open for a year or two.
Of course, this is only at the policy level.
There have always been policies and countermeasures from above. The establishment of production companies is not allowed, but it does not mean that foreign capital cannot invest in Chinese films.
The most typical example is that many of Zhang Guoshi's previous films were basically funded by foreign companies.
Until "Speak Well", Zhang Guoshi no longer wanted to make rural dramas and tortured the times. He felt that the film might not be sold and all foreign investors fled. If Simon hadn't taken over, the film might have been scrapped.
As for Zhang Guoshi's several films in the original time and space after "Speak Well", such as "My Father and Mother", with "Hero" being launched ahead of schedule, they probably won't appear again this time.
Simon had little interest in those films either.
After talking about the serious business and chatting for a while, everyone left.
Li Youhu and Zhu Momo practiced in the classroom until five o'clock in the afternoon before leaving. However, as soon as the group left the building where the classroom is located, they met two girls from Class 96 who were obviously guarding here: "Youhu, Momo, are you free tomorrow?"
Li Youhu has no time. She doesn't really like to socialize unless necessary.
I wish Momo was free.
This is also the difference between the two. Moreover, Zhu Momo also took the initiative to invite the entire class of 96 girls to play together on the weekend. She has not had time to wander around the capital these days.
Returning to Maoer Hutong, Chen Qing and the two girls did not return.
The two girls had dinner, made preparations, and rushed to the China World Hotel by car.
Jinshu Media's reception was held here.
Chen Qing and Lin Su, who were dining out, also arrived at about the same time, taking Lin Su's sister Lin Lan with them.
To a certain extent, the two women are the protagonists tonight.
Because they have the closest relationship with a certain young tycoon and can intervene in many affairs of the Westeros system in China.
Entering a banquet hall in the China World Hotel, Lin Lan couldn't help but stare at the many big names who could be recognized at a glance. Even though following her sister for the whole afternoon had opened her eyes, Lin Lan couldn't help but stare until her ears There was a greeting.
"Ms. Lin, Miss Chen, you are here."
Looking over, it turned out that they were two men, both in their thirties, wearing suits. One was tall and thin, over 1.8 meters tall, and had a typical Chinese character face. What caught Lin Lan's attention was that both of them were still exposed. There is a shrewd and capable atmosphere. Of course, this is the case for most successful people, but Lin Lan could detect that the temperaments of these two people were obviously different.
Like a wolf.
After greeting, Lin Sucai introduced his sister: "Xiao Lan, this is Wu Shanlin, the president of Jinshu Media. This is Luo Yan, the president of Jinshu Academy Line. You two, this is my sister, Lin Lan."
Lin Lan shook hands with the two of them politely and asked, "Jin Shu, is it the Jin Shu from 'Who in the clouds sent me a brocade book'?"
The tall and lanky Wu Shanlin said: "You have to ask Miss Lin. She should know better than us."
Lin Lan subconsciously looked at her sister.
Lin Su paused for a moment, seeming hesitant, but still nodded and said: "Probably so."
This hesitation fell in the eyes of Wu Shanlin and Luo Yan. The two executives couldn't help but flash their eyes slightly, wondering what they were thinking.
Lin Lan happened to notice the expressions of the two of them, and suddenly felt that she shouldn't have asked this question just now. There must be something wrong.
Quickly change the topic.
After chatting like this for a while, the two executives left, and Lin Lan couldn't help but look at her sister again.
Lin Su just glared at her.
It's a bit... irritating.
Then, Lin Lan heard Chen Qing quietly explaining from the side: "It's not 'Who in the clouds sent the brocade book', but the one from Lu You, 'Although the alliance is there, it's hard to trust the brocade book'."
After all, Lin Lan and Lin Su both came from a scholarly family. Of course, Lin Lan knew the two poems by Li Qingzhao and Lu You. Although he felt that he should not continue, he couldn't help but asked: "Lu You's "The Hairpin Head Phoenix", this sentence does not seem to be too much." Good moral, why this?”
The corners of Chen Qing's mouth curved in a subtle arc: "I won't tell you."
Actually, she doesn't know either. But of course there is no need to tell Lin Lan this.