Friday, November 19.
Tomorrow, Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao will come to Jingzhou. It happens to be Saturday, so they can host a reception banquet at Mingyun Private Kitchen in the evening.
Today, Pei Qian took a taxi, went to see a few properties near the high-speed rail South Station, and made a good selection.
In the end, I settled on a house with fine decoration, which is more than 140 square meters, and the price is similar to what Pei Qian expected.
Moreover, because Pei Qian paid the full amount directly, the price was also discounted a bit. According to the 95% discount, the total price was 1.63 million.
It's just that the house has not been completed yet, and the handover will have to wait until March next year.
In the past two or three years, when house prices began to rise, good houses were all off-plan, and they were almost robbed before the house was handed over.
This is also impossible.
Therefore, Pei Qian thought about it comprehensively and found that this house is the most suitable at present. Although it is an off-plan house, he still decided to buy it.
Anyway, Pei Qian is not in a hurry. The place where his parents live is a little small, but they have lived there for so many years, and it is not bad for a few months.
What's more, even if the house is handed over, the house inspection, soft decoration, furniture, etc. will have to be busy for several months, so there is no hurry.
I bought a house and solved a problem, and I felt a lot more at ease.
The only unpleasant thing was seeing that his personal property was only 200,000 yuan left, and Pei Qian could only sigh with emotion that he really returned to before liberation.
But it doesn't matter, as long as this settlement cycle can be a little more profitable, the money for this house can be earned back in minutes!
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I had a busy day on Friday, signed a house purchase contract, and went straight to rest when I came back.
On Saturday afternoon, Pei Qian asked Xiao Sun, the company's driver, to take him to Mingyun Private Kitchen, where he was waiting to receive Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao.
These two were on the plane this afternoon. Zhang Zuting arrived a little earlier and went to the hotel to rest; Lu Zhiyao arrived a little later, and Pei Qian also arranged a special person to pick him up. After settling in the hotel, he came to the hotel tomorrow Cloud private kitchen dining.
In addition, Zhu Xiaoce, as the director of the film, must also be there to accompany him, and he has arrived ahead of schedule.
Pei Qian and Zhu Xiaoce waited while eating snacks in the private room.
Pei Qian noticed that there were two printed scripts in the briefcase next to Zhu Xiaoce, which should have been prepared for Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao.
Regarding the script, Pei Qian also had a headache.
Zhang Zuting said before that he wanted to read the script, but was fooled by Pei Qian.
This time, when Lu Zhiyao came over, most of the time he also asked to see the script.
Pei Qian also knows that these two are actors who choose scripts more, not the kind of masters who can shoot whatever they want, so the script must not be fooled here.
Lao Zhang is relatively easy to talk about here, after all, everyone has friendship and is willing to cooperate.
Lu Zhiyao and Pei Qian are not close relatives and not related, and they have a certain coffee position, how can they casually pick up a movie made by an unknown director? Even if the money is enough, people will look at the script before deciding whether to shoot.
Therefore, Pei Qian was a little worried.
But looking at Zhu Xiaoce's appearance, he didn't seem to be worried at all, instead he was confident and confident.
Pei Qian felt that this was outrageous. With such a rubbish script, how could Zhu Xiaoce hold the Nobel Prize-winning work in his hand
Pei Qian asked tentatively: "Director Zhu, Lu Zhiyao came over today, and most of the time he wanted to ask about the movie script, then..."
Zhu Xiaoce didn't wait for Pei Qian to finish speaking, and patted his chest: "President Pei, don't worry, it's not a problem!"
"Your script is so well written that Lu Zhiyao may like it more and more and ask for a reduction in his salary to join us!"
Pei Qian: "..."
Is it a little too optimistic
But at this point, Pei Qian couldn't ask any more questions, so he could only wait until after meeting to act again.
It didn't take long for the company's seven-seater business car to arrive. Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao got out of the car and went to Mingyun Private Kitchen under the reception of the waiter.
The two of them each brought an assistant behind them.
It is very common for celebrities to bring assistants. After all, most celebrities are busy with business and must have someone by their side to help, otherwise they will not be able to be busy at all.
These two go out with only one assistant each, which is already quite low-key. Some popular actors bring ten or eight assistants when they go out, enjoying the feeling of being a star holding the moon all the time.
It was the first time that Pei Qian saw Lu Zhiyao in real life. Before, he had seen his photos and movie clips on the Internet.
For Lu Zhiyao, Pei Qian's first feeling was: handsome!
Actors are also divided into photogenic and non-photogenic. Some actors look good in the camera. In reality, they are so beautiful that their whole body is glowing, and they are not comparable to ordinary handsome guys and beauties. Some actors are not particularly conspicuous in reality. But with makeup, you can add points after being on the mirror.
Lu Zhiyao is even more special. He looks very handsome in reality, but he is not so handsome in the movie...
I have to say that actors really rely on "audience relationship". Some actors are very good-looking, but they just don't appeal to the audience. There is no way.
"President Pei! Long time no see."
Zhang Zuting stepped forward quickly and shook hands with Pei Qian.
"Mr. Pei, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Lu Zhiyao followed closely.
After a few words of greeting, Pei Qian led everyone to the private room and took their seats.
It was still the largest private room on the third floor of the villa. Zhang Zuting watched the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkle on the infinity swimming pool outside through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and couldn't help but think of the scene when he first came here.
This situation is really making people... I can't stop swallowing.
When Zhang Zuting remembered the delicious food he had eaten last time, he couldn't help but yearn for it, and couldn't wait to start a meal.
However, President Pei did not look at Zhang Zuting nor Lu Zhiyao at this time, but stared at Zhang Zuting's little assistant.
Last time, it was you who wrote down the location of Mingyun's private kitchen and attracted all the local tyrants in Jingzhou!
President Pei is very angry, but there is nothing he can do. For the sake of fried pig's trotters, he still doesn't care about you.
Pei Qian introduced the identity of director Zhu Xiaoce to Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao, everyone greeted each other for a while, and dishes were served.
Although Lu Zhiyao had eaten a lot of good things, he still had a surprised expression on his face when he saw the dishes here.
Before he came here, he heard that there was a very good nameless restaurant in Jingzhou City, but he didn't have much expectations. After all, he has been filming all over the country all year round. What kind of good restaurant has he never been to
As a result, he really ate it in his mouth, only to find that the dishes here are not inferior to those of the best restaurants he has been to, and even the environment and service are still better!
At the entrance to the food, Lu Zhiyao's depressed mood has been relieved a lot recently.
The new movie hit the street, Lu Zhiyao was autistic at home for several days, and he had no plans to pick up any new movie in the near future.
The lineup of the last movie is so good that it's all over the street, so make another film and continue to crash
I can't stand it.
In fact, Lu Zhiyao didn't think about whether to accept this movie or not. Relatively speaking, he came to Jingzhou more for relaxation than for work.
However, at this time, watching the good dishes kept being served, and feeling the attentive and thoughtful service of the waiter, Lu Zhiyao felt that President Pei attached great importance to him.
Originally, I just wanted to come and have a look, but after eating this meal, I suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
As the saying goes, eating people is soft and short-handed. Although Lu Zhiyao didn't think about whether to take on the film or not, he should take the initiative to chat.
Thinking of this, Lu Zhiyao took the initiative to say, "President Pei, Director Zhu. Let's briefly talk about this drama."
"To be honest, I have been in a low mood recently, and my state is not good. Mr. Zhang must know that the state of an actor has a great impact on the performance of his acting skills. I have been resigning before, mainly because I am worried that I will not be able to perform this play well. trouble."
"Besides, I'm a 'box office poison' now, and I'm afraid it will affect you all."
Lu Zhiyao didn't say anything to death, he put on a relatively low stance first, and in case he refused in the end, it would make both sides acceptable.
As for whether to make this movie or not, it has to be determined after reading the script and understanding the sincerity of the other party.
If it is a bad film, decline it; if you think this film is promising, you can try it.
Pei Qian smiled: "Where, I think Mr. Lu, your talent has been seriously buried!"
"In the eyes of others, you are a box office poison, but with me, you are the most suitable actor for this movie!"
"I have high hopes for you."
Lu Zhiyao knew that President Pei's remarks were mostly polite.
But seeing Mr. Pei's sincere eyes, he was still moved.
It seems that Pei is always sincere!
It's really hard to find a confidant.
"Mr. Pei, you trust me so much, which makes me a little ashamed."
"President Pei, Director Zhu, I feel the sincerity of the two of you. However, can I read the script first?"
Sure enough, there's still a script.
Pei Qian also knew that if he didn't show the script, Lu Zhiyao would probably not agree to participate in the role. I had to take a look at Zhu Xiaoce and asked him to hand over the two scripts to Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao respectively.
Lu Zhiyao wiped his hands with the hot towel handed by the waiter, solemnly took the script and read it carefully.
Pei Qian watched Lu Zhiyao's expression from anticipation, to confusion, to shock, and finally to sluggishness, feeling a little bad.
And Lu Zhiyao simply finished the script, not knowing what to say for a while.
This kind of script is so rare!
Of course, I can't say that I haven't seen it at all. Many European and American literary films also have some specious plots, but in China, it seems that I have never seen such a film...
In his acting career, Lu Zhiyao has never played such a male lead.
That's too bad, isn't it
At the beginning, I was a dog licking dog, but I couldn't get it even if I wanted to. I finally developed in the middle. I turned around and abandoned my old love.
When did Lu Zhiyao suffer such grievances!
The male protagonists who were filmed in the past are all winners in life, surrounded by beautiful women, and their careers are smooth sailing.
Even if it was a tragedy, it would have to be a majestic mountain and river, and a vigorous death.
Even as a supporting actor? Often also the kind of cute and charming villain.
This movie is really good. It was agreed that it was the male lead, but the male lead was too miserable! It's neither cute nor pitiful. After listening to this story, it makes people feel sick.
Lu Zhiyao looked at Pei Qian: "President Pei... this script... "
He didn't know how to describe it for a while.
Seeing Lu Zhiyao's expression, Pei Qian felt a little bad. Sure enough, this script of returning to the sect of all poisons had the effect of persuading this "box office poison"...
If you think about it, it's the same thing. In the films that people have made before, they are either heroes, or domineering presidents, or at worst, a wealthy second-generation, a professional elite, and the like.
Now let people play the pauper, still licking dogs, white-eyed wolves, and finally being played around, can people be happy
Pei Qian looked at Zhu Xiaoce and indicated that it was time for Zhu to lead the horse.
Anyway, no matter what you say, blow the script first and stabilize Lu Zhiyao's mentality!
However, before Zhu Xiaoce spoke, Zhang Zuting slapped his thigh: "Good script! This script is great!"
"I have been making movies for so many years, but I have never seen such a profound script!"
"This is a poignant satire. It criticizes the mentality of overindulging in consumption, the impetuousness of society, and the alienation of money to people. This script is very meaningful and worth savoring!"
"Mr. Pei, where did you find the screenwriter? The level is really high!"
Zhu Xiaoce replied in a timely manner: "This script was written by President Pei himself."
Zhang Zuting was in awe: "I can't see that President Pei is so talented! It really is a lot of work for those who are capable!"
"No, Mr. Pei, the script has already been written. Then when I asked you on the phone before, why did you avoid talking about it?"
"Oh... I see, it's because of modesty and low-key!"
"Mr. Pei, it's right to be modest, but it's not good to be too modest. That's why we have a strong relationship. If we change to another actor, maybe he won't come without the script, what a pity!"
"Just for this script, not to mention the friendship price, even if you don't want the pay, I will definitely come to shoot!"
Pei Qian looked at Zhu Xiaoce and Zhang Zuting in confusion. The development of the situation completely exceeded his expectations.
what's the situation…
Originally, only Zhu Xiaoce was prepared to fool Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao.
As a result, Zhang Zuting was too good, and took the initiative to act as a trustee, and the three of them fooled Lu Zhiyao together!
Lu Zhiyao was still very confused, he just read the script roughly, and didn't get the point in the script very well.
Zhang Zuting continued to flip through the script and said with emotion: "Mr. Pei, if I guessed correctly, this script should be specially tailored for Brother Lu, right?"
Pei Qian:
Tailored
Thinking about it too much, when I wrote this script, I didn't even know who Lu Zhiyao was...
However, it is impossible for Pei Qian to tell the truth, right
He could only show a fascinated smile, neither admitting nor denying it.
Seeing this smile, Zhang Zuting was even more certain. He looked at Lu Zhiyao next to him: "Brother Lu, can you see it?"
Lu Zhiyao was dizzy.
I see a ball of yarn!
Made just for me
Do I look like licking a dog
Seeing Lu Zhiyao's puzzled expression, Zhang Zuting explained, "Brother Lu, do you know what you lack the most right now?"
"It's not just a lack of a good script, a lack of a good character."
"More importantly, there is a lack of a good character!"
Lu Zhiyao's expression was still confused.
Zhang Zuting continued: "The good character design does not refer to the high-profile characters in the movie. You have played a lot of 'successful people' in this kind of movie, but the response has been mediocre. Have you thought about why?"
"A good character design is not a flawless character, but a character that can highlight your own characteristics to the greatest extent, so that the audience can empathize and remember your character!"
"Just like when I was young, I got the best actor by playing a psychopath."
"And the male protagonist in this script seems to be useless, but he is an uncompromisingly good character, complex and full."
"This kind of role is a comprehensive exercise for your acting skills, and it can also completely free you from the stereotype of the audience."
"Why didn't the role you played in the past have audience relationship? Personally, I think it's mainly because you are so handsome!"
"Because it's so handsome, it makes the audience look like it's a drama, ungrounded, unrealistic, and difficult to integrate into the play."
"I think that appearance has become your burden to some extent, and you are unwilling to let go of this burden. When playing these roles, it is difficult to break through your original mentality."
"You always play someone without flaws, how can you impress the audience?"
"So, this role is just tailor-made for you, it's so suitable!"
"To be honest, if I were a teenager, I would definitely play this male lead. Now, I'm old, and this opportunity can only be given to you."
Listening to what Zhang Zuting said, Lu Zhiyao fell silent.
Pei Qian and Zhu Xiaoce were also silent.
It's just that the silence of the three is not for the same reason...
Lu Zhiyao's silence was because he felt that this was the heartfelt words of an actor, and it was very useful.
No matter how popular Zhang Zuting is now, he is still a senior who has achieved much higher than himself.
If Zhang Zuting thinks this role is very good, then it means that this role is really good.
Zhu Xiaoce sighed with emotion. Sure enough, Zhang Zuting is an old actor and a person who really understands movies.
Just from the reaction of the two actors when they saw the script, it can be seen that Zhang Zuting's level is much higher than that of Lu Zhiyao!
And Pei Qian was confused.
He originally thought that Zhang Zuting would, like Lu Zhiyao, have great opinions on the script, and he needed to act together with Zhu Xiaoce to fool him.
However, Zhang Zuting actually liked this script very much!
Not only did he like it, he also helped to fool Lu Zhiyao, and even said "this script is tailor-made for Lu Zhiyao"...
Pei Qian wants to know now, is Lao Zhang's words from the bottom of his heart, or is he just fooling Lu Zhiyao
former
It shouldn't be possible. My script was written for the purpose of Wandu Guizong. How could it be possible for Lao Zhang, an old actor who has played a lot of dramas, to like it
Well, this is mostly because I am Zhu Xiaoce's boss and Zhang Zuting's financial sponsor. It is difficult for both of them to evaluate this script objectively, so they are so touted.
You see, Lu Zhiyao, who I don't know, has no reaction to this script!
Therefore, Lao Zhang and Zhu Xiaoce should both be helping to fool Lu Zhiyao.
Nice job!
These two have made great contributions today. As long as they can pull the "box office poison" into the crew, they must be paid more!