"Mist in the East City" tells the story of the period of the Republic of China. The protagonist Ning Shen is a reporter. He chases some celebrity anecdotes on weekdays, and occasionally goes to the dance hall to drink, drink and dance. He is a typical swinger. However, no one knew that his real identity was Heart K, the underground party liaison member that the Neon Army had been trying to capture. At the same time, the spy Urano Shoji, who had been lurking in China by the Neon Army, also entered Dongjiang under the alias of Nagano. , a battle between good and evil is about to break out.
In this play, Guo Wenyuan plays the protagonist Ning Shen, a man who is condescending but has a righteous heart, while Song Yimian plays Urano Shoji, who is shy and elegant in appearance but is cruel and cunning. The two have a great sense of contrast, and they fought wits and courage in the play, which is very exciting.
After joining the group, the two started to shoot their own shots, and the crew was divided into two groups, AB, to shoot at the same time.
Director Shao Ning was filming Guo Wenyuan's Group A at first, but after two days of filming, he went to Group B to see the shooting results, and when he came back, he became extremely excited: "Mr. Guo, we are picking up this time. It's a treasure! Song Yimian is simply Shoji Urano himself!"
Guo Wenyuan knew that Song Yimian's acting skills were good, especially when he was studying in the "Red Ling" crew, and he made great progress. Later, he was taught by Pei Ran. Guo Wenyuan also always wanted to know how far he had progressed, only two. People were filming in different groups, and there was no way to see it. Now that Shao Ning said this, he was even more curious.
Fortunately, this feeling of scratching the heart did not last too long, and a week later, the two ushered in their first rivalry.
Guo Wenyuan was wearing a baggy shirt with a pair of plaid trousers underneath, a bag with a camera on his back, and a pancake in one hand, fully expressing Ning Shen's cynical appearance.
At this moment, a tram passed in front of him, and Ning Shen hurriedly stopped him. He ran onto the tram in three steps and two steps, but he didn't pay attention and hit the pancake on a student standing next to him.
This student is Chang Ye, played by Song Yimian.
Ning Shen hurriedly patted him with the other hand: "I'm sorry, classmate. Hey, this is all oiled up. I'll buy you a new dress after getting off the bus for a while."
Chang Ye took a half step back calmly, but a smile appeared on his face: "It doesn't matter."
Ning Shen said carelessly: "It does matter! I told you that this shirt can't be washed if it gets oily. I think your cuffs are a few years old, so just take this opportunity to buy a new one, I'll give it to you. You pay the bill, you don't have to save me money."
Chang Ye's brows were slightly wrinkled, and he increased his tone: "I really don't need it."
However, Ning Shen seemed a little dissatisfied: "What's the matter with you student? I, Young Master Ning, have always been daring, but I can't give a bad name for these three melons and two dates."
Chang Ye didn't expect him to be so difficult, and was about to refuse, but the other party glanced at the book he was holding in his hand: "Oh, your name is Chang Ye!"
Chang Ye: "… "
Ning Shen smiled and took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to him: "Take it, when you want to buy clothes, you can come to Dongcheng Daily to find me."
Chang Ye pouted the corner of his mouth perfunctorily, took his business card and got out of the car.
Standing in the car, Ning Shen looked at his back, rubbed his fingers on his bag, and murmured in a low voice, "Chang Ye, is that you?"
At this time, Shao Ning called out a "card".
Guo Wenyuan put down the expression on his face and got off the tram to watch the replay just now beside Shao Ning.
Song Yimian was far away, so he took a step slower.
When he came over, he found that Guo Wenyuan and Shao Ning were both looking at the monitor with serious expressions, and neither of them said a word. Song Yimian was taken aback and asked carefully, "Mr. Guo, Director Shao, yes... pat Is there any problem?"
Shao Ning raised his head: "No, it's a good shot. After this time, you can touch up your makeup and make up a few more shots."
Song Yimian breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Guo Wenyuan again.
Guo Wenyuan gave a "tsk" and patted Song Yimian's shoulder: "Okay, the characters are very stable, and even the camera sense is better than before, you have done a lot of homework, right?"
Song Yimian scratched his head, looking a little shy, but showing joy: "Well, I later found some similar roles to try to figure out the acting skills of the teachers, and then I found a documentary, imitating some small movements, and, Pei Ran has also taught me a lot, and I feel much more handy than before."
Shao Ning asked curiously, "Pei Ran?"
Guo Wenyuan explained casually: "It's not the Pei Ran you imagined, it's..." He thought about it before saying, "It's your companion."
When Shao Ning heard the words, he showed a look of eagerness to try: "If you have a chance, you should ask him for a lesson or two."
Shao Ning had seen Song Yimian's audition before, and although it wasn't bad, it was a world of difference compared to what he is now. If he turns out to be the peer named Pei Ran, then the opponent's strength will never be the same. Poor, after all, it is also part of the director's job to train actors.
However, Guo Wenyuan and Song Yimian both looked at him with strange eyes.
Shao Ning wondered: "What's the matter? Does he not like others to ask him for advice?"
Guo Wenyuan: "That's not true. But he prefers another kind of advice."
Shao Ning: "???"
Song Yimian added: "Pei Ran's kung fu is very good, Director Shao, you have to be careful."
Shao Ning disapproved and said proudly: "I learned taekwondo since I was a child, and I have already been in the third rank of the underworld. Even if it is better than kung fu, I will not be worse."
Guo Wenyuan glanced at him with pity: "Then go to someone for 'consultation' after you have finished directing 'Mist in the East City'."
Shaoning: "Why?"
Guo Wenyuan said coldly and cruelly: "Because the crew's funds are limited, I don't want to pay you medical expenses."
Shao Ning: "..."
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Just when the filming of "Mist in the East City" was in full swing, Pei Ran had already discussed the outline of the script with Yang Yizhou and Tang Tang.
Yang Yizhou is worthy of being the top screenwriter in China. The rough outline alone can already tell the brilliance of the script. Coupled with Tang Tang and Pei Ran's brainstorming, it is enough to impress the hearts of investors.
However, there are currently only two investors in this film, Shen Huai and Guo Wenyuan, both of whom are motivated by their trust in Pei Ran. Guo Wenyuan originally wanted to invest in the name of Guan Rui, but who would have thought that Sheng Er would be directly pushed back on the board of directors. In addition, although there is a big guy like Yang Yizhou in this drama, Pei Ran is a complete newcomer after all, but let him Guo Wenyuan was embarrassed.
Guo Wenyuan was angry and invested directly with his own company.
The investment amount of the two is not low, and Pei Ran is not a blockbuster and has a small budget, so he does not plan to find other investors.
Yang Yizhou originally just took over the job of the screenwriter just to complete the task of the Film Association, and he was more interested in Pei Ran.
I didn't expect that after starting work, Pei Ran and Tang Tang would not be like the screenwriters he once brought. He said what he said. If they had any questions, they would immediately raise them. Although they were polite, the questions were sharp. very. Yang Yizhou also became more serious and nervous in this situation, but it gave him the enthusiasm he felt when he entered the industry.
The discussion between the three came to an end, Tang Tang took the initiative to invite Ying to make tea for them, Yang Yizhou stretched his body, looked at Pei Ran's beautiful profile that did not look like a real person, and couldn't help asking: "I see what you think of that era. The matter of Xiangjiang Martial Arts is very clear, considering your age, that era is too long for you."
Pei Ran didn't even move his eyelashes: "I watched a lot of movies at that time when I was a child, and I was very interested, so I went to check some information. In fact, it's all on paper."
Yang Yizhou was still a little suspicious, and asked with a smile: "You are very familiar with President Shen and President Guo? They invested so much money without blinking an eye. This trust is too rare. This is the first time I see Lai Investment. Such a simple new director."
Pei Ran raised his head and showed a faint smile: "I am also very grateful to President Shen and President Guo, and you, the three of them have given me the kindness that I know and meet, and I will remember them in my heart."
Pei Ran's answer was watertight, and Yang Yizhou pouted boringly, and didn't bother to ask any more. Anyway, as long as the film is good, it's fine.
At this point, Pei Ran's current performance is very good.
A few people drank some tea and discussed it for a while before Pei Ran received a call from Shen Huai.
He spoke to the two of them and went out of the room to answer the phone.
As soon as the call was connected, Shen Huai didn't even greet him, he just said, "One good news, one bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"
Pei Ran raised his eyebrows lightly. Shen Huai used to be a prudent person, but Ye Cang made him more and more crooked.
He didn't even think about it, and said directly: "Bad news."
Shen Huai said: "The bad news is that this time Guan Rui also wants to participate in the film association's plan to train new talents. It is said that they have already decided on the film to be sent. The screenwriter is also a first-class screenwriter in the industry, and the starring is the former actor Fu Cheng. is your strongest opponent."
Pei Ran didn't even move his brows, and then asked, "What about the good news?"
Shen Huai: "I haven't been able to find a suitable photographer before, but now I've finally got a little bit of an eye."
Pei Ran did not show a happy expression, but instead asked: "It seems that this is not a simple matter, otherwise you should have signed the person long ago."
Shen Huai sighed: "You're right. This man was introduced to me by Mr. Yi. He was an excellent photographer in his early years, but then something happened and he couldn't get along in the industry, so he switched to making documentaries. At that time, he He said that he would never come back to make movies. In the past few years, his documentaries have won many awards internationally, and he has a reputation and status, and money can’t impress him at all.”
Pei Ran listened to Shen Huai's description, but a name popped up in his mind: "Cen Shu."
Shen Huai was stunned: "Do you recognize him?"
When Pei Ran was in the state of his soul, he once watched Cen Shu's documentary in the lounge of the Xiangjiang Stadium. I have to say that Cen Shu is indeed very talented. His control of color and light and shadow is like a genius. , which made a deep impression on Pei Ran, and can't forget it to this day.
Shen Huai didn't ask any further, just said: "I found an intermediary to get in touch with him, and made an appointment to meet him, but Cen Shu has an odd personality and is famous for his indiscretion, I'm not sure I can convince him at all. he."
Shen Huai was also very helpless. The moment he saw Cen Shu's film, he realized that he was a good fit for Pei Ran's crew, but it was a pity that Cen Shu was too stubborn, so he could only do his best.
Unexpectedly, Pei Ran, who had been unresponsive, suddenly said, "I'll go with you."
Shen Huai was stunned: "Can you convince him?"
"I don't know." Pei Ran answered honestly, "But I know that our crew must have him."