"We're back! Hey, I just met Teacher Hao downstairs. Teacher Hao also said why you have been so busy recently and haven't gotten together for a long time..."

"Hey, I'm talking to you, did you hear me?"

"..."

"Hello!"

"Ah? Oh, what did you say?" He Xin only reacted at this moment.

"What are you thinking about?"

Cheng Hao changed his shoes and walked over to see him holding the script of "The Piano of Steel" in his hand. He couldn't help but said: "Are you reading this crappy script?"

"Yeah, I think it's pretty good. Hey, do you know this director Liu Meng?"

"We know him. He was two grades above me when he was in school. He majored in stage art."

"He asked you to play Shuxian?"

"Of course, it can't be Xiaoju!"

Cheng Hao looked pleased, and then said with disdain: "But this role is not very effective, and the plot is flat and has no special features."

"I think it's very good. All the characters in it are flesh and blood, very real! I suggest you take a closer look." He Xindao.

"Really? Oh, I almost forgot, this is the same situation in your hometown, right?"

"Uh, yes. I think people like Chen Guilin, Shuxian, Xiaoju, Wang Kangmei, and Wang Gong are very similar to my parents and those uncles and aunts who were laid off back then. I just read the script and remembered those things back then.

, each scene is particularly clear..."

As he said that, he couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Think about what I was like back then. If I hadn't accidentally met Director Xiaoshuai and embarked on the path of filming, I still don't know what I would have been like now? If I had stayed in

If he doesn’t come out from his hometown, he might be another Chen Guilin.”

"You want to play Chen Guilin?"

"..."

He Xin was speechless for a moment. Over the years, he had long accepted the identity of this body, and the memory of the original owner had long been integrated. Many times, the memory of his previous life was only used as a tool for advantage, and he recognized himself as He Xin.

He is not the He Xiaozu from his previous life.

It is precisely because of this that people like Chen Guilin and Shuxian in his scripts have a special sense of identity.

"I don't know, maybe, but I don't have a schedule this year." He Xin shook his head hesitantly.

"No, since you're interested, why don't we cooperate?" Cheng Hao said with bright eyes.

Congratulating the news, he smiled and said, "Didn't we just work together? Besides, we have to continue working together on "The Wind". Don't you feel tired of it?"

"What's the point? You had too few scenes in "A Thousand Arrows Pierce the Heart"; we were enemies in "The Wind", both with different styles. Chen Guilin and Shuxian are the real couple!"

"It sounds like it's true. This is director Liu Meng's script. Can you just say what you say?" He Xin said with a smile.

"Then let's talk. With a movie star like you joining us, I'm afraid it's too late for him to be happy!"

He Xin was really moved by what his girlfriend said. He nodded subconsciously and said, "We can talk about it."

…

Workplace, cafe.

These days, domestic cafes generally have one feature, that is, they sell both coffee and tea drinks; they offer both Western food and Chinese business packages, which are particularly in line with the consumption characteristics of Chinese people. The environment is elegant, and is very suitable for couples to have a tryst or

Business negotiations or something.

A round-faced man wearing glasses and with a somewhat worrying hairline sat by the window. The cup of coffee placed in front of him had long run out of steam. His expression was uneasy and mixed with anxiety. He glanced out the window from time to time, as if he was trying to escape.

I found my target among the weaving crowd, but unfortunately I took it back in disappointment every time.

On the other hand, the man sitting next to him, who looked a bit mature but was inexplicably funny, was sipping tea leisurely. He saw his friend's uneasy look a little funny, and finally couldn't help but said: "This

The appointed time hasn't arrived yet, why are you in a hurry?"

As he spoke, he couldn't help complaining: "Actually, we shouldn't have come so early today. We are like following poles, and we can easily be looked down upon. According to me, we should be a little more patient and let them wait for us, so that we can

Take the initiative..."

But before he could finish his frivolous and instructive words, he heard his friend shout excitedly: "Here he comes!"

Then I saw my friend standing up impatiently and looking at the door with a happy face.

He couldn't help but sigh and shake his head, and had no choice but to stand up.

Despite the reluctant look on his face, when he saw a man and a woman pushing open the revolving door and walking in, his face was instantly filled with smiles. Before his friend could do it, he raised his hand and said, "Xiao Cheng, this is

side."

While saying hello, he even walked out of his seat and even trotted forward to greet me after just a few steps.

"Ah, senior brother, you're here too!" Cheng Hao greeted him with a smile.

"I found you, of course I have to come!"

The man shook hands with her with a smile, then extended his hand to He Xin warmly and politely and said: "Hello, Teacher He!"

He Xin looked at this familiar face and couldn't pronounce the other person's name for a while.

The girlfriend introduced with a smile at the side: "This is Senior Brother Tian Yutian whom I often mention to you."

"Oh, hello, Brother Tian!" He Xin shook hands with him politely and greeted him.

Only then did he remember that the guy in front of him had collaborated with Tang Wei in a TV movie called "Swallows". It was said that he was so deeply involved in the movie that he even pursued Tang Wei crazily.

Thinking of Tang Wei, he can't help but feel a little emotional. Due to well-known reasons, Tang Wei is now studying abroad in England and has temporarily faded out of the entertainment industry.

Fortunately, compared to the original time and space, Tang Wei, who was far away in a foreign country, even had to go to the streets to perform in order to survive. Today, she was already famous before she took on the filming of "Lust, Caution", and she took on many TV series and commercials. At least

Don't worry about survival.

"I don't dare to do it, I don't dare to do it, Mr. He, I am a fan of yours and I particularly like your dramas... Oh, let me introduce you to him. This is director Zhang Meng, who was also in our drama. He was a top student in the stage design department at that time, especially

Talented!"

Tian Yu looked familiar, and while flattering him, he quickly introduced his friends to him.

"Hello, Director Zhang! Sorry to keep you waiting for so long."

"No, no, it's because we're early. Teacher He, Teacher Cheng, please sit down quickly!"

In contrast, Zhang Meng seemed much more sincere. He asked everyone to sit down and then took the initiative: "Teacher He, I am very honored to be valued by you!"

"Director Zhang, please don't be polite."

He Xin waved his hand, called the waiter, ordered a cup of caputino for his girlfriend, and ordered a pot of tea for himself.

It's quite a coincidence. Zhang Meng's debut film was shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival and won the Special Jury Award for the Asian Newcomer Award at the Shanghai Film Festival.

, investors naturally have no interest in investing in his next work.

However, he still relied on the good reputation of "Blessed with Big Ears" to get a company that was willing to invest. Just when he was enthusiastically starting to recruit actors, the company suddenly withdrew its investment, and everything came to nothing.

Just when he was feeling worried, news suddenly came from Cheng Hao's agent, saying that both Cheng Hao and her agent were very interested in the book "The Piano of Steel" and hoped to have a chat in person.

This made Zhang Meng suddenly feel like he was falling asleep on a pillow. Everyone knew that the boss of Xinhao Media, who won three gold medals, was not only famous for his good vision, but also was very good at discovering new directors. Needless to say, Ning Hao,

Diao Yinan's situation at the time was very similar to his current situation. His debut films all won word-of-mouth but failed to sell, resulting in no films to film. Then a "Tale of Two Donkeys" made the so-called leader of the sixth generation of directors return.

There is another name named Diao Yinan.

Of course, when replying, he also made it clear the situation he was currently facing, which was a lack of investment. Because Cheng Hao was originally contacted by his good friend Tian Yu, so he was anxious and looking forward to this meeting.

Tian Yu also pulled him along.

Since they had already communicated on the phone in advance, He Xin got straight to the point: "What is the approximate budget for this film?"

Zhang Meng was still thinking about how to speak, but he didn't expect He Xin to be so direct. He was stunned, then hurriedly stretched out five fingers and said: "Our original budget was around five million. Now if we count two

Teacher’s salary…”

He Xin waved his hand and said: "Our remuneration does not need to be calculated for the time being."

Zhang Meng breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this and said hurriedly: "That five million is enough."

This number is almost the same for low-budget literary films. He Xin knew it well and asked: "What about the production team? I heard from Teacher Fan Wei that many of the production team of "Blessed with Big Ears" are Koreans."

"Yes, I have cooperated with South Korea's Self-linked Film Studio. "Blessed with Big Ears" was jointly produced by Liaoning Film Studio, Changying Film Studio and Self-Linked Film Studio."

He Xin's eyes lit up and he quickly asked: "So they also have investment and can show it in South Korea?"

For this kind of movie, for which he has no impression and no confidence, the more investors, the better. Even if it is Huayi Brothers' investment, he will welcome it with both hands. Besides, it can also be sold to South Korea, so

Even better.

Zhang Meng shook his head and said: "There is no investment, and it will not be released in Korea. It is just cooperation in filming, mainly because they have more experience there."

"Tsk!"

He Xin smacked his lips and felt slightly disappointed. He had seen "Blessed with Big Ears". As a realistic movie, the photography and editing were average, but the story was more touching.

He mused: "In this way, since they have no investment and cannot be released in Korea, we don't need to cooperate with them this time. If you are short of people, I can help you recommend it."

"this……"
To be continued...