Zhong Yunqing certainly doesn't know now that he will win the love of netizens through down-to-earth actions such as writing novels in the future.
After hanging up the phone on Luo Li, shortly after his car started driving, he heard the cell phone on the passenger side ringing again on the road.
I pulled the car over, picked up my phone and looked at the caller ID. It turned out to be Ning Hao, whom I hadn't contacted for several months...
After meeting at Teacher Guan's place that day, he, Ning Hao and Huang Bo had dinner several times one after another, and they could barely be considered ordinary friends.
It's just that Zhong Yunqing is a little strange. Didn't this guy take the crew to the mountain city to shoot a movie a few months ago? How come he has time to call himself?
But thinking about it, he quickly pressed the answer button:
"Hey, Haozi..."
"Yun Qing, are you free? Come over and have a drink. We are in Yanjing now."
After Zhong Yunqing heard these words, he finally couldn't hold it back and asked doubtfully:
"Aren't you making a movie? It was completed in just two months?"
"Not yet. Something happened during the process and we stopped filming temporarily."
"Stop filming? What happened to make it so big?"
Just after asking, Zhong Yunqing then felt that the other party who called to meet him for a drink would not be willing to talk about these things on the phone.
So he quickly continued:
"Okay, I'll go over where you are now, and we'll talk when we meet."
"Come to my rental house, I don't feel comfortable drinking outside."
"Okay. I'm not very familiar with the road where you live. Please send me the address and I'll go there now."
After hanging up the phone, Zhong Yunqing received the address text message from Ning Hao. He looked at it first, then thought about it and called Sisi.
At this moment, two girls, Sisi and Ying Bao, are catching up on the newly aired Wulin Gaiden together.
As a result, they were immersed in laughter and couldn't help laughing, but they were interrupted by the ringtone of an incoming phone call.
Sisi took the phone and saw that it was her boyfriend calling. Although it was a little strange, thinking that they had just broken up, what was going on. But she still answered the call attentively:
"Hey, Lao Zhong, what's the matter?"
"Sister, I'm going to have dinner with a friend now, so I'll talk to you first. If you have anything else, call me later."
"Yeah? Do you have any friends in Yanjing that I don't know about?" Sisi asked with a strange expression after hearing this.
Zhong Yunqing has always been extremely patient when it comes to his little girlfriend's problems.
"I met him before. We weren't together at that time, so you haven't met him. But he is a new director. I will introduce you to him when I have the opportunity in the future."
When he heard that he was going to meet the director, not the girl, the girl immediately ignored him.
"Oh, okay. Then go ahead and be careful on the road."
Sisi seemed to finish speaking very obediently, but then she seemed to think of something again, her tone turned to a concerned tone, and then reminded him:
"But if you go and drink, you are not allowed to drive again! Do you hear me?"
"Well, don't worry. I've parked my car in the paid parking lot. I'll take a taxi there in a moment."
"That's good. Remember to send me a message when you get home."
"okay."
After chatting with Sisi and hanging up the phone, Zhong Yunqing then parked the car in a public parking lot. He came out and hailed a taxi and asked the driver to follow the address on the text message and drive to Ning Hao's neighborhood.
When I knocked on the door, I found that the person who opened the door was Ning Hao's wife.
Not to mention, this lady is not an ordinary person. Basically, it is said that his wife is one of the screenwriters of the movies made by Ning Hao. She is also considered a great person.
It was also the first time that the other party and Zhong Yunqing met, but Ning Hao had just told her who the person was, so she asked politely after opening the door:
"Is it Yun Qing?"
"Well, I'm Zhong Yunqing, hello sister-in-law."
"Well, hello. Come in quickly..."
Zhong Yunqing nodded, changed into slippers as soon as he entered the room, and saw three men sitting at the dining table.
One of them is naturally Ning Hao, one is Huang Bo, and the other one he also "knows" is actually Bald Xu...
Well, Xu Zheng has gone bald since filming "Spring Scenery" and "Zhu Bajie". So Zhong Yunqing calling him "Bald Xu" in his heart is not considered an insult, but it is very suitable for the occasion.
In addition, this guy is the lead actor of The Stone, so it makes sense that he would come here to drink.
To be honest, when he saw these people sitting together, Zhong Yunqing suddenly felt a little "as if he was from another world".
Ning Hao saw him coming in, pointed to the stool next to Huang Bo, and said with a smile:
"Yun Qing, come and sit here."
Zhong Yunqing was not polite to him. After walking over, he nodded to Huang Bo and Xu Zheng, sat down, and then asked Ning Hao with a puzzled look:
"What the hell, Haozi, why did the filming of the movie stop after it was so good?"
When Ning Hao heard his straightforward inquiry, he immediately hesitated to speak. Huang Bo on the side saw that he was embarrassed to speak, so he could only take over and explained to Zhong Yunqing:
"It's like this. Some time ago, we were filming a scene where a car landslides. As a result, the car lost control of its speed when going downhill. It slid downhill and hit a supercar that happened to be passing by! This mistake cost more than 60 yuan in repair fees alone.
Wan. Now the budget for filming is not enough, so we have to stop filming and find ways to raise money."
Compensation of more than 600,000 yuan, what kind of damage is this to a person who crashed into a supercar!
However, Zhong Yunqing complained in his heart, and then remembered the investor behind the movie. Coming from a later generation, he knew that the stone was invested by Hua Tsai.
So when he heard that filming was stopped after only "more than 600,000 yuan", he still felt a bit incredible.
So he continued to ask doubtfully:
"More than 600,000? Well, didn't your movie have Andy's investment? Such a big sum of money should be considered trivial, right? Why don't you talk to him about this and ask him to invest more?
"
This "one question and three questions" sounded a bit devilish to the ears of several people at the scene! Damn, you call "over 600,000" "a trivial thing"! Do you know that revealing your wealth like this can easily attract hatred?
However, Huang Bo and Ning Hao later realized that maybe the money was really not that big of a sum for Zhong Yunqing.
Because they also knew about Zhong Yunqing's purchase of a house some time ago. They also knew before that he was the head author of a website, and his royalties alone were worth tens of thousands a month.
So Ning Hao did not intend to complain about his remarks, but responded with an awkward expression:
"Why didn't you say anything? It's just that Hua Zai said that his stall has been very big recently. He said that the turnover is temporarily limited, so we should find a solution first. If it doesn't work, we should take a month's rest first, and he will have money next month..."
Huang Bo interrupted and continued:
"The crew is taking a month off, there are too many uncertainties."
The two of them sang and sang together, making Zhong Yunqing seem to understand that they were looking for him to drink.
To be honest, Zhong Yunqing actually didn't mind spending the money.
After all, from God's perspective, he knew that the movie Ning Hao and the others were filming would have a box office of more than 20 million in the future. This investment is expected to have a return of about three times.
But now he's not sure whether the other party wants him to invest, or just wants to borrow the money. If it's the latter, he really has to think about it.
So he decided to test it out himself.
"Okay, let me tell you why you suddenly came to me for a drink. It turns out you are attracted to my wife Ben."
A few people were relatively familiar with each other. Ning Hao and Huang Bo knew that he had noticed his intentions, so they didn't feel embarrassed anymore and were waiting for what he would say next.
"I do have more than six hundred thousand. If you have no other options for the time being, I can also take it out. But I think so, this money can be regarded as my investment in this movie, how about it?"
Upon hearing what Zhong Yunqing said, Ning Hao certainly had no objection. After all, more than 600,000 yuan was not small money, and he was embarrassed to ask Zhong Yunqing to borrow it.
"Look what you said, of course it's an investment!"
After Ning Hao said this, he looked into his eyes and continued to say a reminder:
"But you have to think carefully. Think about failure before winning. Investment is risky!"
"Hey, I know this. We have known each other for a long time. I trust your business! Then let's do it. You will send me a bank card number later and I will transfer the money to you tomorrow morning."
Zhong Yunqing behaved very openly and openly. Huang Bo and Ning Hao admired this very much. Even Xu Zheng on the side looked at him with admiration.
After all, who doesn't like a generous friend?
After settling the gap in compensation, Ning Hao returned to his former calmness. Everyone at the wine table was in a much better mood.
Then Zhong Yunqing remembered something, had a drink with Ning Hao and then asked:
"Haozi, are you familiar with directing? Do you know where there is a crash course in directing?"
His sudden turn of events confused Ning Hao.
"Why do you think of asking this? Do you want to learn to direct?"
Zhong Yunqing had nothing to hide, and explained with a calm expression:
"Well. You also know that I write novels. I got some inspiration some time ago and I thought about a fresh love story. Later I thought the story was okay, so I adapted it into a movie script..."
Halfway through, he saw several people staring at him, and even Ning Hao's wife seemed a little interested in his script.
But he continued:
"After all, I wrote the script, and I just wanted to shoot it myself in the future. That's why I wanted to have time to take a crash course to learn how to be a director. I can use the money to make such a small-budget movie myself, just the shooting skills.
I don’t quite understand…”
He had said it so straightforwardly, so of course Ning Hao knew what he meant. But he still said it truthfully:
"Your sudden crossover caught people off guard! ... But as far as I know, in our country, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, there is no directing crash course like you mentioned. As long as it is a regular school, directors basically have
It’s a two-year academic system…”
"This, okay."
When Zhong Yunqing heard that it would take two years, he could only suppress the idea temporarily.
In fact, he is not a novice who doesn't know anything. During the few months he was working on Wulin Gaiden some time ago, he also carefully observed how the director directed and coordinated the crew every day.
But just relying on these sporadic observations is definitely not enough! At the very least, someone needs to bring him in and know how to be a director systematically.
In fact, Zhong Yunqing's idea is very simple. It can be summarized in one sentence: acting well leads to directing.
Because he comes from a later generation, he has countless good movies he has seen in his mind. So he wants to take advantage of his current reputation for participating in three hit dramas and transform into a director as soon as possible.
But he couldn't accept the time Ning Hao said. Two years was too long.
After all, no matter how popular an actor is, if he doesn't appear in the public eye for two years, he can basically be cool.
Moreover, the preparation time for many high-quality films is relatively long. If he wants to poach others, he needs to act as soon as possible. Otherwise, time will wait for no one!
Is there really nothing that can be done? Zhong Yunqing sighed vaguely, feeling a little confused.
It seems that we can only wait until we finish filming the soldiers' assault before thinking of other options.
Several people had been watching the changes in Zhong Yunqing's expression, especially Ning Hao, who noticed his sudden confusion and then continued:
"It takes two years to study formally, but if you really want to learn, I can help you with an idea."
Zhong Yunqing came back to his senses and looked at him seriously:
"Well, you say."
"When is your next drama expected to be filmed?" Ning Hao suddenly changed the subject and asked.
"The next drama is a military drama, and all my roles should be completed around March, which will only take about two months."
"Two months, that's no problem."
"Do you think this is okay? I will be filming the movie until July. After you finish filming the TV series in March, you can come to my crew and follow me. I can teach you how to be a director."
Ning Hao said this very seriously.
After all, the more than 600,000 yuan Zhong Yunqing just invested helped him a lot, so he decided to repay Zhong Yunqing.
As for Zhong Yunqing, he was very moved by Ning Hao's proposal. The reason was very simple. Although his investment was mutually beneficial, it was still a favor that provided help in times of need.
As long as this favor is there, Ning Hao will be more attentive to his guidance. The money spent is actually worth it!
"Okay, I'll come see you after I finish filming the drama in March."
Ning Hao then greeted everyone to have a drink, and then Anycai said to Zhong Yunqing:
"Actually, directing is not as difficult as you think. It's just about coordinating the crew. Normally, you'll almost understand it after two or three months of studying with the crew. The rest is the ability to lead the crew. You said it yourself just now, you own this script
As a screenwriter, I have a sense of the plot and picture I wrote in my mind, so when the time comes to shoot it, I won’t be like a headless fly.”
After Ning Hao said this, Zhong Yunqing came back to his senses.
Don't say it, in fact, this statement is true. In fact, the director has put aside several domestic directors with decades of experience. It is really not that difficult for a novice.
For example, for example, they filmed Guo Xiaosi in his childhood; and Han Han! Didn’t these two directly transform from writers to directors without systematic study?
Therefore, Zhong Yunqing was a little blind at first. Then based on his own situation, he discovered a very interesting thing.
Perhaps it does take more than two years for the average person to learn directing. But he is different from others!
Each of the scripts written by Zhong Yunqing has been read in the past life, even more than once. I have a very complete and clear picture in my mind.
Furthermore, he himself studied acting and knew how to let the actors fully present the scenes according to his script or even the movie scenes in his mind.
In other words, he is a bastard with God's perspective and perspective enabled! This means that he does not actually need to train himself to be a top student in the directing world like an international director!
He just needs to learn how to coordinate a crew and how to let the actors shoot according to their own ideas!
So, after thinking about this, Zhong Yunqing, who was suddenly enlightened, looked at Ning Hao with a calm expression and replied:
"That's fine. Thank you in advance."
…………
When Zhong Yunqing completed his own sublimation, he was on the other side.
Sisi and Ying Bao, two girls, had just watched today's broadcast of Wulin Gaiden. Then Ying Bao got up and went to the room to tidy up the sheets. After a while, Sisi wanted to sleep with her.
As for Sisi, she was not sleepy at the moment. She was chewing on an apple and holding the remote control while continuing to search for good movies aimlessly.
There's nothing I can do about it, since this girl watched two hit dramas produced by her boyfriend and herself, her taste in TV dramas has become more and more picky.
After searching for a while, I saw the replay of Liang Jian in the evening theater of Zhejiang Satellite TV...
Sisi likes this drama very much.
At first, it was probably just because her boyfriend participated in the filming of this drama that she watched it. Later, as the plot progressed, she really liked all the plots of this drama.
So when she saw the replay, this girl immediately shouted at the top of her voice to Zhao Liying in the room:
"Liying, come out quickly!"
Zhao Liying was yawning in the room. When she heard Sisi shouting outside, she thought something had happened to her! She quickly ran out.
Then quickly, Sisi patted the sofa next to her, smiled and said to her:
"Come here quickly. This show is very good. Come and watch it with me."
When Ying Bao saw that there was a war movie on the TV screen, he replied with a dull expression: "No, just watch it yourself. I don't really like watching war movies."
After speaking, she thought for a while and continued:
"Besides, it's almost ten o'clock now. Didn't you just say that you have to go to bed early because you have to do your morning exercises in the morning?"
Zhao Liying is actually looking forward to tomorrow morning. She thinks that she and Sisi will be able to enter the Chinese Opera tomorrow morning and learn acting systematically! She can't wait now.
Therefore, she doesn’t want to watch TV series! She needs to get some sleep quickly and recharge herself to study hard tomorrow!
Sisi finally got her out, how could she let her back into the room so easily! So the girl rolled her eyes and continued to "fool":
"Oh, don't worry, we are so close to the Chinese drama, so we won't delay the morning show. And let me tell you, this war drama is different, it's really, really good to watch!"
"No matter how good it is, it's still a war movie. I don't like watching fighting and killing!"
"But, this drama was filmed by my boyfriend, so it's really different!"
Ying Bao originally wanted to continue to refuse. But when she heard that Zhong Yunqing participated in the filming, she was quite grateful to Zhong Yunqing during this time.
So he immediately responded with a bit of a double standard:
"Really, it was taken by your boyfriend! Let me take a look at that book with you."
Afterwards, the two girls sat together on the sofa, munching snacks and staring at the TV screen seriously.
Not to mention, the bright sword is really magical, and you will become addicted just by looking at it!
The episode that Sisi and Yingbao are watching now shows the scene where the cavalry company is preparing to sacrifice their lives for the country.
Ying Bao didn't think it was anything at first, but when the cavalry company charged against the Japanese for the first time, she began to feel that the drama was irritating.
After a fierce battle, the one-armed company commander was left shouting: Cavalry company, attack! He rushed towards the enemy alone.
The shocking feeling of facing death still made her take back her statement that she didn't like war movies.
It turns out that war movies can also have such beautiful scenes...
Xiao Zhao’s children’s shoes have also become obsessed with them!