Fringe artists in the entertainment industry

Chapter 24 24. I’m not good at persuading others (please read and collect)

In the hot summer, the study room is very refreshing. The air conditioner is blowing air-conditioning, and the small red ribbon is floating leisurely at the air outlet.

Chen Li'an sat in the corner of the study with his chin propped up, listening to Director Cheng and the others discussing the script.

Unable to speak, he felt a little bored and could only read Director Cheng's book collection.

There are specialties in the art industry, and Chen Li'an does not think that just because he is born again, he can give impassioned advice to the country.

There are several people here who are not the best in their respective fields. Wang Yian is the best at writing books, Director Cheng is also a master as a director, and Shu Qi is a screenwriter, director, and film studies scholar. Who is not better than Chen Li'an.

Just as boring as Chen Li'an is Xu Feng. Her main task is to pay, and she has no say in writing scripts.

Xu Feng looked at Chen Li'an. The look in Chen Li'an's eyes from the audition ten minutes ago was still lingering in her mind. She hadn't encountered such a talented young actor in a long time.

The last person who shocked her with her performance was Leslie Cheung, and now there is another one.

The key is that Chen Li'an is also good-looking, much better-looking than the Baodao actor she had chosen before, and a little more handsome than Leslie Cheung.

So when Director Cheng decided to use Chen Li'an, Xu Feng didn't raise any objections.

Firstly, Chen Li'an's performance really moved her, and secondly, Director Cheng had compromised with himself regarding the female lead. A second male lead still gave Director Cheng some face, and also gave some face to Shu Qi.

Hello, hello, hello, everyone.

Chen Li'an noticed Xu Feng's gaze, turned to her and asked, "I heard that the crew also built an old Shanghai style street?"

"Well, Shu Qi told you?"

Xu Feng felt a little irritated when he talked about this. He said directly as if he was looking for someone to talk to: "It's been very troublesome to build this scene. It has been several months and it has not been completed yet. There are always problems at the construction site."

"Actually, it's impossible to take pictures in many places, but Veuve Clicquot is very persistent."

"Actually, I don't really like this story. I hope this movie can be the same as Farewell My Concubine."

Chen Li'an listened silently, not knowing what to say, but knowing that this movie would not be as successful as Farewell My Concubine.

After Xu Feng said a lot in one breath, he suddenly realized that he seemed to be a little too candid today.

Perhaps he was a little depressed after being tortured by Director Cheng during this period, and now he couldn't help but burst out.

Looking at the silent Chen Li'an, Xu Feng felt a little embarrassed and changed the topic and asked: "What movies have you made before? Are you a newcomer?"

"The last movie has just been completed, so I am considered a newcomer. I don't know when the movie will be released yet." Chen Li'an explained.

Xu Feng probably guessed what was going on. Most of the mainland films produced by Shu Qi were literary or underground art films.

"It's difficult to release underground films, but it should be no problem to participate in film festivals, right?"

Chen Li'an hummed and said, "But there is no money for post-production, and the crew is very poor."

"What are you going to do? Do you think it's a pity that the first movie can't be released?" Xu Feng asked curiously. It's not easy to be an actor these days and be a leading actor.

Chen Li'an does feel a little pity, but the most important goal of the Extreme Cold crew is not the movie itself, but the people who get to know through this movie and enter this circle.

Enjoy the performance by the way~

"Definitely. I was talking to Shu Qi a few days ago that it would be great if someone sponsored me."

Xu Feng looked at Chen Li'an's pretty face and thought that his acting skills were also very good. This movie might be good, so he asked, "Well, how about you tell me about that movie?"

"You are interested in?"

Chen Li'an was a little surprised. Nine out of ten investments in underground films would result in losses. Not all films can be sold, and not all films can win awards.

Xu Feng smiled and said, "Let's talk about it first, maybe you'll be interested."

Ten minutes later.

After hearing what Chen Li'an said about the complete movie, Xu Feng thought for a while and said: "It's a very experimental movie, but according to you, it's really not easy to sell the copyright. Unless it wins an award, and you are the leading actor, do you feel that Do you hope to win a prize?”

Chen Li'an thought for a while and said: "It mainly depends on which film festival it is in. If there is hope in Rotterdam and Venice, it will only be in the non-competition section."

"Since this is still worth investing in, I can consider how much money they are short of." Xu Feng said with interest.

It seems that Chen Li'an hopes that Chen Li'an can say a few good words to persuade him. Mature women always like to tease young beautiful boys.

Chen Li'an did not catch Xu Feng's "evil" little game, and said slightly confused: "I don't know, you can ask Shu Qi."

Xu Feng, who had not enjoyed the game, felt a little bored, but looking at Chen Li'an's face, he still planned to continue the mini game.

But this time Xu Feng planned to explain the rules of the game more clearly. She held her chin and looked at Chen Li'an with a smile and said:

"You don't have to ask Shu Qi, just talk to me. If you want me to invest, you can try to convince me."

"Convince you to invest?"

"Yes, do you want to try it?"

There was teasing hidden in Xu Feng's eyes, and he was looking forward to how Chen Li'an would convince him.

Chen Li'an saw that Xu Feng was deliberately teasing him, but he didn't care. Forty-year-old women have strange ideas, but he had no intention of acting according to Xu Feng's script.

Chen Li'an glanced at Director Cheng who was talking eloquently and said: "I'm not very good at convincing others. Shu Qi should do this. I'm just an actor, not a producer."

Xu Feng heard the meaning of Chen Li'an's words and chuckled. At the same time, he was a little surprised by Chen Li'an's attitude and asked curiously: "Don't you want the movie to be released?"

Chen Li'an raised his beautiful eyebrows slightly and said calmly: "I just enjoy the process of acting. As for the other things, I don't care. As long as the actors do their job, that's fine."

Xu Feng found it quite interesting. There were very few actors who didn't care about fame and fortune. Moreover, he could see that Chen Li'an was not lying, so he smiled and said, "You can tell the difference very clearly. But when you say it like that, I'm really curious about how well you acted." how's it going."

Chen Li'an smiled and said, "When the crew gets rich, maybe you can see it, but it may take a long time."

"Maybe soon."

After Xu Feng said this, he stopped mentioning the matter. Director Cheng had stopped discussing it.

"That's it for the time being. Let's get here today. We'll start filming in August." Director Cheng's tone was not as exciting as the filming was about to start. He seemed to be still dissatisfied with the current script.

Shu Qi and Wang Yian looked at each other, a hint of relaxation flashed in their eyes, this terrible torture was finally over for the time being.

However, Shu Qi knew that there would be a steady stream of problems when the movie started shooting. Director Cheng still hadn't figured out how he was going to shoot it.

But Shu Qi was very happy to be able to escape the torture temporarily. After saying goodbye to Director Cheng, she took Chen Li'an to escape from the courtyard that had tortured her for a month.

After exiting the alley, Shu Qi couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, and the knot between her brows and eyes melted away a lot.

Chen Li'an handed over a cigarette and said, "Congratulations on escaping from the sea of ​​suffering."

Shu Qi took the cigarette and lit it, took a long puff, and then said, "It's early. Believe it or not, Director Cheng will call me in three days at most."

Chen Li'an paused and said, "Xin, he is the person who can do this. I feel a little regretful now."

"Haha, you're in trouble, you'll have to suffer when the movie starts filming!" Shu Qi suddenly couldn't help but gloated, but she smiled and stopped talking.

There is nothing to be proud of if you laugh at fifty steps and laugh at a hundred steps.

In the evening, after Chen Li'an had a drink with Shu Qi, he went home with the newly released script.

The movie will start shooting in August and will be set in Tongli Water Town in Jiangsu Province. The Pang Family Courtyard in the movie was shot at the local Retreat Garden.

By then Chen Li'an will be able to meet Leslie Cheung. This is Chen Li'an's first opportunity to meet a real person, and he is still looking forward to it.