become famous with a kiss

Even after reading this story for a long time, Ning Ze still feels breathless, and at the same time, he can understand why Guan Baiyan threw it into the trash can - because he knew from the script that it would not be very popular at the box office. Art films.

But the strange thing is that after reading the whole story, Guan Baiyan's moment of staring back in the attic in "Eastern Eden" is still swaying before Ning Ze's eyes like a frozen frame.It seemed that he had captured some potential of Guan Baiyan. Somehow, Ning Ze felt that this script was very suitable for him.

Just thinking so vaguely, Ning Ze fell asleep on the sofa before he knew it, until someone called him.

"What are you doing with these scripts?"

As soon as Ning Ze opened his eyes, he saw Guan Baiyan standing in front of him, dressed for going out in the thin morning light, the latest spring style light blue thin woolen coat, plain scarf, beautiful but a little thin.

"You should add another dress."

"What are you doing with my script?"

The two spoke at the same time, and then fell silent together.

Guan Baiyan stared at Ning Ze with a cold face for a while, Ning Ze compromised after a while, "I'm sorry, I read senior's script without authorization."

Guan Baiyan ignored him and put all the scripts into the bag by himself.

Ning Ze watched his movements and didn't dare to disturb him. He only reminded him after he had packed everything up, "Senior, you dropped a copy." He picked up the script that had been thrown into the trash can.

"I don't want that one anymore." Guan Baiyan zipped up the bag.

"But... I think this one is the best." After holding back for a long time, Ning Ze finally said this sentence.

Guan Baiyan acted as if he hadn't heard what he said, and went straight to the door.

Ning Ze hurriedly jumped off the sofa, before he even had time to put on his slippers, and ran to stop him, still holding the script, "Senior, this script is really good."

Guan Baiyan looked at him again without saying a word.

Ning Ze was most afraid of his silent but cold expression, but when he thought of the packed tent, he still held on, "...it's really good."

As soon as Guan Baiyan let go, the bag in his hand hit the ground with a "slap", and the loud noise made Ning Ze tremble.

"Are you teaching me now, telling me what to do?"

"No, of course not." Ning Ze barefooted and lowered his head, "I don't know about filming, but I think it's a good story, and if it was filmed by seniors, it will definitely have a good response. And you like it very much, don't you? Otherwise, you wouldn't regard the script as so old..."

When he uttered the last sentence, Guan Baiyan's eyes almost caught fire on his face, and Ning Ze hurriedly raised the script to block it.

Guan Baiyan stared at the half-old document, and after a while, his eyes finally softened, and his tone became soothing, "You are right, I really like this story, but I will not make this movie."

"I know this movie probably won't be a blockbuster, but if it's done well, it will definitely be an award-winning movie," Ning Ze still wanted to persuade him, "It's not a commercial movie..."

"Don't you understand? It's not that I don't want to shoot, but I can't." Guan Baiyan interrupted him, ""Doomsday Chase" has already failed once, and I can't fail a second time. What's more, you can see clearly, this It's a movie about a same-sex relationship, and the subject matter is too sensitive. I am an idol, not a singer or an actor, but an idol. Because it is top-notch, it is like an expensive vase, and it cannot withstand beatings. "

"But you have filmed "Oriental Garden of Eden" before, didn't that film also have this aspect..."

"That's because the production lineup of "Oriental Eden" is worth my risk." Guan Baiyan paused, "Besides, it's my first film, and some out-of-place plots will only make people think it's a gimmick. Seeking a breakthrough... You know, although fans are rushing towards the idol's domineering tendencies, what they want is only the vague ambiguity. If it is really related to a scandal such as homosexuality, it will be a big deal for any star. Forever."

Ning Ze was silent for a while, but he still said, "But I think this script is worth taking another risk. Haven't you ever thought about transforming from an idol to an acting actor..."

"I don't have that kind of acting skills, I can't act." Guan Baiyan interrupted him, turned his eyes to the side, and for the first time actively avoided meeting Ning Ze's gaze, "Don't you understand to this day? An idol is not a person, but A team. The stylist can help you have a gorgeous appearance, and the makeup artist can help you have exquisite makeup; if you dance badly, the dance teacher can teach you over and over again; Sing. But actors are different. You are alone and helpless in front of the camera. Even the slightest expression will be infinitely magnified. If you think about it, it's a cruel thing."

"But I remember that the reason why you broke up with Lu Jia at the beginning was because he wanted you to act in an idol drama that could not improve your acting skills." Ning Ze still refused to give up, "Why are you not even willing to try now?"

"I tried it, and "Doomsday Chase" is the best proof."

"But that's just a commercial."

"If you can't even make commercial films that don't require acting skills, how can you still dream of making purely literary films?...Maybe Lu Jia is right, I failed, I can't do it." After a pause, Guan Baiyan turned his gaze back , looking at Ning Ze again, "So, do you need me to continue explaining?"

Ning Ze never expected that he would say such a thing. Countless words of reassurance and rebuttal went through his mind, but he still couldn't find the right words to say at this moment.

"Throw it away." Guan Baiyan didn't seem to count on his answer, he just picked up the bag thrown on the ground again, walked around him and walked out of the hallway.

Ning Ze hesitated for a moment, but he still didn't throw away the script as he said, but turned to the beginning and read it again.

He was obsessed with this story, and before he knew it, the sky was getting brighter, and Ning Ze's cell phone rang suddenly.

"Brother Ning Ze, have you been discharged from the hospital?" Xiaobin's sweet voice came from the phone, "I went to your house just now, and uncle said you didn't come back."

Ning Ze's mind was still half stuck in those poignant plots, "...Yes, today I'm going to the crew of "Winter Sunshine", so I need to prepare some things and live outside."

"Is it the rented house you mentioned last time?"

"Oh, yes."

"Haha, I knew it." Xiaobin laughed crisply, "You missed the opening ceremony of the crew because of illness, and Director Fang complained at that time. So, I decided to pick you up today, so that you don't have to Take the time to find the shooting location. But which building you live in, I only sent you half way last time, and I still don't know where you live in."

Only then did Ning Ze come to his senses, and hurriedly said, "It's hard to find the place where I live, so I'll come and find you, please park the car at the same place as last time and wait for me for a while."

Xiaobin's laughter stopped abruptly. He thought of the scene when Xiong Pang suddenly appeared at Ningze's house not long ago, and said after a while, "I still want to drive the car downstairs to wait for you? What's the inconvenience?" ?"

"Of course not," Ning Ze was afraid that he would think of something, so he could only try his best to be natural, "I'm afraid you'll be in trouble. I'll be down right away, wait for me for 15 minutes."

"Okay, then I'll just barely listen to you."

After saying this, Xiao Bin pressed the stop call button.He held the steering wheel and cast his eyes on the passenger seat next to him. There was a carefully packaged lunch box on it, which contained various breakfasts such as steamed buns, leopard skin tofu, preserved egg and lean meat porridge, and crystal shrimp dumplings. , still steaming, he spent an hour going around to a famous breakfast shop this morning to buy breakfast for Ning Ze.

After staring blankly for three seconds, Xiao Bin suddenly grabbed the phone and pressed the speed dial button. After a while, the call was connected.

"Brother Lu Jia, I'm Xiaobin. Calling so early didn't disturb your rest, did it?"

"It's nothing important, I just have something to ask you."

"I want to know where senior Guan Baiyan lives, and I need the specific address."

"No. I have a very good junior in the company. He is a fan of Guan Baiyan. He wants to give senior Guan a valuable gift, but he doesn't want to pass it on through the company."

"...Well, okay, I've written it all down, thank you Brother Lu Jia."

After hanging up the phone, the smile on Xiaobin's face disappeared immediately.He turned the car around, and quickly drove the car to the place Lu Jia just mentioned—near Guan Boyan's residence, and found a corner to hide.

He kept his eyes on the stairway, praying over and over that he wouldn't see that person.

But just 2 minutes later, Ning Ze appeared in his sight.

The psychological defense line collapsed in an instant, and Xiaobin felt that the whole world in front of him was gradually blurring.But he still quickly held back the heat that rushed into his eyes, turned around and drove the car to the place they had agreed to wait for.

Here, he waited for Ning Ze's arrival again.

During the few minutes of waiting, Xiaobin's mind kept replaying the events between him and Ning Ze from their acquaintance to the present, including when he learned that the combination of the two was going to split up, he threw the medicine powder into Ning Ze's water cup. scene.

It's been too long, the two people have known each other for too long, so long that even everything that should have been clear has been blurred.

Is it like, is it love, is it jealousy, is it hate, or is it the hatred generated because you can never get close?

Xiao Bin felt that he was going to cry, but the corners of his eyes were just wet but immediately dried up.

He picked up the lunch box and wanted to throw it out of the window, but at this moment, Ning Ze came from the fork in the road and greeted him with a smile, "Xiao Bin, I'm sorry, I've been waiting for a long time. "

"No," Xiaobin smiled sweetly without any affectation, and turned his wrist into a posture of handing over the insulated box, "Brother Ning Ze, it seems that you came in such a hurry, you haven't eaten breakfast yet, I specially made this I brought it to you, why not try it now."

While smiling so warmly, Xiao Bin clearly felt that his heart was plunged into a cold anger.

***

For Ning Ze's belated return to the team, the entire "Winter Sunshine" crew showed appropriate consideration and a warm welcome, but Ning Ze soon learned part of the reason.

"Winter Sunshine Pass" is a TV series adapted from a popular novel nowadays, so the author of the original work also came to the shooting scene to observe, but the first thing this young girl saw Ning Ze was: "You are Ning Ze." Ze, you must be able to help me get an autograph from Guan University."

For some reason, the sparkling eyes of the other party reminded Ning Ze of the girl he met in the video store.

Director Fang Daquan maintained his usual carefree style, patted him on the shoulder and told him to "act well", and whispered in his ear mysteriously, "Guan Baiyan also made a short film here."

Xiao Bin didn't come over to say hello, but just smiled at him.

Zhuang Linlin also came to the scene as a manager.Ning Ze hadn't seen her for a while, but he knew that she must have been extremely busy dealing with various aftermath affairs during the period of hospitalization.

In the early spring weather, Zhuang Linlin still looks like a boy in a green fleece sweater, dark gray sweatpants, and a fleece hat.Seeing Ning Ze at this time, she was also very happy, "How are you recovering? How do you feel now?"

"Fortunately, thank you for this time." Ning Ze looked sincerely.

"If you really treat me as a friend, don't be polite. I've taken on a lot of jobs for you in the past few days, and I'm still waiting for you to make me a lot of money." Zhuang Linlin joked.

After a while, the smile on her face gradually faded, "Ning Ze, there is something I hope you can tell me the truth. Why did Brother Xiong tell me the news about your illness that day? This matter...is Isn't it related to senior Guan Baiyan?"

"How?" Ning Ze didn't know how to explain it for a while, so he could only say, "I knew Brother Xiong before, and asking him to call you is just a very common thing, don't think too complicated."

"But I think it was too simple in the past. I always feel that he has something to do with your illness this time. This is probably a woman's intuition." Zhuang Linlin looked at him seriously, "Ning Ze, you are honest Answer me, because of what I did last time...Did senior Guan Baiyan make things difficult for you?"

"No, don't think too much." Ning Ze smiled at her reassuringly.

"Really? You didn't lie to me?" Zhuang Linlin was still worried.

"Really, it's true. Linlin, do you want me to swear?"

"Okay, I believe you." Zhuang Linlin was finally relieved, regained her vigor, and made a "V" gesture to him, "Today is your first day of shooting, and I will be there to cheer you up, come on!"

Ning Ze waved to him, then walked over and began to make up and change clothes.

When all the preparations are ready, go to the set and prepare for shooting.

He has experience in shooting commercials, so he is not completely unfamiliar with filming, but this is the first time he has actually acted in a drama, so he has done enough homework in advance, such as taking acting classes again and memorizing almost everything in the script. My own lines, reading many history books of the Republic of China period, etc.But when it came time to actually shoot, I was still a little nervous.

However, what surprised him the most was Fang Daquan.

The lewd, vulgar, unkempt director is a different person once he sits in front of the monitor.When talking to the actors, he is patient and meticulous, uses the language of the camera skillfully and accurately, and doesn't mind using himself as a joke to enliven the atmosphere of the scene. He is actually a crew leader who is very popular with the staff.

Considering Ning Ze's lack of drama experience, Fang Daquan only arranged for him to shoot some simple action scenes that did not require acting skills, such as writing and running.Ning Ze also passed the test smoothly because of his adequate preparation, but he ran into trouble in the first scene with the leading male Xiao Bin in the afternoon.

This game is actually not difficult.The main point is that the male number two was unable to go to ethnology because of the discriminatory treatment of the whole family, and the male number one was kind-hearted and secretly sent him a lot of books.

In this scene, Ning Ze only needs to take a stack of books from Xiaobin, show an envious, bitter and grateful smile, turn around and walk away.

But it was the smile that went wrong.

Ning Ze laughed over and over again, but he still couldn't find the feeling that Director Fang said. It was either too stiff, too contrived, or not bitter enough, or too flattering. Anyway, it never reached the right point. .

Although Fang Daquan is patient, even though the filming is an idol drama, the requirements for the performance of the actors are no worse than those of the movies, that is, the feeling that if one point is added, it will be too much, and if one point is subtracted, it will be too little.

So the whole crew worked on this one shot countless times from afternoon to night.In the end, Ning Ze didn't even know how to smile.

Only now did he truly understand what Guan Baiyan said - you are alone and helpless in front of the camera, and no one can help you.

He was under tremendous pressure, and he didn't notice at all that among the onlookers on the side, there was a tall and tall man wearing sunglasses.Behind him, Pang Xiong kept muttering, "Why is Ning boy so stupid, this must have been filmed fifty or sixty times."

It was Guan Baiyan who filmed nearby because he was invited to shoot the opening short film of the film festival.

After watching it for a while, Guan Baiyan said to Xiong Pang, "I'm going back first, if you still want to watch it, you can stay here."

"Brother, you should stay a little longer." Fatty Xiong said his thoughts, "If Kid Ning sees you for a while, he will be very happy. If he is so happy, maybe he will be enlightened and able to act immediately!"

Guan Baiyan glanced at him coldly through the sunglasses, "Happy to see me? Does he think it wasn't cold enough a few days ago, or he didn't stay in the hospital long enough."

Xiong Pang chuckled, and said in a low voice, "But even if he lives on the balcony, he still has to stay at my brother's house..." In exchange, Guan Baiyan punched his bulging stomach.

Fatty Xiong yelled "Aww", bent over while holding his stomach for three points, and suddenly saw Ning Ze's manager Zhuang Linlin looking at him and Guan Baiyan in shock.She was standing three steps away, and she didn't know how many words she had heard during the conversation just now.