Rebirth Bias

Han Lei received Lu Ne in his office, accompanied by Yao Litian, the special planner of the new star who called Lu Ne.Lu Ne came here directly, and he was still wearing a T-shirt and denim cap. Compared with Han Lei, who was wearing a British handmade suit, he was extremely shabby. Counting his age, Han Lei is now about 35, and he is in the prime time of a man. Holding a thick cigar, his demeanor and demeanor really revealed the arrogance of "I am the only one" as in the legend. The assistant brought coffee, closed the door softly and left.

Han Lei's sharp eyes fell on Lu Ne, and he said straight to the point, "Director Lu is here because I want to discuss something with you. I have to fly to Hong Kong at [-] o'clock in the afternoon, so I will make a long story short. Mr. Xu Yongyu's matter must be yours." I already know that, regarding what to do next, the company has held more than a dozen meetings to discuss two sets of plans." Shu Xiang tidied him up to this point and signaled the planner Yao Litian to continue.Yao Litian was about the same age as Han Lei, with an ordinary appearance, wearing glasses, and a refined air. He received the gaze from his boss, raised his eye sockets, and continued in a calm voice: "The first plan is to temporarily put aside "Killing We have learned from Mr. Xu Yongyu's attending doctor about the "Jing" plan. If it is properly adjusted, the situation will recover to [-]% to [-]% after half a year, and the old man will continue to direct. This is the safest plan. The second plan Even if someone else takes over the old man to continue filming, there are several candidates on our side, and Director Lu is one of the candidates we are considering."

Han Lei stepped in and said, "To be honest, the company's senior management generally prefer the second plan. Although Mr. Xu's name is good, we can't guarantee his physical condition in half a year, whether he will have a second stroke , The actor's schedule is another issue. Among the director candidates to take over, Director Li Ai, Li and Director Xu Shu are the most popular. Needless to say, Director Li Ai is one of the top directors in our domestic film industry. If he is willing to extend Everyone is happy to help, but at present, others are filming abroad. If he comes back, he will have to wait for two months. Therefore, everyone is generally more optimistic about Director Xu Shu. First, he participated in "Killing Caution" from the beginning to the end. The shooter, as Xu Yongyu's son, must be very familiar with his father's film-style shooting techniques; second, Xu Shu took over, inheriting his father's business, and fulfilling his father's last wish. There are gimmicks and selling points. Advantages. We have contacted Director Xu Shu several times, and he is very willing and active. But personally, I am more optimistic about Director Lu."

Speaking of this, he observed Lu Ne's expression with his eyes. From the beginning to the end, Lu Ne did not speak, his back was arched, his fingers were crossed between his knees, and his face was listening carefully. Hearing that Han Lei was optimistic about him The words did not appear to be flattered.Han Lei continued, "My identity is first and foremost the general manager and director of 'Xinxing'. The first thing I consider is profit, but I also have the most basic respect for art. If the "Book of Laughter and Forgetting" Success is a kind of luck, just scratching the itch of people in modern society, so after I saw the copy of "Lover Vine", I have no doubts about Director Lu's talent, you are one of the rare people in China who can combine art and A director with a very perfect combination of business. It can be said that even between Li Ai and you, I am more optimistic about you, and I am willing to make such a gamble."

Lu Ne frowned slightly, making him look extremely serious. After a while, he raised his head, "Thank you Mr. Han for your appreciation, but I don't think I'm suitable."

As soon as these words came out, Han Lei and Yao Litian couldn't hide their astonishment. They probably didn't expect Lu Ne to refuse at all.

Yao Litian's reaction could not be described as unpleasant, the corners of his mouth were pulled slightly, and the arc was so small that people couldn't tell it was a smile, "Indeed, taking over Mr. Xu Yongyu's film is both an opportunity and a challenge. Worried that if the filming is not good, it will destroy the signboard that I have built so hard?"

Lu Na said honestly: "It would be a lie to say that I am not worried at all, but it is not the main reason. I respect Teacher Xu Yongyu, but we have different ideas from each other, and the result of hard stitching together will only make a movie look different. If Mr. Han If you really want me to direct, then I have a few conditions—”

Han Lei came over in surprise, his face had returned to the high-ranking deepness, making it difficult to see his true inner thoughts, and said lightly: "Tell me."

Lu Na was not polite, and said: "First, the script is mine. I know what I want to express and how to shoot it, so I don't approve of Xu Yongyu's adapted script. It's his movie, not mine. Yes, if I take over, I have to tear it all down and start over; second, if the actors can't meet my requirements, or if they really don't meet the role setting, I have the right to change actors; Final editing rights reserved."

After the three conditions were finished, even the well-informed Yao Litian was stunned, and couldn't help but ask, "Director Lu, are you joking?"

Lu Na ignored Yao Litian, just stood up and looked at Han Lei, and said seriously: "Let's put it this way, the biggest difference between our generation and Mr. Xu Yongyu's generation may be the lack of a sense of historical mission and the lack of pure dedication to art. Spirit. We are not so heavy, I like to make movies, so I made it, I enjoy such a thing. But I also have to be responsible to investors, and I must not let them lose money. That’s all I have to say.”

Han Lei didn't speak, just stared at Lu Na for a long time, Lu Ne didn't change his face, and let him watch.After a while, Han Lei opened his lips, and said in a businesslike tone, "I will consider the conditions proposed by Director Lu, and I will discuss it with the company's upper management."

Lu Na nodded, took his leave and left.

In fact, Lu Na didn't think that Han Lei would agree to such a harsh condition. If Li Ai proposed it, he might still consider it, Lu Ne?Which nameplate is that?

So when he stepped out of the new star, Lu Ne put this matter behind him, and flew to Hong Kong with the main creators of "Lover Vine" to promote it the next day. "Lover Vine" has been scheduled for National Day, and will be released simultaneously in Hong Kong and the Mainland.

The schedule is tight, lunch is eaten in the car, there is a media meeting in the afternoon, two hours of question time, one hour of fan interaction, and a separate interview with the media after returning to the backcourt. Lu Ne can be regarded as having seen it before. The Hong Kong reporter was very sharp. A reporter asked him to talk about the filming of "Lover Vine". A reporter said, "We are not interested in this. I heard that you have a very close relationship with actor Jiang Zhaochen, and someone took a photo of him coming to your room late at night wearing only a towel. How do you explain it?" Lu Na choked Enough, it took a while to raise one corner of the mouth, and shouted to Jiang Zhaochen who was also being interviewed on the other side, "Jiang Zhaochen, come here."

Jiang Zhaochen showed an apologetic smile to the media reporter who was interviewing him, hurried to Lu Ne's side, and called "Director Lu".Lu Na put his arm around Jiang Zhaochen's shoulder like a good buddy, and smirked at the media reporter, "During the Hong Kong media meeting, the director Lu Ne put his hand on Jiang Zhaochen's shoulder. The two seem to have a close relationship. What do you mean?" look?"

The reporter at the scene was taken aback, and then burst out laughing. The reporter who asked the question was embarrassed. Lu Na waved Jiang Zhaochen away and took the initiative to make a rescue. Yes, who knew there would be such an oolong..."

At the end of the interview, Lu Ne drank half a bottle of mineral water in one go, while Xiao Yang, who was in charge of the trip, was still talking, "Director Lu, there is an exclusive interview with a magazine character today, and a group of photos will be taken. We have an appointment at five o'clock." There is still half an hour to go to the studio. This is the magazine reporter may ask some questions. You can see if there is anything that needs to be avoided. I will say hello to them in advance. At eight o'clock there is a small For the dinner, formal attire is required..."

When Lu Ne got in the car, he took a piece of bread and ate it first. Lu Ne probably wouldn't have anything to eat at such a banquet where everyone was serving.There was another turmoil at the studio, Lu Ne asked the makeup artist to do the makeup for himself, and couldn't help complaining, "I didn't expect me to be a director, and sometimes I would sell my hue." Putonghua laughed and teased, "Director Lu, you are so pretty, it would be a pity if you don't shoot, you can be an actor yourself, and you will be a big hit at the box office."

The interview was quite satisfactory. After all, it wasn't that kind of entertainment magazine. Lu Ne was also talkative, how he got into film school, the original intention of filming "The Book of Laughing and Forgotten", the difficult things encountered in filming, interesting things, his own film philosophy, etc. The understanding and expectations of "Lover Vine", the views on some actors, and the requirements in life.After the interview and taking pictures, Lu Ne didn't know whether the shots were good or not. Anyway, he posed according to the photographer's request. The photographer is a handsome mixed-race guy. give him.Lu Ne didn't think much about it, so he gave it.

After a whole day, Lu Ne really felt that all the bones in his body were disassembled and reassembled, and he couldn't think of other words except tired.At night in Regent's banquet hall, with champagne in hand and a decent smile on his face, his head was basically muddled, as if he was dizzy and jet-lagged.

From a distance, someone came towards Lu Na, a man in his forties, with a plump belly, and a few sparse hairs on his head that were grown very long, starting from the left temple, across the top of his head, and obliquely inserted into the right side. Behind the ears, the young man next to him was wearing a black cashmere and silk dress. He was not tall, but well-proportioned. A carefully groomed face was mixed with aloofness and indifference.Lu Ne almost didn't recognize it, it was Cen Chen whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

"What a coincidence, Director Lu." With just the right amount of surprise and a smile on his face, Cen Chen led the middle-aged man closer and introduced, "Boss Huang, let me introduce you. This is Director Lu Na. The movies he made are very famous. Director Lu, this is Huang Zhongkai, Boss Huang, Xingfa Investment Bank knows, that is Boss Huang's property."

Boss Huang glanced up and down at Lu Na's side first, then he laughed after hearing Cen Chen's introduction, and said in extremely substandard Mandarin: "Director Lu, I heard Xiao Chen told you that you used to be very Take care of him, making a movie at such a young age, it's amazing."

Lu Ne shook his back, he was sobered up in an instant, resisting the urge to turn around, watching Boss Huang's chubby hands wrap around Cen Chen's waist, and listening to Boss Huang's persistent approach, "Let me tell you, There is a lot of fate between people, otherwise you are in the mainland and I am in Hong Kong, how come you met by such a coincidence, let me tell you..."

Lu Ne endured the stomachache and tried his best to smile, "Hehe."

Finally, Cen Chen and Boss Huang went to other places. With the business card that Boss Huang forced on him in his hand, Lu Ne bounced it into the trash can not far away, and then walked around the banquet hall with a wine glass, followed by A few Hong Kong colleagues chatted for a while, and the chat was quite speculative. They left each other's phone numbers, then took off their coats, and nestled on a sofa in the corner in a daze.Cen Chen came again, this time he was alone, sitting next to Lu Na in silence.

Lu Na thinks that Cen Chen is very magical. Every time he sees him, he can always refresh his understanding of the world. Compared with the innocent and harmless before, or the decadent and seductive British rock star with smoky makeup, The current Cen Chen obviously has cultivated more diligently, at least at first glance, he looks like a proud young master of a wealthy family.

Lu Ne asked him, "Why did you come to Hong Kong? When did you come?"

Cen Chen drank champagne slowly, his posture had a restrained and seductive feeling, he glanced sideways at Lu Ne, and said quietly, "It's been half a year since I've been here." A little sad, "Brother Lu, in fact, during the half a year since I came here, I often think of you. When I was very young, I went out for a walk and met so many people. Only you will tell me the truth. Words, to persuade me to improve, really, no one has ever said those words to me..." He said, taking two more glasses of champagne from the passing waiter.

Lu Na couldn't think of any philosophical chicken soup for the soul that he and Cen Chen had instilled, which made people think about it like this. Seeing his enthusiasm for drinking, he couldn't help persuading him, "Drink less, I see you It's a little drunk."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cen Chen turned over on Lu Na's body. Lu Na was startled, and quickly supported him with one hand. His body was limp, and he persistently wanted to lean on Lu Ne's shoulder, his mouth was vague Called indistinctly, "Brother Lu, I'm actually very lonely, very lonely, and I really want someone to talk to me, Brother Lu..." His hands first put on Lu Ne's knee, and then seemed to spread upwards unintentionally When it reached Lu Ne's thigh, a pair of talking eyes seemed to be covered with mist, hazy and fragile.

Like a cat stepping on its tail, Lu Ne jumped up from the sofa in embarrassment, "Sit down for a while, I'll go to the bathroom." Without looking at Cen Chen's reaction, he ran away from the crime scene in three steps like.

To others, Lu Ne might not have reacted so much yet, but to Cen Chen, Lu Ne was a bit reflexive, and meeting him would never be a good thing.

I went to the bathroom, checked that it was almost time, and was about to go back to the hotel room to rest, only to remember that I had escaped too hastily just now, and forgot my coat on the sofa, so I had to turn back. Cen Chen was no longer there, and Lu Ne heaved a sigh of relief , put on the coat again, talked to the organizer, and took the elevator upstairs.

The room was on the [-]th floor. As soon as the elevator door opened, Lu Ne walked in while feeling for the room card. After searching all over his body, he couldn't find the room card. He was so depressed that he had to go back to the front desk to ask for a new one. , entered the door, inserted the card, and then fell headlong on the bed.

Tired, Lu Ne was really tired, he didn't even want to get up while lying on the bed, he told himself in his heart, lie down for 5 minutes, just 5 minutes, get up and take a shower after 5 minutes.As a result, as soon as the eyelids were closed, it was as if they were glued to 502, and they couldn't be torn apart no matter what.

In a daze, it seemed that someone was taking off his clothes.Lu Ne muttered, "Su Er, you beast—" The man paused, then continued to unbutton Lu Ne's shirt, and after unbuttoning, went to undo Lu Ne's belt.

At this moment, the phone rang, and Lu Na wanted to scold her, and closed his eyes to touch the phone, but he was forced to open his eyes when he didn't touch it. The opening of his eyes almost scared his soul out of Tianling Gai——Cen Chenzhengguang She knelt down beside him, keeping her hands in the gesture of untying his belt.

"Fuck, why are you here?" Lu Na jumped up from the bed, staring at Cen Chen with blazing eyes, "What do you want?"

Cen Chen's young body was full of temptation under the soft light, his long eyelashes were flickering, and suddenly he rushed forward, hugged Lu Ne's waist tightly, and said in a muffled voice: "Brother Lu, I like you, I really like you!" Yes, I have liked you for a long time."

Lu Na was not at all happy to be confessed. Instead, he was frightened. He hurriedly pushed Cen Chen away, and accidentally fell off the bed. Looking at Cen Chen's nose, he asked, "I'm asking you, why are you in my room?" Suddenly, remembering that he forgot his coat on the sofa, he immediately became furious, "Did you steal my room card?"

Cen Chen maintained this kneeling position, and raised his face at this moment, teardrops were hanging on his eyelashes, "Brother Lu, I don't want to do anything else, I just want to make you happy, really."

"I... who the hell wants to hear you say this—"

The ringtone of the phone finally went off, but a few seconds later, it rang again, echoing continuously in the room, making Lu Ne's brain ache from the noise, he opened the quilt and finally found the phone, and looked at the screen—— When Su Er called, he pinched his phone and stared at it for a long time, hesitating for a long time, and said to Cen Chen, "I don't have time to talk to you right now, you put on my clothes for me, and I'll talk to you later!" He finished speaking , took a deep breath, and pressed the connect button.

As soon as he put the phone on his ear, Su Er's unhappy voice rushed out, "Why didn't you answer my call?"

Lu Ne tried to use a normal tone and said, "Sleep, what are you doing?"

"Okay, come here and open the door, I'm almost at the door of your room, is it 1706?"

"what?!"