Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 211 I Just Pretend to Know More

Chapter 211 I Just Pretend to Know More
The next morning, when Xu Chen was woken up by the alarm clock, Xie Bingran was gone.

Xu Chen sat up from the bed and reached out to touch under the quilt of Xie Bingran's bed. It seemed to be still warm.

He should be gone soon.

Last night, Brother Bing suddenly got a little upset and wanted to go to the set with Xu Chen today.

But Xu Chen thought about the content of today's commercial shooting, which was somewhat "not suitable for children", so he politely declined Brother Bing's offer.

Although Bing is called brother, after all, judging from her absolute birthday, she is still just a seventeen-year-old girl.

Seeing Xu Chen following up on Fuyanjie's commercials still made Xu Chen feel somewhat embarrassed.

So today during the day, Xie Bingran followed Wu Feifei and Huang Qianqian to spend a happy last day in Guangzhou.

……

Xu Chen stood up and stretched, and couldn't help but sigh that the sleep quality of an eighteen-year-old was really good.

In his previous life, when he was in his thirties, he was overwhelmed by all kinds of life and mental pressures, and he really didn’t sleep well for several years.

It seems that I have slept for eight or nine hours, but in fact, all kinds of things are running through my mind, and I will wake up by any noise in the night.

It’s not like now, when I can sleep soundly until dawn.

……

After a quick wash, he put all his simple luggage into his backpack.

I have to check out of the room in the morning. After finishing the advertising project today, I will go directly to the airport.

In the restaurant, I ran into Fang Jun who was having a buffet.

"Is your head still hurting?" Xu Chen said with a smile.

Fang Jun is holding a rice noodle roll:
"It doesn't hurt anymore. I can't drink as much as your dad, but I can still drink a little bit."

Xu Chen smiled and thought, as long as you are happy.

The two of them each carried a meal and found a seat by the window and sat down.

While eating, Xu Chen said:

"Are you familiar with Wu Feifei?"

Fang Jun: "I guess we are familiar with each other. When she was wearing open-crotch pants, she often came to my house to play."

Xu Chen: “…”

Fang Jun: "What's wrong?"

Xu Chen: "Can you find a more reasonable reason to ask Wu Feifei's car not to pick us up this afternoon and let them go directly to the airport first?"

Fang Jun was stunned for a moment, then he understood Xu Chen's purpose.

Of course, I had to go to "Dongshankou" and check out the "Northern Dumpling Shop".

It is indeed a bit private and not suitable for Wu Feifei and others to follow.

"Okay, leave it to me. I'll come up with an explanation during the day."

She paused and said, "I'm just afraid that your brother Bing will clamor to be with you."

Xu Chen: "Brother Bing, don't worry about it. I will send her a message and let her go to the airport with Wu Feifei without any worries."

……

When the two went downstairs, the white Honda Odyssey was already parked there.

Account manager Chen Xiaolong looked very polite. When he saw Xu Chen and the other person coming out, he quickly got out of the car and opened the door.

After getting in the car, Xu Chen said:

"Are the two spokesperson teachers on their way?"

Chen Xiaolong: "We have sent a car to pick them up. They should arrive earlier than us. The two teachers still need to put on makeup."

Xu Chen nodded:

"Is Mr. Li's butt feeling better?"

"what?!"

Chen Xiaolong was stunned for a moment, then showed a hint of embarrassment.

Fang Jun turned his head and glanced at Xu Chen, a speechless look on his expressionless face.

"Mr. Li is not in the way..." Chen Xiaolong replied.

……

The drive in the morning was smooth, with no traffic jams at all.

After more than half an hour, we arrived at the entrance of "Wu Jian Film and Television".

Chen Xiaolong took the two people upstairs and led them directly to a small meeting room on the second floor.

Two monitors have been placed there, allowing you to see the scenes being shot in the studio in real time.

The camera was aimed at the set being built, and several staff members were still busy inside.

Several changes from yesterday have been adjusted. In fact, Xu Chen also confirmed them in the group during lunch and evening breaks yesterday...

“Please wait a moment, teachers. I will come back after the actual shooting starts.

If there is some feedback on the lens, I will help convey it..."

Xu Chen smiled and nodded.

Chen Xiaolong bowed, turned around and walked out.

Fang Jun had never followed this kind of filming before, so he asked:
“Why are you placing us here and not letting us go to the filming site?”

Xu Chen explained: "They are afraid that we will give blind instructions on the spot."

Fang Jun frowned, seeming to feel that this was a little inappropriate.

Xu Chen: “This arrangement is correct.

On the advertising shooting site, the director needs to have absolute say and control so that he can mobilize the actors and staff of each module more efficiently.

If we jump out to give commands or make suggestions on the spot, it will completely disrupt the rhythm of the scene.

But as the 'supervisor' sent by Party A, we still have the decision-making power. For example, a shot cannot be passed without our approval.

However, our opinions on the scene can only be conveyed to the director through the staff, and then after the director's dispatch, they are conveyed to the actors, photographers and other modules.

This is also out of consideration for professionalism. After all, in actual filming, the director is indeed more professional.”

Fang Jun nodded and said:

"I still can't figure out how you, a high school graduate, know so much practical knowledge."

Xu Chen smiled:
“It’s not really practical, it’s all just talk.

I just pretend to know better."

Fang Jun: "It doesn't look like he's pretending."

……

The two sat for a while, and then Li Fengfeng and director Zhu Xiaoming walked in.

The director had a walkie-talkie hanging on his chest. He briefly greeted Xu Chen and the others and then said:

"All the footage is on the monitor now. If you have any comments, please give them to Mr. Li. I will hear them immediately!"

Li Fengfeng: "Chen Xiaolong will be here the whole time."

Xu Chen nodded: "Thank you for your hard work, both of you."

Li Fengfeng blinked his eyes:
"The two spokesperson teachers are still putting on makeup. Do you need help introducing them?"

Xu Chen thought about it and felt that it was not necessary.

In addition, Xu Chen is not really a fan of teachers Ren Jing and Fu Disheng.

"Don't disturb the shooting progress for now, please help me get a few autographed photos later!" Xu Chen said with a smile.

"Okay, this is easy." Li Fengfeng said with his eyes narrowed.

……

About twenty minutes later, Chen Xiaolong walked in with a walkie-talkie.

"Teachers, let's start right away."

The surveillance camera has already shown footage of spokespersons Ren Jing and Fu Disheng.

Two makeup artists were still helping the spokesperson adjust her makeup and hair, and the lighting technician next to them was adjusting the brightness and angle of the lights.

The camera starts with some scenes that do not require lines, with the aim of getting the spokesperson into the performance state.

The overall shooting was not difficult, and the pictures were similar to those of some music videos. The two spokespersons were also very familiar with the process.

Xu Chen did not have much opinion on this. He acted as a quiet supervisor while eating the fruit plate.

But shooting still takes a lot of time.

If any light is not adjusted properly, you have to start all over again...

It was noon in a blink of an eye, and the relatively static shots were only half finished. Xu Chen looked through the shooting schedule and found it was generally under control.

The main reason is that the spokesperson's time is very strict, only eight hours in total. They have to leave at the appointed time, and there is almost no room for discussion.

Rest for half an hour after eating.

Xu Chen and Fang Jun were also arranged to have boxed lunches for work.

As the "supervisors" of Party A, their boxed lunches are better than those of the staff, and they are genuine stir-fried takeout dishes.

Fang Jun said while eating:

“I never thought filming a commercial would be so hard.”

He was naturally referring to the staff on site.

Xu Chen: “It’s actually harder than you see.

You just noticed the dark circles under the director's eyes. In fact, the director's team, including the people in charge of set design and lighting, must have stayed here all night last night.

I can rest only after I finish shooting today."

Fang Jun: "Is it the same for those who make movies and TV shows?"

Xu Chen: “Not much difference, both are very hard.

These are also high-risk industries for death from overwork and staying up late, and often working overtime for twenty hours straight.

But the good thing is that after finishing a project, you can relax for a while."

Fang Jun glanced at the monitor and saw several staff members still busy at the scene.

Yesterday, designer Chen Amy was holding a notebook and communicating with the lighting teacher on site.

"This little girl is really good. She looks reliable and hardworking."

Xu Chen: "So it's very suitable to dig it over."

Fang Jun: "How are you going to poach him? There's no one else in Dongchen Advertising except you, right? And it seems there are no other projects."

Xu Chen thought for a moment and said, "This is a good question. I really need to think about it.

But there is no rush, we can wait until we settle down in Shanghai."

Fang Jun: "Where is that boy just now? Chen Xiaolong..."

Xu Chen shook his head while eating:
“He’s not very good. As an account manager, he’s a bit too honest and not flexible enough.

When we were in the car, I made a joke about Mr. Li's butt, but he couldn't even respond to such a simple topic, which made the situation very awkward.

As a project manager working with clients, this is clearly unqualified.”

Fang Jun took a breath of cold air:
"I thought you were just joking, but you were testing him?"

Xu Chen smiled, then pondered and said:

“But in the future, there will still be a need for a project manager or account manager role…

We’ll look for the right person later.”

Fang Jun thought for a moment and said, "That Gu Xinxin is pretty good!"

Gu Xinxin, Guo Liang’s former apprentice, and now a junior manager in the marketing department of Renhe Pharmaceuticals…

Xu Chen was stunned: "Don't say that!"

He pondered for a moment, "But she's currently working in the client's marketing department, so it might not be easy to poach her...

You still have to find the right time.”

Xu Chen turned to look at Fang Jun and said with a smile:

"Sure, Mr. Fang, I've already started helping to find a team!"

Fang Jun: "Dongchen Advertising, then we need to rent an office in Shanghai."

Xu Chen: "Yes, I will reserve an office for Teacher Fang when the time comes!"

……

The shooting schedule in the afternoon was very tight.

Xu Chen looked at the time from time to time, mainly keeping an eye on the progress.

There were no major problems with the camera shooting. Director Zhu Xiaoming was very professional and was very familiar with the camera images, on-site scheduling, and actor guidance.

Some emergencies that occur on the spot can also be handled quickly.

The two spokespersons were also very dedicated to their work and did not act like big shots or refuse to cooperate.

In his previous life, Xu Chen had also worked with some celebrities, including many so-called international superstars, movie queens, young actresses, and the like, and had seen many difficult situations.

Some celebrities who have a good public image and many fans may be a completely different person in private.

Acting like a big shot, bullying staff, being late and leaving early...these are just minor incidents.

Therefore, Xu Chen has almost no "favorable filter" towards various celebrities and idols.

People in front of the camera and behind the camera still need to be treated differently.

Perhaps the "goddesses" or "goddesses" in the minds of many fans may have such bad personalities in private that it is unimaginable.

……

At around three o'clock, Li Fengfeng walked in with squinted eyes and two documents in his hands.

"Teacher Xu Chen, these two documents still need your signature and confirmation."

Xu Chen took it and flipped through it with a smile:
"I'd better take a closer look and give it to Mr. Li later."

Li Fengfeng put on an ugly smile:
"That's fine! Teacher Xu, take your time to look at it. I'll come down and get it later."

Having said that, he turned and walked out.

Xu Chen flipped through the two documents in his hand and frowned slightly.

He turned to look at Chen Xiaolong behind him and said:

"Mr. Chen, is Ms. Amy free? I have something I want to ask her!"

Chen Xiaolong: "Oh... Teacher Xu Chen, please wait a moment. I'll go call her."

Having said that, he stood up, opened the door and went out.

Only then did Xu Chen hand the document in his hand to Fang Jun.

Fang Jun took a quick glance, quickly took out his mobile phone, and took pictures of everything with a few clicks.

"I'll go back and compare them carefully!"

Xu Chen nodded, picked up the pen on the table, and signed in the "Producer Review" column.

……

After a while, Chen Xiaolong and Sun Amy walked in.

Sun Amy adjusted her round-frame glasses and sat next to Xu Chen.

"Teacher Xu Chen, are you looking for me?"

Xu Chen smiled and said:
“Well, my dad also has a tech company.

We are going to create a new brand soon and will also launch new products.

The packaging of new brands and new products, including logo design, visual Vi system, etc., I want to find a professional designer to do it..."

Sun Amy blinked, still looking surprised.

Chen Xiaolong, who was standing behind him, listened attentively and was also surprised.

It is unexpected that Mr. Xu Chen, who is less than 20 years old, not only has his own advertising company, but also has a technology company at home.

They suddenly remembered the conversation between Xu Chen and Fang Jun in the car yesterday.

It's all about factories, opening bars in factory areas, etc...

It turns out they are all true!

……

Sun Amy said:

"We at Heiju Marketing can take on brand packaging projects."

Xu Chen smiled:
“I don’t need a project team, after all, I do this myself.

I just want to find a designer with good art and design sense to help with the logo and visual design of our new brand and new products. "

Sun Amy thought for a moment:

"I can introduce you to a few designers I know. They are not big names in the industry, but they are all very experienced."

Xu Chen smiled and said:

“That’s really great…