I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 171: "The Hawthorn Tree" celebration banquet, invitation from the capital tycoon

"Chen Jin's new work "Love Is Not Blind", Zhang Yimou is the first producer to escort it!"

"A romantic comedy about a broken heart, scheduled to be released on Singles' Day! "

"Double Eleven is more suitable for "Love Is Not Blind"!"

"After playing the third brother, Chen Jin once again plays a completely different warm-hearted man!"

"Wang Xiaojian, the Different Third Brother!"

……

Within a day, the entire internet was flooded with news about the movie "Love Is Not Blind".

Although "Under the Hawthorn Tree" has not yet been released, the popularity of the third brother is still there.

The most important thing is that the new film produced by Zhang Yimou is also his first romantic comedy film as a producer.

There was an uproar on the Internet, and of course everyone was criticizing it.

"What kind of crappy movie is that called?"

"Love Is Not Blind? Is it non-mainstream?"

"Who is the director? Guo Xun, I've never heard of him."

“It’s probably another bad movie!”

"Zhang Yimou made a film called Under the Hawthorn Tree which received relatively good reviews. Is he here to make money again?"

"..."

But it has to be said that despite the criticism, the popularity of the post instantly reached the forefront of the entire Internet.

Weibo, Tieba, Douban, and even many QQ groups are discussing it. It has to be said that Zhang Yimou is indeed very popular. Just listing him as a producer can still cause heated discussions on the entire network.

Teng Huatao, of course, saw it too.

Although Chen Jin didn't take it seriously, he had a fancy to this book. After his personal secretary Zhao Zhao saw the news, he told him immediately.

"Hahaha, you deserve it!"

Teng Huatao was so amused when he saw the comments online: "This idiot thought that he could have box office success just by putting Zhang Yimou as the producer!"

"If a bad movie is not made well, even gods will be useless!"

"But this kid is quite capable. Lao Mouzi actually agreed to let him be the producer!"

"This is the first time in history that I have come across this situation. I have some tricks!"

"But the Imperial Master may lose his reputation in his later years!"

Teng Huatao was laughing, but Cao Dun beside him couldn't help but say, "I've heard of the old age being ruined several times. It was once when House of Flying Daggers came out, once when Curse of the Golden Flower came out, and again when The Three Guns came out. Didn't The Hawthorn Tree make over 3 million?"

"This is different. These movies are not bad, but for this kind of love movie, Zhang Yimou is digging his own grave by being the producer!"

Teng Huatao patted his partner on the shoulder and said, "It's not him who directed it. What ability does a newcomer from Beijing Film Academy have?"

"Do you think Zhang Yimou is stupid?"

Cao Dun wondered if Tengzi had lost his judgment because he was so angry at Chen Jin's trick.

As a bystander, he could see things more clearly: "As a producer, shouldn't he take a look at the quality of the movie?"

Teng Huatao leaned on the sofa and said ruthlessly: "If Zhang Yimou had this ability, Sanqiang would not be able to do this, do you understand?"

"Which director can guarantee that he won't make a bad movie?"

"Kaige's "The Promise" is great, look at the criticism it's getting online."

I have to say that Teng Huatao is quite self-aware.

Cao Dun lost all his temper after hearing what he said.

"Hey, why should I worry about other people's movies?"

It’s just that Zhang Yimou was in his photography department, and Cao Dun admired him very much in college. Now that the filter is gone, he still wants to say a few words for him.

Teng Huatao certainly had no such concerns. His father Teng Wenji could scold Zhang Yimou directly at home, so of course he had no scruples.

“Let’s watch the show!”

"How nice is it to be a bit of fun?"

"I really want to see what ratings this movie can get. I estimate the box office to be around 10 or 20 million. It will definitely make money. As for word of mouth...hahaha!"

Teng Huatao can already imagine the scene after the film is released.

"Okay, let's study our part!"

"When is the release date?"

Ever since Chen Jin snatched away the script for Love Is Not Blind, Teng Huatao was furious and bought another script.

Still from the Department of Literature of Beijing Film Academy, and a junior two years younger than him, Wu Bo’s "Men Need Love".

Originally, she was planning to find a Korean student who graduated from the directing department of Beijing Film Academy to direct the film. In the end, Teng Huatao took over the project, and it was just wrapped up a few days ago.

The plot of this script is similar to "Love Is Not Blind", but it is told from the perspective of a man who is heartbroken. A successful stock market manager is abandoned by his girlfriend of eight years because she decides to marry a man who took only eight hours to spend the rest of her life with her.

The male protagonist doesn't want to give up on the emotional road, so he decides to get married before his ex-girlfriend gets married...!
“Definitely not by the end of the year!”

"We can't beat the Lunar New Year box office, but we don't know if there will be any movies released on Valentine's Day!"

"Valentine's Day, give it a try, we'll schedule it first!"

Cao Dun's eyes lit up when he heard about Valentine's Day. Teng Huatao curled his lips, but he was actually a little unconfident: "I'm just afraid that a big director's romantic film will be released soon, and we won't have any advantages!"

"What are you afraid of? Ask your father to talk to China Film Group and get the film scheduled first!"

"Let me ask around first. Valentine's Day is indeed a good time..."

Teng Huatao had actually been thinking about it for a long time, and Cao Dun's words made him make up his mind: "Okay, I'll ask!"

"Well, I'll let Xiao Zhao help you keep an eye on Love Is Not Blind!"

"I'll tell you as soon as word of mouth comes out, so we have to hurry up and do the post-production!"

The two men were discussing and rubbing their hands together, obviously looking forward to their first theatrical film.

***
On the other hand, Chen Jin was preparing to attend the celebration dinner of "Under the Hawthorn Tree".

He has seen a lot of negative comments online.

It can only be said that Zhang Yimou has too much negative information, and both he and Guo Xun have been affected.

Nothing wrong, it's all Zhang Yimou's fault.

Fortunately, Zhang Yimou doesn’t go online very often, otherwise Chen Jin estimated that Zhang would regret taking on the title of producer.

It has a certain implication that one's old age will not be secure.

"Sister Pu Lun, please don't tell Director Zhang about this. Today is such a happy day!"

Chen Jin was sitting in the back seat, reminding Pu Lun who was sitting in the passenger seat.

They had to pick up Zhu Yanmanzi first, and then go to the Xiyuan Hotel to celebrate, a well-established five-star restaurant in the capital with a 30-year history, located near the old CCTV building.

"Tell me, what do you think?"

"Director Zhang is crazy. Why did he agree to let you be the producer?"

If Pu Lun didn't know Chen Jin's family inside and out, he might really think that Chen Jin was his illegitimate son, which would be too good for him.

The first time in Zhang Yimou's life he was given the position of producer, he gave it to this kid Chen Jin.

Who in the circle has such treatment?
Chen Jin could only mutter: "I didn't think much about it at the time, I just mentioned it to Director Zhang!"

"He agreed just after I mentioned it?"

Pu Lun felt that things must not be that simple.

Our own artist is a hidden talent. He is able to coax Zhang Yimou into this state. Even his biological father may not be able to pamper him like this, right?

Look at Zhang Mo, the daughter of Zhang Yimou, she didn’t receive any special treatment in the crew, she was just like a crew member.

As for Chen Jin, his status in the studio is second only to Zhang Yimou and Pang Liwei, and Pu Lun doesn't even dare to say anything about him. Of course, there is nothing to say, Chen Jin has to work hard on his own.

Pu Lun was so happy that he couldn't contain himself.

"I can't say that!"

Chen Jin promised Zhang Yimou to keep it a secret. Co-pilot Pu Lun immediately reached out and hit Chen Jin's thigh, pretending to be angry and said, "You're going to rebel. You can't even tell your sister, right?"

"Bai is always so nice to you!"

"Haha, Director Zhang asked me to keep it a secret..."

"I will definitely tell you everything else, but this one... I can't!"

Chen Jin said with a smile, of course he knew his agent was not angry.

"You are the only one who has many evil thoughts!"

Pu Lun said unhappily, sighing, "Ah, I knew that the top scorer in the college entrance examination is not that easy to teach!"

If it were the other two silly girls, they would be so easy to fool. One didn't need her care, and the other was scared of her to death. But as for this kid Chen Jin, Pu Lun couldn't use his age to suppress him.

It can’t be suppressed!

I have to rely on him for food now. My salary increased last month and Pu Lun was quite happy.

After that, the two of them chatted and laughed all the way and finally arrived at the entrance of the Central Academy of Drama.

Zhu Yanmanzi, wearing a mask and the school uniform of the Central Academy of Drama, stood there like a school girl, so pure to death.

"Why are you wearing this?"

Chen Jin asked secretly.

Zhu Yanmanzi had no choice but to pick up her phone and send a message to Chen Jin, for she was afraid that Pu Lun, who was sitting in the passenger seat, would hear it.

"I heard from people in the dormitory that this celebration party is not very friendly to actresses. I am afraid that if I dress too pretty, I might offend someone."

I have to say that Xiao Zhu is still thoughtful.

Chen Jin was very upset when he heard this: "Damn it!"

"Sit next to me later. I'll go and toast you first. With me here, no one dares to bully you!"

What happened to capital?

Capital is as powerful as my system? !

Chen Jin was really pissed off. He might not learn much from directly experiencing being a killer, a special forces soldier, or watching science fiction or superman movies, but the King of Soldiers would definitely be invincible.

"I have offended the entertainment industry's capital, so I transformed into a soldier and fought my way out!"

"Ok!"

Zhu Yanmanzi was quite moved and secretly held Chen Jin's hand.

"Don't worry, in two months, things will be different!"

"why?"

Zhu Yanmanzi blinked, and Chen Jin smiled: "Love Is Not Blind is released?"

“Will it be different if it’s released?”

Zhu Yanmanzi didn't understand anyway.

But money can give people courage and is the first step to becoming capital.

At least this drama made money, and people like Zhang Weiping would also feel a little wary of Chen Jin.

However, I heard that several big names who invested in "The Hawthorn Tree" will come to the celebration party.

Compared to them, Zhang Weiping is just a small fry.

But the higher the status of a person, the more he cares about his reputation. At least he won't go too far in forcing women of good families into prostitution. But Chen Jin doesn't know what he does in secret.

"Anyway, follow me closely!"

For the first time, Chen Jin felt that it was not a good thing for a girl to be too beautiful.

Especially in this circle, how many wolves are watching?
Squeak!

The car finally stopped downstairs of Xiyuan Hotel. Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi got out of the car, and Pu Lun took them to the lobby.

Because it is a celebration of "The Hawthorn Tree", Ni Ni does not need to attend.

After going around in circles, Chen Jin arrived at a small three-story building behind the 30th floor of the hotel and finally heard a lively conversation.

The hotel has 6 restaurants serving Shandong, Guangdong, Huaiyang, Muslim, Sichuan, local snacks and authentic Western food; 16 banquet rooms, 15 meeting rooms of different sizes, and supporting health and entertainment facilities.

"We'll sit in this box. Director Zhang and Mr. Zhang and the others will stay in a room upstairs with the investors!"

As Pu Lun was talking to Chen Jin, Zhu Yanmanzi immediately breathed a sigh of relief. This actually made things easier because they knew everyone in the box.

Teachers Li Xuejian and Xi Meijuan were all there, as well as the crew's photographers, production staff, etc. We became very familiar with each other during the filming of "The Hawthorn Tree".

"Hey, my big star brother, you're here at last!"

When Fu Lulu saw Chen Jin, she walked straight up to him and gave him a big hug.

The two of them haven't seen each other for a long time. Fu Lulu looked at Chen Jin's increasingly handsome face, and she felt so regretful in her heart!
If I had known I would have slept with this handsome guy before I became famous, who knows which little devil got the chance now? !

This kid's rise to fame was so fast that Fu Lulu even felt the gap between the two of them.

During this period, she was very busy with the casting for "The Flowers of War". She was only called back to the celebration party, otherwise she would still be there!
The Thirteen Hairpins!

One hairpin has been chosen, and there are twelve left.

The key point is that there are many other supporting roles. Now that Pu Lun is the agent, the burden of casting falls on the other three casting directors in the studio, which is undoubtedly a heavier burden.

Adding the investment in The Flowers of War, the cast is several times more than that of The Hawthorn Tree, and Fu Lulu still has dark circles under her eyes.

"Sister, you've lost weight!"

"But it's even more beautiful!"

Upon hearing what Chen Jin said, Fu Lulu was about to cry.

Listen, this is my younger brother!
Only your family members care about whether you eat well, but this damn man only cares about whether your period has come or not.

When she thought of this, Fu Lulu regretted more and more that she had not been ruthless enough to deal with Chen Jin.

How come I, the casting director, didn't use any hidden rules? !

"Sister Lu!"

Zhu Yanmanzi also waved to Fu Lulu, but Fu Lulu was not so enthusiastic about her and smiled slightly: "Hey, Xiao Zhu, you ran away directly from the classroom?"

"sit down!"

Only then did Chen Jin hurriedly greet everyone present and sat next to Li Xuejian.

Zhu Yanmanzi sat next to Xi Meijuan, and on the other side of her was Jiang Ruijia, the second female lead in "The Hawthorn Tree", who was almost kicked out of the crew by Zhang Yimou.

After she signed the contract, she couldn't wait to tell the media that she was a "Mou Girl", which made Zhang Yimou very angry.

If the filming hadn't started soon, she would have definitely been removed.

"Eat, eat, we're all family!"

This box is basically occupied by the leadership of the crew and the leading actors; there are a few tables next door, which are the staff of the crew. In the entire circle, even in Zhang Yimou's crew, there is a clear hierarchy when eating.

It is said that the entertainment circle is the most feudal circle in China, and you can see it from just eating a meal.

Chen Jin was obviously not restrained when talking to people he knew, and they were chatting and laughing.

He also had a few drinks with Li Xuejian and Xi Meijuan. Fu Lulu drank the most. In the end, she put one hand on Chen Jin's shoulder, stood behind him, and told everyone some interesting stories about the casting.

Tuk-tuk-tuk!
The sudden knock on the door made the lively box suddenly cold.

Pang Liwei walked in with a glass of wine in her hand, smiling. She toasted everyone first, then sat down next to Chen Jin and whispered, "Xiao Jin, go to the upper box. An investor wants to see you!"

(End of this chapter)