Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 350 We Will Succeed
Just as Cheng Xi put down the phone receiver, there was a knock on the door.

"Boss, you called me."

Cheng Xi's anger grew even stronger as he watched Deng Jie walking towards him in high heels and a lady's outfit.

So he nodded at her and waved his hand:
"Lock the door."

When Deng Jie heard this, he was stunned, as if he understood something.

After blinking, he immediately turned around and walked to the office door.

Locked the door.

"Come here and press my shoulders."

Deng Jie's massage techniques are getting better and better.

When Cheng Xi didn't go to Yunjian to take a nap with Manman and Li Xiaoran, he basically asked her to serve him.

Just as Deng Jie walked behind Cheng Xi's boss chair and started to massage his shoulders.

Then I heard a voice coming from the boss's phone:
"Cheng Xi, who is that? Ah."

Cheng Xi felt the hand on his back and suddenly stopped, then said to Deng Jie:
"Ignore her, just pinch yours."

Deng Jie has been in the entertainment industry for many years, and she immediately recognized the one or two people whose voices were recognizable.

Just listen to a few more sentences and you can tell the difference.

Deng Jie's hand slowly moved from Cheng Xi's temple to his neck, and then from his neck to his shoulders.

There was an alluring scent of perfume in my nose.

Then the pair of slender jade fingers with a hint of coolness slid to Cheng Xi's back.

Cheng Xi felt an unusual sensation as the long nails scratched his skin gently.

There was a bone-deep itch.

"Come sit on the boss's lap."

Deng Jie obediently sat sideways.

Her feet were off the ground, her high heels drooping.

Cheng Xi placed one hand on Deng Jie's thigh, feeling the elastic touch of her stockings.

At this time, the voice on the phone became louder, and Cheng Xi simply turned on the speaker:
"Cheng Xi, did you call a woman in?"

"What's wrong? You're the only one allowed to set the fire, but I'm not allowed to put it out?"

"What's wrong with you? I'm not enough for you?"

"Distant water cannot extinguish a nearby fire. Besides, I'm just cooperating with you. Don't be so ungrateful."

While the two were arguing, Deng Jie also started to behave himself.

Follow the process from top to bottom.

Cheng Xi listened to Fan Binbin's voice and felt Deng Jie's service.

Lean back.

Stretch into scalp.

Cheng Xi was laughing while thinking about the casting.

Getting things done is important, and so is getting the right things done.

For "Day and Night Chase", the male lead is still Pan Yueming. They had worked together before in "Detective Chinatown" and his acting skills are impeccable.

He had been badly cheated by a woman before, but fortunately he won the lawsuit in the end.

But in any case, it still delayed his acting career.

Cheng Xi has extended a helping hand twice.

As for the role of police trainee Zhou Shutong, Mao Xiaotong can try it, as her image is quite suitable.

She can also try the sweet and cool style.

If Jin Chen cuts her hair short she can play the role of Zhao Qian, a policewoman in the provincial department.

"hiss"

Let’s roughly finalize the production of “Day and Night Chase” like this for now.

Fan Binbin: "Cheng Xi, where have you been?"

Cheng Xi: "Sister, I've only just started, what's the point?"

Fan Binbin: "Hurry up, I want to be on the same wavelength with you."

Cheng Xi: “.”

At this time, Deng Jie had already recognized that it was Fan Binbin's voice.

I didn't expect that I would be the replacement.

But I had the initiative as a substitute, and I saw the boss closing his eyes as if he was thinking about something.

Of course, the right to crank the handle is in your own hands.

Then I will have the ability to compete with others from a distance.

Of course, Cheng Xi was still thinking about the actors, as dedicated eye-pricks are.

In the drama "The Best of Us", Tan Songyun still plays Geng Geng and Liu Haoran plays the academic master Yu Huai.

Although this depends on how well Tan Songyun's biography is written, Cheng Xi has already chosen her.

When the time comes, just pretend to check it and give a few suggestions.

He is highly recognizable and has considerable potential for development. It is worthwhile to cultivate this artist.

As for Liu Haoran, ever since he filmed "Yanjing Love Story", his contract has been with Chen Sicheng, and he signed a ten-year contract as a newcomer.

When Zuibai Entertainment's Artist Department went to negotiate, Chen Siben originally didn't want to give up.

But he also really wanted to show goodwill to Zuibai Entertainment, and was even a little afraid.

So we proposed a joint training plan.

Cheng Xi didn't want to take things too far, so he agreed to this plan.

Geng Geng’s best friend Jiang Niannian can be played by Li Chun.

When Li Chun was a sophomore in college, she performed in the national drama "The Flowers of War" with Bai Xue, which was the envy of others.

When Cheng Xi went to Beijing Dance Academy to visit Bai Xue, he met Li Chun and Ni Ni.

But unfortunately, like Bai Xue, she didn't encounter any suitable roles to break out of the circle after this movie.

Now I am still playing around in TV dramas.

He is also one of those actors who started well but had a very difficult time later on.

Thanks to the help of her fellow villager Cheng Xi, Bai Xue got a few good roles and even appeared on "Running Man". Now she is doing much better than Li Chun.

I hope she can seize the opportunity this time.

Fan Binbin: "Cheng Xi, say something!"

Cheng Xi: "No time, I'm immersed in it!"

Fan Binbin: "The girl next to you, do you want me to hum a few words?"

Deng Jie: “.”

Deng Jie looked up at his boss, and seeing that the boss had no new instructions, he lowered his head again silently.

Cheng Xi also returned to thinking about casting again.

In "Nothing But Thirty", Zhang Tianai will take on the leading role of Wang Manni.

The character of Gu Jia has a very similar aura to Yang Caiyu, so you can let her audition.

It's been a while since Zhang Tianai played the leading role.

I've been busy attending events, running announcements, making money, etc. recently.

It's time to give her a role to continue to consolidate her popularity.

As Nazha's best friend, Yang Caiyu has never given her any roles.

Now she is about to graduate with Nazha. Since she has been obedient to me and called me senior brother every day, and this role fits her image, I will let her try it.

As soon as she debuted, some people said she looked very much like Liu Yifei, and some even called her the second Liu Yifei.

But the result was that she became Liu Yifei's second mother, which is also a peculiarity of the entertainment industry.

Zhong Xiaoqin should let Mao Xiaotong continue to play the role.

Mao Xiaotong was chosen for both roles, and Cheng Xi admitted that he did miss her.

Especially her sweet and gentle smile, which makes people want to pinch her baby fat cheeks.

After thinking about the important roles in the three plays, Cheng Xi had already reached the moment to shoot.

So he patted Deng Jie's face, which was covered with gold-rimmed glasses.

Deng Jie understood immediately, stood up slowly, and leaned forward against the desk.

For a moment, both the table and the high heels became a little unstable.

When Fan Binbin heard the noise, he was furious. It was as if something was about to rush to his head, and he kept shouting "Cheng Xi, Cheng Xi".

Cheng Xi, an honest man, has learned some of the culture of the entertainment industry from Fan Binbin.

As for Deng Jie, he was of course influenced by his boss again.

After a long time, the office returned to silence.

There was only a slight murmur on the other end of the phone.

Cheng Xi: "Can I hang up now?"

Fan Binbin: "There's still some after-show, chat with me for a while."

Cheng Xi: "Okay, I'll give you three minutes. Tell me what you want to say."

Fan Binbin: "Well, Huayi contacted me again. Have you read Liu Zhenyun's novel "I Am Not Madame Bovary"? Director Feng wants to adapt it into a movie and said he can help me win an award."

Cheng Xi was stunned. Is the preparation for "I Am Not Madame Bovary" about to begin?
Feng Kuazi just joined the crew to film "Old Cannon", and he has even more energy than me.

I can only fight one against two.

He is worthy of being the one who invites all the actors to the villa.

Alas, I still need to learn from the older generation.

Cheng Xi: "Well, what do you want to ask?"

Fan Binbin: "I want to take it. How about when the script is finalized, can you give me a look?"

It's no wonder that Fan Binbin wants to take the role. She has won some acting awards in recent years, starting with "Apple" and "Guan Yin Mountain".

But they are not among the three major awards and their influence is limited.

In recent years, in order to make money, she has taken on many commercial films, but she still longs for recognition from the industry.

Go up a little further.

Liu Zhenyun's novel "I Am Not Madame Bovary" won the Mao Dun Literature Prize.

The story is about a rural woman who got divorced and went all the way to Beijing to file a complaint.

With Feng Kuazi in charge, the probability of winning is quite high.

And that was indeed the case. If Cheng Xi remembered correctly, this was the only time Fan Binbin won the Golden Rooster Award for Chinese Films.

The previous film "Cell Phone" won the Hundred Flowers Award, but that was more than ten years ago.

It just so happens that it is also a collaboration with Feng Kuazi.

It seems that Fan Binbin is still inseparable from Feng Pants and is about to follow the old path of "Cell Phone 2".

And then was it exposed by Choi?
"Sister Binbin, remember what we talked about last time? I've read this novel. It's a good novel and it does have a chance of winning an award."

"But to be honest, I'm afraid you'll go further and further away."

Cheng Xi said this and hung up the phone without further explanation.

Her destiny is still in her own hands.

Cheng Xi also returned to reality at this moment. Looking at Deng Jie in front of him, Cheng Xi suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

He called others in to vent his anger, but ended up chatting with Fan Binbin the whole time.

"Deng Jie, um, just now."

As he spoke, he saw Deng Jie tidying up his clothes, and Cheng Xi suddenly said:
"Let me compensate you with a pair of stockings."

Deng Jie listened and said slowly:

"Boss, even if I pay you, you'll still tear it apart."

Cheng Xi blinked and felt even more embarrassed.

Oh, I'm still too thin-skinned. How can I survive in the entertainment industry if I continue like this?

"That's okay"

"I'll take a break."

After Deng Jie left, Cheng Xi immediately picked up his phone and sent a message to Li Yitong:

[Yitong, send me a link to the pair of Balenciaga lettered stockings you wore last time.]

[Uh, boss, what are you doing? ]

【Um. 】

【Just send it to me. 】

After getting the link, Cheng Xi ordered a bunch of different colors at once.

Deng Jie didn’t say that one pair was not enough and would be torn.

Then give me a stack to show the boss’s sincerity.

Deng Jie was walking back to her office at this time. Seeing everyone looking at her, she felt as if her crotchless socks had been discovered.

So I subconsciously pulled my skirt down further, and at the same time I couldn't help complaining in my heart:
"Boss, you are really irritable"

“It just ripped open.”

After placing the order, Cheng Xi wrote down the roughly finalized cast list for the three TV series.

But there is one last TV series "Yuzui", who should we choose?
Let’s stick with Zhang Yishan for the male lead. It’s hard to find a replacement for this kind of good-and-evil character at the moment.

In addition, the two are actually very familiar with each other and have played Werewolf together with Yang Zi and others in college many times.

But, we've never worked together.

Thinking of the scene when everyone played Werewolf together, Cheng Xi couldn't help but smile.

He and Yang Zi are both from Yanjing, became famous through the same drama, went to the same film academy, and were in the same class.

Maybe Yang Zi can play a cameo role in "Yuzui", which can then be used as a publicity gimmick.

Thinking of this, Cheng Xi picked up the phone and called Zhang Yishan.

"Yishan, it's me, Cheng Xi."

"Director Cheng Cheng?"

"Why are we being so polite? I have some schedule recently. We have a play called "Yu Zui" on Plan Z before, and I want to invite you to try it."

"Yes, of course. Brother Cheng called me, absolutely no problem."

Cheng Xi felt a pause on the other end of the phone, and then immediately answered excitedly.

He also asked Cheng Xi to call him Brother Cheng.

Everyone calls me by my first name at school.

Cheng Xi also knows Zhang Yishan’s current predicament, which is actually exactly the same as his appearance.

Child stars are indeed deeply rooted in people's hearts, but it will be more difficult to transform.

Especially the more classic the character is, the more difficult it is.

So, things are not going very smoothly for both of them at the moment.

"Okay then. I'll have my secretary send you the script. Take a look at it first."

"Okay, Brother Cheng, you're busy then."

After arranging Zhang Yishan, Cheng Xi remembered a classic character in "Yuzui".

The two most popular and discussed people in this drama are:

A good and evil Zhang Yishan, and a sister-in-law Xu Dongdong.

This drama can be regarded as the former's comeback work and the latter's breakthrough work.

It means a lot to both of them.

Thinking of this old friend, Cheng Xi searched for a long time before finding her phone number:
"Knock, knock, it's me, Cheng Xi."

"Director Cheng! You...you still remember me!"

Cheng Xi listened and smiled:

"Of course I remember. How have you been lately?"

"I've been the same lately. Although my life is a little better than before, the road ahead for an actor is still as narrow as before."

Previously, when filming "Diaosi Men", Cheng Xi had lifted her up.

Cheng Xi still remembers what she said to him: "Director Cheng can come to me anytime."

Unexpectedly, after so many years, her situation has not changed much.

"Dongdong, the company has a TV series coming up called "Yu Zui"."

"There's a role in there that's perfect for you. If you act well, it might be of some help to you. Would you like to come?"

"Yes, Director Cheng, I do!"

Cheng Xi heard the low sobbing coming from the microphone, and his tone became gentle:

"Dongdong, don't lose heart."

"A lot of things are difficult, but you keep persisting. I believe you will succeed."

(End of this chapter)