Zhejiang, Huzhou, Anji County.
There is a 5A-level scenic spot here, called the Chinese Bamboo Sea.
The green moso bamboo forest looks like blue waves from a distance, and looks like a sea of arrows from up close.
The land of more than 6 million square meters is covered with a sea of yuli composed of strong bamboo joints.
This scenic spot was only completed in 1999. It is less than ten years old and still has a brand new atmosphere everywhere.
It took 18 years for Huzhou to build an airport, so Zhang Yuan simply took a plane to Shanghai and then asked the crew to prepare a vehicle to take him to Anji.
Anyway, Zhuhai is only over 200 kilometers away from the Magic City. It takes about three hours to get there by driving on the expressway.
There are many flights from the Imperial Capital to the Magic Capital, so he can leave at any time and have more free time.
Two or three years ago, he would not have been treated like this. The crew had the final say on when, what time, and where.
But it's different now. After becoming famous, everything is discussed.
"Director Feng!"
"Uncle Li!"
After rushing to the set, I first said hello to the director and director of photography.
"Hey, your boy is here!"
"I heard you've been very busy recently."
The three of them got together, and Feng Xiaogang took out his cigarettes and lighter.
"You're a mess, there must be a lot of people looking for you recently." Zhang Li said with a smile while holding a cigarette in his mouth.
"For those of you who want to go racing, your phone number will probably be blasted."
"Have you taken the opportunity to find some girls who want to make progress to warm your bed?"
Zhang Yuan glanced at this old man and thought to himself, who do you think I am... Oh, this is called judging others by oneself. If it was him who did this, he would have to take the opportunity to be the groom every night.
But precisely because of your style, our family will never leave things to you.
After all, most people in the entertainment industry are not decent.
If you are not decent, you will not be on the stage.
Those who can join the Zhenghe Association and hold conferences are all actors on stage, real performing artists.
It has to be someone on the level of Feng Yuanzheng, Li Xuejian, or someone like Lao Mouzi who contributes to the country.
Otherwise, no matter how good your box office performance is and how strong your abilities are, those who are doing big things will still regard you as an actor and look down upon you at all.
This is also the reason why the Hao family looks down on Zhang Ziyi.
If Zhang Yuan hadn't shown his face in the Singapore WCG, even if he had a small involvement in bringing glory to the country, the Hao family would not look down on him.
Besides, if I want to find someone to warm my bed, do I need this?
Underestimate my ability.
While we were chatting, another middle-aged man joined the smoking group.
"Teacher Tan." Zhang Yuan greeted.
The newcomer is Tan Dun, the master who composed the soundtrack for the film "The Banquet" that I met on the day of the launch.
This man became an American citizen after studying abroad in Beacon in the 1980s.
Although switching to the lighthouse country is indeed a bit of a flaw, in the 1980s, it was really difficult to get ahead in music in China.
Moreover, he is also a conductor and composer. If he had not been involved in the European and American music circles, it would be difficult for him to achieve his current achievements and popularity.
Moreover, he studied under the master conductor Seiji Ozawa of the island country when he was at the lighthouse, so theoretically, he can be regarded as the disciple of Bernstein and Karajan, the two great conductors.
The reason why Feng Xiaogang asked this person to do the soundtrack is actually very simple.
Because he composed the soundtrack for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and won the Academy Award for Best Score.
Just like choosing to take pictures in this bamboo sea, it is actually the same.
The purpose is to "imitate" "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
Feng Xiaogang had no experience in filming costume dramas, so he caught the eye of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which was a huge success in the international market.
However, although they are all bamboo seas, the Bamboo Sea of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed in Mukeng Bamboo Sea in Huangshan Mountain, not Anji.
Feng Xiaogang chose Anji not to avoid suspicion.
But after Anji Bamboo Sea Scenic Area saw that Mukeng Bamboo Sea became popular due to the movie, when Feng Xiaogang was looking for a filming location, he offered to use it for free and would pay for millions of dollars in location construction costs.
At the same time, I still gave Director Feng a separate benefit.
Including some cash and a private house with beautiful scenery near the scenic spot.
Everyone works hard to become famous.
"Old Tan, how are you doing with your dancing?" Feng Xiaogang asked with a joking smile.
"That's it..." Tan Dun obviously lacked confidence in dancing.
"It's okay. We're dancing with a mask anyway. If the effect isn't good, just don't admit it's you."
"I have told my family that they will have to buy tickets to see it later." Teacher Tan was particularly troubled.
After a few people finished smoking and changing their makeup, they planned to try it out first.
Tan Dun's guest role is that of a musician at the Bamboo Forest Music Hall.
The one who pretended to be a prince and was stabbed to death by Habayashi Wei.
Although he wears a mask, he is actually the core of the actor, even standing in the center of the entire scene.
"Kekeke..."
After taking a test shot, Zhang Li was very happy watching the playback.
"Old Tan, you are too stiff."
"Like a puppet."
"It was good during practice..." Tan Dun scratched his head.
Zhang Yuan put on the familiar white clothes and walked forward with a chuckle.
"You are affected by the camera, and the psychological burden is too heavy."
Although conducting symphonies is also filmed, that is his specialty.
Besides, he is not confident to begin with. When people are not confident, their bodies will become stiff.
Just like when the honest man confessed to the goddess, his body was wooden.
Not to mention the body, the brain is also wooden.
But Huang Mao was not stiff at all when he expressed his love.
Because honest people are worried about the consequences, what should they do if they are rejected?
Huang Mao, on the other hand, didn't worry about the outcome at all. If he agreed, he would pick it up. If he didn't agree, he would continue to fight or change to another one to continue the strategy.
Once you are worried about the outcome of something, this worry will immediately be reflected in the body.
Zhang Yuan sat down next to Tan Dun.
"Teacher Tan, I have also filmed many dance scenes."
"I was nervous at first."
"But I thought of a way."
"I am good at martial arts and have confidence in this matter."
"While dancing, imagine yourself dancing with a sword."
"Imagine doing something you are good at, it will be much better."
"Really?" Tan Dun didn't expect that this young man had such an opinion.
"For you, the closest thing to dancing in life is conducting."
"Conducting also involves a lot of body movements."
"You can think about it."
Tan Dun thought about his words for a moment.
In fact, when I conduct a symphony, I will also have corresponding pictures in my mind to mobilize my emotions.
Why is it good for Lang Lang to play the piano?
Look at the way he looks when he's performing, as if he's about to have a convulsion.
But it was this feeling that allowed him to give the music an emotion far beyond ordinary people.
In his hands, the rhythm of the music fluctuates continuously, as light as drizzle on the face, and as heavy as thunder.
This is the emotional talent of the artist.
Tan Dun was quiet and thoughtful for a long time.
When the filming started again, this person's movements were indeed much smoother.
"Well, it's really amazing..." Feng Xiaogang glanced at Zhang Yuan beside him and thought that this kid's ability is not only in his own performance, but also in helping them improve their performance.
Being able to do well for oneself and being able to do well for others are two levels of ability. He was much stronger than when he first saw him.
Teacher Tan imagined that he was using his body to direct, and he felt much more relaxed.
Moreover, he also imagined the "Yueren Song" he had done for the film in his mind. Using this rhythm as the guide for his body rhythm, he got twice the result with half the effort.
Although I learned the dance temporarily and is far from being a professional dancer, I already have my own unique body rhythm.
[Received thanks from Tan Dun, conducting skills +1, composition foundation +1! 】
Bang bang bang...
When this part was filmed, the audience burst into applause.
"Not bad, not bad. You have some dancing talent. You may be in the wrong profession..." Feng Xiaogang joked.
Tan Dun came to Zhang Yuan and said he would have a drink with him in the evening to thank him for the advice on his performance.
There are specialties in the field, and Teacher Tan doesn't feel any shame in asking others to help with things that he is not good at.
Zhang Yuan also took advantage of the situation.
In this scene, Zhang Yuan, as the prince, wanted to shoot water scenes.
And it’s also the most troublesome underwater scene.
To escape pursuit, he sank into the pond and breathed with straw, hanging on by a thread.
Say it or not, Feng Xiaogang is still more humane than the bearded man.
He was not allowed to film underwater scenes in January.
It's almost May now and the water isn't that cold.
"After you get into the water, remember to open your eyes and have an expression."
"Don't be afraid, we have a rescue team nearby and oxygen bottles."
Feng Xiaogang was talking about drama with him, and Zhang Li, who was in charge of photography, came to the two of them in a daze and gave out cigarettes first.
"Are you so addicted?" Zhang Yuan asked.
"Hey... I have something to do with you."
"What's wrong?"
Zhang Li glanced around and winked at Feng Xiaogang.
"You all step back, let's talk about the show." Feng Daoping retired all the staff.
"Why do you say it? It's so mysterious." Zhang Yuan felt even more strange.
"That actress named Yao Cheng is yours, right?" Zhang Li asked.
"Yes, we just signed the contract under the name of my agency."
"You arranged for him to be in Yiwei's play?"
Zhang Yuan thought for a while and knew that the other party should be talking about the movie "Love Call Transfer".
"Yes." He nodded and admitted.
"She went in, but she squeezed others out." Zhang Li scratched his head: "Song Jia just called me."
"Oh..." Zhang Yuan knew what he was talking about.
As an actor, there are only a few roles. If you join the group, others will have to join the group.
He had known this would happen, but he didn't expect to squeeze Song Jia out.
And the relationship between Zhang Li and Song Jia... is very suffocating.
Tsk... Zhang Yuan thought for a while.
He also wants to win over Song Jia and expand his team.
"Let me think of a solution."
After that, he ran to the side and called Liu Yiwei.
"Okay, let me adjust it."
Liu Yiwei was happy and agreed to communicate with the director and producer.
He still has quite a reputation, and he can talk to everyone up and down.
"When the time comes, you can come and help with the publicity." But this person, who was also a man who would not let go of rabbits, immediately made his own conditions.
"No problem, I'll run a few more games if I have time. If I don't have a schedule, I'll try to squeeze in a few days."
"Okay, it's a deal."
Zhang Yuan returned to Zhang Li and explained the matter. "Thank you..."
"Let me call Song Jia again."
"Say hello to her personally."
"It's so particular." Zhang Li praised straightly.
"Don't worry, it's still the same role." Zhang Yuan said to Song Jia after answering the phone.
"Thank you."
"It's okay, please contact us if you need anything."
"Okay..."
Song Jia put down the phone and remembered what Zhang Yuan had said to him before on the set of Imperial Capital.
I want to drag her to my company.
It seems that this is the sincerity shown by others.
"He is really different from others." Song Jia muttered.
In fact, Song Jia also discovered the problem he was facing now.
Wang Jinhua is indeed amazing.
But she has more powerful people!
For example, she just finished filming "Curiosity Killed the Cat".
She can only play the second female lead because the lead female lead is Carina Lau!
And Liu Jialing is also Wang Jinhua's person.
With such top stars suppressing her, it would be difficult for her to get ahead.
In addition, Wang Jinhua is now cooperating with Chengtian, and this "Love Call Transfer" was invested by Chengtian.
But her role is still changed at will, which shows that Sister Hua has no intention of fully supporting her.
In addition, she also saw that Chengtian was not a film and television company, but an investment company!
This company has very few self-produced works, and there are even fewer roles that can be assigned to her.
"Let's take another look and see how capable he is." Song Jia is also looking for opportunities everywhere...
After getting this done, Zhang Yuan started to get into shooting mode.
But there are too many uncontrollable factors in underwater scenes.
For a while, the wide robe and long sleeves covered his face.
After a while, the water plants floating by blocked my face.
After a while, a fish floated in front of the camera...
There are countless others.
After everything was completed, Tianguang failed again.
Many times, filming doesn’t take too long, especially if the actors are capable enough.
Most of the time is wasted on unexpected situations.
"Forget it, let's continue tomorrow. Anyway, the time schedule is quite generous." Feng Xiaogang was not in a hurry.
Zhang Yuan, who was soaked all over, had no choice but to find a restroom in the scenic area and put on clean clothes.
Then he went back to the hotel with other crew members.
On Zhang Yuan's first day, the welcome banquet was naturally indispensable.
Director Feng, Zhang Li, Tan Dun and several other senior executives from the production team found a private room in the hotel with him and started changing glasses.
After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, a bunch of big men are bragging.
Feng Xiaogang suddenly received a call, and then his expression changed.
After putting down the phone, he looked at Zhang Li, then at Zhang Yuan, smacked his mouth a few times, and then spoke.
"The movie you two talked about this afternoon was called "Love Call Transfer," right?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
"Well..." Feng Xiaogang's expression was tense.
"Someone was looking for Lao Li just now, and now someone is looking for me."
"Who?"
"Shen Xin." Speaking of this name, Director Feng licked his lips.
"Song Jia made arrangements, but your subordinate took over her role again."
Zhang Yuan covered his face.
Otherwise, the entertainment industry is just a circle.
Just these few people go back and forth, and if there is any problem, they will eventually find a way to go together.
At this time, Zhang Yuan was like Brother Monkey, as if he was shouting...
So annoying!
He is not only annoyed by favors, but also by these veterans of the imperial capital's film and television industry.
After struggling with this trivial matter all day long, I know how to use this little fame and resources to play with women.
This Shen Xin is a female host, and she is a well-known fisherman in the industry.
This guy just switched from Imperial TV to Phoenix TV, and later joined the Rays.
Zhang Yuan remembered that in later generations, this man was beaten up in Xiangjiang because he caught several fish at the same time.
Become a host first, and then publish books to gild yourself. The books you publish are collections of essays and food books.
This routine is very common at home and abroad.
Tian Pujun, Laowang Vanke’s concubine, took this route.
The wife of the Second Emperor of Great Britain, Ms. Mei, also followed this routine.
In short, he first became famous in the entertainment industry, and then found a way to package his empty-headed self into an intellectual woman to increase his worth.
It's just that those two succeeded, but Shen Xin's level was not good enough and he never succeeded.
Zhang Yuan remembered that this man had an affair with Director Feng and was photographed by Zhuo Wei going home together. They didn't go out for eight hours.
He totaled it up and roughly counted the actresses used in this movie.
Hua Yi was behind Fan Bingbing, and they had a good relationship, so it was impossible to touch her.
Behind Bai Bing is the Eagle King, who cannot move.
Ning Jin and Cheng Tian have a good relationship, and there is also Jiang Wen behind them.
Qu Ying is also hooking up with Hua Yi.
Yi Nengjing's agency cooperates with Hua Yi...
Zhang Yuan had been calculating for a long time, either he couldn't afford to offend him, or he was friends with him behind his back.
After all the calculations, it turns out that Shen Xin has the weakest background.
"What's your relationship with this woman?" Zhang Yuan asked directly.
"Friend." Feng Xiaogang replied.
"Maybe I asked too vaguely." Zhang Yuan picked up the wine glass: "I mean, have you slept with her?"
The rest of the people here were happy.
"Not yet." Director Feng also raised his glass and saluted him from afar.
"That's enough..." Zhang Yuan and the other party drank at the same time.
When Feng Xiaogang finished drinking, he spoke again.
"Not yet, but want to sleep."
Zhang Yuan:......
You are quite practical.
Zhang Yuanxin said that among the three major directors in China, Feng Xiaogang and Lao Mouzi are both quite honest, but Poet Chen is more pretentious.
"After the purchase is made, you pay first and then deliver the goods." Zhang Yuan added: "In this matter, you have to get it first and then help."
"That's right!" Zhang Li also chimed in: "I haven't taken any advantage."
"What are you in a hurry for?"
"If you give her a break, she might become more proactive and succeed more easily."
Zhang Li spoke for Zhang Yuan, not that he agreed with Zhang Yuan's statement.
I just don't want to cause trouble, and I can't explain to Song Jia, my little lover, for a while.
Seeing that Feng Xiaogang was still hesitant, Zhang Yuan shouted.
"Teacher Xu Fan, why did you come to visit the class?"
"I will never pay attention to such a relationship-based actress who harbors evil intentions." Feng Xiaogang immediately changed his tune.
Then he noticed that the old man in the private room was laughing so hard that he looked back.
Where is the figure of his wife?
"You kid..." Feng Xiaogang picked up the lighter on the table and threw it at him.
Zhang Yuan caught it, lit a cigarette, and handed the cigarette and lighter back to Director Feng.
Feng Xiao just took the cigarette and started smoking.
He understood what Zhang Yuan meant.
It's not worth taking the risk of being discovered by your wife for such a woman who hasn't eaten yet.
"Then give her a break."
"Damn, yes, you don't give me any benefits and you still want me to help. Isn't this just a dream!" Director Feng also added a few words to save himself face.
"That's right, this is what men in our imperial capital have to do." Zhang Li still responded.
Zhang Yuan shook his head and thought to himself, it is because you imperial capital men are like this that the imperial circle has declined.
At the same time, he also lamented the cruelty of the entertainment industry.
In the end, it is the people with the weakest background who bear all the burden.
And those who have experienced this will be more unscrupulous to climb up, and then harm the next group of peers who are younger than themselves.
This is the so-called unspoken rule.
It continues from generation to generation, creating a vicious cycle.
It is said that in many circles, including the entertainment industry, their resources are spread in the same way as the AZ disease.
Mother and baby, blood, XING.
Liu Guoquan and Li Dawei are mother and child.
Chen Huaikai and Chen Poet are the blood.
What is left is the third method of communication.
After successfully keeping his job as an artist, Zhang Yuan drank with these guys for a long time.
Teacher Tan Dun also drank a lot.
An artist.
Li Bai's 100 poems about drinking wine.
Teacher Tan drank too much and became energetic.
When he returned to the hotel, he found a pure white grand piano in the lobby. He became very interested, climbed over the fence, sat in front of the piano, and started playing.
But as soon as he dropped his finger, there was a sound of scolding.
"What are you doing!" A man who looked like a manager came forward aggressively when he saw someone tampering with his hotel's sky-high price piano.
"Don't worry, this is Teacher Tan Dun, a great musician..." Zhang Yuan quickly stopped him.
"What musician, I don't know..."
Ordinary people indeed do not recognize Tan Dun and others.
But when this man raised his head, he recognized Zhang Yuan.
"Are you...Yang Guo?"
"Exactly."
“Can we take a photo together?”
"Okay, then Qin..." Zhang Yuan calculated, Teacher Tan's attributes are rare, and if you see them once in a while, you have to get more.
"Okay!" This person agreed immediately.
Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Li and others on the side saw this.
"Oh, he's ready for success."
"Yes, it has only been a few years, and it has become popular in the blink of an eye."
"Not only the people in the hotel know about him, but he also had a hand in the casting of the movie just now."
Feng Xiaogang sighed.
"He already has quite a reputation in the entertainment industry!" (End of Chapter)