Chapter 228 Divorced
Sitting in Wang Shu’s car, Mei Ting couldn’t help but look at it.
Like Zhou Xun, she also asked about her worries, "Will there be any problems with your new driver's license?"
"Don't worry, my driving skills are very good. ." Wang Shu assured with a smile.
When Mei Ting heard this, she was still a little skeptical and worried about Wang Shu, a newbie.
Wang Shu knew it well. After all, novice drivers would feel intimidated.
As time went by, Mei Ting discovered that Wang Shu’s driving skills were indeed good, and she couldn’t help but praise: “Not to mention, you, a novice, can drive really well.”
“ I told you that my driving skills are very good, but you don't believe it." Wang Shu responded.
"Haha." Mei Ting smiled, then changed the subject and asked with concern, "Are you tired recently?"
"Not bad." Wang Shu responded with a smile. .
Everyone in Beijing circles knew that Wang Shu was a busy man, and Mei Ting naturally knew that Wang Shu was very busy, so she asked this question.
When Mei Ting heard this, she pouted, "You still have to pay attention to rest. Don't think that you are young and don't take your body seriously."
Wang Shu listened. , pretending to sigh, and said: "There is nothing you can do about it. Now is the period of rising career. If you don't work hard, there is no use regretting it."
When Mei Ting heard this, she glanced at it casually He glanced at Wang Shu and his heart sank slightly.
She could tell from Wang Shu's words and demeanor that Wang Shu would most likely focus on his career at this stage, rather than on the relationship between a man and a woman.
She couldn't fault it either.
Because she also knows that at this stage, Wang Shu should really focus on his career instead of being delayed by other aspects.
“No matter what, we still have to pay attention to the balance between work and rest.” Mei Ting sighed and said quietly.
Wang Shu heard this and said with a smile: "I also understand this truth, but now all parties are pushing me forward and I can't stop."
Although this sentence is somewhat Damn it, Mei Ting believed it.
In her opinion, China Film Group was indeed pushing Wang Shu forward.
As for Wang Shu, as a "self-made" Jingpiao, his background and connections are relatively shallow.
At this time, we can no longer stop, we can only keep moving forward with this momentum.
"Alas." Mei Ting sighed. She understood the truth, so she didn't say more.
Wang Shu looked forward and said casually: "It's about the characters."
Before Wang Shu could finish speaking, Mei Ting interrupted with a smile: "You don't have to explain it to me. We are good friends and we don't want to change things because of these things."
Wang Shu smiled and said, Still explained: "Director Han wants to expand the cast."
"So in fact, I can't make any decisions about casting."
"The only one who makes the decision is Zhou Xun and Zhang Hanyu."
When it came to Zhou Xun, Wang Shu paused for a moment, knowing in his heart that Mei Ting would be interested after hearing that he had decided on Zhou Xun's role, and then continued, " Regarding Zhou Xun, please don’t tell anyone what I’m going to tell you next.”
Just as Wang Shu expected, Mei Ting's face looked a little unnatural when he talked about deciding the next week's news.
The two are on the same set of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", with Zhou Xun playing the leading role and Mei Ting playing the supporting role.
How come Zhou Xun can play the heroine in "The Legend of Zhen Huan", then act in an idol drama with Wang Shu, and now he has a movie role?
But she has nothing!
Although she doesn’t care about having a role, what she cares about is comparison with others.
Obviously her relationship with Wang Shu
turned out to be far inferior to Zhou Xun's.
Could it be that in Wang Shu’s heart, she was nothing?
When I thought about this, I felt very uncomfortable, but then I heard Wang Shu's words and the situation changed, and I became curious again.
Wang Shu continued: "Zhou Xun's role actually needs to be traced back to the time when the filming of "The Witch in Suit" is being prepared."
"In the beginning, the heroine of "The Witch in Suit" was Hao Su."
"On the day of the launch, I suddenly learned that Hao Su had starred in the movie "The Summer Palace" directed by Lou Ye. You should also know by now that Lou Ye because of this The film has been banned."
Mei Ting nodded aside. The news of Lou Ye being officially banned has spread throughout the film and television industry, and she has also heard about it.
"So, you were worried that Hao Su had problems that would prevent "The Witch in Sui Yi" from being filmed and broadcast, so you replaced her?"
Before Wang Shu could continue to explain, Mei Ting said Already explained for him.
Wang Shu responded, and then added: "The crew had already started filming at that time. Every additional day of shutdown will consume an extra day of funds."
"The crew needs to find a new actor to play the heroine as soon as possible."
"So, you asked Zhou Xun?" Mei Ting answered again.
Wang Shu nodded and responded: "Yes."
Hearing this, Mei Ting looked at Wang Shu with an eyebrow and said with some dissatisfaction: "Why didn't you come to me? I didn't either I can help you with this.”
"Weren't you filming "New Marriage Era" at that time?" Wang Shu glanced sideways at Mei Ting.
When Mei Ting heard this, her tone froze.
Wang Shu said to himself: "To tell you the truth, I considered looking for you at the time, and then I asked people at the company. They said that you were unavailable for filming, so they didn't look for you."
“At that time, I didn’t know many people, and I needed to find a good actress to join the cast as soon as possible. In addition, the actress’s status couldn’t be low, so I could only consider Zhou Xun.”
"You should also know that Zhou Xun has transitioned into the film industry and will no longer appear in TV series, let alone idol dramas."
"Therefore, I want to invite her to join the team as soon as possible, so I have to give some conditions."
"At that time, I was talking to Mr. Wang from Huayi."
"Mr. Wang then Bian also had the intention to cooperate with me.”
“So in the end, Xu made Zhou Xun agree to star in the idol drama on the condition that Zhou Xun would star in my next movie.”
Mei. Jing was suddenly surprised when she heard this. No wonder Zhou Xun, an actor who had already entered the film industry, would star in an idol drama. It turned out that there was such a causal relationship.
This makes sense.
Then she was shocked and asked with wide eyes: "Is Zhou Xun the heroine of the movie?"
She had heard that Gong Li had gone to Yishu Company. Didn't Gong Li reach a cooperation with Wang Shu?
As for Gong Li matching Zhou Xun, Mei Ting subconsciously thought it was impossible.
Although Gong Li is a supporting role in "Memoirs of a Geisha", Zhang Ziyi is the protagonist.
However, compared to Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun’s status is smaller.
Given Gong Li's status, it is absolutely impossible for her to be a match for Zhou Xun.
“No.” Wang Shu responded with a smile.
When Mei Ting heard these two words, she suddenly felt that it was expected, and then asked aloud: "The heroine is Gong Li?" Everyone knows that paparazzi photos were taken, but Yishushu Company has not yet announced the information about Gong Li's appearance, so it is not certain.
Wang Shu nodded and continued: "The box office of "Love Traveler" exceeded 200 million when it was released." "Director Han came to me and proposed to expand the cast of the next film and make it a blockbuster."
“And this drama was originally scheduled to star Zhou Xun as the heroine.”
Mei Ting was suddenly surprised again when she heard this, “So. Director Han went to find Huayi replaced Zhou Xun's heroine? "
Based on Mei Ting's understanding of Wang Shu, Wang Shu would definitely not replace Zhou Xun, and only Han Sanping would interfere with it.
Wang Shu smiled and said noncommittally: "In business, integrity is important, and Zhou Xun and I know each other, so naturally I don't want to replace her."
"But the box office of "Space Traveler" is too high Guo Xiren, plus Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou and others are all working on blockbusters."
"Director Han also has the idea of enlarging the cast of this drama."
"Since then. If the cast becomes bigger, then Zhou Xun is not suitable to play the heroine."
"Later, the heroine became Gong Li, and the second female lead was Zhou Xun."
"As for the third female lead, let me tell you, it is Zhou Haiwei."
Wang Shu continued without waiting for Mei Ting to think, "Since it is going to be a blockbuster, it will definitely be in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Released in Singapore, Southeast Asia and other places."
"As the most popular actress in Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 1990s, Zhou Haiwei has both popularity and acting skills."
"And female. If a popular actress from Hong Kong is invited for the role of No. 3, they may not be willing."
"Zhou Haiwei is just right."
When Mei Ting heard this explanation, she felt it made sense.
If you want movies to achieve good results in Hong Kong and Taiwan, it is essential for Hong Kong and Taiwan actors to drive the movie-watching craze.
The third female lead behind Zhou Xun.
It is indeed not easy to invite big-name actresses in Hong Kong and Taiwan to cooperate. Even if they are successfully invited, they have to pay a high price. Not good value for money.
On the other hand, Zhou Haiwei not only has a fan base in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but it is also easier to be successfully invited, and the salary should not be expensive.
Taken together, he is indeed the most cost-effective Hong Kong and Taiwan actor.
The first, second, and third women all have opinions, and Mei Ting also knows that there is really no place for her.
As for the fourth female lead, since Wang Shu didn’t mention it, there’s a high probability that even if there is one, it will be a role that doesn’t fit her image or won’t have much of a role.
After all, there are already Gong Li, Zhou Xun, and Zhou Haiwei. The remaining supporting actresses who can play the role will most likely be some actors with characteristics, not her kind.
After hearing what Wang Shu said, Mei Ting couldn't help but said: "Isn't it very depressing for Zhou Xun to change from the number one female lead to the second female lead?"
Comparing one's feelings with others, even if she was destined to be the leading female lead, she would be depressed.
Not to mention that this female lead was obtained at the cost of starring in an idol drama.
"Probably, yes." Wang Shugan responded with a smile, and then said, "Don't talk about these things to the outside world. If they spread, it may become that I just say nothing." If you don't believe it, or suppress it, or whatever happens to Director Han, it will be bad by then."
"Don't worry." Mei Ting gave Wang Shu a roll of eyes upon hearing this, "This matter is still over. I need you to remind me, don’t I know?”
“Haha.” Wang Shu laughed again when he heard this.
Then he said to himself, "After Zhou Xun starred in "The Witch in Suit", when I was producing an idol drama again, someone in the company suggested that since Zhou Xun started, it would be better to continue to select actors from the Four Danshuangbing. "
"In this way, it will not only build the reputation of Yishu Company, but also improve the image of Yishu Company."
"When I heard it, I thought it made sense. So I went to Fan Binbin, who didn't have a relationship with Zhou Xun. "Fan Binbin didn't have a relationship with Zhou Xun, so I invited her, and she really agreed." Mei Ting listened happily. It is said that Wang Shu seems to be harmless to humans and animals, but his behavior is really a thief.
She knew in her heart that Fan Binbin would still agree to Wang Shu's invitation if she didn't get along with Zhou Xun. The main reason was that Fan Binbin was dissatisfied with Zhou Xun and wanted to compare with him.
It just so happens that they are both idol dramas directed by Wang Shu, and both have heroines, so they can be compared.
Wang Shu paused for a moment and then said: "After inviting Fan Binbin to film the idol drama, it will be the day when "Space Traveler" will be released."
"The movie box office is good, breaking two Billions, it’s also very popular.”
When Mei Ting heard this, she turned her head and looked at Wang Shu, “So you took advantage of the popularity of “Space Traveler” and took advantage of the momentum to create another one. Idol drama?”
"That's right!" Wang Shu nodded, "Originally, I planned to continue to invite the other members of the Four Danshuangbing, but who knew that "Time and Space Traveler" was so popular."
"Then we postponed this plan. . ”
Although Mei Ting had always acted indifferent on her face, she was actually feeling a little uncomfortable inside.
As a great director with control over resources, Wang Shu could give her a role with just a thought.
As a result, there has been no cooperation since the end of "The Legend of Zhen Huan".
Like this, I feel a little uncomfortable.
Now she finally understands.
According to what Wang Shu said, there was really no suitable opportunity for her after "The Legend of Zhen Huan".
Originally, the original "Witch Sui" was an opportunity.
Wang Shu had indeed considered her.
It was just because she was not scheduled to film "New Marriage Era" that she missed it.
After that, a series of chain effects occurred, leaving her with no chance.
Mei Ting is an actress who has been in the entertainment industry for many years. She knows that this chain effect is very common in the entertainment industry.
Many actors have missed opportunities just because they missed them.
And this time, she did exactly that.
Mei Ting sighed in her heart, "New Marriage Era" was directed by that person, and now...
"I'm divorced." Mei Ting said.
"Huh?" Wang Shu didn't hear clearly for a while.
"I said I was divorced." Mei Ting smiled at Wang Shu and repeated this sentence again.
Wang Shu didn't know what to say when he heard this. He pondered for a moment and then said: "If you leave, just leave. Since the relationship has been broken, there is no need to make do with it."
Mei Ting nodded in agreement and replied seriously: "You really shouldn't give in."
Although she said this, she still felt pain in her heart.
During that relationship, she not only sacrificed her body and mind, but also sacrificed her savings and connections.
As a result, what I faced was a white-eyed wolf.
Wang Shu seemed to sense that Mei Ting was a little lonely, and then reached out and pinched her face, and said comfortingly: "The past is over, the future is still long, just start over."
Mei Ting did not stop Wang Shu from squeezing his face, but rolled his eyes and hummed: "You are standing and talking without pain in your back. You are speaking lightly."
Wang Shu chuckled and said again: "Anyway, we're already divorced. If we don't want to start over, we have to start over. There's no other way."
The previous chapter was blocked from the screen and had to be completely overhauled to get it out.
(End of this chapter)