Chapter 598 Ireland: Kumail is so shameless!
"Movie heroine, what, me, me!"
Pointing to herself in surprise, Mao Lilan said in disbelief.
As for the fact that she has always been very lucky in lottery draws, it would not be wrong to say that she was not aware of it at all, but it seemed that it was because these prizes cost too much luck. Not the particularly lucky one.
Will some random luck really happen to me? She wasn't sure.
"Yes, Miss, you are very suitable for this role!" Shiro Kawabata, who invited a few people over for dinner, spared no effort in recommending, "With your participation, this movie will definitely be a hit, and you will become a star... ...Of course, the premise is that you agree to our invitation."
As he spoke, he began to add excited body movements in an attempt to increase the persuasiveness of his words.
“Although being an artist is hard work, it is a good way out. And even if you don’t become famous because of this movie, you can still get to know many celebrities. Our movie even has professional baseball players and football players. And F1 racing driver cameos. In addition, just when filming the movie, you can travel to the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy and other places..."
Kawabata Shiro said with his face turning red and foaming at the mouth, that imagination. In the future, his appearance was so contagious that even without the aid of additional information, Tangze could recognize his profession at a glance.
——He must be a producer, an old capitalist, and has a good way of painting cakes.
In fact, if you think about it on your knees, you can understand that even if you can really join the crew, this kind of treatment will not be given to a pure newcomer.
With this money, wouldn't it be better for him to trick a few more stars into making guest appearances? How wasteful would it be to really use it to make movies?
"Sounds very good, Xiaolan." Mouri Kogoro, who had a little exposure to the entertainment industry because he participated in some TV programs, was a little excited, "It would be good to try it."
"Yes, Sister Xiaolan, it feels great to be a part of a big-budget movie without being a star!" Noticing Mao Lilan's wavering look, Conan also encouraged her.
Although his mother had already passed away when he was born, he actually didn’t know much about the working conditions of actors. But if Xiaolan had this opportunity and wanted to give it a try, he could ask his mother to take care of her. She doesn't have to worry about the rejection that newcomers may experience.
"Really?" Mao Lilan rubbed his hands, pursed his lips and hesitated.
“But, little girl, if you are determined to act, you must be mentally prepared.” Picking up the hot tea on the table, deputy director Ito Kiden said half jokingly, half seriously He said, "As an actor, you have to cooperate with the crew's arrangements, but there will be some 'sacrifice'."
"For example, some producers who don't know how to describe, for To make money, it would even go against the spirit of the original work and add meaningless love scenes into the script..." Togo Kitaura, who looks a bit mean and arrogant, did not disappoint when he opened his mouth with a mockery.
The bearded director Iso Kaizo kept his head down and turned the cyan porcelain cup on the table. He did not give any reaction to Kawabata Shiro's passionate speech until he heard this sentence. A scoff.
"Mr. Kitura, you are not talking about me, right?" Kawabata Shiro, who had a vein in his forehead, glanced at the surprised guests, endured it, and gritted his teeth.
As a producer who coordinates the progress of the entire crew, he certainly has a business operation method that is very capable of defrauding investors.
Create public opinion, add love plots, and properly coordinate with the scandal operations of some male and female protagonists. It sounds like a chain with great commercial prospects. Coupled with the already topical previous work, this is a stable chain. A profitable business.
This bunch of directors and screenwriters are here to talk to them about the soul of creation and the spirit of the original work. It’s really funny. They are a bunch of people who make commercial films, and they are so fake.
Had it not been for the concern that there were strangers at the table, rumors of feuding between the main creators and the creators at this period were not conducive to investment, and he would not have bothered to deal with these guys.
“Who knows.” Beipu Togo shook his head and turned his head with disdain, “Anyway, it was not my idea as the original author.”
"The love plot..." Mouri Kogoro, who was very tempted just now, hesitated, "In this case, maybe forget it."
He is not the kind of person who just lets it go if he hears that he can make money. Xiaolan is not the type of girl whose daughter has close contact with a strange man on the big screen.
"Well, that's true..." Mao Lilan tilted her head and flinched a little, "I, I'm still in high school."
"If I heard that there is a love plot, Back off, why don't you reject it as soon as possible?" Iso Kaizo pushed up his glasses and poured cold water on it, "Movies are not that easy. The crew is like a huge machine. Once it starts running, it doesn't want to stop. It can be stopped. Moreover, if you are unlucky, you may get injured or even die during the filming..."
"Hey, don't scare people, this is someone who is about to enter the entertainment industry. Where's the new star?" Kawabata Shiro waved his hands to prevent this group of people from continuing to cause trouble.
"I, I really haven't thought about it yet..." Mao Lilan waved her hands hurriedly, and now she was really retreating.
Although I have heard rumors that things in the entertainment industry are complicated, boys and girls will inevitably have fantasies when looking at the glamorous artist idols on the screen, and she is no exception.
However, just looking at these four middle-aged people, she felt that these creatives were not easy to get along with.
Sure enough, the entertainment industry is not that easy to get into...
While waving her hand, she accidentally knocked down the waiter's filled tea cup, and the hot tea soup spilled onto Kawabata Shiro on the legs.
"It's so hot!" Shiro Kawabata covered his crotch, his face instantly distorted.
"Ah, I'm sorry, are you okay?" Mao Lilan looked at the wet spot on his jeans, hesitated for a moment, gave up the idea of picking up the napkin on the table to wipe it for him, and turned around to get it A teacup dropped to the floor.
Forget it, this cup looks well made. If it breaks, I'm afraid I'll have to pay a lot of money. I'd better pick this one up.
“Hiss——”
Looking at Kawabata Shiro’s movements, everyone else at the table couldn’t help but their expressions twisted for a moment, they reflexively tightened their legs, and felt lingering fears. He glanced at the steaming tea, not daring to speak.
If tea at 70 or 80 degrees is poured into a place like that...
"No, it doesn't matter..." Kawabata Shiro's face was deformed, but he still reluctantly raised his hand and waved it firmly, "I, I'm going to the bathroom, just wipe it off..."
He held on to the back of the chair, stood up strongly, and staggered toward the bathroom.
Iso Kaizo glanced at the direction he walked and frowned.
The bathroom here does not have only one cubicle, and Kawabata Shiro may not just find his things.
But if you are unlucky, it's hard to say...
"I'm going to the bathroom too." Pushing away the chair and standing up, Iso Kaizo made a show of wiping his cuffs, which had also been splashed with tea. "Everyone, please order first. You're welcome."
He has no interest in Chinese food or anything like that. After all, it was Kawabata Shiro's idea to come to such an expensive place to eat that he might not be used to.
This kind of bastard who can ignore everything and have no lower limits for money and "ostentation" will always be the one who lives a better life. This circle is so philistine.
How can we expect these old guys who smell like copper to produce any shocking works of art?
Even he was the same, he was just a self-proclaimed stinker...
With subtle sarcasm and sadness on his face, he walked in the direction of Kawabata Shiro.
"...There is something weird about this director." Looking at his back and the expressions on the faces of the other two crew members at the table, Conan touched his neck and felt something indescribable. of weirdness.
According to what was just said, their film has a predecessor with a good reputation. In other words, this group of people is not considered a start-up team working together for the first time. But if their differences are so big that outsiders can easily detect them, then how on earth did they mobilize the lineup for the second part...
Moreover, according to the producer, this movie uses the heroine as the main perspective of the plot, so when I introduce the movie, I will have the statement "the female protagonist is the soul of this movie" mixed in. What about the female lead in the first film?
Since she is the soul character, why not just find the heroine from the first film?
There is a problem...
"I want to go to the bathroom too!" Thinking like this, Conan jumped off the chair and ran towards the backs of the two people.
Without Kawabata Shiro's chatter, Mao Lilan, who was not good at rejecting people, patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
The other party kept complimenting her so much and spoke so politely. She really couldn't bear to say that she had no intention. Now she calmed down and felt much better.
Her eyes shifted between Tang Ze and her father. She hesitated for a moment, then stood up, sat down in Conan's seat, and asked Tang Ze in a low voice: "Tang Ze, what do you think? Regarding, uh, acting in movies..."
Speaking of the four people who were traveling together, she personally felt that Tang Ze’s opinions were the most informative and the most mature and clear in thinking.
As for dad, if the main creator had offered a particularly tempting offer, it’s hard to say whether his idea would be so accurate.
“Acting in movies is actually a good route, but Mr. Lan, you need a strong agent with certain skills to be suitable for trying this kind of career.”
Tangze glanced at Mao Lilan's expression and easily sensed the other party's hesitation. He skipped the current invitation as soon as he opened his mouth and directly evaluated the career plan itself.
“You have a very good personality, very friendly, and get along with everyone. With a personality like yours, you will suffer in an industry that is mainly driven by profit. A strong person who respects you enough The agency is a hard condition for you."
"Is that so?" Sure enough, after hearing what he said, Mao Lilan skipped over the issue of the crew and started thinking. This hypothesis was proposed by Karasawa.
"And even if you want to try, I don't recommend you to join this crew. Judging from their status, they are still in the stage of fighting for the core right to speak." Lowering his voice, Tang Ze Whispered, "The director was right when he said that the film crew is a huge machine. Modern movies are actually the product of the film industry, and it is impossible for a group of competing parts to be produced efficiently. You are in school When doing group work, if the team members have different opinions, it will affect the output, not to mention them."
Mao Lilan looked at the original author Togo Kitaura who looked like he had nothing to do with him. As well as the slightly sad-looking assistant director Ito Kiden, he crossed his body one by one and couldn't help but agree with Karasawa's idea.
"Yeah, I wanted to be a heroine when I first came up. I'm a bit..." Mao Lilan patted her forehead with a headache, "That Mr. Kawabata is so talkative that I don't even know how to refuse." "
"It's actually easy to handle." Tang Ze smiled and whispered in her ear.
"...Is it true that as long as he says this, he will give up?" As he listened, Mao Lilan's expression gradually became surprised.
This statement has nothing to do with rejection at all. Kawabata Shiro does not seem to be someone who gives up easily.
“Just give it a try.” Tang Ze blinked and grinned, “It’s easier for you to say these things anyway, right?”
"Well, let me give it a try." Mao Lilan looked at Tang Ze's naughty expression and couldn't help but smile.
At this time, even if you know that Tang Ze is actually one year older than you, you can't help but think that he is like a child.
Sure enough, everyone makes judgments based on their faces. The producer would invite her, but in fact he was just attracted by her looks and misjudged her situation. According to Tang Ze Very believable.
So, when Kawabata Shiro returned to his seat, he once again pulled Mao Lilan and moved her to the seat next to him, deliberately separating her from Maori Kogoro and trying to persuade her separately, he heard this A series of content.
“Have I ever watched a movie? Oh, although I’m not a movie fan, but because my elders were engaged in related industries when I was young, I do know a little bit about it. Film production is indeed very interesting. Yes Who? You may have heard that her name at that time was Yukiko Fujimine..."
"Yes, she is also the actress I admire most. She is really a super beauty and a very nice person. When I was a guest at her home, she would show me her old movie videos... Yes, she It’s a pity that Uncle Kudo Yusaku has passed away.”
“I know her well? Well, it’s okay? Because her son and I have been friends since kindergarten.”< br>
"The crew? I have never been there, but I have been to the backstage of a stage play when I was traveling. It was still very interesting. Oh, because Aunt Yukiko took me to Aunt Sharon's stage to play …Yes, Ms. Sharon Wynyard, who passed away a year ago.”
“Aristocratic school? No, we went to an ordinary high school, but the admission rate of Didan is still very high. Hahaha, of course Uncle Kudo's children will go to ordinary high schools. This is normal. Another friend of Shinichi and I also know each other from nursery school. Sonoko's father is also the chairman of the Suzuki Group. , It’s really not an aristocratic school!”
“Yes, from an ordinary family, my father is a detective. Maybe you have heard of the sleeping Mouri Kogoro, etc.”
Tangze held the cup in his hand and concentrated on drinking the tasteless tea. Looking at the brilliant and increasingly kind faces of the creatives across from him, he tried to hold his breath and suppress his laughter.
After all, when they met Mao Lilan, they came up with the idea of drawing some cakes to win her, regardless of the actual benefits. They said that because they thought she was just an ordinary girl, It's easy to be seduced by the prospect of entering the entertainment industry, and you don't have the attitude to face serious actors.
The crew recruits actresses without talking about salary or the time and energy required for filming - they have no respect for Mao Lilan when they know that the actress is a high school student and participating in the filming may affect her studies. mood.
A few middle-aged men with a little money and resources, with a lofty mentality, think that if they can become stars or actors, they can easily deceive young girls into yearning for it. Too common.
Now, after discovering that Mao Lilan is actually not easy to handle at all, on the contrary, if she is really allowed to join the group, she may also attract more connections than she imagined, and there is no need to refuse. They themselves gave up their thoughts.
Especially...
Karasawa squinted his eyes and glanced coldly at Kawabata Shiro who was starting to sweat.
This kind of guy doesn't treat actors as human beings, and even takes advantage of actors being physically harmed to benefit themselves.
He would encourage Mao Lilan so vigorously, and he still had the same idea. Ordinary newcomers who feel that they have no confidence are afraid that if you don't come, if you come, we will be able to mess around.
You’re sweating now after hearing their background clearly, brother?
Behind them, Ireland, who was tall and sturdy, but sat at a single table, was also shocked and wide-eyed.
He knew, he knew that a deep-thinking person like Kumail would never do anything without aim. How could such a good person hang around a family of ordinary detectives all day long?
Look, look, this girl’s connections and background, and how she obeys Kumail’s words and has to let Kumail see her before making any decisions...
Oh, by the way, As for the Suzuki Sonoko she mentioned, she is also completely devoted to Kumail. She has no objection to her family channel being used by the other party. She is completely in a state of being manipulated...
Wearing sunglasses , Ireland, who held the brim of his hat low, looked towards their table from the edge of his sight, taking in the sight of Tang Ze's handsome face with a smile.
When he was only 18 years old, he used his looks to seduce little girls all day long. He looked more like a male publicist who deceived young girls than a member of an organization with good skills.
That's right, after all, his boss is also like that...
Shameless Kumail and Bourbon!
(End of this chapter)