Chapter 851 951. Embarrassing Journey

Chapter 851 951. Embarrassing Journey

Under AB's coquettish urging, Huang Xiaoming quickly took out his mobile phone and skillfully found Nie Wei's phone number.

It's just that when the call was made, the call went through, but it rang for a minute and no one answered until the system automatically hung up.

"Are you busy?" AB asked doubtfully.

Although she really wanted to facilitate this treat, it would not be worth the gain if she was too anxious and disturbed Nie Wei's work. She would undoubtedly lose some of her impression points.

"I'll call Luo Kai and ask." Huang Xiaoming thought for a while and decided to call Luo Kai first.

In fact, he should have called Luo Kai first. After all, Nie Wei was so busy every day and his phone was not around him most of the time. But just now, in order to show off his close relationship with Nie Wei in front of his girlfriend, Huang Xiaoming chose I wanted to make a private call to Nie Wei directly, but I didn’t expect that the call failed.

After hearing AB's words, he finally called Luo Kaixian honestly, and this time the call was answered easily.

"Xiao Ming, are you calling Nie Wei? He is busy. If you have nothing urgent, please wait for a while before calling again." As soon as the call was connected, Luo Kai said directly as if he had the ability to read minds.

"Ah, that's it. I have nothing urgent to do. It's just that the TV series has done so well recently, so I just want to treat Nie Wei to a meal."

"That's it, okay. I'll take the message for you after Nie Wei finishes his work." Luo Kai agreed with a smile.

"Then I'll bother you, Brother Luo Kai. Goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Huang Xiaoming looked at AB who looked expectant and explained: "Luo Kai said that Nie Wei was busy with work, but I asked Luo Kai to take the lead. Now we just wait for the news."

"Oh, okay." Not getting a definite answer right away made AB a little disappointed, but soon her attention drifted to other places.

While the two were sitting on the sofa watching TV, AB suddenly asked Huang Xiaoming: "Uncle, what kind of work do you think Mr. Nie is talking about?"

"I'm not a god, how do I know?" Huang Xiaoming replied speechlessly.

"Didn't I ask you to guess? Do you think Nie Wei is talking about his new movie? Hasn't his previous movie "The Martian" been filmed? He must be talking about a new movie, right?" AB started to guess first. He got up, but what he said made Huang Xiaoming dumbfounded.

"What are you thinking? Nie Wei has just finished working on a movie. How could he start a new movie so soon? He is not the kind of person who works hard. On the contrary, he is the kind of person who knows how to arrange his work time. Now he has just produced It’s such a good movie, I think he needs to take a break for at least two months.”

"Ah? That's it." After listening to Huang Xiaoming's explanation, AB showed a disappointed expression. Seeing this, the former immediately patted AB's forehead and said: "Stop daydreaming. Even if Nie Wei has a new movie, it's not You can remember it.”

"Why, what if Nie Wei falls in love with me? Besides, don't I still have you?"

Huang Xiaoming looked at AB's aggrieved look and felt that what he just said might be a bit too direct, so he quickly explained: "Nie Wei now invests hundreds of millions in the production of a movie, and the unit is still US dollars. Even if I audition for the male lead The chances are not good, and it’s even less likely for you.”

"Besides, don't look at your competitors. You have to know how many first-line actresses in the company are eyeing Nie Wei's movies. This doesn't count the actresses outside. You know, Zhang Ziyi has mentioned it to the media more than once. I really want to cooperate with Nie Wei.”

"The most important thing for you now is to take the acting classes arranged for you by the company, strive to be recognized by the acting teacher, and then honestly play the roles arranged for you by the company, accumulate fame and experience, and maybe you will have the opportunity to act in the future. What about Nie Wei’s movie?”

Faced with her boyfriend's earnest persuasion, AB looked obedient and nodded in agreement: "I know. I didn't think about playing a heroine. I just thought that if I had the chance, I would even play a small supporting role."

Huang Xiaoming just laughed at this and didn't say anything, but in his heart he still felt a little whimsical about the girl's thoughts, thinking that she thought the supporting role in Nie Wei's movie was too simple.

You have to know how many people were competing for the role of the female CEO played by Jiang Xinqi in "Assassin's League". How could a young actor like AB, who had no fame and no acting skills, win Nie Wei's favor? ? Face or boyfriend?

Obviously the latter two are useless. At least Huang Xiaoming knows that it is impossible for her boyfriend to help her get a role in Nie Wei's movie. In a movie with a large investment, it is impossible for the company to allow anyone to sell people's favors. of.

At this moment, Nie Wei was meeting an old friend in his office, who was the leading actor in Nie Wei's first movie, Xu Zheng.

"Teacher Xu, drink tea." Nie Wei made a cup of Tieguanyin for Xu Zheng, who quickly stood up and thanked him.

After taking a sip of Tieguanyin, Xu Zheng didn't have time to taste the tea. He quickly put down the teacup and told Nie Wei the reason why he came today.

"Mr. Nie, I came here today to ask for your help."

"tell me the story."

"I'm here to ask you to invest in a movie." Xu Zheng subconsciously turned the teacup on the table with his hands and said: "Mr. Nie, I have a very mature movie plan, and I have brought the plan. Okay, can you take a look at it and tell me while you look at it?”

"Teacher Xu, you don't have to be so polite, just call me Nie Wei." Nie Wei took the plan handed over by Xu Zheng and saw the words 'People are on the road to embarrassment (Thai embarrassment)' on the surface, and he immediately knew that he was You guessed it right.

Although the film was shot much earlier than what he remembered, Nie Wei was not surprised. After all, a film takes a long time from planning to preparation, especially since Xu Zheng is the initiator. This process will inevitably take a lot longer.

"Is this movie in the same series as "Unfortunately"? I've seen that movie and it was very good." Nie Weiwei asked while praising Xu Zheng's movie.

Xu Zheng shook his head and replied: "It basically has nothing to do with "The Journey". This is a brand new movie. No matter the background or the characters, it has nothing to do with "The Journey". However, the two movies also have the same characteristics. The place, the story all takes place on the journey, so we continue to use the words "People on the Journey" as the title. "

"Well, that's it. You drink tea and I'll take a look first."

"Okay, if you have any questions, just ask me directly and I will answer it for you." Xu Zheng was obviously excited when he saw Nie Wei's original intention to read his plan.

Huayi is already the fifth company he has run, and he doesn't want to think about the previous gains at all. Those guys are either unwilling to pay at all, or they can pay, but they put forward a bunch of harsh conditions. It's completely an unequal contract.

These experiences also made Xu Zheng, who was initially full of fighting spirit, finally realize how difficult it is to be a director. This has not yet involved actual filming. Even the crew has not been formally established. Just investing in this Just one piece has already made him have insomnia. Fortunately, he has a bald hair style, so he doesn't have to worry about hair loss.

After realizing the difficulty, he finally thought of Nie Wei and decided to use the precious friendship he had saved during the original cooperation to obtain this investment.

Knowing how important this opportunity was to him, Xu Zheng even prepared for it at home for a week, further improving the previous plan, and also preparing many sets of rhetoric to face Nie Wei's various possible attitudes.

Xu Zheng had no intention of drinking tea. He was holding a slightly hot tea cup and his eyes were always focused on Nie Wei.

Nie Wei, on the other hand, kept his head down, carefully reading the plan written by Xu Zheng, turning the page every once in a while, and occasionally pausing for a period of time at certain points, which would make Xu Zheng extra nervous. He wanted to run to Nie Wei and see which one made Nie Wei frown, so that he could explain it quickly.

Of course, in the end, he restrained his impulsive thoughts. After all, Nie Wei didn't speak, and he couldn't take the initiative to disturb the other party.

About twenty minutes later, Nie Wei raised his head after reading the last page.

"Teacher Xu, when will you come up with the complete script?" Nie Wei asked.

These words sounded like the sound of nature to Xu Zheng. Nie Wei originally wanted to read the script and was obviously interested. He was delighted and immediately took out a thick stack of A4 paper from his bag and handed it to Nie Wei.

"This is the first version of Taijiao's script, Mr. Nie has reviewed it."

"It seems that Teacher Xu is really prepared, so leave this script with me first. I will find time to read it as soon as possible." Nie Wei looked at the bound script, and it was obvious that he would not be able to finish it in a while. Yes, he said to Xu Zheng.

"Okay, okay." Of course Xu Zheng didn't have any objections. Nie Wei was willing to see it, which was already good news for him.

"Put the script aside for now." After getting the script, Nie Wei was not in a hurry to read it, but continued to ask Xu Zheng: "I just read the plan. Do you think the investment required for your movie is 50 million? It’s just that your allocation of funds in the plan is too simple. Can you tell me in detail how you want to spend the money if you get 50 million?”

Hearing Nie Wei mention money, Xu Zheng immediately cheered up, carefully considered his words, and answered Nie Wei's questions seriously.

"The figure I proposed includes production fees and publicity fees. The production fees account for about 30 million. Because the crew has to go abroad to shoot, the cost of the crew will be higher than at home. But I will try my best to save the remaining publicity fees. …”

Xu Zheng almost wanted to tell Nie Wei how to use every piece of the 50 million budget. He kept talking for half an hour before he reluctantly finished the explanation.

Nie Wei nodded. He could tell that Xu Zheng did not shout out this number randomly, but actually made a plan. What he said was basically the same as the allocation in the plan, but it was more detailed. It's not just the simple numbers and logos on the plan.

"Where's the cast?" Nie Wei continued to ask.

"I want to play the male lead myself. As for the remaining two male leads, I need your help, Mr. Nie. I am attracted to your Huayi actors." Xu Zheng said with a smile.

"Don't tell me yet, let me guess, are they Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo?" Nie Wei stopped Xu Zheng from talking and instead 'guessed' herself.

Hearing the two names Nie Wei said, Xu Zheng's eyes widened for a moment, because Nie Wei was right, and he really wanted to invite Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo to star in this movie.

"Looking at your expression, I must have guessed it right."

"Yes, it's the two of them. How did you guess it?" Xu Zheng asked curiously.

"Don't mention Wang Baoqiang. He has worked with you in Lost on Journey. I think you two are a good match. In your plan, there is a bakery owner who has been with you all the time. I think this role is tailor-made for Wang Baoqiang."

"Yes, you are right. This role is tailor-made for Brother Baoqiang. However, I also made a small change to make this role a little smart in his honesty. Although he often makes mistakes, he can play a big role at critical moments. I even think this is the most outstanding role in the whole movie."

"I think so too. Teacher Xu, you are really good to Baoqiang." Nie Wei said.

Sometimes, in a movie, it is not the male and female protagonists who are the most outstanding. Although the core role of this movie is Xu Lang played by Xu Zheng, and the whole movie is also centered around Xu Lang, Wang Baobao played by Wang Baoqiang is more like an inserted troublemaker.

However, in terms of the vividness of the role, Wang Baobao is undoubtedly the most outstanding, because he is the point of conflict in the whole movie. All conflicts are related to this role, and naturally he is the most emotional to mobilize the audience.

What's more, this character has a positive energy. He is a character with persistence and bottom line in his heart. Coupled with the interweaving of simplicity and shrewdness, this character is definitely very popular with the audience.

This has been proven in the original time and space. After the film was broadcast, Wang Baoqiang was the most popular, followed by Gao Bo played by Huang Bo, and finally Xu Zheng, the real male No. 1.

Then Nie Wei explained the reason why he guessed Huang Bo. In fact, Xu Zheng's mind is really easy to guess. It may be his first time as a director, so the actors he chose are basically those he has worked with before, such as Wang Baoqiang, who worked with him in "Lost on Journey".

Huang Bo had worked with him in "Crazy Stone".

"And the name of your character, Wang Baobao, Gao Bo, it's really hard for me not to guess." Finally, Nie Wei did not forget to complain about Xu Zheng's ability to get a name, which is really straightforward.

Xu Zheng smiled embarrassedly. When he wrote the role, he identified Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo, so he was lazy when naming the role, just like his own role.

The two chatted for about two hours. Nie Wei asked many questions, and Xu Zheng answered them one by one. Some of them he couldn't answer, but he didn't hide them. He said he would think about it and tell Nie Wei later.

Nie Wei finally asked all the questions he should ask. After looking at the time, he took the initiative to say: "Then let's talk about this today. Oh, by the way, how much investment are you prepared to accept?"

"30 million, divided according to the percentage of the total investment." Xu Zheng knew that this was not the time to be polite, and immediately said the answer in his heart.

"Okay, you go back and wait for the news. I won't treat you to dinner. I will finish reading the script as soon as possible."

Two minutes after Xu Zheng walked out of the room, Luo Kai walked into Nie Wei's office and brought Huang Xiaoming's invitation.

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