Friday, November 19.

Tomorrow, Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao will come to Jingzhou, and it happens to be Saturday, and they can set up a reception banquet in Mingyun's private kitchen in the evening.

Today, Pei Qian took a taxi and went to the vicinity of the South High-speed Railway Station to see a few real estate projects and choose them carefully.

In the end, I fell in love with a well-decorated house, more than 140 square meters, and the price was about the same as Pei Qian expected.

Moreover, because Pei Qian paid the full amount directly, the price was also discounted, and the total price was 1.63 million according to the ninety-five discount.

It's just that the house has not yet been completed, and the delivery will not be until March next year.

In the past two or three years, when housing prices began to rise, good houses are off-plan, and they have basically been robbed before they are delivered.

It's something that can't be helped.

Therefore, Pei Qian considered it comprehensively, this house is the most suitable at present, although it is an off-plan house, but it is still a decision to buy.

Anyway, Pei Qian is not in a hurry, the place where his parents live is a little smaller, but they have lived for so many years, and it is not bad for these few months.

What's more, even if the house is delivered, the house inspection, soft decoration, furniture, etc. will have to be busy for several months, and it will be in a hurry.

The house was bought, and it was a lot more practical to solve a problem.

The only thing that is unhappy is that seeing that his personal property is only about 200,000 yuan, Pei Qian can only sigh that he really returned to the pre-liberation period.

But it doesn't matter, as long as this settlement cycle can be lost, the money for this house can be earned back in minutes!

……

I had a busy day on Friday, signed a contract to buy a house, and went straight to rest when I came back.

On Saturday afternoon, Pei Qian asked the company's driver, Xiao Sun, to send him to Mingyun's private kitchen, where he waited to receive Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao.

Both of them were on the plane this afternoon, and Zhang Zuting arrived a little earlier and had already gone to the hotel to rest; Lu Zhiyao arrived a little late, Pei Qian also arranged a special person to pick him up, and after settling down in the hotel, he came to Mingyun's private kitchen for dinner.

In addition, Zhu Xiaoce, as the director of the movie, must also be accompanied, and he has arrived in advance.

Pei Qian and Zhu Xiaoce were eating snacks in the private room while waiting.

Pei Qian noticed that the briefcase next to Zhu Xiaoce contained two printed scripts, which should be intended to be given to Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao.

Regarding the script, Pei Qian also has a bit of a headache.

Zhang Zuting said that he wanted to read the script before, and then he was fooled by Pei Qian.

This time, Lu Zhiyao came over, and most of them would also ask to read the script.

Pei Qian also knows that these two are actors who are more selective about scripts, and they are not the kind of masters who can shoot anything with enough money, so the script must not be fooled here.

Lao Zhang is relatively easy to say here, after all, everyone has friendship and is willing to cooperate.

Lu Zhiyao and Pei Qian are not related, and they have a certain coffee position, how can they casually take a movie made by an unknown director? Even if the money is enough, people will look at the script and decide whether to shoot it or not.

Therefore, Pei Qian was a little worried.

But looking at Zhu Xiaoce's appearance, he didn't seem to be worried at all, but was confident and full of confidence.

Pei Qian feels that this matter is quite outrageous, such a garbage script, why does Zhu Xiaoce hold it in his hand as if he is holding a Nobel Prize for Literature award-winning work?

Pei Qian asked tentatively: "Director Zhu, Lu Zhiyao came over today, most of them have to ask about the movie script, and ...... when the time comes."

Zhu Xiaoce didn't wait for Pei Qian to finish speaking, and patted his chest: "Mr. Pei, don't worry, this is not a thing!" ”

"Your script is so well written, when the time comes, Lu Zhiyao may like it more and more, and take the initiative to ask for a lower salary to join!"

Pei Qian: "......"

Isn't it a little too optimistic?

But the matter has come to this point, and Pei Qian can't ask more, so he can only wait for the meeting to see each other before acting.

It didn't take long for the company's seven-seater business car to arrive, Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao got out of the car and walked to Mingyun's private kitchen under the reception of the waiter.

The two of them each brought an assistant and followed behind.

It is very common for celebrities to bring assistants, after all, most celebrities are busy with affairs, and they must have someone by their side to help, otherwise they will not be able to keep themselves busy at all.

These two only bring one assistant when they go out, which is already quite low-key, and some popular actors bring ten or eight assistants when they go out, enjoying the feeling of the stars holding the moon all the time.

It was the first time Pei Qian had seen Lu Zhiyao in reality, and he had seen his photos and movie clips on the Internet before.

For Lu Zhiyao, Pei Qian's first feeling was: handsome!

Actors are also divided into photogenic and unphotogenic, some actors look good in the camera, but in reality, they are so beautiful that they seem to be shining all over their bodies, which is by no means comparable to ordinary handsome guys and beauties; And some actors are not particularly conspicuous in reality, but with makeup, they can greatly increase points after being on camera.

Lu Zhiyao is more special, he looks very handsome in reality, but he is not so handsome in the movie......

I have to say that actors do rely on "audience popularity", some actors are good-looking, but they just don't attract the audience, there is no way.

"Mr. Pei! Long time no see. ”

Zhang Zuting stepped forward quickly and shook Pei Qian's hand.

"Mr. Pei, I'm glad to meet you."

Lu Zhiyao followed.

After a few words of greeting, Pei Qian led everyone to the private room and sat down.

It was still the largest private room on the third floor of the villa, and Zhang Zuting watched the afterglow of the sunset sprinkled on the infinity pool outside through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and couldn't help but think of the scene when he first came.

This situation is really ...... I can't stop swallowing.

As soon as Zhang Zuting remembered the delicious food he had eaten last time, he couldn't help but yearn for it, and he couldn't wait to start the meal.

However, Mr. Pei did not look at Zhang Zuting or Lu Zhiyao at this time, but stared at Zhang Zuting's little assistant.

Last time, it was your kid who wrote down the location of Mingyun's private kitchen and attracted all the local tyrants in Jingzhou City!

Mr. Pei is very angry, but there is nothing he can do, for the sake of fried pig's trotters, he still doesn't care about you.

Pei Qian introduced the identity of director Zhu Xiaoce to Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao, and everyone greeted each other for a while, and one dish after another was served.

Although Lu Zhiyao has also eaten a lot of good things, he still has a surprised expression on his face when he sees the dishes here.

Before he came, he heard that there was a very good nameless restaurant in Jingzhou City, but he didn't have too many expectations, after all, he has been filming all over the country all year round, what kind of good restaurant has he never been to?

As a result, when I really ate it, I found that the dishes here were not inferior to the best restaurants he had ever visited, and even the environment and service were still surpassing!

At the entrance of the food, Lu Zhiyao's depressed mood has also been resolved a lot recently.

The new movie hit the street, Lu Zhiyao was closed at home for several days, and he didn't plan to take on any new movies in the near future.

The lineup of the last movie was so good that it hit the streets, shoot another one, and then continue to hit the streets?

I can't stand it.

As for whether to pick up this movie or not, Lu Zhiyao actually didn't think about it, relatively speaking, he came to Jingzhou more for relaxation, not for work.

However, at this time, watching the good dishes kept being served, and feeling the attentive and thoughtful service of the waiter, Lu Zhiyao felt that Mr. Pei attached great importance to him.

Originally, I just wanted to come and take a look at it, but after eating this meal, I suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

As the saying goes, eating people is soft-mouthed and short-handed, although Lu Zhiyao didn't think about whether to take over the filming of this drama, he should take the initiative to chat.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhiyao took the initiative to say: "Mr. Pei, Director Zhu." Let's talk briefly about this play. ”

"To be honest, I've been feeling down lately and I'm not in good shape. Mr. Zhang must know that the state of the actor has a great impact on the performance of his acting skills. I have been refusing to do so, mainly because I am worried that I will not be able to act in this drama and cause trouble for everyone. ”

"Besides, I'm a 'box office poison' now, and I'm afraid I'll hurt you."

Lu Zhiyao's words did not say death, first put on a relatively low posture, in case of refusal in the end, it can also make both sides passable.

As for whether to make this movie or not, you have to read the script and understand the sincerity of the other party before deciding.

If it's a bad movie, refuse it; If you feel that this film has a little hope, then you can give it a try.

Pei Qian smiled: "Where is it, I think Mr. Lu, your talent has been seriously buried!" ”

"In the eyes of others, you are box office poison, but here in my case, you are the most suitable candidate for the leading actor in this movie!"

"I have high hopes for you."

Lu Zhiyao knew that Mr. Pei's words were mostly polite.

But seeing Mr. Pei's sincere eyes, he was still moved.

It seems that Pei is always sincere!

It's hard to find a confidant.

"Mr. Pei, you trust me so much, it really makes me a little ashamed."

"Mr. Pei, Director Zhu, I feel the sincerity of the two. Can I read the script first, though? ”

Sure enough, I still want a script.

Pei Qian also knew that if he didn't show the script, Lu Zhiyao would probably not agree to participate. I had to look at Zhu Xiaoce and asked him to hand the two scripts to Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao respectively.

Lu Zhiyao wiped his hands with the hot towel handed by the waiter, solemnly took the script, and read it carefully.

Pei Qian looked at Lu Zhiyao's expression from expectation, to confusion, to shock, and finally to sluggishness, feeling a little bad.

And Lu Zhiyao simply finished the script, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

This kind of script is really rare!

Of course, it can't be said that I haven't seen it at all, many literary films in Europe and the United States also have some specious plots, but in China, I really haven't seen such a shot......

In Lu Zhiyao's acting career, he has never played this kind of male lead.

That's a bit miserable, isn't it?

At the beginning, I was a licking dog, but I couldn't catch it if I wanted to, and I finally developed halfway, and I abandoned my old love when I turned my head, and in the end I was calculated and turned back into a poor egg again.

When did Lu Zhiyao suffer such grievances!

The male protagonists who have been filmed in the past are all winners in life, the beauties around them are like clouds, and their careers are smooth sailing.

Even if it is a tragedy, it has to be a majestic mountain and a vigorous death.

Even if it's a supporting actor? It's often the kind of villain who is cute and charming.

This movie is good, and it was said that he would play the male lead, but the actor turned out to be too miserable! Neither cute nor pitiful, after listening to this story, it makes people sick.

Lu Zhiyao looked at Pei Qian: "Mr. Pei...... This script ......"

He didn't know how to describe it for a moment.

Seeing Lu Zhiyao's expression, Pei Qian felt a little bad, and sure enough, this script of returning to the sect with all poisons still had a persuasive effect on this "box office poison......

Think about it, the films made by people before are all about fighting, but in the play, they are either heroes or domineering presidents, and at worst, they have to be a rich second generation and workplace elites who have no worries about food and clothing.

Now let the family play the poor bastard, or lick the dog, the white-eyed wolf, and finally be played around, can this family be happy?

Pei Qian looked at Zhu Xiaoce and signaled that Zhu should be on the horse at this time.

Anyway, no matter what you say, blow this script first and stabilize Lu Zhiyao's mentality!

However, before Zhu Xiaoce could speak, Zhang Zuting had already slapped his thigh: "Good script!" This script is fantastic! ”

"I've been making movies for so many years, and I've never seen a script with such a profound idea!"

"This is a spicy satirical drama, it criticizes the mentality of excessive addiction to consumption, the impetuosity of society and the alienation of people by money, this script is very profound, it is worth savoring!"

"Mr. Pei, where did you find the screenwriter? The level is really high! ”

Zhu Xiaoce replied in a timely manner: "This script was written by Mr. Pei himself. ”

Zhang Zuting was in awe: "I can't see that Mr. Pei is so versatile!" Sure enough, the capable person works hard! ”

"No, Mr. Pei, the script has obviously been written. Then why didn't you talk about it when I asked you on the phone before? ”

"Oh...... I get it, it's because of humility and low profile! ”

"Mr. Pei, it's right to be modest, but it's not good to be too modest. This is also our relationship iron, if you change to another actor, you may not come if you hear that there is no script, what a pity! ”

"Just rush this script, don't talk about the friendship price, even if you don't want to be paid, I will definitely come to shoot!"

Pei Qian looked at Zhu Xiaoce and then at Zhang Zuting in confusion, the development of the situation was completely beyond his expectations.

What's the situation......

Originally, I just prepared Zhu Xiaoce's trust, which I wanted to use to fool Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao.

As a result, Zhang Zuting was too upright, and took the initiative to be a trust, and the three of them flickered together to get up Lu Zhiyao!

Lu Zhiyao was still very confused, he just read the script cursoryly, and he didn't get the points in the script well.

Zhang Zuting continued to flip through the script and said with emotion: "Mr. Pei, if I guess correctly, this script should be specially tailored for Brother Lu, right?" ”

Pei Qian: ?

Tailor-made?

Thinking about it too much, when I wrote this script, I didn't even know who Lu Zhiyao was......

However, Pei Qian can't always tell the truth, right?

can only show a mysterious smile, neither admitting nor denying it.

Seeing this smile, Zhang Zuting was even more sure, he looked at Lu Zhiyao next to him: "Brother Lu, do you see it?" ”

Lu Zhiyao was dizzy.

I can see a ball of yarn!

Tailor-made for me?

Do I look like a licking dog like that?

Seeing Lu Zhiyao's incomprehensible expression, Zhang Zuting explained: "Brother Lu, do you know what you lack most now? ”

"It's not just a lack of a good script and a lack of a good character."

"What's more, there is a lack of a good character!"

Lu Zhiyao's expression was still confused.

Zhang Zuting continued: "A good character does not refer to the tall and complete characters in the movie. You have played a lot of 'successful people' in this kind of movie, but the response has been mediocre, have you thought about why? ”

"A good character is not a flawless character, but a character that can highlight your own characteristics to the greatest extent, so that the audience can empathize with and remember your character!"

"Just like when I was young, I relied on playing a psychopath to get the best actor."

"And the male protagonist in this script, who seems to be good-for-nothing, is an out-and-out good character, complex and plump."

"This kind of role is an all-round tempering of your acting skills, and it can also allow you to completely get rid of the stereotype of the audience."

"Why didn't the roles you played in the past have an audience? Personally, I think it's mainly that you're too handsome! ”

"Because it's so handsome, it makes the audience look like it's a play, it's not grounded, it's not realistic, and it's hard to integrate into the play."

"I think that appearance has become your burden to a certain extent, and if you are unwilling to let go of this burden, it will be difficult to break through your original mentality when playing these roles."

"You always play people with no flaws, how can you make a deep impression on the audience?"

"So, this role is simply tailor-made for you, it's so suitable!"

"To tell you the truth, if I were a teenager younger, I would definitely play this male lead. Now, I'm old, and this opportunity can only be given to you. ”

Listening to Zhang Zuting's words, Lu Zhiyao was silent.

Pei Qian and Zhu Xiaoce were also silent.

It's just that the silence of the three people is not for the same reason......

Lu Zhiyao's silence was because he felt that this was the heartfelt words of an actor, which was very useful.

No matter how popular Zhang Zuting is now, he is an old-timer with much higher achievements than himself after all.

If Zhang Zuting thinks this role is very good, then it means that this role is really good.

Zhu Xiaoce sighed, sure enough, Zhang Zuting is an old drama bone and a person who really understands movies.

Just from the reaction of the two actors when they saw the script, it can be seen that Zhang Zuting's level is much higher than Lu Zhiyao!

And Pei Qian was confused.

He originally thought that Zhang Zuting would be the same as Lu Zhiyao, and he had a lot of opinions on the script, and he needed to take action with Zhu Xiaoce to fool him.

However, Zhang Zuting actually liked this script very much!

Not only did he like it, but he also helped fool Lu Zhiyao, and even said the sassy words "This script is tailor-made for Lu Zhiyao......

Pei Qian now wants to know, is Lao Zhang's words from the bottom of his heart, or is he simply fooling Lu Zhiyao?

Former?

It shouldn't be possible, my script was deliberately written for the return of all poisons, how could it be possible to make Lao Zhang, an old actor who has acted in many plays, like it?

Well, this is mostly because I am Zhu Xiaoce's boss and Zhang Zuting's financier, and it is difficult for these two to objectively evaluate this script, so they will tout it so much.

You see, Lu Zhiyao, who I don't know, doesn't have any reaction to this script!

Therefore, Lao Zhang and Zhu Xiaoce should be helping to fool Lu Zhiyao.

Well done!

These two have made a great contribution today, as long as they can pull the "box office poison" into the crew, they must add money!