In the following time, Xu Shi began to be busy again, listening to the lecture of the tutor and dealing with movie-related matters.

Fortunately, a lot of work in this movie doesn't need him to do it personally, just explain it, he just needs to grasp some key points.

There is also the selection of actors, Xu Shi's requirements for actors this time are relatively high, although this time it is also an action movie, but there is still a gap between the acting skills required and the previous movie.

Especially in the plot of Taoyuan Island, it needs a relatively high-level actor to take on it, and many details are not said to be good if they can be played well.

But fortunately, Xu Shi's current reputation is here, with the blessing of the previous movie, and such a large investment, it has also attracted many people to audition.

In the middle of the last movie, these people benefited a lot, so many people are also optimistic about this movie and want to take this train.

Time passed slowly, in mid-November, Xu Shi came to the island with a group of crew members, and he had signed a contract with Sun Tu to rent this place.

Of course, in order to save money, Xu Shi did not rent this place completely, but only partially rented it.

Although Xu Shi wants to keep improving and strive to do every detail well, he will not deliberately spend more money if he can save money, and the money saved needs to be used for special effects.

Huaxia's special effects company is actually first-class in the world, and it can even be said to be one of the best.

But special effects are very expensive, and a lot of the funds for many movies are taken away by the actors, resulting in the special effects being relatively bad, which is actually not to blame the special effects company, how much money they have, how much things they do, they can't put money in it.

Xu Shi didn't want his movie to become like this.

Before Xu Shilai came, everything that should have been arranged here had been arranged, and the small villas used for the original vacation had also been arranged for home decoration.

"Brother Xu, how is it here? Sun Tu said with a smile.

Xu Shi nodded and said: "It is indeed very beautiful, last time it was just a quick glance, but now when I look closely, I find that this place is really beautiful." ”

Xu Shi had been here once when he was talking to Sun Tu officially, but he only had a general look, and now he has time to really appreciate the beauty here.

"The loss here is due to the geographical location, which is really embarrassing, and the distance is not far away so that many tourists do not choose here. Sun Tu said.

After finishing speaking, he said to Xu Shi: "This time I actually want to borrow the east wind of your movie, if your movie becomes popular, maybe it can drive our business here." ”

This is not an impossible thing, but it is very likely, as long as Xu Shi's movie is popular, then there are definitely many people who are willing to come and watch it and travel by the way.

"Hopefully, by the way, how do we solve the food here? Xu Shi asked.

"You don't have to worry about this, someone will send it every day, it's all fresh vegetables and meat, you can eat it with confidence, and you won't charge more money, as long as the cost price. ”

"Thank you so much. ”

The two began to wander around while chatting, and Sun Tu introduced him to the specific situation here.

Xu Shi and these people started work directly after arranging here for two days, and as for the previous start-up press conference, it had already been held in the capital, which also caused some heat, and many people were looking forward to Xu Shi's new movie.

The name of the movie was also finalized, and it was called "The Matrix: Truman's World".

is a direct fusion of the two movies, Xu Shi also feels that the name is a little stiff, but he can't think of any other suitable name.

Zhang Kui was a little nervous, this was his first time in charge of a blockbuster, and he was both excited and apprehensive in his heart, for fear that he would not be able to handle this task.

"Don't be nervous, you just need to do what you have to do, and leave the rest to Xu Shi. Cheng Guochao on the side couldn't help but comfort him when he saw him like this.

Cheng Guochao also came with him this time, but he was not a director this time, he just came over to take a look, anyway, he had nothing to do, and by the way, he guided Zhang Kui.

"Thank you, Director Cheng. Zhang Kui took a deep breath to calm the tension in his heart.

"Let's go!"

................

Truman suddenly woke up from his bed, his head was covered with sweat, as if he had a nightmare.

"Husband, what's wrong? Are you having nightmares again?" Qin Xiaolan asked with concern as she pushed open the door.

When Truman saw his wife's concerned eyes, his heart warmed, and he said, "It's okay, it's just that some of them are not in good spirits." ”

"Maybe you've been under a lot of pressure at work recently, and it just so happens that I have boiled Lingshan tea, which is picked by the tea pickers every morning, and processed through multiple processes, which can replenish the spirit and spirit in the morning. Qin Xiaolan said with a professional smile.

Truman has long been accustomed to his wife's situation, or has always been like this since he was a child, not only his wife, but also some passers-by or colleagues.

Picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Truman felt that the taste was not quite right, and frowned: "The tea you bought this time doesn't taste good, it's not as good as the one you gave me last time." ”

As soon as Chu Men said this, Qin Xiaolan's face suddenly changed slightly, and she looked around a little nervously, but then she settled down, smiled again and said: "Lingshan tea is not about taste, but about replenishing vitality, I saw that you were always in a state of mind during this time, so I bought Lingshan tea for you to drink, which is very beneficial to your spirit." ”

Truman didn't care, and when he heard his wife say this, he directly raised his head and poured it, and then got up and said: "I'll go wash first, and I won't send you to work later, I want to go to the hospital to see, recently I have been feeling that something is not right in my eyes, I always see some numbers and letters, maybe hallucinations." ”

"Ahh Qin Xiaolan first screamed in surprise, and then hurriedly asked, "Which hospital are you going to go to?"

"I just went to the hospital near my company, which was convenient and didn't delay my work. Truman said.

As Truman finished washing up and eating breakfast, Qin Xiaolan obediently helped him get dressed, tidied up his tie, and gave him another care and advice.

Just seeing Qin Xiaolan's appearance, everyone will think that this is a very perfect wife, with exquisite appearance, outstanding temperament, and gentle temper, it can't be more perfect.

But then something wasn't quite right about her behavior.

"Truman is going to the hospital soon, you guys are going to get ready. Qin Xiaolan whispered, completely similar to the appearance just now.

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"Click!"

Zhang Kui boldly shouted 'click' under Cheng Guochao's encouragement, and then said to Liu Yimei: "Yimei, your performance just now is a little too much, your complexion changes too quickly, you have to take your time." ”

Zhang Kui looked at Liu Yimei a little nervously after speaking, although Liu Yimei is not a top star, but she is barely a first-line star, and her acting skills have also been recognized by the public, he couldn't even contact her before, and now he actually refutes her acting skills, which makes Zhang Kui a little nervous.

Liu Yimei is also the one with the highest coffee position in Xu Shi's crew, and she is also the highest salary.

Fortunately, Liu Yimei is not a big name, hearing Zhang Kui's words, she thought for a moment and said: "It's really a little, I'll think about it again, and I'll do it again later." ”

Seeing Liu Yimei talking so well, Zhang Kui became a little bolder, and looked at Xu Shi again and said: "Brother Xu, when you got up just now, your performance was a little gentle, and you need to exaggerate a little at this time, so that people can know that you are having a nightmare as soon as you see it." ”

Saying that, Zhang Kui said again: "Also, there was a little too much sweat on my head just now, too much." ”

Xu Shi is very good at listening to opinions on this matter, and he will not deliberately refute anything, nodding his head to indicate that he knows.

In this way, this scene came a total of three times before it passed.

Xu Shi whispered to Cheng Guochao: "How is it?"

He asked Cheng Guochao to come this time just to let him see Zhang Kui's quality, if he could, then Xu Shi would give him some power next, if not, then Xu Shi would not give him too much power.

Cheng Guochao nodded and said: "This little guy's understanding is not bad, and he is relatively talented, and he is a little immature for the control of the camera, but these are not problems."

I think after a while, he'll be able to fully adapt. ”

"I'm sorry for you. ”

"It's okay, I'm also an investor in this film, and that's what I'm supposed to do. Cheng Guochao said with a smile.

Last time, Xu Shili arranged his funds in the public opinion, and he didn't even let him contribute resources, which also made Cheng Guochao feel a little grateful, and now he can help a little, and he is very happy.

Later, Xu Shi found Liu Yimei and began to discuss the lines and acting skills.

But most of the time Liu Yimei said it, Xu Shi was listening, if it was a play, Xu Shi would be the best person, but these emotional scenes and details Xu Shi was far inferior to Liu Yimei, an actor with good acting skills.

"Director Xu, I feel that I was a little too stiff when I said the tea advertising words just now, do you need to be softer, or the kind that does not show traces. Liu Yimei asked, she knew that the overall effect of the film still needed Xu Shi to speak.

Xu Shi said: "No, what you just did was very good, what I wanted was this effect, so that people could see at a glance that something was wrong with Qin Xiaolan, but not too deliberately, it would be very good for you to show a little bit like this." ”

"That's good, I'm not afraid to guide you to joke, when I finished reading the whole script some time ago, I was nervous for several days, and I always felt that there was an invisible camera around me, how did you come up with such a script?" Qin Xiaolan smiled bitterly.

It's not that she said it on purpose, but it's a fact, and the agent almost didn't see a psychiatrist to show her at the time.

Xu Shi said: "In fact, similar ideas have been put forward on the Internet for a long time, and it is not a new thing.

And in today's information society, what is the difference between the movies we make in reality and those we make? It's just that it's not so exaggerated. ”

"Also, I just bought a house in a place last time, and I didn't buy it myself, I just hung my name, and who knew that it was exposed the next day. Qin Xiaolan said.

The two were chatting here, and soon the venue over there was ready, and Xu Shi cleaned up his mood and continued to work.

...............

"Uncle Zhang, good morning. Truman gave a big smile and greeted his neighbor.

Every morning he wakes up, he can see his neighbor Uncle Zhang watering the flowers, so this has also become his habit.

"Truman, good morning, have you had breakfast? Uncle Zhang made your favorite steamed bun today, how about you take a bite?" Uncle Zhang warmly invited.

At the same time, the whole person also walked out and began to prepare to pull Truman into the house.

Truman hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhang, I have breakfast, and I will go to work soon, so I won't trouble you." ”

"What are you polite to Uncle Zhang? Let's take a walk and have a taste, and it's still early for you to go to work, so I'm not in a hurry at this time." Uncle Zhang ignored Truman's opposition and insisted on pulling Truman into his house.

Looking at Uncle Zhang's behavior, it seems that he really likes Truman very much, and treats him as his own nephew, enthusiastic and concerned.

Truman has something to do today, so even in the face of such a warm invitation from Uncle Zhang, he still refused: "I really don't need it, Uncle Zhang, I've been feeling a little unwell recently, and I need to go to the hospital first, I really don't have time." ”

"Well, by the way, Truman, the small garden in front of your house needs to be mowed, I recommend you to use a XX brand pruning knife, which is affordable and easy to use!" Uncle Zhang said suddenly.

"Okay, okay, I know, Uncle Zhang, then I'll go first. Truman said hurriedly.

"Remember, use a XX brand pruning knife. Uncle Zhang shouted.

After Truman got rid of Uncle Zhang, he hurriedly trotted up, he needed to catch the first subway, otherwise there would be no time.

Of course, there is no subway on this small island, but in the setting of the movie, this is not an island, but a suburb of the city.

But today it seems that God is against Truman, he keeps meeting some acquaintances, these acquaintances are also greeting him, some people are still pulling him, some let him have some breakfast, some let him drink some tea, anyway, there are all kinds of things.

There was also an old couple who quarreled and insisted on pulling Truman to comment, which greatly delayed Truman's time and made him not catch the first subway in the end.

Truman stood at the door of the subway and sighed deeply, he never doubted anything in his heart, because these people were all people he was familiar with, everyone was raised by him since he was a child, and it can be said that these people were his relatives, so he believed what these people said.

After sighing, Truman began to anxiously wait for the arrival of the next train, but to his surprise, the subway that had been punctual began to be delayed at this time.

It was almost half an hour late before it was opened, but Truman still didn't have any doubts, because he saw the news, and the news said that there were some problems with the subway today, and the staff was urgently repairing it.