Chapter 2 An Unexpected Candidate for Director
To say that Yuan Li's efficiency still made Lu Qiu quite surprised, he received a pager from Yuan Li in the evening of the same day, saying that he had made an appointment with Wu Tianming to meet, it turned out that Yuan Li did not directly show the script to Wu Tianming, but made an appointment for Lu Qiu to have an interview with Wu Tianming.
Then at about six o'clock, Yuan Li drove to Lu Qiu's rented place to pick him up.
After Lu Qiu got in the car, he couldn't help but sigh: "I thought that even if you weren't perfunctory to me, it would take a while to have news, but I didn't expect it to be so soon." This was what he said in his heart, after all, he and Yuan Li were just such an awkward acquaintance, and it was completely understandable that Yuan Li turned around and left his affairs behind.
Yuan Li, who was driving, pouted, "How can you come out and keep your promises, this queen is a man of his word, and she will do what she says!"
Lu Qiu smiled, Yuan Li's character made him appreciate it very much.
"I still came out to mix, I've never seen a flying girl who drove an imported Toyota Camry and came out to mix. ”
Yuan Li's car is an imported 96 Toyota Camry, with a market price of not less than 400,000.
"Cut, you seem to have seen how many flying girls, this queen likes to drive such a car out to mix, do you have any opinions?" Yuan Li's answer was very two-dimensional.
Lu Qiu had no choice but to shake his head, "If you are also so high-profile when filming, then I kind of understand why you are so unpopular." ”
Yuan Li was a little angry when he mentioned this, and said angrily: "You are a big man who chews his tongue less, and how can this queen be stupid enough to drive this car to the set, it is clear that those mediocre people can't see others well." ”
Lu Qiu was so knowledgeable, and after a little thought, he said leisurely: "You won't do this, but you can't stand your man often driving this car to pick you up on the set, right?"
"How do you know!" Yuan Li was taken aback, and only after blurting out did he realize that he had lost his words, and glared at Lu Qiu fiercely: "This queen is still in the boudoir, where is the man, don't destroy the reputation of this queen." "That being said, I feel quite empty inside.
Lu Qiu didn't reveal it either, for him Yuan Li was just an ordinary friend he had just met, although he was very beautiful and likable, but he didn't have the idea of developing in that direction, so it didn't matter to him whether she had a man or not, or even whether she was fostered or not.
Yuan Li obviously didn't want to dwell on this, so he changed the topic and said: "Director Wu is about to take us to Nanjing to shoot exterior scenes, but I finally won you the opportunity to meet him, and it depends on you whether you can grasp it." ”
Lu Qiu nodded, "Her Majesty is so righteous, of course I have to go all out." In the future, if Her Majesty asks for something, I will definitely stick a knife in both sides and give up. Although there is an element of jokes, because of Yuan Li's performance and personality, Lu Qiu really regards her as a friend.
Yuan Li was simple and cute, and immediately grinned proudly: "You know how good this queen is, being able to be friends with this queen is a blessing that you have cultivated for several lifetimes." ”
Lu Qiu smiled and nodded, although it was only the second time they met, the two of them really got along with each other.
In this way, the two of them arrived at their destination with a joke, Wu Tianming's house.
Wu Tianming's residence in BJ is very ordinary, and the area of the community is not large, but the interior is very carefully arranged, and the calligraphy and painting are displayed with a bit of an artist's atmosphere.
When Yuan Li took Lu Qiu to the door, he was catching up with Wu Tianming and having guests, two middle-aged men with good temperament, who were drinking tea and chatting with Wu Tianming in the living room, and the TV in the living room was also on, and the ball game was playing.
Lu Qiu was not a fan in his previous life, but when he was studying, he watched the ball from the crowd, and the games on TV evoked some memories for him, and he was not without emotion.
"Director Wu, this is the Lu Qiu I told you, that is, he has a script that he wants you to direct. Yuan Li changed his two-dimensional style, and he was very well-behaved, Lu Qiu smiled secretly in his heart, this girl really has a talent for acting, she sees everyone and ghosts.
"Oh, Xiao Yuan is here, you're welcome, sit down. Wu Tianming turned to the two guests and said: "You are also in a hurry, Xiao Yuan recommended a script to me, you two are not polite, listen to it together, and give opinions." ”
One of the slightly older guests laughed and said, "Isn't the old factory director afraid that the script is too good, and I will cut off your beard?" Obviously, it is definitely Wu Tianming's old friend who can joke like this.
Wu Tianming looked at Lu Qiu without a trace, and said casually: "I hope that the script is considerable, but I am afraid that it will disappoint." ”
The two guests looked at Lu Qiu and smiled without saying a word.
Wu Tianming waved his hand and said, "Xiao Lu, tell us your script." He looked casual, revealing obvious disapproval, but then said with a solemn face: "Don't talk about anything other than the movie, it is the work that speaks at any time, and we will naturally judge whether your work is good or bad." ”
This is to warn Lu Qiu not to talk nonsense, what kind of person is Lu Qiu, how can he not see Wu Tianming's contempt, this point is more obvious from Wu Tianming not even bothering to introduce the guests, but it is also understandable, after all, in the screenwriter industry, old people like Wu Tianming believe in experience and accumulation more, and Lu Qiu is too young, it is difficult for them to believe that they can write a good script at such an age, it is estimated that it is because of Yuan Li's face that Lu Qiu was given a chance to meet.
However, Lu Qiu has made plans for Wu Tianming's various reactions, and he doesn't care at all, the work speaks like the work, and he still has confidence in this movie he carefully selected.
So Lu Qiu didn't talk nonsense, and after taking out the script and handing it to Wu Tianming, he began to talk about the plot of the movie step by step.
He is eloquent, logical and clear, although he only describes the plot, but it is very infectious, as if the script is visualized only through language, Wu Tianming and the three of them don't say it, but Yuan Li was shocked, a pair of beautiful eyes flickered, staring at Lu Qiu, at this time Lu Qiu and the man she knew overlapped, and when it came to language appeal, Lu Qiu was even more powerful than that person!
When Lu Qiu finished introducing the plot, even Wu Tianming was a little impressed, and he said to a guest: "Jianxin, is it a little unexpected, this young man's eloquence is deeper than the line skills of many professional actors, he is a young man with potential, if you want to have a play, you can consider exercising him." ”
The guest nodded, agreeing with Wu Tianming's judgment very much, "The young man is also good looking, he does have great potential, play more supporting roles to accumulate experience, and his future is limitless." ”
Lu Qiu saw Wu Tianming's love for talent, no wonder this person can discover Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and other fifth-generation directors, and at the same time he also knows who the guest is, the representative of the fifth generation of directors, Wu Tianming's old subordinate director Huang Jianxin in the West Film Studio.
Yuan Li scolded Lu Qiu from the side, and said in a low voice: "The two big directors are so optimistic about you, now you have a bright future, don't forget to thank me later!"
Lu Qiu smiled, disappreciated, and said to Wu Tianming: "Director Wu is in love, but I didn't want to waste time playing a supporting role, I wrote this script myself to play the male lead, I don't know if Director Wu is interested in directing." ”
Wu Tianming and Huang Jianxin were a little surprised, after all, few young people had such an attitude in front of them.
Huang Jianxin is generous and said earnestly: "Young people should not be ambitious, and accumulating experience in a down-to-earth manner is the right way." ”
Yuan Li also scolded Lu Qiu again, signaling him not to talk nonsense.
Lu Qiu was unaware and said: "I don't think it's too ambitious, I have a good script, wouldn't it be better to get training to star by myself?"
Huang Jianxin couldn't help but shake his head: "Without enough performance accumulation, playing a male will be a disaster, and no investor will take the risk to endorse it." ”
Huang Jianxin was already very patient to persuade Lu Qiu, which made Lu Qiu have a very good impression of this great director, and he wanted to bluntly say that he was an investor, but the grumpy Wu Tianming couldn't hold back his temperament, so he threw the script on the coffee table, and said with a calm face: "Okay Jianxin, young people don't know how thick the sky is, let him hit the wall." I'll just say a word, I don't know what the so-called script is, I wouldn't think about directing it at all, young man, that's my answer, you can leave with this pile of garbage. ”
Wu Tianming was unceremonious, and even insulted.
Yuan Li hurriedly played a round game, "Director Wu, don't be angry, Xiao Lu is indeed a little ignorant, and they all complain about me for recommending indiscriminately, thinking that a script that I can't understand is a good script, don't be like him." ”
Huang Jianxin also said: "Yes, the old factory director, young people, God will forgive you for making mistakes." Besides, this script is still a bit interesting, at least I didn't understand it after listening to it once, Yang Zi, what do you think?" Huang Jianxin asked another.
The man didn't speak, he kept thinking about something, and when he heard it, he said: "This script is really chewy, a bit of a break in the conventional thinking, and it is still quite creative and attractive." ”
"Okay," Wu Tianming waved his hand impatiently, "Don't say anything nice, in short, this script has nothing to say, no soul at all, at most it is a little treacherous, and it doesn't make sense to shoot it, my attitude is very clear, I won't shoot such garbage, Xiao Yuan, take your friends away." ”
Yuan Li didn't want Lu Qiu to completely anger Wu Tianming, so he quickly nodded and urged Lu Qiu to leave.
Lu Qiu didn't plan to stalk him, picked up the script, groaned slightly, and said to Huang Jianxin: "I don't know if Director Huang is interested in directing this movie?"
Wu Tianming frowned, obviously very dissatisfied with Lu Qiu's still not giving up.
However, Huang Jianxin hurriedly said: "I agree with the old director's opinion, and even if I direct, I will only find some suitable actors, and it is impossible for you to play the male lead." ”
Lu Qiu was not surprised by this answer, stopped talking nonsense, and followed Yuan Li to leave Wu Tianming's house.
After going out, Yuan Li let out a long breath, stretched out his slender and cute fingers and poked at Lu Qiu and said: "Are you stupid, Director Wu and Director Huang are optimistic about you, why can't you speak according to their wishes, do you know if you missed the opportunity!"
Lu Qiu shrugged his shoulders, "So what, I will create the opportunity myself, and I don't need others to give it." ”
Well, Yuan Li was defeated at once, and said dumbfounded: "You... You, I really don't know if you're arrogant or confident, I'm really convinced, forget it, I'll introduce you to a few more directors when I have the chance, I hope someone will give you a chance. ”
Lu Qiu said: "Don't worry, someone must know the goods." ”
Yuan Li was speechless again, "Okay, anyway, it's gratifying that you weren't hit, after all, Director Wu said it too much, and I apologize to you on his behalf." ”
Lu Qiu actually didn't take it to heart at all, because he knew what kind of person Wu Tianming was, that was a fierce man who bluntly criticized what you filmed after Lao Mouzi was surprised by the surprise of shooting three shots, he didn't say anything, and the aesthetics were artistic, in his eyes, commercial films have no meaning at all, Lu Qiu was also aware of this, so he didn't waste his tongue to convince, this kind of ideological difference can't be erased by clever tongue alone.
However, Huang Jianxin, in fact, is not a pedantic person, and seems to be somewhat interested in this script, but unfortunately the differences in casting are enough for Lu Qiu to rule him out.
But it doesn't matter, two-legged toads are hard to find, and there are still directors who make commercial films, so just continue to contact.
Yuan Li had already opened the car door, and the two were about to get in the car and leave, when someone suddenly shouted: "Miss Yuan, Brother Luqiu, wait." But it was a person who chased after him, and it was the person who was a guest at Wu Tianming's house with Huang Jianxin.
The man caught up panting, looked at Lu Qiu and said, "I finally didn't miss the two, Brother Lu Qiu, I'm very optimistic about your script, I don't know if my brother has any intention of transferring?"
Lu Qiu didn't speak, and Yuan Li didn't get involved, because she didn't know the identity of this person.
This person reacted and said with a smile: "Introduce myself, my name is Li Yang, and Director Wu and Director Huang are fellow countrymen, both from Xi'an, and a director who has not made a movie yet." ”
Lu Qiu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered this person's resume, if it was really that person, he would really be an amazing cow, and he was more suitable than anyone else to direct his movie.
"Dare to ask Director Li if he just came back from studying in Germany?" Lu Qiu asked an unrelated question.
Li Yang was surprised, "How did my brother know?"
Lu Qiu was now completely sure that Li Yang was the person he knew, and suddenly made a decision, there was no need to find other directors, just him!