72. Chapter 72
Because Zhou Jingxuan arranged a lot of notices for Li Zhiyuan, Li Zhiyuan's work has always been very tight, and the same is true today. As soon as he finished the publicity meeting of "Qingluan Sword", he flew back from the field, it can be said that he has not rested for nearly 20 hours, even if Li Zhiyuan is far more than others at this time, he is a little tired, but there is no way, he has to catch up with another crew after getting off the plane.
This drama is a comedy movie similar to a web series, and the name is "The General in Modern Times".
It is mainly about an ancient general with strong martial arts who traveled to modern times, and then a series of interesting things happened.
And Li Zhiyuan's role in it is a retired little policeman from special forces, upright and strict, brainless, but helpful, and good kung fu.
The movie is a small-budget and small-scale production, it can't be on the big screen, it can only be played on the Internet, but the content is very exciting, and the original team behind the movie is also very popular with netizens.
Li Zhiyuan doesn't have many scenes, and he can finish it in about three days, but because he has to follow "Qingluan Sword" to run publicity, he has been adjusted and arranged to extend Li Zhiyuan's role to ten days, and it is all in the afternoon or evening.
Today is the first time Li Zhiyuan has met with the director, and it stands to reason that he should have arrived early, but because of the plane, he was still late, and when Li Zhiyuan officially arrived at the crew, he was almost an hour late to the agreed time.
However, the atmosphere was not awkward when the two parties met, because the director knew his background, so he was also very flattering and submissive, and he didn't dare to say a word about Li Zhiyuan's lateness.
The director of "The General in Modern Times" is named Zhu Wenhui, he has no background, he is in his forties this year, he is not a real director, and his cultural level is not high, he just graduated from elementary school.
Because he has always loved directing and shooting, he gritted his teeth and persevered for so many years, although he is not very famous now, but several online comedies he has made are very popular with netizens, and he can be regarded as a little famous.
And because of the filming of this movie, he also set up his own small studio, most of the actors in "The General in Modern Times", including the male protagonist and the female protagonist, are actors signed by Zhu Wenhui's studio, and they are also the original cast of several previous online comedies.
"Mr. Li, are you already familiar with the general content of the script before?" Zhu Wenhui always felt a little nervous in the face of Li Zhiyuan, obviously he was just a young man, why did this all-over temperament always make him feel nervous and fearful......
Because Li Zhiyuan was a little tired, he didn't see Zhu Wenhui's unnaturalness, and only said: "The director doesn't need to be polite, just call me Qianguang." I'm already familiar with the previous script, and the lines are fine, and I can start filming at any time. ”
"Okay, because I knew that you were short of time when I coordinated before, so our screenwriter changed the script again, and some unnecessary things have been deleted, you can take a look." As he spoke, Zhu Wenhui handed him a stack of papers.
Li Zhiyuan frowned, thinking that Zhu Wenhui wanted to slap him, so he didn't accept the script, and said directly: "Director, although I am a little short of time, you don't have to think about me, it turns out that the script is whatever it is, don't bother much." ”
Zhu Wenhui was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect Li Zhiyuan to refuse, and thought that Li Zhiyuan was dissatisfied and wasting time reading the script, so he hurriedly said: "You better take a look, I believe you will like this new script." ”
Seeing that the other party said this, Li Zhiyuan couldn't insist anymore, so he had to take the script and read it.
Because the script had been read once before, and Li Zhiyuan read it quickly, Li Zhiyuan read a stack of paper for less than two minutes. When Zhu Wenhui thought that Li Zhiyuan was just simply flipping through it, he read it thoroughly, but after reading it, Li Zhiyuan's brows were completely wrinkled.
This script is too level.
is not to praise him, the new script has changed almost all the highlights of the character played by Li Zhiyuan, such as a few martial arts scenes, such as a few wonderful dialogues with the protagonist, all of them have been changed, and almost changed his role from the main character with the finishing touch to a nobody with a long shot. But I have to say that it really saved him a lot of time.
Can you save time, he doesn't have to do anything, just poke at that, it's enough.
Li Zhiyuan glanced up at Zhu Wenhui, but saw Zhu Wenhui with his head down and didn't look at his eyes.
Huh, what does this mean? Ask him to be a vase? Or is there something else......
"Director." Li Zhiyuan deliberately lowered his voice and let go of his momentum.
Zhu Wenhui was already a little afraid of him, but now he was even more panicked when he shouted like this, and raised his head with a stiff smile and responded: "Do you have any advice?" ”
Li Zhiyuan didn't miss a touch of fear and worry when the other party's expression changed, and frowned, a little puzzled.
What's going on with this Zhu Wenhui, even if he has Anhe Group behind him, he doesn't need to be like this, and Anhe Group is not a particularly powerful company on the surface, the other party is still a director, is he so afraid of him as a little newcomer?
But Li Zhiyuan didn't ask this question, only said: "Director, this script is still not necessary, I still think the original script is better, although I am busy, the time is not very tight." ”
Unexpectedly, as soon as Zhu Wenhui heard his words, his expression changed greatly, the sweat on his forehead came out after brushing it, and his pupils contracted suddenly. Obviously scared, but still stiffened, pretending to be kind and said: "Are you not satisfied?" If you are not satisfied, just say it, and we can change it. As he spoke, he hurriedly said to the people around him: "Go and call the editor, Mr. Li is not satisfied with the script." ”
"Wait!" Li Zhiyuan hurriedly stopped the other party, the other party is like this, Li Zhiyuan would be a fool if he didn't find out that something was wrong. Moreover, what did Zhu Wenhui say, what did Mr. Li say was dissatisfied with the script? If this kind of talk is heard by people who don't know, they don't know how arrogant and domineering he is.
Li Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes and said to Zhu Wenhui word by word: "Director, I hope to have a good talk with you about the script." ”
Zhu Wenhui's cold sweat couldn't stop rising, but he didn't dare to refute Li Zhiyuan's words, so he had to take him to the conference room.
After entering the house, Li Zhiyuan glanced at Zhang Chao, and Zhang Chao nodded and pushed open the door and went out.
Li Zhiyuan ignored Zhu Wenhui, looked at the room carefully, and found that there was no camera before he sat down on the swivel chair in the main seat, the chair turned around for half a circle, and his eyes were cold to face Zhu Wenhui who was standing at the door sweating like rain.
Seeing that Li Zhiyuan didn't speak, Zhu Wenhui had to say awkwardly: "Don't you want to talk about the script?" If there is a request, please mention it, but ......"
"Director Zhu is also in his forties." Li Zhiyuan raised his hand and rubbed his chin, his expression seemed to be smiling, but Zhu Wenhui's body shook obviously.
Zhu Wenhui raised his sleeve and wiped his sweat, and said with a stiff smile: "Forty-six, forty-six......"
Li Zhiyuan nodded, and his face remained unchanged: "I only started making my own movies at the age of forty-six, if I miss this opportunity, I don't know when I will have to wait next time." ”
Zhu Wenhui was stunned for a moment, and then "pounced" on Li Zhiyuan's knees, and cried: "Li Shao, just let me go, it's not easy for me for so many years, just let me go!" ”
Li Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted, and shouted coldly: "Stand up!" What the hell is going on! "Even without a camera, he couldn't let his guard down, in case someone suddenly broke in.
Zhu Wenhui got up from the ground with a suspension, wiped his face with his sleeve, sweat, tears and snot wiped on his sleeve together, and cried in a low voice: "Last month, I submitted the script to Mu Shi and wanted to invest in Lala, but I was brushed down by Mu Shi, but I didn't think much about it, I just thought that Mu Shi thought my book was not good." But then someone found me and said that they were from Muhammad, not only did they find someone to change the script for me, but they also gave me money to film, but they had one condition. ”
"I want you to participate in this play."
Even after hearing Zhu Wenhui say this, Li Zhiyuan didn't have a superfluous expression, and he was as elegant and generous as at the beginning: "Go on." ”
Zhu Wenhui wiped his face with his sleeve again, feeling a little admiration in his heart.
"At first, I really thought it was from Muhammad, but I was so surprised that I didn't think much about it, and immediately signed a contract with the other party. With the help of the other party, I quickly prepared a qiē equipment venue, and when I asked the other party when you were going to come, the other party told me the truth of the matter. They have a way to get you to come, but I have to put on a play with you and make your reputation plummet, or they will not only have to withdraw their money, but they will also demand liquidated damages from me. That's why I came up with this idea, I want to use this script to make you angry, let you show your own gaffe, and then find someone to shoot it......"
"Then why are you suing me again?" Li Zhiyuan leaned back, leaned back in his chair, and looked at Zhu Wenhui not far away.
"Because I found that I can't do such a lack of morality, although I am poor and I want to make movies, but I can't be so unconscionable. I did want to fool you at first, but I regret it now. If you are willing to cooperate with me in this matter, I will thank you for the rest of your life, and I will give you all the money you make from making movies. If, if you are not willing to cooperate with me, then I can't help it, who made me blind and can't see people clearly, it's a big deal that I will make money to accompany him for liquidated damages. ”
"How much is the liquidated damages?"
"Five million." Zhu Wenhui looked at Li Zhiyuan unbearably, and a trace of expectation flashed in his eyes.
Li Zhiyuan smiled, this Zhu Wenhui is not simple.
Whether it is his expression or rhetoric, it is perfect, if it weren't for the last five million, Li Zhiyuan really wouldn't have found it.
Li Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhu Wenhui with a smile: "Director Zhu doesn't seem to want to talk about it, he doesn't even tell the truth, since that's the case, forget it." Saying that, Li Zhiyuan got up directly and walked out.
"Wait!" Zhu Wenhui grabbed Li Zhiyuan, gritted his teeth, and struggled several times before he sighed, let go of the hand that grabbed Li Zhiyuan, and said dejectedly: "I said, I'll tell you the truth." ”