Ma Yudong suddenly sneezed twice, and Lu Dao on the side, "What?" If you have a cold, it's really easy to catch a cold when you run back and forth in this winter, just wear more. ”

He rubbed his nose.

Probably, it just feels like something is wrong.

Subsequently, he looked at the largest theater in this theater, from the front row to the back, and always felt that the arrangement was a little inexplicable.

Director Lu understood what he was thinking, and touched the tip of his nose, "Actually, it's the first time I've encountered this situation. ”

This theater is very interesting, and the front row is a group of leaders.

In the second row are several owners who are also corporate distribution companies, as well as the owners of theaters.

The third row is the actors.

The fourth and fifth rows are almost all spectators, but the audience is also very interesting, with the most elementary school students and then the elderly.

That scale, as if they were pulled from a school and an electric nursing home, and elementary school students prevented from watching movies to write their impressions.

As the main force of the box office, there are not many young people.

This is very illogical.

This is like a normal movie premiere, Ma Yudong has participated in so many premieres, this is the first time I've seen this?

Regularity?

Yes, I can only use the word formal to describe him, as if he is going to have a meeting.

Everyone is sitting upright, just one is missing, and everyone is wearing a suit and tie.

Take a look at the media representatives, oh, good guys!

Financial Newspapers, Society and Humanities, Metropolis Daily... This Nima is here to watch a comedy movie?

It's too formal, right?

This is a major decision-making meeting, and Ma Yudong also believes it...

Judging from the current aspect, their drama is bound to be successful, whether it is good or bad at the box office.

Director Lu also smiled, but I didn't expect Ma Weidong to figure it out, that's right!

In the final analysis, their film is not shot for the box office, but with the promotion of local culture.

A movie that is not shot for the box office, this is Ma Yudong's first attempt, and the result is very good anyway.

At the appointed time, several leaders walked up to the stage in turn, and those newspapers aimed at the leaders on the stage one by one, completely ignoring the director and leading actors who accompanied them.

Leader: "Welcome, today's movie...... That one... It is very much in line with the requirements of the people, and the standard of living has risen by ......"

Balabala, there is no information related to the movie at all.

Lu Weiguo asked Ma Yudong to adapt.

After all, that's all there is to this play, there's nothing to say, it's good if they're happy.

Yang Jianing, the female lead on the side, the producer who actually has few scenes, and the investor who is also the owner of the film and television company, also came.

Director Lu got out of the way very familiarly, "You talk." ”

Let's talk about yarn in.

People have already come over, and Ma Yudong can't rush over, after all, the leaders in front of him are still talking.

If he dares to mess up the scene.

Hehe...... Ma Yudong estimated that Director Chen would be able to change an actor overnight to reshoot his role.

He lowered his voice, "What is the matter to say in private, now this occasion is not for us to speak." ”

Don't look at Yang Jianing as a company boss, but if she falls out with this scene, her consequences are no better than Ma Yudong's, and even worse, she may be worse!

Yang Jianing smiled, "Of course I know, I just came over to say hello to you." ”

"When the greeting is over, you can leave."

Yang Jianing pinched his arm, still full of muscles, "Don't be in such a hurry, we have a drinking party in the evening, do you want to come and participate?" ”

She glanced at the people on the stage, "They will also attend~"

Ma Yudong leaned to the side, just talk, don't move your hands and feet!

Yang Jianing snickered.

I used to pretend to be in front of myself, but now it's okay, in front of others, everyone is equal.

After the hour-long symposium of several leaders, it was the turn of several personnel of the play to take the stage.

Those supporting actors still wanted to leave a deep impression in front of these leaders, but they didn't expect Lu Weiguo to be good, and picked up the microphone: "This is the end of the press conference, and then please enjoy this movie." ”

He took the lead in leading the actors off the stage.

Of course, Lu Weiguo knows who today's protagonist is, and he doesn't want to delay those people because of a fool in the limelight, then the gains outweigh the losses.

The familiar dragon mark begins.

It is the unique Henan dialect of this play.

Ma Yudong picked up his mobile phone, and Lu Weiguo said when he saw this: "Aren't you not allowed to shoot things?" How do you lead in a candid shot? ”

"No, Shishi didn't come, so I took a video for her to record it."

Director Lu understood, and Yang Jianing, an investor, also understood, she turned her head sideways and said, "I didn't expect you to be very good to your little girlfriend, but why didn't she come today?" Don't you pay attention to your boyfriend's movies? Is that your falling flowers intentional, and the flowing water is ruthless? ”

Ma Yudong rolled his eyes, this is to sow discord, and it is also openly sowing discord, and he doesn't want to hide it at all.

But on the contrary, he thought that this man was quite interesting, much better than those hypocrites.

The camera appears.

Slide to the hospital.

I saw the blind sister in a nurse's outfit appear in the camera, different from the state of other group performances, she looked like a star, and her skin was very beautiful and white.

There is a unique temperament on the body.

Ma Dong, who was recording a video, could vaguely hear many reporters flashing and pressing their cameras.

I could vaguely see that the leaders were also nodding frequently.

Subsequently, the blind sister spoke a Henan dialect, which detonated the laughter of the audience.

"Ren is the mother of the Japanese devil?"

Ma Yudong also couldn't help laughing, it seems that the role of Sister Blind is indeed very outstanding, and it will definitely make many people remember her.

At this time, Guo Fan came to them at some point, "Isn't this your girlfriend?" ”

I saw Guo Fan appear in the position of director Lu Weiguo, and Lu Weiguo ran to the front to explain to those leaders at some point.

Yang Jianing looked at Guo Fan on the right and asked Ma Yudong on the left, "This is your brother?" ”

Ma Yudong shook his head, "No, I can only say that I am a friend, a director who makes movies." ”

Making a movie?

Yang Jianing became interested and stretched out his hand, "Director Guo Fan, right?" This is my business card. ”

Guo Fan took a look, huh!

The boss of a film and television company, "Hello, hello." I'm Guo Fan, this is my business card, and I'm currently preparing to make a movie called "The Adventures of Li Xianji", are you interested in investing? You look so beautiful, it's okay to make a cameo role. ”

Guo Fan likes to chat with rich people the most.

Yang Jianing, who praised her face, was full of smiles, she loved to chat with people who told the truth, and the two chatted very happily and speculatively.

At this moment, Ma Yudong said coldly, "He is making a science fiction film." "Let the two of them quickly become stiff.

Yang Jianing accidentally asked his business card back, "Hehe, Director Guo is young and promising, I am waiting for your good news here." ”

Guo Fan wanted to cry without tears, and then glared at Ma Yudong, this kid was definitely deliberate.

Ma Yudong replied with a sneer.

Just this dead door, lived in the inn for several days, didn't talk about the salary, and wanted him to introduce investors?

Dream on.

………

Inn.

The blind sister looked at the gift box in the closet in a daze.

Count the days, Valentine's Day has passed! Why is there another gift here?

And looking at the packaging, it must be a material used by girls or given to girls.

But the uncle is a man, a man who doesn't understand amorous feelings, so the problem comes...

Where did this gift come from?

Don't... Was it a Valentine's Day gift that the uncle prepared for her? But because she didn't have time to send it, it was changed to her birthday gift?

Giggle!

Uncle usually loves these little surprises, and the blind sister opened it with great interest, only to see a gray scarf displayed in it.

It's beautiful, and it looks like it's still hand-knitted.

Holding the scarf in her hand, the blind sister came to the dresser and sat down, the scarf was really beautiful, and there was a fragrance~

It's just that this picture is a little flowery, and it is dotted with a few small hearts, and a few letters.

dl。

Inexplicably, the blind sister looked at these letters but hated them from the bottom of her heart, and she didn't even like to wear a scarf.

No, this is a gift from her uncle?

No matter, take it first!

Glancing at the phone time, it should be the premiere of the movie now, and I don't know how she performed?

Soiree.

It was a pretty serious evening, and there were even a lot of media in attendance.

But the protagonists are not them, Ma Yudong is happy to hide in the corner, sitting on the sofa, eating a delicious buffet, and drinking wine.

It's not happy.

It was he who snatched the snatched snacks back, and said, "You want to eat over there, what is it that robbed me?" ”

Guo Fan didn't blush, but picked up another piece of dim sum and put it in his mouth, "Don't you know?" Things are only fragrant if you rush to eat them, and how boring it is if you eat them yourself. ”

"I think you're so thick-skinned."

This Guo Fan is really awesome.

is also a director anyway, but he likes to take advantage of everything.

I first came over to watch a movie with him, then I took a few photos with reporters, and now I come to eat a buffet.

How can this girl still have a little director's character?

Totally a scoundrel!

He looked at Guo Fan, "You must have been a monk in your last life." ”

Guo Fan was happy and took out a bowl from his arms.

Ma Yudong stuffed his bowl back, "What are you doing?" If you don't have enough to eat, you have to go back but you have to take it back, right? Do you think this is a big banquet in the countryside? ”

"What?" Guo Fan brought the bowl up to him again, and looked carefully, it turned out that it was still a handicraft.

"It was given to me by someone else."

Ma Yudong turned over the bowl, and there was a payment at the bottom, turning into a layman.

Oh, it's you!

Ma Yudong sarcastically mocked him, "This name is good, if you have to say that you are a Huayuan layman, then maybe my salary can be reduced even more." ”

Guo Fan is beating the snake with the stick, "How much does it drop?" 100,000, or 50,000? If 50,000 is the best, I can sign a contract with you right now. ”

Pipa wine glow-in-the-dark cup.

Under the light, this wine shines brighter than a diamond.

Drinking the wine in one gulp, "You will bargain, from 400,000 to 200,000, then to 150,000, and now to 50,000." Why don't you tell me to make a film for you for free? ”

Guo Fan was happy when he heard it, and immediately took out the contract and handed it to him, "Brother Dong, this is what you said." "Gotta ~ even Brother Dong was called.

Ma Yudong glanced at the contract, "Don't talk about those useless ones, I can't sign this contract for you, according to your statement, I may have to pour money into it for two days." ”

"Besides, there are so many cheap actors, why do you have to be made by me? Where do I go, do you follow? ”

Isn't that because you still have acting skills and box office~

There are very few movie actors who are cheap, have acting skills, and have box office.

Otherwise, Guo Fan wouldn't have followed Ma Yudong around, really when he had nothing to do for a day?

That's right, after shopping in Hengdian, he just followed Ma Yudong around, afraid that he would sign contracts with other directors in the middle of the road.

I've been on guard.

Ma Yudong had already seen it, but he didn't expose him for a while, but who knew that he was starting to make inches.

He said to Guo Fan earnestly: "You are the director, I am the actor." To put it nicely, the two of us are for art, and to put it badly, we just make a meal money, but now you have ruined all my food money, so why do I want to join? ”

Seeing that Guo Fan was still squeaking, Ma Yudong stretched out his hand to stop him and continued: "I read this script, it's good, it's very interesting, and I also feel very inspired by the story you told." But one cannot live on one breath alone. ”

The meaning is obvious, the salary must not be reduced.

In the final analysis, Ma Yudong and Guo Fan are not related, at most they are just a school graduate, and the drop from 400,000 to 200,000 is already enough to save face.

150,000 is for the sake of the blind sister's face, but it would be rude to go any lower.

After all, when he first made movies for Ning Hao, it was because he was not famous, and later after becoming famous, Ning Hao instantly increased from 20,000 to 200,000.

And Lu Weiguo's play is even more simple, first of all, the protagonist, and secondly, people give him face! gives the highest salary for the crew, and even the director's salary is not as high as his.

And the new Shaolin Temple is not to mention, with a salary of 600,000.

But you Guo Fan want him to star with zero pay, in a word: why?

Guo Fan was silent, and he didn't know if he was continuing to think about what he was thinking, or if he was really made clear by this sentence.

In the next few days, he continued to follow Ma Yudong.

The crew is not bad for his ticket.

I have to say that the support for this drama is leveraged!

There was a budget of 1.2 million at the time of filming.

Can you believe it, such a calculation, but when it is promoted, it is in the first class, living in a five-star hotel, and the drinking party is even more constant.

Guo Fan is a little fat.

Now follow the crew to land in the Xi'an Oscar theater.

It's time for questions from reporters.

Ma Yudong is looking at the questions and answers in advance.

Guo Fan disturbed him, pointing to the latest news and said: "After this movie was released in Henan theaters three days ago, the box office in the first three days has surpassed Avatar. ”

Of course, this refers to Avatar's duel in Henan and "Not a Joke" as the protagonist.

The whole is definitely not comparable to Avatar, after all, this is a small production.

Ma Yudong is also very happy, after all, this is his first starring movie, of course he cares.

Hopefully, the box office of this film can exceed 5 million.

Guo Fan looked at him with disdain, "It's not promising, it's only 5 million." ”

"You know what? I didn't invest only 1.2 million, but more than 5 million, which means that the drama has quadrupled. ”

And Ma Yudong had already expected that this crew, which was composed entirely of Henan dialects, would go out of Henan outside of Henan, a little farther away, and absolutely no one would buy it anymore.

Cut.

Guo Fan looked through the film reviews of the relevant stations for this movie.

I don't know if it's because of the influence of some relationships, the film reviews of this film are really good, and there are very few one-star ratings, almost all of them are two-star to three-star passing lines.

For example: authentic Henan dialect, familiar local customs, a serious and funny, very enjoyable to watch! Middle! This film is not bad! Sure enough, it's not a joke!

There are also five-star ones, but the reviews among them are not particularly good.

For example, I can't describe the whole film as childish or profound, but it is very simple.

Do you think this is a good movie review or a bad screen?

On the whole, this is a passing movie that is neither good nor bad, worthy of this movie ticket, but it will not go to the second or third brush.

The press conference is going to start right away.

Director Lu Weiguo also appeared on stage in formal clothes, sitting next to the protagonist Ma Yudong, tilting his head, "After the seminar, it was decided that the theater must arrange three screenings a day, and the release schedule will be extended to 40 days!" ”

That's where it comes in.

Seminar.

It must be arranged.

The release schedule has been extended to 40 days!

You must know that the general movie release schedule is 15~20 days, unless there is special potential, just like "Avatar" has a 2-month release schedule.

Ma Yudong was already numb.

Just listen to these reports, anyway, he thinks it's not a movie at all, but like going to work.

However, Lu Weiguo brought him a new piece of good news, "The organization has decided that the sequel script of "Not a Joke" will start production, and it is expected to start filming in the middle of next year! ”

Ma Yudong glanced at him, "Director Lu, why don't you go and be an official, you have a set of things in your mouth, this organization... That's decided, you don't have to scare me to death. ”

Lu Weiguo laughed.

"That's scared, what's this?"

Ma Yudong pouted, it doesn't matter if he continues the sequel or not, he is a movie actor himself, and a script has been sent, can he still refuse?

Moreover, Lu Weiguo also said it very clearly.

The organization has been decided!

There is no such thing as him refusing to refuse.

Ma Yudong smacked his lips and glanced at his mobile phone, today is the seventh day that the blind sister has not chatted with him.

He just happened to be holding back, he wanted to see what the blind sister was going to do?

Put down the phone and mute the phone, "Then is the investment in our drama still 1 million?" ”

Lu Weiguo's eyes suddenly widened, "Who are you scolding, 1 million?" ”

"Then the budget for our drama has increased?"

Lu Weiguo moved again, "Increase the budget?!" Then you mean to tell those leaders, we can shoot the first part for 1 million, and the second part for 1 million can't be filmed, right? ”

Ma Yudong's face suddenly collapsed, yes, you can say it.

He said that he was not right, and he was blocking the two ends together, right?

was about to smoke, but was snatched down by Lu Weiguo, "There are so many people." ”

"Well, what is the budget, you mean? Don't pick and search again. ”

"1.2 million."

The corners of Ma Yudong's mouth twitched, he just said a fraction less, you have to find fault, right?

Lu Weiguo said inscrutablely: "People said that since they can shoot one, they will designate that they can shoot two, and they also named and asked us to cooperate again." ”

Ma Yudong this time, no matter whether there is anyone below or not, he has to take a cigarette and smoke one to relieve the depression in his heart.

It's good for people to make movies, for good scripts, for salaries, for art and other things.

He's good, it's like holding a gun to your head, and if you don't shoot, you'll die.

However, Lu Weiguo immediately gave him another piece of good news.

"In the second part, I will still give you the highest title of the crew."

How much money can it be?

"Then I allow you to bring in some friends you like, it's best to find some celebrities, and your girlfriend can come too!"

Ma Yudong saw through his mind at a glance, isn't it that the box office revenue of the first part is a little beyond his expectations, so if the box office of the second part can't keep up, it is his incompetence.

So when the script and mind can't be mobilized, you can only seek the help of some stars.

"I can find it, but I'm afraid I won't be able to pay it."

Lu Weiguo smiled: "You can find it, and I'll let those people tell them the rest." He pointed to the heavens.

"And the support for our drama is even stronger than the first one."

"It can be said that this time we don't need to spend money on props, all of them are provided by others."

"Food, accommodation and transportation are provided free of charge by the hotel, which means that our 1.2 million only needs to be put where it should be used this time."

That's really good news.

If you only need 1.2 million to find actors, you might be able to find a few good actors, "Anyway, I didn't give me a second option for this matter, I agreed, and we'll call when the time comes." ”

“ok！”

Lu Weiguo was about to give a speech, and Guo Fan on the side heard the conversation between the two out of nowhere, leaned over, rolled his eyes, and said with a wicked smile: "If you join my movie, I can also give you enough support!" ”

Don't give up yet.

Ma Yudong moved his body and faced him, "Then you say, what do you want to give me in exchange for my 150,000 salary." ”

"Hey... Like you said, I can't bear to pay you at all. So be it! ”

Guo Fan seemed to have made a difficult decision, and clapped his palms, "I'll give you seventy-five thousand...... No, eighty thousand, that's a good number. ”

"The other 70,000 yuan will be exchanged for the right to sing the ending song of a movie, and you can leave it to your little girlfriend to sing, but the songs that must be sung must be recognized by everyone, what do you think?"

To be honest, when he heard the salary of 80,000 yuan, Ma Yudong directly wanted to ignore him, but Guo Fan really identified his weakness this time.

Give the blind sister the right to sing the ending song of the movie?

"This... You asked me to think about it..."He didn't refuse directly this time, he still remembered that the blind sister once had a dream of singing.

And 150,000 and 80,000, for an actor of his level, he just wants to save face.

Guo Fan was happy, not because the plan was successful, but because he remembered a little story, a trader and a monkey's trade.

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The craftsman consulted with the monkeys: give them three dates every morning and four dates in the evening.

The monkeys felt that there were too few dates.

The craftsman nodded: Three is indeed a little less, I'll add one for you, four in the morning and three in the evening, what do you think?

The monkey thought about it, and it was great to have one more in the morning, so they left happily.

It seems that the monkey is too stupid, but when people reach middle age, they know that they are the monkey.

But he is not qualified to laugh at Ma Yudong, because he himself is also that monkey, everyone is a monkey, and there are few people in this circle.

However, Guo Fan is still playing with the trumpet bowl, this is his baby, not only found the potential stock of Ma Yudong cheaply, but also asked a star to sing for him for this movie for free.

Now he wondered if he should trick a few more actors into expanding his cast.

But this has nothing to do with Ma Yudong, a day later, he ended the week-long movie promotion and returned to Hengdian.

Guo Fan didn't come with him, because his plan had been successful, and now coming over was just a waste of fare.

Return to the inn.

Ma Yudong first sent a text message to Director Chen, and then pointed to Xiao Yang and others, and quietly came to his daily ...... No, outside the room that has been occupied this week.

Peek into the room.

I saw that the blind sister was reading the script, she was really studying hard!

Look at the table again...

Ma Yudong's eyes were cracked!

On the table was a gift from the white soldiers, a hand-woven scarf, and the scarf was impressively wrapped around the neck of the blind sister swan who suddenly looked back.

The blind sister smiled like a demon, "Uncle, you're back~"

As if the deception had passed.

But Ma Yudong really wasn't in the mood to think about that, pointing to the scarf, "You, where did you come from?" ”

The blind sister caressed the towel affectionately, "In the closet, isn't this the Valentine's Day gift that my uncle prepared for me?" ”

"Is it pretty?"

Forehead...

Ma Yudong nodded Muran.

I'm in a hurry, what should I do if my current girlfriend (suspected) wears the scarf sent by my ex-girlfriend (not) to her neck?!