On April 22, after the audition of the last batch of actors, Qin Muchu held a meeting with the crew's small team.

In addition to some of the old team brought from Yenching, some Hong Kong Island personnel were also used in the filming of "Infernal Affairs".

It's not about playing balance, after all, "Infernal Affairs" is a Hong Kong film, and he is afraid that he can't grasp some small details, and some Hong Kong Islanders can play a role in correcting mistakes.

The meeting was not long, and the main thing was to arrange the preparation of the crew after he left Hong Kong Island, as well as the confirmation of the final cast list.

About an hour later, the door of the conference room opened, the heads of various departments of the crew went to implement the work, and Qin Muchu and the Hong Kong screenwriter of "Infernal Affairs" chatted while walking.

Yes, "Infernal Affairs" is written by the Hong Kong version.

Because Qin Muchu only has a Chinese version of the script, and although he can speak Cantonese, he is not a native of Hong Kong Island, so he is afraid that he will not be able to grasp the Cantonese of each line.

And this Hong Kong version screenwriter is also an acquaintance - Liu Zhenwei.

"Ah Qin, why don't you use Huang Yinggou and Du Wen? I think both of them are very suitable for Huang Sir and Silly Qiang in the script. ”

Liu Zhenwei asked bluntly.

Qin Muchu met him when he was filming "Journey to the West", and the relationship was okay, so he didn't have to be so polite in his speech.

"They're really good fits for the role."

Qin Muchu first affirmed Liu Zhenwei's words.

Can it not fit?

Naturally, he can't use such an actor.

However, he didn't say this immediately, and now is not the right occasion to say it, so he sold it:

"I'll explain it to you later when we eat."

"I'll just ask."

Liu Zhenwei said with a smile.

He has nothing to do with Huang Yinggou and Du Wenzhi, and helping to ask can be regarded as fulfilling the friendship of Hong Kong Islanders.

"That's right, Director Liu."

What did Qin Muchu think of:

"How's the producer's thing going on? I really hope that you can help me check the gates to ensure that the shooting has a Hong Kong Island flavor. ”

Although the crew has recruited a group of Hong Kong Island staff, the upper level is still his team in Yanjing, if Liu Zhenwei can be the producer, then he can rest assured.

However, Liu Zhenwei kept refusing.

Sure enough, this time Liu Zhenwei still refused.

waved his hand again and again, with a look of embarrassment:

"Ah Qin, it's not that I don't help, I'm retired, I haven't touched a movie for a long time, let me be your producer, I don't have confidence, my blood pressure will rise, and I ...... three highs"

Yes, again.

Qin Muchu sighed helplessly.

Hong Kong Island directors are familiar with Zhou Xingxing and Liu Zhenwei.

The latter is unwilling, and the former has his own movie to make.

It seems that I can only communicate more with the actors and pay more attention to it.

……

Liu Zhenwei's heart sank, no wonder Qin Muchu was going to eat just now.

Sure enough, Tai immediately stated:

didn't speak, but the way he nodded his head was also a clear indication of support for Xiang Tai's decision.

There was a problem with his own artists, and he was pointed out at the dinner.

By this time, anger had already burned in his heart.

One sentence not only makes a position clear, but also dissociates the relationship.

After speaking, he drank the wine in his hand.

Liu Zhenwei watched this scene and took a sip of wine silently.

Now, I'm afraid it's not a matter of blocking.

With Xiang Jia and Boss Yang's statements, Qin Muchu also smiled.

It's right that he wants to make the Hong Kong circle a catfish, but this catfish can't be mixed with miscellaneous fish, otherwise the water will be polluted.

This time it is a solution to the worries.

In the intermingling of funds, this matter will pass, and I believe that soon the Hong Kong Island entertainment industry will usher in a wave of filtering.

The topics were one after another, chatting and chatting about Qin Muchu's invitation to Liu Zhenwei to be the producer.

"It's better to have a local director on Hong Kong Island to help me grasp the style."

Qin Muchu said this sentence with a breath of wine.

Boss Yang and the Xiang family also thought about it seriously.

They attach great importance to "Infernal Affairs", even more than Qin Muchu.

For Qin Muchu, "Infernal Affairs" is just one of his movies, and even if it fails, it will have little impact.

But for them, "Infernal Affairs" is the hope for the rise of the circle, and today, when Hong Kong films are weak, many Hong Kong Island directors have begun to shoot mainland-oriented works.

Although the director is from Hong Kong Island, the content has little to do with Hong Kong Island.

There are fewer and fewer police films with a strong Hong Kong style like "Infernal Affairs", and even fewer are influential.

And as long as "Infernal Affairs" is successful, it will inevitably make this kind of film popular again.

This is a good thing for the circle.

So they're all thinking about the right person.

However, the vast majority of directors on Hong Kong Island have taken it on their backs, and those who remain are basically not in the stream.

If you don't enter the stream, you can't name it.

Suddenly, Xiang Tai seemed to think of something, but when he wanted to speak, he hesitated, turned his head sideways and whispered something in Xiang Hua Qiang's ear, Xiang Hua Qiang immediately shook his head, and stopped it with his eyes.

Qin Muchu saw the interaction between the two and couldn't figure out what the situation was, so he joked:

"What's the matter, Xiang Tai is reluctant to recommend it?"

Xiang Tai no longer exchanged glances with Xiang Huaqiang, and laughed:

"If this is the case, Qin Sheng wants nothing to be reluctant to, it's just ......"

She paused:

"This person has offended Qin Sheng, it's not suitable......"

"Oh? Who? ”

Qin Muchu feels that he has always been kind to others, there are basically no enemies in the mainland, and there are still people on Hong Kong Island?

……

"Wang Jing, don't you say that I almost forgot about this person, and I haven't heard from him all these years."

Yang Mi thought for a moment and said, suddenly her eyes narrowed, and she picked Qin Muchu's chin:

"You just forgave him like that? And let him be your assistant director? It won't be ...... Have you taken a fancy to someone's girlfriend? ”

Speaking of this, Yang Mi's expression suddenly became vicious:

"Say, isn't it!?"

Qin Muchu rolled his eyes speechlessly:

"The fat man still has talent, and I have basically forgotten about what happened back then, because it depends on whether you forgive him."

Yang Mi's expression suddenly became delicate and charming:

"I also forgive him, after all, Sister Mi looks like this, how can any man not covet my body?"

Seeing that her boyfriend was rolling her eyes again, she pinched her boyfriend's eyelids:

"What do you mean? Praise me! ”

"Don't make a fuss, I can't tell if it's the responsibility of the wine or yours when I vomit for a while."

"Okay, you wait, tomorrow you go and see how I play with your wife."

“……”

Qin Muchu was speechless by Yang Mi's "neon smell".

The matter on Hong Kong Island is over, and he will get "Hawthorn Tree" tomorrow to see what the situation is.

Thinking of this, he suddenly smiled and hugged Yang Mi:

"I don't know how many days it will take to go to "Hawthorn Tree" this time, guess why Hui Min asked me to stay with you tonight?"

"Why......"

Yang Mi didn't ask for words, and her mouth was blocked.

After a while, wonderful sounds were remembered in the room, which lasted until late at night.

……

Early the next morning, Qin Muchu got up refreshed, looked at Yang Mi, who was still asleep, and smiled proudly.

I didn't wake her up, picked up the suitcase I had prepared yesterday, and set off for the airport.

After a few hours of flight, I landed at the Three Gorges Airport.

Zhang Mo personally came to pick up the machine.

"Xiao Qin."

"Sister Mo."

After a simple hello, he hurried out of the airport and got on the bus, and some people had already noticed Qin Muchu.

If you are recognized, it will be troublesome.

Sitting in the car, the two relaxed.

"It seems that the great director also has the distress of the great director." Zhang Mo joked.

"Isn't Sister Mo also a big director in the future?" Qin Muchu replied.

"Then I'll borrow your good words."

Zhang Mo said with a smile.

Then he remembered something, and said:

"I've been too busy during this time, and I haven't been able to go to see Hyemin, can she go to Cannes?"

Qin Muchu shook his head:

"I don't know, it should be...... Don't go. ”

According to his meaning, he definitely didn't want Zhou Huimin to go.

The Cannes Film Festival ran from May 12th to 24th, when Zhou Huimin was almost 6 months pregnant, and it was not safe to run around.

But he didn't know what Zhou Huimin thought, so he had to ask Zhou Huimin's opinion.

If Zhou Huimin insists on going by then, then ...... He insisted on not letting Zhou Huimin go.

The main thing is democracy.

He looked at Zhang Mo and asked:

"What about you and Director Zhang? Go? ”

"We're ......"

Zhang Mo hesitated:

"The progress of "Hawthorn Tree" itself is much slower than the original plan because of the light rain, and the crew is very busy."

What this means is not to go.

Qin Muchu nodded in understanding and said with relief:

"Then next time."

"Next time?"

Zhang Mo rolled his eyes rarely:

"The big director is confident when he speaks, going to Cannes is like shopping, you can go a few times if you want."

Qin Muchu smiled, and also realized that he seemed to have inadvertently pretended.

"Then why don't you come with us, Sister Momo?"

Although Zhang Mo is the assistant director of "Hawthorn Tree", it is not impossible for others to do this job, and it is okay to be absent for ten days to go to Cannes.

Zhang Mo was obviously a little moved, but after thinking for a while, he finally refused:

"Forget it, my dad is also very anxious during this time, although I can't help much, but I can still accompany him and help unravel.

You don't know how unenlightened Zhou Dongyu is, alas, I wonder if my dad chose the wrong actor. ”

Qin Muchu raised his eyebrows:

"Is that really that exaggerated?"

Not to mention anything else, Lao Mouzi's selection of actresses is still top-notch.

The girls of the past generations are basically powerful people who are surrounded by awards.

Zhang Mo nodded heavily:

"Really, it's been a little better in the past two days, but I don't call Dou Xiao at all, and I can't watch the rivalry between the two of them."

……

About an hour's drive, Qin Muchu arrived at the "Eighth Middle School" school in the movie.

The school is full of age, and the big slogans posted on the mottled walls instantly pull people back to that special era of the last century.

The luggage was put in the car, and he and Zhang Mo met Lao Mouzi who was filming in the teaching building.

He didn't say anything, just stood behind and looked at the monitor silently.

After two glances, you know which scene it is.

Because of family difficulties, Jingqiu asked Director Li to work.

The current shot is given to Director Li.

Regarding Jingqiu's statement that she wanted to work, she didn't raise her head, just opened the newspaper and looked at the news on it:

"You little bone and little flesh, how can there be a job suitable for you."

Qin Muchu looked at the performance of the actors in the monitor, his eyes were full of appreciation and admiration.

It's a very simple scene.

But it's a lot of effort.

Whether it's the expressions, movements, or tone, it's just right, natural and real.

is worthy of Director Wang.

Qin Muchu thought to himself.

The actor who plays Director Li is Wang Jinsong, director of Yanying's performance department, and playing Director Li can be regarded as his true colors.

At this time, the camera gave Jingqiu played by Zhou Dongyu.

With just one glance, Qin Muchu frowned.

This scene is going to be "stuck".

Sure enough, as soon as he had this idea, Zhang Yimou picked up the walkie-talkie and shouted:

"Stop, stop."

Then I saw him stand up, as if he was going to give a lecture to the actors.

Taking advantage of this gap, Zhang Mo stepped forward:

"Dad, Xiao Qin, I'll pick it up."

……

"Here, Mr. Wang just rejected you, what will happen to you? Disappointed, unwilling, worried that you can't find a job to do, how will you and your mother live.

You can show this by pursing your lips, frowning slightly, bowing your head, and letting out a slight breath.

In short, you have to have a reaction.

In this way, after seeing your expression, Mr. Wang will feel pity and relief. ”

Qin Muchu, who was "pulled by Zhang Yimou" as soon as he came to the crew, was giving Zhou Dongyu a play.

This scene is really simple.

Especially for Jingqiu.

To put it simply: to do the work - to be rejected and disappointed - to show the determination not to be afraid of hardship in the words of a great man as soon as there is hope.

"What should you do when Mr. Wang relaxes?"

He asked again.

He had already said his reaction after being rejected, and he even said how to act.

The latter reaction he thought...... It can be said to be a test of Zhou Dongyu.

If he really can't even figure out this kind of problem, he thinks that Lao Mouzi can really consider taking advantage of the fact that "Hawthorn Tree" has just been filmed for a few days and hurry up to change the role.

Fortunately, Zhou Dongyu didn't deviate to that extent, and asked tentatively after thinking about it:

"Like grasping at a life-saving straw, especially firm to show your determination?"

Qin Muchu nodded:

"So how do you act to show your heart?"

"Hmmm......"

Zhou Dongyu lowered his head.

Understanding the character's heart is not the same thing as acting out the character's heart.

"You were just sitting......"

Qin Muchu gave a hint.

"Stand up immediately, look into Director Li's eyes and speak!"

Zhou Dongyu raised his head suddenly, looking at Qin Muchu, as if asking if he was right.

However, Qin Muchu did not give an accurate answer, but said:

"After the performance is over for a while, you can look at the monitor for yourself and see if the talisman you played does not match the Jingqiu you thought in your heart."

(End of chapter)