The 21st Century Hotel in Beijing is just opposite the Japanese Embassy, and there is also a 21st Theater next to it, where the Huabiao Award Ceremony was held.

The Diyuan Restaurant on the first floor of the 21st Century Hotel is a Japanese-style restaurant, and the Japanese cuisine is quite authentic. Li Tang set the dinner place here, mainly because Xu Guangtou was a guy who likes Japanese food.

This is the embassy district, and across the street to the north is the U.S. Embassy. I remember that when I came here in my previous life, there was a small street next to the 21st Century Grand Theater, which was full of all kinds of barbecue, hot pot and Japanese restaurants, and it was very lively. It's just that there is still a construction site fenced off with green mesh.

Just as Li Tang and Ning Hao got out of the car in the parking lot and walked inside, they suddenly heard two crisp car horns. When I looked back, I saw a big red horse 6 driving over, parked in the parking space next to them, and then the door opened and I saw Xu Guangtou wearing a pair of sunglasses walking down from the car.

"Yo, big guy, turn on a new car! Hey, what about Sister Pink? ”

The Ma 6 was just launched in April this year, and it is still rare on the market now, and it is definitely a platform type.

"I helped my wife tune it. Originally, I was going to come together, but when I was about to go out, I happened to meet Yi's classmates, so I had to come alone. Xu Guangtou said with a smile.

Saying that, his gaze fell on Ning Hao, who was beside Li Tang, and he hurriedly trotted a few steps exaggeratedly, stretched out his hands and greeted warmly: "Director Ning, hello!" ”

Although Ning Hao was very disappointed not to see his idol, he immediately showed a sincere smile, shook hands with each other and said, "Teacher Xu, hello!" ”

Xiao Taohong didn't come, no matter whether Xu Guangtou's reason is true or false, it is estimated that people can't adjust the schedule, so as not to be embarrassed.

Diyuan Restaurant focuses on a buffet of 198 yuan per person plus 15% service charge. As a hotel with a Japanese-funded background, it is located opposite the Japanese Embassy, and it is said that it has hosted many Japanese prime ministers who have visited China since its opening more than ten years ago. It may also be due to the fact that Japan's prime minister has changed too often, and it seems that every year or two a new prime minister will come to power.

However, there is a saying that the Japanese food here is indeed very authentic, and it is said that all the ingredients are flown in from Japan. Thankfully, it's 2003, not after 2011.

Li Tang was tired of eating beef and mutton in Yinchuan, and it was rare to improve the food, but the two people next to him felt a little familiar at first sight, pushing the cup and changing the lamp, and touting each other.

Seeing that the foreshadowing was almost over, Xu Guangtou adjusted his mood and was about to ask about the casting of the drama "Big Diamond", Ning Hao was so shrewd, he hurriedly grabbed Xu Guangtou before he spoke, and said with a sincere face: "Teacher Xu, Teacher Li told me that you are very interested in our book." It would be great if a big star with acting skills like you could join us in this play. And I think there's a very important role in our play, which is just tailor-made for you......"

Listening to Ning Hao Balabala, Li Tang, who had been eating food all the time, couldn't help but look sideways, why did this sound so familiar, just like the routine when he fooled himself in the company before.

Sure enough, I saw Xu Guangtou looking forward to it and said: "That's right, Director Ning, let me tell you, in addition to the good book in this play, I recognize you more as a person, I especially want to cooperate with you, and at the same time have the opportunity to learn from you." ”

"Teacher Xu, you are polite, let's learn from each other."

"That ......"

Xu Guangtou originally wanted to talk about the role of Bao Shihong, the chief of the security section.

As a result, as soon as he opened his mouth, Ning Hao was once again preempted and said: "The role of Mr. Feng, the owner of that real estate company, is definitely none other than you." ”

Xu Guangtou, who was still smiling just now, suddenly opened his mouth wide when he heard this, and looked at Li Tang, who had been silent on the side, in disbelief, and at the same time muttered in his mouth: "The boss of the real estate company? Mr. Feng? ”

Li Tang smiled slightly, and spit out a sentence unhurriedly: "It's not Mr. Feng, it should be called Mr. Xu now!" ”

In fact, Ning Hao had already discussed with Li Tang in the car when the role of Xu Guangtou just came over, and it was obviously impossible to play the role of Bao Shihong, the chief of the male No. 1 Security Section, as for the role of the anti-No. 1 Dao brother, I didn't expect Ning Hao to target Sun Honglei, who became popular because of "Conquest" at the beginning of the year.

Speaking of which, Sun Honglei has a deep relationship with Shengtang Film and Television. Very simply, "Conquest" became popular under the operation of Shengtang Film and Television. And after the fire, Sun Honglei's brokerage company, that is, Zhao Baogang Xin Baoyuan, took the initiative to call and contact, and everyone cooperated in several publicity activities together.

Actors need exposure, and the play also needs actors to stand on the platform, which can be described as a win-win situation.

However, Li Tang is not very optimistic about Ning Hao's idea, because after Sun Honglei became popular because of "Conquest", his salary soared from more than 1,000 yuan per episode when he filmed "Conquest" to 80,000 episodes, a full 80-fold increase. Even if people sell the company's face, a movie will definitely not be able to be sold without an estimate of 1.8 million yuan for two or three months. How could Ning Hao, who only had an investment of five million, afford it?

Before in the company, Ning Hao was grinding Li Tang to help him make a cameo appearance in the role of the international thief Mike. What is a cameo called? To put it bluntly, it's a white prostitute.

At this time, seeing Ning Hao getting up again and pouting his ass and diligently pouring wine for Xu Guangtou, it is estimated that this thing has the same idea for Xu Guangtou.

"No, what about the role of the chief of security?" Xu Guangtou looked at Li Tang and then at Ning Hao with a confused expression.

He made it clear to Li Tang on the phone that he just wanted to play the role of Bao Shihong, the male No. 1 security chief, otherwise how could he be willing to play a supporting role with his current coffee position?

"The role of the chief of the security section has long been decided." Ning Hao hurriedly said.

Saying that, he also glanced at Li Tang specially, and explained frankly: "Guo Tao, the actor of the Mandarin dialect, because the predecessor of this book is a drama called "Diamond Commandment", and the security chief in it is played by Guo Tao, and the effect is very good. ”

Guo Tao, of course Xu Guangtou knows that he is in the same unit as his wife Xiao Taohong, and his acting skills have nothing to say, but he is a relatively low-key one in the current Mesozoic actor group.

Think about it carefully, regardless of the acting skills, the simple and honest appearance of Guo Tao is very suitable for the role of the security section chief in the script.

It is said that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, and now he finally understands that the role of the number one man who dares to love has long been decided, but Li Tang did not make it clear to himself on the phone. As a result, he is now like a fool and Ning Hao during the day, but he is only a supporting role.

Fortunately, Xu Guangtou is a decent person, he will not turn over with Li Tang in public in front of Ning Hao, but just nodded with a strong smile and said, "Guo Tao is indeed quite suitable." ”

Seeing that he didn't continue, Ning Hao looked at him with an expectant look and said, "Mr. Xu, what about the role of Mr. Xu, the owner of the real estate company?" ”

"Yo, thank you, don't Mr. Xu first. Director Ning, don't tell me anything, at first I thought you were talking to me about the role of the security chief...... Uh, it's all my fault, I misunderstood, I didn't pay much attention to the role of the owner of the real estate company...... Well, I'll think about it later! ”

As soon as Xu Guangtou's voice fell, Li Tang hugged his shoulders: "Okay, big guy, even I want to play the role of the security section chief, but Director Ning refuses to agree, and I can't help it!" He also asked the friendship to make a cameo appearance in the international thief Mike, to be honest, I don't want to act, but there is no way to make this my own play, I can only watch it when the time comes, if the schedule can be adjusted on my side, it will be no problem, but if it can't be adjusted, this drama can only count on you to pick the lead. ”

"Oh, I almost forgot, you are now the leading actor of Zhang Yimou's new movie, shouldn't it conflict with the schedule of this play?" Xu Guangtou said with a mocking expression.

Originally, he still thought that he would be able to get by on face, but since Li Tang had broken the topic himself, he would no longer hide it.

"I don't know yet, but I'll know tomorrow." Li Tang smiled.

Ning Hao, who was on the side, immediately raised a stubby finger and said, "Teacher Li, I don't have high requirements here, it will take a week at most." ”

Li Tang shook his head and said: "So it depends on the schedule, if the director determines that there is a conflict in the schedule, then your side is estimated to be hanging, because when the crew wants to go abroad for filming, it will take a month or two if it is not good." ”

Director Zhang Yimou's seriousness and harshness he has already understood, a director who has to shoot for a month before and after a less than ten-minute fight scene, except for the king of sunglasses, probably no director will be so refined.

At this time, Xu Guangtou said coldly: "If you shoot me, I will shoot, if you don't shoot, then I can only be sorry!" ”

originally thought that Xu Guangtou was joking and deliberately wanted to take advantage of him, but he avoided talking about the role in the next time, and instead discussed the script with Ning Hao.

In fact, Xu Guangtou has always prided himself as a serious dramatist, but it cannot be denied that his attainments in comedy are quite deep. From the drama "The Color of Stocks" to "Art"; From the TV series "Zhu Bajie" to "Li Wei", the roles he has created are very impressive, both on the stage of dramas and in film and television dramas.

Not to mention anything else, for example, the title "Big Diamond" he felt was too casual, not rigorous enough and too straightforward. And since it was dug from the ground, he felt that it should not be diamonds, because diamonds were first introduced from the West, and the Chinese were more particular about jade.

It is said that gold and silver are priceless and jade is priceless, which describes the value of jade. So he felt that it was more appropriate to use jade instead of diamonds.

There is something to say, and Ning Hao is convinced.

After eating, watching Xu Guangtou drive his coquettish big red horse 6, Ning Hao suddenly turned his head and said to Li Tang: "Teacher Li, you have to help me keep Teacher Xu Zheng in the crew no matter what." ”

"Don't worry, if you are fine, talk to him more about the script, and he will definitely fall into the net."

There are really not many good scripts in these years, especially actors like Xu Guangtou who have just made a name for themselves in TV dramas and have not yet squeezed into the film industry, but if they have a little pursuit, how can they give up this opportunity?

In terms of artistic pursuit, Li Tang is still very optimistic about Xu Guangtou.

……

"Teacher Li, hello, I am the director's new assistant, my name is Pang Xiaowei, please take care of me!"

When Li Tang came to the director's studio in the central villa area the next morning, he came out to greet a tall and good-looking young woman.

After taking the initiative to introduce himself, he also bowed to Li Tang, which was quite Japanese.

"Oh, hello Assistant Pang!" Li Tang hurriedly nodded in response, and at the same time reached out to shake her hand.

In addition to the fact that this girl is almost 1.68 meters tall, her appearance and complexion are still the little white flowers that the director likes.

Of course, this kind of gossip is just a flash in my mind, and I don't dare to delve into it.

Li Tang here can be regarded as a frequent visit, followed Pang Xiaowei all the way to the second floor, and when he opened the door of the lounge, he saw Zhang Ziyi sitting alone inside.

"Teacher Li!"

"Ziyi, is the filming of "Jasmine Blossom" finished?"

As long as Jiang Wen participates, few movies will be completed as scheduled, and he can only be blamed for having too many ideas. Of course, the level of people is there, and in the end, everyone is often both helpless and expectant.

In fact, as far as movies are concerned, slow work and meticulous work are really not to be said, the same shot, single camera and multi-camera are particular, single-camera lighting is more beautiful and accurate, and multi-camera speed is faster; Compared with shooting dozens of times in one shot and shooting five or six times under normal circumstances, it is always possible to get better.

"Well, just finished filming. If Liu Ye hadn't rushed to Yunnan to shoot a new movie, he had specially discussed it with the director, and it was estimated that he would have to delay it. Xiao Zhang stood up and smiled bitterly.

However, to Li Tang's surprise, she actually nodded politely to Pang Xiaowei, who came in with her.

The prime minister's concierge is the seventh official, Pang Xiaowei is the director's assistant, and she is naturally a person that the director can trust.

"Mr. Li, the director may have to wait a little longer and come over, what do you want to drink?"

"Just like Ziyi, just bring a bottle of water."

The main reason is that the last time he came to the director's studio, he asked for a cup of coffee, and the result was instant when he tasted it.

After Pang Xiaowei brought Li Tang a bottle of mineral water and went out, Zhang Ziyi moved to his side, squeezed her eyebrows and said, "Do you know what the director is doing now?" ”

"I don't know."

"I'm trying out for Song."

Hearing the name Song Dandan, Li Tang couldn't help but be stunned, a sketch actor like Song Danshan and the overall romantic style of "Ambush on All Sides" seemed a little incompatible.

"Song Dandan? What role does she play? ”

"Sister Flying Knife Gate."

"Hey, didn't you say it was Anita Mui before?"

"I don't know exactly what happened, but since the director is now looking for someone to audition, it means that the other party must be unable to act for some reason." Xiao Zhang whispered.

As he spoke, his eyebrows could not hide the look of joy.

Yang diary: On the 8th, I had a little cough, fatigue, I didn't take it to heart, and I worked hard to code two chapters; On the 9th, he was sore, tired, and had a high fever of 38.5 degrees; on the 10th, the saddest day, his body temperature was above 39 degrees all day; on the 11th, his body temperature dropped slightly to 38.5 degrees in the morning and 38 degrees in the evening, but he coughed badly and his throat was like a knife. There's no way to barely code a chapter today, otherwise the attendance award will be in vain. The current points are only enough to take three days off.

(End of chapter)