Free is always the most expensive.

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

In the sky, pie will not be lost in vain.

Lu Zhengyi has heard too many similar words, and he has actually experienced some similar incidents.

After the premiere data of "The Old Corpse in the Mountain Village" was announced, Zhang Xueming, who had not paid much attention to it before, took the initiative to contact him, and he was not surprised or resisted.

Money, everyone can earn together.

However, when she offered to help her promote it for free, Lu Zhengyi resisted a little.

"Mr. Zhang, I think we should still find an opportunity to make an appointment and sit down and talk." He responded, "You and I should both know that in the business arena, these verbal business agreements are really fragile. ”

"In order to avoid unnecessary disputes in the future, I think we should still give this matter in the form of a contract."

"I think a contract that both parties feel is reasonable, and that is the greatest sincerity."

Lu Zhengyi's words are relatively direct.

But on the other end of the phone, after Zhang Xueming listened, the smile in that tone did not dissipate, "I didn't expect Director Lu to be so rigorous in business in addition to his directing ability." ”

"I remember, after graduating from school, you didn't seem to have any contact with the workplace, right?"

"Of course, don't get me wrong. After taking over the project from Director Liu, I briefly learned about the past of the project initiator out of personal habit, and did not deliberately dig deep into your privacy. ”

Don't blame her for being so weird.

Judging from what I have learned, Lu Zhengyi belongs to that kind of person in school, which is relatively ...... A childish, frivolous image.

I don't like to study, I like to play around.

But the family has a bit of a foundation, which is normal.

At least there is no alcoholism or gambling, but he likes sports, and he is a clean rich second generation.

This is also the reason why when they first met, she didn't answer Lu Zhengyi's accosting much.

But judging from the actual contact, Zhang Xueming found that he was a person who was a little different from the image he had learned.

In the contact between the coming and going, the performance is relaxed.

At work, he is even more sophisticated and rigorous.

For example, keeping a record of work handover chats, asking for work emails, and dealing with contract details...... This kind of workplace skill that has not been cheated by superiors, subordinates, and customers a few times, and is difficult to remember and deal with calmly, Lu Zhengyi, a young director who has been playing for a year or two after graduation and only started filming, actually played very well.

"Although I haven't entered the workplace, I still have a lot of classmates who have work experience, so from time to time I will see them complaining, summarizing, and reviewing in the circle of friends." Lu Zhengyi replied casually, "Is Mr. Xiao Zhang still in the Northern Capital now?" If so, how about we meet tomorrow? ”

He didn't talk much about personal matters, and inadvertently brought the topic back.

"If Director Lu wants to have an interview, of course you can."

Zhang Xueming did not refuse the offer.

But then, she continued:

"However, as for the fact that I am willing to help you unconditionally, it is not that I am generous, but that I repay your favor."

"At the last finale banquet, thanks to Director Lu's care, I set up a line with Director Zhang Changmou, which gave our company the opportunity to meet the producer of "Oblique Moon" and have the qualifications to compete for this project."

"And I personally because of this project, I was promoted, and now I am the department manager, I hope Director Lu can give me a chance to help, thank you."

Lu Zhengyi's expression was stunned.

Immediately, he congratulated, "Congratulations, Manager Zhang." ”

"If that's the case, then I won't refuse."

"When are you free tomorrow, I'll pick you up directly from your company......"

After a brief appointment, he hung up the phone amicably.

I actually got on it. ’

Lu Zhengyi stood on the balcony, looking at the mobile phone in his hand, a little surprised, "Look at this posture, it doesn't seem to be coming towards the movie." ’

In his heart, thoughtful.

Light and Shadow Media is half a family-owned business, and many of the senior executives and shareholders are related to the Zhang family.

And Zhang Xueming, as the eldest lady of the Zhang family, was promoted from project supervisor to department manager, which is not a very happy thing, it is a matter of course.

And the new drama directed by Zhang Changmou only got the opportunity to compete.

In this case, Zhang Xueming took the initiative to contact herself, not only giving such a big convenience, but also chatting so much, not about work, but about personal things.

It's more like coming for yourself.

"Good thing."

Lu Zhengyi turned around and walked towards the house.

He's in a good mood.

came for himself, that is, there are more intentions to cooperate, and it just so happens that he is preparing for the next drama.

However, when Lu Zhengyi just got up the stairs and was about to tell Zhang Yu and them the good news, his movements stopped.

On his face, the joy gradually converged and became indifferent.

In the living room not far away, Zhang Yu followed Chang Zhengwei and Yu Li with the script of "Curse" and chatted about something.

And Zhang Yuming was in the kitchen, seemingly cutting fruit.

Everything looks normal.

If you ignore Chu Renmei standing next to Zhang Yuming, and the way they open their mouths to talk from time to time.

"I remember, don't contact her privately in my absence."

Lu Zhengyi kept a calm face and slowly approached.

And the moment he approached, whether it was Zhang Yuming or Chu Renmei, his movements were obviously frozen.

In the distance, Zhang Yu and the others also noticed the situation here, and got up and followed.

"Lu, Director Lu."

Zhang Yuming replied with a smile, "I'm just tired of talking about the script, and I want to cut some fruit." ”

"Teacher Chu Renmei is here to help, and she is also kind-hearted, so I didn't refuse."

"Moreover, I think everyone comes out of the crew, so there is no need to ......"

Before he finished speaking, Lu Zhengyi had already interrupted in a cold voice, "Did you forget, I warned you about it in the group chat." ”

"Or is it that I said it so tactfully that you didn't understand it?"

"Are you really not afraid of death? Zhang Yuming. ”

He called his full name directly.

This kid, Chu Renmei, a ghost with a somewhat terrifying face because he jumped off the building, was standing next to him, he was not afraid.

Instead, he walked over and stammered.

It's really, as I thought before.

These people came into contact with Chu Renmei, who seemed to be harmless to humans and animals, and they began to let down their guard.

Zhang Yuming glanced at Chu Renmei, who was silent after Lu Zhengyi appeared, and hurriedly replied: "I, I remember, I have read the rules of the game you posted seriously." ”

Lu Zhengyi turned his head and glanced at Zhang Yu and the others who came over, "At the beginning, because it was on the WeChat group, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, I used a more tactful way. ”

Then, he stared at Zhang Yuming in front of him again, "But if you don't understand, you can come to me, and I can explain to you seriously again in private." ”

"Their existence is not as simple as you think."

"With me present, of course you don't have to be afraid, you can work with her, you can talk about the script together."

"But in my absence, you must not have any contact with Chu Renmei in private."

"Even, if you're unlucky, in my absence, you meet that kind of guy with a 1 in 10 million probability, I hope you can pretend that you can't see it, you can't hear it, and then contact me right away, understand?"

His tone was extremely serious.

and the features that look quite fierce.

Zhang Yuming nodded obediently like a little chicken, "Understood, Director Lu." ”

"Now, forget everything she just said to you."

Lu Zhengyi said as he moved his gaze to Chu Renmei, who had been silent.