"This place looks very professional."

"Director Lu, it's much better to have a meeting here than your home."

"But isn't it too wasteful to have such a big place?"

"Please, our crew is different now than before, okay, what does it look like to always have a meeting at Director Lu's house."

"Yes, it's time to find a new place."

……

At the end of January,

Approaching the Spring Festival,

Since attending the wedding, he has been staying in the northern capital, staying in a hotel, playing around the area, waiting for Lu Zhengyi to say 'business' and the crew, and finally waiting for the news of the meeting.

If it was in the past, most of the Mei Tanuki crew would have finished talking about things directly at Lu Zhengyi's house.

But now it's inconvenient.

To this end, Lu Zhengyi rented a floor in a commercial building near Guangying as a new company location.

"These desks and chairs are all left over from the previous company, and they look quite new, so they can be used immediately, or they can be bought new, and everyone will discuss them."

Lu Zhengyi casually pulled a handful from the stacked desk and chairs, patted the chair cushion casually, and sat down directly, "When the time comes, it will be redecorated over there and separated by a glass door, in addition to the conference room, the editing room is also ready, Fengzi, you can find a few people to move the equipment here after a while." ”

"There has to be a props room, there was no place to put it before, and the props we used to give to fans or destroy them directly after filming. Now this space is quite large, and if you have any props or photographic equipment for shooting in the future, you can put it here. ”

"You can also buy another cabinet to put the trophies that our crew has gotten."

He looked at the empty office space on this floor, which was currently empty, and talked freely about the furnishings and decorations.

The others followed his example and moved chairs to sit down at random.

They are not ordered, they are not particular, they are loosely arranged in a circle.

"The tables and chairs will be used." Zhang Yu raised his hand, "The crew's money is not blown by the wind, we are running around filming, and it is good to be able to stay here for one or two months a year, there is no need to buy it to eat ash and waste it." ”

"Okay, then it's going to be used."

Lu Zhengyi nodded.

"In the conference room, let's prepare three, one large and two small."

Bai Wei also proposed, "If you want to expand the staff in the future, you can use the small conference room as a training location." ”

"In addition to training, it can also be used as a place to entertain guests."

"If people from other companies come here to talk about cooperation, there always has to be a place."

"That ......," Wang Xiaoxu also said, "and the lounge, I mean, if there are others like me in the future...... If you are a ghost, you have to have a place to rest, if you don't have a place to go. ”

His tone was a little cautious.

He said it was someone else, but in fact he didn't have a place to go.

After the matter at home was resolved, Wang Xiaoxu couldn't find anyone he could trust for the time being.

In this case, he relied on the remuneration for participating in the production of the last drama every day, and stayed in the hotel arranged for him by Lu Zhengyi every day.

Although, in the opinion of the hotel staff, after the room was opened, basically no one went to live there.

"In the lounge, there's really no need."

Lu Zhengyi took out his mobile phone, wrote down all the things they mentioned, and then handed them to the staff of the renovation company.

But for the lounge, he didn't feel much of the need.

"What's the matter with this idea of taking a break in the company?" Lu Zhengyi saw Wang Xiaoxu's thoughts, "Alas...... If you really don't have a place to go, I might as well rent you a house instead of a company, and the money you make from me is definitely enough anyway. ”

"Okay, it seems to be."

Wang Xiaoxu scratched his head in embarrassment.

Everyone was actively discussing how to build this new base, and only one person seemed absent-minded.

"Teacher Chang?"

Lu Zhengyi looked at him suspiciously, "Do you have any questions?" ”

“…… Ah, well. ”

was suddenly shouted, Chang Zhengwei, a man in his thirties, rarely showed nervousness, "That Director Lu, just now you mentioned buying a cabinet to put awards, does that mean ...... You said earlier that you sent "Curse" to the selection, and there is good news? ”

"Huh?"

And Yu Wenxiu, who was still actively discussing, was stunned and looked at Lu Zhengyi suddenly.

"What award?"

"Oh yes, I remember that Director Lu seems to have said that Light and Shadow sent "Curse" to the Academy Awards."

"So, our crew can also win awards?"

The faces of the others also showed joy, but their expressions were not as excited as Chang Zhengwei and Yu Wenxiu.

"Good news."

Lu Zhengyi said softly, "It's just good news for me, because I am judging the New Director Award, and among the new directors, there is no pressure on my side." ”

"But your words are more reluctant, so I don't want to get your hopes up."

"You also know the difficulty and competitiveness of Best Supporting Actor and Best Actress, so ......"

He didn't say any more.

And Chang Zhengwei, who was still a little excited, was a little disappointed with Yu Wenxiu.

However, they also understand that if they have been in this circle for so long, and they still compete with others for the newcomer award, they will lose the price if they get it.

Even though, they have not won a single award in their previous lives.

"Okay, about the things in the group, let's talk about it first, if there is anything else, let's wait for the decoration of this venue, let's officially sit in the conference room next time to talk." Lu Zhengyi clapped his hands, "It's time to get down to business, there are two things." ”

"One is the problem of amulets, you should have heard about it, I asked for some amulets from the people of Guanshan Dao."

"Judging from the accident that Teacher Yu encountered while filming in the mountains, although the probability of ordinary people encountering special events is low, it is not completely impossible."

"And the kind of words that I will protect everyone, I can't say it, and I can't bear it. I can only try to provide some help to the people around me and the people I know. ”

"Now the number of amulets in my hand is not much, only one per person, as for whether you want to keep it for yourself or for whom, I don't ask much."

As he spoke, he handed them the amulet in a red bag.

Of course, Wang Xiaoxu has no share.

He's a ghost, he doesn't need any of that at all, and sits next to him.

As for a small thing, it seemed that it could be obtained casually from Taoist temples and temples in the past, but now, Zhang Yu took it with very solemn hands.

It's like some kind of fetish.

"Director Lu, can I ask for one for my wife and children."

Zhang Yu took the talisman and said with a smile at the first time, "Look at me, I'm also old, so ......"

Even though Lu Zhengyi had already said that there were not many of them, he still spoke.

"For the time being, there can only be one per person."

Lu Zhengyi didn't look at his feelings and body, hesitated, and refused directly, "I told the Daoist about this problem, but these rune papers are not energy-producing things, and they seem to be quite troublesome to make." ”

"But if you really need it and have time, you can climb Qingniu Mountain in person, go to Qingniu to watch and ask, and I should also go up the mountain later."

"You should also know that the Taoist is a teacher of the Qingniu Temple, of course, if we really can't ask for it, don't force it."

Although he couldn't completely satisfy them in the amulet, he still revealed where to find a real cultivator.

With these explanations, the others who had been listening to Zhang Yu speak, and who were also a little moved, stopped the words that came to their mouths.

After all, Zhang Yu has a family, there are people he cares about, and they also have them.

Knowing the truth of this world, who doesn't want to have something to keep their family safe?

"The second thing." Lu Zhengyi looked at them and didn't speak again, and continued to talk about the next thing, "There is something wrong with the next movie, so the original script may be postponed for the time being, and I plan to change the film." ”

"Just let Director Lu arrange everything."

Bai Wei was the first to reply.

"With my current situation, I probably won't be able to go to the next play."

Zhang Yu also said, "So I audited." ”

Although he was able to come to the northern capital to attend the wedding and attend the conference, he ...... My physical condition has not fully recovered, and if I want to work, I have to rest for two or three months.

The others didn't speak.

With Lu Zhengyi's temperament, the right thing must be to set the script for the next film, after all, this film has been filmed for so long, and it has been released.

So hearing these words, the rest of the crew had no surprise on their faces at first.

Their minds were still stuck on the first thing, wondering if it would be some kind of group to go up the mountain and ask for some talismans.

"Of course, it's still the body that matters."

Lu Zhengyi first said to Zhang Yu, and then looked at the others, "Our shooting this time is more special, and we have to shoot it on the side of Heguo." ”

"If things go well, it may premiere at home and abroad."

"Ah Wei, Ah Jie...... You guys behind the scenes must have been with me. If you are an actor, it depends on the situation, have any of you learned Japanese? ”

He asked.

Originally, the expressions of the other people who were still immersed in the previous topic paused, they first pondered Lu Zhengyi's words, and then reacted violently and raised their heads to look at him.

"Huh?"

"Huh!"

"Filming? Going abroad? ”

Their tone was full of incredulity.

A few others stood up directly.

Especially Zhang Yu, Chang Zhengwei, and Yu Li, the three of them looked even more excited.

One by one, his face turned red in an instant.

"It's not...... Lao Zhang, don't get excited, you sit down first. ”

Lu Zhengyi's face was helpless, and he quickly stood up and came to Zhang Yu's side, helping him to sit down, "No, I've seen the wind and waves, is it necessary to be so excited about going abroad to make a movie?" Beware that your heart stent is bursting. ”

"I'm going."

Zhang Yu was helped to sit down, panting for breath, but he didn't forget to say, "Director Lu, I want to participate in the next play." ”

"Lao Zhang, I won't let you participate in this country, go abroad? No way. ”

Lu Zhengyi refused very directly.

"I'm going, Director Lu."

Zhang Yu's palm tightly grasped Lu Zhengyi's arm.

"I now agree with you to join the group, and I will have to bear your life, Lao Zhang."

But Lu Zhengyi's face was very resolute, "I can't afford this, sister-in-law, your son, if something happens to you, they come to me, who will I go to?" ”

But speaking of this, he remembered Zhang Yu's 'criminal record' again, and added, "And adults are responsible for the decisions they make, since you didn't listen to persuasion, took medicine indiscriminately, and had an accident, although there are some regrets now, but there is nothing you can do." ”

"I can only advise you to follow the doctor's advice and recuperate well, but when you are well, we have a chance."

Zhang Yu's face was bitter, "No, Director Lu ......"

"Director Lu, what kind of form is it?"

But before he could finish speaking, Yu Wenxiu raised his hand, "What do you mean...... Are we going to enter the overseas market? ”

Regarding Lu Zhengyi's idea of doing overseas markets all along, everyone in the crew is very clear.

And they also know that the First Commandment movie can have overseas channels.

But the next movie is going to be filmed with the country?

And it is also premiered at home and abroad?

This is very different from the fact that after the movie is released in China and then released to foreign theaters!

"Well, and I'm going to focus on Japanese horror."

Lu Zhengyi looked at them, "So, do you have any people who can speak peace?" ”

For this question, the actors present looked at each other, but none of them spoke.

If you talk about English, since they are actors, they will learn more or less.

But the ......

"After all, it's a Japanese-style film, and you want to make a profit in their market."

"So when the time comes, I hope to shoot in Japanese, rather than hiring additional voice actors in the later stage." ”

"It's still a while before the official shooting, and if you actors want to be involved in this film, I hope you can try your best to learn, at least be able to have a smooth dialogue."

"But if there is no way to do it, I'm sorry, if it doesn't meet the plot role, we may not have the opportunity to cooperate in the next play."

There was some regret in his tone.

Except for Ajie and Bai Wei, Yu Wenxiu's faces were a little hesitant.

Even during the Chinese New Year, there is still time to prepare, and it is only one or two months before the official shooting.

It's not an easy thing to learn a language in a month or two, or even fluent enough to be able to participate in a film shoot in the original voice.

It could even be said that it was difficult.

……

Although the learning process is difficult, the opportunity is rare.

After Lu Zhengyi announced the news of the next play, Ajie and others took advantage of the fact that there was still some time before the Chinese New Year to make work arrangements.

The actors, on the other hand, are serious about learning Japanese language for the sake of their roles, and they understand some Japanese horror films.

But in the time they were preparing, as a director, Lu Zhengyi was not idle, in addition to the fixed exercise time every day, the working time in the study was not short.

"So, what the hell are you up to all this time?"

Early in the morning, taking advantage of the time for breakfast, Zhang Xueming just sat down and asked about Lu Zhengyi's recent affairs.

All she knew was that he was busy.

But I couldn't guess what I was busy with.

After all, the overseas release of the First Commandment was after the year.

But in this matter, in fact, there is no work content of Lu Zhengyi, more light and shadow are in charge.

That's the next film.

But she also heard Lu Zhengyi say that the formal preparations for the film will be postponed to the next year.

Even the acceptance of the Academy Awards is also after the year.

All the work is in the New Year, so what has Lu Zhengyi been busy with lately?

"Study the script."

While eating breakfast, Lu Zhengyi replied casually, "There are some details that I still have to revise and modify." ”

"Oh?"

Zhang Xueming's gaze became subtle, "Did the screenwriter of the script actually agree to you to make changes at will?" I've seen a lot of screenwriters who are very strict in this regard. ”

She felt that Lu Zhengyi had slipped his mouth.

"Of course."

However, under Zhang Xueming's gaze, Lu Zhengyi did not say anything about the panicked appearance of leaking his mouth.

On the contrary, he is very calm,

"After all, my fame is here, and I have always been very serious, and I have never fooled the audience, so the screenwriter trusts me very much." He continued, "After you throw the script to me, you don't care, you have full authority to accept it to me, and the copyright issue is still registered in my name." ”

Not only calmly, but also confidently.

"yes......"

Zhang Xueming looked at him, pursed her lips and didn't ask any more, "I'll finish eating and go to work." ”

"Are you coming back for dinner tonight?"

Lu Zhengyi asked softly.

His gaze fell on the plate in front of her, and although he had eaten it all, he was eating too fast.

From the time she sat down to the time she finished eating to the time she stood up, she probably ...... Two or three minutes of time.

For two or three minutes, I still ate while talking about things.

"Probably not tonight, I'll have to eat in the cafeteria." Zhang Xueming stood up and walked towards the kitchen with a dinner plate, "It's not about to be the New Year, it's the year-end summary, it's the work arrangement after the year, and there are a lot of things." ”

"And some time ago, I took frequent leave, and the progress of several projects did not catch up."

"Actually, I want to sleep in the company tonight, anyway, I have a separate lounge in my office, and when I was too busy before, I simply squinted in the company. By the way, can you wash the dishes for me? I'm in a bit of a hurry and have a meeting in the morning. ”

"Okay, just wash the dishes." Lu Zhengyi listened to her answer, nodded and replied, "But you have to pay attention to rest, recently, you seem to be working a little late, every time I sleep, you don't come back." ”

"I know, because it takes a long time to go back and forth between the company and home, if I sleep in the company tonight, I should sleep for half an hour more."

Zhang Xueming's answer sounded in the kitchen.

"I'm leaving, you eat slowly."

Then, she walked out of the kitchen quickly, "Ah Yong, I'm leaving." ”

When she passed by the dining table, she touched the black cat on the dining table by the way, and then hurriedly went to work.

"Meow."

Yong sat down at the table and shouted.

"It's busy."

Looking at the back of her leaving, Lu Zhengyi sighed helplessly, and after replying to Ah Yong, he picked up the dinner plate, got up and walked towards the kitchen.

Then, the kitchen was filled with the sound of rustling dishes.

(End of chapter)