Perfect Superstar

After spending five days at the homes of Lu Chen and Chen Fei, Tian Tian left Beijing and returned to Hangcheng.

When she came to Beijing, she came out to relax with the idea of avoiding trouble, and when she went back, she dreamed of starting a business with enthusiasm.

At the suggestion of Lu Chen and with the support of Chen Feier, Tian Tian decided to open a media company in Hangcheng, mainly engaged in the production of general arts and entertainment programs. The first project of the new company was "China Good Voice”.

Lu Chen and Chen Fei each invested part of their capital to become shareholders in this media company.

On May 7, the day before the opening ceremony of "Romantic Mansion", Lu Chen Jianhao invited him to visit Zhang Wentian, the director of Beijing Rest and recuperation.

Zhang Wentian, one of the third-generation directors in China, had directed two dramas, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "The Legend of Water" in the 1990s, both of which set a record of TV drama viewership.

The director has also made many films of ancient costumes, specializing in historical and military subjects, and has a high reputation for being a respected senior in the industry.

Last year, Zhang Wentian was preparing a big historical film. At that time, Lu Chen met the big director after Chen Jianhao's introduction. He was recognized by the other party for a song called "Boys Be Self-Empowered" and a small supporting character.

However, at the time of transit, Lu Chen was no longer the artist who had just left, but Zhang Wentian's work was slow to move until recently, when a contradiction with the investors broke out, leading to news of a new abortion.

Zhang Wentian was also sick and stayed in the hospital for a few days. The incident boiled down in circles.

After being discharged, the director refused all media interviews to rest and recuperate in his old home.

Chen Jianhao called Lu Chen and invited him to visit the old man together.

Lu Chen certainly did not refuse.

Zhang Wentian's old house is located in the old city area, it is a stand-alone quadruple courtyard. Such a residence in the capital city has become out of print, selling for at least 100 million yuan, and is priceless.

When Chen Jianhao and Lu Chen came here, it was Qin Qing who opened the door for both of them.

Lu Chen hasn't seen this Jingyin school spending a while. Last year, he often went to Jingyin to listen to Jingqing classes. From time to time, he can see Qin Qing to chat, but since he started shooting TV dramas, Jingyin basically hasn't been there much, and now he can't take the time to recharge.

So when I saw Qin Qing, Lu Chen felt a little embarrassed, because his studies were kind of abandoned halfway.

The violin greeted the two of them in a clear place, then led them into the door to meet the old man.

The renovated courtyard smells rustic and elegant, with several green bamboo planted on the corner, vine chairs on the grape shelf of the ceiling, tea sitting on a vine chair and an ancient qin next to it.

A fat middle-aged man is making tea, and the old man looks pretty good, his face is blushing, and his face is pleasant, and he has a flavor of being carefree and carefree.

When he saw Lu Chen and Chen Jianhao, Zhang Wentian did not rise either. He nodded and said: "Sit down. ”

The two visitors were of course booked. Now the old man is basically in a retreat, not to mention declining the media interview. Even outsiders are rare. Chen Jianhao has a very good face.

Lu Chen also now knows that Chen Jianhao and Zhang Wentian are a little related. He has worked in the latter's drama group before, so he can mix the bench in front of the big director.

“Zhang Gui, how have you been? ”

Lu Chen greeted him and left the gift on the tea table.

Although the character of Zhang Wentian's new film has soaked up soup, Lu Chen can't come and visit without a hand. He brings an authentic Kaolino mountain ginseng valued at more than 100,000.

Zhang Wentian was an expert. After a glance, he said half jokingly and half seriously: “Lu, you are hitting me in the face. I promised you that I couldn't do it. You sent me something so precious. ”

Lu Chen couldn't cry: “Zhang Gui, please don't joke with the younger generation. The younger generation can't bear it. I just came to see you today. It really doesn't mean anything. ”

Zhang Wentian smiled and said: “You probably don't see that little character now. The TV dramas starring are all broadcast in Korea. They make a huge face for the domestic drama. Sit down! ”

He kind of took the gift for face.

Everyone in the industry knows that Zhang Wentian rarely receives gifts, especially from celebrity artists.

If the new film doesn't have an abortion, he definitely won't want something from Lu Chen, but it doesn't matter now.

Because looking for a chance to return a favor to Lu Chen, it is really easy to help Lu Chen with his position in the circle, there is no problem of repayment.

This is the festival of the oldest filmmakers.

Lu Chen sat down and humbled himself: “Zhang Gui, I'm just lucky. ”

He didn't expect Zhang Wentian to be concerned about himself.

“Luck is also a part of strength...”

Zhang Wentian exclaimed: “I don't have that much luck, today's movie market... alas! ”

This time Zhang Wentian contradicted the investor on the issue of the new film, mainly because in this “market”, the investor demanded that his work must meet the market, not only did he modify the drama without permission, but even the lead actor intervened to change, thus depriving the former of much of his power as director.

Zhang Wentian is not the type of person who is obsolete. He also recognizes the importance of the market. It is reasonable for the investor to invest huge demands in return, but this act of treating him as a puppet makes him unacceptable.

There can be no compromise between the two sides, and that is only the scatterfield.

Zhang Wentian was quite struck. He had high hopes for the film and did a lot of work. As a result, the problem with the concept caused all the hard work to soak up soup, which was particularly painful in his heart.

Today, the domestic film market is becoming larger and the size of the box office is comparable to that of the United States. The enormous benefits have led to an increasingly agitated attitude among practitioners. Everyone wants to make big and fast money and ignore the nature of the film.

Zhang Wentian's encounter is accidental and inevitable. According to some, he “cannot keep pace with the times”.

After resting at home for a few days, Zhang Wentian wanted to open, and his mind about the movie was faint.

He is now very old, neither short of money nor fame. It is almost time to retire, drink tea and chat with friends at home, and it is only right that he should be fed every day.

Lu Chen just sat down and the fat man next to him poured him a cup of hot tea.

Lu Chen quickly said: “Thank you. ”

He looked familiar to the other party and seemed to have seen it somewhere, definitely not a nobody.

Zhang Wentian noticed Lu Chen's eyes and said with a smile: “This is my student Wan Xiaoquan. You should have heard that he was recently released from prison. ”

Wan Xiaoquan!

Lu Chen suddenly realized, no wonder he felt familiar, it was this one!

Wan Xiaoquan is also a director. He is a fifth generation director in China. He graduated from the Department of Film and Television College of Beijing. He has filmed several film and television dramas such as "Chathai Zhiyi", "White Snake Herald" and "Xue Rengui", and enjoys a certain reputation in the industry.

But he's most famous for his bad temper.

Curse the actors, curse the producers, curse the writers, curse the investors... Wan Xiaoquan always makes movies with a lot of talk, often jerks off with the media, the relationship with the media is terrible.

In the circle he was judged to be talented and more temperamental!

At the end of 2014, Wan Xiaoquan had a fierce clash with the people in the crew, slapping each other into a concussion and deafness in the left ear. He was sentenced to a year and a half for intentional injury, not to mention compensation.

This was undoubtedly a huge blow to Wan Xiaoquan, his wife divorced him, the director's association removed him from the list and ruined his future!

Last time Wang Bin was arrested for drug addiction, someone on his blog called the “prison wind and cloud” line added another general, among them mentioned the director Wan Xiaoquan - he was still in jail!

However, compared to the celebrities caught using drugs, prostitutes and drunk driving, the inner circle's opinion of Wan Xiaoquan was quite good, because his bad temper was wrong, and the guy who slapped him was really weak, just didn't expect such serious consequences.

Lu Chen has seen the "Legend of the White Snake" by Wan Xiaoquan. The director is very powerful and thoughtful in making this kind of mysterious film. He is very good at the use of lenses and colors and is a talented person.

Lu Chen also saw the news that he was in jail. I didn't expect the main character in this story to sit beside himself.

He immediately reached out to Wan Xiaoquan and said, "Hello, Guido, it's a pleasure to meet you! ”

Wan Xiaoquan shook Lu Chen's hand and smiled bitterly: “Don't call me Wan Gui. I am a convicted and released person now. I don't think I will be able to make a movie in the future! ”

His face was bitter, but his eyes were clear.

Obviously, this cumbersome experience taught him a lot of life lessons and taught him a lot of things.

Lu Chen shook his head and said: "With your talent, there is no film...”

He took his business card out of his bag and handed it to him: “My name is Lu Chen, I opened my own studio, I am currently filming a TV show, I hope to have a chance to work with you. ”

Wan Xiaoquan picked up his business card and said with some embarrassment: “I don't have a business card, I'll leave you a phone. ”

Lu Chen chuckled: “Sure! ”

He's shooting a TV show right now, but the further goal is to make a movie, which is not as big as a TV show, and the market is even bigger and more influential.

So Lu Chen is not talking to Wan Xiaoquan, there may be a real chance to work with the latter.

He wrote down the contact details for Wan Xiaoquan.

Zhang Wentian looked beside him and smiled a little on his old face.

Lu Chen, this young man, is really good. Few new stars are as good as him in the circle.

Not to be proud, not to be overwhelmed, but to be skilled and talented, bringing together all kinds of advantages.

Looking at Lu Chen, Director Zhang felt really old.

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