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Chapter 9 Is it For Me

The wine table was full of clouds and fog, and everyone was stupefied.After drinking for three rounds, the nerves softened, and everyone let go more openly.Except for Jing Xueyi, the table was full of old men, so it was inevitable that some nasty jokes would be made.

Xi Wen gradually relaxed after the cautiousness at the beginning. Although he didn't like this kind of noisy occasion with wanton smoking and drinking, it was not out of place.Some of the stalks thrown at him specially can be caught, and he can even make a joke from time to time.He grew up in this circle, so he is very familiar with this kind of official language.

Shen Qingye didn't speak to him except for the first two words with him. He didn't see him laugh when Xi Wen made a few jokes. Respecting others is also generous.

Sitting next to him, Xi Wen could clearly feel that the smell of alcohol on his body was getting heavier and heavier, but it was not obvious, and there was no clue on his face.

I don't know if he is too sensitive, after a game, I always feel that Ruan Feng's mood is not right, his complexion is not good-looking, Xi Wen toasted him, he was pushed several times by the people around him, so he reluctantly drank, looking at When he heard it, his eyes were so cold that they could freeze, and he was quite resentful.

Halfway through the show, Director Wei led a group of leading actors to other tables to say hello to the crew.

There were several tables in the hall, and when they saw them coming, they stood up one after another. Everyone was flushed, looking enthusiastic and excited.

When toasting, it is inevitable to say some bold words, they are all praising the show, expressing their determination and gratitude for their trust, vowing to break the box office so much, and to win any awards, which made Xi Wen excited.

Xi Wen was led around in a daze, and received many business cards. The scene was full of wine and wine, and the atmosphere was lively.

As a newcomer, he didn't know anyone, so he wouldn't be dragged to greet him, so he returned to his seat early.He was in a hurry to drink before, his stomach was uncomfortable, and he was covered in cold sweat. After enduring it for most of the time, he went to the toilet cubicle to vomit, and it felt better when he vomited out.

He pressed the flush button, sat on the toilet seat in the cubicle and took a rest, two people came in one after the other outside, chatting while running the water, the gossip about the heroine Jing Xueyi, saying that she was lucky, Soon after being introduced by someone, he got a gold master, and the quality of resources has improved by leaps and bounds.

Xi Wen was a little embarrassed and felt embarrassed to go out now.

"It's gone. I heard that a few days ago, she was hanging out with the little fresh meat that was raised, and was bumped into by the patron, and the two have already broken up."

"It's a good way to be able to enter this group even if you break up."

Another person sneered, "What is she? At least she has acting skills and a good figure. It's not too much to be a heroine. Look at the male lead who followed Director Wei just now. He crossed over and had never heard of the name. The first movie It's the leading role, and the two movie kings are supporting him, isn't that big enough?"

"I heard it's called Xi Wen. I don't know what background it is. Did you know Director Wei?"

"He has nothing to do with Director Wei. Director Wei is a drama idiot and is well-known in the circle. This person seems to be recommended by Mr. Du from Huanyu Media. The person who was changed three days before the start-up was originally scheduled to be Ruan. Feng, I heard that Ruan Feng has been preparing for this film for more than half a year, lost more than ten pounds, and even went to the police academy to stay for a month. But before the filming started, he was notified to change roles, from the leading role to the male third."

"Tsk, can't you die of depression?"

"That's to say, you see that a good-tempered person like Ruan Feng has a dark face all the time today, and his aura is obviously wrong."

"I can't stand this anger. Brother Ruan Feng has acting skills and strength. After preparing for so long, why should he be squeezed out by this thing? Why should he be a green leaf for him? It's fine to play for Brother Qing Ye, and he can learn from each other. What kind of thing is he? Brother Ruan Feng didn't stop acting, he is considered to be of high quality and self-cultivation."

"That person is really good-looking. But at the banquet, he doesn't look like someone who will come into trouble. He doesn't talk much, and he isn't friendly with people. I don't know how he got on the line of Mr. Du."

Hurrah, a few people turned on the faucet to wash their hands, "That's because they are playing big cards and think you are not qualified. If you really come to a heavyweight financial backer, you must have jumped on it a long time ago. Why is it that you have such a lukewarm face?"

"Tsk, it's really hard to make a living, and the Buddha descended from the sky must be careful to serve him."

Everyone laughed, "Be careful, don't make others unhappy, they will kick you out of the crew if they act like a baby."

"Being able to act like a baby is also someone's skill. If someone lets me play the male lead, it's not impossible for me to close my eyes and act like a dog."

"Come on, with your crooked looks, no dog will sleep with you."

"Cut, that's because I keep my body clean, do I look like someone who betrayed me casually?"

A bunch of people went out noisily and shoving, and the toilet returned to silence.

Xi Wen came out of the cubicle, washed his hands and rinsed his mouth, a little dumbfounded.

But he, the airborne male lead, is indeed controversial, and also tainted Du Xia's reputation.

I had been hesitating before, but now after listening to them, I finally made up my mind.

When he came out of the toilet and passed the small glass balcony extending from the banquet hall, he bumped into someone, hesitated for a while, and pushed the door through.

The night breeze on the window sill was cool, and the branches and leaves rustled. The man leaned against the railing and held a cigarette in his hand.

Hearing someone approaching, he turned his eyes and looked back, then turned back again.

Xi Wen walked to his side.

"Why did you come out?"

"I'm a little dizzy, come out and blow for a while."

"You don't drink like this, you look like a novice, don't they want to pour you down?" Shen Qingye flicked the cigarette ash, leaned on the railing and turned sideways, "Did you vomit just now?" Said and handed it to him mints.

Xi Wen said thank you, took it, tore off the package and put it in his mouth.

"Why did you say I'm not suitable?"

Shen Qingye's eyes were confused for a moment, and then he came to his senses, "Oh, you haven't learned it, and you were never interested in it before, and you just get on it on impulse, aren't you just messing around?"

"Isn't it because I stole Ruan Feng's role?" Xi Wen's voice was a little cold.

Shen Qingye looked at him, lowered his head to crush the cigarette on the railing, and sneered, "I'm not surprised, haven't you never been able to get what you want? Destroying other people's hard work is what you are best at." thing."

Xi Wen frowned, "I didn't know before."

"You don't need to explain to me, I'm just curious," Shen Qingye suddenly bent down and moved closer to him.

Xi Wen retreated subconsciously, and was pushed back slightly by him, his back was stiff, his nose was full of that person's smell, and his body was familiar and sensitive to this person's approach.

Shen Qingye grabbed him with one hand, leaned over to his ear, his voice was hoarse due to the infiltration of tobacco and alcohol, "I wonder why you came here? Is it for me?"

Xi Wen looked at the deep eyes that were close at hand, his heart sank, "No."

"What is that for? For love, or for fame?" Shen Qingye seemed to be amused by his own answer, "Do you also know what the thing you really love is?"

Without further questioning, he let go of Xi Wen's arm, straightened up, his eyes were cold, "Director Wei values ​​this film very much, since I gave you a chance, you must do it well, or don't waste everyone's time." After speaking, he pushed Opened the balcony door and left.

After he left, Xi Wen was blown by the wind on the balcony for a while, making his head swollen and aching, the smell of alcohol didn't dissipate at all, but was still a little high, his blood vessels were throbbing, and his throat was extremely thirsty.He quit drinking for three years, and he came back all at once today, all his previous efforts were wasted.

He knelt down, covered his head, felt dizzy for a while, felt the blood flow all over his body very fast, his mind seemed to be hit by a stake, but his body was very excited, as if he was swinging on the edge of a cliff.

When he recovered and returned to the hall, the banquet was almost over.

Bai Xiaoyi looked around for him, and finally saw him, "Brother Xi, where have you been? Director Wei and the others have all gone back."

Xi Wen rubbed his face, straightened his clothes, and asked him, "Do you think I'm in good shape now?"

Bai Xiaoyi was taken aback, "It's pretty good, he's still so handsome."

"Okay, let's go to the director."

"Ah? It's so late, knock on the director's door?" Bai Xiaoyi was even more stunned.

"I have something to say, it will be too late to start filming tomorrow."

In fact, he had sent a message to Director Wei before, saying that he wanted to chat with him about the script, but the text message was sent to nothing, and there was no response for a long time.Since he can't wait for a response, he might as well rush forward. He has never been a passive person.

Generally, before the starring role is settled, there will be a communication with the director, so as to know each other's views on the play and the role.Xi Wen's situation this time is too special, time is tight, and he has never formally met with the director.But he is not a fool. Director Wei made it clear that he was dissatisfied with him when he ignored him so much.

Director Wei's room was arranged on the 23rd floor. He went up and rang the doorbell. After waiting for a long time, someone came to open the door.

When he opened the door and saw Ruan Feng, Xi Wen was taken aback for a moment.

Ruan Feng was also dumbfounded, but then he reacted, let him in sideways, and shouted to the back room, "Director Wei, Xi Wen is here."

Xi Wen went in and saw Shen Qingye and a young editor sitting in the room. Director Wei was nestled on the soft sofa, wearing glasses, legs crossed, a cigarette in one hand, a script in the other, and a coffee table. There are storyboards in a mess on the top, with a lot of smears on it, obviously we have chatted for a long time.

There are three backbones in a play, now two are gathered, and he is the only one who is excluded.

Xi Wen walked over respectfully and called out to Director Wei.

Wei Chengge put down the script and looked at him, "Xiao Xi, why did you come here suddenly without saying hello?"

Xi Wen smiled, "I sent you a message before, but you may have been too busy to see it."

"Oh, maybe it is, there have been too many spam messages on mobile phones recently." Wei Chengge said perfunctorily, "Is there something you are here today?"

Wei Chengge didn't invite him to sit down, Xi Wen found a seat and sat down by himself.All hotel suites have a reception room, a long row of sofas, two armchairs, Director Wei and the editor sit on the sofa, Shen Qingye occupies one chair, Xi Wen occupies the other, Ruan Feng has no place to sit when he comes back I had to stand.

Director Wei saw it, moved a little to the side of the sofa, and beckoned Ruan Feng to sit down.

The meaning of maintenance is self-explanatory.

Director Wei pushed up his glasses and signaled Xi Wen to hurry up and say, "Tomorrow's first scene will be Qing Ye and Ruan Feng's rivalry, and I have to tell them about it."

Xi Wen cleared his throat, "That's right, I've thought about it, and I think Ruan Feng is more suitable for the role of You Ling than me."

Everyone was startled.

"So I want to change with Teacher Ruan."

It has always been only actors who compete for roles, and I have never seen one who even gave up the male lead.

But when Xi Wen said this, he was definitely not impulsive, nor was he overwhelmed by the Virgin Mary after hearing that Ruan Feng had prepared a lot for this role. He had already considered this choice for a long time.

In fact, when he was studying the script before, he felt that You Ling might not be suitable for him, not only because of the complexity of the role, but also because he found that he couldn't fit into the role.To a certain extent, Xi Wen is more emotional, while You Ling is too rational, and he can't accept some of the decisions You Ling made at the end of the film.

You Ling is indeed very challenging, but he is a newcomer who has not yet learned how to walk and how to run.It's his first time acting in a play. In fact, the role and importance of the role are not too important. What is more important is his grasp of the role.In order not to waste the hard work of the entire production team, it is a respect for this movie to weigh one's own strength and make a choice.

Director Wei obviously didn't expect him to say this, he sat upright on the sofa, rather surprised.

Xi Wen expressed his thoughts sincerely and apologized for the trouble caused.

Wei Chengge said, "It's a good thing that you can be sure of your own way of acting, but when the filming starts tomorrow and now you change roles, the impact is relatively large, and you have to weigh it again."

Xi Wen nodded obediently, then stood up, "Okay, Director Wei, you are busy first, then I will go first."

After Xi Wen left, Director Wei nodded to the two big stars in the room, "What do you think?"

Ruan Feng and Shen Qingye looked at each other.

Ruan Feng was a little embarrassed, he didn't know what to say, he couldn't be too urgent, it seemed that he wanted to steal the show, and he couldn't be indifferent, as if he didn't have any intention of fighting for this role.

In the end, it was Shen Qingye who spoke, "Then follow the original script and let him try. Hua Xuan's play is not too difficult, the opponent's play is mainly with me, and I will take him along."

Director Wei said, "Okay, that's up to you. If it's a piece of material, you can help carve it. If it doesn't work, you can take care of yourself."

Shen Qingye nodded.

Ruan Feng breathed a sigh of relief, and was a little happy.

They gathered here today, in fact, to change the script. Originally, You Ling was the male lead and had a heavy role in the play, but was snatched away by a newcomer who came out halfway. The capital was too strong to move.

Director Wei filmed the table several times, but nothing happened. From writing the script to deciding on the actors to setting the venue, raising investment and preparing props, Wei Chengge and his gang have been preparing for almost a year. If it didn't go on, Director Wei decided to put the role on Hua Yang, switch from the police movie to the hero movie, weaken the role of You Ling, let him be the background board, so that if the newcomer pulls more, there is room for this movie to make up.The confrontation between the cops and robbers has also been transferred to the two brothers Hua Yang and Hua Xuan. Although it deviates from the original idea, it is still acceptable.

With such a change, Wei Chengge was suffocated, so no matter how he looked at Xi Wen, he didn't like it, and he turned a blind eye to Xi Wen's messages.And I'm going to suppress it when I'm filming, it's best to force this young master back.

In the end, this young master actually gave him such a blow, which is really surprising.

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