Global Film Emperor

Chapter 80 The Company's Newcomers

Actually, press conferences are quite boring. A bunch of people who paid to sit on stage praising each other, and another bunch of people who got paid to ask pointless questions that don't even require any thought.

Once people truly peel back all the packaging and glamorous facades, all that's left is a bunch of adults trying to swindle money from children. That's the most real and shameless truth.

He didn't want to be someone who cheated children out of their money, so he put his all into every project, trying his best to portray the character well and bring him to life, striving to make not only children say it was worthwhile, but also adults. For Lu Ze, this is what it means to be a true actor.

So now, at midnight, Lu Ze was reading a small portion of the script that Han Chen had just sent him. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, sighed, picked up a pen, crossed out a line, and made a change below it.

Perhaps due to the rush to finish the script, there were too many bugs. The screenwriter was said to be a friend of Han Chen. Lu Ze didn't know if the screenwriter was really incompetent or just trying to make a quick buck and then cut ties with Han Chen forever.

Basically, the script and the original work are two different stories. The original work is quite professional, while the script has lost its original rigor and can even be said to be full of loopholes.

For example, in one of the entries Lu Zegang revised, the victim's diary entry stated April 4th, and the body was discovered two weeks later, which was then changed to the "915 Snack Street Murder Case."
Are you kidding me? I understand sacrificing some professional aspects for the sake of drama, but your two weeks is equivalent to more than five months for a normal person? Are you some kind of god?

Every unreasonable detail was changed. Even if professionalism is sacrificed for dramatic effect, this kind of sacrifice is unacceptable. This is irresponsible.

As for the protagonist's character design, Lu Ze rubbed his head in exasperation. This was giving him a headache. He couldn't very well change the protagonist's entire appearance, could he? If he showed this to Han Chen, would Han Chen give him a good look?

This is what's giving Lu Ze the biggest headache right now. It's Han Chen's idea that has flaws in the details, such as the fact that it shouldn't be called the Criminal Police Brigade but the Criminal Investigation Detachment. It's definitely okay to bring up and revise these issues.

But if you change the protagonist's image, no director will tolerate it. This is what Lu Ze was thinking: Is it worth offending a director from the same company, and having to work under his direction?

The final result is that they can only give up because it's not worth it. No matter what Lu Ze says, Han Chen probably won't change his mind. Instead, he'll break up with Lu Ze. If the script isn't changed but they've fallen out, how will they handle it?

So I had to work on Qin Ming from the script. This character is easy to play because he is expressionless and speaks calmly throughout. This kind of character is much easier to play than one with rich facial expressions and fluctuating emotions.

But because of this, how to make a character with a blank expression stand out has become a major challenge.

Above the desk in the rented single room was a hanging bookshelf. Reaching down, Lu Ze took out a brand new notebook and began to write furiously. To act well, a biography was a must.

Even though the first month of membership for Pea only costs twelve yuan, Lu Ze wants the audience to feel that the twelve yuan is well spent and not a loss.

Good morning, Brother Lu.

Good morning, Xiaomei.

For the next few days, Lu Ze went to the company to write his biography. He would spend a few yuan to take the bus to the company, pick up his notebook and start working. He no longer had to worry about cooking or ordering takeout for lunch. He could eat whatever the company cafeteria had, which was definitely better than eating at home.

Since there aren't many people in the company yet, Lu Ze was given a small office of his own, about 20 square meters. It wasn't very big; it used to be a small single-person meeting room, but now the sign has been changed and Lu Ze's name is on it.

Lu Ze tossed his backpack on his seat, picked up his water cup, went to the cafeteria to get a cup of hot water to make tea, closed and locked the door, and continued working. Lu Ze now quite enjoys writing short biographies, as if he is taking a simulated class in real life.

Looking up at his phone, he saw it was already past midnight. He went out to the cafeteria for lunch, and the other trainees greeted him as they arrived.

"Director Han, wait a minute, let me sit over there. So, it's still about the script. I wanted to ask how things are going?" Han Chen was a bit annoyed to see Lu Ze coming over again. He didn't know whether to be pleased or annoyed. He had just realized how serious Lu Ze was about the script and how well he understood his temper.

Every time Han Chen saw Lu Ze, he would stick to Han Chen and discuss some unreasonable details in the script, but he would never get involved in the main content. This made Han Chen unable to get angry at all, and he could only listen to Lu Ze's rambling with a bitter face.

"There's only one case left now, and I've already finished reading it. Director Han, could you urge screenwriter Zhao to give us a script for another case, even if it's just for one more case?"

“Lu Ze, there’s no need to be in such a hurry. The crew has finished preparations and the script has been revised more than halfway. There’s no use in being anxious now. You have to eat one bite at a time and do things one step at a time.”

Han Chen was actually annoyed with his friend. He had done a lot of preparation on forensic medicine and criminal investigation, and gradually discovered that the script rewritten by screenwriter Zhao had too many loopholes. It seemed that he had only put effort into the character design of the three main characters. The plot was decent, but he was completely unprofessional in everything else.

Later, Han Chen subtly expressed his dissatisfaction to screenwriter Zhao, which finally made Zhao take things more seriously. But unfortunately, he had already ruined his reputation. Han Chen wouldn't tell anyone because it was a matter of friendship. He saved face for screenwriter Zhao. But next time there's a novel adaptation job, Han Chen will ask screenwriter Zhao to do it again, and he'll be screenwriter Zhao's son.

"Sigh, when it comes to writing screenplays, even if it's an adaptation of a novel, you still have to take your time and do it carefully. Otherwise, if someone gives you a screenplay in a week, would you dare to film it?"

How could Lu Ze not understand this principle? He expressed his understanding and stopped talking during the meal. He was a little anxious because he didn't trust the screenwriter Zhao, whom he had never met.

If you don't even take your own job seriously, who can trust you?

"By the way, Lu Ze, did you know that some people came to audition today? They're auditioning for actors, and there are quite a few of them. They've been scheduled all day, starting this morning."

Han Chen picked up a roasted chicken leg, took a big bite, swallowed it, then picked up a bowl of seaweed soup and slurped it down, telling Lu Ze about it.

"I don't know. I've been staying inside writing my biography and haven't gone out to check. What? Did you go for the interview, Director Han? How did it go? Did you get a candidate?"

"Of course, I'm the only director in the whole company. How could I not be there for the actor auditions? It went well. There was a man in his thirties and two women who were quite good. There are seven more people this afternoon. Maybe we can keep five or six. That should solve our immediate problem."

"Really? That's good. Are there any suitable roles?"

Lu Ze picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, listening intently. Previously, Lu Ze was the only contracted actor in the company, so resources would definitely be focused on him.

Now that new actors are joining the company, resources will certainly not be evenly distributed, but it's normal that some will inevitably be taken away by others.

Lu Ze joined the company earlier than them, so if there are suitable resources, the higher-ups will definitely think of Lu Ze first. But that may not be the case in the future, since it's really hard to say who will do better.

Therefore, Lu Ze's position as the top actor of Qian Shijia is not secure. As long as someone tries to take it away, it will definitely be shaken. This has also made Lu Ze more vigilant. In addition to filming, there are still many things he needs to pay attention to.

"Brother Lu? We meet again, what a coincidence!"

Lu Ze turned his head in surprise and saw that he actually knew the girl in front of him quite well, which made Lu Ze sigh that the world is a small place.

"It's been a long time, Jenny."

(End of this chapter)