Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 12 Convergence
The time came to January 14th.

After several days of examinations, the National People’s Congress officially went on holiday two days ago.

After making a phone call and being criticized by their parents, Lin Li and Chen Chao boarded a flight to Jiangcheng together.

The temperature in Jiangcheng in winter is really unfriendly. They arrived at the airport at 11 o'clock in the morning, and were hit hard by the temperature of Jiangcheng when they got off the plane.

Lin Li started to worry when he thought about the actors having to wear summer clothes in a scene later in the filming.

After arriving at the hotel they had booked in advance, Lin Li and Chen Chao returned to their rooms separately.

Lin Li arranged suites for himself and several leading actors. When he was away from home, he never compromised on food and accommodation.

After opening the curtains to let the sunlight in and adjusting the air-conditioner temperature, Lin Li picked up his phone and started sending messages to the leading actor group that had been set up in advance.

Lin Li: “Is everyone here?”

Li Mingde: "Already on standby at the hotel!"

You Haoran: “Ditto!”

Wang Zhixuan: "Director Lin is here, O(∩_∩)O"

Li Mingyuan: "On standby."

Tian Xiwei: "Yes, yes."

I don’t know if they are all playing with their phones, but the responses are quite positive.

Seeing that almost everyone had arrived, Lin Li notified the entire crew in the group that they would have a dinner party at the restaurant downstairs in the evening, and then he stopped checking the messages in the group.

In the afternoon, I met with Wen Mu in the living room of the room, and discussed the arrangements for tomorrow's shooting together with the team leaders of costumes, lighting, makeup, etc.

Fortunately, the living room of the suite is big enough, with an area of ​​more than 30 square meters, so it won’t seem crowded even if more than 20 people sit together.

As the shooting approached, Lin Li began to feel inexplicably nervous. After all, this was a brand new attempt for him. Even though he had a well-formed image from his previous life in his mind and had done a lot of homework in private, he still couldn't help but worry about the actual situation during the shooting.

The communication lasted until around four o'clock, and the shooting schedule for tomorrow was basically finalized. Lin Li then started chatting with Wen Mu.

Chen Chao was also there, and Lin Li arranged for him to be in charge of the overall planning of the crew.

Responsible for arranging the content to be filmed each day, what time to set off, how many scenes to shoot, where to shoot, which scenes to use, which actors, and which costumes and props.

An excellent coordinator can greatly improve the efficiency of the entire crew. Lin Li is also interested in training him. After Chen Chao is familiar with everything, he wants him to develop in the direction of producer.

As they were chatting, Chen Chao suddenly made a face and pushed Lin Li.

Lin Li glanced at him in confusion, then looked in the direction he indicated.

I saw a tall figure tiptoeing from the aisle to the edge of the living room. His cautious look was very stealthy and inexplicably cute.

"Xiaotian, what are you doing?"

Lin Li said with amusement.

"Ah, I just came over to take a look, hehe."

Tian Xiwei scratched her head awkwardly, two shallow dimples appeared on her fair and tender face, and she had a silly smile on her face.

"Then Director Lin, if there's nothing else, we'll go back and prepare for tomorrow's filming. See you later."

Although Wen Mu had an honest face, he still had some tact and started asking everyone to leave.

Everyone responded, and Chen Chao also made eyes at Lin Li before leaving with the group.

Lin Li looked at Xiao Tian and said, "Come and sit down. Don't just stand there like an idiot."

Tian Xiwei tidied her clothes and sat on the sofa opposite Lin Li: "Brother Ali, I didn't disturb you, did I?"

"It's okay. We've already finished talking about the business. What are you talking about?"

Lin Li looked at her leisurely and asked.

"Can't I come over to see you if I'm alright?"

Tian Xiwei asked back, with an unhappy expression on her face at the right time.

"Oh... Of course, what are you busy with recently? Did you read the script carefully?"

"Of course, besides attending classes, I was studying the script and asked Professor Xiao to help me analyze the characters."

"You're really attentive. I look forward to your performance."

"Hehe, just wait and see."

After a conversation, the air suddenly became quiet, and the two looked at each other in a strange silence.

"You look like you've lost weight again. Have you been eating well recently?"

Lin Li was the first to break the silence. He carefully observed Tian Xiwei's little face and said with concern.

He also knew that since Xiaotian came to see him, and with his current behavior, he must have some other intentions.

But he didn't plan to move forward too fast. It was good to keep pulling like this now. The ambiguity made him excited.

"I have been controlling my diet recently. I am about to join the filming crew. I am afraid that I will not look good on camera and it will affect the effect of your filming."

Tian Xiwei was very happy to see Lin Li showing concern for her, and she answered crisply with her lips curled.

"You are going to play a high school student who is about 16 or 17 years old. Your face is full of collagen. You don't need to deliberately lose weight. It's not good for your health."

Lin Li reached out and gently pinched Tian Xiwei's soft little face, and said in a gentle voice.

You know what, it feels pretty good.

Tian Xiwei was stunned for a moment, and then her face suddenly turned red.

A pair of cartoon eyes stared at Lin Li, and said coquettishly: "Brother Ali, why are you pinching me~"

"Our Xiaotian is so cute, I couldn't help it for a moment."

Lin Li raised the corners of his lips and said with a smile.

"I didn't expect that our great writer, who is now a director, would be so shameless as to bully a little girl like me. If I tell others, I guess your fans won't believe it!" Xiaotian said with a pair of big KISS ME eyes and a puffed face.

"Then you have to keep it a secret for me and don't let anyone else know."

"Then it depends on your performance!"

Oda was secretly delighted, with a look of tsundere on his face, so adorable.

"Well, I will definitely perform well!"

Lin Li had a serious face.

It was almost seven in the evening when all the crew members gathered in the largest reception room on the first floor of the hotel.

The production team of about fifty people plus the performing staff sat at four large tables. The dishes were served one after another and the atmosphere was quite lively.

"Who is our director?"

"He hasn't come yet, and the heroine doesn't seem to be here either!"

"Huh? Is there something going on?"

A group of people were discussing in low voices, and the leading actors had different thoughts.

"The director is here!"

I don't know who suddenly shouted, the whole hall quickly became quiet, and a group of people looked towards the door.

I saw a pair of figures walking side by side. The boy was tall and straight, wearing a dark coat, with a faint smile on the corners of his handsome lips.

The girl was wearing a short white down jacket and black trousers. She had a nice figure and a sweet smile on her dimpled face.

Anyone who sees them will say that they are a perfect match, and the picture of the two of them in the same frame is inexplicably harmonious.

"Sorry, I was just discussing the character's biography with Xiaotian. I am a little late. Please forgive me."

Lin Li walked straight to the center, looked at everyone and began to explain.

Only Tian Xiwei spat inwardly when she heard this.

Everyone expressed their understanding and waited for Lin Li to continue speaking.

Many people present were seeing Lin Li for the first time and were secretly surprised that the director was so young.

Then I thought about Lin Li’s identity as a writer, and suddenly I understood. After all, geniuses are all different, aren’t they?

"Without further ado, everyone knows my identity and has signed a confidentiality agreement. For the sake of subsequent publicity, I hope everyone can keep their mouths shut during the filming and not leak any information about the crew to the outside world."

"At the same time, this is also my first time directing. Many of you here have experience as a crew member. I hope everyone can show their strength and experience, and we can work together to make this drama a good one. If the drama is well received after it is broadcast, it will be a great bonus to your resume. At the same time, I will personally give everyone a big red envelope as a reward."

"Good! Long live the director!"

"The director is awesome!"

……

Lin Li looked around at everyone, his voice neither hurried nor slow, very calm.

After hearing this, the people present responded actively and cheered warmly.

Lin Li originally treated the crew according to the highest standards in the industry. Now he even arranged a dinner before filming began, and said that he would give everyone big red envelopes if the show received good response. How could everyone not be happy?
It was the first time that Tian Xiwei saw Lin Li being serious. His confident words, sharp style, relaxed demeanor, and the aura of being in control of the overall situation refreshed her perception.

Tian Xiwei felt her body going a little weak.

She was a person who admired the strong. When they met in Shanghai before, she already admired Nan Xun and had developed a great interest in Lin Li.

In the afternoon, she flirted with Lin Li again. Looking at the other side of Lin Li in front of her, Tian Xiwei felt as if her heart skipped a beat.

She seemed to be a little moved.

Well, maybe more than a little.

Wang Zhixuan, who was standing aside, had tears in her eyes and secretly regretted in her heart, wondering why she didn't try harder to take Lin Li down last time.
"Okay, no more nonsense, let's eat."

Inviting everyone to start eating, Lin Li did not go to the actors' table, but sat down next to Wen Mu from the director team.

Coming here with Oda just now has already caused some speculation among the crew, so we still have to be careful.

After all, Chen Duling will come over to make a guest appearance later, so he has to be careful!
"Come on, Mr. Zhang, I'll toast you. I've always really liked the dramas you acted in, and this time we finally have the opportunity to work together."

After eating for a while, Lin Li began to toast each table in turn.

When he walked to the actors' table, he pulled actor Zhang Lei to have a drink with him.

Many people may not know Zhang Lei, but everyone knows Director Pan.

The sentence “There is no premature love in our Zhenhua!” made him quickly popular on the short video platform, and he later played many roles such as teacher and dean of studies.

This time he plays the role of Huang Chengzi's father in the drama.

"Thank you, director, and thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Zhang Lei quickly stood up and responded, without looking down on Lin Li because of his young age.

He saw Lin Li's speech clearly. As a veteran actor who has been in the entertainment industry for a long time, he has some insight.

Besides, he is a great writer.

Lin Li then greeted the other leading actors one after another, and even winked at Tian Xiwei when he raised his glass to her.

Tian Xiwei was not to be outdone and gently tapped his toes.

While clinking glasses with Wang Zhixuan, she took the opportunity to scratch the palm of his hand with her little finger.

He hurried away, leaving Wang Zhixuan with a resentful look on her face.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk! This girl is so eager to improve!"

(End of this chapter)