I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 539 Nonsense (14)

“When was Zhou Chu filmed?”

"Last February..." Shen Liang sat down, and then said: "At first we wanted to work with Director Chen Musheng on another play, but Director Chen was diagnosed with cancer and needed treatment, so I took out the script of "Zhou Chu" and asked Director Chen to introduce Director Xu Ke..."

"He has a good relationship with Director Xu?"

"Well, Director Chen directed "New Crane Needle", and Director Xu Ke was the producer..." After a pause, Shen Liang briefly talked about Chen Musheng's resume; "After Director Chen graduated from high school, he first worked as a handyman at Rediffusion Television. The next year, he switched to TVB, and then met the noble man of his life - Johnnie To. Johnnie To not only taught Chen Musheng how to direct, but also gave him the opportunity to be a director. For example, he introduced him to Wong Jing and Leung Po-chi, and directed "The Jealous Man" and "Love of Killing" for them respectively... and that "A Moment of Romance"!"

"Then... why not find Johnnie To?"

"I don't like Johnnie To," Shen Liang shrugged. "He hasn't produced any decent films in recent years! I always think that a director's most genuine mission is to make good films. There is no future for him to use political metaphors!"

"Ahem...So, you found Director Xu Ke?"

"Yes," Shen Liang nodded. "I personally think that "Zhou Chu" is a very traditional martial arts film... The charm of martial arts works is that they break the law with force!"

Li Xueqing nodded: "Yes, that's how I felt after watching Zhou Chu!"

"Director Xu Ke also shot it very well... The camera arrangement was great... The whole structure of the film is straightforward, sharp, ruthless, not pretentious, not tedious, and the action is quick and decisive, with big openings and closings." Speaking of this, Shen Liang thought for a moment and added, "In fact, when I discussed it with Director Xu Ke, we both talked about the plot of killing the Venerable and then coming back..."

"I also think that part is classic, the expression on your face..."

Shen Liang smiled and said, "Yes, we shot this scene seven or eight times... I can make dumplings for this vinegar!"

Then Mao Buyi talked about Rouba's role, and Shen Liang explained: "The plot of saving Xiaomei is the highlight of the whole film. Without this part, all the killings would be dog-eat-dog, the glory of the lowest level of Herostars."

Mao Buyi asked in confusion: "Who is Herostartus?"

"Let Xueqing explain!"

Li Xueqing continued: "Herostratus... a young man in ancient Greece, in order to become a historical figure, set fire to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, on July 356, 7 BC... plus Xiaomei's line shows that Chen Guilin does have some chivalrous flavor!"

……

“Do you read reviews for every movie you release?”

"Of course!"

“Any comments that impressed you?”

"Yes," Shen Liang said immediately, "After Guilin was arrested, the police slapped their thighs and said: Damn it! If I had known, I would have ranked this guy last on the KO list!
Guilinzi was executed by firing squad. Police: That’s it! Now the pressure is on the original No. 4.

Number 4: Damn, I became number 3 after sleeping? ...No! Why am I number 2 again today? ? ...Oh my god! I’m number 1!”

"KO list...haha, KO One..."

As he was talking, Shen Liang looked at the time. It was almost 11 o'clock. He said, "What are you two going to eat for lunch? Forget it. I'll go see what's in the refrigerator!"

"You cook the meals yourself?"

"Can you two cook?"

"A little, but not much..."

Shen Liang was speechless: "Then I'll do it!"

Take out a piece of beef, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, eggplants and bean sticks from the refrigerator...

"Help me wash..."

Mao Buyi took the vegetables and turned on the tap.

Li Xueqing interrupted: "Brother Liang, what do you think of Rouba?"

Shen Liang said casually: "...Privately, she is a very introverted girl, a bit of a perfectionist, and gives people a very strong sense of distance...But she is still very serious when working!"

"…Internal friction? What is she consuming?"

“She feels that she has not achieved her set goals…but she rarely opens up to others, mainly because her family is not in this business…it’s hard to understand her.

Unlike me, if I encounter something, I will definitely tell my dad and my mom... If someone makes me unhappy, I will definitely tell them to their face! My principle is: it is better to waste your energy blaming others than to reflect on yourself! "

Mao Buyi laughed out loud: "Yes, I felt it when we participated in the show..."

"I know that too!" Li Xueqing nodded: "I was watching The Coming One at the time and was stunned..."

"Stupefied?"

"I didn't expect that the contestants and teachers would quarrel..." "We were discussing..." At this point, Shen Liang remembered something: "Didn't they say that Teacher Hua Chenyu had a baby?"

"Correct!"

"Tsk tsk..."

"What do you want to say?"

"Nothing..." Shen Liang changed the subject: "Brother Maomao is not in a relationship?"

"I don't like to interact with people...what about you?"

“…I didn’t…”

"No one is chasing you?"

"Yes, I do... but I'm not in a relationship..."

"Why not?"

Shen Liang paused while cooking, then said, "We don't have much in common. I want a girlfriend who can provide emotional value..."

“Emotional value?”

"For example, there is a script that I am very hesitant about. If I talk to you about it, you should at least understand... know what I am talking about..."

Li Xueqing said casually: "Then you have to find a producer as your girlfriend!"

“…No, I still like beautiful women!”

……

“Your cooking is so delicious!”

The food was served. Li Xueqing tasted it and praised it highly. Shen Liang took off his apron and waved his hand: "I haven't cooked for more than a year. I've regressed a lot... Let's just make do with it!"

"Do you cook for yourself on the set?"

"Very rarely," Shen Liang shook his head: "Mainly because I don't have much time... and the food on the crew is okay..."

"What do you usually eat on set?"

"The lunch boxes... basically have two meat dishes and three vegetable dishes, plus soup..."

"What about the fruit?"

“Unlimited supply of fruit…”

"Then your crew's conditions are good..."

"Generally, I am one of the producers of the TV series and movies I star in," Shen Liang explained, "The actors I work with are generally more reliable... In our crew, the actors usually eat together with the director and assistant director. There is no private meal, and the actors rarely bring more than two assistants to the crew... There is no particularly large expense..."

"What do you mean by particularly large expenses?"

Shen Liang casually gave a few examples: "Meal allowance... accommodation allowance and the like. I heard that many celebrities have to stay in five-star suites when filming, which costs tens of thousands a night!"

"Really!"

"Well... and if one is unhappy, he will stop performing..."

Li Xueqing glanced at Mao Buyi, and they both probably knew who he was talking about...

Shen Liang changed the subject: "Have you watched Fast and Furious 9?"

Mao Buyi nodded: "I read the comments...I couldn't help but go to see a show that day..."

"How about it?"

"I didn't finish watching it. I couldn't stand seeing them flying the car into space..."

"Do you feel your intelligence has been insulted?"

"Correct!"

(End of this chapter)