I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 199, Do you want to praise me to death?
"This time, I've really made a name for myself in the film industry."

At this moment, even Wei Ming was in a trance. Being at home, facing the achievements Li Xuan had made in kung fu, he still felt a little unreal.

This is a real result.

Unlike "Infernal Affairs", although there are many praises, there are still too few opportunities for Li Xuan to show his face, which cannot bring him an effective position.

It can only be said that it brought him a lot of fame, but this role cannot be said to prove his position. If you could have followed the crew of Infernal Affairs 2 at the time, it would have been pretty good, but unfortunately, the crew of Infernal Affairs 2 abandoned Li Xuan at that time.

But this time the skill came out.

There's nothing more to say.

This made Wei Ming feel very refreshed.

It feels so good.

Li Xuan also said softly at this time.

"Yeah, I've made a name for myself, which wasn't easy. At least, I've established myself a little bit in the film industry, which is a small bargaining chip for me."

After all, this circle is about real money.

Ultimately, it all comes down to purity, which is undeniable and understandable.

As long as I have another role like this.

Stay at this level.

That's equivalent to having a position in the circle.

Once you have your own place and status, you will not be afraid of suppression from any circle.

No matter how much some people hate the fact that Stephen Chow started his own studio, when he really started making movies, he was still able to save up 100 million yuan for investment.

This is the benefit brought by skill and purity.

According to the rules of the entertainment industry.

Now in the movie, I am considered to be at the third level of supporting role power, and then to the ninth level. Generally speaking, if I can hold this position firmly and my strength does not decline, I will basically not be banned from the circle by personal will. That is the real opportunity to show my talents.

"Ever since I started studying law, I've really understood one thing: contracts in the entertainment industry are simply not to be signed. There are so many traps and hidden clauses that are so deceptive. Basically, people like us who don't have a particularly strong background are just prey when we encounter them."

Wei Ming also sighed at this moment, "I have to admit that the legal department of a large company is truly a core department. It doesn't seem so bad to offend them now while we're still young."

If you sign the contract because you don't want to offend them.

At that point, it won't be a question of whether you've offended them or not, but rather how much of you they've left. Even someone as powerful as Andy Lau was once banned for disobeying orders, but only after he became more docile and his power became irrepressible did he dare to start his own company. However, independence still came at a significant cost.
Next, Li Xuan took stock of various film contracts and excluded the erotic films first. This certain Golden Lion King Xie Xun had a sample on him. I heard that Xu Mianjiang was filming erotic films again, and he took on a lot of film contracts at once.
Sure enough, Hong Kong stocks are not a good thing.

A shares are also the same.
I refuse all erotic films. I'm not investing in stocks now, so I don't need to pay off my debts!
In addition to erotic films, there are some other works that Li Xuan actually didn't filter out any good ones.

For Li Xuan, choosing a work or a role requires a comprehensive evaluation. It must have potential, both the potential of the role and the potential of the work itself.
At this time, Li Xuan saw an invitation.

"myth".

Young Meng Yi?
Li Xuan was a little surprised. Wasn’t General Meng Yi in “The Myth” played by Cheng Shilong?

At this time, in Hong Kong, at King Entertainment Limited, King, the company's president Yang Shoucheng, and Hong Kong veteran director Tang Jili were discussing the layout of the new film.

For many small roles, failure only happens once, but for Jackie Chan, there are many, many opportunities to fail. At least this time, the Waterloo of "New Police Story" at the box office did not affect this top actor.

Even learn lessons from it.

And Cheng Shilong learned a lesson -

“This time, I don’t interfere with the director except for the action parts.”

"Oh, that's good. It's the best news for us that you, a rough guy, don't interfere with the script." At this time, Yang Shoucheng joked, and seemed not to care so much about the failure this time. After all, this was not a failure in the true sense. Whether it was promoting Wu Yanzu or Xie Jinfeng, the purpose had been fully achieved.

This is the second time that Xie Jinfeng has played a supporting role. If he can secure the role, he can be promoted to the leading role.

Go to act in the company's new movie "A Chinese Odyssey", a fantasy work about Journey to the West.

“I still need some polish.”

Cheng Shilong sighed and said, "This time I really lost to Zhou Xingxing and his outstanding young man."

"By the way, that young man, could you use your charm to get him to the company?"

"I don't know. I'll try my best. But I heard he has a good relationship with Stephen Chow. I guess they have the same temperament. Don't get your hopes up." Cheng Shilong teased, "By the way, I want him to star in my next movie, 'The Myth,'"

Cheng Shilong looked at the director and screenwriter Tang Jili next to him and wanted Li Xuan to play the role of Meng Yi (in ancient times).

In the script, Cheng Shilong should play two roles, one in the past and one in the present, which would have the best effect.
Cheng Shilong's request to hand over the role of his past self to someone else.
"How should I put it? I don't recommend it." Tang Jili paused and said, "You should be able to act well on your own."

He is a successful person.

If we just talk about the field of acting, without considering anything else, he is the ceiling.

"I do think I can do it on my own, that's undeniable. But I always have a feeling."

"What does it feel like?"

"I seem to be a little old."

This was the first time Cheng Shilong had spoken his true feelings to others. He had been holding it in for a long time. Tang Jili and Yang Shoucheng were his friends, especially Yang Shoucheng, who was considered a close friend.
When a person gets old and reaches the peak, his only goal is to move to the next level - which is what he is pursuing now, seeking a position at the top of the film industry, as a producer and director. This is something he still has to pursue, but his career as an actor has come to an end. Although Wu Yanzu and Xie Jinfeng are both like his disciples as actors, these two handsome guys, Wu Yanzu is selfish, and Xie Jinfeng's style is too cold and hard, and he is destined to have a cool guy style.

As an actor, Cheng Shilong seems to have lost his pursuit of ambition. His kung fu style has no successor and he feels a little lonely.
It was not until he saw the funny Fire Cloud Evil God in "Kung Fu" that he felt a little bit of excitement.

Cheng Shilong sighed.

"Just think of it as something stupid I did."

Yang Shoucheng, who was standing next to him, laughed and said, "It seems like you've done quite a few stupid things."

"Since Brother Long has no objection, then I don't mind either."

At this point, the director doesn't care. The main plot is concentrated on the modern line. The others really don't matter. It can only be said that this character has great flexibility. There is really nothing to speculate about the Qin line. This is a piece of history that everyone is familiar with.

And Meng Yi, who appeared there, was just a passer-by in this history.

It’s just one person, and judging by the characterization, it’s very similar to the ancient and modern battles of the Terracotta Army.

It cannot be said that there is no connection, it can only be said that they are exactly the same.

Among all the film contracts received during this period, Li Xuan felt that the most interesting one was "The Myth", and it was different from his previous life.

Meng Yi of the Qin Dynasty, the modern Jack Long.

In the previous life, they were two sides of the same coin, but now they are played by two actors, so the effect will definitely be different.

"Uncle, please help me contact this place."

Li Xuan wants to try the "Myth" project, it seems pretty good
Although Cheng Shilong is now somewhat hurt by the Waterloo of "New Police Story", and word of mouth may think that he is a flop producer, but theory is theory and reality is reality. In fact, if he can work with a top actor like Cheng Shilong, this opportunity will also be sought after by others. Even if this movie will flop in the future and will be a failure without a burial place - so what? The fact that he has acted with Cheng Shilong is already a resume.

Haven’t you seen the people in Stephen Chow’s Star Entertainment? Many of them have simple resumes that say they have played a certain role in one of Stephen Chow’s movies?

"Sheng Shilong, the two top actors of this era are acting with you..."

Wei Ming's eyes were full of joy and pride. Looking at Li Xuan, he still had a sense of "reassurance", as if his child had finally grown up - and was able to spread his wings and fly on his own.

Sister, I hope you can see your son’s excellence and growth in heaven. He is really excellent.

He is so outstanding that we can be proud of him, but we don’t know how far he can grow in the future.

China Film.

Although the team is part of the Peking compound circle, it has extremely high autonomy. As a state-owned enterprise, compared with Huayi, which clearly stands in line with its own circle, China Film does not need to care about the attitude of any circle. In other words, China Film represents the Chinese entertainment industry itself, not the structure of a small circle in a certain place.

"Everyone thinks that our China Film Group is part of the Beijing circle, but that only means one thing, that is, in the development of the film industry, the Beijing circle is developing at a relatively advanced and rapid pace. This is the correct understanding." Han Ping was drinking tea here with an old friend who admired him and was now suffering a Waterloo.

Jiang Wen has not released any works since "Looking for a Gun", not even a work under a pseudonym. This year, during the four major film wars, he appeared as the male lead in "Green Tea" and "A Call from a Stranger", but the response was rather mediocre, which was completely incomparable to their hot works.

Han Ping even teased Jiang Wen harshly about this.

"There's nothing I can do. That woman owes so much money. I can only work hard on my filming to help her pay it off." Jiang Wen shrugged. "She dared to do something like leaking money. She's just too undereducated. She's suffering from her lack of education."

"You've changed your love several times, but you still can't forget your old love."

"I'm just a playboy, not irresponsible, okay."

While the two were chatting, Jiang Wen did not deny that he was in a low period in his career. He looked at the newspaper in front of him, which showed the Fire Cloud Evil God who was full of vigor and vitality and punched out.

So high-spirited.

So full of domineering intention.

Jiang Wen said with some emotion.

"I don't know how he will grow in the future."

"Who knows? When we first met him, he was just a small extra. Now he's a rising star among the younger generation. Using him as a powerful strike in the film industry is a great start."

After knowing that Li Xuan had grown like this, he was happy from the bottom of his heart.

It’s like knowing that Ning Jing married a good husband - having a good ending is the most precious thing.

Jiang Wen thought that maybe it was because he was a wandering wanderer that he felt this kind of reliance was so precious?
"A good beginning is true, but a good ending may not be. It depends on whether he can gain a firm foothold before his senior year. The contradictions between the Beijing Film Academy and the Beijing Film Academy have intensified. He is the target, one to protect and the other to destroy."

At this point, Han Ping paused and said, "I occasionally discuss this matter in my private circle."

Jiang Wen smiled.

"Hey, doesn't that mean this matter has both advantages and disadvantages? If it weren't for the little conflict between Beijing Film Academy and the Beijing circle, Li Xuan wouldn't be able to sit at the table of your private circle."

"That's true."

At least, Han Ping's own private circle knew about the young man Li Xuan.

And we also know that this young man has made a veteran actor in the Beijing circle a little upset.
"Okay, if the circle of life could truly determine a person's rise and fall, I wouldn't be the guy whose movie this year bombed at the box office."

At this time, Jiang Wen stood up and said nothing more.
Turning around and leaving. Han Ping's assistant came in at this time and whispered in front of Han Da Lao.
"Boss, is Jiang Wen finished? He seems depressed and doesn't have the same energy as before."

It wasn't just the assistant who felt this way. In fact, Han Ping's inner circle also felt that Jiang Wen was useless and there was really no need to waste attention on him.

It’s better to pay attention to Zhang Mouzi, Ma Kuazi, and Chen Kaizi, the three top musketeers in the Beijing circle.

They are the benchmarks for achieving results and producing works.

After all, a genius can only be a genius for a moment.

However, Han Ping narrowed his eyes and watched Jiang Wen's back as he left.

A completely different answer was obtained.

"He is a sharp blade that is being sharpened, but now it is sheathed. When this blade is unsheathed, it will surely shock the whole world."

"Come here and get beaten!"

"Dad, what did I do? I just hit a woman. It was obviously her fault!"

"How dare you bring this up? Not only have you been causing me trouble every day, but you're also no match for him in every way."

Zhang Mo felt bitter and heartbroken.

What does the "Kung Fu" incident have to do with me?

Didn’t you say that he was a grasshopper in autumn and couldn’t jump for many days?

Then he can jump now.

It doesn't seem to be my business.

It's you big men in the Beijing circle who can't suppress other people's growth. What's there to say?

The Fire Cloud Evil God in "Kung Fu" shattered Zhang Guoli's expectations for his son and his dream of catching up with Level 96.

I told him this solemnly a few years ago.

Son, you should have a bigger vision. The people from Class 96 are your competitors. Working together with them in the circle is what you should have.

As a result, the Spring Festival box office directly slapped them in the face.

The name of Fire Cloud Evil God has spread to his television circle.

Look at his reputation, and then look at your unfortunate son.

When it comes to people who can catch up with the class of 1996, Li Xuan is pretty close, but his son is far behind.

"He's just lucky. He's hooked up with Stephen Chow and benefited from his peak character creation ability. Can he be so lucky every time? Can he become a top performer next time?"

At this time, Zhang Mo said this with a sullen face.

He is jealous.

But there's nothing he can do about it, since he's stuck with Zhou Xingxing, a lone wolf with a weird temper.

Stephen Chow is definitely capable of promoting someone.

Just like Huang Shengyi, although she is just a mute girl with no lines, but she is just a mute girl with no lines.

She is really pretty, about the level of 40% Yin.

"That's because they have the ability to get this role. Why don't you have the ability?"

"Didn't you say that Zhou Xingxing is not well-liked in the circle?"

"How dare you talk back?"

Zhang Mo: It’s my fault, it’s my fault.

My bad, okay.

However, Zhang Guoli calmed himself down at this time and took a deep breath.

that's right.

This time he was able to hook up with Zhou from Double Mondays and Dragons, so could he hook up with Long from Double Mondays and Dragons next time? Besides, this Long’s level in directing and producing is really not that good.

After filming this movie, Stephen Chow's energy was greatly depleted and he certainly couldn't shoot a new work immediately. During the years of recuperation, he couldn't help Li Xuan and couldn't help him gain a foothold before his senior year. He still faced the fate of being shelved.

"This guy is now pursuing a dual career in film and television. Films can help him carve out a narrow path, but in the television industry, this path will definitely be blocked for him."

I have to use some connections to prevent him from negotiating for suitable supporting roles.
If he can't get relevant resources, he can't become more famous. If he can't become more famous, you will block his path as a supporting role, and he will have no way out in the TV circle.

This would require a lot of Zhang Guoli's resources. After the call, his tone was filled with fatigue.

A friend asked him if it was worth it to block a young actor's path to supporting roles.

It's not worth it, and I even feel a little guilty, a little ashamed and disgusted. However, as a father who cares about his child's future, I have to do it even if I have to endure the discomfort and nausea.

Because Li Xuan is so outstanding and his potential is so terrifying, it is obvious that he will occupy his son's ecological niche.

If he was two levels older or younger, Zhang Guoli would not care. He might even promote this junior if he was in a good mood. But he happened to be at the same level as his son, and he was unwilling to sign a contract with the Beijing Circle Company. This was his biggest sin.

That’s all the resources there are.

There are only a few stars in total.

At this time, I was at the Peking Film Academy.

Wang Jinsong was in a particularly good mood.

Came to the principal's office to have some tea.

As a result, I saw him looking at the newspaper with some hesitation and depression.

At this time, Wang Jinsong was confused.

"It's all because of our good student Li Xuan."

"Why, our good student has made such a name for himself, and yet you are still so unhappy?"

Li Xuan's current achievements can be said to be on par with historical levels, and he can almost catch up with the power of Xia Yu when he was a student at the Central Academy of Drama.

The star student's power.

Apart from not being the leading actor and not winning any awards, there's really not much difference.

The most important thing is the results Li Xuan achieved during his sophomore year.

What about when he is in his junior and senior years?

Too much imagination.

If I keep up this momentum, maybe before my senior year, I can really make a breakthrough and debut as the leading actor, and from then on I will not be afraid of any ban or oppression in any circle.

It’s not that it can’t be done.

But by then it would no longer make sense for capital to do so, and their logic of action would be based on the numbers produced by the calculator.

Being able to hold the position of a second-tier golden supporting actor is actually nothing to fear, but Wang Jinsong has higher expectations for his students.

In his senior year, he would be the protagonist.

He can become the protagonist.

This is the optimism and expectation that Wang Jinsong has for Li Xuan.

"It's a mixed bag, really. He's become a bit of a big shot. From a macro perspective, the strategy towards him won't change: rejection and freezing him. But from an individual perspective, some people see his existence as a thorn in their side. I just heard that someone is using their own resources and money to prevent Li Xuan from getting any supporting roles in the northern region for the next two years."

"Such a big deal?"

Wang Jinsong was a little shocked. This wasn't a matter of urgency. It was like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
Using personal resources and cost in exchange for Li Xuan not being able to play a supporting role is a bit too high a price to pay.

Why?
"Just because Li Xuan's class of 2002 is so popular right now and has taken up his son's niche," Wang Fengsheng paused and said, "Even the star class of '96, when people talk about Beijing Film Academy, don't they only think of the Three Musketeers? Ultimately, there are only a few stars, and only a few people can be illuminated by them. Do you understand?"

He didn't want Starlight to leave his child.

Then we have to take it away from the person who is most likely to be illuminated by the starlight - this child cannot be kept.

Shutting down Li Xuan's supporting role career basically shut down his career path in television.
At this time, Wang Fengsheng sighed.

"Unless he can use his existing works to directly rise to the leading role."

"How is it possible that he only has three unaired works now, and he can be promoted to a leading role with only three works in one year?"

Even Wang Jinsong didn't dare to dream of such a thing. No matter how optimistic he was, he felt that Li Xuan's normal development and his performance beyond expectations would mean that he would be promoted to a star in his senior year and debut as the protagonist. Moreover, it would be an absolute position without any resources. Judging from his purity and strength, he would be the most C position.

There's another reason why Zhao Yanzi is so powerful - she didn't become famous just because of resources, she earned her fame through hard work. Therefore, she is the ultimate heroine of this generation, the purest of pure.
Now Li Xuan was being deliberately stopped by someone, and Wang Jinsong also looked unhappy.

“It’s so disgraceful.”

"When it comes to the future of our children, there's no point in being polite."

Wang Fengsheng sighed, "But he can still pursue a career in the film industry. It's just that it's going to be difficult for him to pursue both film and television."

"For people without a background, the television industry is the best place to build up your skills."

Throughout the year, how many phenomenal works like "Kung Fu" can there be?
How many people can get good roles?
Difficult, difficult.
At this time, Wang Jinsong's mouth twitched.

"So what will they do over there?"

"They'll start by praising him too much, and the end result will be that Li Xuande isn't worthy of the position. Public opinion will say he still needs to be polished. Then the logical suggestion will be to polish his skills for a few years, preferably completing his postgraduate and doctoral studies before leaving."

Too cruel.
At this time, Wang Jinsong's mouth twitched. After a few years of polishing, this person disappeared without a trace.

(End of this chapter)