Unboxing, Director!

Chapter 5 Finishing

Look at the entry for this new treasure chest.

Lu Jiang’s first reaction was: What a coincidence!
I just happened to be looking for a heroine.

The heroine came over automatically.

And it’s Fan Binbin.

Once Jinsuo becomes famous, "Fairy Tale" might sell a lot more copies.

But Lu Jiang soon realized another problem.

This time's entry seems to be different from the previous ones.

Where is the difference?

Lu Jiang understood after thinking about it carefully.

He found that in the previous few times, the person being asked was clearly himself.

For example, Gao Xixi’s “I hope Lu Jiang will not be at the bottom” and “I hope Lu Jiang will give up the idea”.

There is also Zhang Jingchu's "I hope Lu Jiang will take the initiative to refuse" and last time Fan Binbin's "I hope Lu Jiang can give her a few days."

This time, I just showed the demand, but the object of the demand was not clearly myself.

Why is that?
Could it be related to the extra project I have on hand?
If you have projects, that is, resources, you can meet a wider range of needs?
While thinking, Fan Binbin greeted him.

"Landlord brother, you are back."

"Oh, it's you. Why are you at my house?"

"I'm here to deliver the rent to the landlord."

Fan Binbin took out the envelope and said, "It's just right that you're here. Here, plus the two hundred you lent me, it's 2300 in total. Please count it."

Lu Jiang took the envelope and asked with a smile, "Are you well?"

"Well, it's almost done. Thank you again." Fan Binbin handed over another bag of fruit and expressed his gratitude sincerely. "If you need anything in the future, as long as I can help, please call me anytime."

Fan Binbin spoke in a very arrogant tone, but he was not talking nonsense.

Because she was sure that she would become famous.

Once you become a big star, the roles of host and guest will be reversed.

By then, it won't be bragging anymore.

"Too polite."

Lu Jiang didn't refuse. After accepting the fruit, he asked directly, "By the way, you are an actor, right?"

"You know me?"

Fan Binbin was a little happy, but also a little wary.

The joy was naturally due to his fame.

Although I am not famous in theory now, I am still known to others, so I should be happy.

But on the other hand, she should be alert. She suspected that the person in front of her might be investigating her.

Fortunately, Lu Jiang quickly dispelled her vigilance: "Because I am actually a student of the directing department of the Central Academy of Drama, and I have seen you audition before."

"Are you studying directing?"

"Of course, otherwise how would I know you're an actor? Look, this is my student ID."

Lu Jiang took out his student ID. After seeing it, Fan Binbin breathed a sigh of relief and then asked with anticipation, "So you want to film with me?"

"Look, I'm filming a music video right now for a school project, and I'm looking for a female lead. If you're willing, we can talk about the details."

"Why not find a classmate from the same school?"

"Because my previous homework was terrible, no one wanted to come here."

Lu Jiang confessed directly.

Fan Binbin almost couldn't hold back his laughter after hearing this: "How bad must it be that so many classmates won't help you?"

"Actually, some people still come, but their attitude feels like charity. How can I be happy with it? They look down on me, and I look down on them, so I would rather spend money to find someone outside the school than go to them."

After hearing this, Fan Binbin was delighted. He didn't expect that he could get a job just by paying rent.

At the same time, she could understand this feeling.

This is actually her current state.

Being ostracized in Qiong Yao's company.

There is no news about the new play.

Go and beg, but all you get are looks of almsgiving.

This has caused her to become very rebellious and she is even thinking of leaving.

Now that I meet someone who has had the same experience as me, and who has helped me before, I feel a sense of mutual understanding.

"Well, can you act?"

Lu Jiang asked again at this time.

"Is there a script?"

"Of course, here you go!"

Lu Jiang said as he took out the script from his bag and handed it over.

Fan Binbin took the thick script.

Then the first reaction was confusion.

It's just a MV, is it necessary to have such a thick script?

But this made her take it more seriously.

Then open the script.

It was soon discovered that the script was in the form of text with exploded diagrams.

Anyone with a little reading ability can form an accurate picture in their mind after reading it once.

Fan Binbin sighed again.

This was the most rigorous and sophisticated script she had ever seen.

Is the teaching in the directing department of the Central Academy of Drama so strict?
Fan Binbin, whose curiosity was growing, immediately began to read the text.

Then, not surprisingly, she was moved.

The dull male protagonist, the sick girl, and the beautiful love.
Even in the era when Korean dramas were already rampant, the "Fairy Tale" MV was still very popular among little girls, let alone now in 98.

Fan Binbin's eyes were moist.

"Is this script okay?" Lu Jiang asked with a smile.

"Such a good script, yet no one is acting in it. Are they blind?"

"No one has seen it yet. You're the first."

After hearing this, Fan Binbin's eyes lit up again, and he felt a sense of joy as if he had gotten a bargain.

She couldn't help but ask, "Is this really homework? It's not some singer's music video?"

"It is indeed homework. I wrote the script and directed it myself, and I also wrote the accompanying songs. However, I don't rule out the possibility of releasing it in the future."

"Oh."

Fan Binbin suddenly felt a little sorry, as he thought he had really gotten a great bargain.

"What do you say, to act or not to act?"

"Yes, but can this kissing scene be removed?" There was actually a kissing scene in the script, and next to the storyboard of the kissing scene was a note saying "Kiss for at least five seconds."

This puts Fan Binbin somewhat beyond the scope of his service.

Lu Jiang was not surprised by this.

Because Gao Xixi has already mentioned this.

It’s just homework, but if they go straight to the kissing scene, I’m afraid no one would be willing to act unless it’s Lu Jiang’s own girlfriend.

Now if it were Fan Binbin, who is so ambitious, he would definitely not make such unnecessary "sacrifice".

However, Lu Jiang still wanted to fight for it: "I'm afraid that won't work. This kiss scene is the essence of the whole film, representing the complete sublimation and explosion of the male and female protagonists' emotions. Without the kiss scene, the show will lose half of its charm."

These are Gao Xixi’s original words.

This is also the explanation in Goldfinger.

indeed.

Without the kissing scene, this touching love story would lose a lot of tension.

Of course, it’s not really possible to remove the kissing scene.

But if you want to create the dramatic tension of a version with kissing scenes without them, the entire script has to be changed.

For example, the background of the story, the foreshadowing of other plots, and plots that replace emotional outbursts.

In short, in a play, some things cannot be changed just by saying so, and the overall situation must be considered.

But does Lu Jiang have the ability to replace them all?
Obviously not.

Therefore, it is safest and most convenient to follow the original version.

Fan Binbin obviously knows the importance of kissing scenes, but she really doesn't want to lose her first screen kiss on a student project.

After thinking about it, Fan Binbin took a step back: "Can we change to a staggered shot?"

"Of course you can, but I still recommend a real kiss. I can pay extra for it."

Fan Binbin didn't hesitate at all: "Let's just dislocate it."

"Okay, it's misplaced."

Lu Jiang didn't insist and agreed directly.

"I don't have any other questions. You can take it. By the way, when does filming start?"

"Let's talk about the salary first. How much is your salary? I can't afford it if it's too expensive."

“How many days will the filming take?”

"Your scenes will take at most two days. We can start filming tomorrow."

"Then 600 will be fine, a friendly price. By the way, I have something else to do tomorrow. Can we start the shoot the day after tomorrow?"

It’s quite cheap.

But Lu Jiang still asked: "Can you decide for yourself?"

"Don't worry, although I did sign a contract with the company, they don't pay much attention to me. Even if they ask, I can just say that I'm doing a free guest appearance for a friend."

"That's settled then. Here's 600. Take it."

"it is good"

The matter was settled.

The next morning, "Fairy Tale" officially started filming.

"Okay, sixth round, third time. Ready, action~"

Day 4, shooting scene.

Following Lu Jiang's order.

Fan Binbin, who was wearing a cotton hat, rolled his eyes and fell to the ground for the third time.

This time, he wasn't lying so sprawled.

"Okay, pass!"

Lu Jiang was very satisfied.

As soon as he finished speaking, the green treasure chest above Fan Binbin's head fell into his mind.

At this point, Fan Binbin finished filming, and at the same time, the fairy tale "MV" was also officially completed.

Then Lu Jiang helped her up and applauded with the two seniors.

Even though this is just an MV, there still has to be a wrap-up ceremony.

If you can't afford salutes, fireworks, cakes, or champagne, a simple round of applause can also express your feelings.

Of course, as the boss, Lu Jiang was not stingy and quickly gave a small red envelope: "Congratulations on finishing the filming."

“Thank you, Director Lu!”

Fan Binbin took the red envelope and thought that Lu Jiang was not bad.

After all, she has suffered a lot these past two days!
Especially the part where they kissed and had a nosebleed.

I took several mouthfuls of ketchup through my nose and almost choked to death.

The other two seniors saw this and asked with a smile, "Are there any for us?"

"Of course, come, one for each of you."

Everyone was very happy, and when they opened the red envelope and saw the huge sum of 88 yuan, they were excited again.

"Thank you, Guide!" ×3
"You're welcome, you're welcome. Come on, let's take a photo together!"

"Eggplant!" x4
Click.

The first shoot of the rookie was successfully completed!

However, Lu Jiang's mood was not particularly happy.

This shoot was a bit hectic and the cost was a bit over budget, costing 3100 yuan.

But these are just small things, it's normal for a rookie.

But what concerned him most was the treasure chest issue.

At this moment, he looked at the top of Fan Binbin's head and frowned slightly.

Logically speaking, the filming has been completed, Fan Binbin has earned the money, and even given out red envelopes, so he should have received the green treasure chest, right?
Why is there still no movement from the treasure chest?

After thinking about it, Lu Jiang roughly knew the reason.

That basically means that you fail to meet all the conditions in the entry.

This time, the entry reads: "Qiong Yao's company hasn't assigned her any new work in a long time. Fan Binbin hasn't worked in several days. She wants to find new work as soon as possible on her own, to maintain her status, solve her income problem, and expand her network."

Three needs: acting, making money, and increasing personal connections.

The problem probably lies in "increasing your network of contacts".

If that's the case, then that's it.

Fan Binbin didn't think that knowing and working with her would increase her network of contacts.

In other words, his own value is not enough to meet the definition of "green connections" by Fan Binbin himself.

If it was a white treasure chest this time, maybe it could be completed.

So, she looked down on me.

(End of this chapter)