I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 393 391. Poke in the head

The curse revealed Zhang Weiping's dissatisfaction with Zhao Benshan's master and apprentice.

But in Xu Xin's opinion, it was a bit baffling.

This guy... is really interesting.

It's okay if others don't know. But the problem is...Xu Xin knows everything about the filming of "Three Guns".

Last year, Shen Xiaoyang became famous all over the world with his sentence "Not short of money". It coincided with the filming of "Three Guns", and he was the person you invited.

In order to praise his apprentice, Zhao Benshan also came over to make a guest appearance.

This is the biggest highlight of this drama.

But now that the movie's reputation has exploded and it's affected the company's next business plan, it's not appropriate for you to start cursing now... isn't it?

Not the person you're looking for?

When something goes wrong, don't find the cause yourself, but blame others?

What human nature?

But he wouldn't say that either.

If you really want to count, Xu Xin feels that he also belongs to the smiling tiger type.

He has been with the old man since he was a child, although he dare not say that he can behave like the old man. He knows clearly when to get angry and when to smile and pretend to be stupid, and takes it easy. But there is one thing that the old man taught the brothers when they were very young, and it is also what the brothers have adopted as their motto for so many years:

"Remember, a biting dog bites quietly without barking."

The words were rough, but they made the two brothers pretend to be smiling in front of each other.

In front of others, you say whatever you say.

You can take advantage of everything you say.

How the queen treats you and punishes you is my own ability.

Therefore, Zhang Weiping's words only brought Xu Xin's smile.

And... after making sure he didn't mean to greet her, he stood up on his own initiative.

"I'll go greet you."

After his friend clearly expressed his dissatisfaction with another person, Xu Xin naturally would not let the old man be in a dilemma between Zhang Weiping and Zhao Benshan.

He carried it for the old man.

So, after going out and arriving at the entrance of the courtyard, he lit a cigarette.

Waiting for Zhao Benshan’s car.

At the same time, he was sorting out some things in his mind... Hey, to put it bluntly, he was just thinking about Zhang Weiping's energy.

It's not that I can't afford to offend him, but after I have clearly recognized that this person is also a righteous person in front of others, and the nature of a villain behind him, I think about what to do if there is a conflict between the two parties, what will happen to the old man's side, and will Yang Mi's side be affected? .

This is not fear.

But there are some things that make someone trip you up...or in other words, you will become disgusting if you offend a villain.

Zhang Weiping's status in the industry is quite high.

But this high should be put in quotation marks.

Because the new picture is not a company like Huayi or Chengtian.

The only thing Zhang Weiping had was Zhang Yimou.

What Xu Xin was thinking about was if he left the old man, would he be considered a loser?

After taking two puffs of cigarette, he figured it out.

After leaving the old man, maybe he can use some small tricks.

But he is not a big shot after all.

It's not easy to kill him.

But when everyone got really tough, he couldn't stop himself.

After figuring this out, he felt much better.

At this time, the car lights on the avenue came on.

Xu Xin came to the roadside.

Soon, a Mercedes-Benz SUV stopped in front of him.

The back door opened and Zhao Benshan's voice sounded:

"That's you I'm looking at from a distance. Haha~"

"Teacher Motoyama."

Xu Xin smiled and said hello.

At this time, the young man in the car also got out.

"My apprentice, Tian Kubo."

Xu Xin glanced at the driver, smiled and nodded:

"Brother Tian."

"Hey, hey, I can't afford it."

Tian Kuo quickly shook his head.

Zhao Benshan said to Tian Wa:

"I originally planned to ask you to wait for me... Okay, you can go back. I will ask Xiao Xu to take me back then."

"Hey, I understand, Master."

Tian Wa responded, said hello to Xu Xin, and then got in the car again.

But Xu Xin asked in confusion:

"Not together?"

Zhao Benshan waved his hand:

"This is not the right time to take care of a disciple."

Seeing this, Xu Xin smiled and did not stop him.

Benz left, and he led Zhao Benshan inside.

Then, Zhang Jing opened the door to greet Zhao Benshan. After Zhao Benshan entered the house, Zhang Yimou was the first to stand up and greet him.

Then Zhang Weiping changed into a smiling face again.

No one can change his face this fast.

A peaceful atmosphere.

Not a trace of gunpowder smoke was seen.

…

Dinner was served.

The wine is Wuliangye and the food is home-cooked.

Xu Xin heard Zhang Mo talk about it before, saying that the braised eggplant fried by Zhang Jing was the best.

Zhang Weiping's cooking method is different from other people's. Others fry their eggplants first and then stir-fry them, but her family steams them first and then stir-fries them.

It's a bit similar to Northeastern eggplant sauce.

It's so delicious that even Zhang Mo can't tell any lies.

Since she was a child, the old man would take her to Zhang Weiping's house for dinner almost every weekend.

She never gets tired of eating this dish.

And tonight’s dish is also on the list.

Not to mention the other spareribs, braised pork and seafood.

It's not a rare thing anyway.

There was no one else at dinner. There were five of them because Xu Xin didn't drink, so he sat at the door of the restaurant.

Zhang Weiping takes the main seat, with Zhao Benshan on his left, followed by Zhang Yimou.

Zhao Benshan originally let Zhang Yimou sit in this seat, but Zhang Yimou insisted on letting him sit in this VIP seat.

The two brothers were talking and laughing, and seemed to have a good relationship.

And there was no trace of the celebration party tonight.

If Xu Xin were to tell it, it actually looked like an ordinary gathering of close friends.

If we can eliminate the premise of what Zhang Weiping said before Zhao Benshan came.

However, it must also be admitted.

As for him... he has sociable skills.

There's nothing arrogant or anything else about him. Whether he's drinking or talking, he feels quite generous.

Especially drinking.

Zhao Benshan is famous in the circle for his ability to drink.

But Zhang Weiping doesn't seem to be bad either.

Instead of drinking cups, you use ordinary glasses.

Not to mention the old man's drinking capacity.

Just talking about the two of them, they drank heavily.

You know... Zhao Benshan just completed surgery for cerebral hemorrhage at the beginning of the year.

At the beginning of the year, when he was performing on Liu Laogen's big stage, he suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and had 11 stents buried in his brain.

But now I drink like a normal person...

Xu Xin's eyebrows bulged as he looked at it.

During the first half of the meal, the conversation was actually quite pleasant.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.

Maybe there is a young man like Xu Xin.

Everyone talked about the Northeast and the past.

The white mountains and black waters were the place where the two of them were born and raised, and as the eldest son of the country, too many things happened.

Errenzhuan, Qiao Laosi, frozen pears, canned yellow peaches...

Including everyone’s history when they worked hard in the Northeast, and how they became friends with the old man.

In fact, to put it bluntly, it’s still the same movie.

"Party A and Party B"...oh no, "Speak well if you have something to say".

Zhao Benshan, who was already well-known in the Spring Festival Gala, was invited by Zhang Yimou to photograph the old man collecting rags.

According to Zhao Benshan:

"Oh, I'm so excited. Xiao Xu, how old were you then?"

"Ten years old."

"Then you don't know yet. That guy... do you know how popular Yimou was at that time? It was so popular. The big director asked me to be a two-person actor to make a movie. Do you know how nervous I was? Just a few words , you still remember the part where Jiang Wen pinched my neck, right? That part was actually NG. I was so nervous that I couldn’t read it out, and Jiang Wen choked me angrily... Yimou thought that part was good, so he cut it in... "

"How much was your salary at that time?"

"Hahaha, where is the pay? No pay, I will act, and then I will learn how to make movies with Yimou. It can be said that that movie inspired me..."

It's like remembering the bitter and remembering the sweet.

Xu Xin listened to these people talking about the past.

Here Xu Xin had to sigh again at Teacher Benshan's... aura.

Once he opens his mouth, others are really just foils.

No matter how you say it is amusing, no matter how you say it is fun, he will do it.

Xu Xin obviously knew some things for a long time, such as the behind-the-scenes content in "If You Have Something to Say". But it happened to come out of his mouth...Xu Xin seemed to be at the scene.

Be there.

The old man also followed suit.

Obviously, those fun years of youth are now extremely fun as I get older.

Xu Xin hasn't seen the old man so happy for a long time.

But here was Zhang Weiping, who was gradually unable to speak.

Being somewhat ignored.

But there is no way...

Who let the person dining at the same table with you be Zhao Benshan?

The more wine you drink, the more you drink.

Soon, the three of them drank two bottles of wine.

Zhang Jing also got off the table, saying that she was frying some dishes for dinner later.

The reception was actually really good.

Most of the two bottles of wine went into the stomachs of Zhao Benshan and Zhang Weiping.

But it can be seen... Zhang Weiping's drinking capacity is a bit exhausted.

With a red face...according to Teacher Motoyama's words:

"The red one is like a monkey's butt, hahahaha..."

This description is indeed vivid.

but……

Some people were described in this way after they finished drinking, which was the time to express their heroic ambitions... Maybe it was because of the presence of juniors, or something else.

In short, I can’t keep my face off.

And when the people who had finished drinking started to become more serious, the good atmosphere of the whole place began to take a turn for the worse.

The third bottle of wine was opened.

It was nothing at first.

The topic still revolved around things in the circle.

But really speaking...it was actually Zhao Benshan who caused this.

How did the words come about...

"I will be in a play by Wang Jiawei next year."

The moment he heard Zhao Benshan's words, Xu Xin's eyes went straight.

not……

Just as he was thinking about it, Zhao Benshan said:

"It's called "The Grandmaster". It's already been negotiated, and I'm going to take my few apprentices with me... but who knows who will play it. Wang Jiawei is covering it up so tightly that no information will be leaked."

He said this to Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou and Wang Jiawei are also familiar with each other.

After hearing this, he nodded:

"I've heard that he spent ten years polishing the script. I also want to see what story it tells."

"..."

Xu Xin's eyes were a little weirder.

And these words are just the beginning.

With this topic, naturally, some people in the Hong Kong circle started chatting at this table.

"I have to go to Xiangjiang in a few days. Wang Jiawei told me that this movie has a kung fu scene. How can I, with my old arms and legs, practice stretching with others? But there is no other way... I will go to see Sammo Hung first. . Let him teach me how to use it..."

This was what Zhao Benshan said.

He and Sammo Hung are also good friends.

But Xu Xin didn't know how the relationship developed.

I just know that every time Sammo Hung comes to the mainland, whenever he has time, he will go to the Northeast to play with him.

When he arrived in Xiangjiang, Zhao Benshan usually stayed at Sammo Hung's house, and it was said that he had a very good relationship with him.

Originally this was nothing.

The old man is also good at kung fu movies.

A "Hero" is proof.

This is what Zhao Benshan said to the old man.

And after he finished speaking, he said:

"Wang Jiawei is good at everything, but he's just too dull when making movies."

The old man also nodded:

"In fact, his creative method is the most ideal creative method for a director. Slow work brings out fine work. Although from the perspective of investors, the entire project is out of control, but his films can produce his own flavor, which everyone can appreciate. It’s incomparable. It’s the same as pulling out a needle, and when others pull out a needle, the screen freezes, but when he pulls out a needle, it becomes a classic..."

Xu Xin could tell that he also admired Wang Jiawei.

But this is normal.

Whether in interviews or in private, the old man has been saying that in his eyes, there are many talented directors in China. And he and Li Yu belong to the type of old scalpers, plowing in the fields with their heads down. But geniuses like Wang Jiawei and Jiang Wen are unconstrained...

In words, the old man never hesitated to praise anyone.

And these words were already said and passed.

As a result... Zhang Weiping didn't know whether he was drunk or something, but he suddenly said:

"Sammo Hung is no good. Old Zhao, you can't imitate him in marrying a female apprentice..."

Zhang Weiping was referring to the fact that Sammo Hung married his apprentice Gao Lihong one month after divorcing his first wife.

But if you say this about something else, forget it...

Zhao Benshan himself accepts errenzhuan actors as his apprentices, and he has many female apprentices. This has been criticized unanimously for so many years...

In addition, Zhao Benshan and Sammo Hung are good friends.

It doesn't matter if you say it privately.

Just kidding, man, I might go overboard occasionally, but it’s nothing.

We passed by chatting and laughing hahaha.

But Xu Xin is still there.

After all, he is an elder.

In front of a junior, he didn't mention this matter that had been criticized for many years... and also killed his friend by the way.

If Zhao Benshan's mouth could be forgiving... Not to mention what Xu Xin was thinking, would he be able to adopt the attitude of an elder in front of his children in the future? He couldn't bear his own temper.

Do you really think that it was all in vain that I came to see Benshan for something after leaving Shanhaiguan?

However... although Zhao Benshan couldn't hold it in his face, he still gave him face and did not fight back, but said:

"But shut up, what are you doing with that idiot? Even if you drink, you can't stop your mouth?"

He fired back.

But Zhang Weiping seemed to have a switch turned on.

Suddenly I couldn't control my emotions.

Because the two of them were sitting next to each other.

Hearing Zhao Benshan's words, he pushed Zhao Benshan's head with his two fingers:

"Who are you talking to?"

This time, Zhao Benshan was unprepared. Coupled with the strong force, his body was pushed sideways.

Xu Xin and Zhang Yimou were both stunned...

Even Zhao Benshan was stunned.

But after being stunned for a second, he suddenly slapped the table:

"Bang!"

"Why are your hands so mean!"

As soon as he said these words, Zhang Weiping suddenly slapped the table:

"Bang!"

"Why are you pushing me? You can't push me!"

In an instant, the originally enjoyable meal turned to a freezing point.

In just an instant, the atmosphere was completely different.

But Zhang Weiping hadn't finished patting the table yet, and pointed at Zhao Benshan, who was staring at him:

"I won't hesitate to say anything to you! Look at what the fuck your three apprentices did! Huh?! It's a good movie, but they turned it into a fucking duo! Do you know how much money I lost! "

"Xiaowei!"

"Bang!"

Zhang Yimou also slapped the table:

"What are you talking about!... Benshan..."

"Teacher Zhang, Teacher Benshan, calm down, calm down... why are you so anxious? You've all drunk too much, come on, come on, smoke a cigarette, smoke a cigarette."

Xu Xin didn't bang the table, but he stood up and hurried to Zhang Weiping and Zhao Benshan.

He came to the two of them a few steps away and started to smoke.

"Teacher Zhang, come on, let's calm down, we're all joking."

He first handed Zhang Weiping a cigarette and then helped light it.

Then quickly turned around:

"Teacher Motoyama, here you go...this cigarette is not as good as your camel, but you can smoke less and your blood pressure will not go up. Please take your time..."

"..."

"..."

"..."

He, a "kid", came to persuade him and asked how Zhang Weiping was doing, but he didn't continue talking.

Zhao Benshan heard Xu Xin's words, but did not pick up the cigarette.

Instead, he stood up and walked towards the door.

Seeing that he was about to leave, Zhang Yimou quickly tried to stop him, but Zhao Benshan grabbed the old man's hand with both hands and threw it to the side...

It didn't take much force, but the position was still staggered.

Then he walked out directly.

"Hey, Teacher Motoyama!"

Seeing this, Xu Xin quickly followed out.

Before leaving the house, he nodded slightly to the old man, meaning:

"give it to me."

Zhang Yimou, who was also about to chase him out, paused...

In fact, Xu Xin could have stopped Zhao Benshan.

But he didn't.

Because it's not necessary anymore.

This meal...even though it was a bit unexpected, it was finally over.

With their status, neither of them could stand in front of a child and be forced to step down by the other.

Therefore, Xu Xin can relax, but he cannot give anyone a step forward.

Whoever bows his head will not be able to make it in the world.

A Benshan Media, a new picture...

Who is lower than whom?

It was also seen by a child.

Even if the child keeps secret, what if the other party tells him?

How will you hang out in the arena in the future? Why does my apprentice raise his head?

So, walking is the best outcome.

Because this is called: breaking up on bad terms.

…

"Teacher Motoyama! Teacher Motoyama...slow down! Slow down first!"

Seeing Zhao Benshan walking quickly, Xu Xin hurriedly protected him.

Don't have a cerebral hemorrhage, then your sin will be huge.

And Zhao Benshan didn't know whether it was because he was drunk or something else, he didn't even put on his coat and just opened the door and walked out.

Zhang Jing in the kitchen was stunned.

As a last resort, Xu Xin hurriedly chased him out.

As soon as I went out, there was a cold breeze.

He quickly put Zhao Benshan's coat on the other party, and at the same time took out the car keys from his pocket:

"Teacher Motoyama, please slow down...blood pressure, pay attention to your blood pressure, calm down..."

"..."

This time, Zhao Benshan listened.

Let Xu Xin hold his arm, and his pace slowed down.

When he saw the Volvo's unlocking light, Zhao Benshan knew that Xiao Xu had no intention of letting him go back.

This kid is...smart.

He suddenly sighed:

"Alas...Xiao Xu."

"ah?"

"We don't tell lies, okay?"

"Okay, you say."

In the darkness, Zhao Benshan stepped out of the low wrought iron gate of the villa. As he walked, he said to Xu Xin:

"I know your relationship with Yimou... He treats you as his own son, and I can also see your attitude towards him... We will be fine tonight. Trust me, you can talk to Yimou , this person... is too shady. You know? Yimou can't play with him, so end it as soon as possible. If this continues... Yimou will also suffer! I am definitely not cursing him, I see it for real!"

"..."

His tone was extremely firm.

Xu Xin could hear it.

But he didn't answer, but said:

"Teacher Motoyama, you get in the car first. I'll start the car for you. Then I'll go back and get some clothes... Just wait for me."

"……good."

"Hey, please slow down."

He personally helped Zhao Benshan get into the passenger seat.

Then he quickly ran to the driver, started the car, and said:

"Wait for me."

Then walk back.

After entering the house, he didn't just take his coat and leave, but returned to the dining room.

Before I even entered the door, I heard a voice:

"Then you can't poke him in the head!"

These are the words of the old man.

After the words fell, Zhang Weiping's voice rang out:

"Do you know why I poked him in the head! Because he had a stent in his head! I made his blood vessels blocked again! I poked him to death!"

I am your mother.

Xu Xin's eyes suddenly turned a little red.

You are such a fucking murderer.

What kind of hatred or resentment are you trying to do to an old man in his 50s or 60s?

However, the next second, he took a deep breath.

"call……"

All emotions were suppressed in my heart, and I coughed deliberately:

"Ahem."

Then he walked into the restaurant.

Zhang Weiping, Zhang Jing, Zhang Yimou.

The three looked at him.

Xu Xin said:

"Director Zhang, I have to send Teacher Benshan back... you..."

"..."

The tacit understanding between the two made Zhang Yimou instantly understand what Xu Xin meant.

Allow yourself to follow along.

But...he can't leave.

If Xu Xin chooses to be Zhao Benshan's peacemaker, then he must be Zhang Weiping's.

So he shook his head:

"I'll ask Momo to pick me up later. You can send him back first."

"Hey, that's okay too."

Xu Xin nodded, and then said hello to Zhang Weiping and Zhang Jing:

"Teacher Zhang, I'll leave first."

"Okay, Xiao Xu, let's play some other time."

After hearing Zhang Weiping's words, Xu Xin responded:

"Um."

He turned around and walked out of the house.

I found my coat, put it on, and jogged all the way to the Volvo after going out.

But Zhao Benshan's eyes were closed.

Xu Xin suddenly turned pale:

"Teacher Motoyama!?"

"……ah?"

Zhao Benshan opened his eyes drowsily.

"Are you okay?"

"...It's okay, Xiao Xu, please take me back. My blood pressure is a little high right now and I'm a little confused."

"I'll take you to the hospital first! You can inform your apprentice... Forget it, Brother Shen and I will call. You can rest first."

"Um……"

Zhao Benshan is not talking either.

After my blood pressure went up and I was drunk, my whole world was spinning.

Regardless of whether it was to curse or complain, he couldn't open his mouth.

…

"Director Xu, Director Xu, where is my master!"

"Teacher Benshan is fine. Brother Shen, Brother Tian, ​​don't worry...it's just that my blood pressure is a bit high due to drinking. After taking antihypertensive medicine, my blood pressure has come down. But now that the alcohol is strong, I opened a nursing ward , we won’t bother tonight. Brother Shen, just stay on guard... I still have to pick up Director Zhang and take him home."

Tian Wa and Shen Xiaoyang, who rushed over, breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Xu Xin's words.

"Huh... Director Xu, thank you so much, really... thank you!"

Hearing Shen Xiaoyang's words, Xu Xin nodded:

"Okay... Then I won't worry about taking care of Teacher Motoyama. And I didn't have much cash in my pocket just now. I gave two thousand to the doctor who treated me, and the two nurses who pushed Teacher Motoyama's wheelchair just now gave one thousand each... ...At present, these three people know that Teacher Motoyama is here. I have already told him that Teacher Motoyama was drunk with his friends, and the three of them also received red envelopes, so there is no need to worry about the reporters. Don’t worry, take care of me, and just be careful when you leave tomorrow. "

Shen Xiaoyang was stunned and quickly nodded to get his wallet:

"We can't let Director Xu spend money..."

"fine."

Xu Xin held Shen Xiaoyang's hand:

"We are all juniors, as we should. I will leave first, and you two will stay."

"That won't work, Director Xu, you can't afford this money..."

"You really don't have to...then the next time I invite you to star in a movie, the salary will be five thousand less! Okay?"

Xu Xin made a joke and then waved his hand:

"Hurry in, I'll go pick up Director Zhang first."

With that said, he got into the Volvo directly, waved to Shen Xiaoyang and Tian Wa, started the car and left.

After watching Xu Xin leave, Shen Xiaoyang waved to the car.

Then I heard Tian Kubo’s words:

"This man... is really particular."

Shen Xiaoyang nodded:

"It's a matter of particularity. This person is really good at dealing with things... Let's go see Master as soon as possible."

"Walk!"

The two of them ran towards the hospital very quietly.

I don’t know if after writing these two chapters, some people will think that I describe Zhang too viciously... But the actual situation is that this really happened, and it is really not my fabrication...

Because I was writing this book, I bought the book "Fate: Lonely Zhang Yimou". The more I read it, the more I felt... I was really speechless.

Now that I have finished writing this chapter today, I just want to ramble on for a few words.

From the beginning of "The Grandmaster" to the current plot, everything that happened at this stage in December 2009 is actually useful, and at first glance it seems very complicated. It was either an audition or something happened, and the plot seemed quite fragmented. Some even said that the book had changed...

These will be explained one after another after our "2010" begins, or in the past few days... Including the plot of writing a letter to the King of Sunglasses, why the hawthorn tree was arranged for Xu Xin, why Liu Zhishi was arranged to star in "Panda", etc.

Because the entire entertainment industry has actually entered a completely new stage since 2010.

Just like when I described my conversation with Zhang Jiao after watching the premiere of "Three Guns", a reader said the same thing in this chapter.

This book's "I am a director" has already touched on the topic.

But "I'm No Better Than Sucks" has just begun.

Please give me some patience. In order to connect these plots, including rationalizing the change of ownership of some film and television characters in the later period, I really made a lot of foreshadowing that may seem inconspicuous at first glance.

Please just believe me.

Finally: please give me a monthly ticket.

I will finish the extra updates this month!