Today is also tied up by the top stream [entertainment circle]

Chapter 62

Jian Xing has already read the script of "Exit". He picked up "Linglong Knot" and "Death Upon Awakening". I originally planned to browse ten lines at a glance, but before I finished scanning the first page, the speed suddenly slowed down.

"Dying When I Wake Up" Li Fangzhe intends to use Asians as the leading role, but the script is all in English, because this film based on cosmopolitanism only has Chinese protagonists. It is not realistic for all the staff to speak Chinese at the film festival.At most, a Chinese dubbing version will be produced to match the Chinese market. As for whether Zhaoyang will be able to dub himself, this will be decided later.

In fact, Jianxing's English is more proficient than Chinese, especially in reading.Jian Xing grew up abroad and was exposed to an English-speaking environment. However, his parents are both Chinese. The two used Chinese in private, and occasionally English. Jian Xing grew up under this natural bilingual education.For many years, English has been used for reading and writing exams, and English reading and writing is naturally more fluent. Chinese written language is also the most difficult in the world.

It wasn't until he returned to China to develop that Jian Xing was forced to pick up Chinese. When he encountered something he couldn't understand while reading the script, Xiao Zhao had to make up lessons for him.

After getting to know Zhaoyang, Zhaoyang basically solved this problem for him.For things that cannot be read in the script, once Zhaoyang said it, Jian Xing could understand it.

In theory, Jian Xing reads English scripts much faster than Chinese scripts. What slowed him down in "Death Upon Waking" was not the language, but the content.

Zhaoyang stared at Jian Xing, and he could tell at a glance that he was addicted to it.Zhaoyang stopped talking, and quietly accompanied him.

Half an hour later, Jian Xing finished turning the last page.

Zhaoyang looked at him.

"As expected of Director Li." Jian Xing said.

Director Li Fangzhe never writes his own book.But his vision for picking scripts is recognized as first-class.

Zhaoyang lined up the three scripts and placed them in front of him.

"Linglong Knot", "Exit", "Death When Waking Up".

Jian Xing knew that Zhaoyang wanted to hear his opinion, but Jian Xing just didn't want to give his opinion.

He is a vital stakeholder, and his opinion cannot be objective.

One of the male protagonists of "Exit" has already been decided, and that is Jian Xing.

"Exit" is a typical large-scale production with famous directors, top-tier talents and increased investment. The script is full of drama and tension, and it also incorporates many hot elements. Schedule and schedule rate.The producer gave Ji Ge a break when he was fighting for Jian Xing. As long as there are no accidents, the box office will start at least 30 billion.

Jian Xing's opinion?

His opinion is that he very much hopes that Zhaoyang will come to play "Exit" with him.The two male protagonists, who have known each other since childhood, parted ways and reunited after a long absence.The status and status are very different, but they love and kill each other, and they are both enemies and friends.Jian Xing has already read the entire script, but there is a confidentiality agreement, even Zhaoyang, he cannot disclose the content of the script now.It can only be said that one actor's grand exit completes another actor's startling debut.

He felt that he was somewhat similar to Zhao Yang and the two characters in the play, but not exactly.

That may be another possibility in life.He really wanted to feel this other possibility.

Together with Zhaoyang.

The most straightforward selfishness is that he wants to continue to get along with Zhaoyang day and night.

How much passion is no match for time and distance.How long have they been together, and I dare not say how stable their relationship is. If they each joined the group, it would be normal for them to see each other for a few months.

But he can't say these words clearly, if he said it, he would put pressure on Zhaoyang with his own childishness.

"What does the company say?" Jian Xing asked.

"The management director suggested that I...take "Linglong Knot" first, and then pick another movie."

A very familiar business routine.

"You agreed?" Jian Xing asked knowingly.

"Of course it's impossible," Zhaoyang said, "I can only choose one of the three, it's impossible to add one to one."

No matter which one of the two films he takes, he has to start studying the script immediately, and there is no time to make another TV series before that.

Hearing Zhaoyang's words at that time, the brokerage director was stunned.Zhou Ran has been in the company since he took over, and he hasn't heard any artist say such a thing so far.

The management director knew that he could not interfere with Zhaoyang's decision, so he explained the truth to Zhaoyang for a long time due to occupational diseases. "Linglong Knot" will be broadcast in time for the Spring Festival. It took three months to finish filming.That is to say, within one quarter, Zhaoyang can get almost 2000 million yuan, which is fast and hot.

Furthermore, "Not Me" will be broadcast in the middle of the year. If another costume drama with the same big IP is broadcast in the Spring Festival next year, Zhaoyang will definitely add to the fire with this bombardment density. Next year's salary will be reduced by 3000 Wan started at the beginning, and his net worth was close to that of Jian Xing. This was the golden period of career that many people couldn't ask for.

The management director didn’t say something very clearly, but Zhao Yang could understand it—he became popular at the age of 28, and he was capped at the age of 30. He took on three or four movies a year, how many such high-priced idol dramas can he act in?What's more, can there be three or four S-level projects a year?How many tens of millions will he earn?

Jian Xing smiled, "Is it a choice between the two?"

Zhao Yang looked up at him.

Jian Xing saw through his little thoughts, Zhaoyang was a little moved and a little guilty.

"Linglong Knot" was forced on Zhaoyang by the director of brokerage, so he should consider it carefully.Zhao Yang speculates that Jian Xing must want him to take on "Exit". It seems more reasonable to choose one of the three than to choose one of the two.

He didn't think about "Linglong Knot" at all.I don’t know if it’s ironic or not. He once looked at those colleagues who made a lot of quick money, bitter, jealous, and didn’t understand, didn’t understand the audience, let alone the world. The aesthetics of the masses is so vulgar. Is art doomed to decline?Are in-depth works destined to win the hearts of those inferior kitsch?

He kept thinking, always thinking, compared to those people, how is he worse?

When one day, the same opportunity was presented to him, he suddenly realized that it didn't matter anymore.

Compared with what I really want to do, these details are not important.

Jian Xing took "Linglong Knot" away, with the cover facing down, and put it on the bedside table. Only "Exit" and "Death when I woke up" were left in front of Zhaoyang.

"Senior, I'll just analyze some practical things for you," Jian Xing hugged Zhaoyang from behind, resting his chin lightly on his shoulder, deliberately controlled his strength, otherwise Zhaoyang would cry out in pain again, ""Exit" It is a mainstream commercial film, and the box office is estimated to be relatively good. If you are lucky, the possibility of breaking the record is not ruled out. If there are not many good projects in China next year, let your peers set it off. It is not difficult to win awards in China, and with your ability..." Jian Xing The deep and magnetic voice touched Zhaoyang's ear, and he said the most solemn words in the sexiest tone, "This will most likely be your first Best Actor Award."

The word "actor king" suddenly poked Zhaoyang's nerves.

I didn't dare to think about it, but the two words rang again for a long, long time.

He had imagined that scene countless times, under the lights, on the stage, his name was uttered and heard by the whole world—Best Actor, Zhaoyang.

Jian Xing's finger passed behind Zhaoyang, and lightly tapped on the cover of the script of "Death Before Waking Up".

""When I Woke Up" doesn't have any commercial elements. Even with Director Li in charge, the box office may not be ideal."

Director Li is not an ever-victorious general. Although he has repeatedly produced excellent films, the box office has sometimes hit the street.

"Besides, Director Li is obviously focusing on the international market for this movie," Jian Xing continued, "I guess he won't put too much thought into domestic promotion."

Most domestically, some tap water will be poured out for the sake of Director Li's reputation, but the scale and effect are definitely not comparable to projects like "Exit". It is a domestic film that focuses on the domestic market. From the project party to the producer and director , will go all out to build momentum for it.

It is very likely that director Li will not participate in the selection of domestic film awards-only films with Chinese starring actors may not be able to participate if they want to.If he wants to go, he will go directly to the three major film festivals or the Oscars in the United States.

From the point of view of real interests, international fan may not be a good thing for Zhaoyang.In the final analysis, Zhaoyang still wants to develop in China, and does not plan to enter Hollywood. Domestic films like "Exit" are more conducive to Zhaoyang's domestic fans. With the project team and director behind it, it will also be popular in the domestic film industry in the future. Get a better foothold.

Even with Li Fangzhe's name as the background, it can't change the essence of "Death When I Wake Up" with lower pay and more confusing prospects.

What's more, Zhao Yang's role in this movie is only the lead actor, even if he wins the award, he won't be able to get the best actor.

He is 28 years old this year. If the film is successfully exhibited and released next year, he will be 29 years old. If not, it may be delayed until he is 30 years old.Looking at the domestic counterparts, there is someone who won the best actor at the age of 18, and he is nearly 30 years old and still has nothing.

Zhaoyang never thought that there would be a day when he would have to consider saying no to Li Fangzhe.

"But," Jane said, "it has the potential to go down in movie history."

Jian Xing seemed to deliberately lower his voice to reflect the loudness of this sentence.

In the history of movies, there have been many good movies that were mediocre at the box office at the time, and have endured for decades or hundreds of years. They are worthy of repeated review and deep memory by the audience. ", is a loss-making production.

But temporary achievements can't change the shocking nature of really good works.

"Suddenly," Zhaoyang grabbed Jian Xing's wrist, startled Jian Xing slightly, "I remembered a sentence——"

"What?" Jane asked.

"It's said in John Christopher," Zhaoyang was a little taken aback, "Do I want my work to be spread, or my name to be spread?"

Jian Xing remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

After a long time, Zhaoyang murmured, "I hope to spread the work."

"My name is not important."

I want to make works of real value.

My name doesn't matter.

Jian Xing knew that this was Zhaoyang's choice and the answer he gave himself.He rubbed Zhaoyang's soft cheeks against the side of his face, "Senior, you can do whatever you like, and let me pull the upper limit of family income."

Zhaoyang's heart burned, and Jian Xing said the word "family" so lightly, he was caught off guard...a little touched.

Zhaoyang turned around, faced Jian Xing, and looked into his eyes with a guilty conscience, but Jian Xing didn't say anything, so he said for Jian Xing, "I'm like this...is it a bit bad?"

Jian Xing smiled and asked, "What's wrong?"

"I..." Zhaoyang's voice suddenly weakened, not knowing how to express this shameful thing decently.

He put Jian Xing in second place so firmly.

There is no hesitation.Even guilt only rises after the decision is made.

As if subconsciously trying to prove that he is not a heartless person.

Normally, he should choose "Exit", right?

Jian Xing understood what he wanted to say.In fact, in Jian Xing's heart, it is a lie to say that she is not lost.In this scenario, if it were him, he would take "Exit".I can't tell what it is for, and it seems that it is not all for Zhaoyang.Probably that's who he is.

And Zhaoyang is also such a person.

Just like that sentence, there are so many cafes in the world, but you just walked into the one I was in.

There are so many people in the world, but he just likes him.

Just because Zhaoyang is Zhaoyang, and Jianxing is Jianxing.

What he fell in love with was the tough, fearless and free Zhaoyang.

If you imprison him in the name of love and force him to break off his wings, then in the end, what is this?

One man's ego cannibalize the other's ego.One person's ego will arouse the other's equally vigorous self.

At this moment, Jian Xing felt a little melancholy and uncomfortable, but was once again attracted by the man in front of him.

More and more unable to extricate themselves.

This probably has nothing to do with love experience.Someone, you just feel it, is him.

This life, it is him.

Jian Xing raised his right hand, rubbed Zhaoyang's hair, swung his left hand violently, and the two scripts were flipped to the ground at the same time. After a while, "Huh? Senior feel sorry for me? Then make it up to me."

"Meat compensation."

The next day, Jian Xing and Zhao Yang went to the company together, Zhao Yang went to finalize the script contract, Jian Xing went to find Zhou Ran, or pretended to go to Zhou Ran.On the way, Zhaoyang asked his assistant and Xu Yuanjie to pick him up, and Jian Xing continued to drive by himself, going through the very troublesome process of "coming out of the same house, going to the same place, but having to go separately in the middle".

The life of a celebrity is indeed not something normal people can bear.

The two of them came to the same company almost before and after.Zhaoyang and his party took an advanced elevator. When the elevator doors were about to close, Zhaoyang saw Jian Xing approaching from a distance. After hesitating for a while, he pressed the button to open the door. Jian Xing came in with Xiao Zhao.

Five people are not crowded in the elevator, they stand on both sides of the elevator.Zhaoyang greeted Jian Xing very cautiously, saying hello politely, Jian Xing deliberately said "Senior, long time no see", Zhaoyang had a delicate expression, and said "Long time no see".

Long time no see fart.

Last night, Jian Xing relied on his "guilty" to play a hooligan. Just halfway, when Zhaoyang got off the car, he asked for a lingering tongue kiss. Zhaoyang didn't hold back his mobile phone before seeing Xu Yuanjie and Xiao Meng. After taking a photo, I was afraid that my red lips would be too red to prove my crime.

This kind of underground love... is really more exciting than imagined.

Xiao Zhao, who was behind Jian Xing, also wanted to roll his eyes, so he held back.

Act, you two will continue to act.

After entering the conference room, Xu Yuanjie dismissed Xiaomeng and asked her to make coffee.As soon as Xiaomeng went out, there were only two people left in the conference room. Just as Zhaoyang sat down to read the contract, Xu Yuanjie said coldly, "Be careful in the future."

"Huh?" Zhaoyang was confused.

Xu Yuanjie's face was very peaceful, and he couldn't see any subjective emotions, "You and Jian Xing, just like that, if there is an experienced insider on the scene, especially Yuji, it will be dangerous."

Zhaoyang was dumbfounded for a long time.

His face gradually turned red.

wait, this...

Did Xu Yuanjie mean what he thought?

What happened to them just now?

Didn't they just say hello to each other?

Zhaoyang froze there, entering a shutdown mode.

Never figured out what went wrong.

Of course he didn't understand, he was too busy avoiding Jian Xing just now, and didn't notice that when he looked down at the tip of his shoe, Jian Xing looked at him with a smile in his eyes.

That was definitely not the look in the eyes of an ordinary friend.

Many artists' management contracts clearly stipulate that they are not allowed to fall in love during the contract period. For example, Wei Sheng, who was brought by Xu Yuanjie before, has this clause in the contract.But this is like the school banning puppy love, starving the timid and supporting the bold.

Wei Sheng couldn't hold back his spring heart, and even tried to get in touch with fans, always trying to hide it from his manager, and his acting skills were not in place, Xu Yuanjie didn't know how many messes Xu Yuanjie had cleaned up for him.

Zhaoyang and Wei Sheng have a little bit of the same effect-the acting skills are equally bad.

When I saw Jian Xing just now, I almost put my guilty conscience on my face.

When he was officially acting, his superb acting skills could not be put into practical use at all.This is also a kind of talent.

Jian Xing's acting skills are not very good.In other words, maybe he didn't intend to act much.The elevator was full of people just now, so it wasn't a big deal if it was really exposed.

Jian Xing was not afraid that Xiao Zhao would know, but mainly worried that Brother Ji would go crazy.

"We..." Zhao Yang hurriedly explained, "No, that... we are not..."

"We are falling in love." Zhaoyang finally finished a sentence in one breath.

It's about love.It's not the kind of messy relationship in the circle.

Zhaoyang is a personal studio, and this aspect is not under the control of the company. He is willing to explain seriously to Xu Yuanjie, and Xu Yuanjie is very pleased.He asked, "You don't plan to come out, do you?"

Zhaoyang paused, "... probably not in the short term."

Xu Yuanjie nodded, "That's fine."

If you come out in the short term, this public relations work... is a bit of a challenge.

"It's okay," Xu Yuanjie said, "There are many artists who have hidden marriages, so it's good to keep it secret, especially these days. Don't think it's hard work, and don't be impatient. The emotional path of an artist is definitely more difficult than that of ordinary people."

"Well," Zhaoyang nodded, "I know."

After finishing speaking, Zhaoyang couldn't help but glanced at Xu Yuanjie again, a little surprised that he accepted the relationship between himself and Jian Xing so logically.Feeling Zhaoyang's puzzled gaze, Xu Yuanjie smiled, "You may not be very clear about the gossip in the circle... In fact, there are much more LGBT people in this circle than it appears on the surface."

In the early years, in order to grab resources for artists, Xu Yuanjie had to go to all kinds of activities and social places. The forest is big, and he can see all kinds of birds.

Some same-sex couples have even become an open secret, but the parties are generally relatively low-key, do not steal traffic, only focus on their own professional fields, and usually no one messes with them, so people in the circle tacitly say it, but the public does not. perception.

Or rumors such as "so-and-so are the same", "so-and-so and so-and-so are a couple" spread out just a few words, some people believe it, some don't believe it, and no one can confirm it.

But Jian Xing and Zhaoyang are too popular at the moment, blocking the way of countless people. If there is no black material, they will also create black material for them. The more cautious the homosexuality, the better.

The contract signing between Zhaoyang and "Death Upon Waking Up" went smoothly.He has no objection to the salary or the role, and tries his best to cooperate with the time. Li Fangzhe is very satisfied with him.

After signing the contract, Zhao Yang immediately told Jian Xing and Lin Xigu.Jian Xing congratulated him, Lin Xigu was stunned: ah?

Lin Xigu was not surprised that Zhaoyang chose Li Fangzhe, but he thought that Zhaoyang would discuss with himself before making such a major choice.

Zhaoyang would discuss with him every time in the past, although Zhaoyang might not listen to his opinion, but... isn't this the meaning of a friend?

Speaking of which, Zhaoyang has been estranged from him a lot recently.

When did it start?

Hmm... It seems that after Zhaoyang became popular...

Lin Xigu has heard countless versions in the entertainment circle that "we can only share adversity but not prosperity", good friends who meet in Weishi, as long as one of them ascends, they will definitely break up.The two soar together, or they may break up.There is only one prerequisite for a long-lasting friendship-both parties are always confused.

At that time, Lin Xigu snorted.This is all laymen.Can they be the same?

Are they...really different?

Lin Xigu in WeChat was depressed, he even lost the tradition of frantically swiping the screen to express his heart, and only simply said a few words of congratulations.Zhaoyang didn't notice his strangeness, he was too busy to notice.

"Death When I Wake Up" will be launched at the end of the year, and it will be November at the earliest. During this period, Zhaoyang can't be idle, and if he can't take on big dramas, the company sent him a bunch of variety shows, commercial endorsements, cover shoots, etc. to choose from.

Zhaoyang wanted to take advantage of this time to play some small supporting roles with a short filming cycle, so that he could hone his acting skills. The company should have agreed, but Zhaoyang has already been promoted, and supporting roles are easy to drop in price, and there are too many second-actor roles. Zhaoyang felt that he couldn't take care of both, so he sifted and sifted, but couldn't find a few suitable roles.

The ones with the most results are variety shows, commercial endorsements, and cover shoots.

A dance reality show——

Zhaoyang: "I can't dance, I won't go."

A music reality show——

Zhaoyang: "I can't sing, so I won't go."

A chat reality show——

Zhaoyang: "I don't know how to chat, so I won't go."

An acting reality show——

Zhaoyang was suddenly excited, "I think I can try this."

Xu Yuanjie: "Please go and be a mentor."

Zhaoyang: "..."

Zhaoyang: "???"

Zhaoyang looked at the list of contestants, and among them were several actors who had worked with him. At that time, in the crew, he respectfully called them seniors, because they were indeed older than him, richer in experience, and had better acting skills. They taught him a lot of things.

Now let him be a mentor to these seniors...?

Seriously?

Zhaoyang: "...not going."

He doesn't have such a big face.