Chapter 21 Dining Room
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In fact, for Lin Xingchen, at this time, there is no need to hide too much. Since he still hopes that Zhao Baogang can direct and shoot this script, he will naturally tell it out.
Based on his understanding of the director's experience, Lin Xingchen also knew that this former Shougang worker was able to transform into a well-known domestic director, which is actually quite inspiring legend, and the "Youth Trilogy" he led is even more commendable.
Thinking of this, Lin Xingchen said simply: "If I have the right to choose, I hope the script I created can be filmed by director Zhao Baogang, who has filmed 'like fog, rain and wind, never to rest his eyes'."
Long Jun, who was shocked by this answer, quickly said, "Why? Is there no second director in China except him. Can you make your script well?"
Looking at Long Jun's slightly surprised eyes, Lin Xingchen quickly smiled and said, "Director, I only dare to say this in such a place. I don't dare to say this in other occasions, and I don't have the right to say that. I said that before, it's okay, but it's a big trouble if I say it.
I think there are two reasons why Director Zhao is suitable. One is that he has collaborated with his senior brother who graduated from Shanghai Theatre and has filmed many works. The two works I mentioned before have also made Senior Brother Lu Yi of the 1995.
Secondly, I have watched many TV series he directed, and he is very good at urban aesthetics. My script should also be considered an urban love idol drama. If a director who is not good at filming in urban dramas, I am afraid that the effect of filming will be greatly reduced."
After listening to Lin Xingchen's explanation, Long Jun smiled and said, "Xingchen, do you know who the director I invited here tonight? It seems that we are surprisingly consistent in our views on some things!"
When he heard this, it was Lin Xingchen's turn to say in surprise: "Director, is the director you invited to be Director Zhao Baogang?"
At this moment, a laugh came from outside the door and said, "Director Long, it's late! I'm very sorry, the car was blocked for a few minutes on the road. This little brother must be the young talent that Director Long said he wanted to introduce him to? Didn't he disturb your chat?"
Zhao Baogang, who seemed to be very familiar, also walked into the private room alone. Seeing Long Jun and Lin Xingchen, he seemed to apologize with sincere expressions, and secondly, he also took care of Lin Xingchen's existence.
Long Jun, who stood up together, smiled and stepped forward and said, "Old Zhao, I haven't seen you for a while, and you seem to have lost a lot of weight again. I think I'm afraid you are busy working again during this period, right? I'll invite you, a busy person, to have a meal, and it won't bother you to work, right?"
Zhao Baogang, who shook hands with Long Jun, also smiled and said, "Director Long is summoned, how dare Zhao not come? What's more, Zhao has never enjoyed the dinner invited by Director Long himself. No matter how busy he is, he must come!"
From the tone of the two of them talking, Lin Xingchen knew that Long Jun and Zhao Baogang should have a good relationship. After chatting with a few words, Long Jun smiled and said, "Old Zhao, this is my student Lin Xingchen, and it is also the script screenwriter I plan to recommend to you.
It is said that you, Lao Zhao, can know the beads with keen eyes, and dig for new people, you can dig for one by one. Then guess how long I have been in school. If you guessed it right, I will have two more drinks with you tonight, what if?"
Seeing Long Jun betting on him, Lin Xingchen also had a helpless expression, but said respectfully: "Director Zhao, I have heard of Daming for a long time, and I finally saw him today. I would like to ask Director Zhao for more advice in the future!"
Lin Xingchen, who shook hands with him, said these words without being humble or arrogant. Listening to his words, Zhao Baogang said: "I dare not be a counselor. If there is a professor like Director Long, I can use the advice of a monk like me who has become a monk who has become a monk in the middle way.
Judging from your expression and your name. Director Long, you may have been sure to drink this wine tonight. You must know that I still know some famous and talented students in Shanghai Opera. Lin, you should be a freshman who just entered the school this year, right?"
Looking at Zhao Baogang's confident answer, Lin Xingchen seemed helpless and spread his hands, saying, "Director, you can't blame me for this! Director Zhao's sharp eyes and even saw my tender face. I'm afraid you really have to drink more of this wine tonight!"
I understand that tonight, Zhao Baogang is the protagonist of the party. Lin Xingchen was also very at the right time. He followed the ladder that Long Jun set up and praised Zhao Baogang. This kind of social skills made Long Jun secretly give a thumbs up in his heart.
In fact, when people interact with each other, the first impression is very important. If the first impression is well preserved, the following things will be much simpler and easier to say. Lin Xingchen's ability to understand this does show that he is sophisticated in socializing.
The first meeting took place in a pleasant atmosphere, and Long Jun invited Zhao Baogang to the table. The private room that could accommodate seven or eight people was only three people. The waiter of the restaurant quickly delivered a recipe for the order.
Looking at the menu, there is a poetic and picturesque menu. Apart from a few dishes, Lin Xingchen knew what ingredients should be inside. For many menus, just looking at the name, there was no idea what ingredients were inside.
Fortunately, for the dinner tonight, Long Jun and Zhao Baogang were responsible for ordering the dishes. The three of them ordered nine dishes and one soup and finished it. The wine they chose was not the common white wine on the table, but the imported red wine that was more expensive.
When the first dish was served, seeing Lin Xingchen seemed a little curious, Long Jun smiled and said, "Xingchen, test you! I believe you have also seen the dish we ordered just now. What kind of dish do you think should be the name of this dish?"
Looking at Long Jun's intentional test, or giving him a chance to show off, Lin Xingchen thought for a while and said, "Director, I have to say that the owner of this restaurant must be very educated, and the name of the dish is quite poetic and picturesque.
Although the main ingredients of this dish in front of me are bean sprouts and tofu, I can guess based on their shape. The name of this dish on the menu should be a gold hook and jade plaque, right?"
As Lin Xingchen mentioned the name of the dish, Zhao Baogang smiled and said, "Director Long, it seems that you are really capable! A freshman who has just entered the school can create a script, which is worthy of your recommendation in person. I guess he is a talent!"
Faced with Zhao Baogang's praise, Long Jun was also very happy and said: "That's right, this kid is the best freshman in the literature department this year. As soon as he entered the college, he attracted the attention of the education community. At the beginning of the school year, the Education Newspaper and the Teachers Newspaper reported him specifically.
As the top scorer in a province's liberal arts, he still chose to apply for the Shanghai Theatre Academy if he did not apply for a key domestic university. Many people felt that his choice was a bit puzzling. At the beginning of school, the two newspapers also sent reporters to the college for interviews.
It’s a pity that this kid doesn’t like to show up in public. After speaking as a representative of the freshman, he left without waiting for an interview with the reporter. Less than half a year after he entered the school, he was a little famous freshman in the theater."
Since he wanted to give Lin Xingchen a bonus points, Long Jun would naturally praise him generously. This remark also made Zhao Baogang also give Lin Xingchen a little more praise. After all, it is indeed rare for such top students to study in art schools.
While the dishes were almost served, everyone started drinking. Long Jun also smiled and said, "Xingchen, how about drinking? Tonight, whether Director Zhao can satisfy him depends on whether he can make him happy. Director Zhao is famous for not getting drunk with a thousand cups!"
Regarding Long Jun's flattery, Zhao Baogang said helplessly: "What? You two teachers and students want to get me drunk tonight? If you really get me drunk, this meal will be in vain in the evening! Otherwise, have a drink first and then talk about the script?
To be honest, I am also very curious about what kind of script Lin wrote to let Director Long praise it. As far as I know, Director Long rarely invites us to dinner privately. Zhao is very frightened to have such honor!”
Seeing Zhao Baogang taking the initiative to mention the script, Long Jun smiled and said, "Old Zhao, it's too unfavorable to say this! I'm just a poor teacher, but I can't compare to you rich directors, and I'm not short of money in my pocket!
I brought the script, and I dare say you will definitely like it. Before you arrived, I asked this kid. If he asked him to choose the most suitable director for the script he created, you guessed that the first person he was talking about was you!"
‘Oh, then I really want to read the script!’
Although it was just a joke, after the three of them had a cup, Long Jun soon handed the script in his briefcase to Zhao Baogang. As a director, Zhao Baogang has naturally seen many scripts.
Looking at the script with the regular school in his hand, Zhao Baogang was somewhat surprised. But as he carefully read the script, out of the director's eyesight, Zhao Baogang knew very well that this was an excellent script that suited the characteristics of the times.
But he was a little suspicious. Was this script really created by Lin Xingchen? If it was true, then Zhao Baogang's evaluation of Lin Xingchen would be more improved. After all, such a young and excellent screenwriter is rare!
After closing the script, Zhao Baogang did not make an evaluation, but asked: "Class Lin, can you tell me the original intention of your conception of this script? I am very curious about how you created a script with a group of college graduates as the theme."
Understanding the next answer is likely to determine whether the script can be adopted. Lin Xingchen said without thinking: "Actually, this script started to be created when I graduated from high school and was not yet admitted to school, and it was only perfected some time ago.
The story at the beginning of the script is more due to the students trained by my father. When they came to my house as a guest, they accidentally talked about some confusion and confusion about society after graduation. This is my original intention of creating this struggle script!"
A script needs some background when creating it. Lin Xingchen thought of this background at the beginning of plagiarism. After all, a script that cannot explain the background of the creation can easily make people doubt its originality! (A good activity of falling pies from the sky, a cool mobile phone is waiting for you to get it! Follow~ Click/Chinese website official account (add friends on WeChat - add official account - enter qdread), participate immediately! Everyone has a prize, now follow the qdread WeChat official account now!)
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