I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 650 648. Nothing matters except money

"Are you taking my car?"

"Uh... Okay, Director Xu, can you wait for me? I'll go back to the car and change some clothes."

"good."

Xu Xin nodded and watched Yang Ying leave.

He lit a cigarette without thinking about himself.

The three of them drank more than half a bottle of red wine at noon.

He was certainly not drunk, not even tipsy, but his craving for alcohol and cigarettes was greater than usual.

And Yang Ying moved very quickly. After Xu Xin finished smoking a cigarette, she had changed from the loose fashion brand clothes she wore during lunch to a black woolen coat, jeans, and black high-heeled leather boots.

It seems very formal.

When she got out of the car, she was still playing with her hair.

The whole person looks... very smelly.

It looks very formal and distinctive.

However, Xu Xin only glanced at it and walked directly in the direction of Audi.

After walking to the car, he thought for a moment and opened the back door toward the driver's seat for Yang Ying.

Upon seeing this, Yang Ying hurriedly ran a few steps, his eyes full of joy.

Obviously, she likes Director Xu's gentlemanly demeanor.

"Thank you, Director Xu."

"Um."

Xu Xin smiled and nodded, and after she sat in, she closed the car door politely.

Then just when Yang Ying thought he would sit in the back row, Xu Xin opened the passenger door.

"...Brother Xu?"

Orange was stunned.

Xu Xin waved his hand:

"You sit in the back."

In order to make the back row more spacious, he had moved the seats very far forward.

At this moment, I can only hold down the seat adjustment button and wait until there is a suitable space before sitting in.

And Yang Ying, who took all this into consideration, was stunned for a moment...

A glimmer of appreciation first flashed in his eyes.

But this appreciation didn't last long and turned into a hint of envy mixed with a little jealousy.

Jealousy is instinctive.

Unstoppable.

But envy is more sincere.

Naturally, she couldn't figure out why Director Xu sat in the front.

It is precisely for this reason that it not only reflects Director Xu's excellent gentlemanly demeanor, but at the same time... she really envies Sister Mi.

Sister Mi... really owns the whole world.

She was really willing to let Director Xu out... If her boyfriend was so good, she would definitely watch him every day and not let him out...

It would be really dangerous to let such a man out...

It is dangerous for women, and it is also dangerous for such men.

well……

She sighed quietly and then asked:

"Director Xu, am I dressed appropriately? Is there nothing wrong?"

"Well……"

Xu Xin, who had just fastened his seat belt, turned to look at her and said with a smile:

"It's pretty...put your seat belt on."

"Uh...ok."

Yang Ying quickly put on his seat belt, while Xu Xin leaned on the chair and said without looking back:

"The people who came today, except for Qian Pengcheng, are basically from the Shanghai Film Studio. They are all on the same team, and they have good business and personal relationships, so you don't have to carry any baggage. If you need a phone number, you need a phone number. Just talk as much as you want."

"OK!"

Yang Ying nodded heavily.

She didn't ask too many questions.

Because Xu Xin leaned back on his seat and seemed to want to rest for a while.

But not long after he lay down, Xu Xin suddenly said:

"Mengmeng."

"ah?"

"Whose car did we take last time? The one with seat massage..."

“Brother Cong’s Maybach.”

Hearing this, Xu Xin picked up the phone again.

After a moment, a sentence sounded in the carriage:

"Where's my A8?"

On the other end of the phone, Wang Sicong looked confused:

"What the hell is an A8?"

"Nonsense! My A8! You said you would give me the A8!"

"Well……"

The eldest young master seemed a little embarrassed when he suddenly remembered that such a thing had happened...

"Aren't you joking? Why are you serious?"

"Stop talking nonsense. The A6 is uncomfortable to sit in. Replace it with an A8 and add a set of massage seats. I'm changing it to a space capsule mode."

"...Brother, can I give you my Maybach? I won't let you embarrass the cook like this, right? What? There's no food in the pot, so I'll give you a hard lift!? What a Maybach can do, you can't do it." Why don't you ask me to figure it out on the A8?"

Hearing this, Xu Xin sighed:

"Sigh... I'm so miserable. Really, in order to repay the favor, I haven't stopped during this promotion period. I get up early and work hard every day, just for that innocent man..."

"Stop! I'll give it to you! Brother, the space capsule massage seat, plus A8 to A6, right? No problem! I'll give it to you as a wedding gift, okay? I'll buy it for you after I'm done with the guest order in the afternoon! Celestial Dynasty If you can’t buy it, I’ll go to Germany and get it imported for you with original packaging!”

Wang Sicong, whose face was red with shame, spoke without hesitation.

I just want to shut this bastard's mouth quickly.

This dark history is hard to get over.

And Xu Xin finally had a smile on his face:

"Isn't this the end of the world? I don't want you in vain. I'll give you that Ferrari."

"I don't want that junk car of yours! How old is your car? Has it started burning oil a long time ago?"

"You fart! Xiao Hong is fine! If you want love or not, take it. If you don't want it, you won't get anything!"

"It sounds like I'm curious about it. You can keep it for yourself... By the way, I've drawn up the program list myself!"

"Yibei, who do you want to find?"

"For the first team, we will recruit four old singers and two new singers. The old singers have been confirmed, Cao Chrome, Sun Nan, Sha Baoliang, and Xu Ruyun. The new singers are Qi Ge and Tan Weiwei. Qi Ge is the pair of I am very interested in this program, and Tan Weiwei took the initiative to contact me."

"Oh, okay."

Xu Xin doesn't have any objections to this list.

"The King of Masked Singer" is not a competitive variety show.

The "guessing" at the core of the program is actually just like a ticket-based reward.

The important thing is not the identity, but the ability to arouse the audience's curiosity. That's enough.

Everyone is listening to music, listening to the arrangements of new and old songs brought by singers from different eras, and happily enjoying a pleasant weekend night.

As for the Chinese music scene...not to mention every day, there are many singers who are out of fashion or can't find a job every year.

Come sing a few songs and earn a performance fee. There are many people doing this kind of work.

"Then you can figure it out. I don't understand it anyway. A8, please implement it as soon as possible. I'm dead."

"...Where are you? Going out to eat hot pot at night?"

"I'm in the Magic City."

"Oh, forget it. Hang up."

Toot.

The phone hangs up.

At this time, Xu Xin heard Yang Ying’s words:

"Director Xu... do you want to create a new variety show?"

"right."

Xu Xin responded without even turning his head:

"Let's just call it a show that sings old songs with new ones."

Seeing that he didn't seem to understand what he meant, Yang Ying couldn't help but say again:

"The choice of host..."

"I wouldn't recommend you take too many of these jobs."

After hearing this, Xu Xin replied almost instantly.

Yang Ying was stunned.

Xu Xin leaned on his seat with his eyes closed and expressed his views:

"Although you made your fortune in "The Voice," you have now begun to transform into an actor. Actors... try not to expose themselves too much to the public eye. Whether it is advertising, endorsements, activities, or... It's a guest on a show or something like that.

The more you participate, the easier it will be for the audience to recognize you. And once this inherent perception is ingrained in the minds of the audience, when they see you on the screen again, they will be infected by this inherent perception. Do you know what the consequences of this are? "

"……What?"

"There will be drama."

Seeing her confusion, Xu Xin clicked more clearly:

"You can't fully interpret the character you play, and the audience can't fully immerse themselves in the character you play. They will be...infected by the "you" they have come into contact with in daily life, so that they will think of you when they see you. I know you from the bottom of my heart. And when the time comes, you will find that no matter how hard you try and how deeply you interpret the character, it is all in vain."

"Well……"

Yang Ying's eyes were a little cautious, but more of a puzzlement and doubt.

Would it be so exaggerated?

After thinking for a while, she said:

"Then...for example, for me, according to you, is it...possible...that I will also resign as the host of "The Voice" in the future?"

When she said this, her eyes were filled with hesitation.

But the answer given by Xu Xin is quite simple:

"Yeah. If it were me, that's for sure."

"..."

Yang Ying was a little panicked now.

Most of her popularity is due to this show...

In the same carriage, Xu Xin seemed to feel her emotions, and finally opened his eyes and looked back at her.

After seeing her somewhat panicked expression, he said:

"Actually, that's what actors are like. In the eyes of the audience, or outsiders, we are stars, making money while lying down, and being liked by so many people... wherever we go, we are cheered and supported, and we are superior...

But in fact, it is easy to gain popularity, but it is difficult to perform well. I know you are definitely reluctant to let go of it now...I'm not saying I want to take it away from you.

Didn't I just say that if I were your boss, I would definitely replace you. Because what I want is an actor, not a star...

I hope that the person who joins my cast will be famous because of the loyal audience he has accumulated due to the characters he plays, rather than because he likes a certain face or is admired by certain people because of certain things. No star.

There is an essential difference between the two.

But this is just my idea. You don’t need to think too much. I am not involved in the management. What’s more... let alone you, your sister Mi, and not many people in the entire entertainment industry can fulfill my request.

This is just the most ideal environment for drama, performance, film and television arts. Basically unreachable in real life. So you don’t have to think too much, we’re just talking about things. "

Following Xu Xin's explanation, the panic in Yang Ying's eyes became calmer.

But she seemed not to give up and continued to ask:

"Can't you have both?"

"Of course. If you want to follow the pure film and television route and accumulate a huge fan group... you must stay away from fame and fortune. But most of the environment in this circle is built up by fame and fortune, so you definitely can't have both.

Therefore, the most important thing is to think clearly about what you want. Want to make money? Then don't be picky about food. A handful of sizes. Want to delve into acting? Then you must be prepared for the dormant period.

Everyone makes different choices and the results are different. No matter which of these two points, it is very difficult to achieve the ultimate. If you can really achieve the ultimate, then... in every sense, you are a talent. "

As he spoke, he yawned:

"Ha... um."

"I'll lie down for a while."

"OK."

Yang Ying nodded quickly, and the car fell into silence.

But in Xu Xin's heart, it actually doesn't matter what Yang Ying chooses.

He just planted some seeds in the other party's heart through today's impromptu discussion.

Let her get rid of some unwanted thoughts.

It also allows her to understand the consequences of her choices when faced with choices in the future.

There is no love for no reason in this world, and there is no hate for no reason.

Everything on the surface has been secretly marked with a price. Yang Ying's price was determined as early as when we first met, when the seeds of her stray thoughts blown by the wind fell.

It's not that she wasn't given a chance.

But she didn't catch it.

That's it.

…

Yang Ying has never been to Roosevelt Wine Cellar.

But she knew that this place was a very high-end club in Shanghai.

When she and Director Xu arrived in the afternoon, some cold snacks had been placed in the box overlooking the Bund, and the styles were quite complete.

There are European hams, cheeses, bacon, and caviar.

There is also Japanese shredded squid.

You can even see dried bamboo shoots from Jiangnan and so on.

And, she noticed one detail.

Although the table is already filled with food and wine, and everyone has their own goblet.

But the food on the table was untouched.

When he and Director Xu arrived, Director Xue from Shanghai Film Studio poured a glass of wine for Director Xu himself and said congratulations. Then everyone took their own plates and picked them up. A few side dishes to go with wine...

In an instant, she understood.

Director Xu's status in the hearts of these people.

The private room is large and the view is great.

The eight people in the box, including himself, were all gathered around the sofa near the window, sitting down and chatting.

This has just begun, so the atmosphere is mostly relaxed and chatting.

And after Yang Ying took a sip of the wine, he discovered that... the wine here was much better than the wine in the winery.

Although she is not a professional wine taster... but at least judging from the feedback given to her by her taste buds, the wine in her glass is better than the bottle of Stag's Leap she drank at noon.

She glanced vaguely at the bottles in the middle of the table.

Chateau Lafite Rothchild

The label is old.

It's just that it's too far away to see the year on the label clearly.

She picked up another cheese stick and took a bite.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion...

She always felt that whether it was wine or snacks, this place was much better than the winery that Brother Xiao Ming invested in...

How much is the consumption in this box today...?

She wanted to ask, but she certainly couldn't.

He seems very worthless.

But unconsciously, he glanced at Director Xu who was chatting and laughing with a few people.

I just felt a fire starting to burn in my heart.

And this fire is not the love between men and women, but a kind of...envy, or yearning.

Is this the day of the "upper class"?

Sip delicious red wine and eat delicious food.

While talking and laughing, they are talking about hundreds of millions of box office gains, or tens of millions of investments...

At this moment, three good-looking female soda masters walked in.

One person is holding an exquisitely shaped box, and the other person is holding a tray. The tray is filled with utensils such as cigar cutters that are of unknown gold and silver, but look like they exude precision and beauty.

The last person held a menu that looked like the size of a notebook.

After seeing these three people, Xue Haifeng said to Xu Xin with a smile:

"Director Xu, brother, I have saved a batch of good products for you today! Cohiba Behike! You have to try it."

Xu Xin smiled and nodded:

"okay."

Upon hearing this, Xue Haifeng said to the sommelier holding the wooden box:

"Just open it, Qigan."

"No, 8."

After Xu Xin heard the number, he corrected it and turned to look at Yang Ying:

"Baby, you can try it too."

Others may not know it, but he knows it.

Yang Ying smokes.

I just don’t usually smoke in front of outsiders.

But he did not point it out, but used this reason of "having fun together" to help Yang Ying, a non-smoker, solve the problem of "smoking addiction".

It also gave her a step up.

Xue Haifeng was stunned for a moment...then smiled and said:

"How about some softer cigars?"

"Mr. Xue, it's okay, I'll try it too."

Yang Ying opened his mouth in cooperation.

"Haha, okay! Then open 8."

The sommelier bowed in response, and then started to smoke in an orderly manner with his companions.

The third tomato server held the menu and squatted in front of Xue Haifeng.

But Xue Haifeng waved his hand:

"Let Director Xu come first."

Just when Yang Ying was still wondering what to choose from the menu, he heard the girl squatting next to Xu Xin's sofa, opening the menu and saying:

"Hello distinguished guest, please choose a drink to go with your cigar."

Then Xu Xin looked down and said as usual:

"Recommend it."

"Okay, the current room temperature is 27 degrees and the humidity is 42%. The current Cohiba Behike tastes more prominent with woody, nutty, and coffee aromas. It has a smooth entrance, but the bitterness will be due to the humidity. It is slightly denser. Recommend drinks with a more prominent sweetness. For example, this Martell Cordon Bleu XO, its own aroma of candied fruit, apple, and almond will not take away the aroma of Behike, and the Trenchet used in its storage The woody aroma of oak barrels and cigars is more appropriate..."

After some explanations that made Yang Ying confused, Xu Xin decided on this wine.

Then, the girl turned around and came to Xue Haifeng...

While everyone was ordering drinks, cigars were distributed to everyone after opening them one after another.

Then it was Yang Ying's turn.

She looked at the vast number of drinks on the menu... The first reaction in her mind was why there was no price on it...

But it doesn't matter, she memorized the drinks selected by several other people, and she will know how much they cost when she checks back.

The girl squatted in front of her. She thought about it and chose the same Martell Cordon Bleu XO as Xu Xin.

"That's it."

"Dear guest, the alcohol content of this wine is on the high side, 40 degrees. What is your taste preference? Here are several cocktails suitable for women..."

"It doesn't matter, that's it."

"OK."

She was the last one, and when she finished her selection, the female sommelier had already come to the wine cabinet and bar and started preparing drinks for everyone.

The first female cigar maker also gave the sixth opened cigar.

It's not Yang Ying's turn yet.

At this time, she heard Director Xu’s words:

"Well, this cigar is good. It feels better than the last one. How much does this one cost?"

Her ears perked up immediately.

Just listen to Xue Haifeng say:

"Director Xu liked it and took away a box in a while. This time they went to the auction, and I asked them to buy ten boxes for me. Hmm... If you calculate it carefully, the price of one tube is about 400 US dollars."

The corners of Yang Ying's mouth began to twitch vaguely.

A cigar costs nearly three thousand yuan! ?

What is this?

Draw gold?

When I was speechless, I heard Xu Xin say:

"It's better than the one last time. That one seems to be more expensive than this one, right?"

At this time, Li Mingjun said with a smile:

"This cigar also depends on the market, and it also depends on the place of production and the quality of the year. Unless it is the national gift-level cigar that Director Xu brought last time, most cigars are actually based on the year and not the price..."

"Okay, let's break my concept that expensive things are definitely better than cheap ones."

"Ha ha……"

After another round of joking, Yang Ying finally got his own 3,000 yuan.

A cigar worth three thousand yuan is paired with a bottle of wine that costs who knows how much.

While everyone was toasting together, she glanced at the orange-yellow amber-like wine...

The luster is so dazzling and charming.

"cheers."

A puff of cigarette, a puff of wine.

She tasted and tasted carefully.

I just feel that the aroma bursting out from my mouth fills all my senses.

Tongue, nose, brain...

It's not like she can't afford three thousand.

It's just that...she can't spend three thousand like smoking and drinking, or...treating a bunch of people to a banquet and spending tens of thousands just for a cigar.

Take a peek and see the whole leopard.

This process alone costs tens of thousands, so how much does this bureau cost today?

She really didn't dare to think about it.

At this moment, her mind was seduced by these complex but strange flavors, and a trace of blush inevitably appeared on her cheeks.

Looking at these people, for no reason, she became more certain of one thing.

The wine here is better than the one at my boyfriend’s winery.

The food here is better than at the winery.

Even...everything here, including the air, is completely different from the winery.

She didn't know if the scene before her was considered classy.

It's even less clear why she feels the air is different.

She just feels...

She loves this lifestyle.

So much so that all the so-called "actors, acting skills, life value" in my mind were swept into the trash can.

Through this cigarette and a glass of wine, she understood...

These things, compared to money...

Nothing.

She finally regained her most essential original intention when she took the brave step to change her destiny.

famous.

make money.

Make lots and lots of money!

besides.

other……

Nothing matters!

(I need to make a point here first. Yang Ying’s plot is inevitable because it is set like this from the beginning of the outline. You can also see that in the book, I set up the entertainment industry or some people as a whole. A kind of "win or lose doesn't matter", everyone just needs to get what they want.

In the past, Yang Ying was able to use tricks to achieve her goals. She was not without brains, so if there was no change in her mental journey, the character would appear to have lost her wits in the final plot about her running away.

And the reason why I say this is because some readers are actually not interested in her. I am afraid that people will think that I am stupid, so I would like to explain it here. And... don’t worry if you don’t like her plot, after this chapter, her plot won’t start until 11 years. I will try to be as concise as possible, but there are still some things that need to be explained clearly. )