Chapter 36: Conflict
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Lido Sheraton Hotel.
Liu Wei, the director of "Women Are No Longer Silent", met Shen Lang for the first time, who has recently become very popular in the film and television industry for his role as Lu Bingkun.
He had also heard a lot about what happened to this person.
"Teacher Shen, thank you for your hard work! I heard from Wu Hai that you were very popular in Huang Lu's crew! Hahaha!"
Liu Wei is a middle-aged man in his fifties. Unlike other directors, he does not wear a vest or a small suit. Instead, he wears a Tang suit and has a slicked-back hair. When he is taken out, he does not look like a director at all, but more like a businessman.
"Director Liu, Teacher Wu always mentions you in front of me, saying that you are a professional director and have a high level of directing skills. I came here because of your reputation!"
Liu Wei was very surprised when he heard this. This guy is quite good. Judging from his conversation, he is not like what was rumored on the Internet.
However, he personally is not very fond of variety show stars, so he does not have much resentment towards Shen Lang.
He just smiled and said, "You're welcome. Since you're here for a job, let's talk it out. I believe in Wu Hai's judgment. If he says you can do the job, I'm willing to give you a chance! But..."
Shen Lang was afraid of [but]: "Just say it!"
Liu Wei smiled and said, "But the investor is very tight on this person. Even I don't know who the candidate is. They only said that the boss values that actor very much and is willing to wait a little longer! So you... Hi..."
Shen Lang understood. Who would dare to snatch the position that the financial sponsor wanted?
It was very kind of Liu Wei to agree to Wu Hai and give Shen Lang a chance.
"Director Liu, I understand what you mean. I will be supervised by whoever I serve. I won't make things difficult for you!"
Liu Wei was touched by Shen Lang's considerate attitude. "Teacher Shen, don't worry. Since I invited you here, I will definitely recommend you. When the time comes, we can audition for a play and submit the demo. Maybe the investors will think you are more suitable. Do you think I am right?"
Shen Lang clasped his fists and said with a smile: "That's Director Liu's kindness!"
Liu Wei smiled: "We are all friends!"
The two talked for a while, and then there was a knock on the door.
Liu Wei opened the door, and after a moment, he walked in with a thin and strong man in his forties.
"Teacher Shen, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Han Jun, the producer of our crew!"
After that, he introduced Shen Lang, "This is Shen Lang. Screenwriter Wu Hai introduced you to play the role of Wang Xiansheng."
When Shen Lang heard that it was the producer, he quickly stood up and held out his hand, saying, "Teacher Han, this is our first meeting. I'll need your help in the future!"
Unexpectedly, the Han Jun on the opposite side just stared at the hand that Shen Lang extended to him, but had no intention of shaking it at all.
He turned to Liu Wei and said, "Director Liu, what do you mean? Wang Xiansheng, we already agreed to wait for someone to come!"
Hearing this, Liu Wei smiled awkwardly and said, "Teacher Han, this play has been filming for such a long time, and such an important role as the villain Wang Xiansheng is still vacant. Aren't I also anxious?"
Han Jun's face turned cold: "Director Liu, we are not interfering with your crew, right? You don't even give me face for this one request?"
Liu Wei didn't expect Han Jun to react so strongly. He smiled awkwardly at Shen Lang, then said to Han Jun: "Teacher Han, let's not talk about anything else. Why don't you ask the higher-ups to tell us their candidates so that I can have a better idea? Since they are neither here nor there, I can only find someone to audition!"
Han Jun looked at Liu Wei and then at Shen Lang without giving in. "I don't know who the candidates are, but I still say that we will pay for the filming. This is the only request. If Director Liu doesn't give me face, then I will seriously consider our cooperation on behalf of the investors!"
Such threatening words immediately made Liu Wei furious: "Teacher Han, you said you would hire someone, but you haven't hired anyone yet. This is not my problem. If you think that blocking my funds will make me surrender, then you are wrong. If things go wrong, we may end up breaking up!"
Han Jun also got angry when he heard this, and turned to look at Shen Lang and said, "Aren't you the so-called Shen Lang?" Shen Lang never tolerated such impolite people: "Teacher Han, right? What should you do when someone shakes hands with you?"
Han Jun glanced at Shen Lang and sneered disdainfully: "My parents never taught me since I was a child! I don't know."
Shen Lang smiled, and activated [Vulture] and [Intermediate Villain Acting Skills]——
He smiled sinisterly and said, "Teacher Han had an unfortunate childhood. However, although your parents can't accompany you, I have a big-eared post here. Do you want to try it?"
Han Jun was dumbfounded, half because he was frightened, and the other half because he was bullied.
This Shen Lang... half-bent his body, with a gloomy smile on his face, which instantly reminded him of all the bad guys he could think of in his life.
The little hooligan who robbed him of his two cents at the school gate, the scarred man who was setting up a honey trap, the security guard in a well-dressed suit at the club...
As for bluffing...
He had never seen an actor who dared to show off to the producer on the set.
For a moment, he was shocked and angry, and he wanted to go up and tear off Shen Lang's smiling pretty face.
"Who are you? Do you believe that I can make it impossible for you to get into the film and television industry? Do you know my background?" Han Jun cursed angrily.
When Liu Wei saw that the matter had become serious, he realized that Shen Lang had come to him for help, so he must not embarrass Shen Lang. On the other hand, Han Jun represented the investor, so he must not offend him too much.
He was obviously very angry just now, but now he calmed down: "Stop arguing, both of you. We are all family, don't hurt the harmony!"
"Who the hell is one of us? Does he think he can turn things around just by making a crappy movie?" Han Jun's eyes were red and he was already talking without thinking!
Shen Lang sneered: "Han Jun, what's your background? You are just a toad yawning, and you are so arrogant. You want to make it difficult for me to survive? Just try!"
Han Jun ignored Shen Lang and pointed at Liu Wei's nose and cursed: "Liu, I'm going to tell you today, if you dare to use him, I'll make your movie a mess!"
After all, Liu Wei is a top student who graduated from the Imperial Capital Film Academy and a veteran in the mainland film and television industry.
Seeing that Han Jun was so disrespectful to him, he said coldly: "Han Jun, today I, Liu, have also made a promise. Since Teacher Shen is here for the audition, I can't let others make a wasted trip!"
Then he said, "I will definitely audition. I also respect your investors and will definitely show the demo to them! If you interfere with our crew, I can also ask them to remove you as an investor!"
"Replace the investor? What a joke! I've seen directors and actors replaced, but I've never seen an investor replaced! Today I'm going to open my eyes!" Han Jun sneered and continued, "Liu Wei, I'm telling you, your play - is a failure!"
Liu Wei watched Han Jun walk out the door, his expression gradually becoming solemn!
He turned to Shen Lang and said, "Teacher Shen, let's have an audition."
Shen Lang frowned and said, "Director Liu, if it were just me, I wouldn't mind fighting with Han Jun. But since it involves the entire crew, I think we should just forget it!"
Liu Wei smiled bitterly and shook his head: "This Han Jun relies on the fact that he is the cousin of a boss of the capital side, and he shouts and yells at people on the set every day. I have long been fed up with him. I have told him several times, and this guy is not happy. Today, he is also targeting me! At worst, I will quit!"
Shen Lang looked at Liu Wei with new eyes. From the way he dressed he looked like a businessman and director, but he didn't expect him to be such a tough guy!
This director is great!!
Another four chapters, for those of you who commented, recommended, voted, invested, and collected yesterday!
Fight!
Have you ever seen anyone write nearly 10,000 words in a single day without waiting for any recommendations during the new book phase?
No!
Only bubbles!
A little bubble full of sincerity!
(End of this chapter)