1990: Starting from Baojia Street

Seeing the two people entering the box without saying hello, walking straight towards Wang Zuxian with drunken faces, Zhou Yan narrowed his eyes, stood up directly, and stood in front of Wang Zuxian.

As soon as Zhou Yan stood up, Li Hong and Wang Xiaoshuai stood up and guarded Zhou Yan.

Although the others did not come over, they all stood up and looked at the two men menacingly.

The most ruthless person was Liu Qing. This guy had his hand on the neck of the wine bottle, as if he was ready to fight at any time.

When the two men saw this scene, they immediately froze on the spot, and the smiles on their faces froze.

At this time, Wang Zuxian pulled Zhou Yan's arm from behind and said, Third brother, we know each other.

Zhou Yan turned to look at Wang Zuxian, and she said, It's Manager Hou from Jiahe.

Hearing that they knew each other, Zhou Yan, Li Hong and the others raised their hands, We know each other.

Seeing Zhou Yan speak, Li Hong and the others returned to their positions. Everyone else also turned their bodies back, and the atmosphere at the scene became much more relaxed.

Hou Xin swallowed, forced a smile, and explained, Miss Wang, we were eating next door. I heard you were here, so I came over to say hello.

Although he had explained, Hou Xin did not dare to go to Wang Zuxian's side easily. Just now he felt that if he took another step forward, he would be beaten by the people at the table.

Wang Zuxian nodded and said, I'm wrapping up filming today and I'm here to have dinner with the crew. This is our director Zhou Yan.

Hou Xin said hello quickly, Hello, Director Zhou, I'm sorry for bothering you.

Zhou Yan looked at the two of them and said, Since we met, it's fate. It's normal to come and say hello. Maybe we were too serious about eating just now and didn't hear the knocks from the two of you. I'm really sorry.

As soon as these words came out, both of them were a little embarrassed, and they didn't knock on the door at all.

Hou Xin and the others had eaten to the end, drank a lot of wine, and heard that Wang Zuxian was eating here, so they came over drunk, thinking of saying hello to Wang Zuxian.

Now that he was frightened by Zhou Yan and the others, he sobered up a lot and realized that it was rude to come over suddenly.

Although they didn't mean any harm, their behavior just now was indeed inappropriate. Logically speaking, they should have knocked on the door before entering.

Hou Xin apologized again, Director Zhou, I'm really sorry. This glass of wine is just for me to apologize to you all.

After saying that, he raised his head and drank the wine in the cup, and the man next to him also drank the wine.

For this reason, Zhou Yan did not need to be reluctant, and he also saw that Manager Hou seemed to be frightened by the battle just now.

Since we are friends, let me toast you two.

Zhou Yan picked up the cup, and over there Li Hong was already carrying a wine bottle to pour wine for Hou Xin and the others.

In fact, after Hou Xin and the others said hello to Wang Zuxian, they already wanted to leave, mainly because they felt that Zhou Yan and others were not easy to mess with.

Before coming to the mainland, they had heard too many rumors about the mainland, and the situation just now made them murmur in their hearts.

But when Zhou Yan wanted to toast them, they couldn't say goodbye, so they just put the wine glasses on the table and asked Li Hong to pour the wine.

After the wine was poured into their glasses, Zhou Yan raised his glass and said, I'd like to toast you two.

Director Zhou, we respect you.

After they finished two glasses of wine, Zhou Yan said, Everyone, please move and move two seats for Mr. Hou and others.

After Zhou Yan finished speaking, others started to move the chairs. Li Hong moved two more chairs and asked Hou Xin and others to sit down.

Hou Xin and the others couldn't leave if they wanted to, so they had to sit down.

After everyone sat down, Zhou Yan asked curiously, Mr. Hou came to the mainland for business?

Hou Xin nodded and said, I have a business, and the company sent me here to discuss it.

Did things go well?

It went relatively smoothly.

That's right. If things don't go well, you won't come over to drink. Zhou Yan raised his glass, Here, let me toast you two.

Hou Xin and the others had drunk a lot of wine to begin with, and they couldn't bear it after drinking two more drinks just now. But in the current situation, they could only drink it with all their strength.

Don't just drink, eat some food. Zhou Yan said with a smile.

He persuaded Hou Xin and the others to have a few drinks. Seeing that they were dizzy, Zhou Yan began to ask what they were doing in Yanjing, but these two people were quite strict and said nothing.

Seeing this, Zhou Yan didn't ask any more questions and almost let them go. The two of them also ran away as if they had received amnesty.

They came to say hello to Wang Zuxian, but they didn't say a few words to Wang Zuxian during the whole process.

After Hou Xin and the others left, Wang Zuxian whispered, The battle you just had was so scary, I was scared.

Zhou Yan smiled and said, Aren't you worried that they will come to trouble you?

I'm reminded of the night we first met.

The first time they met in Taiwan, they got into a fight with a drunkard. At that time, He Jiajin drank too much and was unable to fight. It was Zhou Yan who grabbed the bench and knocked him down.

Are you familiar with Jiahe as well?

I can't say I'm familiar with him, but I met this Manager Hou several times before when I was filming City Hunter.

Zhou Yan nodded, then turned to Liang Jiahui and asked, Brother Liang, do you know this Manager Hou?

Never seen it. Liang Jiahui shook his head.

Zhou Yan was quite surprised, because Liang Jiahui had actually filmed many scenes in Jiahe. Manager Hou probably wasn't an important figure in Jiahe, otherwise Liang Jiahui wouldn't have known him.

After this small episode, the atmosphere at the table did not change, and everyone quickly started drinking together again.

…

In the afternoon of the next day, Wang Zuxian took a flight back to Taiwan.

Zhou Yan rested at home for a day, and then he was busy leading the crew to film the remaining scenes of The Sixth Sense.

The subsequent scenes continued to go smoothly. On August 25, as the last scene ended, all filming for The Sixth Sense was completed.

As soon as the filming ended, Zhou Yan went to Yanjing Studio the next day to start editing.

During this period, we were filming and sending them to the factory for washing at the same time. However, after washing, the editing room was not in a hurry to edit.

There are so many tasks in the editing room during this time, it’s hard to keep our hands free.

It is actually possible to jump in line, but Zhou Yan is usually busy shooting and has no time to focus on editing, so he did not rush and put the editing work after the shooting was completed.

In this case, he can also have something to check on the editing situation.

The shooting of a movie is important, but the post-production is even more critical. If the editing of a movie is not good, no matter how good the previous shooting is, it will be useless.

The same material, if edited by different people, may result in two completely different movies.

Therefore, Zhou Yan must keep an eye on the editing process.

Zhou Yan first went to the editing building and had preliminary communication with the editor, and then went to the director's office.

He heard good news two days ago. The project approval process for the film Grown Up has been completed with the director, and he can now prepare to start the following process.

Zhou Yan went to the director's office just to talk to Senior Lu about this matter.

In the director's office, Zhou Yan also met Rui Wenji.

When Teng Wenji saw Zhou Yan now, he stopped pretending and directly showed his face to Zhou Yan. Although they haven't quarreled in public yet, their faces are basically torn apart, so there is no need to worry about it anymore.

Seeing Teng Wenji showing off to him, Zhou Yan didn't care. Teng Wenji could only be angry anyway, and there was nothing he could do to him. Moreover, seeing Teng Wenji like this, Zhou Yan was quite happy, and it would have been better to be furious.

Come on, senior, let's go to the reception room and talk about your new movie. Zhou Yan said to Senior Lu with a smile, and then went to the reception room first.

Senior Lu tidied up, then got up and went to the reception room.

When they arrived at the reception room, Senior Lu pushed up his glasses and said, Did you speak so loudly on purpose? I saw that Teng Wenji's face was turning green.

Hasn't his movie been approved yet?

Well, it might take another month or two.

He didn't make things difficult for you, right? Zhou Yan asked with concern. He was not afraid of Teng Wenji, but he was afraid that Teng Wenji would deal with Senior Lu and the others.

Senior Lu shook his head and said, I am a sick person, and he is too embarrassed to embarrass me. Besides, he also knows that it is useless to embarrass me. It is still a matter between the two of you. I am quite curious. What is he doing? Why did I offend you?

It's a long story. I didn't mean to cause trouble for him. Even without him, your movie would still have been shot. It's just that he was unlucky and happened to meet him.

Zhou Yan poured a cup of tea for himself and Senior Lu, and then sat on the sofa, Now that the project has been approved, the script will be submitted for review. You can do this yourself in the factory. In other aspects, what are your demands? , do you need help from me, the producer?

I would like you to compose the soundtrack for my movie. Can you satisfy me?

Zhou Yan shook his head, I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. I've taken on a lot of work recently.

I know, so I just casually said that I am going to let Zhu Hongmao do the soundtrack and the protagonist.

Zhu Hongmao? Hearing the name, Zhou Yan suddenly frowned, Senior, you have to pay attention to one thing. There is a vicious plot in your movie. Don't let the actors fake it during the filming. Really do it, really get into that stuff.”

Senior Lu was stunned for a moment, It shouldn't be the case.

Has Zhu Hongmao made a decision?

Not yet, I just have this idea.

Senior Lu and Zhu Hongmao have known each other for a long time, and the reason why he wrote Grown Up actually has a lot to do with Zhu Hongmao. The protagonist Zhou Qing in the story is very similar to Zhu Hongmao.

Zhu Hongmao is a rock music player himself, and he fits the role quite well, but Zhou Yan doesn't think it would be a good choice for Zhu Hongmao to play the male lead.

Moreover, Zhu Hongmao is a bomb. Even Zhou Yan doesn't know whether Zhu Hongmao is addicted to drugs now.

Zhu Jie, the heroine of Grown Up, seemed to have died of an overdose of meth before the movie was released, and it was said that she contracted it during the filming process.

Why she got infected may have something to do with Zhu Hongmao.

There are a lot of xi things in the rock circle these days. Even if Zhu Hongmao hasn't caught it yet, the same problem will probably occur later.

After pondering for a moment, Zhou Yan said, If you don't have to choose Zhu Hongmao, I think you can choose a professional actor. This is your first movie, so it would be better to find a professional actor. As for the soundtrack, I can I’ll recommend you a candidate.”

Senior Lu was quite persuaded. He nodded, If there are suitable actors, I would prefer to choose professional actors. As for the soundtrack, who would you recommend?

I have a junior brother who also plays rock music.

When he heard that it was Junior Brother Zhou Yan, Senior Lu also became interested.

Because of Zhou Yan, the Central Conservatory of Music now plays a very important role in senior Lu’s heart. In addition, Zhou Yan personally recommended it, so this junior student must have a lot of skills.

But he was also quite surprised, Are there any students in your school who play rock music?

This is a stereotype. Can't students from Yangyin play rock music? But since they are students from Yangyin, the rock they play is naturally different from the rock music played by many people.

Then I have to see it.

If you are interested, I will tell him about this and find time to meet you.

No problem, let's meet first and then talk about it. But this male protagonist...

If you don't have to find Zhu Hongmao, then hold an audition. You can ask Li Hong to handle this matter. Now that The Sixth Sense has been filmed, he has nothing to do. You have also come into contact with this kid Li Hong many times. You also know his abilities. Zhou Yan also recommended Li Hong.

Recommending Li Hong to Senior Lu is not only helping Li Hong, but also helping Senior Lu. Li Hong needs training and qualifications, and Senior Lu needs someone who is familiar with the crew's affairs to help him share the burden.

Senior Lu nodded. Li Hong and him were two completely different types of people. He usually didn't like to talk, but Li Hong was good at communicating.

Otherwise, I'll let him serve as an assistant director.

Well, it's okay to give him the position of assistant director. If there are any chores on the crew that you can't handle, you can leave them to him. He's better at handling these things.

Okay, then I'll go back and find Director Chen and ask him to bring Li Hong over.

It's not just Li Hong. Many of the staff members from your factory who went to the Sixth Sense crew this time are very capable. Zhang Shaojie and Sui Liang have all worked with you on the Piano Boy Who Wants to Fly crew before. Zhao Fenfen, Jiang Xiaomei, and Lu Xuyang can go to the props team. Hai Mingming from the lighting team usually doesn't like to talk, but he is very slow when doing things...

In a few words, Zhou Yan pulled out a team for Senior Lu. He had used this team himself, so he was very familiar with it. He knew the characteristics of each person and knew which people were suitable for Senior Lu to use.

The most important thing is that the people he mentioned are not only good professionals, but also people who do practical things, and there will be no problems under Senior Lu.

Not everyone on the crew of The Sixth Sense is very good, and some people have more troubles. These people have no problem on the crew of The Sixth Sense because Zhou Yan can calm them down, but Senior Lu may not be able to. .

If such people were put on the set of Grown Up, they might cause trouble for Senior Lu, so Zhou Yan did not mention those people.

Senior Lu couldn't help but nod. He recognized the people Zhou Yan mentioned. Several of them had worked together before on The Piano Boy Who Wants to Fly and they were familiar with each other.

With these people, we're basically there. I'll make a list later. Senior Lu said with a smile.

Zhou Yan shook his head, No, on this basis, you have to line up twenty more people.

Senior Lu said in surprise, Twenty people, so many? My crew doesn't need so many people. Even if we want to have enough people, this is too much.

You are stupid. Do you think that if you ask for people with a list, Director Chen can satisfy you all? There must be a bargaining process. If you want thirty people, then make a list of fifty people. In the past, Director Chen was given room to bargain.

This... Senior Lu sighed, I'm really not good at this.

Don't think about anything too complicated. This is no different from buying food at the market. You make a list first and boldly go to Director Chen to ask for it. You, the director, come forward first. If we talk about it, If he doesn’t come down, I, the producer, will tell him again.”

Well, I understand. I'll make a list later.

The script hasn't been submitted for review yet. Others don't have to be too anxious. Get Li Hong first. This will make your early preparations much easier.

Okay, I'll get it in a minute.

…

Not long after Zhou Yan left, Senior Lu went to Chen Zhigu’s office. When he heard that Senior Lu asked Li Hong to be the assistant director, Chen Zhigu agreed without thinking. He also asked Senior Lu very considerately, “Who else do we need?” , just tell me and I will try my best to satisfy you.

Senior Lu said gratefully, It's still early before the official filming of the movie. I've been thinking about it during this period. I'll hand over a list to you later.

No problem, bring the list over when the time comes, and I'll approve it for you. Chen Zhigu waved his hand, very proudly, and then said, Go and call Li Hong, and I will give him an appointment in person.

Okay, I'll go find him now.

Chen Zhigu actually didn't need to come forward to do this, but he saw that Zhou Yan cared about Li Hong, so he did a favor and called Li Hong over to talk and say some words of encouragement, which could win people over.

When he came out of Chen Zhigu's office, Li Hong was completely confused. He had imagined that he would slowly climb up from assistant director, to assistant director, and then to director.

But he didn't expect that he would become an assistant director so quickly. The Sixth Sense had just finished filming, and he hadn't even recovered yet.

Seeing Li Hong in a daze, Senior Lu patted him on the shoulder and said, Do a good job, Li Hong. Zhou Yan and I are very optimistic about you.

Li Hong looked grateful, Thank you, Director Lu. I will do my best to help you make the movie well and live up to your expectations.

Although the movie script has not yet been submitted for review, we can start the casting process first. In this way, you organize some actors to audition, and we first look for the male protagonist.

Hearing that there was a task, Li Hong quickly got into work mode, Director Lu, what do you want from the male protagonist?

Come to the office with me. I'll show you the script. After reading the script, we'll discuss my needs after you understand the characters and plot.

OK.

…

Here Zhou Yan went to school after coming out of Yanjing Studio.

As expected, Wang Feng was also watching the orchestra's rehearsal in the concert hall. He was the only one there today. Neither Zhao Muyang nor Long Long came.

Zhou Yan did not enter the concert hall, but stood at the door and waved to Wang Feng, who ran out in a hurry.

Senior brother, what do you want from me?

I found a job for you.

Wang Feng asked in surprise, What kind of job?

Film soundtrack. Director Lu Xuechang of Yanjing Studio is preparing to shoot a new movie. This movie is related to rock music. I think it is more appropriate for you to do the soundtrack.

Wang Feng did not expect that Zhou Yan would find them a job as a film scorer. He hesitated and said, But I have never done a film scorer before.

What, you're not confident anymore?

Wang Feng immediately defended, Of course not, I just don't understand the situation very well.

This job is not yours yet. Go talk to the director first, let them know about you, and you should also understand the story. If you want to promote your music, movies are a good opportunity. Your band is performing outside. A hundred performances will not be as effective as the soundtrack of a movie.

Wang Feng nodded, I understand, I will fight for it.

The cost of the soundtrack is not too much, but it is quite important for you who are just starting out. The small subsidy the company gives you is probably not enough for you. Your family is in good condition, and it doesn't matter if your income is lower. , but also think about other people.”

Zhou Yan didn't mention any specific person, but he was actually talking about Zhao Muyang.

There are currently four members in Wang Feng's band. Except for Zhao Muyang, the other three members are from Yangyin, and they belong to the type whose family is not short of money.

Even Zhao Muyang, although he comes from an artistic family, his family's financial conditions are not good. Although he has been a drummer for bands in recent years, he has not made any money.

The biggest sum of money Zhao Muyang has earned in the past two years is probably the severance package from the Dream Band.

The band can't make money, and Wang Feng's life will not be affected, but Zhao Muyang can only continue to live a miserable life.

Zhou will also give them a monthly subsidy, but the subsidy is not much, and it is about the same as the subsidy given to the musicians by the Piano Youth Orchestra.

After all, Zhou's is a company that wants to make a profit, and it's not a charity. It's impossible to pay them a lot of money every month when their band has just established and has achieved nothing.

As for their plans to engage in music, the company will naturally not be stingy with investment.

Wang Feng also knew Zhao Muyang's situation. He nodded seriously, I understand.

Well, I'll arrange to meet you in two days...

When Zhou Yan was saying this, the bp machine in his pocket rang. He took it out and looked at it. It was Jiang Xia calling, saying that the warehouse was in trouble.

He frowned and said to Wang Feng, I'll arrange a meeting for you in two days. Wait for my news. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first.

Well, goodbye, senior brother.

After leaving the concert hall, Zhou Yan went to the office and called Jiang Xia back.

What's the trouble over there at the warehouse?

They previously wanted to rent the warehouse of a state-owned electronics factory on the edge of the Third Ring Road and transform it into a studio with a recording studio. Because it involved many problems, it has been postponed until now. However, although the process is relatively slow, it is going smoothly. No surprises. Nine It can be done in a month.

Everything was agreed upon originally, but now they say it can't be sold.

what reason?

Director Li just said he couldn't sell it and didn't tell me why. I asked around the factory and couldn't get any information.

Zhou Yan looked at his watch and asked, Is Director Li in the factory now?

exist.

Wait for me for a while, I'll go over now.

…

Li Xiuhai, the director of the electronics factory, was in his early fifties and in his prime. However, he was also unlucky. Within two years of taking over the factory, the factory failed.

After exchanging a few words with Li Xiuhai, Zhou Yan went straight to the point, Director Li, I'd like to ask Xiao Jiang, do you have any new ideas from the factory regarding the warehouse?

Li Xiuhai sighed slightly and said, Boss Zhou, it's not that I don't want to rent the warehouse to you, it's just that I am unable to do so.

Seeing that Li Xiuhai did not answer his question directly, Zhou Yan asked another question, Is it an internal problem or is there any new policy from above?

Li Xiuhai shook his head, There are no new policies from above.

He still did not answer the question directly, but the answer has come out. Either there is a new policy from above, or there is a problem within the factory.

Li Xiuhai had only been in the electronics factory for a few years and had no absolute control. It was quite normal for internal problems to arise.

Is there anything I can help with? Zhou Yan asked again.

Li Xiuhai took a deep drag on his cigarette, then put the butt of the cigarette in the ashtray, and then said, Boss Zhou, let me tell you the truth. In fact, you have a competitor, and now there is another one who also wants to rent. This warehouse.”

They paid more than us?

It's not about money.

It's not a money problem, it's a people problem. Maybe this competitor has a lot of energy and is not something that ordinary people can afford to offend.

Is it convenient to reveal who the other party is?

Siyuan Foreign Trade.

Zhou Yan had never heard of the name Siyuan Foreign Trade. He asked again, Who is the boss of this company?

Li Xiuhai shook his head and said nothing.

Although he didn't say anything, Zhou Yan knew that Li Xiuhai must know who the boss of Siyuan Foreign Trade was, and he didn't tell him because it was inconvenient.

In this case, Zhou Yan didn't ask any more questions. He stood up and said goodbye, Okay, Director Li, I won't disturb you anymore.

This issue……

Li Xiuhai was still a little embarrassed. After all, he was the one who promoted the renting of the warehouse to Zhou Yan, and Zhou Yan was also kind to him.

It's okay, I understand. Factory manager, just be busy and don't give it away.

…

After leaving the factory, Zhou Yan asked for Jiang Xia's mobile phone and called Zhou Hong.

Third brother, what do you want from me?

Brother, do you know about Siyuan Foreign Trade?

I've never heard of it, why do you suddenly ask about this company?

Is such that……

Then Zhou Yan told Zhou Hong the situation.

After hearing this, Zhou Hong muttered, Wait a moment and I'll ask what phone you used to call.

Xiao Jiang's mobile phone.

Okay, got it.

The phone hung up. After about seven or eight minutes, the phone rang. Zhou Yan thought it was his brother, so he answered the call and asked, Brother, what did you say?

The person on the other side smiled and said, It's me, Huo Siqi.

When he heard it was Huo Siqi, Zhou Yan was surprised and said, Brother Siqi?

Well, I heard from the second brother that the factory you want to rent has been blocked by Siyuan Foreign Trade?

It's not a factory, it's a warehouse inside the factory. Brother Siqi, you won't tell me that Siyuan Foreign Trade has something to do with you, right?

Huo Siqi smiled and said, Although our names both have the same meaning, Siyuan Foreign Trade has nothing to do with me. This Siyuan Foreign Trade was opened by Director Zhao's nephew Si Yuan. I guess the people in the electronics factory don't know who you are, so I would rather offend you than offend Shensi Yuan.

You know Shen Siyuan?

I know you, but I'm not very familiar with it. Do you want this warehouse?

Of course, I can compete fairly with them.

You really have an innocent heart, third brother. If Shen Siyuan knew your identity, do you think he would still dare to fight with you? What qualifications does he have to fight with you? Let this be the case. I will tell him, let him Just don’t get involved.

After hearing what Huo Siqi said, Zhou Yan stopped being pretentious and said, Thank you so much, Brother Siqi.

Why are you thanking me? It's because you are too low-key. Although your Zhou family is in Jinling, no small fish or shrimp can touch you.

No matter what, I still want to thank you. I usually focus on music and movies and don't care about anything else. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even know the details of Siyuan Foreign Trade.

This is the role of brothers. Don't worry about this. Just wait for the news. Besides, it's a coincidence that I also have something to ask you about.

whats the matter?

A friend from the film industry is coming to Yanjing this weekend. Let's have a meal together.

Who?

You will know when the time comes. I will inform you of the specific time and place later.

Okay, I'll wait for your notification.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yan returned the big brother to Jiang Xia, Let's wait for the news.

…

The next day, Zhou Yan and the others received a call from Li Xiuhai, asking them to go to the factory again.

Seeing Zhou Yan again, Li Xiuhai's face was filled with smiles.

Although I don't know how Zhou Yan managed Siyuan Foreign Trade, not long after Zhou Yan and the others left yesterday, he received a call from Siyuan, saying that he wanted to withdraw from the warehouse competition.

Li Xiuhai asked Shen Siyuan what the reason was, but Shen Siyuan said nothing.

This was such a coincidence that Li Xiuhai couldn't help but wonder, what is Zhou Yan's background so that he can take down Mr. Shen so quickly?

I have to say that Zhou Yanke is really low-key. He has always been quiet and discreet before, and he was always polite every time he met.

Without the involvement of Siyuan Foreign Trade, things were much simpler. The two parties quickly finalized the lease contract for the electronics factory warehouse.

After signing the contract, Li Xiuhai was very happy.

Their warehouse is in the northeast corner of the factory, far away from the production line. Now that the factory is not efficient, this warehouse is basically no longer needed.

Such an abandoned warehouse can be rented to Zhou Yan and others for rent, which is a good thing for the factory.

After the warehouse was settled, Zhou Yan asked Jiang Xia to get busy with the decoration. This was a big project, but when the warehouse was not rented in the early stage, Jiang Xia was already preparing for it, so it saved a lot of time. (End of chapter)