Chapter 104: A Bit Lacking
When *My Fair Princess*, which made her famous, aired.
It was only 1998.
Clearly everyone was about the same age, yet he called her sister and said he grew up watching her; how many years had she been acting!
Even though Fan Bingbing had good emotional intelligence.
For a moment, she was left speechless.
"Haha."
Looking at Li Luo's awkward expression, Kou Zhanwu couldn't help but burst into laughter. He straightened his expression, reached out to Fan Bingbing solemnly: "Hello, Bingbing, I didn't grow up watching your TV shows."
One sentence each, leaving Fan Bingbing completely confused.
Before she could react.
Kou Zhanwu flashed his figure and ran away.
Li Luo quickly pinched a snowball the size of a fist and threw it hard at the bastard, accurately exploding a cluster of snowflakes on his back.
"Sorry, sorry~"
Ignoring Zhanwu's laughter, he turned around and held Fan Bingbing's hand that was left hanging in mid-air:
"Just a joke, don't mind it."
"Hehe."
Fan Bingbing's expression was somewhat helpless: "Of course not."
This was truly the first time she had encountered such a situation of meeting a new crew member.
It was quite fresh.
No longer caring about this strange guy, Fan Bingbing continued to greet other crew members, whether they were actors, martial arts performers, or crew staff, not missing a single one.
Returning to the rest area, Li Luo picked up the thermos and drank coffee unhurriedly.
Inexplicably.
He felt someone watching him.
He turned his head and met that gaze.
A short-haired woman in her thirties or forties, with a very capable temperament, was the one who had come over with Fan Bingbing just now.
Discovered by Li Luo, she didn't show the slightest panic.
She nodded very politely.
Returning a smile, Li Luo picked up the script placed beside the chair; even though he had memorized the content, the scenes were scrambled when filming, so he had to read it frequently.
As for Fan Bingbing.
There were still two or three months to get familiar, no need to rush.
He wasn't in a rush.
But someone else was very anxious.
Just as he finished familiarizing himself with the dialogue with Kou Zhanwu, two sets of footsteps walked straight toward him.
Looking in the direction of the sound, he found it was Fan Bingbing and the short-haired middle-aged woman who had just finished greeting everyone; the latter's smile was full of affinity.
"Li Luo."
Fan Bingbing stopped, her crisp voice ringing out: "Excuse me, are you free now?"
The words were quite straightforward.
Li Luo closed the script and stood up, indicating with his actions whether he was free or not.
"Hello."
Before Fan Bingbing could speak, the short-haired woman reached out generously: "My name is Wang Jinghua, I'm Bingbing's agent."
As soon as these words came out.
Several actors scattered in the tent raised their heads one after another.
The gaze toward the short-haired woman.
Was quite fiery.
Sometimes a name represents a hard brand.
Li Luo certainly didn't recognize her appearance, but he had heard of the name; the legendary top agent in the country, whose wrist and communication skills were quite amazing, holding the contracts of many big-name stars and actors.
At her most powerful, she took dozens of actors and left Huayi.
Triggering a shock in the entertainment industry.
She was definitely a strong woman.
"Hello."
Li Luo shook the other party's hand: "I've long heard of your name."
"No big name." Wang Jinghua said politely: "I just do service work. Is it convenient for Mr. Li Luo to move to talk for a few words?"
The other party was an agent, and her intention was already very clear.
But it was hard to refuse directly.
Anyway, there were still a few minutes before filming started, so Li Luo simply rolled up the script and walked to the side.
Under a pine tree, both stopped.
"Actually, I should have made an appointment to talk to Mr. Li at a coffee shop." Wang Jinghua looked at the snow forest in front of her and did a few chest expansion exercises: "But seeing such scenery, I actually feel it's more comfortable than that kind of environment."
This woman was no psychologist.
But she could recruit many big-name stars, and even take them with her when jumping ship.
In terms of human relations and dealing with people.
Her ability was absolutely explosive.
A simple relaxing action could easily shorten the distance between the two and reduce the guard between strangers.
"Indeed."
Li Luo patted the script and pretended to be in the mood to appreciate it.
No matter how good the scenery is.
You'll feel bored after looking at it for ten hours a day.
He didn't continue to speak; sometimes the more you say, the more passive you become.
"Actually, I've been paying attention to you for a while."
Wang Jinghua didn't care and continued to exercise her shoulders: "When *Laughing in the Wind* aired in 2001, I liked the Lin Pingzhi you played; I thought you were very talented at the time."
"Later, it was Zhang Wuji in *Yi Tian Tu Long*."
"I didn't expect you to land the lead."
"I asked some friends in Taiwan, and their evaluation of the show was quite good."
Her short hair swung, and she looked at the man standing silently on the side with a smile: "But these are not the points I appreciate about you. Do you know what I appreciate most about you?"
"Handsome."
Li Luo sometimes spoke very straightforwardly.
She was stunned for a moment, then Wang Jinghua smiled and agreed with his point of view: "That is beyond doubt."
"There is another important reason."
Her tone paused slightly, and she continued: "That is Li Luo Studio."
"You investigated me?"
Li Luo frowned.
"It's understanding."
Wang Jinghua spread her hands, indicating she had no malice: "Through understanding, I found that you are a smart person; few young actors can plan their own affairs like you do."
"That's why I like you."
"This time I came specifically to find you; my goal is very clear, I want to sign you."
Lowering her hands, her tone was quite sincere: "There are many people with acting skills, but few people with brains. I want to help you walk more smoothly on this path in the entertainment industry and stand in a higher position!"
The last sentence was said very confidently.
Of course.
She also had the ability to do it.
"Thank you."
Li Luo swung the script and refused tactfully: "I am very satisfied with my current state."
This answer.
Surprised Wang Jinghua a little.
Actually, she didn't sign just any actor now; she only visited people she was very optimistic about. Normally, actors would happily agree; after all, her record wasn't blown out of proportion.
In terms of picking scripts and planning an actor's career, her vision was unique.
And her resources weren't generally powerful either.
However.
It was also within her expectations.
Someone who could set up a studio and take on roles as a freshman must have a very strong opinion, and Wang Jinghua didn't expect to talk things over in a few words.
"Of course, your current state is indeed comfortable."
Wang Jinghua nodded in agreement and continued to echo: "The studio is your own, you won't be constrained by anything. After *Yi Tian Tu Long* airs, your acting offers will definitely not be few."
"You earn your own money and spend it yourself."
She sighed and shook her head: "If I had your achievement when I was young, earning large sums of money, I would also want to maintain that state."
"But."
Li Luo helped the other party say the turning point.
"But."
Wang Jinghua was stunned again, patted her forehead and smiled: "You are quite humorous, but have you considered a problem? Sometimes holding onto small money too tightly makes it easy to miss big money."
"Even if you need to give up part of the benefits, you can earn much more money than now."
"Why not."
Staring at Li Luo, she said sincerely: "Backing the big platform of Huayi can get many opportunities. Now your income is only acting fees, right?"
"But an actor's income is not just acting fees."
"Various brand endorsements."
"And commercial performances."
Wang Jinghua's words continued, trying to reason with profit: "With your good image, if operated well, these extra incomes will not be less than acting fees. Spending two days filming an advertisement can get you more than a hundred thousand."
"Going to a commercial performance to sing two songs can also earn tens of thousands."
"A big platform can integrate high-end resources, and the bargaining power is stronger, which is also very helpful for improving your personal image."
Listening to these words.
Li Luo smiled slightly inside and remained silent.
Advertisements.
As long as the fame is explosive enough, are you afraid that manufacturers won't find your contact information?
Commercial performances.
I'm afraid that after singing, the boss will chase after you for money.
Seeing his calm appearance, Wang Jinghua decisively swung her second axe: "Another thing is career; you have to admit that actors can't get good roles every time."
"If you accidentally take a bad movie, your career is easy to collapse."
"Backing a big platform, even if such a thing happens, there are enough resources and opportunities to help actors start over."
"You know Huayi's strength very well."
Wang Jinghua looked confident and gave the final blow: "The resources our company can provide are definitely not ordinary, and the probability of producing good films is also greater. If you are willing to sign the contract."
"I can guarantee that I will tilt resources toward you."
As long as it's a movie or TV show produced by Huayi, if conditions permit, of course, they will take better care of the actors under their banner.
This company's strength is indeed strong, and it will be even stronger in the future.
It has also produced many good works.
According to common sense, there is no fault in the other party's words.
But Li Luo is different.
He doesn't dare to say good roles, but as long as he has the opportunity to choose, he can guarantee that what he chooses is a work of standard.
When an actor's TV shows and movies are either well-received.
Or can make money.
Are you still afraid of having no opportunities?
In the eyes of investors, it's simply a guiding light.
"Thank you, Sister Hua." Li Luo pretended to hesitate for a moment before saying with a tangled expression: "What you said is indeed very reasonable, but after all, it is a big deal for me."
"Let me consider it, okay?"
"No problem."
A little regretful, but as long as he loosened his mouth, Wang Jinghua took out her business card and handed it to Li Luo: "Regardless of the result, Sister Jinghua will make you this friend. Leave a contact method, and if you don't understand anything, call me anytime."
"It's fine to chat normally."
After all, he was still tactfully refused.
However, she believed in harmony and wealth, and after many years in the industry, she rarely tore her face with anyone.
She wouldn't feel dissatisfied because of this.
"Alright."
Li Luo naturally accepted it happily.
Because he was wearing a costume, he reported the number directly to the other party.
After the matter was discussed.
Wang Jinghua left very decisively.
Watching the other party's back, Li Luo laughed and put the business card into his pocket; the result was destined to disappoint the other party. It's not impossible to back a big tree, and it's indeed comfortable to enjoy the shade.
But definitely not now.
Even if he wants to enter a big platform, it must be after this woman takes a large group of actors and leaves Huayi.
Adding flowers to the brocade is a bit lacking.
Sending charcoal in snowy weather.
Can win him more benefits and opportunities.
Fan Bingbing joined the crew.
Bringing immediate changes.
This change, to Li Luo, was negative to some extent.
Looking at the schedule from morning to night, he felt his head grow big; it was completely different from the strict adherence to filming time on the other side of the ocean, where high overtime pay would be charged as soon as it exceeded the time.
Here, as long as they are busy, the actors have to stay honestly on the set.
Leaving early and returning late.
It's no longer a thing.
When filming is fierce, they can film all night!
Fortunately, his physique is strong enough.
He can hold on.
Staying together to film all day, Fan Bingbing's goddess filter was also quickly broken here.
Different from the appearance in front of the lens.
When filming is tiring.
Actors have all kinds of appearances on the set; sleeping in chairs with limbs spread out is already commonplace.
In this semi-enclosed environment.
It's easiest to enhance feelings.
In just over a week, Li Luo became familiar with Fan Bingbing.
"Giddyup, giddyup, giddyup."
The shouting echoed in the mountain forest, and the large hooves kicked up clusters of white snow.
Li Luo played vigorously, the reins in his hand shook heavily, and he rode a white horse whistling through the pine trees of various shapes; this feeling of galloping on horseback was sometimes even cooler than driving a G-Wagon.
"Whoa~~~"
Arriving in an open space, he tightened the reins.
The tall white horse let out a few neighs, its slender legs kicked in the snow, and it stopped while spraying white mist.
"How is it?"
Holding the reins, letting the horse wander on the spot, Li Luo looked at the dozen or so people standing or sitting in front of him: "Is my riding skill okay? Don't worry, carrying someone is no problem."
What they were about to film was Zhang Danfeng leading Yun Lei, who was disguised as a princess, to escape from Jin Daozhai.
He Qun wanted to realistically present the medium and long shots of the two riding a horse together to escape in the lens; since the director had requirements, the actors could only try their best to comply.
But this kind of thing is dangerous after all.
If the actor's riding skill is not up to par, they can only give up these few shots.
Having the opportunity to ride together, Li Luo naturally wouldn't let it go.
From the moment he flipped onto the saddle, he showed the crew a wave of exquisite riding skills, from static to dynamic to whipping the horse to gallop.
Everything looked so effortless.
Although the technique shown was quite extraordinary, the surrounding people still looked at the riding instructor in unison.
Still have to listen to the professionals.
"Hmm."
Under everyone's gaze, the riding instructor nodded heavily: "The movements are beautiful, the horse control is very skillful, even if I go up, it's about the same. Li Luo, how many years have you been playing this?"
"Two years."
Under the surprised eyes of the riding instructor, Li Luo landed easily.
"Don't worry."
He swung the reins and looked at the pretty woman standing beside him in a red dress: "Don't worry, even if I fall, I won't let you fall."
"Okay, I'll film!"
Fan Bingbing wasn't a coy person; since it was confirmed to be safe, there was nothing to hesitate about.
"Alright then."
Taking off his glasses and wiping them, He Qun ordered: "You two ride the horse for a while to get familiar, wander around, adapt to that state, Li Luo, you must pay attention to safety!"
"No problem."
Li Luo snapped his fingers and looked happily at the woman in the red robe: "Little Fatty, please mount the horse!"
"Hey!!!"
Fan Bingbing bared her teeth and glared, immediately rolling up her sleeves. ===== CHAPTER 105 =====
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