Chapter 54 Chen Xi? Chen Zhixi!

Wangjing at night

The world-famous Wangjing Xiaoyao has just gained some fame.

As soon as I walked into the neighborhood, the air was filled with the aroma of barbecue. The store entrance was filled with small stools and tables, and they were full of people.

"Hey, business is so good?"

"That's right. Fortunately, you called in advance and I reserved a table for you."

The three Zhang Chen brothers have been coming here frequently recently and have become friends with the boss.

The boss is Zhai Yaowei, the founder of Wangjing Xiaoyao, and is said to be a retired Marine.

While he was talking, the boss took out a set of tables and small stools from the house and set them up. He had no choice but to put away the reserved seats first, otherwise he would not be able to stay.

"What would you like to eat today?" The boss took out a pen and paper.

"Give me 30 skewers of pork and kidney, and the rest you like, grill them until they're done, and give me a case of beer."

Zhang Chen was treating everyone today. After ordering the dishes, he remembered that there was a girl sitting next to him, so he quickly asked Chen Xi: "What do you want to drink, beer or a drink?"

"I am from Heilongjiang Province."

"Okay, boss, two cases of beer."

I was careless and forgot about Chen Xi's heroic feat.

At the previous wrap-up party, this little girl got the entire crew drunk. Zhang Chen felt that her drinking capacity should be able to compete with Huo Siyan.

"These are free gifts. Everyone drink them first. The others will be ready soon."

The boss was very caring. He served a plate of peanuts and a plate of edamame, and also served everyone wine, so that no one at the table would just sit there doing nothing.

"thank you boss."

Everyone poured wine, pinched peanuts and edamame, drank and chatted.

"Come on, brothers, let one go first..."

As they drank the cold beer, the conversation started. Ning Hao asked, "Chen Zi, is Che Xiao really retiring from the entertainment industry?"

"Well, I called her and that's what she said." Zhang Chen pinched an edamame and put it in his mouth. It tasted quite good.

"Pity."

"Yes, she retired right after becoming famous. What a great opportunity she has wasted." Lao Cao also echoed, "I don't know how many people in Beijing Film Academy are looking forward to such an opportunity, but she didn't cherish the opportunity when it fell upon her."

"But in fact, if we were replaced by her, we would probably make the same choice."

Zhang Chen is actually the one who understands Che Xiao the most: "There is such a wealthy man who likes her and is willing to marry her, and the price is just to retire from the film industry. Anyone would make the same choice."

"Yeah, that's right~"

"The skewers are ready, guys, enjoy them slowly..."

An iron plate was brought up, filled with kidneys and meat skewers, sizzling with oil and giving off a fragrant aroma.

The boss obviously gave them special care, otherwise, with the booming business and the fact that they arrived the latest, there was no way it would be their turn. Didn’t they see so many people still waiting?

Ning Hao picked it up and took a bite: "Mm, this is the taste, I really love it."

Zhang Chen also took a bite of the sizzling kidney, it was so delicious.

It is said that the grilling method of wrapping kidneys with fat is unique to Wangjing Xiaoyao. The kidneys themselves are too thin and not fragrant, but with the layer of fat on the outside, they are different, so they can be cooked quickly.

There are more than one kind of kidney in barbecue restaurants in later generations, but the kidneys wrapped in fat are all called Wangjing Little Kidneys.

"Don't stop, drink..."

Zhang Chen found another cup, and everyone tilted their heads back and drank it all in one gulp.

Barbecue should be accompanied by beer.

Lao Cao was so full of grease that he couldn't stop. Zhang Chen filled Chen Xi's glass and asked, "Tell me about you, have you really decided to move behind the scenes?"

The latter nodded: "Well, it's decided."

"Why? Being an actor is so good, you can earn a lot and become a star..." Lao Cao looked puzzled.

Chen Xi shook her head. "I just feel it's hard to stand out. My looks are not pretty among actresses, just okay. It's hard to become famous, and my acting skills are just average. In comparison, I think it's good to be behind the scenes, and I can learn a lot."

Chen Xi worked behind the scenes on "Dark Invasion" for a while and found it increasingly interesting.

Especially after meeting those assistant directors and listening to them talk about how they coordinated things in other crews in the past, I felt that working behind the scenes is also pretty good.

"Okay, then you can be the coordinator of this play first, and learn it slowly. Anyway, this play is simple, so it's a good opportunity for you to practice."

The whole movie of "The Shallows" has only one heroine and several supporting roles, with less than 300 shots. It is really simple and quite suitable for Chen Xi to practice.

"Thank you Director Zhang for your cultivation," Chen Xi said excitedly, "Then let's get to know each other again. From now on, I am no longer the actor Chen Xi, but the coordinator Chen Zhixi." "Chen Zhixi?"

"Well, Chen Xi is my stage name, and Chen Zhixi is my real name."

Chen Xi raised his glass with a smile, but Zhang Chen seemed a little dazed.

Chen Zhixi, the first female producer in mainland China?

The more Zhang Chen looked at Chen Xi, the more he thought he looked like him. Could it be such a coincidence?
The gold medal producer who hosted "Lost in Thailand", "Detective Chinatown 3" and "The Pancake Man" is actually doing odd jobs in his crew. Isn't it a waste of talent?

It’s not his fault that he didn’t recognize her. Producer is not a high-profile profession, and the name didn’t even match. The reason he could remember her was because there are too few famous female producers.

"Well, what's wrong?" Chen Xi asked curiously when he saw Zhang Chen had a strange expression on his face.

"Nothing, I just think your choice is right. Being an actor may not be suitable for you. Going behind the scenes may not be a bad thing. You will definitely achieve extraordinary success in the future..."

"Ah, the director thinks so highly of me? Then I want to give a toast to Director Zhang..."

Just at this moment, Chen Xi's phone suddenly rang. After taking a look at the caller ID, Chen Xi ran away with the phone before picking it up.

"Hey?"

"Senior, I'm Wen Zhang. Is there any progress on the matter I asked you to do last time?"

"Oh, that, I haven't had time to tell you yet, wait a minute, I'll ask and tell you the result later."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Senior."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Xi walked back. Cao Bingkun and Ning Hao echoed each other: "I guess it must be the boyfriend's call."

"I guess so, otherwise I would have to hide aside to answer the call."

The two of them winked at each other as they talked, but Chen Xi was very calm and composed.

"No, it's a junior fellow student from the class of 02, named Wen Zhang. He asked me to ask Director Zhang if there is a minor supporting role in his new play. I want a chance."

Film and television schools emphasize passing on the torch, so it's normal for senior students with resources to help their junior students in school and give them a chance to succeed.

However, only those who graduated from the three major universities can help each other. In other local film and television academies, there are not many people who have made it, so how can they help their younger classmates?

Ning Hao was curious: "Good acting skills?"

"Yeah," Chen Xi nodded, "It's pretty good among their peers."

Zhang Chen shook his head, "Let's talk about it when we have a chance. There are not many supporting roles this time, and I don't plan to use outsiders."

As for Wen Zhang, he knew that he was the kind of person who would become arrogant when he was successful. Before the show, he complained to the organizer about having to eat oil-splashed noodles. It was the middle of the night and he was from another place, so where could he get oil-splashed noodles? Zhang Chen didn't want to have anything to do with such a person.

"Yeah, it's okay, I just asked casually."

The topic was dropped, and Ning Hao returned to the previous topic: "Chen Zi, why don't you just sign Chen Xi."

"That's fine. Why don't you just come to my company and be in charge of my movie? I just happen to be short of people. Start with the coordinator first. As you get more exposure, you can switch to the producer. I can relax a little more..."

Listening to Zhang Chen's words, Chen Xi's eyes became brighter and brighter.

In fact, she had already planned her own path during this period, and ultimately wanted to be a producer, but she didn't expect Zhang Chen to be willing to give her a chance.

"Thank you, Director Zhang. I will come to sign the contract with you tomorrow."

"Why, you're so anxious, are you worried that I won't provide you with social security?"

"No, no~"

"I'm just kidding. Come on, let's do one together to congratulate Chen Zhixi. Forget it, I'll just call you Chen Xi. I'm used to it."

"Congratulations~"

Everyone raised their glasses and drank it all.

"Okay, our company finally has its first employee, number 002."

"Ah, why is it 002? Am I not the first employee? Who is 001?"

"Of course I am 001. It's over. I regret it a little. How can I help me coordinate a movie with such an IQ?"

"Fuck you~"

The group was noisy, but Zhang Chen, the boss, didn't put on airs.

Those who have been reborn all have a bad taste in collecting stamps.

This stamp can be a female star or a tool person.

Not to mention the female stars, there are already two tools, Ning Hao and Chen Zhixi, and there will be more and more in the future.

Of course, Chen Xi is still a rookie now, and Zhang Chen must give him enough time and environment to grow.

(End of this chapter)

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