Chapter Three Hundred and Seventieth: Changing Angles
Because the itinerary was not leaked, Duan's trip to Beijin was quite smooth, and there was no large-scale pick-up incident like the last time in Nanyang at the airport.
After leaving Capital International Airport, Duan got into the arranged car. He rushed to Xinjiekou without even going to the hotel. After arriving at the destination, he entered Jishuitan Hospital in a low-key manner and went to the ward where Jia Hongsheng was.
This is a single ward with the TV in the room on. After entering, Du An saw Jia Hongsheng lying on the bed, covered with a quilt, and his right leg stretched out of the quilt, fixed by a bracket, and placed on the bed. The shape is very design-like and has a bit of a science fiction.
There was a little girl sitting next to Jia Hongsheng's hospital bed, and the two of them were talking all the time.
Jia Hongsheng was hospitalized, so he failed to attend the celebration dinner yesterday.
Du An was wearing a black coat, a baseball cap on his head, and a black mask. After entering the ward, he walked towards Jia Hongsheng without taking off his mask, and asked as he walked, "How is it?"
His voice came from behind the mask, a little dull.
Feeling that his breath was a little uncomfortable when he spoke like this, Du An reached out and took off his mask, put it in the outer pocket of his coat, glanced at the right leg that was fixed, then looked at Jia Hongsheng's face and asked, "Is the injury serious?"
Only after entering can he see Jia Hongsheng's specific situation at this moment.
I saw that his face was not pale, but on the contrary, he was slightly rosy. It was obvious that he had good nutritional supplements these two days, and he also had a smile on his face, which was not painful to look at.
Before Jia Hongsheng could answer his words, Du An immediately asked: "Doesn't it hurt?"
Only then did Jia Hongsheng finally find the opportunity to reply and greet him: "Are you here?" Then he said: "It's okay, can you hold it back."
The little girl sitting at the head of the bed quickly stood up and moved her chair to Du An, "Director Du, please sit down!"
Duane nodded to her, "Thank you." Then she sat down on the chair she moved over.
This is not his show of the trick, but his knowing that even if he refuses, the little girl will not sit by herself, and will only stand with him all the time.
After experiencing such things for a long time, he could only accept such treatment.
"You guys sit down too."
Duane pointed to the inside of the ward, "Are there still several chairs there? Let's sit, don't you all stand, I feel uncomfortable."
Then the little girl and the other girl who came with him went into the inside of the ward to sit down with a chair.
He knew the little girl who just sat on the head of the bed. She was Jia Hongsheng's assistant, and Zhang and something. I don't remember the specific name. The girl in her twenties who followed him was his own assistant, named Lin Wei.
Since the last Lukou Airport incident, he realized that he is indeed different from the past. In addition, as a director, he is more like idol stars. His popularity is higher than that of some first-line stars. It is probably inappropriate to want to be alone like before, so he hired an assistant.
It was under this situation that Lin Wei was recruited as his assistant.
When his assistant was relatively relaxed, there was no notice to rush all day long, and only went to work if he went out occasionally and was expected to film in the future. Du An advocated private space at other times, so she wanted to do what she liked to do. Her salary was paid, so today was Lin Wei's first day at work the next day, yesterday's celebration dinner.
Seeing the two little girls sitting down, Du An turned his eyes back and looked at Jia Hongsheng and asked, "How is it, what do you think?"
Jia Hongsheng grinned and didn't look like a patient lying on the bed and unable to move.
"The fibula fracture is broken, and the doctor is studying the treatment plan. It is expected that the surgery will take within two days. However, the postoperative recovery period is quite long, and it depends on the specific operation status, but it seems to take at least more than three months..."
Speaking of this, Jia Hongsheng's words became low, and the smile on his face was covered. He raised his eyes and looked at Du An and said, "I'm really sorry, Director Du. But don't worry, I will go to your report as soon as three months arrive."
Duane shook his hand, "Don't worry, your health is important. You should listen to the doctor. You should rest as long as you should. Don't show off your strength. There are many movies, but you only have one body. If you make trouble this time, you will be finished filming "Trumen", but who will I go to for those movies in the future?..."
While talking, Du An remembered his thoughts: tomorrow is November. If Jia Hongsheng lies for three months, he will have to wait at least until February next year to start filming of "Trumen's World". The filming will take at least two months, and then it will be April until the filming is finished.
He originally planned to let "Trumen's World" paint it in July. At this progress, he would have left it for him to do the post-production, and the promotion time was only more than two months. This situation was a bit similar to the situation when "Flying Over the Crazy Asylum".
He still remembers how tight the time was when he was doing "Flying Over the Crazy Asylum". With such a tight time, if Jia Hongsheng's condition is in some condition, the recovery period is extended, or some emergencies occur during the filming process, it will make the film unable to be released in July as he wishes. What should we do then?
Of course, there is still a way to put it in other situations, such as filming other actors first, and then filming his shots after Jia Hongsheng is ready, so that the shooting period can be shortened. However, in "The World of Truman", Jia Hongsheng is the absolute protagonist, and this drama can almost be regarded as his one-man show, so this method will not work here.
At the same time, for some reasons, the schedule cannot be changed, so the only way seems to be to change the starring role.
"...It's not the first time I've ridden that horse, but I don't know what I ate that day, so I was very irritable, and it turned out to be like this now."
The two were still chatting, Du An took Jia Hongsheng's words, thought about it for a while, and said, "Brother Jia, I'll tell you something. Actually, this is the situation here..." He roughly explained his situation here.
"...So I think I can only let you down now and change the starring role, otherwise my schedule will not be able to keep up."
He stared into Jia Hongsheng's eyes, carefully observed his expression, and immediately added, "But don't worry, this movie is considered to be what I owe you, and the next movie will definitely ask you to be the starring actor! In addition, it has been delayed by nearly a year, and I feel really sorry, so I will give the pay for the film, just treat it as a loss of work. What do you think?"
He saw that Jia Hongsheng's expression did not change much, and he seemed to have expected this result. He just smiled and shook his head, saying, "Who do you think of me? You will get a pay for the show if you don't act. I can't do such a thing."
"Then let it be. If you have your difficulties, I can understand it. As for the pay, let's not do it. I have been advertising and announcements in the past six months. I have made a lot of money. There is really no need for the loss of work. Don't mention it anymore. As long as you need me in the next movie, I'll tell me then."
Many actors are addicted to drama. When they see a good role, they will become very interested. They must act and are willing to reduce their pay or even zero pay. However, Jia Hongsheng obviously does not have such a strong relationship with the role of "Trueman". He just treats this movie as a normal job, which reassures Du An.
As for Jia Hongsheng not to lose work, it should be that Jia Hongsheng is concerned about Du An's favor for him.
But Jia Hongsheng can refuse, but Du An cannot refuse.
After a few thoughts in his mind, he spoke, "As long as you want, the next movie will definitely come to you. There is another thing I want to trouble you."
"I have a cast training class in Shanghai. If you are so quick here, can you help teach students in the class? It won't waste a lot of time. One class every week, two hours will be enough."
Jia Hongsheng couldn't tell whether this was Du An trying to give him money or really needed his help, so he hesitated and said, "I haven't taught anyone any lessons..."
Duane said: "Aren't you a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama? I have wild ways. You know that I am also a wild way. We lack professional talents like you who have received formal training, so don't refuse..."
The two of them pushed and pushed for a long time before Du An persuaded Jia Hongsheng to take on the job.
After chatting in the ward for a long time, Du An said goodbye.
After leaving the hospital, Du An looked up at the sky and murmured to himself when he walked to the hospital door.
"Where should I go to find the male lead..."
Lin Wei next to her was very sensible and didn't talk. She pretended that she didn't hear it, but just stood with him obediently. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!