I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 388 386. Information explosion

No. 14.

on Monday.

For many office workers, Monday is the most difficult day.

The carnival on weekends has exhausted the body, and the heavy work on Monday comes one after another.

The whole Monday is not going to be good.

But on Monday morning, the couple received an invitation from Zhao Xinyu, inviting them to her club in the afternoon.

Have afternoon tea.

Note, it's "her" club.

You know, the share composition of Changan Club is almost very transparent.

Normal people only need to search on Baidu to find news about the board of directors composed of directors of certain banks or CEOs of certain groups, etc.

But Zhao Xinyu just said "her" club.

This sounded quite...interesting to Xu Xin.

However, as interesting as it is, you still have to agree to what you should agree to.

I had already learned some things from the old man in Shenmu before, and Xu Xin didn't have any thoughts of flattering anyone or licking someone.

When people invite you, you release goodwill.

Then you have to give face.

Went there, exchanged pleasantries, gained some knowledge, and got a few "relatives".

Anyway, she is so old, and she and the old man are both called "Da Qiang, Da Qiang", so it would not hurt to call her aunt.

So, after packing up the children in the afternoon, the two of them drove and prepared to set off.

Chang'an Club is not far from Shijia Hutong.

Just 2 kilometers away.

In less than fifteen minutes' drive, the couple arrived at the building next to Tianmen Square.

After parking the car and getting out, Yang Mi looked at the Chang'an Building in front of her and said to Xu Xin:

"People say that the Japanese food here is very delicious...and the swimming pool is also good. Let's take a good look at it later. If possible, it would be good to take Nuan Nuan and Yang Yang to swim in the future."

Xu Xin understood what she meant.

It must be admitted that the "family swimming pool" has always been an unavoidable obstacle in their basic understanding of foreign culture since childhood.

In those Hollywood movies, Hong Kong TV series and other works, you can always see a group of rich people appearing in front of the swimming pool in their backyard under the warm sunshine. Or holding a cigar and bringing bodyguards there to discuss business or pick up girls.

Then there will always be a group of killers coming over at this time and shooting at the boss.

Then a series of grievances and grievances began.

Therefore, I don’t know when, “private swimming pool” seems to have become one of the common perceptions of the life of the rich among people born in the 1980s.

This is true for Xu Xin, and so is Yang Mi.

There is a swimming pool behind the villa that Xu Daqiang bought in Shouson Hill, Xiangjiang.

Yang Mi liked it very much at first.

I also want to do some sunbathing drama.

The first time I went swimming in Shouson Mountain was in the evening. The couple also brought wine and fruit... Anyway, there were only two of them in the villa, and they planned to play together.

As a result, when the lights were turned on at night, the moths and mosquitoes all over the sky began to swarm here.

There was no romance at all, and the floating mosquitoes and moths in the water made the two of them 100% disgusted.

If I can bear it this time... Early the next morning, the fruit I forgot by the pool last night attracted many small animals at night.

When Yang Mi found an overturned wine bottle on the edge of the swimming pool and a rat that died of drunkenness or death in the pool...she completely gave up on the outdoor swimming pool.

Whoever wants to play can play, but don’t come to me anyway.

Even if Xu Xin had someone clean and disinfect it, she still couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart.

And the couple's profession means they can't wear swimsuits in public swimming pools... Of course, public swimming pools may be dirtier.

But if some things were really taken seriously, they wouldn't survive.

In addition, in the past few years, she has been either filming or working at home, and has rarely been to the beach... She is really obsessed with swimming.

Swimming is also beneficial for children, as it strengthens their cardiopulmonary function.

So, after hearing her words, Xu Xin nodded:

"Come on, it's close to home anyway."

"Well, let's go."

The two of them talked and walked into Chang'an Building.

When they arrived at the electronic access control station with a dedicated person on duty, they reported Zhao Xinyu's name. The other party seemed to have been notified and quickly and politely invited the two of them to the elevator.

There is also a special guide in the elevator with a headset.

After the two people came in, they greeted them respectfully:

"Mr. Xu, Mrs. Xu, hello you two, now I will lead you to the reception floor."

After saying that, he pressed the button for the elevator.

Went directly to the 10th floor.

As soon as he got out of the elevator door, Xu Xin saw all kinds of bottles and cans covered with glass covers in the spacious corridor.

He estimated it to be an antique.

When they saw the two people walking out, a male waiter who was already waiting bowed down to greet them respectfully, guiding them to an unknown place.

He is in front, Xu Xin and Yang Mi are behind.

Looking at the boy in front of me who always lowers his head to lead the way respectfully...

Xu Xin frowned slightly.

This respectfulness made him feel a little uncomfortable.

But he didn't say anything either.

When in a country, do as the Romans do, and once you've arrived, you'll be at ease.

After walking for a while in the corridor with two glass covers facing each other, I turned a corner, and in front of a wide corridor that suddenly opened up, I looked at the double-door room with a disk hanging on each door frame.

Xu Xin's eyes were fixed on one of the disks.

Azure dragon auspicious beast?

Looking at the twisting abstract painting, he turned to look at the opposite side...

A pattern similar to a horse...or a cow came into view.

White tiger?

Right?

Would it be disrespectful for the White Tiger Lord to kill...?

What is that if it's not a white tiger?

Kirin?

Not sure.

Anyway, the four patterns are quite abstract and look like oracle bones.

And the waiter directly opened the third door:

"Two distinguished guests, please come in."

"Thanks."

Xu Xin politely thanked the waiter, and Yang Mi nodded slightly to the waiter before walking in.

Once inside, the landscape suddenly opens up.

Xu Xin vaguely saw half of the Forbidden City through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows...

The whole room is very large, at least two to three hundred square meters.

Not to mention wine cabinets, wine cellars, mini golf balls, sofas, reception tables and the like.

After looking around, he walked directly to the floor-to-ceiling window.

When I walked to the floor-to-ceiling windows, I could see the crowded Tianmen Square and the vermilion palace behind.

Excellent location.

Overlooking the Forbidden City.

All of a sudden, Xu Xin felt a surge of... indescribable pride and ambition.

It's like trying to grasp the thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in front of you.

"Tsk..."

When the waiter said, "Wait a moment, Mr. Zhao will be here soon," Xu Xin was speechless.

He said to his wife who was also fascinated and shocked:

"It's a clever design, isn't it?"

"……Um."

Yang Mi nodded unconsciously:

"Growing so big... This is really the first time I've looked down at the Forbidden City from this angle... I'm used to looking up at it..."

Hearing this, Xu Xin squinted his eyes and looked at the city in front of him.

Suddenly he muttered:

"Ambition is the breeding ground of desire."

"..."

Wearing high heels, the woman who was a head taller than Xu Xin's shoulders heard her husband's words and turned to look at her lover who narrowed her eyes...

Nodding slightly:

“It’s best to come to this place less often from now on.”

Hearing this, Xu Xin withdrew his gaze and also turned to look at her...

Nod:

"Um."

…

"Xiao Xu, Mimi."

After waiting for about ten minutes, the door was pushed open again.

Zhao Xinyu walked in wearing a loose sweater, jeans, and sneakers.

This outfit was casually worn, and it was definitely a little inappropriate compared to Xu Xin and Yang Mi's somewhat formal meeting etiquette attire.

But by the same token, such casual attire also shows her status as the "owner" here.

That probably means: when receiving guests at your own home, you don’t need to be too formal. Just be decent.

Xu Xin and Yang Mi greeted them with smiles:

"Aunt Zhao."

They both shouted politely and affectionately.

"Ai."

Zhao Xinyu smiled brightly. After shaking hands with Xu Xin, when shaking hands with Yang Mi, she held Yang Mi's hand very affectionately and looked at her face.

After looking at it carefully, he nodded in agreement:

"Let me tell you, it's no wonder Daqiang is so happy every day. You look like you are blessed with a prosperous husband and a prosperous family."

"Uh...hehe, thank you Aunt Zhao."

"Haha... come on."

Without letting go of Yang Mi's hand, Zhao Xinyu turned her head, and a woman in her early 30s, who didn't know whether she was the foreman or a follower, handed over two white letters with gloved hands, with gold edges and fonts in the middle. It's an envelope with "Chang'an" in red and gold characters.

"It's our first meeting. I don't have any good gifts. I just keep these two membership cards. If you have nothing to do in the future, come here often."

"Thank you Aunt Zhao."

Yang Mi took it with a smile.

As for membership fees, she didn't ask.

Regardless of whether the father-in-law gave it to him or not, even if he didn't, he gave two for free.

She can only use it for free for one year at most.

The dues must be paid in the second year.

Just come and go.

Otherwise it would look stingy.

After exchanging pleasantries, the gloved woman exited the room.

The three of them sat down on the sofa in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

As the "host", Zhao Xinyu sat on a separate sofa, while Xu Xin and Yang Mi sat on the long sofa.

Zhao Xinyu's first words were:

"Xiao Xu, how do you like the scenery here?"

Xu Xin turned around and glanced at the busy traffic downstairs, and nodded:

"I gained some knowledge."

"Haha~"

Zhao Xinyu seemed very happy to hear this and said:

"In terms of scenery, our place is indeed the best. The scenery is good and the field of vision is good, especially during the military parade. You can see it very clearly... What do you want to drink? I have asked someone to make tea. If you two want to drink something else, just go Just take it.”

She pointed in the direction of the wine cellar.

And just as she finished speaking, suddenly, the phone in Yang Mi's pocket rang.

She quickly said sorry and took it out to hang up.

But as soon as he took it out and saw the caller, he was suddenly startled...

He looked at Zhao Xinyu unconsciously.

"What's the matter?"

Zhao Xinyu asked.

Yang Mi didn’t hide anything and said directly:

"It was Teacher Zhang Ziyi who called me..."

What she meant when she said this was simple.

After learning about Aunt Zhao from her husband, she did some homework.

Zhang Ziyi and Aunt Zhao are recognized as "best friends" in the circle.

Although she didn't know whether the call was a coincidence or something, Yang Mi still chose to ask the other party.

After all, the relationship between the two of them is that of best friends, which may be the intention of the other party.

But after hearing this, Zhao Xinyu was stunned for a moment...then the smile on his face dropped by a third, and he said to Yang Mi:

"Then you take the call and I'll talk to Xiao Xu."

At this time, Yang Mi was also stunned.

This attitude seems to be not quite what I thought.

When Zhang Ziyi was at the Golden Horse Awards, she was a bit...let's not talk about recruiting, but her attitude was very approachable, which in itself made her murmur.

And today, I just met this Aunt Zhao, and she called...

No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like a coincidence.

In Yang Mi's mind, these two people should have contacted each other in advance.

After all, Zhang Ziyi's polite way of getting to know each other at the Golden Horse Awards and leaving each other's phone numbers was too abrupt.

It's probably waiting for him here.

But when I saw Aunt Zhao's restrained smile, it seemed that I had guessed wrong?

Aren't the two of you best friends?

What went wrong?

At this time, her instinct kicked in.

I chose to hang up the phone directly.

Then, he adjusted his phone to silent mode and said with a smile:

"I met Teacher Zhang at the Golden Horse Awards two days ago. It was our first reunion after several years. We only left each other's phone numbers... Aunt Zhao, what are you drinking? I'll get it."

After explaining naturally that "we are not familiar with each other", Yang Mi got up and walked to the wine cabinet.

Seeing how smart this little girl was, Zhao Xinyu smiled and nodded:

"I don't care."

"Hmm, where are you?"

Xu Xin also said:

"Just take whatever you want."

"good."

Yang Mi got up and walked to the wine cabinet, and Zhao Xinyu said:

"No wonder Daqiang said you married a good wife..."

"Hehe, yes, yes."

Xu Xin also nodded vigorously and continued:

"Aunt Zhao, I see that you know many people in our industry. Mr. Zhang Weiping and Mr. Zhang met you last time, and Mr. Zhang Ziyi and you are also good friends..."

"Wei Ping and I are old acquaintances. It was through him that we met Yimou."

Seeing that she didn't mention Zhang Ziyi, Xu Xin had some idea in his mind and continued the conversation:

"That's ten years at least, right?"

"Absolutely. Yimou also has this card, but he comes less often..."

"Well, Director Zhang is actually quite boring in private. Sometimes you can just say he is withdrawn... He doesn't like to be in contact with others. If nothing happens, he likes to think about movies and scripts by himself..."

"That change happened in the past two years. Before "House of Flying Daggers", he was actually quite cheerful..."

Somehow the topic came to Zhang Yimou.

Talking about the past that even Xu Xin rarely knew about.

I also learned more or less about the interesting and unusual things in the film and television industry back then.

After chatting for a while and almost meeting each other, Zhao Xinyu suddenly started talking about his good voice.

"Mimi, when is the peak night of "The Voice"?"

"Christmas."

Yang Mi, who had always been a foil, took over the right to speak:

"On Christmas, the four mentors, as well as the students who have entered the top 18, including the best performers who were voted in the blind audition stage, will hold a concert together at the Bird's Nest. If you want the tickets... I will give them to Zhao tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Auntie, can you send it to me?"

"OK."

Zhao Xinyu nodded and agreed.

However, going to a peak night concert was definitely not her goal.

Xu Xin and Yang Mi knew this well.

"What about the second season? When is the second season going to start?"

"Next year. The auditions will start at the beginning of next year... This time the auditions may be much more cruel than this year, so we have to start preparations in advance. Then if it is broadcast... it should still be during the summer vacation. It may be earlier than this year."

Yang Mi knew the history of Aunt Zhao.

He was born as a singer, but his masterpieces are mediocre.

As for the most glorious resume...

First prize in the 1988 National Singer Competition.

When the voice was suddenly mentioned, Yang Mi's first reaction was that she wanted to be a judge on "The Voice".

I felt a little confused for a moment.

However, this time she was really overthinking it.

After Yang Mi finished explaining what happened in The Voice Season 2, Zhao Xinyu nodded:

"So that's it... It just so happens that my daughter is now a singer in Xiangjiang. She formed a group with her friends... If you sign up for the audition then, you have to notify me and I will take her to compete."

Yang Mi was stunned.

Her...daughter?

But Xu Xin smiled at this time and said:

"Aunt Zhao's words are too unconventional. You are a singer, and there is no doubt about your professional ability. If you are so confident, why should you participate in the audition? When the show starts recording, you can go directly to the blind audition stage. Save yourself the trouble of running back and forth."

The smile on Zhao Xinyu's face immediately became brighter:

"That's great... Actually, she doesn't have any big dreams. She just likes music... As a child, if you like it, then we must support it more. She has been watching the show "The Voice" since it first came out. , I have always liked it very much. I dream of going on stage to show off..."

"Haha, let's come. Just treat yourself as your own home and come and have fun. Aunt Zhao can be so supportive. It must be a lot of strength. It just so happens that this year's "The Voice" competition system has also been slightly adjusted. Speaking of which, compared to last year, we have made adjustments to the issue of tutors having too much say among the top 32 and top 16. We have given more power to the audience and the media judges. Let everyone choose the ones in their hearts. The sound is great, and it’s more interesting and watchable.”

"Does that mean the audience should have greater rights?"

"Yes, because this time the recording venue will be larger and the audience will be larger. Each show is no less than a small fan club. A conservative estimate is that there will be more than seven or eight hundred people. The further you go, the more tests you will get. The players performed stably in the concert-level LIVE... Last season, each instructor's preference for his own team was too obvious..."

"Ha, that sounds fairer than last year."

"Well, indeed, after the top 16, the round of 16 advancing to 8 will basically rely solely on the live audience..."

"This is also the charm of "The Voice". It doesn't depend on appearance, looks, or origin...it's purely about singing. This alone can satisfy almost all musicians' original intention of persisting on this path..."

"haha, yes……"

Yang Mi remained silent.

Instead, I listened to the two people chatting about the rules of "The Voice".

She is indeed weak in how to convey her meaning to the other party in her words.

But that doesn't mean she didn't work hard to learn.

After her brother took over the right to speak, she had been trying hard to think about the meaning of their words.

It is actually not difficult to understand the meaning.

The difficulty lies in how to convey one's own meaning accurately and clearly understand the other party's meaning with almost no thought.

In this conversation, she could only tell that her brother meant that the other party would come, so there would definitely be no problem in the blind audition stage. But in the top 32 and top 16, if you want to take a step closer, you have to look at your personal abilities.

What Aunt Zhao means... doesn't seem to be dissatisfied?

Is that what it means?

…

In short, after the topic turned to "The Voice", the three of them chatted for more than half an hour.

Then, Xu Xin's phone rang.

When I took it out and looked at it, I found it was from Liang Binning.

He thought for a moment, stood up, walked to the side and quickly answered the phone:

"Hey, Sister Bingbing."

"Hey, are you at home?"

"No, you're outside. What's wrong?"

"Well... yes, but I'm looking for Mimi. I just called Mimi a few times and she didn't answer."

"We are together. We are both doing errands outside~"

"Is that so...are you okay tonight?"

"night?"

"Yes, you and Mimi, let's go out for a meal? Zhang Ziyi and I are together."

"..."

Hearing this, Xu Xin turned to look at his wife, then at Zhao Xinyu, thought about it, and agreed:

"I'll ask her to get back to you later. We have something to do outside."

"Well, that's fine. I'll hang up then and get busy first."

"Um."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Xin held the phone and sat back on the sofa.

In just these two steps, his brain began to spin rapidly. After sitting down, he said to Yang Mi:

"Look at the phone. Sister Bingbing and Zhang Ziyi are together. I have called you several times. You have to call back later."

"……good."

Yang Mi nodded, while Xu Xin turned to look at Zhao Xinyu:

"Aunt Zhao, are you and Zhang Ziyi good friends?"

After hearing this, Zhao Xinyu still did not respond, but asked:

"Xiao Xu, did you ask Bing Bing to call me sister?"

"...?"

Xu Xin was a little confused, but still nodded calmly:

"right."

But Zhao Xinyu asked again:

"Did she ask you to shout?"

"No, after we met, we called me Teacher Liang at first. After we had two meals, we were both colleagues in the factory...and we were a few years older than me, so we called me sister...Actually, I I want to call you Sister Zhao even more, but you look too young."

"Hahahaha~!"

Zhao Xinyu couldn't hold it back and laughed out loud.

She seemed to be smiling happily.

That voice is worthy of being a singer.

After she finished laughing, she shook her head helplessly:

"You kid... you're just sweet-talking. Just call me aunt~ But don't call others random names. Yelling indiscriminately can easily lead to inferiority~"

"..."

Xu Xin paused again, then laughed dryly:

"Haha, yes, Aunt Zhao~"

"Yeah. If you should call me aunt, you have to call me aunt. If you really call me sister...well, that's not appropriate either."

"Hey, I understand."

Xu Xin nodded under Zhao Xinyu's smiling expression.

…

"You get in the car first, and I'll smoke a cigarette."

Next to the Volvo, Xu Xin took out his cigarette case and lit a cigarette for himself.

And Yang Mi also knew that there were many people at the moment, so she nodded, took the key, opened the car door, and asked:

"Zhang Ziyi beat me four times, and Liang Binning beat me three...can I reply?"

"Wait a minute."

"good."

She got into the car directly.

Xu Xin stood at the front of the car, and the cold wind and smoke turned into puffs of mist.

But none of this mist could compare to the steam that was flowing through his mind at this very moment.

He felt...his brain was now a huge steam engine.

Spread after shovel of nicotine was added to his brain, in order to make it excited enough and make it easier for him to think about some things...

after all……

What Zhao Xinyu said just now, the amount of information... was too great!

The kind that made his skin crawl!

But……

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be.

Although I don't worry about the old man's affairs...but it doesn't make sense that I don't know about such things, right?

when?

Why don't you have any impression at all?

What do you think?

He savored Aunt Zhao's words bit by bit in his mind.

For a moment, his brows furrowed more and more tightly.

Nope……

If the two of them really knew each other... If nothing else, the old man had personally met her when he came to see the child two days ago.

These two people look completely unfamiliar!

how can that be possible……

suddenly!

A flash of lightning struck in my mind.

Yes...when is it coming?

Where is it?

He vaguely remembered that Xu Miao seemed to have asked himself.

That is...

"Do you have any idea where we passed her?"

Is that what Xu Miao asked?

If I remember correctly.

Could it be that……

Xu Xin seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly his expression turned strange...

Could it be...

"Fuck."

Holding a cigarette in his mouth, he cursed into the air.