Chapter 351: Transformation Starting from Su Can
How much is Zhou Xingxing looking forward to Shen Lang's script?
He did not ask Shen Lang to send the electronic version of the script, but flew from Hong Kong Island to the imperial capital that night.

When he called Shen Lang, Shen Lang had just hung up.

The call just now was made to Shen Teng.

It turned out that Shen Teng happened to know the New Capital Film Company.

Their boss wants Shen Lang to write a historical drama set in the Ming Dynasty.

"Da Ming" has been very popular recently, so people came to us and wanted to take advantage of the popularity.

Sony is a well-known film company in China, and has produced many well-known works.

For example, "Tiger Mom and Cat Dad" and "Pancake Man"...

It just so happened that their boss knew Shen Teng, so they came to Shen Teng for help.

Shen Teng had no hope at all when he called. Everyone knew that Shen Lang had already invested in Jialan. If there was a good script, why didn't he let his own company shoot it?
Who knew that Shen Lang had some idea what was wrong with his brain this time and actually came up with a script about a female doctor set in the Ming Dynasty.

What did Shen Lang say at that time?

"Well, it doesn't matter how much the script costs, as long as the other party thinks it's OK. Shen Teng, you asked, it's just a matter of one sentence!"

"Oh, by the way, you know Jing Cheng, right? The one who worked with me in All or Nothing, yeah ...

"Okay, okay! I'll wait for your news!"

……

The long-legged girl is so nice to me, even her best friend Xu Jing has benefited from me, so I must return the favor this time!

Right? In life, we should pay attention to give and take. You hit me, and I hit you back. Brother, be open and honest!

………………

I met Xingxing that night.

Xingxing, a person who doesn't like socializing very much, set up a table and invited Shen Lang to come alone. The two of them talked while eating.

After the two exchanged greetings for a while, Zhou Xingxing couldn't wait to pick up the script and start reading.

The script is actually not complicated. It is a story about a second-generation official who falls into bad luck and then rises again.

After watching it, Zhou Xingxing had only one feeling in his heart.

This script and the role of Su Chaharcan were tailor-made for him by Shen Lang!
But why did he beg Shen Lang?
He wanted to transform himself. He didn't want to be a clown on the screen who had no substance and was only there to make people laugh.

It's a pity that Su Can, this dandy boy who did so many ridiculous things to pick up girls, is still so nonsensical.

Since both parties came with the purpose of being open and honest, Zhou Xingxing did not hide it from Shen Lang, but directly expressed his frustration on the spot.

Shen Lang knew that he would have this kind of distress, so he asked Zhou Xingxing a question: "Mr. Zhou, where do you think your future direction is?"

"I don't know. I've been very distressed!"

"Actually, I understand your pain, and I know how to help you change. The method is actually very simple... Tragic!"

"Tragedy?" Zhou Xingxing frowned.

Shen Lang smiled and said, "You are already very good at making people laugh, but you have never tried to make people cry. If you can make people laugh and cry at the same time, then you will have truly transformed!"

Shen Lang's words awakened Zhou Xingxing, who murmured, "Laughing and crying, laughing and crying!"

After repeating this several times, even Zhou Xingxing, who has a somewhat cold personality, couldn't help but be moved and said, "Teacher Shen, you said it very well. Chaplin, Chaplin's comedy is absurd and funny, but when you think about it, you can feel the sadness of the same person!"

I have to say that Zhou Xingxing is really a genius. He understood what Shen Lang wanted to express. For example, in many of Zhou Xingxing's previous movies, although his characters were suppressed due to the plot requirements, the whole plot was basically based on comedy. Even in his earlier movies, the laughter was wild and unrestrained, which has become his "patented laughter".

But what is the core of comedy? It is tragedy.

A high-level laugh point is one that can express a stronger emotional contrast, rather than one that relies on personal antics.

This kind of comedy is real comedy.

Let’s get back to the movie “The Legend of Drunken Master”.

"Mr. Zhou, you have finished reading the script, but you didn't understand it!" Shen Lang smiled slightly.

Zhou Xingxing frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Shen Lang took the script and opened the first page!
The opening scene is Su Can writing his name in front of his father, but he ends up writing a mess, with the paper becoming a mess.

"Mr. Zhou, what do you think of this opening?"

Zhou Xingxing knew that Shen Lang was testing him. He frowned and thought for a long time, then nodded and said, "This is a foreshadowing for him to pass the exam to become the top martial arts champion, but end up being eliminated because he couldn't write his name!"

"What else?" Shen Lang smiled.

"What else?" Zhou Xingxing shook his head: "I don't understand."

Shen Lang explained: "The setting is the Qing Dynasty. He is the son of a general in Guangzhou, but he has disheveled hair without a braid and wears a Western hat when he goes out. He is out of tune with the secular world."

"He has been living a life of luxury since he was young. He doesn't like to study but prefers martial arts. His pocket money easily amounts to hundreds of thousands. His hobbies are picking fights with people and going to brothels to find women to get drunk with!"

“Although he wrote his name at the beginning, what was drawn on the paper was his life!”

"What a mess!"

Zhou Xingxing suddenly realized what was going on and gave a thumbs up, saying, "Teacher Shen is indeed the best screenwriter among Chinese people! I admire you!"

Shen Lang waved his hand and continued to ask: "Mr. Zhou, why do you think Su Can had such a life before he became a beggar?"

"Of course it's because his dad is rich!"

Shen Lang shook his head again: "Su Can is of noble status and a martial arts genius, but he is used to vanity and has no feelings for anything. Many people may think that his emptiness comes from wealth!"

“But it’s not!”

"His emptiness comes from... a lack of sense of value in life!"

Shen Lang's words made Zhou Xingxing feel like he was struck by lightning, and he stood there in a daze.

Shen Lang laughed and said, "Isn't Su Can in a similar situation to Mr. Zhou now? Nonsense brings you fame and fortune. Next, you can play countless similar roles, but each of these roles digs a big hole in your heart. You feel lost and empty, and your life has no direction at all!"

Suddenly, a tear fell from the corner of Zhou Xingxing's eyes. He couldn't help but stand up and bowed deeply to Shen Lang: "Teacher Shen, you are my confidant. I feel that in the entire entertainment industry, you are the only one who understands me the best!"

Shen Lang quickly helped him sit up, then sighed: "Start slowly transforming from the role of Su Can!"

"He has seen the vanity of the world throughout his life, and in the end he became a beggar among beggars..."

"what is that?"

"Still a beggar!"

The two looked at each other... and burst into laughter.

It turns out that Xingzai is not incapable of laughing, he is just not happy enough!

(End of this chapter)