After a week of spreading, "The Wrangler" has gradually created a movie-watching whirlwind in the city of Yanjing. Not only were the cinemas overcrowded with moviegoers, but the discussions among the people on the streets were also inseparable from this newly released movie.

Movie.

It was even more popular than "Romance in Lushan" which was released the year before last. Many newspapers and media in Yanjing reported on the grand occasion after the movie was released.

Not only in the Yanjing area, since it was first released in the Shanghai area on New Year's Day, within half a month, "The Wrangler" has been released in many provinces across the country and has been warmly welcomed by audiences from all over the country. During this period, media from all over the country have reported on the film.

The film was reported.

Suddenly, overwhelming praise came in like a tidal wave, and the always picky critics gave the film overwhelming praise.

On the New Year's Day, Xie Jin called Lin Chaoyang. He was extremely excited on the phone. This included the joy that the film was well received by audiences and critics, but more importantly, the sense of accomplishment that the work was a success.

He talked endlessly on the phone for more than ten minutes, all about the media comments and audience voices after the movie was released.

Judging from the current situation, "The Wrangler" has achieved both box office and word-of-mouth success, but this does not mean that the movie has no shortcomings.

Xie Jin said with regret: "Looking back now, the scenes in Yanjing are far less vivid and touching than those in the grassland. They are more rational and conceptual, lacking a bit of warmth and are more like preaching. When dealing with Xu Jingyou and Mies

The portrayal of the two overseas Chinese in Song Dynasty was too one-sided. It was because I, the director, lacked understanding of the life and language of the overseas Chinese."

At the end of the chat, Xie Jin brought up another topic.

""The Wrangler" is released, and I have to work on my next movie. Chaoyang, how about leaving your "Wreaths Under the Mountain" to me?"

"Aren't you going to film "Qiu Jin"?"

When Lin Chaoyang visited the crew in the first half of the year, he heard Xie Jin talk about it. He had always wanted to make a movie about Qiu Jin and planned to start preparations after finishing "The Wrangler".

"You can write the script first, and then film "Wreaths Under the Mountain" after finishing "Qiu Jin"."

"Your behavior is called eating more and occupying more. You have to look at what's in the pot while eating from the bowl." Lin Chaoyang joked.

"We have worked well together before, wouldn't it be nice to work together again?"

Lin Chaoyang pondered for a while and said, "Let's wait to discuss this matter."

Seeing that his attitude was ambiguous, Xie Jin stopped pestering him, thinking that after the New Year, he would have time to go to Yanjing to meet and discuss in detail.

The two talked for a few more words before hanging up the phone.

Lin Chaoyang glanced at his watch. Good guy, this call lasted twenty minutes.

He said hello to Master Xie in the communication room, returned to work, and continued to write letters.

He just received a letter from Lu Yao in the morning. Harvest has decided to publish "Life". Lu Yao wrote a special letter to express his gratitude.

After finishing the letter, Lin Chaoyang continued writing the novel, when a note came from the front desk downstairs saying that someone was looking for him.

Lin Chaoyang went downstairs and saw that it was Jiang Huaiyan from Yanying Factory. He was surprised and asked: "Lao Jiang, what gust of wind brought you here?"

Jiang Huaiyan smiled and shook hands with Lin Chaoyang, "It's the northwest wind of "Wrangler"."

Lin Chaoyang pulled him to the corner and asked, "What did you mean by what you just said?"

The smile on Jiang Huaiyan's face faded, revealing a subtle look, "We are all old friends, so I won't beat around the bush with you. I came here this time as a commission from the factory, and I want to ask you for "Wreaths Under the Mountains"

Adaptation rights.”

Listening to his words, Lin Chaoyang immediately understood why he had this expression.

"A task given by the leader?"

Jiang Huaiyan nodded calmly, "I'm embarrassed if you ask me to take the initiative!"

At the beginning of this year, Yan Film Studio invited Lin Chaoyang to be a script consultant for "An Unfinished Game of Chess". As a result, the two sides had differences and Lin Chaoyang was kicked out by the crew.

Although Lin Chaoyang has a good temper and is generous, he has not yet reached the stage of repaying evil with kindness. He looked at Jiang Huaiyan with a playful expression.

Seeing this, Jiang Huaiyan sighed, "With what happened last time, it's understandable that you have opinions about our factory. Anyway, I'm just passing on a message. Whether you agree or not is up to you."

Lin Chaoyang sighed softly and said: "Forget it, we haven't seen each other for a long time, so I won't mention these disappointing things. I'll treat you to a meal at noon."

Seeing that it was almost noon, Lin Chaoyang took Jiang Huaiyan to the Changzheng Restaurant outside the school.

The two chatted while eating, and Jiang Huaiyan talked about the reason why Yan Film Studio entrusted him to discuss the adaptation rights with Lin Chaoyang.

"Wreaths Under the Mountains" was published in the summer of 1979. This novella, set against the backdrop of the war against our southern neighbors, created a group of flesh-and-blood soldiers and eloquently told the touching fate of these ordinary people.

Once it was published, it caused a huge response among readers. After the novel was published, it caused a sensational effect and was reprinted by many newspapers and magazines.

The single volume of the novel has attracted the attention of leaders, and thousands of copies have been purchased and given to frontline soldiers, further increasing the influence of this novel.

The release of "Garland Under the Mountain" was like a hydrogen bomb detonating over the heads of the Chinese people. The sensation and shock it caused was unexpected by everyone. Even now, two years later, it is still unforgettable.

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As early as two or three months after the novel was published, some studios had the idea of ​​adapting the novel into a movie. However, because the war was still delayed at that time and the troops had concerns, no one produced it.

The studio took serious action.

Times have changed, and although there are still entanglements on the border, the impact of the war has gradually faded.

This month's movie "The Wrangler" adapted from Lin Chaoyang's novel of the same name set off a movie-watching frenzy upon its release, fully demonstrating the potential of Lin Chaoyang's work in adaptation.

Yan Film Studio immediately realized that this was an excellent opportunity. Adhering to the first-come-first-serve principle, they sent Jiang Huaiyan to communicate with Lin Chaoyang, hoping to get the rights to adapt "Garland Under the Mountain".

After Jiang Huaiyan rambled on about Yan Film Studio's little thoughts, it did not surprise Lin Chaoyang. He had ignored him before, but now he came rushing to ask for cooperation. He just saw the benefits.

"Why does your studio think that I will hand over the adaptation rights of "High Mountain" to you? Even if I want to cooperate with the studio, and I have the foundation to cooperate with Director Xie and Shanghai Film Studio, I should give it to them first.

ah!"

Hearing this, Jiang Huaiyan showed a wry smile, "Hey! It's a three-pole game if you have dates or not. I guess the studio is also thinking that "Wrangler" is so popular that more and more studios will come to you for cooperation in the future, so...

I want to get a piece of the pie first.”

After saying this, he straightened his expression and asked Lin Chaoyang seriously, "Tell me the truth, will the adaptation rights of your novel be given to our factory?"

Lin Chaoyang looked relaxed, "I didn't say that, did I?"

Jiang Huaiyan looked surprised when he heard this, "What do you mean?"

Lin Chaoyang said calmly: "Public is public, private is private. Your factory has had conflicts with me before, and that was a private matter between us. The adaptation of the work is a public matter, and we will discuss the matter. As long as the manuscript fee is paid, it is not impossible to give it.

you."

Jiang Huaiyan's eyes lit up after listening to his words.

"Can you really give it to us?"

Lin Chaoyang reminded: "I am talking about the premise that the royalties are paid."

Jiang Huaiyan asked: "How much do you want?"

"How much can you offer?"

Lin Chaoyang's question made Jiang Huaiyan hesitate. Lin Chaoyang asked this, so naturally he was not satisfied with the conventional royalties. But when Jiang Huaiyan came, the leader did not mention the royalties!

However, he is the director of the Literary Planning Department of Yanying Studio, and he still has some say in the treatment of screenwriters. He thought about it and said, "For two thousand yuan, I can make the decision."

Lin Chaoyang shook his head, "Too low."

Jiang Huaiyan looked surprised, "Two thousand yuan is still low?"

That expression seemed to say that Lin Chaoyang was trying to kill him.

"I just said that your Yan Film Studio is not sincere!"

Lin Chaoyang's move made Jiang Huaiyan laugh angrily, "If you don't want to give, you don't want to give. Why are you making such an excuse?"

"What do you mean by making excuses? Can I not even make any money just to be angry? It's really because your royalties are not enough." Lin Chaoyang said calmly.

"Then tell me, how much does it cost?"

Jiang Huaiyan looked at Lin Chaoyang and stretched out a finger. It must not be "a thousand yuan", "Ten thousand?"

Lin Chaoyang nodded.

Jiang Huaiyan stood up in shock, "Are you kidding for money?"

"Don't get excited. Sit down and talk. If others don't know, they'll think I've done something to you!" Lin Chaoyang advised.

After the surprise, Jiang Huaiyan sat down again, but his mood still fluctuated violently. Even though he had a good relationship with Lin Chaoyang, he was frightened by the lion's open-mouthed asking price.

Jiang Huaiyan stared at Lin Chaoyang, "You just don't want to give us the adaptation rights, do you?"

"Lao Jiang, what you said is disrespectful to me. I've told you, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't even make money just to get angry.

As long as you are sincere, I will definitely give it."

Lin Chaoyang's expression was full of promise, but in Jiang Huaiyan's eyes, it looked like he was making fun of Yan Film Factory.

"Forget it, forget it. If you don't want to give it, then you don't want to give it. There are already festivals, so it's normal if you don't want to give it to us."

Lin Chaoyang said anxiously: "You said you, oh, you, you should... pay back the price!"

Jiang Huaiyan looked at his expression and felt suspicious in his heart. Is there still room for bargaining?

"The two thousand and five?"

Lin Chaoyang immediately refused, "No, it's too low."

"Just tell me how much you want. Two thousand yuan is already a high price. I really can't decide if it goes higher."
To be continued...