"Old acquaintance?"
Xie Jin's mind immediately flashed through all the actors who had worked with him. It can be said that they are both famous and capable, and each has its own characteristics.
But to say that it fits the character image of Zhuge Liang, Xie Jin really didn’t find it after screening it.
"Tang Guoqiang!" Lin Chaoyang said.
"Him?" Xie Jin looked surprised, and then instinctively questioned: "Is it possible?"
Counting it all together, it was seven or eight years ago that Xie Jin collaborated with Tang Guoqiang on "Wreaths Under the Mountains".
"Garland Under the Mountain" was an important breakthrough for Tang Guoqiang. Before this movie, the impression he gave to the public was that of a handsome and unrestrained young boy.
After "Garland", he opened up his acting career and was regarded as a real actor.
In the past few years, he first went to Yanjing Film Academy to further his studies, and has been making a lot of movies and TV series, but unfortunately none of them caused any big splash.
"Wouldn't you know if it works or not if you call him over and try it?"
Xie Jin thought about Lin Chaoyang's suggestion and felt that it made some sense. If it was a mule or a horse, you would know it if you pull it out and run around.
"If I fall in love——·
"Then let him play Zhuge Liang."
"What should Chow Yun-fat do?" Xie Jin asked.
Lin Chaoyang gave him a warning look, "Don't you look down on him?"
"It's not that he doesn't like him—" Xie Jin began to squirm, "it's that he is not suitable for the character Zhuge Liang."
It’s not difficult to understand his little thoughts. As a director, who wouldn’t want to use actors who are famous and have charisma as long as they suit the characters?
"Then let him play Cao Cao." Lin Chaoyang said casually.
Xie Jin was shocked again, Chow Yun-fat plays Cao Cao?
"He doesn't look like him either. He's seven feet tall, has narrow eyes and a long beard. He has such big eyes, he's so handsome!
"When choosing an actor, physical resemblance is one thing, but spiritual resemblance is also very important.
Let me ask you, if you were asked to use one word to describe Cao Cao, what word would you choose?"
Xie Jin thought for a moment, "Treacherous?"
Still?
You don’t play by the rules, right?
"I mean temperament, temperament!" Lin Chaoyang emphasized.
Xie Jin thought again, "Cao Cao is a traitor. If we talk about temperament, the word 'domineering' is more appropriate."
Lin Chaoyang clapped his hands and said, "Come on! It's just 'overbearing', unifying the north and overwhelming Shuwu. How can such a person not be overbearing?"
Then he added: "Chow Yun-fat's image is that of a manly and handsome man, with long hair and a beard, which gives him a domineering look. He is somewhat similar to the image of Cao Cao."
"The similarities are the same, but Chow Yun-fat is so handsome. He is different from the Cao Cao everyone remembers!" Xie Jin said worriedly.
"It doesn't matter if it's different, but it's a bonus.
Lao Xie, whether you admit it or not, with the investment scale of "Red Cliff War", it is impossible to make it into a work that only expresses personal artistic expression -..."
Xie Jin nodded slightly. In the past year, he has had more contact with many staff members of Lin's Pictures, and his thoughts have also changed. He agrees with Lin Chaoyang's statement.
"Cao Cao is the villain in your play, but we can't portray him as a villain, let alone a buffoon.
On the contrary, it should highlight his brilliance and martial prowess. The more valiant and martial he is, the more powerful and glorious the protagonist's image will be highlighted when he is defeated in the end."
As a director who has been immersed in the film industry for decades, Lin Chaoyang's words are not difficult for Xie Jin to understand, and he thinks they make sense after thinking about it.
“So when we design a character, it’s okay to make additions to him, but we can’t easily make subtractions.
Xie Jin felt very novel about Lin Chaoyang's theory. He drew inferences from one example and said:
"The positive characters cannot be subtracted, and the negative characters must be subtracted. In fact, the role of the prominent positive characters is weakened."
"That's right!"
Recently, "A Certain Lion 2" was released. The protagonist was designed to have the characteristics of a child with Down syndrome, and he still had squinty eyes.
Let’s not mention what the main creators have in mind, this is just subtraction for the characters.
It would be unreasonable for a movie like this to rub the aesthetic orientation and values ​​of the movie-goers on the ground.
Interestingly, the same is true for the characters in "A Certain Lion 1". It lost hundreds of millions in blood, but there was still a huge investment in "A Certain Lion 2" to be released.
You taste it, you taste it carefully!
Xie Jin carefully savored Lin Chaoyang's theory. Although he felt that it was a technical skill, he did not dare to underestimate it.
Because he deeply understands that the premise of any artistic creation is the accumulation of technology. Only with perfect skills can we create a vital work of art.
"I've learned a lesson!" Xie Jin said sincerely.
Lin Chaoyang waved his hand, "Why are you saying these things?"
"Then over there with the jade book——"
"I'll tell her."
At the end of the banquet, Lin Chaoyang told Tao Yushu about his exchange with Xie Jin. She complained: "Old Xie, won't you just tell me if you have any problems?"
Lin Chaoyang said with a smile: "Now you two are in different positions. He has some artistic insistence of his own, but you are now the big boss who provides money."
Tao Yushu shook his head and stopped worrying about this issue. He asked Lin Chaoyang: "Zhou Yu used a young actor with an unknown stage name. If Zhuge Liang uses Tang Guoqiang, he will not have box office appeal!"
"The four words 'Red Cliff Battle' are the biggest box-office appeal. Movie fans don't care which star plays Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu, or Cao Cao. They only care whether these actors fit the image they imagined.
Besides, aren’t there a lot of celebrities?”
The investment in "Red Cliff Battle" was huge, and Tao Yushu advocated using more stars from the beginning. For example, Liu Bei used Ti Lung, and Zhao Yun used Andy Lau.
There is also the role of Da Qiao in the movie. Da Qiao is played by Brigitte Lin. Her temperament is graceful and luxurious, which is very suitable for the character of Da Qiao.
As for Xiao Qiao, he used He Qing, who played Qin Keqing in Yan Film Studio's version of "Dream of Red Mansions".
"It would not be bad for the company to support more mainland actors," Lin Chaoyang said with a smile.
In later generations, the capital of Wandao always likes to praise its own people. Lin's Pictures will not do this deliberately, but it doesn't hurt to praise its own people if there is an opportunity.
Tao Yushu chuckled twice, "Where do you get these ideas?"
"Just thinking." Lin Chaoyang said casually.
After staying in Shanghai for four days and enjoying all kinds of super-standard treatment, Lin Chaoyang and his wife flew back to Yanjing to celebrate the New Year.
When I landed in Yanjing, the cold smell in the air made me feel very friendly.
The person who came to pick up the plane was Tao Yumo. She and her eldest brother Tao Yucheng drove a car. Dongdong and Yan Yan jumped towards Lin Chaoyang and his wife, "Dad! Mom!"
Before, Lin Chaoyang and his wife went to Shanghai for inspection, and Tao Yumo took the two young children back to Yanjing.
The couple each picked up a child and made love for a while. Then Tao Yushu took a look at the car and asked Tao Yumo: "Where did this big hair come from?"
"Brother's."
Tao Yushu glanced at her eldest brother. She was not surprised at all that Tao Yucheng bought a car, but buying a Dafa was really not in line with his eldest brother's character.
Tao Yucheng saw his sister's thoughts and sighed, "Don't mention it, it's hard to explain in one sentence!"
Isn't this how I made some money by opening a video studio a few years ago? Tao Yucheng has always wanted to buy a car.
He was once hesitant between a Jetta and a Santana, not knowing which one to buy. Unfortunately, before he could make enough money, the business of the video studio became increasingly sluggish.
It's not that the video studio doesn't make money now, it's just not as profitable as it used to be, and it's not much better than working.
So in the winter of this year, my sister-in-law Zhao Li made the decision to change her career and opened a clothing store.
With Du Feng's relationship, it was easy for the couple to open a clothing store, and the clothing store opened smoothly.
In order to facilitate the purchase of goods, her sister-in-law Zhao Lite approved Tao Yucheng's purchase of a Daihatsu.
Changing from a Jetta or Santana to a Daihatsu is like a man who was so passionate when he was young, but ended up with nothing but feathers.
"Now when I drive out, I get stopped eight hundred times a day." Tao Yucheng said quietly.
Dafa, also known as Noodles, is the top taxi company in Yanjing at this time.
"Who's to blame? You can't change the color?" Tao Yumo complained.
"Your sister-in-law won't let you do it because she's afraid of spending money!" Tao Yucheng became even more depressed.
Lin Chaoyang patted his uncle on the shoulder, "They are all men, I understand you!"
After getting in the car, my uncle talked enthusiastically about the Gulf War thousands of kilometers away.
On January 17, a multinational force led by the United States bombed Baghdad, and the Gulf War broke out. This was the first international military action taken without an objection since the founding of the United Nations.
Flying all over the sky, precision-guided missile air strikes, electronic warfare aircraft volleyed to clear the way, various types of aircraft occupied air supremacy, and ground troops covered the entire area with firepower.
In the overwhelming media reports, the Chinese people felt for the first time what modern warfare is, and for the first time they truly felt the powerful military power of Western countries.
It is difficult for people who have not lived in this era to understand this kind of mentality. The public knowledge of later generations is rampant. Part of the reason is that the Gulf War scared people off their backs.
Although he didn't hit himself, he already felt desperate just looking at it.
Of course, more ordinary people still pay attention to this war with the mentality of watching the excitement, lamenting the advancement of Western countries' weapons and war concepts.
Listening to his uncle's talk, Lin Chaoyang felt that this was probably the barrier between the people of Yanjing and the people of Shanghai.
In the past two days in Shanghai, all the discussions he heard were about the opening of the Shanghai Stock Exchange at the Pujiang Hotel. Few people cared about the Gulf War.
When the car arrived at Xiaoliubukou Alley, it was dinner time in the evening, and the copper hot pot was already prepared at home.
The whole family was waiting for Lin Chaoyang and his wife to come back.
"What you are doing is too grand!" Lin Chaoyang teased as he entered the room.
"Isn't this a welcome to the wealthy man's return home in fine clothes?" Tao Yumo said, half jokingly, half sarcastically.
"If you want to return home in glory, it has to be you, Mr. Tao. You are now the 'Queen of Video Games' in Hong Kong!"
The "Queen of Video Games" was of course a name coined by Lin Chaoyang, and it immediately aroused Tao Yumo's desire to win.
Just as he was racking his brains to think of how to respond, Lin Chaoyang asked Tao Xiwen again:
"Have you read your sister-in-law's interview in the newspaper? You have to recite the whole text!"
Tao Xiwen was laughing and joking, while Tao Yumo rushed up with teeth and claws bared, "I'll fight you!"
Tao Yushu stopped her, "Okay. Why are you talking nonsense with him? You are asking for trouble."
"Humph!" Tao Yumo snorted coldly and generously stopped arguing with Lin Chaoyang.
"Come on, come on, let's eat quickly." Lin Erchun asked everyone to sit down.
Lin and Tao's family, more than ten people in total, sat down at two tables, one for each pot.
The wind was howling outside the window and the cold was biting, but inside it was as warm as spring. The bottom of the boiling copper hot pot was filled with xenon and argon water vapor, and everyone had a smile on their face.
Pick up thin slices of mutton, dip them in boiling water for a few seconds, take them out at the most precise heat, dip them in a seasoning bowl, and then put them in your mouth.
Lin Chaoyang squinted his eyes, with a satisfied look on his face, "It has to be this one!"
"Uncle, garlic!" Tao Xiwen handed over the garlic with great discernment.
Lin Chaoyang smiled and bit into a clove of sugar garlic and asked, "How does it feel to go to school in Shuimu?"
"fine."
Tao Xiwen took the college entrance examination this summer and was admitted to the Computer Science Department of Shuimu with excellent results.
Tao Yumo once opposed his choice on the grounds that his family was from Yan University, and his nephew going to Shuimu to go to school would be tantamount to surrendering to the enemy and treason.
Her words aroused strong dissatisfaction from Tao Yucheng and a death stare from Tao Yushu at the time, and she had to take it back in the end.
Of course "surrendering to the enemy and treason" is a joke. Tao Xiwen wanted to join Mizuki mainly because he wanted to study computer science. The background of the computer department at Yanda is still a little worse than Mizuki.
Although his family felt a little sorry, they respected his choice in the end.
When Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu got married, Tao Xiwen was still in kindergarten, and now he is in college. People can't help feeling that time flies so fast.
After chatting for a while, Lin Chaoyang asked with concern: "Have you thought about what you want to do in the future?"
"I never thought about it. My immediate goal is to complete all four years of university courses and then apply to study abroad." Tao Xiwen said clearly.
"Study abroad!" Lin Chaoyang groaned.
Zhao Li said: "Today's students, eight out of ten are planning to study abroad. Yanda University currently offers some kind of English cram school, specifically to improve their English for those who want to study abroad."
"Mom, those are TOEFL, IELTS and GRE." Tao Xiwen corrected.
"Isn't that still English? By the way, there was a teacher in the school who was punished for running a private school and teaching classes. What was his name?"
Zhao Li touched her husband next to her with her arm, and Tao Yucheng said:
"My name is Yu Minhong, a young teacher in the Spanish Department. He is also unlucky and competes with the school for business.
But I heard it’s really profitable, and I can earn thousands of dollars a month, so I want to do it.”
At this time, the monthly salary of young teachers at Yan University is only more than 100 yuan, which is dozens of times their salary.
Who can not be moved?
Tao Yumo laughed and said: "With your level, you still need to give me TOEFL supplements?"
"Isn't it just English, or something like that-"
The brother and sister had a habitual quarrel, and Tao's father said: "With advanced technology and advanced teaching concepts abroad, it is right to study abroad, but after studying, you can't just not come back like some people do."
"Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely come back."
Tao's father's expression was noncommittal. Times have changed and people's hearts are unpredictable.
In the past ten years, more and more people have gone abroad to study. He believes that there are not a few people who go abroad with the idea of ​​returning home after completing their studies and building the motherland.
But facts have proven that not everyone can resist the corrosion of the colorful world. It should be said that the vast majority of people cannot resist it.
"Let me tell you, the school shouldn't run this kind of supplementary class. Isn't this just waiting to send all the students abroad? Just for a small profit." Tao Yucheng said.
"If the school doesn't do it, others have to do it. The main thing is people's hearts. In the final analysis, there is still a gap in development. If you go there, you won't want to come back. What can you do?"
Seeing the brother and sister Tao Yucheng discussing seriously, Lin Chaoyang smiled and said:
"It is a reality that there is a gap in development. However, there will be many development opportunities in the country in the future. Those who are determined to break out in the world will still come back."
"There are too few people like this."
"Less is better than none!"
"Brother-in-law, you are so optimistic."
Lin Chaoyang smiled and said to Tao Xiwen: "If Xiwen comes back after completing his studies, I will sponsor you with a sum of money! Whether it is to start a business or to settle down, it can be anything."
Sister-in-law Zhao Li quickly said: "This is impossible."
Tao Yumo joked: "Brother-in-law, you are trying to lure someone for profit!"
Then he said to Zhao Li, "Sister-in-law, don't be polite to him. He and my sister are now two wealthy landlords!"
Tao Yucheng took this opportunity to add insult to injury and said, "Aren't you also a wealthy landlord now?"
After Tao Yumo was interviewed, she specially sent the newspaper back to Yanjing, which made her famous in front of her family. Now everyone in her family knows that the game company she runs makes hundreds of millions a year.
"How much money do I have?"
Tao Yushu also said: "It's quite a lot. You make so much money a year and don't spend it. You won't be reluctant to part with it, right?"
Being picked up by his brothers and sisters, Tao Yumo forced a smile and said, "How is that possible? If Xiwen really returns to China, I will be his angel investor."
Tao Yucheng patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Son! You heard everything. Remember your sister-in-law's words and you must come back!"
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Tao Xiwen said with a smile.
Tao Yumo muttered: "If you don't do it if you are rich, you will do it to me who has no money!"
A few people made jokes, the atmosphere became cheerful, and the faces of several elderly people in the family were full of smiles.
The next morning, it was a rare reunion and the family went shopping in Xidan together.
After the great inflation in the past few years, domestic price increases this year have generally returned to normal.
But the problem that comes with it is the continued slump in consumption. The main reason for this situation is that ordinary people have been frightened by the soaring prices in the past few years.
Beginning to hold on to money and be reluctant to buy, bank deposits surged, but the consumer market was sluggish.
However, in time for the Chinese New Year, all kinds of shops on the streets have become prosperous, and there are crowds of people everywhere in Xidan.
When passing by Xidan Shopping Mall, the signboard of "Asia-Europe Clothing City" is still so conspicuous.
"Du Feng, this clothing city, is really making money every day!" Tao Yushu said with emotion when walking into the Asia-Europe Garment City.
It is about to be the fourth year since its opening. Business in the Asia-Europe Garment City seems to be better than before. Customers are rubbing shoulders and there is a steady flow of people.
"It's no good, there are so many fakes out there now. They are a bit too expensive, but the quality and service are good," said Zhao Li.
In 1990, counterfeit and shoddy products had become a hot topic in China, and ordinary people complained about it.
In order to purify the market and boost consumer confidence, the country is determined to crack down on counterfeit and shoddy goods.
During the crackdown that lasted for more than half a year, Wenzhou businessmen became famous. They used all possible deception methods to make the government angry.
Even in May, the GWY General Office unprecedentedly issued a separate document specifically for a town like Liushi in Yueqing County, Wenzhou - "Notice on the Investigation of the Production and Sales of Unlicensed and Substandard Products in Wenzhou Yueqing County and Recommendations for Handling it."
But throughout the country, Liushi Town is not the only one committing fraud.
In this nationwide crackdown, thousands of counterfeiting companies were investigated and punished, which effectively curbed the spread of counterfeiting. However, it is impossible to eradicate the phenomenon of counterfeiting and shoddy products.
"There are too many lies. If you are more truthful, the people will lift you up!" Lin Chaoyang said.
"you do not say."
The family chatted and went shopping, and each bought a set of clothes amidst the crowd.
No one is short of clothes, but for the New Year, there is always a new set of clothes.
Not two days after the bustling New Year's Eve, news came from Shanghai that Lin's first investment in Pudong had been received.
It happened that the Shanghai authorities had to report to the elderly on the morning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, so they decided to schedule the press conference of Lin's investment on the morning of the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
Shanghai will invite hundreds of journalists from home and abroad to participate in this press conference. They will not only let the world see the great development of Pudong, but also let the whole world know China's determination to reform and open up.
Lin Chaoyang has never participated in such things that are in the limelight. Compared with being in the limelight, he prefers to be the backer (hou) of a successful woman.
At 7:30 in the evening on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the picture was playing on the TV.
The scene in the picture was very familiar to Lin Chaoyang. It was the revolving restaurant on the 41st floor of the New Jinjiang Hotel. The picture showed that the old man was listening to a report from Shanghai leaders on Pudong development and development planning.
"The old man pointed out: Pay close attention to the development of Pudong and do not waver until it is completed. As long as you keep your word and act in accordance with international practices, companies will first invest their funds in Shanghai, and competition will depend on this competition.
The old man also pointed out: Finance is very important and is the core of the modern economy. If finance is done well, you can play chess.
Everything is alive and well. I hope the people in Shanghai will be more liberated in their thinking, more courageous, and faster in their steps."
The voiceover broadcast the key points of the old man's speech. For those who often follow political news, they will probably understand the boldness of this speech.
Next, the news screen turned and a grand venue appeared.
On the rostrum, the main leaders of Shanghai and Tao Yushu sat on the same stage with serious and solemn expressions.
The voiceover continues:
Since the state announced the development of Pudong in Shanghai, the Shanghai Municipal Government has boldly tried and ventured boldly, striving to be the vanguard and forerunner of reform and opening up, and has sent invitations to many companies at home and abroad to participate in the opening-up event.
On the 19th of this month, the Shanghai-listed W Municipal Government held a press conference to announce that Pudong Development officially received its first major investment.
It is reported that Xiangjiang Lam Films (Group) Co., Ltd. invested US$100 million this time and registered a joint venture with Shanghai Lujiazui Financial and Trade Development Zone Co., Ltd. to jointly develop the land in the Lujiazui Financial District in Pudong..."
Immediately afterwards, the camera cut to a scene of Shanghai's top leaders being interviewed, and then the person on the screen was replaced by Tao Yushu.
"Mom! Mom!" Yan Yan, who was sitting in Lin Chaoyang's arms watching TV, shouted excitedly.
"Keep your voice down, let's listen to what mommy said."
After Lin Chaoyang's persuasion, Yan Yan calmed down and listened carefully with his big watery eyes blinking.
"Shanghai was once the largest city in the Far East. It has a good industrial foundation, many scientific research institutions and a high-quality worker group. It has the potential to develop into an international metropolis.
The development of Pudong is a huge attraction for us entrepreneurs. It is like a powerful magnet, attracting countless people from all over the world who have dreams and seek opportunities to participate.
We are the first company to invest in Pudong, but we will definitely not be the last.
I believe that in this land of infinite possibilities, any company or individual in any country will create a glorious chapter of their own."
On the TV, Tao Yushu's soft and powerful voice came clearly, and Lin Erchun, who was sitting on the sofa, heard a snorting sound.
"Look at our jade book, it really looks like a general! It's almost like Mu Guiying is going into battle."
Lin Chaoyang felt a little strange when he heard these words. He looked around and saw the old man's eyes wandering over him.
"What are you looking at me for?"
When other people's children around you are too outstanding, in the eyes of your parents, even being outstanding is a sin.
In Lin Erchun's case, Tao Yushu was certainly not someone else's child, but he was really angry with Lin Chaoyang!
Such a good wife, tell me, what does it look like for you to be so lazy all day long?
Lin Erchun didn't say these words, but Lin Chaoyang had already concluded it from his eyes.
"What's wrong with you? You let your wife take the lead in everything!"
"If she doesn't step up, why should I?"
Chapter completed!