In the evening, the compound of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office.
The night was getting dark, and Mr. Liao was sitting in a wheelchair, reading a letter by the light. In recent years, his health has become increasingly poor, he is overweight, and he has had heart surgery. Sometimes he has difficulty moving and has to use a wheelchair.
This letter was written by Chen Xiangmei.
I chatted about family affairs, trivial matters in life, and also talked about some international situations. In the middle, I mentioned Chen Qi's "Beautiful Life". I didn't praise or criticize, but only said one very subtle sentence:
"This is a story written from a Western perspective..."
Mr. Liao didn't know that Chen Qi had tinkered with such a thing, but it must be impressive to have his niece mention it in a special way, especially since this sentence was very interesting.
"Western perspective?"
He had lived abroad for a long time and knew the local customs very well. He could probably understand the meaning. After thinking about it, he picked up the phone and dialed a number: "Call me Chen Huangmei!"
After a while, Chen Huangmei's voice came from the microphone, and he said with a smile: "Mr. Liao, we thought of going together. You are familiar with overseas affairs, and I just wanted to ask you for advice!"
…………
at the same time.
Zhang Yimou, Zhang Junzhao, and He Qun rode a bicycle - referring to the Sakuragi Corps, and arrived at Lechunfang.
"Is it here?"
"Isn't this the editorial office of "World Wonders"? I even bought a copy."
Zhang Yimou also hesitated, looked at it for a long time and said: "Yes, it is here, I have been here once!"
"Let's go in and ask!"
The three of them were dressed more modestly than the other. Zhang Yimou wore a red sweater, blue trousers, and a pair of rubber shoes. His eyes were very unconfident. In Dai Hanhan's eyes, he looked like a blind wanderer who had barged in.
"Hey, what are you doing? This is the editorial department, you can't just enter!"
"Who is it? Someone is looking for trouble?"
Ji Chunhua happened to be there, and came over waving his big arms, looking fierce.
Zhang Yimou was startled, but he was convinced that it was a ghost face! He said hurriedly: "We have made an appointment with Comrade Chen Qi."
"Oh, it's you three, go inside!"
"Come with me!"
Ji Chunhua led the three people along the U-shaped path and knocked on the courtyard door: "Brother Qi, your guests are here!"
The door opened with a bang, and Chen Qi showed up and introduced it into the backyard. Zhang Yimou looked at it carefully. The decoration hadn't been completed last time. Now it can be said that it has carved beams and painted beams, brackets and cornices, giving off a capitalist-roader atmosphere.
Zhang Junzhao and He Qun were even more reserved and secretly speechless.
Naturally, the main room was not allowed to be entered. After entering the living room specially for entertaining guests, which was full of Ming and Qing furniture, Chen Qi shook hands, greeted him and sat down, and said with a smile: "The food is ready. The banquet will be started when Lao Tian comes over. You guys
how come?"
"Come here by bike."
"Oh, it's quite far. Come on, let's drink some water first!"
"Okay, thank you very much!"
Chen Qi made tea. He was only 22 years old, Zhang Yi was already 32, Zhang Junzhao was 30, and He Qun was the youngest at 27 years old, but he behaved like a boss, because in addition to his status, he also had strong abilities in movies.
Awesome.
After sitting for a while, Tian Zhuangzhuang also came, unexpectedly bringing one more person with him.
"This is He Ping. I grew up in a science and education film studio."
"Hello!"
Chen Qi was very pleasantly surprised, and someone took the initiative to deliver it to his door.
The group of people moved to the dining room, where there was a large round table. The food was cooked by Dai Hanhan and the others, including fish, meat and wine. Zhang Yimou opened his eyes wide, and his body was secreting saliva. He usually couldn't eat anything good, so he thought that even if the negotiation couldn't be concluded today,
, this meal was not in vain.
Why is it always said that Lao Mouzi is down-to-earth and Director Chen is floating?
The family backgrounds are very different. If one comes from a poor family and comes from the same family, can the temperament and habits they have developed be the same?
He used to be a textile worker in Shaanxi. He carried raw material packages every day and did hard work. After carrying it for several years, he was transferred to the sock knitting workshop and started knitting socks. He relied on selling blood (called blood donation subsidies at the time) and saving money.
Get a camera and start taking photography.
And he is already married. His wife's name is Xiao Hua, who is also a worker.
Chen Qi sat in the first seat, accompanied by Tian Zhuangzhuang, and the others lined up casually. They all poured wine. He smiled and said: "Usually in this situation, everyone sitting in this position has to say a few words. I am too lazy to say it, so just do it!"
"Fuck one!"
The wine was white wine, in a small wine cup. It was so spicy and hot that everyone snorted after one sip.
"Pick up your chopsticks, pick up your chopsticks, and order whatever you want!"
Who is polite about eating meat these days? His favorable impression of Chen Qi increased: This person can do it, don’t talk nonsense, let’s eat meat first.
"You guys eat and listen, and I'll talk about it."
He didn't want to grab this little meal, and said calmly: "You have a director, a cinematographer, and an art artist. He Ping can be considered the assistant director. I want all four of them!"
Come to me, you will be established, registered, provided with housing, and your salary will be in accordance with the general standards of studios across the country.
I am preparing a movie, and you will be filming it when you come in. Of course, you cannot take the lead, but your position is certainly not low. And I guarantee that within a year, Zhang Junzhao, you can direct a movie independently!
Zhang Yimou, you can independently control a lens!
He Qun, your art can also be responsible for a film!
He Ping, you are not from a professional background. You will be an assistant director first. When will you become a full-time director? It will depend on how quickly you progress!
You know the nature of the company. It is the only film export unit in the country that earns foreign exchange. I managed this alone. What bothers me the most is seniority!
In short, I recruit talents here in an eclectic way. You are the first batch of graduates from Nortel. If you want to say you are arrogant, it doesn’t matter. I am not afraid of you being unruly, but I am afraid that you are mediocre. As long as you are talented, I will give you a lot.
Opportunity to show off!”
"..."
The four of them stopped their chopsticks and were dumbfounded. They couldn't believe it and their little hearts were beating loudly.
Chen Qi did not hesitate and met all the conditions for success, which is unique in today's film industry. If it were placed in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this would be called Meng Changjun's three thousand disciples, and the return of all talents.
"Eat first, you have time to think about it. After all, it is a major event in life..."
"No need to think about it! You value me, and I am willing to serve!"
The first person to surrender was He Qun. His family was in Nanjing and he didn't want to go to Guangxi. He naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to stay in Beijing.
"As long as you let me direct independently, I am willing!"
The second one is Zhang Junzhao.
Historically, their brothers went to Guangxi and dug out "One and Eight" from the script library that had been waiting for three years. It was politically risky and no one dared to film it. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, so they filmed it and collectively
Shave your head to show determination.
Zhang Yimou was also very moved. He swallowed and said anxiously: "Well, my wife works in a factory in Shaanxi. Can you solve the problem of my wife's job transfer?"
"Can!"
"Then, my life will be..."
He wanted to sell his life to you, but he felt like a bandit, so he changed his mind: "From now on, if you give me your order, I will never blink an eye!"
He Ping was left in the end.
He hesitated for a moment and asked: "I would like to ask, what kind of films will you make in the future? Will they all be martial arts films? Also, you will only make films to earn foreign exchange, not domestic films?"
"It can only be issued domestically. Earning foreign exchange is our basic task. If it is completed well, a hundred flowers can bloom and come in many types."
"Then, I'll join too."
He Ping nodded.
Four people were summoned at once, and Chen Qi was so excited.
The Dongchang big stall owner, the second stall owner, the third stall owner, and the Thirteen Taibao gradually formed their power, and they were about to reveal their power, kill Zhongying, and seize the bird position.
"Okay! With you joining us, we can create brilliance together, which is just around the corner!"
He raised his drink again and said, "Do it!"
(No more...
Still owe a chapter I remember, don’t worry!)
Chapter completed!