At night, in a tavern, two middle-aged people with messy hair were drinking and chatting.

Chen Kaige drank a sip of cheers and a deep worry appeared on his face: "Xiaosong, you have to help me whatever you say this time. The film is almost finished filming. The soundtrack teacher sent by the studio is very sick. I can't help but go back to Beijing to ask you for help."

"Kaige, it's not that I don't want to help you. You know that I just took over the movie "The Horse Thieves" by Director Tian, ​​and I really can't go over to help you." Qu Xiaosong looked helpless. He had known Chen Kaige for many years and had a good relationship. If he was usually there, he would be at any time to call. But a few days ago, director Tian Zhuangzhuang had just agreed to the music for the movie "The Horse Thieves" and he really couldn't get the time to help Chen Kaige.

Chen Kaige only found out about this after returning to Beijing. Seeing Qu Xiaosong looking embarrassed, he thought for a while and asked, "If this is the case, then you can see if you can recommend who is suitable for me."

"I have to think about who is suitable."

Qu Xiaosong has a little impression of the movie Chen Kaige is now filming. It is based on the novel "The King of Chess, the King of Trees, and the King of Children" published by writer Acheng last year, "The King of Children", one of the three short stories.

"Komatsu, I heard that Teacher Du has returned from the United States recently?"

Chen Kaige suddenly said something, which made Qu Xiaosong stunned. He suddenly pointed at him and laughed: "I said you insisted on me to help you, it turned out that he was waiting for me here!"

"Hehe...don't you just have no time?" Chen Kaige was not embarrassed when he saw through his thoughts. After learning that Qu Xiaosong had no time, he turned his attention to Professor Du.

"I don't know if the teacher has time." Qu Xiaosong touched his chin, pondered for a moment, then looked up at Chen Kaige: "Let's do this, I'm going to go to the teacher tomorrow. Come with me, and you tell the teacher about this matter yourself."

His words were exactly what Chen Kaige wanted: "Okay, I'll say it then."

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As May approaches, although the daylight in Beijing is much warmer, it is still a little cool at night. Although it is sunny again today, Li Yange still brought an extra coat before going out, for fear that it will be cold when he comes back tonight.

He arrived at Professor Du’s door with a familiarity. He gently buckled the door. He heard the sound of tables and chairs moving inside, and took a step back and waited for Professor Du to open the door.

Once the door opened, the person coming was not Professor Du.

"Haha, Yan Ge has been missing for a long time."

Seeing Chen Kaige showing a big black teeth with a hearty mouth, a hint of surprise flashed in Li Yange's eyes: "Director Chen, why are you here?"

"I just came back from the crew and happened to pass by and visited Teacher Du."

Chen Kaige looked up and down at Li Yange, "I heard from Teacher Du that I have recently accepted a new apprentice. Teacher Du said that he was a freshman in Yangyin's freshman year. At that time, I guessed that it might be you. It turns out that it was you!"

"Director Chen was joking." Li Yange smiled politely, poked his head out and looked into the room: "Where is the teacher?"

"Which tea is inside."

Chen Kaige then reacted and took a step back, let Li Yange enter the house, closed the door, and the two walked towards the study in the inner room together.

As soon as I entered the study, I saw Professor Du talking to a middle-aged man in his thirties with messy hair. Li Yange respectfully called "Teacher".

"Yan Ge, you are here just in time. Let me introduce you to you. This is your senior brother Qu Xiaosong."

"Xiao Song, this is the freshman student Li Yange I just told you."

After Professor Du's introduction, Qu Xiaosong looked at Li Yange. He was about twenty years old, with a good appearance and a generous manner. When he remembered the teacher's praise for him before, he was curious and stood up politely: "Junior Brother Li, you didn't hear me just now. The teacher told us a lot of good things about you and praised you for your talent in composing."

"I still have a lot to learn from my teachers and senior brothers." Li Yange stretched out his hand and was very modest.

After the two of them greeted each other, Professor Du waved his hand: "Don't stand, why are you still so restrained when I get here? Let's sit down and say it."

Everyone sat down.

Professor Du looked at Li Yange thoughtfully, then looked at Chen Kaige and said, "Kaige, I understand what you mean, but I am helping the troupe arrange a program recently, and I may not have time to go to the crew in the short term. But..."

The first half of the sentence made Chen Kaige a little discouraged, but the second half immediately raised a glimmer of hope.

"I can recommend someone to you."

"The person recommended by Teacher Du must be good. I wonder which teacher it is?"

"I'm not a teacher, but I'm very talented in composing music. I believe you will be satisfied."

As soon as these words came out, Chen Kaige and Qu Xiaosong were still wondering who Professor Du was talking about, but Li Yange suddenly had a strange idea in his heart. The teacher wouldn't be talking about himself, right?

Chen Kaige frowned: "I don't know?"

"It's my newly accepted student Li Yange."

Professor Du was afraid that Chen Kaige would doubt Li Yange's ability, so he also focused on saying: "Although I, a student, was still studying in Yangyin, I had a voice for the crew of "The Last Emperor" last year and went abroad to Italy for a period of time to communicate. He also had a unique insight into the movie soundtrack. I believe he can definitely help you."

Chen Kaige looked at Li Yange in surprise. He had only met him once last year and had no deep communication. Now, he heard Professor Du praise him so much, and he couldn't help but feel curious. Then, he smiled and said, "Haha, Teacher Du, I met Yange last year."

"Oh? You know each other?" Professor Du looked at the two in surprise.

Li Yange smiled: "Last year, I was lucky enough to meet Director Chen when I was on the crew of "The Last Emperor".

"Then it seems that you are very destined to be together." Qu Xiaosong said in surprise.

"Haha, Xiaosong is right, you two are quite destined to be together." Professor Du saw that they met each other, so it would be easy. I think Chen Kaige knew Li Yange's talent, so he would not say more good things.

Chen Kaige thought for a moment. He believed that Professor Du would not lie to him. Since Li Yange had this ability, he must be able to do so. He immediately decided to invite Li Yange to join the crew to serve as the soundtrack.

When Professor Du smiled when he heard Chen Kaige make the decision on the spot, he was happy that he had trust and had the opportunity to show his talents for students.

I haven't agreed yet!

Seeing the teacher's happy look, Li Yange was so amused and crying. The two of them didn't ask me whether I agreed or not from beginning to end, and just decided to do it. Is it really good?

I thought so, but Li Yange didn't say it. He knew that it was Teacher Du's sake for his own good and wanted to give himself a chance to perform.

After chatting for more than ten minutes, Qu Xiaosong had to take a step ahead because he had something to do. Seeing that the staff had been found, Chen Kaige was in a hurry to go back to the crew, so he hurriedly followed him.

Professor Du said earnestly: "I have also heard of the movie that Yan Ge, Chen Kaige made. Xi'an studio attaches great importance to it. You have to do it well when you go to the crew. This is your opportunity."

"I know the teacher, I will work hard and not lose your reputation." Li Yange nodded with a smile.

He has watched the original film of "King of Children", how could he not know that this movie is Chen Kaige's famous work. He was nominated for the Cannes Golden Palm Award in 1988. Although he did not win the award in the end, the film also allowed the Cannes judges to learn that there was a Chinese director named Chen Kaige, which laid a good foundation for the subsequent "Farewell My Concubine" in 1993.
Chapter completed!