Back to 80: My Literary Life

Learning from yesterday's lesson, Fang Minghua got up early today. After washing, he waited for Song Tangtang to come over and then went out to have breakfast together.

When we broke up yesterday, the girl said that we should go roller skating in the park when the weather is cool in the morning.

But before Song Tangtang came, Wang Juan came to call him.

"Fang Minghua, the president invites you to come over."

"What's up?"

"Someone wants to make a movie out of the novel you wrote." The girl said.

Yeah?

Could it be "The Sun Also Rises?" 》

Won't.

It turns out that the big boss is still a young student, studying hard at the Yangzhou Opera.

Another director?

Even less so.

Even if someone dares to take a picture, it is not certain whether it will be well-received, but it will definitely not be a hit.

Fang Minghua followed Wang Juan to President Huang's office and saw an old man in his sixties who was wearing gold-rimmed glasses and was gentle and elegant.

Fang Minghua immediately knew who he was!

Thank you!

This is a famous director today, known as the "Godfather of Chinese Film" and a representative figure of the third generation of directors in China.

Fourth-generation directors like Wu Tianmin are juniors in front of him, not to mention fifth-generation directors such as Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige.

Fang Minghua immediately knew which novel of his he wanted to film.

Sure enough, President Huang introduced to Fang Minghua: "Xiao Fang, this is Comrade Xie Jin, the famous Shanghai Film Director. He directed movies such as "Red Detachment of Women", "Legend of Tianyun Mountain" and "Wrangler". He came here from Shanghai specifically to see you."

"This is Comrade Fang Minghua, the author of the novel."

"Hello, Director Xie." Fang Minghua took the initiative to extend his right hand.

After the two shook hands and waited for Fang Minghua to sit down, Xie Jin said: "Comrade Xiao Fang, I came to Xijing to find you for one thing. I am very interested in the novel "Youth" you wrote and want to make it into a movie, so ask for your opinion."

It is indeed "Youth"!

After finishing filming "Wrangler", I have now switched to filming military themes.

Xie Jin once filmed the famous "Reflection" trilogy.

"Legend of Tianyun Mountain" adapted from the novel of the same name, "Wrangler" adapted from "Soul and Flesh", and later "Furong Town".

"Legend of Tianyun Mountain" and "Wrangler" have been released, and "Furong Town" will be filmed in two years. In the meantime, "Garland Under the Mountain" was filmed.

If you film "Youth", will you not film "Wreaths Under the Mountain"?

That is also Mr. Xie's proud work.

"Wreaths Under the Mountains" was published some time ago and is still published in "October". Fang Minghua also wrote to Li Cunbao to express his congratulations.

But no matter what, there will always be people who adapt excellent works, especially in this era.

The old man came to the door in person, what other opinions do you have?

Agree immediately.

"Okay, Comrade Xiao Fang, I would like to hear your personal opinion on the adaptation of the novel and have a good talk with you. Do you have time?" Xie Jin said.

Oops

Got a date with a girl.

But I can’t say I’m sorry in front of this boss. I have to go shopping with a girl today, and we’ll talk about it when we get back, right?

Too pretentious, isn't it?

It’s important to get down to business first.

Fang Minghua agreed: "How about, Director Xie, go to my dormitory and be quiet in the backyard."

"Okay, I won't disturb President Huang." Xie Jin stood up.

"Okay, you guys can chat first and have a light lunch together." President Huang sent Xie Jin out the door politely.

The two came to the backyard and saw Song Tangtang in the yard.

Today, Song Tangtang is still wearing military uniform, but instead of green military trousers, she has changed into the blue skirt uniformly issued by the army.

Seeing the graceful girl in front of him, Xie Jin's eyes suddenly lit up. Before Fang Minghua could explain, he immediately said:

"Girl, my name is Xie Jin. I am the director of Shanghai Film Studio. I want to make a movie about female soldiers in the art troupe. Are you willing to play an important role in it?"

Song Tangtang was stunned, looked at Fang Minghua again, and then said to Xie Jin: "Director Xie, what you want to shoot is "Youth", right?"

"Have you seen it? That's great. I'd like to ask you to play the role of Suiko."

Unexpectedly, Song Tangtang said: "Director Xie, "Youth" is very beautiful, but I don't want to act in a movie. I am from the Nanjiang Art Troupe. I just want to dance. I'm sorry."

oh.

Xie Jin felt a little regretful after hearing this.

The image and temperament of the girl in front of her are somewhat similar to Sui Zi in the novel, and she is from the Nanjiang Art Troupe, so it is perfect for her to play the role.

But they don’t want to!

Xie Jin seemed a little unwilling to give up and said: "Girl, if you act in a movie, you can become a star, just like Liu Xiaoqing and Gong Xue, everyone is envious."

Song Tangtang smiled slightly: "Director Xie, I really like watching "Little Flower" played by Liu Xiaoqing, and I also like watching "Good Luck" played by Gong Xue, but I am only interested in this movie and their roles. As for the actors themselves, I I think this is their profession. Since you are an actor, you have to perform well, so there is nothing to envy."

ah? this?

Xie Jin was a little embarrassed.

Becoming an actor or a star has become a career envied by many girls, especially beautiful girls, since the reform and opening up.

When filming "Legend of Tianyun Mountain" the year before last, he chose the role of the heroine Feng Qinglan. He went to the People's Liberation Army Art Academy. At that time, many girls wanted to play this role, so he chose the little-known Shi Jianlan.

As a result, the film won many awards including the "Best Story Award" at the first Golden Rooster Awards and the Fourth Hundred Flowers Awards last year. Shi Jianlan, an actress, suddenly became familiar to people across the country.

When I was filming "The Wrangler" last year, I went to the Central Academy of Drama to choose the heroine. I was so eager to get the role that I wanted to play, so I asked others to introduce me, and I simply recommended myself.

Finally, the 19-year-old unknown Cong Shan was chosen.

The movie is about to be released, and Xie Jin is confident of winning another award, and the heroine will naturally become famous.

Now in "Youth", we are faced with choosing a heroine again.

There is a very suitable person in front of me, but they don’t agree!

Why.

Seeing that Xie Jin looked a little embarrassed, Fang Minghua next to him quickly smoothed things over: "Director Xie, this is my friend named Song Tangtang. The Nanjiang Art Troupe came back to visit relatives."

"This is Director Xie, who is going to film "Youth", so we are going to discuss how to adapt the script."

"Then, you can discuss it. I won't interrupt you. Goodbye!" Song Tangtang was about to leave, but was stopped by Xie Jin:

"Miss Tangtang, it doesn't matter. You are from the Nanjiang Art Troupe, so you must know the art troupe very well, and this play is mainly about the art troupe, so I also want to hear your opinion."

Song Tangtang looked at Fang Minghua.

Fang Minghua nodded.

"Okay." Song Tangtang agreed.

The three of them entered the room, and Fang Minghua poured them each a cup of herbal tea. Song Tangtang did not refuse, and the three of them started chatting as soon as they entered the room.

Thanks to Xiangchazi for the reward, and thanks to Xigou Scholar and others for their monthly tickets.