1979 Golden Age

“It’s from the Ministry of Culture!”

Moving forward a few hours, Fu Qi handed him a letter in the office.

"I have a bad feeling..."

Chen Qi opened it and took a look. The content was not long, but the tone was very strong. Yes, there was a huge quarrel within the Ministry of Culture about "Life is Beautiful" and he had to go back for a meeting.

"Uncle, can you book a flight ticket for me? I have to go back to Beijing."

"Leaving today?"

"I'm leaving today! I'll come back after I go to Cannes. "Life is Beautiful" is very important and I have to go back and make arrangements. Tsui Hark can handle "The Last Days", just leave it to him."

"Xiao Chen, I very much support the filming of "Life is Beautiful". If we still can't communicate there, what are you going to do?"

"..."

Chen Qi was silent for a moment.

He has not yet decided whether "Life is Beautiful" will be made into a co-production. He prefers that it be produced entirely in mainland China because he wants to compete for awards on behalf of mainland China. But if we really can't communicate, then we can only make co-productions.

In this way, it can represent both mainland China and Hong Kong.

For example, "Farewell My Concubine" is a joint production of Tomson (Hong Kong) Film Company and Beijing Film Studio. It is a co-production. But are the mainland people sensitive? "Farewell My Concubine" has participated in various overseas exhibitions, including winning the Palme d'Or. I went there on behalf of the Hong Kong region.

"Uncle, let me tell you the truth, I prefer it to be a film produced in China."

"It's okay, if you have any trouble, just come to me."

Fu Qi didn't mind.

Chen Qi left immediately, went back to the dormitory to pack his things, and went straight to Kai Tak Airport. There were not many flights connecting the two places these days, so he waited at the airport for a long time before boarding the plane.

Xiao Geng didn't even have a ticket, so he had to go back later. He and Xiao Mo went first.

On the plane, Chen Qi sorted out his plans for this year.

This year, two dramas, "Tai Chi 2" and "Orphan's Revenge" were released. Sister Xue's film "Mom Love Me Again" was released, and the filming projects include "The Love Between Ghosts", "Tai Chi 3" and "Beautiful Life" .

Human Ghost is going well.

The Tai Chi 3 script has been written, and he has experience with the first two films, so he is not too worried.

"Life is Beautiful" is more troublesome. If you want to complete it within the year, you have to make preparations now, find a director, find actors, etc. Even if there is no script, he still wants to come back.

"Oh, what I lack most is a good hand who can stand alone!"

Chen Qi rubbed his temples and felt a headache. The prerequisite for increasing production was sufficient talent resource reserves.

What he needs most is mature producers and directors. One or two people can take over a project, and he will be free to do more things without him having to worry about it.

But where can such a person exist?

Even if there were, they would be bosses from various factories and would not come to his company.

Chen Qi didn't even take a break on the plane, his mind was racing, and he pondered for a while: "Let's finalize my photographer first!"

…………

Lechunfang.

In March, the spring in Beijing is warm and the flowers are blooming. The willow trees are showing new green, and it is full of vitality again.

Li Jianqun sat at the door of his room, put up his drawing board, and painted against the two trees in the front yard. This move made everyone walk lightly, and they also held their chests and heads high when passing in front of her - who knew whether it would make them look ugly?

Everyone has a sense of awe towards Teacher Li like a scumbag would have towards a top student, but awe is all that matters anyway.

Swish, brush, brush!

She quietly put pen to paper, looked at the drawing paper for a while, then suddenly took it off and tore it off, feeling dissatisfied.

She leaned back, stretched her hands and feet, stretched her waist, and looked at the capital city: "Ha! I never thought that life after graduation would be like this. It's so boring!"

"Teacher Li!"

Suddenly, the chubby girl Dai Hanhan appeared from the side with a flattering smile on her face and said, "Can I trouble you with something?"

"What's up?"

"There are still two illustrations left for the next issue of the magazine. Please raise your hand and help draw a picture. I will get royalties."

"Kuoyi!"

"Hey, you really know how to be righteous and virtuous. I will get you the text right now. I will leave first..."

Dai Hanhan just patted her sleeves and said, "After a while, he came over with the manuscript and said: "There is one more thing. The grass is growing and the birds are flying, and there is full of vitality. Our editorial department has decided to go on a group outing on Sunday. You and Will Lao Ji go too?"

"I won't go, I'm too lazy to move."

"You can't always be an expert in the world. You also have to go out and taste the fireworks in the world and see the beautiful scenery of spring. Maybe you will be inspired to paint."

"Don't go!"

"Oh, actually it's good to rest at home. Your health is the most important thing, so I'll leave first."

Li Jianqun looked at the manuscripts. One was a martial arts illustration and the other was a fairy tale illustration by Zheng Yuanjie. He put them aside for the time being and continued to draw the two trees in the yard.

In the office not far away, Liang Xiaosheng's voice came from time to time, saying something like this for the next issue of the magazine...

"World Wonders" has been published for two issues. The first issue was drawn and the second issue was announced. This time I learned my lesson and did not hold activities in the editorial department. Instead, I rented a place. The people of Wuyang Wuyang were overwhelmed.

I heard that someone named Feng Xiaogang won the second prize, and he lost a tooth.

"Squeak!"

As she was drawing, she suddenly heard someone talking outside, followed by the sound of the door being pushed open. The next second, the guy who had been away for more than a month walked inexplicably, dusty and carrying luggage.

"Don't move!"

She raised her pen a little and said: "The angle you came in is perfect, just stand there for half an hour!"

"Are you missing a string in your head? I just came back."

Chen Qi rolled his eyes at her and entered the editorial office first. Dai Hanhan's screams and Liang Xiaosheng's condolences came from inside, and the chatter continued, and then calmness returned.

He came out and went directly to the backyard.

Li Jianqun brushed down the pen, and a human-shaped outline appeared on the paper, forming a good composition with the yard, trees, and spring scenery. She considered it again and again, and nodded: "The wandering people have returned home, this is the right time!"

Chen Qi entered the backyard, which was as clean and tidy as ever.

Gong Xue was not here, but her scent was everywhere. The soil was loosened in the corner of the wall, and a clump of winter jasmine was transplanted. The branches were pulled out thinly, covered with yellow petals...

He was in such a hurry to come back that no one bothered to notify him.

Not even Zhong Chuhong sent it.

He packed up, changed his clothes, and returned to the bicycle from the Gundam. His technological level had deteriorated greatly, so he went to the Beijing Film Studio first.

…………

Tongzilou.

Xie Tieli, the great director of Beijing Film Studio, was entertaining Gong Xue at home.

He is a representative figure of the third generation and has great influence. He later served as the chairman of the Film Association. His works include "Early Spring in February", "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom", etc. He also filmed the film version of "Dream of Red Mansions".

"I am preparing a play this year, "Bao and Sons". There is a female character in it. She is set as a Jiangnan girl. She is very suitable for you, but she doesn't have many roles. Are you interested in starring in it?"

"I'm sorry, Director Xie. I already have two film offers, so I'm afraid I don't have time."

"I know you're busy, so I gave you this role that doesn't have much role. Would you consider it?"

"Well, let me read the script first!"

"That's fine!"

Xie Tieli nodded and asked, "What are your two dramas? Can you tell me?"

"One is "Tai Chi 3" and the other is "Beautiful Life". "Beautiful Life" reflects the Anti-Japanese War."

"Oh, it's good to fight!"

Xie Tieli has made model films. Needless to say, he can't stand entertainment films anyway. He said: "A film like "Tai Chi" has to be filmed for a third time. I really don't understand. You have made too many entertainment films." , we should shoot works with serious themes, and our ideological consciousness cannot be left behind. "

"What you said is that I will try my best."

Naturally, Gong Xue would not refute him face to face. She just followed his words and got up and left.

After leaving the house, she wrinkled her nose and hummed softly: "The great director just lectured people casually and told me to forget about it. He also said that I was stupid. How much foreign exchange did Tai Chi earn..."

She was afraid that others would hear her, so she stopped abruptly and ran away in a hurry.

After returning to her dormitory, Zhang Jinling knocked on the door not long after. When she came in, she threw a copy of "Popular Films" to her and said: "Xiao Gong, the Hundred Flowers Award is going to be voted on again!"

(No more today...

I added a chapter first! )