1980 My literary era

There is a familiar face among the people who support "The Legend of the Doctor" at West Film Studio.

"Yimou, why are you here in Yanjing?"

During dinner at Tai Feng Tower in the evening, Lin Weimin asked in surprise when he saw Zhang Yimou mixed in the crowd.

Zhang Yimou's expression was equally surprised. He had met Lin Weimin several times in Yanying, but there were very few opportunities for him to actually talk to him.

At that time, Lin Weimin was still a well-known writer, and he was just a student of Yan Ying.

But since he started working, Lin Weimin's works have been released one after another, and his reputation has become more and more popular.

Zhang Yimou really didn't expect Lin Weimin to recognize him at a glance when they met him. What's more, he didn't expect that Lin Weimin would be so kind to him.

"Teacher Lin!" Zhang Yimou greeted Lin Weimin and said, "The filming of "Old Well" had just finished. Director Wu told me that there was an opportunity to see the world and asked me if I would like to come and see it. I will come. ”

Lin Weimin smiled and said with emotion: "Oh! It's been so many years since I last saw him!"

"Yes!" Zhang Yimou smiled with a wrinkled face. He was clearly in his thirties, but he looked like he was in his fifties.

"By the way! Teacher Lin, I have to thank you!"

"no need thank me?"

"Director Wu told me that you recommended me to play the role of Sun Wangquan." Zhang Yimou said with a grateful face.

Lin Weimin waved his hand, "Thank you for what? It's because you are suitable for this role, so I recommended it. Besides, although you are from the photography department, you have also studied at Yanying for four years, and you are not a layman in acting, so you are the most suitable ."

When acquaintances meet, it is inevitable to reminisce about old friendships. The two talked about the "Small Courtyard" they had shot in Yanying, and naturally they also mentioned Yanying's classmates.

After Zhang Yimou graduated, he was assigned to the Guangxi Film Studio, along with his classmate Cheng Kaige.

Last year, Cheng Kaige directed the movie "Yellow Earth" and Zhang Yimou served as the cinematographer.

This film received average reviews at this year's Golden Rooster Awards, but Zhang Yimou won the Best Cinematography for it.

However, "Yellow Earth" blossomed inside and outside the walls. In the second half of the year, the film was sent to foreign exhibitions and won the Silver Leopard Award at the 38th Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.

The Locarno Film Festival has a long history and is one of the oldest large-scale international film festivals in the history of world cinema.

There is a big gap in influence with Europe's "three major" Cannes International Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, and Berlin International Film Festival, but it is still an international A-level film festival, compared with the Pheasant Awards such as the Houston International Film Festival. Much stronger.

Cheng Kaige thus became the first director among the fifth generation of directors in China to win an international award.

Listening to Zhang Yimou's admiration for Cheng Kaige in his words, Lin Weimin said: "伱 is not bad. "One and Eight" and "Yellow Earth" won two photography awards. This time, Brother Tianming has high hopes for "Old Well" It’s very high, and there is a high probability of winning the prize.”

"I worked as a photographer before, and this time I became an actor in "Old Well". I found that movies are really the director's art." Zhang Yimou said with melancholy.

Lin Weimin joked: "What's the matter? You've done enough photography, do you want to change the director?"

Zhang Yimou looked a little shy when he heard what he said, "I'm just a photographer, how can I be a director?"

"You have studied at Yanying for four years and have practical experience. If you have the opportunity, you can really try it."

Lin Weimin's encouragement made Zhang Yimou's eyes light up, "Teacher Lin, do you think it can really be done?"

"No one is born to be a director. If others can do it, why can't you?"

This rhetorical question left Zhang Yimou stunned.

Yes, others can do it, why can’t I?

With four years of college education and three years of practical experience, he knows all the processes of film shooting and production. Why can't he?

But……

Zhang Yimou became a little discouraged as he thought about it. After all, he had a background in photography. Even if he wanted to be a director and make movies, the factory would definitely not agree.

Lin Weimin looked at the distressed look on the "young national master's face" and sighed in his heart, how young he is!

At the end of the dinner, Lin Weimin took out the magazine from the car and gave it to Zhang Yimou.

"This is the latest issue of "Contemporary". If you have some time on the set, you can take a look."

Zhang Yimou took over "Contemporary" and was confused. He didn't know what Teacher Lin meant, so he could only nod.

Looking at the car's taillights, Zhang Yimou looked at the "Contemporary" in his hand, full of doubts.

Entering December, the weather is getting colder day by day, and the city of Yanjing is desolate, except for a heavy snowfall.

There has been no news about the lost manuscript. These days, there is no surveillance or DNA testing. It is extremely difficult to find the lost things.

Lin Weimin didn't feel much about this, but the news spread more and more widely.

At first, it was only within the Chinese Literature Society, then the literary circle, and later many readers also knew the news.

Many curious readers even wrote letters to verify the authenticity of this story, leaving the editorial staff dumbfounded.

Readers pay more attention to the manuscript because of the novel "The Ming Dynasty 1566".

From the publication of the first half in October to December, for two full months, the reputation of "Ming Dynasty 1566" gradually fermented, and it seemed to have become the most popular novel in the Chinese literary world in 1985.

Putting aside its own historical attributes, the reform factors involved are in line with the current situation and have naturally attracted a lot of attention.

That day, Lin Weimin left for a meeting at the Publication Office in the morning. As soon as he returned to the office at noon, he was grabbed by Liu Yin.

"what?"

"Did you hear that?"

This familiar expression, this familiar tone...

Lin Weimin shook his head cooperatively, "What did you hear?"

Liu Yin's expression was a bit mysterious, and she deliberately lowered her voice, "It is said that the great elder likes your novel very much. He reads it every night and recommends it to the staff."

Lin Weimin sneered: "Where did you get this gossip?"

"The source of the information is absolutely reliable, first-hand information!" Liu Yin swore.

Liu Yin's curse was indeed effective. The day after she said this, Zhang Qi ran over to find Lin Weimin and told him the news.

"Works seminar?" Lin Weimin was surprised, "No, I, the author, don't even agree, so you dare to hold a seminar?"

Zhang Qi spread his hands and said, "Don't tell me, go find the leader!"

"Which leader? I'll ask him!" Teacher Lin looked angry.

Zhang Qi pointed upward, "In the sea!"

Lin Weimin: Who farted just now?

All joking aside, Zhang Qi explained it to Lin Weimin seriously.

Yesterday afternoon, the Literary and Art Association received a notice from above, asking them to hold a seminar on the works of "The Ming Dynasty 1566". The theme was to explore the reform spirit displayed in the historical novel "The Ming Dynasty 1566".

The seminar was organized by the Cultural Association, and was attended by two heavyweight leaders from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Etiquette. As a seminar, this was the end of the spectrum.

After Zhang Qi explained the matter, he patted Lin Weimin on the shoulder.

"For the People, this novel is so well written!"

Lin Weimin could naturally hear Zhang Qi's implication.

He really wanted to say: Lao Tzu's novels are not specifically written for leaders to read.

But after thinking about it, I let it go. This pretense is too deliberate and does not match my usual temperament.

A week later, the "Ming Dynasty 1566" work seminar was held as scheduled in the sea in Zhongnan.

In addition to a number of ministerial-level leaders, those present were literary bigwigs. Some people held multiple positions and were both literary bigwigs and ministerial leaders, such as Mr. Chen.

The old man smiled broadly when he saw Lin Weimin, "Xiao Lin can do it now, the influence of his works is getting bigger and bigger!"

"Please stop treating me badly!"

"How can this be shabby? Aren't you happy that so many people attended your seminar on your works? Look at Comrade Jiabao, you can't stop smiling!" Mr. Chen said, pointing to Mr. Wan standing aside.

Mr. Wan was invited to attend today's seminar. This was the first time that teachers and students met on such an occasion.

Mr. Wan was naturally very happy to participate in the students' work seminar, and he did not hide his ridicule to Mr. Chen.

The seminar had high standards but lackluster content.

The bosses are okay, at least they have something to say. The speeches of the leaders were a bit meant to be read and understood, and the author Lin Weimin was stunned for a moment.

Wocao, so this paragraph can still be interpreted this way?

Let me go, was that what I thought at the time?

Although the leaders' speeches frequently exceeded Lin Weimin's expectations, it must be said that this seminar on "The Ming Dynasty 1566" was a successful and harmonious conference.

Anyway, that's what "Xinwen Lianbo" said.

That night, Tao Huimin nestled in Lin Weimin's arms. After waiting for a long time, she finally caught Lin Weimin's handsome face in the picture.

Another flash.

She said angrily: "Why is it so short again?"

Teacher Lin was a little unhappy when he heard this. He is so good, how can he say that he is short-sighted?

The little girl speaks freely, and she will suffer a loss outside.

Teacher Lin felt that it was necessary for her to eat up her losses at home, so that with Jingyan, she would not suffer any losses when she went outside.

In the middle of winter, it snowed heavily in Yanjing City.

The sky and the earth are completely white, and people who are white cannot open their eyes. When the north wind blows, the white snow blocks the eyes, mouth and nose, and even breathing is a little difficult.

Looking out the window, the snow is falling heavier and heavier, covering the ground, covered in silver.

Maybe Tao Huimin had a cough the next morning because she spent too much time at the window last night.

Lin Weimin touched her forehead and felt a fever.

This made Teacher Lin feel deeply self-blame. He cooked porridge for her, took medicine, and tucked her in before going to work.

When I entered the Chinese Literature Society, I was greeted by congratulations from my colleagues.

It is not unusual for a seminar to be held on a work, but what is unusual is that this seminar can be featured on "Xinwen Lianbo". This is something that ordinary writers would not even dare to think about, even if it is the work of a big boss.

Because this is not only related to the quality of the work, but also to the fit between the theme of the work and current policies.

Obviously, the novel "The Ming Dynasty 1566" complements and shares the same goals with today's reform and opening up.