Back to 80: My Literary Life

"Minghua, I know Wang Shuo, and I've heard of this Ma Weidu, who seems to be a magazine editor, but who is this Feng Xiaogang?" Song Tangtang asked.

"He is an artist from Yanjing Television Center." Fang Minghua replied calmly, "But the scripts written by these three people cannot be underestimated."

"Well, I also realized that Wang Shuo, in particular, is very popular in Yanjing. The novels he writes are very down-to-earth, the language is humorous and sharp, and he is good at using irony and ridicule. And according to the name of this script, it is about the editorial department The story is also familiar to Ma Weidu and others," Song Tangtang analyzed.

"So, Zheng Xiaolong will not easily sign another contract with us unless his conditions are met." Fang Minghua said.

"Impossible!" Song Tangtang's attitude was very firm and his tone was decisive. "I'm looking for someone else to cooperate now. I don't believe it. Without Butcher Zhang, we have to eat pigs with hair on them?!"

Fang Minghua thought for a while and then said: "Then let's find Zhang Yimou."

"Zhang Yimou? He is famous now, but he is a movie maker. Is he willing to make a TV series? Also, even if he wants to make it, will their director agree? Their current director is not Wu Tianmin, and you are not familiar with him." Song Tangtang Two questions were asked in succession.

Indeed.

If it were the factory director Wu Tianmin, he would have called him. At the very least, he could ask Wu Tianmin his attitude towards the matter.

"Let's do this. I'll call Zhang Yimou first and ask him about his attitude. If he is willing, we can go to Director Li of Xiying Studio. If he doesn't agree, forget it."

"Oh well."

Fang Minghua took out a small notebook from his pocket, which was an address book, and found the number of Zhang Yimou's office and called it.

In the original history, Zhang Yimou had never filmed a TV series.

But Fang Minghua decided to give it a try.

Zhang Yimou has not yet reached the status of "National Master" in later generations. Based on his friendship with him, and this "Ordinary World"! The possibility of the other party agreeing is still relatively high.

Of course, you also have to consider whether the other party has a schedule.

At this time, Zhang Yimou was sitting alone in the office in a daze.

He has been feeling a little depressed recently.

I was busy last year and filmed a movie "Ju Dou".

The film is adapted from Liu Heng's novel "Fuxi Fuxi". It tells the story of Ju Dou, a young woman who married Yang Jinshan, a dye shop owner in the 1920s. She could not bear the abuse of her impotent husband and fell in love with her husband's nephew Tianqing. And gave birth to a son Tianbai, which eventually led to a story of moral tragedy.

Everything went smoothly during filming, including filming and post-production. However, after the film was completed, it failed to pass the censorship review and was not issued a license!

Without the dragon logo, it means it cannot be released in the mainland!

Although it can be released overseas, it is a pity that it cannot meet the mainland audience.

Zhang Yimou also asked the newly appointed factory director Liu to help him go to Yanjing to find relevant departments to explain the situation and intercede, but to no avail.

"If Director Wu were here, it might be a different result. He would try his best to help his brothers."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yimou sighed.

At this moment, the phone on the desk rang. Zhang Yimou picked it up and heard a familiar voice on the phone. A smile appeared on his somewhat mature face.

After the two exchanged a few words, Zhang Yimou smiled and asked: "Minghua, do you have a good script at hand? I'm fine now."

"Yes, but it's not a movie, but a TV script."

"TV script?"

"Yes, I adapted "The Ordinary World" into a TV script." Fang Minghua didn't hide it, saying that he initially approached Yanjing TV Center but failed to negotiate, and finally thought of you.

"You are now making a movie that has won awards, so I don't know if you are willing to make a TV series? Of course, your schedule will depend on your actual situation."

Zhang Yimou didn't understand what Fang Minghua meant. He pondered for a moment and said, "If it were someone else, I might not agree, but it's Fang Minghua who speaks, not to mention Lu Yao's novel. I'll film it! But this matter has to be done." You need to agree to it with our factory director Li, and we need to establish the project.”

"I know, I'll handle this matter. Let's do this. My wife's company will send someone over to send the script. You can take a look first."

"Okay, I'm worried about nothing during this time."

The two chatted for a few more words and hung up the phone.

Song Tangtang, who was standing nearby, asked anxiously: "Has Zhang Yimou agreed?"

"Agreed. Send someone to deliver the script to him after you get to work."

"Thank you so much, husband!" Song Tangtang rushed over, hugged Fang Minghua's neck, and kissed him on the face.

"I will send the script to you personally. As for the matter of finding the director of Xiying Studio later, leave it to me. You don't have to worry about it."

"Don't worry, let's go to Lu Yao's house in the evening. Sister-in-law Linda is from Xiying Film Studio. Let's ask about the current situation in the factory first."

"That's okay. If you know yourself and your enemy, you'll be victorious in any battle!"

After dinner in the evening, the couple went to Lu Yao's house, and it was Lu Yao who opened the door.

"Minghua, you came just in time. I've finished reading the script and I'm going to send it to you tomorrow," Lu Yao said.

"That just so happens that I also brought you your novel. Where is your sister-in-law?"

"I'm tutoring Yuan Yuan on homework."

Fang Minghua and his wife were sitting on the sofa when they saw Linda coming out to say hello.

"Minghua, is Tangtang here? You guys talk to Lu Yao first, and I'll go and help the children with their homework. The first grade math is so difficult."

"Sister-in-law, you tutor Yuanyuan first, and I'll ask you something after you're done." Song Tangtang said with a smile.

"Looking for me? Okay, I'll finish it quickly."

Linda went into her daughter's room again, and only then did Lu Yao ask, "What are you asking about?"

"It's still about the script." Fang Minghua told the whole process again.

Lu Yao didn't expect there were so many things, and thought for a while and said:

"It's quite appropriate to let Zhang Yimou shoot it. He is from Laoqin, and he is very good at shooting rural themes, such as "Red Sorghum" and "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit". As for the current situation of Xiying Factory, let your sister-in-law tell you."

"Okay, then Brother Lu, tell me your opinion on the script first."

"What do I think about the script you wrote? But I think there are some places that should be considered again, such as here."

Lu Yao and Zhang Minghua had a heated discussion on the script, and if they felt it was appropriate, they picked up the pen to make changes on the spot.

Half an hour later, Linda came out of the room, and Fang Minghua asked, "Sister-in-law, how is your new director Li?" Fang Minghua asked when she thought of something.

In June this year, the former director Wu Tianmin had some problems in the United States and could not return to China for the time being. The superior department quickly replaced him with a new director.

After listening to Fang Minghua's question, Linda said: "It's okay. I have just taken office for less than a year, and I can't tell anything."

Lu Yao suddenly interrupted:

"Okay, Linda, just tell the truth, I think your Xiying Studio will be finished sooner or later!"