Back to 80: My Literary Life

This morning, Fang Minghua got up and took a walk outside, then went to the study on the second floor to practice calligraphy.

The novel "In the Name of the People" has been sent to Shencheng Shu Bin, who will arrange the publication and distribution of the book, so Fang Minghua no longer has to worry about it.

Today, he is copying the "Lanting Preface", which is known as the best running script in the world.

Ouyang Xun's running script copybook has been practiced to a certain degree, and now he has started to learn Wang Xizhi's running script.

At this time, the nanny Xiaoqin hurried upstairs and came in: "Brother, there is a man named Wang Quanan at the gate looking for Sister Song."

"Wang Quanan? Tell him to go to your sister Song's company to find her, she has gone to work." Fang Minghua answered without even turning his head.

"He said he would look for you too."

"Is he looking for me or Tangtang?"

"He said he would come to you if he couldn't find Sister Song."

Huh?

Fang Minghua had to put down his brush, went downstairs and walked to the gate of the courtyard. When he opened the door, he saw Wang Quanan standing at the door alone.

Seeing Fang Minghua coming out, Wang Quanan hurriedly called Chairman Fang.

"Quan'an, come in."

The two of them entered the courtyard together. In the living room, Xiaoqin poured Wang Quan'an a cup of tea. Fang Minghua then asked: "Quan'an, do you want to find me or Mr. Song if you have something to do?"

"I'll find Mr. Song, but of course I'll find you first." Wang Quan'an said after a while: "Chairman Fang, I want to resign from the Xiying Studio and work at Shengshi Film and Television."

"I personally welcome it." Fang Minghua immediately expressed his position: "Of course, you still have to go to my wife's company for this matter. She decides on the company's affairs."

"Chairman Fang, you have decided, how can Mr. Song disagree?" Wang Quangong smiled: "But don't worry, I will definitely go to Mr. Song. I came to you today for another thing."

"What is it?"

"I want to make your "Hello! Mr. Tree" into a movie." Wang Quangong stated his purpose.

But what he didn't expect was that Fang Minghua refused.

"That won't work. I've already promised someone to give the novel to him to film."

"Chairman Fang, who is it? Zhang Yimou?" Wang Quangong was a little curious.

"This, keep it secret for now."

Wang Quangong was a little disappointed.

But he also knew that Fang Minghua had already refused, so it was useless to say anything more.

Just as he was about to say goodbye, he suddenly heard Fang Minghua say: "I can give you "The Piano in a Factory" to shoot."

"Really?" Wang Quangong was immediately ecstatic.

"The Piano in a Factory" is Fang Minghua's latest masterpiece and a very popular book. He has read it and liked it very much. He was moved by the joys and sorrows of the group of laid-off workers in the novel.

This novel is similar to "The Textile Girl" written by Fang Minghua at the beginning.

But this is a long novel, and its influence far exceeds "The Textile Girl". He didn't expect Fang Minghua to give it to him to shoot.

"Thank you, thank you." Wang Quanan expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

"Adapt it into a script, will you write it yourself or me?" Fang Minghua asked again.

"Chairman Fang, I won't bother you. I'll write it myself." Wang Quanan said.

Fang Minghua was not surprised by this.

In the previous book "The Weaving Girl", Wang Quanan also wrote the script himself after getting the authorization for film adaptation.

Historically, Wang Quanan has always been like this. His films are basically written and directed by himself, with a strong personal artistic style.

In fact, most of the sixth-generation directors are like this. Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai, and Lou Ye are both excellent directors and very good screenwriters.

This is something that the fifth-generation directors Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige cannot compare to. Without a good script, the level of the films made by these masters will drop directly to a higher level.

Seeing that Wang Quanan was going to write the script himself, Fang Minghua didn't say much, but just made a request: "Quan Gong, if you want to shoot this novel, I suggest that the background should be set in the Northeast. You can go to the Northeast in person and learn about it on the spot."

Seeing Fang Minghua's serious expression, Wang Quanan agreed.

"Okay, I will go to the Northeast immediately after the project is approved."

Wang Quanan left happily.

He said that he would go to Shengshi Film and Television to sign a contract with Mr. Song immediately, and then find Fang Minghua to sign the film adaptation authorization contract.

Fang Minghua sent him to the gate, and a smile appeared on his face when he saw his back going away.

I didn't expect Wang Quan'an to be the first director to join Shengshi Film and Television.

He is indeed talented, no worse than Jia Zhangke.

It's a pity that his love history is chaotic, and he can't control his lower body, which ruined his directorial career and wasted his talent.

However, it's still early for this to happen, so I'll find an appropriate opportunity to remind him later.

Besides, Wang Quan'an took the bus to Shengshi Film and Television Company in Duanlimen to find Song Tangtang, and was told by the staff that Mr. Song and Mr. Wu went to the Shengshi Film and Television Base near the TV Tower.

Wang Quan'an couldn't help but take a bus to the TV Tower.

At this time, Song Tangtang and Wu Tianmin were wearing safety helmets and watching the studio that was about to be completed.

"The two studios, with an area of ​​about 5,000 square meters, are built completely in accordance with international advanced standards. The photographic equipment is mainly purchased from Switzerland's Bolikes. After successful assembly, it will be the most advanced studio in China."

At this point, Song Tangtang was quite proud.

"Originally, the company was planning to build four studios, but Minghua said that we are about to enter the digital age and film shooting will gradually be phased out. Instead of spending huge amounts of money to build so many studios now, it is better to wait a few years until the new technology becomes popular and then build studios according to the new technology standards."

"Minghua is very forward-looking." Wu Tianmin sighed:

"Indeed, I heard in the United States that in Hollywood, some film companies began to use computers to make animated images, and some companies even used digital photography technology, that is, they did not use traditional film, but used digital cameras to shoot and directly transferred the data to the computer. It was a revolution."

Song Tangtang nodded, "That's what he meant."

In fact, Fang Minghua had another sentence that Song Tangtang did not say.

"Tangtang, why build so many studios at once? It's a pure waste of money! What will the No. 123 studio of the Western Film Studio be used for in the future?!"

However, Song Tangtang couldn't say this in front of Wu Tianmin, for fear of hurting the heart of the old director of the Western Film Studio.

In addition to visiting the studio, they also visited the printing workshop, the set workshop, etc., and finally walked around the office building.

This is a six-story building. After all the decorations are completed, the film and television company will move here from Duanlimen.

The two walked around for a long time and prepared to go to the city. Just as they were about to get in the car, they saw a man hurried over.

"Boss Song, Director Wu. Boss Wu!"

Song Tangtang saw who was coming and smiled and greeted: "Director Wang, you are here?" Then he introduced Wu Tianmin next to him.

"This is Wang Quangong, also a director of Xiying Studio. His first film "The Weaving Girl" won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Director at the Shanghai International Film Festival last year, and also won the Professional Film Critics Award and Jury Award at the Montreal International Film Festival in Canada. He is a very outstanding young director."

After listening to Song Tangtang's introduction, Wu Tianmin looked at him with admiration.

Young man, not bad.

Winning a big award for the first time shooting a film, isn't it the same as Zhang Yimou.

Our Xiying Studio is full of talents and has successors!

At this time, Song Tangtang asked again: "Director Wang, do you have something to ask me?"

"It's like this, I want to quit my job at Xiying Studio and come to your company."

Wang Quanan stated his purpose.

When Wu Tianmin next to him heard it, his face suddenly became a little ugly.