Literary Master 1978

"Kege's film was well shot, and the effect was better than I expected."

Lin Chaoyang had a smile on his face and soft eyes, which suddenly relieved Chen Kaige's inner tension and anxiety, and then his heart was filled with joy again.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

You must know that Uncle Lin's level in the field of drama creation is no worse than his writing of novels. Which of the scripts he has written over the years has not been both a hit and a hit?

What's more, Uncle Lin also holds the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival, which is the only one in China!

Chen Kaige could see that Uncle Lin's words were not polite, but sincere.

"Then...do you think there is any hope of winning the prize?" Chen Kaige asked.

Lin Chaoyang looked at his eldest nephew with subtle eyes, "Why don't you just play "blocking the road to ask for a seal" with me?

The West Berlin Film Festival is held in late February, which is already late January, and it’s still a month away.

According to normal procedures, the list of shortlisted films will be announced in the next few days, which means that copies of the registered films must be delivered to the organizing committee before this time.

Moreover, the film selection team must be given time to select films, at least one and a half months in advance.

"Kids King" only signed up for the title at the end of November, and it hasn't even completed the post-production of the film, let alone sent a copy of the film to the organizing committee.

Entering the film selection process, the film copy has not yet arrived. For ordinary films, it is destined to be eliminated.

But the situation in "Kids King" is different. China Film Company's Xiao Yu does have two skills.

When she was studying in West Germany, she helped Shanghai Film Studio sell movies to Germany.

In the past few years, she has sent many films such as "The Return of the Swallow", "Nostalgia" and "Blood Is Always Hot" to the West Berlin Film Festival.

The organizing committee of the Renjia Film Festival said that your Chinese films have too strong a political flavor. Please send more films with a strong sense of life next time.

Xiao Yu ostensibly agreed, but then turned around and sent out films such as "Yamaha Fish Stall" and "Strange Friends".

Although these films were rejected in the first round, it is not something that ordinary people can do.

Later, Chen Kaige temporarily canceled his appointment at the West Berlin Film Festival in order to participate in the Cannes Film Festival. Such a vicious plot completely angered the West Berlin Film Festival Organizing Committee.

According to normal logic, Xiao Yu, as the middleman, will definitely be angered.

But the result was that in December after the registration deadline for the West Berlin Film Festival, when the organizing committee no longer accepted new applications, she forcefully submitted Zhang Yimou's "Red Sorghum" to the festival through the festival chairman Harden. film festival.

Just say it’s awesome or not!

The most important thing is that "Red Sorghum" finally won the Golden Bear Award!

This time "The King of Kids" was too late to deliver the film, so Xiao Yu asked Chen Kaige to cut out 30 minutes of the plot first, and then flew to find Haden.

While interpreting simultaneously for Hadean, he gave a strong review of the movie, which successfully made Hadean develop a strong interest in "The King of Children" and praised it greatly.

With the praise of the film festival chairman, it is no longer a problem to be shortlisted, and it also greatly increases the probability of "The King of Children" winning the award.

The only thing that's uncertain now is how important an award "Kid King" will get in the end.

"Don't think so much. Whether or not you win an award is a matter for the film festival and the judges."

Lin Chaoyang's words made Chen Kaige a little disappointed. Sister Yu came back and said that Mr. Harden, the chairman of the film festival, admired "The King of Children" very much and might win a grand prize.

Chen Kaige asked again: "Uncle Lin, you said that if my film participates in the Cannes Film Festival..."

Before he could say the word "film festival" in his mouth, he felt a cold look flash past, and saw Lin Chaoyang looking at him with narrowed eyes.

Chen Kaige didn't know if it was his illusion. He felt that there was a strong dangerous atmosphere hidden in it.

"What are you talking about? Everyone has signed up here. Everyone has been busy for a few months. Do you think you are just playing house?"

Chen Huaikai scolded his son sternly, then smiled apologetically at Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu and said:

"You two, don't listen to his nonsense. This kid was bewitched by his classmates in the film school. West Berlin is not as good as Cannes."

Then he turned around and scolded Chen Kaige again: "You asked them to make a film that was shortlisted for the West Berlin Film Festival and see if they can make it? A bunch of bastards who are just talking on paper!"

Lin Chaoyang glanced at Chen Kaige coldly, and Chen Kaige couldn't help but shrink his neck.

He originally thought that Lin Chaoyang would scold him like his father, but Lin Chaoyang ignored him and turned to look at his father.

"Old Chen, I'd say you're still too spoiled for children. I hear this. This kid has told you this before, and you didn't agree, right? He doesn't take you as a father seriously. ah!"

Lin Chaoyang's tone was very calm, but every word he spoke was like salt particles shaving his face. The shaving made Chen Huaikai's face ache, and his face was uncertain and unpredictable.

"Okay, don't be angry. After all, the child is older. A girl cannot be raised by her mother, and a child cannot be raised by his father.

Kaige is now promising. People used to call him ‘Chen Huaikai’s son’, but from now on you will be ‘Chen Kaige’s father’. "

Every time Lin Chaoyang said something, Chen Huaikai's face turned darker. Even a fool could hear the sarcasm in Lin Chaoyang's words, let alone an old fox like him.

But what if he hears it?

Whether Lin Chaoyang is arrogant or slanderous, isn't it all the fault of this unsatisfactory bastard in his family?

Chen Huaikai looked at his son with gloomy eyes. At this moment, Chen Kaige did not dare to look at his father at all. He now regretted so much that he had just got carried away and told the story about the Cannes Film Festival.

He didn't know why he didn't even name the film festival. Uncle Lin could guess his thoughts and knew him better than the roundworm in his stomach.

Since directing independently, Chen Kaige's awe for his father has become less than before. Especially the fact that "The King of Children" was able to participate in the West Berlin Film Festival as an exception, which only increased his inner pride and pride.

The idea of ​​quitting West Berlin and moving to Cannes was born out of this state of mind.

But pride is pride, and Chen Kaige has not lost his mind yet.

Before he finished speaking today, Uncle Lin's eyes had already expressed his attitude.

If you say you don't agree, just agree. What kind of trouble are you fanning and igniting?

Looking at his father's gloomy and terrifying face, Chen Kaige felt that the person standing in front of him was not his father.

It is an active volcano that may erupt at any time, and terrible storms may come in the blink of an eye.

Uncle Lin, stop talking, please stop talking, I was wrong! I was really wrong!

Under the pleading in Chen Kaige's eyes, Lin Chaoyang finally stopped talking. He glanced at Chen Kaige with his eyes, and then bared his teeth in joy.

Chen Kaige felt a flash of sword flash before his eyes, and couldn't help but shudder.

"Kege!" Lin Chaoyang patted Chen Kaige on the shoulder.

"Uncle Lin."

Chen Kaige responded, his tall body slightly bowed, looking weak and humble.

"You, learn more from your father, he has enough things for you to learn for a lifetime!"

After saying this, Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu left Yanying Factory.

Hu Qiming wanted to stay and watch the show, but considering that everyone was old colleagues, he still had to save some face for Chen Huaikai.

"Old Chen, I have something to do over there, so I'm going back to the office first."

Chen Huaikai forced out a smile and sent Hu Qiming away, then turned to look at his son.

"Dad!" Chen Kaige called out timidly.

Chen Huaikai was so angry that he raised his hand to make a big move, but Chen Kaige instinctively dodged it.

Chen Huaikai stored up all his anger on this slap, but it was all in vain, and he became even more humiliated and angry.

"Dad! Dad! Dad!"

Seeing his father gaping and gnashing his teeth, Chen Kaige flinched and screamed several times, trying to awaken his father's sleeping paternal love.

"Don't call me dad, I don't have a dad like you!"

As soon as these words came out, both father and son fell silent.

"How dare you hide now that you are so capable?" Finally, Chen Huaikai broke the silence and asked his son.

"Dad, I'm over thirty." Chen Kaige said helplessly, with a bit of embarrassment on his face.

"Hmph!" Chen Huaikai snorted coldly, "You know you are over thirty, look at what bastard thoughts you have? You don't know how high the sky is when you have some achievements!"

Chen Kaige looked embarrassed after being scolded by his father, and said unwillingly: "How can you say that you don't know the heights of the sky? Uncle Lin himself said that the quality of "The King of Kids" is good."

"And in terms of the international influence of movies, the French are indeed much better than the Germans. When people go to higher places, the water..."

Before Chen Kaige finished speaking, Chen Huaikai glared again and closed his mouth.

"Do you think that "Kid King" is all the result of you alone? You are complacent and proud of even a small achievement!

Do you know what this is called? This is called treachery! Go back on your word! Breaking the promise!

Who will dare to cooperate with you easily in the future? "

Chen Kaige was very embarrassed by his father's scolding. He felt that he had become an ugly villain in his father's mouth.

Although he thought it was a bit unethical to break the contract temporarily, he didn't think the matter was as serious as his father said.

Seeing that he was stubborn, Chen Huaikai said: "People cannot stand without faith. Why don't you understand such a simple truth?"

Chen Kaige opened his mouth and said no more, because he knew that he could not convince his father, and Uncle Lin would not support him. This matter could only be his wishful thinking.

Thinking of this, he felt a little uninterested.

"I understand, I won't mention the Cannes Film Festival again."

Chen Huaikai snorted coldly, "Reluctantly, I think you still don't want to give up."

Chen Kaige said with a grimace: "Can't I just think about it in my heart?"

"You can't even think about it, it's all wrong!"

Chen Kaige's expression became even more bitter. This was too overbearing.

Chen Huaikai said: "With your way of doing things, how can I rest assured about your next movie?"

Hearing this, Chen Kaige's heart tightened.

What's the meaning? Do you want to be the Supreme Emperor?

"Dad, I've made several movies, why are you worried?"

"So what if I make a few movies? If I go astray, no matter how much I accumulate, it will be in vain."

Chen Huaikai's tone was full of hatred, and his determination to intervene in his son's future film creation was very firm.

Thinking that the movie he directed would once again usher in a fateful scene, at this moment, Chen Kaige really regretted it!

What do you think I mentioned about the Cannes Film Festival?

This time, not only did I not participate in Cannes, I also lost the opportunity to direct independently.

He recalled Lin Chaoyang's strange and irritating words just now, and he couldn't help complaining in his heart.

Uncle Lin, Uncle Lin, don't you think you are trying to instigate feelings between our father and son?

After lamenting, Chen Kaige thought again that he was unable to change anything, and couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh.

Is there a thirty-year-old prince in this world?

"What do you think Chen Kaige thinks? At this time, he is not going to attend the West Berlin Film Festival, but he is going to attend the Cannes Film Festival?"

Tao Yushu asked Lin Chaoyang with confusion.

"A young man who is successful thinks that the world revolves around him at all times. He is arrogant and lacks awe."

Lin Chaoyang's criticism was merciless, and Tao Yushu asked: "Are you angry with him too?"

"That's not the case. I've already figured out this guy's temperament. He has talent, but he doesn't know how to control it. It depends on whether Lao Chen can curb his chewing."

"How about reining it in? So what if you can't restrain it?"

"If he is reined in, if someone controls him, his future prospects are limitless. If he is not reined in, he will be like a half-full bottle of water."

Tao Yushu chuckled and said, "You tell me, why is he like a primary school student?"

"Pretty much. Making art requires talent, inspiration, and freedom, but it also requires restraint.

Many artists lack these things, but what they lack is restraint. "

Tao Yushu listened thoughtfully to his words, and thought it made sense.

Two days later, it was already the 29th of the New Year, and Tao Yumo finally flew back to Yanjing from Xiangjiang.

She came out of the Capital Airport wearing a slim-fitting long beige windbreaker, big waves, toad mirrors, and high heels. At first glance, she looked like a female star from a pictorial.

An airport car carrying a Crown suddenly stopped in front of her. The driver got out of the car enthusiastically and said hello in broken English. He also helped her carry her luggage. It seemed that he regarded her as an overseas Chinese.

There are no meters these days, and the price is agreed upon by both parties based on mileage.

After getting in the car, Tao Yumo saw that the driver did not discuss the price with him, and she felt evil in her heart. She talked to the driver in Cantonese, and the driver thought she was from Xiangjiang.

When we got off the bus at Yanda Gate and wanted to pay, the driver asked for 100 yuan.

Tao Yumo said "Hey", "Do you think I look like 100 yuan? Are you treating me like a foreigner?"

The driver's face was full of surprise when he spoke so authentically from a Beijing movie, "Oh, I'm blind, how about I charge you 50?"

Tao Yumo took out four Hong Kong dollar bills from his bag, all with a face value of 20 yuan, "That's it, any more."

As soon as the driver looked at the tickets, he knew he couldn't get away with it.

However, he is not at a disadvantage. Taxis in Yanjing now cost 10 yuan for 10 kilometers. It is more than 30 kilometers from the Capital Airport to Yanjing University. The Hong Kong dollars are just right when converted into RMB.

It’s foreign exchange again, it’s always worth more than RMB.

"You walk slowly!"

This time when he got off the bus, he was not given the opportunity to carry his luggage. Tao Yumo looked down at the driver and carried his luggage into Yanda.

During the winter vacation, there were not as many students in Yan University as before, but there were still not many pedestrians.

Tao Yumo, who was dressed in a modern outfit, was particularly eye-catching when walking among them, attracting passers-by's glances.

When passers-by looked at Tao Yumo curiously, she also observed these passers-by curiously.

After walking for a while, she had already seen two or three gay men in black trench coats.

When "A Better Tomorrow" was released in Hong Kong in August and September, the streets were filled with "Little Ma" in black trench coats. Tao Yumo did not expect that this trend would now reach Yanjing.

But it’s normal to think about it. “A Better Tomorrow” has already been released overseas, so it’s no surprise that it’s popular in China.

The only pity is that the film was not imported and has nothing to do with Lam Pictures.

"Oh, you are really Yu Mo. I almost didn't dare to recognize you just now."

Tao Yumo was counting "Brother Xiao Ma" when he was stopped by a lesbian in her early thirties, who spoke to her with a face of surprise.

The lesbian is the daughter-in-law of Professor Ji Zhenhuai, who lives with the Tao family in Langrunyuan Apartment. Her husband is seven or eight years older than Tao Yumo, so Tao Yumo calls her the second sister-in-law.

"Second sister-in-law, what a coincidence! Are you coming back from outside?" Tao Yumo took off his sunglasses and said hello with a smile.

"Well, let's buy some New Year's goods." The second sister-in-law shook the things in her hands at Tao Yumo and looked her up and down again.

"How long has it been since I last saw you? Did you just come back from Xiangjiang?"

"yes."

"Ouch, what a big change. Is this one who came back from Xiangjiang different? She looks foreign, just like the female star in the magazine."

The second sister-in-law's words were not entirely compliments. Tao Yumo's outfit was indeed stunning in today's Yanjing. Even though she was a woman, she couldn't help but take a few more glances, otherwise the second sister-in-law would not recognize her.

When Tao Yumo heard this, there was a hint of joy in her eyes. Her outfit was specially ordered by Maggie Cheung before leaving, and it really followed the standards of a female star.

Now it seems that the effect is indeed impressive.

Tao Yumo happily held her second sister-in-law's hand and talked with her while walking. In a short time, she arrived near Langrun Lake Apartment.

The two parted ways, and Tao Yumo was about to go home when he saw a few little guys on the lake, shouting and smoking.

"Tao Xiwu!" Tao Yumo shouted toward the lake.

Tao Xiwu, who was having so much fun, didn't hear her shout at all. Tao Yumo shouted twice more. Only then did Tao Xiwu hear the noise and looked up.

He looked for a long time and finally recognized Tao Yumo.

I became so happy all of a sudden that I didn't even care about Bingyao, and ran and slid to the shore.

When he came to Tao Yumo, he shouted excitedly: "Sister-in-law, why did you come back? Where is my gift?"

Tao Yumo asked coldly: "Just remember the gift, right?"

Tao Xiwu immediately showed a flattering smile, "Sister-in-law, I miss you so much. Sister-in-law, you are so pretty!"

After hearing the flattery, Tao Yumo frowned and said, "That's pretty much it. Pack your things and go home. Let's see what my sister-in-law brings back to you."

Tao Xiwu's eyes suddenly lit up, and he didn't pack his things. He shouted to his friends on the lake and asked them to help put away the iceberg, and then took the initiative to pull up Tao Yumo's suitcase.

When the aunt and nephew arrived home, Tao Yumo found that two neighbor aunts were visiting the house, and he quickly said hello politely.

When the two women saw Tao Yumo, they were a little afraid to recognize him. They praised Tao Yumo for being much more beautiful than before. After a few polite words, the two of them left in good spirits.

"Ouch, it was freezing to death on this journey!"

After changing clothes in the room and coming out, Tao Yumo complained.

When she came back, she was wearing a windbreaker and a sweater. She emphasized her style rather than warmth, and was unable to withstand the severe cold weather in Yanjing today.

"You still know how cold it is?" Tao's mother asked her sarcastically.

Tao Yumo didn't care. He opened his suitcase and distributed gifts to his family. His two nephews shouted happily.

Mother Tao looked at the gifts and asked, "How much does this cost?"

"I don't have much money. I finally came back, so I can't bring you some gifts."

After the gifts were distributed, the family members were naturally concerned about Tao Yumo's situation during his year in Xiangjiang. Although Tao Yushu would talk about these situations when he came back, it was not him who said it.

Tao Yumo picked up some important things to talk to her family, most of which were related to Lin's Pictures. She couldn't bring up the matter of taking care of her children every day.

"Why is your sister's company developing so well? She didn't mention it much when she came back." Tao Yucheng said after hearing his sister explain the situation.

"My sister is just keeping a low profile. Do you think she is like you and wants to let the whole world know about something?"

The brother-sister relationship that had just warmed up for a while when they got home was ruthlessly broken by Tao Yumo. Tao Yucheng gave his sister a look that you were waiting for.

Tao's mother stopped the childish behavior of the brothers and sisters fighting each other as soon as they met, and said: "Then according to this, your sister's company has established a firm foothold in Xiangjiang. You can come back as soon as you have nothing to do."

Tao Yucheng immediately followed, "Yes, you are now a grown man. It's time to think about personal issues. Right, Mom?"

Tao's mother said nothing, but she confirmed Tao Yucheng's thoughts with her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Tao Yumo suddenly looked like a little wild cat whose buttocks were burned by fire, and glared at his elder brother fiercely.

For fear of offending her mother, her eyes immediately softened and she said to Tao's mother: "Mom, don't listen to my elder brother's nonsense. My sister's company is in need of manpower right now. How can I come back at this time? That's not for my sister. To break up the trouble?"

Tao's mother said suspiciously: "Didn't you just say that your sister's company is developing very well?"

Tao Yumo complained secretly, knowing that he shouldn't have boasted just now.

She quickly thought about it and summarized what her sister and brother-in-law said about the company's layout.

“Mom, it’s true that my sister’s company is developing well, but precisely because it is developing well, we cannot slack off.

Did you know? Now the two big film companies in Hong Kong, Golden Harvest and New Art City, are eyeing her. They have backers and theater support, and they do their own distribution, so they are much stronger than my sister and her company.

Now they see that my sister's company is developing well, and they are watching it eagerly.

If you ask me to come back at this time, wouldn't it make my sister break her arms? "

Tao Yumo relied on her mother's ignorance of the internal situation of the Xiangjiang Film Market and Lin's Pictures to talk nonsense. Tao's mother looked even more suspicious and asked her:

"Are you still that important?"

Tao Yumo puffed out his chest without any disturbance.

"Of course! I studied law in Xiangjiang again just for my sister.

Mom, think about it, how difficult it is for my sister to be alone in Xiangjiang!

Originally, we two sisters depended on each other. Now that you let me come back, what will you do if my sister is left alone and helpless? "

Tao Yumo's face was filled with a distressed expression and his tone was exaggerated.

At this time, Tao Yucheng on the side said quietly: "Why do you say that your sister is like a widow?"

When Tao Yumo heard this, he glared at his elder brother in a vague way. His eyes said: Stop making trouble. If you make trouble again, I will turn against you!

Seeing that the little wild cat was really going to explode, Tao Yucheng changed his tune.

"Mom, it's really not easy for Yushu to work hard in Xiangjiang."

Being interrupted by him, the topic suddenly changed. Tao's mother complained: "I really don't know why your sister has to go to Xiangjiang to open a company. She has no shortage of food and clothing. This is not asking for trouble. ”

Tao Yumo was relieved when he saw this, and began to blame his sister very unfaithfully.

"Alas! Don't you know who my sister is? She is just a workaholic. When she was in Xiangjiang, she never got off work normally on any day, forcing the employees in the company to wait until she left before getting off work."

"Her temperament..."

Mother Tao sighed, half helpless and half melancholy.

People, when they reach a certain age, hope that their children and grandchildren will be able to live happily with them. Tao Yushu ran away to most of China and abducted Tao Yumo. She must have missed him in her heart.

Seeing that the crisis was finally resolved, Tao Yumo calmed down and told her parents about some interesting things in Hong Kong. The atmosphere at home was harmonious again.

Zhao Li was exchanging her experience of women's beauty with Tao Yumo. Tao Yumo learned her makeup skills and dressing experience from Maggie Cheung. It was said that she learned from female stars. Zhao Li was as pious as if she was seeking advice.

Nowadays, Hong Kong stars are still very mysterious in the hearts of mainland people. Especially Zhao Li runs a video hall, most of the movies she plays are Hong Kong movies, and she knows all the Hong Kong stars.

In addition to chatting, the two gossiped about the daily life and entertainment news of Hong Kong stars, and they became more and more excited.

"Auntie!"

At this time, Tao Yumo saw her nephew Tao Xiwen standing at the door and secretly waving at her, calling her with his mouth.

She found an excuse to come outside and asked, "What are you doing?"

Tao Xiwen will be fourteen after the Chinese New Year. Because of the good nutrition, puberty came early. In this year, he has grown almost ten centimeters taller. Now he is only four or five centimeters shorter than Tao Yumo, and some green hair has grown around his mouth.

"Aunt, can you give me the New Year's money in advance?" Tao Xiwen asked.

"Give it to you in advance? What do you want to do?"

Tao Xiwen said hesitantly, "I... I want to buy a piece of clothing."

"What's so secretive about buying clothes?" Tao Yumo said and wanted to take out the money, but when she was halfway through, she realized something was wrong.

"What clothes do you want to buy?"

Tao Xiwen didn't want to answer, Tao Yumo threatened, "I won't give you money if you don't tell me!"

"Windbreaker." Tao Xiwen could only answer truthfully.

Tao Yumo immediately thought of the black windbreakers she saw on the way back.

"Where did you spend your New Year's money? That much money is not enough for you to buy a piece of clothing?" Tao Yumo asked again.

Tao Xiwen looked bitter, "My mother said she saved it for me."

Tao Yumo couldn't help but laugh with gloating, everyone went through this.

"Your mother is doing this for your own good."

As she was about to turn around, Tao Xiwen grabbed her and reminded her, "Aunt, money!"

"What money?"

Tao Yumo: "Did I say I would give it to you?"