Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry

It is a coffee shop called VOYAGE, located in a wide courtyard. There are three seating areas to choose from: indoors, outdoor courtyards, and outdoor areas along the river bank.

The wooden tables and chairs in the small courtyard, the fallen leaves on the ground and the withered ginkgo trees create a rich late autumn atmosphere.

Yu Dongqing and Mingliang came indoors and saw a middle-aged man in his forties wearing a black coat. He was very elegant and looked more like a scholar than a coal boss.

After introducing each other, I found out that the other person was a best-selling author named Pan Yuan.

"Hello, Director Yu. I have heard of you for a long time. Not only do you write good songs and make good movies, but the fairy tale "The Wizard of Oz" you wrote is also very beautiful."

Pan Yuan said with a smile.

"No, you are a great writer, but in front of you, I am just a master of a skill." Yu Dongqing said humbly.

That copy of "The Wizard of Oz" sold really well. I originally promised Xia Yunxing's father, Xia Chunqiu, the owner of Shengwen Books, to write another "Kung Fu Panda".

Xia Chunqiu was helpless about this.

The three of them exchanged a few words and then got down to business. Pan Yuan said that he had read the script from Meiliang and was very interested in it, so he was willing to invest 3 million.

After listening to his words, Yu Dongqing asked: "Mr. Pan, have you ever invested in film and television dramas before?"

"No, this is the first time."

oh.

"Mr. Pan, of course my wife and I welcome you if you are willing to invest." Yu Dongqing thought about the words: "Because you have never been involved in this industry, I would like to remind you that this is a relatively niche subject. In the future, the box office It won’t be a big hit, it may even be a loss, so you have to be mentally prepared.”

"Director Ming also told me this." Pan Yuan smiled heartily: "I didn't invest in this movie to make money, and I will accept the loss."

What, another publicity?

"Excuse me, Mr. Pan, why is this happening? Can you explain the reason?" Yu Dongqing was a little curious.

Pan Yuan was silent for a moment, and instead of answering directly, asked: "Mr. Yu, I heard from Director Ming that you have a daughter who will go to junior high school this year?"

"Yes, very cute."

"I talked with Director Ming and said that you have a very good relationship with your daughter. She is very happy. I was very envious after hearing this. I also have a daughter, but it's a pity that I am an incompetent father. Just like... Li plays him in the script Father."

"How old is your daughter now? Is she also in middle school?" Yu Dongqing asked.

Pan Yuan's face suddenly showed a hint of pain, and he spoke after a while.

"16 years old. He was originally a sophomore in high school. He dropped out of school last year and is now being treated at Huilongguan Hospital."

Huilongguan Hospital!

That's a hospital in Yanjing that specializes in treating mental illness!

Yu Dongqing understood immediately.

This topic cannot be pursued any further.

"Mr. Pan, your daughter will definitely recover." Yu Dongqing said quickly.

"Thank you. This is all my fault as a father," Mr. Pan sighed deeply and added:

"I was deeply touched when I first read the script. It was about me and my daughter! But Li Wan in the film was lucky. Although he finally chose to give in and compromise with the world, he was still a normal child after all.

"But why doesn't my daughter choose to compromise and obey?!" Pan Yuan suddenly became a little excited and his voice choked up.

Just as Mingliang was about to say something, Yu Dongqing held her delicate hand down.

At this time, don't say anything.

There is no use in saying anything.

However, Pan Yuan controlled his emotions very well.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just lost my temper a little bit."

After calming down, he continued:

I think there are definitely not a few parents like me. They are so-called everything is for your own good, and they are self-righteous and end up harming their daughters. So I want to invest in this film and make it so that more parents can see it. Please don’t do it again. My mistake. "

"Mr. Pan, don't worry, I will do my best to make this film a success." Meiliang interjected.

"I believe this, Director Ming." Pan Yuan looked at Meimei: "I have seen your film "Young Me". You are a very talented and socially responsible director. I believe you will make it well."

Finally, the two parties signed an investment agreement. Before finishing a cup of coffee, Pan Yuan apologized and left, saying that today was the time when the hospital allowed relatives of patients to visit, and he had to rush there.

Pan Yuan left in a hurry, leaving Yu Dongqing and his wife behind.

"Well, I sympathize with Pan Yuan and his daughter. A young girl in her prime has a mental problem. How cruel it is!" Meiliang said with a sigh.

"What we can do now is to make the film well and let more people see it, so as to attract social attention and reduce the occurrence of such tragedies." Yu Dongqing said lightly.

"Yes." Meili stirred the coffee: "But, husband, your real script is called Dog 13, which is a bit vulgar. During the script review, people even raised this question."

Actually, the name of this movie should be "Dog 13, the word between A and C."

Of course Yu Dongqing couldn't say that.

"Then what name do you want to change it to?"

"Well, the dog in the play is named Einstein. Li Wan also likes physics very much, so let's call him Einstein and Einstein, right?" Meiliang said.

Oops

Why is it the same as the original name of the movie "Original Time and Space"?

"Ming Liang, I'm afraid I can't pass the name, let alone a great scientist." Yu Dongqing said with a smile.

"Then what do you think it should be?"

Yu Dongqing thought for a while: "Let's call it "Chinese Youth", right?"

"Well, this name sounds nice!" Meimei's eyes lit up: "It will definitely bring more viewers into the theater. I will apply to change the name right away!"

Yu Dongqing smiled slightly.

When this movie was given this name, it really blocked many people's desire to go in and watch the movie.

I don’t know what the director was thinking.

Choosing actors is only one part of it. There is still a lot of work to be done later, including preparing the crew and finding filming locations. Mei Mei has been busy all winter.

Yu Dongqing is very idle and doesn’t want to go out when winter comes.

I basically stay at home all day long, except for occasionally going out to chat with a few buddies, cooking mutton hot pot, or simply coming to my own small courtyard teahouse to drink and taste tea.

Most of the time, I am alone at home drinking tea, reading, listening to music, and checking my mobile phone, while the north wind blows outside the window.

Of course, as a husband, his wife is busy outside. He consciously buys groceries, cooks, washes dishes, and does housework. He picks up his daughter from school on weekends, and the family unites to enjoy family happiness.

He suddenly felt that he had the potential to be a housewife.

That's good.

Don't want to go anywhere.

Just like the poem "Xianju" written by the great poet Lu You of the Song Dynasty

The leaves are cut by frost and the wind is strong,

Close the door and thank you for traveling.

The plum blossoms in the deep village reflect the snow,

Maepo Sumyeong Tower.

Such a day is indeed good.

But at this time, he suddenly received a letter inviting him to Taipei.

The film "Swordsman" was nominated for six awards at this year's Golden Horse Awards: Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Action Design, Best Original Film Song, and Best Editing.

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