Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

After Xie Meiyu had been with Shanhe in Beijing for more than a month, she began to miss her daughter. She said she disliked her, but in her heart she cherished this pistachio at home.

Her son grew up too fast, and turned from being naughty and mischievous into a talented writer. He had less to worry about, and Xie Meiyu spent most of her time on her daughter.

Although Qiu Chuxi is not as talented and mature as her brother, she is cute and talkative. As long as she is around at home, there will always be a lively atmosphere. Now that she has evolved sweet words, she often makes Xie Meiyu dumbfounded and very happy.

I haven't been able to take care of it for more than a month. I won't be able to go to heaven. Thinking of this, Xie Meiyu can't stay any longer!

Two days before New Year's Day in 2003, Xie Meiyu left the capital and boarded a flight back to the Magic City.

After bidding farewell to his mother at the airport, Shanhe returned to the Beijing Film Academy dormitory.

When several roommates saw Shanhe, who had not been to the dormitory for more than ten days, they surrounded him and asked him questions.

"Boss, you have finished writing your new book. Are you ready to return to your daily study life? You haven't gone back to bed in 201 for more than ten days!"

"Have you watched "Hero"? How do you feel? There have been a lot of arguments in our dormitory recently. Da Xia and Jing Ming are about to get into a fight!"

"It's not as exaggerated as you said. We just have different angles. I majored in photography and Jingming majored in literature. Of course I will have different opinions. But I still like "Heroes" very much. The color art and lens language are too good." It’s absolutely amazing. I went to see it three times. In the future, the school will have a copy. I have to pull the film over and over again. If I can learn half of it, I will be able to become a teacher!"

"A movie can't just look at shooting skills! If skills don't serve the core, then it's just showing off. Even if it's colorful, it's just oil paint floating on the water. When the wind blows, the uneven bottom of the river is immediately revealed! Mountains and rivers, am I right?”

"You two are starting again! A great talent from the Literature Department and an honors student from the Photography Department. I would say you are both too arrogant. Zhang Yimou shoots commercial blockbusters. Do you know what a commercial blockbuster is? It’s at the box office. We have to shoot according to your standards. How many people can understand it! And the box office is shitty!"

"I support Lao Ning this time, but "Hero" does have a lot of flaws. I will get a copy in a while and let's study it carefully!" Shanhe replied with a smile.

"That's great. I almost want to buy a pirated disc. By the way, last week the Cultural Relics Bureau sent over a list of cultural relics for the second season of "If National Treasures Could Talk". Have you read it?" Bai Yuxia Asked Shanhe.

"Really?" Shanhe sat down on the bed and leaned against the high and low bed frame, "I have been immersed in the game of life and death in the past few days and haven't looked at my mailbox. Let's take a look at it together later. Have you discussed it? What's the result?"

"Boss, the Cultural Relics Bureau is too arrogant. Their list is full of heavyweight national treasures, and they still want to pick a cross! If you ask me, just go down the list, and we can start copywriting planning!" Chen Zhiyong said, clapped his legs.

Chen Jingming had already opened the email on his computer, "I agree with Silkworm Chrysalis. We really don't have to think about selecting materials this time. Everyone has been thinking about the filming of the second season for the past six months. We can start preparations! Shanhe, you Come and take a look, they are all real national treasures, much more precious than the ones we selected in the first season!"

Shanhe stepped forward and looked at the list on the screen, Simuwu Ding, Four-Yang Fangzun, Human Face Fishing Net Painted Pottery, Cuo Jinbo Mountain Pot...

Shanhe even saw the Scene Along the River During the Qingming Festival and the Sword of Yue King Goujian in the list. Come on, the Cultural Relics Bureau is really awesome!

"I took a look and found that these cultural relics are stored in different museums and distributed in various provinces across the country. In this way, we will first divide into groups of six people, one per person, divided by region. You have to consider how to recruit people to form your own shooting team. We're in a group!" Shanhe said, rubbing his chin.

"Ah! Aren't you three directing departments forming a team? Why do we have to form a separate team? How can I, a literature major, form a crew?" Chen Jingming looked at Shanhe in surprise and asked.

Shan He smiled and patted Chen Jingming beside him, "Why not? There are many literature graduates who have become directors. Even if you are not sure, you can go find a director. As long as you pass the level, seniors and teachers can recruit you. Let’s try it first, if it doesn’t work I’ll fix it later!”

"This time we have to do something big. I have been thinking about it for half a year. Shanhe, we have to be more formal in the second season. We have already discussed it. Our dormitory individuals will no longer invest, and our dividends will have to be reduced. Take advantage of it. One time is enough, if you continue, the project will be ruined sooner or later!" Bai Yuxia spoke up.

"The hero is right!"

"Shanhe, we have agreed!"

"To be honest, we are very lucky to have this opportunity!"

Shanhe felt very comfortable listening to the words of several people. It is good to be young, simple, and there are far fewer conflicts of interest to consider!

"Okay, if we do this, personal investment will be ignored, and the dividend will still be 20%, but we will only take 10%, and we will put the other 10% in the name of the Palace Museum. It also counts as us doing something for the national treasure, how about ?”

"That's a good idea!"

"I applaud it with both hands."

"The boss is still wise and I firmly support him!"

"Silkworm chrysalis, can you say it's normal? You're so stupid!"

"Hypocritical, aren't we just hugging your thighs! The boss's legs are thick enough for us to hug him!"

"I don't even know what to say anymore. The key is that what you said makes sense!"

…

The second season of "If National Treasure Could Talk" has started, and several roommates began to select materials and consider the members of the crew. The whole night passed in discussions and recommendation of candidates.

After staying at Shanhe School for a day, I returned to the courtyard again. New Year's Day has arrived and 2002 has passed.

The new year is coming tomorrow!

2003 is an extremely impressive year in Shanhe's memory. The fight against SARS and Leslie Cheung's leap all happened this year!

In his previous life, Shanhe had only seen news about Beijing's fight against the epidemic on TV. This time he had to be involved in it. What should he do?

Shanhe couldn't think of a better way, and all proactive responses seemed inappropriate. Shanhe couldn't untie this deadlock!

Shanhe was powerless to stop Leslie Cheung's tragedy. Not to mention being thousands of miles away, even if he flew to Hong Kong Island now, Shanhe probably couldn't save him!

Character and experience determine life. The media environment in Hong Kong Island is so bad, but he can't stay away from it!

Shanhe sighed, rebirth has changed too many things, but it can't change too many things!

Shanhe tossed and turned all night long thinking about these issues, and didn't fall asleep until early in the morning.

On the first day of 2003, Shanhe woke up very late. The phone call at home woke him up. After talking to his family on the phone in a daze, he started the first day of the new year.

Shanhe couldn't find the feeling of writing all morning due to poor sleep and unstable thoughts. After sitting in the room for half an hour, he was ready to go out for a walk, relax and adjust his state of mind.

Just as I put on my baseball cap, Feng Xiaogang called me. What a coincidence!

"Hey, Shanhe? I'm Feng Xiaogang!"

"Director Feng, happy New Year, why are you free to call me today?"

"Hi! We Chinese people don't like to celebrate the Gregorian New Year. Are you at home?"

"Here you are, getting ready to go out for a walk!"

"Wait a minute. I'll be over to your house right away. Let's sit down together at noon. I just happen to have something to do with you!"

"Okay, I'll wait!"

Ten minutes later, Shanhe got into Feng Xiaogang's car at the entrance of the alley, with a lady sitting in the passenger seat.

"Shanhe, this is my wife Xu Fan!" Feng Xiaogang introduced Shanhe.

"Hello, Mr. Xu, I particularly like your role as Li Qing in "See You or Be Parted"!" Shanhe greeted Xu Fan politely.

"Don't dare, don't dare. You are a great writer, how can you call me teacher!" Xu Fan responded with a smile and waved his hand.

"Shan He, just call her sister-in-law. If you call her teacher, then won't I be the elder?" Feng Xiaogang joked.

Shanhe nodded, "Okay, then I'll call my sister-in-law. Director Feng, what's going on today? What can you do to me?"

"Hi! Actually, there's nothing going on. I'm just getting together with a few brothers. There's no one else, just Ma Ma Weidu, Liu Zhenyun, Zhang Guoli and Ge You!"

"Just gathering together?" Shanhe looked at Feng Xiaogang suspiciously.

"By the way, help me read two scripts!" Feng Xiaogang said while driving.

"I'll just say it!"

"Shanhe, you are making fun of me!"

While they were joking, the car drove into Donglaishun, and the three of them walked into the reserved private room together.

Ma Weidou and others were already making tea and chatting in front of the coffee table inside.

Ma Weidu saw the three people entering the private room, waved and said: "Shanhe, you are here, come and sit down!"

After Shanhe, Feng Xiaogang and the three of them took their seats, Feng Xiaogang introduced Shanhe: "Old Liu, you have met. This is Zhang Guoli, a famous actor and director."

"My mother likes to read Mr. Zhang's "Kangxi Private Interviews in Private Service", and I also like it very much." Shanhe greeted politely.

Zhang Guoli smiled and waved his hand: "If you call me teacher, I dare not take it seriously. Han Shanping and I are old colleagues, and he respects you very much. You can also call me Lao Zhang or Brother Zhang!"

After greetings, several people drank tea and chatted while waiting for their meal.

"Director Feng, didn't you say you have a script for me to read? I'll taste it before dinner time comes!" Shanhe said to Feng Xiaogang with a smile.

"Okay!" Feng Xiaogang took out two thin booklets from the briefcase behind him, "These are still first drafts. One is adapted from Lao Liu's novel, and the other is adapted from Zhao Benfu's novel. You gave me Take a look!"

"Then I'm welcome, you guys can chat first!" Shanhe took the book and lowered his head to read through it.

Looking at the names, I am familiar with both books. One is "Mobile Phone" and the other is "A World Without Thieves"!

Shanhe smiled slightly and started reading.

After more than half an hour, Shanhe had probably finished browsing the two brochures, which were not much different from what Shanhe remembered.

In particular, there is a saying in "Mobile Phone" about "strictly guarding one", which left a particularly deep impression on Shanhe.

Feng Xiaogang offended Xiao Cui badly this time! No wonder people reported you later.

"How is it?" Feng Xiaogang and others asked as they looked at Shanhe.

Shanhe nodded, "Both scripts are very well written, and the box office can't beat them. Director Feng really has a wide range of people. He found two good scripts at once and filmed one and the other!"

"It's all with the help of acquaintances. "Cell Phone" was adapted by Lao Liu Xian, Zhang Guoli and I also contributed a little, and "A World Without Thieves" was introduced by Ge You!" Feng Xiaogang responded with a smile.

"How can this be considered as my introduction?" Ge You said from the side, "My mother first saw "A World Without Thieves", so I told Xiaogang that he had worked hard to get it from someone else. Robbed!"

"Youzi, don't talk nonsense. What do you mean it was stolen! "A World Without Thieves" was first bought by Beijing Film Studio. Later it was transferred to Emei Film Studio. They couldn't make it, so I bought it through my connections. Old Zhang also helped. To be honest, I really like this book "A World Without Thieves"!" Feng Xiaogang responded.

"The script is indeed well written and the story is touching and humorous. Is Director Feng ready to start filming soon?" Shanhe asked.

Feng Xiaogang sighed and replied: "The script of "A World Without Thieves" did not pass the review, saying that there were too many bad guys in the script, and there was no good guy except Sha Gen. "Mobile Phone" also passed the test with a thrilling pass!"

After listening to this, Shanhe said with a smile: "This is not easy. You add a police character into it. The two gangs of thieves have actually been targeted by the police for a long time. The police sat back and watched the tigers fight. In the end, the hero wanted to save Shagen's life. Qian fought life and death with Uncle Li and sacrificed his life. Uncle Li’s gang was finally arrested! Can we live like this?"

Feng Xiaogang thought for a while after hearing this, "Hey! Just say that you are quick in thinking, and you think so comprehensively at this moment. I admire you. If you just change it like this, you will definitely pass the trial!"

"Aren't you going to take pictures of "Mobile Phone"?" Zhang Guoli asked from the side.

"Shoot it, why don't you shoot it!" Feng Xiaogang grinned and replied, "Let's shoot "Cell Phone" first, and then I'll finish rewriting the script of "A World Without Thieves"!"

Shanhe looked at Feng Xiaogang, hesitated for a while, and said: "Director Feng, isn't the direction in the script of "Mobile Phone" too obvious? People won't be angry, right?"

"Hi! We even joked with Xiao Cui when we were drinking last time. He said he didn't mind. Besides, this is a movie. Everyone just laughs at it. Who can take it seriously?" Feng Xiaogang responded with a smile. .

Shanhe curled his lips, he could agree to this, probably because you didn't explain it clearly to others while you were drinking! You will have a big feud in the future!

Shanhe said no more.

After a while, the hot pot and side dishes were served. Feng Xiaogang took out two bottles of Maotai from behind the chair and said, "Let's drink less at noon. Three or four taels per person is just right!"

After a hot pot meal and a few glasses of white wine in the middle of winter, the atmosphere at the table quickly became lively. After three drinks, everyone began to talk about a topic that cannot be avoided in the film industry recently, the movie "Hero".

A few people's evaluations were fair. The movie was not suitable for domestic literati to watch. It had too many loopholes, the plot was too thin, and the idea was too high.

"I think today's audiences don't read movie reviews. You see, Zhang Yimou has been scolded a lot. The box office has already been 230 million. I have made such a movie, but the total box office is not as much as other people's movies!" Feng Xiaogang Gao said the voice.

Ma Weidu nodded in agreement and said, "What Xiaogang said makes sense. Those are commercial blockbusters, and they go there just for the box office. Who of the general audiences like Zou Zou who writes film reviews will go to see those movies? The key is to have many stars and big scenes, so That’s what attracts people!”

"Who says it's not the case! I heard that Li Lianjie's salary alone is eight million US dollars, which is a friendly price! How many movies does this have to support us!" Ge You said with a slight blush.

"It is said that it was for the sake of overseas box office that I spent a lot of money to invite Li Lianlian." Feng Xiaogang put down his chopsticks and asked Shanhe, "Shanhe, I heard that the overseas release of "Hero" is all thanks to your help. This time thing?"

Shanhe swallowed the mutton in his mouth, picked up a tissue and wiped his mouth, "How is that possible! Disney Pictures has already set its sights on "Heroes", I just want to spread the word, for 16 million US dollars, Disney's film is really Jin Baiyin, I don’t have such a big face!”

"Let me go, 16 million U.S. dollars, the cost will be repaid directly! Zhang Weiping made the right bet this time!" Feng Xiaogang said in amazement, "Shanhe, you know Hollywood, Disney can make back the money after spending so much money to buy copyrights. ?"

"It should be no problem. Director Zhang's "Heroes" was shot for Western tastes. I'm quite optimistic about it. According to my estimation, Disney can earn back the copyright fees at the box office alone!" Shanhe replied.

After hearing this, Feng Xiaogang thought for a while and said to Shanhe: "Shanhe, what do you think I would like to make a costume blockbuster?"

Shanhe looked at Feng Xiaogang and asked with a smile: "We won't be filming "Cell Phone" and "A World Without Thieves". It will probably be two years since we finished filming these two films. Director Feng, do you think this is useful now!"

"Hey, aren't I jealous! What director doesn't want to make a big production!"

"You do, but you have to ask if anyone dares to invest in you!" Liu Zhenyun said very directly.

Ha ha…

Everyone laughed.

"Old Liu, after I finish these two films, I have to make a big one for you to see!" Feng Xiaogang rolled his eyes at Liu Zhenyun and responded angrily.

"Okay, then I'll wait, and I'll reserve a spot for you when the time comes!"

After chatting and drinking and eating, they went their separate ways.

Ma Weidu took Shanhe home.

Shanhe went back to his room and slept, and when he woke up, all the clutter in his mind was cleared.

After taking a hot bath, I integrated myself into the writing of "Cliff" again.

On January 11th, Hollywood time, "Heroes" was released in the United States.

With a box office of US$21 million in the first week, it topped the North American weekly box office rankings. Although it was the off-season at the box office, it still caused quite a stir in Hollywood!

A number of Hollywood entertainment media were full of praise for "Hero".

Zhang Yimou was welcomed and praised abroad!

After the news reached China, the domestic box office, which had almost fallen to hundreds of thousands per day, immediately rebounded and returned to the level of more than one million and almost two million per day.

Domestic media began to collectively report on the success of "Hero" in North America, and the film critics who wanted to criticize Zhang Yi as a third-rate director suddenly fell silent.

Zhang Yimou has gone from being beaten by everyone to being a master of film art!

The media and film critics are so fickle!

At this time, Shanhe was on the phone with Qu Ling, who was far away on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

"Shanhe, the live-action shooting of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has all ended, and post-production has begun. Special effects production started earlier. Bruckheimer followed your suggestion and hired the most famous composer in Hollywood, Hans Zimmer. The music for Pirates of the Caribbean is great!”

"That's good. Has Disney Pictures arranged a release date for "Pirates of the Caribbean"? It would be best in the summer. Is there any news from Jerry?"

"There is fierce internal fighting at Disney right now, and another big investment, "The Sea of ​​Rage," is also competing for resources. Jerry is very busy right now! Disney won't take such a big investment lightly!"

"It's hard to say. If it can't be released in the summer, it will only be released in the Christmas period. Aunt Qu, you and Jerry have to work hard to get it released in the summer. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is not afraid of competing with other movies!"

"I understand! The box office performance of "Hero" may be a good opportunity. In addition, the project of "A Dog's Purpose" has been approved and the crew is already in preparation."

"Aunt Qu, do you think "Hero" can continue to win the box office?"

"It should be no problem. Now is the off-season for Hollywood movie box office. "Heroes" has no big rivals. With more than 10 million U.S. dollars in the second weekend, it can keep the number one spot in the box office! It won't be a problem if the total box office reaches 50 million U.S. dollars. Big, Disney Pictures made a lot of money!”

"This is just the movie box office, and there is still a lot of revenue from video tapes. I will talk to Jerry on the phone later, and I have to put some pressure on Disney. They have made a lot of money from us!"

"Okay! I've been in country M for about ten days. I'll go back to China after finishing my work. It's almost the end of the year. How's your new book going, Shanhe?"

"We're halfway through writing "Cliff", and it's going pretty well. The first draft will probably have to wait until March next year. We have to go back to our hometown for the New Year this year, and I probably won't have time to write a book during the holidays!"

"March is no longer slow, don't be in a hurry! By the way, in two days, Zhong Lifeng will go to Beijing to take over as manager. She is very capable. I finally got her from Phoenix Satellite TV. You can have a good chat with her then. Chat, she will be a good helper for you in the future!"

"I know! My mother told me several times!"

"Okay, there's nothing else! Just hang up the phone!"

"Aunt Qu, goodbye!"

What the two of them didn't know was that the Zhong Lifeng they talked about had actually arrived in the capital.

She didn't rush to contact Chuhe Film and Television, and found a hotel to settle down.

At this time, Zhong Lifang was only twenty-eight years old. She had just obtained a master's degree in international marketing management and risk management from country Y, and she was very ambitious.

Before returning to China, I was ready to find a platform to show my talents and live up to my knowledge and hard work.

Many TV stations and private companies extended invitations to her, including her old employer Phoenix TV, but in the end she only retained invitations from Chuhe Film and Television and Galloping Horse.

She has learned about these two film and television companies. They are both family-owned companies, but they have great potential. Galloping Horse has a boss who dares to think and do, and its foundation is very solid.

Chuhe Film and Television has a unique advantage in the country, and that is Shanhe. It can be said that this company revolves around Shanhe!

Shanhe's copyright operations alone can support the whole company, and they live very comfortably!

After meeting the senior executives of the two companies, Zhong Lifeng chose Chuhe Film and Television after considering it for less than half an hour.

First, the top executives of Chuhe Group are two women, which is in line with Zhong Lifeng's imagination. At least they will not suffer gender discrimination.

Second, she was keenly aware that the internal relationship between Pony Galloping and Chuhe Group was more complicated than that of Chuhe Group, and the words of Qu Ling and Xie Meiyu were also more sincere and intuitive.

Third, although the BJ branch of Chuhe Film and Television Company is just a branch, it is the core part of Chuhe Group. Because Shanhe majored in directing, the resources in the capital are much larger than those in Shanghai. Chuhe Group The center of gravity must shift to the capital. The position she took over was the general manager of the Beijing branch. This was a very attractive position, which meant that she could act independently and had great career prospects!

Zhong Lifeng knew that the first priority when coming to Chuhe Film and Television was to meet Shanhe. She was also very curious and looking forward to this legendary young man.

It took Zhong Lifeng two days to conduct a rough unannounced visit to understand the situation of Chuhe Film and Television's Beijing branch.

On her third day in Beijing, she walked confidently into the Chuhe Film and Television Beijing Branch.

The person who received her was the former manager Yang Liu. After the two working women shook hands and greeted her, Yang Liu first expressed his attitude, "Welcome Mr. Zhong to come to the Beijing branch to take over my job. I am only a temporary transition candidate and do not have the qualifications to manage the company." Ability, don’t worry, I will cooperate with your work well, from now on I will only be responsible for the brokerage business!"

Zhong Lifeng looked at this girl who was a few years younger than herself. She knew that this girl was a senior employee of Chuhe Group and had won the trust of her two bosses. She was a little surprised by Yang Liu's sincerity, "Ms. Yang is too polite. We will be partners and partners from now on, and I hope we can get along happily!"

"I think this is not a problem!" Yang Liu responded with a smile, "Let me give you a brief introduction to the company!"

"Okay, you tell me, I'll listen!"

"The only projects the company is currently working on are two documentaries in cooperation with CCTV. We are just cooperating. The leading power is in the hands of CCTV. There are also two projects in preparation. One is the second season of Shanhe's "If National Treasure Can Talk"; It's Ning Hao's low-budget movie "Green Grass". All departments in the company are relatively neat. You can make adjustments after you get familiar with the staff!"

Yang Liu paused for a while and continued: "The core of the company is Shanhe and Ning Hao. Currently, most of the company's business is serving them. I will give them a call after a while. Shanhe has told me that you must come here." Give him a call and they will come to the company to meet you soon!”

Zhong Lifeng frowned and asked: "I understand Shanhe as the core, what is the situation of this Ning Hao?"

"Ning Hao is a very talented film director. Shanhe values ​​him very much and thinks he has the potential to become a great director!" Yang Liu explained to Zhong Lifeng.

Zhong Lifeng nodded thoughtfully, "Thank you for informing me!"

"You're welcome! I'll go out and inform them first. This will be your office from now on. If you need any changes, you can go directly to the logistics department."

"Thank you, please!"

When Shanhe received the call from Yangliu, he had just finished a class on aesthetic standards for directors.

Towards the end of the term, things are always busier than usual. After receiving the news, Shanhe stopped cramming, picked up his backpack and walked out.

Shanhe also had some expectations and curiosity for this female returnee whose mother and Qu Ling recognized at the same time!