Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

The success of "Crazy Stone" made Shanhe's life in his hometown more and more comfortable.

The seventh day of the Lunar New Year is the first fair of the New Year in her hometown town. Qiu Chuxi made an appointment with Shanhe two days ago, and today Shanhe has to accompany her to the town for the fair!

Wei Day is a customary market trading day in southern rural areas. When people go to the market to trade and do business, it is called going to the fair.

The market is a product of the farming period from ancient times to the present. It has profound local characteristics and was the only place for economic life and social interaction in the originally closed mountain villages.

The bustle of a rural fair is completely different from that of a city shopping mall!

how to say! There is a strong human touch in the bustle of Wei City!

When foreign businessmen know that there are a large number of green products and local specialties grown by farmers in Weiri, they will rush to buy them or sell them in batches.

The people in the countryside sold their goods in exchange for needed items and brought back the open and lively atmosphere outside the mountains, while the people in the city brought back the simple feelings of the mountains.

After trading for a long time, strangers become friendly, and some customers will lock in the seller, leaving more trust and sincerity in each other. There was no mobile phone, and if we didn't see each other after a few days, we would still inquire about each other's whereabouts.

The direct understanding of such exchanges has a strong human touch and cannot be replaced by other trading methods.

As usual, both sides of the road today are still lined with vegetables, chicken, duck, and fish produced by farmers, as well as some specialties from the mountains, such as dried red mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, game, chestnuts, etc.!

There are also various homemade household items, such as bamboo baskets, wooden buckets, iron knives, etc.

The villagers just stood or squatted casually to select and negotiate prices. When they met acquaintances or relatives, they squatted down to joke and chat with each other.

Today is the first day after the New Year. Shopping has become secondary. Chatting a few words when meeting each other, wishing each other happy New Year, and chatting about this year’s plans is the first priority!

You can also find various local delicacies on the street. Fried cakes, glutinous rice cakes, fried chestnuts, popcorn and other snacks are the favorites of children, and Qiu Chuxi is here for these!

She was not the only child who came today. The car in Qiu Jiang's car was very crowded. Before Qiu Jiang could finish his instructions, a group of half-grown children disappeared.

This is the most prosperous time of the year for them. They have been planning for many days, so how can they have time to listen to this!

Qiu Jiang was really worried about his daughter. Seeing Qiu Chuxi taking the lead and running into the crowd, he quickly ordered Shanhe: "Xiaohe, hurry up and follow your sister. What if something happens with so many people! I have to complete your mother's work The purchasing task assigned to me by Master."

"Don't worry! I'll go right away. I know where they are going. What can happen to them?" Shanhe responded to his father with a smile.

As expected, Shanhe saw a group of Qiu family children led by Qiu Chuxi in front of the roasted chestnut stall.

At this moment, each of them already had a pancake in their hands, and they were gnawing on it while discussing how much they would buy!

When Qiu Chuxi saw her brother, she immediately handed the oil paper bag to Shanhe, "Brother, there are ten oil cakes in it. I bought it for you. Hold it for me!"

Shanhe took the oil paper bag, opened it, picked up a hot oil cake, and gnawed it like several children.

The taste of hometown! Shanhe thought of the past when he and his grandparents went to the polder. At that time, the family was not well-off, and a pancake was his most anticipated snack. Every time it was difficult to go to the polder, his grandparents would always bring him a pancake!

The familiar smell caused memories of the previous life to flood out from the depths of his mind. Shanhe stood in the crowd with mixed emotions of joy and sorrow!

Qiu Chuxi didn't notice her abnormal brother at the moment. She was the richest man in Qiujia Village today. When she saw that her friends seemed to be short of money, she waved her hand and said, "Boss, let each of you bring a pack of sugar-roasted chestnuts first. Well, then Weigh it into two pounds, wrap it up and take it away!"

After a while, several children were holding fried cakes in one hand and roasted chestnuts in the other, chatting and laughing, ready to continue shopping. Only then did Qiu Chuxi realize that something was wrong with the brother beside him. He was holding the fried cakes without putting them in his mouth, and just stared blankly. He was looking forward, his eyes still a little red.

"Brother, brother, are you like this? I bought you roasted chestnuts!" Qiu Chuxi said, pulling Shan He's clothes.

Shanhe came to his senses under his sister's tugging, and looking at his sister's confused and worried eyes, Shanhe reached out and touched his sister's long hair, and responded with a smile: "Brother, it's okay, I just thought of the plot of the novel, you all Have you finished buying it?”

"Brother, you are really good. You can even think of Mars when you are going to the fair!" Qiu Chuxi handed the roasted chestnuts in his hand to Shanhe, "Brother, this is your share of roasted chestnuts. Everyone has them. I treat you. There is also a big bag of I bought it for my family, please hold it for me!"

Taking the bag from his sister and watching her wave and lead the children in the village to sweep forward, Shanhe smiled silently, how nice! I can't live up to it!

For one morning, Shanhe followed these half-year-old children around the market. There were more than ten kinds of snacks in their hands. The children never stopped talking, either eating or talking!

It was almost eleven o'clock when they returned to the parking lot outside the market. Qiu Jiang had been waiting beside the car for a long time.

"Dad, I bought you a lot of delicious food. Come and see, brother, bring dad pancakes and chestnuts, these two are the most delicious!" Qiu Chuxi shouted to her father.

"My good girl is still thinking about your dad. You all get in the car quickly!" Qiu Jiang looked at his smiling daughter and said, "Oh! I bought so much. Your mother will have to take care of you when I get home soon. What's wrong with you? I can’t keep my lucky money!”

Qiu Chuxi got into the car and sat down, and replied nonchalantly: "It's okay, my brother is here. My brother bought it all. It has nothing to do with me. My mother is reluctant to deal with my brother!"

Shan He rolled his eyes at Qiu Chuxi and said, "Qiu Chuxi, you are really good. I have been your follower all morning, and you have to be the scapegoat!"

Ha ha…

We stayed happily and relaxedly in our hometown until the tenth day of the Lunar New Year. The family set off from their hometown and embarked on the journey to the magical city. This time, the grandparents also followed, and they agreed to stay there until they wanted to return to their hometown!

At this time, Chuhe Film and Television in the capital was in a state of jubilation. The box office of "Crazy Stone" exceeded 100 million! Chuhe Film and Television became a blockbuster, and it only took one movie to become famous in the Chinese film and television industry!

Ning Hao has become the third billionaire director after Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang. He is very popular in the Chinese film and television industry. Han Shanping personally made a decision to Ning Hao, no matter how big the investment in his next movie is. China Film Group will also join in the investment, and each theater chain has also promised that Ning Hao's works will definitely be given special treatment in the future!

After a burst of cheers and celebrations, several key members of Ning Hao's team came to the conference room to discuss the celebration banquet with Zhong Lifeng.

Zhong Lifeng spoke first: "We must hold a celebration reception. This is not only a declaration of our standing in the Chinese film and television industry, but also a publicity tool. The box office of "Crazy Stone" has begun to weaken. After the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, every day The box office is less than 4 million, and there are pirated discs on the market, so the box office is expected to drop. Reports of the celebration reception are out, and it can still generate some buzz, which can always boost the box office!"

"I agree, but should we wait until Shanhe comes back to hold it? It would be unethical for us to leave the boss aside. His sacrifice this time is not small!" Ning Hao responded with a smile.

Ha ha…

Zhong Lifeng smiled and asked Yang Liu on the side: "When will Shanhe return to the capital?"

Yang Liu replied with a smile: "The boss and his family have just set off from their hometown. It will still be a few days. I don't think you need to miss him anymore. He will not participate when he returns to the capital. Yesterday he said on the phone that he would disappear for a while. , let the book fans forget about his cameo, and keep his image of being wise and powerful!"

"Haha... Shanhe is quite funny!" Zhong Lifeng nodded with a smile and said, "Then don't wait for Shanhe. Tomorrow night at the Shangri-La Hotel we will hold a cocktail party to celebrate the success of "Crazy Stone" breaking 100 million. I will arrange it here, everyone. We all get it, we have to show it off!"

"Then why not go? This time we are proud and proud!"

"Haha... It's over 100 million! I never dared to dream, but they really did it for us!"

…

When Shanhe returned to the courtyard in the capital, it was already the seventeenth day of the first lunar month. The box office of "Crazy Stone" had declined in the later period, but it still made nearly 20 million in box office in one week.

China Film has already given the extension key, and the outside world expects its box office to be 135 million!

The total box office of domestic films ranks first with "Hero" at 270 million.

The second "Run!" Dad》130 million.

The third "Decision of Life and Death" is 120 million.

"Crazy Stone" has surpassed "Life and Death" and replaced it to become the third highest-grossing domestic film.

If the normal trend continues, "Run!" Dad" will also be surpassed by "Crazy Stone".

Ning Hao rose to the top in one step and became the only director under the three senior directors Zhang Yi, Chen Kaige, and Feng Xiaogang. As long as the success of one more movie is consolidated, he will become one of the few great directors in the Chinese film and television industry. Comes with charisma!

On the night when Shanhe returned to Beijing, Ning Hao took him to Donglaishun, saying that he wanted to thank Shanhe and make up for it with a big meal first.

Ning Hao called Zhong Lifeng, Yang Liu, Xing Aina, Yue Xiaojun, and Huang Bo together, and Shanhe also asked Yang Liu to take Wang Baoqiang with him.

Eight people chatted around the hot pot while eating.

"This time I was completely confused. One hundred and twenty million. I never imagined it. I thought that four to fifty million would be enough! Shanhe, this time it all depends on you. I'll give you a toast." !" Ning Hao stood up and said solemnly.

Shanhe also raised his glass and stood up, "Old Ning, let's not do this! But you really have to respect me. My image has been sacrificed too much. I suspect you have a premeditated plan!"

"Haha... How is that possible? Who knew you could look like that in front of the camera? The effect is so good. One shot is worth tens of millions in box office!" Ning Hao smiled and drank the wine in one gulp.

Shan He also raised his head and drank the wine, ""Crazy Stone" is probably my swan song as an actor. I don't have this talent!"

"That's such a pity, it's a waste of your appeal!" Zhong Lifeng interjected with a smile.

Shanhe glanced at her angrily, "This kind of thing can only happen once. No matter how many viewers there are, they will get bored. When making a movie, you still have to tell the story well. Even if it succeeds through marketing and hype alone, the reputation will collapse. I have no control over the company, our company cannot fool the audience, this is the basic principle!"

"Shanhe, you are right!" Zhong Lifeng responded directly after hearing this, "I will treat this principle as the company's corporate culture, not to fool the audience, and to build a reputation in the industry! We must have this kind of pride, so that the company can go further!"

"Mr. Zhong said it well!"

Several people were a little excited by the conversation between Shanhe and Zhong Lifeng, and the atmosphere became even more heated.

After three rounds of drinking, Shan He asked Ning Hao, Xing Aina and Yue Xiaojun: "'Crazy Stone' has almost come to an end. Do you have any new ideas next?"

The three of them looked at each other, and Xing Aina said: "Shanhe, we are all still confused now! How can we have new ideas? We really can't keep up with your pace!"

"Wouldn't it be better if the pace is faster? Strike while the iron is hot. If Ning Hao makes another successful movie, his position will be stable. Our country's film and television industry lacks directors with box office appeal." Shanhe responded with a smile.

Zhong Lifeng saw what Shan He meant and asked, "Shan He, do you have an idea? Tell me!"

Shanhe put down his chopsticks, "I do have an idea for a comedy movie. There is a movie type in Hollywood called road movies, which are based on various stories that happened during a trip. Our country in China has the largest travel migration in the world, the Spring Festival! I The idea is a hilarious journey that takes place during the Spring Festival!”

"Boss, this is a great idea. Spring Festival travel is a national topic, and it is a comedy movie, so it is especially suitable to be released during the Spring Festival holiday. Why didn't I think of it? This subject is so suitable!" Yue Xiaojun exclaimed loudly.

"Xiaojun is right, Shanhe, do you have the outline of the story?" Xing Aina asked impatiently.

"Yes. In fact, I wrote the outline of this script very early. I always felt that the time was not right. Now Ning Hao's situation is just right. Let's continue to work on it during the Spring Festival next year!" Shanhe said with a wave.

"Let's listen to the synopsis of the plot!" Zhong Lifeng urged anxiously.

"There are two main characters in this story, a company boss and a debt collector. The company boss rushed home to celebrate the New Year. At the airport, he met the debt collector milker at the same destination. The two of them had bad luck along the way. The journey continued, and they experienced planes, trains, cars, trucks and even tractors before finally reaching the destination. The various stories that happened on the way changed their lives and hearts. The young boss of the company was spiritually baptized, and the milking worker also had a new life. My own ideals and goals." Shanhe simply narrated the outline of the story.

"Aina, Xiaojun, how do you feel?" Zhong Lifeng likes to ask professionals for their opinions.

Xing Aina answered first: "This story is easy to fill in with plot and dialogue. From Shan He's description, we can know that the script has many scenes and conflicts. As long as the personalities and current situation of the two main characters and the supporting characters are determined, It’s not hard to add jokes!”

"Aina is right. The meaning of Shanhe should be the conflict between two different social classes. Both of them are in crisis in their respective situations. They are redeemed or sublimated through this absurd journey. In this way, the script will not appear It's frivolous and the characters are more fleshed out!" Yue Xiaojun added.

Ning Hao thought about it for a while and then said: "It's a good subject. The characters and language should be as civilian as possible. The rhythm is also well controlled. The conflicts also help to strengthen the tension of the plot. The audience can easily be brought into the film. This script is not difficult to film!”

Shanhe smiled when he heard this, "In this case, I will send you the script outline tomorrow. Sister Aina and Xiaojun, you can fill in the script as soon as possible. As for whether to start the project immediately, your production department will decide it yourself, but we already have a suitable one." As an actor, Bao Qiang is particularly suitable for a milkmaid, a fool who has lived on a farm for a long time and doesn’t understand the world!”

Wang Baoqiang was eating mutton. Hearing that there was another character of his own, he looked up naively and looked blankly at the mountains and rivers. His expression was exactly the same as that of the milkmaid in "The Lost Road"!

Shanhe looked at this fool and said, "Baoqiang, you have to work hard this year. It's up to you to see if you can come forward. In two days, I will ask Sister Yang to take you to Feng Xiaogang for an audition. There is a role in his new film that you are particularly suitable for." !”

Wang Baoqiang grinned and said with a naive smile: "Shanhe, don't worry, I will listen to Sister Yang's arrangements, and I will definitely work hard!"

Huang Bo looked at Wang Baoqiang with envy. Feng Xiaogang's movie was a good opportunity to get ahead. Although he had gained some fame through "Crazy Stone", he probably had to wait for the opportunity. His image determined that he could only rely on comedies to get ahead. !

After a meal of Donglaishun hotpot, Shanhe no longer paid attention to the company's affairs. He just called Feng Xiaogang, arranged Wang Baoqiang's audition, and then devoted himself to the long-lost Martian and Ma Kewei.

Shanhe intends to use Ma Kewei's diary to describe the entire story.

“On February 2nd, the dragon raises its head!

I should be finished!

I thought about it again and again, and the result is still the same! Done! Completely done!

This was my most glorious beginning, the starting point for the realization of my ideal, but it turned out to be a nightmare!

I became the first earthling to die on Mars, which is also a milestone!

Dad! You will have to come to Mars to do Qingming Festival for me in the future. I hope the country will reimburse you for your travel expenses! "

…

Ma Kewei's life on Mars gradually unfolded under Shan He's writing.

On the other side, Yang Liu brought Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo to Huayi Brothers Film and Television Company, and the audition for "A World Without Thieves" began immediately.

Wang Baoqiang came straight for the role of Sha Gen, while Huang Bo was brought along by Yang Liu to try his luck!

Most of the roles in "A World Without Thieves" have actually been decided, with Andy Lau, Liu Ruoyin and Ge You all signing their respective contracts.

There was also fierce competition within Huayi for other roles, but it was this idiot who couldn't find a suitable candidate!

After Feng Xiaogang received a call from Shanhe and found out that Shanhe recommended the role of Shagen, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It would be difficult for him to arrange other roles!

After learning that Yang Liu had arrived at Huayi Company, Feng Xiaogang found the Wang Zhongjun brothers and informed them of the matter.

"Yang Liu is Shan He's agent. She has brought someone here. Do you want to go over and have a look? Zhong Jun, didn't you always say that you want to get to know Shan He? Yang Liu is the veteran of Chu He Film and Television and the most trusted person around Shan He. Do you want to Come over and say hello!”

"Okay! Let's go and have a look together. We will have to deal with each other in the future. Chuhe Film and Television cannot be underestimated. We have to give Shanhe face. We may have to ask for help in the future. Chuhe Film and Television's overseas distribution capabilities are inferior to those of China Film and Television. Come on!" Wang Zhongjun nodded in response.

After Yang Liu brought Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo into the conference room, she was a little surprised by the audition lineup. Feng Xiaogang, the two Huayi bosses, and Chen Guofu, a well-known producer in the Chinese film industry, were all present. A supporting role? Such a big battle!

Wang Baoqiang only knew Feng Xiaogang, so he was mentally prepared. Huang Boke was shocked. Shanhe's reputation was really great. There were so many film and television big shots for a supporting role!

"Director Feng, Mr. Wang, Mr. Xiao Wang, and Director Chen, your battle really shocked me. Is the role of Sha Gen so important?" Yang Liu teased with a smile.

"Manager Yang, this is not the first time we have met. When you come to Huayi Company, we have to show up! Are these two contracted actors of Chuhe Film and Television?" Wang Zhongjun responded with a smile.

"Yes, this is Wang Baoqiang, the actor who came to audition for Shagen. This is Huang Bo, who plays Hei Pi in "Crazy Stone". Come here to try your luck and see if you can catch Director Feng's eye and get a small role! "Yang Liu introduced to several people.

Feng Xiaogang looked at the two fools beside Yang Liu, one looked at him timidly, and the other stood lowered behind Yang Liu with some restraint.

"Yang Liu, your vision for selecting actors is a bit different!" Feng Xiaogang joked with a smile.

"I didn't pick these two, they were signed by Shanhe by name. Wang Baoqiang is the best newcomer at the Venice Film Festival!"

"Oh!" Feng Xiaogang looked at this rustic young man carefully, "Wang Baoqiang, right? You take a few steps here and then shout twice!"

Wang Baoqiang was a little confused and turned to ask Yang Liu with his eyes.

"Just do what Director Feng says. Just follow your usual habits. Don't be nervous!" Yang Liu comforted him softly.

Wang Baoqiang nodded, walked a few steps as normal, and then asked timidly: "Director, what should I call you?"

In fact, when Wang Baoqiang turned around and asked Yang Liu with his eyes, Feng Xiaogang had already determined that this was the actor he needed. The way he looked at Yang Liu was exactly the same as he imagined Sha Gen looking at the heroine, honest and trusting without reservation. Coupled with this question, the smell of an ignorant young migrant worker fits the role of Sha Gen very well.

"Okay, no need to shout, it's just you! Yang Liu, the salary is 30,000 yuan, the schedule is two months, and I will join the team next month, how about it?"

"Thank you, Director Feng, for taking care of me. To keep me strong in the future, I have to rely on Director Feng for more support!"

"You're welcome. I have to thank Shanhe for introducing me to a good actor. How about this, Huang Bo? You will also play a guest role. There were two stupid thieves in the original script, but Fan Wei and Feng Yuanzheng were chosen. , I will add one more, three stupid thieves, and you will also make a cameo!" Feng Xiaogang responded with a smile.

"Then I really have to thank Director Feng!"

After the business was done, a few people started chatting.

"Yang Liu, what have Shanhe been doing recently? I haven't seen him hanging around even after I returned to the capital!" Feng Xiaogang asked.

"The boss has started writing a new book and can't care about anything else!"

Wang Zhongjun said with a smile: "Shan He is really a model for Chinese literati. After achieving so many achievements, he can still concentrate on creating. I heard that the North American box office of "A Dog's Purpose" has exceeded 100 million, and the global box office has also exceeded 200 million. U.S. dollars, plus "Crazy Stone" is unstoppable in the country, Chuhe Film and Television can be said to be powerful! Huayi will also be involved in any big projects in the future, we are still quite popular in the country!"

"Mr. Wang is so impressed. For cooperation with the company, you have to find Mr. Zhong. She is responsible for the investment and planning of the project. It is definitely a good thing to have the opportunity to cooperate!"

"I heard that Chuhe Film and Television also invested in China Film's "Three Kingdoms" series. We at Huayi also have a small share. We can have more contact and communication by then. I don't know when Shanhe will be free. I have always wanted to invite him to sit down and have a chat. The development and future of Chinese-language films!" Wang Zhongjun asked with a smile.

"I don't dare to be in charge of the boss, Mr. Wang. I will send a message to the boss for you, but I have to wait until he finishes writing the new book. When he is writing, he has his ears out of the window, and I don't dare to disturb him!"

"No problem. When he is free, call Ning Hao and we can find a place to get together!"

…

After Yang Liu greeted a few people, he led the two of them out of Huayi Company.

"Sister Yang, this is it, I didn't do anything?" Wang Baoqiang asked in confusion.

"Just act as you are, and listen to the director when you get to the set. This time we are going to the plateau. You have to take care of your health, you know?" Yang Liu explained to Wang Baoqiang.

"knew!"

Huang Bo on the side also sighed: "The boss's face is really great. The four big bosses of Huayi are here, and I also got a role. Baoqiang, you have to seize the opportunity this time. I just watched I won the script and Shagen has a lot of roles, so we are really lucky!"