A widower's entertainment

Chapter 190 [Communication] (Please subscribe)
Beijing, Xinghua Hutong.

The winter in the capital hit hard with a chill. Lin Youcheng told the carrot heads to wear more clothes, while wrapping Lin Zhaole in a thick cotton jacket. Watching the carrot heads go out, Lin Youcheng held Lin Zhaole's hand. When he and Lin Zhaohuan were about to enter the house.

Unexpectedly, someone came to the door so early in the morning.

This really surprised Lin Youcheng.

"Hello, writer Lin Youcheng."

Lin Youyoucheng recognized the master in front of him. He was none other than a future boss. Of course, he was not bad now. He was also Zheng Xiaolong from the Beijing Television Art Center.

The other person next to Zheng Xiaolong is not bad either. He is also an absolute celebrity in the literary world. The future winner of the Mao Dun Literary Award is Hoda, who wrote "Muslim Funeral".

In fact, speaking of it, Zheng Xiaolong also has a certain relationship with the literary world. After all, it was at the short story award ceremony that Zheng Xiaolong met his wife Wang Xiaoping. Zheng Xiaolong worked at the Beijing Television Art Center, and Wang Xiaoping was a director of People's Literature Publisher editor.

Although Lin Youcheng is not familiar with Wang Xiaoping, Zhang Wei is the editor of "People's Literature" magazine, and Lin Youcheng's "Love Letter" and "Wonderful Things in the World" published in "People's Literature" are both Published and distributed by People's Literature Publishing House.

Lin Youcheng naturally led Zheng Xiaolong and Huo Da into the house and poured hot tea.

However, Lin Youcheng was still a little surprised that Zheng Xiaolong actually wanted to adapt his "The Wind" into a TV series.

When Lin Youcheng heard what Zheng Xiaolong said, he nodded and understood what Zheng Xiaolong meant. He thought for a moment and said, "If you really plan to make "The Wind", I think you can adapt this story."

Obviously, Zheng Xiaolong only mentioned this matter knowing that Lin Youcheng was also the screenwriter of the movie "The Wind".

Zheng Xiaolong nodded, understanding Lin Youcheng's doubts, and said: "We also went to see a movie. Director Xie Jin shot it really well. Of course, this is also because your novel is well written, Mr. Lin."

Hoda had a smile on her face. Although she was not familiar with Lin Youcheng, she was also a member of the Writers Association and had always published some literary works. Although she was a screenwriter at the Beijing Television Art Center, she was also considered a member of the literary world. I joined the Writers Association a few years ago, and I had heard Lin Youcheng speak in the Great Hall as the representative of the national award-winning writers of outstanding novels and novels.

Lin Youcheng was not surprised when he heard Zheng Xiaolong's words. After all, he knew very well that the Beijing Television Art Center was established in 1982 and was the country's first professional TV drama unit. It also created the country's first feature-length TV series "Four Generations". "Together", this drama was only aired last year, and there must be a reason why Zheng Xiaolong and Hoda are visiting now.

"I heard you speak in the Great Hall before, and I asked the editor of "October" Yang Yiping to know that you live here, so he came to disturb you."

It was precisely because Huo Da was also in the Writers Association and it could be said that Lin Youcheng was in the same circle that Zheng Xiaolong asked Huo Da to come to Lin Youcheng together.

Zheng Xiaolong and Huo Da came here specifically to talk about Lin Youcheng's novel "The Wind" being made into a TV series.

When Lin Youcheng heard this, he waved his hand and said, "What's the matter?"

"Teacher Lin, I am Huo Da from the Beijing Television Art Center, and this is Zheng Xiaolong, the director of our Beijing Television Art Center."

The "Four Generations Under One Roof" broadcast by the Beijing Television Art Center last year was also a long novel about the Anti-Japanese War by Mr. Lao She. At this time, it was not unusual to want to make a spy drama "The Wind", but now there is no doubt that The response to the movie "The Wind" has been quite enthusiastic. Director Xie Jin's movie "The Wind" is ahead of others. It is really courageous to think of making a TV series version of "The Wind".

When Zheng Xiaolong heard Lin Youcheng's words, he immediately felt reassured and said: "Teacher Lin, even we know that the movie directed by Xie Jin here is very successful. If we really want to make a version of "The Wind" at this time, "The TV series version will undoubtedly be compared. I wonder if I can ask you to be the screenwriter and write the script of this TV series together?"

Lin Youcheng had no reason to refuse.

Lin Youcheng admired it in his heart, and naturally he would not say anything bad. He just smiled and said: "If you are really willing to make my novel into a TV series, I will naturally be willing."

There was heating in the room. Zheng Xiaolong and Huo Da both took off their hats and scarves. They took the tea handed over by Lin Youcheng and thanked them quickly.

"This novel of yours was mainly shot indoors. We believe that it is not difficult to adapt it into a TV series. It is much simpler than your other anti-war novels. Of course, this is also because the novel "The Wind" is It’s very popular and suitable for being made into a TV series.”

The little carrot head Lin Zhaohuan was sensible enough. He took his younger brother Lin Zhaole to play in the back room without disturbing him in the main room.

Lin Youcheng was naturally a little surprised. He glanced at Hoda and said, "Director Zheng, it's not a problem for me to be the screenwriter. It's just that I'm curious as to why you want to make a TV series version of "The Wind". If this is really shot, it will inevitably be compared to movies.”

Zheng Xiaolong looked at Lin Youcheng and said with a smile: "Teacher Lin, I personally like the novels you write, Teacher Lin. I have read every novel."

"We are here this time to talk to Lin Youcheng about the TV series adaptation of your novel "The Wind". We want to make your "The Wind" into a TV series."

"adaptation?"

Zheng Xiaolong was a little confused, because if a drama version of "The Wind" was made, it would definitely have to be adapted.

"What do you think would happen if the old ghost was replaced by Li Ningyu?" "Huh?"

When Hoda heard Lin Youcheng's words, she was stunned for a moment. She thought of adapting, but she never expected that Lin Youcheng, the original author, would actually say such words that would subvert the adaptation of his own novel. This really shocked her. .

Zheng Xiaolong didn't expect that Lin Youcheng would say that Li Ningyu would become an old ghost. He was stunned. He looked at Lin Youcheng and didn't know what to say for a while.

Lin Youcheng can also understand the surprise of Zheng Xiaolong and Huo Da, because in this era, whether novels are adapted into movies or TV series, most of them follow the original work. How can there be someone like Lin Youcheng who directly swaps roles? , if this really subverts the original work, I am afraid it will cause great controversy and criticism.

Lin Youcheng looked at Zheng Xiaolong and Huo Da and said: "I was just thinking, if Li Ningyu is a person assigned by our party to infiltrate the enemy's interior, and Gu Xiaomeng is a person from Chongqing who infiltrates into the enemy's interior, two people with different beliefs but People who are all working undercover in the same organization to fight against the enemy create sparks. What do you think of this story? "

In fact, what Lin Youcheng was talking about was the TV series version of "The Wind".

In fact, the TV series version of "The Wind" is not bad. Although there are some doubts, it can still get an 8.0 rating despite the fact that the movie version is first. It can be imagined that the entire story of the TV series version is quite solid and exciting. of.

In Lin Youcheng's view, if the Beijing Television Art Center really wants to make a drama version of "The Wind", and if it still follows the original novel and shoots like "The Wind" directed by Xie Jin, then it is obvious that it will only be It's an ordinary drama.

Zheng Xiaolong heard what Lin Youcheng said about the identities of Li Ningyu and Gu Xiaomeng. He thought about it carefully and asked, "Teacher Lin, do you mean to prevent the audience from knowing who the old ghost is from the beginning?"

"Anyone who has read novels or movies will know that Gu Xiaomeng is the old ghost. If the relationship between the characters in the TV series is different from the original work, it will be difficult to guess who is the so-called undercover old ghost who really leaked the secret until the end."

Lin Youcheng looked at Zheng Xiaolong and said: "Actually, you also know that the excitement of the story "The Wind" lies in Qiuzhuang's secret room reasoning. The suspense of who the old ghost is will make the audience more interested in watching. Moreover, in 1941, That year, Nanjing, the capital of the Kuomintang government, had fallen and had already moved its capital to Chongqing, while the puppet Wang government had its capital in Nanjing. "

"At that time, the main forces in the country were very complicated. They mainly included the Japanese army, the puppet Wang regime, the Kuomintang regime, and our anti-Japanese base area regime. On the frontal battlefield of the anti-Japanese war, the Kuomintang military was defeated one after another and retreated to the southwest. In the rear, due to the raids and encroachments by the Japanese army and the encirclement and suppression by the Kuomintang, the anti-Japanese base areas have been severely damaged, the area has shrunk, and the population has decreased. My life in the rear is not easy, so except for the frontal battlefield. In addition to confrontation, fighting on the invisible espionage battlefield and obtaining key information is also very important to all parties. This is also the real battlefield. "

Huo Da listened to Lin Youcheng's words and nodded, agreeing very much with Lin Youcheng's words. It seemed that Lin Youcheng said that these forces are truly complex, and said: "If the five main characters have their own positions, They work for different organizations and have their own agendas, different beliefs, and different purposes, but they come together actively or passively to intrigue and deceive each other, and they also work together to face the common enemy. It seems that it is true It will be more interesting."

Zheng Xiaolong obviously understood what Lin Youcheng meant.

"What do you think, if Li Ningyu, an old spy of ours, exchanges her life for the life of Gu Xiaomeng, a spy of the Central Government, and tells her that no matter the country or the country, as long as we resist Japan, we are comrades in arms. In the end After Li Ningyu's death, Gu Xiaomeng abandoned his identity as a spy of the Central Government and voluntarily joined our party, and then found out that his father was a three-faced spy of our party. How about that? "

Hoda opened her eyes wide and stared at Lin Youcheng. She did not expect that Lin Youcheng would directly tell such a storyline. She couldn't help but look at Zheng Xiaolong, and both of them saw surprise in each other's eyes.

Zheng Xiaolong really didn't expect to shoot "The Wind" with such a plot.

Lin Youcheng said with a smile: "This is just my own idea. It mainly depends on what you think, Director Zheng. I think if we really want to make a drama version of "The Wind", the most important thing is to maintain the style of the original work, and on this basis, we will If the story is told well, the audience will have a sense of immersion and freshness. Those who really watch it will have a strong sense of participation and can directly participate in the play and guess puzzles with the characters in the play. "

Zheng Xiaolong looked at Lin Youcheng and said seriously: "Mr. Lin, what you said makes perfect sense. If we really have to make a drama version of "The Wind", this is an open-book exam, and everyone knows the final answer to this spy battle. . This story is like a game, it mainly relies on reasoning and telling. It doesn’t kill people with guns or knives, but with mouths.”

"The biggest feature of the novel "The Wind" is that the secret room in Qiuzhuang is to find the old ghost, but many people already know the final answer to the reasoning. I was actually worried about how to maintain the style of the original work when converting the novel into a TV series. After all, how It’s challenging to keep the narrative of a TV series in the style of a novel while the audience knows most of the plot.”

Zheng Xiaolong felt that filming the drama version of "The Wind" would be very challenging from the beginning, but after listening to Lin Youcheng's words, his mind seemed to be opened. If Li Ningyu and Gu Xiaomeng were really exchanged, it would indeed be the same. It's not a bad thing.

For this reason, Zheng Xiaolong naturally chatted with Lin Youcheng about the TV series adaptation of "The Wind".

This really surprised Zheng Xiaolong, because the more we talked, the more clearly it became clear that the story that Lin Youcheng wanted to adapt from the original novel "The Wind" was really good.

"Teacher Lin, you must be the screenwriter of our drama!"

Hoda also nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, that's right. Only Teacher Lin can write this story well."

Obviously, both of them were completely amazed by Lin Youcheng's adapted plot.

Because who would have thought that in the prison of the Bourne Supremacy, the five people who testified against each other and then joined forces were not villains in the true sense. They used life and death as bargaining chips, and they were always reversing the plot and logic. This is true. What a surprise.

Qiuzhuang trapped the deciphering genius Li Ningyu, the genius Gu Xiaomeng who pretended to be a pig and eats the tiger, the genius Jin Shenghuo who read people's hearts, the genius Bai Xiaonian who waited on people, and the genius Wu Zhiguo who killed people. However, in the end Gu Xiaomeng actually lived up to expectations and completed the counterattack and returned to Qiu Zhuang. Qiuzhuang starts a new mission.

From Hoda's point of view, this seems to be a completely different story. As a screenwriter at the Television Art Center, she knows very well that TV dramas are the art of scripts. As long as the script is well done, everything else will be the icing on the cake.

Although Huo Da and Zheng Xiaolong have not yet seen the "Wind" TV script written by Lin Youcheng, after talking with Lin Youcheng, they have been completely surprised by Lin Youcheng's plot concept, and naturally they are very clear about this. It is perfect that the screenwriter is Lin Youcheng.

Because of the sincerity of Zheng Xiaolong and Huo Da, Lin Youcheng did not refuse to be the screenwriter of the TV series version of "The Wind" and agreed.

(End of this chapter)