The literary era since 1979

Chapter 304 I am inseparable from sin
"Qingzi! Qingzi!"

In the Shochiku office, Okuyama Jun put down the manuscript paper with the lyrics written on it and reminded the absent-minded woman in front of him.

Keiko Matsuzaka came back to her senses, bent down slightly, and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, Vice President, I..."

"It doesn't matter, let's get back to business."

Okuyama Rong showed a satisfied smile and said that the company planned to invite a well-known music producer in the industry to compose and arrange her second album, including "On the Shore of Lake Baikal" and "Sunset Song". The lyrics will naturally be written in the dialect.

"Thank you!"

Keiko Matsuzaka said excitedly.

"With 'Sunset Song' as the title song, I believe the album's sales will definitely surpass the previous one."

Okuyama Rong is full of confidence. "I never thought Fang Yanjun is such an all-rounder. It seems that in addition to movies, we can cooperate with him in other areas in the future."

"Well, Fangyan-kun has another suggestion."

Keiko Matsuzaka told him truthfully, "Can the first release of Sunset Song be included in the Tora-san's Story series?"

"Use "Tora-san's Story" to boost the song's fame and sales!?"

Okuyama Rong immediately understood Fangyan's intention, "This is indeed a brilliant idea! You are worthy of being Fangyan-kun!"

"Yes, he is worthy of it."

Keiko Matsuzaka looked at the blue sky through the floor-to-ceiling window. She felt empty in her heart and seemed to hear the rumbling sound of an engine in her ears.

The plane cut through the sky, leaving a long trail in the air.

At this time, the TV in the cabin was playing "A Bite of China".

Since the documentary was broadcast in Japan, it has received unprecedented response and rave reviews and achieved impressive ratings. Against the backdrop of friendly exchanges between China and Japan, all flights from Japan to China will broadcast "A Bite of China" during this period.

The purpose is to allow tourists who are planning to visit China to better understand China’s traditional culture and life.

Fangyan's face was reflected in the porthole. He was careless, his mind was in a mess, with a myriad of thoughts on his mind. For a moment, he couldn't make sense of anything.

Wang Zengqi, who was sitting next to him, smiled and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Fangyan said bluntly: "I am thinking about what to write in the new book?"

Wang Zengqi said, "Are you going to write a new book again? What are you going to write this time?"

Fang Yan replied: "Suspense and mystery novel."

"I thought you were going to continue writing pure literature like 'That Mountain, That Man, That Dog'." Wang Zengqi was surprised. "Why did you suddenly think of writing a mystery novel?"

Fangyan explained that this was a promise he made to Seiichi Morimura, and was also influenced by the strong mystery novel environment in the Japanese literary world.

Wang Zengqi sighed: "I never thought that popular literature such as mystery novels would have such a high status in the Japanese literary world."

“It’s the same in Europe and America.”

Fang Yan said: "So I was wondering if our Chinese literary world should make up for this gap."

He then added that, so far, there has not been a journal in China that specializes in publishing suspense and mystery novels. Even for the martial arts novels and science fiction novels that are disliked, there are magazines such as "Wulin" and "Science Fiction Literature and Art" that serve as platforms to support and cultivate writers in related literary fields.

"It's not impossible to say there aren't any. For example, your teacher titled it "Woodpecker." Wang Zengqi raised his hand.

"Having said that, there is still a big difference between public security literature and suspense and mystery."

The dialect smacked his lips. "Woodpecker" is the only public security legal literature journal in the public security system.

Wang Zengqi did not object, but asked: "Then what do you think we should do?"

"For example, we could create a journal dedicated to detective fiction, or have magazines like Woodpecker open up some special columns, like 'Foreign Mysteries', 'Detective Mysteries', 'Today's Statement'..."

Fangyan explained it clearly, "What's more, this also meets the needs of the domestic situation."

"What's the situation?"

"Isn't this being severely cracked down on now?"

"You mean, suspense and mystery novels can cooperate with the public security system to crack down on criminal activities?"

"That's what I meant."

Fang Yan said: "For example, we can slightly adapt the real cases we have solved and write them into novels to serve as a warning to others. We can even let TV and radio stations use these novels as the basis to make TV dramas and radio dramas, or simply set up a legal publicity column to popularize the law through mystery stories and real cases." Wang Zengqi said happily: "Your creative thinking always brings us unexpected new ideas!"

Fangyan smiled without saying anything, and couldn't help but think of the enduring suspense dramas, criminal investigation dramas, and forensic dramas in later generations.

"In my opinion, it's better to do this."

Wang Zengqi said, "After you return to China, you will hold a celebration banquet for That Mountain, That Man, That Dog. At that time, CCTV, Yenching TV, the Writers Association, and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles will definitely send people to attend. You might as well tell them what you just thought of."

Fangyan touched his chin and his thoughts gradually drifted out the window.

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At noon, in the cafeteria of Guixi Film Studio.

Zhang Yimou, Zhang Junzhao, Huo Jianqi, Guo Baochang and others sat around the same table.

In front of him, there were 8 luxurious dishes.

In my ears, I was listening to Wei Bida's passionate speech.

When the news of the huge success of That Mountain, That Man, That Dog in Japan spread to China and western Guangxi, the entire factory was a little bit unbelieving at first, until they received a call from the Film Bureau, which specially invited the crew to Yanjing to celebrate the success. Only then did they become convinced that the film was truly a huge success. All of a sudden, the entire factory was in an uproar.

So the day before going to Beijing, the factory specially held a banquet internally, both to celebrate the success and to implement the plan.

"Come on, pour all the wine! Fill it up!"

As the great contributor to this event, Guo Baochang's face was beaming with joy.

"cheers!"

With a clang, the enamel cups collided with each other.

Zhang Junzhao drank the wine in one gulp, his face flushed, and asked excitedly: "Master Bao, did the person from the Film Bureau tell us how much our movie did at the box office in Japan?"

"This number!"

Guo Baochang made a "seven" gesture and grinned, saying, "I estimate that it will definitely exceed 10 billion in the end."

Zhang Yimou was shocked: "Oh my god, 10 billion yen! How much RMB is that?"

"I don't know either." Zhang Junzhao winked, "Anyway, it's a lot of money! Isn't it, Baoye?"

"What a pity! We can't earn a penny of this money."

Guo Baochang sighed quietly. Overseas film distribution has always been the responsibility of China Film Group Corporation. Even drinking a sip of soup is not possible.

"Master Bao, we have to think positively. This movie is so successful, what will the next movie be like?"

Zhang Junzhao boasted about himself.

Seeing them all blushing with excitement, Guo Baochang smiled and said, "Look at you guys, your tails are all up in the sky."

"Hahaha."

In an instant, the whole room burst into laughter, and the cafeteria was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

"But no matter how happy we are, we still have to work hard to make the Guixi factory bigger and stronger and create greater glory."

Guo Baochang glanced around and said, "Junzhao, Yimou, have you decided what your next movie will be?"

"We have taken a fancy to "Echoes in the Valley" and plan to make this novel into a movie."

Zhang Yimou hesitated, "But we are not completely sure. This time when we go to Yanjing, I want to ask Teacher Fang for some advice."

"Yes, I should indeed discuss this with Teacher Fang."

Guo Baochang smiled and said, "It would be great if we could work together again. Now all the film studios across the country are eyeing him!"

When this was said, everyone agreed with it.

With the help of Teacher Fang, we are like a tiger with wings!
After drinking for a while, Zhang Yimou asked whether the studio had notified the leading actors such as Gong Xing and Chen Daoming to attend the celebration banquet held by the Film Bureau?

"Don't worry, I've already informed you."

Guo Baochang patted his shoulder and said, "I think they may have already set off by now."

(End of this chapter)