Huayu: Director started with art films

Chapter 75 [The first in film history, heading to Taiwan] Please read
"Brother Yishu, eat the food. This is made by my mother."

"And this, Yishu brother, eat more."

"..."

Jiang Qinqin was very enthusiastic, so enthusiastic that even Li Yishu felt a little embarrassed.

The main reason was that Jiang's father and mother were watching, so no matter how shameless Li Yishu was, she still felt a little uncomfortable.

Seeing that her husband looked unhappy, Jiang's mother also said, "Okay, Qinqin, you are already a grown-up girl. If Yishu wants to eat, he can pick up the food by himself."

"Oh~" Jiang Qinqin hung her head, and while concentrating on eating, she secretly glanced at Li Yishu, whom she hadn't seen for half a year.

Her mind is now filled with the thought of finishing her review and taking the college entrance examination as soon as possible, so that she can go to Beijing Film Academy to study and meet Li Yishu earlier.

Seeing her daughter behaved well and her husband looking good, Jiang's mother asked with a smile, "Yishu, how many days will you stay this time?"

Li Yishu smiled and said, "Aunt Jiang, I can't stay for long. I'll leave after the Chinese New Year, on the third day of the Lunar New Year."

Jiang's mother was surprised, "Leaving on the third day of the junior high school? So anxious!"

Jiang Qinqin also suddenly looked up at Li Yishu.

"Yes, a crew is about to start filming, I have to go back early to prepare."

As he spoke, Li Yishu looked at Jiang Qinqin and said, "Qinqin, your role is reserved for you by Brother Yishu. When the time comes, you can take a leave and come to Yanjing to play with Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jiang."

"Yeah! I'll definitely go!"

Hearing that she could go to Yanjing to visit Li Yishu later, Jiang Qinqin nodded vigorously.

Mother Jiang was a little moved. She had never been to Yanjing before. She glanced at Father Jiang and said, "Auntie is fine. It depends on Uncle Jiang."

Li Yishu looked at him and said, "Uncle Jiang, if you are free, you can come to Yanjing with Qinqin and treat it as a trip."

"Let's talk about it later. The company might be a bit busy after the New Year."

Father Jiang was a little hesitant. It was not impossible for him to go to Yanjing, but it was the new year and the things that had been squeezed in had to be dealt with.

"It's okay. I guess we won't be able to shoot Qinqin's scenes until mid-March."

"If that's the case, I can take a few days off."

People who have lived through that era have deep feelings for the city of Yanjing, not only because it is the capital, but most importantly because of the filter of the times.

Those were the years twenty years ago when the red flags were flying.

After staying in the mountain city for two days and celebrating the New Year, Li Yishu said goodbye to Jiang Qinqin who was reluctant to leave and returned to Sichuan.

The New Year atmosphere is still very strong these days. Living in the factory compound, Li Yishu is now a prominent figure, so naturally there is an endless stream of people coming to visit him.

People have been coming here since the beginning of the year.

Li Yishu naturally greeted guests warmly. They were his neighbors for many years and colleagues in the same factory. They had all watched him grow up.

On New Year's Day, Li Yishu called everyone she could contact and wished them all a happy New Year.

In this way, on the second day of the first lunar month, he visited his relatives and his grandparents. Then on the morning of the third day, he went to Sichuan Airport and flew back to Yanjing.

I originally thought that he would be the first one to arrive except for the local crew members.

But what Li Yishu never expected was that Xu Suo came early with Li Bihua.

Inside the hotel.

Li Yishu said, "Sister Xu, why don't you stay home and enjoy the New Year before coming back?"

"I also want to have a good New Year, but this movie took up too much of my efforts. When I think about the start of filming after the New Year, I can't stay at home." Xu Suo said with emotion: "So, I dragged Bihua here early."

Think about it, as early as 87, Xu Su had already had this idea, and four or five years had passed.

Now I am so excited that I can’t fight against the old days.

Li Yishu can understand this feeling.

"Don't worry, Sister Xu. You have spent so much energy and effort on this film. I will definitely do my best to make it a good one so that your efforts will not be in vain."

"I will definitely feel at ease leaving it to you."

Xu Su smiled and said, "By the way, Director Li, your movie 'The Mountain' sold NT$1.4 million in Taiwan. If it were counted as last year, it would have been the annual box office champion. I heard that Mr. Qiu had a great year."

"1.4 million? When did it happen?"

Li Yishu was a little surprised. He had just talked to Qiu Fusheng on Chinese New Year's Day, and at that time it was only NT$1.3 million. It has reached NT$1.4 million in just a few days.

"It was just yesterday. It was said that on the first and second days of the Chinese New Year, many families went to see the movies, which boosted the box office. I estimate that in a few days, 1.5 million will not be a problem, breaking the record in Taiwan's film history."

Information from Hong Kong and Taiwan is exchanged, and Xu Su knows that the latest box office will definitely be much faster than Li Yishu's.

"It seems like we have no choice but to go to Formosa this time."

Li Yishu's eyes flickered. The box office revenue of NT$1.5 million was not a small amount.

He didn't expect that he would win the annual box office champion and break the record in film history. Even if it was only for the Formosa region, it was worth commemorating.

"Director Li must go this time. I heard that Mr. Qiu has invited quite a few people to hold this celebration banquet. It will definitely be a lively scene."

Xu Suo said this with a smile: "Boss Qiu also invited me, Director Li, shall we go together?"

Li Yishu nodded and agreed, "Okay, let's go together. It's a good opportunity to visit Taiwan as well. It's my first time there."

In the blink of an eye, it was the eighth day of the New Year.

In the past few days, the crew members from other places have returned one after another. Zhao Fei also arrived early. The two main actors, Zhang Guorong and Zhang Fengyi, also came from Sichuan and Hong Kong.

At that time, Zhang Fengyi was thinking about taking a plane to Yanjing with Li Yishu and seeing if there was any way he could help.

However, Li Yishu declined the offer and told him to spend the New Year at home as she would be busy in the next few months.

This morning.

Li Yishu arranged the crew and asked everyone to wait for his return before starting filming. Then he took a plane to Taiwan with Xu Lu and Li Bihua.

Taipei Songshan Airport.

Li Yishu and others got off the plane and arrived at the gate, where they saw Qiu Fusheng who had been waiting there.

"Haha, Director Li, you're finally here. If you don't come, I'll want to fly to Yanjing in person to invite you."

Qiu Fusheng stepped forward enthusiastically and extended his hand.

Li Yishu smiled and said, "Mr. Qiu is too polite. The crew of Farewell My Concubine is about to start filming. I'm so busy that I have no idea what's going on. Otherwise, I would have come to the celebration banquet a long time ago."

Xu Xu beside him smiled and said, "That's right, Mr. Qiu, I've been waiting for several years. The filming is about to start. If you come to the celebration party, not only Director Li must come, but I, the producer, must also come. Otherwise, what if Director Li is kidnapped?"

"Haha, I won't run away if I don't turn around."

Qiu Fusheng was very happy. The film was a big hit and was reported in mainland news. The Taiwan authorities also praised the film in public. As a distributor, he also benefited a lot.

It can be said that not only did they make money, but they also gained the reputation of officials in both places.

(End of this chapter)