Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 302 Borrow a movie to talk

He believed that Wang Yang could also see clearly that the influence of the article in "Beyond Eight Hours" had already been formed. It was easy to destroy but difficult to build. It would not be easy for Yanying Studio to maintain its reputation.

The best way is to wait until the attention of readers and fans fades and no one cares anymore, and the matter will naturally end.

In fact, any action taken by Yanying Studio now is meaningless. At most, it can vent the anger in its heart, but it will not have much impact on the situation.

Seeing that Wang Yang was very angry, Jiang Huaiyan did not say much, but just waited calmly, waiting for his anger to gradually subside and for him to regain some rationality.

Jiang Huaiyan spoke again, "Director, things have come to this point. Unless we raise the issue to a higher level, we cannot change the situation. And even if we stop publishing Beyond Eight Hours, what will happen? The abuse will not decrease. I think we should talk to Zhang Manling openly and honestly."

Wang Yang looked at Jiang Huaiyan, "What to talk about?"

Jiang Huaiyan said, "What happened in the past is in the past. It is unrealistic to restore it to the way it was before. I am now afraid that Zhang Manling is too young to be afraid of tigers and will continue to spread some remarks that are unfavorable to our factory.

You should also understand that these writers use their pens as swords and guns. When they write in the style of the Spring and Autumn Period, we are like yellow mud falling into our crotches, and we have no way of explaining ourselves.

Jiang Huaiyan's words undoubtedly boosted others' morale and destroyed his own prestige. Wang Yang's anger rose again when he heard this.

But at this time, reason told him that what Jiang Huaiyan said made sense.

"An Unfinished Game of Chess" was said to be a political task, but in fact it was just an initiative of senior officials of the domestic film industry during their visit to Japan. It received a response from the Japanese film industry and then it became a Sino-Japanese co-production.

If this movie was really promoted at the ministerial level, why would Yanying Studio worry about not being able to deal with a little Zhang Manling and Tianjin Federation of Literary and Art Circles?

After thinking about it, Wang Yang sighed helplessly.

It would be ridiculous to tell others that Yanying Studio, a department-level unit as big as this one, couldn't do anything to a young girl who had just started out.

Jiang Huaiyan seemed to see through his thoughts and said to him:

"In the final analysis, this matter was caused by the conflict between us and Lin Chaoyang. He is now a new generation leader in the domestic literary world. It is because he is indifferent to fame and fortune and is unwilling to get close to the government, otherwise he would have a lot of titles by now.

But even so, in another ten or twenty years, his status in the literary world will not be much worse than those of the older generation of writers.

Regarding the matter of "An Unfinished Game of Chess", we were indeed not fair in some ways and others were very embarrassed at the time. Now we can just regard it as a tit-for-tat.

Why not take this opportunity to make peace with Lin Chaoyang, and we can still get along like friends in the future. Maybe we will have a chance to cooperate again in the future? Isn't this also great?"

After Jiang Huaiyan finished speaking, Wang Yang was silent for a long time.

"Besides, this incident is not completely without benefits for us." Jiang Huaiyan said again.

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Huaiyan showed a bitter expression on his face. "After the release of "A Game of Chess" it was originally performing averagely, but it has attracted a lot of viewers in recent days."

Wang Yang felt a mouthful of blood rushing to his chest when he heard this. He would rather not have this kind of popularity.

Besides, what does the number of movie tickets sold have to do with their production studio?
He didn't respond to Jiang Huaiyan's words, and said thoughtfully: "Is this a solution to the problem?"

Jiang Huaiyan smiled bitterly, "What can I do? I can't get out of this trap anyway."

What he meant was: Leader, if you don't listen to me, then you have to find a way yourself.

Wang Yang also knew that Jiang Huaiyan's words actually made sense. There was a bit of struggle on his face, and he finally said:
"That's it. We will publish the interview in Popular Movies. We cannot let go of the public opinion. We must win back some reputation no matter what.

The circulation of "Popular Movies" is more than ten times that of "Beyond Eight Hours". There is no reason why it cannot suppress the gossips like Zhang Manling in public opinion.

As for Zhang Manling, you should go and talk to her.

I told her not to publish the article anymore, otherwise it would affect our cooperation. Our company is still very optimistic about her work. "

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Huaiyan breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the leader stops worrying about face, this matter will be easy to handle.

The interview in "Popular Movies" would have been less effective without Lin Chaoyang's clarification, but it is not too late to make amends.

After calming down Zhang Manling, this public opinion incident will naturally calm down as time goes by.

After receiving Wang Yang's instructions, Jiang Huaiyan first went to Tianjin, found Zhang Manling in person and told her the attitude of Yanying Studio towards the matter, hoping to settle the matter peacefully.

"Xiao Zhang, I understand your desire to stand up for Chaoyang. Actually, there is something wrong with our factory.

Now our factory has been condemned in public opinion and your goal has been achieved. I think we can shake hands and make peace.

What's the point of arguing any further?

After all, you also have your creative career to continue, and the film you are collaborating with our film studio is also progressing steadily.

This is going to make things worse, and it’s not good for anyone…”

Jiang Huaiyan talked for a long time, but Zhang Manling didn't express her opinion yet, so he felt a little anxious.

Could it be that this girl is determined to fight to the death with our Yanying Studio? What benefits did Chaoyang give her?
When Zhang Manling learned that the people from Yanying Studio were coming, she thought she would face a storm, but she didn't expect this result. She thought of what Lin Chaoyang said on the phone two days ago, and thought to herself that this was a good thing.

"Since you've said that, I don't have much to say. Chaoyang also called me that day and advised me not to make things difficult for each other."

Listening to Zhang Manling's words, Jiang Huaiyan felt at ease and smiled, "That's right..."

Jiang Huaiyan asked Zhang Manling to promise again and again that she would no longer write articles that were detrimental to Yanying Studio.

He also assured Zhang Manling that Yanying Studio would definitely not let this incident affect the film adaptation of her "There is a Beautiful Place" and would ensure the quality and quantity.

After getting Zhang Manling's assurance, Jiang Huaiyan ran to Lin Chaoyang's house to complain.

He recounted in a exaggerated manner how he, on behalf of Yanying Studio, had to compromise and beg for peace with Zhang Manling.

After he finished speaking, he turned to Lin Chaoyang and said, "Chaoyang, you see, our factory has offended you before, and now we have been scolded and angered. Can we get along peacefully in the future?"

Lin Chaoyang said lightly, "We have always lived in peace!"

"That's not what I meant." Jiang Huaiyan said, winking at Lin Chaoyang, "I think we can still have a chance to cooperate in the future."

Lin Chaoyang nodded. "Of course! As long as the price is right."

Listening to Lin Chaoyang's words, Jiang Huaiyan suddenly felt disappointed, "You, you really value the royalties more than anything else."

Lin Chaoyang said with a smile, "Do you still want me to work for your Yanying Studio for free?"

"I'm not asking you to work for nothing. You are a local writer in Yanjing. If your works are always adapted and taken over by the Shanghai Film Studio, that would be unreasonable, right?"

"Then you have to look for the reason in yourself."

Lin Chaoyang's words left Jiang Huaiyan speechless.

Jiang Huaiyan said to Lin Chaoyang again: "Now that everything has been said, how about this? We will arrange a table at the factory this weekend and treat you to a meal. It will be considered as an apology to you for what happened last year. How do you think?"

Jiang Huaiyan's meaning was very clear. Lin Chaoyang suffered a little injustice last year, and Yanying Studio also suffered a loss this time, which was equivalent to calling it a draw, and the two sides would reconcile in the future.

Now that they have reconciled, if Lin Chaoyang's work is to be adapted, Yanying Studio should at least be on the same starting line as other studios, instead of being used as a fool like last time with "The Garland under the Mountain".

Jiang Huaiyan's move of turning passivity into initiative and disadvantage into advantage made Lin Chaoyang admire him a little.

Understanding Jiang Huaiyan's thoughts, Lin Chaoyang thought for a moment and agreed. Since it was a peace talk, he had to show some attitude.

He just suggested inviting Zhang Manling to the dinner so that they could have a frank talk, so as to avoid Zhang Manling being framed in future film adaptations.

"This is naturally better!" Jiang Huaiyan agreed readily.

After being busy for two days and dealing with Zhang Manling and Lin Chaoyang, Jiang Huaiyan happily returned to the film studio.

He first told Wang Yang about his communication with Zhang Manling and Lin Chaoyang. Seeing Wang Yang's happy expression, he then talked about treating them to a meal.

Wang Yang was immediately displeased. "What guests are you inviting? They are damaging the reputation of our Yanying Studio, and I still want to treat them to a meal?"

"My factory director, this dinner should have been invited a long time ago. If you had treated me to a meal and expressed your apology after the meeting of "An Unfinished Game of Chess" last year, this wouldn't have happened today."

Jiang Huaiyan tried to persuade Wang Yang for a while, but seeing that Wang Yang was still too embarrassed to do so, he simply gave up the task.

"Okay, okay, it was my good intentions that led to bad results. I have embarrassed you, the factory manager.

I went to them and they said that it was impossible to treat us to a meal because our factory director had never had the habit of treating people to a meal.

He had been running back and forth these days, and his lips were almost worn out after he finally convinced Wang Yang. But seeing that Wang Yang was still trying to save face, he couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.

Wang Yang also understood his hard work, and finally said helplessly: "Okay, okay, I will go and apologize for their crimes, right?"

Hearing this, Jiang Huaiyan's face suddenly smiled like a chrysanthemum.

On Sunday evening, Wang Yang brought Jiang Huaiyan and Chen Huaikai to the Fengzeyuan Hotel outside Qianmen.

Fengzeyuan is a time-honored brand in Yanjing, specializing in Shandong cuisine. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it also hosted many foreign heads of state. A meal here cost only a few dozen yuan, and it was a high-end restaurant in Yanjing in the early 1980s.

Yanying Studio chose this place as the venue for the banquet, which shows their sincerity.

When Lin Chaoyang and Zhang Manling arrived together, they saw Wang Yang standing at the door of the hotel. As soon as he saw Lin Chaoyang and Zhang Manling, his face immediately broke out into a smile and he enthusiastically shook Lin Chaoyang's hand.

Although Wang Yang looked reluctant when Jiang Huaiyan persuaded him, he soon came to his senses after agreeing.

Since you have already bowed your head to treat me, why not be more straightforward and bow your head to the bottom so that Lin Chaoyang will have nothing to say.

Of course, he has his own plans for being so humble today.

Since you've both apologized and made peace, then it would be reasonable for my Yanying Studio to lend you one of our works for adaptation, right?

(End of this chapter)