Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 335 Comrade Yushu needs to make progress

After a while of chatting, the press conference was officially held. The scene was indeed as Li Hanxiang had said, extremely grand, with more than a hundred reporters from China and abroad attending.

Some of these reporters came for Li Hanxiang, and quite a few were invited by the government.

To put it bluntly, the government was also building up momentum for Li Hanxiang.

Li Hanxiang is the absolute protagonist of today's press conference, while the other actors are supporting roles. The presence of screenwriter Lin Chaoyang is probably equivalent to that of a minor role.

He didn't feel disappointed, so he just sat on the sidelines and watched everyone perform quietly.

It's a good job to do your job well. Since you have already received the royalties, there is nothing wrong with cooperating.

After the press conference started, Li Hanxiang seemed particularly excited. A reporter asked him about how to present the Old Summer Palace to the audience, which just touched on Li Hanxiang's pride, and he spoke with saliva flying.

"…The former Old Summer Palace is the quintessence of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign architectural art, and a rare architectural complex in the world. Our movie perfectly reproduces it. It is real and can be mistaken for the real thing!"

Lao Li has put so much effort into the movie, so it's understandable that he's a little excited.

When it was the actors' turn to be interviewed, the leading actor Tony Leung had little presence. Liu Xiaoqing was the most famous actor in the crew, so she was asked the most questions.

A reporter asked about the difference in treatment between Hong Kong and mainland staff members that was reported on the crew last year. Liu Xiaoqing suddenly looked embarrassed and her eyes became uncertain.

Li Hanxiang stared with his eyes wide open in a bad mood. Asking such questions at a press conference was just making things difficult for him.
He was just about to talk to the reporter when Lin Chaoyang spoke first.

"Comrade reporter, there is indeed a difference in the treatment of the crew members in the two places, but the rumors are not credible. The old man said that he wanted to implement "one country, two systems", and our crew can be regarded as a test field!"

Lin Chaoyang spoke in a light and humorous tone, describing the differential treatment of co-productions as a model of "one country, two systems", which drew good-natured laughter from the reporters present.

Seeing that Lin Chaoyang easily resolved the reporter's difficulties, Li Hanxiang suppressed his anger and continued to act like a great director.

At this time, an American reporter asked Liu Xiaoqing another question, "Who do you think is the best actress in China now?"

Lin Chaoyang just spoke up to help Liu Xiaoqing out, mainly because the reporter's questions were largely influenced by the article written by Zhang Manling in "Beyond Eight Hours" last year.

When the reporter asked questions again, he looked at Liu Xiaoqing with curiosity.

This question seems easy to answer. Just be humble and mention a senior actress at random.

But Liu Xiaoqing's temper has always been unusual. She paused for a few seconds and said, "It's me!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar at the press conference.

The reporters present never expected that Liu Xiaoqing would give such an answer, saying that she is the best actress in China. Regardless of whether this is true or not, you should at least be humble!

How inflated and vain must one be to say such words?

The reporters' uproar lasted only a moment, and then everyone became happy.

Why do they come to the conference? News, hot topics.

Now, isn’t this hot topic here?
Many reporters have even thought of a headline for tomorrow morning - "Liu Xiaoqing: I am the best actress in China". The more they think about it, the more excited they become. They wish the press conference would end immediately so they can go back and finish their manuscripts.

Lin Chaoyang was watching the show from the side, marveling at what she said. This girl was really bold!
After the press conference, several actresses surrounded Liu Xiaoqing, and everyone complained about her reckless words.

Li Hanxiang was very happy. He knew that Liu Xiaoqing would be scolded after saying this, but it also indirectly increased the popularity of the news about "The Burning of the Old Summer Palace" and "The Last Emperor".

After the press conference, the crew arranged lunch. During the meal, Lin Chaoyang stared at Tony Leung again and again, and Tony Leung felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by him.

"Mr. Lin, is there any problem?"

"nothing."

Lin Chaoyang shook his head, then thought for a moment and asked Liang Jiahui another question, "Hui Zai, are you interested in making another movie in the mainland?"

Tony Leung was stunned when he heard this, and the others were also surprised when they heard this.

Making a movie? Is it another co-production?

Liang Jiahui was brought to the mainland by Li Hanxiang to make a movie. In a responsible manner, Li Hanxiang took the initiative to ask Lin Chaoyang: "What movie do you want to make?"

"My novel 'The Chess Master' is going to be adapted into a movie, and Huizai fits the image of the male lead."

“Where are the film investors from?”

"Yan Film Studio."

Li Hanxiang thought it was a bit ridiculous, "It's not a co-production? Then how can he act in it?"

It was indeed a fantasy to let a Hong Kong native act in a movie produced by a mainland studio. Lin Chaoyang laughed at himself and said, "I just asked casually. I just thought Huizai fits the image of the male lead."

Seeing that Lin Chaoyang was no longer bothered by this issue, Tony Leung did not take it seriously.

It sounds incredible to make a movie for a mainland film studio.

After the press conference, Li Hanxiang had to devote himself to the post-production of the film, and the Yanying Studio was responsible for the post-production of the film.

A few days later, news about the press conferences for "The Burning of the Old Summer Palace" and "The Behind-the-Curtain Ruling" appeared in many domestic media outlets.

This historical blockbuster, which cost millions of yuan to produce, received the attention it deserved. At the same time, the Q&A session between Liu Xiaoqing and American reporters at the press conference was released truthfully, and it indeed caused a huge debate in the country.

Liu Xiaoqing may think that her answer represents a kind of self-confidence, but in the Chinese habit of emphasizing modesty, this answer undoubtedly seems very arrogant.

What's more, there are many talented actresses in China nowadays. Her peers include Zhang Jinling, Li Xiuming, Pan Hong, Zhang Yu... You can't count them with both hands. If Liu Xiaoqing says that she is "one of the best actresses in China", there will not be much controversy.

The outside world’s public opinion is overwhelming, but it has nothing to do with Lin Chaoyang.

By June, he had completely gone into seclusion and began writing a novel.

In the middle of the month, he received two sample copies of "The Death of Van Gogh" from Ming Pao Publishing House. Lin Chaoyang read the sample books carefully.

The printing and binding quality are extremely exquisite, and the price is as high as HK$50, which is more than 50% more expensive than most books in the Hong Kong book market today.

Lin Chaoyang was surprised for only a moment, then he figured it out. Ming Pao Publishing House takes the elite route and pursues high quality, and its readership is not that sensitive to price.

"I hope there will be good sales!" Lin Chaoyang sighed.

Jin Yong is a first-rate writer of martial arts novels and an outstanding businessman, but as a collaborator, he is difficult to satisfy.

The Death of Van Gogh was republished in Hong Kong with an initial print run of 1 copies, but the publisher didn't even pay the advance payment, which was really an extreme way of thinking.

However, Lin Chaoyang also understood that he was a newcomer in Hong Kong and was not well-known, so it was more important to increase his fame. The readership of Ming Pao Publishing House was composed of high-quality people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, which was good for his fame.

Ming Pao wants his bargain, and he wants Ming Pao's channels. To a certain extent, it is mutually beneficial. As for whether they can cooperate again in the future, it depends on their sincerity.

The weather is getting hotter day by day, and July is approaching.

These days, "Dehua" is busy with graduation and has no time to take care of Xiao Dongdong, so it is Zhang Guiqin who takes care of the little guy.

In a blink of an eye, the little guy is more than six months old. He is white and plump, just like the fat baby in the New Year pictures.

Zhang Guiqin always sighed to Lin Chaoyang when she looked at her grandson, "This child is so lucky. You guys were not as hungry as you were when you were little."

Lin Erchun was more concerned about his eldest grandson's expression. He admired his own foresight back then. His plan to improve the breed for the Lin family had actually succeeded!

That evening, the little guy slept soundly all afternoon. When he woke up, he was very energetic, and his eyes were as big as bells.

Lin Chaoyang came out of the study to take a break. Seeing his son's adorable appearance, he couldn't help but tease him. He grabbed his chubby little hand and kissed it endlessly.

Perhaps the little girl was hurt by his stubble, and she kept shaking her hands away. However, Lin Chaoyang did not let go and kept kissing her tirelessly.

The little guy hummed angrily, even using his little feet to exert strength, his face flushed red. Lin Chaoyang called his nickname, but he ignored him and turned his head to the other side.

"Oh, are you angry?" Lin Chaoyang asked, holding his little hand.

Unexpectedly, the little guy had a bad temper. He broke free from Lin Chaoyang's hand and, with the help of inertia, turned over and sat up.

Lin Chaoyang was suddenly surprised and shouted, "Mom, your grandson can sit up now!"

Zhang Guiqin, who was preparing dinner, ran over immediately after hearing this, "Let me see!"

Xiao Dongdong, who had been lying flat for half a year, suddenly saw the world from a new perspective and was a little scared at first.

He raised his neck with all his strength, and moved his hands in front of his chest to maintain his balance. He looked left and right, and gradually forgot his fear, and his eyes were filled with curiosity.

"Ah~ah~ah~"

You don't know what he said, but you can tell that he is happy. When he smiled, crystal clear saliva flowed down the corners of his mouth.

Lin Chaoyang wiped his mouth and was talking to Zhang Guiqin when Tao Yushu returned home from get off work. Lin Chaoyang immediately reported the good news to her.

Her face lit up immediately. "He's not even seven months old yet, and he's already learned to sit up. My son is so smart!"

Tao Yushu hugged his son and kissed him a few times, then began to patiently let his son lie down and sit up again.

Lin Chaoyang looked at the scene of loving mother and filial son, and for some reason he was reminded of the monkey shows on the street.

"Dongdong is really smart and will definitely be a good student when he grows up."

Lin Chaoyang heard a familiar tone in Tao Yushu's words. After hoping her husband would become successful, Ms. Tao now hoped her son would become successful.

Lin Chaoyang looked at his son, who was still ignorant of the world, with pity. With such a stubborn mother, this child will have a blessed childhood!

But it's good this way. Tao Yushu's attention is focused on his son. If his son scores more, he will score less. It can be considered as his son fulfilling his filial piety in advance.

"Go get your camera and take a picture!" Tao Yushu instructed Lin Chaoyang.

The camera at home was bought by Lin Chaoyang from a trust store. It was rarely used before, but since his son was born, the frequency of use has increased sharply, with at least two rolls of film every month.

After dinner, the couple took their child for a walk in the yard.

The biggest advantage of living in a courtyard house is that it has a large space. With a yard covering an area of ​​2,000 square meters, you don’t even need to leave the house if you want to take a walk.

Xiao Dongdong puffed out his chest in Lin Chaoyang's arms, his head turning around and his eyes looking around.

"Wang Meng came to see me today." Tao Yushu said suddenly.

"Why did Lao Wang look for you?"

Tao Yushu is the editor of "Yenching Literature" and Wang Meng is the deputy editor-in-chief of "Yenching Literature". This is one of the few intersections between the two of them, but Wang Meng is just a figurehead in "Yenching Literature", and Lin Chaoyang can't think of what he could do with Tao Yushu.

"He said Zhang Guangnian was going to transfer him to People's Literature as editor-in-chief, and he wanted to take me with him!"

Lin Chaoyang was a little surprised when he heard this. "He became the editor-in-chief of People's Literature? This is quite a leap!"

Wang Meng is now not only the deputy editor-in-chief of Yenching Literature, but also a deputy of the Yenching Literary Association. Although the Literary Association is not a formal government agency, according to the system, his position is equivalent to deputy department level.

"People's Literature" is a publication under the leadership of the All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. The editor-in-chief is at the level of a full department head. Generally speaking, this step from deputy department head to full department head is also normal.

But the question is, can the weight of an ordinary deputy position in the Yenching Writers Association be compared with that of the editor-in-chief of People's Literature?

This is the first literary journal after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Its first editor-in-chief was Mao Dun. The inaugural issue was inscribed by the great man himself. It has always been a landmark publication in the domestic literary world and has witnessed the development of Chinese literature.

The word "people" in its title also represents that it is a national publication.

Therefore, in a sense, Wang Meng's ability to become the editor-in-chief of "People's Literature" can be said to be a smooth career path. His ability to become the Minister of Culture in later years was also largely due to this career leap.

Tao Yushu said that Wang Meng wanted to take her to People's Literature. Lin Chaoyang only needed to think about it for a moment before he understood the reason.

In order to carry out work smoothly, it is natural for the parachuted leader to bring some of his own people with him.

Although Tao Yushu has only graduated for more than a year, his work at Yenching Literature is outstanding.

Not only did she become familiar with the business in a very short period of time, but the works she published also repeatedly received rave reviews in the literary world and among readers.

At the same time, her work attitude is impeccable. Now her colleagues will take a detour when they see her after work.

In the editorial department of Yenching Literature, which is full of lazy people, her involution has become a pressure for everyone. However, Wang Meng was parachuted into People's Literature, which needs talents who can expand territory and make progress courageously.

Lin Chaoyang teased: "It seems that Lao Wang has a good impression of you!"

Tao Yushu said helplessly: "Stop joking, I have a headache now."

"What's the headache? If you want to go, go. If you don't want to go, don't go. Your family doesn't expect you to make money. We have the confidence!"

"Is this the problem I'm struggling with?" Tao Yushu rolled his eyes at him unhappily, and then said, "I've been working in the editorial department for more than a year since I graduated. I'm familiar with the work and my colleagues..."

Lin Chaoyang understood that the man wanted to go to the new unit but was reluctant to leave his old comrades.

Woman, your name is greed!
(End of this chapter)