Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 474 Is there a prince who has lived for thirty years in this world?
"Kei Ge's film was well shot. It was better than I expected."

Lin Chaoyang had a smile on his face and gentle eyes, which immediately relieved Chen Kaige's inner tension and anxiety, and then his heart was filled with joy again.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

You have to know that Uncle Lin’s level in the field of drama creation is no worse than his novel writing. All the scripts he has written over the years have been well received and popular.

What’s more, Uncle Lin also won the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival, which is unique in China!

Chen Kaige could see that Uncle Lin's words were not just politeness but sincere.

"Then... do you think you have a chance of winning the prize?" Chen Kaige asked.

Lin Chaoyang looked at his nephew with subtle eyes and asked, "Are you trying to stop me from getting a title?"

The West Berlin Film Festival is scheduled to be held in late February. It’s already late January, and there’s only a month left.

According to normal procedures, the list of shortlisted films will be announced in the next few days, which means that copies of the registered films must be delivered to the organizing committee before this time.

And the film selection team must be given time to select the films, at least one and a half months in advance.

"The King of Children" only registered at the end of November, and even the post-production of the film has not been completed yet, let alone sending a copy of the film to the organizing committee.

When it comes to the film selection stage, the film copies have not arrived yet, and most films are destined to be eliminated.

But the situation with "The King of Children" is different. Xiao Yu from China Film Corporation is indeed a talented actor.

When she was studying in West Germany, she helped Shanghai Film Studio sell films to Germany.

In the past few years, she has sent many films including "Return of the Swallows", "Nostalgia", and "Blood is Always Hot" to the West Berlin Film Festival.

The organizing committee of the film festival said that your Chinese films have too strong a political flavor, and asked you to send more films with a strong flavor of life next time.

Xiao Yu agreed on the surface, but then he sent out films such as "Yamaha Fish Stall" and "Stranger Friends".

Even though these films were eliminated in the first round, it is not something that ordinary people can do.

Later, Chen Kaige temporarily cancelled his contract with the West Berlin Film Festival in order to attend the Cannes Film Festival. Such a terrible incident completely angered the organizing committee of the West Berlin Film Festival.

According to normal logic, Xiao Yu, as the middleman, would definitely be the target of anger.

But the result was that in December after the registration period for the West Berlin Film Festival closed, when the organizing committee was no longer accepting new registrations, she still managed to get Zhang Yimou's "Red Sorghum" into the festival through the festival's chairman Hadern.

Just say it’s awesome or not!

The most important thing is that "Red Sorghum" finally won the Golden Bear Award!
This time, there was no time to send the film of "The King of Children" to the theater, so Xiao Yu asked Chen Kaige to cut out 30 minutes of the plot first, and then flew to find Hadden.

While interpreting simultaneously for Hadden, I praised the movie highly, which successfully aroused Hadden's strong interest in "The King of Children" and he praised it highly.

With the praise from the president of the film festival, being nominated is naturally not a problem, and it also greatly increases the probability of "The King of Children" winning an award.

The only uncertainty now is how prestigious an award "The King of Children" will win in the end.

"Don't think too much about it. Whether or not you win an award is up to the film festival and the judges."

Lin Chaoyang's words made Chen Kaige feel a little disappointed. Sister Yu came back and said that the chairman of the film festival, Mr. Hadern, really appreciated "The King of Children" and it might win a big prize.

Chen Kaige asked again: "Uncle Lin, if my film participates in the Cannes Film Festival..."

Before he even uttered the word "film festival", he felt a cold gaze flash by, and saw Lin Chaoyang looking at him with narrowed eyes.

Chen Kaige didn't know if it was his illusion, but he felt there was a strong sense of danger hidden in it.

"What nonsense are you talking about? The registration has been completed here, and everyone has been busy for several months. Do you think this is just playing house?"

Chen Huaikai scolded his son harshly, then smiled apologetically at Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu:
"Don't listen to his nonsense, you two. This guy was bewitched by his classmates at the film school and insisted that West Berlin was not as good as Cannes."

Then he turned around and scolded Chen Kaige: "Why don't you ask them to make a film that can be shortlisted for the West Berlin Film Festival and see if they can make it? A bunch of armchair bastards!"

Lin Chaoyang gave Chen Kaige a cold look, and Chen Kaige couldn't help but shrink his neck.

He thought Lin Chaoyang would scold him like his father did, but Lin Chaoyang ignored him and turned to look at his father.

"Old Chen, I think you've spoiled your child too much. From what I've heard, this kid told you about this before, but you didn't agree, right? He doesn't take you, his father, seriously!"

Lin Chaoyang's tone was calm, but every word he spoke was like salt particles shaving his face, making Chen Huaikai's skin hurt and his expression became changeable and unpredictable.

"Okay, don't be angry. The child is grown up after all. A grown-up girl is no longer under the control of her mother, and a grown-up boy is no longer under the control of his father.

Kaige has become successful now. People used to call him "Chen Huaikai's son", but now you will be "Chen Kaige's father".

With every word Lin Chaoyang said, Chen Huaikai's face turned darker. Even a fool could hear the sarcasm in Lin Chaoyang's words, let alone this old fox.

But what can he do if he hears it?

No matter whether Lin Chaoyang was being sarcastic or making indirect accusations, wasn't it all caused by that useless bastard in his family?
Chen Huaikai looked at his son with gloomy eyes. At this moment, Chen Kaige didn't dare to look at his father at all. He now regretted very much that he had just been carried away and told his father about the Cannes Film Festival.

He didn't even know why Uncle Lin could guess what he was thinking even though he didn't even mention the full name of the film festival. He knew him better than the worms in his stomach.

Since he started directing independently, Chen Kaige's awe of his father has been much less than before, especially since "The King of Children" was able to participate in the West Berlin Film Festival as an exception, which further fostered his inner pride and satisfaction.

The idea of ​​quitting West Berlin and moving to Cannes grew up in this state of mind.

But despite his pride, Chen Kaige has not lost his mind.

Before he finished speaking today, Uncle Lin'er's eyes had already revealed his attitude.

If you say you don't agree, then just don't agree. Why are you fanning the flames?
Looking at his father's gloomy and terrifying face, Chen Kaige felt that the person standing in front of him was not his father.

It is an active volcano that may erupt at any time, and terrible storms may come in the blink of an eye.

Uncle Lin, please stop talking. I was wrong! I was really wrong!

Under Chen Kaige's pleading eyes, Lin Chaoyang finally stopped talking. He glanced at Chen Kaige and then grinned.

Chen Kaige only felt a flash of sword and shadow flash before his eyes, and he couldn't help but shudder.

"Kaige!" Lin Chaoyang patted Chen Kaige on the shoulder.

"Uncle Lin."

Chen Kaige responded, but despite his tall stature he bent slightly, looking weak and humble.

"You should learn more from your father. You will learn enough from him for a lifetime!"

After saying this, Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu left Yanying Studio.

Hu Qiming really wanted to stay and watch the show, but considering that they were all old colleagues, he had to give Chen Huaikai some face.

"Lao Chen, I have something else to do. I'll go back to the office first."

Chen Huaikai forced a smile and sent Hu Qiming away, then turned to look at his son.

"Dad!" Chen Kaige called out timidly and guiltily.

Chen Huaikai was furious and raised his hand to attack Chen Kaige, but Chen Kaige dodged it instinctively.

Chen Huaikai accumulated all his anger into this slap, but it hit nothing, which made him even more angry and humiliated.

"Dad! Dad! Dad!"

Seeing his father's eyes wide open, Chen Kaige stepped back and called out several times, trying to awaken his father's dormant love.

"Don't call me dad, I don't have a dad like you!"

After these words were spoken, both the father and the son fell silent.

"You've grown up, why do you still dare to hide?" Finally, Chen Huaikai broke the silence and questioned his son.

"Dad, I'm already over 30." Chen Kaige said helplessly, with a bit of embarrassment on his face.

"Humph!" Chen Huaikai snorted coldly, "You still know that you are over 30 years old. Look at what stupid thoughts you have. You don't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is when you have achieved some success!"

Chen Kaige was embarrassed by his father's scolding and said unwillingly: "How can you say you don't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is? Lin Shuer himself said that "The King of Children" is of good quality."

"And in terms of the international influence of their films, the French are indeed much stronger than the Germans. People tend to move towards higher places, and water..."

Before Chen Kaige could finish his words, Chen Huaikai glared at him again and he shut his mouth.

"Do you think that The King of Children is all your own achievement? You are so complacent and proud of yourself for just a little success!

Do you know what this is called? This is called betrayal! Going back on one's word! Breaking one's promise!
Who will dare to cooperate with you easily in the future? "

Chen Kaige was very embarrassed by his father's scolding. He felt that in his father's mouth he had become an ugly villain.

Although he thought it was a bit unkind to break the contract at the last minute, he did not think the matter was as serious as his father said.

Seeing that he was stubborn, Chen Huaikai said, "A man cannot stand without faith. How come you don't understand such a simple truth?"

Chen Kaige opened his mouth but said nothing more because he knew he couldn't convince his father, and Uncle Lin wouldn't support him either. This could only be his wishful thinking.

Thinking of this, he felt a little bored.

"I understand. I won't mention the Cannes Film Festival again."

Chen Huaikai snorted coldly, "I don't think you'll give up even if you don't want to."

Chen Kaige said with a bitter face: "Is it not okay for me to think about it in my mind?"

"It's no use even thinking about it. Thinking about it is wrong!"

Chen Kaige's expression became even more bitter. This was too overbearing.

Chen Huaikai said: "With your way of dealing with things, how can I be assured of your next movie?"

Hearing this, Chen Kaige's heart tightened.

What do you mean? You still want to be the emperor?

"Dad, I've already made several films, what are you still worried about?"

"What does it matter if you make a few movies? If you go down the wrong path, all your accumulation will be in vain."

Chen Huaikai's tone was full of hatred for his son's lack of fighting spirit, and he was determined to interfere in his son's future film creation.

Thinking that the movie he directed would once again face the situation of "two suns in one sky", Chen Kaige really regretted it at this moment!
Why am I mentioning the Cannes Film Festival for no reason?
This time, not only did I fail to attend Cannes, I also lost the opportunity to direct independently.

He recalled Lin Chaoyang's sarcastic words that added fuel to the fire, and couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Uncle Lin, Uncle Lin, aren't you trying to sow discord between us father and son?

After complaining, Chen Kaige thought about his inability to change anything and couldn't help but sigh to the sky.

Is there any prince who only lasts for thirty years in this world?
"What do you think Chen Kaige is thinking? At this time, he is not attending the West Berlin Film Festival and is going to attend the Cannes Film Festival?"

Tao Yushu asked Lin Chaoyang with confusion.

"He was successful at a young age and thought the world revolved around him at all times. He was arrogant and lacked awe."

Lin Chaoyang's criticism was merciless, and Tao Yushu asked, "Are you angry with him too?"

"No. I've already figured out this kid's temperament. He has talent, but he doesn't know how to control himself. It depends on whether Old Chen can control his temper."

"What if I can strangle you? What if I can't strangle you?"

"If he is restrained, there are people to control him, and his future is limitless. If he is not restrained, he is just like a half-filled bottle of water."

Tao Yushu chuckled and said, "I asked you to say that, how come he is like a primary school student?"

“Almost. Art requires talent, inspiration, and freedom, but it also requires restraint.

Many artists have all these qualities, but they lack restraint.”

Tao Yushu listened to his words thoughtfully, and after thinking about it, he felt that it made a lot of sense.

Two days later, it was already the twenty-ninth day of the lunar year, and Tao Yumo finally flew back to Yanjing from Hong Kong. She came out of the Capital Airport, wearing a slim-fitting beige long windbreaker, big waves, frog-eye glasses, and high heels. At first glance, she looked like a female star who had walked out of a picture.

A Crown car parked at the airport suddenly stopped in front of her. The driver got out of the car enthusiastically, greeted her in broken English, and helped her with her luggage. It seemed that he thought she was an overseas Chinese.

There were no meters in those days, and the price was negotiated by both parties based on the mileage.

After getting in the car, Tao Yumo saw that the driver did not negotiate the price with her, and her evil taste burst out. She spoke to the driver in Cantonese, and the driver was fooled into thinking she was from Hong Kong.

When we got off the car at the gate of Yanda and were about to pay, the driver asked for 100 yuan.

Tao Yumo said, "Hey, do I look like 100 yuan to you? Are you treating me like a foreigner?"

The driver was surprised by the authentic Beijing dialect. "Oh, I'm blind. How about 50 yuan?"

Tao Yumo took out four Hong Kong dollar bills from her bag, all with a face value of 20 yuan, and said, "That's all, no more."

As soon as the driver saw the bills, he knew he couldn't fool people anymore.

But he did not suffer any loss. Taxis in Yanjing now cost 10 yuan per 10 kilometers. It is more than kilometers from the Capital Airport to Yanjing University. These Hong Kong dollars can be converted into RMB at just the right price.

It is foreign exchange again, and it is always more valuable than the RMB.

"You walk slowly!"

This time when she got off the bus, she was not allowed to carry her luggage. Tao Yumo looked at the driver with contempt and walked into Yanda with her luggage.

During the winter vacation, there were not as many students in Yanda as before, but there were still quite a few pedestrians.

Tao Yumo, dressed in modern clothes, stood out among them and attracted the attention of passers-by.

When passers-by looked at Tao Yumo curiously, she also observed them curiously.

After walking for a while, she had already seen two or three men wearing black windbreakers.

When "A Better Tomorrow" was a big hit in Hong Kong in August and September, the streets were full of "Mark" men in black windbreakers. Tao Yumo didn't expect that this trend has now reached Yanjing.

But it's normal to think about it. "A Better Tomorrow" has been released overseas, so it's not surprising that it's popular in China.

The only pity is that the film was not introduced, and it has nothing to do with Lin's Pictures.

"Oh, it's really you, Yumo. I almost didn't recognize you just now."

Tao Yumo was counting "Little Brother Ma" when she was stopped by a female comrade who was probably in her early thirties, who spoke to her with a look of surprise on her face.

The female comrade is the daughter-in-law of Professor Ji Zhenhuai, who lives with the Tao family in Langrunyuan Apartment. Her husband is seven or eight years older than Tao Yumo, and Tao Yumo calls her "Second Sister-in-law".

"Second sister-in-law, what a coincidence! Are you back from outside?" Tao Yumo took off his sunglasses and greeted her with a smile.

"Of course, let's buy some New Year's goods." The second sister-in-law shook the things in her hands at Tao Yumo and looked her up and down.

"How long has it been since I last saw you? Did you just come back from Hong Kong?"

"Yes."

"Oh my, she's really changed. She looks different after coming back from Hong Kong. She looks more fashionable, like the female star in the magazine."

The second sister-in-law's words were not entirely compliments. Tao Yumo's outfit was indeed stunning at first glance in today's Yanjing. Even though she was also a woman, she couldn't help but look at her a few more times, otherwise the second sister-in-law would not have recognized her.

Tao Yumo's eyes were filled with joy when she heard this. This outfit was specially prepared by Maggie Cheung for her before she left, and it really was designed according to the standards of a female star.

Now it seems that the effect is indeed remarkable.

Tao Yumo happily took her second sister-in-law's hand and talked with her as they walked. Soon they arrived near Langrun Lake Apartment.

The two parted ways. Tao Yumo was about to go home when he saw a few little guys shouting and playing ice hockey on the lake.

"Tao Xiwu!" Tao Yumo shouted towards the lake.

Tao Xiwu, who was having so much fun, didn't hear her shouting at all. Tao Yumo shouted twice again, and then Tao Xiwu heard the movement and looked up.

He looked for a long time before finally recognizing Tao Yumo.

He was so happy all of a sudden that he didn't even care about the ice balls and ran and slid to the shore.

Coming to Tao Yumo, he shouted excitedly: "Aunt, why did you come back just now? Where is my gift?"

Tao Yumo asked coldly: "You only remember the gift, right?"

Tao Xiwu immediately showed a flattering smile, "Aunt, I missed you so much. Aunt, you are so beautiful!"

After hearing the flattery, Tao Yumo's brows relaxed, "That's good enough. Pack up your things and go home to see what your aunt has brought back for you."

Tao Xiwu was immediately overjoyed. Without even packing up his things, he shouted to his friends on the lake, asking them to help put away the ice cubes, and then he took the initiative to pull up Tao Yumo's suitcase.

When the aunt and nephew arrived home, Tao Yumo discovered that two neighbor aunts were visiting their home, so she hurriedly greeted them politely.

When the two ladies saw Tao Yumo, they were a little reluctant to recognize her. They kept praising Tao Yumo for being much more beautiful than before. After exchanging a few polite words, they left tactfully.

"Oh, I'm freezing all the way here!"

After changing clothes in the room, Tao Yumo complained.

When she came back, she was wearing a windbreaker and a sweater, which showed that she valued style over warmth. She was completely unable to withstand the severe cold weather in Yanjing.

"You still feel cold?" Tao's mother sarcastically said to her.

Tao Yumo didn't care. He opened the suitcase and distributed gifts to his family members. His two nephews shouted happily.

Mother Tao looked at the gifts and asked, "How much does this cost?"

"It's not much money. I finally came back, so I have to bring you some gifts."

After distributing the gifts, the family naturally wanted to care about Tao Yumo's experience in Hong Kong over the past year. Although Tao Yushu would talk about these things when he came back, it was not said by him personally.

Tao Yumo picked out the most important things to tell her family, most of which were related to Lin's Pictures. She couldn't mention taking care of the children every day.

"Your sister's company is developing so well? She didn't mention it much when she came back." Tao Yucheng said after listening to his sister's explanation of the situation.

"My sister is a low-key person. Do you think she is the same as you, eager to let the whole world know about something?"

The brother-sister relationship that had just warmed up for a while after returning home was ruthlessly broken by Tao Yumo. Tao Yucheng gave his sister a look that said "wait for me".

Tao's mother stopped the brother and sister from fighting each other as soon as they met, and said, "So your sister's company has established a firm foothold in Hong Kong. If you have nothing else to do, come back."

Tao Yucheng immediately followed up, "Yeah, you're already an adult, it's time to think about your personal problems. Right, Mom?"

Tao's mother didn't say anything, but she confirmed Tao Yucheng's idea with her eyes.

Hearing this, Tao Yumo suddenly became like a little wild cat with its butt burned by fire and glared at his elder brother fiercely.

Fearing that he would anger his mother, his eyes softened immediately, and he said to Tao's mother, "Mom, don't listen to my brother's nonsense. My sister's company is in need of manpower right now, so how can I come back at this time? Wouldn't that be undermining my sister's career?"

Mother Tao asked suspiciously, "Didn't you just say that your sister's company is doing very well?"

Tao Yumo secretly groaned, wishing he should not have boasted so much.

She thought quickly and summarized what she had heard from her sister and brother-in-law about the company's layout.

"Mom, it's true that my sister's company is doing well, but it's precisely because it's doing well that we can't slack off.

Did you know that the two big film companies in Hong Kong, Golden Harvest and Cinema City, are eyeing her now? They have a backer, the support of the cinema chain, and they do their own distribution, so their strength is much stronger than my sister's company.

Now they see that my sister's company is developing well and are watching it with eager eyes.

If you ask me to come back at this time, wouldn't that mean my sister will cut off her own arm?"

Tao Yumo took advantage of her mother's ignorance of the Hong Kong film market and the internal situation of Lin's Films to talk nonsense. Tao's mother looked even more suspicious and asked her:
"Are you still that important?"

Tao Yumo straightened his chest and remained calm.

"Of course! I took the law course in Hong Kong again just for my sister.

Mom, just think about it, it’s so hard for my sister to be alone in Hong Kong!

We two sisters depended on each other for survival. Now that you let me come back, my sister will be left alone and helpless. What should I do?"

Tao Yumo's face was filled with pain and his tone was exaggerated.

At this time, Tao Yucheng beside him said faintly: "Why do you say your sister is like a widow?"

When Tao Yumo heard this, he glared at his elder brother implicitly, and his eyes said: Stop making trouble, or I will be angry with you!
Seeing that the little wild cat was really about to get angry, Tao Yucheng changed his tone.

"Mom, it's really not easy for Yushu to make a living in Hong Kong."

The topic suddenly changed due to his interruption. Mother Tao complained, "I really don't know why your sister had to go to Hong Kong to start a company. She doesn't lack food or clothes, so isn't this asking for trouble?"

Tao Yumo felt relieved upon seeing this, but began to blame her sister without any loyalty.

"Ah! Don't you know my sister? She's a workaholic. When she was in Hong Kong, she never got off work on time. The employees in the company were forced to wait until she left before leaving."

"Her personality..."

Tao's mother sighed, half helpless and half melancholy.

People, when they reach a certain age, all hope to have children and grandchildren to take care of them. Tao Yushuo ran across most of China and abducted Tao Yumo away. She must have missed her in her heart.

Seeing that the crisis was finally resolved, Tao Yumo calmed down and told his parents about some interesting things in Hong Kong. The atmosphere at home became harmonious again.

Zhao Li was discussing the secrets of women's beauty with Tao Yumo. Tao Yumo learned her makeup and dressing tips from Maggie Cheung. It was said that she learned them from female stars. Zhao Li was as devout as if she was seeking advice from a Taoist priest.

Nowadays, Hong Kong stars still have a sense of mystery in the hearts of mainland people. Especially Zhao Li runs a video hall, most of the movies she plays are Hong Kong movies, and she knows all the Hong Kong stars.

Besides chatting, the two gossiped about the daily life and entertainment news of Hong Kong celebrities, and they became more and more excited as they talked.

"Sister-in-law!"

At this time, Tao Yumo saw her nephew Tao Xiwen standing at the door, secretly waving at her and calling her with his mouth.

She found an excuse to come outside and asked, "What are you doing?"

Tao Xiwen will be fourteen years old after the Chinese New Year. Because of his good nutrition, puberty came early. He has grown almost ten centimeters in this year. Now he is only four or five centimeters shorter than Tao Yumo, and some green hair has grown around his mouth.

"Aunt, can you give me the New Year's money in advance?" Tao Xiwen asked.

"Give it to you in advance? What do you want?"

Tao Xiwen said hesitantly, "I...I want to buy some clothes."

"Why should we be so secretive when buying clothes?" Tao Yumo said as she was about to pay, but when she was halfway through, she realized something was wrong.

"What kind of clothes do you want to buy?"

Tao Xiwen didn't really want to answer, so Tao Yumo threatened, "If you don't tell me, I won't give you any money!"

"Windbreaker." Tao Xiwen could only answer truthfully.

Tao Yumo immediately thought of the black windbreakers he saw on the way back.

"Where did you spend your New Year's money? Isn't that enough for you to buy a piece of clothing?" Tao Yumo asked again.

Tao Xiwen looked bitter, "My mother said she was saving it for me."

Tao Yumo couldn't help but laugh out loud with glee, as everyone had gone through the same thing.

"Your mother is doing this for your own good."

After she finished speaking, she was about to turn around, but Tao Xiwen grabbed her and reminded her, "Aunt, money!"

"what money?"

Tao Yumo: "Did I say I gave it to you?"

(End of this chapter)