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Chapter 196 I want to take the Beijing Film Academy entrance exam

It was night time now, and maybe Uncle Ping An and the others had already gone to bed, so Wei Ming called the South Gate of Peking University, told them that he was connected on the phone, and gave them the number.

The person who answered the phone was Xiao Duan, who then called Biaozi and Xiaomei, and they had a brief chat.

When they returned to the dormitory, Biaozi and Xiaomei talked about Wei Ming's life living alone with envy. They were more motivated to make money and planned to make another trip to Guangdong at the end of the month.

Qiao Feng, who was lying on the bed listening to their conversation, tossed and turned, and finally mustered up the courage to say, "Biaozi, can you two go over there and bring me some things?"

"That's convenient. What do you want, Brother Feng?" Biaozi asked.

Qiao Feng felt embarrassed again. He took out a stack of money from his pocket, which looked like there were about two or three hundred yuan.

"Just bring me whatever you buy, so you don't have to go there in vain. If I make any money, you'll get a share."

Seeing that his two younger brothers now had more savings than him, and thinking of his pregnant wife, Qiao Feng finally couldn't resist the temptation.

What he wanted was to ask Biaozi and others to help bring the goods, and then let his mother-in-law sell them after they came back. This way it would not affect their iron rice bowl, and any money they could make would be good.

Biaozi: "I don't think it's a big deal. Brother Feng, you are being too formal when you say this. There is no need to divide us. It's just a matter of bringing a few more electronic watches."

Mei Wenhua also said: "That's right, we have a lot of capital, and people will look up to us. Maybe the price can be considered cheaper."

Neither of them had any objections. Biaozi was just passionate about his friend, while Mei Wenhua felt that he should make money together with his leader, so that it would be convenient to take leave, buy sleeper tickets, etc. in the future, and only then could he make more money.

However, he also told Brother Feng in advance about the risks in the transportation process and suggested that he should not put all his savings on it. They would now keep a portion of safety funds to facilitate their comeback after any accidents.

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The next day, Wei Ping'an was brushing his teeth when the phone at home suddenly rang. Wei Xi, who was right next to him, answered the call.

"Hey, who are you looking for?"

"Excuse me, are you the movie star Wei Xi?"

"Brother Ming!" Wei Xi heard it and was very surprised, then Lele and Aunt Xiaoyan also came over.

Finally, Wei Ping'an wiped his mouth and took the phone.

"That's pretty fast. That's good. It will be convenient for us to communicate in the future. Your aunt has also written down her number. She will call me to urge you to submit the manuscript when the time comes."

Next, Wei Ming called the school magazine company. Lao Zhang, who arrived at the office first, answered the phone. Wei Ming said that he would be late in the morning because he had several important calls to make.

It feels good to gradually get closer to modernity. I don’t know when I will be able to use a mobile phone.

This phone is not portable, so he cannot answer the phone once he leaves. There is no missed call display, and he cannot make long-distance calls. So in principle he can only answer the phone in the morning and evening after get off work every day, and he can only contact his unit in Yanjing.

But many units have already gone off work at this time, so if you can't find him, you have to call the South Gate of Peking University or the school magazine.

It would be nice if there was a woman at home to answer the phone, Wei Ming thought.

When I was chatting with Sister Zhang Dening from Yenching Literature and Art, she talked about "Love Life".

"It's only been a day and I heard about this poem. Our Peking University magazine is really lucky. Our Yenching Literature and Art can only use other people's second-hand copies."

Wei Ming: "Editor, are you planning to reprint this article next month?"

"Ah."

Wei Ming: "Then you don't mind if People's Literature reprints it first? They will publish it this month."

Zhang Dening: “…”

Wei Ming first called People's Literature. They wanted to commission an article from Wei Ming. Knowing that he didn't have any novels at the moment, they said that there was no limit to the subject matter and both prose and poetry were acceptable. Wei Ming then asked if that wasn't the first publication.

Then he read a passage from "Love Life" and they answered decisively: Yes, yes, yes.

Although the poem is short, it has been reprinted in many publications and I can earn some pocket money. I can then ask Poetry Magazine if they are interested. After all, this is a poem in the Chinese textbook.

Looking at the time, it was already past nine o'clock. Wei Ming put down the heated microphone and went to work.

However, after lunch in the cafeteria, he went back home and continued to make phone calls.

This time he called Wang Yang, the director of Beijing Film Studio, and Director Wang was indeed there.

First, he told me his number, and second, he asked about the situation at Bluebird. They had already confirmed that they were going to be a good match, so why didn't they come to the mainland to take a look after such a long time?

If you don’t come to the mainland, when can I go to Hong Kong!
"I talked to Xia Meng on the phone. She was making an appointment with a director. There aren't many leftist directors who can shoot the film, and the film has to be shot in mainland China, so there aren't many directors who have the courage to take it over. But she said she has already chosen a candidate and is trying to persuade us. Don't worry, the project will not fall through," said Wang Yang. He was also targeting this film to compete with Emei's "The Mysterious Buddha."

Then he asked another question: "You said this is your home phone number. Did Peking University assign you a room?"

"How is that possible? I've only been a regular employee for less than half a year. I wouldn't dare take the offer even if it was given to me," Wei Ming said. "I have to thank the various production studios for asking me to write scripts, so I saved some money and bought a house in the Overseas Chinese Apartment."

"Oh, the houses in Overseas Chinese Apartments are not cheap!" Wang Yang sighed, "Young people are amazing, they are bold and capable."

How many old employees of the Beijing Film Studio became enemies with their colleagues of many years just for a house, while Wei Ming, at a young age, lived in the best house in Yanjing with his own hands. The gap between people is really huge.

After making the call, Wei Ming prepared to go to work. When he left, he glanced at the mailbox at the door of his house. Unexpectedly, there was actually a letter in it. Could it be from home?
When I opened it, it turned out to be Xiaohong's.

Hearing that she was going to take the college entrance examination this year, Wei Ming wrote her a letter, which should have been on the way, but unexpectedly her letter arrived first.

Xiaohong talked about her pre-examination results in the letter. This time, her college entrance examination was certified by all the teachers in the school.

"I just want to go to Yanjing to accompany you as soon as possible. Dad has mom to accompany him, but you are all alone in Yanjing..."

How can I be alone? I have an appointment with Sister Lin to watch a movie this afternoon. If you come here, you will be like a light bulb!
Wei Ming shook his head helplessly, but the child's academic performance was too good, so just let her be. After all, she would be a boarding student in Peking University, so there was no way she could influence her brother's love life.

So Wei Ming wrote another letter and sent it to her.

At noon, Wei Ming went to the post office and told He Chengwei of "Story Club" his phone number and mentioned his new work.

"Hello, who is this?"

"I'm Wei Kuangren, looking for Editor-in-Chief He."

When the person who answered the phone heard the words "Wei Kuangren", his tone softened a little.

"Hello, Writer Wei. Wait a moment. I'll go get Deputy Editor-in-Chief He."

After a while, He Chengwei answered the phone.

"Writer Wei, you actually took the initiative to contact me. That's really rare!"

He Chengwei is very happy. This year, "Story Club" has published three issues, which are also the three issues of the serial "Heroes Have Always Been Young". Each issue is better than the last. "Story Club" has finally found its own way.

Wei Ming said: "My house just got a telephone installed. Please write down the address. You can call me if you have any questions. But I have to go to work during the week, so I am only at home in the morning and evening."

"Okay, okay!" He Chengwei asked, "So you have new works?"

Wei Ming: "I'm writing a novella, but it's still a little bit behind. I'll mail it to you in a few days so you can take a look at the quality."

"I believe in your ability, but it's a pity that you can't make it in time for the May issue, so you can only wait until July." Wei Ming: "It doesn't matter which month, I think it's okay to pay the manuscript first."

"No problem, I'll hand over the manuscript and the payment at the same time." He Chengwei said with a smile. Other authors don't have this treatment, but he, Wei Kuangren, is Wei Ming. His book "Animals Are Dangerous" sold millions of copies a while ago, and its influence remains.

Wei Ming added: "Also, this novel may be published in Hong Kong Traditional Chinese in advance."

"Ah? Writer Wei, you can also publish novels in Hong Kong?" He Chengwei asked in surprise.

"I haven't contacted you for a long time, so I forgot to tell you," Wei Ming said, "Heroes Have Always Been Young has been serialized in Hong Kong's New Evening News. In addition, the Magic City People's Fine Arts Publishing House will soon publish a comic version."

A few days ago, after Gong Xing returned home, he called Nanmen and told him about this matter. The manuscript has been approved and will be published soon.

Oops, I haven’t told Sister Xue about installing a telephone at home. I’ll write her a letter later. Right now, the crew of “The Shepherd” is still in Yanjing, so I can’t convey it through Xie Jin.

"Oh, this is great news, you are worthy of me!"

He Chengwei was also happy for Wei Ming. His serious literature could sell over a million copies, and his popular literature could conquer the people of Hong Kong. This is real strength!
It’s a pity that the government has set the price at ten yuan per thousand words, otherwise he really wants to raise the price of Wei Ming’s new work.

Hey, there it is!

"Writer Wei, you see that our book 'Heroes Have Always Been Young' is so popular, how about publishing a book as well?"

"Oh, it's only over 40,000 words, is that good?"

"What's wrong with that? If you add a few pages of illustrations, it will be small and portable, and readers will like it," He Chengwei said, "but the print run may not be too high."

After all, the influence of this martial arts novel cannot be compared with the influence of Wei Ming's several serious literary works combined.

"That's okay. There's one more thing that hasn't been confirmed yet, but I'll tell you, Editor-in-Chief He," Wei Ming said. "Our martial arts novel is about to be adapted into a movie. The Beijing Film Studio has chosen it, and the script has been written. We're now planning to co-produce it with a company in Hong Kong, and we're waiting for their letter."

He Chengwei was astonished: "Then, then Writer Wei, you have two movies to shoot now!"

Wei Ming: "Three. Xi'an Film Studio is preparing to shoot "Er Niu"."

In fact, there is also Wei's "The Magic Book", which is a total of four parts.

You can only get rich by adapting novels. You can't buy a house just by writing novels.

"Wait, you said your house has a telephone, so what are you doing now..." He Chengwei asked again.

"Well, this is the new house I bought. I just settled down in Yanjing."

I haven’t settled down yet, so I have to transfer my household registration from Peking University.

No matter whether the people who answered the phone were envious or jealous, as long as they asked, I would openly admit that I had bought a house in Yanjing. It was money I earned cleanly, so there was nothing to be afraid of.

And I will definitely not buy just this one house, or even just one in the city of Yanjing.

In the afternoon, Wei Ming left work early and rode his motorcycle to buy a ticket.

The popular movie Zhu Lin mentioned recently is "405 Murder Case", a production of Shanghai Film Studio, starring Zhong Xinghuo and Xu Min, who plays the prince in "Yongzheng Dynasty".

This type of spy war suspense film is a very popular genre. Last year, "Gunshots from the Secret Service" topped the list of moviegoers for the entire year. Wei Ming's "The Road of Life Is Long and Difficult" also has a large part of spy war plots.

Putting the two male protagonist brothers on the secret front is also a way of avoiding real historical figures. Wei Ming really wants to talk to Shen Zui now.

Although "Murder 405" does not have the same momentum as last year's "The Secret Service", it is still considered a leader in the genre in this era of entertainment scarcity.

Wei Ming wanted to eat first, so he bought the ticket for the second show in the evening, otherwise there would not be enough time for dinner.

There are too few televisions and TV programs nowadays, so during the screening of popular new films, the theaters are basically full, and they are all large theaters with hundreds of seats. Fortunately, Wei Ming came early and bought tickets for the second show, so he got a good seat.

This kind of single-hall cinema is basically no longer seen in later generations. It will only be reopened during the Spring Festival when there is a blockbuster movie to make some quick money, such as "Nezha 2" which takes in million yuan a day.

Then Wei Ming picked up Zhu Lin and left on a motorcycle.

"Shall we go to the movies first?"

Wei Ming: "Let's eat first. There's no restaurant left after watching the movie."

"Where are we going to eat? Just find any restaurant."

Wei Ming: "I'm craving for Western food, let's go to Lao Mo."

Zhu Lin shook his head, feeling a little bad for spending 50 yuan. It was not enough for him to eat like that.

"How about finding something cheaper?"

Wei Ming: "It's okay. I just wrote a poem recently and several magazines want to reprint it. It will pay for a meal."

"Oh, you're writing poetry again. Read it to me." She became interested.

“I don’t think about whether I can succeed.

Since I have chosen the distance,
I just keep going despite the wind and rain..."

What Wei Ming just read touched Zhu Lin's heart. She went home yesterday, and her parents advised her not to apply for the amateur acting class, but to work steadily at the Health Research Institute.

The reason is: What happens after the course? What if no one wants you to film? If you delay your work, it will not be worth it.

But now Wei Ming told her: Since you have chosen the distant place, you should just focus on the journey regardless of wind and rain!
I really want to try if I am cut out for this!

"Sister Lin, how is it?" After finishing reading, Wei Ming asked for praise.

Zhu Lin: "Very good poem, thank you."

"Ah? Thank you?"

"Well, I'm sure. I'm going to take the amateur acting class at the Film Academy."

Wei Ming asked: "Is that easy to take?"

"I don't know yet. Teacher Ma said the exam will be held in the second half of the year. Anyway, the number of places is fixed. It depends on how many people sign up."

Wei Ming: "Then you have to be prepared. There are still many unemployed young people in Yanjing City. These are your potential competitors."

People like Li Chengru and Zhang Guangbei are all unemployed vagrants in Beijing.

"There's too much competition~" Zhu Lin was a little scared.

Wei Ming: "Don't be afraid, I'm here to teach you."

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(Monthly ticket 8500 plus more!)
(End of this chapter)