My 1978 Hotel

Chapter 109: Show Movies and Write Novels
"I want to raise horses instead."

The system did not reply, and Li Feng was fed up. Damn, what right does a pig farmer have? Although he is a good sow farmer now, compared with horse farmers, raising pigs is obviously too low, not cool and handsome enough.

Waving a horsewhip under the Yinshan Mountains is not as nice as banging an iron barrel and calling out to the piglets. It's a pity that the system is pretending to be dead. This guy might do it on purpose. I'm afraid that even if I change it, it won't be published at all. Your damn thief system, I can't coexist with you.

“Should we abolish the pig farmers?”

"Do not."

Are you kidding? I won it in a lottery. Why can you cancel it just like that? I am a pig farmer. I have to be. Humph, I will publish it. I will get the royalties. As for herding horses under the Yinshan Mountains, raising pigs is also a contribution to the country.

I, Li Lingjun, am a man who vows to contribute to the country's pig farming industry. If anyone doesn't allow me to write about pig farmers, I will get angry with them. This is how I insist.

"Brother Li?"

"What's wrong, Brother Yang?"

Li Feng walked out quickly. He would copy the article later that night. He had guests right now, so he had been a little slow. "The bamboo is already buried, why don't we put up the curtain first?"

"to make."

"Second brother, eldest brother, come and give me a hand."

The brothers Gao Cheng and Gao Ju, who were busy making furniture, clapped their hands and came out to help pull the curtain. An You and An Yu saw this and ran over to join in the fun. They were so happy because they had a good movie to watch tonight.

"What good movies?"

An You and the others whispered, and Yang Ming looked quite proud. "It's a film we just got from the region a few days ago. It's a truly new film, and it's the first time we've shown it here. If it weren't for Brother Li, I wouldn't have the time to deal with this new film. It's a lot of work."

Many movies these days don't have subtitles, and I can't even understand Mandarin in some parts. Often the projectionist has to help with narration and introductions, and even has to explain some things I don't understand. I might even run out of words after watching a movie.

It takes even more time to prepare a new film. You have to watch it several times and figure out what it means before you can go to a screening. It's not something you can just do casually. Usually, projectionists carry a notebook with all the movies recorded in it.

If it's not a new film, it will usually be delayed for a while, except when leaders come to watch it. In the countryside, old and familiar films are the best, and don't require much talk. After all, if a film is shown several times, everyone can still understand it.

“There really is a new movie.”

An Yu and the others were happy. In contrast, Li Feng, Gao Cheng and Gao Jue were just pretending to be happy. In fact, they were not that disappointed. After all, most normal people in later generations have watched a few movies, right? Their feelings about movies were just so-so, which was okay. Some even felt that it was not very interesting and it was better to watch short videos.

"Brother Yang, no matter what you say tonight, you have to drink a few more glasses."

After all, to save his face, Li Feng had to say a few polite words. "At noon, we were too busy and the hospitality was not good enough. We must have a few more drinks tonight so that you can rest at home and go back for dinner tomorrow."

"It's okay to drink, but I won't go home. I'm afraid my wife won't let me in tomorrow."

"Hahaha."

Huang Xiaoli listened to the noise outside and glanced at Yang Ming. This guy was probably drunk again tonight. She had told him many times to drink less, but he just wouldn't listen. She would explain it to him later.

"I'm afraid the work outside is done."

"Let's go take a look too."

Wu Xiaofeng pulled Huang Xiaoli and Wu Shengnan. They were waiting at Hanjiaba just for the new movie that Yang Ming mentioned. There were almost no new movies in recent years. After all, in the face of the humanitarian crisis, whoever dared to make a movie casually would be accused of something.

This year, things have been a bit slack, with some old films that have been stored in the past showing up proudly, which can't be considered new films. Not to mention that Yang Ming has made a real new film this time, a color film called "Youth" that just came out this year.

A new film by Xie Jin, a film they had finally secured. It was a newly released film, one of several new films the county cultural center had specifically sought from the provincial government. Yang Ming's ability to secure it was a testament to the importance attached to him by his superiors.

He didn't plan to bring it with him when he came to Ma Ya this time. It was because Li Feng was going to raise the beam. He wanted to give him a gift, so he went back to the county yesterday to get it.

"Look quickly, is this a real film? In color?"

"What is that device?"

"The provincial capital supported our county cultural center and specially approved one. It's the only one in the entire region," Yang Ming said with a hint of pride. "I'm not being proud, I'm the only one in the entire region who can use this thing."

"A color projector. I was wondering why it's different."

Huang Xiaoli saw it for the first time and looked at it curiously. The projector seemed to be smaller. You have to know that in the past, projectionists usually worked in teams of two, and the equipment was heavy, usually driving a donkey cart or an ox cart. Unlike now, the equipment has been reduced in size and lighter, and can usually be carried on a bicycle.

Of course, there was no electricity in Hanjiaba, so he had no choice but to make two trips back and forth. Fortunately, he had Wu Shengnan's three-wheeled electric vehicle to help, otherwise it would have been really difficult for Yang Ming.

"It's perfect! A color movie. I really came here at the right time." Wu Xiaofeng was quite excited. A color movie, and a new release at that. This guy couldn't get much better than going to the local movie theater. "Be sure to save a good seat for An Jun and me later."

"That's for sure."

Huang Xiaoli said with a smile. "You're showing your own movie, so why wouldn't you give us a good seat? That's understandable, right, Projectionist Yang?"

"I have no business doing this. Brother Li is the host today." Yang Ming replied to his wife with a smile while sorting out the lines.

"Writer Li, what do you think?"

"Of course, it's the best seat," Li Feng said jokingly. "But, sitting together now, I'm afraid everyone in the team is planning when to eat wedding candy."

"Let's discuss it. An Jun and I have almost made preparations." Wu Xiaofeng is not a shy person. Her frankness surprised Li Feng a little.

"That's for sure. I'll reserve a VIP seat for you."

Li Feng's family had just made some bamboo chairs, so they were just perfect for taking out. These were much more comfortable than regular stools, perfect for leaning back and watching a movie. "How about these chairs? And I'll give you some popcorn balls, peanuts, and a drink. Just tell me if you enjoy them or not."

"This is good, this is good."

Wu Xiaofeng agreed repeatedly. "Why haven't I thought of this before when watching movies? This is incredibly comfortable, and there's food and drink, it's such a treat. Speaking of refinement, you literary types know a lot more. Compared to you, we're like backward people who haven't left the mountains in decades."

"Hahaha."

"No."

Huang Xiaoli also yelled, "No, no, what are we going to do with the seats? Give Shengnan and me one too. We can't let them take advantage of us."

"Yes."

Wu Shengnan also joined in, Li Feng said hurriedly. "No problem, we made a lot of bamboo chairs this time, so we should have enough for a few more." They made more than ten bamboo chairs. Gao Chengke worked so hard that he hadn't left the house in the past few days. The two brothers made three bamboo beds, two bamboo tables, and a dozen or so bamboo chairs, but they were very tired.

I plan to build a few more bamboo doors so that Daya, Erya, and Zhang Wenjuan's rooms will also have a door. It is always better to close the door before going to bed in the morning and evening. It is not reassuring to have only a cloth curtain.

"There are chairs in the room. I'll prepare food and drinks for you."

Li Feng said with a smile. "How about putting it in a bamboo tube and holding it in your hands when you eat it?"

"You're so thoughtful." It was the first time for the girls and Yang Ming to realize that watching a movie could be so sophisticated. It was quite good. They were so excited for the movie to start early that they even skipped dinner.

It was better to grab a good seat early, otherwise, when people from the lower dam come, there will be no good seats left. So, the best seats were lined up with bamboo chairs, and like the leaders' seats in a meeting, several people sat down early.

One person was holding a bamboo tube in his hand, and there was a long bamboo tube filled with water at his feet. Don't mention it, this was a long bamboo tube water cup that Li Feng asked Gao Cheng to make specially in the afternoon. This kind of bamboo tube only had a hole in the middle, and a transparent small bamboo tube was inserted to absorb water and drink.

This kind of cup, which is similar to the milk tea straw cup in later generations, was particularly liked by Wu Xiaofeng and others. They had never seen such a thing before. This guy drank the beverage, ate peanuts, rice candy, and rice krispie balls, just waiting for the movie to start.

"Uncle Fuguo, auntie, please sit here."

Li Feng greeted Han Fuguo and Shi Chunhua with a smile, pointing to the bamboo chairs placed there. These were the VIP seats. "Hey, why are the chairs already placed there?"

"I have some time in the afternoon, so I just put out a few chairs." Han Fuguo really liked this feeling. He waited for Han Futian and Han Fuqiang to come over, and the place was almost full.

"An Jun here."

Wu Xiaofeng waved. Han Anjun came back a little late and was worried about whether his parents had brought his stool. Seeing Wu Xiaofeng patting an empty chair, he hurried over. "What is this chair?"

"Li Feng's. It's been playing since early morning. Come and sit down. Today they're showing a color film, a new film this year."

"Really."

Han Anjun was also full of anticipation. He waited until it was dark and many people from other teams had just arrived, and the movie started.

"Why is it released so early?"

"Then you don't know. They are preparing two films."

"Really, this is the right time."

Two movies, this is a huge profit. Waiting for the release of "Youth", everyone is even more meticulous.

"It's colorful. Look, it's colorful."

"Really? A colorful film."

Although color movies are no longer uncommon in cities these days, they are rarely seen in the countryside. After all, color projectors have not yet been fully popularized, especially in remote mountain villages, where they have not been popularized for a long time.

Seeing it was a color film, many people rubbed their eyes, thinking they were seeing things, but Li Feng wasn't too surprised. "Xie Jin?" Li Feng actually knew this director. He had made many films, some of which were particularly famous.

For example, "The Red Detachment of Women", "Furong Town", "The Garland under the Mountain", "The Herdsman", etc. This "Youth" seems to have just been released from the filming ban. The content is a bit boring for Li Feng, but it is still very fresh for others.

After all, in the past, we watched more films about war, spies, or land reform. Of course, the films at that time were always lofty in thought, which was pretty good compared to other films.

"That's great."

As expected, there were some good compliments. Li Feng thought that people these days are so easily satisfied. If it were in the future, there would definitely be a lot of people crying out that this movie is too patriotic and has such lofty ideals. But for everyone now, this is exactly what should happen.

Whether it is Wu Shengnan, Huang Xiaoli, Wu Xiaofeng, Han Anjun and others, they all think so. Only Li Feng, Gao Ju, Gao Cheng and other people who came from later generations don’t quite understand. What lofty ideals and what is the socialist cause have to do with them?

Their ideals and beliefs have collapsed, so they don’t understand these things at all. This is because different times have different concepts, ideals, and beliefs. Just like some young people don’t understand Siheyuan, and even call it a beast, but for the older generation, Siheyuan is full of life.

Times have changed, and people's ideas have changed. From a modern perspective, this movie is a bit funny. Li Feng thinks so, but others think differently. This era recognizes the spirit of this era, and this is true for every era.

Perhaps people today are not used to the afterlife, and Li Feng didn't show that kind of indifference to human relationships. "It's a really good shot."

"Yeah, this is a great director."

Yang Ming said, "He also shot the film we'll be showing later, The Red Detachment of Women."

"Really."

Li Feng has never watched this movie seriously, but he has heard about it many times. Now he plans to watch it carefully, and look at it from the perspective of this era, putting away the arrogance of later generations. In fact, people in this era are more simple, have more ideals and beliefs.

It was also simpler: a movie, a meaty meal, or a piece of candy could bring joy for days, something impossible in later generations. Time passed slowly, and even a trip to the market could be remembered for half a year, and the next visit to a state-owned restaurant could be savored for half a lifetime.

It takes a lifetime to love someone, to get into his heart and never leave. This is the era we live in, and things are often slow.

Li Feng rarely calmed down, perhaps because he was immersed in movies. That kind of belief and ideal was truly admirable. Many people ignored it now, but it was just that your heart was too impetuous, you thought too much, and you were no longer simple or pure.

“It’s a good movie.”

Li Feng watched the movie until the end. During this time, some people who lived far away from Hanjiaba had already left. After all, many people had seen this movie.

"Yeah, it's a good movie."

Yang Ming said with a smile, "But I believe there will be more good movies in the future."

"maybe."

"Of course, I'm even more looking forward to your novel being adapted into a movie. I'll definitely play it a hundred, a thousand times."

Good man, Li Feng was really overwhelmed by Yang Ming's expectations. Alas, it's a pity that the pig farmer can't be changed to a horse farmer, otherwise it might have been adapted. "Yes, Xie Jin, maybe there is still a chance."

The core has basically not changed, and there is no problem in raising horses and pigs. Li Feng thought so, and quickly went back to write the article. Alas, it seems that the rehabilitation has not been done yet, and his article is a bit ahead of time.

What should he do? Li Feng planned to make some inquiries. As long as there was an example of redress, his article could be published. Otherwise, it would be very difficult.

"what happened?"

"Nothing, just some inspiration."

"Inspiration, new article?"

Yang Ming was surprised and even a little surprised. He had never expected that Li Feng would get such inspiration. Could it be that he was the one who inspired him? If so, then he would be quite remarkable. Perhaps when the article comes out, he can proudly tell others that the inspiration for this article came from him.

"Yeah, a novel. I have some ideas."

Pig farmers, this article will be taken out this afternoon. It won't take much time to copy it out, and it will definitely be mailed out when the time comes. Huang Xiaoli and the others will know about it sooner or later, so there's no need to hide it from Yang Ming.

"That's great, there are new articles to read."

Yang Ming said excitedly, "It's still a novel. Maybe it can be adapted into a movie."

"I hope so."

(End of this chapter)