Chapter 679 678 "Because it is a blank piece of paper, you can draw the map as you like. It's all up to you."
In fact, Song Tangtang reads what Fang Minghua has written every few days. Sometimes I also give my personal opinions.
The novel was completed, and Song Tangtang sat in front of the computer to read the last few paragraphs:
"The map is a blank piece of paper, which is of course very nerve-wracking. Anyone would be at a loss."
“But looking at it from another perspective, it is precisely because it is a blank piece of paper that you can draw the map as you like. It’s all up to you.”
"For you, everything is free and there are infinite possibilities in front of you. This is a great thing. I sincerely pray that you can believe in yourself and burn your life without regrets."
"I won't answer trouble inquiries anymore. Thank you for asking a valuable question at the end."
"Minghua."
"Huh?"
"I think"
"Why, Tangtang, are you still hesitant to talk to me?" Fang Minghua looked at his wife.
"Let me be frank, I think this novel of yours is less literary than the ones you have written before. It is not a serious novel."
Fang Minghua was not angry after hearing this, but smiled: "I didn't say I would write a serious novel, so let me ask you? Is it good? Will Lili like it?"
"Yes, it's quite good, although It's said to be supernatural and a little bit mysterious, but it doesn't look scary at all. Instead, it makes people feel warm and healing. I think Lili will like it," Song Tangtang said.
"That's good. My goal has been achieved." Fang Minghua said: "I will mail it out tomorrow. I'm finally done and can rest."
Fang Minghua picked up the tea cup and took a slow sip of tea.
"There is one more thing." Song Tangtang suddenly thought of something: "Director Wu's "Face" is about to be released. Our company is going to promote it and prepare to hold a premiere in Xijing. Then you will also I want to participate."
"What should I do? I am neither a director nor a screenwriter." Fang Minghua refused immediately.
"Come on to Wu Tianmin. Director Wu also said in the company this afternoon that he would invite you to participate."
"Okay then." Fang Minghua said helplessly: "When?"
"The preliminary date is November 26, Saturday."
Winter has officially entered Xijing at the end of November. Tonight, the north wind is blowing outside, and the sycamore leaves falling on the street are flying all over the sky. Compared with usual times, there are many fewer pedestrians on the street, and everyone is hiding in their warm homes.
But Fang Minghua and his wife were each wearing woolen coats and going out.
No way, the premiere of the movie "Face" will be held tonight at Northwest Cinemas.
The two arranged for their children and hurriedly left home and drove toward East Street.
Northwest Cinema, located on East Street, is known as the largest cinema in the northwest region. When Fang Minghua and his wife arrived, the staff of Shengshi Film and Television and the creative team of the movie "Face Changing" were all there, as well as guests who were in attendance.
Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Huang Jianxin, Teng Wenji, Gu Changwei and actors Gong Li, Zhou Lijing, Zhang Jiayi
What a god.
Half of today’s film industry is here!
Although it was invited by Shengshi Film and Television, Wu Tianmin also has a lot of face.
Almost all the famous directors from Xiying Studio came out to support it. I wonder what Director Liu of Xiying Studio will think after seeing it?
Of course this has nothing to do with Fang Minghua.
Many of the guests who came to support Fang Minghua knew each other. Some of them had heard of their names even though they did not know each other. Everyone shook hands and greeted each other. Finally, the staff invited everyone, including the invited media reporters and special audience, to enter the venue together. For movie watching, the interactive part will be left behind.
Fang Minghua and Song Tangtang sat together and watched a movie.
An ink-and-wash painting style opening, the mist is thick, and the characters appear.
During the Republic of China, there were hidden dragons and crouching tigers in Bashan and Shu, and there were many folk artists hidden in the streets and alleys. The Face-Changing King lives on a small boat at night. During the day, he carries his luggage and takes the monkey "General" with him, walking through the streets and alleys, looking for a lively place to hold a show and show off his unique skills. Most of the films directed by Wu Tianmin are based on simple and down-to-earth life stories. On the surface, there don't seem to be many ups and downs, but in fact they create many clever conflicts and surprises. The multi-line and multi-focus narrative method, The universal meaning of the movie becomes profound and reasonable.
This is the case with "Face Changing".
The narrative of the film is plain and simple, but you have to calm down and watch it.
While Fang Minghua was watching the movie, far away in San Francisco on the other side of the ocean, Li Li had just finished watching "The Worry-Free Grocery Store" written by Fang Minghua on the computer in her bedroom.
The disk of this novel was received the day before yesterday. Li Li put it into her computer and couldn't wait to see it. Apart from class, she had been immersed in this novel for the past two days.
Li Li walked out of the bedroom and went to the yard, looking at the camellias blooming in the yard.
It was not too cold in San Francisco at the end of November. The sea breeze blew on Li Li's face, and she felt cool.
"A grocery store that solves worries. Just write down your worries and put them into the little milk box and you will get the answer."
If there really is such a grocery store in this world, It would be great to have such a milk box. I will definitely put my troubles and confusions in it and wait for the final answer.
Li Li looked at the flowers and thought to herself.
"Everyone of you can listen to your inner voice and find your own inner strength. No longer regard patience as a method and escape as an antidote. No one is an isolated island. Someone wants to hear your emotions. , someone cares.”
This is a sentence in the novel.
But Li Li felt as if she was talking to herself.
Suddenly she had an impulse to make a phone call to Fang Minghua. She wanted to tell her how she felt about reading this book and what was in her heart.
When she returned to the living room, she hesitated again.
Look at the alarm clock hanging on the wall. It's already seven o'clock in the afternoon.
It is already eleven o'clock in the evening in Xijing.
It’s so late at night, are Fang Minghua and his cousin already asleep?
I won’t disturb them.
Moreover, there are certain things that cannot be said.
But there was always something in her heart that she wanted to talk to someone, so she called her friend Demi’s big brother.
"Demi, I am Li Li. My brother-in-law has written a novel, which is very, very good."
"Hey, Li Li, your brother-in-law is a writer and often writes novels. I see you so excited," Demi said on the other end of the phone.
“You don’t know, this novel was written specifically for me by my brother-in-law.”
"Ah? Just for you? Your brother-in-law is so kind to you, hehe."
"Oh Demi, don't talk nonsense, I don't mean what you think! Okay, stop talking, what do you want? Don’t want to watch it?”
“I want to watch it, but my Chinese skills are too poor. I’m afraid it’s too difficult to read Chinese!” Demi actually complained on the phone.
"Okay, okay, I will translate it into English for you." Li Li said.
After making the call, Li Li walked to the computer and sat down.
She decided to immediately translate the novel into English, not just for Demi but for other Americans.
(End of this chapter)