Chapter 175 I have to go now
“Teacher Fang, it’s time to receive the telegram!”
The old man in the mail room yelled, instantly breaking the quiet of the morning, almost the whole Guangxi It can be heard in West Factory.
In an era when telephones were not yet popular, sending telegrams was the best option for long-distance communication. The only disadvantage was that it was expensive.
Every word costs a few cents.
Therefore, words need to be carefully considered. "My father is critically ill," "My wife is in the hospital," "Go home soon," etc. were all common phrases in telegrams at that time.
Also because when telegraphs are used, most of them are emergencies of last resort, so they are often regarded as danger signals of "big things", "bad things", and "urgent things".
Guo Baochang took the telegram and came to the library to look for dialects.
The first letter is from the editorial department of "October".
The content is very short, "Received, looking forward to returning".
Fang Yan has already packaged Li Cunbao and others’ transcripts, review reports and other documents and sent them to Yanjing quickly via EMS.
The second letter was also from the editorial department of "October", but it was forwarded on behalf of Xi Film Studio, "Mo Shen has something urgent, please call."
Fang Yan followed Guo Baochang and came to the office to make a phone call.
Call the long-distance radio station, and after waiting for a while, the operator helped him contact Mo Shen, "Old Mo, is there something urgent?"
Mo Shen said: "Director Wu would like to invite You, a great writer and screenwriter, went to Chang'an to attend the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards ceremonies.”
"I won't go this time. I have a lot to do."
Fang Yan said that he still had manuscripts to write.
"You can come to our guest house to write, Xiying Studio will definitely welcome you." Mo Shen said that he mainly wanted to take this opportunity to talk about the movie "Da Qin" in person. What would happen if he, the author, didn't come.
Fang Yan was silent and heard him say that the reason why the Hundred Flowers Awards and the Golden Rooster Awards were held at the same time this time, with an unprecedented grandeur, was because there were filmmakers from Xiangjiang among the presenters.
“For example, Xia Meng.”
"Xia Meng!?"
"Yes, it's that Xia Meng."
"I never thought she would come to the mainland."
Fang Yan raised his eyebrows, this is Jin Yong's dream lover.
It is also the prototype of Xiao Longnu. It is said that female characters such as Huang Rong and Wang Yuyan all have her shadow.
Mo Shen emphasized that this was the first time since 1978 that Hong Kong filmmakers participated in an awards ceremony in the Mainland, which was of great significance.
Not only film studios across the country responded and sent their own directors and actors to participate, but also big names in the film industry such as Xia Yan and Bai Chen came, including News Documentary Studio.
At that time, Xia Meng and other Xiangjiang filmmakers will be invited to watch the samples of "A Bite of China" and have a post-screening symposium. How could this be without the protagonist Fang Xiaojiang!
“It seems that it’s okay if I don’t participate.”
Fang Yan, as one of the consultants and persons in charge, smiled.
After hanging up the phone, Guo Baochang said that he could go with the Guixi Factory delegation, and he could also book the train tickets with them.
"Trouble."
Fang Yan couldn't help but think about "Operation Sword" in his mind.
From military knowledge to leaking secrets, the help the military region can provide is basically in place. It is not impossible to leave Guangxi at the end of the month.
“After the award ceremony is over, if Teacher Fang still needs to return to Guixi to create, we very much welcome you to stay longer.”
Guo Baochang's tone was sincere.
Fang Yan waved his hand and said that he had been intruding for too long.
"Don't bother, not at all."
Guo Baochang said: "Our factory will open the door for you at any time."
"You and the Guixi Factory are so You’re so polite, but it makes me a little embarrassed, so I have to repay you.”
Fang Yan said with a smile: "Last time when I was at Nortel, you said you wanted to rewrite that manuscript that was burned. How about I give you a pulse number now?"
"That manuscript Ah, alas!"
Guo Baochang sighed.
Fang Yan sat face to face with him and listened patiently.
It is indeed "Dazhaimen", but it is not called that name now. The book named by Guo Baochang is "Lejia Tongrentang".
"Hey, are you a descendant of the Le family of Tongrentang?"
Fang Yan pretended to be confused, pretending to understand.
"I'm just an unworthy descendant. I made Teacher Fang laugh."
Guo Baochang clasped his fists and talked very little about his life experience. What he talked about most was novels, nothing more than Writing the story of his family can be regarded as a commemoration and inheritance of the family.
“As it should be.”
Fang Yan nodded.
Guo Baochang said bitterly that he actually started writing "Lejia Tongrentang" when he was 16 years old, but was later burned by his adoptive mother. After all, family scandals should not be made public.
The second time, I had my ex-wife burnt. It was really sad that such a hard work was gone.
"Do you want to write a third time?"
Fang Yan stared at him straightly. "Write! You must write!"
Guo Baochang solemnly said: "To me, this novel is like my lifeblood, carrying the entire meaning of my life."
The conversation then changed, " But I haven’t figured out how to write it yet. There are so many things that I can’t figure out.”
“Don’t rush, take your time.”
Fang Yan said with relief.
"Let me think about it more carefully."
Guo Baochang sighed and said that there are too many things in the factory recently. He has to deal with the allocation of graduates from Nortel and China Theater and complete this year's work. Movie plan, and make a good movie.
Fang Yan smiled but said nothing, looking at each other.
Guo Baochang was the first to lose his temper, "I shouldn't have said this in the first place, but in the entire Guixi factory, there is no one more suitable than me, so I still have to follow Come on..."
"I know what you want to say"
Fang Yan reached out and said, "Even if you and Director Wei don't tell me, I will mention that if my novel is to be adapted into a movie in the future, Guixi Film Factory will be given priority. As for Cun Bao's works, it depends on his personal wishes. , I can’t make the decision for him.”
“ Our factory doesn’t dare to have such high expectations.”
“I am satisfied with your words!”
Guo Baochang happily picked up the enamel cup, “Teacher Fang! ”
Fang Yan substituted water for wine and clinked glasses with him.
"On behalf of all the employees of Guixi Factory, thank you!"
Guo Baochang said excitedly.
Fang Yan said: "You're welcome, you're welcome. Cun Bao and I would like to thank your factory for your hospitality and care for such a long time."
Afterwards, the two had a heart-to-heart talk. Talking about the current situation of the Guixi Factory, it is not as good as the previous ones but more than the inferior ones. There is a lack of a few movies that can make the Guixi Factory famous and be remembered by the whole country.
You can feel it in dialect, Guixi Factory wants to make progress so much!
"One more thing, I have to say hello to you in advance."
Guo Baochang refilled their cups with water.
When Fang Yan asked, it turned out that it was a movie that he had handed over to Guixi Film Studio for reshoots. If there was a suitable role, Gong Cie would be invited to star in it.
Guo Baochang explained that he had no other intention, he just felt sorry for Gong Qie and wanted to give him a chance to make amends.
Fang Yan asked curiously: “Why do you say that?”
Guo Baochang said: "To tell you the truth, Comrade Gong Jie was not selected for this audition."
Fang Yan asked: "Does she know about this?"
< br>Guo Baochang shook his head, "I probably don't know, we don't He told her that he was worried that she would feel embarrassed if she lived like this, so she never made the results of the audition public. Instead, she was asked to spend a few more days in Guixi and go north to Chang'an in a good mood. "
Dialect. Asked the reason why Gong Xie failed in the audition.
"How should I put it? According to what you wrote in "People's Drama", Teacher Fang, she is the type who 'acts like herself in everything'."
Guo Baochang considered his words carefully.
Fang Yan pondered for a moment, "My elder sister and younger sister love to watch her movies, and I occasionally accompany them to watch them for a while. There is indeed such a trend, maybe because she plays too many roles that fit her own image. "You are indeed an expert in the field of performing arts!"
Thumbs up from Guo Baochang.
“I just know a little bit.”
Fang Yan raised his hand.
Guo Baochang said that many veteran actors in Guixi Factory have similar views. Gong Xie is trapped in a box. If there is no breakthrough, it will be dangerous and his acting skills will be easily stereotyped.
“You need to get out of your comfort zone.”
Fang Yan touched the wall of the cup.
“Comfort zone?”
Guo Baochang looked confused, what kind of word is this?
When Diao Yan gave a simple explanation, I couldn’t help but feel that he was a drama theorist after all, and his export was just a professional vocabulary.
Moreover, the root of Gong Qie's dilemma was immediately pointed out.
"When are you going to notify her of the failed audition?" Fang Yan took a sip of water.
“We have to wait until the awards ceremony is over.”
Guo Baochang sighed and said that originally there were not many people from other studios willing to come to Guixi to audition and perform. There were even fewer leading actresses like Gong Qie, who came to Guangxi from Shanghai alone. In the West, both emotion and reason are unbearable in the heart.
“Gong Qie is a good comrade.”
Fang Yan sighed with emotion.
"Because of this, Director Wei and I feel sorry."
Guo Baochang said sincerely: "In the field of performing arts, you are better than me. If there is an opportunity in the future, you will be more Guide her.”
"Let's see if there is such an opportunity."
Fang Yan showed a faint smile.
(End of this chapter)