"In the early years of the Republic of China, the old shopkeeper of Fujude Restaurant, which sold roast duck at the front door of BJ, handed over Fujude to Lu Mengshi before he died."
"Under the leadership of Lu Mengshi, Jude entered its heyday, but it also Encountering a greater test, there are gangsters outside making trouble, and there are two people inside Young man seizes power..."
"In the end, the lackeys were cooked, the cunning rabbit died, the good bow was hidden, and the birds were all gone, Lu Mengshi had no choice but to leave Fujude and return to his hometown..."
Dialect narrated Come on, let’s talk about the drama version of “The First Floor in the World”.
Gong Zhen and Wan Fang were cracking melon seeds and listened with gusto, but Wan Jiabao had a different feeling from the story:
"Your "The First Floor in the World" covers a lot of things, such as food culture, the charm of the capital, famous people in the Liyuan, and the people in the alleys..."
"You are indeed an expert. The culture of 'root-seeking' has not been popular in the literary world recently. ', 'New Beijing Flavor Novel'."
Fang Yan smiled, "I wonder if it can also be introduced into the drama, so that it can be used for hundreds of years. Let’s use the folk customs of Sijiu City as the background, and use Quanjude as the ‘No. 1 building in the world’ to show our authentic Beijing cultural heritage.”
Wan Jiabao became more and more interested, “What are you going to do? Show? ”
“Take food culture as an example. You can arrange for two chefs to talk about the ‘Manchu-Han Banquet’.”
One person plays two roles in dialect, "A said, 'Today we have a banquet of Manchu and Han people, okay?', B replied, 'How many times have we played?', A said, 'How many dishes?', B said, 'One hundred and eight kinds,' and A asked Why is it the same as 1808? B replied, "Thirty-six Heavenly Gangs, seventy-two Earthly Evils, everything above and below the sky." A asked again what the emphasis is, and B said, "Leng, Hot, sweet, salty, meat and vegetarian. There is no need for rice for birthday drinks, and no peach buns for happy drinks. In fact, it is just a matter of building a banquet tent for hundreds of miles, just to see if you like it or not...'"
"Beijing accent and Beijing rhyme are quite interesting. It seems to use the technique of naming dishes in cross talk, right?"
Wan Jiabao thought about it carefully.
Fang Yan nodded, "What do you think?"
"Authentic!"
Wan Jiabao showed a satisfied smile, "We use comedy to perform serious dramas. Although such 'jokes' are not enough to make people laugh, they are not embarrassing and funny, but have the leisure fun of an old BJ talking about mountains and rivers."
Wan Fang always felt that something was wrong. She felt that "The First Floor in the World" meant something, but she just couldn't figure out where it pointed.
"Isn't this the current reform of enterprises?"
The dialect does not hide it. These days, state-owned enterprises and collective enterprises are undergoing reform, while private enterprises and self-employed businesses are also mushrooming. "No. 1 in the world" "The First Floor" draws on part of Quanjude's history and fictionalizes the rise and fall of a similar catering company in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. Starting from the professional manager Lu Mengshi, it tells the story of Fujude's employees, customers, owners and other characters. interwoven together.
Why is Fujude prosperous?
It was because the old shopkeeper chose the right person, and Lu Mengshi relied on his courage and intelligence to make Fujude prosperous.
But why is it declining again?
Because just like "Teahouse", in that turbulent era, Fujude and the teahouse had to survive in the cracks. Coupled with the various shortcomings of the family business, just as what is said in the play, Fujude De's career is "one person doing the work and eight people splitting it up", so it is difficult for him to grow up.
"You are so brave, Xiao Fang. You are very brave, and here comes another play that uses the past as a metaphor for the present."
Wan Jiabao's eyes sparkled, ""Shang Yang" It’s about the ‘spirit of reform’, and this time it goes a step further, writing about enterprises!”
Playing with dialect: "Hey, if I don't write to this level, how can I get into the eyes of you and Renyi."
Wan Fang joked, "Xiao Yue, this guy in your family is really awesome. Honestly, this is not a compliment to me. Dad, you are totally praising yourself!”
“How could that happen?”
Gong Jie just wanted to say something nice for Fang Yan, but Wan Jiabao raised his hand to stop him and said with a smile: "Let this kid Just brag about yourself, whether from the depth or height, the story of "The First Floor in the World" is indeed worthy of praise."
Fang Yan takes it for granted, "The First Floor in the World". The story touches on the modern corporate system, entrepreneurship, family business inheritance, the revival of time-honored brands and other hot topics in society now and in the future. This drama is full of realism value that transcends the times and is simply a must-see.
Only this kind of drama can become a signature drama of human art like "Shang Yang". "There's something I don't know whether I should ask?"
Gong Zhen frowned.
Fang Yan said in a doting and gentle tone: "Ask."
Gong Cong said weakly: "Why do I feel that this "The First Floor in the World" is a bit like "Teahouse" "Where's the shadow?"
"Yes, I have the same feeling as Xiao Yue."
Wan Fang clapped her hands, "Yanzi, your "The First Floor in the World" seems to be following the path of Mr. Lao She's "Teahouse". De corresponds to Yutai Tea House, the shopkeeper Lu Meng Shi corresponds to Wang Lifa, and the boss Tang Deyuan and his two sons correspond to Qin Zhongyi..."
Dialect does not refute. In fact, "The First Floor in the World" is indeed somewhat similar to "Teahouse", but there are also many differences. Big difference.
For example, in "Teahouse", Wang Lifa's improvement of the teahouse business did not change the old system, but focused on frugality and alternative sources of income. In the end, it just left the teahouse on the verge of death. Just some pointless struggles.
Lu Mengshi took over Fujude when it was about to close down. After taking over, he continued to carry out reforms. Only then did he have Fujude Roast Duck Restaurant, which can be called "the best in the world", but because of the pigs It was only because of the dragging down of his teammates and the turbulent and chaotic environment of the early Republic of China that he gradually declined.
"Xiao Fang did not imitate "Teahouse" step by step, but found a new way, with his own innovation and his pursuit."
But obviously, Wan Jiabao has a deeper and more profound vision than Gong Qie and Wan Fang. See the spiritual core of "professionalism and dignity".
Just as each scene describes an era, people from all walks of life in Yanjing come and go in this big teahouse. Although there is not much focus on the supporting characters in "The First Floor of the World", they are all flesh and blood. , after all, in the old society, cooks, actors, waiters, Menzi and Lao Mazi are called the "Five Sons". This kind of job of serving people has always been looked down upon. Half a dwarf, Fujude is composed of such a group of little people, as well as the palace deacons, eunuchs, and the broken bannermen Ke Wu and others. A vivid picture of all living beings in the four-nine cities in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.
"Your opinion."
Fang Yan said: "This is to rectify the name of the 'Five Sons' that was criticized in the old society. Everyone has dignity in life."
Wan Jiabao then asked for more details about the drama script, such as the structural arrangement.
Each scene in "Teahouse" exists independently. Mr. Lao She used different characters to compose drama segments, and then used the scene of the teahouse to combine them cleverly, reflecting the mood of the time. The social scene has the characteristics of the times. "The First Floor" is very different. It is still a traditional drama form, and each scene is closely related. The plot of the previous scene is a foreshadowing of the content of the next scene, and the next scene will also mention or solve the content of the previous scene. unresolved conflicts.
Therefore, it spans ten years, but the entire storyline is connected in a complete and continuous manner.
"You said that this play should be performed for the visiting group, and then arranged for them to go to Quanjude for a roast duck..."
Fang Yan said a joke from "Leading Colon", "Eating vegetables , drink wine, sweat, and experience the best in the world The history is rich, the names feel familiar, and the deeds are firmly remembered. This kind of learning method is vivid, lively, novel, visible, smellable, chewy, and memorable. Will you have a better understanding of "The First Floor in the World"? Greatly deepened? ”
"It is said that you have unique insights into cross talk. You draw the essence from cross talk dramas and create a form of folk art called sketches."
Wan Jiabao laughed and scolded: "I think what you said is true, you are the only one who You are so talkative, it would really be a waste of your talent not to learn cross talk.”
Fang Yan grinned, “I still do. Don't fight for food with crosstalk people."
Wan Jiabao couldn't help but sigh: "Originally, I thought that you had been focusing on running magazines, novels, and movies in these years, and you might have neglected dramas. "I didn't expect that the style of "Shang Yang" would be the same as before." He patted him on the shoulder and was amazed.
Seeing the two of them chatting more and more animatedly, Wan Fang could not help but remind:
"Dad, Yanzi, it's almost time. I think we should go to Quanjude and sit down to eat and chat."
"Okay!"
Wan Jiabao pointed to Fangyan, "Go to the field to visit and collect stories. As he just said, eat Eating roast duck, drinking wine, and enjoying the laughter, I feel the rich history of the first floor in the world. The name feels familiar and the deeds are firmly remembered..."
"Hahaha!"
In a moment. Suddenly, the whole room burst into laughter. (End of chapter)