Chapter 169 "The Donkey Gets Water" Drama
Ma Weidu: "They are interested in "The Donkey Gets Water" and want to adapt it into a drama."
Liu Hongmin suddenly realized that for "The Donkey Gets Water" 》, then it’s not surprising.
"You reply to them and let them adapt it as they like."
"Okay, when I go back later, I will drop by Yang Opera."
Ma Weidu He was a relatively enthusiastic person, so the Yangxi opera was located in Nanluogu Lane to the east of Liu Hongmin's house, and Ma Weidu's house was to the west of Liu Hongmin's house. But in his mind, as long as it doesn't prevent him from getting home before dark, it's a smooth ride.
Soon, Ma Weidu went to Yang Opera and found teacher Wang Yongde who wanted to adapt "The Donkey Gets Water".
"Old Wang, I told Hongmin, he let you use it as you like."
Wang Yongde was grateful, "Old Ma, thank you so much."
< br>"You're too polite." Ma Weidu sat down and started chatting with Wang Yongde.
Wang Yongde is also a writer and often publishes articles in magazines. The two met through writers' gatherings.
"The adaptation of "The Donkey Gets Water" is not difficult, but the requirements for actors are very high. You should have suitable candidates, right?"
"Of course!" Wang Yongde nodded proudly He said: "When we recruit students at Yang Opera, they are based on students who are born, young and clean. No matter what type of students we have, we have them."
Ma Weidu said funny: "I know you Yang Opera The students are great, okay.”
Wang Yongde is very proud of his students. He stayed at the school to teach after graduation and taught many talented students.
After chatting for a while, Ma Weidu stood up and left. Wang Yongde sent him out, "By the way, Lao Ma, when will Comrade Liu Hongmin have time? I would like to ask him to come to the school to help us see the results of the rehearsal."
Ma Weidu hesitated, "I want this Ask, you know that Hongmin is a busy man.”
“Of course I know, I’m asking you to help me ask!” Wang Yongde said flatteringly: “Among the people I know, you are the only one who can talk to Liu Hongmin. Comrade can speak well."
Ma Weidu pointed at him with his finger, "Old Wang, I found that you are a bad student! You can show off to me when you don't need me. I started to say flattery."
The two chatted and laughed, and Ma Weidu immediately rode away. Seeing that it was still early, I went to Liu Hongmin's house again.
Seeing Ma Weidu go and come back, Liu Hongmin was a little confused, "Is there anything else?"
Ma Weidu told Wang Yongde's request again. Liu Hongmin thought about it and found that there seemed to be nothing wrong recently.
“This Saturday!”
“Okay, I’ll talk to Lao Wang tomorrow.”
“Let’s stay for dinner! We haven’t been together for a long time. Let’s drink.”
“I’ll ride back and call my family first.”
“Can’t you make a phone call?”
“Yes. The money for the phone is enough for me to buy an antique table."
Liu Hongmin shook his head speechlessly, "Sooner or later you will suffer a loss in antiques."
"Isn't it because of your help? ”
Ma Weidu has a clear mind. Liu Hongmin is his nobleman. He is willing to do things for Liu Hongmin, thinking that Liu Hongmin can guarantee the lower limit of his life. Antiques are his hobby and an investment, which is the upper limit of his financial management. Liu Hongmin wants too much, but doesn't have that much energy. Fortunately, there are Zou Shifang and Ma Weidu. One of them helps him keep an eye on the company and investments in Xiangjiang, and the other helps him take care of trivial matters in the capital. These two people are his right-hand men, both are indispensable.
After drinking, Ma Weidu talked more. He and Liu Hongmin talked about the process of getting to know Wang Yongde, which gave Liu Hongmin a preliminary impression of this Yang Opera teacher whom he had never met before.
On Saturday, Chen Yu drove the two of them to the entrance of Yangxi Opera.
Wang Yongde and a large group of students were already waiting at the door. Seeing Liu Hongmin arriving, they immediately shouted in unison: "Comrade Liu Hongmin is welcome to come and give guidance."
Liu Hongmin looked embarrassed and hurriedly Said: "Everyone, classmates, I am overly praised!"
Ma Weidu said with a smile: "Old Wang, why don't we have such a battle here?"
Wang Yongde joked: "You How do you compare with Comrade Hongmin? Comrade Hongmin is a role model for our writers.”
“Teacher Wang, I’m really overrated. I’m just lucky.”
“I’m not lucky. I will definitely write masterpieces like "Lies" and "The Donkey Gets Water"." Wang Yongde held Liu Hongmin's hands and said, "Comrade Hongmin, I have admired you for a long time, and I finally met you today."
Liu Hongmin: "I have also admired Teacher Wang for a long time. Teacher Wang, let's not stand here anymore, let's go in first!"
"Yes, let's go in first."
Wang Yongde hurriedly Waving his hands, "You guys go and get ready. Each group should perform their scene well."
The students immediately nodded and hurried to the theater to prepare.
Liu Hongmin, accompanied by Wang Yongde, followed the students and arrived at the theater. Several people sat down in the audience, and soon the play began.
At the beginning of the first act, several actors appeared on the stage and began to perform. It has to be said that the students of Yangzhou Opera have some skills, and they have already performed well in just a few days.
Wang Yongde watched Liu Hongmin nodding his head and immediately felt happy.
“Comrade Hongmin, these are all students in the 83rd grade. They all like "Donkey Gets Water" very much and have practiced it many times in private, so they can achieve the current performance effect."
Liu Hongmin’s face was expressionless, but he thought in his heart: If he rehearsed many times, he would not be able to show his level.
Wang Yongde was a little disappointed when he saw that Liu Hongmin didn’t express anything special. The reason why he insisted on inviting Liu Hongmin here was actually for selfish reasons.
Many people know that Liu Hongmin has a film company in Xiangjiang, and all actors who can sign in make a lot of money. In the past two years, as the number of co-productions between the two places has increased, the salary gap between the two places has always been a concern for mainland artists, who are both jealous and envious. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to go to Hong Kong to make a lot of money, no mainland artist will give up.
It’s just that Hong Kong’s film and television companies look down on mainland artists. Even if they are interested, most of them still want mainland artists to help reduce costs, and they don't want to pay high salaries at all.
So, if mainland artists want to go to Hong Kong, the only way is to sign with Liu Hongmin’s company.
Wu Jing, a primary school student, signed a contract for three years. Not only did he earn a house in Xiangjiang, he also bought a courtyard house in Beijing. Li Lianjie just signed a contract this year, and his salary is 300,000 Hong Kong dollars, which is enough for an artist to earn for decades.
Unfortunately, Liu Hongmin did not like the 83-level students.
Soon, the second act began, and Wang Yongde immediately regained his composure, "Comrade Hongmin, this is a student of grade 84. The person who plays Zhang Yiman is Zhao Lijuan, a very talented student... ..."
Liu Hongmin nodded, "These are much better than the previous ones, and the characters are more appropriate."
Wang Yongde was delighted, "They all have their own understanding of the characters."< br>
(End of this chapter)