1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 366 Why is it so short?

There is a familiar face among the staff supporting "The Story of a Female Doctor" at Xiying Studio.

"Yimou, why have you come to Yanjing?"

During dinner at Taifeng Building in the evening, Lin Weimin asked in surprise when he saw Zhang Yimou mixed in the crowd.

Zhang Yimou's expression was also surprised. He had met Lin Weimin several times in Yanying, but the chances to really talk to Lin Weimin were very few.

At that time, Lin Weimin was still a well-known writer, and he was just a student of Yanying.

But since he started working, Lin Weimin's works have been published one after another, and his reputation has grown.

Zhang Yimou really didn't expect that Lin Weimin would recognize him at a glance when they met, let alone that Lin Weimin's attitude towards him was so kind.

"Mr. Lin!" Zhang Yimou greeted Lin Weimin and said, "Just after the filming of "Old Well", Director Wu told me that he had a chance to see the world and asked me if I would like to come and see, so I will come gone."

Lin Weimin smiled and said with emotion: "Oh! I haven't seen you for several years!"

"That's right!" Zhang Yimou smiled, his face wrinkled, he was only in his 30s, but he looked like he was in his 50s.

"By the way! Teacher Lin, I still have to thank you!"

"no need thank me?"

"Director Wu told me that you recommended me to play the role of Sun Wangquan." Zhang Yimou said gratefully.

Lin Weimin waved his hand, "Thank you? It's because you are suitable for this role, so I recommend it. Besides, although you are from the Department of Photography, you have also studied in Yanying for four years. You are not a layman in acting, so it is the most suitable .”

When acquaintances meet, it is inevitable to reminisce about old feelings. The two chatted about the "Little Courtyard" filmed in Yanying before, and naturally mentioned those classmates of Yanying.

After graduation, Zhang Yimou was assigned to Guangxi Film Studio, along with his classmate Cheng Kaige.

Last year, Cheng Kaige directed the film "Yellow Earth", and Zhang Yimou served as the photographer.

The film was not well received at this year's Golden Rooster Awards, but Zhang Yimou won Best Cinematography for it.

However, "Yellow Earth" blossomed inside the wall and became fragrant outside the wall. In the second half of the year, the film was sent to foreign exhibitions and won the No.30 Silver Leopard Award at the [-]th Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.

The Locarno Film Festival has a long history and is one of the oldest large-scale international film festivals in the history of world cinema.

In terms of influence, there is a big gap with Europe's "three major" Cannes International Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, and Berlin International Film Festival, but it is also an international A-level film festival, compared to the Pheasant Award in the Houston International Film Festival Much stronger.

Cheng Kaige thus became the first director among the fifth generation of directors in China to win an international award.

Listening to Zhang Yimou's envy for Cheng Kaige, Lin Weimin said: "You are also good. "One and Eight" and "Yellow Earth" won two photography awards. This time "Old Well" Brother Tianming hopes It is very high, and there is a high probability of winning the prize."

"I used to do photography before, but this time I became an actor in "Old Well". I found that film is really the art of director." Zhang Yimou said full of melancholy.

Lin Weimin joked, "What's the matter? I've done enough photography, do you want to change the director?"

Hearing what he said, Zhang Yimou showed a bit of embarrassment on his face, "I'm just a photographer, how can I be a director?"

"You have studied in Yanying for four years, and you have practical experience. If you have the opportunity, you can definitely try it."

Lin Weimin's encouragement made Zhang Yimou's eyes light up, "Mr. Lin, do you think it's really possible?"

"No one is born to be a director. If others can do it, why can't you?"

This rhetorical question left Zhang Yimou stunned.

Yes, others can do it, why can't I?
Four years of college education, three years of practical experience, he knows all the processes of film shooting and production, so why not?

but……

Zhang Yimou felt a little discouraged after thinking about it. After all, he was a photographer. Even if he wanted to be a director and make a movie, the factory would definitely not agree.

Lin Weimin looked at the troubled look on the "young national teacher" and sighed in his heart, how young!
At the end of the dinner, Lin Weimin took out a magazine from the car and gave it to Zhang Yimou.

"This is the latest issue of "Contemporary". If you have time on the set, you can take a look."

Zhang Yimou took over "Contemporary" and was at a loss. He didn't know what Mr. Lin's intention was, so he could only nod his head.

Looking at the taillights of the car, Zhang Yimou looked at the "Contemporary" in his hand, full of doubts.

Entering December, the weather is getting colder day by day, and the city of Yanjing is bleak, only a heavy snowfall is missing.

The lost manuscript has not been heard for a long time. There is no monitoring, no DNA testing these days, and it is hard to find the lost things.

Lin Weimin didn't feel much about it, but the spread of the matter became wider and wider.

At first, it was only inside the Guowen Society, then it was the circle of the literary world, and later many readers also knew the news.

Quite a few curious readers even deliberately wrote letters to verify the authenticity of this matter, which made the editorial department dumbfounded.

Readers' attention to the manuscript is more due to the novel "The Great Ming Dynasty 1566".

From the publication of the first half in October to December, for two full months, the reputation of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" gradually fermented, and it seemed that it had become the most popular novel in the Chinese literary world in 1985.

Regardless of his own historical attributes, the reform factors involved in it are in line with the current situation, and naturally arouse a lot of attention.

That day, Lin Weimin went out to the publishing office for a meeting in the morning, and when he returned to the office at noon, he was stopped by Liu Yin.

"what?"

"Have you heard?"

This familiar expression, this familiar tone...

Lin Weimin shook his head cooperatively, "What did you hear?"

Liu Yin's expression was a bit mysterious, and she deliberately lowered her voice, "It is said that the great elder likes your novel very much, and he reads it every night, and recommends it to the staff."

Lin Weimin sneered, "Where did you hear the gossip?"

"The source of the news is absolutely reliable, first-hand information!" Liu Yin swore.

Liu Yin's swearing was really effective, and the day after she finished speaking, Zhang Qi ran over to find Lin Weimin and told him the news.

"Work seminar?" Lin Weimin was full of surprise, "No, I, the author, didn't agree, so you dare to hold a seminar?"

Zhang Qi spread his hands and said, "Don't tell me, go find the leader!"

"Which leader? I'll ask him!" Mr. Lin said angrily.

Zhang Qi pointed upwards, "In the sea!"

Lin Weimin: Who farted just now?
Just kidding, Zhang Qi explained to Lin Weimin seriously.

Yesterday afternoon, the Association for Literature and Art received a notice from above asking them to hold a seminar on the works of "Da Ming Dynasty 1566".

The symposium was organized by the Cultural Association and attended by two heavyweight leaders from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Etiquette. As a symposium, this specification was considered to be over.

After Zhang Qi explained the matter, he patted Lin Weimin on the shoulder.

"Weimin, this novel is well written!"

Lin Weimin could naturally hear Zhang Qi's implication.

He really wanted to say: Lao Tzu's novels were not written specifically for leaders.

But think about it or forget it, this pretense is too deliberate and does not conform to my usual temperament.

A week later, the "Ming Dynasty 1566" work seminar was held in the sea in Zhongnan as scheduled.

In addition to the leaders of the ministries and commissions, those who attended were big names in the literary world. Some of them held multiple positions, both being big names in the literary world and leaders of ministries and commissions, such as Mr. Chen.

Seeing Lin Weimin, the old man smiled happily, "Xiao Lin can do it now, the influence of his works is getting bigger and bigger!"

"Don't embarrass me any longer!"

"How can this be shabby? Are you unhappy that so many people participated in your seminar? Look at Comrade Jiabao, you can't stop smiling!" Mr. Chen said, pointing to Mr. Wan who was beside him.

Mr. Wan was invited to attend today's seminar, and it was the first time that teachers and students met on such an occasion.

Mr. Wan was naturally very happy to participate in the student's work seminar, and he made no secret of his ridicule of Mr. Chen.

The specifications of the seminar were high, but the content was lackluster.

The bosses are okay, at least they have something to say.The speeches of the leaders were a bit like reading comprehension, and Lin Weimin, the author, was taken aback for a while.

Wocao, so this passage can still be interpreted in this way?

I'll go, did I think so at the time?
Although the leaders' speeches frequently exceeded Lin Weimin's expectations, it has to be said that this seminar on "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" was a successful and harmonious conference.

Anyway, "News Network" said so.

That night, Tao Huimin nestled in Lin Weimin's arms, waited for a long time, and finally captured Lin Weimin's handsome face in the picture.

Flashed again.

She was a little annoyed and said, "Why is it so short?"

Teacher Lin was a little unhappy when he heard this. He was so good, how could he say that he was short?

The little girl speaks without restraint, so she will suffer a disadvantage outside.

Teacher Lin felt that it was necessary for her to eat all the losses at home. In this way, she would not suffer losses when she went outside with the essence of swallowing.

In the middle of winter, it snowed heavily in Yanjing City.

The sky and the earth were all white, and people in white couldn't open their eyes. When the north wind blew, the snow blocked their eyes, mouth and nose, and they couldn't even breathe smoothly.

Looking out from the window, the snow is getting bigger and bigger, covering the ground, covered in silver.

Xu Shi spent too long by the window last night, and Tao Huimin coughed a little the next morning.

When Lin Weimin touched her forehead, she had a fever.

This caused Teacher Lin to fall into deep self-blame. She made porridge for her, took medicine, and tucked in the quilt before going to work.

When I entered the Guowen Society, I was greeted with congratulations from my colleagues.

It is not uncommon for a work to hold a seminar, but what is strange is that this seminar can be featured on "News Network". This matter is unimaginable for ordinary writers, even if it is a work of a big boss.

Because it is not only related to the quality of the work, but also related to the fit between the theme of the work and the current policy.

Obviously, the novel "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" complements today's reform and opening up, and is like-minded.

(End of this chapter)