1979 The Life of Idle Fish

Chapter 534 Chapter 536 China on the tip of the tongue, the local flavor will never fade

That afternoon, Luo Tao handed over what he had written.

In a blink of an eye, another two days passed.

Luo Tao did not wait for the approval to suspend the liberalization of prices, but instead waited for the news that the prices of small commodities and daily necessities in Shanghai and Shanghai were lifted by 20.00% to [-]%.

In this regard, Luo Tao could only tell his heart that he had tried his best.

As for anything else, he was powerless.

Subsequently, newspapers across the country reported on Shanghai like bees.

4000 million boxes of matches were sold like crazy in three days.

There are also 10,000+ bars of soap and more.

The commotion in the Shanghai-Haihai area directly affected the whole country.

All regions have also responded and actively participated in this reform.

Luo Tao may have expected this to happen, so he showed no joy or sadness about it, and he acted as he normally would.

Eat when you should, drink when you should, hold meetings as usual, and handle company affairs as usual.

In early March, Wu Tianming and Zhang Yimou finally came to Beijing.

Luo Tao and Zhu Lin took the little girl to congratulate them on winning the award at Xichang Tower in Houhai.

"Congratulations, with this "Red Sorghum", you, Zhang Yimou, will no longer be an unknown person in the entertainment industry. You will definitely have a place among the great directors in this country..."

Luo Tao raised a cup to congratulate Zhang Yimou.

This is both polite and factual.

Only after watching his movies can we truly know that the title "National Master" is not for nothing. In Luo Tao's eyes, he is much better than that literary young director. At least the audience can understand his movies.

I won’t let the moviegoers just want to say after watching it: Wocao, what the hell was filmed.

Although Lao Mouzi was in his thirties, he was still very immature in interpersonal communication. He held up his wine glass and smiled honestly.

"I didn't expect to win this award, and it's all thanks to everyone. I also have to thank you, the boss, and the author of the novel, Mr. Mo Yan.

As for a great director, I don't dare to think about it. I just want to follow the leader and make more good movies. "

After Luo Tao heard what he said, he smiled, raised his glass and drank all the wine in one gulp.

Although Lao Mouzi is not very good at interpersonal communication, this does not mean that he is an honest person.

He is a person who should understand. He should understand. He is clear in his heart, but he can't explain it clearly with his mouth.

Furthermore, ten of the words spoken at the wine table can only be taken as one sentence. Anyone with a brain knows how to say a few words for the occasion.

After drinking a glass of wine with the director Lao Mouzi, he naturally couldn't treat others favorably, so Luo Tao toasted to them one by one.

Luo Tao's initiative to toast this time was not without purpose, mainly because "Red Sorghum" made him money.

I said a few words of encouragement to everyone, hoping that they would continue to work hard and create greater glories on the road of interpretation.

He toasted with a glass of wine in a very leadership-like manner.

Then we sat down and listened to them talk about interesting things they had encountered abroad, instead of continuing with the platitudes and official talk.

The new things they talk about abroad are not very attractive to people like Luo Tao who have seen the big world.

But she has great magic power over Zhu Lin, who has never been abroad. She has always said that she wants to go abroad to visit. She has been saying this for several years, but she has not been able to get her wish so far.

During the dinner, Luo Tao intuitively discovered that the relationship between Lao Mouzi and Emperor Gong was very unusual. Although there was no actual ambiguous action between them, the lust in her eyes was clearly exposed.

The current Emperor Gong is just a young man who doesn't know how to hide his emotions.

Looking at Lao Mouzi, he is particularly stable. It has been a long time since the banquet started, but he didn't show any flaws at all.

It seems that during this trip abroad, another peach blossom bloomed in such a cold winter.

Only then did I really understand why Lao Mouzi could be called the "National Master". He not only directed but also acted.

The "Best Actor" awarded to him in his childhood is definitely worthy of the name.

However, Luo Tao didn't care about their love affair. He had seen it so often that he was no longer surprised.

And now this is just the beginning, and it will be even more powerful in the future. Lao Mouzi definitely got off to a very bad start.

Of course, he can't be entirely blamed for this, and those people behind are not good birds either.

Relationships in the entertainment industry in later generations are particularly confusing. She is his, and he is hers. In short, it is very messy.

As long as you are not divorced, it is a breath of fresh air.

The banquet ended around nine o'clock in the evening.

The next day, Luo Tao talked to them in Baihua Xiaoyuan about what he told them last year that Xichang would have a food show this year.

"By the way, this is a food documentary filmed by CCTV and Xiaotian two years ago. Take it back and watch it first, and learn from the shooting experience."

In order to shoot a classic food documentary in China, Luo Tao has made a lot of preparations. The preliminary desk work has basically been completed, and he is just waiting for the director to lead the camera crew.

"We have already taken the time to read this. Except for the different shooting techniques, everything else is the same... but now you don't know what the script is like?"

Wu Tianming had a cigarette in his mouth and was not interested in the information prepared by Luo Tao.

Luo Tao was not impressed by his attitude, smiled and took back the video tape he had prepared.

I was glad that they had made preparations in advance, which showed that they really took this matter seriously.

"It seems that you are well prepared...since you have some experience with this type of documentary, that would be great."

Luo Tao walked to the bookshelf, took out a dozen books, and put them on the desk.

This immediately shocked the two of them. There is a complete encyclopedia of Sichuan cuisine, an encyclopedia of Beijing cuisine, and a series of books about food including the eight major cuisines.

Wu Tianming was dumbfounded when he saw so many food books. He walked to the desk and flipped through the titles of the books one by one, "I said, Lao Luo, what do you mean? You are not going to train us two to be cooks." You go work.

Good guy, there are really eight major cuisines. "

Luo Tao retorted mercilessly and said with great disgust: "Old Wu, you are too flattering to your face. When you become a cook, you have to start by doing chores. If it is so easy, I will show you the recipe.

You really need to take a look at this. You are not required to know how to cook it after watching it. You must know the differences between the eight major cuisines to some extent, and don’t get blinded when taking pictures.

This is the first task before your shooting. This was not requested by me, but by a few old gentlemen. "

Wu Tianming was still in trouble when he heard the old gentlemen's request, but Zhang Yimou was not ambiguous at all.

People in this era have special reverence for intellectuals, and Zhang Yimou is no exception. He also admires those knowledgeable people.

While flipping through the books in his hand, he responded to Luo Tao: "That's what you need to read..." As he said that, he felt keenly that a pair of unkind eyes were staring at him.

He quickly closed the book, looked up and said to Wu Tianming with a simple smile: "Boss, what do you think?"

Wu Tianming just stared at him without saying a word, acting like he hated iron.

Luo Tao didn't say anything, and just watched the battle between the two men.

I think you, Wu Tianming, are very dishonest!
Ever since "Red Sorghum" won the Golden Bear Award, his mind has become more active, and he has been thinking about making a film while the iron is hot.

After winning the award, he didn't even dare to stay in Beijing and returned to Xiying Studio. He was just afraid that if he stayed in Beijing for a long time, Luo Tao would catch him and not let him go back when he had time.

He returned to Xiying Studio. When Luo Tao found out, he called him several times to urge him to come to Beijing.

It took me a week to finally come to Beijing.

First, I couldn’t find a good script.

Secondly, after Luo Tao found out his thoughts from Lao Mouzi, he called him and threatened: If you don't make a classic food documentary for me this year, there will be no way to make a movie.

In addition, Luo Tao also spent money to bribe all the leaders of Xiying Studio except Wu Tianming.

Luo Tao donated another 50 yuan to Xiying Film Studio in the name of Zhu Lin. In addition to the previous donation, the total reached more than 100 million yuan. He established the China Young Directors Foundation to support and cultivate domestic young directors.

The leaders of Xiying Studio were also very sensible and directly granted him a one-year leave.

This wave of operations is a comprehensive dimensionality reduction attack, and the boat of friendship will capsize at any time!
He had no choice but to come to Beijing to fulfill his promise last year and practice the concept that a good man should not suffer immediate losses.

At yesterday's dinner, they didn't say a few words to each other. He was really aggrieved and couldn't say anything, and he couldn't be justified.

I can only blame myself for making careless friends and being unkind to others.

And the leaders of Xishan, forget it, they have high positions and can’t afford to offend them.

What was most annoying was how could the factory let him go just as he was told, without paying any attention to him as the factory director.

No matter how many grievances I have in my heart, nothing can be done now.

Fortunately, Xiying Studio also has a Chinese Young Directors Foundation that can soothe his wounded heart.

Wu Tianming has always dreamed of making Xi Film Studio the number one in the domestic film industry.

He could make concessions for this matter, and Luo Tao recognized this and chose to take the right medicine.

But... now he, a great director in the film industry, is asked to think about the recipe, so he must be a little emotional.

But when I think of being under someone else's roof, I have to bow my head.

"Oh, if it's the opinion of the old gentlemen, I think it's okay."

He found a step for himself.

Luo Tao glanced at him and thought, so we are still good friends.

Luo Tao smiled and said to Zhang Yimou: "I will say that Director Tianming is the most dedicated director in our country. He does not do things carelessly at all. This alone is enough for you to learn from."

Lao Mouzi had a special understanding and immediately understood what Luo Tao meant, and seamlessly joined the team carrying the sedan chair.

"You're right. Our boss often told us that when making a movie, we must be single-minded and not have random thoughts, let alone give up halfway. I didn't really understand it before, but now I really understand it."

Wu Tianming's already dark face turned even darker when he heard Luo Tao and Lao Mouzi singing harmony. He was too embarrassed to talk to Luo Tao, so he could only get angry at Lao Mouzi.

"You know what the heck, don't think it's a big deal if you make a movie and win an award abroad. I...you must remember that you are from Xiying Film Studio, and we are the same."

When Luo Tao saw Wu Tianming angry at this time, he felt particularly happy inside.

It's not a big deal to watch the excitement, Gong Huo said: "Director Tianming, what you said is wrong. Lao Mouzi won an award for his first film. I think it's amazing. You are obviously jealous."

After saying that, he looked at the displeased expression on his face and his eyes widened.

Zhang Yimou knew that Luo Tao was joking with Wu Tianming, so he didn't dare to answer. He swallowed, lowered his head and continued to smoke.

"No wonder everyone says you have a great mouth. I didn't believe it before, but today we have seen it."

Luo Tao happily accepted his unusual compliment.

"That's right, but it's a little worse than cross talk."

Wu Tianming had a dark face and was speechless about this. Only now did he finally see Luo Tao's true face.

Very shameless, not at all literate.

"We must tell Lu Yao when we get back and stay away from you in the future."

Luo Tao puffed away and saw that he had very few cigarettes left, so he naturally handed him one.

He smiled and said: "Then this matter will be troublesome for you from now on. I will not only tell Lu Yao, but also tell more people, so that others can know my shortcomings. It is best to use them as negative teaching materials."

After hearing this, he smiled bitterly and said: "You are really different from others... We can't even figure it out now. Why are you doing this? There is no money to be made in making documentaries. We know you are rich, but even if you have money, you can't Such flowers!”

Nowadays, except for the tasks of making documentaries for work units, generally no one would think of making such niche works.

"In the eyes of others, this kind of work doesn't make money, but that doesn't mean I can't make money either."

Luo Tao analyzed it for them.

“Our company has nearly [-] restaurants across the country, and we are well-equipped to make this type of food documentary.

What’s more, people’s lives are better now, and everyone is more particular about eating.In the past, a meal of dumplings could be remembered for several days, but now that people are rich, what is a meal of dumplings?
Not to mention other things, how many people used to go to Fengzeyuan to eat, but now they line up on weekends, which means they have an audience base.

If we make the documentary more interesting, so that everyone can drool while watching it, and turn on the TV every day when eating,...

As long as it can satisfy the appetite of the public, there will definitely be a market... a good movie will get tired after watching it twice, but a good food documentary will still make your mouth water after watching it ten times. "

Luo Tao saw their disbelief.

"Don't be dissatisfied. Look at how many people are still going to the cinema now. If it hadn't been for the usual blockbusters from Hong Kong, I think it would have been closed long ago."

This is a fact that cannot be refuted by them. Since the rise of TV dramas, the life of movie theaters has become more and more difficult every day.

"This type of film has a market domestically, and even more so abroad. In the past two years, CCTV also produced food documentaries produced during my childhood. The domestic response was not very good, but it was very popular in the Chinese circles in Southeast Asia. ..."

People who leave their hometown can never forget the taste of their hometown no matter where they go. Apart from their relatives, the most profound memories of a wanderer are the dishes of their hometown.

Memories may be forgotten with the passage of time, but the local flavor will never fade.

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