There is a bar in Houhai

Chapter 83
On the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month, the day before the new year, when Shen Fang was preparing a gift for Qin Mohan to go home, he received a call from his grandfather asking Shen Fang to accompany him to a party.

This is a gathering of the literary and art circles in the capital. It is held every year before the year, and it is also a main way for some older generations to introduce and guide the younger generation into the circle.

The Beijing circle is a very special group. They are a bit self-confident, and look down on Zhang Yimou and Jia Zhangke’s Northwest circle; they look down on the Hong Kong circle formed by Zhou Xingxing and Da Ge, and they look down on those gangs who only kiss each other all day long. Kiss me, my Wanwan directors; they are also somewhat self-confident. Based on Beijing Film and Central Opera, they have recruited a large number of directors and screenwriters. When it comes to the use of actors in film and television dramas, they have always been dominated by the Beijing circle. Therefore, actors in the Beijing circle can get too many coveted resources, which makes outsiders get together and want to drill into the Beijing circle.

The venue for this gathering was set at the banquet hall of the World Trade Hotel. Shen Fang and Qin Mohan drove to the Beijing Film Studio to pick up the old man and the old lady. The inheritors are also invited.

Shen Fang's mentor Jin Hailin also came to the scene, and the old man has also retired.Now Huaxia Conservatory of Music holds a post of vice-chairman, and often provides art direction for many concerts or galas.

"Hello, teacher!" Shen Fang was always respectful in front of the old man: "This is my girlfriend, Qin Mohan."

Jin Hailin looked at Shen Fang with relief, and then looked at Qin Mohan who was beside him: "Very good! Very good! Take some time to take it home and show it to your teacher. She has been worried about you."

Jin Hailin has always been very worried about Shen Fang, this child is considered to be grown up by him.He was too early to be wise, and he experienced family changes, so he had already discovered the situation of the world.When I was in school, I often got into music alone, rarely had contact with the outside world, and didn't have many friends, let alone love.Jin Hailin has always been afraid that he will not be able to let go of his heart and die alone.

Some time ago, Shen Fang returned to China and went to Jin Hailin's house to greet him. The old couple were very happy to see Shen Fang who had finally returned to normal, and his wife was going to introduce him to someone.

After talking to the teacher a few more words, he didn't leave until another junior from the music industry came to greet Shen Fang, and made an agreement with the teacher to take Qin Mohan to his house for dinner when he had time.Shen Fangcai returned to his grandfather's table under the envious eyes of those who came to greet him

The old man has always worked in the Beijing Film and Culture Department, and he has supported many old friends and juniors during his tenure. He and the old lady were sitting on the seats, and many people came to greet him after a while. Shen Fang and Qin Mohan sat beside the old lady In a short time, I met many seniors in the literary and art circles.

"Yezi, come here." Hearing the old man's greeting, Shen Fang hurriedly got up and went over. Standing beside the old man was a thin man who he thought was about 50 years old. Shen Fang saw that he was very recognizable. It turned out to be Zhang Yimou, a well-known national director. Director Zhang.

"Director Zhang, hello, I'm Shen Fang." With no introduction from the old man, Shen Fang greeted Zhang Yimou respectfully.

"Hello, I heard from Mr. Jin that you have established a film and television company now?" Director Zhang looked at the old man's face and asked Shen Fang politely.

"Well, yes, it's called Wild Fox Film and Television Production Company, and it's mainly engaged in film and television investment."

"Wild Fox? I seem to have heard the name before." Zhang Yimou thought for a moment, then asked uncertainly, "Did you guys start a new movie project with Niu Hao, investing several hundred million dollars?"

"Yes, I didn't expect Director Zhang to hear about it. If Director Zhang has any new projects, he can consider our company. Although our company is newly established, it is definitely not inferior to some established companies in terms of production and distribution."

"Okay, we will cooperate if we have the opportunity in the future."

Zhang Yimou originally thought he was a junior in the industry, and since the senior was going to guide him into the circle, he would do him a favor.After all, it was Mr. Jin who recommended him to be the chief director of the [-] Olympics, which gave him the title of "Master Zhang", and it was the first time he really broke into the Beijing circle.What Zhang Yimou didn't expect was that this junior was actually a capital crocodile, and there might be opportunities for cooperation in the future.

After being courteous with Zhang Yimou for a while, Shen Fang accompanied the old man to meet many people inside and outside the circle, which can be regarded as expanding his network in the Beijing circle.

"Grandpa Jin, Grandma Yang, I miss you so much." When Shen Fang was exchanging greetings with an insider, a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl suddenly popped up beside him, and rushed towards the old man's table.

"Hey, our little Gege is here. Come here quickly and let grandma take a look. I haven't seen you in half a year, why is this girl growing up again?"

"Grandma Yang, am I growing up? Who is this beautiful sister next to you?" The little girl looked at Qin Mohan who was sitting next to the old lady and asked. She knew almost all the Jin family. Girls themselves are a little jealous of women who really don't know each other.

"Hey, it's Little Gege, do you still know me? It's been a few years since I've grown so tall. It's almost 1 meters." Shen Fang walked over from the side at this time and asked the little girl.

This little princess is named Guan Xiaotong, who is also a Manchu.Her grandfather and Shen Fang's grandmother were brothers and sisters. When her father passed away, the old lady took Shen Fang to offer condolences.Those few days the family was so busy that no one could take care of her. The little girl was only eight or nine years old, and her voice was hoarse when she cried there with a childish face. Shen Fang couldn't bear it, so he took her to drink water, Eat, tell her stories, coax her to rest, and finally get acquainted.

"You are? Brother Jin Ye? I heard that you are back. I went to Grandma Yang's house several times but I didn't see you." Guan Xiaotong took Shen Fang's arm and couldn't help shaking it a few times: "Brother Jin Ye, you Where do you live now, I will find you to play when I find time."

Seeing Shen Fang being so close to a girl he didn't know, even though the girl was not very old, Qin Mohan still felt a little apprehensive: "Shen Fang, who is this little girl?"

"Oh, let me introduce to you, Tong, this is my girlfriend, Qin Mohan." Then pointing to Guan Xiaotong, he said to Qin Mohan, "This is the granddaughter of my grandma and brother, Guan Xiaotong, who is also an actress."

"Hi, nice to meet you." Qin Mohan smiled slightly and held out his hand.

Infected by her bright smile, Guan Xiaotong held Qin Mohan's outstretched hand and said in surprise, "Qin Mohan? Are you Qin Mohan who sang the song "Confession Balloon"? Ah, it's so nice to meet you."

The old lady sat there quietly sipping tea, and from time to time dealt with a few folks from the folk arts circle who came to greet her, and she was very pleased to see that these young people could get along so quickly.

"Brother Shen Fang!" Under Shen Fang's strong request, Guan Xiaotong finally changed his address to Shen Fang: "You seem to be from the [-]s, and you are much older than Sister Qin Mohan. Are you old?" Cows eat tender grass." After finishing speaking, Guan Xiaotong hurriedly hid behind Qin Mohan, perfectly avoiding Shen Fang's outstretched hand.

"You little brat, what nonsense are you talking about. I'm only six years older than your sister Mohan, maybe you will find a boyfriend who is seven years older than you in the future." Shen Fang teased with a smirk .

"You bullied me, I'll tell Grandma Yang."

"Sister Xiaotong, don't listen to his nonsense." Qin Mohan pulled Guan Xiaotong to sit beside him: "Is sister Xiaotong an actress too?"

"She, she's been in film and television dramas since she was three or four years old. Don't look young. She has debuted for more than ten years." Shen Fang interjected again: "I guess her academic performance is not so good now, so she can only hang out in the entertainment industry." gone."

"What's wrong with the entertainment industry, you don't like our entertainment industry?" Qin Mohan retorted with the same hatred.

"You're the bastard, my grades are good." Finally catching him with a typo, Guan Xiaotong has found an ally: "I look down on the showbiz, believe it or not, let me yell, I don't need to take action, today in this hall Someone who can clean you up."

"I'm ignoring you, I'll chat with Sister Mohan." Guan Xiaotong grabbed Qin Mohan's hand and said enviously, "Sister Mohan, you are so beautiful, with good skin."

"Sister Xiaotong, you are the natural beauty..."

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Shen Fang didn't care about the two people who praised each other, and followed the old man to meet many people inside and outside the circle.In the banquet that followed, at Guan Xiaotong's instigation, he brought Qin Mohan to the stage and sang a song.I didn't sing "Confession Balloon" this time, and its tune was a bit unacceptable to many seniors present.The two sang "An Ordinary Day". This song appeared in front of the public for the first time. The simple guitar accompaniment, coupled with Qin Mohan's clear voice, achieved an unexpected effect in the entire banquet hall, and the audience was full of singing There is no sound, and the song is still full of meaning after singing.

Under Guan Xiaotong's clamor, several young people also booed, Shen Fang smiled wryly and exchanged glances with Qin Mohan.Qin Mohan thought for a while: "Why don't you sing that song "When You're Old", it should be quite suitable."

"Alright then." Qin Mohan stepped off the stage by himself, Shen Fang stood up and said, "I'll bring you a song adapted from a poem by the Irish poet Yeats, I hope you all like it."

The melody of the song "When You Are Old" played on the piano is more profound than the guitar. The melodious sound of the piano echoed in the entire hall, accompanied by Shen Fang's magnetic voice, bringing Qin Mohan back to the first time The morning I listened to this song.

"...

Only one person still loves your pious soul
Love the wrinkles on your old face

……

When you are old and your hair is gray
drowsy
When you're old and can't walk
Nodding by the fire to recall youth

 …”

Everyone here has read this poem before, and with Shen Fang's magnetic voice and beautiful tunes, many people are gradually intoxicated in it.Even the old man who always thought that Shen Fang was not doing his job properly couldn't help being infected. He gently grabbed the hand of the old woman sitting beside him under the table, and the two looked at each other and smiled. Decades of feelings are all in this song .

"This song is better than the one just now. The composition is more mature, and the artistic conception is also good." Jin Hailin commented on him, and he was very pertinent. After all, the lyrics of the two songs still have some differences.

"Are you still trying the thesis mentioned in your graduation thesis?" Mr. Jin suddenly asked about his graduation thesis that year.

At that time, Jin Hailin watched Shen Fang gradually become addicted to pop music, and gave up his main major of piano. In order to bring him back to the right path, Mr. Jin suggested that if he could produce a qualified graduation thesis with research value, It is agreed that he will graduate normally, otherwise he will come back to major in piano again.

Shen Fang spent nearly half a year studying and researching, and finally came up with a copy of "On the Compatibility of Chinese Qin Opera and Rock Music".This is a collision between traditional art and Western rock music. It is the first time someone in China has raised this topic. In Shen Fang’s graduation thesis defense, he also showed his work after half a year of research, and sang in Qin Opera. A rock song, although it is a bit tricky, but if you continue to study according to the direction proposed by Shen Fang's paper, there should be some good results.

Professor Jin Hailin was very pleased to see that he worked hard for half a year to produce a paper of good quality.I hope he can continue to follow this subject. Who knows that this kid ran abroad after getting his diploma.

Hearing the teacher mention this matter, Shen Fang was a little ashamed.At the beginning, I went outside to find the subject of my thesis because I was dealing with my teacher. I accidentally heard a performance of Qin opera performed by some old Huayin artists, and I had an idea to prepare this topic.During the period of contact with several old artists, he also learned a lot from them, and promised to have the opportunity to cooperate, but after graduation, his longing for the outside world made him forget everything.Now that the teacher brought up this topic again, Shen Fang felt a little sorry for those old people, who were all old artists who had devoted their whole lives to the promotion of Qin Opera art.

Seeing Shen Fang's embarrassed expression, Jin Hailin shook his head in disappointment and left without saying anything.But Shen Fang still decided to have the opportunity to pick up this matter again, and treat it as his graduation defense.

(End of this chapter)