Era: Beginning from the Modu Translation Studio

Chapter 409: To destroy a country, first destroy its culture
In recent days, CCTV and Pujiang TV have successively broadcast the full video of "Wonderful Night in the Forbidden City".

Not only that, the news that my country's two leading bicycle companies were very popular abroad was also reported enthusiastically by the announcer several times.

Directors Wang Fulin and Zhang Lu were also awarded by their own stations.

It was also during these few days.

Wang Shixiang has moved all the Ming and Qing furniture he had collected over the years into No. 34 Qianliang Hutong, Yanjing.

At this stage, Jiangshan has no plans to tinker with this courtyard house, so he simply leaves it to the old guys to play with.

Ever since Jiangshan distributed the keys to others, No. 34 Qianliang Hutong immediately became the old base of Huang Yongyu, Wang Shixiang, Zhu Jiahui, Qi Gong and Xu Bangda.

Occasionally, Shen Congwen and Zhang Boju, who had been discharged from the hospital long ago, would come and join in the fun.

Since the year before last, several district housing management offices in Yanjing City have been tasked with organizing and protecting ancient buildings and former residences of celebrities, while also renovating old hutong houses.

From the moment they received the order, each housing management office applied for expert assistance from the Palace Museum Research Institute.

The person in charge of this work at that time was Zhu Jiahui.

Now, because of a food advertisement that has won great awards, Wang Shixiang's name has also been invited to be included.

Both elderly people are very enthusiastic about this matching work.

While directing the work on site, he would often find one or two handy old components from the piles of dismantled parts and take them back to Qianliang Hutong.

Just this afternoon, Wang Shixiang and Zhu Jiaqi each rode a bicycle and brought back a pair of queti.

After everything was ready, the two old comrades set up two huanghuali beds and sat in the yard.

Looking at the pile of old items in the corridor, Wang Shixiang decided: "We can't do this. From now on, if it's not a first-class good thing, don't take it here."

"What item that we both like is bad?" Zhu Jiahui said, "All the items we have sorted out are top-quality old items."

"It has to be better," Wang Shixiang said, "the best of the best, otherwise this room will be full of clutter in a few months."

"That's true."

Zhu Jiahui felt that this made sense, and suddenly had an idea: "I think it would be better if we could compare and see who got it better..."

……

In the staff quarters of Yanying Film Studio, Chen Qiang, who had just come home from get off work, received a call from his son in Pujiang.

"Dad, please think about it first," Chen Peisi said on the phone, "You can give me an answer tomorrow."

"That's nothing to consider."

Chen Qiang grabbed the phone and agreed to his son's request without thinking.

This time, he would not miss it no matter what.

When I think of the TV show “Wonderful Night in the Forbidden City”, I see several high-ranking officials of the Ming Dynasty dressed in such stylish outfits.

Chen Qiang regretted turning down the guest appearance in "Wonderful Night in the Forbidden City".

"Just tell your friend that I will buy a ticket to go to Pujiang to meet you tomorrow."

"So you agreed, Dad," Chen Peisi nodded to Jiang Shan beside her, "Okay, we'll drive to pick you up then."

As soon as the phone call was hung up, Chen Peisi and Jiang Shan were extremely happy.

"Let me tell you, Erzi," Jiang Shan lit a cigarette for Chen Peisi enthusiastically, "Gutai has already discussed it with Teacher Sun Daolin. We are just waiting for your father to give his approval."

"it's good now,"

Chen Peisi has always wanted to do something for her buddies:
"My dad has already agreed. He will be here the day after tomorrow. We should just do what we need to do. Nothing will be delayed."

As they were talking, the second brother Jiang He walked into the third brother's room holding a box of tapes.

Jiang Shan: "Second brother."

Chen Peisi also said: "My second brother is here."

"Um,"

Jiang He handed over the tape as soon as he entered the room: "Both telegrams have been recorded. Can you listen to them?"

"How can I understand this?"

Jiang Shan took the tape and thought: "It's okay, I'll ask an old expert to help me listen to it later."

"Okay then." Jiang He turned around and was about to leave.

"Second brother," Jiang Shan quickly called out to his second brother, "Are you still going out?"

"There are still a few props for the set of "Fisherman's Song" that have not been completed,"

Jiang He unlocked his bike with a click: "I'll just work a few more night shifts and that'll be enough."

"Just leave it there and don't worry about it," Jiang Shan said, "I'll take care of the rest."

"Okay, third brother,"

At this time, the second sister-in-law Lu Xiao was chewing an apple and leaning against the door, looking at Jiang He: "Just let him go, your second brother just likes to be busy with these things."

Jiang He was pushing a bicycle, looking at his wife with a smile.

The two of them didn't say anything, just smiled at each other for several times before they ended their relationship.

The two bachelors, Jiangshan and Peisi, suddenly became unhappy.

"Come,"

After returning to his room and sitting down again, Jiangshan opened his work diary again:

"Let's go to the Pujiang Symphony Orchestra tomorrow morning to listen to the arrangement. You have more experience than me in the drama troupe, so remember to listen carefully."

"Yeah," Chen Peisi nodded seriously, "What about this afternoon?"

"In the afternoon?" Jiang Shan continued, "In the afternoon, the female comrades will try on cheongsams and perform a dance with them."

"Are all the custom-made cheongsams ready?"

"These are the batches that my father's factory rushed to make," Jiang Shan said, "The performance costumes for Longfeng Cheongsam Shop haven't been completed yet, but the cheongsams for several actors have already been shipped."

"No matter what it is," Chen Peisi thought, "tomorrow's dance studio will definitely be different."

"That is,"

Jiang Shan held a teacup in his arms: "As time goes by, there will be more to see."

……

In a recording studio of the Pujiang Symphony Orchestra.

Jiang Shan, Chen Peisi and He Zhanhao, the arranger of "Butterfly Lovers", were sitting together to listen to the soundtrack.

This is Jiangshan’s third visit.

"What do you think, Xiao Jiang? These four musical notations don't fit your plot?"

He Zhanhao, who has collaborated with Jiang Shan on the theme song of "The Hidden Corner" "The Sacred War", is not at all unfamiliar with Jiang Shan.

"It seems like the last part needs some more drama," Jiang Shan listened carefully, "What do you think, Lao Chen?"

Once they started working, Jiangshan and Chen Peisi seemed more devoted than anyone else.

At this moment, both of them pricked up their ears, and their expressions were no less than those of underground workers who were eavesdropping on intelligence.

"I also feel like I need to add a few more touches," said Chen Peisi, who was already familiar with the script.

"According to the script of 'Fisherman's Song', the last piece of music that appears at the end should correspond to the martyrs' gratified smiles."

Jiang Shan then described it as: "I have no regrets about my efforts and I am full of hope for my future life."

Jiangshan has a habit: he doesn't like tragedy, not at all.

In his cognition, the narrative style of nostalgia interspersed with humor can make the audience more impressed.

"In other words," He Zhanhao understood, "the last part of the music does not express a tragic feeling, but a kind of..."

Jiangshan: "The clouds have been cleared and the sun has appeared, and one can retire with ease and grace after achieving success."

"I got it,"

He Zhanhao wrote down a few key words in his notebook: "Go back and wait for my call, and then come back to listen to the results." "Then I'll leave it to you, Teacher He."

……

Jiangshan was originally just choreographing a dance for Pujiang Dance Theater.

Under the commission of Pujiang TV Station and Li Qiang from the Ministry of Foreign Trade, "Fisherman's Song" was turned into a dual-line task that was carried out simultaneously online and offline.

Compared with the "Fisherman's Song" dance which is only 8 minutes long, Pujiang TV's "Fisherman's Song" documentary is the highlight.

At this time, the Pujiang Dance Theater, which fully cooperated with the filming, had a clear mind.

They understand that the better Pujiang TV's "Fisherman's Song" is filmed, the greater the chance that the troupe's "Fisherman's Song" will win an award.

After all, compared with other time-honored song and dance troupes, this small group of unprotected followers really needs support from relevant people.

……

Pujiang Dance Theater, office.

"Speaking of which, our group's luck is really good,"

When thinking about this, Deputy Head Xia's face was full of smiles:
"Not only did we get the full attention of Pujiang TV Station when we filmed the dance, we even got the Pujiang Symphony Orchestra to accompany us."

"Our group was only established last year," said another deputy group leader, "and we have been trying to achieve some results since our establishment, but unfortunately we are always far from achieving them."

"Speaking of this, I really have to thank Zhou Jie and Dong Zhizhi for this," said Captain Liang with emotion:
“I still can’t forget the shock I felt when I saw the Pujiang Song and Dance Troupe perform ‘Going Up Spring Mountain’.

I have never seen such a joyous and festive dance that represents national unity, grand scale and magnificent atmosphere."

Deputy Captain Xia nodded. This was also the first time she had seen this: “So you agreed immediately after Xiao Zhou and Xiao Dong made the suggestion.”

"Of course," Captain Liang said with a smile:

"When I heard that the person they were looking for was the director of Shang Chun Shan, I immediately told them not to even go to work and just go find someone for me."

After a round of laughter, Captain Liang continued:
"Fortunately, we invited Comrade Jiang Shan here, and look at the situation now.

When he came, the TV station also came, followed by the Pujiang Symphony Orchestra, Pan Hong, Liu Xiaoqing, Chen Peisi...

Now, even Comrades Sun Daolin and Chen Qiang have been invited."

As Captain Liang spoke, the two deputy captains in the office kept nodding.

"After listening to your summary, I feel that our group must maintain good unity and friendship with Comrade Jiangshan in the future."

"That's right," said Captain Liang.
"As long as Comrade Jiang Shan is willing to come, our troupe will be able to continue to produce innovative works. And as soon as Director Jiang arrives, the industry support that we never dared to imagine before immediately appears."

"That's right," Deputy Captain Xia said.
"Take the present for example. If we continue like this, our troupe's "Fisherman's Song" might not just win an award. We might even..."

She looked at the two comrades opposite her, and they were also looking at her.

"Win a big prize?"

"The biggest one?"

"Don't think too much about it for now," Captain Liang checked the time, "The girls should have changed into their costumes by now, so let's practice our dancing skills first."

……

Pujiang Dance Theater, practice room.

Today, 15 dancers have moved to the largest rehearsal room.

Although they were wearing only simple, low-profile cheongsams today, the girls were still as happy as if it were New Year's Day.

They lined up in a row and posed in front of the mirror.

"How do you feel?"

"Are you used to wearing this?"

Jiang Shan and Chen Peisi, like two veteran cadres, care about every move of their comrades.

"Director Jiang,"

Zhou Jie looked at herself in the mirror and asked, "Do we have to wear training pants under the cheongsam? Wouldn't it be ugly to dance like this?"

"It must be added,"

Jiang Shan said with a guilty conscience: "Only in this way can we face each other calmly during rehearsal without anyone being embarrassed."

“But we didn’t feel embarrassed.”

"Director Jiang, you are not an outsider."

"Besides," Dong Zhizhi professionally instructed, "as dancers, we are used to rehearsing in ballet or gymnastics uniforms."

Jiangshan and Chen Peisi exchanged glances and were about to obey the girls' strong request.

Captain Liang and Deputy Captain Xia walked in with smiles on their faces.

"Alright, alright, please stop making things difficult for Director Jiang."

"Director Jiang is a decent man. Once we get to know each other better, he will be able to open up to us."

"Come on," Deputy Director Xia clapped his hands, "Today is our first rehearsal with costumes, and we must show the beauty of cheongsam dance later..."

……

On Sichuan Road in Pujiang HK District, Sun Daolin, dressed in a gray cloth gown, strolled on the sidewalk in the 80s with an expression that said, "This is where I once fought."

The moment he looked forward, a bookstore on the street suddenly caught his attention.

In a street full of the new society of the 80s, this bookstore with a sign that reads "The Commercial Press" has a completely gray look from the Anti-Japanese War period.

"Click~"

Jiang Shan, who was following behind the camera, raised his hand and called for a stop: "Change the camera, the one with black and white film."

After collecting his own camera, Zhang Lu quickly connected the TV station's equipment.

This Xinhua Bookstore on Sichuan Road was later called "1925 Bookstore".

It belongs to the earliest red bookstore in Shanghai - Pujiang Commercial Press Hongkou Branch.

The Hongkou branch of the Commercial Press, founded in 1925, is the same as several other printing houses and factories in Shanghai.

In 1932, it became one of the main bombing points in Japan's plan of "destroying a country by first destroying its culture."

Fortunately, compared with other printing houses that were bombed, this branch on Sichuan Road did not suffer much damage.

Today, this store, which has been renamed "Xinhua Bookstore", has been decorated by Comrade Jiangshan to look like it did during the Anti-Japanese War.

At this moment, Sun Daolin, who once played Comrade Li Bai in the movie "The Eternal Wave", stood in the underground communication station where he once lurked together.

Through a display window, Comrade "Li Bai" seemed to see his comrades exchanging information in the bookstore.

Liu Xiaoqing, wearing a white cheongsam with vertical stripes, naturally handed the copy of "Dream of Red Mansions" in her hand back to the bookstore owner Chen Qiang.

With a ding-dong sound, Sun Daolin pushed open the door of the bookstore.

The moment he stepped into the bookstore, the interior of the bookstore, which had been switched to color film again, had turned into a "Xinhua Bookstore" from the 80s.

At the same time, Liu Xiaoqing and Chen Qiang also changed into the costumes from the movie "Look at This Family".

"Comrade,"

Chen Qiang, who was standing outside the counter, shouted to the salesperson Liu Xiaoqing, "Give me a book on learning electronics."

"Here, comrade."

Liu Xiaoqing smiled, changing his bad service attitude in the movie: "Can you read this book?"

Looking at the unity, friendship and mutual help in front of him, Comrade "Li Bai" turned around and walked out of the bookstore slowly with a smile in his eyes.

"Click~"

With a round of applause from the shooting scene, the online shooting of "Fisherman's Song" was declared completed.

1980, late July.

The Pujiang Dance Theater troupe, led by Jiang Shan and Deputy Director Xia, set off for Dalian, the host city of the National Dance Competition...

(End of this chapter)