Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 513 Zhang Yi plans to shoot "Ordinary World"

"Minghua, I know Wang Shuo. I've also heard you mention Ma Weidu. He seems to be an editor of a magazine. But who is this Feng Xiaogang?" Song Tangtang asked.

"He is an artist from the Yanjing Television Center." Fang Minghua replied calmly, "But the scripts written by these three people together cannot be underestimated."

"Well, I also realized that Wang Shuo, in particular, is very popular in Yanjing. The novels he writes are very down-to-earth, the language is humorous and sharp, and he is good at using irony and ridicule. And according to the title of this script, it is about the story of the editorial department, which is also familiar to Ma Weidu and others." Song Tangtang analyzed.

"Therefore, Zheng Xiaolong will not easily sign a contract with us again unless his conditions are met," said Fang Minghua.

"Impossible!" Song Tangtang was very determined and said in a firm tone. "I will find someone else to cooperate with right now. I don't believe that without Butcher Zhang, we will have to eat hairy pigs?!"

Fang Minghua pondered for a while, then said, "Then let's find Zhang Yimou."

"Zhang Yimou? He is very famous now, but he makes movies. Would he be willing to make TV series? Also, even if he wants to, would their factory director agree? Their current factory director is not Wu Tianmin, and you are not familiar with him." Song Tangtang asked two questions in succession.

Indeed.
If it was the factory director Wu Tianmin, I would call him and at least ask him about his attitude towards the matter.

"How about this, I'll call and ask Zhang Yimou's attitude first. If he's willing, we can talk to Director Li of Xiying Studio. If he doesn't agree, forget it."

"OK then."

Fang Minghua took out a small notebook from his pocket, which was an address book. He found the number of Zhang Yimou's office and called it.

In the original history, Zhang Yimou had never filmed a TV series.

But Fang Minghua decided to give it a try.

Zhang Yimou has not yet reached the status of "national master" in the future. Based on my friendship with him and this "Ordinary World", the possibility of his acceptance is still relatively high.

Of course, you also need to consider the other party’s availability.

At this time, Zhang Yimou was sitting alone in the office in a daze.

He has been feeling a bit depressed lately.

I was busy last year and filmed a movie called "Ju Dou".

This film is adapted from Liu Heng's novel "Fuxi Fuxi". It tells the story of a young woman named Ju Dou who, after marrying dyeing factory owner Yang Jinshan in the 20s, could not bear the abuse of her impotent husband, so she fell in love with her husband's nephew Tianqing and gave birth to a son, Tianbai, which eventually led to a human tragedy.

Everything went smoothly during the filming, including the final shooting and post-production. But after the movie was completed, it failed the censorship and was not given the dragon seal!

Without the dragon mark, it means that it cannot be released in mainland China!
Although it is allowed to be released overseas, it cannot meet mainland audiences, which is a pity.

Zhang Yimou also asked Director Liu, who had just taken office, to help him go to Yanjing to find the relevant departments to explain the situation and intercede, but to no avail.

"If Director Wu was here, perhaps the result would be different. He would have tried his best to help his brothers."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yimou sighed.

Just at this moment, the phone on the desk rang. Zhang Yimou picked it up. When he heard the familiar voice in the receiver, a smile appeared on his mature face.

After a few pleasantries, Zhang Yimou asked with a smile, "Minghua, do you have any good scripts? I have nothing to do right now."

"Yes, but it's not a movie, it's a TV script."

"A TV script?"

"Yes, I adapted "Ordinary World" into a TV script." Fang Minghua did not hide it and said that he initially approached Yenching Television Center but failed to reach an agreement, and finally thought of you.

"You've won an award for making a movie, so I don't know if you're willing to make a TV series. Of course, your schedule and so on will also depend on your actual situation." Zhang Yimou understood Fang Minghua's meaning. He hesitated for a moment and said, "If it were someone else, I might not agree, but you asked, and it's Lu Yao's novel, so I'll do it! But we still have to get our Director Li's consent before we can start the project."

"I know. I'll take care of it. Let me tell you, my wife's company will send someone to deliver the script. You can take a look at it first."

"Okay, I've been worried about having nothing to do during this period."

The two chatted for a few more words and hung up the phone.

Song Tangtang, who was standing nearby, asked anxiously, "Did Zhang Yimou agree?"

"Agreed. Send someone to deliver the script to him after you get to work."

"Thank you so much, husband!" Song Tangtang rushed over, hugged Fang Minghua's neck and kissed him on the face.

"I'll deliver the script myself. As for finding the director of the Xiying Studio, leave it to me. You don't have to worry about it."

"Don't worry, let's go to Lu Yao's house in the evening. Sister Linda works at the Xi'an Film Studio, so let's ask about the current situation there first."

"That's fine. Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle!"

After dinner in the evening, the couple went to Lu Yao's house, and it was Lu Yao who opened the door.

"Minghua, you came at the right time. I have finished reading the script and I was going to send it to you tomorrow." Lu Yao said.

"That's just in time. I brought your novel to you as well. Where's sister-in-law?"

"I'm helping Yuanyuan with his homework."

Fang Minghua and his wife were sitting on the sofa when they saw Linda come out to greet them.

"Minghua, Tangtang is here? You guys talk to Luyao first, I'm going to help the kid with his homework. Math for the first grade is so difficult."

"Sister-in-law, please tutor Yuanyuan first. After that, I will ask you something." Song Tangtang said with a smile.

"Looking for me? Sure, I'll finish it right away."

Linda went into her daughter's room again, and only then did Lu Yao ask, "What are you asking?"

"It's still about the script." Fang Minghua recounted the whole process.

Lu Yao didn't expect there would be so many things. After thinking for a while, he said:
"It's quite appropriate to let Zhang Yimou shoot it. He is from Laoqin and is very good at shooting rural themes, such as "Red Sorghum" and "Qiu Ju Goes to Court". As for the current situation of Xi'an Film Studio, let your sister-in-law tell you."

"Okay, then Brother Lu, please tell me your opinion on the script first."

"What do I have to say about the script you wrote? But there are some places that I think should be reconsidered, such as here."

Lu Yao and Zhang Minghua had a heated discussion about the script, and if they felt it was appropriate, they picked up their pens and made revisions on the spot.

Half an hour later, Linda came out of the room, and Fang Minghua asked, "Sister-in-law, how is your new factory director Li?" Fang Minghua asked as he thought of something.

In June this year, something happened to the former factory director Wu Tianmin in the United States and he was temporarily unable to return to China, so the higher authorities quickly replaced him with a new factory director.

After hearing Fang Minghua's question, Linda said, "It's OK. I've only been in office for less than a year, so I can't tell anything."

Lu Yao suddenly interrupted:
"Okay, Linda, just tell me the truth. I think your Xiying Studio will be finished sooner or later!"

(End of this chapter)