Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 650 Wu Tianmin Returns to China
A train from Huacheng to Xijing slowly stopped at the platform. The doors opened and a large number of passengers rushed out. A middle-aged couple carrying suitcases followed the crowd out of the station and came to the square.

The man looked at the tall city wall not far in front of the square and couldn't help but sigh:

"Finally home."

He is Wu Tianmin. After five years of wandering in the United States, he finally embarked on the journey back home.

The journey back home was not easy. I first took a plane to Hong Kong and stayed there for a while before completing the entry procedures. Then I entered Shenzhen and then to the Flower City. From the Flower City I took a train to my hometown which I had been away from for a long time.

Five years have passed, and the tall city wall and even the city before him seem to have not changed much, but Wu Tianmin knows that his state of mind is no longer the same as before.

Starting from here five years ago, I was so full of ambition and ambition. I was known as a "professional chicken farmer" and the director of the "No. 1 film studio in the mainland", and I was awarded many honors.

And now, he has returned quietly with his lover, who still recognizes him?

Wu Tianmin was carrying a suitcase and preparing to go to the roadside to catch a bus with his lover. At this time, they saw a young couple walking towards them with smiles on their faces.

Minghua!

"Brother Wu, thank you for your hard work on the journey." Fang Minghua greeted him.

"You, how did you know I would come today?" Wu Tianmin was very surprised.

"Li Li from San Francisco called me and told me that you were going to return to China soon, so I asked Zhang Yimou. He was also going to pick you up, but because he couldn't leave the crew for the filming of "The Overlord of Western Chu", he called me to pick you up."

Just at the end of last year, Zhang Yimou was invited to produce the Hong Kong film "The King of Western Chu", a feature film co-produced by the mainland and Hong Kong.

Directed by Xian Qiran and Wei Hantao, starring Ray Lui, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li and Rosamund Kwan.

"Thank you, thank you." Wu Tianmin was very moved.

He only told his favorite disciple Zhang Yimou the news of his return to China, and did not tell anyone else.

"Brother Wu, sister-in-law, come this way, we will take you back first." Song Tangtang said beside him.

So the four of them walked towards the parking lot and came to a black Audi.

This Audi 100 was purchased by the company years ago. After making money from real estate speculation in Hainan, Zhao Hongjun bought an Audi each for Shengshi Group and its two subsidiaries for official use.

After the couple got in the car, Song Tangtang drove into the city.

Wu Tianmin sat in the back seat, looking outside through the car window.

He looked at the familiar streets of Jiefang Road, Daqiao City, East Street, and the Bell and Drum Tower.

There are more tall buildings outside the city, but there is not much change inside the city. The smell of mutton wafting from the street makes him feel very familiar.

It's good to be back home.
No matter how delicious a hamburger is, it can’t compare to roujiamo.

But what can I do after I come back?
Wu Tianmin's eyes gradually became confused.

Wu Tianmin lived in the staff building of the Xiying Studio on Xiying Road. Fang Minghua and his wife drove there and helped carry the luggage upstairs.

The room had been empty for a long time and was covered with dust.

"Minghua, Tangtang, just go and do your own things. Thank you." Wu Tianmin said.

"Okay, Brother Wu, we're going to host a reception for you tomorrow night at Xijing Restaurant."

"No, no, I came back in disgrace, it's not a glorious thing." Wu Tianmin said hurriedly with a hint of self-mockery in his tone.

"Look at what you said. Coming back is a good thing! There are no other outsiders at the party, only Zhang Yimou and his friends. They are all your former disciples. How can you not meet them?"

"Okay then." Wu Tianmin agreed.

The next afternoon, Wu Tianmin changed into clean clothes and rode his Fei Ge bicycle, which had been left in his family's woodshed for several years and was covered in dust.

At noon today, Wu Tianmin cleaned it and pushed it outside to the bicycle repair stall. The owner cleaned it up, added some lubricating oil to the bearings, and inflated both tires. Now it rides very smoothly.

Wu Tianmin rushed to Xijing Restaurant, asked the bartender, then went up to the second floor and pushed open the private room, only to see that it was already full of people.

When Fang Minghua and his wife, Zhang Yimou, Gu Changwei, He Ping, Zhou Xiaowen, Teng Wenji, and Feng Xiaoning saw Wu Tianmin come in, they all stood up.

"Director Wu, Brother Wu"

Everyone greeted him with a smile and made way for Wu Tianmin to sit in the top seat.

Wu Tianmin looked at these familiar faces and couldn't help feeling emotional.

Except for Fang Minghua and his wife, the rest of these people were Wu Tianmin's subordinates when he was the director of the Xi'an Film Studio, and some of them were even trained by him.

Now they have become the backbone of Xi'an Film Studio and are influential in the domestic film industry.

Unfortunately, he has nothing to do with all this.

The dishes were served quickly, and the wine was Xifeng, which is a favorite of Xijing people. Everyone ate and chatted.

Wu Tianmin seemed reluctant to talk about his experiences in the United States, but was more willing to talk about the current development of the domestic film industry and was happy about the achievements of his former students.

"Director, what are your plans after you come back?" Zhang Yimou poured Wu Tianmin a glass of wine and asked.

"What plans? What plans can I have?" Wu Tianmin's tone was full of self-mockery. "I am already very satisfied to be able to return to China. What other plans can I have?"

In fact, everyone understands it.

Although Wu Tianmin's personnel relationship is still with the Xi'an Film Studio, he cannot stay there due to his current embarrassing identity.

He picked up the wine Zhang Yimou offered and drank it all, then continued, "Once everything is arranged, I plan to go to Yanjing to see if there is a place for me to stay."

"Well, Yanjing is good. Yanjing has more opportunities than our Xijing."

"Yes. The current Xi'an Film Studio, ah..." everyone said and sighed.

At this time, Song Tangtang said, "Director Wu, you are going to Yanjing? Why don't you come to Shengshi Film and Television? I sincerely invite you to come and serve as the company's deputy general manager, how about that?"

The deputy general manager of Shengshi Film and Television!
Shengshi Film and Television is now in a very strong momentum. In the past few years, it has produced several excellent films and TV series. It is not only the largest private film and television company in China, but also has overshadowed the old Xi'an Film Studio.

Of course, there is another layer of temptation.

It is said that Shengshi Film and Television pays its employees very high salaries, and even leaders at the vice president level are paid on an annual salary basis!

If Wu Tianmin went there, he would definitely not be treated unfairly.

But after hearing this, Wu Tianmin shook his head.

"Mr. Song, thank you for your kindness. I don't want to be an official now. If I can have the opportunity to make a movie, that would be my greatest hope."

"Director Wu, there is no conflict between being the vice president and being a director." Song Tangtang continued, "You can still make movies as the vice president of the company, just like you made "Old Well" when you were the director of Xiying Studio, and the film and television company can provide you with ample funds."

"If you don't mind, Brother Wu, I can help you write the script." Fang Minghua, who was sitting next to him, added with a smile.

Wu Tianmin was moved after hearing this.

Script and funding. These are what a director dreams of.

What are you going to Yanjing for?
Isn't it just looking for an opportunity to make a film?
(End of this chapter)