Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 679 678 "Precisely because it is a blank sheet of paper, you can draw the map as you wish. Everything is up to you."

In fact, Song Tangtang would take a look at what Fang Minghua wrote every few days, and sometimes give him personal opinions.

The novel was finished, and Song Tangtang sat in front of the computer and read the last few paragraphs:
"The map was a blank sheet of paper, which was of course very nerve-wracking. Anyone would be at a loss as to what to do."

"But from another perspective, it is precisely because it is a blank piece of paper that you can draw the map as you wish. Everything is up to you."

"Everything is free for you, and there are endless possibilities in front of you. This is a wonderful thing. I sincerely pray that you can believe in yourself and burn your life without regrets."

"I probably won't answer any more trouble consultations. Thank you for asking a very valuable question at the end."

"Minghua."

"Ok?"

"I think"

"What's wrong, Tangtang? Why are you still hesitating when talking to me?" Fang Minghua looked at his wife.

"Then let me be frank. I think your novel is less literary than your previous works. It cannot be considered a serious novel."

Fang Minghua didn't get angry when she heard this, but smiled: "I didn't say I was going to write a serious novel, so let me ask you? Is it good? Will Lili like it?"

"Well, it's pretty good. Although it's supernatural and has some mystery involved, it doesn't look scary at all. Instead, it makes people feel warm and healing. I think Lili will like it." Song Tangtang said.

"That's all. I've achieved my goal." Fang Minghua said, "I'll mail it out tomorrow. I'm finally done and can take a break."

Fang Minghua picked up the teacup and drank a sip of tea slowly.

"There's one more thing." Song Tangtang suddenly thought of something: "Director Wu's film 'Face Off' is about to be released. Our company is going to promote it and plan to hold a premiere in Xijing. You have to attend it then."

"Why should I go? I'm neither a director nor a screenwriter." Fang Minghua immediately refused.

"Support Wu Tianmin. Director Wu also said at the company this afternoon that he wants to invite you to participate."

"Okay then." Fang Minghua had no choice but to ask, "When?"

"Tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 11th."

Xijing has officially entered winter at the end of November. Tonight, a howling north wind was blowing outside, and the fallen sycamore leaves on the street were blown all over the sky. Compared with usual days, there were much fewer pedestrians on the street, and everyone was hiding in their warm homes.

But Fang Minghua and his wife were going out wearing their tweed coats.

There is no other way. The premiere of the movie "Face/Off" will be held at Northwest Cinema tonight.

After taking care of the children, the two of them hurriedly left home and drove towards East Street.

The Northwest Cinema, located on East Street, is known as the largest cinema in the Northwest region. When Fang Minghua and his wife arrived, the staff of Shengshi Film and Television and the creative team of the movie "Face Off" were all there, as well as guests who came to show their support.

Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Huang Jianxin, Teng Wenji, Gu Changwei, and actors Gong Li, Zhou Lijing, Zhang Jiayi
Oh my god.

Half of today’s film industry is here!
Although it was Shengshi Film and Television that invited him, Wu Tianmin also has a lot of face.

Almost all the famous directors of Xi'an Film Studio came to show their support. I wonder what Director Liu of Xi'an Film Studio would think after seeing this?
Of course this has nothing to do with Fang Minghua.

Many of the guests who came to support the film knew Fang Minghua, and some of them, although not known to them, had heard of his name. Everyone shook hands and exchanged greetings. Finally, the staff invited everyone, including the invited media reporters and special audiences, to come in and watch the movie together, with the interactive session left for the later part.

Fang Minghua and Song Tangtang sat together and watched a movie.

The opening is in the style of an ink painting, with mist and the characters appearing.

During the Republic of China, there were many talented people in the Bashan and Shu regions, and there were many folk artists in the streets and alleys. The face-changing king would stay on a small boat at night, and during the day he would carry his luggage and take his monkey "General" to walk through the streets and alleys, looking for a lively place to open a show and show his unique skills. Most of the films directed by Wu Tianmin are based on simple and down-to-earth life stories. On the surface, they don't seem to have too many ups and downs, but in fact they create many clever contradictions, conflicts and surprises. The multi-line and multi-perspective narrative method makes the universal meaning of the film profound and reasonable.

This is the case with the movie "Face/Off".

The film's narrative is plain and simple, but you have to calm down and watch it.

While Fang Minghua was watching the movie, far across the ocean in San Francisco, Li Li had just finished reading "The Convenience Store of Sorrow" written by Fang Minghua on her bedroom computer.

Li Li received the disk of this novel the day before yesterday. She loaded it into her computer and couldn't wait to read it. Apart from classes, she has been immersed in this novel for the past two days.

Li Li walked out of the bedroom and came to the yard, looking at the camellia flowers blooming in the yard.

It was not too cold in San Francisco at the end of November. The sea breeze blew on Li Li's face and she felt cool.

"It's the Worry-Solving Grocery Store. Just write down your worries and put them in that small milk box and you will get the answers."

If there really was such a grocery store in the world, and such a milk box, it would be great. I would definitely put all my worries and confusions into it and wait for the final answer.

Li Li looked at the flowers and thought to herself.

"Each of you can listen to your inner voice and find your inner strength. No longer regard endurance as a solution or escape as an antidote. No one is an island. There is someone who wants to listen to your emotions and someone who cares about you."

This is a sentence from the novel.

But Li Li felt as if she was speaking to herself.

Suddenly she had an urge to make a phone call to Fang Minghua to tell her how she felt about reading the book and what was in her heart.

When she returned to the living room, she hesitated again.

I looked at the alarm clock on the wall and it was already seven o'clock in the afternoon.

It's already eleven o'clock at night in Xijing.

It’s so late, Fang Minghua and my cousin must have gone to bed already, right?
Don't bother them anymore.

Moreover, there are some things that cannot be said.

But there was always something in her heart that she wanted to talk to someone about, so she called her good friend Demi's mobile phone.

"Demi, my name is Li Li. My brother-in-law wrote a novel. It's really, really good."

"Hello, Li Li, your brother-in-law is a writer who often writes novels, but you don't seem so excited." Demi said on the other end of the phone.

"You don't know, this novel was written specifically for me by my brother-in-law."

"Ah? Specially for you? Your brother-in-law is so nice to you. Hehe."

"Oh Demi, stop talking nonsense, it's not what you think! Okay, I won't say any more, do you want to see it?"

"I want to watch it, but my Chinese level is too poor. I'm afraid it's too difficult to learn and I can't understand Chinese!" Demi actually complained on the phone.

"Okay, okay, I'll translate it into English for you." Li Li said.

After finishing the call, Li Li walked over to the computer and sat down again.

She decided to translate the novel into English immediately, not only for Demi but also for the rest of America.

(End of this chapter)