A widower's entertainment

Chapter 174 [New scramble] (please subscribe)
Decheng, Chunfeng Lane.

Because he promised the Bayi Film Studio to write the script of "War Meridian", Lin Youcheng was naturally busy writing the script. However, while Lin Youcheng was writing the script, the people from the island country But Mucun Shanjing came to Chunfeng Lane specially to visit Lin Youcheng.

"Lin Jun, this is the sake from our island country that I brought to you specially."

When Lin Youcheng saw these things that Kimura Shani specially brought from the island country, if it weren't for the peaceful era now, he would probably think that the people from the island country were trying to do something to him. They actually brought so many gifts to his door. Could it be that they were tempting him and making him think that they were doing something to him? Traitor.

Of course, Lin Youcheng knew that this was definitely impossible.

The reason why Kimura Sani is so enthusiastic about Lin Youcheng and brings many gifts to visit is because Lin Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X" is really influential in the island country. It can definitely be said to be a mystery novel. A nuclear bomb exploded in the world, causing an earthquake of mystery literature throughout the island country.

It can even be said that this influence is not only on the mystery literature world, but also on the entire island country's literary world. It was shocked by Lin Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X".

"Lin Jun, thank you very much. Your book "The Devotion of Suspect X" is very popular in the island country. This is the Sho Edogawa Ranpo Award in the mystery literature world, and the Mystery Association Literary Award."

As he said that, Kimura Sani formally handed over the literary award certificate that Lin Youcheng received in the island country to Lin Youcheng.

Lin Youcheng took the certificate handed over by Kimura Yamai, but he was not particularly excited. He smiled and said, "Thank you, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Youcheng did not answer Kimurayamai's question of whether he recognized him or not, and waited for Kimurayamai's next words.

"Yes, but the royalties cannot be like the original "The Devotion of Suspect X"."

"Director Nagisa Oshima is a very famous film director in our island country. He likes the story "The Devotion of Suspect X" written by you very much. He wants to make your story into a movie."

In particular, Lin Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X" has become a hit in the island country. Now it is even more suitable to publish Lin Youcheng's other novels. I believe the results will not be bad.

When Kimura Sanjing heard what Lin Youcheng said, he nodded quickly and said, "Hey, Mr. Lin, please rest assured. How about our royalties this time according to the royalties from the previous reprint of "The Devotion of Suspect X"?"

As for Lin Youcheng's "Strange Things in the World", Kimura Sani was even more amazed, because he did not expect that the male protagonist in this story would be rejuvenated. He himself had read "Strange Things in the World" and knew about this article. The novel also won China's Mao Dun Literature Award, which naturally made him want to publish Lin Youcheng's novel.

Obviously, "The Devotion of Suspect Of course, "Love Letter" goes without saying. Both novels are love novels. Kimura Sani has also read them both and was moved by the love in the novels. Love has an audience no matter which country it is in.

Lin Youcheng looked at Kimura Shanjing, and wanted to ask Kimura Shanjing if he had any ideas about publishing his three novels: "The Wind", "My Captain My Group", and "War Meridian", but it was obvious that Lin Youcheng Yu Cheng also knows these three novels, but Kimura Shani didn't mention them here, so he must also know what stories they are about.

Lin Youcheng thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, but if you reprint it, the royalties will be the same as "The Devotion of Suspect X"."

"Lin Jun, I personally like your "The Wonders of the World" very much, as well as "Love at the Hawthorn Tree" and "Love Letters". I also want to talk to you about "The Wonders of the World" and "Love Letters" this time. , the publication of the three novels "Hawthorn Tree Love" in the island country."

Although Kimura Sani likes these novels written by Lin Youcheng very much, as a businessman he still attaches great importance to profit, and is not absolutely 100% sure that these three novels by Lin Youcheng will be like "Suspect X" "Devotion" is so popular, naturally it will not charge a very high price.

One of the big reasons why Lin Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X" is so popular in the island country is because Shi Hong's dedication to love in the novel really shocked countless people in the island country. .

Kimura Shanjing nodded.

When Lin Youcheng mentioned this film director to Kimura Sani, he guessed that Kimura Sani could not mention this director for no reason. There must be some reason.

Kimura Sani looked at Lin Youcheng and said, "Mr. Lin, there is one more thing. Do you know Nagisa Oshima, the film director of our island country?"

Lin Youcheng was a little surprised that Kimura Sani would suddenly mention the film director Nagisa Oshima. As a screenwriter, Lin Youcheng naturally knew about this film director. You must know that this is one of the top ten directors in the island country, although not as good as Akira Kurosawa. Although he has the status of a film master, he is also an absolutely great international director. You must know that in 1978, Nagisa Oshima was shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival with the romantic horror film "Love of the Dead". Although he did not win the Palme d'Or, But it won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

From Kimurayamai's point of view, I believe that people in the island country will also be moved by Lin Youcheng's love stories.

When Lin Youcheng heard what Kimurayamai said, he nodded and expressed his understanding. He was not particularly surprised. After all, if Kimurayamai wanted to publish these three novels of his in the island country, Lin Youcheng would not refuse, because that would not be the case. It means another huge amount of income.

Starting from "The Cruel Story of Youth", "The World of the Senses", and "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence", and "Gobo" are featured throughout Nagisa Oshima's feature films, most of them have a vicious motivation for sex, and the relationship between people It is not a normal expression of lust, but an alienated and ritualized evil emotion.

Love is so lethal.

Even if these three novels are published in the island country, they may not be able to match the number of publications of "The Devotion of Suspect X", but Lin Youcheng knows very well that no matter what, he will receive royalties.

Lin Youcheng did not expect that domestic film directors did not want to film the story "The Devotion of Suspect X", but film directors from the island country wanted to film and prepare this story. This really surprised Lin Youcheng.

When Kimura Sani saw that Lin Youcheng did not answer this question, he felt that Lin Youcheng might not know Oshima Nagisa, so he said: "Lin Jun, you can think about this matter."

Lin Youcheng actually knew very well that the reason why no domestic film studio wanted to film "The Devotion of Suspect X" was because there was still some controversy about the killing of the homeless man in this story, and even if it was filmed, it would not necessarily be possible. Able to pass trial.

Obviously, the island country will not have this consideration.

However, Lin Youcheng was still a little surprised that Oshima Nagisa actually wanted to film "The Devotion of Suspect X". Obviously Lin Youcheng did not expect that besides director Nagisa Oshima, anyone would also want to film "The Devotion of Suspect X".

Just after Kimura Yamai mentioned to Lin Youcheng the film adaptation of "The Devotion of Suspect X", someone new came to Lin Youcheng to talk about the film adaptation of "The Devotion of Suspect X".

The number of people coming here was even more unimaginable to Lin Youcheng.

Looking at Hou Xiaoxian standing in front of him, Lin Youcheng was even more shocked and surprised.

Because he knew very clearly that Hou Xiaoxian was in Baodao. Although cross-strait relations were now easing, it would not be until 1987 that Baodao people would be allowed to visit relatives on the mainland. He never expected to see Director Hou Xiaoxian in Decheng.

Lin Youcheng is naturally very aware of director Hou Xiaoxian, who will be one of the leaders of the future Baodao film industry and an absolute film master in the field of art films.

In 1980, director Hou Xiaoxian shot his first feature film "She's the One". After that, the director's feature film "The Grass Is Green by the River" was nominated for the Golden Horse Award for Best Director. He also filmed "The Wind" in succession. "The Man from the Cabinet" and "Winter's Holiday" won the Best Director Award at the Asia Pacific Film Festival.

Of course, Lin Youcheng knew more clearly that Hou Xiaoxian would be even more powerful in the future. That film "City of Sadness" won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. Especially Hou Xiaoxian is a film creator who likes to find problems for himself. A creator who confronts difficult moments in life. Whether it is the grasp of delicate emotions or the restoration of the environment or characters, whether it is the reconstruction of the past era or the depiction of the current style, we are constantly practicing various themes, combining sound and painting, lens practice, editing practice, and even in The practice of modern color silent films was carried out in "The Finest Hours".

Lin Youcheng personally likes the movies directed by Hou Xiaoxian very much. In Lin Youcheng's opinion, there are many extremely ordinary life details in Hou Xiaoxian's movies. These details truly come from life, and the infinity of life also gives Hou Xiaoxian the unlimited ability to capture details for use in movies. However, the same details that appear on the screens constructed by countless filmmakers can be manipulated and transformed by Hou Xiaoxian. Exudes a magic that intoxicates and shakes independent minds off the screen.

Hou Xiaoxian's film style, which is generally described, cannot actually be considered the essence of Hou Xiaoxian's films. Whether it is the original commercial film or the later art film or artistic commercial film, Hou Xiaoxian hidden in it is actually a warrior who dares to explore and innovate, and who tirelessly searches for a space of cinematic meaning that can replace the depth of words in the film world.

There are no principles or rules, only inspiration, only ideas, only practice, only his own artistic world, and only the film poet Hou Xiaoxian who faces away from the audience's understanding but faces the audience's emotional experience.

Zhang Jiefang looked at Lin Youcheng and introduced him to Lin Youcheng: "Youcheng, this is director Hou Xiaoxian from Baodao."

Director Hou Xiaoxian shook hands with Lin Youcheng with a smile on his face and said: "I didn't come from Treasure Island this time, but from Xiangjiang."

Because Baodao has not yet allowed people from Baodao to visit relatives on the mainland, people from Baodao can only enter and exit the mainland with passports from Xiangjiang, Meimei, or the island country. It is not considered free entry and exit.

Especially after Baodao people who sneaked into the mainland from Xiangjiang return to Baodao, they still need to be interrogated or issued a guarantee by the Baodao Immigration Bureau, which can be said to be quite strict.

However, Lin Youcheng also knew that the treasure island would be opened next year, and the movie "The Battle of Taierzhuang" was behind this.

"Writer Lin, hello, I really like your novel "The Devotion of Suspect This story was made into a movie, so I made a special trip to Xiangjiang and then came to the mainland to find you."

What Hou Xiaoxian said was absolutely true. After reading the book "The Devotion of Suspect A love story.

Although this love story is also a crime story, he knows more clearly that this story is the purest love.

He really still remembers the passage Lin Youcheng wrote at the beginning of the novel and cannot forget it.

"How far can you love someone? What kind of encounter can you risk your life without regrets?"

"The end of logic is not the utopia of reason and order, but love dedicated to life."

Now when Hou Xiaoxian said these two sentences to the writer Lin Youcheng, he was still shocked by the story of "The Devotion of Suspect X". Otherwise, he would not have been able to sleep all night after reading this novel. He was so excited. His mood could not be calmed down for a long time, and he ran directly from Treasure Island to the mainland.

This is all because he really likes Lin Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X" so much.

Hou Xiaoxian looked at Lin Youcheng and said, "Writer Lin, your story "The Devotion of Suspect X" is really well written."

"Believe me, I will definitely film your story well."

Lin Youcheng could naturally feel Hou Xiaoxian's sincerity. After all, at this time, it was definitely not easy to go all the way from Baodao to Xiangjiang, and then go all the way to Decheng.

Lin Youcheng never expected that director Hou Xiaoxian would actually do this. He really didn't know what to say.

"Youcheng, this director Hou Xiaoxian is a compatriot who specially came from Taiwan."

"How about your film "The Devotion of Suspect X" be shot by director Hou Hsiao-hsien?"

Zhang Jiefang didn't know how great director Hou Xiaoxian would be in the future, nor did he know that Kimura Sani and Lin Youcheng had proposed a movie adaptation of "The Devotion of Suspect X". However, even if he knew that Zhang Jiefang would definitely support director Hou Xiaoxian, even if Hou Xiaoxian The director may not be well-known internationally, but in Zhang Jiefang's view, director Hou Xiaoxian from Baodao is a compatriot and a comrade.

Of course, Lin Youcheng also knew this very well.

(End of this chapter)