Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 124 One shot affects the whole body

On the plane back to Beijing, Chen Shiping felt particularly warm looking at the little red flag hanging in the cabin.

It’s National Day soon, and the atmosphere of celebration in the mainland can be seen everywhere. Even the plane is full, most of them are traveling to the capital.

When I was in Xiangjiang before, I didn’t feel any festive atmosphere.

After all, he was raised by a fat British aunt, and he is not close to the family at all.

When the fat aunt celebrates her birthday, she still knows how to organize activities, but my own mother doesn’t say anything when it’s her birthday.

When I go back to Zhonghe for a meeting, I have to set the conditions for co-production a little higher.

A few hours later, Chen Shiping returned to the factory. Before he could take a breath, he was dragged to a meeting by Song Tao.

The leaders of China Cooperation and China Film Co., Ltd. all wanted to see the results of Chen Shiping's trip to Hong Kong.

Now is the right time, and there is an excuse to cause trouble there. From all aspects, it is a very good time.

At the meeting of China Cooperation, Chen Shiping reported in detail the harvest of Xiangjiang, and also handed over the conditions and opinions put forward by Xiangjiang filmmakers.

There are many conditions, from funding to issuance, there are always dozens of them.

It is hoped that the number of imported films can be increased, and the distribution of co-produced films should also be increased from regional to national.

These are all policy requirements, and there are many smaller requirements, such as the treatment of Xiangjiang staff, the staffing ratio of the crew, etc.

Mr. Li from Zhonghe asked with a smile: "Shi Ping, tell me how you feel about this time. What is Xiangjiang's attitude towards the co-production reform?"

Chen Shiping organized his speech and said: "Generally speaking, they are still very active in wanting to join the mainland film market, which can be seen from these requirements."

Everyone in the conference room nodded, asking for things to be done easily, indicating that they wanted to standardize things, actively join in, and protect their own interests through these requirements.

If the mainland film market doesn't attract them, how can they make so many demands? The worst thing is they won't come.

Mr. Li nodded and said: "Then let's sort out these requirements and discuss which ones can be adopted and which ones need to be supplemented."

Then everyone began to discuss these requirements one by one. Today's meeting will discuss a rough outline, and then we will meet with people from major film studios to discuss and listen to their opinions.

Finally, go to the upper level for a meeting to discuss the decision and set the final result.

This is a long process, and it would be great to have a result by the end of this year.

The meeting lasted until past 7 o'clock in the evening, and only 17 of the dozens of opinions were discussed. There will be further meetings to discuss later.

When Chen Shiping got home and took a breath, he took out his pager to see if anyone had contacted him in the past few days.

Big Brother doesn't have that many functions. If someone wants to leave a message for him, he will only use the pager.

Chen Shiping looked at the message on the pager and stopped raising his legs as he was about to do so.

Tao Huimin left him a message, saying that he would arrive in the capital at 8:30 tonight.

It was already eight o'clock, so Chen Shiping didn't have time to rest, so he just put on his clothes and shoes, picked up his car keys and went out.

But as soon as he arrived downstairs, he was blocked by Jiang Shan.

"Where are you going so late?"

"Why are you back so late?"

The two said in unison.

Then Jiang Shan said with a smile: "I'll be back on vacation tomorrow. Where are you going so late? Take me with you!"

"I still have something to do. I'll play with you next time." Chen Shiping said perfunctorily. It would still take ten minutes from here to the train station.

Jiang Shan said unhappily: "You weren't like this before, and Tao Huimin is not here, so just take me with you!"

It's just because I'm not here that I can't take you out to play. There are so many pairs of eyes in the family area. If someone sees you, you might know how to spread the word.

What's more, I'm going to pick up Tao Huimin now, so how can I take you with me?

Chen Shiping said helplessly: "Don't get too close to me. Your dad will have to trouble me later. Go home quickly. I have to pick him up."

It was okay not to mention Jiang Huayan. When Jiang Huayan was mentioned, Jiang Shan's temper grew and she grabbed Chen Shiping and refused to let him go.

"My dad can't control me! He can't control you now either!"

Chen Shiping looked at Jiang Shan with a complicated expression and said, "Let go first. It's not good for others to see you."

"I don't!" Jiang Shan's stubborn temper rose.

Chen Shiping took a step towards the dark place next to him with a headache, and then said: "I have a girlfriend now. If I go to her now, her mother will come too."

"So what? As long as I'm not married, I will..."

"Keep your voice down!" Chen Shiping was startled by her sudden loud voice, for fear that others would hear him.

Da Sa Mi in the capital is truly fearless.

Chen Shiping didn't have time to explain to her, so he said directly: "I don't have time, so don't be stubborn."

After saying that, Chen Shiping ran away. If he didn't leave, it would be too late.

Seeing Chen Shiping running away, Jiang Shan stamped her feet angrily. It wasn't until his car taillights disappeared into the courtyard that the light in her eyes dimmed.

Jiang Shan couldn't help but sigh, and when she turned around, she saw Jiang Huayan standing at the door of Shanloulou.

"Dad!" Jiang Shan was startled, looked at him full of resentment and said, "Why are you walking silently?"

Jiang Shan said as she walked around Jiang Huaiyan and went upstairs.

Looking at his daughter who was angry with him, Jiang Huayan let out a long sigh, how could he deal with this girl?

Twenty minutes later, Chen Shiping met Tao Huimin and her parents at the train exit.

Tao Huimin looked at Chen Shiping who came to pick him up in surprise, and asked in surprise: "When did you come back? I thought you couldn't come to pick us up."

"I just got home in the evening and came over when I saw the message." Chen Shiping said with a smile: "Why did I come over so early? I thought I wouldn't arrive until tomorrow."

Tao Huimin said with a smile: "Tomorrow is National Day, and my dad wants to see the flag raising."

Only then did Chen Shiping understand. While taking their luggage, he said, "Uncle and aunt, welcome to the capital."

Director Chen took the initiative to carry his bag and called him uncle and aunt, without any pretense at all. He was completely different from when he was in Xiangjiang.

Tao Huimin's parents were satisfied with Chen Shiping no matter how they viewed him. They were not arrogant despite his promising future. They rushed over as soon as they saw the message, which shows that they take him seriously.

On the way back, Chen Shiping chatted with his uncle and aunt while driving, and his behavior was warm and considerate.

When he returned to the family home, Chen Shiping took the initiative to pick up his luggage and introduced the situation of the family home.

In front of a window in the family building, Jiang Shan had been waiting for Chen Shiping to come back. Seeing his enthusiasm for Tao Huimin's parents, she felt very uncomfortable.

If her father had been kinder to Chen Shiping back then, maybe it wouldn't be the case now.

Chen Shiping also noticed the light in Jiang Shan's room and saw her standing at the window looking down, but he only took a glance and looked away.

Sometimes the fate is not enough and it is useless to say anything.

As for having something secretly happen to Jiang Shan, Chen Shiping never thought of the possibility. If Jiang Huayan knew about it, he could come to him with a knife and fight for his life.

If everyone knows about the trouble, he will have to go to the sea if he doesn't want to.

After going upstairs, Chen Shiping took the initiative to pour tea and boil water for them to eat. Tao Huimin knew Chen Shiping's cooking skills, but he didn't dare to ask him to make a pot of plain water with a few drops of soy sauce.

It's enough to just pretend, but how can you really do it?

Tao Huimin drove Chen Shiping out of the kitchen and went to make food by himself.

"Xiao Chen, this house is really nice, but it's a bit small. It will be troublesome if you have children in the future." Tao's mother said after looking around the house.

Dad Tao couldn't help but cough. How could you come up and say that someone else's house is small? If you don't know better, you would think you want a big house.

Chen Shiping didn't care, and said with a smile: "I bought a courtyard house. It's bigger over there, but I haven't moved there yet."

"Siheyuan?" Tao's father asked curiously.

Chen Shiping briefly explained that after watching the flag-raising tomorrow, he would take them to see it and take a trip to Houhai.

Soon Tao Huimin made the noodles and came out. After a few people had a quick bite, they washed up and rested.

If you want to watch the flag-raising, it’s best to get up early in the morning during the National Day, otherwise you won’t be able to find a good spot when it’s too late.

In the bedroom, Chen Shiping looked at Tao Huimin who had just taken a shower and couldn't help but close the door and hug her.

Tao Huimin immediately pressed against Chen Shiping's chest and said, "My parents are here, please don't mess around."

"It's okay, I can't hear you."

"Go to bed early, we will watch the flag raising tomorrow."

"I will raise the flag now!"

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Tao Huimin, who saw Chen Shiping raising the flag, could only grit his teeth and keep silent. However, when he was so passionate, he unconsciously started to sing a song, but he was afraid that the sound would be too loud, so he had to open his mouth and bite Chen Shiping's shoulder.

At around four o'clock in the morning, they got up early and set out to watch the flag raising. When they arrived, there were already many people in the square.

The sky was bright at this time, and the black sky and red brick walls formed a strong contrast.

Looking at the slogans on the city wall, everyone feels a sense of pride in their hearts!

When the sun rose, golden sunlight shone down, and Chen Shiping seemed to see a golden future.

The bright red flags floated slowly in the chorus, and that bright red color was engraved in everyone's heart.

After watching the flag-raising, Chen Shiping and the others went to have breakfast, an authentic Beijing breakfast.

"Dad, the bean juice tastes really bad!"

Tao Huimin couldn't help but persuade him at the breakfast shop.

Tao's father said firmly: "We have come to the capital, so we must eat local specialties. I don't believe how bad it can be!"

"Listen to my daughter, even though she said it doesn't taste good, she still insists on drinking it." Tao's mother couldn't help but persuade her. She smelled the bean juice just now when she went to get the buns.

"I don't! I want to taste it!"

"Then drink it, don't waste it."

“A bowl of bean juice was gone in one bite!”

Chen Shiping watched silently as he ordered another serving of soy milk to save his father-in-law from embarrassment later.

Soon the bean juice came. Dad Tao smelled it first and couldn't help but frown, but he still picked it up and took a sip.

The sour and smelly smell of drinking water immediately hit his forehead. Tao's father's face wrinkled up and he neither swallowed nor vomited.

"Dad, why don't you drink? It doesn't taste good." Tao Huimin said deliberately.

Father Tao glanced at his daughter and drank the soy juice in his mouth.

Tao Huimin asked with a smile: "Does it taste good? Is it authentic?"

Tao's father, who was originally very ambitious, pursed his lips and said nothing. He only felt sorry for the people of the capital. What do they have to eat every day!

Seeing her husband like this, Tao's mother suppressed a smile and said, "There are still a lot of them, don't waste them."

"That's right, dad, don't waste it, drink it all in one gulp."

Dad Tao looked at the mother and daughter who were deliberately laughing at him. He raised his hand and wanted to grit his teeth and finish the drink in one gulp. He must not embarrass the man!

"Uncle, give me a drink, I haven't drank for a long time." Chen Shiping smiled and put a bowl of soy milk in front of Tao's father, and reached out to bring the soy milk over.

Dad Tao immediately said: "Okay, okay, then you can drink it. We outsiders can't taste it."

Tao Huimin and Tao's mother smiled and did not continue teasing.

Chen Shiping took the bean juice and took a sip, then pretended that he didn't hold the bun firmly and fell in. It was a pity that it was a waste.

Seeing Chen Shiping like this, Tao's father suddenly realized that he didn't like drinking either and was just helping himself out.

This son-in-law is great! It's true! You can drink soy juice, but the key is that your brain is still alive.

After breakfast, Chen Shiping took them to Houhai and took a look at the courtyard house they hadn't visited for a long time. As soon as Chen Shiping parked the car, the big brother rang.

"Director, um, okay, go right away."

Chen Shiping hung up the phone and said apologetically to Tao's father and Tao's mother: "Uncle and aunt, I have to have a meeting at the moment and let Amin play with you. I will come back after the meeting and invite you to dinner."

"It's okay, you have something to do." Both Tao's father and Tao's mother understood. They all knew that Chen Shiping was the director of the film studio and a busy man.

After Chen Shiping drove away, Tao's father couldn't help but ask Tao Huimin why he still had to go to work since it was already National Day.

Tao Huimin heard something mentioned by Chen Shiping last night and explained: "It seems that he is taking the lead in changing the co-production model, and the leaders are pointing at him."

Tao's father and Tao's mother looked at each other, and they recognized Chen Shiping even more in their hearts. A great writer and director is also valued by the leadership. This son-in-law has nothing to say!

There’s nothing to say about character!

"Amin, when are you planning to get married?" Tao's mother couldn't help but ask.

Tao Huimin blushed and said, "I will listen to him, probably next year."

"Well, hold on tight, you're all very old." Halfway through, Tao's mother pulled Tao Huimin and whispered, "You all live together. If one day, it will be too late."

Tao Huimin shyly took Tao's mother's hand and shouted, "I know."

Chen Shiping went directly to Zhonghe for a meeting. He didn't expect that it was already National Day today and the meeting would continue. It seemed that the higher-ups still attached great importance to this matter.

It seems that the co-production model and the introduction of Hong Kong films are about to change dramatically.

After Chen Shiping arrived at Zhonghe and joined Song Zhuo, he heard another news. In the past few days, many film studio directors knew about what he was doing in Xiangjiang. They all thought it was an opportunity and called to inquire.

The directors of these film studios have only one purpose, and that is to change the system of monopolized purchasing and marketing!

This issue has been quarreling for several years, and has been discussed above, but there has been no substantial progress.

Now Chen Shiping has found an excuse for them, so why don't they take the opportunity to cause trouble.

I don’t think the compatriots in Hong Kong have opinions. If you change the co-production model, you must also change the domestic movies!

After listening to Song Zhuo's words, Chen Shiping felt that he had become a trendsetter in history.

If this happens, my name will not be included in the history of Chinese films in the future!

　I went to play today. I haven’t gone out to relax for a long time. I still have a chapter later.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)