Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 240 "The Shawshank Redemption" and the Bet!

"In terms of artistic maturity and completeness, this film "The Story of an Orphan" can be said to be the best among Chinese films today."

As soon as Bao Guowei came up, he gave a conclusion to the work "The Orphan Saves His Ancestor".

"In the past, our early films were always unable to get rid of blind imitation of Western films, and the works they created were often nondescript."

After hearing this, Liming Wei also nodded and said: "What Bingwen said is very reasonable. We used to always follow Western works and copy them, and rarely had what we wanted to express, and even It’s closer to the performance form of Peking Opera, but it doesn’t look like a movie or a play.”

"This is inevitable." The expression on Hong Shen's face softened a lot, but he still said. "I, China, are now lagging behind the West in all aspects, and I can only be a studious student. So what does this have to do with what you said before?"

"Sir, please be patient."

Bao Guowei felt that this Hong Shen was impatient, but fortunately he dug a hole for himself, so he was not afraid that the other party would be impatient.

"So, in my opinion, the popularity and status of "Orphan Saves the Ancestor" is natural.

I have not watched the movie, but from the drama, it can be seen that the creator strives to make the images and scenes realistic and realistic, and even the lines include slang and dialects commonly found in the Jiangnan area. This is a breakthrough.

The hardships of the daughter-in-law Yu Wei's life at the bottom, the simplicity of some bottom people, and the cunning and cunning of some bottom people can present these realities, which cannot be achieved by sitting in an office and talking on paper.

Before the other party finished speaking, Bao Guowei continued: "Not to mention a hundred years ago, in recent years there are still storytellers, and you can still hear people talking about Water Margin Journey to the West on the streets. The literary works in this world have always been based on secular To Ya’s.”

After hearing these words, the serious expression on Hong Shen's face softened a lot, and he nodded and said.

But now, he was no longer as angry as before, but felt that Bao Guowei was indeed right.

May I ask, sir, are these intentional? "

The story presents all of this as things that may happen around us, rather than deliberately, letting readers know the meaning of education in the form of a classroom.

"The four great classics were once produced from market novels, and were once low-end popular works."

Bao Guowei spoke faster and faster, his mouth was like a barrage of words, and he enunciated each word clearly.

"How can we resonate if we don't feel the same way? I believe that when Mr. Zheng Zhengqiu created this work, he went through a long period of investigation and research.

"Bingwen, you analyzed this movie very clearly earlier. Isn't it just to prove the importance of the educational significance of a movie?"

"Here."

After hearing this, Liming Wei couldn't sit still. He immediately took off the pen on his chest, picked up a piece of waste paper, and wrote down all these theories.

With nearly a hundred years of experience difference, even a person like Hong Shen has nothing to say.

Hu Shi once put forward this point of view.

"Wouldn't it fall into the cliché and become a market novel written by street storytellers if we just pursue stories?"

But halfway through speaking, he felt that something was wrong with his remarks.

"The four great classics are different, they are from ancient times"

In particular, he has achieved cultural fusion, using the technology and techniques of Western movies to show the elements and characteristics of Chinese culture, and showing the human drama that belongs to us Chinese people. "

“Also, the play extols the importance of education to ordinary people, expressing both family affection and conscience.

It was not that he wanted to refute Bao Guowei, but now he was asking questions more like a student, wanting to learn more knowledge that would be useful for making movies.

"This" Hong Shen fell into deep thought.

Bao Guowei curled his lips, this old boy is really out of touch!
"Now let's go back to the question I discussed earlier. Does the educational significance presented in works of art need to be deliberate? Is it worthwhile to blindly pursue the so-called meaning and then abandon the most basic feelings of the audience? "

This time, he was really knocked down.

This argument has been discussed a lot in later generations. As long as Bao Guowei gets the existing arguments, he will be invincible.

"The analysis is remote and reasonable, but it's a pity that you are too stubborn."

If the lines contain long paragraphs of preaching, I’m afraid the audience won’t buy it, right? "

Hong Shen still wanted to argue.

As soon as these words came out, Hong Shen immediately felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his entire head went blank.

Yes, have you ever thought about this question, why is the creator so good as a teacher? Is he necessarily more advanced than the readers?
Can he ensure that the views he expounds and the concepts he educates are correct?

Since the development of the vernacular movement, famous works such as "Water Margin", "Journey to the West" and "Dream of Red Mansions" have been recognized by the academic community and have established a solid status.

"The top novels in our country include Gu Wei's four works: Water Margin, Journey to the West, The Scholars, and Dream of the Red Chamber..."

Hong Shen obviously still couldn't accept Bao Guowei's theory. After all, it was really difficult for a person to change his inherent cognition.

Liming Wei also felt a little strange.

Hong Shen felt that he was a little overwhelmed and could not speak. He immediately regretted it in his heart. He knew that Bao Guowei could talk well, but he didn't expect that he would reach this point?
"Creators only need to write the story well, and leave the rest to readers and critics. There is no need to add superfluous information."

Bao Guowei took advantage of the victory and asked the last question.

Hong Shen's shoulders slumped as if he had received a final critical blow.

It is enough to show that the four masterpieces already had a lofty status in the cultural world at that time.

Bao Guowei shook his head and asked a question.

If not, how can you ensure that the works you create are not misleading? "

"Besides, I would like to ask, sir, as a creator, must he be more advanced than readers? Does he necessarily know more correct principles than readers?

It's like a knight in a martial arts novel who secretly learns martial arts secrets.

If not, wouldn't it be misleading people?

When the meaning of education disappears, what is the difference between so-called serious literature and pretentiousness?
But he was still unwilling to give in. Hong Shen raised his head and asked one last question.

"Bingwen, since you have said so much, how should we create? Or do you have a better way?"

Bao Guowei answered naturally.

"If you don't pursue the so-called meaning, you won't be a good teacher, and you don't want to be famous for generations to come."

"The only thing we have to do is to write a good story for readers, tell what readers are thinking, and express the depression in readers' hearts. On this basis, we should present the style of the current era and leave it to future generations for comment."

"Good good!"

Hong Shen's hands were trembling a little. The back and forth confrontation with Bao Guowei even made him feel like he was really on the battlefield.

A wry smile appeared on his face, he exhaled heavily, pointed at Bao Guowei and said with a smile.

"Bao Bingwen, you are the first one who can successfully convince me on drama theory."

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Bao Guowei was not the kind of person who didn't know what to do, so he immediately handed over and gave the other party the respect he deserved.

"Hey!"

Liming Wei had just looked like a peacemaker, but when he saw Bao Guowei winning, the joy on his face was beyond words, and he waved his fist heavily in the air.

Unexpectedly, Hong Shen also saw this scene, so he could only shrink his head in embarrassment and pretend that nothing happened.

Hong Shen naturally didn't care, he was just a little confused and asked curiously.

"Bing Wenqi had a long talk with me and talked so much. Could it be that he was just trying to convince me?"

Bao Guowei was still waiting for the other party to ask, and immediately said a word.

"Redemption."

"Redemption?"

"Yes." Bao Guowei looked at the unfinished scene on the stage, with the title of the play written on it, and continued. "The interweaving of tradition and modernity, and the promotion of social reform, in my opinion, all of these are a kind of redemption, whether it is for personal redemption or for social redemption."

"And this is the theme of the play I want to create next."

"Relying on this spirit?" Hong Shen was also a little confused now, and he was still a little unsure.

"I don't think you're convinced, sir? If you just use theory, it's just talk on paper. Since it's a research story, how can you explain the problem if you don't write one?"

Hong Shen narrowed his eyes and asked in disbelief: "You want to write a drama script based on the issues we discussed today and combine it with the redemption you mentioned?" "What's wrong? Sir, you don't seem to believe it?" Bao Guowei asked rhetorically.

"I really don't believe that you can have such a coincidence and happen to write such a work, let alone..." Hong Shen paused and continued. "Shows a certain literary quality."

His meaning is very obvious, don't try to fool me with a novel like "The Godfather", at least it must be of the level of "Alive".

"Sir, how about we make a bet?"

"bet?"

Hong Shen glanced at Bao Guowei in confusion, and then turned to look at Liming Wei. The latter's head was already a little down. Everything that happened today had too many elements.

But when Liming Wei heard the word "bet", he immediately winked at Hong Shen, and the meaning in his eyes was obvious.

Run! Run! Don't bet with Bao Guowei!

But Hong Shen just hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Bao Guowei and asked, "What kind of gambling method?"

"If you lose, sir, you will become my teacher."

Boom!
Then there was the sound of a man in pain.

"Brother Li, are you okay?"

Bao Guowei looked over curiously and found that Liming Wei had knocked his knee heavily on the armrest of the chair.

"It's okay." Liming Wei waved his hands with a smile on his face. "I just accidentally fell down."

In the darkness, Liming Wei couldn't see Hong Shen's expression clearly, but he had begun to regret bringing Hong Shen to see Bao Guowei.

Bao Guowei is such a cheat!
If Hong Shen becomes Bao Guowei's apprentice, then as half of Hong Shen's apprentice, does he have to call Bao Guowei a master?

Not to mention, how many direct and indirect disciples of Hong Shen are there in the film and drama circles today.

This kid Bao Guowei wants to be everyone's master?

Hong Shen laughed angrily at Bao Guowei again. He thought it was ridiculous, but after thinking about it, it was indeed what the brat in front of him could say.

He spoke word by word through his teeth.

"What if you lose?"

Bao Guowei said with a calm face and a heartbeat: "If I lose, I will give up my obsession and so-called spirit, stop getting involved in other fields, and study drama under my teacher with peace of mind. How about that?"

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Liming Wei's face twitched, and he couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Is this considered punishment? How many people want to become Hong Shen's disciples, but they can't do it. Are you, Bao Guowei, rewarding yourself?
But after thinking about it, Liming Wei felt a little relieved. For others, it might be a reward, but for Bao Guowei, this was a punishment.

With his energy and breadth of involvement, limiting him to the category of drama is like locking a monkey, who has always been playful, in a cage.

Hong Shen squinted his eyes and looked Bao Guowei up and down.

The young people he had seen in the past were all cautious and cautious, for fear of doing something wrong. Only the man in front of him, Bao Guowei, was bold, rude, and disrespectful.

But unfortunately, I couldn't do anything about him, not because others couldn't do anything, but because his ability was really outstanding.

As expected, Bao Guowei's condition really touched Hong Shen's heart, even if it cost him the possibility of ruining his whole life.

He also had the urge to give it a try.

"You are an interesting bet, but I don't need you to just learn drama, which will waste all your skills. As long as you study drama with me, shine for serious artistic creation, and stop writing popular novels, I will I am satisfied.”

Bao Guowei frowned.

It's that simple? He just said it casually, but Hong Shen actually agreed?
Aren't you afraid that you really want to become your disciple? As a prominent figure in the theater world, could he still regret it?

"But." Sure enough, Hong Shen had another twist. "If you want me to become your disciple, this little bargaining chip is not enough."

When Bao Guowei heard that there was still something to play for, he couldn't help but asked with interest: "What other conditions do you have, sir?"

Hong Shen narrowed his eyes.

"First of all, your play must win the highest attendance in Shanghai within one month of its release."

"Secondly, since it is your work, Bao Bingwen, I will invite celebrities from Shanghai's literary and art circles to come and have a look. Of course, some foreign friends are also indispensable."

"If you can get the approval of more than 60% of the people, I will publicly worship you Bao Bingwen as my teacher!"

Bao Guowei arrogantly stretched out two fingers and made a horoscope sign.

"More than 80%!"

"Okay!!" Hong Shen felt Bao Guowei's uninhibitedness and confidence, and felt extremely happy at his straightforwardness and bravery.

"A word is settled!"

Is this a bet? Is it a little sloppy?
Liming Wei kept complaining in his heart, and the image of Bao Guowei's apprenticeship flashed in his mind, and then Mr. Zhang Taiyan angrily traveled from Suzhou to Shanghai to clean up the family.

After a while, Mr. Hong Shen accepted Bao Guowei as his teacher. The news spread throughout Shanghai. By then, the streets were empty, and everyone was pointing fingers at this shocking thing.

And Hong Shen, a figure with a high status in the drama world, called Bao Guowei "Master."

What you think is outrageous.

But the unexpected surprise did not appear. Liming Wei only heard Bao Guowei say loudly.

"A word is settled!"

Hong Shen exhaled, as if he felt that it was impossible for Bao Guowei to achieve this achievement.

People always have their limits.

He thought so.

After Bao Guowei finished writing "Alive", he turned to writing popular novels such as "The Godfather". Doesn't this mean that he has no inspiration in this area?
How easy is it to write another "Alive"?
It is not easy for an ordinary writer to have a masterpiece in his lifetime. It is impossible for Bao Guowei to write another work similar to "To Live" or to surpass "To Live", right?

Moreover, the industry experts invited by Hong Shen are not ordinary people like "Alive" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". They are all leaders in the field of drama theory.

Can you be attracted by Bao Guowei's routine?

Even if I beat Hong Shen to death, I wouldn’t believe it!

So he had a smile on his face, turned to look at Bao Guowei and asked.

"Bingwen, if that's the case, stop showing off and talk about your drama!"

He patted his head as if he remembered something.

"By the way, we have made a bet, so I can't participate in its creation, so you can find someone else! Don't worry, I, Hong Shen, have always been innocent and will not give you anything because of the bet. A stumbling block.”

Bao Guowei believes this. This gentleman may be a bit stubborn, but his character is still speechless.

The desire to create good works and the desire to promote the development of the Chinese drama industry cannot be faked.

"This is natural." Bao Guowei nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, I thought about it briefly and felt that it would be best to name the play directly.

"It's actually very simple. It's an inspirational story about redemption. It's been in my mind for a long time."

After copying too much, Bao Guowei's face turned red and his heart stopped beating when he said such words.

The main thing is that he is used to it, and it would be a bit pretentious to tell the story that he thought of it from a dream, or some other excuse.

It's better to say it directly and think of it more honestly.

And now, after such a long period of training, he also has his own literary ability and is able to make certain adaptations.

So, he said loudly.

"Redemption and perseverance are the main themes."

"I've already thought of a title for the show, let's call it The Shawshank Redemption!"

(End of this chapter)