The literary era since 1979

Chapter 154: Please give me your advice.

"FOLLOW ME!"

Every Sunday night, the sound of "Follow me" can be heard from many courtyards in Yanjing Hutong.

This is a situational English teaching program that was broadcasted by CCTV after being edited and revised. It set off a nationwide craze for learning English, and the hosts Catherine and Hu Wenzhong became "national English teachers".

A conversation in Chinese appeared on the screen.

Then, Catherine's voice sounded:
"Learn with me!

Sisters Fang Yan and Fang Hong sat in front of the TV, holding the TV weekly that published the teaching materials of "Learn with Me".

"Iwako should be in the State Guesthouse now, right?"

Yang Xia paced back and forth, feeling anxious.

"Yes, it is already here."

Fang Hong said helplessly: "You've asked me seven times."

"I don't know what's going on with Yanzi?"

Yang Xia was both happy and nervous.

"Mom, don't worry."

Fang Hong comforted him, "Yanzi is not a child anymore. He is much more mature and stable than before he went to the countryside to work in the production team."

"Yes, they have grown up, become successful, and have moved to the State Guest House!"

Yang Xia's eyes were wandering as she looked at the dark night sky outside the house.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. The water from Yuyuantan Lake flowed in front of the building. From inside the building, one could hear the gurgling sound of the water.

Fangyan came to the venue wearing a Zhongshan suit, and a young man with regular features and an upright posture walked towards him.

"Hello, Teacher Fang.

"I will be responsible for your translation from now on."

Wang Yi excitedly stretched out his hand, "My name is Wang Yi."

"Hello."

Fangyan looked him up and down, his eyes wide.

"You can just call me 'Xiao Wang.'" Wang Yi introduced himself as a senior student majoring in Japanese at Beijing International Studies University.

"Xiao Wang, thank you for your hard work next."

Fangyan shook hands with him.

“It’s my responsibility.”

Wang Yi hesitated for a moment before saying that he hoped to sign his copy of "The Splitting of the Great Qin" after the party.

"It looks like you like this book very much."

Fangyan said with a smile.

"It's not just me, our whole class is a fan of your books." Wang Yi asked the question that the whole class wanted to ask.

Will there be a second part in the "Da Qin" series?

Fang Yan nodded slightly. "The second part will focus on the two diplomatic strategies of 'vertical alliance' and 'horizontal alliance'. The seven countries will engage in games and confrontations. It can be called the diplomatic situation in the era of great contention."

"Teacher Fang, I am really looking forward to your work!"

As a future diplomat, Wang Yi was excited and full of imagination when he saw the pie drawn by Teacher Fang.

Fangyan reminded him not to tell anyone, saying that he was still thinking about it and had just created a blank folder.

"Don't worry, Teacher Fang!"

When Wang Yi thought that he had this secret all to himself, he became even more excited and his face flushed.

Fangyan patted his shoulder and sat in the designated seat.

After a while, the meeting hall became noisy.

Accompanied by the sound of cameras clicking, Liao Chengzhi, Huang Baizhi, Zhou Weizhi, Zhang Guangnian and others walked in.

Accompanying them were members of the Japanese cultural exchange group.

Accompanying them were Japanese journalists from Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun and other newspapers. Amid applause, the group took their seats one by one.

The scene then became quiet.

Representatives from both sides gave enthusiastic opening speeches, and then Liao Chengzhi's publicity and welcome party officially began.

The solemn atmosphere gradually relaxed.

Fangyan was walking towards the Japanese literature delegation but was intercepted by people from the Film Bureau. It was for "A Bite of China". The higher-ups have listed this documentary as a key project, organized by the Ministry of Culture with coordination and cooperation from multiple departments.

"Teacher Xiao Fang, today's occasion is not suitable to discuss this."

As the director, Shi Fangyu took his hand and said, "Please be sure to attend the upcoming Sino-Japanese film exchange activities." "Of course, Director Shi."

Fang Yan was brought by Shi Fangyu to visit friends and relatives. After all, he was the best screenwriter of the first Golden Rooster Awards, so he did not come to the wrong place. He got to know some people from the Film Bureau and the film industry who were present and became familiar with them.

I unexpectedly spotted Bai Ruoxue in the crowd, and saw her translating for the bright and beautiful woman next to her.

"Teacher Fang!"

Bai Ruoxue was surprised and happy, and hurriedly introduced them to each other.

"This is the famous Japanese actress, Keiko Matsuzaka."

Looking at the woman in front of him, Fang Yan couldn't help but think of the scenes in which she appeared in "Kamata March", which are still fresh in his memory.

That line, that outline, that headlight, it's worthy of being the prototype of the eldest sister in "Cat's Eye".

"Senser?"

Keiko Matsuzaka was also looking at him, and was very surprised when she heard Bai Ruoxue say that he was a famous writer in China.

Isn't this too young?
When he heard that he was also an editor, poet, screenwriter, and especially a "young drama theorist", his pupils suddenly dilated, his face was full of disbelief, and he cried out:

"Eh! Mmmm?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted the attention of the members of the surrounding film delegation, and their eyes were cast towards Fang Yan and his group.

"I'm sorry, I'm so rude!"

Keiko Matsuzaka came to her senses, immediately covered her mouth, bowed and apologized. Kurihara Komaki quietly walked to her side and reminded her softly.

"What are you doing? You should pay attention to the occasion."

"I'm sorry, I was so shocked that..."

Keiko Matsuzaka felt a little ashamed.

Kurihara Komaki frowned, thinking that although this was her first visit to China, she was one of the leading actresses of Shochiku Film Company after all, and she had seen all kinds of scenes. However, when Bai Ruoxue introduced the dialect to everyone, she was also shocked and almost lost her voice.

The identities of "writer" and "playwright" made the delegation members respect him so much that they completely forgot Fangyan's age.

"Please give me your advice."

After Wang Yihe and the comrades from the Film Bureau introduced him, Fang Yan realized that the people in front of him were basically Japanese actors from "A Game of Chess That Has Not Been Finished".

"This is Mr. Mikuni Rentaro."

"This is Ms. Mita Yoshiko."

When Kurihara Komaki was introduced, Fangyan recognized her immediately, "You are the female reporter in "Hometown", right?"

"Hi!"

When Kurihara Komaki heard the translation, there was a hint of surprise on her smiling face. She didn't expect to recognize her at once.

Fangyan explained that when "Hometown", which tells the story of Japanese women being sold to Southeast Asia as prostitutes, was broadcast in China, not only was the movie a big hit, but Kurihara Komaki's beautiful appearance and fashionable outfit also sparked a "Kurihara Komaki" fever.

"Red bean paste!?"

Looking at Fangyan and Kurihara Komaki chatting, Keiko Matsuzaka showed envy in her eyes.

Within the time it took to drink a glass of wine, Fang Yan and Wang Yi were called to meet members of the Japanese literary delegation.

Kurihara Komaki was still not satisfied, and looked at his back and said: "I didn't expect that he would have such a deep understanding of film and drama."

"deep?"

Matsuzaka Keiko followed her gaze and said in surprise: "The person he is meeting now is... Minister Suzuki."

I saw Yoko Suzuki introducing the two parties excitedly, sometimes in Chinese and sometimes in Japanese.

Suzuki Shunjiro shook his hand and shook it a few times:

"Mr. Fang, I've heard everything about you from my daughter. Thank you for giving her such a precious opportunity."

"No, no, Yoko has been a great help."

Fang Yan laughed and said, “Otherwise, I would not have thought that “That Mountain, That Man, That Dog” might have a chance to be published in Japan.”

"Speaking of this work, although I haven't read the translation yet, I can feel the charm of the original work from Yoko's narration." Suzuki Shunjiro released his hand, "I will definitely read it carefully, and I look forward to discussing with you at the symposium."

"No problem at all."

Fangyan smiled and said, "Next, please give me your guidance."

"That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" can be considered a stepping stone.

If everything goes well, it will be the first step to open overseas publishing! It will also be the first step to earn foreign exchange in an honest way!
"Please give me your guidance, Mr. Fang."

Suzuki Shunjiro smiled, his eyes shrewd.

Not far away, Keiko Matsuzaka watched them drinking and chatting happily, feeling that they had met too late, with a different light in her eyes.

(End of this chapter)