The literary era since 1979

Chapter 59 What is a surprise?
"Slow down, slow down."

The trust store sent Xiao Liu and a few others to ride a tricycle and transport all the Huanghuali top-box cabinets, armchairs and other furniture bought by Fangyan to the gate of the slum, which immediately attracted the attention of the neighbors.

"Yanzi, why did you buy so much furniture!"

"You're not going to get married, are you? No way?"

"I haven't seen Yanzi in a relationship yet?"

"........."

The noisy scene on the road soon alarmed Yang Xia, Fang Hong and others in the yard. They ran out one by one and bumped into Fang Yan, who was carefully carrying an armchair in his hand and was about to move it home.

"Yanzi, didn't you say you were going to buy an electric fan?"

Yang Xia glanced at the pile of furniture at the door and asked, "Why did you buy so many pieces of furniture? What are you going to do with this?"

"Mom, I'm short of these things in my room."

Fang Yan responded, "There will be people coming to my house often in the future, and this pair of chairs is prepared for them."

"Then you don't have to buy so much."

Yang Xia couldn't help but scold him for wasting the money. Even if he started saving up for 36 legs from now on, it was still too hasty.

"Mom, forget it. Yanzi has already bought the goods. Let's go over and help." Fang Hong persuaded Yang Xia and walked straight out the door.

"Yanzi, Sister Hong, I'm here to help too."

Su Ya ran from the middle yard to the front yard. At the same time, the neighbors did not just stand by and watch, but helped out where they could.

Although the slums are run-down and narrow, with the smell of food from the neighbors wafting through the courtyard, the alleys are filled with a human touch, with people arguing over trivial matters and neighbors helping each other.

"thank you!"

Fangyan thanked each of his neighbors one by one.

All the chairs, cabinets, etc. were moved to my room, and the air was faintly filled with the scent of orange and mint.

"Sister Xiaoya, drink some water."

Fang Yan held the water in one hand and the letter in the other: "Brother, here is a letter for you."

Fangyan opened the envelope and found out it was from Xie Jin.

Basically, it talks about the filming of "The Horse Wrangler". The current film studios are still shooting in planning mode.

There are strict regulations on the number of films made each year. Even the subject matter, such as reality, gaming, history, industry, and rural areas, has clear indicators limiting the proportion of each.

"The Shepherd" is a rural-themed film. The Shanghai Film Studio has used up its quota this year, so it can only be put on next year's screening plan.

As the shooting time gets longer, Xie Jin has to strive for greater perfection. He is currently scouting locations all over the country and has found the "Chi Le Chuan" of his dreams in Yinchuan, Ning Province. The next step is to select actors.

"I'm sorry, I'm busy and can't come to Beijing to talk to you."

"Could you please come to Shanghai to attend the symposium? If possible, you are welcome to visit Shanghai Film Studio. I will definitely make a good bed for you."

Seeing this, Fangyan couldn't help but smile bitterly, they all collided!

But the surprising thing is that Xie Jin also took this situation into consideration and thoughtfully attached a list of some actors and even pictures in the letter. Some were covers cut from "Film Pictorial" and "Popular Movies", and some were small black-and-white photos of the actors.

For example, Zhu Shimao, you can recognize him immediately with his thick eyebrows and big eyes.

Xu Lingjun's candidates also include Wang Weiping, Zhou Lijing...

There are even more actors in Xiuzhi, such as Jinhua from Shanghai Film Studio, Gong Xing, Wu Haiyan, Chen Chong, and Zhang Yu.

"Who do you think is more suitable to be Xiuzhi or Xu Lingjun?"

Fangyan showed them the picture.

"Ah, this man!"

Fang Hong, Su Ya and others immediately turned their attention to Zhu Shimao.

Fangyan smacked his lips. Indeed, Zhu Shimao's appearance at his peak was so impressive that even someone like me would have to avoid him.

"Brother, let He Cuigu play Xiuzhi."

Fang Yan was calling out for Liu Xiaoqing's role in "Little Flower".

“She is indeed quite suitable.”

Fangyan touched the little sister's head and glanced at the golden flowers of Shanghai Film Studio. Except for Chen Chong and Wu Haiyan, the others were not suitable for making local films.

Especially Gong Xing, the dream lover of many people, very beautiful and modern, suitable for urban films and also suitable for being married home as a daughter-in-law.

"Why do I feel like Yanzi is on a blind date?"

Fang Hong glanced at the Huanghuali furniture and the corners of her mouth curled up.

"I think these two girls are good."

Yang Xia picked up the photos of Zhang Yu and Gong Xing from inside.

"Ahem, this is my job."

Fangyan put the letter away, and then he heard the old man who was guarding the phone at the entrance of the alley calling his name over and over again.

"I don't know what this kid is busy with all day long."

Yang Xia saw him run into the room with the letter. When he came out, he took his bag and ran out in a hurry, forgetting even to say hello.

"Mom, my brother is writing a novel."

Fang Yan blinked.

"Really!"

Su Ya became interested and was about to ask when Fang Hong suddenly said, "Xiao Ya, when will your college entrance examination results come out?"

"The scores will be out at the end of the month, and the transcript will be mailed to your home."

…………As time went by, the atmosphere in the entire alley became more and more tense. By the end of July, this atmosphere reached its peak.

There are always one or two people waiting at the door early in the morning, staring at the road, hoping that the postman will appear.

At this time, the scores and score lines are first transmitted to the Ju of Education, and then transferred to the high school. Freshmen can go to the Ju of Education, or ask teachers about their scores.

As for previous students, they are mainly waiting for their report cards to be delivered to their door.

This year's score line has been released.

The admission score for liberal arts is 329 points, and the admission score for science is 349 points.

"coming!"

"I'm coming!"

As soon as the postman arrived at the alley, parents and children all rushed out.

"what!"

"I passed! I passed!"

When those who received their report cards opened them and compared them with the passing scores, they instantly became excited and started shouting.

“I will definitely pass this time.”

Liu Jianjun muttered to himself for a while before he mustered up the courage to open it. When he saw the results, he was overjoyed.

He passed the science score line!

But soon, his whole face turned blue and white.

Passed, but not by much.

The best outcome would be to be admitted to Yenching Normal College, rather than the Yenching Normal University that he had always dreamed of.

Dialects are causing me so much pain! Dialects are causing me so much pain!
If it weren't for him, I would never have been distracted by writing novels. If I had focused on it, I would have been able to get into Yanda Shuimu!
Damn your dialect!
I cursed in my heart before I calmed down, and then I thought, although I have no chance of getting into Yenching University or Yenching Normal University, Yenching Normal College is also good.

At least after graduation and working, you are also a state cadre.

If he is assigned well, he might even have a better future than Fangyan. He only has a high school diploma, but I am a college student!
"Wow!"

"Sister Xiaoya scored 389 points!"

"Oh my god, last year the passing score for Yanda University seemed to be 368 points. With this score, Xiaoya can get into Yanda University!"

In an instant, the whole alley was filled with news about Su Ya's results.

Liu Jianjun felt mixed emotions as he looked at Su Ya who was surrounded by people. He wanted to squeeze in to congratulate her, but found that he couldn't.

Suddenly, a smirk appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He turned back to the yard and asked Yang Xia where Fangyan was when he saw her.

"He left early in the morning and said he was going to Houyuanen Temple Hutong to look for his teacher."

"Teacher, Yanzi still has a teacher?"

"He said the institute hired him to teach him about writing."

"Then auntie, when will Yanzi come back?"

"It will be soon. He should be back by noon. Jianjun, do you have anything to do with him?"

"Yes, there is something. I will go to the entrance of the alley and wait for him to come back."

Liu Jianjun couldn't wait to show off his college entrance examination transcript in front of Fangyan and save face for himself.

I waited at the entrance of the alley for a long time, but no one showed up. I waited from noon until afternoon, and I was so tired that I scratched my head.

Why haven’t you come back yet!

If you don't come back, I'll leave!

Just run to Houyuanensi Hutong, it’s only a few steps away.

"What about people?"

Liu Jianjun glanced around and asked passers-by. The most eye-catching thing here was the house that once served as Chiang Kai-shek's headquarters.

There is also a most inconspicuous courtyard where Shen Yanbing's family lives.

"He's not in here, is he?"

Liu Jianjun shook his head and said, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

As the sun sets, the sunset dyes the sky red.

With a creaky sound, the door of a house opened.

"Teacher, I won't bother you anymore. I'll go back first."

Fangyan walked out with a smile on his face.

Shen Yanbing’s courtyard!

He had been in Shen Yanbing's courtyard just now!

Liu Jianjun's face froze and his whole brain was buzzing.

Wait, who is he calling teacher?
In an instant, his eyes widened in horror, his face turned pale, as if he had thought of some horror story, his mouth opened:

"what!!!!"

In the alley, screams like ghosts and wolves howling were heard.

"Why does this voice sound so familiar?"

Not far away, Fang Yan looked back, then turned back, humming: "Look at the dark hole in front, it must be the thieves' lair. When I catch up, I will kill them all."

(End of this chapter)