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Chapter 61 Find Shi Tiesheng to Film a Movie

"It turns out to be Director Xie Fei from the Directing Department. Hello, hello."

Fangyan entertained the three people from Beijing Film Academy with a smile.

Introduce each other.

As the only couple in the entire editorial department who knew a little about movies, they were pushed out by Ji Xiuying, Li Yue and others.

"Teacher Fang!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang and Zhang Yimou stood stiffly.

But he didn't dare to call him "Teacher Xiao Fang" like Xie Fei did, especially when he heard that Xie Jin from Shanghai Film Studio not only filmed his "The Shepherd", but also wrote the script, he immediately stood in awe.

"Sit down, please."

Fangyan asked them to sit down, and then went straight to the point and asked Xie Fei the purpose of coming to the editorial office.

"It's summer vacation now."

Xie Fei also said bluntly that some students went to film studios for internships, but some students stayed in school and did nothing.

Beijing Film Academy simply organized this group of students who stayed on campus to shoot a short film. After voting, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Zhang Yimou and others took a fancy to the work published in "Yenching Literature and Art".

"Which novel?"

Fangyan glanced at Zhang Yimou who was standing in the corner. He had a wrinkled face and dark skin, and looked very inconspicuous.

"Teacher Fang, this is it."

Tian Zhuangzhuang immediately took out the July magazine from her bag and turned to Shi Tiesheng's "Corner Without Sun".

"Oh, it's Tiesheng's."

Fang Yan was very surprised. "I can't make the decision for him. You still need to get his consent in person."

"Of course. We came here because we hope you can provide the address of Comrade Shi Tiesheng." Xie Fei said with a smile.

"I'll take you to see him."

Fangyan stood up.

"That couldn't be better."

Seeing Xie Fei stand up, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Zhang Yimou exchanged glances and immediately followed Fang Yan and the others.

…………

No. 26 Lama Temple Street, not far from Ditan Park.

The house where Shi Tiesheng's family lived was not big. As soon as Fangyan entered the door, he bumped into Shi's father, who had a hunchback.

Because it was my first time visiting him and we didn't know each other, he had a stern face and blocked the way for me to enter:

"who are you?"

"Uncle, I'm here to look for Tiesheng."

The voice of someone introducing himself in dialect echoed in the courtyard. Shi Tiesheng, who was in the house, heard the familiar accent and immediately stuck his head out of the window.

"Iwako!"

"Tie Sheng, how have you been lately?"

Fangyan strode into the house.

Shi Tiesheng's room is not big. Apart from the bed and the desk, the little space is barely enough for a wheelchair to turn around.

"Great, I'm working on a new novel."

Shi Tiesheng turned the wheel with both hands, looking for the best angle to talk to him, and suddenly noticed the person behind him.

"they are?"

“They are teachers and students of Beijing Film Academy.”

Fangyan introduced them to each other and then explained the purpose of their visit.

“You guys are going to film ‘A Corner Without the Sun’?!”

Shi Tiesheng looked at Xie Fei and the others in surprise.

Xie Fei nodded: "I hope Comrade Tiesheng can agree."

"Teacher Shi, we will try our best to take a good picture!"

As soon as Tian Zhuangzhuang opened his mouth, Zhang Yimou immediately followed.

Fang Yan and Shi Tiesheng looked at each other.

Then Xie Fei assured confidently that although "Corner Without Sun" was the first work of the 78 class of Beijing Film Academy and the students had no experience, he believed in the abilities of these students and that after the filming was completed, Beijing Film Academy would find a way to find a TV station to broadcast it.

Shi Tiesheng couldn't make up his mind and looked at Fangyan.

"So, the screenwriter is also a student of Beijing Film Academy?"

Fangyan cast a questioning look.

Without waiting for Xie Fei to speak, Tian Zhuangzhuang answered "yes", and then Zhang Yimou took out a thin stack of papers from his bag.

The first page reads, "Our Corner."

Fangyan flipped through the script first. The script was just a framework. While handing it to Shi Tiesheng, he took the initiative to ask about the royalties on his behalf.

Shi Tiesheng was so moved that he couldn't even open his mouth.

Xie Fei said embarrassedly that there was of course royalties, but not much.

After all, this was a practical work arranged by Beijing Film Academy for students. It couldn't meet the standards of a film studio, so they could only give 25 yuan.

"Tie Sheng, what do you think?" Fang Yan gave him the decision-making power.

Shi Tiesheng agreed without hesitation. Not only could he earn some royalties, but more importantly, someone was willing to film his novel.

“Have you ever thought that this movie was shot in one take?”

Fangyan looked at Zhang Yimou and others with a hint of amusement.

"One shot to the end?"

Zhang Yimou and Tian Zhuangzhuang looked at each other.

One shot means that the entire movie has only one shot, just like watching a stage play, from curtain opening to curtain falling, without any editing, all in one go, which is a great test for the director and actors.

"Isn't that bold?"

Dialect looks left and right.

Zhang Yimou and Tian Zhuangzhuang were stunned at first, but soon showed a fearless spirit, with excitement written all over their faces.

However, after discussing it, we realized that it was impossible to shoot, so we had to give up.

"Teacher Shi, can you lend us this wheelchair?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang pursues authenticity and wants this old wheelchair as a prop, and promises that when the time comes, he will be given a new wheelchair for temporary use.

"of course can."

Shi Tiesheng smiled and said, "Can I ask who will play Wang Xue?"

"Oh, a female classmate named Zhu Lin."

Xie Fei introduced: "She is studying in the acting training class of Beijing Film Academy. Although she has little acting experience, she is very talented."

Zhu Lin? The King of the Kingdom of Women!

Fangyan raised his eyebrows in surprise.

After chatting for a while, Xie Fei and the others achieved their goal and left.

In the small room, only Fang Yan and Shi Tiesheng were left.

"Thank you, Iwako."

Shi Tiesheng was very excited.

"Don't be polite. Even if I weren't here, someone else would have taken them to you today." Fang Yan said with a smile.

"That's not the case. Without you, my novel wouldn't have been published in Yenching Literature and Art, and it wouldn't have been possible..."

Shi Tiesheng became more and more excited as he spoke.

"We have changed the name of 'Yenching Literature and Art' to 'Yenching Literature' from now on." Fangyan interrupted deliberately.

"Really!"

Shi Tiesheng was successfully diverted from the topic.

"It's getting late, I should go."

Fangyan discussed literature with him for a while and then looked at the sky.

"Stay, I'll treat you to dinner tonight. Thanks to you, I've earned more than a month's salary this time."

Shi Tiesheng's tone was filled with joy.

"Let's do it another day. I told my family I'll be back to eat today."

Fangyan waved goodbye and rode away on his bike.

On the road, I ran into two groups of people riding bicycles, both men and women, wearing bell-bottom pants and sunglasses. Some of them were carrying a large tape recorder, and some were holding a guitar in their hands.

Compete against each other and learn from each other.

This is called "playing the piano", and he had done it in his previous life.

The two teams held guitars and sang one song after another. The side without a song would lose.

Revolutionary songs, model operas, and even Peking opera.

When singing, be bold and careful at the same time.

I was afraid of being caught by the police. Not only would my guitar be confiscated, but I would also lose the legs of my bell-bottom pants.

After returning home, I saw Fang Yan standing there looking aggrieved.

When Fangyan asked Yang Xia, she found out that her little sister was the leader of the children and was naughty and mischievous all day long, so she was considering sending her to the Children's Palace.

"Have you decided what class to enroll Yan Zi in?"

"Music, dancing, calligraphy, whatever can make her calm down, I'll give her that one!"

"I think music is good. Yan Zi also likes music."

Fangyan turned around and asked the younger sister what musical instrument she wanted to learn.

"Brother, I want to learn this!"

Fang Yan made a gesture of playing the guitar.

Fang Yan opened his mouth and noticed from the corner of his eye that Yang Xia had stood up and looked around. "Mom, what are you looking for?"

"Feather duster! Where's my feather duster!"

　"The Corner Without the Sun" was indeed made into a movie, "Our Corner", and it is said that the response was quite good.

　　In addition, thanks for the tip, there will be more updates.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)