Back to 80: My Literary Life

"Hey, Minghua, tell me, what is your relationship with Liu Xiaoli?" Finally, Wu Tianming asked in a low voice.

"Sissi calls me godfather, and Tangtang still recognizes this identity. That's the relationship." Fang Minghua was very honest.

Wu Tianming looked unbelieving.

Fortunately, the guests gradually arrived and the two stopped chatting.

This time Chen Kaige came, also in a suit and tie, as well as Spielberg, two young actors, the American producer of "Harry Potter" Barnason, and even Nick, the vice president of Warner Bros. Pictures, also came.

Really give Liu Yifei face.

Several people from Shengshi Film and Television also came here, and what surprised Fang Minghua was that they also invited Chinese female stars Wu Junmei and Jiang Lili.

Wu Junmei starred in "The Last Emperor" in the 1980s, and later came to the United States and worked with Wu Tianmin in the 1990s.

Jiang Lili was a popular actress in the mainland in the 1980s. She starred in movies such as "Red Peony" and "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple." She became a household name in the mainland. She immigrated to Los Angeles in the United States in the 1990s.

"Sorry, I'm late." A man who spoke broken Mandarin entered the reception with a smile. His big nose was eye-catching.

Jackie Chan!

Even Jackie Chan was invited.

Jackie Chan greeted everyone, greeted Liu Xiaoli, and gave Liu Yifei a small gift. Finally, Fang Minghua said with a smile: "Mr. Fang, I have heard of your name for a long time. I am very happy to attend your daughter's birthday party."

"Thank you." The two smiled and shook hands.

Only after chatting did I find out that Jackie Chan was filming the movie "Rush Hour II" in Los Angeles.

All the guests who should be invited arrived. Amidst the blessings of everyone, Liu Yifei cut the big cake and gave a piece to Liu Xiaoli and Fang Minghua respectively. Everyone applauded.

In fact, the cocktail party is a place where everyone chats and communicates with each other. Everyone holds wine glasses and chats in groups.

Jackie Chan was chatting with women Liu Xiaoli and Wu Junmei, making Liu Xiaoli smile.

Wu Tianming stood with Spielberg, Nick, and his daughter Wu Yanyan. It seemed that Wu Tianming was introducing each other.

Fang Minghua and Chen Kaige were sitting and chatting.

"Minghua, I have told Mr. Wu and Mr. Nick that after the production of this film is completed, I will return to China at the end of the year." Chen Kaige said.

"No more filming?"

"No, Yimou made two movies, and I also made two movies. That's enough!"

Oh.

Comparing with Zhang Yimou everywhere.

However, Fang Minghua had already expected it and didn't say much. He took a sip of wine and asked casually: "Then what are your plans to go back?"

"I plan to make a magical movie after returning to China, our own magical movie!" Chen Kaige said.

"The Promise"? !

Fang Minghua immediately thought of this name.

That was a bad movie!

To be fair, "The Promise" isn't too bad. At least it was a success at the box office, but other than that, there's nothing else.

The biggest difference between Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou is that when the latter made "Hero", he knew very well that he was making a commercial blockbuster and shot it according to commercial film standards.

But Chen Kaige is different. He has a strong bookishness, and he has a specious grasp of what the market demands. And he has too many things he wants to convey to the audience through stories and pictures. The result is nondescript and specious.

Of course, Chen Kaige didn't say anything now, and Fang Minghua couldn't ask more questions.

But I secretly thought that if I wanted to invest in Shengshi Film and Television, the original script wouldn’t work at all and I had to write it well!

It is said that this script was written by Chen Kaige himself.

It really sucks.

Chen Kaige chatted for a few words and then left. At this time, Wu Tianming waved to Fang Minghua to signal him to come over.

When he came over, he heard Wu Tianming say: "Minghua, Spielberg does not plan to direct "Harry Potter" next year."

"Why?" Fang Minghua looked at Spielberg and asked.

"I'm tired of filming, I feel no passion anymore, and I want to change to other movies." Spielberg is also very honest.

Fang Minghua turned his attention to Nick again, and Nick also looked helpless.

If people don’t want to take pictures, what can they do?

Who to look for?

We need to maintain the same level as the previous ones, and don’t change the style too much.

Headache

Nick thought as he held the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

But Fang Minghua is not worried. There are so many talented directors in Hollywood now, and he will definitely be able to find a suitable one.

But look at the country.

Chen Kaige is no longer filming, and it is difficult to find another director in China.

Originally, Fang Minghua was very optimistic about Jiang Wen, but unfortunately this guy refused to listen and insisted on filming "The Devil Is Coming". It was released in violation of regulations in May this year and was immediately "severely banned" by the Film Bureau:

"Can't be a director for five years!"

History repeats itself.

Also had a bit of a headache.

Thinking of this, Fang Minghua also drank the wine in his glass.

The birthday reception lasted until nine o'clock, and the guests left one after another. When Wu Tianmin left, he was hesitant to speak, and finally said: "Minghua, I don't want to be the producer of "Harry Potter" either."

Oh my god.

All giving up? !

Seeing Fang Minghua's surprised look, Wu Tianmin hurriedly said: "I want to film the movie "Road Spike" you wrote. I think it's very interesting."

As a fourth-generation director in China who shoots realistic themes, it is reasonable for Wu Tianmin to want to shoot "Road Spike".

After all, he is still a director.

"Did you tell Tangtang?" Fang Minghua asked.

"Not yet. I'll ask for your opinion first and see if you agree or not."

"I definitely have no objection." Fang Minghua smiled.

"Well, I'll take some time to discuss it with Mr. Song."

After seeing off the guests, the originally lively villa became quiet, and the workers were busy cleaning up the living room.

Fang Minghua went back to the room to take a shower, put on a vest and shorts, and sat on the second-floor rooftop with a fan and a teacup to enjoy the cool air.

The sky was full of stars, and the surroundings were quiet, as if in another world.

After a while, Liu Xiaoli and her daughter also came up. Liu Xiaoli changed into a very ordinary short skirt, revealing her slender legs, and the two sat next to Fang Minghua.

"I'm very happy tonight. I haven't been so happy for a long time." Liu Xiaoli said softly.

Huh?

Fang Minghua glanced at her.

"Yes, godfather, I'm also very happy. In the past, it was just me and my mother who celebrated birthdays, but it was so quiet." Liu Yifei interrupted.

Come to think of it, it is true.

The orphan and widow came to the United States, and they were unfamiliar with the place.

"Don't worry, Xixi, your birthday will be more lively in the future." Fang Minghua smiled.

"Then, godfather, will you come to my birthday?" the little girl asked again.

"I will when I have time."

"Xiaoli, how did you invite Jackie Chan?" Fang Minghua asked curiously.

"Isn't he filming in Los Angeles? I asked someone to invite him. When he heard that Xixi was in "Harry Potter" and was your goddaughter, he agreed to come."

Huh?

"Minghua, let me tell you something." Liu Xiaoli leaned towards Fang Minghua.

"United Artists sent an invitation letter a few days ago, wanting Xixi to star in their new movie "California Girls."