Return To 1977 Chapter 752: Xizhao Street
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It was like the chaotic state in Hong Yanwu's mind.
In July, Beijing also entered a special period of rapid development in all aspects, and values and ideas from all walks of life were constantly colliding.
For example, the news that Zhang Hua, a student from the Air Force Medical Department of the Fourth Medical University of the People's Liberation Army, died gloriously while trying to save an old farmer who had taken out manure and fallen into a manure tank, shocked the whole country.
This triggered a great discussion on values in society.
Many people feel that Zhang Hua is "not worth it". They regard life as a simple arithmetic problem and think that this move is "gold for stone."
On July 16, the top level of the country approved the "Regulations on Self-Financed Students Studying Abroad", which also aroused enthusiastic responses among intellectuals, especially college students.
Because the regulations point out that in order to ensure the completion of the talent training plan, undergraduates, junior college students and postgraduate students in colleges and universities are not allowed to study abroad.
Graduates from colleges and universities must also obey the unified allocation by the state. After working for two years, and with approval, they can contact foreign countries and study abroad at their own expense.
So although the regulations have officially opened a door for studying abroad.
However, many people still lament that there are too many restrictions and complain that the policies are somewhat unkind.
But facts have proven that the country’s worries are not unfounded.
Because after the regulations were promulgated, in just a few years, the number of people going abroad at their own expense increased from a thousand to a hundred thousand.
Those who are eager to go abroad are almost all the elites of our country.
But after they succeeded in their studies, only a few chose to return to serve in the country.
If there are no restrictions and restrictions in the regulations, the loss of college students that our country has spent a lot of money to train will be even more serious.
But this is nothing. The real crisis is that our society as a whole has begun to blindly worship capitalist countries.
Nowadays, it is not that "every foreign country must be defeated", but "every foreign country must be prosperous".
But this cannot be summarized with just four words: "worshiping foreigners and favoring foreigners".
Because we have been in a state of "distinct class positions" for a long time, our people have developed the temperament of "clear distinction between love and hatred", and they are like turning over the pages of a book.
It's really bad when it's bad, but it's good when it's good.
It is not excessive at all. Yesterday, I regarded the American imperialists and the Japanese invaders as enemies. Today, I regard them as friends who can be completely trusted and relied on.
This can be seen from the contact between Chen Liquan, the "little wife" and Angelo.
When this kid goes out now, he no longer encounters politically vigilant eyes. All he feels is meticulous care.
You can see friendly smiling faces everywhere, and young people who are learning English often take the initiative to say hello.
He doesn't have to wait in line to go to the park or buy things. Drivers are scrambling to get a taxi.
Even when taking a bus, someone will offer up their seat. It’s like being treated like a super citizen.
Even he himself doesn't understand why his white skin makes him so popular.
It's okay for those "scalpers" who exchange foreign exchange coupons to curry favor with him, but what are the park, shop and bus conductors doing?
So if things go on like this, complacency is inevitable.
If Hong Yanwu hadn't told her earlier, don't give her face, she must be afraid.
Chen Liquan and his "little wife" didn't treat him as a dish either.
Otherwise, this guy's tail can really reach the sky.
Also this month, the movie "Sunset Street", which reflects the ordinary lives of people in the capital in the current era, was officially launched and finally entered the filming cycle.
The screenwriter of this movie once said this, which probably reflects the creative motivation of this movie.
"In the past few years, I have thought, who is the backbone of our era? Who should be active on the stage and screen? My conclusion is that ordinary people. They have no halo on their heads and no rings on their hands. There are horns and scepters, and there are no hot wheels under their feet. They have wounds all over their bodies and pain in their hearts. There are often loud complaints and low sighs in their mouths, but they are burdened by tradition and shortcomings in their hearts. There is a bright and holy flame. They are gritting their teeth and working hard. They are creating our happiness and opening up our path. They are the masters of life. If you want to write about them, write about them. If you want to sing, then sing to them."
And it has to be said that it is precisely because of the new developments in Hong Yanwu's thinking that he now has similar emotions.
Even because he can see the future, to a certain extent, he loves and cherishes this capital city that is constantly changing into modernity every day more than the screenwriter.
So he took the initiative to expand the scope of cooperation for this film through "Red Leaves".
On the basis of the original sponsorship, Hong Yanwu not only personally funded Master Pang to contract for the meal delivery during the filming period of the crew.
In addition, because it was a hot summer, he also brought "Red Leaf" to help the crew reach an agreement with "Polar Bear", and the factory agreed to sponsor fifty boxes of ice-cold soda for free.
Out of personal preference, and the new conditions he proposed on behalf of the "Polar Bear", he hoped to include the street scene of the crossing building of Fululi Guanyin Temple and the style of the "Polar Bear" soda stand in the movie.
At the same time, he also asked to change a few lines in the script, and wanted to praise the Hong family's "Yanmei Building".
It doesn’t need to be too obvious, just click on it. This is mainly to pave the way for the relaunch of the old store in the future.
This can be regarded as a trick of following the Japanese. Before the product is sold, it is first advertised.
After careful consideration, the director basically agreed to his conditions.
Because although the director is a very serious person, he is even a bit competitive. But he has no utilitarian ambitions such as winning awards, becoming famous, or advertising money.
I just want to take pictures of life, without whitewashing or fiction. It’s a good way to capture the unique beauty of life in Beijing’s hutongs and the human connection between neighbors.
As long as it does not conflict with this concept and is beneficial to the filming of the film, everything is negotiable and acceptable.
For example, let’s take the shooting location.
In order to find the ideal courtyard in his mind, the director mobilized the crew to start arduous screening from the beginning. Alley after alley, look for them one by one on a bicycle.
In the end, these three courtyards located in Xinjiekou, Beach, and Dingfu Street were designated as the main filming locations for the movie.
Since it is originally pieced together, it is not difficult to temporarily add a capital street scene with unique architecture.
For example, when the character Zheng Wanquan, a retired worker in the play, goes to the neighborhood committee to apply for a license, an outdoor scene is added.
The old man completed this request by riding his bicycle through the crossing building of Guanyinyuan from a distance.
The scene selling soda drinks is also easy to handle.
Because of the second half of the plot, the young people on Xizhao Street set up a service department.
Then we can naturally run a "Polar Bear" soda on the side and set up a stall in front of the service department.
As for the changes to the lines, it is also very simple.
According to the plot, Zheng Wanquan said a few words when he praised Lao Suntou for his skills in order to invite him to come out.
After the changes were completed, Zheng Wanquan’s words roughly meant, “Your Lao Suntou’s old tofu is almost as famous as the famous dish “Yanmeilou”’s “Tofu Box”. But “Tofu” "Boxes" used to be eaten by the rich. Don't we poor guys need your old grandson's old tofu to satisfy our appetite? Are you embarrassed that everyone can't eat it?"
So without much effort, these details were unified.
Besides this, there are two unintentional situations that brought surprises beyond the expectations of both parties.
The first one is the image of several unemployed young people in the play. The director is actually not very satisfied with the actors he selected.
As for "Hongye", I asked my little brother "Naughty" from the past to try it.
Unexpectedly, "Naughty" called "Shunzi" again. As a result, the two of them passed the audition based on their real life feelings.
In the end, "Shunzi" played the role of "smart boy" who had less roles.
"Naughty" relied on his carefree temper and loud voice to get the role of "Big Tou", which "cut off" the "Hu'er" of the original actor Yuan Yuan.
Well, these two boys now have the opportunity to appear on the movie screen, and unintentionally became the first batch of non-professional actors in domestic movies.
They were both very happy. When excited, they imitated Hong Yanwu and took the initiative to pack the crew's cigarettes.
Well-known actors smoke "Emerald", while ordinary staff smoke "Class C cigarettes" that need to be reduced in price.
As for Hong Yanwu, in the first few days, he heard that Gu Yi had been transferred to the "Haifang Song and Dance Ensemble".
Then in order to reassure Moody, and also for Yang Weifan to show his face again.
He specially gave the song "Qianmen Qingsi Big Bowl of Tea" to Yang Weifan and asked him to get it out and give it to Gu Yi to sing.
Well, now is an opportunity. Hong Yanwu took advantage of the situation and recommended this song to the director as the theme song for the movie.
As a result, he only hummed a few lines, and the melodious melody and simple lyrics impressed the director.
After that, he was the matchmaker, and the director quickly got in touch with the "Haifang Song and Dance Ensemble" and settled on it.
Gu Yi was not only excited about this song that she originally sang.
I am even more grateful to Moody as the group leader and Yang Weifan as the "lyricist and composer".
In short, in the history created by Hong Yanwu, "Sunset Street" became the first cooperation between private capital and domestic films.
Although not well known, I am very satisfied in all aspects. Also quite successful.
To be honest, not only has the artistic level improved, but the life of the crew has also become much easier.
Think about it, famous actors these days are not that rich.
With good food, good drinks, and free cigarettes, what else can you choose?
As a result, the work achievements of "Hongye" were fully recognized. Hong Yanwu, Chen Liquan, "Naughty" and "Shunzi" also got along well with a group of famous actors, and they all took group photos.
What’s interesting is that in this film, Chen Peisi, who first appeared as "Er Zi" and became famous all over the country for his sketch "Eating Noodles", appeared for the first time.
One day, he actually made a big joke in public because the crew ate braised noodles at night.
And he happened to be bumped into by Hong Yanwu who came to visit the class to watch the excitement.
What's going on?
I dare say that one of the people sent by Master Pang was from Jinmen, and he was responsible for pouring noodles for the actors.
There are two kinds of noodle soup, one is tomato and the other is mushroom and daylily.
But Chen Peisi came late that day, and when he came, everyone else had eaten.
As soon as he came over, he heard the master ask him, "What is your name?"
Chen Peisi handed over the basin and said, "Chen Peisi."
Unexpectedly, the master didn't ask for help, and asked again, his tone even higher. "What's your name? What's your name?"
Chen Peisi had no choice but to say, "My, my name is Chen Peisi... Why do I still sign up for dinner? That's my dad over there. You don't know me, so you should know him."
Okay, Hong Yanwu next to him understood it first. He quickly came over and pointed at the two basins under the master's hand, and explained to Chen Peisi in Jinmen dialect. "Hey, buddy, it's so messy. People are asking you to pour it on?"