Chapter 146: The Sound of Wind
"By the way, how come you speak English so fluently?" Yan Wenjing asked.
"I was planning to take the college entrance exam before, but wasn't there a rumor that I would have to take the English exam as well? I didn't take the college entrance exam in the end.
I was studying at the Institute of Literature and Arts before, and the institute organized a trip to Yenching University to exchange ideas with foreign students, which is how I improved my English by accident.”
Lin Weimin had already found an excuse for himself.
Yan Wenjing understood the situation and did not ask any further questions.
After the reception, Lin Weimin resumed his normal work.
However, his participation in the reception of foreign guests and his fluent English have become hot topics in the Chinese Literature Society in recent days, adding a bit of mystery to him.
Lin Weimin spent a few more days revising the new novel and then came to the office of the editorial department of People's Literature in the front building.
The manuscript was placed on Xie Mingqing's desk, and the momentum was exactly the same as Lu Yao's.
Xie Mingqing was not angry at his recklessness. These guys who were just writing papers were all like this, and they were so proud of themselves.
“Is this a new work?”
"Teacher Xie, please take a look."
Xie Mingqing glanced at the title of the manuscript, "The Sound of Wind".
Before he even read the manuscript, he had a hunch, "Another spy-themed novel?"
"You know me so well."
Xie Mingqing smiled and said, "I don't know you, but I know your habit of naming books. "Lurking", "Cliff", "The Sound of the Wind", the formats are similar, and they also have a hint of suspense."
"You really have good taste!" Lin Weimin flattered her.
However, Xie Mingqing did not respond. He held the manuscript and said, "You are so inefficient! It has taken you half a year to finish a work."
Lin Weimin felt that these words sounded unusually familiar. Could this be the law of nature, retribution?
He knew what Xie Mingqing would say next without having to listen, so he just said a few perfunctory words and turned away.
Trying to trick me? No way.
After spending half a month on a new work, Lin Weimin's psychological pressure instantly disappeared without a trace.
I went to Mr. Wan's house to visit him in the evening.
As soon as he entered the room, Mr. Wan teased, "What's the matter? Have you not done much writing recently and are afraid to come to my door?"
"Teacher, look at what you said. I've been busy with my new work recently, so I haven't come. Look, I just handed in the manuscript today, and I came to your house to eat for free?"
Wan Fang was also at home at this time, and she teased, "I see you must have rushed to finish the manuscript before you dared to come, right?"
Being exposed by Wan Fang on the spot, Lin Weimin said playfully: "Senior sister, you still understand me!"
During the meal, Mr. Wan asked about the drama "Farewell My Concubine". Lin Weimin said: "I have been too busy recently and have no time to care about it. This is the second time I have worked with teachers Ouyang and Lan. There is nothing to worry about."
After dinner, Lin Weimin returned home, and Han Zhuangzhuang said to him, "Uncle, we have been filming "The Courtyard" for almost half a month. Brother Tian asked me to ask you when you are free to go and give them some guidance."
Almost forgetting about this, Lin Weimin glanced at the calendar. Today was Thursday. He said, "Let's wait until the weekend."
"good."
"By the way, Zhuangzhuang. How are you doing recently with the teachers at the People's Art Theatre?" Lin Weimin asked with concern.
"It's great. I feel like I'm making progress every day." Han Zhuangzhuang became excited when he talked about this topic. "I now spend half a day at the People's Art Theater and half a day on the crew. I have learned a lot from those teachers, some of which I used when I filmed "The Courtyard."
Tian Zhuangzhuang previously said that it was nonsense to let Han Zhuangzhuang play the leading role. With his image, he couldn't easily play the leading role, but playing a supporting role was no problem. He is now playing a supporting role in "The Courtyard" and doesn't have many scenes.
"That's good."
No words were spoken that night.
The next day, when Lin Weimin was at work, Qu Xiaowei ran into their editorial office with a happy face.
He ignored the people present and shouted, "For the people! There is movement in Haiyan's work!"
Everyone looked at him in surprise. Lin Weimin apologized to everyone and quickly pulled him out of the office.
"Keep your voice down! What are you so excited about?"
Qu Xiaowei's face was filled with uncontrollable joy and excitement. "How can I not be excited? Haiyan is coming to Yanjing, coming to Yanjing! Haha!"
Lin Weimin shook his head speechlessly, another prisoner of love!
After waiting for a long time, Qu Xiaowei finally calmed down a little, and then he told Lin Weimin in detail: "Haiyan has been transferred back to No. 44 Middle School to be a teacher!"
From university teacher to high school teacher, the title is not so impressive. However, Lin Weimin knew that No. 44 Middle School was a second-rate school in Yanjing, and it was already very good for her, a fresh graduate of the normal school, to be admitted.
Zheng Guo really helped a lot this time!
"When can Haiyan come to Yanjing?" Lin Weimin asked.
"She will be here this week. She needs to transfer both her job and her household registration, so she has to travel back and forth."
"Okay, now that we're here, I'll think of inviting Zheng Guo to dinner." Lin Weimin reminded.
Qu Xiaowei said excitedly: "It's not enough to just have a meal, I have to give him a big gift."
"Don't!" Lin Weimin quickly stopped him, "Just treat us to a meal."
Qu Xiaowei's eyes were full of confusion, "Why?"
"If they were looking for benefits, they wouldn't have done anything for us in the first place."
Qu Xiaowei thought of the time when Lin Weimin took him to Zheng Guo’s dormitory, and he was so excited. That’s right, how could such a big thing be solved by just a watermelon?
Seeing his sudden realization, Lin Weimin continued, "Since you don't want anything, it would be a waste of time if you give it to him now. Besides, if your gift is too light or too heavy, it will be inappropriate and he will suffer."
Qu Xiaowei nodded repeatedly, "I understand, I understand. Haiyan and I will formally invite Zheng Guo to dinner later, and I will ask him to be our witness when we get married."
Lin Weimin laughed and said, "You are a generation apart!"
Qu Xiaowei said proudly: "What's there to be afraid of? If it weren't for Zheng Guo's help, who knows what would have happened to Haiyan and I. We will both be grateful to him for the rest of our lives."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Lin Weimin again, his true feelings revealed, "And you, Weimin..."
Lin Weimin showed an impatient expression, "Stop, stop, stop talking to me."
Qu Xiaowei knew that he didn't want to be hypocritical, so he could only hide his feelings in his heart and said, "When Haiyan arrives, I'll call you and Zheng Guo, and we'll go to Xinqiao for a good meal."
There is a saying in Yanjing these days: "Lao Mo in the north, Xinqiao in the south", which refers to the places where people eat Western food in Yanjing city.
Compared with "Lao Mo" who often appears in film and television works in later generations, Xinqiao Hotel is less famous. Let's put it this way, in today's Yanjing, there are only three hotels that can receive foreign guests, Yanjing Hotel, Minzu Hotel, and Xinqiao Hotel.
Qu Xiaowei was very sincere when inviting Xinqiao to dinner.
"Okay, I'll make you bleed when the time comes."
Early in the morning on the weekend, Lin Weimin rode his bicycle, or to be more precise, he sat on the back seat of the bicycle.
"Uncle, sit tight!"
With Han Zhuangzhuang as his human engine, Lin Weimin generally doesn't need to ride the bike himself.
The two of them rode their bikes to the Yenching Film Academy in Zhuxinzhuang, Changping, Yanjiao. The filming location of "The Small Courtyard" was in the family quarters of the Yanjing Film Academy. Originally, Tian Zhuangzhuang and his team were planning to rent a large courtyard outside, but later they felt that funds were tight and they should save some money, so they asked the school for help and borrowed the family building.
Han Zhuangzhuang drove Lin Weimin to the family quarters. The crew of "The Small Courtyard" was filming in a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard was surrounded by two-story houses, all of which were occupied by faculty and staff of Yanying. In order to support the students' filming, everyone had to make room for the students under the mobilization of the school.
When the two entered the hospital, the crew was preparing. Tian Zhuangzhuang saw Lin Weimin coming and came over to say hello.
"Teacher Lin, you are here."
"I'll come over to take a look, you guys go ahead and do your work."
"If you find anything inappropriate, feel free to give us your suggestions."
The two chatted for a few words, and Lin Weimin stood aside and watched a group of students busying themselves.
After watching for a while, Lin Weimin found that they were indeed a group of green hands. They were busy and chattering at the scene, which always gave people a feeling of being in a rush.
"Hey, Zhuangzhuang, who is that person?" Lin Weimin asked, pointing at a figure busy in front of the camera.
Han Zhuangzhuang took a look and said, "That guy is from our photography department, his name is Zhang Yimou."
Oh, it’s really the national teacher. He looks very anxious.
While the students were busy, preparations for the shooting had been completed.
After the script supervisor finished typing, the cameraman and the sound engineer started working.
Today we were filming an indoor scene, which tells the inner thoughts of the heroine Sangsang, played by Zhu Lin, after she quarrels with her husband. There are no lines in the script, and it all depends on the actors' free play. The actors are most afraid of encountering such a situation.
Especially for an actor like Zhu Lin who changed careers late, she had no experience in such a play and seemed at a loss in front of the camera.
Lin Weimin was frowning as he watched from behind the camera, not to mention the director Tian Zhuangzhuang, who came forward and patiently explained the play to Zhu Lin over and over again, from morning to afternoon.
But Zhu Lin's performance became worse and worse, and the camera had to repeat the scene over and over again.
Tian Zhuangzhuang was confused and wondered if there was something wrong with his explanation ability and that he was not speaking Chinese.
The students who served as crew members were all talking, and finally Tian Zhuangzhuang's voice became louder and louder.
It was NG again, and everyone was talking about it. The female lead Zhu Lin was under a lot of pressure.
Tian Zhuangzhuang discussed it with Xie Xiaojing and Cui Xiaoqin, and Cui Xiaoqin said, "If it doesn't work, let's take a close-up shot and let her cry."
After thinking about it for a long time, they finally understood what was going on.
When filming started again, Zhu Lin tried to cry more than a dozen times in front of the camera. Perhaps because she was under too much pressure, she couldn't cry after preparing for it for a long time.
Tian Zhuangzhuang was completely helpless. He ignored the students present and shouted at Zhu Lin, "Zhu Lin, show some professionalism. You are an actress and a leading actress. How come you can't even act a crying scene well?"
Zhu Lin wanted to cry but had no tears. She looked at Tian Zhuangzhuang with a face full of grievance, but Tian Zhuangzhuang was still outputting.
"So many staff members are here with you. Do you know how many frames of film are burned in one minute? You are wasting the resources of the country and the school!"
Tian Zhuangzhuang's cursing became louder and louder, and the blame he put on him became higher and higher. Everyone knew that this was of no use, and they all began to persuade him.
The day ends.
(End of this chapter)
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