Chapter 804: Go down in history
Yang Yang was hesitant when faced with Lin Weimin's invitation. She graduated from the Television Directing Department of Yenching Broadcasting Institute in 1983, which later became the Communication University of China. She joined CCTV after graduation.
She has been working hard at CCTV over the years and finally directed her first TV series independently this year. Although it only has two episodes and is just a short play, it has proved that she has the ability to become a director.
After so many years, she finally received some recognition at CCTV's TV drama production center. She wanted to keep working hard, but some people still didn't trust her.
When the boss heard that she was going to direct a long TV series, he became vague. It is not easy for a woman to make a name for herself in the directing industry.
Yang Yang and Wan Fang met this year. They had a good communication when filming the TV series and they kept in touch after the filming ended. A few days ago, she originally wanted to talk to Wan Fang about the script, and during the conversation she talked about the dilemma she is facing now.
Wan Fang took the initiative to introduce Lin Weimin to her. Guowenshe invested heavily in the film and television industry this year, which was not new in the domestic cultural circle. Wan Fang was Mr. Wan's daughter, and Lin Weimin was Mr. Wan's disciple. With this relationship, Yang Yang was very excited.
These days, it is not uncommon for directors to solicit investments for their own projects. Yang Yang has heard of many such things, but it is her first time.
If I could really get investment, the leaders of the TV drama center would have nothing to say. After all, even if I lost money, it was not the company's money.
But Yang Yang never expected that his visit to solicit investment would actually lead to poaching.
Wan Fang saw her hesitation and said to Lin Weimin, "This is too sudden. We are not prepared at all."
"What are you preparing for? You're not going to the battlefield. Why don't you change to a job with more prospects and challenges?" Lin Weimin said with a smile.
"Let us discuss it."
Wan Fang said as she pulled Yang Yang aside and muttered to herself.
Lin Weimin was helpless, women were trouble.
"What do you think?" Wan Fang asked Yang Yang.
Yang Yang has always been a law-abiding person. Her character can be seen from the fact that she has been working at CCTV TV Drama Center for more than ten years.
"I don't know either. I haven't thought about this question."
Wan Fang said: "I think Weimin's suggestion is actually good. Look at you, you have worked in CCTV for so many years, but you are still under pressure from male comrades. Take Zhang Jizhong for example, actors who changed their careers are more popular than you who graduated from a professional school.
Didn't he just say that? The TV series "Flower Season and Rainy Season" sold for 40 million. They are not short of money, and they have a close relationship with CCTV.
Weimin and his colleagues' film and television work is a joint venture, so there is no seniority issue. Whoever is capable will do the job.
If you go there, you will definitely have more development opportunities than working at CCTV!"
At the end, Wan Fang reminded: "Zhao Baogang got 400,000!"
She said a lot of things, but none of them were as hurtful as the last one. Yang Yang's heart beat fast when he heard this number.
Yang Yang looked hesitant and asked, "Sister, if I ask to go, he has to open this drama for me. Can he agree to that?"
Wan Fang laughed when she heard this. "I think you are stupid because you are sitting on the bench at CCTV! Why didn't he agree? They are in need of people. If you go there with the project, he will be more than happy to have you."
Her words ignited Yang Yang's confidence, and Yang Yang no longer hesitated, "Okay, as long as he gives me this drama, I will go to them."
Yang Yang made up his mind and the two returned to their seats and made a request to Lin Weimin.
When Lin Weimin heard Yang Yang's request, he asked directly, "Where is the script?"
Yang Yang came here today to solicit investment, so of course she brought the script with her. However, since they didn't talk about this topic just now, she didn't take it out. Now that Lin Weimin asked for the script, she immediately took it out.
Before he took the script, Lin Weimin saw the word "holding hands" on the cover, which was one of Yang Yang's representative TV dramas.
Lin Weimin was not aware of the inside story of the production of "Holding Hands", but he was very happy that Yang Yang was willing to join him with this script.
After reading the script for a while, I realized that it is a very traditional family ethics drama if viewed in the future. But at this time, the urban life described in it is still very novel and it is really well written.
"The script is good. Come on, you can be the director. Investment is not a problem, and you can choose any actors." Lin Weimin closed the script and said to Yang Yang.
Yang Yang showed a bit of joy on her face. She didn't expect Lin Weimin to agree to her conditions so readily.
No, this is more generous than what she wanted.
There is no need to worry about funding, and the most important thing is that you can choose the actors yourself, which gives you much more freedom than working at CCTV.
"Okay, I agree!"
I have decided to change jobs, Yang Yang said firmly.
Lin Weimin nodded and said, "I'll let Haiyan contact you later and we can discuss the specific terms."
After chatting for a few more minutes, they started eating.
After dinner, they left the restaurant.
Wan Fang said to Lin Weimin: "Weimin, I'm sorry to bother you this time!"
There is no need for Lin Weimin to personally intervene in the matter of finding a director for the film and television company. He came here today just to give face to Wan Fang.
"Senior sister, look at what you said. We are in need of talents, and you recommended Director Yang. This also solves our urgent needs!" Lin Weimin said with a smile.
Wan Fang patted his arm gently, and everything was said without words.
"New Year's Day is coming soon. Come visit my dad when you have time."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely go."
Years ago, Lin Weimin would not only visit Mr. Wan, but he would also visit the old leaders and seniors of the Guowen Society. This has been his habit for many years.
Starting from the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, he appeared in the homes of many retired leading cadres of the Guowen Society. However, the situation is a little different this year. Except for a few old comrades who still live in the old houses, most of them have moved into the Guowen Society’s staff buildings.
That night, he first went to Meng Weizai's house, then visited every household, called all the old comrades living in the staff building, and asked everyone to have dinner there in the evening.
Meng Weizai couldn't help but complain, "You only took a few things, do you want to tire us old couple to death?"
"Look at what you said. You are the president, you should have a spirit of sacrifice and dedication!"
Although they were joking, Meng Weizai and his wife were still very happy about Lin Weimin's arrival, especially since he had called some old comrades over. In fact, the elderly love to be in a lively environment.
In the Chinese Literature Society, it seems that the only person who has such cohesiveness is Lin Weimin.
The originally deserted home became extremely lively tonight.
As the dishes were served one by one, Lin Weimin smelled the aroma of the braised pork and looked at the greasy, shiny appearance. He praised, "I haven't tasted Auntie's cooking for several years. This time I must satisfy my craving."
With just one sentence, Meng Weizai's wife was so happy that she smiled happily.
Niu Han said: "This boy is a smooth talker with a lot of tricks up his sleeve!"
Lin Weimin retorted, "If you don't like it, go out. No one asked you to come to eat."
"Forget it, who invited me to our house? I didn't even have dinner because of your meal. If you let me go back now, what will I eat?"
"If you want to eat, be quiet!" Lin Weimin threatened.
"Okay, okay, he's a man in his seventies, and he's about to become the president. Look at you guys." Yan Wenjing advised.
With the help of the peacemaker, the two of them finally calmed down a little.
Regarding the exchange of positions between Lin Weimin and Cheng Zaochun, Cheng Zaochun had previously communicated with the leaders of the Press and Publication Administration, and there was no objection from above. Lin Weimin had kept it quite secret earlier.
Unfortunately, there is no wall that is completely airtight in the Chinese Literature Society, and the news has already spread within the society.
The wine and food were served and today's banquet began.
In addition to the landlord Meng Weizai and his wife, there came Yan Wenjing, Niu Han, Jiang Lu and Lin Weimin.
"I really don't know why Old Tan likes his courtyard house so much!" Niu Han complained while drinking.
The staff housing of the Guowen Society was completed and Qin Chaoyang was also allocated a house. However, he was used to living in the courtyard house in the second alley of Beichizi and did not want to live in this building, so he never moved here.
The courtyard house where Qin Chaoyang lived in Beichizi Ertiao Hutong was also next to the Forbidden City, and very close to Lin Weimin's second courtyard next to the Forbidden City. When Lin Weimin visited his father-in-law and mother-in-law, he would occasionally visit Lao Qin's place.
"You don't understand this. Where they live is what we call being under the feet of the emperor." Lin Weimin said with a smile.
Niu Han sneered disdainfully, "I think he probably knows that living in a building will make his legs and feet unable to keep up."
In the years since his retirement, Lao Niu has relied on his strong body to gain a foothold among the retired cadres in the community. He can confront anyone he meets and is not afraid at all.
"You better take it easy. You're already over seventy. You can mess with Old Tan and the others, but don't mess with the young people who just retired. Young people nowadays are so hot-tempered!"
Lin Weimin's teasing words made the people around him laugh, but Niu Han looked unhappy. This kid Lin Weimin was against him every day!
While chatting, Jiang Lu became concerned about the "World Literature Classics Collection".
This massive project was launched in 1992. At that time, Lin Weimin had just taken office as editor-in-chief of Guowen Publishing House for a year, and his prestige in the publishing house was not as high as it is now. When this idea was proposed, there were many voices of opposition in the publishing house.
Jiang Lu is a staunch supporter of Lin Weimin. In his opinion, the World Literature Masterpieces Collection represents one of the highest achievements of a country's publishing system. In recent years, he has also contributed a lot to the editing and review of the World Literature Masterpieces Collection.
"It's almost done. The last volume will be published by the middle of the year at the latest. Old Cheng won't be willing to step down until this series of books is finished."
Jiang Lu smiled when he heard the news. "It's not just him. The World Literature Collection is the last mark our generation has left on the publishing industry and Guowen Publishing House. In fact, everyone attaches great importance to it. Alas, the World Literature Collection was born in our hands. What an honor! In ancient times, this was called editing a book, and it would go down in history!"
The "Collection of World Literature Masterpieces" is certainly incomparable to the magnificent masterpieces such as the "Yongle Encyclopedia", which "compiles into one book all the books of classics, history, philosophy, and hundreds of schools of thought since the beginning of writing, as well as words on astronomy, geography, yin and yang, medicine, divination, monks, and skills."
But in the field of modern publishing, especially in the field of literary works, the birth of this series of books is enough to make the National Literature Publishing House proud and worthy of the seven words "National Literature Publishing House".
"That's right. We should make this clear!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drank.
Several old comrades are already quite old, and although they speak in a heroic manner, the table is filled with wine cups.
The capacity of a wine cup is usually five cents, which is about 25 milliliters, and even this needs to be drunk in several sips.
At the end, Lin Weimin drank the most, only two taels of wine.
I went out as if nothing had happened.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Lin Weimin did not leave the family building. He turned around and went upstairs to Wei Junyi's house.
Wei Junyi has always been a quiet person. She suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and a stroke a few years ago, and now she rarely even goes out.
Lin Weimin came to her house. It was a little more lively today than before. Wei Junyi's daughter was there with her family.
Wei Junyi was very happy to see him coming, but she frowned when she smelled the alcohol on him: "You smell like alcohol. Whose house did you eat at?"
"Old Meng family. I came to your place, but you didn't entertain me. I have to take care of it myself!"
Wei Junyi was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Only a monkey like Lin Weimin could do such a thing as begging for food for a sick patient like her.
Seeing that Lin Weimin made his mother laugh out loud with just a few words, his daughter Yang Tuan, who was watching from the side, felt a little jealous. It seemed that her mother was never so kind to her son.
Lin Weimin talked to Wei Junyi about the current development of Guowen Press. Wei Junyi was very pleased with the current situation of Guowen Press. "It's really fast. You have been the editor-in-chief for several years."
After staying at Wei Junyi's house for more than half an hour, Lin Weimin got up and said goodbye and left.
(End of this chapter)
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