The Spring Festival Gala ended successfully, and the staff of Beijing TV Station prepared a sumptuous celebration banquet for everyone in the cafeteria.
On each table there is a copper pot with boiling hot water, and next to the copper pot are several large plates of lamb slices cut as thin as cicada wings and fresh green leafy vegetables, which make people drool just by looking at them.
A group of people from the Ning City Art Troupe sat at a small table. As soon as the meat was put into the pot, someone came over with drinks.
I originally thought he was here for Liang Jinchun, but he actually walked straight up to Shao Jingque and introduced himself enthusiastically:
"Hello, Comrade Xiao Shao, I'm a director at the Red Star Film Studio in Beijing. My last name is Xu."
Shao Jingque was confused, so out of politeness he also picked up the tea in front of him and stood up, responding:
"Hello, Director Xu."
Xu Weiming now saw Shao Jingque up close and realized that her appearance was even more refined and perfect than what he had seen from afar in the audience. His eyes immediately filled with smiles:
"Comrade Xiao Shao, your performance today was truly eye-catching, and the lingering sound lingered in my ears! I'm sure the song you sang will become a national hit in no time. You have a promising future!"
Shao Jingque smiled modestly and said:
"Thank you Director Xu for your encouragement. Thanks to the joint efforts of our art troupe leaders and colleagues and the careful guidance of the editors and directors of Beijing TV Station, this program was able to present the best effect to the national audience at the gala. If it is liked by the audience, it will of course be our greatest honor."
Xu Weimin nodded with increasing satisfaction. There were many beautiful girls in the Red Star Film Studio, but it was rare to find one as beautiful and extraordinary as Shao Jingque. The key was that she knew how to be humble and not arrogant, a quality that was even rarer than beauty.
"You are so modest, little girl! Wait until you walk on the street tomorrow and you will know how popular your song is!"
Shao Jingque smiled, and his eyes suddenly lit up -
Director Xu's words reminded her that the speed and extent to which this song became popular across the country was beyond people's imagination.
Among a number of passionate songs with red themes, it was the first campus folk song to be broadcast on TV. Its unique fresh melody and lyrics describing the beautiful memories of the ignorant and youthful student days resonated with many listeners, and it set off a campus folk song craze in China that lasted for several years.
Before, Shao Jingque only thought of using this song as a shield to keep her job in the art troupe, but she didn't think about what benefits would come from performing on the Spring Festival Gala.
According to Director Xu, maybe she will really become famous with this song this time, so she must seize the opportunity and think carefully...how to let Youth Photo Studio take advantage of this opportunity!
Shao Jingque was thinking about his own business at the moment, but he heard Xu Weiming continue to say:
"Comrade Xiao Shao, I'm currently preparing a film called 'Wedding'. The first time I saw you, I felt that you perfectly fit the role of the heroine, so I'd like to invite you to stay in Jing City and star in this film."
As soon as he said this, Liang Jinchun was immediately alert.
When the man with glasses came over with the wine and went straight to Shao Jingque, he had a bad feeling.
I never thought someone would try to steal his girlfriend right in front of him. How could Liang Jinchun possibly tolerate this?!
At this time, Liang Jinchun didn't care about who had a higher administrative level, the director of the Beijing Red Star Film Studio or himself. Anyway, he couldn't poach Shao Jingque!
Before Shao Jingque could reply, Liang Jinchun hurriedly stood up and walked over to the two of them, saying with a forced smile:
"I'm sorry, comrade, our art troupe has already arranged many performances for the beginning of next year. Comrade Xiao Shao probably won't have time to stay in Beijing to act in the film. You should choose someone else!"
Xu Weimin was immediately displeased when he saw someone showing up to cause trouble.
You have to know that no matter how outstanding and powerful an actor in an art troupe is, her fame and influence are limited, which can never compare to the fame of a movie star.
Not to mention the little-known art troupes, in Beijing alone there were many young girls from art troupes who rushed to the Red Star Film Studio to audition for movie roles, even for small roles where they just had to show their faces on screen.
As a famous director, when had he ever been rejected so disdainfully?
Xu Weiming looked Liang Jinchun up and down, but didn't respond. He turned to Shao Jingque and asked:
"Who is this?"
Liang Jinchun cleared his throat, straightened his chest, and listened to Shao Jingque introduce Xu Weiming:
"Director Xu, this is Director Liang from our Ning City Art Troupe. This time, it's Director Liang who personally led us to Beijing City to perform at the Spring Festival Gala."
Ning City?
As a small cadre of a municipal art troupe, no wonder he has such short-sightedness!
Xu Weiming secretly complained in his heart, but he still gave him face:
"It turns out to be Captain Liang. My apologies!"
"Captain Liang may not be aware, but our film has been selected as a key promotional project for the Ministry of Culture next year. As is customary, all cultural organizations nationwide are being asked to provide their full support, both in terms of resources and personnel. In short, this is a top priority that requires the combined efforts of the entire nation."
"The leaders of your Jiangsu Provincial Art Troupe should be aware of the relevant situation. If you need to, you can inquire with your higher authorities."
"And I believe the Ning City Art Troupe should have many other excellent actors like the other performers here. They wouldn't be unable to set up the stage and perform without Comrade Xiao Shao alone, right?"
Liang Jinchun's face turned pale and red, and for a moment he couldn't tell whether what Xu Weimin said was true or not.
When did filming become a key publicity project?
But this is Beijing after all, and the highest power center of any unit is concentrated here. Perhaps Xu Weimin is telling the truth. He can only go back and ask the provincial leaders about the situation before making a decision.
At this moment, Liang Jinchun did not dare to say anything final. After thinking for a while, he asked:
“How long does it take you to shoot a movie?”
Xu Weiming's lips curled up. Asking this was a sign of letting go. He smiled smugly:
"It could be as short as three or four months, or as long as a year."
Liang Jinchun's face turned even uglier. They had only been in Beijing for half a month, but he could already feel the yearning of his employees for life in Beijing.
If Shao Jingque were to stay here alone for several months or even a year, would she be willing to return to a small place like Ning City in the future?
Thinking of this, Liang Jinchun showed his toughness for once:
"Director Xu, right? It's not that we don't want to cooperate. It's just that the Ning City Art Troupe can't compare to those big troupes. Comrade Xiao Shao plays a very important role in our troupe. We are willing to support him in the short term, but it is really difficult to cooperate for such a long time."
Xu Weiming didn't expect this person to be so stubborn. His face suddenly darkened and his tone became much stiffer.
"Since Captain Liang is so difficult to talk to, I have no choice but to ask your Jiangsu Province Art Troupe for someone!"
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