“A story about shoes!”

When Lin Zhengjun said this, the first thing Liu Xinwu thought of was the handwritten copy of "A Pair of Embroidered Shoes".

These days, some people have adapted the manuscripts that were popular during that special decade into novels and published them in popular literature magazines.

But that's not right, that story is quite scary and definitely not suitable for children.

Then, Lin Zhengjun began to tell this story "about shoes".

"Your story..."

Ye Junjian listened to Lin Zhengjun's speech for more than 20 minutes, his eyes moistened several times, until the end, he choked up a little: "That's great!"

Ye Junjian wiped the tears from his eyes and smiled, "Listening to you talk about your new novel reminded me of The Horse Herder and Under the Hawthorn Tree. These three works all present the truth, kindness and beauty of human nature."

“Although we are in darkness, people can still choose light, choose kindness, choose to warm each other instead of hurting each other…”

"Moreover, the innocent kindness of children is the most beautiful. Sometimes, innocence is a ray of light that resists the dark reality!"

He said excitedly, "Zhengjun, you must write it as soon as possible. If you can write it, I will be happy to give you this house for free!"

Tang Xiaofu also nodded secretly. This story is really great. At least in the current children's literature, there is definitely no such excellent one!

"Hahaha, how can I give it away for free? I will be very happy if you are willing to sell it to me!" Lin Zhengjun said with a smile.

Liu Xinwu immediately took credit for it and said, "Zhengjun, I helped find this house, you must give me the manuscript!"

"No problem!" Lin Zhengjun agreed readily.

Liu Xinwu was so happy that his mouth almost split to his ears. He raised his thumb and said with a smile: "Brother, you are so righteous!"

He also looks like a social person!

The two parties reached an agreement, Lin Zhengjun and Ye Junjian signed the contract, paid the money immediately, and Ye Junjian wrote a receipt.

So they hurriedly went through the procedures, running around to try to get it done before the New Year, with Liu Xinwu also actively running around to help.

I, Liu Xinwu, am the errand boy for Chu Kuangren!

…

In the next two days, Lin Zhengjun, Ye Junjian and Liu Xinwu ran around to handle formalities while eating and drinking for free at the Beijing Film Studio's "Under the Hawthorn Tree" crew.

In addition, help the crew of "Under the Hawthorn Tree" to come up with some ideas.

The content is quite diverse, including set design, props, lighting, performance, photography and even makeup.

After breakfast, Lin Zhengjun, Tang Xiaofu and Zhu Lin strolled leisurely on the way from the cafeteria to the set, as if to digest their food.

Tang Xiaofu said worriedly, "Zhengjun, will Director Xie Tieli be unhappy if you keep giving orders like this?"

"I'm just a spectator. If Xie Tieli is unhappy, I won't say anything!"

Lin Zhengjun smiled and said, "Didn't you notice that every time I corrected him, as long as it worked, he would be very happy?"

“Why is this happening?”

Tang Xiaofu said puzzledly: "Director Xie is in a very high position. He should have his own personal style and would not want others to destroy it."

Lin Zhengjun said: "Director Xie's previous film, 'A River Runs Through It', received a lot of criticism."

"Criticism?" The two girls were surprised.

"You should read more books and newspapers! You don't even know this news!"

Lin Zhengjun said: "There were criticisms from people in the theoretical community, as well as from leaders of the Film Bureau and the Ministry of Culture, who said that the play only had an epic structure, too much didactic elements, and was relatively immature in terms of art. So, he was seeking innovation and change, hoping to make a comeback."

Lin Zhengjun is not talking nonsense.

Xie Tieli has been pursuing artistic breakthroughs, resulting in unstable standards and uneven quality of his films.

For example, "The Bao Family" is undoubtedly a masterpiece, but the series of films adapted from famous works made in his later years were not so good.

"Oh, that's good. I was worried that you would show off too much and make him unhappy." Tang Xiaofu said with a smile.

Lin Zhengjun laughed and said, "The reason why I got so deeply involved in Under the Hawthorn Tree was, on the one hand, because I wanted the film to be of high quality, and on the other hand, to gain experience."

"Brush up your qualifications?" Zhu Lin was confused.

She felt that Lin Zhengjun kept saying words she didn't know.

"That's right. I hope that in addition to being a screenwriter, I can also be a planner for the words that appear on the screen. When I set up a film and television company in Hong Kong, it will be much easier to raise funds or direct independently!" Lin Zhengjun said with a smile.

"You want to make a movie? Set up a film company in Hong Kong?" Tang Xiaofu was dumbfounded.

Zhu Lin was overwhelmed by Lin Zhengjun's wild ideas. She opened her beautiful eyes slightly and looked at Lin Zhengjun like a monster.

“That’s right!”

Lin Zhengjun said: "Why are the three leftist film companies, Great Wall, Phoenix, and New Union, being controlled by the Taiwan Freedom Association? It's because they know that although the funding sources of these three companies are complicated, they still come from state-owned enterprises in the inland areas."

"I left the royalties from those two scripts in Hong Kong because I wanted to set up a new leftist film company to convey a positive image of the country and its people, showcase the beautiful mountains and rivers of the mainland, promote cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and support the major policy of reform and opening up. But it is also a purely private company, so the Freedom Association will not be able to find fault with it, and the mainland will support me!"

"Oh my, this is a stroke of genius!"

Tang Xiaofu looked at Lin Zhengjun with admiration, as if Lin Zhengjun was glowing.

"Why don't you work at the Beijing Film Studio? I see that Director Xie and the others value you and recognize you very much." Zhu Lin said puzzledly.

“It’s not easy to get into the Beijing Film Studio.”

Lin Zhengjun said: "First of all, I have to finish four years of college and get a diploma. I have to major in literature or film to have a chance to join the factory!"

"When newcomers come into the studio, don't expect to start filming right away. They have to do odd jobs first, then be an assistant. It will take at least ten years before they can be independent and do behind-the-scenes work such as scriptwriting, set design, photography, and makeup!"

"If you want to direct a movie independently, you'll have to wait a long time. Many directors are usually in their 40s or 50s when they direct their first film!"

Under the planned economic system, the regulations for promotion were very rigid.

Those photographers and sound engineers are just like workers in state-owned enterprises. Their professional titles are evaluated once a year based on the number of films they participate in and their work performance.

If you don't have the right professional title, no matter how high your level is, you will still not have the opportunity to take on the corresponding work.

Lin Zhengjun has artistic talent and doesn't want to waste time. Naturally, the sooner he makes a movie, the better! The sooner the better!

Besides, even if you become a director and have the production rights, the distribution will be constrained!

For example, distribution is managed by China Film Group Corporation, and the film studio does not have the distribution rights.

Since 1956, the domestic film industry, like other state-owned studios, has been under an absolute planned supply system.

The Film Bureau first allocated a certain number of film production targets to seven state-owned film studios, and at the same time allocated corresponding filming funds. After the films passed various levels of review, they were bought out by the only distribution company, China Film Corporation, at a price about 10% higher than the average cost of the film (700,000 yuan in 1978), and then distributed to its subsidiaries step by step.

The income generated by the subsequent screenings will then be handed over to the next level distribution company step by step.

In other words, once the film company hands over the original film to China Film and receives RMB 700,000, the studio will cut off all financial ties with the film. No matter how high the box office is, the studio will not get a penny, and the creative team will get even less!

He spent so much effort writing scripts and making movies, only to end up getting a few thousand yuan in script royalties or a fixed salary, working for others. Lin Zhengjun would never want to be such a sucker!