"Writer Liu, what are you doing here? I've been looking for you everywhere." Just then, someone found Liu Zi and said with a relieved look on their face.
"What happened?" Liu Zi put down her teacup, puzzled as to why the waiter who had just brought her here had come looking for her again.
"Director Chen is looking for you. He knows you're already here and would like to ask you to come over for a few words."
"Who is Director Chen?" Liu Zi seemed not to know anyone named Director Chen.
"Oh my, miss, please stop joking. You're here to celebrate the achievements of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, how could you not recognize the Director of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, Chen Youliang?" A middle-aged woman sitting next to Liu Zi said with a surprised look.
Liu Zi touched her nose. She had indeed come in a hurry today. She hadn't expected there to be so many people inside. She had only met Deputy Director Liu once before, and didn't know the others very well.
"Oh, okay, shall we go now?" Liu Zi didn't answer, but just smiled at the other person.
"Yes, the director is waiting." The waiter pointed in a direction.
Liu Zi stood up and left the table under everyone's gaze, leaving the others to inquire about who this person was.
As Liu Zi walked away, she regretted her overconfidence. The entertainment industry changes so quickly; who knows where those people from twenty years from now are!
She rarely participates in activities, so very few people know her.
The waiter led her around several tables to the main table in front of the stage, where all the big shots were seated.
"Director Chen, Miss Liu Zi has arrived." The waiter said to the person sitting in the main seat, and then pointed in the direction of Liu Zi.
All the leaders looked at Liu Zi.
Director Chen stood up from his chair and extended his hand to Liu Zi first.
"Hello, Ms. Liu Zi!"
Liu Zi quickly took two steps forward and grasped the other person's hand.
"Director Chen, hello, it's nice to meet you. Please give me your guidance."
"Hello, Liu Zi, I've heard so much about you before, but I've never had the chance to meet you." Director Chen had a big smile on his face.
"Truly a promising young talent! I've already heard 'The March of the Torrent,' and it's hard to imagine that it was composed by a young girl your age. The image of thousands of troops coming to meet you is truly awe-inspiring!" Director Chen praised.
"Thank you for the compliment, Director Chen. I don't deserve it. It was the organizing committee that gave me this opportunity," Liu Zi said modestly.
"No need to be modest. Several high-ranking leaders specifically praised him. I saw Lao Yan the other day, and he was beaming with pride."
Liu Zi was surprised that Director Chen and Director Yan were old acquaintances, and could only smile awkwardly.
"The main reason I called you here today is to ask about your work plans for the future. Our State Administration of Radio, Film and Television also hopes that you can produce more and more good works," Director Chen stated his purpose.
Liu Zi felt that she had come to the right place; it was like a pillow being delivered to someone who was just about to doze off.
"Thank you for your concern, Director. My company is currently filming a comedy about migrant workers' difficulty in getting their wages. It's expected to be released next year." Seeing that Director Chen wasn't very interested, Liu Zi quickly changed the subject.
"But my main focus next year is a TV series that tells the story of soldiers who never give up and eventually grow into elite soldiers."
"Oh? I didn't expect you, Liu Zi, to be able to act in TV dramas!" Director Chen said in surprise.
"I've written several works in recent years, and they've sold quite well. I was thinking of adapting them for the screen. If I were involved in the production, the level of fidelity might be even higher." Liu Zi has her own calculations.
"A military-themed film, you want to collaborate with the military region?" Director Chen suddenly thought of something.
"Yes, I have reached a preliminary agreement with the Northwest Military Region, and they will provide the necessary support."
"Huh? Your company is in Beijing, why did you travel all the way there?" Director Chen was hoping to get a chance to help her sign a contract.
Liu Zi scratched her head somewhat awkwardly.
"What's wrong? Can't I say?" Director Chen asked, puzzled.
"I can talk about it, there's nothing I can't say." Liu Zi took a deep breath and recounted everything that had happened to her in the Beijing Special Forces this year, as well as the chain reaction that followed.
"I was really angry at the time, but after learning about the other person's experience, I felt bad. So I gave the viewing ticket that Director Yan gave me to the special forces, hoping that after witnessing the strength of our motherland, he would not forget his mission," Liu Zi sighed.
"So that's how it is. I was wondering why we went to such lengths instead of coming here." Director Chen laughed heartily.
"Of course, it's also necessary for the plot. After all, there are scenes of the Gobi Desert in the TV series, and it's more convenient to film there." Liu Zi thought back to herself.
When Director Chen saw his secretary approaching, he glanced at his watch and ended the conversation abruptly.
"That's good. If you need any help in the future, please feel free to contact me," Director Chen said warmly.
"Thank you again, Director Chen." Liu Zi thanked him politely, then said goodbye to Director Chen and returned to her seat.
The focus of this party was undoubtedly Director Chen; his every move was being watched.
After talking with him for so long, Liu Zi immediately became very popular, with many more people coming over to toast her and handing her their business cards.
Liu Zi didn't say much, but she accepted all offers with a smile, nod, and raised her glass. She had come to get to know people from all sides, and even if she couldn't become truly familiar with them, it would be good to be acquainted with them.
As time went on, some of the influential figures Liu Zi knew gradually appeared.
Director Yan, Regiment Commander Li, Writer Xu, Teacher Peng, and Teacher Wang are all here.
Liu Zi didn't go over to greet them immediately. She just confirmed their location and decided to go over and say hello later as a matter of courtesy.
On this occasion, Liu Zi didn't drink alcohol; instead, she filled her glass with cool boiled water and started wandering around.
Let's start with Professor Peng and Professor Wang's table. We met once before when we were having a meeting at CCTV.
"Liu Zi, where are you sitting? I didn't see you just now." Teacher Wang was very happy to see him.
"I'm sitting across from you, you might not have noticed, so I came over to say hello!" Liu Zi said, raising her glass and smiling as she greeted those around her.
This table is almost entirely filled with professors from various universities who specialize in music.
"Want to apply for my graduate program? I can reserve a spot for you this year." Teacher Wang valued talent and, thinking of Liu Zi being placed in his own program, he couldn't let Lao Yu have all the credit.
"Professor Wang, please don't joke around. I didn't even finish university, how could I possibly take your graduate entrance exam? Besides, I've been too busy these past two years, I haven't had the time." Liu Zi waved her hand with a smile and declined.
"You dropped out of university? What happened? Why didn't you finish?" Teacher Wang said with great regret.
"I had some health problems at the time, so I gave up," Liu Zi said, glossing over the matter and unwilling to elaborate.
"That can't be helped, but no matter how busy you are, don't forget to create!" Teacher Wang didn't want any trivial matters to bother her. A composer needs to be single-minded in order to create good works.
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