Chapter 300 The more mysterious, the more stories can be sold.
"A TV series? A story about you? 'Factory Director Qin'?"
Li Jianzhi's expression turned strange for a moment, but he quickly calmed down. Nowadays, movies and TV shows mainly focus on the background of educated youth or factory workers. Educated youth stories often depict the confusion and pursuit of young people, while the stories of factory workers have positive values and are suitable for public propaganda.
And as Qin Xiangxiang, his wife, is a "positive representative" of reform, it would be most appropriate to film her story.
that is--
Li Jianzhi rested her chin on her hand and thought, "In this TV series, I'll definitely be a military officer husband who doesn't care about his family."
"My son, Li Xiaopang, is a rebellious and disobedient eldest son."
Li Qingfeng: "???" He's a hardworking and aspiring young man.
"Daughter Li Qinghui, a hardworking and considerate daughter who cares for her mother, and the eldest sister in the family."
Li Qinghui yawned: "?"
Li Jianzhi: "Li Qinghe and Li Qinglan are mischievous little sisters who are reluctant to leave their mother."
Li Qinghe's face remained blank: "?"
Lively socialite Li Qinglan: "?!"
"Finally, my model worker wife, your model worker mother, Qin Xiangxiang, has spent her whole life working diligently, getting up early and working late, facing criticism from all sides with a stern face, and willingly serving as an ox for the children, a mother who is as hardworking as an old ox."
Qin Xiangxiang swallowed hard: "...You're the one making this up?"
That's terrifying. That deadbeat man seems to have completely mastered the basic formulas of modern screenwriting.
At East China Textile University, many students who had heard the news were extremely excited.
Our school is going to be on TV!
"I heard they're coming to our school to film a TV series. I heard it from my relative, and it's absolutely true."
"Filming for television? Filming school life?"
"If they come to the school to film a TV show, we'll all have a chance to be on camera."
When Lin Xiuqin suddenly heard that a TV series was going to be filmed, her heart skipped a beat. Could this be her chance? Could she stand out and become an actress in the future?
"The Textile Engineering Department is in luck. They're going to film 'Director Qin.' I used to love listening to stories like 'Director Qin outwits Liu Manfu' on the radio."
"Ah! It's Qin Xiangxiang!"
"It's truly an honor that our school has produced such an outstanding person!"
...
When Lin Xiuqin heard that they were going to film "Director Qin", she was completely stunned. The first TV series in Shanghai was going to be about "Qin Xiangxiang"? This was just too outrageous.
At this point, Professor Zheng at the school was also numb.
Because Zhou Shuo, the screenwriter of the TV series "Director Qin", came to the school for an interview, many teachers said: "Professor Zheng once had a lot of opinions about Qin Xiangxiang!"
"Saying she can't balance factory and school life is ridiculous. Qin Xiangxiang has already worked very hard. She's really amazing. She manages the factory while attending school, has four children at home, and her husband is a naval officer who neglects his family..."
"Professor Zheng later deeply realized his mistake."
...
Professor Zheng quickly said, "You want to put me in a TV series?"
"Ah, this is Professor Zheng?"
"Professor Zheng, don't worry, we will change the actual names, usually only the surname is kept... um, we can also change the surname."
"Are you the screenwriter? I'm Qin Xiangxiang's classmate. I request to appear on screen under my real name. I'm Qin Xiangxiang's classmate, and we took classes together."
"I also demand to appear on camera using my real name!"
"I also want to appear on camera with my real name..."
The neighbors on Fuxing West Road were now even more curious about the newly moved-in Factory Director Qin and his family.
"Qin Xiangxiang is truly a remarkable figure."
"Director Qin, congratulations! We'll be there to watch it together."
"I never expected my new neighbor to have such a background."
Aunt Rong washed her face, took out all her beloved old clothes and ironed them, then sat in front of the mirror to draw her eyebrows and do her makeup.
"Oh dear—getting old brings so many troubles!"
"My apprentice, who inherited my mantle, is also a model worker—" When she said this, Aunt Rong's face stiffened for a moment, obviously remembering Qin Xiangxiang's usual lazy and irresponsible behavior, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"The flowers you plant with care may not bloom, while the willows you plant without intention may thrive."
"Good, good, good disciple."
The people from the Shanghai 316 Textile Factory and the neighbors in the workers' new village were all very excited when they learned that the story of "Director Qin" was going to be made into a film.
"Thinking back to when I was a child, I could tell he was going to be someone special!"
"The Qin family's daughter is truly promising."
"Our department has produced a big celebrity!"
...
Mrs. Xu said sourly, "It's so glamorous to be making a TV series. I wonder if they'll even remember us poor neighbors in the future."
Some are happy, some are sad.
Sun Xianjin, the director of the Tenth Textile Factory, was so angry at home that he smashed a teacup.
"Nonsense! This is utter nonsense! What makes Qin Xiangxiang even qualified to be in a TV series? This woman is just lucky, a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse!"
"Isn't my Factory Director Sun's story of reform more exciting than hers?"
...
Sun Xianjin was so angry that he was in a helpless rage at home, while another person was in a dark corner, filled with resentment and fear. This person was Yu Guoliang. Liu Manfu had already become famous in Shanghai as a clown, but would Yu Guoliang, who failed to win over Liu Manfu, also be publicly displayed as a "clown" image nationwide?
Yu Guoliang regretted that he had set his sights on Feiyan No. 2 Factory, such a tough piece of meat. He must have been blind!
Chan Kai-tung transported the cheongsam back to Hong Kong Island, and on a chosen date, invited his friends to his "private appreciation event".
"Old Chen, what good stuff have you got here?"
"This batch of cheongsams is all top-quality stuff..."
...
His private appreciation event was attended by many fashionable socialites, and this batch of exquisitely crafted cheongsams was extremely popular among them.
Among them was the most influential socialite, Lin Jiaxiang. After browsing all the clothes, she precisely focused on a few pieces. She discovered that these cheongsams, which she considered to be top-notch, all had a special, uniform label on them.
"It's that logo again!" Lin Jiaxiang exclaimed. "Look at that casual name, with a touch of childlike innocence, and that little swallow that looks like it's about to fall! It's so interesting, so full of life! It's not like an ordinary piece of clothing; it's the work of an artist and designer, it's a work of art!"
"This creator must be a person with a very strong personality!"
Her words resonated with all the top clients present. Among this batch of cheongsams, there were a few special pieces that exuded a captivating charm. Upon closer inspection, they were flawless. And when you noticed the unique fallen swallow logo, you could only think that the designer must be a unique and extraordinary person, unforgettable at first sight.
"This is the most recognizable logo I've ever seen."
"This is practically a signature from the soul!"
“Mr. Chen, I’ll take all the clothes with this logo.”
"No, no, I want one too! I want this designer to create a custom piece just for me..."
"I love this unique logo, it's so charming!"
...
These socialites have seen too many designer logos that resemble "industrial assembly line" products. This highly recognizable, never-before-seen style, with its unique blend of sloppy and exquisite detail, has struck a chord with many.
She is vibrant, unique, and distinctive... making people want to uncover the story behind her.
Mysterious stories are always the most captivating.
Chen Qidong was stunned: "Special markings?"
He looked at the cheongsams, staring at the special logo on them, puzzled. This...this is...Qin Xiangxiang?
"This is from Factory Director Qin? Factory Director Qin made these clothes himself?"
Chen Qidong: "So you're talking about Factory Director Qin? She's a woman with a very interesting story; every word she writes is worth its weight in gold!"
"Have you heard of Director Mao Shan? It was because of Director Qin's guidance that he was able to turn lead into gold and make huge profits at the box office."
Chen Qidong joked, "If I had known that the clothes were made by Factory Director Qin himself, I wouldn't have shown them to others for appreciation. I would have kept them for myself and given them away."
"Really? Then I don't want it, you keep it."
Chen Qidong smiled slightly and remained silent. Seeing that he wasn't joking, Lin Jiaxiang immediately widened her eyes and asked, "What's so special about this Factory Director Qin?"
"She has many stories to tell; she's a person blessed with good fortune, but I won't go into details."
Seeing how mysterious he was, Lin Jiaxiang became even more curious about this Factory Director Qin. She spent a lot of money to buy all the clothes that Factory Director Qin had made by hand, and even asked to have a few specially made.
"This Factory Director Qin is indeed a man of good fortune." Chen Qidong raised his wine glass, astonished by the high price he had achieved today.
"No matter what artist's work it is, it has to be mysterious, have a story, be rare... to be sought after."
Chen Qidong developed an ambition to create a mysterious high-end clothing customization master IP – "Qin Xiangxiang".
The more mysterious something is, the more stories it can sell.
Ideally, one should maintain a unique sense of mystery, like a martial arts master.
Chen Qidong called Qin Xiangxiang: "Factory Director Qin, the clothes you make by hand are very popular in Hong Kong. I hope you can maintain your unique sense of mystery and specialness. The more enigmatic you are, the more high-end you appear and the more sought after you become."
"I want to mold you into the most mysterious haute couture master."
Qin Xiangxiang, who answered the phone on the other end, said: "...Mysterious?"
"Let me remain a mystery?"
"Yes, Director Qin, do you know? If you want to create a legend, you have to maintain a great deal of mystery."
Qin Xiangxiang: "...You want me to customize clothes? To keep me a mystery?"
"Yes, if your story becomes popular in high society circles, then the clothes you make by hand will be as sought after as the paintings of masters."
"The clothes you make by hand in the future will be just like Van Gogh's paintings."
"At that time, clothes labeled 'Qin Xiangxiang' will be highly sought after and hard to find. You will become synonymous with mystery and sophistication."
Qin Xiangxiang: "...Mr. Chen, then you may be disappointed."
Xianyu, now slumped against her desk, suddenly realized that filming a TV series called "Director Qin" wasn't so bad. She didn't want to be mysterious or a high-end fashion designer.
"I can't be mysterious. My story as Factory Director Qin is about to be made into a TV series."
Chen Qidong: "????!!!"
Qin Xiangxiang said, "Boss Chen, you might appear in the TV series again."
Chen Qidong: "..."
Chen Qidong thought to himself, "This world has gone mad."
In this world, many people seek nothing more than "fame" and "fortune".
Once you have money, fame becomes more important than profit.
He was just a young man from the Chen family who had only recently started out. Was his name destined to leave a significant mark on the history of reform in mainland China?
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