Chapter 231 Who understands? You have to queue up for a work seminar
Since meeting his teacher, what Cheng Xuyuan felt most was that no matter what happened, the teacher was calm and indifferent.
It seems like there is nothing that could make the teacher anxious.
But now, the teacher looked very serious.
It seems that what he is going to say should be a big thing.
"I have an old friend in the United States named Miller. He wrote to me a few days ago and said that in order to strengthen exchanges, he plans to introduce a play from ours for adaptation."
Elder Wan said in a deep voice: "We are also planning to import a play from Broadway and adapt it."
"But at present, this work is still just an intention."
After hearing what Mr. Wan said, some information from later generations appeared in Cheng Xuyuan's mind.
For example, Miller's life, and the "Death of a Salesman" performed by the People's Art Theatre in later generations.
Cheng Xuyuan did not interrupt Mr. Wan, but continued to listen.
"I have been selecting our classic plays these days, and I think your The Pursuit of Happyness is one of the most likely to enter Broadway in the United States."
Cheng Xuyuan couldn't believe his ears when he heard that "The Pursuit of Happyness" was adapted into a play on Broadway.
He looked at Mr. Wan who looked indifferent, and a feeling of emotion rose in his heart.
It feels different to have a teacher's protection. Such a great thing may fall on my head! I smiled and said, "Thank you, teacher. I will definitely adapt it well."
Elder Wan picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Which direction are you going to adapt from?"
"Teacher, I read Mr. Miller's script for Death of a Salesman. You just said that he is coming here and is going to introduce our work. I think this adaptation can actually be integrated with his Death of a Salesman."
As he spoke, Cheng Xuyuan talked about the script of the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" in his previous life.
When Mr. Wan first started listening to Cheng Xuyuan's ideas, he was quite casual.
After all, this was just a casual chat between master and disciple.
In Mr. Wan's opinion, it would be impossible to complete this adaptation without several months.
This time, I called Cheng Xuyuan over just to exchange some ideas with him.
Let him be mentally prepared.
But after listening to Cheng Xuyuan's adaptation, he felt that the core of "The Pursuit of Happyness" had not changed, but the tragic "Death of a Salesman" was suddenly filled with warmth.
this……
Quick thinking! This was the first thought that came to Mr. Wan’s mind.
He had just made a proposal, but Cheng Xuyuan had already formed the outline of a story in his mind. This kind of talent can no longer be described as agile!
"Xiao Cheng, is this what you just thought of?" After Cheng Xuyuan gave a simple outline of the story, Mr. Wan asked in disbelief.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Teacher, I thought about this story when I watched Death of a Salesman before. Now when you mentioned Mr. Miller, I immediately thought of a story I had thought about before."
Elder Wan said with emotion: "Xiao Cheng, when it comes to quick thinking, I couldn't compare to you when I was young, let alone now."
"But the more this happens, the more you should guard against arrogance and impatience!"
"Especially when writing and studying, you can't relax."
At this point, he paused for a moment and said, "I heard that you are still getting a divorce?"
Cheng Xuyuan never thought of hiding the fact that he was going to divorce, but he did not take the initiative to mention this matter in front of Mr. Wan.
When he heard the teacher's question, he told the situation truthfully.
Finally, he said, "Teacher, Shen Yumo and I are neither right nor wrong, and neither of us has hurt the other."
"The relationship between the two of us is actually a marriage that has never started."
"Now both of us want to put an end to this mistake."
After listening to what Cheng Xuyuan said, Mr. Wan didn't say anything else, but he reminded Cheng Xuyuan to handle his own affairs well and never lose the big picture for the small.
After having a meal at Mr. Wan’s house, Cheng Xuyuan did not stay too long. After all, he did not want to disturb his teacher’s rest.
However, before leaving, Mr. Wan also left him a task, which was to try his best to write an adapted version of "The Pursuit of Happyness" when he returned from his hometown.
Cheng Xuyuan naturally agreed to this.
After all, this was not difficult for him.
While walking towards home, Cheng Xuyuan was thinking about what to buy when he returned to his hometown.
He still has two or three hundred yuan in overseas remittance coupons, which can be used to buy a lot of things.
However, these remittance vouchers can only be used in Yanjing, so when he returns home, Cheng Xuyuan must exchange all these things for physical objects.
Buy a TV for home? As soon as this idea came up, Cheng Xuyuan rejected it himself.
Not to mention whether the Chengjiazhuang Brigade can receive the signal, electricity alone is a big problem.
It seems that I should just buy food, drinks, clothes and the like. For things like buying clothes, it’s best to ask Fang Fang Yuqing.
While thinking, Cheng Xuyuan rode his bike back to his residence.
What he didn't expect was that just as he was about to open the door, he saw a familiar figure walking out of Niu Wanjia's house.
"Xiao Cheng, what have you been busy with today? Xinwu has been waiting for you for a long time!" Niu Wanjia walked behind Liu Xinwu and said with a smile.
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Liu Xinwu, whose face was a little red and who had drunk a little, and said with a smile: "Brother, I'm not afraid of you waiting for me for a long time, since he has you to entertain him anyway."
As he spoke, Cheng Xuyuan opened the door and invited the two people in.
Liu Xinwu arrived at around ten o'clock in the morning, but Cheng Xuyuan had already gone out by then. After waiting for a while, Liu Xinwu was about to leave, but happened to meet Niu Wanjia here.
So, the two people who already knew each other drank and chatted at Niu Wanjia's house while waiting for Cheng Xuyuan.
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan, Liu Xinwu said, "Xiao Cheng, I came here this time specifically to invite you to our celebration banquet."
"Just yesterday, the first issue of our October magazine reached 300,000 copies, and the growth rate is showing signs of accelerating."
"According to our estimates, the sales of this first issue may reach 400,000, so our editorial department is celebrating in advance."
Although he had heard Liu Xinwu talk about this while drinking, Niu Wanjia couldn't help smacking his lips when he heard it again.
The first issue sold 400,000 copies, which was a meteoric rise! The reason for this was that Cheng Xuyuan's "The Hidden" had a high reputation.
Now, not only are readers discussing The Hidden Ark a lot in the newspapers, but some critics have also come out one after another to join in the fun! "Tomorrow night, let's go to Lao Lai Shun together."
When Liu Xinwu said this, his eyes fell on Niu Wanjia and said, "Old Niu, you should go with Xuyuan tomorrow."
Cheng Xuyuan certainly would not refuse the invitation to go to Laolaishun for a big meal.
Although his living conditions are better now, he is still unwilling to miss the opportunity to eat meat for free.
Niu Wanjia swallowed his saliva and shook his head, saying, "Thank you, Xinwu. I have already made an appointment with someone else tomorrow, so I won't go."
"Just have fun."
Niu Wanjia actually had nothing to do, but he knew in his heart that this was an internal celebration party and he would be out of place if he went.
Liu Xinwu's invitation to Cheng Xuyuan just now was genuine, and he was just being polite to himself. How could he climb up the pole? After Liu Xinwu persuaded him enthusiastically for a few more times, he saw that Niu Wanjia was determined not to go, so he said no more, but turned to Cheng Xuyuan and said, "Xiao Cheng, I heard a few days ago that you are going back to your hometown?"
"Yes, it's summer vacation after all, and I plan to go back and take a look." Cheng Xuyuan did not hide his itinerary.
Liu Xinwu smiled and said, "Xiao Cheng, you should stay at home for a while, but I think you can't stay in your hometown forever."
"Ten days or half a month is enough!"
"You college students, don't you still have winter vacation coming up?"
Hmm? Do you still care if I go back to my hometown during the holidays? Cheng Xuyuan looked at Liu Xinwu strangely, and Liu Xinwu smiled and said, "We are going to hold a seminar for your work "Lush" in early August."
"So, you have to come back as soon as possible and prepare."
It’s another works seminar, and it’s in August!
According to Zhang Dening, their tentatively scheduled seminar for "Desire" seems to be in August.
I can’t stand having two work seminars this month!
Seeing Cheng Xuyuan was a little surprised, Liu Xinwu smiled and said, "Xiao Cheng, don't be too excited. This treatment is what you deserve."
"After all, your work is proof of its strength!"
Niu Wanjia looked at Cheng Xuyuan with envy. He could understand Cheng Xuyuan's feelings. After all, all authors are willing to participate in work seminars.
Who doesn’t want to become famous? Every work is the result of one’s hard work, so who doesn’t want to be fully recognized by everyone?
Cheng Xuyuan hesitated for a moment, but still asked seriously: "Xinwu, can this work seminar be postponed a little bit?"
"What's wrong?" Liu Xinwu looked at Cheng Xuyuan in astonishment and asked, "Do you really want to stay in your hometown for a while longer?"
"That's not the case. It's mainly because Zhang Dening told me that they at Yenching Literature and Art are also planning to hold a seminar for Desire in August, and I've already agreed."
"If both seminars are held in August, will there be a conflict in time..." Cheng Xuyuan did not say anything else, but his meaning was already very clear. If the two seminars were held in the same time period, it would be a bit too high-profile.
Liu Xinwu had not expected that he would encounter such a thing when he came with great enthusiasm to inform Cheng Xuyuan of the work seminar.
And it seems that this kind of thing really needs attention.
After all, if two work seminars clash, it will not only be the author's problem, but also a disgrace to the magazines.
“That’s really a problem.”
Liu Xinwu scratched his head, but Niu Wanjia, who was standing nearby, felt that he really didn't want to listen any further.
It was the first time he heard of seminars on the same person's work overlapping with each other.
Doesn't this mean that if you want to hold a seminar for Cheng Xuyuan's works, you have to queue up? This has never happened before.
But now, this kind of thing really happened.
For a moment, Niu Wanjia didn't know what to say.
Cheng Xuyuan did not pay attention to Niu Wanjia's sigh, but said to Liu Xinwu: "Xinwu, how about you discuss it with Yanjing Literature and Art?"
“See if the two seminars can be held together.”
Liu Xinwu said without even thinking: "Xiao Cheng, you don't have to worry about this matter. I will report it when I get back!"
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