Chapter 230: "Directing" the Play for Captain Gu
I get up at half past six.
I went downstairs to the community and drove to the hotel.
I called Zaisheng on the way and asked him to come to the fifth floor for breakfast. I would wait for him there.
When I got to the fifth floor, Shengsheng had already taken out the food and was sitting there eating. I laughed and said, "You're really fast."
Zaisheng said, "Teacher Wan, I didn't sleep well last night. I just want to see you soon."
I was startled and didn't answer him. I just ate my breakfast in silence. When someone saw me and called out "Mr. Wan," "Teacher Wan," I just waved. I didn't have time to talk to them.
After breakfast, go upstairs and into the regeneration room.
After closing the door, I said, "Do you regret it?"
"Yes, I thought about it all night last night, and I always feel there is a loophole. You mean, let me talk about traveling to Daba Mountain, but my ex-wife knows that I have no sex life. Now, I have married Qian'er. If it really becomes a movie, won't she think I am looking for an excuse to divorce her?"
"Is your ex-wife married now?"
"It's done."
"Then you can rest assured. It's true that she lost her sexuality, and it's also true that she recovered through medication. She should be happy. There are many such examples. For example, my master had his first child raised, and later, with the help of a doctor, he had another daughter.
The key point is that you and I are the only ones in this world who know why you lost your sexuality. Your wife doesn't know, and neither does that female classmate of yours.
At this point, I patted Shengsheng's shoulder and said, "You still have psychological trauma. Just pretend that it never happened. You just want to go and teach for a few years. Everyone has their own life pursuits. There were even billionaires who gave up their wealth to study Buddhism.
Worldview determines behavior.
There are no loopholes, they come and I tell your story."
After listening to what I said, Zaisheng smiled and said, "Teacher Wan, I feel relieved now that you are here to talk to me."
I encouraged him: "Give birth, you will have a bright future."
"Why?"
"Just work hard in Tianshang Village, join the Party there, and you can become a branch secretary in the future. Build up Tianshang Village well, and you can move up step by step."
He smiled.
At this time, Captain Gu called and said that he had pressed the doorbell several times but there was no response.
I said to Shengsheng, "Please sit down. Someone is looking for me."
When I walked out the door, Captain Gu saw me and said, "I've been waiting so long."
After we entered the room, I poured her a cup of tea. We sat down and I looked at her.
"Speak up, what's so good about me? I'm already a middle-aged woman."
I smiled and said, "You are dressed too fancy today."
"It's all your fault. You said there was an opportunity, so I got up at six and searched through all the closets before I found this set of clothes."
"Well, here's what happened. I'll give you a rough outline first. Don't interrupt me. After you finish listening to the story, we can discuss it later."
She nodded.
So I narrated the story of rebirth.
Finally, he said, "I think this movie will definitely be made. It's so meaningful and so in line with the main theme. I think you are the most suitable person to play the director of women's affairs. The director of women's affairs is the undisputed second female lead in this play."
Director Gu knew that this play, once completed, would be truly significant and could win a major award. She was very excited, but right now, I was just an outsider painting a rosy picture for her; whether she could act or not was up to the director or producer.
Excessive excitement can lead to a harder fall once you're disappointed. So, she chose her response carefully: "First of all, I want to thank you for thinking of my sister first. I wonder if they'll be interested in me."
I smiled and said, "This is what we need to discuss. If we didn't film it, we won't regret it. But if we decide to film it, we must strive for it. Let me analyze it for you now."
She no longer called me Master Wan, but called me "brother".
"Brother, tell me."
"This is not a commercial drama, but a serious drama. Actors with bad reputations and high salaries can be excluded.
The most likely scenario is that the local government will invest, and the cost isn't very high. In this case, the director and screenwriter have a lot of say. As long as they get the approval of Bai Yun and Director Lu, it's basically done.
Why I don't recommend you to play the leading female role is, firstly, you are indeed a bit too old, and secondly, if the local government invests, they will promote their own people."
Captain Gu nodded.
I took a sip of tea and said, “So, given this opportunity, we should act in the spirit of ‘as long as there is a one percent chance, make a one hundred percent effort’.
Wait a minute, go back, straighten your hair, put on a costume, and wait for my call. When I call, you come over in your costume, saying you are rehearsing a rural play and rushed over as soon as you answered the phone.
Maybe the director will see you dressed like this and suddenly be struck by you, slapping the table and saying, "It's you!"
Captain Gu blushed, as if he had been chosen. He asked, "That's it?"
I shook my head and said, "We need to consider every possible scenario in detail. First, I need to talk to Mr. Bai. He probably has no objections, but you must not call him."
Secondly, you have to actually gather a few people to rehearse the play when you get back. Otherwise, once the people in your troupe are sure to spoil your sweet dream, once you're cast as the lead, they'll definitely ruin it.
They said you didn't even rehearse, but you put on a costume just to get a role, and you're a scheming woman. They even spread rumors about you and the director.
Captain Gu pressed his chest and let out a long breath, as if what I was talking about had already happened, and sighed:
"Brother, you are really doing this for my sister's own good. You are very thoughtful. We have the task of performing in the countryside every year, and we also have rural costumes. Besides, I have indeed played the role of the women's director."
"That's great. Next, we need to act like it so that no one can gossip about it."
I'll call you then. I'll ask you to come over. You said you were rehearsing.
I told you to come right away, and you said you were in costume. You had to change clothes.
I said, stop talking. It's important.
You just tell the others what you're saying. And everything will fall into place."
She laughed: "Brother, why don't you become a screenwriter?"
"Captain, I'm telling you the truth. If I weren't so bad at English and math, I would have already been a famous director and screenwriter. If I could go back to the Ming Dynasty, I would have definitely passed the imperial examination and brought honor to my family."
Captain Gu laughed heartily.
After laughing, he said, "What I admire most about you is your confidence. I'm not being sarcastic, this is the truth."
"I know. Bai Yun and Director Lu will get off the plane at 9:30. They'll be at the hotel in half an hour and talk for about an hour. I estimate I'll call you around 11:30. Then, please welcome Comrade Guyu, the Women's Director of Tianshang Village, to make her debut."
She laughed so hard she burst into laughter. She stood up and said, "Then I'll go now and get ready."
I checked the time and said, "It's almost nine. I'll go down too. I'd rather get to the airport early and wait for them."
I got out of the elevator on the first floor. Captain Gu still had to go to the basement garage to get her car. She waved, and I walked into the lobby.
I think Mr. Chen has a good point. He's created a small parking area in the front yard for several executives to park their cars. This saves them from having to search for their cars in the underground garage, on the first and second floors below ground.
After getting in the car, I received a call from Baibai, saying that he wanted to visit me.
I uttered a swear word: "Now I have a copy of the Three Character Classic between my legs, and my legs are full of words (things)."
He laughed heartily and said, "It's very important. Please spare some time and meet me in the evening."
I said as I drove, "You tell the story first."
He spoke on the phone for about ten minutes.
I said, "In that case, let's tentatively meet at nine o'clock tomorrow evening."
I think, after understanding the matter with Director Shen, I still need to offer some advice. After all, we are old friends.
The car drove north.
When I arrived at the airport, it was already 9:20. I called Shiyu again and said that I had no time to go there these days.
Shiyu said, "They are very interested in Danfang. You should come early for class."
I said, "Try your best."
He asked several more questions about how to handle them, and I explained them one by one.
At that moment, people began to trickle into the exit. I spotted Bai Yun. Next to him was a bearded man, presumably Director Lu. I waved.
They saw me too.
We met, exchanged a few simple greetings, and got in the car.
I turned around and smiled: "Let's not talk about the story of rebirth in the car. I'm concentrating on driving."
Director Lu said, "Okay, besides telling stories, I also want you to make some wine."
I burst out laughing: "Except for not being able to turn into a beauty, I will meet all your requirements."
Director Lu laughed heartily: "Bai Yun said you were interesting, and it really is true."
The car drove south, with laughter and joy all the way.
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