When I was in Reply 1988

Chapter 596 Preparations before Military Service
Ma Richeng nodded and said, "Okay, I'll stop the work later. Ayong, Nanzhu said you came to see me this time?"

Li Renyong said: "Yes, I just want to ask if you know anything about computers."

As the general manager, Ma Richeng purchased computers.

He doesn't understand this stuff, but he knows how to buy it cheaply and where to buy it.

Ma Richeng smiled and said, "What do you want this thing for? Our company only has three or four, and few people use them."

In 83, Samsung officially released its first personal computer, SPC-1000.

This is also Peninsula's first consumer-grade personal laptop.

How to understand?
That is to say, it can be sold to ordinary consumers.

Even so, few people buy it.

People don't need these in their lives.

Everyone only cares about oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, and whether the price of food has gone up again.

It was not until the second half of 89 that the 16-bit era truly began when the peninsula began to develop the educational computer industry.

It was not until 94 that computers really entered thousands of households.

However, Jin Zhengfeng's family had already bought a computer in 93.

Big dog owner.

Li Renyong said: "Typing. Oh, can I go online?"

"Don't we have typewriters for typing? The Internet is so slow nowadays that not many people are willing to use it. And it's dial-up. Once you're online, you can't even use the phone."

When he heard that he couldn’t access the Internet, Li Renyong’s mind suddenly faded.

It’s so troublesome to go online.

A few people drank coffee and started chatting.

Before we knew it, we were talking about last month's military service.

"Ayong, you didn't see the scene. There was water everywhere."

Lee Chang-dong laughed out loud.

Li Renyong asked: "What water?"

Ma Richeng said: "What else could it be? Tears. Eight out of ten people were crying. It was like the end of the world."

Lee Chang-dong said: "It's no different from the end of the world. We went through this in the beginning as well. But now it's much better than before."

Li Renyong said: "From what you said, this is too scary."

The military service system originated in 50, when the North and South were at war.

In order to meet the demand, a large-scale military service system had to be adopted.

To put it simply, it means conscripting men.

After the war, South Korea continued to implement this system.

They needed a sufficient workforce to build the country.

Unlike the military service systems in many countries, South Korea's system has caused repression and dissatisfaction in society.

Even though it's only two years, it can cause deep damage to both the body and the mind.

South Korea pays the most attention to the hierarchy system, and there is a clear contrast between superiors and subordinates or seniors and juniors.

In a closed environment like Junying, it is normal to bully and abuse new recruits.

Beatings are routine operations.

Serving tea and water, running errands and doing miscellaneous tasks are all things that must be done.

Some "handsome" male celebrities may still be harassed after serving in the military.

Therefore, many people only have one feeling after receiving the military service notice.

The sky is falling!
Some people can't stand it and even faint.

There are simply too many scandals.

However, the military service system is currently being improved.

In the past, once you reached the age, you had to participate.

Now, as long as you make great contributions to the country, you can be exempted from this.

Whether it is winning an Olympic medal or receiving great honors at the international level, Ma Richeng said: "What's so scary about this? It's not scary at all."

However, the sinister smile on his face made it hard for people to believe what he said.

Li Changdong said, "Ayong, you will be a freshman next year, so you need to start preparing."

Zheng Nanzhu's face was full of worry.

Li Renyong said: "Preparation? What preparation?"

Ma Richeng scolded, "You little bastard, of course you are preparing to be exempted from military service."

“But I only know how to write scripts.”

Li Changdong pointed his finger at him and said, "Look, this kid is not stupid."

Ok?
What do you mean?
Is it to write a screenplay, win international honors, and then be exempted from military service?
But in Li Renyong's mind, those who moved to the entertainment industry in later generations did not seem to be exempted from military service because of winning big awards.

"Ayong, although we filmmakers are called entertainers, or stars in a nicer way, no one has ever been called an artist by the public. Do you know why?"

Every country has its own unique cultural heritage.

China has Peking Opera.

Japan has Kabuki.

What is there in Korea?
It has opera, masquerade, and so on.

This can represent the country's culture and heritage.

Filmmakers are just serving the public.

Lee Chang-dong continued, "After the Olympics last year, we are in line with the international standards. If you can win an international award at this time, there is a high possibility that you will be exempted from military service."

Li Renyong understood.

Because of the uniqueness of their heritage, many artists are exempted from military service.

Especially the only child in the family.

Lee Chang-dong wants Lee In-yong to stand up for filmmakers like them.

A deeper meaning.

It should be to let everyone know that the future belongs to film and television.

Li Renyong secretly guessed that Lee Chang-dong must have been upset by those artists recently.

He grumbled and whispered, "I'm serving in the military, what does that have to do with those people?"

However, you still need to think carefully about what book to write.

First of all, movies about romance are not acceptable.

If you want to win international awards, the theme of the film cannot be petty.

If you want to write, you have to write a script that will be remembered by time.

Like "The Shawshank Redemption", "The Godfather", "The Past is Not Over" and so on.

Even after many years, it is still wonderful.

These movies may not have big scenes, but the themes are very grand.

It's a movie that people can watch for a lifetime.

Li Renyong thought for a while, but still couldn't think of what specific movie to write.

"I'll think about it carefully when I get back. If I figure it out, I'll give it to you as soon as possible."

After saying this, he stood up and bowed.

Lee Chang-dong waved his hand and said, "No need to bow. Whether you can be exempted from military service depends on whether this movie can win an award. There is still a year, so you can slowly polish the plot of the script."

"I still have to thank you. Has anyone in the entertainment industry ever been exempted from military service before?"

Lee Chang-dong explained: “No.”

Just as Lee In-yong was disappointed, Lee Chang-dong continued, "You have to know that creators and actors are two different industries. They are not exempted from winning awards, but you are different. You are a screenwriter, a creator. In our country, whether it is a director or a screenwriter, when they win an award, they are already middle-aged."

Li Renyong nodded and said, "I understand."

The deciding factors for exemption from military service are age and international awards.

A high school student wrote a script that won an international award and brought glory to the country. Why can't he be exempted from military service?

(End of this chapter)