1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 108 The Preface
The two novels, "Ferocious Animals" and "Brown Lychees", have caused a huge sensation and widespread discussion among readers and the literary world.

But in the end, the writing style that does not conform to the current mainstream of the times and is more experimental is naturally not favored by the judges and can only be classified as the second prize.

A lot of problems can be seen from the selection list. Those who won the first prize are all scar literature and reflective literature.

At the Beijing Film Studio, Wang Haowei held repeated meetings with the crew and also brought in some new actors for several auditions to look for actors.

At present, Wang Haowei is quite picky about the actor for Ma Sanbei. His requirement is that he must be a handsome guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

"Thick eyebrows and big eyes?" Jiang Xian thought for a moment, "Director Wang, how about I recommend an actor to you?"

"Oh?" Wang Haowei was curious, "Who is it?"

a few days later.

Jiang Xian was the actor recommended by Wang Haowei. He took a train from Fuzhou to the north and arrived at the Beijing Film Studio.

He was wearing a military uniform, and as soon as he entered the meeting room, everyone's eyes lit up.

Thick eyebrows, big eyes, handsome guy.

"Not bad, the type that makes people fall in love at first sight."

"Xu Sanbei is also a soldier. He is also a soldier. He has a very positive temperament and is obviously a good person."

"A straight-laced Shandong man."

The staff were discussing in a low voice. The man seemed a little nervous and introduced himself in unstandard Mandarin.

"Hello, director, hello, teacher. I am Zhu Shimao, an actor from the Fuzhou Repertory Theatre."

Jiang Xian was sitting in the corner and was laughing while listening to this.

Zhu Shimao's Mandarin is not very standard.

Many years later, Ni Ping was still laughing at him because the language problem had not been solved for so many years.

At that time, he had not yet officially entered the film industry. A few years ago, he was selected to star in the film "Children of the Paracel Islands", but the filming plan was "aborted".

However, next year, he started to take on roles one after another, including "Flying Symphony", which was better than "King of the Sky". The Shanghai Film Studio visited him three times to get him to film "The Shepherd".

"Old Xu, do you want a wife or not?" The Old Xu in this line, Xu Lingjun, was played by Zhu Shimao.

It was a huge success after the performance and he immediately became the dream lover of a generation of women.

"you're a soldier?"

“I joined the army in 70.”

"You are in the army? Do you have a partner?"

"Yes, we've been dating for a long time and are planning to get married soon."

"Do you have any experience in filming?"

"I have practiced. I was chosen for a movie before, but I didn't film it later."

Wang Haowei nodded, "Would you like to act in the movie 'Traffic'?"

"I'd love to! I've always loved the film industry. If you're willing to give me this opportunity, I'll definitely do my best!"

Wang Haowei attached great importance to this filming task. After repeated discussions and auditioning of several actors, he finally decided on the cast of "Cars and Water":
The male lead, Chen Qiang, plays Ma Dachet.

The heroine Zhu Lin plays Ai Jinghua.

Supporting actress Liu Xiaoqing plays Xiao Liu.

The supporting actor Zhu Shimao plays Ma Sandai.

Other supporting actors include Chen Peisi, Ge You.
"Wow, this lineup is quite luxurious." Jiang Xian was quite satisfied.

Beijing Film Studio completed the formalities for Zhu Lin and seconded her from the Medical College again, and she lived in the guesthouse of Beijing Film Studio.

The two finally ended their difficult long-distance relationship.

As soon as they met, Zhu Lin tightly grasped Jiang Xian's sleeves and looked at him with her almond-shaped eyes, which were full of joy and tears.

"I, I was chosen."

"Well, you've been chosen." Jiang Xian pinched her face, "Don't cry."

"Why am I crying? I'm so happy, woooo."

Zhu Lin hugged him tightly, with her head resting on Jiang Xian's chest, as if only in this way, this second would make her feel real.

I thought I would get a few days of tenderness.

As a result, the next day, Zhu Lin became very busy.

Wang Haowei sent her to experience the state of a cyclist and learn to ride a motorcycle. At that time, filming was very particular and the status of actors was not high. In order to film, they had to learn everything and even their living habits had to be forced to change. Otherwise, they would be scolded at best and beaten at worst.

For example, when Zhao Jing was filming "New Wind Song", she played a rural woman. During the filming, she had the habit of turning her legs outward, and the director kicked her several times viciously in public. She could only wipe her tears and learn her lesson.

Mei Ting in "Parents' Love" was kicked by the photographer because of her incorrect standing posture during filming.

In later generations, people would ride a horse in a "spicy way". If it happened now, the director would have to slap them in the face.

No. 166 Chaoyang.

Humanities Society.

Jiang Xian tied his bicycle to the iron pole of the bicycle shed, picked up his shoulder bag, entered through the main door, walked up the stairs to the third floor, and came to the North Novel Group.

He immediately caught sight of Li Jingfeng, a tall and strong guy who stood out in the crowd.

"Comrade Jingfeng." Jiang Xian called Li Jingfeng over and took out a few pages of manuscript. "I have asked someone to write the preface you asked for."

"Ah?" Li Jingfeng was quite surprised and scratched his head awkwardly. "Who did you ask to write it?"

"Look at it."

Jiang Xian handed him the manuscript, and Li Jingfeng glanced at it: Shen Congwen.

[This early spring, I met a friend at the Institute. It happened that the Beijing Film Studio was negotiating with me about the filming of "Border Town". By chance, I met Jiang Xian. I am a person who has no faith in anything, but I only believe in life.]
Li Jingfeng read it and felt that every word was simple and sincere. It must be that they were close friends that he was willing to write such a preface for the other party.

"Huh, you have such a good relationship with this person?" Li Jingfeng felt incredible.

"How was the writing?"

"Very good, really very good. It's no exaggeration to say that every word is precious."

Jiang Xian explained: "Although the person I found is not that famous, I think he is very suitable to write the preface for this novel set in western Hunan."

"It's good."

Li Jingfeng read it through and looked embarrassed again, "Jiang Xian, this is unnecessary for me."

"what happened?"

"I went to Shanghai a few days ago and visited Mr. Ba Jin. Thinking of you, I mentioned it to him and jokingly asked him if he could write a preface for you."

Jiang Xian vaguely guessed something, "What happened next?"

"I didn't expect that he actually wrote one. It was faxed to me this morning, and I haven't had time to tell you about it." Li Jingfeng picked up a fax from the table and handed it to Jiang Xian.

[Sir, Madam, spending money on reading is a small matter, spending your precious time on reading is a big matter, but I think this book is worth reading]
"." Jiang Xian's face was full of helplessness. "Two prefaces? What should I do?"

"I don't know, how about publishing both articles?" Li Jingfeng suggested.

As the two were chatting, Wei Junyi, an old lady from Renwen Society, came over. She was not very tall, and everyone in Renwen Society respected her very much.

"Jingfeng, Jiangxian."

"Teacher Wei!" Jiang Xian greeted him respectfully.

Wei Junyi handed over the letter in his hand, "Jingfeng, didn't you ask me to find someone to write a preface for Furong Town? I talked to Mao Dun about this last night, and I didn't expect him to agree so happily. He even wrote a title for the book himself."

Jiang Xian took a look and saw the three Chinese characters "Furong Town" in traditional Chinese characters. The handwriting was clear, vigorous, handsome and free and easy.

Then I immediately saw the preface written by Mao Dun.

[I must inform all readers in advance that I have not read "Furong Town" in its entirety. I only have fragmented impressions from what I have heard from others. I have forgotten some of it, but I remember some of it very clearly.]
Jiang Xian: “.”

Li Jingfeng: “.”

Wei Junyi was a little surprised. "Mr. Mao wrote the preface himself. Why are you not happy?"

"Jingfeng, you hurt me!"

"I didn't expect this to happen." Li Jingfeng was a little depressed. "Besides, you are so arrogant. Big figures like Mao Dun and Ba Jin actually wrote a preface for you so easily."

Wei Junyi figured out what happened and didn't know whether to laugh or cry for a moment, "These three are people that others would love to meet, but you got three of them so easily."

"Old lady, what should I do? Don't let me offend anyone."

"That's fine, that's fine. There's nothing wrong with three prefaces. Why not just publish all of them?"

Li Jingfeng thought for a moment, "What's the order?"

"Sort by the first letter of the surname?"

"That's fine, but there are two people here with the surname Shen."

(End of this chapter)