1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 147 Top Student

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Xu Xiaoming sat in his office, took a puff of cigarette, and read the letter from Xia Meng.

Apart from some greetings from Xia Meng, the letter also praised an article written by a writer named Jiang Xian. Xia Meng strongly recommended him a story called "Huo Yuanjia" and told him that he could use it as a reference when filming "The Great Hero Huo Yuanjia". She even suggested that Xu Xiaoming directly remake this story.

Xu Xiaoming lit a cigar and took a glance. The pile contained several issues of mainland magazines.

Xu Xiaoming was actually skeptical about Xia Meng's words.

As we all know, Xia Meng is a leftist and a symbol of Hong Kong's left-wing films.

The things she recommends may not necessarily be really good. She may have some ulterior motives and want to do him a favor.

Xu Xiaoming didn't mind selling it to her. Although he was not a leftist, he had a good heart and was willing to do something.

Just take a look first.

Maybe it really has some reference value.

As for a remake? That's too much.

Under him, Lu Xinyan, Zhao Zhijian and Deng Runliang are all excellent screenwriters.

The three of them combined are not as good as your story that came out from the mainland?

This is not arrogance, this is the most basic judgment of a normal person.

Xu Xiaoming first took the November issue, searched the catalog, turned to the page of "Huo Yuanjia", and first saw a simple sketch of a Qing Dynasty man with a braid, prominently displayed in the book.

Xu Xiaoming, who had practiced martial arts since childhood, could tell that this was the Shaolin Left and Right Flower Insertion Stance.

As he looked at it this way, an idea suddenly flashed through his mind, and he had a rough outline of Huo Yuanjia's image and a rough idea of ​​what Huo Yuanjia looked like.

"A journal from Shanghai?"

"People in the mainland must be more familiar with Huo Yuanjia."

With such thoughts in mind, Xu Xiaoming held the book, leaned comfortably on the chair, put his feet on the table, which was equivalent to a lying position, smoked a cigar, and started reading the November issue of "Story Club".

In the late Qing Dynasty, China was torn apart by the occupation of foreign powers.

Because they were unable to resist, the people were bullied and were denounced as the "Sick Man of East Asia."

No one could resist this humiliation. In order to further destroy the self-esteem of the Chinese nation, the Shanghai Foreign Chamber of Commerce planned a competition in which masters from four countries would challenge the Chinese.

The whole country was outraged, and the intention of the great powers to destroy us was obvious.

At this time, a Chinese man stepped forward to fight. His name was Huo Yuanjia!

After finishing reading a book, Xu Xiaoming changed his posture and buried his whole body in front of the desk.

His eyes were shining and his lips were drooping, like a hungry hyena.

"This was written by Huo Yuanjia's descendants, right?!" His face was full of disbelief.

This story is so difficult to write that he and his screenwriters almost lost all their hair while trying to figure out the script for Huo Yuanjia.

How come they are so good at writing?
First, it describes how a foreigner bullied the weak, and Huo Yuanjia stood up to him. Then it immediately starts from Huo Yuanjia's childhood, describing how his father forbade him to practice martial arts, how Nong Jinsun and he secretly copied boxing manuals, how they practiced martial arts to defeat the little bully, and how he was born with supernatural powers.
It's written so fluently that it feels like the real thing when you read it!
He pushed the November issue aside and quickly looked for the December issue.

At this moment, he felt that the other articles in this magazine were so annoying that it took him a long time to even turn the pages!

"Flop." Xu Xiaoming cursed and finally found the second part of Huo Yuanjia, which had a solid foundation and was famous in Tianjin.

"Huo Yuanjia, when were you number one in Tianjin?"

"I don't know. What do you think?"

"Just today, just today!"

Xu Xiaoming took a big puff of his cigar, his eyes shining.

Wonderful!

Especially the character of the beggar, who is the perfect finishing touch and elevates the story to a higher level. It is so brilliantly written!

I put down the December issue and quickly flipped through the January issue. For a moment, the only sound in the small office covered by blinds was the rustling of pages.

After spending a whole day, Xu Xiaoming finally finished reading Huo Yuanjia in the afternoon. Seeing Huo Yuanjia fight against four people with ease and calmness, like a master, Xu Xiaoming's suppressed national sentiment was released and he exclaimed that it was very satisfying.

Seeing Huo Yuanjia drink the poisoned tea, bleeding from all his orifices, and falling on the stage, he was deeply shocked by the hero being poisoned. The picture constructed by the words was deeply imprinted in his mind and could not be erased.

"This story is so well written!" He sat at the table, so excited that his legs were shaking.

Not only is the story complete, but the intention is also high enough. It is a powerful story that conveys emotions of morality, faith, and patriotism!

He even felt that it was not inferior to Ni Kuang's "Fist of Fury".

They all break through the narrow theme of revenge and elevate the story to the level of national justice!
He couldn't help but pat his thigh, "Great! That's really great!"

"Director Xu."

The office door was pushed open.

The three screenwriters Lu Xinyan, Zhao Zhijian, and Deng Runliang came in again and slapped the story outline on the table. "According to what you said, we tried to write another story outline."

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Seeing what they wrote again now, Xu Xiaoming felt mixed emotions.

It's unbearable to look at! It's unbearable to look at!
It is said that three cobblers can't beat Zhuge Liang. Compared with the one in "Story Club", it is simply disgusting. There is no comparison.

After seeing the good stuff, he didn't want to look at their script again.

Well, story time, Jiang Xian.

He really wanted to meet this person in person.

It was not difficult to enter the country at that time. In 1979, the authorities issued a "Letter of Introduction for Hong Kong and Macao Compatriots Returning Home", which simplified the customs clearance procedures and made it easier to return home to visit relatives.

Chaoyang District Party School.

This place is considered a suburb, close to the Third Ring Road, which is north of Zuojiazhuang Commune outside Dongzhimen. Take bus No. 18 to the terminus.

The novel writing class, or literature workshop, was located here, using the building of the Party school.

This place is far from the city and the Beijing Film Studio, but close to the suburbs of Beijing where the crew is filming. Jiang Xian found a free time during the filming and came over to report.

He took the letter of introduction and went to a small table.

"Hello comrade, I'm here to report."

"Jiang Xian?" A female cadre from the preparatory group took it, glanced at it, and then looked at him, "Comrade Jiang Xian, you're finally here. You're really late for reporting."

"Sorry, sorry, I'm busy."

"Sign first."

The female cadre handed over a list. Jiang Xian took a look at it. There were 33 names of students, Jia Dashan, Wang Anyi, Jiang Zilong, Mo Shen, and Zhang Kengkeng. Only his name was not checked.

"I'll take you to familiarize yourself with the environment." After going through the process, she spoke.

"Excuse me."

"It's okay."

I went to take a look at the classroom first. It was the cafeteria of the Communist Party school. There was a blackboard in the front and a food stall in the back. It was just meal time and the whole room was filled with the aroma of food.

There is a peach orchard in the backyard, and in spring, the flowers decorate the gray walls.

"I'll take you to the dormitory."

She led him to the dormitory, where there were already three people. Some were washing up, and some were sweeping the floor with a mop. As soon as Jiang Xian entered, he smelled dust.

"Let me introduce you. This is Jiang Xian."

"This is Kong Jiesheng, this is Jia Dashan, and this is Jiang Zilong."

Several people shook hands and greeted each other.

Jiang Xian grinned, this is still a dormitory for top students.

(End of this chapter)