1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 342 Don’t Destroy My Innocent Name
"Jiang Xian, what you said today was really good."

When the show was over, Li Tuo, the leader of the Chinese literary revolution in the 80s, found Jiang Xian.

"I'll tell you what I think. I won't hide it from you. I've been a little fed up with them fighting each other every day. What's the point of fighting?
Literature should not be a depiction of class struggle, nor should it be a subsidiary of politics.

I just feel that all those big concepts from the past are empty and hypocritical.

Literature should be just as you said, with its own rules and essence, and only this kind of literature is real literature."

Li Tuo was humorous and bold. He was not afraid of bringing trouble upon himself and kept talking.

As mentioned before, the metaphor of the literary carriage proposed by Jiang Xian is absolutely in line with the times.

"Pure literature", "return to literature itself", and "literary autonomy" are all literary concepts that played an important role in the literary field in the 1980s.

Because some writers like Li Tuo are already familiar and tired of those things in people's past lives.

So even if Jiang Xian did not give a clear explanation, everyone could understand it and had a shared concept of "literature".

"Okay, let's talk about this later."

Li Tuo changed the subject and said, "Commander Jiang, you have won the Mao Dun Literature Prize this time. Don't you want to express your gratitude? We old friends are all waiting for you to treat us."

"Commander Jiang?"

Jiang Xian didn't know where he got this nickname from, but he was straightforward, "Of course it's no problem to treat everyone. Pick a good day when everyone is free, and I'll treat everyone. It's been a long time since I got together with everyone."

"terrific."

Li Tuo gave a thumbs up and said, "I know you will be very busy in the next few days. You will be interviewed by various media outlets all the time. I think it would be better to schedule it at the end of the month. You will be free then."

"Okay, then I'll trouble you to help me collect the tickets for this round, Master Tuo. It doesn't matter if it's Cuihualou or Taifenglou, which just reopened recently. You can choose."

"Don't worry, Commander Jiang. Just ask your wife for money and don't refuse to pay the waiter at the restaurant."

The event ended with some laughter, and in the next few days, the country's leading media reported the Mao Dun Literature Prize awarding ceremony, a grand literary event, with great fanfare.

Such a large-scale event naturally cannot be separated from the connection and communication behind the scenes by the Writers Association.

We have devoted so much effort only to expand the influence of the Mao Dun Literature Prize and make it a unique crown in the Chinese literary hall.

Similarly, the unique status and influence of the Mao Dun Literature Prize in the Chinese literary world have also made the six works and writers who have won this award successful.

Six award-winning works, six award-winning writers, these names are not unpopular in today's literary world and among readers.

But as the influence of the Mao Dun Literature Prize spread, these works and writers quickly became popular in a short period of time, and the writers' names and reputations spread across the country.

Even the major film studios couldn't hold back any longer.

There is no doubt that the works winning the Mao Dun Literature Prize will definitely be adapted into film and television.

Firstly, the popularity of these works is completely worthy of film and television adaptation, and thousands of readers who love these works are eagerly looking forward to it.

Secondly, the Department of Literature will assign adaptation tasks to major film studios, which is considered an invisible benefit of the Mao Dun Literature Prize.

However, many award-winning works have already been adapted.

For example, "Xu Mao and His Daughters" has just been adapted and released by two film studios.

There is also Yao Xueying's "Li Zicheng", which was adapted into the movie "Chuang Wangqi", a drama film as early as 1978.

Jiang Xian's "Furong Town", which has not yet been adapted into a movie, has immediately become a hot topic.

That day, Jiang Huaiyan hurriedly found Jiang Xian's house and said before he even entered the door:

"Jiang Xian, didn't you say before that you would let our studio shoot Furong Town? Why did you change your mind now?"

"Director Jiang, I know you are anxious. Don't be anxious. Let's sit down and talk slowly."

Jiang Xian leisurely poured him a glass of water.

Jiang Huaiyan couldn't even drink the water.

"Jiang Xian, yes, I delayed it for a long time before, but you have to believe how much I value "Furong Town". You also know that there are too many tasks in the factory."

"Director Jiang, I understand. I understand everything."

Jiang Xian chuckled and said, "Let me put it this way, do you think Beijing Film Studio can make a good Furong Town?"

Jiang Huaiyan stood up and said, "Our Beijing Film Studio is a famous works adaptation studio. We also filmed "Camel Xiangzi". Do you still not believe it?"

"That's not what I meant. I wanted to ask you, how much of the sensitive content in Furong Town can be preserved if it is handed over to the Beijing Film Studio?"

“How much to keep.”

Jiang Huaiyan, who was so aggressive just now, suddenly became dispirited.

As the director of the Literature Department of the Beijing Film Studio, he has had a lot of experience dealing with these issues and knows how serious they are.

"I can't give you a guarantee on this right away. The higher-ups will have to review it slowly. Beijing Film Studio has experience in this area."

"Director Jiang, it's not that I don't want to give it to the Beijing Film Studio. No matter which film studio comes, I will say the same thing:

If you want to film "Furong Town", you have to guarantee me that 80% of the content of the original novel can be preserved."

Jiang Xian didn't force him, he didn't tell him everything, but gave him an 80% range of activities.

Jiang Huaiyan thought about it and realized that he couldn't make such a promise to Jiang Xian directly, so he had to go back to the factory and call a meeting with the literary editors to discuss the matter.

After Jiang Huaiyan left, the literary editor from the Shanghai Film Studio soon came up, but was one step slower than the Beijing Film Studio in Beijing.

This is normal. Looking at film studios across the country, the literature department of Shanghai Film Studio has the deepest foundation and is extremely strong. There are more than 50 literary editors alone.

"Hello, Comrade Jiang Xian. I am the literary editor of Shanghai Film Studio. My name is Zhu Hongsheng." The man was a southerner, a typical intellectual, wearing glasses, in his thirties, with dull eyes, and spoke with a slight Zhejiang accent.

"Hello."

Jiang Xian shook hands with him, and after they sat down, Zhu Hongsheng said embarrassedly: "Given the relationship between you and my wife, I should have met you a long time ago. I have always wanted to meet you, but unfortunately I never had the chance."

"My relationship with your lover?"

Jiang Xian was confused.

How can you slander someone's innocence out of thin air?

What's my relationship with your lover?
We have always kept ourselves clean.

Devoted to Her Majesty the Queen.

"Is there some misunderstanding between us?
Who is your lover?

Zhu Hongsheng smiled and said, "Oh, I forgot to introduce you. My wife is also an old friend of yours. I often hear her talk about you. Her name is Li Xiaolin."

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Only then did Jiang Xian react.

Together with Zhu Hongsheng, the editor of Shanghai Film Studio.

He is the son-in-law of Mr. Ba Jin!

"It's my brother-in-law. Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Jiang Xian smiled and picked up the thermos to pour hot water for Zhu Hongsheng.

"Sister Xiaolin is so kind to me. Before you come, ask Sister Xiaolin to give me a heads up so that I can treat you well."

"That's a lot of trouble for you."

Zhu Hongsheng opened the travel bag he brought with him, "We at Shanghai Film Studio know that you just won the Mao Dun Literature Prize, so we specially prepared a little gift for you."

"Oh, I'm so sorry." Jiang Xian was flattered.

I feel very happy inside.

This guy is so popular that even film studios have to come to give him gifts.

"It's just a token of my appreciation. It's nothing expensive. This is our Gaoqiao pancake from Shanghai, and this is the five-spice beans from Chenghuang Temple."

Zhu Hongsheng took out money one by one.

Jiang Xian accepted it while declining it.

He took a special look.

There is no Shanghai Qingtuan.

That's good.

Because Zhu Hongsheng didn't know Jiang Xian's taste.

Sending Qingtuan may not necessarily win his heart. After some pleasantries, we got down to business, which was about Furong Town.

"Brother-in-law, you also know that I work at the Beijing Film Studio. Our Beijing Film Studio is also very interested in "Furong Town."

"I know I know."

Zhu Hongsheng said, "But, when it comes to filming, you can't just decide based on the closeness of the relationship. You still have to think clearly about which studio would be best to entrust it to. I hope Comrade Jiang Xian will consider our Shanghai Film Studio. We have many excellent screenwriters and have experience in adaptation."

Jiang Xian smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, we are both straightforward people. This is not the first day that I have cooperated with Shanghai Film Studio. I will speak frankly. I just said the same thing to Beijing Film Studio:

Whoever can guarantee that 80% of the content of the novel "Furong Town" can be preserved will be given the chance to film "Furong Town". "

"Keep 80% of the content?" Zhu Hongsheng was shocked. This was not an easy task.

He rarely encounters authors making such requests to film studios.

Most authors are easy to talk to. If you want to make a film, they will give you the adaptation rights.

However, the film studios at this time are also responsible and are very careful in filming, fearing that they will damage their reputation if the film is not good enough.

Although it was difficult, Zhu Hongsheng had to consider Jiang Xian's condition as soon as possible.

There was no choice; they had to shoot "Furong Town", and Beijing Film Studio was very keen on competing for it.

So it must be taken down quickly.

He also didn't want to end up with another fight similar to "Xu Mao and His Daughters".

In the next few days, several more film studios approached Jiang Xian, but he politely declined them all.

Other film studios are easy to deal with.

Jiang Xian also prefers the Shanghai Film Studio in his heart, but it is difficult to refuse the Beijing Film Studio.

He had no choice but to put forward this condition.

This made the Beijing Film Studio give up and at the same time tightened the screws for the Shanghai Film Studio, which was a very profitable choice for him.

However, Jiang Xian seemed to underestimate the determination of Beijing Film Studio.

Not long after, the Beijing Film Studio and the Shanghai Film Studio sent news at the same time, expressing their willingness to respect the integrity of the novel and to retain the original plot of the novel as much as possible during filming.

This put Jiang Xian in a difficult position.

Fortunately, he didn't have to worry for long before Chen Huangmei called him.

The film adaptation of "Furong Town" also attracted great attention, especially Chen Huangmei.

It was the same when I was filming "The Garland" before.

Chen Huangmei always asks very detailed questions about the adaptations of these well-known novels. He can definitely be called the director behind the scenes of the film.

Chen Huangmei said that he had also heard recently that Beijing Film Studio and Shanghai Film Studio were competing for the adaptation of "Furong Town".

"Which side are you going to give it to?"

"I haven't decided yet."

"In my opinion, it's better to give it to Shanghai Film Studio and let the old duo Xie Jin and Li Jun shoot it."

Chen Huangmei said, "Xie Jin has experience in shooting these films. Didn't he almost finish shooting "The Garland Under the Mountain"?"

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Jiang Xian smiled and said, "Since you have said so, of course I will listen to you and trust your judgment on the movie."

With Chen Huangmei's words, Jiang Xian solved a big problem.

And since Chen Huangmei was in charge of this matter, the filming of "Furong Town" also brought many invisible benefits.

The reason why the filming of "Wreath" received strong support from the military region was largely due to Chen Huangmei's intervention.

Under the banner of Chen Huangmei, Jiang Xian generously gave "Furong Town" to the Shanghai Film Studio.

I thought the matter was settled.

Unexpectedly, on this day, another uninvited guest from the Beijing Film Studio came to Jiang Xian’s home at No. 15 Hufang Road.

"Comrade Liu Xiaoqing?"

"Editor-in-Chief Jiang, excuse me for interrupting you."

Liu Xiaoqing said with a smile.

She wanted to enter, but Jiang Xian held the door and didn't let her in.

"What's the matter?"

He was very alert.

Zhu Lin moved to the courtyard in the east of Jingshan, and now he lives here alone.

If Liu Xiaoqing were allowed in, they would be a single man and a single woman.

If this matter gets out, it will be a big problem. Work style issues are a big problem.

Especially since it’s almost 83.

There is no need to say how tightly the east wind is grasped.

"What's wrong? Don't you want me to come in and sit for a while? It's so cold outside." Liu Xiaoqing said with a smile.

Jiang Xianku put on his cotton-padded jacket and said, "What a coincidence! I'm about to go out. How about we talk about it on the way?"

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Liu Xiaoqing was so angry that he wanted to curse.

But now she needed Jiang Xian's help, so she had to be patient and follow him.

"Editor-in-Chief Jiang, this is what happened. Our studio is planning to film "Furong Town", and they have booked me to play Hu Yuyin. I really like this role, and I have been preparing for it. But now, you have given "Furong Town" to the Shanghai Film Studio."

When Liu Xiaoqing said this, she had a resentful expression on her face and her voice was a little hoarse, looking like an angry young wife.

Jiang Xian said, "This is also my fault. I didn't ask Comrade Chen Huangmei for instructions earlier, which caused both families to prepare for it for so long."

"I don't blame you. It doesn't matter to you. You can give your novel to whoever you want. I just lost this role all of a sudden. I feel like something is missing. I feel empty and aggrieved."

Liu Xiaoqing followed Jiang Xian down the stairs, walking quite close to him. Their arms rubbed against each other from time to time. The smell of the vanishing cream floated to Jiang Xian's nose, making him a little distracted.

Is this a test for the cadres?

Jiang Xian moved a little to the side.

"It's easy to talk about."

"I'll just mention it to the director when the time comes."

"It's not like the actors at Beijing Film Studio can only act in movies produced by Beijing Film Studio."

"Really?"

Liu Xiaoqing became excited and bowed to Jiang Xian. "Thank you, Editor-in-Chief Jiang. If I have the opportunity to join the creation of "Furong Town", I will definitely perform well."

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Jiang Xian smiled.

"Okay, you go back, I'll go back too."

Liu Xiaoqing was confused, "Aren't you going out?"

"I don't want to go out now." Jiang Xian patted his butt, turned around and went upstairs to go home.

Liu Xiaoqing was left looking at his back in confusion.

At this point, she naturally knew the situation.

Rolling his eyes, he bit his lips in annoyance:

"Is this Jiang Xian a monk?"

"I can really hold it in."

(End of this chapter)