1978: Female educated youth, don’t want an illiterate husband

"Heroes have always emerged from youth?"

After being harassed by He Chengwei for two days, Cheng Xuemin had no choice but to take out the semi-finished manuscript that had been kept at the bottom of the box and show it to him.

This was originally Cheng Xuemin's plan. After Yulin Literature finished serializing "Heroes of the Underworld", he would send the manuscript over to continue the series.

Now it seems that I can only give up this annoying storytelling session for now.

"I prefer to call it the Real Man and the Young Wife!" Seeing He Chengwei holding the manuscript with a look of great surprise and a little confusion, Cheng Xuemin nodded and added.

"A real man and a young wife? Teacher Cheng's article is also about a real man and a hero, just like the hero Huo Yuanjia?"

He Chengwei asked in surprise, if this was the same subject as the story of the great hero Huo Yuanjia, it would surely be a big hit if it was published in their story club.

But what puzzled He Chengwei was that, since the couple was a grown man and a young wife, why did they say that heroes always emerge from youth?
And when we see the protagonist introduced at the beginning, he is just a ten-year-old child?

Or does it just start off with childhood, but then quickly grow up and get into the main topic?
"wrong!"

"Teacher He, what I wrote here is not a great hero or a great man, but a little husband who is a ten-year-old child!"

"As for why he is the younger husband, it's because he has an older wife who is only 20 years old!"

"I call him the big man and the young wife, which is actually to create a contrast effect and give readers a different kind of reading impact!"

Cheng Xuemin waved his hand and explained to He Chengwei.

"Heroes Come From Youth" is a very classic old movie. The plot is roughly like this:

At the end of Ming Dynasty and the beginning of Qing Dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt and the rebel army revolted.

The Tiandihui's purpose was to "overthrow the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty" and save the people from danger, which was deeply feared by the court. However, the emperor's uncle Altai, in the name of destroying the Tiandihui, colluded with the Japanese pirates and attempted a rebellion.

The orphan Tie Biao is kind-hearted, persevering and hardworking, with an indomitable will and the determination to never give up. He was taken in by the monk Shizhi since he was a child and has acquired great martial arts skills.

One day, Chen Jinnan, the leader of the Tiandihui, was chased by the Qing court's lackeys to the outside of Lingying Temple where monk Shi Zhi lived, and fell down due to serious injuries. He then handed over the jade bottle containing traitorous information - the coastal defense map - that he had taken back from Altai to Shi Zhi, but was killed by the court's lackeys who followed closely behind. Tie Biao fled with the jade bottle.

Shao Yang is a naughty boy who admires heroes and is generous. In order to restrain him, his father Shao Zheng married him a child bride who is many years older than him, Xiuyun, to take care of and teach him. Xiuyun is smart and virtuous, and loves Shao Yang very much. She also secretly practices a unique martial art, the "Snake Fist".

One day, the Tiandihui traveled thousands of miles to hold a "dragon head" meeting to appoint a successor. Ermao, the son of the chief leader, came to the capital accompanied by his loyal servant Lu Bai.

On the way, they met a group of young opera troupe: Boss Du, Qianhong and brothers Ding Xi and Ding Le. They didn't know that they were also orphans of the Tiandihui. Things happened suddenly.

Later, because of helping the troupe drive away the hooligans, Shao Yang became friends with Tie Biao and Er Mao. The orphans were suddenly hunted down by the troops led by Yinjie, the son of Altai. Shao Yang took the initiative to hide them in the Shao Mansion without telling his father.

On the way, because Tie Biao and Shi Zhi caused Shao Yang's father to be murdered by traitors, Shao's family was confiscated and exterminated by the court. Tie Biao took him, Xiu Yun, and a group of Tiandihui orphans to the south, and joined hands with Xiu Yun, united as one, and united the patriotic and loyal generals of the court to catch the emperor's uncle Altai and other traitors.

After going through many hardships, Shao Yang realized that he and Xiuyun only had family affection but no love, so he decided to help Tiebiao and Xiuyun, a pair of lovers who had been through thick and thin.

At this time, the "young wife" Xiuyun, facing the "real man" Shao Yang who lost his father and was lonely and helpless, and the hero Tie Biao who was gradually moving away, was in a dilemma and couldn't give up the lingering feelings in her heart...

This is the same as Cheng Xuemin's Tai Chi, also a martial arts drama. Of course, there was no concept of martial arts at that time, and they were all called martial arts novels and martial arts films.

Cheng Xuemin also planned to shoot "The Good Man" after finishing "Tai Chi".

Moreover, the plot is actually somewhat similar to Cheng Xuemin's "Tai Chi". Both take place in the Qing Dynasty. The only difference is that one is in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty, and the other is in the late Qing Dynasty.

"Good, good, good, what a good little man!"

"What a chivalrous and loyal daughter-in-law!"

"Teacher Cheng, please stop talking. Wait until I finish watching it. Wait until I finish watching it first. Don't talk about the rest of the story!"

He Chengwei first listened to Cheng Xuemin's explanation while reading two pages. He was instantly excited. Seeing that Cheng Xuemin wanted to talk about the general plot, he quickly waved his hand to tell him not to talk yet. He wanted to read it himself because it was really exciting!
"This...then it's up to you!"

Cheng Xuemin rolled his eyes, stood up and ignored him, going straight to the old factory director's office building.

"Xuemin, here we come!"

"It just so happens that the factory has temporarily arranged an office space for you. I'll take you there to have a look. It's just downstairs from my building!"

Seeing Cheng Xuemin coming over early in the morning, the old factory manager Wang Yang greeted him and said.

He glanced at the comrade from Shanghai who was blocking Cheng Xuemin's car downstairs and asked, "What's going on? I heard that you were entangled by a story editor from Shanghai?"

"Xuemin, you are now concentrating all your energy on earning foreign exchange. Besides, you are also going to fish in Hong Kong and you have to prepare the bait quickly. How can you still have the energy to write a popular story for him?"

"That old Xu is really something. How could he have leaked the news of your writing a martial arts film script to the story club when he was back in Shanghai?"

The old factory director didn't quite understand the situation. He just thought that the storytelling club from Shanghai was sold to Cheng Xuemin by Xu Sangchu from the Shanghai Film Studio, and he said this without complaining.

"No, no! Old Director, it wasn't Director Xu who let the secret slip. He heard the news himself and came to us on his own!"

Cheng Xuemin waved his hands repeatedly. He couldn't wrongly accuse the old director of the Shanghai Film Studio. He then emphasized, "It's nothing. I had already started writing a short story before, but I just haven't finished it yet!"

"It's just right that they are coming over. I will deal with them first! Anyway, everything must be based on our foreign exchange earning business!"

"You don't have to worry too much, Mr. Fish Bait Factory Manager. You know my production capacity and speed. At most... I'll be able to get it out the day after tomorrow!"

As Cheng Xuemin spoke, he followed the old factory director out to take a look at the office they had prepared for them.

Now Cheng Xuemin can be considered a half-employee of Yanying Studio. He will probably stay here for the next six months. Without an independent office, it would not be appropriate for him to sit in the old director's office every day.

"Well, we are also worried that the burden on your shoulders is too heavy. Anyway, we will definitely cooperate and support you with all our strength if we can!"

"But these baits and martial arts instructors! We have no experience at all and don't know where to start. We can only tire you out!"

The old factory director nodded and then said, "Yesterday I went to the ministry and met with the old leader. I explained the situation at the sports school!" "The old leader was very happy. He said that it was finally time to use his old bones. He said that he would discuss it with Mr. Liao and see about negotiating with the State Sports Commission."

"And the old leader also said that if you need someone for this kind of thing in the future, you can just go to the department and talk to him in person!"

"Actually, I think you should go to the ministry more often, Xuemin. After all, you have a car and you can drive. It's just a matter of stepping on the accelerator!"

The old factory director got more and more excited when he mentioned this, and then he remembered another thing and continued, "By the way, the old leader also said that Mr. Liao thinks highly of you and said that he has always wanted to find time to meet with you or something!"

"He also told us that Mr. Liao was very much looking forward to our film and asked us to send it to him as soon as it was finished."

"By the way, Mr. Liao also said that your filming of The Wrangler was very good, and he really liked your role as Xu Lingjun!"

Once the old factory director started talking, he kept on talking about how the old leader was and what was going on with Mr. Liao!
No, old factory manager, are you serious?
Cheng Xuemin felt like he was about to float to the ceiling.

"So, this time, when Mr. Liao heard that you, Xuemin, were not the main character, he seemed a little disappointed." The old factory director finally smiled at Cheng Xuemin.

"Huh?! Old Factory Director, are you serious?"

"If that's what you're saying, then why don't I just go through all the trouble and not ask that little Leo from the sports school to go and do it myself?"

Mr. Liao actually expects Cheng Xuemin to be the leading actor again?

Cheng Xuemin was so happy that he joked on the spot.

"There's no need to go through so much trouble. I told you at the beginning, Xuemin, to do it yourself. Xie Jin did the same thing. He asked you to perform again, but you refused to agree!" The old factory director turned around and complained about the kid. It's not too late to say this now.

"Just kidding, let's not talk about Director Xie's Love in Lushan, I don't have the time or energy to go there!"

"I also have to take care of the overall work of Tai Chi on our side, and I don't have the energy to be distracted and do it myself!"

"But Mr. Wu has already alerted Mr. Liao, so I guess the problem at the sports school won't be too serious. We have to start gathering the seven villains!"

"That's true! I saw that the characters you chose at the sports school were basically the protagonists and the good guys. What are you going to choose, the number one villain and the seven evildoers under him?"

After listening to what Cheng Xuemin said, the old director also felt that Cheng Xuemin, as a general producer, had a lot of work to do and it would be difficult for him to be distracted by acting. "Oh, here we are. This is it. Next door is our screenwriting and literature department!"

"Old factory director, I plan to take Director Huang and him to Shandong in the next few days before the National Day. There are several good talents in the martial arts team there." Cheng Xuemin nodded and mentioned it.

"You want to go to Shandong?" The old factory director was stunned for a moment, but nodded and said, "Okay, the old leader has expressed his opinion anyway, you can choose any place in the country."

But soon, the old factory director changed his tune again, returned to his office, answered a call, and quickly shouted out the window: "Xuemin, come up, there's news!"

"That's the situation. I've only written one-third of it. If you can wait, Mr. He, you can take it back to Shanghai after I finish writing the first part!"

"If you can't wait, I can write the first part and send it to you, Teacher He..." At this moment, Cheng Xuemin was dealing with He Chengwei from the story club.

"I can wait, I can wait, Teacher Cheng! I came to Beijing this time specifically to ask you for an article. Our chief editor has made it clear that I must wait until I can bring back your manuscript, Teacher Cheng!"

"Otherwise, I'd better not go back!"

What a joke! It's a rare opportunity that I happened to have the manuscript in Teacher Cheng's hands. He already had half of the manuscript in hand. I heard that he was planning to send it to Yulin Literature, but he just happened to intercept it. So I must take the manuscript back in person to be safe!
Otherwise, as soon as he sent the manuscript, Yulin Literature would come to urge him to submit the manuscript. Wouldn’t all his work be in vain?

"Not really! Oh, okay, old director!" Cheng Xuemin heard the old director's call from upstairs, and quickly responded, saying, "Look, I've got news too. Teacher He, just stay at the Yanying Studio guesthouse for two days. I'll finish the rest of the manuscript as soon as possible!"

"Don't worry, don't worry. Teacher Cheng, you should take care of your important matters first. I can wait!" He Chengwei was flattered and said repeatedly.

"Well!"

Cheng Xuemin nodded and hurried upstairs to the old factory director's office.

"Xuemin, the old leader just called and said that Mr. Liao has come forward to greet the State Sports Commission, and they have also convinced the sports school to let us go and select the candidates!"

When the old factory manager saw Cheng Xuemin coming in, he quickly spoke.

"Great! As expected, the veteran has to step up. We went there with Director Huang that day, but we ran into a lot of obstacles at the sports school!" Cheng Xuemin was overjoyed when he heard this. He knew that the leaders above had to step up, and everything would go very smoothly.

"besides!"

"The old leader also said that the State Sports Commission is very supportive this time. They said they still need people from within their system. You can choose from any place in the country!"

"So I think you don't have to make a special trip to Shandong. Just write the name list to me and I will report it. Then I can ask the people from Shandong to come for the audition themselves." The old factory director added.

"Oh? That's great! It saves me from making a special trip, and I can also take some time out to finish the manuscript."

Cheng Xuemin was very happy. If the higher-ups could directly send a letter and call all the people needed over, it would really save him from making such a long trip.

In this case, not only those from Shandong Wushu Team, but also several "evil guys" from Guangxi and Gansu can be called over.

In a word, Cheng Xuemin plans to directly copy the original cast of "Shaolin Temple" for the actors needed for "Tai Chi".

Zhang Xinyan, the director of "Shaolin Temple" who came to the rescue at the time, traveled all over the country and spent two or three months to gather the crew.

Now Cheng Xuemin doesn't have to go through so much trouble. He can just hand in the list and ask his superiors to send a letter to call the people over.

"That's fine! Xuemin, hand over the list as soon as possible!"

With such a good thing happening, the old factory manager was happy to save trouble. As a result, the progress of "Tai Chi" was greatly improved and a lot of time was saved.

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