Huayu 1995

Chapter 283 An Encounter with a Fellow Angler (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

When they arrived at the dinner venue, Su Chao stood in the cold wind for a while before Zhang Heping got out of his car, and then he went inside with Zhang Heping.

This way, one can show respect and also elevate one's own status.

What kind of business is it for him to just go in?

"You seem to have grown taller during this Spring Festival."

Zhang Heping patted Su Chao on the back affectionately.

"You can even tell that you've grown a centimeter taller."

Su Chao burst into laughter.

"It's good to be young. Dawei has grown quite a bit, but he's too brainless. He gave me a headache during the New Year."

Zhang Heping complained about his son.

"If you didn't have a brain, how could you possibly cause me any trouble?"

Su Chao said something.

Zhang Heping paused for a moment, then chuckled and shook his head.

They entered the private room while chatting and laughing.

There were already several people inside, and Zhang Heping introduced them to Su Chao one by one.

They are mostly filmmakers.

Su Chao had seen Zhang Guojun and Bian Xiaojun in the TV series "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo".

Su Chao stood next to Zhang Heping and greeted each of them.

He had participated in many events with Zhang Heping before the Lunar New Year and handled them very appropriately.

However, since not everyone has arrived yet, there's no need to discuss anything too core.

Basically, we talked about industry-related things in the context of the current market environment.

Su Chao knows a lot of things.

He has thirty years of experience beyond what ordinary people can have. If he really started talking, he could convince this group of people to kneel down and listen to his lecture.

But he didn't do that.

He barely spoke, only saying a few words when the conversation turned to him.

Clear and fluent, as if spoken after careful consideration.

This makes people like you a lot.

At dinner parties, people dislike those who are inexperienced yet boastful. Those who don't understand will think you're pretentious, while those who do will be jealous of you, or at least feel down.

Then the dinner party naturally couldn't be harmonious.

Don't show off, or you'll get struck by lightning.

However, some things you can't just stop pretending to be cool.

As more and more people arrived for the drinking party, someone asked Su Chao a question.

"I heard you made a movie in Hong Kong. Why can't we make one here?"

The tone wasn't very friendly.

However, everyone has their own personality, and not everyone will be kind to a nineteen-year-old when they first meet.

"I didn't originally plan to do it. It was my first time writing a script, and it was very immature... Later, I wrote a few songs for Andy Lau, and he felt that I had helped him find a way to break through his bottleneck. He insisted on helping me to make the script and give it a try. Sigh, I really couldn't refuse his kind offer."

This explains why they went to Hong Kong to make movies.

She also emphasized the matter of writing songs for Andy Lau.

It can be said to be watertight.

It's a secret for Andy Lau to sing "Chinese People," but it's no secret to some people.

After all, it was a very important matter, and we had discussed it in meetings more than once.

Once summer arrives, we'll be filming a large-scale music video related to the song, which is Zheng Zhi's task, and many departments will need to cooperate.

Su Chao is the creator.

Even if he doesn't get the most credit, he'll still be a major contributor, and no one will make things difficult for him on this matter.

Sure enough, as soon as Su Chao finished speaking, someone immediately tried to smooth things over, saying:
"There are indeed many things we can learn from filming in Hong Kong, especially in terms of commercial production."

Su Chao did not elaborate further.

Today's gathering is mostly related to film and television production.

Anything you say is just showing off your limited skills before an expert.

Su Chao doesn't like to boast; he prefers to let his actions speak for themselves.

When his "My Sassy Girl" became a box office hit, his current taciturn and reserved demeanor was a sign of his low-key approach.

Profound and meaningful.

"Wasn't it supposed to be released in mainland China?"

Someone heard the news.

They go to Hong Kong to film movies, and then release them in mainland China. I just don't understand what they're after.

"It's mainly Andy Lau's company that's handling it."

Su Chao refused to take responsibility for the matter.

Some things are best left unsaid; saying them aloud will only give others ammunition against you.

You, Zhang Heping, are a member of the Cultural Orange faction; you've overstepped your bounds in meddling in film imports.

At the dinner table, no one spoke their mind.

After chatting for a while, more people arrived.

At this time, Su Chao would always stand up to greet them.

He was the junior, with the least seniority. However, when he saw who had come in, he immediately felt that the world was too small.

As for the others, some of whom had previously stood up slowly, this time they all stood up abruptly.

Some even nearly knocked over the chairs.

"The moss is long!"

"Mr. Luo!"

"Old man!"

This time, everyone rushed to greet each other, and none of them had regained their composure.

Even the insincere pleasantries have turned into sincere greetings.

"Uncle Luo, what brings you here!"

Zhang Heping was the highest-ranking official, and he even got up from his chair to greet him.

"I kidnapped him because I saw our moss growing on the roadside!"

The man who helped the old man in was rather smug.

"I can't do it. You young people are drinking, what am I supposed to do here!"

The old man was helplessly helped to the seat of honor.

He sat down and then noticed Su Chao was there too, and immediately smiled.
"Hey, isn't this our young air force pilot? What are you doing here today?"

"Hello, sir. I've come here with my Uncle Zhang to broaden my horizons. It's been so long since I've seen you fishing!"

Su Chao probably understood what had happened.

This angler has other pursuits besides fishing.

"It's so cold..."

The old man shook his head. If it weren't for the good weather and rising temperature today, he might not have been able to go out at all.

"This is Mr. Luo, the former head of the moss station, and the first person in charge of CCTV!"

Zhang Heping would certainly introduce Su Chao to him.

He only hosted a banquet for a director from CCTV's Drama Center, along with some other relevant individuals.

This was to pave the way for Su Chao.

They may not be high-ranking, but they are all in key positions. Getting to know them will be beneficial for Su Chao's film and television production.

I never expected to meet the first person in charge.

Even more unexpectedly, Su Chao actually knew this highly respected old man.

This is definitely a pleasant surprise!
"Don't talk nonsense. Back then, there wasn't even moss growing. I was just a director."

Grandpa Luo waved his hand repeatedly.

He didn't consider himself the first moss chief, and he had only been in the position for two years, so he hadn't actually accomplished much.

Unfortunately, these people all felt that he had laid the foundation.

Strictly speaking, the moss only grew from the fifth generation.

"Ha ha……"

Everyone at the dinner table laughed heartily, showing their appreciation.

"I don't know about anything else, but I do know that you're an excellent fisherman!"

Su Chao then chimed in at the opportune moment.

Being low-key is often a good thing, but being excessively low-key, or even hiding things, is just foolish.

Su Chao and the old man were on good terms.

If it's time to express it, then express it.

Moreover, this relationship does not involve any conflict of interest.

Fishing buddies...

"No, I'm too old, I can't pull the lever anymore."

Grandpa Luo sighed.

“You are in good health. I remember that time you lifted a fish that weighed more than six pounds with ease.”

Su Chao chatted with the other party for a few more minutes about fishing.

"That was a real surprise. I thought we couldn't catch any big fish in that river anymore."

Grandpa Luo clearly preferred this topic.

“I used your method to catch a 3.6-pound silver carp in a suburban reservoir, and I was overjoyed.”

Su Chao had actually caught a fish weighing six and a half pounds before, but he had just mentioned that Grandpa Luo had caught a fish weighing over six pounds, which implied a competitive spirit, and was really unnecessary.

"I told you my fishing method is good. It's annoying to see you go home empty-handed every day. I probably won't be able to fish anymore. This fishing method I developed while crossing the grasslands is something I'll have to carry on and make popular in the future."

Grandpa Luo sighed.

He's seventy-eight years old, and this winter hasn't been easy for him. He doesn't have many years left.

"Then let's go back and practice Tai Chi."

Su Chao didn't know what to say. The old man didn't look well, and it was obvious that he had some kind of health problem.

"When it gets a little warmer, let's set a time. I'll teach you how to fish, and you can teach me how to box."

Grandpa Luo immediately became interested.

The people at the dinner party didn't feel like they were being overshadowed, and everyone chimed in with what the old man and the young man were saying.

After all, boxing and fishing are not uncommon activities.

Su Chao unintentionally put on a big show.

(End of this chapter)