1990: Starting from Baojia Street

The next morning, Zhou Yan's pager received a message from Yu Feihong, and then Zhou Yan called Yu Feihong back and told her about the TV station interview.

When she learned that Zhou Yan was going to take her to Yanjing TV station for an interview, Yu Feihong was also very happy and agreed immediately.

In the afternoon, Zhou Yan received another message from Sun Qin, asking him to go to the post and telecommunications office again, saying that he had already been informed about the phone call.

Zhou Yan went there, and as expected, he passed directly this time without queuing. The staff at the Post and Telecommunications Bureau told him that a master worker would come to his house tomorrow to install the phone.

Early the next morning, the masters came over. Because many telephones had been installed nearby, it didn't take much trouble to install it at Zhou Yan's house, and it was done quickly.

After the phone was installed, Zhou Yan went to Yanjing Film Studio. Today, the filming of Farewell My Concubine officially started.

When Zhou Yan arrived, the crew was already in action. The first scene arranged by Chen Kaige was a scene in which the troupe master randomly checked homework in the yard.

This section is actually one of the more difficult ones because there are many actors in the yard, and the shot is quite long. From the time the master enters the painting to the time he checks the homework of the three people, there is no cutting of the scene for several minutes. This is very important for the scene. Scheduling requirements are quite high.

From this point, it can be seen that Chen Kaige is very confident.

If Zhou Yan came to shoot, he would definitely do the easy things first and then the more difficult ones. He would shoot simple scenes first so that the actors and the behind-the-scenes staff could warm up, and then go on to the difficult scenes after they got to know each other well.

When Zhou Yan arrived, he saw that the young actors were still moving and rehearsing, so he quietly asked Yang Zhanjia next to him, Old man, how many times have you practiced this?

Yang Zhanjia turned to look at Zhou Yan and whispered back, This is the third time.

Hearing this for the third time, Zhou Yan couldn't help but be speechless.

In fact, it is normal to rehearse several times before starting the shooting, let alone three times. It is okay to rehearse some scenes thirteen times before shooting.

But the key point is that there are too many moves in this scene. Every time they rehearse, the children have to keep doing moves. Several children keep doing front handsprings, rolling like wheels in the yard. As long as they rehearse, If they don't stop, they won't stop.

However, these children did not seem to feel very tired and kept doing the movements mechanically. It seems like this is daily life for them.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Yan couldn't help but sigh. What this scene wanted to show was the suffering within the troupe. What's interesting is that the filming scene also showed exactly this.

Judging from the performance of these children, we know how much training they usually do.

While watching them rehearse, Zhou Yan also took out a pen and paper and started taking notes.

There are two aspects of what he records. One is related to the soundtrack. For example, whether a certain paragraph should be soundtracked, what type is suitable, and what orchestration is suitable, all are marked. The second aspect is the on-site choreography. This scene is not big, but there are many people, so there is a lot of scheduling. Zhou Yan wants to learn how Chen Kaige does the scheduling, and how Gu Changwei and the others move the camera.

There aren't many long shots like this in a movie, so the opportunity to learn is rare, and Zhou Yan naturally doesn't want to miss it.

While Zhou Yan was taking notes seriously, he suddenly felt someone pulling his clothes from behind. He turned around and saw that it was Xu Qing.

Seeing Xu Qing, Zhou Yan looked confused. Could it be that Xu Qing also made a guest appearance in Farewell My Concubine?

Are you also on this crew? Zhou Yan asked his question.

Xu Qing smiled and shook her head, I'm not here, I just came over to see you if I have nothing to do.

Hearing that she came to join in the fun, Zhou Yan didn't ask any questions. Their school was nearby, so it was normal for her to come and join in the fun.

Xu Qing came close to Zhou Yan again, put her arm against Zhou Yan's arm, and looked inside.

Zhou Yan looked at the place where his and Xu Qing's arms were touching. If Xu Qing turned a little further, Zhou Yan's arm would touch her chest.

Therefore, Zhou Yan couldn't help but have some doubts. Is this girl Xu Qing so careless about boundaries, or is she plotting against him?

Hey, Zhou Yan, look at their front handspring, it's so beautiful. While speaking, Xu Qing tugged on Zhou Yan's sleeve again.

Further physical contact made Zhou Yan feel that Xu Qing might be a master in love, and he might have become her prey.

But Zhou Yan was also confused. They had only met twice before, so how could he become Xu Qing's prey?

Zhou Yan didn't mind having physical contact with a beautiful woman. He glanced at Xu Qing and whispered, The filming is about to start, so let's keep our voices down.

Xu Qing quickly lowered her head, and then stuck out her tongue in embarrassment, I pay attention, I pay attention.

She said to pay attention, but her arms stuck closer to Zhou Yan.

…

After the filming of this scene ended, Zhou Yan went to look at Chen Kaige's storyboard and shooting arrangements. Seeing that there were no important scenes in the afternoon, he left first.

Seeing that Zhou Yan was leaving, Xu Qing also said she wanted to go back to school and asked Zhou Yan if he could take her with him.

Zhou Yan had already determined that he was Xu Qing's prey, so he was very conscious of being a prey and agreed to Xu Qing's request with a smile.

On the way, Xu Qing leaned her head on Zhou Yan's back and asked him, Zhou Yan, have you ever taken other girls with you on a bicycle?

Of course Zhou Yan has taken care of other girls, not to mention his younger sisters. During the previous filming, he basically took care of several girls on the crew by bicycle.

But Xu Qing was the first to rest her head on his back.

It is almost known to everyone that Lin Juan likes Zhou Yan, but when Zhou Yan took Lin Juan on a bicycle before, Lin Juan did not even dare to touch Zhou Yan. She just grabbed the steel bar of the back seat with both hands and kept her body very far away. Far.

Zhou Yan didn't answer the question, so Xu Qing said to Zhou Yan, Zhou Yan, can you give me a sheet of the music in Reply from Heaven? Especially the last one, I really want to play it.

Okay, I'll give you one when I get the chance. Zhou Yan nodded.

He could tell that Xu Qing not only wanted the music score, but also wanted to show him that she could play the piano, so he made a surprised expression, You can also play the piano?

Sure enough, when Zhou Yan asked, Xu Qing said happily, Yes, I have learned piano since I was a child, so we still have a lot in common. Those songs of yours are so well written, and they match the movie scenes. It's amazing It's absolutely amazing. When I was watching the movie, I was thinking about how this song was written...

The road from Yanjing Film Studio to the Film School was very short, and the two of them didn't chat much before they arrived downstairs in Xu Qing's dormitory.

Getting out of the back seat, Xu Qing asked with a smile, Zhou Yan, when can you give me the music score?

Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, It depends on when we meet next time.

Are you going to the set tomorrow? Xu Qing asked.

It's possible. It depends on whether there are other things.

Can I call your paging number tomorrow? Xu Qing asked again.

Zhou Yan nodded, Of course. If I go to the set tomorrow, I will bring you the score. If not, I may be at school.

Then can I go to your school to find you?

Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, Okay.

Then let's make an agreement. If you don't go to the set tomorrow, I will go to your school to find you. After saying that, as if she was afraid that Zhou Yan would change her mind, Xu Qing turned around and ran upstairs to the dormitory.

Zhou Yan saw Xu Qing going up to the second floor from behind and rode away.

After Xu Qing went up to the third floor, she peeled off the corridor wall and looked down, only to find that Zhou Yan had already cycled away, leaving only a figure behind.

In fact, Xu Qing felt a little frustrated when she saw Zhou Yan leaving so decisively, because she felt that she had been very proactive, and her actions seemed to have paid off, but Zhou Yan did not send her back to the dormitory.

But she cheered up quickly because she felt that she was getting closer to Zhou Yan, and it seemed that she could catch Zhou Yan no matter how hard she worked.

On the way home, Zhou Yan was also thinking about Xu Qing. It had to be said that no one could resist this beautiful girl's attack.

Even his contemporary Liu Xiahui was almost distracted by Xu Qing.

Fortunately, the weather is cold now, and everyone wears thicker clothes. If it were summer, and Xu Qing held Zhou Yan's arm like today, it would be difficult for his vigorous body in his early twenties to withstand the temptation.

Zhou Yan couldn't help but sigh, it wasn't that I was mentally unstable, it was actually this body that was holding him back.

In the future, if you do anything inappropriate, you will have no choice but to do so.

…

The next day, Zhou Yan went to Yanjing Film Studio early in the morning, gave the score to Uncle Zhou, and then left.

Not long after Zhou Yan left, Xu Qing walked into the studio humming a little tune. When Uncle Zhou saw her coming, he smiled and said, Girl Xu, I have a piano book for you.

Xu Qing looked confused. She often received love letters, but they were all sent to their school. How come they were also given here by Uncle Zhou?

Is it a letter from a movie fan? Xu Qing asked.

Since the release of Walking and Singing, she has indeed received some letters from fans. Those fans do not know her address, so naturally they can only send the letters to Yanjing Film Studio.

What letter? Didn't I tell you about Qinshu? Xiao Zhou gave it to you.

Xu Qing's eyes lit up, Uncle Zhou, are you talking about Zhou Yan?

Well, that's him. Uncle Zhou nodded, otherwise, who else could it be?

Where is the love letter?

Here it is. Uncle Zhou took out the score from the drawer and handed it to Xu Qing, Now.

Xu Qing was confused when she saw what Uncle Zhou was holding. What Uncle Zhou was talking about was Qin Shu, not a love letter.

Uncle Zhou, this is called piano score. Xu Qing couldn't help but mutter.

Uncle Zhou laughed, What music is this and that? In my place, this thing is a piano book. What, Xu Yatou, do you think this is a love letter? She is usually a very clever girl, but her brain is not very easy to use. Zhou Yan wants to give it to you Can you put the love letter here with me? Although I am a tight-lipped person and won’t read people’s letters...

Xu Qing blushed slightly, Uncle Zhou, please stop teasing me. I just got distracted. Where is Zhou Yanren?

Uncle Zhou shook his head, When I came, I put down the piano book and left. I didn't say where I was going.

Oh, see you next time, Uncle Zhou. Xu Qing nodded, turned around and walked back to her school.

Uncle Zhou shouted from behind, I won't go in to watch the filming today.

Xu Qing waved her hand, No, there's nothing interesting to see.

Hearing what Xu Qing said, Uncle Zhou smiled and crossed his arms, shaking his head and humming.

Since that day when I met Rokuro in front of the formation, I have been restless and in a state of lingering affection.

…

This thing makes me feel so depressed. I don't know if he is the same as me.

…

Although Xu Qing was quite brave, when she heard Uncle Zhou singing this part, she knew that her thoughts had been revealed, so she still felt a little embarrassed and started running with a blushing face.

Although Xu Qing was a little disappointed not to see Zhou Yan, she felt a little happy when she thought that Zhou Yan had made a special trip to send her music scores.

But she just didn't think about why Zhou Yan could give her the score directly. After all, Yanjing Film Academy and Yanjing Film Studio were right next to each other, but Zhou Yan had to put it here at the studio and wait for her to come. It was given to her by Uncle Zhou.

…

Zhou Yan returned to school after delivering the scores.

The house allocated to him and Jia Guoping by the school has been decided. Today he will go back to school to go through the housing handover procedures with Jia Guoping.

If they get a house today, they will definitely move there directly.

The procedure was much simpler than they imagined. Within an hour, the two of them completed all the procedures and got the keys to the new dormitory.

There are two bedrooms in the dormitory, one big and one small. Zhou Yan followed his style and gave the big one to Jia Guoping. After all, he usually lived here for a short time and there was no need to occupy a big house. .

After getting the keys, the two began to move.

They didn't have much trouble moving, because when they lived in the student dormitory before, they didn't have many things, mostly clothes and bedding, and the heaviest items were probably books.

Jia Guoping borrowed a pallet truck and moved all their belongings in one trip.

When he arrived at his new home, Zhou Yan didn't feel much. After all, he had just moved to a big house. But Jia Guoping was different. He had been crowded into a room with others in these years, and this was the first time he had a room of his own, so he was very excited. .

While making the bed, Jia Guoping was planning his future life, Zhou Yan, let's go out to buy some pots and pans later. From now on, we will cook at home and don't always go to the canteen.

Zhou Yan waved his hands repeatedly, Don't take me with you. I think it's good to eat in the cafeteria.

He really thinks that the canteen is good, saves money and is convenient. But when he is tired of eating and wants to eat something good, he goes out to eat out. Why do he have to do all the trouble himself?

Zhou Yan can actually cook, and he is quite talented. Occasionally, when he has nothing to do, he will cook as a hobby, but if you ask him to cook for himself every day, he will not do it.

Zhou Yan had just put away his things when there was a knock on the door. He was about to open the door when he saw that Jia Guoping had already run over before him.

Just when Zhou Yan was wondering why Jia Guoping opened the door so aggressively, he saw Zhang Xinning at the door. He immediately understood that Jia Guoping was greeting his girlfriend.

Jia Guoping and Zhang Xinning have not yet been officially announced, but Zhou Yan looks at their usual state of being together, and they should have already started to get along.

Senior Sister Zhang. Zhou Yan said hello, and then said with a smile, Do you want me to make room for you?

Zhang Xinning rolled her eyes at Zhou Yan and said, Let me see if you can help me. Your new dormitory looks pretty good and new.

Zhou Yan nodded. In fact, people only started moving into their building the year before last, so of course it couldn't be old. Otherwise, Yangyin's accommodation conditions are not bad. The suite they live in has two bedrooms, two living rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. The area is not too small.

After all, Lao Jia and I are also the two treasures in the department, so we must be given a better accommodation. Zhou Yan said with a smile.

Hey, I just want to put money on my face and pay back the second treasure. I think you are stupid.

…

After Zhang Xinning arrived, Zhou Yan didn't stay long. He chatted with them for a while, then got up and left.

As soon as he came downstairs, his pager received a message from Huang Jianxin.

Since the last meeting in Yanjing, Zhou Yan and Huang Jianxin have not been in contact again.

During the Chinese New Year, Zhou Yan called Liu Qing and talked about Huang Jianxin. He heard that Knife in Clear Water might be launched after the year.

Huang Jianxin came to him this time probably to talk about this matter.

The number Huang Jianxin gave him was a local landline number in Yanjing, so Huang Jianxin should have arrived in Yanjing by now.

Zhou Yan dialed the number. After the call was connected, Huang Jianxin's voice came from the other side, Who?

I, Zhou Yan.

Huang Jianxin laughed when he heard it was Zhou Yan, I guessed it was you.

Brother Jianxin, have you arrived in Yanjing? Zhou Yan asked.

Well, I came here the day before yesterday, but I was busy with other things, so I haven't contacted you. I have finished my work today, so I called you. Huang Jianxin explained briefly, and then asked Zhou Yan, Are you here now? School?

Yes, at school.

Then I'll go to your school to find you.

Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, Don't come to school. I'll give you another address. Find me there.

That's okay. It's not far from your school, right?

Not far away, just...

Zhou Yan reported the address of the courtyard to Huang Jianxin, who smiled and said, Okay, let's see you later.

…

An hour later, Huang Jianxin stood at the door of the courtyard and looked at the house number. He couldn't help but be a little confused. According to the address Zhou Yan said, it was this place, but why did Zhou Yan live here?

After hesitating for a moment, Huang Jianxin stepped forward and knocked on the door.

Soon, Zhou Yan's voice sounded inside, Here he comes.

After a while, Zhou Yan opened the door from the inside and said, Brother Jianxin, please come in quickly.

Seeing Zhou Yan, Huang Jianxin breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he was not looking in the wrong place.

Following Zhou Yan into the courtyard, Huang Jianxin asked doubtfully, You are the only one who lives in this courtyard?

Well, I'll live alone for now.

Did you rent it?

I bought it. Zhou Yan said with a smile, I'm about to graduate, so I bought a set here.

Huang Jianxin said in surprise, You are actually so rich?

Although Huang Jianxin didn't know how much a courtyard house cost, the one Zhou Yan lived in had a large area, many rooms, and was located very close to the Forbidden City. He didn't need to think about it, but he knew it would cost a lot of money.

The money is all borrowed. Zhou Yan laughed.

It's a skill to be able to borrow it. Huang Jianxin smiled, Isn't it comfortable to live in this courtyard house?

There are pros and cons. The good thing is that the place is big and I basically don't have to deal with neighbors here. The bad thing is that there are a lot of inconveniences when living here. The convenience is not as good as those apartments.

If everything is good, then why is it so expensive?

Huang Jianxin took a tour around the courtyard, and then went to the lounge with Zhou Yan to chat about business.

'Knife in Clear Water' has already started filming. If nothing else happens, filming will start this summer. I brought you the script for you to take a look at.

Zhou Yan took the script and flipped it over roughly. Compared to the novel, the plot of the movie script has been changed a lot. In fact, it can't be regarded as changes, but additions.

There are very few plots in the novel, and most of them are descriptions of psychological activities. Therefore, if you want to make it into a movie, you must add a lot of new storylines.

Zhou Yan had already expected this before.

In addition, in the script, Huang Jianxin deliberately made the background of the story very vague, which is consistent with the novel, but even the rituals in the script were very vague.

I don't have any objections to the script. The novel has very little content. It mainly depends on how you change it.

Zhou Yan didn't want to get involved in Huang Jianxin's script creation. Otherwise, he might as well have taken over the screenwriting job at that time. Since he didn't take over the screenwriting job, he might as well hand over all the scripts to Huang Jianxin.

Huang Jianxin actually showed the script to Zhou Yan out of respect for the original author. As for Zhou Yan's opinion, unless it is really good, he will most likely stick to his own idea.

As for actors, do you have any ideas?

Because religion and race are blurred in the script, there is much freedom in the choice of actors, and there are many characters in it. For example, the novel basically only has Ma Zishan and his son, but the script adds a daughter-in-law and a daughter. .

Moreover, in the script, there is also a plot about Ma Zishan and his wife when they were young, so two actors were needed to play them when they were young.

Zhou Yan had not come into contact with many actors and could not think of anyone who would be suitable for him. He shook his head and asked, Brother Jianxin, what do you think about the choice of actors?

Huang Jianxin smiled and said, Old Ma Zishan, I want to invite Mr. You Benchang to star. I came to Yanjing this time to find him.

Zhou Yan raised his eyebrows, Have you already seen Mr. You?

I've looked for it. Huang Jianxin nodded with a smile.

Zhou Yan also smiled. When he saw Huang Jianxin's expression, he knew that the matter should be done.

In fact, finding You Benchang to play Ma Zishan is a relatively risky thing. Since You Benchang played Ji Gong, the audience's impression of him has been fixed on the role of Jigong.

Now that he is cast in Knife in Clear Water, is it possible for the audience to feel that he is out of touch?

Huang Jianxin knew about this possibility, but he still chose to find You Benchang, so Zhou Yan felt that he was very courageous.

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