1990: Starting from Baojia Street

After getting Yu Hua's new contact information, Gao Wei suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. The task assigned by the leader was finally half completed.

Under normal circumstances, the Writers' Association would definitely not be so eager to take the initiative to let a writer join the Writers' Association, but isn't this a special situation?

Gao Wei doesn't know whether the collection Zhou Yan, Yu Hua, Shi Tiesheng is popular in Neon, but the topic is really hot in China now. Many people are saying that this wave of performance in the Chinese literary world is okay, just do it Entered the neon market.

But under such circumstances, the Writers Association suddenly discovered that two of the three authors of the collection were not members of the Chinese Writers Association.

Fortunately for Zhou Yan, at least he joined the Jiangsu Provincial Writers' Association last year. As for Yu Hua, after so many years of writing, he has not joined any writers' association.

In fact, Wang Meng mentioned the matter of Yu Hua joining the Writers' Association last year.

The leaders of the Writers Association had a meeting together before. When talking about current young writers, Wang Meng mentioned Yu Hua, saying that young writers like Yu Hua have created many excellent works and should be actively involved in the organization.

It was just a casual chat at the time, and there was no action from the Writers Association.

Now that such a situation occurred, the Writers Association could no longer take no action, so it hurriedly contacted Zhou Yan and Yu Hua to ask them to join the Chinese Writers Association.

Otherwise, if this matter is revealed, their Writers Association's reputation will be lost.

In fact, even if this incident had not happened, the Writers Association would still have contacted Zhou Yan and Yu Hua to ask them to join the Writers Association, because the new Writers' Congress will be held next year or the year after.

Since it is a writers’ conference, the Writers Association also hopes to invite some writers with public influence to participate. The Chinese Writers Association is a people's writers association, so it naturally requires people's participation. Inviting writers who are well-known to the public is a way to bring the association closer to the general public.

In recent years, in the traditional literary world, apart from the few writers from Shaanxi Army, there are not many other writers with popular influence.

After the golden period of the 1980s, the popularity of literature among the people has gradually declined, and the circle has become smaller and smaller. Literature has gradually evolved from a popular art to a niche carnival. The Writers Association attaches great importance to this and hopes to reverse this situation.

In the past two years, writers who are famous in the mass market include Mo Yan, Su Tong, Liu Zhenyun, Wang Anyi, Yu Hua... and we can add Zhou Yan behind them.

Zhou Yan is actually not active in the literary world. He has not released many works in the few years since his debut. However, Zhou Yan is in a special situation. Writer is only one of his multiple identities. It seems that musician and director are his main occupations.

There are not many writers active in the film and television industry. In recent years, many writers have been involved in the film and television industry, not to mention the adaptation of their works. Mo Yan and Yu Hua are all writing scripts for film and television dramas.

Not to mention Wang Shuo, he might as well become his own boss.

But when it comes to influence in the film and television industry, Zhou Yan's influence is still better than Wang Shuo.

No matter how popular Wang Shuo's TV series is, it's still in China, so it's almost embarrassing to talk about it, unlike Zhou Yan, who directly caught the overseas fans.

…

When Yu Hua received Gao Wei's call, he was also confused. He and the Writers' Association had always been on the same page. The Writers' Association didn't look for him, and he didn't take the initiative to join the Writers' Association.

But he soon understood that it was because of this collection of novels that the Writers Association took the initiative to come to him.

Yu Hua was a little hesitant at first, but when he heard that Zhou Yan had decided to fill out the form to join, he agreed.

In fact, Wang Meng told Yu Hua about this matter before, but Wang Meng only mentioned it at that time. Yu Hua said thank you to Teacher Wang, and the matter passed like that.

A long time passed, and neither party mentioned it. Yu Hua almost forgot about it.

Let's do this. We won't let your people travel to two places. I will go to Zhou Yan's studio tomorrow afternoon, and then we will fill out the form together.

Hearing what Yu Hua said, Gao Wei smiled and said, That's great. Thank you for your strength.

It's nothing. Anyway, I often go to his place to listen to music.

…

The next afternoon, Yu Hua went to the studio. The staff of the Writers Association brought two forms for him and Zhou Yan to fill out.

The information on the form is very simple, just fill in your name, gender and age.

Logically speaking, if you want to join the Chinese Writers Association, you have to write a membership application, but the association exempted Zhou Yan and Yu Hua from all this. Once the application form was filled out, the association approved it directly.

After the staff of the Writers' Association left, Yu Hua joked, You and I are both organized people now.

Zhou Yan looked at Li Haining's exam papers and replied with a smile, I'm different from you. I've already had an organization. I was a member of the Jiangsu Provincial Writers' Association.

The reason why he joined the Jiangsu Provincial Writers Association was also because of Su Tong.

The Jiangsu Provincial Writers Association contacted Zhou Yan through Su Tong and invited him to join. At that time, they also asked him to fill in a form and he was approved.

You should also be a member of the Music Association, right? Yu Hua asked.

Zhou Yan nodded, Yes.

He was also an advanced member of the Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association at first. Later, when he entered the China Musicians Association, he didn't even fill out the form and entered directly.

For Zhou Yan, the Musicians Association is completely different from the Writers Association. In the literary circle, Zhou Yan's connections include several writers like Yu Hua and the editor of Yanjing Literature.

But the Music Association is completely different.

The current chairman of the Music Association, Li Huanzhi, was previously the head of the Central Music Working Group, and the honorary presidents Lu Ji and He Luting both served as deputy deans of the Central Music Group.

Among the vice-chairmen, more than half, including Zhao Feng and Wu Zuqiang, have studied or held positions at Yangyin.

In the Music Association, Zhou Yan's connections can be said to be extremely strong. He has been in the Music Association for two or three terms. Even if he doesn't do anything, he should be able to become the vice chairman.

Not surprisingly, in the next term, his senior brothers Wang Shiguang and Zhao Jiping should be able to serve as vice presidents of the Music Association.

Then are you a member of the Directors Guild? Yu Hua asked again.

Zhou Yan shook his head, That's not true.

Yu Hua was quite surprised, Why didn't you join the Directors Guild?

No energy.

Yu Hua nodded and didn't ask any more questions. It was not unusual for Zhou Yan not to join the Directors Guild, just like he hadn't joined the Writers Guild for so many years.

Although he joked that he was organized, he felt that organizations like the Writers' Association were dispensable. If Gao Wei from the Innovation and Liaison Department hadn't called specifically, he would not have had anything to do with the Writers' Association. .

…

On the third day after Zhou Yan filled out the form from the Writers Association, he received a call from Zhang Yimou.

Zhou Yan was quite surprised to receive a call from Zhang Yimou.

Director Zhang, could I have robbed your actor again?

Zhang Yimou laughed and said, That's not the case. All the main actors here have been decided and filming is about to start. You can't snatch them away even if you want to.

Then you must be very busy recently, how come you have time to call me? Zhou Yan asked doubtfully.

I was also entrusted by others to be a lobbyist.

Lobbyist?

Director Xie Tieli, President of the Film Directors Association, asked me to ask you if you are willing to join the association.

Zhou Yan pouted, why are there so many invitations from this association? They are also talking about this because of this news?

He thought for a while and said, Director Zhang, I'm afraid I don't have the energy.

Joining the association is just a name, you don't have to do anything. I'm still the vice president of the association, so I don't have to do anything every day.

Of course Zhou Yan understands this situation. He doesn't want to go to the Directors Guild because he doesn't have a good impression of the Directors Guild and doesn't want to get involved in muddy waters.

Director Zhang, I still won't go. As you know, making movies is not my main job. After this movie is made, I don't know whether I will make another one in the future. There is no need to join the association. Although it is said that joining the association I don’t have to do anything, but since I am a member of the association, I naturally have to contribute to the development of the association. I know that I am not capable enough, so I won’t get involved.”

Zhang Yimou was not a fool, so he naturally knew that Zhou Yan must have other reasons, but it was difficult to explain clearly, so he did not persuade him.

He was entrusted by Xie Tieli to act as a lobbyist, and if the words were brought, it would be considered as completing the task. As for whether Zhou Yan agreed or not, it had nothing to do with him.

In this case, I won't advise you anymore. The filming of my movie is about to start, and I probably won't be able to go to Yanjing for a while. If you have time, you might as well come over and visit the class.

If I have the chance, I will definitely go there and study.

Okay, nothing else. Let's talk about it later.

Okay, let's talk later.

After hanging up the phone with Zhang Yimou, Zhou Yan stopped thinking about the Directors Guild and continued his work. Huo Jianqi sent another list of student actors. This time there were more than a hundred people on the list, plus the previous one. A list of nearly two hundred people in total.

Zhou Yan is currently looking at the information of these actors. He is going to find a time to gather these student actors for a group audition.

More than an hour later, two men knocked on the office door.

Come in. Zhou Yan raised his head and shouted.

The staff from Panasonic Electric came here, and they came to discuss the commercial shooting with Zhou Yan.

After a period of negotiation, Zhou Yan finally agreed to not only serve as Panasonic's global spokesperson, but also to shoot their commercials and use yellow as their brand advertising song.

Some time ago, Zhou Yan had already sent the script of the advertisement to Panasonic. They all thought the advertisement was very good, so they decided to start shooting it and rush to shoot the advertisement before the Chinese New Year and then launch it.

After all, the Chinese New Year is the peak season for TV sales, at least in China.

Mr. Zhou Yan, this advertisement will be shot in two versions, one for fifteen seconds and the other for thirty seconds. I have confirmed this with you on the phone in advance. Ryosuke Kawabata said.

Zhou Yan nodded, Yes, it has been confirmed, one simplified version and one extended version.

There will be a total of two actors appearing in this commercial. One is you and the other is chosen by us. Do you have any doubt about this?

No, have you selected your actors?

The advertising script Zhou Yan designed for Panasonic this time is very simple. It only requires two actors, one male and one female. The male is naturally him, while Panasonic will find the female by itself.

Well, I've already made my choice. Ryosuke Kawabata smiled, I'm still an acquaintance of yours, Mr. Zhou Yan.

My acquaintance? Zhou Yan looked confused, Who is it?

Miss Chen Hong.

Hearing Chen Hong's name, Zhou Yan narrowed his eyes, Is it necessary to invite another star?

Zhou Yan doesn't think that the female character in this advertisement needs to be a celebrity. She can just find an ordinary person or a model.

If you find another star, it will cost you a penny more.

And Zhou Yan was also a little surprised. After all, Chen Hong was an actor of the Zhou family, and he didn't know about it.

Kawabata Ryosuke explained with a smile, We originally selected a few actresses, but they all felt that they were not very good. After discussion, we still felt that we should find an actress who is somewhat famous. Miss Chen Hong is a very suitable candidate. Her appearance It fits the aesthetics of the neon audience very well, and she is also familiar with you, so it should be very easy to work with her.”

Have you already negotiated?

We are currently in contact with Miss Chen Hong.

Hearing that they were still talking, Zhou Yan said nothing.

If what happened in Yinchuan had not happened before, Zhou Yan would be quite willing to let Chen Hong act in this commercial. This is a good opportunity for Chen Hong. If nothing else, it can at least increase his income.

But after what happened that time, it would inevitably be awkward for the two of them to meet again.

But it was hard for Zhou Yan to say not to let Chen Hong come.

Of course, Chen Hong might not agree to this either.

Mr. Zhou Yan, are you satisfied with the casting? Kawabata Ryosuke asked.

Zhou Yan smiled and waved his hand, I agreed to let you decide, and I won't interfere.

Kawabata Ryosuke said politely, Although it is agreed like this, after all, you are the director, and we still hope to choose an actress that satisfies you.

It's okay, you decide. When you decide, just tell me. I'm ready. As long as the actress decides, we can start shooting at any time.

Kawabata Ryosuke nodded and said, Understood, I will implement this matter as soon as possible, and it will definitely not delay the progress of the commercial shooting.

…

In the evening of that day, Xu Junrong called Zhou Yan and told him that Panasonic invited Chen Hong to shoot an advertisement.

Xu Junrong seemed to have come to announce the good news, and his tone revealed his happiness, Teacher Zhou, it is a good opportunity for Chen Hong to cooperate with you this time.

Have you told Chen Hong about this? Zhou Yan asked.

certainly.

She agreed?

Zhou Yan's words made Xu Junrong confused, Of course, what reason does she have to disagree? Although she is only participating in an advertisement, the remuneration offered by Panasonic is very sincere. Not to mention the small amount of work and the large amount of money, I can still cooperate with you. She has no reason to disagree.

Hearing that Chen Hong had agreed, Zhou Yan didn't say anything. As long as Chen Hong didn't feel embarrassed, what did he, a grown man, have to be embarrassed about?

Besides, you must show some professionalism at this time.

okay, I get it.

Teacher Zhou, look, can you take Chen Hong's part...

Before Xu Junrong finished speaking, Zhou Yan knew what Xu Junrong meant. He said in a calm tone, A ten-second commercial, whether it is a part of the scene or not, don't guess.

Oh, okay, I understand. Anyway, just let Chen Hong listen to you. Xu Junrong said quickly.