Chapter 500 Requesting a Draft


    There are four Wan brothers: Wan Laiming, Wan Guchan, Wan Chaochen, and Wan Dihuan.


    These are the famous Wan brothers, the founders and pioneers of Chinese animation.


    In terms of world influence and artistic height, the pinnacle of Chinese animation is still the "Havoc in Heaven" in the 1960s, and it has never reached this level since then. In later generations, the animation market prospered, and movies and TV series were released one after another. Some of them were really good, but most of them were like that.


    All four brothers are alive now and retired.


    Wan Laiming is 83 years old. He is a judge. Naturally, he watched "Life is Beautiful". He was very happy to see Chen Qi come to visit. He entertained her very warmly and talked about movies. After talking for a while, the topic smoothly turned to art films. superior.


    "I heard that you gave Shang Meiying an outsourcing job?"


    "Yes, we are making a series of idiom stories. 15 episodes have been completed and have been broadcast in Hong Kong. The reputation is very good."


    "What about the price?"


    "4,000 Hong Kong dollars per episode!"


    "Hong Kong dollars? That''s also foreign exchange..."


    Wan Laiming nodded and said: "I am not against money. I have suffered from money. When I was in the Republic of China, I wanted to film "Havoc in Heaven" and asked people everywhere for funds. Finally, a capitalist agreed. It took me half a year. After a lot of hard work, the capitalists suddenly changed their tune and ordered the filming to stop. Because of the soaring prices, the profit from selling the film was more than making the video.


    But I think the system of New China Studios is more suitable for making art films, with state funding, stable life, plenty of time, and freedom to unleash your creativity.


    They all said that you are a capable young man. I don''t know you very well. I have retired a long time ago. It''s hard to say anything. Outsourcing may be a way for you. "


    "Then have you ever thought about coming out of the mountain again?" Chen Qi asked.


    "I''m too old. If I grow a few years older, my hands will be shaking. How can I still paint?"


    Wan Laiming smiled and shook his head and asked, "What do you mean, you are very interested in art films and want to invest your energy in developing them?"


    "That''s right. I think our nation has too many good materials, which can all be promoted overseas in the form of art films. The artistic flavor of Shangmei Film is too heavy, and it is still relatively niche."


    “So what do you think is popular?”


    "This is very complicated. I only talk about the materials that interest me, such as pandas, kung fu, Mulan, and girls'' growth stories. There are many things I want to do, but unfortunately I can''t realize them now."


    "Haha, then come on, as long as you really love art films, you will definitely get what you want."


    Chen Qi came to visit as a junior, and Wan Laiming as an old senior came to encourage and get to know each other. Wan Laiming lived a long life and lived until 1997. He died at the age of 97.


    Finally, Chen Qi said: "Weng Lai, I have another unkind request. I want to ask you for a painting."


    "You don''t find so many great painters, so why don''t you come to me for paintings?"


    "I love art films!"


    "Hahaha!"


    Wan Laiming laughed and said, "I rarely write anymore. What painting do you want?"


    "How about Sun Wukong?"


    "You also like Sun Wukong?"


    "Of course! The golden monkey rises with great force, and Yuyu clears the air!"


    "I cheer for Sun Dasheng today, because the demonic mist has returned again!"


    Wan Laiming immediately picked up the last two sentences and sighed: "I love monkeys and horses the most. Okay, I''ll draw you a picture of the Monkey King."


    "Thank you in advance!"


    Chen Qi left the room with satisfaction.


    After the re-opening, Wan Laiming''s works were very few, and many of the paintings with his seal were not painted by himself. The market value of his paintings is not high, but this thing is just one thing that Chen Qi likes.


    By the way, Osamu Tezuka came all the way from Japan to visit his idol Wan Laiming. The two collaborated to draw a picture of Sun Wukong and Astro Boy, as shown in the picture.


    ………


    The next day was not an award ceremony, but a sightseeing tour.


    Business trip = travel! Chen Qi went to climb the mountain after all, because there was really nothing to do, but he came down halfway and sat in the pavilion drinking soda.


    Fuzhou is a mountainous place with a warm and humid climate. He had been here several times in his previous life, and he had not tasted any of the so-called famous delicacies on the Internet. He only thought the noodles were delicious. In other words, the noodles in the south are quite delicious.


    "Xiao Chen!"


    "Are you coming down too?"


    He sat for a while and saw Chen Rong. Chen Rong entered the pavilion and said in surprise: "I don''t care about your age. You are so young that you can''t climb a mountain?"


    "It''s mainly boring. The mountains are all the same and the water is also the same. What''s there to see?"


    "I heard that they are people who go out frequently and have a lot of experience. It takes two or three days for ordinary people to go to the provincial capital... Oh, I don''t need it, I don''t need it! You said you..."


    Chen Qi also bought her a bottle of soda, and Chen Rong had no choice but to take it and said with a smile: "I''ve heard about you for a long time, and I just had the opportunity to meet you this time. Speaking of which, I''ve watched your "Beautiful Life". It''s really cool." Well done, you deserve the award.”


    "Are you referring to the golden bear or the golden rooster?" Chen Qi said with a smile.


    "I dare not say anything else about Golden Rooster. I am willing to give up for Best Screenwriter."


    "No, no, no, no, it''s too embarrassing for me, you deserve to win the award."


    "Have you seen "Middle Age"?"


    "No!"


    "Ha, let me say one thing, "Life is Beautiful" is good, but my work is not bad either. Whoever wins the award will leave it to the jury."


    "That''s the truth, let''s not hurt our harmony."


    As you can tell from the name, "Midlife" tells the story of a female intellectual who encounters a mid-life crisis, but there are specific causes and effects in a specific era. This film does not break away from the narrative habit of "scar literature."


    Chen Rong asked: "Xiao Chen, you have been writing for several years, right?"


    "It started in 1979."


    "Have you ever won a creative award before?"


    "To put it this way, I have never won one. "Romance in Lushan" is vulgar, "Tai Chi" is even more vulgar, and "Mom Love Me Again" is even more vulgar. Alas, I even feel vulgar!"


    "You have scolded everyone with your words. Literary and artistic works must pay attention to artistry after all."


    "Yes!"


    Chen Qi didn''t want to discuss this with her and said, "Teacher Chen Rong, have you watched the Spring Festival Gala?"


    "Of course I watched it!"


    "What do you think of language programs?"


    "Hey, you said I''m interested in this. Like Liang Zuo, I also like "Zhang Sanjiren". It''s called a sketch, right? The format of this program is good..."


    Chen Rong boasted a lot, and Chen Qi said with a smile: "That''s just right, I want to make an appointment with you. I think we will have to hold the Spring Festival Gala this year. I want to increase the proportion of language programs, which requires a lot of scripts.


    It can be cross talk, sketch, you can write it, or your son can write it, and the remuneration is capped. "


    "this…"


    "Don''t worry, I won''t rush you. It''s only May. If you have inspiration, just write it. If you don''t, it doesn''t matter. I have to collect it everywhere."


    "Oh, that''s okay, let''s try it."


    Upon hearing this, Chen Rong nodded in agreement.


    Then I thought of my son Liang Zuo. Liang Zuo was not satisfied with his assignment to the Ministry of Education. He didn’t like sitting in an office and always wanted to engage in literary creation. Now that you have the chance, there''s no harm in giving it a try.


    And Chen Qi''s chatting also aroused his addiction.


    Although he doesn''t like the Golden Rooster Award, he still has the reputation of being a great screenwriter, so he won''t win any awards.


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