The courtyard that had been bustling for more than a month was completely deserted, and Lin Chaoyang was still a little unaccustomed to the abruptness.

He went to the Overseas Chinese Apartment to have a meal with his parents at noon. Lin Erchun was rarely at home today. He flipped through the newspapers and asked Lin Chaoyang: "You are really making a lot of noise with this award ceremony. There are so many newspaper reports."

Lin Chaoyang's main focus in the past few months has been on the Zhuang Chongwen Literature Award. Lin Erchun and his wife don't know much about these things, but they must pay attention to them.

Yesterday's award ceremony was attended by more than a dozen media outlets. This morning, the news of Zhuang Chongwen Literary Award once again became one of the hot news in newspapers.

The names of the three winners and the winning works also spread all over the country along with these news reports.

"100,000 yuan, how many years does it take an ordinary person to earn, but this boss is really willing to spend money." Lin Erchun sighed, and then asked Lin Chaoyang: "Is this an advertisement for himself?"

Lin Chaoyang smiled and nodded, and Lin Erchun muttered: "This advertisement is worth it!"

After coming out of the Overseas Chinese Apartment, Lin Chaoyang drove all the way north to Yandalang Runhu Apartment and had a meal with his father-in-law and his family.

In the past two months, he has been busy with award evaluations and has never shown his face to the two elderly people.

When he left Langrun Lake Apartment in the evening, Tao's mother asked him when he was going to Xiangjiang. Lin Chaoyang smiled and replied: "Yushu can be back in the next two days, and I will go with her then."

"Is Yushu coming back?"

"Yeah, there's something going on in business."

Back home, Lin Chaoyang had just taken a shower when Du Feng ran over.

"Brother-in-law, what do you think I would do to hold an awards ceremony?"

When Du Feng said this, his eyes were excited, as if there were two small flames jumping in them, and his whole face was glowing red with excitement.

"Huh?" Lin Chaoyang looked puzzled, "Why are you doing awards?"

"How famous! If you offer this Zhuang Chongwen Literary Award, how much money will Boss Zhuang pay?"

300,000! 300,000 has made such a big name. How many people in China don’t know about him now? It’s the same as the Mao Dun Literature Award.

Brother-in-law, what do you think if I offer 500,000 yuan for an award? Can I be like him?"

Du Feng's tone and expression were filled with the aura of spending money like water, and he almost didn't have the word "nouveau riche" engraved on his face.

Lin Chaoyang did not answer Du Feng's question, but asked him: "Why do you want to be famous?"

Du Feng was stunned for a moment and said matter-of-factly: "You are famous, big boss. People know you wherever you go. "You are a businessman and everyone knows you. What good does it do to you? Are you afraid that criminals will kidnap you and not find you?

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"Brother-in-law, look what you said. Fame is not also strength. Now that I am famous, everyone is willing to cooperate with me!"

Du Feng behaves like most of the first batch of wealthy bosses in this era. They have no plans and no ideas, and they all rely on their sense of touch and instinct to grow wildly.

"Ma Shengli is famous, and there are many people willing to cooperate with him."

Lin Chaoyang poured cold water on him one after another. Du Feng's initial excitement slowly cooled down and he complained:

"Brother-in-law, can't you hope for something better from me?"

Lin Chaoyang said seriously: "I'm doing this for your own good. Public security is not good these days, so you should keep a low profile. Besides, Mr. Zhuang is a patriotic Hong Kong businessman. He funded the establishment of literary awards, and all government departments are willing to actively cooperate."

If you do it, you may spend several times more money, but you won't achieve this effect."

"Isn't it still you?"

Du Feng seemed to want to pull Lin Chaoyang's banner, but Lin Chaoyang didn't give him this chance.

"This kind of thing happens once, but it won't work if it happens too often. If you have the energy, you might as well advertise."

He said he lost confidence, and Du Feng lost interest.

Lin Chaoyang asked: "What's wrong? The current job in the clothing city can no longer satisfy you?"

"There are people under my control for small matters, and I make the final decision on big matters."

Lin Chaoyang understood. It seemed that the living conditions were too rich and he was starting to get away from low-level tastes.

Lin Chaoyang did not object to Du Feng's mentality, but was worried that he would lose his fighting spirit and not even be able to defend Chengdu.

After mentioning a few words, Du Feng nodded honestly, but if he looked carefully at his expression, he probably didn't take it seriously. Lin Chaoyang didn't say anything when he saw this.

The next day, Tao Yushu returned from Xiangjiang.

Zhang Yimou was previously invited by Lin Chaoyang to be a judge for the Zhuang Chongwen Literature Award and stayed in Yanjing for a month.

During the period, the two of them were chatting, and Zhang Yimou mentioned that Xi Film Studio had a commercial film project and planned to let him be the director.

It’s not hard to guess what Xi Film Studio is thinking. Zhang Yimou has just won an international award and is gaining momentum. If he can be the director, the film will definitely be very popular.

At that time, Lin Chaoyang was busy with the review and did not have an in-depth chat with Zhang Yimou. He just told Tao Yushu about the incident.

Tao Yushu now regards Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou as sharp weapons for Lin's Pictures to conquer the world. Although literary films cannot have as much influence as commercial films, they can win awards, praise actors, and make money if they are well done.

Of course she has to pay attention to it.

According to Tao Yushu's idea, Zhang Yimou has just won a grand prize for "Red Sorghum". It is time for her to continue her efforts and make more excellent art films to win more awards and consolidate her position in the international film industry.

What commercial films are you eager to make now? When your style matures and you gain fame and status, it won’t be too late to make commercial films!

"Xiying Studio just plays the piano randomly. I guess Yimou just can't hold Wu Tianming's favor!"

Tao Yushu got a little angry when he talked about this.

In the artistic careers of Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou, two leading figures of the fifth generation of directors, there were two seniors who were kind to them.

One is Guo Baochang, a Guangxi film producer. At that time, he served as the art director in the factory and vigorously supported new talents. With his support, Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou and others formed a youth shooting team and created the film "One and Eight".

The foundation work of the fifth generation of directors.

After the filming of "Yellow Earth", Wu Tianming, who was at the Xi'an Film Studio, gave Chen and Zhang maximum help, and finally "Yellow Earth" came out.

"Don't worry, I left Yimou here. It's too late today, let's have a good chat with him tomorrow."

"Um.""

A night of silence.

The next day, Tao Yushu met Zhang Yimou. It had only been a few months since he won the international award, but Zhang Yimou didn't have any look of satisfaction on his face, but was a little uneasy.

He knew that Tao Yushu was looking for him for the next movie.

In Zhang Yimou's heart, Wu Tianming's status was higher than that of Guo Baochang.

Wu Tianming helped him when he was filming "Yellow Earth". Later he went to play the male lead in "Old Well" and when filming "Red Sorghum", Wu Tianming helped him. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was his boss.

So when Wu Tianming asked Zhang Yimou to make a commercial film for Xiying Studio, Zhang Yimou agreed without even thinking about it.

"You should make two more art films now to consolidate your reputation and status."

"What's the rush in making commercial films? It's craft work. Making art films requires aura. It's exactly what you need to do at your age."

"It's not too late to make commercial films when you mature."

Tao Yushu tried her best to persuade her for a long time, but Zhang Yimou was like a dull gourd. In the end, she asked impatiently: "What do you mean? You want to say something?"

Zhang Yimou said angrily, "But I promised Old Wu."

Tao Yushu laughed angrily, thinking that all she had said for a long time was in vain.

"You can't go back on your promise? If he was doing it for your own good, he shouldn't let you make a commercial film now.

Let me be blunt, there are several screenwriters in the Mainland who can write scripts for commercial films. Including yourself,

What you went to school to learn were all the stuff from the Soviet Union. Do you think that just because you won a prize, you can do anything?

Zhang Yimou lowered his head after being scolded by Tao Yushu, looking weak and helpless.

At this time, Lin Chaoyang walked into the room and coughed slightly. Only then did Tao Yushu calm down his anger and walked out angrily.

"Yimou, Yushu is doing it for your own good, so don't be angry."

"No, no, how could it be possible?" Zhang Yimou quickly shook his head and said.

Lin Chaoyang added, "Actually, what Yushu said makes sense. You just won the award. Now you are taking a lot of risks in making commercial films. If the film gets a bad reputation after it is released, it may destroy all your previous achievements."

once."

"I've considered this."

"But you still insist on filming, just to repay the favor?"

Under Lin Chaoyang's gaze, Zhang Yimou shook his head, "It's not all about returning favors. I also want to try making commercial films."

Lin Chaoyang sighed, this guy is a real guy!

While Lin Chaoyang was persuading Zhang Yimou in the house, Tao Yushu, who had walked out of the house, was taking a breath in the yard. At this time, Chen Kaige happened to walk in.

After saying hello, Chen Kaige took out the script.

"Son, I've revised this script again, and I want Uncle Lin to help me take a look."

"Okay, wait a minute, he is talking to Yimou right now."

Listening to Tao Yushu's words, Chen Kaige's eyes showed a bit of jealousy.

Some time ago, Zhang Yimou was invited to be a judge for the Zhuang Zhongwen Literature Award, but he was extremely jealous.

We are all well-known young directors, why only invite him and not me?
To be continued...