"Now that the information has been brought over, please take a look at it." Zhao Baogang said with a smile, "There will be many things that will trouble you in the future."
Yu Dong nodded and opened the information in his hand. The first few were all heroines. Among them, Jiang Shan, Jiang Wenli, Xu Fan, Chen Xiaoyi and Fu Yiwei were acquainted with Yu Dong. There were two others whom Yu Dong had never met.
After reading the information, Yu Dong discovered that Jiang Shan, Xu Fan, and Chen Xiaoyi were actually classmates.
"Director Zhao, you caught their class looking for actors."
Zhao Baogang smiled and said, "It's just a coincidence that I didn't find someone in their class specifically. There's also Jiang Wenli, Teacher Yu Dong. You should also take a look. Although she doesn't have many works, her performance in several dramas is remarkable."
."
After hearing what Zhao Baogang said, Yu Dong understood. In fact, it can be seen from the order of visits in the materials that the first one is Jiang Wenli, and Zhao Baogang should be very fond of her. The other one should be someone he has just worked with.
Jiang Shan was placed in second place.
"Jiang Wenli is pretty good." Yu Dong nodded, "Have you ever tried a mirror?"
"Not yet. We will start after we return this time. Once the characters are selected and the materials are prepared, we will go to Shanghai to prepare for filming."
Yu Dong placed the background of "Can't Talk to Strangers" in Shanghai, so Zhao Baogang and the others decided to shoot in Shanghai without much hesitation. In this case, sometimes Yu Dong can go to the crew to have a look. After all, he is
As a screenwriter, although Zhao Baogang does not require him to follow the team, he still has to show up occasionally to communicate with the director and actors.
Yu Dong only briefly reviewed the actors' information at the end. Yu Dong didn't know many of the supporting actors at all, and he couldn't give any good advice.
After a while, he returned the information to Zhao Baogang, "Director Zhao, it's up to you to decide about the actors. When you decide later, just tell me."
Of course Zhao Baogang had no objection. He was originally afraid that Yu Dong would randomly arrange actors for them.
"Okay, Teacher Yu Dong." Zhao Baogang put away the information and took out the script: "In addition, I have some questions about the script that I want to talk to you about. There are some places in it that may need to be modified. Of course, don't worry.
, there won’t be any big changes, just some small changes.”
Yu Dong nodded and took the script from Zhao Baogang. Zhao Baogang had already marked the areas that needed to be modified.
As Zhao Baogang said, it is indeed not a big modification, but there are quite a lot of things that need to be modified.
Zhao Baogang also thoughtfully marked each place that needed to be modified with a serial number. Yu Dong turned directly to the back. The last place to be modified was marked 52, which meant that there were a total of fifty-two places that needed to be modified.
"Although there are fifty-two places, there are only five places that I think must be changed. The other places can be changed or not. I have marked these five places with a red pen. The first place is here...
"Zhao Baogang helped flip the script to the front and found the first place marked with a red pen: "Here, when An Jiahe came home from the hospital..."
The script written by Yu Dong is definitely no problem if you just read the text, but from the perspective of shooting, there are some problems, and these questions raised by Zhao Baogang are also some stage instructions related to the specific shooting.
Seeing these questions raised by Zhao Baogang, Yu Dong felt very happy, because these were what he lacked.
During the process, Yu Dong even took out his notebook and pen and wrote down what Zhao Baogang said.
Zhao Baogang was stunned by this set of actions. He didn't expect that the famous Yu Dong would be so humble and studious. He secretly sighed, no wonder he could succeed.
When the question was almost answered, Zhao Baogang said with a smile, "Actually, as long as you join more groups to see how the film is shot, Teacher Yu, you can avoid these problems when you write scripts in the future."
"I understand. I will study more when you start shooting later."
"Haha, it's not about learning, it's about guidance."
Zhao Baogang smoothed his hair with his hands. He now has long flowing hair. Although he is forty years old, he has the demeanor of an artistic young man.
Because we talked until very late, Yu Dong invited Zhao Baogang to have a meal at the Jinling Hotel. Considering that Zhao Baogang also came all the way, Yu Dong invited a few friends to join him.
The Cengfan duo will definitely not be absent, plus Zhang Xian and Ruan Xiaohu, there are six people in total.
Yu Dong called Zhang Xian and Bi Feiyu there for a purpose. Zhang Xian is the top leader of the drama department, and Bi Feiyu is equivalent to the second leader of the drama department. The two of them will definitely have ideas when they see Zhao Baogang.
The facts turned out to be as Yu Dong expected. Before dinner, when a few people were playing cards, Bi Feiyu spoke first, "Director Zhao, how do you plan your next itinerary?"
Zhao Baogang didn't think much about it, thinking it was just a small talk, so he replied with a smile, "It's over here. I'm going back to Yanjing to start preparations. I'll decide on the roles first."
Zhang Xian took over the conversation and asked, "Does Director Zhao mean that he is not in a hurry to leave?"
Now Zhao Baogang understood the meaning and asked with a smile, "What do you two want?"
Zhang Xian made eye contact with Bi Feiyu, and finally Bi Feiyu said, "Director Zhao, it's like this. It's hard for you to come here. We were wondering if you could give a lecture to the students in Jin Yi's directing class."
.We Jinyi students have a hard time. We are too far away from the capital, and it is difficult to get in touch with great directors like you, Director Zhao. What can we teachers do? I can only say that we are shameless and invite you."
"Yes, Director Zhao." Zhang Xian followed, "Yu Dong is also a teacher in the drama department. He knows the situation of our drama department better than anyone else."
When Zhang Xian mentioned it, Yu Dong smiled and said, "You two, you have a meal, your thoughts are too simple. Director Zhao is not an idle person. He has his own arrangements. He will give lectures to the students temporarily. Don't worry about it anymore."
His own affairs were delayed."
The three of them sang in harmony, and Zhao Baogang couldn't resist at all. He raised his hands and said with a smile, "Three teachers, three teachers, can't I agree to it? But try to arrange this class for tomorrow morning. I will go back in the afternoon when the work is done."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "That's no problem, I'll arrange it." Zhang Xian said happily, "Thank you, Director Zhao, for your support."
"That's right, that's right. Thank you Director Zhao for your support. Director Zhao, you still have a three in your hand. It's okay. I'll give you a three." Bi Feiyu smiled and threw out a three.
Zhao Baogang was stunned and said, "Teacher Bi, you are so good at playing cards. I just have an extra 4."
After getting rid of the leaflet 4, Zhao Baogang only had a small bomb left in his hand, and he immediately left in first place.
Yu Dong looked at Bi Feiyu opposite and said speechlessly, "Old Bi, you are going too far."
"Hey, Director Zhao is here as a guest."
Yu Hua pulled Yu Dong up from the side, "You've made it stink yourself, otherwise you won't be able to let it go with the last Feiyu release."
Seeing Yu Hua's eagerness to get to the card table, Yu Dong stood up with his hands spread out, "Okay, okay, you guys can play, I'll go get the food."
…
In this way, Zhao Baogang was tricked into going to Jinyi to give a class to students majoring in directing.
When Zhao Baogang was in class, Wu Changxin went to listen for a while and laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth. After the class was over, he wanted to invite Zhao Baogang to the hotel for dinner on behalf of the school. However, because Zhao Baogang was going back to Yanjing in the afternoon, he ended up just
I had a meal in the cafeteria.
When seeing Zhao Baogang off, Wu Changxin held Zhao Baogang's hand excitedly and said, "Director Zhao, on behalf of Jinyi, I would like to thank you for your support of our school, and I hope you can come to Jinyi more often in the future. It is also a pity this time.
It’s really not a good reception. We will make good arrangements for you next time you come over.”
"Principal Wu is so polite. There are so many outstanding people in Jinyi. I will definitely come here often in the future. I just hope you won't find me too annoying. Okay, I won't say more, I have to catch up.
go back."
Zhao Baogang greeted everyone and then left. After Zhao Baogang left, everyone turned back and walked into the school. Wu Changxin walked in front and said with a smile: "You guys gave me another surprise this time. Zhang Yimou is here.
It was the same this time. It can be seen that the effect of Zhao Baogang's class is remarkable, and the enthusiasm of the students is also visible to the naked eye."
"This is all thanks to Yu Dong. Zhao Baogang is here because of him." Zhang Xian said from the side.
Wu Changxin nodded, "Yes, I have to thank Yu Dong, but I believe that with everyone's continuous efforts and the continuous development of Jinyi, more and more people like Zhao Baogang will be willing to come here in the future. One day
, your contribution is indelible."
Yu Dong smiled and said, "I believe there will be such a day. The first class of drama creation major is about to graduate, and it's time for us to reap the results."
"Yes, the first batch of students majoring in drama creation have matured, especially a few of them, who have performed very well. I believe that if we throw them into a theater now, they will be able to find their own way.
"Bi Feiyu said.
"By the way." Wu Changxin looked at Yu Dong again, "Have you ever thought about giving students a special class based on your new script this time? I think the students are very curious about this new drama."
"Let's wait until next semester. We don't have much time this semester. Students are also busy taking exams recently."
"You have to take this matter to heart. Mr. Zhang, I will give you a task. You are responsible for reminding Yu Dong so that he does not forget this matter."
Zhang Xian nodded and said, "Promise to complete the task."
…
Cheng Yanqiu was not in a good mood today. Yu Dong called her in the morning and said that he had to go out and could not accompany her home for lunch at noon.
The decision to go home for dinner was made yesterday because today is her birthday, but it seems that Yu Dong forgot her birthday.
Originally, she didn't care much about birthdays, but she felt very unhappy because it was obviously her first birthday after marriage.
Wandering back home.
My mother was cooking in the kitchen. When she heard the door open, she came out wearing an apron and said, "Luoluo, you're back."
The voice was surprisingly loud, as if it was not meant for Cheng Yanqiu to hear, but for people farther away to hear it.
Cheng Yanqiu had something on his mind and didn't pay much attention. He nodded and said, "Well, Yu Dong is suddenly in a hurry and won't be back at noon..."
Before she finished speaking, a piano sound suddenly sounded in the room, and it turned out to be "Happy Birthday to You."
The technique is very childish...
Cheng Yanqiu suddenly realized something and hurriedly ran to his room. Chen Yuqing looked at his daughter with a smile on his face. This silly girl looked like she was about to cry just now.
In the room, Yu Dongzheng was sitting in front of the piano, playing "Happy Birthday to You" seriously. Cheng Yanqiu did not disturb him, but leaned against the door frame and listened quietly.
It had been a long time since she had heard such an unpleasant "Happy Birthday to You". Even a primary school student would probably not be able to play such a few simple notes so dissonantly.
But it had been a long time since she heard a piece of music that moved her so much. Although these notes were discordant, they could penetrate her heart one by one.
She felt uncomfortable before and did not cry. Now she saw her husband playing the piano for her seriously like a child, but she cried.
This bad guy will make people cry.
Yu Dong spent a lot of effort to finish playing "Happy Birthday to You", then turned his head and said with a gentle smile, "Happy birthday, wife."
Immediately afterwards, Yu Dong couldn't laugh anymore because his wife's eyes were filled with tears.
He hurried over and asked, "Why are you crying?"
Cheng Yanqiu hammered his chest, "Isn't it all your fault? You said you couldn't have dinner with me because of something else, you liar!"
Yu Dong hugged her and wiped her tears, "Isn't this a surprise? Well, your husband and I are talented, right? I learned this piece in two days."
Cheng Yanqiu was amused again, "Two days? I knew how to play this piece after hearing it once when I was four years old, without even looking at the score. And it's outrageous that you can play this piece to simple music and the rhythm can be so messed up.
."
"Ahem, it's not that the rhythm is messy, it's that I made some arrangements and added a bit of stream of consciousness. You see, even though the playing is very messy, you can still hear that it is "Happy Birthday to You". This is stream of consciousness.
Characteristics. You should be able to hear the atmosphere of some writers in my rhythm. Alas, Comrade Luoluo, I still think highly of you." Yu Dong shook his head and sighed, saying it as if it was true.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Cheng Yanqiu rolled his eyes, "Not serious."
Yu Dong smiled and pulled her arm, "Let's go and see if our mother can help."
After Cheng Liye came back from work, he heard Chen Yuqing talk about what had just happened. He smiled and said to Dong, "I heard that you studied "Happy Birthday to You" for two days?"
Yu Dong smiled and said, "Two days of teaching without learning."
"No, it only took me two weeks to learn "Für Elise" from scratch."
Chen Yuqing stood aside and said, "Just brag, two months can be said to be two weeks."
"I'm also a tutor. I only have two weeks to really study. By the way, Yu Dong, how is the decoration of your new house going?" After his wife took it down, Cheng Liye changed the subject again and asked about the new house.
things.
"We will start to put in furniture and electrical appliances in mid-June, and then let it cool down for two months, so we can move in in September."
Cheng Liye nodded, "Also, what we discussed before was to hold a banquet on September 10th. Have you found a hotel yet? This matter cannot be delayed."
Yu Dong smiled and said, "Don't worry, Dad, I have already made arrangements. I will give you the specific address in a few days."
September 10th this year happened to be a weekend, and September 9th was the Mid-Autumn Festival, so Yu Dong and the others decided to hold their wedding on September 10th. They are both teachers, so it was appropriate to get married on Teachers' Day.
After hearing what Yu Dong said it was settled, Cheng Liye didn't ask any more questions. His son-in-law was a steady man and he didn't need to worry too much about doing things.
After eating, Yu Dong pulled Cheng Yanqiu aside and said, "Comrade Luoluo, I will take you out to see your birthday present later."
"Birthday gift?" Cheng Yanqiu asked, "I thought the song "Happy Birthday to You" just now was a birthday gift."
"That's true, but there's more."
"Is it something big? Do you want to go out to see it?"
"It's very big, super big, not ordinary." Yu Dong said with a smile.
"Where are you going? Are you at school?"
"No, you will know when you go there."
Cheng Yanqiu curled his lips, "Mysterious."
Afterwards, the two said hello to Cheng Yanqiu's parents and went out.
Jiang Jie had already driven the car to the gate of the community and was waiting. Seeing the car, Cheng Yanqiu became even more confused, "Is it far away?"
"You'll find out soon."
Hearing Yu Dong say this again, Cheng Yanqiu simply stopped asking and sat quietly.
After driving for more than half an hour, Cheng Yanqiu suddenly pointed ahead, "We have reached Niushou Mountain. Where are we going?"
"Coming."
This time we were really almost there. The car did not enter Niushou Mountain, but went to the west of Niushou Mountain. It is quite far from the city and has not yet been developed. There are many farmers and farmland, as well as some large and small hillsides.
The car turned behind a hillside and saw an antique house, but it was surrounded by wasteland and some construction vehicles parked nearby.
"arrive."
Yu Dong got out of the car first, then took Cheng Yanqiu's hand and walked to the door of the house. The house looked like it was newly built, and there were some workers working inside.
"This is?"
"This is a birthday gift for you. Come on, I'll take you in to have a look."
As soon as you enter from the gate, there is a patio, and a walkway paved with blue bricks leads to the hall. There are two pools on both sides of the walkway. There is nothing in it now, but some fish will be raised in the future.
The hall is now empty and there is nothing.
"In the future, there will be a long table and a few chairs here, which are used to welcome people. Let's go to the back and have a look."
Different from the empty one in front, the yard at the back is almost done, with rockeries and pavilions.
Walking through a winding corridor around the lotus pond, we first walked to an independent small building. It was actually not too small, with a single floor area of ​​about 500 square meters.
"This building is for entertaining guests. The first floor is a whole hall, which can accommodate many people. We will have banquets here when we get married. The second floor is divided into many rooms, and the functions should be more complete. There are rooms for entertaining guests.
Pantry, study and two guest rooms. If friends come to visit in the future, they can stay in the guest rooms."
Walking further inside, there is another small building. This time it is really a small building. It is more than half smaller than the one just now, and it is also two floors.
"This is the house where we two live. There are three rooms on the first floor that are connected and serve as the living room. There are three rooms on the second floor. One is my studio, one is your piano room, and the other is our bedroom. I
I’ll take you to see again…”
Looking at everything in front of her, Cheng Yanqiu was completely confused. She had indeed told Yu Dong that she wanted to get married in an old house, but she never expected that Yu Dong actually built an old house for her.
This is a typical Soviet-style garden. The entire garden is centered on a pond, and other scenery is completely arranged to match the pond in the middle. The pond leads to a river that is connected to the lotus pond in front, and there is a small stone arch bridge in the middle.
In addition to the two independent buildings in the front, there is a row of connected houses in the back. I can't count how many there are.
This was not over yet. Finally, Yu Dong pulled Cheng Yanqiu, who seemed to be in a dream, to the last building.
This building is the tallest building in the whole house, with three floors in total. Each floor is very high, adding up to more than ten meters. There is a small attic on the top floor and a viewing platform.
"What's going on here?"
"This is Wangqiu Pavilion, which is specially used to store books. You can go up there to look at the moon when you have nothing to do. During the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, we can look at the moon here."
"Such a big place to put books..."
"In addition to books, you can also put some other things, such as your piano, flute, etc. From now on, this will be the place where our family's culture is passed down." Yu Dong said with a smile, "It's still empty now, but I believe it won't be long.
We can fill it up."
Cheng Yanqiu looked up at the attic above, then looked at Yu Dong, "When did you secretly build such a house?"
"Thanks to Jimmy, he helped with the operation. I only gave a rough idea of ​​the whole garden, and then a dedicated person was responsible for the design. I didn't expect that it would be almost completed so quickly. I brought you here just in time for your birthday.
have a look."
Speaking of which, I really have to thank Jimmy and the others. From site selection to construction, Yudong didn't have to worry much at all and just took care of the settlement.
The entire garden plus some open space outside covers a total of more than thirty acres. For a garden, it is neither too big nor too small.
In fact, there are not many houses inside, and the space is mainly occupied by ponds and gardens. The Wangqiu Pavilion was added by Yu Dong with special attention. There are no high-rise buildings nearby, and the view from above is very good, and you can see far, including
You can see Niushou Mountain to the east.
In fact, Wangqiu Pavilion can not only store books and musical instruments, but also letters sent by readers to Yu Dong. There are more and more letters, which has become a problem. Now with Wangqiu Pavilion, this problem has been solved.
In addition, there are some calligraphy, paintings, antiques, etc., which can also be placed here. It is said to be a book pavilion, but it is more like a treasure pavilion.
"Comrade Luoluo, are you satisfied with this birthday gift?"
Cheng Yanqiu nodded, "I'm satisfied, but I feel like we can't live in such a big house, so it's a bit of a waste."
Yu Dong smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. My parents will move here first, and then your parents will move here when they retire. Then we will throw a few small things for them to bring. Won't this house be lively?"
Chapter completed!