Chapter 149: Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers
Lu Chen had never imagined that in the bustling downtown area near the university town, there would be such a private teahouse hidden among the greenery.
He couldn't find the location on the satellite navigation of his new car, so he finally called Chen Jianhao and relied on the latter's guidance to finally find the correct location, so he spent a lot of time on the road.
This teahouse by Houhai is located deep in a secluded alley, and is a large courtyard with a long history.
Behind the courtyard is the lakeside park, surrounded by towering trees and lush greenery. The old walls are covered with ivy and dotted with wild flowers, creating a quiet and elegant scene.
Such a courtyard house in the capital is estimated to be worth several hundred million, and it is actually being used to open a teahouse.
The building inside the teahouse has obviously been renovated and decorated with an antique charm.
When you enter this place, you can hear the music of the stringed instrument and your worries will be washed away without realizing it.
Under the guidance of the waiter, Lu Chen came to a private room.
There are already four guests in the private room, Chen Jianhao is one of them. The other three are all old men in their sixties or seventies. They are wearing long gowns and cloth shoes, sitting opposite each other, drinking tea and chatting.
Compared with these elegant old men, Chen Jianhao is undoubtedly a junior, and his attitude is very respectful.
Seeing Lu Chen come in, he immediately stood up and said, "Xiao Lu is here, I will introduce you to some seniors."
The three old men all turned their heads and looked at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen was stunned for a moment.
Because he knew one of the old men, the one he often met when exercising in the riverside park!
"Brother Jianhao"
Lu Chen first said hello to Chen Jianhao, and then said with a smile: "Hello, old man, long time no see."
The other party was also surprised when he saw Lu Chen, and then he snorted and said, "What a coincidence."
He seemed to still have a grudge against Lu Chen.
Chen Jianhao was surprised: "Xiao Lu, do you know Professor Chen?"
This old man is actually a professor?
Lu Chen nodded: "We know each other, maybe, but I didn't know the old man's surname before."
Chen Jianhao was relieved and said with a smile: "Then let me introduce you formally!"
This old man Lu Chen had met many times before was called Chen Pu, a retired Chinese professor at Peking University.
Gao Yue, an old man in blue shirt sitting to the left of Professor Zhang, is a professor of the Composition Department of the Beijing Conservatory of Music and is about to retire.
And the old man with a gray beard on the right is actually the famous director Zhang Wentian!
Professors Chen Pu and Gao Yue were very unfamiliar to Lu Chen. He had never heard of their names before.
But the name of director Zhang Wentian is well known. He once directed two major dramas, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin" in the 1990s, both of which set TV drama ratings records at the time.
He has also directed many period blockbusters and specializes in films with historical and military themes. He has won many awards and is considered a highly respected senior figure in the industry. However, he has been quiet in recent years and has not released any new works.
Many young people may not know Zhang Wentian very well, but Lu Chen is definitely not one of them.
He has watched "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin" more than once at home.
So now that I see Zhang Wentian, I really feel like meeting an idol!
Of course, Lu Chen was respectful and polite to Zhang Wentian, Chen Pu and Gao Yue.
The two seniors still have a good impression of Lu Chen's respectful attitude.
Chen Pu said to Zhang Wentian: "This kid is the one I photographed and showed you that day, practicing boxing blindly."
Zhang Wentian suddenly realized: "I remember that the young man was practicing Wing Chun, but the routine was a little wrong."
He smiled at Lu Chen and said: "Few young people nowadays like Chinese martial arts. They all practice boxing and taekwondo introduced from abroad. If you like to learn martial arts, I can introduce you to an expert."
Boxing and Taekwondo are both Olympic events. They are very competitive and have great influence around the world.
Especially Taekwondo is very popular, and many parents in China send their children to learn it. It is used to strengthen the body and sharpen the will, which has led to the proliferation of Taekwondo gyms in various cities.
In contrast, traditional Chinese martial arts are heavily routine-oriented and tend to be ornamental and artistic, with not many people learning them.
Sanda, which is derived from martial arts, focuses on competition and actual combat, but the moves are too fierce and fierce. Like free fighting and Muay Thai, it is not popular with ordinary people.
The boxing skills practiced by Lu Chen originated from Mo Ran's memory, and their inheritance and development were different from those in this world. They were not practiced randomly.
But Zhang Wentian had good intentions, so he thanked him: "Thank you, Director Zhang."
Chen Jianhao didn't know that Lu Chen knew martial arts, so he felt a little surprised.
However, he did not forget about the business and interrupted and said to Gao Yue: "Uncle Gao, Xiao Lu wants to go to Jingyin to attend classes. Please help me."
Gao Yue smiled and said: "Since Jianhao has spoken, it's not good for me as an uncle not to agree."
He took out a business card and pen, and quickly wrote a few lines of small words and his signature on the blank space on the back of the business card.
After finishing writing, Gao Yue handed the business card to Lu Chen and said, "Take it and contact Director Lu from the Academic Affairs Office. It has Director Lu's phone number on it, and he will handle it for you."
Lu Chen didn't expect the matter to be solved so easily, so he quickly said: "Thank you, Professor Gao!"
The more he learned about music, the more he felt his own shortcomings.
Therefore, Lu Chen had long considered the idea of studying in a higher education institution. Of course, he did not have the conditions to apply, so sitting in on classes became the best option, and he had very free movement and time.
It's just that it's not that easy to obtain the attendance certificate for key universities like Jingyin and Beiyin, so Lu Chen asked Chen Jianhao for help and asked if anyone he knew could apply for this certificate.
As a result, Chen Jianhao introduced him to two professors and a director.
This favor is really not small!
Gao Yue smiled gently: "You don't have to be so polite. You have great creative talent and write good songs."
As a professor in the Composition Department of Jingyin, Gao Yue has no prejudice against pop music.
When Chen Jianhao mentioned this to him before, he asked about Lu Chen's origins, listened to several of Lu Chen's works, and admired the latter's talent.
Such young people are not fooled by the glitz of the entertainment industry and want to learn to enrich themselves. They deserve encouragement!
Otherwise, Gao Yue might not be willing to help so happily.
After all, he must bear the responsibility for Lu Chen's hearing.
Zhang Wentian was surprised: "Xiao Lu is a musician?"
Gao Yue replied: "Yes, have you heard of it in spring? This song was written by him."
"In spring?"
Zhang Wentian was even more surprised: "This song was written by Xiao Lu?"
Although this senior director doesn't pay much attention to the entertainment industry and doesn't like popular music nowadays, he has actually heard the song "In Spring" more than once.
Because his youngest son likes this song very much and often plays and sings to himself with his guitar at home!
Zhang Wentian had no idea that this extremely time-worn work was actually composed by the young man in front of him.
Gao Yue smiled and said: "I didn't expect it either, but this piece was indeed written by Xiao Lu."
Zhang Wentian sighed: "It's true that the waves in front push back the waves in the Yangtze River, and the new generation is better than the old ones!"
Surprised, he didn't question Lu Chen's thoughts at all, because there was no need to do so.
Chen Pu suddenly said: "Old Zhang, aren't you worried about the theme song of the movie? Let him give you some advice!"
Zhang Wentian was caught off guard: "Uh"
Gao Yue agreed: "Yes, let's brainstorm. We are all old and should listen more to the voices of young people."
Zhang Wentian laughed dumbly: "It sounds like everyone has become an old antique, so okay, just listen to it!"
He said to Lu Chen: "Xiao Lu, this is what happened."
At the beginning, Lu Chen was a little confused, but he soon understood.
It turns out that Zhang Wentian was recently preparing to make a big movie. The content tells the tragic story of the Opium War in the late Qing Dynasty, when the corrupt powers of the Qing Dynasty invaded, and the people's righteous people rose up to resist, thus awakening the national spirit.
The script has been written and is currently in the preparation stage for filming. However, Zhang Wentian encountered problems when it came to choosing the theme song for the movie. He chose more than a dozen songs that he was not satisfied with and did not meet his requirements.
Most directors add soundtracks later after filming. Zhang Wentian's habits are different. He attaches great importance to soundtracks and must determine the style and tone of the soundtracks in the early stages, including the theme song.
In the opinion of this great director, the theme song of a movie can best represent the connotation and ideas of the film. A good theme song can enhance the charm of the film to a great extent, and is as important as the script!
The problem is that his requirements are very high, and as a result, the theme song cannot be decided for a long time.
Although finding songs and filming can be done at the same time, Zhang Wentian has always been thinking about it.
Today I had tea with two old friends, Chen Pu and Gao Yue, just to ask for their help and advice.
The two professors, one writing lyrics and the other composing music, have collaborated on works before, so maybe they can solve the problem.
Chen Pu and Gao Yue were willing to help, but neither of them was very sure that they could write a work that suited Zhang Wentian's wishes. All they were talking about was the theme song.
Chen Jianhao just happened to be here at the right time, and he got a position here because of his relationship with Gao Yue.
As for Lu Chen, who just came here, he had even more luck!
Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult for him to meet Zhang Wentian. How could he sit down and communicate with the latter.
After all, Zhang Wentian just wanted to express his inner depression. He didn't expect Lu Chen to provide any useful advice at all.
What he didn't expect was that after listening to it, Lu Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Director Zhang, I have a work that may meet your requirements."
What?
Zhang Wentian wondered if he heard wrongly.
Not only him, but Chen Pu and Gao Yue also looked surprised.
It’s true that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers!——
My fingers hurt and my typing speed has slowed down a lot at night. The third update is coming out late. Please forgive me!
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