Chapter six hundred and ninety-ninth cruel reality
January 29th, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.
Around the Spring Festival, the weather here in Qingdao has been not very good, sometimes cloudy and sometimes light snow. This year the weather rarely cleared up, so Cheng Hao and Cheng's mother went shopping together. Cheng's father, who had been depressed at home for several days during this period, saw in the morning
The long-lost sun finally showed up, and I couldn’t wait to invite a few fishing friends to go fishing at the beach.
Only He Xin, Zhuang Zhuang and the dog are left at home.
The heating in the room was very strong, and he sat leisurely on a rocking chair in the living room, flipping through the first draft of the script that Bald Xu had given him before the Spring Festival.
Over the years, he has long been accustomed to the heated winters in the north. Occasionally, he goes to the south to film during this season, but he feels very uncomfortable. He is often shivering from the cold. He also feels that the room is too dry when the heating and air conditioning is turned on for a long time. He often uses both air conditioners and humidifiers.
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Zhuangzhuang is very well-behaved and lies on the edge of the chair basking in the sun. He is very quiet. No wonder some people say that the golden retriever is a big warm man. Unlike his own Chuan Chuan, he is always jumping up and down at home and is full of energy.
Last year, I was filming "Love Is Afterlife" in Yunnan, and Cheng's father and Cheng's mother spent the Spring Festival in Yunnan together. The year before last, I was filming "Latent", and my time was very limited. The year before last, I was rushing to attend the Berlin Film Festival, and Cheng's father and Cheng's mother made a special trip.
Come to the capital to celebrate the New Year with them.
Speaking of which, this year, according to the common saying in the news, I finally had a peaceful and pleasant Spring Festival.
The couple has just finished filming "The Wind". This movie made the two of them, including Li Bailian, Hu Jun, Wang Zhiwen, Wang Kai and many others, go through a baptism and become physically and mentally exhausted. So the couple plans to give it a good try this time.
I will take a vacation by myself and wait until the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month before returning to the capital.
The past year has been full of disasters. From the snowstorm at the beginning of the year, to the economic crisis, and then the earthquake, there was also a milk powder incident in September. Of course, there are also things worth celebrating. The Olympic Games were held grandly, and the number of gold medals ranked first.
The world has seen an increasingly powerful China. The four-trillion-yuan package has given China a U-shaped economic trend, taking the lead in emerging from the haze of the economic crisis and becoming the only economy in the world with positive economic growth, laying the foundation for the recovery of the global economy.
Made a contribution.
Of course, prices have gone up, and so have house prices.
The big house Cheng Hao bought on the seaside experienced a slight decline at the beginning of the year, but now it has risen to almost a million dollars. Now Cheng's mother is completely speechless.
It's interesting to say that Xu Chunhua, who lives next door, heard that Cheng Hao was buying a house outside, so she followed suit. Her understanding was very simple. A big star like Cheng Hao? He has a lot of knowledge and connections? Follow the way of investing like a big star.
There is nothing wrong with financial management. Although she is a housewife, her family is a big vegetable grower and she is very rich.
In the past few years, as housing prices have been rising, the income has been gratifying. In her words, the income from the appreciation of real estate investment in the past few years has been enough for her husband to work in the company for a lifetime. The family status has been significantly improved. Is she really worthy of it?
They also bought a big house by the sea? But they still lived next door and did not move out.
As for He Xin, last year was also smooth sailing. The New Year's Eve film "Love Is Here to Come" was successfully filmed. Although he did not dare to compliment his teacher's directing ability, he felt generally good about his performance.
In the TV series "The Righteous Way in the World Is Vicissitudes of Life", did I fully appreciate Uncle Li's unique shooting method? It was very enjoyable to act with King Yan and Secretary Yuliang.
Got acquainted with Wang Taotao and invested in Dajiang? Not surprisingly, I have hope for the rest of my life. "Racing" was a big hit, and "Ready to Go" and "Thousand Arrows Pierce the Heart" made a small profit? What's more important is to get money for my girlfriend.
She has reached the coveted international A-category film festival.
Although He Xin has not formally proposed, the matter of marriage has been officially mentioned on the agenda. Even when he returned to Qingdao to celebrate the New Year this time, Cheng's father and Cheng's mother both tacitly agreed not to urge the two to get married as in previous years, and instead started to get married.
Talking about someone's grandson, how cute the granddaughter is, etc., the implication is obvious.
After I finish the project at hand, I will definitely complete the first step next year. As for the second step... I might start by planting seeds.
At this moment, he was looking through the first draft of Xu Guangtou's script, and he smiled knowingly from time to time, because many plot settings and lines had appeared in the original movie.
for example:
Niu Geng: Do I have a standing ticket or a seated ticket?
Ground handling: All flights are ticketed. Thank you, please go slowly.
Li Chenggong called his assistant: I can't stand it if I can't buy a first-class ticket. I can't stand it if you ask me to take a green car. But you still buy a copycat version of the hard-seat ticket!
Niu Geng: Brother, where do we go from 2B?
Li Chenggong: Go through the security check first. After passing the security check, you will find 2B. Go ahead!
Especially when Li Chenggong encountered a beautiful woman's husband in a small hotel, it made him laugh non-stop. He even seriously suspected that Xu Guangtou, a guy who often flirted with women outside, might have actually experienced such a thing.
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However, when he saw the plot about a female teacher appearing inexplicably in the script, he couldn't help but frowned. Only then did he realize that although Bald Xu was not the director or screenwriter in the original version, but just a starring role, he was in the original version.
The role he plays far exceeds that of the actor himself. It is no wonder that in the future he will write, direct and perform in "囧" which broke the box office record.
But the plot of the female teacher is really embarrassing, and it is unnecessary to forcefully sensationalize it. There is no way, this is also a common problem of educated people. It is obviously a good comedy, but it has to be mixed with personal goods and show off the so-called feelings.
Really annoying.
He specially marked the manuscript and went back to discuss it with Xu Guangtou, which probably would take some time.
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"We're back!"
The couple bought a lot of things in large and small bags, and He Xin hurriedly ran to the door to pick them up. They saw that they all bought daily necessities and some fresh food.
"You just went to the supermarket?"
"Yes, there is nothing else to buy." Cheng Hao said.
Cheng's mother complained: "It's not that there is nothing to buy, it's that your horizons have become higher. This is not good, and that is not good. Think about your past, every time you went to the street, everything you saw was good, and you refused to look back.
Home, even looking at it is very enjoyable!”
"Hee hee, this person always wants to make progress! Hey, don't be stunned. Put the refrigerator in the refrigerator."
"Hey!" He Xin responded quickly.
"A Xin, let me do it." Cheng Ma said hurriedly.
The mother-in-law still loves her son-in-law.
"It's okay, it's okay, Mom, you are tired from shopping, sit down and rest, I'll come, I'll come."
Naturally, the son-in-law also wants to show off.
Those who should be put in the refrigerator were put in the refrigerator, daily necessities were put in categories, and a plate of fruit was cut and sent over.
"What are you doing at home alone? Have you practiced the accordion? You even asked me to bring it with you. I've been back for so many days and I haven't seen you touch me!" Cheng Hao rushed to sit on the chair and interjected.
A piece of pear, humming while eating.
"I'm reading the script."
Only then did Cheng Hao notice a stack of printed manuscripts on the coffee table next to him. He picked it up and glanced at the cover: "Where is the person... uh, where is he?"
"Nian Jiong, you are in trouble! Fortunately, you still go online a lot. This word is very popular on the Internet. It has many meanings: embarrassed, helpless, unbearable, depressed, and defeated."
"Hey, Baldy Xu is quite trendy. Hey, do you think he is reliable as a director?"
Cheng Hao curled her lips. She was also infected by her boyfriend's mouthful of Xu Baldy. You must know that when she and Xu Zheng worked together on "Li Wei Becomes an Official", she respectfully called him "Teacher Xu Zheng."
At the same time, they also questioned Guangtou Xu’s directing ability.
"What's so unreliable? I think the next few films he directed, "Li Wei Bei Guan", were pretty good. Maybe he can become a great director in the future," He Xin said with a smile.
"I admit that his acting skills are good, but his directing ability is average in my opinion. TV series are just that. Since this is your idea, why don't you let Ning Hao do it instead of taking advantage of others?"
"Haozi doesn't have time. Besides, as you know, he's a slow doctor and he's very procrastinating! Since Lao Xu is interested, let him do it. Anyway, the investment is not big. Besides, he and Wang Baobao have good popularity with the audience. Fortunately,
You won't lose money for sure." It was difficult to explain what didn't happen, so He Xin could only say vaguely.
"Now that the threshold for directors is getting lower and lower, maybe one day I can be a director." Cheng Hao sighed, but she believed that her boyfriend's vision has always been very accurate in this regard.
"Hey, have you ever thought about becoming a director in the future?" she asked curiously.
"I don't have this ability. It would be great to be an actor honestly. Besides, you said you are already the Tokyo Best Actress. I have to work harder to make sure I don't deserve you!"
"Tch, you just know that? Then you are still careless and don't practice the accordion properly?"
"Hey, I'll practice. I'll practice hard from tomorrow on."
He practiced the accordion in preparation for the drama "The Piano of Steel". Although the male lead Chen Guilin he will play is a steel factory worker, he is versatile. After being laid off, he formed a wedding and funeral band, and traveled around in weddings and funerals all day long.
Getting married, opening a shop, and making a living.
According to the biography written by He Xin, Chen Guilin was a literature lover when he was young. He could play the accordion, the piano, and sing. However, he felt that this person should also be able to play the guitar. After all, young people of his generation
It's time for guitar to become popular.
And it also reflects from the side that that era was when large state-owned enterprises like steel mills were booming. Otherwise, even if you had this hobby, you wouldn't have the conditions.
At that time, he also wanted to enter an art school or the city's art troupe, but unfortunately he failed, so he had to replace his old man and join a steel factory as a worker.
It was also because of his versatility that he married a beautiful wife like Xiao Ju. Of course, beauty is a scarce resource. When Chen Guilin was laid off, Xiao Ju ran away with a capable man who made a lot of money.
This is a very realistic story, but at the same time it is also a very romantic story, with a hint of sadness in the romance.
Just like there is a line in the script: "Even if the piano is completed, my daughter may not follow you."
Chen Guilin is not stupid. He knows very well that even if he can successfully build a piano, it will be difficult to obtain custody of his daughter. So why does he persist in completing this task that is destined to fail?
Maybe it’s just for dreams. Dreams are often like this. Even though you know it’s impossible to achieve, you still have to work hard to achieve it.
The piano built by Chen Guilin and his co-workers has far exceeded its simple material properties. This "steel piano" should be the mark of their youth, proving that they once existed here.
After dinner, the old couple watched TV in the living room, and the couple went into the room early. Of course, they would not have sex so early, but they would study hard on the script.
Speaking of which, the New Year's dramas of all the major TV stations this year are not very good. Originally, "The Righteous Way in the World Is Vicissitudes" performed by He Xin was originally designated by CCTV as this year's New Year's drama. However, because the plot involves the growth history of our party,
, there were some childish and twisty plots in the early stage, which were quite controversial and needed to be revised, so they had to be postponed. Instead, it was "Walking to the West" starring the leader of the Sword Cult and Miao Pu. It can be regarded as a period drama, but after watching a few episodes, I feel
Pretty average.
The eighth set is the tribute drama "Peace Mission" for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a tribute drama, as you can imagine.
As for other satellite TV stations, such as Fulan's "The Invincible", Jiangsu TV's "A Woman's Epic", Shanghai TV's "Once Upon a Time in China", etc., they are not suitable for couples.
On the other hand, Cheng’s father and Cheng’s mother are currently enthusiastically following Anhui TVB’s TV series “The Heart-wrenching Storm”.
"Hey, do you think Xianshu loves Chen Guilin or not?" When the girlfriend saw it halfway, she frowned and thought for a while, then she couldn't figure it out, so she kicked him with her foot and asked.
Xianshu was a member of the wedding and funeral band formed by Chen Guilin, a divorced woman, and also his sweetheart.
He Xin said without raising his head: "Of course it's love."
"Then why did Chen Guilin want Xianshu to marry him, but Xianshu said that their relationship is about each getting what he wants? It is clear that Chen Guilin's daughter is the obstacle between the two. If it is true love, what does this obstacle mean?
?" Cheng Hao was obviously dissatisfied with her boyfriend's attitude and kicked him harder.
He Xin had no choice but to put down the script in his hand, looked at his confused girlfriend and said, "You have to read it carefully and figure it out carefully. It's not that Xianshu doesn't accept Chen Guilin with his daughter, but she can't accept that Chen Guilin did everything for his daughter."
Life attitude. Just like me, now I am divorced and have a daughter. You love me, and of course I love you too. But there is a premise here, that is, I regard my daughter as my lifeblood, and everything is for my daughter.
What would you think?"
"Well... this should be understandable, but... I definitely won't feel comfortable!" Cheng Hao said uncertainly.
"This is just talk. If this kind of thing really happens, it's hard for anyone to say anything. What's more, both of them are laid-off workers, and we have to consider practical issues. Poor and humble couples have everything to suffer from!" He Xin shook his head and said.
The reality is often very cruel. Just like Chen Guilin’s ex-wife married a liar who sells fake medicines, but by relying on his unearned gains, he can provide his daughter with better living conditions and educational environment. You must be a responsible person.
Chen Guilin could not give him anything.
A cruel reality revealed here: without an economic foundation, any love, including so-called love, will lose to reality!