Buddhist monks in the late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 1171 Old Father

The cowboy sharpshooter played by Zhao Chuanxin has the wildness of the West that is not bound by morality, the coldness of killing without blinking an eye, the elegance of superb skills, and the aura of a real man who is as hard as a rock.

John Wayne is just a greasy pile of shit compared to him.

If the two of them appeared on the screen at the same time, John Wayne would be the one who was trampled underfoot and crushed.

At this time, John Wayne came out after changing his clothes. He adjusted his belt and said uncertainly, "It seems to be better than my original clothes."

Everyone looked at Zhao Chuanxin, then at John Wayne, and no one spoke.

John Wayne always played tough guy roles, the most famous of which is "Stagecoach".

But comparing yourself with others will only make you angry.

John Wayne wondered, "You think it's bad?"

"Good, very good, better than before."

"Well, that's good."

Zhao Chuanxin was very considerate and did not steal the show. He came to John Wayne and introduced him, "I think your original hat was shabby. A cowboy should care about his hat. You are fat and round, not long horizontally. In addition, your hands and feet are thick and your limbs are a little short compared to your height, so I made some adjustments to your shirt, making your shoulders slightly wider and not piled up at the forearms, so that your arms appear longer. For your body shape, the original thin belt is too small..."

Zhao Chuanxin made John Wayne sound a little angry.

It's not a good idea to expose someone's shortcomings, so why do you always pick on their flaws?

But we have to admit that the clothes designed by Zhao Chuanxin have greatly improved his image.

The director was also convinced.

He is the person originally responsible for the costumes and makeup. His nose is not a nose and his eyes are not eyes.

The director said, "You can be hired, but you have to obey the props team's arrangements."

So Zhao Chuanxin joined the group.

Zhao Nianzhen needs to undergo intensive training, and time is tight, with only three days left.

Just think about it, when a complete newcomer, who had just arrived, was immediately chosen as the heroine, many people's eyes turned red.

The next day, everyone in the crew said, "You're the leading actress now, so you have to treat everyone to a meal, right?"

Zhao Nianzhen smiled slightly: "Forget it, I'll save some more money and try to buy a house for everyone later."

Everyone: "..."

Even though they had only known each other for a short time, everyone had already discovered that Zhao Nianzhen was not as soft as Gail Russell. She was covered in thorns, which could be soft or hard and could easily prick people and make them feel uncomfortable.

During the third day of intensive training, someone came to the crew.

This person is a producer named Walter Wanger, who was the one who tried to take advantage of Zhao Nianzhen before.

When Dacongming saw Walter Wanger, his heart skipped a beat and he thought to himself that something bad was going to happen.

Walter Wanger watched Zhao Nianzhen train with a forced smile.

Gail Russell was confused and asked Dacongming: "Does Walter Wanger, a very important person in Hollywood, also think highly of Zhao Nianzhen's acting skills?"

Da Congming smiled bitterly: "What does he care about? It's not his acting skills."

Although Gail Russell is a simple man, he has learned a lot about the dirty deeds of the entertainment industry through what he has seen and heard.

She hurried to find Zhao Chuanxin and told him about it.

Zhao Chuanxin was making hair accessories for Zhao Nianzhen. Hearing this, he said without even looking up, "Oh, I see."

Gail Russell said hastily: "But..."

Zhao Chuanxin put down a few snowflake-shaped white-gold hairpins that could be pinched on the braids and stretched lazily: "It's not a big problem, don't worry."

the next day.

The newspapers reported that producer Walter Wanger had disappeared.

Everyone just sighed a few words after dinner.

Only Da Congming and Gail Russell looked at Zhao Chuanxin with a changed look.

Mr. Zhao had said that Walter Wanger would be a potential threat, and then Walter Wanger disappeared.

Is this a coincidence?
……

When they arrived in Arizona, Zhao Chuanxin did exactly what the director wanted.

He is a blacksmith, carpenter, tailor, can make design drawings, and can repair cameras and electrical appliances...

Usually, Zhao Chuanxin teaches Gail Russell painting, music and shooting.

John Wayne saw it all, but he couldn't vent his anger.

He was a married man and he shouldn't have gotten too close to Gail Russell.

So he had no reason to get angry.

Gail Russell's acting skills gradually loosened up and his self-confidence gradually increased. The director and others saw this and felt that Zhao Chuanxin had something.

Zhao Chuanxin's evaluation of this film is - it's too bloody.

For example, in the first scene, the heroine and her father rescued the hero. When the hero fainted, he pressed down the heroine, and then the two kissed accidentally.

But at this time, the bloody plot is still fresh and hot.

Of course, this scene was shot with a misaligned position, and the lips did not actually touch. It was originally designed with a misaligned position, and it was not something Zhao Nianzhen deliberately requested.

Zhao Nianzhen's endless small accessories add luster to the role of the heroine, and Gail Russell is very envious.

At the director's request, Zhao Chuanxin designed action scenes for John Wayne.

John Wayne was dissatisfied and said: "I have acted in dozens and hundreds of cowboy movies. Don't you know how to shoot?"

He is famous in Hollywood and has a high position in the company.

The director had to give him some face and persuaded him: "Look at Zhao's movements first, look first, really..."

After John Wayne finished reading it, he stopped talking.

There is nothing Zhao Chuanxin doesn't know how to use, whether it's a long gun or a short gun.

The movements he designed gave the character the demeanor of a true master.

The more skilled one is, the more courageous one is; he can act fluently and with ease... This is actually what directors of this era have always wanted to express.

The halo of the protagonist.

However, only Zhao Chuanxin truly expressed what it means to be a master.

Sometimes, they would discuss film language and mention Zhao Chuanxin, a milestone figure in the film industry.

Director James Grant was surprised and said: "Zhao Chuanxin's last name is Zhao, and Ethan's last name is also Zhao, this..."

"It's all coincidence, it's all misunderstanding."

"Huh... I think so."

With Zhao Nianzhen joining, the filming progress was countless times faster than that of Gail Russell.

Normally, Gail Russell should be unhappy about having his role taken away from him.

The result is just the opposite.

Zhao Chuanxin told her: "It is not enough to rely on external things to improve self-confidence. I have met psychologist Adler and I agree with his point of view. Your past will not bind you unless you let it. In interpersonal relationships, you must separate the issues. The third step is the sense of community. Next, I will help you find a sense of existence in the group."

Although Adler's psychology theory caused a sensation in the world, few people were willing to accept it.

People like to make excuses for their laziness, evasion and inaction.

But according to Adlerian psychology, people are not given the opportunity to make excuses. Anyone who thinks that the past affects his present self is making excuses.

At the beginning, Adler believed that Zhao Chuanxin had the courage to be hated by others. He achieved the separation of topics, but was still able to find his position in the group and output value.

Adler was a theoretical person, while Zhao Chuanxin was a complete practical person, and the two people had similar ideas.

Because Gail Russell had few roles, Zhao Chuanxin took her to various groups to help with work.

Zhao Chuanxin told her: "Plan it in advance. Whenever someone says to you, 'Thank you,' don't reply, 'You're welcome.' Instead, say something else to make a joke. Plan it well, and then just blurt it out."

"Don't worry about your movements. Start by fanning yourself. When you have nothing to do, just fan yourself with the fan, using wide, open and close movements..."

It may be embarrassing at first to say and do what Zhao Chuanxin designed, but the effect is immediate.

People around her gradually began to like communicating with her and were more willing to joke with her, no longer worrying that she would be sensitive and angry.

Zhao Chuanxin took her horseback riding and took her swimming at the beach.

As long as Zhao Chuanxin is around, she can do whatever she wants without worrying about any danger.

She witnessed with her own eyes that Zhao Chuanxin broke the forearm of a man who had touched her inappropriately, bending it at 90 degrees.

Zhao Chuanxin took her to the Gulf of California and summoned a humpback whale.

Humans have a fear of giants, especially at close range.

Gail Russell was scared at first, but she gradually relaxed when Zhao Chuanxin forced her to touch the humpback whale.

These all help to increase confidence.

Two people went to get a haircut, and a salesperson said to them, "Sir, Madam, please apply for a membership card of our hair salon. You can enjoy discounts..."

Whenever Gail Russell encountered such a thing in the past, he would be at a loss, lower his head and avoid it, saying "no thanks".

Now, she can look up and say to the salesperson with confidence: "No need, let your boss earn more."

……

In addition to John Wayne, Zhao Nianzhen also had a problem with Zhao Chuanxin: "Dad, are you here to accompany me or her?"

"I can say that I am a daughter slave." Zhao Chuanxin was dissatisfied: "But you can't really treat me as a slave. I need some private space."

"Private space, just hanging out with that stupid woman?"

"What do you mean by 'hanging out'? That's really rude. I just treat her like a child. She has mental problems and I'm treating her."

Zhao Chuanxin is actually just idle.

After serving the country and the people for decades, can't you do whatever you want after retiring?

"She's looking at you with eyes that are almost tearing, who would believe it? Ask John Wayne if he believes it?"

"That old jealous guy, he knows nothing, he lives like a dog at his age."

Zhao Nianzhen pouted: "Just go ahead and make excuses."

The next day, Zhao Chuanxin told Gail Russell: "You have completed your apprenticeship and can venture into the vast world on your own."

“…” Gail Russell immediately panicked: “I don’t have it, I can’t, I’m not confident yet.”

"You've learned to lie now, so why can't you do that?"

Seeing that his daughter was unhappy, Zhao Chuanxin wanted to get rid of Gail Russell.

After all, he came to accompany Zhao Nianzhen.

Gail Russell pouted and looked unhappy.

She is younger than Zhao Nianzhen.

Even eating rice is on camera.

When Zhao Nianzhen said that Ganfan could understand human language, the director explained the play to him seriously.

"Later, you sit on the ground, look up at the protagonist, stick out your tongue and wag your tail."

"Yes, that's right. What a good dog."

"Hey, you dog, why are you spitting at me..."

Ganfan: Damn the stick!
Zhao Chuanxin, Zhao Nianzhen and Ganfan truly spent two happy years in Hollywood.

Zhao Chuanxin always flirts with other women unintentionally, and is criticized by Zhao Nianzhen.

Zhao Chuanxin himself didn't understand it. Sometimes, out of good intentions, he would help and someone would push him onto the bed.

Women in Hollywood are so weird.

Among them are Ingrid Bergman, Marilyn Monroe, Rosalind Russell, Gloria Grahame, Susan Hayward, Deborah Kerr...

There are young women and mature women too.

The back seat of Zhao Chuanxin's retro motorcycle automatically refreshes the actress.

Dacongming, the agent, was terrified.

Because people go missing in Hollywood every now and then.

Among the missing people were investors, producers, directors, actors, and even gang members. For example, little David was declared missing shortly after he went to Zhao Nianzhen's house to tease her once.

The process is often like this.

Some people use threats and inducements to gain unspoken control.

Zhao Chuanxin would pull Zhao Nianzhen over and ask her, "Are you interested in this man?"

Whenever Zhao Nianzhen shook his head, that person would disappear soon.

It's the kind of disappearance where no body is left.

Dacongming didn't even dare to look at Zhao Nianzhen for any longer.

He was afraid that Zhao Chuanxin would ask Zhao Nianzhen: "Are you interested in Dacongming?"

…In 49, black people could be seen marching in the streets everywhere.

They protested, demonstrated, and demanded equal rights and opportunities.

Televisions gradually became popular.

This year, Yao Bing was ambushed and seriously injured while on a mission.

Although he escaped death, his life was in danger due to the outbreak of new injuries and old illnesses.

After Zhao Nianzhen learned the news, he ignored everything and rushed back to see his senior brother.

Zhao Chuanxin only carried a spare teleportation array with him, which he used to teleport her back to Lubin Prefecture, but he himself did not go back.

About a month later, Benjamin called him and told him that Yao Bing's life had been saved for the time being.

However, if Yao Bing was injured again, he might not be able to be saved.

Zhao Nianzhen stayed in China and gave up her career in Hollywood.

Given her willful nature, it's not surprising that she made this choice.

She called Zhao Chuanxin and told him, "Dad, I've made up my mind. I want to win my senior brother over."

Zhao Chuanxin's head was buzzing after hearing this.

Dacongming was finally freed.

He told everyone he met: "This is the first time in my life that I feel so relaxed."

“Life is so good!”

"Finally, I don't have to worry anymore."

"I can still see tomorrow's sun, how nice."

Since Zhao Nianzhen was not there, Zhao Chuanxin and Ganfan had no reason to stay in Los Angeles and prepared to return to their home in Mount Home.

When Gail Russell was seeing me off, he suddenly hugged Zhao Chuanxin and said, "I won't let you go."

Although Zhao Chuanxin was fond of sex, he was either a fickle person or just looking for one-night stands, and he dared to swear to heaven that he was never the one to take the initiative.

He never touched Gail Russell, even though she threw herself at him many times.

"Don't make trouble, or I'll beat you up."

"Hit me if you want. I won't let you go even if you hit me."

"Stop making trouble. There are so many people watching us. Don't I have any dignity?"

Gail Russell burst into laughter and said, "Really? Who would recognize you? Do you think you are a big star?"

"I'm Ethan Zhao, a famous Hollywood prop master, action director, psychological masseur, actress confidant, and retro racing driver. I'm almost known to everyone. How can you say that no one recognizes me?"

"Bah! You still have the nerve to say that?" Gail Russell wiped his snot and tears on Zhao Chuanxin's shoulder and said, "You should stay away from those slutty women."

Zhao Chuanxin sighed: "What did those lewd women do wrong? They are sunny, cheerful, passionate and unrestrained, and they deserve to be pursued and praised by the world."

"You are shameless."

"Face is worthless."

"I won't let you go."

"Let go quickly, or you'll miss the No. 2 train. Be a star, your value has increased nearly twenty times, so cherish it."

"I'd rather not. I want to go with you."

"No." Zhao Chuanxin said firmly.

"why?"

"Oh, I'm telling you a secret. I have a male secret that I can't tell anyone about. Please don't tell anyone else."

"..." Gail Russell pushed him away in disbelief: "In order to escape, you actually blackened yourself to such an extent?"

Coincidentally, the train was about to close.

Zhao Chuanxin picked up the dry rice, got into the car quickly, and waved to Gail Russell through the window: "Film well, live well, and don't drink too much."

Gail Russell ran after the train: "I'll find you, just wait for me..."

The train slowly picked up speed, passing Gail Russell.

The faces of the man and the dog blurred in sight.

Gail Russell felt lost. Her parents forced her to do things she didn't want to do, which almost drove her crazy.

Zhao Chuanxin appeared with the care of an old father.

No, it's the care of an old grandfather.

Look, this man can be both her man and her father...grandfather, killing two birds with one stone.

Even in the US, Zhao Nianzhen is admired by everyone for having a father like Zhao Chuanxin. Whenever something happens, Zhao Nianzhen calls out: "Old father."

The old father immediately appeared like a slave to help her solve her problems.

If someone is short of clothes, I will give them clothes; if someone is hungry, I will cook for them in different ways.

Zhao Nianzhen had everything she wanted, and she often transformed herself into a fashion judge and food connoisseur, commenting on her old father until he lost his temper.

Normally, the old father never interferes in private affairs and never talks too much.

There are three thousand rivers, and Gail Russell only needs to take a scoop, just a pinch, even one-fifth of what Zhao Nianzhen has will do. No, even one-tenth will do.

……

Only after Zhao Nianzhen passed away did Zhao Chuanxin have time to reflect on his life over the past few years.

"It turns out that being a parent can really help you overcome boredom and enjoy life. Time flies by so fast."

Ganfan agreed: "Woof woof woof..."

As long as both parents are still alive, their children will have a place to go in life.

When both parents die, there is nothing left between the children and death.

As parents, our memories have a freezing point. In our eyes, we see our children growing up, but in our minds, we see their childhood when they were babbling and running around mischievously.

Just like the toys prepared in the Divided Land, hidden in the depths of the black hole and covered in dust.

After Zhao Nianzhen left, no one talked back to him, no one stood up to him, and no one called on his old father to hand him clothes or food.

Zhao Chuanxin felt empty instead.

I originally thought that I would be happier if I had some time to myself.

Zhao Chuanxin also wants to return to China. He wants to go back and take care of his grandson.

But on second thought, he used his own freedom to create a free space for the younger generation, which must not be broken because of his selfish thoughts.

He knew how hard life was in the country at a certain stage.

His freedom was exchanged for the prosperity of his younger generations.

Zhao Chuanxin broke the original trajectory, causing Da Piaoliang to act ahead of schedule and increase the "equalizing" expenses.

Direct investment in the Da Piaoliang economy has increased again, orders for various materials have increased, banks have cut interest rates, increased money supply, made it easier for companies to raise funds, and companies have expanded rapidly.

Even though Zhao Chuanxin was staying in a corner, he could still feel the changes.

More people came to him to buy knives, more collectors, and they were willing to spend money as if the money came from the wind.

After Zhao Chuanxin made money, he went to Elmore and bought a lot of land around it.

His action attracted the FBI to his door.

Two men in black suits and Humboldt hats knocked on the door. Zhao Chuanxin came out in a gray plaid shirt and a horsehide apron. "What's going on?"

"FBI, routine investigation."

"come in."

"What do you call it?"

"Li Si Zhao."

Reese.

Zhao Chuanxin’s new alias.

One FBI agent was questioning someone, while the other was wandering around the house, seemingly looking for some clues.

He saw the guitar, paintings, knives and axes hanging on the wall, so he interrupted and asked, "Why do you hang both knives and axes? Does it symbolize something?"

Zhao Chuanxin retorted: "Then you can see clearly, that is a knife, not a sickle? The other one is an axe, not a hammer?"

The other party sneered.

“Why did you buy the land?”

"Expand, raise horses, and farm."

"Mr. Zhao, what do you do on weekdays?"

"I'm a blacksmith." Zhao Chuanxin took them to the workshop: "These are all my goods."

After the two came in, I couldn't take my eyes off them.

They touched this, touched that, and asked about the price.

After hearing the price, the two men grinned and said, "It's so expensive, can it be sold?"

“This is my sales record, this is my tax record.”

The two of them hurried together to look.

"hiss……"

"Is this how much money a blacksmith makes?"

Zhao Chuanxin wiped the operating table with a rag and said, "Other blacksmiths may not know this, but I am like this."

The two men said shamelessly: "Mr. Zhao, can you sell us two knives at a lower price?"

Zhao Chuanxin opened the drawer, and inside were neatly stacked various receipts and contracts.

"Collectors come to buy with clearly marked prices, but the B-type contracts are specially prepared for friends, with a 6% discount, but they have to sign a confidentiality contract, otherwise other collectors will not give up."

The two were shocked.

Since the establishment of the CIA, the FBI has been weakened and its power is no longer as great.

Otherwise they might come and rob you.

The two signed the contract, Zhao Chuanxin gave them a receipt, and the two left with the knives they liked.

As soon as the two left, Zhao Chuanxin took out his tablet and called Benjamin Goldberg: "Benjamin, start the first round of funding."

All his money remained in the country.

It was divided into four parts, two of which were used to support the war, one to support the recovery of land in the north, and one to support economic recovery after opening up.

Undoubtedly, two battles,

They are all related to beauty.

The acquisition of land is related to the "collapse" in the north.

Economic recovery is related to our own people.

Zhao Chuanxin was worried that some people would go back on their words, so this was an additional guarantee besides the original promise.

Zhao Chuanxin has done his best and devoted himself to his work, and has not let anyone down except his wife and children.

He didn't keep a penny for himself.

If anyone causes trouble for him again, he will be really angry.

When the firewood is passed on in anger, corpses are scattered all over the ground and blood is flowing. It cannot be resisted by willpower.

After selling a knife once, the two of them later brought their colleagues to buy one.

After many times, Zhao Chuanxin actually had quite a few acquaintances in Fobol.

It snowed heavily this winter.

Zhao Chuanxin drove a snowplow to clear the snow.

At this time, a car was approaching from a distance.

Gail Russell lowered the car window, leaned out and waved at Zhao Chuanxin: "I'm here."

Zhao Chuanxin cleared the snow on the road before making way for her to drive in.

Zhao Chuanxin returned to the door and saw Gail Russell standing there with her breath turning into frost.

Zhao Chuanxin touched her head and said, "Come into the house."

Gail Russell is in good shape now that he has stopped drinking and wasting time.

Zhao Chuanxin thinks her profile is good and still gives people an ethereal and innocent impression.

Especially when she was looking at something with squinting eyes, she really looked like a child.

"Did you miss me very much?" Gail Russell asked happily.

(End of this chapter)