1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 220 The Strongest Xiaobaiwen
On the way home, the two thought that they were both free today, so they decided to make an appointment to watch a movie.

Now he was strolling around Goldfish Alley and heading to the Jixiang Theater in this area.

This was a large theater in the old capital, where famous artists such as Yang Xiaolou, Mei Lanfang, and Ma Lianliang had performed.

However, Jiang Xian and Zhu Lin discussed it and they felt that most of the time this was just a place to show movies such as "Three Wars and One Turn".

Three wars: "Tunnel Warfare", "Land Mine Warfare", and "The Battle of South and North".

A flash: Sihanouk travels around the capital to visit various places.

Later, when Dong'an Market was rebuilt, Jixiang Theater was demolished. At that time, Cao Yu, Luo Yusheng, Feng Mu and a group of people in the literary and art circles jointly wrote a letter to oppose it, but to no avail. So this is an old garden that only exists in the memory of Beijing.

Passing by Wufangzhai, Jiang Xian went in to buy some buns. When he came out and saw Wangfujing Snack Shop, he couldn't help but buy a few pieces of butter fried cakes.

Zhu Lin burst out laughing, "You are really a child. You love snacks so much."

"He's not a kid at all, he's more of a glutton."

"Isn't he a glutton?"

"Lao Tao is a wrong word. Tao means greedy for money, while Tie means greedy for food. Su Dongpo made a mistake when he wrote "Lao Tao Fu"."

"Writers know a lot. This is the first time I've heard of this."

The area around Jixiang Theater is quite lively. It is next to Donglaishun, Senlong Restaurant, and Wonton Hou. Opposite it is a bathhouse called Qinghuayuan. I heard that in the past, actors in the theater would go there to take a bath before and after their performances.

When they arrived at the ticket office, the crowd was crowded and the line was very long. Jiang Xian and Zhu Lin caught a glimpse of a sign at the ticket office. It said "Ghost" produced by Xiaoxiang Film Studio, and it was the movie starring Shao Huifang.

"Is this movie so popular?" Zhu Lin was surprised.

"We are still promoting "Film Creation." Jiang Xian said.

Not only did they invite Shao Huifang to be the cover girl, but they also wrote a report about the film later.

Zhu Lin crossed her arms, thinking of the previous cover, and squinted at him, "Then you did a great job promoting it."

"Jealous?"

"Who is jealous of you?"

Zhu Lin glared at him with her almond-shaped eyes, hit him lightly on the arm, then frowned and looked towards the ticket office.

“I don’t know if there are any tickets left.”

"If not, buy a ticket and watch it."

Whenever a new movie is released, the tickets are always sold out very early. When the screening time comes, some fans who didn’t get tickets are still unwilling to give up and wander around in front of the theater, waiting to buy “flying tickets”.

In fact, they are a small number of standing tickets sold by the cinema after the movie starts. Everyone calls them "flying tickets" or "hanging tickets."

Gangzi has a crosstalk called "Selling Hanging Tickets", in which he boasted that tickets for his performances were hard to get, and after all the seated tickets were sold out, he started selling standing tickets, and after all the standing tickets were sold out, he started selling squatting tickets, and after all the squatting tickets were sold out, he started selling lying tickets. Finally, he used the blades of the four ceiling fans in the theater to hang twelve audience members, and the tickets he sold to them were called "hanging tickets".

Jiang Xian gathered all his strength and finally grabbed two tickets. He entered the venue under the guidance of the instructor. The hall was packed with people. Hanging on the walls and pillars were the most commonly used cooling appliances at the time: electric fans.

The movie begins quickly. "Ghost" is a criminal investigation film. On the wedding night, the husband died of poisoning. The case was shrouded in mystery. In the end, Shao Huifang jumped into the sea and made a tearful accusation against the "ghost", that is, F4.

The plot is full of ups and downs and a bit scary, with mental hospitals, dancers, and other elements. And like "The Robbery in Sancha Lane", it also carries the meaning of reflection and scars. The real murderers behind the scenes are all people with special identities, which is a feature of criminal investigation films of this era.

Later, because of this, these films were all taken off the shelves. Even if they were very well-made and very popular at the time, they have basically no reputation in later generations.

There is another movie interlude in "Ghost" that everyone must have heard, "Pick a Rose for You" by Teacher Li Guyi.

When Zhu Lin saw the scary place, she couldn't help but get nervous and leaned towards Jiang Xian. Only when she snuggled up to him did she feel safe and relaxed.

After the movie ended, the audience responded enthusiastically. As Jiang Xian and Zhu Lin left the hall, they both gained more confidence in "The Sancha Lane Robbery", which proved that the people were interested in and had a demand for this type of film.

The two were discussing the plot of the movie, and Zhu Lin suddenly asked, "Did you see the actor from the Beijing Film Studio just now?"

"Who?"

"Comrade Sui Yongqing."

Sui Yongqing is Mr. Song's adopted daughter. She has no children and treats Sui Yongqing as her own.

Sui Yongqing has acted in many films, mostly supporting roles. She also starred in "Farewell My Concubine", in which the brothel owner that Gong Li begged for was her.

After watching someone else play the role of a police officer, Zhu Lin gained some new insights. As soon as she got home, she turned into an acting queen again and caught the petty thief Jiang Xian several times in a very professional manner.

"Alright, alright, it's getting late, go wash up and go to bed." Jiang Xian rubbed his wrists, which were red from the handcuffs.

Officer Zhu Lin, who had been so domineering just now, smiled, diligently fetched a basin of water for washing feet, squatted in front of him charmingly, dipped her hand in the water to test the temperature, and then reached out to help him take off his socks.

"Come on, soak your feet."

Jiang Xian still felt a little embarrassed.

There is a saying that goes, there are only three women who are willing to wash your feet for no reason: mother, wife, and daughter.

Now it is two-thirds completed.

"Let's wash together." Jiang Xian suggested, "Save water."

Zhu Lin raised her head and looked at him with a sweet smile, "Is it necessary to be so frugal?"

She dragged a chair over, sat on it, and took off her white socks. Her tender white feet had just touched the hot water when Jiang Xian wrapped them around them and rubbed them back and forth.

"Yeah, it's itchy~"

Zhu Lin's laughter was as clear as a silver bell. She raised her arms to push him, but both of her hands were pinched by Jiang Xian.

"Your feet are so slippery."

Zhu Lin was stunned for a moment, then immediately became suspicious, "Whose isn't slippery?"

"."

“It’s not like we have to make a comparison.”

"I think you are quite slippery."

The two chatted for a while, and when their passion grew strong, they couldn't help but kiss and nibble each other shamelessly.

"Later." Zhu Lin grabbed Jiang Xian's hand, scolded him, wiped the water droplets on her feet with a towel, and then wiped Jiang Xian's feet clean.

She went to the kitchen to wash up. Jiang Xian paced slowly in the room for a few circles, went to the window, and felt the October night breeze.

The capital city is still a little chilly under the night sky. Street lights are common but neon lights are rare.

I glanced at the inspirations [Sending Cocoons] and [Blood] that I had collected in my mind.

I don’t know if this is the expected result.

With a bit of excitement.

"Synthesize!" The command was given and a beep was heard immediately.

"Unlocked the seventh synthesis path:"

"[Sending cocoon workers] + [blood] = novel"

Xu Sanguan Selling Blood

Introduction: A touching story of mixed joys and sorrows, a tragic comedy of an ordinary family, reviewed by The Washington Post and Time magazine, selected as one of the "100 must-read books" by South Korea's JoongAng Ilbo, and selected as one of the "20 most influential works of the 90s" by 10 Chinese critics and literary editors. It has been translated into English, French, Dutch, Italian, Japanese and other languages ​​and published.

Xu Sanguan, a cocoon delivery worker, relied on selling blood to overcome the difficulties in his life. When he got old and knew that no one wanted his blood anymore, he cried in despair.

"Extra Reward: Random Inspiration x3"

Jiang Xian wasn't too surprised.

This novel was the result he expected.

The only surprise was that this time, multiple language translations in English, French, Dutch, Italian, Japanese and Korean were also unlocked.

Jiang Xian has read "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" more than once.

This is not the best novel written by Yu Hua, but it is the novel with the best ending for the protagonist.

That’s right, the ending of “Xu Sanguan Selling Blood” is a good ending.

Many people may have a stereotype of Yu Hua. Just seeing the title of the novel "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" makes them feel heavy-hearted, thinking that the ending must be extremely tragic and that Xu Sanguan will definitely sell his blood to death.

On the contrary, the ending of this novel is tender and heartwarming.

By the way, Yu Hua's other representative novel is called "To Live". At first glance, you might really think it's a happy ending to life.

Tui!

After making love, Zhu Lin leaned against Jiang Xian's chest. She had no strength left in her body and fell into a deep sleep.

Jiang Xian lit up a cigarette and quietly read the novel "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" in his mind:
Xu Sanguan was a cocoon deliveryman at a silk factory in the city. One day he returned to the village to visit his grandfather. His grandfather was old and his eyesight was dim. He could not see Xu Sanguan's face at the door, so he called him over and asked him after looking at him for a while: "My son, where is your face?"

Xu Sanguan said: "Grandpa, I am not your son, I am your grandson, my face is here"

Xu Sanguan took his grandfather's hand, touched it to his face, and immediately returned it. His grandfather's palm was like the sandpaper in their factory.

His grandfather asked, "Why doesn't your father come to see me?"

"My father died a long time ago."

His grandfather nodded, saliva flowed from the corner of his mouth, and then he tilted his mouth and sucked twice, sucking back some of the saliva. Grandpa said: "My son, are you strong?"

"Strong," Xu Sanguan said, "Grandpa, I'm not your son."

His grandfather continued, "My son, do you often sell blood?"

Xu Sanguan shook his head: "No, I never sell blood."

"My son," Grandpa said, "You didn't sell your blood, and you still say you are strong? My son, you are lying to me."

"Grandpa, what are you talking about? I don't understand. Grandpa, are you getting senile and confused?"

Xu Sanguan's grandfather shook his head. Xu Sanguan said:
"Grandpa, I'm not your son, I'm your grandson."

"My son," his grandfather said, "your father won't listen to me. He has fallen in love with that beauty in the city."

"Golden Flower, that's my mother."

"Your father came to me and said that he was old enough and he wanted to go to the city to marry that Hua. I said that your two brothers were not married yet and the elder one had not brought a woman home yet, so the younger one should go first. There is no such custom in our place."

It's written like a simple essay.

This is a change in Yu Hua's language style, which is profound and easy to understand. The novel is basically composed of long passages of dialogue.

This is also the most powerful part of this novel.

There is no need for messy vocabulary and techniques. Just use the most common language, sentences that ordinary people can understand, and write in a plain and straightforward manner, and you can still write deeply and profoundly.

And because of its simple sentences, this novel is particularly easy to translate. Various translated versions quickly became popular all over the world and enjoy a high reputation in many countries.

Jiang Xian slept in the morning, and when he woke up he went to "Film Creation". After a while, he received a call from Li Xiaolin.

"Sister Xiaolin!"

"Jiang Xian!"

Li Xiaolin spoke as frankly as ever. He got straight to the point and talked about the visit to Japan. In order to promote cultural exchanges, the Federation of Literary and Art Circles will also send Ba Jin, Bing Xin and some cadres from the Writers Association.

"Aren't you going?"

“I don’t feel like there’s anything good to go to.”

“How can there be nothing to go to?

Jiang Xian, this is a good opportunity. You can see more of the world and feel the atmosphere of other countries. It can broaden your writing ideas. Moreover, we are going to set up a domestic literature museum. Why don’t you go and see what the Japanese literature museum looks like and listen to their experience in building the museum? "

Li Xiaolin was so anxious. Why did Jiang Xian treat the opportunity to go abroad that others were rushing to get so dismissive?

There are great benefits to going abroad at this time.

The more abstract and invisible benefits: being able to go abroad means that your political background is reliable and that your leaders can trust and value you in the future. Moreover, seeing the outside world can broaden your horizons, increase your knowledge and abilities, and improve your personal abilities.

As for the more practical benefits:
First, after returning to China, you can go to the Overseas Personnel Service Department to buy an electrical appliance that is originally imported from the country you visited duty-free. You can buy the three most popular appliances nowadays: televisions, washing machines and refrigerators.

Secondly, going abroad is a matter of national dignity, and we can't let you go out wearing tattered clothes and embarrass yourself, so if you want to make clothes, they will give you a letter of introduction and some money, and let you go to Hongdu Clothing Store to make clothes.

Li Xiaolin explained to him in detail that the benefits of Hongdu Clothing Store making clothes successfully attracted Jiang Xian.

This is the kind of clothing that money can't buy.

Don’t talk about donkey brand and C brand, they are all younger brothers in front of Hongdu.

The brand that the leaders wear, what other clothes can compare to this level?
Seeing that Jiang Xian was somewhat reluctant, Li Xiaolin immediately made the decision, "Okay, it's settled. I'll help you get the quota. You get ready at home. It's quite humid in Japan."

"Oh, okay." Jiang Xian agreed reluctantly.

Cao Yu had invited him once before, and Li Xiaolin invited him again, which was really giving him enough face.

Going abroad is a big deal, and even if Jiang Xian didn't say it himself, his parents would be immediately alarmed because the higher-ups had to investigate his entire family first.

"Where are we going? Japan?" Rao Yuemei was surprised.

By now, everyone has seen "The Manhunt". The Tokyo filmed in the movie is full of skyscrapers and heavy traffic, like a completely different world.

"Oh no, there's nothing good about it." Jiang Xian didn't care that much. He knew that it was a test server, which was in a bubble at the moment. It was said that it was rich enough to buy the entire United States, but it collapsed soon.

(End of this chapter)