noffsinger Chapter 293 Technical Lao Chen
Chapter 293 Technical Lao Chen
Chen Kaige sat up straight and said seriously: "The Qingdao Film Division wants to shoot three movies, but they are short of manpower.
I'd like you to help me find out if there are any retired people in your film studio who have children who will take over the business.
They are now anxious to build a team, so they want to find the right person among experienced seniors.”
"Shooting three movies at the same time," Chen Huaiai frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Is their film studio so rich? This is not a small amount of money. Three films are being launched at the same time, and the expenses in all aspects are huge."
"How can I put it?" Chen Kaige showed a trace of emotion on his face, "He is not just rich, the comic books published by Qingdao Publishing House are sold abroad.
They earn a lot of foreign exchange every year, and they have more money than they can spend! So they really have no shortage of funds for filming.”
Chen Huaiai became interested and asked, "What is the theme of the movie they shot?"
“A campus love story, and also a science fiction story shot indoors!”
Chen Kaige shrugged, "It wasn't difficult to shoot, and it didn't have much depth. It was probably to promote the comic strip."
"Is that so?" Chen Huaiai stroked his chin, thought for a moment and said, "This kind of subject matter seems to be quite popular. The love movie "Lush Mountain Love" is a successful case.
However, as directors, we cannot be satisfied with just making this kind of movie.
We still need to shoot works that are profound and thoughtful, and that can win international awards.
Only in this way can we truly gain a firm foothold in the film industry and promote Chinese films to the world."
"Dad, I get it," Chen Kaige smiled helplessly, "You've been saying this all your life!
Let’s not talk about this for now. Does your film studio have the retired talents I just mentioned? "
Chen Huaiai leaned on the sofa, closed his eyes slightly, thought seriously for a while, and said slowly:
“Yes, I remember a few retired colleagues whose children took over the business and they are very experienced.
How about this! I'll go ask for their address tomorrow and tell you when I come back!"
"Dad, don't forget it!" Chen Kaige hurriedly reminded him, "This matter is very important to my classmates. They are waiting to form a team and start working."
"You really care about this!" Chen Huaiai looked at his son with eyes full of love.
"Of course I am," Chen Kaige said excitedly, "Two of the films are being shot in Beijing, and they also agreed to let me participate in the filming! This is a rare opportunity to practice, and it's good to experience it in advance."
"Okay," Chen Huaiai nodded, "Then I'll find out the address for you tomorrow and try to help your classmate get this done."
At the Beijing Film Studio, Lao Chen was always a hard-working employee. During the turbulent years of going to the countryside, he was the only one who supported his family.
When Lao Chen's eldest son reached the age to go to the countryside, this decision was like a huge rock, weighing heavily on Lao Chen's heart.
At that time, Lao Chen's job was the only stable source of income for the family. His monthly salary of more than 60 yuan was the key to supporting his family in that era of material scarcity.
I have a young son and daughter at home, and I feel helpless and reluctant.
If the eldest son were to take over, the family's finances would instantly fall into trouble. After all, his salary would only be more than 20 yuan, which is not enough to cover the family's daily expenses.
After countless days and nights of painful struggle, Lao Chen finally made up his mind and arranged for his eldest son to go to the countryside.
At that moment, he looked at his eldest son's disappointed and aggrieved eyes, and felt mixed emotions, but the burden of life left him no choice.
After the educated youth returned home, the eldest son was full of resentment.
All the hardships and fatigue I endured in the countryside over the years turned into dissatisfaction with my father's original decision.
Old Chen looked at his son, his heart filled with guilt. He knew that he owed his son too much over the years.
Under the dual pressure of family affection and reality, Lao Chen finally gave his job to his eldest son.
After losing his job, Mr. Chen suddenly lost his direction in life.
He is no longer young and his health is not as good as before. He wants to find a part-time job to make a living, but he is rejected everywhere.
In those days, he went out early every day, walked through the streets and alleys, and went up to ask when he saw a job advertisement, but most of the responses he got were rejections.
He used to be the breadwinner of the family, but now he feels like a burden.
Fortunately, Lao Chen has saved some money by living frugally over the years, but this little savings seems so insignificant when facing the future of his two sons.
Both of his sons have reached the age of getting married, and marriage requires a large sum of money, which makes Old Chen anxious.
Although the younger son did not go to the countryside, he only did odd jobs in the factory and his income was meager, which was unable to help the family.
Old Chen himself couldn't even find odd jobs and had to stay at home all day. Looking at his family's increasingly impoverished financial situation, he was so worried that most of his hair turned white.
Every night when it was quiet, Lao Chen lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling, his heart full of worries about the future, but he didn't know what to do.
When Chen Huaiai found Old Chen, Old Chen was sitting in the yard, worrying about his sons' marriages with a sad face.
Chen Huaiai explained his purpose and mentioned the shooting project of Qingdao Film Division. Although he might have to work in Qingdao in the future, the salary was good and he could get an advance on part of his salary.
When Lao Chen heard this, his heart suddenly moved. In order for his two children to get married and have children smoothly, he agreed without hesitation.
After all, the income from this job was a timely relief for his impoverished family.
Chen Huaiai looked at Old Chen, who now had a haggard and weathered face, and couldn't help but sigh.
Back then, Lao Chen was a technical backbone in the film studio, and he was very talented in prop making and scene arrangement.
Now, seeing such an outstanding technician leave, Chen Huaiai's heart is filled with regret.
But he also understood that everyone has their own difficulties in life. He was really powerless to do anything about it and could only silently wish Lao Chen all the best in the future.
Zhang Yimou, Wu Ziniu and Huang Jianxin got the address and went to visit Lao Chen's house on time as agreed.
When they stepped into the courtyard, they saw Lao Chen already waiting there.
He was wearing a washed-out shirt, his hair was neatly combed, and his eyes revealed anticipation and a hint of nervousness.
"Hello, Mr. Chen!" Zhang Yimou spoke first, with a sincere smile on his face, and walked up quickly to shake hands with Mr. Chen.
"We are directors from the Qingdao Film Division. I'm sure you already know the purpose of our visit."
Old Chen held Zhang Yimou's hand tightly, his eyes full of curiosity. He looked at the three young directors in front of him and said with emotion:
"I see! But I didn't expect the three directors to be so young! It's true that the younger generation pushes the older generation forward, and each generation is better than the previous one."
Wu Ziniu smiled and took over the conversation: "Mr. Chen, it's mainly because the leaders of Qingdao Film Division have confidence in our professional ability.
Of course, we are also well aware that we are still inexperienced, so this time, we especially need older professionals like you to supervise the shoot!
The valuable experience you have accumulated over the years in the film industry is invaluable to us."
Lao Chen quickly waved his hands and said modestly: "It's not about checking, let's learn from each other!
The film industry is developing rapidly, and an old man like me must keep up with the times and learn new concepts and technologies from you young people."
"Mr. Chen, you are too modest!"
Huang Jianxin sincerely praised, "In our hearts, you are a senior in the industry. It is our honor to receive your guidance."
After a few pleasantries, Lao Chen scratched his head a little embarrassedly, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked: "Three directors, I won't hide anything anymore, I just want to ask, how is my salary determined?
To be honest, my family has two children waiting to get married, and financially we are a bit tight, so I am more concerned about this.”