1990: Starting from Baojia Street

After hearing what Yu Hua said, Zhou Yan and Wang Zuxian went to the alley to look at the sign.

At the entrance of the alley, a wooden stake about one and a half meters high was erected, and a wooden sign of 40 by 80 was nailed to it. There was nothing else on the wooden sign, but it was written with a brush The street where the wind lives. A few big words.

These calligraphy writings are pretty good, very black and thick.

Looking at the sign, Wang Zuxian said with a smile, No wonder Secretary Chen wants to treat you to dinner.

Zhou Yan also shook his head. Zhou Cun was really an eye-opener for him.

There was a salesperson from the supply and marketing cooperative who made the business boom, and there was a brigade secretary with a keen sense of the tourism industry. Ninety-nine percent of the time this village will develop.

Yu Hua still had two cucumbers in his hand, giving one to Zhou Yan and keeping one for himself. If your song The Street Where the Wind Lives becomes famous in the future, can they claim that Zhou Cun is the composer of this song? Where did the inspiration come from?”

Zhou Yan broke the cucumber in his hand into two pieces and gave half of it to Wang Zuxian. Then while chewing the cucumber, he said, I think Secretary Chen's attitude means this.

Yu Hua also gave Zhoucun advice, If I were Secretary Chen, I would install a speaker on the tree next to me and play The Street Where the Wind Lives every day... Oh, they don't have the music.

Wang Zuxian also took a bite of cucumber. He didn't know why. Obviously this cucumber was nothing special, but when he was with Zhou Yan and the others, he felt that this cucumber was more delicious than the previous ones. It was really strange.

This is how many scenic spots came to be, said Wang Zuxian.

The three chatted for a while, and Secretary Chen came over with a large photo frame, Director Zhou, Writer Yu, Miss Wang, you are here.

Seeing Secretary Chen, Zhou Yan smiled and said, Secretary Chen, you can make wooden signs very quickly.

Secretary Chen waved his hand, It doesn't take much effort. I can do carpentry work myself. I also wrote the words myself. I finished it in less than an hour. The key is that it takes time...

He raised the photo frame in his hand. Zhou Yan and the others looked closer. There was a piece of white paper pressed inside the photo frame, with a text written on it.

The Street Where the Wind Lives, in the summer of 1993, by the famous musician Zhou Yan...

The content of the text is to describe the process of Zhou Yan coming to perform The Street Where the Wind Lives live yesterday, and to exaggerate it.

The paper inside is not good, and the words are all handwritten. It looks quite crude, but the outside of the photo frame is laminated with glass, so it looks decent.

Yu Hua couldn't help but give a thumbs up, Secretary Chen, tall, really tall.

Secretary Chen said: Guide Zhou got inspiration from us. This is our Zhou Village's honor, and we naturally have to leave a record.

Secretary Chen, Zhoucun is lucky to have you. Zhou Yan was not joking, he truly admired it sincerely.

In this era, if you want to find a way out, you need to be flexible. Although Secretary Chen is old, he has forward-thinking ideas. Most people would never think of such a thing.

Watching Secretary Chen nail the photo frame to the wall, Zhou Yan and the others chatted with Secretary Chen for a few more words before returning to the casino.

The scene being filmed now was about Fugui gambling with Long Er and Jiazhen coming to find Fugui.

Ni Dahong, who plays Long Er, is in his thirties, and his acting style is very different from later. To be honest, Zhou Yan feels that Ni Dahong's acting condition is better now than when he was in his fifties and sixties, and his ability to shape characters is stronger. .

Now Ni Dahong looks like Long Er when he plays Long Er, but later Ni Dahong looks like Ni Dahong when he plays Sima Yi.

During the filming, Wang Xiaoshuai and Li Hong were surrounding the photographer and director. Zhou Yan watched for a while and called Zhao Lao to his side.

Go read your group diary.

Okay, Brother Yan.

After lunch, they were going back to Yanjing, so while there was still some time, Zhou Yan planned to take a look at Zhao Zhang's team diary.

When he arrived at Zhao Lao's dormitory, he took out two large notebooks.

Zhou Yan took the book and weighed it. It was really quite heavy.

You've memorized a lot.

Zhao Xi scratched his head and said, Compared with you, Brother Yan, I'm still far behind.

In fact, Zhao Lao didn't know what a soundtrack assistant should do, and his impression of a soundtrack assistant came from Zhou Yan.

When Zhou Yan worked as a soundtrack assistant for his father, he wrote five books and compiled a catalog.

Those five notebooks are still at their home, and he had read them several times when he had nothing to do before.

So this time when he came to work as a soundtrack assistant on the set of Alive, Zhao Yan followed Zhou Yan's standards at the time.

However, Zhao Zhang's recording ability is obviously not as good as Zhou Yan's. Although there are many things written in the notebook, many of them are actually useless.

Zhou Yan took a look at it, mainly to read some descriptions of the actors' emotions and the scene environment. He also focused on Zhao Ku's thoughts and feelings.

In Zhao's experience, he also put forward some suggestions of his own, such as what kind of music is suitable for a certain plot and what orchestration is more suitable.

Among Zhao Gaoti's suggestions, bamboo flute and erhu play very frequently.

After reading the two notebooks, Zhou Yan nodded, The record is good. I see that you also brought your own musical instrument. You can also consider writing it when you have nothing to do. If it is suitable, I will include it in the movie. Of course, If you complete it independently, sign it with your own name.

Zhao Lao was a little excited, Is it true?

Have I ever lied to you?

No, no, I will definitely do a good job.

Zhou Yan patted Zhao Ku's shoulder and said, Don't be too stressed. Just treat it as your summer homework.

Zhao Lao nodded, Yes, I know.

After chatting with Zhao Lao about the soundtrack of Alive for a while, Zhou Yan returned to the casino. By this time, the morning scene had been filmed and finished.

Zhang Yimou knew that Zhou Yan and the others were leaving in the afternoon, so he specially asked the kitchen to cook something for lunch.

After lunch, Zhou Yan and the others set off. When they came, there were three people in the car, but when they went back, they became four people.

Originally, Yu Hua planned to follow the crew's car back to Yanjing the day after tomorrow, but because she missed Chen Hong at home, she went back with Zhou Yan and the others in advance.

With the remuneration given to him by Zhou Yan, Chen Hong also agreed to rent a new house. Yu Hua and the others have now moved to an apartment building next to Yanjing Normal University.

The new house is more than fifty square meters. Although it is not big, it is much more spacious than the place where they lived before, and it is quite comfortable to live in. Zhou Yan even visited it once when they first moved.

This new residence is not far from Zhou Yan's courtyard house, right between the Sixth Sense crew office and Zhou Yan's home.

They left at one o'clock in the afternoon, and it was already dark when they arrived in Yanjing.

Zhou Yan was driving the rest of the way. He first sent Yu Hua home, then sent Jiang Xia to her residence, and finally took Wang Zuxian back to the courtyard.

Entering the courtyard, Zhou Yan just closed the door and turned around. Wang Zuxian threw herself into Zhou Yan's arms, and she rubbed her head on Zhou Yan's chest.

Third brother, I miss you.

Zhou Yan had been driving for two or three hours, and he originally felt a little tired. But when he heard Wang Zuxian's words, he suddenly felt that his fatigue was gone, replaced by a feeling of eagerness to move.

Under the dim light, Wang Zuxian raised his head, his eyes rippling.

Zhou Yan hugged Wang Zuxian hard, bringing their bodies closer to each other, and then lowered his head and kissed her.

During this period, they met every day, but they didn't spend much time alone together. The two bodies had been restless for a long time. Now it was like two flames colliding together, fiercely demanding each other.

After kissing for a while, Zhou Yan's hand started to act dishonest again. Wang Zuxian quickly pulled his hand away and said, I sweat a lot today. I want to take a shower.

The fire was already burning, and there was no reason to let it go out. Zhou Yan hugged Wang Zuxian and walked towards the bathroom, I'll help you wash it.

Wang Zuxian was no longer reserved, buried his head in Zhou Yan's arms, and let him carry him to the bathroom.

Squeak——

The bathroom door is closed, isolating the two worlds.

Outside, the trees were shaking their shadows and the cicadas were chirping wantonly. Inside, there was the sound of rushing water and heavy breathing.

…

The next morning, Zhou Yan woke up first. He wanted to move, but found that his right leg was entangled with Wang Zuxian's two long legs and he could not move at all.

Wang Zuxian was covered with a blanket, and his important parts were looming. Such a fragrant scene made the fire in Zhou Yan's body ignite again.

Zhou Yan turned over and pressed on Wang Zuxian. Just as he pulled off the blanket on Wang Zuxian, the alarm clock on the bedside table rang. He turned around and saw that it was already seven o'clock.

There is filming this morning, and they will be at the scene at eight o'clock, so they can't delay. Once the battle starts, it won't end in a moment.

Then he took a deep breath, turned over and got up.

…

After two days of rest, everyone is in very good spirits, and the recent progress has been relatively smooth, and they are also very relaxed.

When the morning's play was about to end, Li Hong leaned into Zhou Yan's ear and said, Director, you have a student outside who wants to find you.

Student? What's your name?

Wang Feng.

In a hurry?

It doesn't seem like he's in any hurry.

Zhou Yan nodded, Go and ask him. If it's not urgent, ask him to wait for me outside for a while. I'll go find him after I finish here.

OK.

After about half an hour, all the shots for the morning were completed. He said a few words to Wang Xiaoshuai and then walked out of the room.

Wang Feng stood alone in the corridor, looking downstairs in a daze.

Zhou Yan walked over and asked, What do you want from me? Doesn't our band start working the day after tomorrow?

The school was on holiday, and Zhou Yan also gave the orchestra a month's leave before starting work the day after tomorrow.

Wang Feng pushed up his glasses and said, Senior brother, I have something personal that I want to tell you.

Well, let's go to the room next to it.

The house next to it was empty and no one was there at the moment. After entering the house, Zhou Yan asked him, What is it?

Wang Feng was still a little embarrassed and hesitantly said, Brother, I want to start a band.

A band?

Well, I want to start a rock band. In fact, I have always wanted to do it, but I have never had a good opportunity. I had a chat with Brother Zhao two days ago and I have convinced him to join our band.

Zhao Muyang?

Wang Feng nodded, Yeah.

Zhou Yan sighed slightly. Wang Feng finally wanted to form a rock band, and he even got Zhao Muyang to join him.

You came to tell me that you want to quit the Piano Youth Orchestra?

I would also like to take care of both sides, but I will definitely be too busy.

Zhou Yan nodded, Well, since you have decided to be a band, then don't be half-hearted and think about everything, and work hard with Zhao Muyang to make the band a success.

Hearing what Zhou Yan said, Wang Feng raised his head unexpectedly, Senior brother, do you agree?

Zhou Yan curled his lips, I have to say I disagree, can you not start a band?

Uh...can't.

That's alright. Since I can't persuade you, why waste my words? And there is no distinction between high and low music. Since you want to start a band, just go for it and follow your heart.

Wang Feng said gratefully, Thank you, senior brother.

Why are you thanking me? I haven't done anything to help you, but after you start this band, do you have any specific plans?

Speaking of the band, Wang Feng was very excited, I am planning to keep this band going for a long time. Brother Zhao and I also said the same thing. We must make this band last ten years or even longer. We must make a good performance. Good songs are coming out. During this period, I also wrote two songs. I am very confident myself, and Brother Zhao also thinks they are very good after listening to them. We will definitely be able to conquer the audience...

Wang Feng danced with great energy, which was certainly good, but Zhou Yan frowned.

The ideals are full, but the reality is very barebones. Wang Feng and others only have passion, but lack the ability to face reality.

If we do this, this band will definitely not survive.

If a band wants to last for a long time, it must make achievements. What is achievements is that there must be listeners to pay for their music.

Nowadays, the mainland's rock music seems to be booming, but it is actually at the end of its strength. At this time, Wang Feng and others formed a band, and the road was not so easy.

By the time they finished the album, the plate of rock and roll had been reduced to rubble by fire. By then, Wang Feng and the others could do nothing but stare at the rubble in a daze.

How many people are there in your band now? Where do you usually practice singing? When will the first album be released? Have you found a publishing company? What are your usual sources of income? How will the income be divided within the band?

...

Zhou Yan's series of questions immediately stunned Wang Feng, as if a basin of water was poured over his head, which suddenly cooled half of his passionate blood.

These……

Have you not considered any of this?

I just want to make good music first.

Zhou Yan shook his head, You are too naive. If this is the case, your band will not be able to grow.

Hearing such shocking words, Wang Feng was a little unconvinced, but when he opened his mouth, he didn't know how to refute.

If an ordinary person said this to him, he would probably turn around and leave, but Zhou Yan held a very high position in his heart, so there was no way he could ignore what Zhou Yan said.

I thought that as long as the music is ready, there will definitely be companies willing to distribute it. As for the income, we can cooperate with the theater and help them make soundtracks and perform, and we can also go out to perform.

So you still want to supplement the band with something other than rock music, slowly find a music company to sign a contract with you, and finally find a chance to make an album?

Yes, that's what I thought.

Then do you think, in this way, you will be able to produce your first album in three years?

It might work.

What if the response to the first album is average? Do you think you can have a second album?

I haven't thought about this. But, other than this, what else can we do? We have nothing now, and the music company will not sign us.

Zhou Yan looked at the time and said, Food will be served soon. You can eat here. We won't talk about the band today. When you go back, gather your band members together and find time for me to come to my house.

Going to your house?

Well, go to my house. Don't ask anything else. We'll talk about it after you get there.

Then how about we go there tomorrow night?

Okay, let's do it at 7:30 tomorrow night.

good.

…

Wang Feng had a meal on the set at noon and left after eating.

The next night, the crew finished work early and Zhou Yan returned to the courtyard.

At around seven o'clock, there was a knock on the door.

Zhou Yan stood up and opened the door. There were three people standing outside the door, Wang Feng, Zhao Muyang and Long Long.

Long Long is a student majoring in viola, and Zhou Yan also knows him.

come in.

After inviting the three people in, Zhou Yan first said to Zhao Muyang, Muyang, I haven't seen you for a few days.

Well, I haven't seen you for a while.

Zhou Yan picked up the teapot and poured each of them a cup of herbal tea, and then asked, Is there only three people in your band now?

“It’s three people for now, and we’ll add more people later.”

Zhou Yan nodded, Wang Feng already told me yesterday about the band. I think it's good, but if you rush forward aimlessly, the final result will be difficult to achieve.

Before coming, Wang Feng had told Zhao Muyang and Long Long what Zhou Yan had said before, so Zhao Muyang and Long Long were not surprised by Zhou Yan's attitude.

After all, Zhao Muyang was relatively familiar with Zhou Yan, so he said, The current development of the band can only be like this. If we can find some performance activities in the early stage, it will be enough to support us going forward.

Zhou Yan looked at Zhao Muyang and asked, You three, Wang Feng should be the lead singer, right?

Well, I am the lead singer, Brother Zhao is the drummer, and Long Long is the lead guitar. Wang Feng said.

Zhou Yan looked at Zhao Muyang, I heard that a music company had contacted the Dream Band before, but they only wanted to sign Dou Wei and not you guys. Is this the case?

Although he didn't know why Zhou Yan suddenly mentioned the Dream Band, Zhao Muyang still nodded and said, Well, yes.

Then if this time, after your band has gained some fame, another company comes to you, but is only willing to sign Wang Feng, the lead singer, and is not willing to sign you, what will you choose?

Zhou Yan asked Zhao Muyang this question, but Zhao Muyang and Long Long both looked at Wang Feng, as if Wang Feng should give the answer to this question.

Wang Feng said excitedly, Then I will definitely not agree. Our band is one, and if you want to sign, you must sign everything.

Zhou Yan did not speak. He did not doubt Wang Feng's sincerity when he said this at this moment, but when the matter really comes to light, how many people can control themselves?

By that time, let alone Wang Feng, I am afraid that others will also choose to quit.

Human nature is at its most fragile at this time. If you want a group to continue for a long time, you will naturally need feelings and original intentions, but it is still necessary to plan ahead.

From the beginning, many things must be settled, otherwise problems will easily arise later.

Zhao Muyang had experienced this kind of thing once, so he naturally understood what Zhou Yan meant. It wasn't that he didn't believe Wang Feng, but that they simply couldn't deal with that situation.

But Zhao Muyang still doesn't know why Zhou Yan called them here tonight. Is it to dampen their enthusiasm?

Seeing Zhao Muyang looking at him, Zhou Yan said, If you want to be a band, I can help you.

Wang Feng and Long Long also looked up at Zhou Yan, their faces full of doubts.

Zhou Yan continued, I will introduce a company to sign you, but if you want to sign a contract, the things you have agreed on before may have to change, such as the band's income sharing, and your previous contractual relationship with each other. It will no longer be Oral agreements will turn into black and white contracts.”

Of course we can accept the contract, but it also depends on the specific agreement.

“I’ll have that company contact you if you’re willing to engage.”

The three of them looked at each other, and finally Wang Feng said, Of course we are willing to get in touch.

In that case, let me contact you. Zhou Yan directly picked up the phone next to him and dialed.

After a while, the phone was connected, and Zhou Yan said into the phone, Are you still at the company?

Zhou Hong on the opposite side smiled and said, Well, I'll work overtime for a while. Why did you call me?

I have a new band here that has just been formed. It has potential. I'd like to ask you if you want to sign it.

Sign it. As long as you think it has potential, why not sign it? Xu Junrong happens to be going to Yanjing in a few days. Let him talk to that band.

Okay, let Xu Junrong contact me when he comes to Yanjing.

No problem, is there anything else?

No, that's it.

Okay, I'm busy, we'll talk later.

…

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yan said to Wang Feng and the others, We have already agreed that the company will send someone to Yanjing in two days. You can have a good chat then.

Wang Feng couldn't help but asked curiously, Brother, what kind of company is this?

Zhou Yan didn't explain, You'll know when they come to Yanjing. Why, the small company doesn't want to sign it yet?

No, no, I'm just curious. How can we choose the company now?

You have to make your choice. If the conditions they give you are not satisfactory to you, don't sign it because of my face.

We know this.

After talking about the signing of the company, Zhou Yan said earnestly, One thing Wang Feng said yesterday is right. The essence of the band is still music. If the company is confirmed, you should still focus on music creation.

Wang Feng nodded repeatedly, Definitely.

…

In the next few days, Zhou Yan spent time on the set every day. The filming of The Sixth Sense is progressing well. If everything goes well, it will be completed around August 25th.

This shooting cycle is not long, thanks to sufficient preparation in advance, because the reading time is as long as a month, many problems that may be encountered during the shooting are avoided in advance, and most of the crew are cooperating with Zhou Yan If you pass it more than once, the efficiency will be faster.

This is why many directors like to use familiar crews. Old partners are more efficient together. Many times on the set, Li Hong and Wang Xiaoshuai know what Zhou Yan wants to do before he even opens his mouth.

Especially Zhao Fei, he is so familiar with Zhou Yan's style, so he worked very smoothly with Zhou Yan during filming.

Sometimes, Zhou Yan puts forward an idea, and before anyone else can react, Zhao Fei has already started taking action.

Zhou Yan even doubted that if he handed the storyboard to Zhao Fei, Zhao Fei would be able to complete the movie with the actors.

Four days after Zhou Yan called Zhou Hong, Xu Junrong came to Yanjing. This time Xu Junrong came to Yanjing to finalize the contract for the piano orchestra.

This matter is not that simple. Although the Piano Youth Orchestra is nominally affiliated with the Central Conservatory of Music and the actual control is in the hands of Zhou Yan, neither the Central Conservatory of Music nor Zhou Yan can confirm that they will directly sign the entire orchestra.

Because these musicians did not sign a contract with Zhou Yan, after Zhou signed the contract with the Piano Youth Symphony Orchestra, he still had to sign contracts with the following musicians one by one.

Because of this, Xu Junrong would wait until the orchestra started to come over.

Xu Junrong has been very busy these two days, so he doesn't have much time to communicate with Wang Feng and the others.

On August 10th, the crew took a half-day off because of rain.

After the filming of Tree Hole was completed, it was now in post-production. Zhou Yan had never gone over to take a look, so he took advantage of his half-day vacation to go to the Bayi Factory.

Bayi Factory is also very busy here. The film has not even been rough cut yet. When Zhou Yan arrived at the place, the editor was still busy making rough cuts.

Zhou Yan and Wu Ziniu spent two hours in the editing room, which made the editor's eyes sore before they let him go.

As soon as the two of them walked out of the editing room, they saw Chen Hong walking towards them.

Seeing Zhou Yan, Chen Hong quickened her steps and walked forward, smiling and saying hello, Director Wu, Director Zhou.

Xiao Chen, you're here to watch a movie again. Wu Ziniu said.

From what Wu Ziniu said, Chen Hong should come here often.

Chen Hong nodded, I have nothing to do today, so I came over to take a look. I didn't expect Director Zhou to be here too. Director Zhou must have been very busy filming movies recently.

I have half a day off today, so I took the time to come over.

Xiao Yang just cut some out. Do you want to go in and take a look? But there is no footage of you in it.

Chen Hong looked at Zhou Yan, Then I'd better go back and watch it together.

Well, let's go to the lounge. Would you like to come and sit down?

Okay. Chen Hong agreed happily.

Then the three of them walked towards the reception room of the Bayi Factory. Their reception room was quite high-standard, and the sofas were better than those at the Yanjing Factory. However, it could be seen that there should be very few people coming to this reception room.

The popularity of Bayi Factory cannot be compared with that of Yanjing Factory and Chang'an Factory. Especially Yanjing Factory, famous directors and actors come in and out every day.

After chatting with Zhou Yan and the others for a while, Wu Ziniu stood up and said, There is still some work to do, so I'll excuse you for a while while you chat. I'll be here soon.

Zhou Yan looked at his watch and saw that it was getting late, so he stood up and said, I'm going to leave first. I'll wait for the film to be cut out and then I'll come over and take a look.

Wu Ziniu persuaded him, Don't leave in a hurry. It's hard to come here. I'll be a host tonight and we'll have a meal together. Xiao Chen happens to be here.

Zhou Yan waved his hand, Forget it for today, there is a long way to go. Let's have dinner together next time Director Zhao comes over.

Wu Ziniu looked at Chen Hong again, Director Zhou doesn't have time, so Xiao Chen...

I'm going back too.

Wu Ziniu nodded, Okay, let's get together next time and I'll take you out.

When the three of them walked out the door, Wu Ziniu asked Chen Hong, How did Xiao Chen get here?

I came here by car.

You and Director Zhou live not far away, how about Director Zhou give Xiao Chen a paragraph.

Zhou Yan nodded, No problem.

Chen Hong smiled and said, Then I'll take Director Zhou's car.

When they got to the car, Chen Hong opened the door and got in the passenger seat. Zhou Yan didn't say anything. It was a company car anyway, so it didn't matter who was sitting in the passenger seat.

This is the second time Zhou Yan has sent Chen Hong home. This time it was Chen Hong who took the initiative to find the topic, Director Zhou, how is the filming of your movie going? Is everything going well?

It went very smoothly and it's almost over. Zhou Yan said casually.

That's great. The play I told you about last time, I don't know when it will join the cast.

Are you sure you want to take the photo?

Well, it's all agreed, but the director hasn't contacted me during this time.

In this case, your company should ask.

My company? Chen Hong blinked at Zhou Yan, What is my company?

Zhou Yan asked doubtfully, Didn't you say you signed a contract with the company?

Chen Hong was even more confused than Zhou Yan, Director Zhou, who did you hear that I signed a contract with the company?

Just when the car stopped at a red light, Zhou Yan turned to look at Chen Hong, You didn't sign the company?

No, there are companies looking for me, but they are not very reliable. Chen Hong smiled, put her arm on the central armrest, and looked at Zhou Yan with interest, Director Zhou, have you asked about me? What?

Chen Hong wore a red dress today with a V-neck. It was normal when standing, but when she leaned over like this, her career line came out a little. Zhou Yan glanced at it, and then turned his eyes forward.

At this time, the red light turned to green, Zhou Yan gave his foot oil, and the car continued to move forward.

Has a company called Zhou Entertainment contacted you?

Zhou's Entertainment seems to have such a company...

Chen Hong suddenly thought of something. She looked at Zhou Yan in surprise, Is this Zhou Entertainment related to you, Director Zhou?

Zhou Yan smiled and said, Otherwise why is it called Zhou's?

Chen Hong pursed her lips. There are many people with the surname Zhou in the world. There are also many brands with the surname Zhou, such as Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang.

Is this company run by you, Director Zhou?

My family drove it.

Chen Hong patted her head, I thought that person was a liar. (End of Chapter)