Chapter 37: Relying on the Heaven and Slaying the Dragon
Mr. Jin once wrote in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer": Wherever there are people, there is the world of martial arts.

So, what if it is a place with many people and many interests?
That would be bloody and violent!
Now, this is the case with the crew of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" which has not yet started filming.

This version of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" was invested by Didu Huanya Film and Television, which wanted to shoot a version of mainland China's own martial arts story.

But in the final analysis, it was actually because Zhang Da Huzi's "Swordsman" achieved a very high viewership rate of 17.8%, so they followed suit and wanted to take advantage of this wave of martial arts remakes to make some money.

Only Huan Ya was quick enough to grab the copyright of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", while the rest of the copyrights such as "The Return of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "Devil with a Dragon" were all won by Zhang Da Huzi alone.

This also resulted in Zhang Da Huzi not being able to film his own film "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" until 09.

By that time, the martial arts craze had already subsided.

It’s true, Huan Ya really means it when he says he will learn from him.

"Swordsman" adopts a dual director system, one literary and one martial. The literary director is Huang Jianzhong, who later directed "The Qin Empire: Splitting".

The martial arts part was performed by Yuan Bin, one of the Seven Little Fortunes.

Otherwise, why are both the literary and martial arts scenes so exciting?

Huan Ya also followed this configuration, with Yang Tao in charge of the literary part and Lai Shuiqing in charge of the martial arts part.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with choosing these two, especially Lai Shuiqing!

"Furong Town", "New Dragon Inn", Richie Jen's versions of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "Swordsman", and Jiao Enjun's version of "Green Snake and White Snake" are all masterpieces of this veteran director.

More importantly, the 93 version of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" is also his masterpiece, which is the classic version starring Ma Jingtao, Zhou Haimei and Ye Tong.

This version of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" also presents the popular song "Sword Like a Dream".

Lai Shuiqing is fully qualified to "play the accordion" and say: "No one understands The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber better than me!"

But Huan Ya forgot one thing. In addition to the two directors, there is another key figure in "Swordsman", and that is Zhang Da Huzi!
He is the one who makes the final decision on the set!

Just like "The Story of a Noble Family", although there are two directors, Director Li and Director Liu, and they also adopt a "double decision-maker" structure, Liu Guoquan is the holder of the "dragon head stick".

But it was all over with "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber". Without the core figure to check and balance, the two directors were unwilling to submit to each other.

From the script, screenwriter, camera, props, stage management to the selection of actors, these two are fighting for power all the time.

But Huan Ya obviously trusts Lai Shuiqing more, after all, he is good at martial arts and has filmed the old version.

Lai Shuiqing's idea is also very simple. In a martial arts drama, martial arts comes first and chivalry comes second, so the martial arts scenes should be put first and the literary scenes can be put slightly later.

But Yang Tao was very anxious, because this was squeezing my living space!
When he was in desperation, Li Dawei helped him remember that there was a person named Zhang Yuan.

Yang Tao's purpose in looking for him was simple, to find a way to convince investors from the perspective of the script, and to help Yang Tao improve his voice and role in literary dramas.

After listening to this, Zhang Yuan pondered for a long time. This matter was much more difficult than simply changing the script.

"How about it, Zhang Yuan, do you have any ideas?"

"Give me some time to think about it. I have some ideas."

"Really, it's true!" Yang Tao couldn't believe it.

Although Li Dawei praised him a lot, Yang Tao only believed half of it. In fact, he came here today with the mentality of "trying anything possible to cure his illness".

But looking at the young man in front of him who seemed to be thinking calmly, it didn't look like he was joking.

"Don't worry, take your time to think about it and tell me when you have a result."

Yang Tao said that he was not in a hurry, but his shaking legs and restless appearance clearly revealed his excitement.

squeak...

The two were sitting in the yard when the door was pushed open from the outside.

"I always ask you~~When will you come with me..." Brother Qian, who had gone out to have a few drinks with his friends before, walked in humming a song.

"Hey, Zhang Yuan, you have a guest."

Brother Qian staggered towards the center of the yard, obviously having drunk a lot.

Zhang Yuan, who was sitting at the stone table, was facing the gate, while Yang Tao, who was sitting opposite him, had his back to Yu Qian who was walking in from outside.

Hearing the other party's voice, Yang Tao stood up and turned around, thinking about saying hello to Zhang Yuan's roommate.

As Qian was walking, he habitually took out a pack of cigarettes from his trouser pocket, pulled out a cigarette, and was about to light it, but he was stunned when he saw the "guest", and his hand holding the cigarette stopped in mid-air.

"Hello, you are Zhang Yuan's friend, right? I am..."

Before Yang Tao finished speaking, Yu Qian took two quick steps forward and took the initiative to hold the other person's hands.

"You must be Director Yang Tao!"

"you know me?"

"I know you very well. Not only do I know you, I've also filmed your drama before!" Yu Qian was very excited: "In the 91 movie "Little Dragon Man", there was an episode where the kids went back to the Tang Dynasty, and I played a Tang Dynasty scholar."

"Oh..." Yang Tao nodded slightly, but in fact he didn't remember it at all.

Not to mention that too much time has passed, this scholar role is too small and really insignificant. But this small role in Yang Tao's heart is of great significance to Brother Qian!

Because this Tang Dynasty scholar was the first role he played in a TV series that was officially broadcast, he also notified his parents and friends to watch his debut together.

Although there are only a few shots in total, the first time is always special.

At the same time, Yang Tao, who was a director at the time, also left a deep impression on Yu Qian and was a big figure in the film and television industry in his mind.

"Director Yang, it's getting late. Why don't you have a bite to eat before leaving?" Brother Qian excitedly pulled the other party, his thoughts going back to more than ten years ago.

Yang Tao thought about waiting for Zhang Yuan, so he nodded in agreement.

"Director Yang, is your stomach okay?" Zhang Yuan looked up and asked for no reason. Yang Tao didn't understand what he meant.

"Okay, I happen to have a few specialties that will be ready in a minute." Brother Qian was in high spirits as he had the opportunity to show off his skills.

"Okay, how about I help you? It will give Zhang Yuan some time to think quietly and don't disturb him." Director Yang said after looking at Zhang Yuan.

"It's great that you're willing to help!"

Yu Qian led Yang Tao to the kitchen, took out vegetables, wine and meat, and suddenly froze.

"Hey!"

"This Director Yang is Zhang Yuan's friend..."

Maybe he drank too much, so he just realized it now.

He is so young, but he knows a big director!
And he came to help me because he didn't want to affect Zhang Yuan's thinking.

Brother Qian is also a smart man. After thinking about it for a while and recalling the expressions of Yang Tao and Zhang Yuan when they were communicating, it was obvious that this big director had something to ask of his little brother.

Who is this kid...Brother Qian looked out the window.

I thought it was impressive enough that he could play a supporting role in a big crew at such a young age, but I didn't expect that he would have the ability to make the director beg him.

Brother Qian felt mixed emotions.

I feel lucky that I have made such a capable friend.

I feel unfortunate. I am so much older than him, but my development in the film and television industry is far less than his.

Thinking of this, Brother Qian, who was always cheerful, stopped smiling.

Now that I think about it, I have quite a few friends, but most of them are screenwriters, cameramen, and lighting professionals.

He can become a great director with just one move.

In comparison, Yu Qian felt that he and his friends were like a "mob".

"Who knows, someday I might need his help." Brother Qian quickly adjusted his mood and started humming the song again.

Just as Brother Qian said, a few signature dishes were quickly prepared.

It is almost July now and the weather is getting warmer. We opened a few bottles of cold beer and chatted while eating and drinking.

After the meal, Zhang Yuan told Yang Tao his general ideas.

“Why didn’t I think of that…” Yang Tao’s eyes rolled around after hearing this, and he thought for a long time before he sorted out his thoughts.

"Do you have time tomorrow? Come with me to the company."

"Okay, but..."

"Needless to say, it's not your fault."

Zhang Yuan and Yang Tao both laughed.

But as he was laughing, Yang Tao couldn't laugh anymore. He held his stomach and his face turned blue.

"Um... where is the toilet here?"

I'm just asking if your stomach is healthy, take a look... Zhang Yuan quickly pointed in a direction.

He has practiced it these past few days, but for ordinary people, eating these "easy" and "convenient" small cold dishes made by Brother Qian is definitely easy and convenient...

An hour later, Yang Tao, who had relieved himself three times, turned around and said goodbye to Zhang Yuan in a strange tone.

"Director Yang, please come for dinner again later!" Brother Qian greeted him enthusiastically.

Director Yang's face turned dark, he turned around and ran, disappearing into the alley of Pi Tiao Hutong with his trousers in his hand.

Why are you holding up your pants?

I've become so thin that I'll fall off if I don't hold it up.

The next morning, Zhang Yuan arrived at the office building of Huanya Video as agreed...

　Thanks to my book friend Qingyundun for the reward, and I wish you all the best.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)