Chapter 172 Zhu Lin and Gong Xue live together!
"Sister Linlin, this is the creamy spiced beans from the Old City God Temple!"

"And this, this is crab shell yellow"

“This is a scarf I bought for you.”

"Oh, by the way, there's this too!"

"I remember my brother-in-law loves to eat candy!"

Gong Xue took out a large box of White Rabbit milk candy from her bag.

Now this thing is considered one of the signature specialties of Shanghai.

She remembered that Li Changhe loved to chew snacks, so she bought him a box of White Rabbit milk candy.

"You're spending too much, buying so many things!"

Seeing Gong Xue taking things out one by one, Zhu Lin said with some emotion.

"They are just some snacks, they don't cost much."

"My parents said, thank you so much for calling me to tell me so much. Otherwise, if I had foolishly asked my boss for permission to act in a movie, I might not have a good time in the drama troupe in the future."

After she received Zhu Lin's call, her family naturally asked.

After she finished speaking, Gong Xue's parents were also deeply moved.

They didn't consider that step for their daughter, they just thought making a movie was a good thing, and it almost led to a big mistake.

"That's nothing, come on, let's go out and eat first!"

Zhu Lin held Gong Xue's hand and walked in front, and Li Changhe naturally followed behind with the bag.

In fact, he could have found two laborers. Knowing that they had to eat dinner in the evening, Chen Kaige pulled Tian Zhuangzhuang and wanted to eat for free.

But they were all driven away by Zhu Lin.

It’s okay for Tian Zhuangzhuang, but Chen Kaige is a family man. Why would he not go home during the holidays and go out to eat with them?

After leaving the family compound, they found a small restaurant and the three of them sat down.

"What's the current situation of your crew?"

After sitting down, Zhu Lin asked Gong Xue curiously.

"It's a movie produced by Changchun Film Studio, called "Jihong""

"Jihong? Why is this name so weird?"

Zhu Lin was a little confused.

"Jihong is red porcelain for sacrifices. It is a famous porcelain from Jingdezhen. It has a very precious colored glaze. In the past, the royal family liked to use this kind of red glaze porcelain as sacrificial vessels, so it is also called Jihong!"

"Jingde Red and Ru Kiln Blue are some of the most difficult colored glazes to make in porcelain. Every finished product that has been handed down can be called a porcelain treasure."

Li Changhe explained to Zhu Lin at this time.

He has been studying collections recently and has learned a lot of strange knowledge.

"I see. By the way, I remember you brought back that box last time. The one that Mr. Zhang gave you. It was also red, wasn't it?"

"That's called Qihong, which is lacquerware, the art of applying lacquer. Jihong is about applying porcelain, they are not the same thing."

"To be honest, when you become directors, it would be best for you to learn some of this miscellaneous knowledge."

“You don’t have to take photos, but don’t take photos of all the loopholes when you encounter this kind of knowledge display.”

Li Changhe couldn't help but give Zhu Lin another reminder.

Zhu Lin rolled his eyes at him.

"I see. You are the only one who knows more."

"Let's ignore him and continue talking!"

"Well, I was actually an art soldier in the 68th Army. At that time, Changchun Film Studio was filming Wheels Rolling and asked the 68th Army for assistance. I played a supporting role in it."

"Unfortunately, my salary was reduced later. Then they filmed The Light and wanted to second me to act in it. However, the drama troupe had a lot of work to do and I had to do part-time announcer work, so the boss didn't want me to go."

"Does your leader just not want you to go, or does the drama troupe not allow you to go on loan?"

Li Changhe asked curiously at this time.

"Ah? What's the difference?"

Gong Xue was a little confused.

Li Changhe sighed: "If no one is allowed to go, it's because the drama troupe's rules are strict. If only you are not allowed to go, then there must be other reasons."

"I don't know either. Some have left. I used to think it was because many of my colleagues quit the drama troupe during the filming."

"One of my good friends before was Huang Meiying. We filmed "A Thousand Mountains and Rivers" together. Later, she filmed "The Moment" at Changchun Film Studio, got to know the director, and then was transferred to the Bayi Film Studio."

Gong Xue shook her head helplessly and said that she sometimes felt aggrieved.

Other people were successful when they were seconded to make movies, but every time she was seconded, her superiors would not agree and criticize her for not focusing on her job.

"I remember the last time I went to the casting with my teacher, the director didn't want her to come out. He said that the drama troupe valued her very much, but I couldn't tell what they valued about her."

Zhu Lin said with some disapproval at this time.

Li Changhe glanced at the girl and sighed.

Perhaps what he values ​​is that this girl is a rare commodity!
Although it is not convenient to talk about it, the positioning of the art troupe is sometimes really beyond words.

"So, your boss has rejected your film loan applications many times?"

Li Changhe asked thoughtfully.

"Ok!"

Gong Xue nodded: "Before, there was an assistant director named Song Chong at the Shanghai Film Studio who admired me and wanted me to star in a movie of the Shanghai Film Studio, but the boss didn't let me."

“Why are these people like this?”

Zhu Lin was somewhat dissatisfied. Wasn't this a deliberate attempt to block people?

"You didn't tell the leaders of your drama troupe about your return, did you?"

Li Changhe said with a smile at this time.

Gong Xue shook her head: "No, I told Sister Linlin that I wanted to meet you first and then go back to cancel my leave."

"Don't go back!"

"If you go back now, your play will probably not be filmed, and nine out of ten times you will be rejected again."

"If you don't go back, you might not be able to take on this role!"

"Huh? Why?"

Gong Xue was puzzled when she heard Li Changhe's suggestion.

"Didn't you say before that you would ask Changchun Film Studio to take the initiative to second you?"

Zhu Lin also asked.

"The Changchun Film Studio took the initiative to second her, but Gong Xue doesn't have to go back."

"If you go back and your boss talks to you and asks you if you are willing to act, how will you answer?"

"If you are willing, then you are not doing your job well! If you are not willing, then that's great. They have another reason to push you away!"

"As for you, don't go back yet. If you delay, the matter will spread among your drama troupe when Changchun Film Studio comes to you."

There are no secrets that can be kept these days, and the fact that someone came to make a movie could easily become gossip in a place like a drama troupe.

"Once the word gets out, your leader will probably agree to let you go."

"Some things can't be repeated for the third time. After the first two rejections, they said they were busy rehearsing a play and wouldn't let you go."

"Now that you are injured and recuperating at home, and you don't have any drama assignments, they still won't let you make a movie. That would seem like they are deliberately targeting you. Don't forget, you are a female art soldier."

"A group of leaders deliberately targeted a female soldier. What did they want to do?"

"If rumors start spreading, these people will have to consider the impact, so I guess as long as you don't show up, they will definitely agree this time!"

Li Changhe said calmly.

"Changhe, are you saying they are targeting Xiaoxue?"

Zhu Lin asked in surprise.

"Who knows? We can't just say anything. After all, people's hearts are in their stomachs and cannot be seen from the outside. Anyway, according to her description, the people above don't want her to leave."

"Maybe it's because she's pretty and frail, which makes me feel sorry for her."

"Her attitude can easily arouse some men's desire to protect her. Look at how Lao Gu and the others behaved today."

"However, we have no evidence to prove this, so we can only create conditions."

"They used the mission as an excuse before, but now we will remove that excuse and see what they say."

"Ah, this is really the case of knowing a person's face but not his heart!"

Zhu Lin couldn't help but shake his head.

"Of course, it's not just the art troupe. It's the same if you enter the film industry!"

"When looking for a partner, those who make movies are the least reliable."

"You mean they change their minds easily?"

Zhu Lin said with a smile that she is now studying directing and has heard a lot of gossip.

"It's normal to change one's heart. If you're filming a romance movie and you're in love with a man for several months, even if you know it's just acting, you can't guarantee that you won't fall in love later. This kind of experiential acting method is the easiest to fall into."

"Actually, I'm not saying this is bad, but I feel that most people in this circle are irresponsible!" "Think about what actors do for a living? Is it acting skills? No, it's fame and reputation. If you become famous for your acting, naturally many film studios will look for you!"

"But that's also the case. Once something happens to you, these people have to consider whether it will affect them, because it affects their careers."

"Husband and wife are birds of a feather, but they fly away separately when disaster strikes! This sentence is the most appropriate to describe couples in the entertainment industry. Of course, the revolutionary couples of the past are not included. I am talking about the future."

Li Changhe knew the nature of the entertainment industry in later generations, so he gave the girl a shot of prevention in advance.

Her appearance was comparable to that of his wife, but in the end Li Changhe never heard of her name, which obviously meant that she retired from the circle early.

In the entertainment industry environment in the 1980s, there were only a few reasons for quitting the industry, either being banned or suffering from emotional trauma.

Judging from Gong Xue's personality, Li Changhe thought it was most likely the latter.

It's fine if this girl doesn't talk about it, but once she does, she will definitely fall into it. It's okay if she meets a good man, but if she meets a scumbag, she will be trapped for the rest of her life.

"I told you to ignore Lao Gu and the others today, but they are really not a good match. All the girls in the school look down on them."

"But I heard that the acting department has formed a couple, Zhang Tielin and Shen Danping. Even though the school doesn't allow dating, the two of them are still dating secretly. Zhang Tielin is very caring and concerned about Shen Danping."

"A scumbag, unreliable! He uses the cheapest sweet words, seemingly sincere, but actually mostly lies."

"I saw through this guy right away. He didn't mean what he said, but he was smart and knew how to judge the situation. He was a cunning person who bullied the weak and feared the strong."

Li Changhe commented bluntly that this person's character as a scumbag became very famous in later generations.

"Okay, stay with Xiaoxue and stop talking nonsense!"

"It's okay. I think my brother-in-law is very accurate in judging people. This is also learning!"

Gong Xue chuckled and said that she did find Li Changhe's comments very interesting.

"Let's talk business. What if their drama troupe still refuses Changchun Film Studio?"

Zhu Lin continued to ask, and Gong Xue also looked at Li Changhe expectantly, as this was also the issue she was most concerned about.

"That's even easier. If they continue to refuse, the female soldiers below will definitely think too much."

"People have the ability to think, they are not blind or deaf. Once this matter spreads, many female soldiers will have to consider this matter."

"Today it's Gong Xue, what about tomorrow? Will it be their turn?"

"If any rumors get out of here, that group of people will be in big trouble. Some things are big problems in this era!"

"Then it won't be Gong Xue who will be anxious, but them."

"So I think you should stay out of this matter for now. Let Changchun Film Studio handle the discussion and you just stay hidden."

"Call home tomorrow and let them know what's going on. Just say you're going to find a place to recuperate. Don't say you're back!"

"Just hide in the dark and wait and see what happens!"

Li Changhe said calmly.

His guess may not be accurate, and it is possible that the rehearsal workload was indeed heavy in the past.

However, other people were able to be transferred while filming movies, but Gong Xue was always stuck. Based on later experience, Li Changhe always believed that the reason for this matter must not be that simple.

"But where will I live next?"

Gong Xue asked hesitantly again at this time.

She couldn't stay in a guesthouse without a letter of introduction.

"Living at my house is just right for keeping me company!"

Li Changhe was just thinking about arranging for the girl to live in a courtyard house, but he didn't expect that his own wife next door would take the initiative to find a good place.

But Li Changhe thought about it and felt that this was a good idea.

After all, the house belongs to Zhang Shiqi, not to Li Changhe.

Allowing Li Xiaojun's family to move in was already a favor Zhang Shiqi gave Li Changhe. Li Changhe couldn't really treat someone else's house as his own.

"Sister Linlin, can I live in your house?"

"Well, you can stay in my old room for a few days. Your brother-in-law will be going to Hong Kong Island in two days. I live alone anyway."

"It's just right that you come and keep me company."

Zhu Lin said to Gong Xue with a smile.

She had no letter of introduction and nowhere to live, and it just so happened that Li Changhe was going to Hong Kong Island, so it was perfect for her to stay at his house, and she could also find a companion.

"Brother-in-law is going to Hong Kong Island?"

Upon hearing this, Gong Xue looked at Li Changhe in surprise.

Nowadays, those who can travel abroad are a very, very small group of people, and ordinary people can't even reach that level.

Li Changhe smiled and nodded: "Yes, there are some things to do over there!"

"But this is fine. If you don't mind, you can stay with your sister Zhu Lin for a few days and keep her company."

Since his wife has spoken, Li Changhe thinks it's okay.

He was worried that Zhu Lin would be bored if he left, so it would be nice if Gong Xue was there to accompany him.

"Well, I'm sorry to bother Sister Linlin."

Having said this, Gong Xue no longer refused. Besides, she really had nowhere to go.

Moreover, in that era, living in relatives' or friends' homes was quite normal. Unlike later generations, people valued privacy and would rather rent a hotel to someone than let them live in their homes.

"What's the big deal? I'm just bored on vacation."

Zhu Lin also felt that it was good to find a companion for himself.

The two are about the same age and have the same hobbies. Most importantly, beautiful people like to play with beautiful people.

"Oh, what a loss!"

Li Changhe sighed at this time and couldn't help shaking his head.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lin looked at him in confusion.

Li Changhe pointed at the luggage bag on the ground and said, "If I had known I would come out just now, I wouldn't have carried this thing."

"Pfft!"

After hearing what Li Changhe said, Zhu Lin and Gong Xue laughed out loud at the same time.

That luggage bag is definitely not light.

"Okay, let's go now that we're full. It's a good opportunity to go back and clean up Xiaoxue's room first."

Zhu Lin looked at the sky outside and spoke.

Even if she lived in her room at the Zhu family, she still had to help Gong Xue clean up.

"Okay, let's go back!"

After returning home, Zhu Lin took the key and opened her door.

"Hey, why are you two back so late at night?"

Liu Shuwan asked Li Changhe and Zhu Lin curiously.

Then he was slightly surprised when he saw Gong Xue following in from behind.

"This is?"

"Mom, this is a friend of mine. She ran into some problems, so I asked her to stay at our house for a few days."

"Chang He just happened to be going to Hong Kong Island, so I asked her to keep me company!"

Zhu Lin explained to Liu Shuwan.

"Changhe wants to go to Hong Kong Island? How to get there?"

Liu Shuwan was a little surprised to hear that Li Changhe was going to Hong Kong Island.

"Mom, I was invited by a foreign guest. The National Tourism Administration arranged for me to go there. All the formalities have been completed."

Li Changhe hurriedly explained.

"Is that so? Okay then, do you want me to help you clean up the house?"

"No, I'll do it, Mom, you go to sleep!"

Zhu Lin waved his hand, and then Liu Shuwan went into the room.

"Come, into this room!"

"By the way, Changhe, go get my pajamas and other things. Xiaoxue and I will sleep here tonight."

It’s the first day, so we have to help Gong Xue adapt first.

Li Changhe was speechless when he heard this.

Wow, I just made a suggestion and you two ended up living together, right?
However, although I felt emotional in my heart, I still had to nod obediently.

"Okay, I'll go down and get it for you!"

After saying that, he turned and walked downstairs.

I can’t sleep alone tonight!

　Thanks to the pure lsp, enlightened Buddha, and compassionate book friend 20220526104230389 pluto for their rewards. I bow in gratitude!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)