Chapter 1968 Pyrotechnic Artist

Shanghai has been the largest city in the Far East since its opening as a port.

It was not until the 1950s that it was surpassed by Tokyo.

In addition to being the financial center of China, it is also the art center of China.

Many literary and artistic creators, whether it is Zhang Ailing, Zhang Henshui and others from novels, film writers, or opera writers... here is a gathering of the best artistic talents in China.

Therefore, there are many universities and schools in Shanghai, second only to Huajing, which relies on its advantages as a political center.

Among them, after entering the new century, there is one school that is second only to Fudan University, or is more famous among young people than Fudan University.

It's called Shanghai Theater Academy, or Shanghai Opera for short.

Shanghai Opera has produced as many star actors as Hua Opera and Beijing Film Academy, so it is often hailed as one of the three cradles of stars in China.

This is where Yin Jun came today.

After chatting with a group of principals for a while and donating 1 million US dollars, the boy finally met the person he wanted to see.

This young man looks a bit honest, has small eyes, and thick lips. He has a typical appearance from southern Fujian.

Seeing Yin Jun, he was a little nervous.

Because before he came over, the teachers in the department and the vice principals had already told him who the person sitting opposite was.

As a student of Shanghai Opera, even if he is not from the acting department but from the stage art department, young people have heard of Yin Jun's name and have read Yin Jun's books and movies.

Known as the "smartest genius" around the world, this man conquered everyone with his unparalleled talent.

In the history of mankind, only Leonardo da Vinci in Italy can compare with this genius in terms of erudition.

What's more, Yin Jun is still the richest man in the world, and Leonardo da Vinci is not the richest man in the world.

China has now gone from leading the world to one of the very poor and backward countries. This huge psychological contrast makes people urgently need a national hero, or someone who can light the way for everyone.

Yin Jun has undoubtedly become such a person.

"Huaguo Youth Daily" has an investigation report. Among the young people in 15 large and medium-sized cities in China, Yin Jun is the most well-known and the most admired by them.

Countless young people want to become the second Yin Jun, or follow his footsteps, work hard to create, and contribute to the prosperity and strength of the motherland.

The student of Shanghai Opera in front of Yin Jun certainly did not expect to become the second Yin Jun, but he envied and admired Yin Jun's imagination very much. That kind of magnificent imagination that spans countless industries is the source of art and also the source of art. Exactly what he wanted to pursue.

Yin Jun looked at him with emotion in his heart.

In his previous life, Yin Jun not only saw many of his excellent works, but also went to his exhibition in Shanghai and saw the erudition and talent of this great artist.

This young man's name is Cai Guoqiang, a typical name from the 1950s and 1960s.

Many people may not know what dazzling achievements this artist who was born in Shanghai Opera has, but when Yin Jun mentions something, everyone will suddenly realize, wow, it turned out to be him.

Well, this thing is the fireworks that took off from the Meridian Gate and reached all the way to the Bird's Nest during the 2008 Olympic Games.

These amazing big feet are Cai Guoqiang’s signature work.

But what Yin Jun likes most is not the amazing big feet, but the 500-meter "Ladder to Heaven" made by Cai Guoqiang for his 100-year-old grandmother.

Looking at the video, the ladder-shaped orange flames extending one ladder at a time into the dark sky, and then listening to Cai Guoqiang through the video connection, let grandma look at this "ladder to heaven", and shouted happily, "Grandma, you Let’s see if your grandson is great.” Yin Jun felt his eyes moistened.

At this time, Cai Guoqiang is 58 years old, but he is still like a child who has achieved something and wants to share it with his family and show off.

The innocent heart is evident from this.

Born in Licheng, southern Fujian, which has a thousand-year history of gunpowder fireworks, Cai Guoqiang has been interested in these fireworks since he was a child. After coming to Shanghai Opera to study various things in the stage art department, he wanted to study these ancient customs and The performance form makes it more beautiful and allows the whole world to see this kind of fireworks show created by the Chinese.

This is a very dreamy person, and he is also a person who is dedicated to realizing his dreams.

What Yin Jun especially admires is the kind of artist who can take a unique path.

"Sit down, classmate Cai." In his thoughts, Yin Jun raised his hand and said.

The place where the two met was the office of the dean of the Department of Stage Art. Cai Guoqiang was very nervous.

He didn't dare to sit down. "Mr. Yin, you asked me to come. What's the matter?"

"Yes." Yin Jun said, "I heard someone say that you are very good at playing with fireworks. I don't know if there is such a thing."

"Where did you hear that?" Cai Guoqiang asked in surprise.

"I have a few employees who work for you in Licheng. They said they saw you in your hometown a few years ago and you were very beautiful." Yin Jun said.

Naturally, Cai Guoqiang did not start thinking about his firecrackers and fireworks after he grew up and completed his studies. Instead, he has been doing it since he was a child, and he became famous in his hometown when he was a teenager.

When their hometown town is celebrating the New Year, as long as Cai Guoqiang is there, he will definitely come up with a trick, and everyone in the city will watch and admire it.

So Cai Guoqiang suddenly realized when he heard this, "I didn't expect that Mr. Yin would know about my little things."

He was a little shy and a little excited.

"This is no small thing. In my opinion, it is a very beautiful art." Yin Jun smiled, "Classmate Cai, are you 27 years old this year? You will graduate in a month or two?"

"Yes."

"Then are you interested in coming to my company and helping me out?" Yin Jun suggested directly.

"ah?"

Cai Guoqiang was surprised, "You, you want me to come to your company? But I don't know how to produce movies or TV series!"

"It's not those." Yin Jun shook his head, "You know that our country has successfully applied for the Asian Games for 90 years, right?"

"I know." Cai Guoqiang nodded.

"Our country has been silent for too long, so I want to do something interesting and unique at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Asian Games to let them see the ancient charm of our Chinese culture." Yin Jun said, "It happens that our country's Among the four great inventions, gunpowder is one of them. I was wondering if I could give the whole of Asia a beautiful fireworks show to shock them!"

Cai Guoqiang's eyes lit up when he heard this.

Doing a big firework show?

this……

This is so interesting!

"Did you ask me to do this?" Cai Guoqiang stammered, but his eyes were very eager.

"That's right." Yin Jun said, "I want a very large-scale fireworks show. I will set up hundreds of cameras for you to capture this spectacular picture as a whole, and let it be broadcast through my TV station. People all over the world can see it!”

"Such a big battle?" Cai Guoqiang swallowed, "I've never done it before."

"It doesn't matter if you haven't done it before. There are still more than four years left. I will give you enough time to create and build." Yin Jun said, "Funds, people, raw materials, etc., you can get whatever you want!"

After a pause, the young man looked at him, "I'm just asking you now, Classmate Cai, do you have the guts to take on this task?"

"dare!"

Cai Guoqiang said without hesitation.

How could a person who has been playing with gunpowder since he was a child not be brave enough?

In addition, he has a romantic nature and does not have so many complicated thoughts at all. Thinking that Yin Jun wants to provide himself with such a big stage, it is really an excellent opportunity to show off!

I have been playing with gunpowder and fireworks for more than twenty years. Even though I have never done such a large-scale fireworks show, with Yin Jun's active support, what else can I not do well?

Cai Guoqiang is 27 years old. He naturally knows what is a joke and what is a sincere invitation.

With Yin Jun's reputation as the richest man in the world, it was certainly impossible to come here specifically to tease him.

Not to mention that the people of southern Fujian have always been bold. Among the Chinese in the world, they and the people from eastern Guangdong are the largest in number, which represents their spirit of pioneering abroad.

Now that there is such a big opportunity for Cai Guoqiang, even if he can't do anything in the end, Cai Guoqiang is willing to give it a try.

Moreover, Cai Guoqiang is very confident in his craftsmanship.

To put it bluntly, the success of those fireworks was achieved through continuous experimentation and operation. Yin Jun has already said that he will provide unconditional human, material and financial support. Isn't it possible that he still can't create a miracle?

"Very good, I like a cheerful person like you!" Yin Jun laughed, "Tomorrow you go to Huajing and find Wei Xiaofan, the vice president of Qilin Group, and I will ask him to approve the funds for you, and then give you some fragrances. His staff can also make it more convenient when you search for inspiration from various regions. He can also help you apply for the required gunpowder and other materials without causing trouble. As for the team you want to build, as long as you think it will be useful Anyone can be included in your team.”

Cai Guoqiang clenched his fists, his face glowing brighter and brighter.

He knew that Yin Jun was a straightforward person, but he didn't expect Yin Jun to think so carefully and so much.

According to Yin Jun's idea, he can take dozens of people to travel around to find inspiration and go to various places to experiment with his ideas.

There are also those expensive, controlled gunpowders, etc., with the reputation of the Kirin Group, it is easy to apply for them!

Just use it as much as you want!

So cool!

But the next moment, he hesitated again.

After all, he is just a student. Although he is twenty-seven years old, his various experiences and experiences are not enough.

Thinking that he would be responsible for such a big project, he suddenly felt guilty.

"Mr. Yin, do you have any good suggestions for what you are talking about?" Cai Guoqiang scratched his head and asked.

"I do have creativity, but if I created it, wouldn't it count as your work?" Yin Jun laughed, "You should work hard first! If it doesn't work, how about coming to me again?" ?”

"good!"

Cai Guoqiang nodded thoughtfully.

Yin Jun is not worried about his creativity at all. How can such a great artist who has created hundreds of large-scale fireworks and explosion performances lack creativity?

What's more, he still has four or five years to slowly explore and understand, and then use various experiments to test his ideas.

Getting the best ideas from practice is usually the way artists like them do things.

If that doesn't work, the idea of ​​"Extending the Great Wall by 10,000 Meters" that he produced in 1993 in front of the Great Wall ruins in Jiayuguan is completely worthy of the Asian Games project.

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(If you haven’t seen Mr. Guoqiang’s fireworks works, you can definitely go and take a look, especially the ladder to heaven, it’s really good!)