Chapter 689: I Didn’t Catch Any Fish, but I Did Catch a Script.

Early the next morning, Fang Minghua took his fishing gear and drove out. He picked up Bai Miao at the Writers' Association's family home and then went straight to Fenghe River.

Today they went to the Xitou Zhang Reservoir to the west under the bridge in Xiehan Village. The environment here is quiet and good, the water quality is first-class, and fish are easy to take the bait. This is the place Jia Pingwa was looking for.

The two drove to the reservoir, took off their fishing gear and got into position. Not long after, they saw Jia Pingwa arriving in his car and joined them.

It's early April, it's spring in Xijing, and there are red flowers and green willows everywhere. Sitting by the reservoir, Fang Minghua feels very comfortable.

It doesn't matter whether you can catch it or not.

The three of them were naturally chatting while fishing.

"Hey, Minghua, do you know Zhang Rui, a writer from Gansu Province?" Jia Pingwa asked.

"Why don't you know me? Vice Chairman of the Gansu Writers' Association, the novel "The Story of the Horse Thief" he wrote was made into the movie "The Horse Thief" by Tian Zhuangzhuang of the West Film Studio a few years ago. What's wrong?"

"I went to Lanzhou on a business trip a few days ago and met him. He said that he had co-written a TV script with others and would like to see if your wife's company is interested in filming it.

"Oh, what's the name of the script?" Fang Minghua asked without looking back at the fish float.

"It's a historical script called "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo"

"What?!"

"Why are you making such a loud noise? The fish was about to bite the hook but you scared it away!" Bai Miao said dissatisfied.

"That's right, Minghua, why are you so excited?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't expect Zhang Rui to be able to write scripts." Fang Minghua hurriedly covered it up.

"Prime Minister Liu Luoguo"

This was a very popular TV series in the 1990s. Li Baotian, Zhang Guoli, and Wang Gang set the precedent for mainland TV dramas to dramatize history.

The subsequent series "Kangxi Private Interview in Private" and "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan" were all produced following the trend.

If I get this script, I can solve my daughter-in-law's problem.

Thinking of this, Fang Minghua said: "Okay, you ask Zhang Rui to send the script over and take a look at it."

"Okay, I'll go back and call him."

On this day, Fang Minghua fished for a long time and only caught a three-inch small crucian carp, but he was in a good mood on the way back.

No fish was caught, but a script was caught.

In the evening, the family was preparing to have dinner. Song Tangtang came down from upstairs and saw Fang Minghua relaxing while humming a ditty, so he asked, "Did you catch a few big fish today? Did you make soup for the children?"

"No! I went to the kitchen and saw that dad only caught one small fish today, so small." Daughter Ruirui interjected, gesturing with her little hands.

His son Lele quickly added: "He was even picked up and eaten by the little bean sprouts!"

Oh?

Song Tangtang couldn't help but laugh in surprise.

"Minghua, what makes you happy?"

"Hehe. Something good happened. We went fishing today. Pingwa said that his friend Zhang Rui, the vice chairman of the Gansu Writers Association, said he had written a script called "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" and asked if your company would film it."

"Is this called a costume drama? Where's the script?" Song Tangtang asked.

"He called Zhang Rui when he got back. It will be sent to Xijing in a few days."

Sure enough, five days later, Jia Pingwa sent a thick stack of scripts.

"Take your time and watch. If you can take a picture, tell me and go to work."

"Okay, let me take a look first."

Fang Minghua sent Jia Pingwa away, took the script back and eagerly started reading it in the living room.

Damn it!

Sure enough, it is "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" in history.

Before coming to this era, Fang Minghua had only watched this TV series once, and was not very impressed. However, the drama style of this TV series was exactly the same as the script.

There are also these main characters: Liu Yong, He Shen, Qianlong.

Really hammered!

Let’s take another look at the script writers: Qin Peichun, Shi Ling, Zhang Rui, and Bai Hua.

Zhang Rui is indeed one of the script writers.

Before coming to this era, Fang Minghua certainly would not have paid attention to these people, but now that he has been in the literary world for these years, he also knows that these people are not unknown people.

Qin Peichun is a member of the Shanghai Writers Association, a member of the Drama Literature Society, and a famous children's drama screenwriter. He has created children's dramas such as "Yannu Shasha" and "White Horse Flying".

Shi Ling: Screenwriter of the Central Experimental Theater and the author of the novel "Cixi's Journey to the West" and the TV series "The Silent Song".

Bai Hua: Writer and screenwriter. He has created scripts such as "The Stars Are Bright Tonight" and "Yang Guifei", as well as the novel "There is no greater sorrow than a heart that is not dead".

And Zhang Rui, they are not unknown people.

In the evening, Song Tangtang got off work. After dinner, Fang Minghua went upstairs and gave the script to his wife.

"Pingwa brought the script this morning. You read it slowly, and I'll help the child with his homework." After saying this, Fang Minghua went downstairs.

After watching the two children finish their homework, I went to listen to my daughter playing the piano. Finally, I chatted with the two children for a while, and played in the yard with the German Shepherd beans for a while. I looked at my watch and saw that the time was almost ten o'clock. Urging the two children to wash up and go to bed.

I have to go to school tomorrow.

After arranging the children, Fang Minghua pushed open Song Tangtang's study room and frowned slightly when he saw his wife still reading the script there.

Seeing Fang Minghua coming in, Song Tangtang raised his head and asked, "Have you read the script?"

"After seeing it, I think it's pretty good."

"Very good? Is this a historical drama? I remember that the Liu Yong in the history books is not Luo Guo? And the highest position in the Qing Dynasty should be the Minister of Military and Aircraft. There is no such thing as a prime minister!"

"Yes, you are right." Fang Minghua said with a smile:

"It's explained in the script that it's adapted from historical records and folk legends, mixing official history, miscellaneous history, folk stories and even stand-up comedy together, using a teasing and playful style to satirize corruption and assassinate traitors. Don't treat it as official history."

"But is this okay? Will the audience accept it?" Song Tangtang was a little worried.

Fang Minghua didn't answer, but asked back: "Have you seen the TV series "The Story of Qianlong" shot by Zheng Shaoqiu?"

"No, I've heard of it, but this drama has not been broadcast in the mainland. I heard it was very popular when it was broadcast in Taiwan." Song Tangtang told the truth.

"Well, why don't you watch pirated discs!" Fang Minghua complained.

Song Tangtang was right.

This TV series is not publicly broadcast in the mainland now! It seems that it was not broadcast on TV until after the millennium.

Song Tangtang glared at him and said, "As a film and television practitioner, I respect the creations of my colleagues and never watch pirated discs!"

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"This "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" is obviously also a parody, but it is more humorous and down-to-earth. I think ordinary audiences will like it, so I suggest you watch "The Parody of Qianlong."

"Since you said it, I will shoot it!" Song Tangtang made a decision.

"Watch "The Parody of Qianlong" first."

"Then go buy me a genuine disc."

"This TV series is not broadcast in the mainland, how can there be a genuine one on the market? They are all pirated!"

"Then I won't watch it!" Song Tangtang said firmly.

"Okay then"

The wife really did what she said, and she never watched any pirated VCD discs in the house.