Chapter 600 Some Arrangements
Early spring in February.
There is more sunshine, the ice and snow are slowly melting, and the trees are still bare, waiting for new branches to sprout. After the Spring Festival comes the Lantern Festival. After the Lantern Festival, the whole New Year feeling has dissipated.
The streets and alleys are lined with lanterns, and a state-owned store has a stall selling lanterns on the spot, all in bulk and packed in white paper bags.
The fillings are not rich at this time, usually four kinds: black and white sesame, hawthorn, and bean paste. Oriental Company also has to give out welfare during the Lantern Festival. Old BJ usually gives out 30 yuanxiao per pound, one pound per person, and 20 yuan for the festival fee. It’s a little fun.
Needless to say, Chen Qi has not treated everyone badly, and he has indeed achieved the highest standards within the rules.
There is no holiday during the Lantern Festival, and we will go to work as usual.
This morning, Gong Xue came to the front yard after dinner. The kitchen was in full swing. Dai Hanhan took a big spoon, knocked on the side of the pot, and shouted: "There are six yuanxiao in each bowl, one bowl for each person, come and get it yourself!"
"I've already eaten it, is it okay if I don't want to?"
"If you can still eat it, just take it if you can't. Are you stupid? Are you asking me about this?"
Gong Xue smiled and went over to take a look. There were many Lantern Festivals cooked in the pot and said, "Hanhan, can you finish all this? Isn't it a waste?"
"It doesn't matter, the rest will be sent to the neighbors. Who wouldn't happily take it? Other people's families are poor and simple. We are used to living a good life. This is all the kindness of Teacher Chen and Sister Xue!"
Dai Hanhan became more and more like the director of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Gong Xue felt ashamed and said, "Come over for a meeting later!"
With that said, she entered the conference room in the front yard first.
There were already many people sitting inside, and some of them were actually holding bowls and snoring away at Yuanxiao. When they saw her coming in, no matter their age, they all greeted her: "Sister Xue!"
"Well, happy Lantern Festival!"
Gong Xue waved her hand and found a place to sit down. Li Lingyu said, "Hey, our Dongfang Company is having a meeting. Why are you here?"
"The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics!" Li Jianqun knocked on the table.
"I'll listen in while you're there."
Gong Xue rolled his eyes.
After a while, Fei Xiang came. Everyone stood up and was polite and distant. Firstly, they are really not familiar with each other, and secondly, each of these people is more rustic than the last. Fei Xiang is too refined and has a sense of distance.
After waiting for about ten minutes, Chen Qi arrived late.
He was not just pretending to be in the backyard and answering letters to 20th Century Fox.
The rooms in the courtyard are not big. This conference room is good in size but still not large enough. Many people stood and listened. Chen Qi sat down at the main seat, with Liang Xiaosheng on the left and Gong Xue on the right. Without any nonsense, he said directly: "Have a simple meeting!"
"The first thing is that the building over there at the Beijing Film Studio is actually habitable. You have received the keys and you can go work on your own. Decoration, furniture purchase, etc. should be reported together. It will be more convenient if the company purchases it, and each household will be reimbursed. The quota is 500 yuan, and a double dormitory is counted as one household.”
"Wow!"
The first sentence he spoke, everyone applauded. Fei Xiang also understood a little bit, and 500 yuan was a pretty large amount.
"The second thing is that we have built a few offices at the Beijing Film Studio. We currently have three businesses: movies, music, and magazines. I plan to recruit a few more people. This yard will not be abandoned and will still be used as an office... "
As soon as he finished speaking, Liang Xiaosheng said: "Our magazine has studied it and is willing to stay!"
"Yes, yes, we are used to staying here!" Dai Hanhan said.
"We also need to hire a few more editors, free up dormitories, and have a larger office space."
oops!
Chen Qi was very pleased that it was a good subordinate who took the initiative to help the leader solve his problems. He said cheerfully: "Okay, I will give you an additional transportation subsidy!" This means that the magazine will stay behind to work, but he will live at the Beijing Film Studio and work every day. There are transportation costs.
Gong Xue pursed her lips.
From a selfish point of view, they would move to a building and the yard would be empty. The magazine would stay behind to take care of the house, so I would feel relieved.
After talking about these two things, Chen Qi picked up the cup, took a sip of the fine high-quality beans, and continued:
"Now let's talk about the movie. "Black Cannon Incident" will be released in March. I plan to submit this movie to the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers. I'm not sure whether it will win the award. There is no problem in being shortlisted. You will all go and participate."
"Thank you, Teacher Chen!"
"We can also go to Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers!"
Zhang Junzhao, Zhang Yimou and others were very excited. It was still a big honor these days, unlike in later generations where the golden rooster was powerless and the flowers were withered.
"You can also find your own themes and scripts. As long as it's suitable, I'll cast it for you... By the way, do you know what's going on with my eldest nephew recently?"
"Who is the eldest nephew?"
"Kae Ge!"
"oh!"
Several people were ashamed, and Zhang Yi said: "He seems to be preparing for a movie called "Yellow Earth" and has also become a director."
"Who gave him the shot?"
"West Film Studio!"
"Yes, Xiying Film Factory has changed its director. Now Wu Tianming is the director. I heard that he fired all the middle-level cadres when he took office and vigorously promoted new people. That's why you support Kai Ge, right?"
Yo!
Chen Qi clicked his tongue, "Yellow Earth" is Chen Kaige's debut film, and it is also a famous work. Historically, it was filmed by Guangxi Film Studio, and Zhang Yimou was the photographer.
Now that Zhang Yimou has not gone to Guangxi, Chen Kaige has not taken this line, but Wu Tianming has taken over the job. Based on Director Chen's nature, he would never hire Zhang Yimou as a photographer again.
Shoot, shoot, shoot, director Chen can only attack when he is famous, why should an amateur attack?
"Currently, there are no movie assignments in the Mainland!"
"The MV for "Clouds in My Hometown" must be aired at the end of this month, and then the album will be released. Fei Xiang, I'm afraid you will have to stay for three months. If you need anything, you must tell us in advance and we will coordinate the time."
"I have no problem!" Fei Xiang said.
"I will also make a promise to sell 2 million copies of your "Clouds in My Hometown" and get a separate apartment!"
"Hahaha!"
"Okay, I'm really looking forward to it."
Everyone laughed, and Fei Xiang knew he was joking. He didn't need a house in the capital, and it was more comfortable to stay in a hotel.
Li Lingyu pouted.
"Everyone knows about the Oscar nominations. The awards ceremony will be held in April. Comrade Gong Xue and I will go to the United States. And I will go to Hong Kong after the MV is broadcast. This year, I will not be in the mainland for a long time. You have to give full play to your subjective opinions. Be proactive, find materials and resources yourself, don’t wait for me to assign you.
Let me first state that I have a big mission in Hong Kong this year, so please don’t bother me with small things. I will probably come back before the Olympics. "
Everyone agreed.
Although the number of people in Dongfang Company is slowly increasing, the scale is still small and it is currently easy to manage.
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"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..."
On the big screen, Gong Xue covered her face and cried, then raised her head, revealing a pear-shaped face that made me feel pity for her, and said: "Xiao Gao, you have always been very good to me, but you answer me, you are out of touch. For mercy on me?"
There was another slight commotion in the audience.
"Gong Xue is so beautiful!"
"For some reason I feel like she looks better when she cries!"
"More than that, I think Gong Xue is the most beautiful actress in China when she cries!"
"Hahaha...ah!"
Chen Qi's thigh was twisted and his laughter stopped abruptly.
This was the screening scene of "Under the Bridge". The two sneaked in five minutes after the opening. Behind them, Gong Xue, a cat, was worried and even wore a scarf.
About 60% to 70% of the audience was seated, which is great for an art film.