Chapter 1756 1758【People from Xiangjiang】


    Before arriving at school, Cong Shan jumped off her bicycle and prepared to walk to school because she was afraid of being discovered by her classmates.


    Xiang Nan didn''t force himself when he saw this. He smiled, took out a paper bag from his schoolbag, and handed it to Cong Shan, "This is for you."


    ??Cong Shan took it in surprise, but was too shy to ask any more questions.


    After Xiang Nan rode away, she opened it and saw that it was a pack of candied fruits.


    ?Such a thing may seem like nothing now, but at that time, for a little girl like Cong Shan, it was no less than a heaven-sent delicacy. The status is basically equivalent to that of today''s master hand-made chocolates.


    Cong Shan carefully picked up a plum blossom and put it into her mouth. It was sour and sweet, just like her love.


    …


    In the next few days, Xiang Nan and Cong Shan came and went together.


    ?Although Cong Shan thinks she is hidden, in fact, there is no airtight wall in the world. Soon, classmates, teachers, and neighbors knew that Xiang Nan and Cong Shan were having an affair.


    There was quite a sensation for a time.


    On the one hand, Xiang Nan is quite a celebrity. She has performed for leaders and is a popular figure in school. On the other hand, Cong Shan has been an honest child since she was a child. No one thought that she would fall in love.


    ?But despite this, the school and the family did not want to separate them like they were facing a scourge.


    The reason is also very simple. In 1977, the college entrance examination had not yet been resumed. If ordinary people could go to high school, it was the end. After all, the only way to go to college at that time was the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, and you had to rely on the recommendation of the organization.


    After ordinary people graduate from high school, they are assigned jobs by the state. Whether you join a factory or jump in a queue, it all depends on organization and coordination and has nothing to do with personal academic performance.


    So even if you fall in love, it will not affect your future, and school will naturally not be troublesome. Unlike later generations, if you fall in love in high school, you may not be able to get into college, so schools and parents will treat you like a tiger.


    As for parents, when they heard that their granddaughter was in love, Cong Shan’s grandma also called Xiang Nan to their home for an inspection.


    ?Seeing that this young man is young, handsome, polite, and generous, he is worthy of being someone who has performed for leaders before, and he is really good at it.


    ?Furthermore, after Xiang Nan retires, he can still receive a retirement salary of 80 yuan per month. In her opinion, such a child is very good.


    ??Even if Cong Shan joins a factory in the future and works as an apprentice, her salary will only be 17 yuan and 50 cents. If you are unfortunate enough to jump in line in rural areas, it will be even worse. You will not be able to earn even a few yuan a month.


    Hence, Xiang Nan''s conditions are much better than our own. No matter how we look at them, they are suitable for us, so my grandma has no objections.


    As for Ning Weiguo and Qi Aihong, they were even less opposed.


    They know that their son has been upright in his thoughts since he was a child, and he has never regretted his decisions.


    ??And he is already eighteen this year, which is also the age for falling in love. And Cong Shan is beautiful, gentle, and smart. Although she has a poor background, she is pretty good.


    ?In this way, Xiang Nan and Cong Shan cleared the final obstacle and began to interact openly and openly.


    The two of them go to school together on weekdays, and go to major attractions in Beijing together on weekends.


    Xiang Nan has money and time, and is well-informed and experienced. Coaxing an inexperienced girl like Cong Shan is simply a matter of hands.


    Because of this, the relationship between the two has progressed very quickly. In less than a month, it has reached the final step.


    ? And it’s not that Cong Shan was unwilling to take this step. She was now coaxed by Xiang Nan and was willing to die for him. It''s just that Xiang Nan doesn''t want to be such a beast yet. He wants to wait until Cong Shan is older.


    And this also made Cong Shan love him even more.


    …


    In September, Xiang Nan was reading in class, thinking about taking Cong Shan to Lao Mo for a sit-down after school. He now has more than 20,000 yuan in hand. In the 1970s, he was definitely considered a little rich. At that time, the interest rate on saving money was also high. He could earn more than 3,000 yuan in interest a year. Together with the monthly pension of 80 yuan, Xiang Nan''s income was far higher than that of ordinary people.


    ?Hence, restaurants like Lao Mo can be entered at any time.


    At this moment, a teacher suddenly walked in and said, "Classmate Ning Wei, go to the principal''s office."


    Xiang Nan was stunned for a moment, then stood up, "Teacher, the principal wants to see me for something?"


    “Yes, there seems to be a person from Xiangjiang who wants to see you by name.” The teacher explained.


    Xiang Nan was stunned when he heard this. He didn''t know which person from Xiangjiang actually wanted to see him by name.


    When Xiang Nan came to the principal''s office, he met the Xiangjiang native. He recognized him at first glance. It was Zhu Mu whom he had met three years ago.


    “Mr. Ning, do you still remember me?” Zhu Mu stood up and asked with a smile.


    Xiang Nan nodded, "You are Zhu Mu, Director Zhu."


    “Yes, your memory is really good.” Zhu Mu said with a smile.


    "Hello, what do you want from me?" Xiang Nan asked.


    "I said before that I wanted to invite you to film. At that time, your team didn''t let anyone go. Now that you have retired, there is no obstacle." Zhu Mu explained.


    Xiang Nan was quite moved when he heard this.


    Unexpectedly, after so many years, Zhu Mu still thinks about himself.


    "Director Zhu, thank you for your appreciation. I wonder what movie you want to make?" Xiang Nan then asked.


    “This is not the place to talk, let’s go out and chat.” Zhu Mu said with a smile.


    Xiang Nan nodded when he heard this, and then asked for leave from the principal. The two of them left the school together and took a car to Yanjing Hotel.


    “What I want you to shoot is a martial arts film. Do you know this kind of film?” Zhu Mu ordered a cup of coffee for Xiang Nan and then asked with a smile.


    Xiang Nan nodded after hearing this, "I know. Martial arts films have a long history. During the Republic of China, there was the "Burning of the Red Lotus Temple" series adapted from Ping Jiang Buxiao''s famous work "The Legend of Jianghu".


    After liberation, filmmakers from Shanghai and Jiangxi went to Xiangjiang to develop and filmed martial arts films such as the "Once Upon a Time" series, the "Tathagata Palm" series, and the "White Bone Yin Yang Sword" series.


    ?At the end of the 1960s, director Zhang Che released "The One-Armed Sword", which changed the feminine style of martial arts films. Director Hu Jinquan launched "The Drunken Man", injecting cultural charm into martial arts films..."


    Zhu Mu was a little surprised after hearing this. He didn''t expect Xiang Nan to be so familiar with the inheritance of martial arts films. He didn''t seem to be a person living in the mainland with closed information and backwardness.


    "Yes, what you said is correct." He then smiled and said, "The film I asked you to make is also a martial arts film, called "The Iron Fist Kid".


    ?The story is like this. Xiao Ma has loved martial arts since he was a child, but he couldn''t afford the tuition, so he could only learn it secretly. One day, he saved a beggar and was able to teach him boxing skills. After that, Xiao Ma practiced martial arts hard, acted chivalrously, defeated the bullies in the town, and rescued the people in the town. "


    Xiang Nan blinked after hearing this.


    I haven’t heard such a straightforward synopsis of a movie for a long time. It really makes me have no idea of ??going to the theater to watch it.


    ?If I make this movie, I can certainly make a few bucks, but that’s probably all. There''s no way a movie like this can have a high box office. It is impossible for him to become famous and establish himself in the film industry, and he may eventually have to return to the mainland.


    And this will delay the college entrance examination. Generally speaking, the gain outweighs the loss.


    …


    (End of this chapter)