Chapter 4, Little Li's Flying Dagger

Hello, hello. Wang Yu held on and said, "I am from Beijing Film Academy, should I call you senior brother or..."

Upon first meeting, it is not appropriate to scrutinize the other person too much, but Wang Yu's gaze is quite acceptable, possibly enhanced by the presence of glasses, allowing for a relatively comprehensive observation with just a glance

Teacher Chen spoke while drinking, "Hehe, when I was in Hong Kong, I wrote a lot of plays. I am sure you have seen some of them. Let's put it this way, those zombie films, you know? I have written many, even some that are not well-known. Oh right, I should say, I was involved in... but you definitely don't know that I wrote them."

There is no need for that. Wang Yu was quite restrained

Chen Wengui seemed to be quite comforting, "Let me be straightforward, our profession as screenwriters is not easy. Most newcomers have to start as 'ghostwriters'. Can you accept that?"

Wang Yu, this time, with the intention of not wanting to embarrass his sister, naturally made himself more tactful in dealing with others. Teacher Chen appeared to be a sincere person, while Yu Zili seemed to be quite similar to himself.

Yu Zili laughed and said: "Let's not call each other senior brother or junior brother anymore. You can call me Old Yu, and I'll call you Old Wang. How does that sound?"

On the left side sits a young man, appearing to be of a similar age, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a somewhat square face, dressed in a leather jacket. The young man looks quite spirited, and his eyes are very bright

Teacher Chen is perceptive and insightful, this person is ... ...

Hello, Teacher Chen, I am Wang Yu

Yu Zili first nodded and said, "Teacher Chen, I have made up my mind; I will start as a 'shooter' for now."

Is it Wang Yu?

On this day, heavy snow fell

What is even more unexpected is the response given by Sister Fei at that time

Sister Fei treats him very well, and even a blind person can see this. However, the current Wang Yu is not the same as the Wang Yu of the past

However, later on, the original owner did something that made Wang Yu very angry and wanting to curse.

Fortunately, 181 days have passed, and he can make some slight changes

Teacher Chen is truly remarkable; not only is he a skilled playwright, but he is also an eloquent speaker, recounting his experiences in Hong Kong with great enthusiasm

Beimen Shuanrou is still a small restaurant now, but it has a great location, right in Nanluoguxiang

The reasons are also natural; with so many submissions being rejected, I have endured the most unadulterated social criticism, feeling twisted and reclusive. Is it not permissible for me to change?

Please come in, how many of you are there

What are you being polite about? When you come to Nanluoguxiang, there is a place called Beimen Shuanrou, do you know it?

Xiao Wang, Xiao Yu, you probably do not know me well yet. I have spent a considerable amount of time in Hong Kong, where hot pot is referred to as "da bian lu" and involves dipping various ingredients...

This individual, named Yu Zili, wishes to join our profession of screenwriting and is from the Central Academy of Drama

Teacher Chen finally remembered the beverages, and Wang Yu had no objections to this. Yu Zili, on the other hand, did not consider himself an outsider.

Speaking of this alley, one cannot fail to mention the Central Academy of Drama. There is a little-known fact that many may not be aware of: the Central Academy of Drama is the smallest university in the entire city of Beijing. The Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama share a close relationship, and naturally, Wang Yu is aware of this hot pot restaurant.

Is that you, Dachun?

At this moment, Teacher Chen also came to a stop

Then ... ...

I am looking for someone

It turns out that he had just recounted his experiences in Hong Kong for this purpose

Fortunately, my older sister's family is not short of money, otherwise...

Oh dear, I forgot the wine. By the way, do you all drink? I haven't asked about this yet, haha...

The dishes are being served

Hello! Yu Zili generously extended his hand

Wang Yugang wanted to say something, but Teacher Chen placed the recipe in front of him.

Wang Yu and Yu Zili both nodded at the same time

There is a house in the capital, which the original owner sold for less than 70,000 yuan, and also took out a substantial amount of money to give to my sister's family, stating that it was to repay a kindness

At first, there was some restraint, but once a piece of lamb was dipped in the sauce and placed in the mouth, the tension was released

"Xiao Wang, please order two more dishes." Teacher Chen was very generous

Hmm?

Good! Just like old friends!

Good

Just now, someone at the table called out.

Have you finished eating

The original owner said to his sister, "Sister, housing prices have risen; selling now would yield a substantial profit! I bet they will definitely drop significantly in the future, and then we can buy back in."

Thus, three bottles of Yanjing beer were first served

Xiao Wang, please take a seat first. As soon as I walked in, I felt it was like this, and upon hearing the sound, haha... there is no doubt about it.

Hello, you were introduced by your sister, so we are acquaintances. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's talk at the dining table

The current hot pot restaurant is still small, and it is originally an old building. It is said that the owner plans to renovate the roof to expand the operating area

The original master was a person of unfortunate fate. In his youth, his parents died in a car accident. Hongjie Fei's father was a good friend of the original master's father, thus Wang Yu gained a god-sister as well as godfather and godmother.

At this moment, Chen Wengui put on a completely different serious expression and said, "Alright, now I have a question: Did both of you understand what I just explained?"

Wang Yuneng could empathize with the timid feeling of Old Yu, as he felt the same way

Do not be polite with me, come on...

Regarding the matter of repaying kindness, Wang Yu does not oppose it. The tuition fees at Beijing Film Academy are not inexpensive, but why sell your house?

He is afraid of exposing himself, so he has been consistently rejecting his sister's kindness

My sister is usually very graceful, but when she is with Wang Yu, she jokes around and playfully fights, resembling more of a neighborly sister.

... ...

Hmm. The two spoke in unison

This play is called "Little Li Flying Dagger"

After seeing off his sister, Wang Yu, wrapped in a down jacket, finally returned to his rented apartment, where he once again lay down on the bed

Wang Yu responded while taking off his glasses to wipe them; winter is particularly unfriendly to those who wear glasses, as they fog up upon entering a warm room from the cold outside

Oh, teacher, you have traveled all over the place, I envy you so much. Yu Zili added a comment, his mouth full of food, making his words unclear.

Overall, the original owner is a person of integrity, yet quite stubborn, and has a reclusive personality. For such a person, Wang Yu has put in a lot of effort to maintain the facade.

The screenwriter teacher's surname is Chen, Wang Yude needs to make a phone call first, and the fifty cents is just gone like that

Then, what about Wang Yu

Wang Yu buried his head in eating meat, and with his peripheral vision, he glanced at that old Yu. The way this guy was eating was such a sight; he was definitely poorer than himself

After a few steps, Wang Yu arrived at a table where two people were seated. He first shook hands with Teacher Chen.

Teacher Chen, what script are we going to write this time? Or what are we adapting?

Wang Yu, the notorious critic, gazed at the ceiling of his rental apartment and set two goals for himself

Teacher Chen, whose full name is Chen Wengui, has been a screenwriter in the industry for many years, as my sister mentioned. He has an average appearance, with a rather broad face, short hair, and dark skin, giving him the look of an ordinary middle-aged man who is somewhat stout.

Wang Yu, not wanting to lose his integrity, probably thinks that this way he won't expose himself

Become a good screenwriter and buy an apartment in the capital

Alright, come over now

Well, I trust my brother's judgment; the house prices will definitely fall

There is no way, my sister is a very intelligent woman, and the original owner had this kind of personality, always refusing the help of others

The meaning of this statement is very clear; there is no need to discuss whether to be a gunman or not. It is better to directly ask what to change. After hearing this, Chen Wengui smiled and said

With a glass of beer downed, the relationship among the three men became closer

I apologize for being late. Wang Yu put on his glasses and then came over

The bed remains the same, but because my sister has lain on it, there is now a particularly sweet fragrance in the air

Later, Wang Yu discovered that the original owner was also quite isolated at school. In fact, when Wang Yu made the decision to take a leave of absence to write a script, both classmates and teachers seemed to breathe a sigh of relief

... ...

Putting down the phone, Wang Yu reminded himself once again that he must not bring shame to his sister

Today, Teacher Chen is the main speaker, and he readily took the opportunity to open the discussion.

Teacher Chen

Would you like to add another plate of meat

Let us leave first

In that case, what else can Teacher Chen say

Upon arriving at the location, he pushed open the door and was warmly greeted by a waiter

Understood

Three men, three bottles of beer, one pot of hot pot, until neither the table nor the remnants of meat in the pot are visible.

Teacher Chen burst into laughter and said, "Why do you young people sound so old?"

The second day

The three of them really became familiar with each other, perhaps because relationships among men can sometimes be quite simple

Sister Fei used to teach at Beijing Film Academy, and the original owner was also examined by Beijing Film Academy, which is related to this matter.

This sentence feels like an old friend, deeply resonating with Yu Zili's heart, "Exactly! That's the meaning!"

Before long, several plates of lamb, a dish of pickled vegetables, fried locusts, frozen tofu, and three bowls of condiments were served, and the three of them were ready to start eating.

Two young fellows, each taking turns with their chopsticks.

As for what Teacher Chen has discussed, Wang Yu already has a general idea in his mind

Old Yu? Old Wang?

No need. Again, it is a unanimous voice.

I am truly grateful to Teacher Chen. Oh, what is the address?

What should one do if they lose their house

Wang Yu woke up early in the morning and began to tidy up. He washed his face thoroughly, combed his hair neatly, put on a down jacket, and wore a checkered shirt underneath. He also donned a gray wool scarf, which, along with his glasses, gave him a scholarly appearance

Wang Yu was even more focused; he could hardly remember the last time he had hot pot, so what was there to say? However, he did remember not to embarrass his sister and to eat in a refined manner, though his speed was not a bit slower than that of the old Yu.

Wang Yu took off his down jacket, neatly folded it, and placed it behind the chair as a cushion, while his eyes remained vigilant.

Not late, not late, we have just arrived

Wang Yu also smiled, "I think it's quite good, like old friends."

Here. Someone is calling over there

Two great springs