"Yes, but I resigned from my work unit last year. I took a leave of absence without pay and kept the establishment staff. The main reason is that I spent most of the year filming outside and couldn't go to work, so I quit."
Uncle Fan and Aunt Zhang breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Li Tang said that they would retain the establishment.
Aunt Zhang asked again: "Then what do your parents do?"
Damn it, this is the rhythm of the household registration check! Don't you want to find yourself a son-in-law?
Out of etiquette, Li Tang answered frankly: "My dad runs a restaurant, my mom...well, they divorced very early, and I lived with my dad."
It turned out to be a single-parent family.
Aunt Zhang glanced at Uncle Fan and seemed to have some flaws.
"Then do you still have contact with your mother?" Aunt Zhang asked curiously because of middle-aged women's gossip.
"Yes, there is a connection. My mother is in the United States and is a professor at a university."
"America? Still a professor!"
Aunt Zhang looked shocked and said anxiously: "So you can also go to the United States?"
"Okay, but I think it's good to stay in China. I haven't thought about going to the United States."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk!"
Aunt Zhang looked full of regret. People of her generation might have dreamed of going to the United States.
But she immediately smiled and said: "That's right. You are doing so well in China now, so going to the United States to start over is really not worth the gain."
Entering the 1990s, domestic development is obvious to all, especially the acting industry. Fan Xiaopang could not even take care of himself before he became famous. "Huan Zhu Ge Ge" became popular, Jin Suo became famous, and his income increased sharply. An income of hundreds of thousands a year was unimaginable in the past.
Back then, they longed for the United States because they wanted to make more money there. At that time, there was a rumor that washing dishes in the United States in one year would be more than you would earn in a lifetime in China. This is not a myth, it is a reality.
At that time, working in China cost tens of dollars a month and hundreds of dollars a year. In the United States, washing dishes cost four dollars an hour and working ten hours for forty dollars. You must know that the black market price of U.S. dollars and RMB at that time was already more than one to ten. Four hundred yuan a day is less than half the annual income in China. How can it not make people crazy?
Uncle Fan suddenly said: "Xiao Li, do you have any plans to develop in Hollywood in the future?"
"Well……"
Li Tang didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Uncle Fan looked well-informed and continued: "Now Li Lianlian, Cheng Long, and Zhou Runfa have all gone to Hollywood to develop, and there are also many in China. I think you can give it a try."
"Uncle Fan, there are very few opportunities for Chinese people to develop in Hollywood." Li Tang could only force a smile.
In the late 1990s, with the decline of Hong Kong movies, many big-name Hong Kong stars went to Hollywood. For example, Li Lianlian and Cheng Long made many action movies, and Zhou Runfa and Jodie Foster teamed up to make "Anna and..." king".
As for the Mainland, in Li Tang’s memory in his previous life, it seems that Director Chen made a restricted-rated movie called "Killing Me Softly". Generally speaking, it is a three-level movie with a storyline. It is said that it was even sold in North America. There was no chance of a release, and it was eventually released on video.
Uncle Fan wanted to say something else, but was immediately choked back by Aunt Zhang's glare, which made Li Tang sigh in relief.
He could finally tell that Aunt Zhang was definitely the leader of the couple. Although Uncle Fan looked quite impressive, he was actually a bit out of character.
And all of these can be reflected in Fan Xiaopang. For example, Xiaopang's intelligence and shrewdness are inherited from Aunt Zhang's excellent genes; while his beauty and inconspicuousness largely come from Uncle Fan's inheritance.
Then Aunt Zhang started chatting with Li Tang again, trying to find out more about him. Li Tang did not disappoint her. He told Aunt Zhang frankly that his hometown was in a county town in the countryside of Shanghai. The front house where he opened the hotel was bought by his family. It was three floors and 360 square meters; he had two apartments in the city. An old apartment with a usable area of more than 80 square meters, and a large flat floor of 180 square meters that is about to be handed over. Of course, this small courtyard in Beijing is also included.
It was obvious that Aunt Zhang's eyes were getting brighter and brighter, and the conversation was getting more and more lively. It wasn't until Fan Xiaopang came back that she calmed down a little.
Li Tang didn't have time to call Nai'an back until now. In fact, Nai An called him to ask about the interview. When he learned that the interview was successful, Nai An was very happy and said that he would come over as soon as possible to discuss the contract with the crew.
Based on Li Tang's current celebrity status, the price of the movie is between 100,000 and 150,000 yuan, while the TV series is about 8,000 yuan per episode. Nai'an also joked that the total investment in "The Swordsman" was as high as 40 million, and she would definitely find a way to pry out Zhang Dabeard's hair and try to negotiate a good price.
As soon as Li Tang finished making the call, he turned around and saw Fan Xiaopang hiding behind him, and was startled.
"Why aren't you in the house with your parents and listening to the phone calls?"
"no."
Fan Xiaopang chuckled and said furtively: "I just want to ask you, what did my parents talk to you when I was away just now?"
In front of her parents, Li Tang behaved very politely. As for Fan Xiaopang, he didn't need to pretend, so he said angrily: "Just checking the household registration will only dig out three generations of my ancestors."
Xiaopang quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, my mother is like that, you just have to be perfunctory."
If he had been in his previous life, he would have been impatient by now, but the fusion of his original memory and his experience after time travel made him more aware of society's humanities and sophistication. Seeing the apologetic look on Xiaopang's face at this time, he couldn't help but said with a smile: "It's okay, your parents are also concerned about you and are afraid that you will suffer. Don't worry, I have given them some reassurance. .”
Xiaopang asked in surprise: "What reassurance?"
"Even if you suffer a loss from me, then I am still the ideal son-in-law candidate in your parents' eyes. The meat will rot in the pot!"
Xiaopang's face turned red when he was told that, and he spat: "Bah, you're the one who died in the pot."
It was a bit cold standing outside, but Li Tang really didn't want to go inside. It's not as fun to go to the house to deal with the two older people as it is to flirt with the younger ones outside.
The last time we saw each other, it had been more than four months and almost five months since I last saw Xiaopang. He looked at the other person carefully up and down, and they all said that he gained three pounds during the holidays. Although the little fat man wore more clothes now, he probably gained more than three pounds.
Xiaopang was still shy at first, but when he noticed that his eyes were wandering around him, he immediately gave him a fierce look, "What are you looking at? What's there to see?"
"Tsk, you are so boring. We haven't seen you for a long time and you can't even take a good look. Besides, you are moving out soon. I'm afraid it will be difficult to see you again in the future."
These words make people feel sad when they hear them.
Xiaopang actually doesn't want to move away from here at all. He lived here some time ago and has become familiar with the surrounding neighbors. It is both smoky and humane, and it is much better than the original rental house. What's more important is that the owner here is the person he has always cared about. Although he is not here, seeing the traces of his life will always give him a sense of comfort in his heart.
If she was really asked to say it, she might not be able to say anything, but living here makes her feel very at ease, as if she has a kind of support.
"Then...how long will you stay this time?" Xiaopang pursed his lips and asked.
Li Tang looked at her and said nothing.
Xiaopang hesitated again and said: "My parents came here this time. I know they are a little worried about me living here. Besides, they really came to thank you. After the contract was negotiated in two days, they went back. I...I'm still here, you..."
Although Xiaopang didn't continue, Li Tang's heart suddenly moved. He felt that the opportunity had finally come. He pretended to be calm and said: "I'll stay for another week or so. I will report to the crew on the 5th of next month."
Xiaopang's focus was indeed different from others, and he quickly asked: "Hey, have you received a role again?"
Li Tang said dissatisfied: "Look at what you're asking, I'm an actor. If I don't take the role, what's wrong with me?"
"No, what other roles have you taken on, a movie or a TV series?"
Every actor has a heart that yearns for the big screen, and Xiaopang is no exception.
"Huan Zhuge Ge" is a hit, and both Xiao Yanzi and Lin Xinru are heading towards the big screen. Last year's movie "Battle of the Forbidden City" starring Xiao Yanzi, Liu Dehua and Zheng Yijian has been released during the Spring Festival this year.
Similarly, the movie "The Winner" starring Lin Xinru and Hong Kong's currently popular Xie Tingfeng was also released in Hong Kong last month.
She is the only one who is pitiful now, let alone the big screen. Without Li Tang's help this time, I am afraid she would still be running around in business.
"Didn't you hear me when I called you just now?"
Xiaopang pouted and said, "I told you I didn't eavesdrop on your phone calls."
Now that the matter has been settled, there is no need for Li Tang to hide it anymore. He smiled and said: "It's "The Swordsman". I went to audition today and it has been decided that I will play the second male lead."
""The Swordsman"? Are you talking about the CCTV drama "The Swordsman" that has been circulating some time ago?" Xiaopang said with a surprised look on his face.
"uh-huh!"
"Wow, Teacher Li, you are so awesome!" Xiaopang suddenly exclaimed.
CCTV dramas these days are all classics, from the earliest "A Dream of Red Mansions" and "Journey to the West" to the recent "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin", including last year's hit "Yongzheng Dynasty". Each one set off a ratings frenzy and was even a star-making tool. Many actors became instantly famous because of this, and many actors also turned around because of it.
In particular, "The Swordsman" has been hyped by Zhang Dabeard one after another. Although it has not started filming, it has already reached the point where everyone knows it. Especially those viewers who have read the original work are all looking forward to this TV series. Available.
There are even Jin Yong fans who vote online for the most suitable actor for the character. For example, Bao Guoan, who played the domineering Cao Cao in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", played Ren Woxing; the feminine Chen Daoming played Dongfang Bubai; the upright Pu Cunxi is said to be the best choice for the flower-picking thief Tian Boguang; there are also Ning Zhongze from Aunt Ni Ping, Mr. Mo Da from Yu Zhi, a veteran in the arts, and so on.
It's just that the leading roles such as Linghu Chong, Ren Yingying and Junior Sister are relatively controversial. On the one hand, everyone is deeply impressed by the Hong Kong movie version of "The Swordsman" and believes that Li Lianjie, Guan Qiuqiu and Lai Xiaozi are the most suitable candidates; Some netizens also think that the mainland version is not suitable for using Hong Kong stars, and Li Lienhe is too old.
To be honest, it’s really hard to find any actor from the younger generation of Mainland China who is suitable to play Linghu Chong these days. For example, the popular Lu Yi is generally considered to be too creamy and not good enough for Zhou Jie.
There was news that Shao Bin would play the role of Linghu Chong, and there was a lot of opposition on the Internet. The "dark and tough" Shao Bin plays the chic and elegant Linghu Chong. This is no longer a matter of suitability, but completely unimaginable.
There are also many netizens who think that the combination of Chen Hong and Zhou Xun in "Da Ming Gong Ci" is quite suitable for Ren Yingying and the junior sister.
The funniest choice for Lin Pingzhi is that some people think Wu Jing is good. The reason is that a man looks like a woman.
It's just that Fan Xiaopang's scream alarmed everyone in the room.
Then Aunt Zhang said: "Bingbing, what are you doing?"
Uncle Fan's head poked out of the door.
Li Tang sighed secretly and had no choice but to lead Xiaopang into the house.
After entering the house, Aunt Zhang also exclaimed amidst Fan Xiaopang's series of exaggerated remarks. As for what "The Swordsman" is about, both Xiaopang and Aunt Zhang were confused.
Well, Jin Yong is to girls and Qiong Yao is to boys, probably about the same.
But this is not important. What is important is the CCTV drama. Li Tang plays the second male lead, and that is enough.
Aunt Zhang and Xiaopang Fan were both very happy for Li Tang. Only Uncle Fan looked very subtle and looked at Li Tang from time to time.
The leading male lead in "The Swordsman" is undoubtedly Linghu Chong, but what about the second leading male lead, Yue Buqun or Lin Pingzhi? But one thing is certain, they are all dead eunuchs.
The first update and the second update will be posted around 12 o'clock.
(End of chapter)
