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.
When Xiang Nan saw this, he didn't force it. 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 embarrassed to ask any more questions.
After Xiang Nan rode away, she opened it and saw that it was a pack of candied fruits.
Such things certainly don't seem like much now, but at the time, to a little girl like Cong Shan, they were 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.
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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.
It was quite a sensation for a while.
On the one hand, Xiang Nan is a celebrity, 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, and no one expected her to fall in love.
But despite this, the school and home 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.
Therefore, even if you fall in love, it will not affect your future, and the 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.
I saw that this young man was young, handsome, polite, and generous. He was worthy of being someone who had performed for leaders before. He was really good at it.
Moreover, 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 unlucky enough to jump in and end up in rural areas, it will be even worse. You will not be able to earn even a few yuan a month.
Therefore, Xiang Nan's conditions are much better than those of his own family. No matter how he looks at it, his family is suitable, so grandma has no objection.
As for Ning Weiguo and Qi Aihong, they have no objections.
They know that their son has always had good intentions since he was a child, and he has never regretted his decisions.
Moreover, he is already eighteen years old this year, which is also the age when he should fall 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.
The two go to school together on weekdays, and go to major attractions in the capital 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.
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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 small fortune. The interest on saving money at that time was also high, with more than 3,000 yuan in interest a year. Coupled with a monthly pension of 80 yuan, Xiang Nan's income far exceeded that of ordinary people.
Therefore, restaurants like Lao Mo can be entered at any time.
At this moment, a teacher suddenly walked in and said, "Ning Wei, go to the principal's office."
Xiang Nan was stunned, then stood up, "Teacher, the principal wants to see me for something?"
"Yes, it seems that there is a person from Xiangjiang who wants to see you by name." The teacher explained.
When Xiang Nan heard this, he was stunned. He didn't know which person from Xiangjiang actually wanted to see him by name.
When he arrived at the principal's office, Xiang Nan met the Xiangjiang native. He recognized him at first sight. 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.
"As I said before, 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 of 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 talk." Zhu Mu said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Xiang Nan nodded, and then asked for leave from the principal. The two of them left the school together and took a car to the Yanjing Hotel together.
"What I want you to make 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.
Upon hearing this, Xiang Nan nodded, "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's famous novel "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.
By 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 goes 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.
It’s been a long time since I’ve heard such a straightforward synopsis of a movie. It really makes me have no idea of going to the theater to watch it.
If I make this movie, I can certainly make some money, 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.
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