There are many rivers of different sizes in the city of Berlin, and it is a pleasant experience to travel around Berlin by boat, like watching a movie, the boat walks slowly, and the scenery is constantly changing, sometimes it is a modern new building, sometimes it is a wooded meadow, sometimes it is a classical building of the 18th and 19th centuries, and sometimes it is a row of simple bungalows. It's also fun to look up at the sky, there are clouds, there are birds in the sky.

Gong Li has never been abroad, and for the first time, she came to Berlin, where the cultural environment is very unique, and she was very excited and excited. Along the way, she is like a happy bird, look at this, look at that, happy is not good.

Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen were pulled by her and played everywhere. Although both of them are worried, but in the face of the happy Gong Li, it is also worth beating the spirit, and they don't want to affect this beautiful and reckless little sister.

Berlin's architecture is colourful and spectacular. Walking through the streets, you can see ancient cathedrals, museums, and towering skyscrapers. From the splendid Baroque Friedrichplatz to the neoclassical Schinkel Theater, there are magnificent palaces and world-renowned works of modern architecture. These beautiful and unique buildings that have undergone the vicissitudes of history give people a strong sense of Berlin's classical and modern, romantic and rigorous atmosphere.

From morning to noon, a few people wandered around the streets of Berlin until they were hungry, and then they found a Chinese restaurant and ordered something to eat.

Gong Li put aside the translation, and the owner of the Chinese restaurant, chirping and ordering.

The owner of the Chinese restaurant is a chubby Hong Kong man. Although his tongue is a little hard, he speaks Mandarin quite authentically. Gong Li was in a good mood and ordered several dishes in one go. I asked for a drink again, and then I gave up.

When the dishes were ready, the fat boss finally carried a bottle of wine and came over with a smile: "When you meet Chinese abroad, you are relatives." Our store is a small profit, and a bottle of wine is given to a few people. It's a small heart. Hehe, drink a little less to relieve fatigue. And it helps with digestion, which is very good. With that, he put the wine bottle in his hand on the table.

"Yo he. Authentic Beijing Erguotou. Boss, where did you get that? That's great! ”

Jiang Wen is a drunkard, and when he saw this, his eyes immediately widened.

The fat boss smiled cutely: "Most mainlanders are not used to drinking red wine or something." Although these two pots are not valuable, they are really rare in Europe. A few slow uses, if there is anything needed. Just speak up. There is a lot of inconvenience when you go out. There is no second word about what can help. ”

Zhang Yimou was also very moved, and quickly stood up: "Boss, thank you." Or we Chinese are so wow, we go all over the world, we are all a family. ”

The boss smiled and waved his hand, asked a few people to use it slowly, and went to greet other guests by himself.

Jiang Wen poured himself a full cup, poured another cup for Zhang Yimou, and signaled to the translator, who hurriedly shook his hand again and again. Jiang Wen pouted: "What's the matter, I've been abroad for a long time, and I don't think white wine tastes as good as red wine?" In his opinion, this kind of "two devils" is the most annoying, and it is simply a reserve of "traitors".

The translator is not very old, and when he heard this, his white face turned a little red: "I am an international student at the University of Berlin, and I have all the jobs in China." As soon as you graduate, you will return to your home country! "Do you think buddies are the kind of white-eyed wolves who forget their ancestors for the sake of high-ranking officials and generous rewards?

Jiang Wen was stunned, a little embarrassed, Zhang Yimou hurriedly played a round: "He's a person, that's it, he is straightforward and fast-talking, a intestine to the end, don't be like him." ”

Gong Li didn't care about them, the chopsticks were flying, her mouth was open, and she was happy to eat.

Zhang Yimou was preoccupied, glanced at Gong Li, and smiled bitterly at Jiang Wen: "Ignorance is a blessing!" ”

Jiang Wen smiled and took a sip of wine: "Don't worry too much, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain." Since we were not invited, we came to participate in this film festival, but I still don't believe that the organizing committee of the Berlin Film Festival can still push the entries out? ”

Zhang Yimou smiled bitterly and was speechless. These two people, one is a girl who doesn't know the taste of sorrow, and the other is very smug and heartless. Pity yourself, you can't eat or sleep, and everyone has lost a lot of weight.

Coming to this Berlin Film Festival, in the final analysis, it was his impulse.

This "Red Sorghum" has been released, and it has been praised and praised countless times at home and abroad. Zhang Yimou is also a little young and vigorous, so he thinks, why can't such a good movie be taken internationally, so that more people can see the excellent movies in Chinese mainland? Let them know that Chinese-language movies are not just Hong Kong movies.

However, when I really stepped out of the country, I realized that the ideal is plump and the reality is skinny. I also know how difficult it is for Yang Lin to enter Hollywood single-handedly and create one myth after another. People just see the glamour on the surface, but who knows how much bitterness and helplessness is hidden behind the light?

With a letter of introduction from the Western Film Studio, when I came to the Berlin Embassy, people didn't do anything at all. Mainland movies? Pull it down, don't take it out and be embarrassed. Who doesn't know that mainland movies are synonymous with dirty mess? The embassy staff even said: "Do you have to bring the negative image of our country to the world?" ”

The end result was that the people at the embassy were all "busy" and just contacted the translator. Now I know that this is still a student who has not graduated.

He is now blinded, and he doesn't even know the regulations of the Berlin Film Festival, let alone submit an application, arrange a screening, and even participate in the selection. This student translator doesn't know anything about these paths.

Could it be that you just went home? Zhang Yimou was unwilling, so he went back like this, and he had to be embarrassed to throw himself at his grandmother's house? But what else can be done?

Zhang Yimou covered his forehead irritably, praying that heaven could send him an angel and show him a clear way.

When Gong Li and Jiang Wen were full of wine and food, Zhang Yimou, who had eaten a few bites indiscriminately, also put down the dishes and chopsticks absentmindedly.

The fat boss was holding a teapot and holding a couple of cups. He walked over with a smile: "How many people, drink some tea?" This is a relative in China, who specially mailed it to me. ”

Zhang Yimou hurriedly sat down on the side: "Boss." Sit down together and talk for a while. ”

The boss was also very cheerful, greeted the waiter, cleaned up the table quickly, sat down at the table, and poured tea for each of the several people. The emerald green tea, steaming. A few tea leaves are floating and sinking, and the dark fragrance hits people.

Zhang Yimou still likes tea. Take a sip. Surprised: "Hey, it's Hong Kong tea!" Boss, good thing! ”

Gong Li also picked up the cup and took a sip: "Hmm." It's delicious. "She doesn't understand tea. But the tea is light and fragrant, down the throat, and the teeth and cheeks are fragrant, which feels very good.

The boss was also a little surprised: "Oh, this gentleman, an expert!" Drunk? ”

Zhang Yimou nodded, this kind of tea, Yang Lin used to give him a little before. This Hong Kong tea. It's not necessarily superb, but it grows very slowly. It can be regarded as a status symbol, and ordinary people can't drink it at all.

When I found a topic, the more I talked, the more speculative I became.

As soon as Hu Kan from Shannan and Haibei was called, the boss asked Zhang Yimou about the purpose of this trip to Germany. Zhang Yimou sighed, and when he said his intentions, he also said the current difficulties.

The fat boss scratched his head and said helplessly: "This, I'm sorry." I'm not afraid of your jokes, I used to be a mixed society. I also love to watch movies, but over the years, I haven't paid attention to this at all. I know about the film festival, but I really don't know what's going on. ”

Zhang Yimou smiled and signaled that he didn't have to care. Originally, what does a restaurateur have to do with movies?

Gong Li was on the side, blinking: "Here in Berlin, don't you show Chinese movies?" ”

The fat boss was slightly stunned, slammed the table in a row, and said, "Wait!" So he got up, ran to the bar, got into the lockers, and turned the boxes upside down. After a while, the fat boss gasped slightly, took a newspaper, and put it in front of Zhang Yimou: "This person, have you heard of it?" ”

Zhang Yimou picked up the newspaper curiously, and Gong Li also leaned his head over. I saw that on the top of the newspaper, there was a line of German text with a photo attached. The photo shows an old foreign man and a young Chinese.

The translator also came over, took a look, knew that these people couldn't read German, and read: "Hollywood's best director, with his new work "Central Station", competes for the Berlin International Film Festival!" ”

Yang Lin also came to Berlin?

Zhang Yimou was slightly stunned, but Gong Li's eyes lit up.

Jiang Wen slapped the table and said happily: "Why did you forget him?" ”

The fat boss said strangely: "Everyone, do you know Mr. Yang?" Seeing Zhang Yimou nodding, the fat boss said excitedly: "This Mr. Yang, that's the pride of our Chinese!" In these years, can Lao Mei make a great name, how can he be an ordinary person? I'll tell you, Mr. Yang is in Hong Kong, that's it! The fat boss gave a thumbs up, and his fat face was full of pride.

Zhang Yimou touched his chin, maybe, Yang Lin can really help? He's also here for the film festival. Anyway, this is also the last hope, Zhang Yimou opened a backpack he was carrying, found a thick phone book, and flipped it up. Soon, Yang Lin's phone was found. Ask the fat boss: "Where is the public phone nearby?" ”

The fat boss waved his hand: "What public phone?" Fight right here with me, come with me. His father, Zhang Yimou, took it to the bar and pulled out the telephone from behind the bar.

Zhang Yimou smiled and thanked him and pressed the number.

It only rang twice, and the phone was connected.

"Hey, hello."

It's not Yang Lin's voice, is it wrong? Or maybe you changed your phone? Zhang Yimou hurriedly said: "Hello, may I ask, is this Mr. Yang Lin's phone number?" ”

"Yes, who are you?"

"I'm Zhang Yimou, may I ask, is Mr. Yang Lin here?"

On the other side of the phone, after a short silence, a melodious male voice full of magnetism said: "Comrade Lao Mouzi, I haven't seen you for a long time." How did you remember to call me? Haha, the night owl enters the house and has nothing to do. What's the matter? By the way, where is your phone number? ”

I don't know why, listening to Yang Lin's hearty laughter, Zhang Yimou felt that he suddenly became down-to-earth. He also smiled: "I just made a phone call, and I didn't come to your door." However, there is really something to do, I want you to help, brother, I'm in trouble! ”

As soon as I said something simply, I heard a laugh on the phone: "I said Zhang Yimou wow Zhang Yimou." Do you also have today? If you don't prepare anything, you will kill Berlin? I don't know, who gave you the courage."

Zhang Yimou's face turned pale. It's a little bit unpretty. Of course he knew that Yang Lin was just joking, and he definitely didn't mean to cancel him. But Zhang Yimou was still very unhappy in his heart, to be precise, a little embarrassed.

"Are you in Berlin now?"

Zhang Yimou snorted.

"Tell me the address."

Zhang Yimou was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly asked the fat boss. Tell Yang Lin the address: "You are also in Berlin?" ”

"Nonsense, wait, the driver said. It's there in ten minutes. ”

Zhang Yimou hung up the phone and saw the fat boss on the side, his eyes full of little stars. "Do you really know Mr. Yang? Let me tell you, Mr. Yang is my idol. And yes. I used to be. It's mixed with 'New Ngee An'. Our current boss, Boss Xiang, is like a brother with Mr. Yang! I said, "Ah,"

Gong Li interrupted the fat boss: "Mr. Yang, in Berlin? ”

Zhang Yimou nodded, and didn't notice Gong Li's expression, a little hopeful. A little longing, a little bit

A few people were standing in front of the glass door. There was no sentence to chat first, waiting for Yang Lin.

Soon, a small convoy slowly drove over and stopped on the road in front of the Chinese restaurant. Four black sedans, high-end and high-grade, a few bodyguards in suits and leather shoes got out of the front car, ran quickly to the side of the second car, and respectfully opened the door.

Hiss!

It's magnificent! This grade! This pomp!

Jiang Wen glared and inhaled a cool breath: "This, it's too exaggerated, right?" ”

Gong Li bit her lip gently, her big bright eyes and her eyes flowed.

Look at people, they are also in the mixed film industry, with a gap, why is it so big?

Zhang Yimou sighed secretly, pushed open the glass door, and walked out.

Yang Lin was surrounded by bodyguards and got out of the car and walked over. Far away, he stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Meeting old acquaintances in a foreign country is a great joy in life!" Brother Zhang, don't come to harm, right? ”

The corners of Zhang Yimou's mouth twitched, and he looked at Yang Lin very unpleasantly: "Sincerely look at the joke, right?" ”

Yang Lin laughed, and Jiang Wen and Gong Li walked behind him: "I knew that I had come to Berlin, so I should have been together." He said to Gong Li: "Miss Gong, when we met a few days ago, you didn't show any style of speech. Otherwise, I can also get involved with a few people and enjoy the taste of reimbursement at public expense. ”

Gong Li smiled: "Director Zhang Da is not a fake public and private person. Oh no, he also beat you, a capitalist tyrant! ”

Several people laughed for a while, and the fat boss had already run over quickly, holding a cardboard in his hand, and his face was full of excitement: "Mr. Yang, I am also from Hong Kong!" I adore you, can you sign me? ”

Yang Lin said with a smile: "Don't say words of worship, we Hong Kong people, when we go all over the world, we should help each other, a family!" He happily signed his name to the fat boss, and wrote a sentence to bless him with abundant wealth, which made the fat boss so happy that he couldn't see his teeth.

Yang Lin arranged for Jiang Wen and Gong Li to get into another car, put his arm around Zhang Yimou's shoulders, and entered his car.

It's an elongated sedan with a lot of space in the cabin, two rows of seats facing each other, and even a coffee table in the middle.

got into the car, Yang Lin introduced Zhang Yimou to a foreigner in the car: "Lao Mouzi, this is Mr. Dieter, chairman of the Berlin Film Festival Organizing Committee." ”

Hiss!

This time, Zhang Yimou couldn't help it and took a breath of cold air.

Tossing and turning, worrying and incomprehensible, he was not allowed to enter the door. And what about Yang Lin? Right here, grandiosely, sharing a car with the chairman of the organizing committee, it seems to have a lot to do with it. The gap between this person and the person is too big, right? At this moment, Zhang Yimou was really convinced of Yang Lin and was willing to bow down.

Yang Lin is not only a good movie, but also a great mix in the film industry. What is it? This is networking, and in this circle, there is nothing that no one can do!

Zhang Yimou held back his weak heart, quickly stretched out his hand, and shook hands with Dieter respectfully: "Hello, Mr. Dieter, I am Zhang Yimou, I am from China, and I am from the mainland. In the end, Zhang Yimou added another sentence and deliberately separated from Yang Lin. He didn't want this Dieter to mistakenly think that he was from Hong Kong like Yang Lin.

Hong Kong is very good, very developed, and movies are thriving. However, it has nothing to do with me, I am a Chinese, an upright Chinese.

The corners of Yang Lin's mouth twitched and he laughed.

This is Zhang Yimou, a Chinese film director, a real Chinese film director. In his previous life, this guy gave birth to several children and was forced to be fined for exceeding the birth amount. Even so, he did not hide or hide, he did not immigrate, several children were all Chinese nationals, and none of them became foreigners. Such a person is absolutely unique in the entertainment industry full of sewage.

This alone is enough to make Yang Lin awe-inspired.

No matter how poor my family is, that's my home! No matter how Chinese are looked down upon, I am also a Chinese! My ancestors came out of the yellow earth, and I am also a baby of the yellow earth!

How can such a person not make people admire?

Yang Lin grabbed Zhang Yimou's shoulders and introduced to Dieter with a smile: "This is my brother, the best brother." He is also the best director in China, the best director in China! ”

Dieter was obviously a little surprised, he looked at this Chinese wearing a jacket, old leather shoes, rustic, couldn't help it, straightened his waist, put away an indifferent expression, and his face was solemn: "Hello, Mr. Zhang Yimou, I am Dieter." ”

Who is Yang Lin? Hollywood's new best director, the world's film industry, the brightest and most dazzling star! If you introduce a person so solemnly, then he can't judge people by his appearance, and he must pay enough attention to them. This, timely and polite, is even more needed! This person is definitely not ordinary!

Zhang Yimou's heart suddenly surged with blood. This Dieter's condescending manner, he clearly saw it in his eyes. Why is there such a shift? It's because of Yang Lin's introduction! It is Yang Lin's achievement! Only when you get enough achievements will people look up to you!

Yang Lin, already to the Chinese, earned a face! However, in the whole of China, there is not only one poplar forest, nor can there be only one poplar forest!

Zhang Yimou secretly clenched his fists. (To be continued......)

PS: Today there is only one chapter, five thousand words. In response to the advice of my friends, I decided to go along with the flow and stop sticking to my "evil" line. However, when I write this, it is very difficult to change it, and it is natural to change it. Give me some time to ponder. In addition, I would like to express my deep prayers and blessings to the compatriots of the missing MH370 passenger plane! For the procrastination and sluggishness of the Malaysian side, express angry condemnation and questioning! Pray that our compatriots can turn evil into good fortune! Although, this prayer is a bit slim