Volume 5: The Age of Storms Chapter 0602 Am I so shameless?
"The situation at Dongfeng TV Factory is a little special, Xiaonan. I suggest you take charge of it yourself."
"You're right. I'll go there myself some other day."
Huang Hanzong came and said such words. Nan Yi had to go to Dongfeng TV Factory. He couldn't figure out whether this was Huang Hanzong's personal behavior or he was representing someone.
Huang Hanzong didn't sit for long. He left after he finished talking. However, his arrival gave Nan Yi a headache for a long time.
In the evening, Nan Yi and Liu Zhen had their own world of their own.
We first had a candlelight dinner at Maxim's restaurant, and then went to the cinema to watch the movie "An Actress's Dream" selected by Liu Zhen.
"Which outfit do you think Ye Hui looks better, the white trench coat with a skirt, or the brown trench coat with blue jeans and brown boots?" Liu Zhen asked Nan Yi while watching the movie, tilting her head.
Nan Yi also tilted his head and said to Liu Zhen, "Do you still need to ask? You know my taste. I don't like women wearing long boots. Ye Hui looked good in a white lace long-sleeved shirt with jeans at the Baiyun Hotel. It should look good on you."
"Can I wear it?" Liu Zhen said excitedly.
"You can still wear it on weekends, but forget about it on workdays. It's not suitable for you. You're tall and thin, so a white trench coat with skinny jeans will look good on you."
"Yeah!" Liu Zhen nodded slightly, pointed at the screen and said, "Look at what Ye Hui is wearing. Her white dress has no straps, and her shoulders and collarbones are exposed. Hey, Ye Hui changes clothes very frequently. Is it sponsored by Wenchang Clothing?"
On the screen, the scene changed and the heroine Ye Hui changed into another windbreaker. It’s no wonder that her outfit is still not outdated even after thirty years.
“Not entirely. Those bolder clothes are not from Wenchang Clothing. They are too open and too advanced. Not every woman dares to wear them. The sales volume cannot be too large. The craftsmanship is also more complicated.
Look at Ye Hui 's swimsuit. There are sequins and pearls on the chest. They are all glued on piece by piece. One piece of clothing requires at least a dozen processes, which takes about two days. The cost of raw materials and labor is very high. The terminal price must be at least fifty yuan to ensure that there is enough profit for each link. "
Nan Yi looked at the screen and thought to himself that the movie Liu Zhen had chosen was a good one. Both the protagonist and the supporting actors were dressed in the most fashionable style of the time, and even the props were the most advanced and popular, including red leather folding chairs, plastic bags, an underground restaurant in an air-raid shelter, and so on.
“Is the cost so high?”
"Um."
"What's the name of the actor who plays Ye Hui?"
"Lin Fangping."
"She has a great figure, why didn't you ask her to shoot a commercial?"
"A good figure is a secondary condition. The main condition is fame. She is not as famous as Gong Xue and Yin Tingru." Nan Yi explained.
"That's not right. I don't even know the other two people in the leggings commercial."
"The one with heavy makeup is a good match for the product, so I used her; the other one is someone that Lao Zhang likes, so I have to give him face. Besides, look at her appearance, she is very unique, and Lao Zhang will definitely give her a chance. Just wait and see, she will definitely become a big star in the future."
"Do you want the advertising effect to continue as she becomes more famous?"
"We have considered this aspect. Who knows, she might become the image spokesperson of Paris in the future." Nan Yi patted Liu Zhen's hand and said, "Let's not talk about this. Let's continue watching the movie."
"It's not good to watch. The story is not strong. The scene switching is too scattered and not coherent at all. Moreover, it doesn't look like a movie, but more like a stage play. Is this director a newcomer?"
"I'm not sure. I didn't pay attention to the subtitles just now. If you don't like it, let's go. It's early and we can go for a walk."
"Well, let's go."
Nan Yi and the other person stood up from their seats, hunched over as they walked from aisle to aisle, then walked up the stairs and out of the screening room.
"Master Nan, why don't you watch it?"
As soon as Nan Yi and his companion walked out of the screening room, they met Hammer who was wandering around.
"If it's not good, then don't watch it. I think your cinema is having a hard time these days. I saw just now that there were less than 80 people in total."
Hammer sighed and said, "It's not easy. There haven't been many good movies so far this year. There are still a lot of people at night, but sometimes there are only two or three people in a show during the day, and I can't even make back the electricity bill. Fortunately, I don't rely on salary and bonuses to make a living, otherwise I wouldn't be able to live like this."
In 1976, Chui Zi followed Men San Er to do business in the black market. He was considered to be the earliest peripheral personnel who followed Nan Yi. Later, Nan Yi went to the countryside, the black market business stopped, and the peripheral personnel also dispersed.
A few years ago, Nan Yi and Xu Qian went to see a movie, and Chui Zi asked Nan Yi for directions again. Nan Yi pushed him to Men San Er, thus renewing their relationship.
Afterwards, Hammer and Mensaner traded a lot of things and made some money.
Before the August 3rd crackdown, Nan Yi asked Men Saner to go abroad, and except for some close friends, the other peripheral personnel were disbanded again.
Nan Yi had told Men Saner his evaluation of Hammer long ago - this person can be used, but not for a major role. He is smart but too independent, and is not an ideal partner.
Naturally, Hammer was also among those being disbanded.
Not to mention the money he got while working, even when he was laid off, Men San'er gave Bei Qianshan's people a severance pay. Chui Zi has money in his pocket and he's not stupid. In addition to working in the cinema, he must have another business outside. He certainly doesn't have to worry about his life because of the poor performance of the cinema.
"You should think about it carefully. Since you are a manager, you have to be responsible for your subordinates."
"Don't mention it. This unlucky manager position was forced upon me by someone else who didn't want the job. Well, it used to be so comfortable to spend my days in the office. Now, it's nothing but shit every day."
Hammer complained for a few words, then said, "Zhe, of course I have to think about it. Look, I'm planning to set up a video room in the cinema to show Hong Kong's martial arts movies. Business will definitely be good."
"It's a good idea, but be careful, don't play pornographic movies, or you'll be forced to write a letter of apology by Lei Zi. Come on, I won't argue with you anymore, my wife and I are going for a walk, I'm tired."
"Master Nan, walk slowly."
After leaving the cinema, Liu Zhen said to Nan Yi: "This guy looks a bit cunning, and a bit like a dung beetle turning into a chirping bird."
"He is a cunning fellow, but he is a little too successful. I guess he is showing off a little. He became a cinema manager in his twenties, so it is normal for him to be a little arrogant."
"Nan Yi, do you feel that you like to put yourself in the role of an elder when you speak?" Liu Zhen said with a smile.
"I'm used to being a father." Nan Yi laughed and covered it up.
Nan Yi had no way of explaining why his two lives combined had totaled almost fifty years. Fortunately, in this era, many people became head of the family in their teens, and once they became head of the family, they would become mature. Even if they were not head of the family, there were many people who were mature at a young age. He didn't need to pretend to be young.
"Nan Yi, at what age do you think we will become grandparents?" Liu Zhen suddenly said.
"At least you have to be forty years old. As long as it's a relationship that we both want and we don't bully each other, I don't plan to be too controlling about men and women. Let everything take its course. But when it comes to having children, it's better to wait until later."
"Hmph, what can you do about it? If the top beam is not straight, the bottom beam will be crooked. I'm telling you, don't lead Wuwei astray. If he becomes a playboy, I will never forgive you."
"Oh, being a playboy is good too. At least he doesn't have to suffer emotional pain."
"Emotional hurt, is that possible ? Like fathers, like daughters. Wuwei is your son. It's hard to say whether he will treat a woman as a human being." Liu Zhen spat.
"Hey, what are you saying? When did I stop treating women as human beings? Can you name a few men who respect women more than I do?" Nan Yi was anxious. Liu Zhen's hat was too big and he didn't dare to accept it.
"Why are you in such a hurry? You know what I mean. I'm talking about your woman, not all women."
“Yes.” Nan Yi shook his head and said, “That’s why you women are always asking for more and never satisfied. You knew I was a scumbag before you got involved with me. Before you decided to be with me, you must have accepted my personality.
But now you are trying to monopolize me, you are…"
"Alright, alright, stop talking. You're full of twisted ideas. If you keep talking, it will be my fault. Nan Yi, the best thing about you is that you turn your own mistakes into others', and then pretend to be generous and tolerate their mistakes."
Nan Yi said with a smile: "Nonsense, am I so shameless?"
