Lu Chen never thought that in the bustling downtown area near the university town, there would be such a private teahouse hidden in the shade of greenery.
The satellite navigation of his new car couldn't find the location, so he finally called Chen Jianhao, and finally found the correct location with the latter's guidance, so he spent a lot of time on the road.
This teahouse in Houhai is located in the depths of a secluded alley, and it is a large quadrangle with a long history.
Behind the courtyard is the lakeside park, surrounded by towering trees and lush greenery, and the old wall is covered with green vines, dotted with wild flowers, creating a quiet and elegant scene.
Such a courtyard house in the capital is estimated to be worth several hundred million yuan, and it was actually used to open a teahouse.
The building in the teahouse has obviously been renovated and decorated in an antique style and full of charm.
Entering this room, the stringed piano is leisurely, which makes people feel all their worries.
Guided by the waiter, Lu Chen came to an elegant room.
There were already four guests in the private room, and Chen Jianhao was one of them. The other three were elderly people in their sixties or seventies. They were wearing long gowns and cloth shoes, and they were sitting opposite each other, drinking tea and chatting.
Compared with these elegant old men, Chen Jianhao is undoubtedly a junior, with a very respectful attitude.
Seeing Lu Chen coming in, he immediately stood up and said, "Xiao Lu is here, let me introduce you to some seniors."
The three old men turned their heads together and looked at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen was stunned for a moment.
Because he knew one of the old men, the one he used to meet when exercising in the riverside park!
"Brother Jianhao..."
Lu Chen greeted Chen Jianhao first, and then said with a smile: "Hi, old man, long time no see."
The other party was surprised when he saw Lu Chen, and then he snorted and said, "Coincidental."
He seemed to be still brooding over Lu Chen.
Chen Jianhao was surprised: "Xiao Lu, do you know Professor Chen?"
This old man is actually a professor
Lu Chen nodded: "I guess I know him, but I didn't know the old man's name before."
Chen Jianhao was relieved, and said with a smile: "Then let me give you a formal introduction!"
This old man that Lu Chen has met many times before is called Chen Pu, a retired Chinese professor at Peking University.
Gao Yue, an old man in a blue shirt sitting on Professor Zhang's left, is a professor of composition at the Beijing Conservatory of Music and is about to retire.
And the gray bearded old man on the right is actually the famous director Zhang Wentian!
Professors Chen Pu and Gao Yue are very unfamiliar to Lu Chen, and he has never heard of their names before.
But the name of director Zhang Wentian is like a thunderbolt. He once directed two major dramas in the 1990s, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin", both of which set records in TV ratings at that time.
He has also directed many costume blockbusters, and is good at historical and military-themed films. He has won many awards and is a highly respected senior in the industry. However, he has been silent in recent years and has not released any new works.
Many young people may not know Zhang Wentian very well, but Lu Chen is definitely not one of them.
He has read "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin" more than once at home.
So seeing Zhang Wentian now, I really feel like meeting an idol!
Of course, whether it was Zhang Wentian, or Chen Pu and Gao Yue, Lu Chen was very respectful and polite.
For Lu Chen's respectful attitude, the two seniors still have a good impression.
Chen Pu said to Zhang Wentian: "This kid is the one I took a picture of for you that day, practicing boxing blindly."
Zhang Wentian came to a sudden: "I remember, the young man practiced Wing Chun, but the routine is a bit wrong."
He smiled at Lu Chen: "Few young people nowadays like martial arts. They all practice boxing and taekwondo introduced from abroad. If you like learning martial arts, I can introduce you to an expert."
Both boxing and taekwondo are Olympic events and are very competitive, so they have great influence worldwide.
Taekwondo, in particular, was all the rage. Many parents in China sent their children to study to strengthen their bodies and sharpen their will, which led to the blooming of taekwondo gyms in various cities.
In contrast, traditional Chinese martial arts routines are heavily oriented, and they tend to be ornamental and artistic, and not many people learn them.
Sanda, derived from martial arts, focuses on competition and actual combat, but its moves are too fierce. Like free fighting and muay thai, it is not popular with ordinary people.
The boxing skills Lu Chen practiced originated from Mo Ran's memory, and the inheritance and development are different from those in this world, and they are not just playing around.
But Zhang Wentian had good intentions, so he thanked: "Thank you Director Zhang."
Chen Jianhao didn't know that Lu Chen knew martial arts, so he was a little surprised.
But he didn't forget the business, he interjected and said to Gao Yue: "Uncle Gao, Xiao Lu wants to go to Jingyin to attend lectures, please help me."
Gao Yue said with a smile: "Since you have spoken up, Jianhao, it's not good for an uncle like me not to agree."
He took out a business card and a pen, and quickly wrote a few lines of small characters and signature on the blank space on the back of the business card.
After finishing writing, Gao Yue handed this business card to Lu Chen and said, "Take it and contact Director Lu of the Academic Affairs Office. There is Director Lu's phone number on it, and he will handle it for you."
Lu Chen didn't expect the matter to be solved so easily, so he quickly said, "Thank you, Professor Gao!"
The more he knew about music, the more he felt his own inadequacy.
Therefore, Lu Chen had long thought of studying in a higher education institution. Of course, he didn't have the qualifications to apply for the exam, so it was the best choice to attend classes, and his actions and time were very free.
It's just that it's not so easy to get the auditor's card for key colleges like Jingyin and Beiyin, so Lu Chen asked Chen Jianhao for help and asked if anyone he knew could get this card.
As a result, Chen Jianhao recommended two professors and a director to him.
This favor is really not small!
Gao Yue smiled gently: "You don't have to be so polite, you are very talented in writing, and the songs are well written."
As a professor of Jingyin Composition Department, Gao Yue has no prejudice against pop music.
When Chen Jianhao mentioned this to him earlier, he asked about Lu Chen's background, and listened to a few of Lu Chen's works, admiring the latter's talent.
Such young people are not fooled by the glitz of the entertainment industry, and want to learn to enrich themselves, which is worthy of encouragement!
Otherwise, Gao Yue might not be willing to help so happily.
After all, he was responsible for applying for the witness pass for Lu Chen.
Zhang Wentian was surprised: "Xiao Lu makes music?"
Gao Yue replied: "Yes, have you heard it in spring? He wrote this song."
"In the spring?"
Zhang Wentian was even more surprised: "This song was written by Xiao Lu?"
Although this senior director doesn't pay much attention to the entertainment industry, and doesn't like the current pop music very much, he has actually heard the song "In the Spring", and more than once.
Because his youngest son likes this song very much, he often plays and sings it with his guitar at home!
Zhang Wentian never expected that this extremely vicissitudes of work was actually composed by the young man in front of him.
Gao Yue smiled and said, "I didn't expect it either, but this work is indeed written by Xiao Lu."
Zhang Wentian sighed: "It's true that the waves of the Yangtze River push forward the waves of the past, and the new generation is better than the old!"
Surprised, he didn't question Lu Chen's thoughts at all, because there was no such need.
Chen Pu said suddenly: "Old Zhang, aren't you having a headache about the movie's theme song? Let him give you some advice!"
Zhang Wentian was caught off guard: "Uh..."
Gao Yue agreed: "Yes, let's brainstorm, we are all old, and we should listen to the voices of young people."
Zhang Wentian couldn't help laughing: "It sounds like everyone has become old fashioned, well then, just listen to it!"
He said to Lu Chen: "Xiao Lu, the thing is like this..."
At the beginning, Lu Chen was a little confused, but he soon understood.
It turns out that Zhang Wentian is planning to make a big movie recently. The content tells the tragic story of the opium war in the late Qing Dynasty, when the corrupt powers of the Qing court invaded, and the righteous people rose up to resist, thus awakening the national spirit.
The script has already been written, and it is currently in the stage of filming. However, Zhang Wentian encountered problems in the selection of the movie's theme song. He chose more than a dozen capitals and was not satisfied.
Most directors add the soundtrack after the filming is finished. Zhang Wentian has a different habit. He attaches great importance to the soundtrack. He has to determine the tone of the soundtrack in the early stage, including the theme song.
In the opinion of this great director, the theme song of a movie is the most representative of the connotation and thought of the movie. A good theme song can greatly enhance the charm of a movie, just as important as a script!
The problem is that he is very demanding, and as a result, the theme song has been delayed.
Although it is said that searching for songs and filming can be carried out at the same time, Zhang Wentian has always kept it in mind.
Today I had tea with two old friends, Chen Pu and Gao Yue, and I just asked them for their advice.
One of the two professors wrote lyrics and the other composed music. They have collaborated on works before, and maybe they can solve the problem.
Chen Pu and Gao Yue were willing to help, but neither of them was very sure that they could write a work that met Zhang Wentian's wishes. What they were talking about just now was all about the theme song.
Chen Jianhao's meeting happened at the right time, because of his relationship with Gao Yue, he took up a position here.
As for Lu Chen who just came over, he was lucky!
Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult for him to meet Zhang Wentian. How could he sit down and communicate with the latter.
Zhang Wentian's talk was more about pouring out his inner depression. He didn't expect Lu Chen to provide any useful advice at all.
What he didn't expect was that after listening to it, Lu Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Director Zhang, I have a work that might meet your requirements."
What
Zhang Wentian wondered if he heard it wrong.
Not only him, Chen Pu and Gao Yue were also surprised.
It's true that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers!