Chapter 149 – Newborn Calf Is Not Afraid Of Tigers
Lu Chen never thought that, in the bustling downtown area near the University City, there was such a private teahouse hidden in the shade.
He couldn’t find the place on his new car’s satellite navigation, so he finally called Chen Jianhao, who guided him to the right place. Therefore, he spent a lot of time on the road.
This teahouse is located in Houhai, deep in a secluded alley. It is a very old courtyard house.
Behind the courtyard is the Lakeside Park. It is surrounded by towering trees and lush greeneries, and the old walls are covered with green vines and dotted with wild flowers. A scene of deep silence and elegance.
Such a courtyard house was estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars in Beijing, but it was unexpectedly used to open a teahouse.
The teahouse has obviously been renovated and the decoration was full of antique flavor and charm.
Entering it, one could hear the sound of a string instrument, which makes people unconsciously wash all worries.
Under the guidance of a waiter, Lu Chen came to an elegant room.
There were already four guests in the room, and Chen Jianhao was one of them. The other three were all in their 60s and 70s. They were wearing long shirts and cloth shoes, and they were sitting opposite each other, enjoying tea and chatting.
Compared with these elegant elders, Chen Jianhao was undoubtedly a junior, and his attitude was very respectful.
Seeing Lu Chen came in, he immediately got up and said, “Little Lu is here. I’ll introduce you to some seniors.”
The three old men all turned their heads and looked towards Lu Chen.
Lu Chen suddenly froze.
Because he knew one of the elders, the one he often encountered when exercising in Riverside Park!
“Brother Jianhao…”
Lu Chen first said hello to Chen Jianhao, then said with a smile, “Hello, Grandpa, long time no see.”
The other party was also surprised to see Lu Chen, and then grumbled: “What a coincidence.”
It seemed that he still has a grudge against Lu Chen.
Chen Jianhao was surprised: “Little Lu, do you know Professor Chen?”
This old man was unexpectedly a professor?
Lu Chen nodded: “He can be regarded as an acquaintance, but I didn’t know grandfather’s name.”
Chen Jianhao was relieved and said with a smile, “Then I’ll give you a formal introduction!”
The old man whom Lu Chen had met many times before is Chen Pu, a retired Chinese professor at Peking University.
The old man in a green shirt, sitting on the left of Professor Zhang, is Gao Yue. He is a professor in the Composition Department of Beijing Conservatory of Music and is about to retire.
And the old man with white beard on the right is unexpectedly the famous director Zhang Wentian!
Professors Chen Pu and Gao Yue. Lu Chen was very unfamiliar with them and he has never heard of their names before.
But Director Zhang Wentian name’s was just like thunder piercing his ear. He once directed two major dramas, “Romance of the three Kingdoms” and “Outlaws of the Marsh” in the 1990s, both of which set a record for TV drama ratings at that time.
He has also directed a number of ancient costume blockbusters. He specialized in historical and military films, and he has won many awards. He is a highly respected senior in the industry, but he has been quiet in recent years and have not come up with new works.
Many young people may not know Zhang Wentian very well, but Lu Chen is definitely not one of them.
He has seen “Romance of the three Kingdoms” and “Outlaws of the Marsh” more than once at home.
So now that he saw Zhang Wentian, he really has the feeling of seeing an idol!
Of course, whether it was Zhang Wentian, Chen Pu or Gao Yue, Lu Chen was very polite and respectful.
For Lu Chen’s respectful attitude, the two seniors still have a good impression.
Chen Pu said to Zhang Wentian, “This boy is the one I photographed that day to show you. The one who practiced boxing blindly.”
Zhang Wentian suddenly said, “I remember that the young man practiced Wing Chun Boxing, but there was something wrong with the routine.”
He smiled at Lu Chen and said, “Nowadays, few young people like Chinese martial arts. They all practice foreign boxing and Taekwondo. If you like to learn martial arts, I can introduce you to a master.”
Boxing and Taekwondo are both Olympic events, and are very competitive. Therefore, it has a great influence all over the world.
Taekwondo, in particular, was very popular for a while. Many parents send their children to study how to strengthen their bodies and sharpen their will. As a result, Taekwondo martial arts schools have sprung up everywhere in various cities.
In contrast, traditional Chinese martial arts’ routines are serious, with a preference for appreciation and artistry, and not many people study it.
Sanda, which is derived from martial arts, emphasizes on athletics and actual combat, but the style is too fierce, like free fighting and Thai boxing. It is not popular with ordinary people. (TN: Sanda = Mixed Martial Arts)
Lu Chen’s boxing comes from Mo Ran’s memory. Its inheritance and development are different from this world. Lu Chen isn’t blindly practicing it.
But Zhang Wentian meant well. So, he thanked him and said, “Thank you, Director Zhang.”
Chen Jianhao didn’t know that Lu Chen knew martial arts. He was a little surprised.
But he didn’t forget his business. He interjected and said to Gao Yue, “Uncle Gao, Little Lu wants to attend a lecture in Beijing Conservatory of Music. Please give me a hand.”
Gao Yue said with a smile, “Since Jianhao has asked for help, it’s not good for me as an uncle to say no.”
He took out a business card and pen and quickly wrote a few lines of fine print and signature in the blank space on the back of the business card.
When he had finished writing, Gao Yue handed the 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 simply. He quickly said, “Thank you, Professor Gao!”
The more he knows about music, the more he feels his own inadequacy.
Therefore, Lu Chen has long had the idea of going to higher education institutions to study. Of course, he didn’t have the qualifications to apply for the examination, so attending a lecture has become his best choice. Moreover, his action and time isn’t constraint.
It’s just that it’s not so easy to get a permit to attend from key institutions like Beijing and Northern Conservatory of Music, so Lu Chen asked Chen Jianhao for help and asked if anyone he knew could get this permit.
As a result, Chen Jianhao introduced him to two professors and a director.
This favor is really not small!
Gao Yue smiled gently and said, “Don’t be so polite. You have great creative talents, and you wrote songs very well.”
As a professor in the Composition Department of Beijing Conservatory of Music, Gao Yue doesn’t have any prejudice against pop music.
When Chen Jianhao mentioned this matter to him earlier, he inquired about Lu Chen’s origin and listened to several of his works. He was quite appreciative of the latter’s talent.
Such a young man, who is not only not deceived by the vanity of the entertainment industry, but also want to learn to enrich himself, is worth encouraging!
Otherwise, Gao Yue may not be willing to help so readily.
After all, he is responsible for Lu Chen’s permit to attend.
Zhang Wentian was surprised: “Is Little Lu a musician?”
Gao Yue replied, “Yes, have you heard of “In Spring”? He wrote that song.”
“In Spring?”
Zhang Wentian was even more surprised: “That song was written by Little Lu?”
Although the veteran director doesn’t pay much attention to the entertainment industry and doesn’t like current pop music, he has actually heard the song “In Spring” more than once.
Because his youngest son likes this song very much and often plays and sings this song at home with his guitar!
Zhang Wentian had no idea that this work that was full of vicissitudes was actually created by this young man in front of him.
Gao Yue said with a smile, “I didn’t expect it either, but this work was really written by Little Lu.”
Zhang Wentian sighed: “It’s true that the back waves of the Yangtze River pushes the front waves. The new generation is better than the old!”
He was surprised, but he didn’t question Lu Chen’s idea at all, because it was not necessary at all.
Chen Pu suddenly said, “Old Zhang, aren’t you having a headache about the theme song of your movie? Let him give you some advice!”
Zhang Wentian was caught off guard: “Er…”
Gao Yue agreed: “Right, let’s gather ideas. We are all old, and we should listen more to the voices of young people.”
Zhang Wentian said with a smile, “It sounds like everyone has become an antique. All right, let’s listen!”
He said to Lu Chen, “Little Lu, this is what happened…”
At first, Lu Chen was a little confused, but he soon understood.
It turned out that Zhang Wentian was recently preparing to make a big movie about the tragic and stirring story of the late Qing Dynasty’s Opium War, the invasion of the imperial powers of the Qing Court, the resistance of the righteous people, and then the awakening of national spirit.
The script has been written, and now it has entered the stage of preparing for filming. However, Zhang Wentian encountered problems in the selection of the film’s theme song. He was not satisfied with the selection of more than a dozen capitals, which didn’t meet his requirements.
Most directors add the soundtrack after filming. Zhang Wentian’s habits are different. He attaches great importance to the soundtrack. In the early stage, he must determine the style and tone of the soundtrack, including the theme song.
In the eye of this great director, the theme song of the film is the best representative of the connotation and idea of the film. A good theme song can greatly enhance the charm of the film, which is as important as the script!
The problem was that he was very demanding, and as a result, the theme song was delayed.
Although it is said that the song and shooting can be carried out at the same time, Zhang Wentian has actually been worrying about it in his heart.
Today, he had tea with his two old friends, Chen Pu and Gao Yue, and asked them to give him some advice.
Two professors, one 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 happy to help, but they were not so sure that they could write works that were in line with what’s on Zhang Wentian’s mind. What they talked about just now was the theme song.
Chen Jianhao just happened to be here, because of his relationship with Gao Yue.
As for Lu Chen, who just came over, it was just luck!
Under normal circumstances, it was difficult for him to meet Zhang Wentian. Where can he sit down and communicate with the latter.
Zhang Wentian only said those to pour out the depression in his heart. He didn’t expect Lu Chen to provide any useful advice at all.
What he didn’t expect was that Lu Chen, after listening for a while, said, “Director Zhang, I have a work that may meet your requirements.”
What?
Zhang Wentian wondered if he had heard wrong.
Not only him, but also Chen Pu and Gao Yue looked surprised.
The newborn calf is really not afraid of tigers!
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TN: A shout out to Riandy H. Thank you for your support.
TN: The meaning of the title (in general): This is generally use to describe young people. It’s either being fearless or being ignorant. When using this idiom, some focus on emphasizing lack of experience, including derogatory meanings; some focus on emphasizing courage and fearlessness. It also means being reckless or bold.
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