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Chapter 18: Can you play Tang Monk?

 When Huang Zhong and the others went home, there was one more person in the team. He was Zhang Zhao from Caiyunzhinan Audio and Video Publishing House.

This publishing house was established three years ago. It is a unit owned by the whole people and has formal distribution channels.

Although it is called an audio-visual publishing house, it mainly produces audio tapes, but in terms of competitiveness, there is still a big gap with giants like Warner, Rolling Stone, and PolyGram.

Zhang Zhao is based in BJ, and his main job is to discover singers, so he often hangs around everywhere, including open-air parties like this, or some more secretive "family dances".

There was a big scene in Houhai today, and he came here after hearing the news. What impressed him most was the Chinese version of Zhang Wei's song "Little Girl Under the Street Lamp."

He felt that Zhang Wei's electric voice was very unique and suitable for disco and other songs, so he came up to chat with her.

Of course, Huang Zhong couldn't decide on this matter, so after seeing Comrade Zhang's work permit, he took him home and left the rest to his aunt to handle.

When he carried his daughter back to the guest house, it was already dark, and he vaguely saw a figure wandering at the door. Huang Zhong tried to call out: "Old Li?"

"Oh, Teacher Huang, you are finally back. I have been waiting for you for a long time!"

Li Chengru rushed up excitedly, "Director Yang called you several times this morning!"

"Why is it so urgent? Go in and talk." Huang Zhong was also a little puzzled.

After entering the guest house, the phone was at the front desk. The two of them chatted while waiting for the phone.

Xiao Lizi doesn't know what Director Yang is talking about specifically, but he is certain that it is urgent.

He has been very busy in the past half-month. He first contacted wire manufacturers. After finally getting an idea, he started to contact business again. He was so busy that his feet hit the back of his head.

However, the results are quite gratifying, and a calendar factory has been negotiated, which makes Xiao Lizi very excited and more motivated.

"How were the divisions negotiated?" Huang Zhong asked casually.

Xiao Lizi immediately raised eyebrows: "Teacher Huang, guess what?"

After saying that, seeing Huang Zhong's disgusted face, he suddenly stretched out his hand and shook it in front of Huang Zhong's eyes: "This number, I will give this number to our crew!"

Huang Zhong also nodded approvingly: "For five yuan, I can still do it."

Xiao Lizi almost flinched: "My teacher Huang, a calendar can't even be sold for five yuan. They charge us fifty cents for one copy, five cents for ten copies, fifty cents for one hundred copies, and fifty cents for one thousand copies."

..."

"Stop, stop, stop, we can print only 8,000 copies at most, there's no profit." Huang Zhong suddenly lost interest.

"Teacher Huang, that's a lot!" Li Chengru has not yet become rich, so his horizons are not high.

It's better than nothing, Huang Zhong nodded: "Then you have to keep working hard and try to negotiate with more companies. Don't stay in one place in the capital, visit more cities, at least visit all the provincial capital cities."

Xiao Lizi looked at his legs, then gritted his teeth and said cruelly: "I'll risk it all and break both legs, but it's best not to let Director Yang know about this first."

Ding ding ding, the phone at hand rang. Xiao Lizi trembled with fright and answered the phone: "Director Yang, Teacher Huang is here and is discussing with me how to hang up..."

"What, you want to hang up on me?"

The angry voice of the little old lady could be clearly heard even by Huang Zhong next to her, so she took the microphone from Xiao Lizi's hand: "Hey, Director Yang, I'm Huang Zhong."

"Teacher Xiao Huang, now I have a difficult task for you."

Director Yang's voice was somewhat solemn: "Can you play Tang Monk?"

You're so good, why do you want me to play Tang Monk?

Huang Zhong was also a little confused and replied: "Director Yang, I have never acted before."

"Teacher Xiao Huang, your appearance is absolutely fine. Put on the cassock and the Five Buddha Crown, and you will be Tang Monk!" Director Yang's voice was full of anger.

This time, the little old lady was really angry. The actor who played the role of Tang Monk actually gave up on the crew, saying that he was going to school, and left the crew in Sioux City, while he himself disappeared.

Director Yang was so angry that he decided to change someone. There was no suitable one at the moment. Director Yang suddenly remembered that Mr. Xiao Huang was handsome and had a steady demeanor. Isn't this Tang Sanzang who fell from the sky?

"Teacher Xiao Huang, the crew is encountering difficulties now. You must help. Don't worry about the salary. I will give you the same royalties as Monkey and Old Pig, 80 yuan per episode!" Director Yang said sincerely on the phone.

Can you take this job?

Huang Zhong couldn't help but think secretly.

He was originally planning to join the team, so there was no problem in terms of time. As for his acting skills, the role of Tang Monk really didn’t require much acting skills. He had been playing a bit part for a few years, so he was completely qualified.

Thinking of this, Huang Zhong said cheerfully: "Sure, Director Yang, then I'll give it a try."

"Okay, it's better for Teacher Xiao Huang, then you pack up and arrive in Sioux City within three days. The crew is waiting here. I'll give it up first and let Xiao Lizi come with you."

Director Yang was still so nimble, but maybe he was worried that Huang Zhong would regret it, so he quickly hung up the phone.

Huang Zhong put the receiver back, and then Lao Li's big face appeared in front of him: "Congratulations, Teacher Xiao Huang, for finally achieving the right results and stepping from behind the scenes to the stage."

"I still can't tell whether it will succeed or not, Amitabha. As a monk, one's mind is determined by fate. How joyful is it when one learns and how sad is it when one loses it?"

Huang Zhong clasped his hands together, bowed slightly and said.

"Haha, Teacher Xiao Huang, if you put on makeup, you would be like the reincarnation of Monk Tang." Lao Li clapped his hands vigorously and praised.

Huang Zhong didn't have time to listen to his flattery. If he went to the crew, he might not know when he would come back. Everything in the capital must be arranged properly.

Arranging is the main job, and acting is the side job. Which is more important, Huang Zhong can still figure it out.

Most of the songs for "Journey to the West" have been produced, which will be enough for the orchestra to work on for a while.

There are also people from the Red Mansion. Huang Zhong is not planning to follow the whole process for the time being. He only needs to hand over the score.

Also, regarding the recording of the demos agreed with Cui Meiji, it seems that I can only act as a hands-off shopkeeper, leaving the lyrics, music and soundtrack to the other party, and Lao Cui will assist, so let them go and get busy.

The rest is nothing serious. He has just arrived in the capital and has not made many friends.

After sorting out all these things clearly in his mind, Huang Zhong went back to the house to take the baby to rest.

Bang bang bang, the next morning, before Huang Zhong woke up, the knock on the door sounded like a drum.

Huang Dingding slept early and woke up early. He jumped on the ground and opened the door, muttering: "It must be my little aunt, ah, is she an old grandfather?"

Director Wang Fulin rushed in angrily, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said hastily: "Teacher Xiao Huang, I heard that you are going to play the role of Tang Monk in the Journey to the West crew. Their crew has to travel through mountains and rivers. It is too hard. If you want to act,

Come to our crew, again, except for Jia Baoyu, you can choose the rest of the roles!"

"Director Wang, good morning." Huang Zhong got up and got dressed. He also guessed the purpose of Director Wang's visit. He was probably afraid that he would run away and then have no time to create, leaving the Red Mansions crew behind.

Then he took out a few stacks of music scores from the table, bound each one in a clip and handed it over: "Director Wang, don't worry, since I promised you, I will definitely not make mistakes. Take a look, how many copies have been released?

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Director Wang was stunned at first, and then his eyes were full of surprise. He also paid attention to Huang Zhong's movements, knowing that he had been providing music for Journey to the West. Unexpectedly, he did not delay them at all.

Director Wang held Huang Zhong's hand and shook it vigorously a few times. His voice was very excited: "Teacher Huang, thank you so much. You are such a quick shooter!"

Director Wang, Director Wang, is there anyone who praises others like you?

Huang Zhong curled his lips, feeling quite helpless.

After getting excited, Director Wang looked at the scores in his hand: the opening overture, Wan Ning Mei, Song of Burying Flowers, Hong Bean Song and Qing Wen Song, a total of five pieces, which are all relatively important.

As for the quality, Director Wang has no doubts. Because he has been paying attention to it, he is also aware of Teacher Xiao Huang’s reaction from the orchestra.

As for the guys in the band who have their eyes set above their heads, I heard they all obey Teacher Xiao Huang.

And Commander Ozawa from the island nation was full of praise for Huang Zhong. What else did he have to worry about?

Director Wang was also a cheerful person and paid Huang Zhong 3,000 yuan in royalties, which made Huang Dingding smile from ear to ear: Dad is making money again!

In the evening, Huang Zhong went home and handed two bankbooks to his father for safekeeping. He had a hundred and eighty yuan in his pocket, which was enough for pocket money.

"You go to the crew to act. I think Tintin can stay at home. It's very hard on the crew." Huang Jianye hugged his granddaughter and was reluctant to let go.

"Dad, it's okay, Ding Ding can save yourself the trouble."

Huang Zhong knew that next, his aunt and Zhang Wei would start to be busy. They would publish several cassettes a year, so there would be no time to help him take care of the children at home.

Huang Jianye put his face on his granddaughter's face and said lovingly: "How about I retire?"

"Dad, no, you are not yet fifty, and you are in your prime." Huang Zhong quickly gave up his father's idea.

After everything was arranged and he said goodbye to his family, Huang Zhong and Lao Li set off.

When he came to the capital, he carried his daughter on his back and held an erhu in his hand.

When he left the capital, he was carrying an erhu on his back and leading his daughter in his hand.

Nothing seems to have changed, but Huang Zhong knows that he has started a new life.

Sitting on the clanking green leather car, Huang Zhong also had a smile on his lips: Don’t worry, you will have no friends in the future, and no one in the world will know you!

As soon as Huang Zhong left the guest house, someone came to the door.

The waiter looked at the high-spirited middle-aged woman in front of him and exclaimed in surprise: "Teacher Li Guyi, it's really you!"

Teacher Li smiled and nodded: "Hello, I'm looking for Teacher Huang Zhonghuang."

"Teacher Huang just left this morning and said he was going to the Sioux City Journey to the West crew!"

Ah, you’re a step too late, Teacher Li couldn’t help but stamp her foot.

She came here specifically to invite Teacher Xiao Huang. Teacher Li is a very strong person in his career and has always wanted to form a team to work alone.

A few days ago, a friend recommended Huang Zhong to her. At first, Teacher Li thought it was through the back door.

Later, I gradually heard rumors that this teacher Xiao Huang seemed to be a great talent, so Teacher Li came to visit me. Unexpectedly, it was too late.
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