"Wow, it's quite cold!"
Teacher Xu pushed open the main door of Courtyard 25 and was greeted with frost. The wind blew the snow into pieces.
He looked around the alley. A silver-white street with a big red lantern looked very beautiful. Xiao Xu held a couplet and said, "Paste this."
"Fortune prospers, wealth prospers, luck prospers, family prospers, business prospers. Isn't it too vulgar? "
"It's better to be vulgar during the New Year."
"Alright."
Xu Fei did not need to step on the chair. He flashed the banner: "Happiness fills the house!"
"With your auspicious words, happiness fills the house!"
After pasting the main door, the two of them went in to call the children and said seriously, "I'll give you a task. Paste the word 'fortune' in all the houses in our house."
"How do we paste the word 'fortune'?"
"Look at the door. It's all from last year. Paste it accordingly."
Hence, one of them rode on a bicycle with more than 30 'fortune' in the basket, and the other drove a toy car with a small stool. They went straight to the east.
They were prepared to run from east to west, from south to north …
Xu Fei and Xiao Xu began to paste the couplet. The content of the main house in each courtyard was carefully selected.
For example, in the garage, it was: "Peace and harmony is worth a thousand gold."
In the house of the old couple: "Happy to live in a treasured land for a thousand years. Blessings shine on the family and everything will prosper."
Teacher Xu's was the most impressive: "Vitality returns to heaven and earth for a hundred years. Peace reigns between the mountains and rivers!"
Horizontal words: "The country is prosperous and the people are at peace!"
If it was in ancient times, it would be called a rebel.
…
In the kitchen, Zhang Li, who had absolute authority today, gave an order.
"We'll make ten dishes!
One steamed fish, one pork trotter, one salad, one vegetarian chowder, one Buddha's hand cabbage, one sea cucumber, one sweet and sour pork, one prawn, one lamb chop, one ginseng venison soup.
Is there a problem? "
Yes!
Xu Fei's eyes widened. What the hell was ginseng venison soup???
"There's too much meat. Let's stir-fry some vegetables and make a salad."
"That's fine. Let's make it twelve."
Zhang Li glanced at them and said, "If there's no problem, I'll distribute the tasks. If you feel that you can't do it, you can mention it. Once you accept it, you have to do it. Otherwise, it'll be your fault if you can't eat."
"…"
Little Dragon and Little Tiger blinked their eyes in horror.
Not long after, the two of them received the task of washing vegetables and hurried off. Zhang Li was naturally the head chef, and the two assistants were running around in circles.
It was still the same custom. During the day, they had to eat to their heart's content. The dishes were extremely sumptuous. The main snack at night was dumplings.
Once upon a time, the Tao people also celebrated the New Year in Hundred Flowers Alley, and the whole city was bustling with activity. Now that they were busy, not even the sound of firecrackers could be heard. It was exceptionally quiet.
From time to time, some of them would call to pay their New Year greetings and chat a little.
Zhang Guiqin and Xu Xiaowen were also on the phone. They were having fun overseas, and they had bodyguards, assistants, and interpreters all the time. They were having fun.
About five hours later, dinner was ready at three in the afternoon.
The children were full of energy. They ate and drank, and after eating, they went to play. They followed Zhang Li and Xiao Xu to take a nap, and Teacher Xu played games the whole afternoon.
In the blink of an eye, the sky turned dark.
…
In the memories of the three of them, there was a similar scene on a certain New Year's Eve.
It was repeated this year, except that he was middle-aged and had two more children.
The television was broadcasting "News Broadcast". There was a round table and five chairs in the bedroom. Zhang Li kneaded the dough and threw two pieces to the children to play with.
After years of training, Xu Fei and Xiao Xu could at least make dumplings. They each held a bowl of stuffing.
There were boiled dumplings with three delicacies and steamed dumplings with mutton.
"Who's in this year's Spring Festival Gala skit?"
"Uncle Benshan. Auntie Zhao left and Chen Xiaoer retired, so he's the only one left. "
"Does your company have anyone on it?"
"I didn't pay much attention, but there should be."
"Sigh, it used to be so interesting, but it's getting boring. Anyway, I don't watch it anymore."
As they were talking, they suddenly heard a sentence from "News Broadcast".
"With the rapid development of China's aerospace technology … the next stage will be spacewalking blah blah … the sci-fi movie 'Earth Cannon' will be screened tomorrow."
"Wow!"
Xiao Xu and Zhang Li exclaimed in surprise. "Teacher Xu is really impressive!"
"That's pretty impressive!"
"Why is it impressive?" Xiaolong was puzzled.
"It's a very, very great honor to be reported on by 'News Broadcast'. So, you guys have to work hard and make a name for yourself in the future. You can also appear on 'News Broadcast'. "
"Yes, I want to appear on 'News Broadcast'!"
Xiaolong raised his hand.
"You can appear on 'Today's Talk'!"
Little Tiger suddenly spat out a curse.
Eh?
Four pairs of eyes stared at him. He was a little flustered. Did I get exposed? Did I get exposed?
When they were eating dumplings, the Spring Festival Gala had also started.
The two children drank fruit juice, and one of them got some white wine. They saw a group of people appear and perform something before disappearing again.
They followed the singers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and sang "Hundred Family Names".
As usual, Feng Gong was the first to perform a language program.
If one paid a little attention, they would notice that Feng Gong was usually the first to perform and liven up the atmosphere. It was just that after he split up with the bulls, the crosstalk actor became a skit actor. Even at his age, he was still trying to tickle everyone's dimples.
There was no helping it. If crosstalk did not allow satire, it would be boring.
"…"
Teacher Xu looked at the television. He did not have any impression of most of the programs. He only remembered 'Lucky Three Treasures'.
"Daddy!"
"Aye!"
"Daddy!"
"Aye!"
That was it.
The three of them drank and chatted. They did not find it interesting. The two children were really bored. They did not want to sleep … Then, they started to feel sleepy like their parents when they were young.
Teacher Xu carried them to the bed. He drew the curtains and turned the volume of the television to a low volume.
It was almost midnight. Uncle Benshan's program should be on soon.
"Clap clap clap!"
The applause suddenly became very warm. Many of the audience were waiting to see him. As Uncle Benshan, Sister Dandan, and Little Cui appeared, Xu Fei was also very happy. He had an impression of them!
This program was called "Talking", the sequel to "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow".
"That was quite a spectacular show!"
"The sound of gongs and drums, the sound of firecrackers, the fluttering of red flags, the mountains of silver and seas of silver …"
Xiao Xu giggled, expressing his agreement with the taste of Northeastern silver. Zhang Li was just average. She never caught a cold.
"Ah, it's 12 o 'clock!"
"Keep up the New Year!"
"How do we do that?"
"Yeah, how do we do that?"
Xu Fei first took out two red packets and stuffed them beside the children's pillows.
He turned around, sat down, and poured three glasses of wine.
"Teacher Xu is going to speak!"
"Yes, yes!"
Xu Fei ignored their melon seed shells and said very seriously, "This year is a little different. It's the first time, right? Our family is celebrating the New Year together. Actually, thinking about it, it's been a long time since the three of us sat together and chatted.
We've been old for more than 20 years, and we've said everything that needs to be said.
It's like after a certain period of time and to a certain extent, it's like the flesh on the back of your hand. It hurts when you poke it, but you usually don't feel it anymore.
But we're different. We're really different.
After so many years of your company, I'm filled with gratitude for the past and hope for the future. I want us to be older, white-haired, supporting each other as we walk …
Actually, today, I just want to say that I'm just … "
Teacher Xu held their hands and paused for a moment, as if simplifying a thousand words, "Thank you for always being here."
"Yo!"
Xiao Xu's face was red. She snorted, "It sounds like a trick. After so many years, who doesn't know each other? Do we need you to thank us? Pfft! "
"That's right. It's been hard on us. It's been hard on Teacher Xu too."
Zhang Li also raised her glass. "Come, come, come. Thank Teacher Xu for always being here."
"…"
Xu Fei rolled his eyes and clinked glasses. "Yeah, it's good that you're all here!"
…
New Year's Day, noon.
Zhang Li woke up early and made porridge and side dishes to wash away the oily smell from yesterday's rotten stomach. The effect was good. Xu Fei felt his stomach warm and comfortable. Even his spirits were lifted.
Xiao Xu took out a coat and carefully ironed it. "Wear this. Even if you wear a suit inside, you can't wear a jacket."
"I probably won't be back tonight. Don't wait for me."
"Aiya, I know, I know!"
Since Xiao Mo wasn't around, Xu Fei drove by himself. Before leaving, he hugged her and kissed her. "Let's go!"
"Yeah, we'll go over later."
As soon as he set off, he kept receiving calls from Leader Wang, Leader Zhao, Old Wu, Leader Tian, Li Mu … He kept repeating the same theme to let himself relax.
After all, no one could be sure how big of a wave a Chinese sci-fi film could create in the mainland.
The car left Hundred Flowers Alley, which was full of red lanterns, and drove slowly towards Daduhui Cinemas.
Daduhui Cinemas was established last year. The first 39 high-end cinemas with seven halls were opened. It quickly became a force to be reckoned with. Because it was still growing with the expansion of commercial real estate.
China Film Era was, after all, a joint venture. Now that Xu Fei was focusing on his own son, he was secretly contacting Jiahe and preparing to acquire it.
The streets were very lively. Many shopping malls were open, but their operating hours were shorter.
Some were shopping, some were visiting for New Year's greetings, taxis were running around, and unemployed youths were wandering around, looking for an open Internet cafe …
Out of consideration for their schedule, the cinemas set the first screening in the afternoon.
Thanks to the early publicity and News Simulcast's last-minute buff, a large number of youths from Beijing headed to the cinemas. Many of them had reserved tickets.
"Let's go, let's go watch a movie!"
"What movie are we watching on the first day of the new year?"
"Earth Cannon, I've been waiting for a year!"
"Are you watching it? Are you watching it? "
"Break up!"
…
"Darling, let's watch Huo Yuanjia, shall we?"
"I want to watch Earth Cannon."
"Can a domestic sci-fi film be good?"
"Even News Simulcast has reported it. What do you think?!"
…
"Let's watch Earth Cannon!"
"It's a blockbuster!"
"100 million USD!"
"The Promise, which was worth more than 300 million, was filmed in such a shitty way. Let's see what the 800 million standard is like!"
…
At the Chinese Film Age Cinemas.
On this day, at this time, there was a long queue.
There were promotional posters for Earth Cannon everywhere, and the trailer was playing on the screen. Heavy industrial trucks rumbled over the mountains and plains, and the sky was covered in clouds of dust. It was like the end of the world …
At the entrance, there was even a concept version of Earth Cannon. It was not quite the same as in the movie, but it still had a cold and hard metallic feel to it, which attracted many people to take pictures.
A girl picked up the ticket and pulled her boyfriend into the bookstore as if she was familiar with the place.
There were two customers browsing in the bookstore. They were flipping through the books and discussing, "I heard that Xiaosi apologized?"
"I heard that the wretched lass apologized too?"
"She only apologized after being boycotted. Trash!"
"Well said!"
The girl supported him and asked, "Is the jigsaw puzzle here?"
"Here, here!"
The employee was already waiting and handed over the last puzzle.
The boyfriend took a look and said with a smile, "This is the fifth puzzle? You really have perseverance. I definitely can't take it. "
"Of course I have perseverance. Do you think it's easy for me to complete one every year?"
The girl sighed, "I spent the longest time on the fourth puzzle. I wanted to finish it last year, but I didn't. Luckily, I finished it this year."
"It's okay, I'll finish the last one with you."
The boyfriend thumped his chest.
…
People of all kinds of statuses poured into the cinema, wanting to see Earth Cannon.
The reporters could not rest and worked overtime. They complained as they waited patiently.
Cultured people and film critics gathered together to make guesses. They did not believe that there could be a good sci-fi film in the country, but there was a hint of anticipation.
Some haters even formed groups. They were quite professional these days. At least they would hate it after watching it. There were also members of various sci-fi organizations who came in groups of twos and threes to organize activities.
There were also many people in the industry, such as Jiang Wen, Feng Kuan, Zhang Guoshi, and so on. They found their own places to hide.
Zhang Li and Xiao Xu also came with their children. They were in the VIP room, but they did not meet up with Xu Fei.
Teacher Xu led a group of lead actors in the lounge. Zhou Xun sneaked out from time to time and reported, "There are so many people!"
She did not like her image and gestured, "The line is so long. Wow, it's like a greedy snake."
"Now that you describe it like that, I'm not nervous anymore." Chen Kun laughed.
"I can't, no, no, I have to go to the toilet!"
Wu Jing had gone a few times.
Liang Jiahui drank a mouthful of water and shook his head. "I've been in the industry for almost thirty years. I'm a little nervous because of you guys. I didn't think it was anything, but now that I'm here, I don't know why … "
He thought for a moment and said, "Maybe it's too late. I'm looking forward to how exciting the film will be. I'm also too worried about what would happen if it fails. "
Liang Jiahui looked at Xu Fei and felt strange. "You really don't have any ups and downs?"
"Of course! I've already done some mental preparation last night. I'm very relaxed now. "
Teacher Xu crossed his legs and smiled. "Also, this kind of thing, your thinking should be a little more refined. When we film Earth Cannon, it's like scientists working on aerospace technology. We're working towards the same direction in different fields.
We might succeed, we might fail, but the dream of flying can't disappear. "
"Wow!"
"Do you think you're very good?"
"No wonder you're on News Simulcast!" Wu Jing said.
"Yes, I instantly became great!"
Young Master Zhou nodded vigorously.
Xu Fei adjusted the atmosphere and reported from time to time outside. Finally, when the theater manager ran in again, "Chairman Xu, it's starting!"
"Got it."
Phew!
He took a deep breath and walked to the door first.
The lights outside were brightly lit and a corridor seemed to be a path forward.
There wasn't anything special about this film, and there was no need to add any additional attributes to it. He just did what he thought he should do at this stage …
Xu Fei turned around and waved. "Let's go, comrades, to the sea of stars!"
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