China Entertainment 1981: Starting from Journey to the West

Gu Bei didn't know whether Brother Six would take the things in the document bag seriously, or whether it would even help Brother Six's performance, he didn't know.

The reason why he didn't tell Director Yang Jie about this and even blocked Li Chengru's quick mouth was because those things were completely copied from his mind.

Whether it is a panacea or a rotten root depends on Brother Six's ability to understand.

What needs to be done has been done, and the rest is beyond Gu Bei's control.

Besides, Sixth Brother was able to shape the character of Sun Wukong into a classic in his previous life. There is no reason why it would not be possible now that he is here to help.

Of course, Gu Bei's help might also cause trouble.

After packing his things, Gu Bei boarded the train back to Beijing with the large army that night.

After being out for a month, I can finally go home.

The scenery here in Yangzhou is indeed picturesque, but it is too hot this month, and there are more mosquitoes at night. As long as he works at night, Gu Bei is the favorite of mosquitoes, and he has to go home with big red bumps all over his body every day.

Relatively speaking, mosquitoes in Beijing are gentler.

Slept all the way on the train.

When he was the first to go to Shaoxing with Yang Jie and Wang Chongqiu, Gu Bei was almost suffocated to death by the strange smell of the mixture on the train.

After the long journey of filming before, he is almost used to it now.

Regardless of the noise on the train or the inexplicable smell, they could not disturb his sound sleep.

One day and two nights, it was exactly six o'clock in the morning when the train pulled into the station.

what……

Li Chengru got out of the car, yawned loudly, and was moving his limbs that were about to freeze when he saw Gu Bei carrying luggage and carrying a bag passing by him.

On the train just now, Director Yang Jie had announced that everyone has worked hard during this period, so don’t rush to work now and take three days off to have a good rest.

"Xiao Gu, are you going home?"

"Why don't you go home? I just want to find a place to take a good bath and then lie on the bed comfortably and sleep."

I have been on the set for more than a month, and I have to finish work at [-] or [-] o'clock every day. I can't sleep well even when I return to the guest house.

Li Chengru's snoring is absolutely intolerable to ordinary people.

"Don't leave in a hurry. There is a bathhouse near the station and the big pool is clean. How about... let's take a bath together."

Gu Bei hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

The key was that he had been bored on the train for a day and two nights, and now he was tired of the smell of semen on his body, so it was better not to take it home.

After coming out of the train station, one person found a tricycle. Li Chengru explained the location and arrived in more than ten minutes.

A bath for the people.

Very characteristic of the times.

At this time, the bathhouse had just opened. Gu Bei and Li Chengru put their luggage away, took off their clothes and ran to the big pool.

ho...

There were two old men who were earlier than them and were already soaking in the pool.

"I sat in the city tower and watched the mountain scenery, and I heard the chaos outside the city..."

An old man was singing "Empty City Strategy", and another one was cheering from time to time.

Gu Bei and Li Chengru slipped down along the edge of the pool. When they were scalded by the hot water, the sweat pores on their bodies instantly opened, not to mention feeling more comfortable.

"Hey... comfortable..."

Li Chengru closed his eyes and leaned back against the pool.

Gu Bei was also resting with his eyes closed.

He knew that it was definitely not that simple for Li Chengru to bring him to take a bath. He probably had something to tell him.

But Li Chengru didn't say anything, and Gu Bei didn't bother to ask to see who could keep calm.

After more than ten minutes, the excerpts of the two old men changed to the third book "The Red-maned Horse", and Li Chengru finally spoke.

"Xiao Gu, last time I was at your home, I was talking about... your home in Chaoyang. What you told me then still counts now?"

Gu Bei didn't even open his eyes, he just said "hmm" and then waited for Li Chengru's next words.

"I... I have thought about that and want to work with you, but you also know that I have this..."

Ha ha!

Gu Bei smiled: "There's no need to invest money in it. You do the work for me and I'll give you a share of the shares. But that's not possible now."

Uh?
Li Chengru was stunned: "Why? That day you..."

"What will happen to the crew if you leave?"

Li Chengru really couldn't accept Gu Bei's words.

In fact, during this period of time in Yangzhou, Li Chengru had been thinking about this matter. Although he was still unwilling to accept others, he also knew that Gu Bei's proposal could even be said to be an opportunity that could change his destiny.

That day in the courtyard, the TV sets were neatly arranged like a wall, which had a huge impact on him.

It was even enough to subvert his outlook on life.

After much thought, Li Chengru was still moved.

But the problem came again. He was doing business with Gu Bei on one side and the crew of "Journey to the West" on the other. No matter which side he was on, he couldn't bear to let go.

Now, Li Chengru finally made a choice, but Gu Bei stopped him again.

"Little Gu, I..."

Wow!Gu Bei raised his arm and waved to Li Chengru.

"Brother Li, please stop being busy and listen to what I have to say."

"Okay, you say."

Li Chengru's tone was obviously depressed.

"If you come here to help me now, you will be like Ma San'er and Ma Gan'er at best. They go south a few times a month to transport clothes back and then wholesale them to those small traders. That's all there is to do. It’s nothing.”

"But that day at your house I..."

When Li Chengru said this, he quickly stopped. He had promised Gu Bei that day not to tell anyone about the TV.

Although there are only two old men here, you still have to be careful.

"It happened by chance. It's not convenient for me to tell you the specific situation. What I have been doing here for a long time is clothing wholesale. If you are willing, you can come over at any time, but I think it is best for you to do this. …It’s really overkill.”

Uh?
Overkill!

Li Chengru really likes this word, but what he wants now is to change his established life.

Before seeing Gu Bei's strength, Li Chengru thought that he was quite good. He was a regular worker in a large factory, a literary and artistic backbone of the Propaganda Department, and a pillar of the Beijing Workers' Amateur Drama Troupe.

But after that day, Li Chengru couldn't be proud anymore. He was already in his thirties, and now he had no room and no land. If he hangs around for a few more years, when will he finally be able to stop?
Therefore, Li Chengru thought about making some changes and staying on the "Journey to the West" crew as a temporary worker. When the crew disbands, he will still have to go back where he came from.

It's better to take advantage of the opportunity of being colleagues with Gu Bei and having a good relationship with each other to see if he can also learn to do business, and at least change the living conditions at home!
But Gu Bei's words made him hesitate again.

Am I considered a great talent?

What a great talent?
Why don't I know?
Seeing that Li Chengru was a little confused, Gu Bei smiled and said, "In my eyes, you shouldn't be doing this."

Whoa!

Gu Bei stood up directly and walked out of the pool.

"Brother Li, wait a minute. We brothers have figured out the crew's affairs first. Many things are unstable now. Let's wait until the day they are stable."

It turned out that Gu Bei really wanted Li Chengru to start working in clothing wholesale like Ma Saner and others.

Li Chengru has a smart mind and excellent communication skills. He is more suitable to be Gu Bei's agent than Ma San'er or Ma Gan'er.

But now Gu Bei has changed his mind. Letting Li Chengru be the captain of the transportation team is indeed a bit unfair.

Besides, from the day this business started, Gu Bei knew that it would not last long. Now people have just come from a special era and have not yet seen new things clearly.

So bell bottoms, jeans, bat shirts and the like will lead the fashion.

But when people’s horizons broaden and they see more new things, will they still be tempted by a trendy piece of clothing?

According to Che Bei's opinion, it would be good if this business can survive this year and next. Even if he still does the clothing business in the future, he will have to make new plans.

"Scrub!"

As Gu Bei said this, he lay down on the massage bed. Someone outside heard the call and agreed, and soon a massage master came in.

Li Chengru was still sitting in the pool, thinking carefully about Gu Bei's words. Although he didn't say it explicitly, the implication behind his words was that he clearly wanted to use him when the opportunity came in the future!
Thinking of this, Li Chengru's mood suddenly improved.

"Xiao Gu, I have taken your words to heart. As long as you have any use for me, just open your mouth. I promise to serve you from front to back."

Gu Bei smiled: "No, you can come up and rub me. When you're done, find a place to eat. I'm almost starving to death."

"Got it!"

Li Chengru happily landed on the shore, lay down on the massage bed, and shouted with great enthusiasm.

"Scrub!"

Each person rubbed off two kilograms of mud, felt refreshed after taking a shower, and went out wrapped in a towel.

Whoa!

The two old men who had been hiding in the corner also came ashore.

"Master Liu, did you understand what those two boys said just now..."

"What do you understand? The clouds and mountains are shrouded in mist, and the hair has not even grown. It's a big deal to open your mouth and keep silent. I think it's just bragging!"

"Come on, Mr. Liu, you are still wiser. Should we hang out for a while longer, or..."

"No matter what, it's your treat anyway."

"Hey, why should I treat you?"

"Who told you to lose to me in chess?"

"Let's play another game and bet on winning or losing. This time... whoever loses will pay five yuan."

"It's done! It just so happens that my granddaughter has been trying to buy some jeans with me for the past two days. If you win five yuan, I can save the money myself!"

By the time the two old men had dried themselves off, wrapped themselves in towels, and started playing the chess game, Gu Bei and Li Chengru had already eaten at the breakfast shop outside.

There was a bowl of braised pork in front of one person, and a sugar-cooked roast in his hand. After a month in Yangzhou, he almost went crazy thinking about it.

But looking at the two of them eating, the big deal they just mentioned does seem like bragging.

These days, among the big bosses who have made a fortune doing business in the sea, who is not the best in seafood?
If someone really asked at this moment, Gu Bei would tell them what it means to be willing.

"Boss, add ten cents and five cents."

"Man, I'll pay you fifty cents a share."

Hearing the boss's reply, Gu Bei cursed in his heart: "Fuck, fuck, fuck, that's so bad."

"No more!"

What's wrong with having money? Isn't it hard to live with money?