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    There are many rivers of different sizes in Berlin. Taking a boat tour in Berlin is a pleasant experience, like watching a movie. The boat goes slowly and the scenery next to it keeps changing. Sometimes it is a modern new building, sometimes it is a  Among the woods and meadows, there are sometimes classical buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, and sometimes rows of simple bungalows.  .It is also fun to look up at the sky. There are clouds, sky and birds.  Gong Li has never been abroad before. This is her first time coming to Berlin, which has a very unique cultural environment. She is very excited and excited.  Along the way, she was like a happy bird, looking at this and that, she was so happy.  Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen were dragged around by her to play.  Although both of them were frowning, it was worth cheering up when facing the happy Gong Li, not wanting to affect this beautiful and straightforward little sister.  Berlin¡¯s architecture is colorful and spectacular.  Wandering on the streets, you can see ancient cathedrals, various museums, and majestic tall buildings everywhere.  There are both the splendid Friedrichsplatz in Baroque style and the Schinkel Theater in neoclassical style, as well as magnificent palaces and world-famous modern architectural works.  These unique buildings that are both beautiful and have experienced historical vicissitudes make people strongly feel the classical and modern, romantic and rigorous atmosphere of Berlin.  From morning to noon, a few people wandered leisurely in the streets and alleys of Berlin. It wasn't until they got hungry that they found a Chinese restaurant and ordered some food to fill their stomachs.  Gong Li put aside the translator and chatted with the owner of the Chinese restaurant about ordering food.  The owner of the Chinese restaurant is a fat Hong Konger. Although his tongue is a bit tough, he speaks Mandarin quite authentically.  Gong Li was in such a good mood that she ordered several dishes and drinks before giving up.  When the dishes were all served, the fat boss finally came over with a bottle of wine and said with a smile: "When you meet Chinese people abroad, they are your relatives. Our store is a small profit, so we give a few bottles of wine as a small gift."  Hehe, drink less, it will relieve fatigue and help digestion, it is very good." As he said that, he put the wine bottle in his hand on the table.  "Hey, authentic Yanjing Erguotou, boss, where did you get this? It's great!" Jiang Wen is an alcoholic, and when he saw this, his eyes immediately widened.  The fat boss smiled brightly: "Most mainlanders are not used to drinking red wine and so on. Although this Erguotou is not valuable, it is really rare in Europe. Please use it with ease. If you need anything, please speak up. When you are away from home, there are many  If you have any inconvenience, I won¡¯t hesitate to help you.¡± Zhang Yimou was also very touched and stood up quickly: ¡°Thank you very much, boss. We are Chinese, we are the same family all over the world.¡± The boss smiled**.  He waved his hands, asking a few people to take it easy, and went to greet other guests.  Jiang Wen poured a full cup for himself and another cup for Zhang Yimou. He signaled to the translator, who quickly waved his hand.  Jiang Wen curled his lips: "Why, after staying abroad for a long time, you still think that white wine is not as delicious as red wine?" In his opinion, this kind of "second devil" is the most annoying, and he is simply a reserve force for "**".  The translator was young, and his pale face turned a little red when he heard this: "I am an international student at the University of Berlin, and I have been contacted for jobs in China. As soon as I graduate, I will return to China!" I thought my buddy was the kind who wanted to be rich for the sake of sex.  Salary, generous reward, just a white-eyed wolf who forgets his ancestors?  Jiang Wen was stunned, a little embarrassed, and Zhang Yimou quickly smoothed things over: "He's like this, outspoken and has a gut to the end. Don't be as knowledgeable as him." Gong Li ignored them, chopsticks were flying, and his mouth was opening continuously, and he couldn't eat.  Very happy.  Zhang Yimou, however, was preoccupied. He glanced at Gong Li and smiled bitterly at Jiang Wen: "Ignorance is bliss!" Jiang Wen chuckled and took a sip of wine: "Don't worry too much, there will be a way to the mountain. Since the car will find its way to the mountain.  We came to participate in this film festival without being invited, but I still don¡¯t believe that the organizing committee of the Berlin Film Festival can still push out the entries?¡± Zhang Yimou smiled bitterly and was speechless.  Of these two people, one is a girl who doesn't know how to feel sad, and the other is careless and heartless.  I feel sorry for myself, I can't eat well, I can't sleep, and I've lost a lot of weight.  Coming to this Berlin Film Festival, in the final analysis, was just an impulse on his part.  "Red Sorghum" has been released and has been well-received and praised at home and abroad.  Zhang Yimou is also a bit young and energetic, so he thinks, why can't such a good movie be released internationally so that more people can see excellent movies from mainland China?  We need to let them know that Chinese-language movies are not just Hong Kong movies.  However, when I really stepped out of the country, I realized that ideals are unreal and reality is skinny.  I also know how difficult it is for Yang Lin to enter Hollywood single-handedly and create one myth after another.  People justSeeing the glamor on the surface, who knows how much bitterness and helplessness is hidden behind the light?  ¡°When I came to the Berlin Embassy with a letter of introduction from Xi Film Studio, they didn¡¯t take it seriously at all.  Mainland movies?  Pull it down, don't bring it out to make yourself look embarrassed.  Who doesn¡¯t know that mainland movies are synonymous with dirty and messy movies?  The embassy staff even said: "Do we have to bring the negative image of our country to the international community?" The final result was that the people in the embassy were all "busy" and they just contacted this person.  translate.  Only now do I know that this person is still a student who has not graduated.  ¡°He is so blind now that he doesn¡¯t even know the rules of the Berlin Film Festival, let alone submit an application, arrange screenings, or even participate in the selection.  This student translator has no idea about these paths.  Are you just going back home like this?  Zhang Yimou was unwilling to give up and went back like this. Why should he be embarrassed and thrown into his grandma's house?  But what else can be done?  Zhang Yimou covered his forehead irritably, praying to God to send him an angel to show him a clear path.  When Gong Li and Jiang Wen were full of wine and food, Zhang Yimou, who had taken a few random bites, put down his bowl and chopsticks absentmindedly.  The fat boss came over with a teapot and several cups and said with a smile: "Guys, drink some tea? These are relatives in China who mailed them to me specially." Zhang Yimou quickly sat down to the side:  "Boss, let's sit down and chat for a while." The boss was also very cheerful. He greeted the waiter, cleared the table quickly, sat on the table, and poured tea for everyone.  The emerald green tea is filled with steam, a few tea leaves are floating and sinking, and the subtle fragrance is astonishing.  Zhang Yimou still likes tea.  She took a sip lightly and said in surprise: "Hey, it's Hong Kong tea! Boss, what a good thing!" Gong Li also picked up the cup and took a sip: "Well, it's quite delicious." She didn't understand tea drinking, but tea  The elegant and fragrant fragrance goes down the throat and lingers on the teeth and cheeks. It feels quite good.  The boss was also a little surprised: "Hey, this gentleman is an expert! Have you ever tasted it?" Zhang Yimou nodded. Yang Lin had given him some tea before.  This kind of Hong Kong tea may not necessarily be of the highest quality, but it grows extremely slowly. It is considered a status symbol and cannot be drunk by ordinary people.  Having found a topic, naturally the more we chat, the more speculative we become. ??? After talking about people from all over the country, the boss asked Zhang Yimou the purpose of his trip to Germany.  Zhang Yimou sighed, stated his intention, and also stated the current difficulties.  The fat boss scratched his head and said helplessly: "Well, I'm sorry. I'm not afraid of your jokes. I used to be a promiscuous person. I also like to watch movies, but over the years, I haven't paid attention to it at all. You  I know about the film festival, but I really don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on.¡± Zhang Yimou smiled and said he didn¡¯t need to care.  After all, what does a restaurant owner have to do with movies?  Gong Li was on the side and blinked: "Aren't Chinese movies shown here in Berlin?" The fat boss was slightly stunned, suddenly arranged the tables in a row, and said: "Wait!" He stood up and ran to the bar.  He got into the locker and started rummaging through the boxes.  After a while, the fat boss panted slightly, holding a newspaper and placing it in front of Zhang Yimou: "Have you heard of this person?" Zhang Yimou picked up the newspaper curiously, and Gong Li also moved his head towards him.  I saw a line of German text on the newspaper with a photo attached.  In the photo, there is a photo of an old foreign man and a young Chinese man.  The translator also came over, took a look, and realized that these few people could not understand German, so he read: "The best director in Hollywood, with his new film "Central Station", competes at the Berlin International Film Festival!" Yang Lin is also coming to Berlin?  Zhang Yimou was slightly startled, but Gong Li's eyes lit up.  Jiang Wen slapped the table and said happily: "How come you forgot him?" The fat boss asked curiously: "Everyone, do you know Mr. Yang?" Seeing Zhang Yimou nodding, the fat boss said excitedly: "This Mr. Yang, that's ours  The pride of the Chinese people! How can you be so famous in the United States these days? Let me tell you, this is what Mr. Yang is doing in Hong Kong!" The fat boss gave a thumbs up.  His face was full of pride.  Zhang Yimou touched his chin, maybe Yang Lin can really help?  He also came to participate in the film festival.  In any case, this was the last hope. Zhang Yimou opened a backpack he carried with him, found a thick phone book, and flipped through it.  Soon, I found Yang Lin's phone number.  Asked the fat boss: "Where is the public phone nearby?" The fat boss waved his hand: "What public phone? It's right here.Come on, come with me.  "His father, Zhang Yimou, took him to the bar and pulled out the phone from behind the bar. Zhang Yimou smiled and expressed his gratitude and pressed the number. It only rang twice and the call was connected. "Hello, hello.  " It's not Yang Lin's voice. Did you remember it wrong? Or maybe you changed the phone number? Zhang Yimou quickly said: "Hello, may I ask, is this Mr. Yang Lin's phone number?  " "Yes, who are you?  " "I am Zhang Yimou, may I ask, is Mr. Yang Lin here?  " On the other side of the phone, after a brief silence, a magnetic and pleasant male voice spoke: "Comrade Lao Mouzi, long time no see.  Why did you remember to call me?  Haha, night owls come to the house for anything.  What's going on?  By the way, what's your phone number?  " Somehow, listening to Yang Lin's hearty laughter, Zhang Yimou felt that he suddenly felt at ease. He also smiled: "I just made a phone call, and I didn't visit your door.  However, there is something really wrong and I want your help. Brother, I am in trouble!  " As soon as I explained the matter simply, I heard the person on the phone laughing: "I said Zhang Yimou, Zhang Yimou, are you today too?  You didn¡¯t prepare anything, so you went to Berlin?  I don¡¯t know who gave you the courage" Zhang Yimou¡¯s expression was a little ugly. Of course he knew that Yang Lin was just joking and had absolutely no intention of canceling him. But Zhang Yimou still felt very unhappy in his heart.  To be precise, it¡¯s a bit embarrassing. ¡°You are in Berlin now, right?  "Zhang Yimou hummed. "Tell me the address.  " Zhang Yimou was stunned, and quickly asked the fat boss and told Yang Lin the address: "Are you also in Berlin?  " "Nonsense, just wait, the driver said, we'll be there in ten minutes.  " Zhang Yimou hung up the phone and saw the fat boss beside him, his eyes full of little stars. "Do you really know Mr. Yang?  Let me tell you, Mr. Yang is my idol.  Also, I used to work in Xin Ngee Ann.  Our current boss, Boss Xiang, is like a brother to Mr. Yang!  I said" Gong Li interrupted the fat boss: "Mr. Yang, are you in Berlin?  " Zhang Yimou nodded and didn't notice Gong Li's expression. He was a little hopeful, a little longing, and a little Several people stood in front of the glass door, chatting without saying a word, waiting for Yang Lin.  Soon, a small motorcade slowly drove over and stopped on the road in front of the Chinese restaurant. Four black cars, high-end and classy, ??got out of the car in front and ran quickly.  When he got to the second car, he opened the door respectfully. What a grandeur! What a pomp! Jiang Wen stared and gasped: "Isn't this too exaggerated?  " Gong Li bit her lip gently, with bright big eyes and flashing eyes. "Look at this person, they are also in the film industry. Why is the gap so big? Zhang Yimou sighed secretly, pushed open the glass door, and walked out  Yang Lin, surrounded by bodyguards, got out of the car and walked over. He stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Meeting an old friend in a foreign country is a great joy in life! Brother Zhang, are you okay?  " The corner of Zhang Yimou's mouth twitched, and he looked at Yang Lin very unhappily: "You are sincerely seeing a joke, right?  " Yang Lin laughed and greeted Jiang Wen and Gong Li who were walking behind: "If I had known that we were both coming to Berlin, we should have been together.  "Ms. Gong," she said to Gong Li, "when we met a few days ago, you didn't show off your words at all."  Otherwise, I can take advantage of a few of them and enjoy the reimbursement of public expenses.  " Gong Li smiled sweetly: "Director Zhang Da is not a person who pretends to be public for personal gain.  Maybe, he even beats you, a wealthy capitalist!  " A few people were joking for a while, and the fat boss had already run over quickly, holding a cardboard in his hand, with excitement on his face: "Mr. Yang, I am also a Hong Konger!  I admire you very much. Can you sign your name for me?  " Yang Lin smiled and said: "Don't talk about admiration. We Hong Kong people, traveling all over the world, should help each other and be a family!  "He happily signed his name to the fat boss and wrote a blessing for him to make a lot of money. The fat boss was so happy that he could not see his eyes. Yang Lin arranged for Jiang Wen and Gong Li to get into another car and put his arms around Zhang Yimou.  He stepped into his car. This was a stretched car with a large space, two rows of seats facing each other, and even a coffee table in the middle. After getting in the car, Yang Lin introduced one to Zhang Yimou.  Foreigner: "Lao Mouzi, this is Mr. Dieter, chairman of the Berlin Film Festival Organizing Committee.  ¡±hiss!  This time, Zhang Yimou couldn't help it and took a breath of air.  I tossed and turned, worried and incomprehensible, and couldn't find the right way in.  And what about Yang Lin?  Right here, in a grand manner, riding in the same car with the chairman of the organizing committee, seemingly close to each other.  Isn't there a big gap between this person and this person?  At this moment, Zhang Yimou was truly convinced of Yang Lin and was willing to accept the defeat.  Yang Lin is not only good at making movies, he is also very successful in the film industry.  What's this?  This is a network of people. In this circle, there is nothing that cannot be done!  Zhang Yimou suppressed his guilt, quickly stretched out his hand, and shook hands with Dieter respectfully: "Hello, Mr. Dieter, I am Zhang Yimou, I am from China, the mainland." Finally, Zhang Yimou added another sentence, specifically talking to Yang  Lin separated.  He didn't want Dieter to mistakenly think that he was from Hong Kong like Yang Lin.  Hong Kong is very good, very developed, and movies are also very prosperous.  However, this has nothing to do with me. I am a Chinese, an upright Chinese.  Yang Lin raised the corner of his mouth and laughed.  This is Zhang Yimou, a Chinese film director, a real Chinese film director.  In his previous life, this guy had given birth to several children and was forced to pay a fine.  Even so, I don¡¯t hide or hide, I don¡¯t immigrate, my children are all Chinese, and none of them has foreign citizenship.  Such a person is absolutely unique in the filthy entertainment industry.  This alone is enough to make Yang Lin stand in awe.  No matter how poor the family is, it is still my home!  No matter how much Chinese people are looked down upon, I am still a Chinese!  My ancestors came from the Yellow Earth, and I am also a child of the Yellow Earth!  How can you not make people admire such a person?  Yang Lin put his arm around Zhang Yimou's shoulders and introduced Dieter with a smile: "This is my brother, the best brother. He is also the best director in China, the best director in China!" Dieter was obviously a little surprised,  He looked at this rustic Chinese man wearing a jacket and old leather shoes. He couldn't help but straighten his waist, put away his indifferent expression, and said solemnly: "Hello, Mr. Zhang Yimou, I am Dieter.  ." Who is Yang Lin?  Hollywood's new best director, the brightest and most dazzling star in the world's film industry!  If you introduce a person in such a serious manner, then he cannot judge the person by his appearance and must pay enough attention to him.  This, promptness and politeness are even more necessary!  This person is absolutely extraordinary!  Zhang Yimou's heart suddenly surged with enthusiasm.  He could clearly see Dieter's arrogance in front of him and his respect in back.  Why is there such a change?  It¡¯s because of Yang Lin¡¯s introduction!  This is Yang Lin¡¯s achievement!  Only when you achieve enough, will people think highly of you!  Yang Lin has already earned a face for the Chinese!  However, there is not only one poplar forest in the whole of China, nor can there be only one poplar forest!  Zhang Yimou secretly clenched his fists.  (To be continued.)
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