Rebirth of the Great Entertainment Empire

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On August 18, "Close-Up" published an article titled "The New Wave of Hong Kong Cinema: Revolutionaries Who Challenge Tradition."

In the article, the content of the "New Wave" movie is divided into five aspects. These five aspects are: 1. The keen sense and reflection of social reality. Second, the display of local features. 3. Personal experience and collective memory. Fourth, the description of women. 5. Concerns about the country, nation and overseas Chinese.

The article also said that "Dancing Ashes" directed by Liang Puzhi and Xiao Fangfang and "Happy Ghost" directed by Xu Cun are both representatives of the new wave of movies.

As soon as the concept of New Wave appeared, it caused a huge sensation in the film circle in a very short period of time.

It didn't take long for Xu Cun to become the pioneer of the new wave.

Therefore, Xu Cun became famous.

Then, some of Xu Cun's deeds were also dug up by the major media - what Xu Cun is the author of "The Misty Journey" and "Shanghai Beach", what Xu Cun is "Please Follow Me" and "Happy Ghost" Xu Cun is also the lyricist and composer, and Xiangjiang's most popular songs "Shanghai Beach" and "Sword Like a Dream" are also composed by Xu Cun.

In just a few days, Xu Cun not only became famous in the film circle, but also made a big name in the literature and pop music circles.

As a result, Xu Cun was invited to be a judge by TVB's Xiangjiang Pop Song Creation Invitational Competition, and Fang Yihua's name was on the invitation letter.

At this stage, if DreamWorks films want to sell high box office, they cannot do without Shaw Cinemas. Therefore, Xu Cun didn't dare to offend Fang Yihua, a woman who must take revenge.

Therefore, on September 17th, Xu Cun obediently drove his rented Honda to the venue of the Xiangjiang Pop Song Writing Invitational Competition.

It's a pity that Xu Cun woke up early but made it to the late set - the Toyota broke down halfway. Later, Xu Cun entered the urban area in a passing car. Afterwards, they took a taxi to the venue.

When Xu Cun arrived, the competition was almost over.

Seeing this, Xu Cun was not in a hurry—it was too late anyway, and it was useless to worry.

However, Xu Cun was not in a hurry, but the wireless staff was worried for him. An old man with a kind face urged Xu Cun, "Take two quick steps, maybe you can still catch up!" Then, he kindly showed Xu Cun the way.

Facing the old man's kindness, Xu Cun could only express his thanks, and then symbolically accelerated a few steps in the direction the old man pointed.

After going around, Xu Cun came to the backstage.

Looking around, Xu Cun realized that he might have gone the wrong way.

But at this moment, a woman in her forties turned her head to look at Xu Cun, and urged: "It's too late, hurry up!" After finishing speaking, the woman turned her head away.

Hearing this, Xu Cun secretly said: "Are you still waiting for me?" Then Xu Cun walked towards the direction where the woman was.

Walking up to the woman, Xu Cun wanted to ask what was going on now.

But before Xu Cun could speak, the woman urged again: "Go straight, go up the stairs and turn left, hurry up!"

Then, Xu Cun walked in the direction the woman pointed at in a daze...

After crossing a curtain, Xu Cun froze in place—he actually walked onto the stage!

In an instant, the eyes of nearly a thousand spectators under the stage were all on Xu Cun.

The host He Shouxin and Fei Fei originally had their backs to Xu Cun, but seeing that the audience was looking at Xu Cun, they also turned their heads to Xu Cun.

He Shouxin is indeed a well-known host - his response is very fast! He smiled and said, "This contestant..."

However, just as He Shouxin opened his mouth, Fei Fei immediately removed the microphone and whispered: "He is Xu Cun, one of today's judges."

This time, even He Shouxin didn't know how to get along.

After being dazed, Xu Cun hesitated for a moment, then he went straight to the microphone used by the contestants, then cleared his throat and said, "Then what... that... the song I sang is..."

At this moment, Xu Cun saw Chen Baiqiang in the crowd.

So Xu Cun went on to say: "The song I sang is "What I Want in Life"."

At this moment, Huang Zhan stood up from the judges' seat and said with a smile, "This contestant, where is your instrument? You can't sing softly, right?"

Seeing Huang Zhan's smiling face like a chrysanthemum, Xu Cun knew that Huang Zhan recognized him.

In fact, not only Huang Zhan, but also many people who have watched "Happy Ghost" also recognized Xu Cun. They were all wondering: "Why did Xu Cun come to the competition? Could it be that he is an easter egg arranged by TVB?"

What others think, Xu Cun really can't care - now, Xu Cun is thinking about how to get through the embarrassing situation in front of him.

Seeing Huang Zhan asking, Xu Cun hit the snake on the stick and said, "Brother Zhan, lend me a guitar."

Huang Zhan said to a tall player happily, "Young man, can you lend him your guitar?"

The tall player heard the words and sent his guitar up to Xu Cun.

In such a situation, Xu Cun could only bite the bullet and continue to perform. He tried his voice, and then played the front part of "What I Want in Life", and then sang affectionately: "There is nothing to rest in the cold and warm. How many autumns do you look back? I've read it all over but I lost it, I didn't expect it but it's in my hand, I got it or not, I can't explain the gains and losses, the mistakes and omissions, I just change it when I see it, I don't know where to pursue it, what do I want in my life, I often decide to give up and have it, exhausting my life, If you can’t touch it, you’ve already run away, what else can you ask for in your life…”

The singing sounded, and everyone at the scene slowly fell silent...

Until Xu Cun finished singing, the audience was still silent.

After a while, the first applause sounded!

Then came the second, third, fourth...

After a while, everyone present applauded spontaneously!

Huang Zhan clapped and said, "What a song "What I Want in Life", what a Xu Cun, no wonder you can create a song like "Shanghai Beach"!"

Then, Huang Zhan said with a little regret: "It's a pity, there is only one guitar for accompaniment, otherwise this song "What I Want in Life" must be better!"

Huang Zhan pointed out that Xu Cun was the lyricist and composer of "Shanghai Bund". There was an uproar at the scene, and the discussion began to spread-now, the song "Shanghai Bund" is really popular in Xiangjiang. Few Xiangjiang people have not heard this song. So, knowing that Xu Cun is still the lyricist and composer of "Shanghai Bund", one can imagine the surprise of the people present?

Seeing that the audience was out of control, Xu Cun simply said to Huang Zhan with a wry smile: "Brother Zhan, you really don't want me to step down!"

"It's not easy to step down. If you sing another good song, we will naturally let you go." Huang Zhan also realized that he was being mean, so he quickly found a way for Xu Cun.

The audience booed after hearing the words: "One more song! One more song! One more song..."

When the scene became like this, Xu Cun felt that he was a bit overwhelming, no, to be more precise, his behavior was already suspected of being a bit disruptive. So, he quickly looked at Fang Yihua who was in the judges' seat...

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