readytorunbook Chapter 537: After urging marriage, it’s time to urge children
Chapter 537: After urging marriage, it’s time to urge children
After all, the new generation of main battle tanks is more important than amphibious tanks. For this No. 2 project of the Nanyang defense industry, Zhang Chi specially gave it the code name "Longxiang".
The project code name given by the Joint Research and Development Center for Special Tactical Vehicles of the South Pacific United States to the imitation Type 59 is Project 100.
Time quickly came to the next day, January 3rd.
Zhang Chi, who was exhausted after a whole night of work, slept until nine o'clock.
With the air conditioner on, he hugged Chen Jingshu, who was curled up like a kitten in the silk quilt, and spent a few minutes with her before he reluctantly got up.
My father, who lives far away in Guangzhou, has stopped urging me to get married, and the wedding date has been set for January 20th, which is both the traditional Lunar New Year's Eve and a Saturday.
Founding the country first and then getting married also perfectly promoted Zhang Chi’s own idea of having a country first and then a family.
But soon, his father started urging the child again.
Even the founding father of Nanyang was urged to have a child one day. How true...
Thinking that although he was only in his early 20s, such a huge business would eventually have to have someone to inherit it, Zhang Chi had been working hard with Chen Jingshu these days.
"Be good and dress up nicely. I'm going to take you to see something fun today..."
Only when she heard the sound of the bedroom door closing did Chen Jingshu tiptoe to pull down the quilt, revealing her rosy little face.
Thinking about the madness of last night, this lady felt so embarrassed...
Chen Jingshu hurriedly picked up the underwear thrown on the ground. She didn't care about the torn nylon silk thrown on the ground and slipped into the bathroom.
At this moment, the hustle and bustle of the National Day celebrations is still flowing through the streets and alleys, but the pulse of the city has gradually returned to normal.
The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves of the landscape trees on both sides of the road and onto a relatively quiet street in Yangon's new city.
An inconspicuous black car stopped in front of a building with a brand new plaque hanging on it - "Nanyang Light and Shadow Joint Studio".
This time, Zhang Chi changed into a relatively casual outfit, and accompanying him was Chen Jingshu, who was dressed as a beautiful girl.
She was wearing a well-tailored light blue cheongsam, with a gentle and quiet temperament. Standing next to Zhang Chi, they looked like a perfect match.
Looking at the rather simple film set in front of her, which was converted from an old warehouse, Chen Jingshu's eyes were filled with curiosity and a hint of barely perceptible excitement.
During her study abroad in Baiying, she had already developed the habit of watching movies and plays. She said softly, "I didn't expect you to bring me here."
Zhang Chi held her hand and smiled slightly:
"Today is a holiday, let's relax and take a look at our own cultural industry in Nanyang, which is just beginning to take shape."
"Besides, some of the things in here may be of great use to the future of Nanyang."
At the studio entrance, the responsible persons and major investors who had been notified long ago were already waiting respectfully.
The leader was a middle-aged Chinese man in his fifties, slightly plump, with a ruddy face and wearing an exquisite silk suit. He was the studio's largest investor - Lin Yongnian.
Lin Yongnian was born in Fujian Province. His family has been deeply involved in the Nanyang tin mining industry for generations. He is one of the most famous tin mining tycoons in Yangon and even the entire Lower Bago.
Unlike ordinary businessmen, Lin Yongnian is an avid movie lover.
Before the war, he often traveled between Southeast Asia and Shanghai. He was obsessed with the works of Shanghai film companies such as "Mingxing" and "Lianhua", and knew stars such as Hu Die and Ruan Lingyu like the back of his hand.
The outbreak of World War II and the fall of Southeast Asia forced his film dream to be interrupted.
Now that Nanyang had been liberated and the country had been rebuilt, many things needed to be rebuilt. Lin Yongnian keenly sensed the opportunity for cultural revival. In addition, out of admiration for the young leader Zhang Chi, he did not hesitate to invest a large sum of money and took the lead in establishing the "public-private partnership" Nanyang Light and Shadow Studio.
The Nanyang Culture Ministry held a small symbolic stake in the project, providing both supervision and support.
"Commander-in-chief, Miss Chen, it is an honor to have you here." Lin Yongnian excitedly stepped forward, clasping his hands together and speaking in a loud voice with a thick Minnan accent.
"Boss Lin, no need to be so formal." Zhang Chi waved his hand, appearing very casual. "Just call me Mr. Zhang. I'm here today in a private capacity with my fiancée to see this and learn about the beginnings of our Nanyang film industry."
Originally, Zhang Chi planned to let Xiao Qi take the lead in setting up a film studio, but he soon discovered that it would be more efficient to leave the film business to the private sector.
Seeing that Zhang Chi was easy-going, Lin Yongnian said yes repeatedly and enthusiastically led the two of them into the studio.
The factory is a bit messy, but full of vitality.
Workers were setting up the set and moving photographic equipment.
Lin Yongnian introduced as he walked: "Mr. Zhang, Ms. Chen, we are currently fully preparing for the first major production after the opening of the factory - "Nanyang Martial Spirit: Fearless"!
When it comes to Huo Yuanjia, Zhang Chi understands.
This martial arts master from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China was a symbol of the national spirit in another time and space, and his deeds themselves were extremely dramatic and legendary.
In the Chinese community in Southeast Asia, Huo Yuanjia's name is even more well-known.
Before the war, the influence of the Jingwu Athletic Association founded by Huo Yuanjia had already spread to major Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, such as Singapore, Penang, Bangkok, and Batavia.
It can be said that Huo Yuanjia's martial arts spirit and the slogan of making the nation strong through sports have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
"It's a great subject," Zhang Chi praised. "Mr. Huo Yuanjia advocated 'strengthening the nation and the race,' breaking down prejudices. His spirit aligns perfectly with the Nanyang Chinese spirit of fearlessness and self-improvement. If filmed well, it will not only entertain the public but also unite people and evoke a sense of national pride."
Lin Yongnian was even more excited when he received the recognition:
"That's right! We hired the best screenwriters and also hired real martial arts masters from all over the country to serve as action directors and stunt doubles. We strive to truly showcase the essence of Chinese martial arts."
As they were talking, everyone had arrived at a large temporary studio.
The studio was brightly lit and decorated to resemble the scene of the old Tianjin Wharf.
At this moment, the filming seemed to be paused, and a group of men in training clothes were gathered together, seemingly discussing something.
In a corner of the studio, two radiant women were particularly eye-catching.
One of them was Su Manli, who was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a slim and slender figure. She was wearing an exquisitely tailored dark green cheongsam with piping, which outlined her perfect curves.
She has delicate makeup, willow-shaped eyebrows, and phoenix eyes. She looks charming and has a kind of laziness and charm that was tempered in the foreign world.
She was once a well-known movie star in Shanghai. When the war broke out, she fled to Southeast Asia and was signed by Lin Yongnian. She played a female character who had an emotional entanglement with Huo Yuanjia in the film.
The other is Li Mingzhu, who is in her early twenties. She has honey-colored skin full of health and vitality, bright and elegant facial features, and a wild beauty unique to the tropical sunshine of Southeast Asia.
She was wearing a popular floral dress, and she was tall and fit, with a pair of long, straight legs.
She is a native Chinese in Yangon. She participated in local drama performances before the war and is a rising star in Southeast Asia. In the film, she plays Huo Yuanjia's sister, a fierce martial arts heir.
Seeing Zhang Chi and Chen Jingshu coming in accompanied by Lin Yongnian, everyone in the studio was stunned at first, and then they recognized the founder of the country. There was an immediate commotion and respectful greetings.
Su Manli and Li Mingzhu also immediately restrained their posture and saluted respectfully, but there was a different light flashing in their eyes.
Su Manli's gaze lingered on Zhang Chi for a moment, with scrutiny and a hint of barely perceptible ambition; Li Mingzhu's gaze was more filled with curiosity and a sense of pride as a local.
There is a subtle aura between the two of them, a kind of competition between local and foreign female stars.
Lin Yongnian clapped his hands and said, "It's just right. Martial arts masters, the commander-in-chief and Miss Chen want to see some real kung fu. Can you show me some of your skills?"