Chapter 00169: Fu Qi Arrives in the Capital (Four Updates Today, Seeking Votes of All Kinds)
# Fu Qi Arrives in the Capital (Four Updates Today, Seeking Votes of All Kinds)
Chapter 169
Novel: 1979 Golden Age
Chapter 169: Fu Qi Arrives in the Capital (Four Updates Today, Seeking Votes of All Kinds)
"Chen Qi, born on June 10, 1960, both parents are employees of Xinhua Bookstore... Excellent academic performance during school, excels in Chinese, went to the countryside near Beijing after graduating from middle school, returned to the city at the end of 1978."
"In the spring of 1979, joined the Dashilan Educated Youth Cooperative, sold big bowl tea at Qianmen, and began learning English. In April, submitted a manuscript to China Youth Daily, which caused a nationwide sensation. Later, he wrote 'Romance on Lushan Mountain' and stayed at the Beijing Film Studio for a long time."
"During the 1979 Cultural Congress, met Fu Qi and his wife at the Beijing Film Studio, sold the script for 'The Cotton Robe'... In early 1980, wrote 'Tai Chi,' proposed the idea of earning foreign exchange through films... Li Hanxiang came to Beijing to attend the 30th anniversary of Rongbaozhai, met Chen Qi..."
"This January, Chen Qi was specially approved by Liao Gong to leave the country with a delegation. He had a close relationship with Fu Qi, calling him uncle, and later went to West Berlin together..."
In a square room, Xiao Mo reported to his superior, "According to our investigation, people from the cooperative, the neighborhood committee, and the Beijing Film Studio all speak highly of Chen Qi... Some employees at the Beijing Film Studio say he is arrogant, domineering, and has improper relationships with women..."
"Mm, very detailed!"
The superior nodded.
After two days of investigation, the three-dimensional image of Chen Qi was almost fully revealed.
Arrogance, domineering, and improper relationships were not within their job responsibilities.
As for the accusation of "defecting to the enemy," there was currently no evidence.
Every interaction he had with overseas individuals was traceable, and every remittance from Hong Kong was clear.
Only one thing: he claimed credit for selling films in West Berlin, but the investigation team preferred to believe it was Fu Qi's doing.
After all, it was too shocking for a 21-year-old to pull off such a big thing.
But this actually proved his innocence.
At that moment, someone came in and whispered a few words in the superior's ear.
The superior smiled, "Director Wang really values this kid. How many old comrades has this been... Forget it, since there's no evidence, Xiao Mo, you two go and ask today. That should be enough."
China Film had reported that Chen Qi had a stance issue.
Since it was reported, the department had to investigate.
If the investigation found nothing, naturally he would be released.
This was the normal procedure, especially since Wang Yang was trying to get him out.
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This was a simple small room.
There was only a bed, a set of tables and chairs, similar to an ordinary guesthouse.
But after staying here for two days, Chen Qi knew this was a place for "people under investigation."
He hadn't done anything wrong, just had his freedom restricted.
Meals were delivered daily, and people came to ask questions from time to time, different people each time.
They asked all sorts of seemingly unrelated questions, then suddenly brought up a key point... or asked a question they had asked before, observing his reaction.
To be honest, except for the fact that he had traveled through time and bought condoms, there was nothing he couldn't tell them.
He was upright and fearless, and he believed that people outside would rescue him.
This was called revolutionary camaraderie.
In his previous life, he had also gone through similar investigations, but that was about the government cracking down on tax evasion and misconduct in the entertainment industry.
He was a law-abiding citizen, at most sleeping with a minor internet celebrity, and had taken the opportunity to expose many of his rivals' dirty secrets.
"Knock knock!"
Xiao Mo symbolically knocked on the door and entered with his colleague.
Chen Qi stood up, seeing new faces, and smiled, "Are you two asking questions today?"
"Mm, sit down."
Without much ado, one began asking questions while the other took notes, the same questions over and over.
"Why did you privately contact foreigners?"
"I was afraid China Film would take the credit!" Chen Qi now told the truth.
"Huh?"
"Some people are like dung and want others to be dung too. If they see someone too outstanding, they act like their father just died, desperately trying to drag you down until you stink like them, or even turn into maggots."
"..."
Xiao Mo twitched his mouth.
Chen Qi had said this yesterday, but today he described it more vividly.
Finally, Xiao Mo suddenly asked, "Did you submit a manuscript to 'Story Club'?"
"Yes!"
"What was your pen name?"
"A Qi!"
"And the other one?"
"A Guai is Liang Xiaosheng from the Beijing Film Studio. We partnered to earn manuscript fees. I didn't have much time, so I often wrote an outline, and he filled in the content."
So that's it!
Xiao Mo got some juicy gossip but kept a straight face and nodded, about to end the day's routine questioning.
Chen Qi then asked, "Comrade, when can I leave?"
Due to regulations, Xiao Mo couldn't give a definite answer, only saying, "If nothing's wrong, you'll naturally be able to leave."
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These past few days, China Film had been harassing the Ministry of Culture daily.
Their intention was to quickly settle the matter, declare the Beijing Film Studio in violation of regulations, and then take over the subsequent distribution of 'Tai Chi.'
But those within the system knew that to truly punish someone, it took a long time of deliberation, especially since the Beijing Film Studio held a special position, and Wang Yang had high prestige.
It would take at least two months to reach a conclusion.
Wang Yang wasn't worried about himself.
The ones affected might be Li Wenhua or Chen Qi.
"Alright, you've done well! Let's have a drink sometime!"
In his office, Wang Yang hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief.
That kid should be fine now.
He walked to the window, pushed it open, and the chill of late February hit him, refreshing his spirits.
These past few days, they had been quite passive because the Beijing Film Studio was indeed in the wrong in this matter, and the key evidence hadn't arrived yet.
The old man was also holding his breath.
He thought to himself, "Ah, Xiao Fu, you're usually so efficient, why are you dragging your feet now..."
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Wang Yang's gaze sharpened.
His office was at a high point with a wide view.
He seemed to see a small car driving in through the main gate, then blocked by the flower bed and rockery.
A small car?!!
He jolted, his legs moving faster than a young man's, and rushed out the door, clattering down the stairs to check.
Sure enough, a familiar small car had just parked downstairs.
Wang Yang hurried over, and as the door opened, a man in a suit stepped out.
It was Fu Qi, who had just arrived in the capital!
"Old Director!"
"Ah, you, why did you take so long?"
"Sorry, sorry, I had a lot to prepare. Am I late?"
"No, no, come upstairs to talk!"
The two laughed as they went upstairs.
Fu Qi entered the room and without wasting words, took out a large, thick package, then picked up a document from the top and handed it over.
Wang Yang looked at it and was shocked, thinking he had seen wrong.
He rubbed his eyes and looked again, then was overjoyed, unable to hold back his laughter.
"Hahaha! You came just in time. These past few days, China Film has been like a mad dog, desperately trying to bite us to death. Xiao Chen was even taken in for questioning... With these things, let's see what face they have left!!"
"Xiao Chen was taken away? Then..."
"Don't worry, he'll be back soon."
"Oh, I heard Xiao Chen mention he has a journalist friend at a newspaper. Maybe we can use that."
Fu Qi suggested.
"Good idea... Newspaper, newspaper..."
Wang Yang hadn't had contact with Yu Jiajia.
After thinking for a moment, he opened the door and instructed, "Call Xiao Gong over!"
The two secretly chatted for a while.
Fu Qi didn't stay long, leaving a copy with Wang Yang and taking another with him, saying, "Let's act separately. I'll go see Liao Gong!"
"Alright!"
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China Youth Daily.
Gong Xue had become a liaison these past few days because she couldn't do much else, just running errands.
Plus, she was one of their own and could be trusted.
She met Yu Jiajia again.
Yu Jiajia opened a kraft paper bag, looked at the contents inside, and laughed, "Good, good! This is the solid evidence I need, absolutely exclusive news!"
"Is this enough? Will it have an effect?"
"Yes, yes! Go back and wait. I guarantee everything will be fine!"
Gong Xue rode her bike away, her thin figure pitiable.
Yu Jiajia couldn't help but sigh, "Ah, what a good woman. It'd be great if that scoundrel were locked up for life. He doesn't deserve her!"
(One chapter for now, three more later...)
(End of Chapter)