Liu Xiaoqing, what kind of uninhibited and daring strange woman she is.
But in front of Daniel Zhang's hand, she became like a docile kitten.
Why?
Because without Daniel Zhang's hand, there would be no Liu Xiaoqing, who later became famous all over the world.
Liu Xiaoqing called Daniel Zhang a "mentor." The word "teacher" is as heavy as a mountain in her heart.
Daniel Zhang scolded Liu Xiaoqing twice, and Liu Xiaoqing could not reply. First, the "teacher" scolded right. Second, it is also a matter of course for teachers to manage students.
The most powerful one happened in 1985.
In January of this year, a major event occurred in the Chinese film industry.
More than 250 film actors from all over the country gathered in Guangzhou to hold the largest gathering of movie stars in Chinese film history. At that time, the Central News Film Studio also filmed a special documentary, named "Chinese Movie Star Gathering". I think a lot of fans have seen it.
Liu Xiaoqing, as the most dazzling movie star at that time, certainly would not miss such an event.
When she heard that her "mentor" Daniel Zhang also participated, her mood was even more excited.
Therefore, after she arrived in Guangzhou, the first thing she did when she put down her luggage was not to accept interviews with reporters who flocked to her, but to go straight to the room of the Nanhu Hotel where Daniel Zhang was located to meet the "mentor".
At that time, Daniel Zhang lived in the same room with Liu Jiang, who was also an actor of Bayi Factory. It was Liu Jiang who came to open the door for Liu Xiaoqing.
Liu Xiaoqing was very arrogant, and when he saw Liu Jiang, he said "Hu Han is good".
But Daniel Zhang's hand did not move. This made her feel bad in her heart.
Sure enough, after a while, I saw Daniel Zhang's hand suddenly turn around, with an angry face, and said to Liu Xiaoqing: "You are terrible now, I think you are going to heaven! No one looks down on it! I have seen proud, but I have never seen such a proud person!"
It was the first time Liu Xiaoqing had seen Daniel Zhang lose such a big temper. So she was a little confused, and her heart was beating a drum, but she didn't know where she was "wrong"?
But apparently this time the matter is a bit serious. Because Daniel Zhang's hand had no intention of stopping at all. In front of Liu Jiang, Liu Xiaoqing was "scolded" for two hours.
Daniel Zhang sat with his hands and Liu Xiaoqing stood, like a "trained" primary school student. Liu Jiang first went to the bathroom under the pretext, and when he came out, he saw that Daniel Zhang's hand had not yet relieved his anger, so he had to turn his back and come to the window, pretending to enjoy the scenery outside the window.
It wasn't until Daniel Zhang felt tired of scolding that he said to Liu Xiaoqing, "You go."
Liu Xiaoqing returned to his room, and along the way it was like stepping on cotton, one foot high and one foot low. But at that time, she didn't realize that she had done something wrong, but felt that the "teacher" should not make such a "big fuss".
It wasn't until today, 38 years later, when Liu Xiaoqing looked back on the past, that he couldn't help but feel that the "scolding" of the "teacher" was not only excusable, but also very right.
That incident also became an irreparable regret for Liu Xiaoqing in his life.
What's going on?
It was not until 2023 that Liu Xiaoqing exposed the cause of this incident through an autobiography "Art Sea Soldier Soul" written by Daniel Zhang.
It turned out that as early as 1980, after Daniel Zhang changed his career to become a director, he worked with Li Maolin and Zhang Fengyan to create a film literary script "Echo of Qilian Mountain". And in the process of writing this script, the candidate for the heroine in Daniel Zhang's hand is Liu Xiaoqing.
It can also be said that "The Echo of Qilian Mountain" is a movie specially created for Liu Xiaoqing.
But at that time, Liu Xiaoqing was already very popular. In 1979, she shot three films in a row at Beijing Film Studio - "Wedding", "Little Flower" and "Look at This Family", and became a top actress. also won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 3rd Popular Film Hundred Flowers Award for playing the role of Zhang Lan in "Look at This Family".
After acting in "The Mysterious Buddha", she received two scripts, one was to play Hua Jinzi in the movie "Wilderness", and the other was to play the role of the head of the troupe in "Echo of Qilian Mountain" directed by Daniel Zhang.
After repeated consideration, Liu Xiaoqing chose to star in "The Wilderness", because she felt that the role of "Hua Jinzi" was more challenging. In addition, maybe in her heart, she will still feel that it is a movie of "Teacher" anyway, and if it doesn't work this time, then we will cooperate next time.
But she ignored Daniel Zhang's efforts for this "Echo of Qilian Mountain", and almost gave all his efforts.
This is the first film created by Daniel Zhang independently, and he hopes that through this film, he can gain a firm foothold in the field of directing.
So in his vision, he wanted to form a strong team, the heroine was played by Liu Xiaoqing, and the theme song was sung by Zhu Mingying, two popular stars, plus the story of the film itself is very touching, so he believes that after the film is released, it will definitely have a good social response.
However, just when he was "ready for everything, only owes the east wind", the first thing he encountered was Liu Xiaoqing's refusal.
In desperation, he had to quickly find Ni Ping from the Shandong Repertory Theatre to "save the scene".
Daniel Zhang also imagined that other actors might decline his invitation, but he never thought that the person who rejected him would be Liu Xiaoqing.
Because Liu Xiaoqing is a "good seedling" cultivated by him.
Let's go back to the early 70s of the last century, when Liu Xiaoqing was still a drama actor in the Battle Flag Art Troupe of the Chengdu Military Region, and his name was unknown.
But one day, the god of luck suddenly came to her side.
On that day, she came to Bishan in Chongqing with the art troupe to perform "Cuckoo Mountain". She had just finished washing her hair and was lying on the bed reading a book, when she suddenly heard someone outside shouting, "Liu Xiaoqing, come out for a while." ”
Liu Xiaoqing walked out of the house, only to see the person standing in front of him, so familiar, think about it carefully, isn't this Jin Zhekui in "Fighting the Invaders"? and Fang Yong in "Surprise Attack" is also played by him. Oh, by the way, his name is Daniel Zhang, a famous film actor from Bayi Factory.
The first time he saw a movie star in life, Liu Xiaoqing was a little at a loss. On the contrary, Daniel Zhang was very approachable, asking Liu Xiaoqing questions such as "How old is this year?" and how tall is it. After Liu Xiaoqing answered them one by one, he took a few more photos of Liu Xiaoqing, and then left.
But Liu Xiaoqing didn't expect that it was this hurried meeting that completely changed her fate.
It didn't take long for her to receive a telegram from Bayi Factory, inviting her to the crew of the remake of the movie "Sea Eagle" to audition for the heroine.
This made Liu Xiaoqing's heart how happy he was.
But the experience of audition made Liu Xiaoqing unforgettable. Because for the first time in her life, she was judged by so many people to be "not good-looking", not only with a big brain, but also with a crooked mouth, which is incomparable with Wang Xiaotang in the old version.
The final plan for the remake of "Sea Eagle" ran aground, and Liu Xiaoqing was extremely frustrated. She had nowhere to go in Bayi Factory, so she had to go to Daniel Zhang's house every day to eat. Because Daniel Zhang's wife Zhang Jiamao and Liu Xiaoqing are fellow villagers and can cook many Sichuan snacks, the delicious food has relieved Liu Xiaoqing's homesickness.
Later, also with the help of Daniel Zhang, she entered the crew of "Four Crossings of Chishui" to report, playing a female soldier of the Red Army. But after the makeup photos were taken, the film was also stopped. Just when Liu Xiaoqing was at a loss, it was Daniel Zhang who recommended her to the crew of "The Great Wall of the South China Sea" and asked her to play the role of a sweet girl. This is Liu Xiaoqing's first screen appearance.
After that, Liu Xiaoqing was out of control, and starred in movies such as "Comrade, Thank You" and "Spring Song" one after another. She never returned to the Battle Flag Art Troupe, but became a thriving figure in the film industry. During this period, Daniel Zhang also patiently instructed her, "Although you are not very beautiful, you have a unique smile when you smile." This made Liu Xiaoqing's mouth suddenly. So she hurriedly found a movie starring Tao Yuling, carefully figured it out, studied it carefully, and finally showed the sweetest smile in the movie "Little Flower". This made her famous and red to the point of purple.
For Liu Xiaoqing's every step of growth, Daniel Zhang of course sees it in his eyes and is sincerely happy for her. After all, this is a performing talent that he discovered with his discernment.
So when Daniel Zhang directed "Echo of Qilian Mountain", he was almost sure that Liu Xiaoqing could star.
Unexpectedly, Liu Xiaoqing said "no time", so he sent the "teacher" away.
Who would not be angry when faced with such a situation?
Moreover, Daniel Zhang's hand at that time was the most difficult and the time when he needed help and support the most.
So this matter rested in his heart, like a "hurdle", which he couldn't get over.
Therefore, in January 1985, when the two met again, there was the "open-mindedness". Liu Xiaoqing's face was red and he was speechless.
In fact, Liu Xiaoqing resigned from "The Echo of Qilian Mountain", which also caused great regrets to his acting career.
She is a movie star who came out of the army, so in her heart, she has always had a wish, that is, to create a real female warrior on the screen.
In 1982, although Liu Xiaoqing starred in "Deep in the Heart" at Changying Studio, the heroine Ouyang Lan was not a female soldier in the combat army after all.
And until now, Liu Xiaoqing and her "mentor" Daniel Zhang have not really collaborated on a play.
So Liu Xiaoqing felt very regretful. Even for a long time, she didn't even dare to meet her "teacher".
Daniel Zhang's second "lesson" to Liu Xiaoqing was many years later, when the two participated in a TV show together.
didn't expect the TV station to be "snobbish" and caring for the "star" Liu Xiaoqing, and all the details were arranged in place. However, he was negligent with the old-timer Daniel Zhang, and even did not consider when and how the guests entered, which eventually led to Daniel Zhang's hand being blocked outside the TV station, and the doorman was not allowed to enter.
It was summer, the weather was very hot, and an old man with gray hair was stopped under the sun, reasoning with others, and no one came to pick him up.
So Daniel Zhang was angry and had to leave.
After Liu Xiaoqing and the program team heard about it, they were in a hurry. I quickly called a car and searched all over the street. In the end, on the dirt road on the side of the street, the "teacher" was found. Daniel Zhang "scolded" Liu Xiaoqing again. Of course, this time it is "pointing at Sang and scolding Huai", and it is more about reprimanding those who "look down on people with dogs' eyes". Liu Xiaoqing had no choice but to listen obediently, and didn't dare to reply a word.
Because the program preview has been issued, Daniel Zhang, out of the responsibility of an old artist, still endured his anger and appeared at the show scene, and cooperated with Liu Xiaoqing throughout the whole process to support the scene that should have been.
In this program, Liu Xiaoqing showed his skills, not only handwriting a very touching letter to Daniel Zhang, but also writing the word "mentor" on the spot. It seems to be a scene of great joy and happiness.
It is the duty of an actor to do enough in front of the camera.
But outside the play, is it more important to remember where you came from and not be ungrateful?
Liu Xiaoqing said that Daniel Zhang "scolded" her twice, and she was convinced.
I thought, don't you?
In Liu Xiaoqing's most difficult time, it was Daniel Zhang who took her debut, helped her on the horse, and sent her to the throne of "star".
However, when Daniel Zhang needed help the most, Liu Xiaoqing missed the opportunity to cooperate with the "mentor" every time because he was "too busy".
Fortunately, Liu Xiaoqing repaid the "mentor" Daniel Zhang in another way. That is, she has always made unremitting efforts to contribute to the development of Chinese films. I think this should be the result that Daniel Zhang wants to see the most, right?
Daniel Zhang "angrily scolded" Liu Xiaoqing twice, and I think the scolding was very correct! If there was no "mentor" to spur, how could Liu Xiaoqing grow?
Daniel Zhang will turn 90 years old in November this year. For the word "teacher", I hope that Liu Xiaoqing will not just write it down on paper, but put it in his heart and put it into action.