153 [Invite Zhang Guorong and Ni Orbit]
Although filming is very busy now, I still found time in the summer and asked Zhang Guorong out.
Although he and Zhang Guorong don't know each other, the Hong Kong entertainment industry is so small, and they are all friends in this circle.
In the summer, Zhang Guorong met at the Peninsula Hotel café, where he planned to wait fifteen minutes early. As a result, when he got there, he found that Zhang Guorong was already there, which made him a little surprised.
Seeing Zhang Guorong sitting alone in front of the window, looking out in the distance, he couldn't help but be stunned in summer.
He has always disliked the word "beauty" to describe men, because that would be very sissy. But when he saw Zhang Guorong, he felt that in addition to "beauty", other words were not enough to describe him.
Zhang Guorong is indeed a peerless beautiful man, and the pretentious and handsome summer can't help but feel a little ashamed.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang, it's so early!" Xia greeted with a smile.
"It happened to be nearby, so I came early. Mr. Xia arrived very early. Zhang Guorong also smiled slightly.
He had thought that summer would be late. Because he is now very famous, and he is the owner of a film company, his status is also a head higher than himself, and he should put on a show. I didn't expect him to come early, so that Zhang Guorong's first impression of summer was relatively good.
"I see. Xia looked at Zhang Guorong and nodded, "Mr. Zhang, let's make a long story short, I very much hope that you can join the crew of "The True Color of Heroes" and play the role of Ajie. ”
Zhang Guorong smiled, waved his hand and said, "Mr. Xia, I'm sorry, the company has already ordered a movie for me, and I really don't have a schedule now." ”
"Mr. Zhang, I don't know if you have read the script of "The True Color of Heroes"?" Xia persevered and continued to ask.
Zhang Guorong nodded. He had read the script of "The True Color of Heroes". To be honest, he doesn't really like Applejack's character. Because although he is a decent person, he has also done many excessive things, which makes it difficult for people to forgive him.
"What do you think of this script?" asked Summer again.
Zhang Guorong nodded and said honestly, "I think this script is very well written." ”
Although he doesn't like Applejack as a character. But he does not deny that the script of "The True Color of Heroes" is indeed well written.
Especially Brother Xiaoma, he is so handsome! A righteous man, full of blood, sticking a knife in his friend's ribs, living a chic and vigorous death!
To be honest, if he had to choose, he would prefer to play the role of Little Pony.
Summer smiled, "Mr. Zhang." Since you also think this script is good, then why do you want to refuse? It's not that my old king sells melons and boasts. This movie, I dare say, must have a box office of more than 30 million, surpassing the box office record of "Lucky Stars". ”
Zhang Guorong was stunned for a moment, and just wanted to brag about summer. 30 million box office, how easy to reach.
However, thinking that he blew "Mr. Zombie" a few days ago and the box office could exceed 20 million Hong Kong dollars, the media in Hong Kong were waiting to see his jokes at that time. didn't expect to be made by him to make a box office miracle. The box office of more than 25 million has swollen the faces of those media.
Therefore, Zhang Guorong's words came to his lips. Took it back again.
"Mr. Zhang, such a drama that is destined to be popular, I don't need to say it, you also know how rare the opportunity is. To tell you the truth, as long as I let the wind out, I don't know how many people will recommend themselves. Summer said again. "But I only want to leave this opportunity to you. ”
"Why?" Zhang Guorong couldn't help but ask in surprise.
He and Xia have never met, and they don't have any friendship, so I don't know why he thinks so highly of himself.
"Because you're worth it. Summer said with a smile.
Zhang Guorong was stunned. Although these words moved him very much, it would be too childish to dispel the doubts in his heart based on these words alone.
"Mr. Xia. I hope you can be clear. He asked.
"Okay!" Xia nodded, "I think Mr. Zhang has the potential to become a top movie star in Hong Kong, so I want to invest in you, I wonder if you are satisfied with this answer?"
Zhang Guorong smiled and shook his head.
He didn't know why Summer had so much confidence in him, but he himself was not confident enough.
Since Zhang Guorong's debut, he has also filmed a lot of films, but the box office is not high.
In comparison, Xu Guanjie, Tan Yilin, Zhong Zhentao, etc., who are also singers, have developed much more smoothly in the film industry than him.
Although Zhang Guorong himself is also working hard, at present, he has not achieved much in movies.
"Mr. Xia, I think you think you think too highly of me. Zhang Guorong laughed at himself, "If I were really so powerful, I wouldn't have been fooled in the first place, I was sold as a piglet, and I was selected to act in a love movie." ”
Xia smiled, knowing that Zhang Guorong was talking about him being deceived by Wu Siyuan into filming "Spring in Red Mansions". In that film, Zhang Guorong had a very bold performance, and was attacked by two maidens before and after, which was very beautiful.
Actually, I don't think it's a big deal for that film in the summer. Not to mention Zhang Guorong, even big stars such as Xu Guanwen, Yue Hua, Wan Ziliang, and Cheng Long have all filmed Fengyue films back then.
In addition, Liu Dehua, Liang Jiahui, Liang Chaowei, etc., also made love films back then, which is a normal thing for actors.
If you want to say regrets, it is that the production of the movie "Spring on the Red Chamber" is a little rougher. If it is shot well, it may not become a classic of erotic films.
"Mr. Zhang doesn't have to be too humble, I just have confidence in you. Xia smiled, "To be honest, in addition to this movie, I have also prepared many movies for you, Mr. Zhang." The main character of these movies will be you, and I can sign a contract with you and pay a deposit. ”
Zhang Guorong couldn't help but be dumbfounded when he saw him take out seven or eight scripts from the folder in one go.
Although he had heard of Summer's daimyo and knew that he was a famous creative talent, he was still shocked to see so many scripts at once.
"If you don't believe me, you can read these scripts for yourself and know that I didn't lie to you. Summer laughed again.
Zhang Guorong curiously took the script over and read it one after another.
"Rouge Buckle", "Farewell My Concubine", "A Chinese Ghost Story", "Across the Seas", "The True Story of A Fei", "East Evil and West Poison", "Gun King" ......
After reading the seven scripts, Zhang Guorong looked at the summer in surprise.
I'm curious about how his brain grows. Seven scripts, seven wonderful stories, after he read it, he was so excited that he was almost speechless.
If all seven movies are starring themselves. Zhang Guorong felt that he was about to die of happiness.
"How about it, Mr. Zhang, can we talk about it again?" Xia asked with a smile.
"Mr. Xia, I'm really sorry, although I really want to help you, but the company ......," Zhang Guorong excused.
"Mr. Zhang, if he is willing to nod. I'll talk to you over there. "Summer is a big deal.
For Zhang Guorong, it is worth spending a little more.
"This ......" Zhang Guorong couldn't help but hesitate.
"Mr. Zhang, don't hesitate any longer. It's a rare opportunity, and if you don't accept it, you'll miss it. Summer persuaded again.
"Okay!" Zhang Guorong finally nodded, "But even if I agree, the company may not agree." To tell you the truth, I was actually interested in starring in this movie, but the company didn't want me to act. ”
Summer was stunned. "Why is that? We're paid a lot. ”
In the drama "The True Color of Heroes", because Zhang Guorong is the most popular star, his salary is more than that of Zhou Yunfa and Di Long.
"It's not about the salary, it seems that someone has said hello to the company. Zhang Guorong waved his hand.
Summer was even more confused. It is said that the drama "The True Color of Heroes" is not favored by any film company. How can a movie that no one is optimistic about, be worth it for?
"Mr. Zhang, can you tell me who said hello?" Xia asked.
"I'm sorry, I don't know about that. Zhang Guorong shook his head and said, "It's true." I just heard from my agent, but I didn't know the specifics. ”
"I believe in you. Summer nodded. "Okay, I'll look into this. I will also coordinate with the company to try to let Mr. Zhang join the performance. ”
Zhang Guorong also nodded, "Mr. Xia, thank you." ”
"You're welcome. Summer smiled, "That's right. Mr. Zhang, in fact, I also have a hand in lyrics. However, I have limited time today, so I'll discuss it with you another day. ”
When Zhang Guorong heard him say this, he couldn't help but be more interested in him.
If you are a singer, you don't have a lot of good songs, if you can really write a good lyric in the summer. Then it's really time to make friends with him.
……
After leaving the Peninsula Hotel, I asked my father to coordinate with Sir Shao in the summer.
Zhang Guorong holds the brokerage contract in his hands at Huaxing Records, which is a subsidiary of TVB and owned by Sir Shao.
Summer really can't think of who will greet Huaxing and not allow him to appear in his own movie.
"Strange, have I offended someone lately?" he wondered.
……
Summer hasn't figured out if he's offended people, but the Xiang brothers are indeed offended.
After the post-production of "The Legend of Wesley" they invested in, it was sent to the Hong Kong Electrical Inspection Department for review. As a result, for some unknown reason, he was returned.
Later, when the brothers inquired, they found out that it was Ni Wei who was annoyed that they had adapted their own movie without permission, so they greeted the electrical inspection office and said that the film was infringing.
Ni Ji is a celebrity in the city, knows all over the world, and has friends at the electrical inspection office. In addition, this incident is indeed a fault to the Xiang brothers, so the play "The Legend of Wesley" was returned.
And if the movie can't pass the censorship of the electrical inspection office, it can't be released in theaters.
The Xiang brothers invested 18 million Hong Kong dollars in the play "The Legend of Wesley". If the film can't be released, then the money will be wasted.
Such a large sum of money, even for the Xiang brothers, is an unbearable burden.
In desperation, the two brothers could only admit it, and told Ni Orbit that they would rather lose some money and get his forgiveness, and also hoped to let the movie be released.
"They want the movie to be released, okay, pay me 3 million Hong Kong dollars. Otherwise, don't talk about it!" Ni said to the intermediary.
When he learned that the Xiang brothers dared to shoot "The Legend of Wesley" behind their backs, Ni Orbit was about to explode in his lungs. I don't understand that their brothers don't take themselves seriously, and the most odious thing is that this movie is still a summer script. That stinky boy is even more hateful!
Ni Ji and Xia have a deep grudge, and they have been hoping that he will be unlucky. But as a result, the summer magazine became more and more popular, and now sells 150,000 copies, more popular than Ni's novels.
And in addition to that, his achievements in the film industry are even greater. In less than half a year, his reputation has overshadowed Ni Eye, who is an old-timer.
Now when it comes to the most popular screenwriter in the film industry, people only remember the summer, who still remembers that ten years ago, Ni Jing was the most popular screenwriter in the Hong Kong film industry?!
This made Ni Jing jealous and angry. Every progress he made in the summer was like a needle in his heart, leaving him with a heartache and a sleepless night.
Therefore, he also took this hatred out of the Xiang brothers, who let them die so well that they would use the summer script.
……
After the middleman brought Ni Huan's words back, the Xiang brothers immediately exploded.
"Three million?!Why didn't he grab it!" Xiang Huaqiang slapped the table and scolded loudly.
Now the summer script is only two million, which is already the sky.
Why did Ni Orbit shout the sky-high price of three million? !
Besides, he didn't write this script, but just used the name of his novel, and he gave 500,000 at most.
"Damn, I'll go back and find someone to kill him, and see if he dares to open his mouth!"
"Shut up for me!" Xiang Huasheng glared at him, "Big brother, it's not a way to fight, kill and kill, and Ni Ji is not an ordinary person." I think we'll talk about it again. I really can't think of another way. ”
Xiang Huaqiang thought about it and nodded.
Recently, the police have been keeping an eye on them, and I heard that all major associations have undercover agents, ready to purge them at any time.
At this time, you must not act rashly, otherwise it is still a trivial matter to go to jail, and it will be troublesome if you are deported.
……
The Xiang brothers then asked a few intermediaries to talk.
Ni Yu wanted to agree, but seeing the Xiang brothers' posture so low, it also made him feel an indescribable pleasure.
After all, they were the leaders of the old Ngee An, and they were powerful figures back then. Now he is begging for himself so lowly, which really makes Ni Jing feel very happy.
Moreover, he also wanted to take the opportunity to make a little more money. The investment in "The Legend of Wesley" must be tens of millions, and if the Xiang brothers want this drama to pass the review, they must nod themselves.
So no matter how you look at it, you can knock at least one or two million on it.
"Now they've got 1.5 million. Wait two more days, wait until it reaches two million. Ni thought to himself.
……
The Xiang brothers bid to 1.5 million, and when they saw that Ni didn't let go, they gritted their teeth and decided to mention 2 million.
was about to ask someone to talk again, but suddenly news came that Ni Eye had been beaten.
For a time, the situation reversed. (To be continued.) )
PS: I'm sorry, it's late, 4,000 words!
The feeling of double opening is so sour, after Lao Bai finished writing, his head was empty!
It's a bit watery, I'm really sorry!
Even if the book friend throws me with a steel hammer, Lao Bai will never flash!