Chapter 758: Thoughts [Second Update]
In Wang Jing's eyes, the biopic of Stanley Ho is a hot potato, and he refuses to take such a thankless film when he is killed.
couldn't bear Wang Jing's pleading, Lin Youlun finally agreed to help him.
"Let me ask you, what is the main purpose of Xiang Huaqiang's approach to you to make this movie?"
"Make money!" Wang Jing replied without thinking.
"I'm talking about other than making money." Lin Youlun added angrily.
"Slap Stanley Ho's ass!"
Wang Jing's answer this time finally got to the point.
Lin Youlun nodded, and then asked: "There are so many rich people in Hong Kong, why are few people willing to make biopics of themselves to others?" ”
"Because in the process of making a fortune, there are some ugly things that are not seen, or they are too bland, and it is not interesting to shoot...... Another point is that those rich people like to be low-key, and the more wealthy they are, the more low-key they are, and being too high-profile is easy to be remembered. ”
"So what kind of Ho do you think he belongs to?"
"Isn't Ho's situation special? There shouldn't be many people who dare to worry about him, or not directly, of course, because of the casino, he probably doesn't want to be too high-profile. ”
Lin Youlun basically agrees with Wang Jing's statement.
"In my opinion, not everyone's stories are suitable for biographical films, at least not for Ho Hongsen. So you can go and tell Xiang Huaqiang that there is a great risk that this movie will lose money, and don't think about how high the evaluation will be, don't think that "The Legend of Lei Luo" is successful, and other biographical movies can follow suit. It's better not to shoot if you don't shoot well, because if you shoot badly, you will not only lose his money, but also damage Ho Hongsen's face, which completely deviates from his original intention of making this movie. ”
Wang Jing looked at Lin Youlun with some embarrassment, "I say this, can Xiang Huaqiang agree?" ”
"He won't say yes just by refusing, but you can tell him that you can't make a biopic of Stanley Ho, but you have a better idea. If it is made into a movie, it will definitely be more meaningful than making a biopic of Hung Ho...... Notice that I say this meaning. It's specifically for Rondon Ho. ”
Seeing that Wang Jing was skeptical of his words, Lin Youlun further guided him and said: "Xiang Huaqiang and Xiang Huasheng brothers are what can they get a share of the Macau gambling industry controlled by Stanley Ho?" ”
"Because they agreed to let the 'Oriental Princess' withdraw from gambling on the high seas." Wang Jing replied without hesitation, because he had just discussed this topic with Lin Youlun.
"Then do you know how the gambling situation on the high seas is now?"
"Doesn't it look like it's the same as before?"
"In other words, Harmony Ho is still having a headache?"
"Of course. Gambling on the high seas is to grab business with him. and even cut off his wealth. ”
"So what do you think is the biggest disadvantage of gambling on the high seas?"
"The high seas are not subject to the laws of States. Security is not guaranteed, anything can happen. ”
"So what's the worst-case scenario?"
"In the event of a natural disaster, the ship is wrecked and people are killed, or people are robbed!"
"Well, if we make a movie about criminals robbing a gambling boat. What do you think Mr. Ho will think? ”
"Of course he is happy, he wishes that there was really a robbery and blockage of the boat, and the gamblers are afraid and dare not go to the high seas to gamble again, so that the business of his casino will flourish......" Wang Jing said, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he had completely understood what Lin Youlun meant at this time.
Then, he asked a very real question.
"But we don't have a script in hand, do we?"
Lin Youlun put forward this idea, and of course he would take this issue into account.
"I'll take care of the script, you just need to be responsible for explaining it to Xiang Huaqiang."
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When you take a bus to visit Macau, you will generally pass by a villa with a rooster on the roof, and then the tour guide will excitedly say that this is the residence of the "gambling king" Ho Hongsen in Macau.
The outside world's understanding of Ho Hongsen's residence is basically limited to this, because ordinary people go through the heavily guarded gate and enter it to have a glimpse.
At this time, a guest was visiting Mr. Ho's home.
The hall of the He family's mansion is splendidly decorated, with many paintings hanging on the wall, the style is elegant and elegant, with the dignity and grace of a wealthy family without losing the warmth and leisure.
He Hongsen leaned on the sofa, raised his hand with a smile, and invited the other party to tea.
"Xiang Sheng, last time I remember you told me that you were going to make a biographical film for me, I wonder how Lu Dao is preparing for that movie now?"
Xiang Huaqiang took a sip of tea, put the delicate teacup aside, and then explained to He Hongsen with a little apology: "Mr. He, there is something wrong with that movie, and it may not be filmed." ”
He Hongsen frowned, his expression seemed to be a little displeased.
Seeing this, Xiang Huaqiang hurriedly explained: "Don't get me wrong, Mr. He, you don't know that I can't deliberately joke about this kind of thing, there is another secret in this matter." ”
He Hongsen's face was slightly pale, "Xiang Sheng might as well say it directly." ”
"This is the case, after telling Mr. He about it at that time, I went to find the famous Hong Kong director Wang Jing and asked him to shoot this film, Wang Jing also agreed at first, but then he suddenly changed his mind."
"He doesn't think he has enough money to make movies?" Ho asked.
"Not really." Xiang Huaqiang shook his head.
"What's that for?" Ho asked again.
"Because someone advised him not to shoot." Xiang Huaqiang replied.
"There are still people in the Hong Kong film industry who feel like you are doing against you?" He Hongsen had a slightly interested expression on his face.
"Of course there is, and this person Mr. He also knows."
As soon as Xiang Huaqiang said this, He Hongsen's eyes showed a clear look, and he had already guessed who that person was.
"There shouldn't be any contradiction between Xiang Sheng and that person, right?"
Xiang Huaqiang saw that He Hongsen had guessed the answer, so he stopped going around the bend.
"Mr. He guessed correctly, the person who persuaded Wang Jing not to make this drama was Mr. Lin."
"Why? Since Lin Sheng is against filming this film, he should always give Mr. Xiang an explanation, right? He Hongsen asked quietly.
The reason for the objection was not elaborated on Mr. Lin's side, but he put forward another idea for filming.
He Hongsen smiled dumbly, picked up the teacup and looked at Xiang Huaqiang, "Lin Sheng shouldn't have the idea of beating my casino again this time, right?" ”
The last time the Lisboa Casino was lent to Lin Youlun for filming, there were some objections within the Macau Entertainment Company, but it turned out that Ho's choice was correct, although the casino in "Ocean's Eleven" was stolen by a group of thieves with very clever means of more than 200 million Hong Kong dollars, but this film also made a free advertisement for the Lisboa Casino, with the popularity of the movie, the business of the Lisboa Casino once skyrocketed, and Ho Hongsen took this matter because of a great pleasure in his life, so he also had a very good impression of Lin Youlun.
Hearing that Lin Youlun objected to Wang Jing making his own biopic, Ho Hongsen's first reaction was not to be angry, but to be curious about what Lin Youlun wanted to shoot this time.
"He wants to make a movie with the Princess of the East."
"Borrowing the Oriental Princess to make a movie?" He Hongsen repeated Xiang Huaqiang's words, and his expression became solemn, "The movie that Lin Sheng wants to make this time is related to gambling on the high seas?" ”
Xiang Huaqiang nodded.
Ho Hongsen's expression suddenly became a little ugly, gambling on the high seas has always been the biggest factor affecting the gambling industry in Macau, Lin Youlun stopped Wang Jing from making a biopic for himself, and he actually had to put gambling on the high seas on the screen.
As soon as the movie is promoted, I am afraid that there will be more people gambling on the high seas in the future, and the business of Macau casinos will be even more affected.
"What does Lin Sheng mean by this?"
He Hongsen's expression became cold, but Xiang Huaqiang suddenly laughed at this time.
"Mr. He, don't get me wrong, Lin Sheng actually wants to do you a big favor this time."
"Do me a favor?" He Hongsen was confused by Xiang Huaqiang's words.
"What Lin Sheng wants to shoot is a story about a gambling wheel on the high seas being robbed."
Xiang Huaqiang explained this, but He Hongsen still didn't understand.
"Back then, Lin Sheng borrowed the Lisboa Casino, and he also filmed a scene of robbing the casino, will there be anything different this time?"
"Of course it's different, in Lin Sheng's last play, the robber was the protagonist and the positive character in the film, but this time the robbers are all negative characters...... According to Lin Sheng, this movie will only tell everyone that gambling on the high seas is very unsafe, and if you don't pay attention, you may even lose your life. ”
Ho Hongsen's brows gradually relaxed, and no matter how effective this movie can be, Lin Youlun's heart alone makes He Hongsen very satisfied.
"Since Lin Sheng has such a good idea, then I will wait to appreciate his masterpiece!"
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In Las Vegas, USA, in a VIP gambling room in Caesars Palace Casino, an old Chinese man with white eyebrows sat in the middle of a group of blonde and blue-eyed Caucasians, which looked particularly abrupt.
Of course, what is even more eye-catching is the stack of chips in front of him, which accounts for almost half of all the chips at the table.
This old man is none other than Ye Han, who was known as the "Ghost King" back then.
Since giving up the "Oriental Princess" gambling ship in 89 and ending his decades-long gambling history, the battle between Ye Han and Stanley Ho has also died down. Ye Han, who is in his eighties, no longer cares about winning or losing in terms of age or wealth. He frequented casinos, with the exception of Macau, where he had vowed never to set foot in a casino in How.
Ye Han's longest stay in the past two years was in Las Vegas, especially at Caesars Palace Casino, where he once played without sleep for 32 hours before stopping.
Today, Ye Han has been in the casino for more than 8 hours, and the chips in front of him are all won from the dollar, which can be converted into US dollars, and there are almost 3 million, and this is not the most Ye Han has won.
Ye Han was having fun when suddenly a subordinate walked in and whispered a few words in his ear. (To be continued......)