Chapter Twenty-Eight: Things Are Not Going Well

In the new week, "Never Compromise" still topped the box office with 37 million and continued to top the box office list. After 17 days of screening, the local box office exceeded 100 million, and the overseas box office also came out in the first week, 35 million, with a total box office of 136 million. Such a strong box office ability once again caused the media to exclaim: "Did Erin create Julia, or did Julia create Erin?" I said, it was Liang Xiaolong who created Julia and Irene, and this Oriental boy who took a break from school again continued to write miracles. After this film, Julia's worth will also increase significantly, with a preliminary budget of more than 15 million, becoming the first actress who can compete with a male superstar in terms of salary. ”

If this is just the media exclaiming, then the next piece of information will surely shake Hollywood and the whole United States: "Liang Xiaolong successfully acquired Michael Moon Film Company for $8 million, and changed its name to Yan Huang Film Company, and is about to start filming "Police and Thieves". It is reported that Julia participated in the film for free. ”

"That's a bit of a joke, isn't it?" A Julia fan held the newspaper, and the whole person was stupid: "The big mouth doesn't take money as money, right?" 15 million, don't say don't, cow! There are also angry fans who mourn and scold: "Liang Xiaolong is not only going to ruin a good script, but also ruin Julia." With the perfect performance in "Never Compromise", Julia is very likely to win the Oscar for Best Actress, but once she participates in Bruce Leung's new film, Julia's image will be devastated, and she will not be able to win the Oscar. ”

didn't wait for fans to think too much, the media gave the answer as soon as possible, and hung a photo of Bruce Leung going in and out of Julia's house: It is reported that the relationship between Julia and Bruce Leung has developed either because he does not marry, and if it is not for her not to marry, the two will likely get married next year. So the reason why Julia joined the new film for free is very simple, to support her husband's career.

"Damn, how can that oriental monkey be worthy of our Oscar-winning actress." Julia's fans began to bombard Liang Xiaolong again, but fortunately, they didn't know our Chinese culture, otherwise they would have to tie a paper figure, write Liang Xiaolong's name, and put it in the toilet for offerings.

Karl will be crossing Erlang's legs, looking through the newspaper with satisfaction: "What is the most powerful in this era, the most powerful scandal, in their Chinese words, this is called good things don't go out, bad things spread thousands of miles, and when this wave subsides, we have to continue to create scandals, and we have to let the media revolve around us." The planning department experienced Meyer's black line: "This young boss is very shameless and powerful. ”

But after such a fuss, the reputation of Yanhuang's company is there, but Julia has no peace, as long as he dares to step out of the door, a group of paparazzi will keep an eye on: "It's that damn Carl, who came up with such a crooked idea." Julia was indignant, and when she saw Kayla filming, she couldn't help but have a flash of inspiration: "Girl, is my sister good to you?" The little girl's mind is far better than Julia's: "Sister Big Mouth has something to ask me to help with, right?" Julia pinched her little face, "Why are you so smart?" As long as you can help me fix Carl once, my sister will promise you any benefits you want. ”

But these have nothing to do with Liang Xiaolong, he has now returned to Hong Kong, in order to show his sincerity and respect for Jackie Chan's big brother, he did not let Yanhuang Company directly send an invitation, but returned to Hong Kong in person. Back at home, Liang Xiaolong explained in detail the process of his acquisition of the company: "Mom and Dad, you won't blame me for not greeting you in advance, right?" Ye Ying glanced at him: "Typical play first and then play, what's the use of blaming you." But son, you have to be careful with your own investment, if you don't do well, you have to lose it. Liang Jin agreed: "Doing business is the most difficult, over the years, I have been walking on thin ice with you every decision, for fear that a mistake will be swallowed up by other large companies." Liang Xiaolong hurriedly said that he had been taught, and thought of an idea: "Parents, anyway, I invested in this filming myself, or all the costumes in the play will be provided by you, and then the trademark will be laid, and the reputation of our company will go up." ”

Ye Ying felt that it was feasible: "Our clothes originally took the boutique route, and there is no problem at all to help your crew design costumes." However, the trademark is exempt, our set of clothes is tens of thousands, who dares to hang a brand on this kind of clothes? When the film is over, you just type a line. Liang Xiaolong smiled: "It's okay, but when the crew holds a press conference, I asked Julia, a superstar, to mention it, and her fame will expand quickly." ”

After chatting with his parents for a while, Liang Xiaolong called Chen Ziqiang, who is Jackie Chan's agent and the second-in-command of Emperor Films. The unfamiliar call made Chen Ziqiang a little surprised, but he still chose to answer: "Hello, may I ask who you are?" Liang Xiaolong hurriedly said: "Hello Mr. Chen, I am Liang Xiaolong, the owner of Hollywood Yanhuang Film Company. ”

Yan Huang Film Company! Liang Xiaolong! Chen Ziqiang is no stranger to these two names, and they can be spread in the media during this time, but he also sincerely admires Liang Xiaolong, a nineteen-year-old child can be thriving in Hollywood, and the box office of those two movies is more than 200 million scripts that are enough for all Chinese to look up to. Thinking that Liang Xiaolong was going to make a new film, Chen Ziqiang could immediately think of his intentions, so he asked knowingly: "Hello Mr. Liang, what are you looking for me?" ”

Liang Xiaolong secretly scolded the old fox, and said with a smile: "That's the case, I'm going to start filming a new film recently, and I want to invite Jackie Chan to play the leading role, I don't know if we can meet and talk in detail?" Chen Ziqiang was stunned: "Meet?" Are you in Hong Kong now? Liang Xiaolong smiled: "Yes, can you make an appointment, I will invite you to a meal." Chen Ziqiang hurriedly said: "How can I let you invite, you have returned from overseas, and I should treat you and wash the dust for you." In this way, at eight o'clock in the evening, we met at Lembongan Restaurant. ”

After ending the call, Chen Ziqiang hurried to Jackie Chan's house and told the story: "I think this is a good opportunity, if he has a good script, he can take over this play." Jackie Chan shook his head, he began to break into Hollywood in the past eight years, but under the command of foreign directors, he could not give full play to his own style, so that the box office failed, so he didn't want to go to Hollywood again. Since "Red Fan Zone" successfully entered the United States, several major Hollywood companies wanted to invite him to Hollywood to shoot a few movies about China, but he was also worried about the same as last time, so he never agreed.

In his previous life, Jackie Chan was only persuaded by Chen Ziqiang in 99, and then went to Hollywood to shoot "Peak Moment", and filmed three films in a row, achieving a high box office of 860 million US dollars worldwide: "I don't want to go to Hollywood on the one hand, on the other hand, have you ever thought about the other party's company, the distribution channel is a problem, at least there is no overseas distribution ability; The second is the director, it's not that I reject newcomers, but Liang Xiaolong has no directing experience after all, and the risk of filming with him is indeed too great. Chen Ziqiang sighed secretly, Jackie Chan is too stubborn, otherwise he would have been able to break into Hollywood a long time ago, and his worth would have increased several times, but he is the boss, so he doesn't have much to say: "What about the date that night?" ”

"Of course I have to go." Jackie Chan said: "Everyone is Chinese, it is not easy to be outside, how can you not see a face, otherwise it will be too unkind." Chen Ziqiang nodded and said: "It's good to meet, his editing ability really doesn't have to be said, maybe there will be opportunities to cooperate in the future, ask him to tailor a script for you." ”

Liang Xiaolong didn't know what he was planning here, so he was rushing to prepare a precise notebook and waiting for Jackie Chan to sign his name on it. Liang Xiaolong arrived at the Blue Dream Restaurant ten minutes early, so he didn't have to wait too long to choose such a time, and he wouldn't be rude, but what he didn't expect was that Jackie Chan and Chen Ziqiang had already arrived, and they were chatting first, so he hurriedly walked over: "Brother Jackie Chan, Mr. Chen, hello." ”

"Mr. Liang, sit down." Jackie Chan and Chen Ziqiang warmly welcomed him to sit down, but when he saw Jackie Chan for the first time, Liang Xiaolong couldn't help but feel excited in his heart, and secretly scolded a few words for nothing, so he sat down, and then took out a carefully prepared notebook and pen: "Brother Jackie Chan, I'm a die-hard fan of yours, can you sign for me?" Jackie Chan couldn't help but smile, and took the pen and paper with a smile: "It's my honor to be able to sign our talented editors in China." ”

After chatting for a while, Liang Xiaolong began to get down to business, but Jackie Chan shook his head and declined: "Xiaolong, I'm afraid I'm sorry for this, the crew of my new drama "Thunderbolt" has been decided, I'm afraid I won't be able to get out of the schedule." Of course, Liang Xiaolong knew that this was a prevarication, and he was also very disappointed in his heart, but what could he do about it? Jackie Chan's heart is popular all over Asia, and he can be called the king of popularity, and he is just a novice without any directing experience, how can Jackie Chan put his star career on him. You must know that once it fails, Jackie Chan's popularity can plummet.

Therefore, there is no way to force this, Liang Xiaolong can only secretly warn himself: "In the end, I am still just a small one." Despite the disappointment, this does not prevent Liang Xiaolong from having dinner with his favorite star, which can be regarded as a kind of psychological compensation for the change of direction.

Jackie Chan refused, but the scene still had to be filmed, and the role had to be done as soon as possible, but this Liang Xiaolong also had a headache, the fight in the script was created in the style of Jackie Chan, and it was impossible to achieve the desired effect by letting others star. Reluctantly, it will only ruin the film, ruin Julia, Rachel and Brandon.

"There is only one Jackie Chan in this world, and he is unwilling to act, so I can only revise the script." This should be the only thing Liang Xiaolong can be happy about, because when he first wrote the script, the design of the play was relatively rough, so it was easier to make changes: "Anyway, it is necessary to show the characteristics of Chinese kung fu, so let someone from a professional class perform it, and the effect can be guaranteed." "Speaking of professional background, I naturally thought about Jet Li, if you can let this kung fu emperor, who has won five consecutive national martial arts championships, come out, the effect is absolutely nothing.

But after thinking about it carefully, Liang Xiaolong had to give up, Jet Li's company was only established last year, which will require him to sit and carry the banner, and it is impossible for him to leave Hong Kong to film in Hollywood. Liang Xiaolong thought of Donnie Yen again, that kind of hot and exciting style of play can often make people's blood boil and applaud loudly, but his style is too prominent and not suitable for this play. Thinking of this, Liang Xiaolong couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh: "Could it be that the sky is going to forget me!" If only I had a martial arts champion who could act. Thinking of this, Liang Xiaolong suddenly shook his whole body, didn't there happen to be someone who could act in his previous life, and he was a national martial arts champion? ;