"I know my current position very well, the name Lin Qingxia may still have some influence in the Chinese region, but in overseas areas, my name is not as appealing as Jackie Chan and Jet Li. The Chinese director persistently invited me to star in this film, and I can understand why you, as a Hollywood director, are so interested in me? It is precisely because Lin Mingyang is a "foreigner" that out of etiquette, Lin Qingxia did not reject him immediately.

Lin Mingyang didn't answer immediately, just looked at Lin Qingxia. The most attractive thing on Lin Mingyang's face at this moment is his calm gaze, Lin Qingxia has a feeling that this gaze seems to be more powerful than saying a thousand words.

After a long silence, Lin Mingyang finally spoke: "If I say that I am paying tribute to Hong Kong kung fu movies in the 90s, do you believe it?" ”

Lin Qingxia's eyes flickered, as if she could see through people's souls, and Lin Mingyang greeted her calmly. When these words came out of other people's mouths, they were a little ashamed, but when they came out of Lin Mingyang's mouth, there was a power that people had to believe.

Lin Mingyang is not talking big, he has the courage and ability. From plot setting to action arrangement, Lin Mingyang practices this concept all the time.

Because Jackie Chan and Jet Li are both iconic characters in Hong Kong's kung fu movies in the 90s, Lin Mingyang arranged a peak duel for them in the movie, a full 20-minute pure fight, including various forms of pure fighting.

The identities of the important characters in the play are monks, down-and-out talents, and singers, which are the most common and storytelling characters in Hong Kong movies. As soon as Jackie Chan appeared, he was a set of drunken boxing, and his humor and chic style were still there; Jet Li chases a foreign boy in the bamboo forest, which is reminiscent of Hu Jinquan, who loves the background of bamboo forests. The strongest trace of imitation is the arrangement of the thirteen stick monks of Shaolin Temple in the play, Jet Li became famous with "Shaolin Temple", Lin Mingyang "copied" it, and the meaning of tribute is self-evident.

The only regret is that Jackie Chan and Jet Li's PK in the play can only be regarded as a kind of competition, and the audience can see the reproduction of many classic actions in the past movies of the two in this duel, but Lin Mingyang thought about it and always felt that something was missing in the script.

In the end, it was Yuan Heping's words that woke him up, and Yuan Baye commented on this script and said: "It's good, it's good, but there is no blood." The implication is that without that kind of life-and-death fight, such a kung fu movie is always incomplete.

To make up for this regret, it is necessary to increase the weight of the villain in the play. Lin Mingyang didn't mind arranging Jackie Chan and Jet Li, one to play the good guy and the other to play the bad guy, but the audience would definitely not agree. In fact, neither Jackie Chan nor Jet Li have ever appeared as villains in their movies. Jackie Chan and Jet Li can fight because of a misunderstanding, but they become life and death rivals in the play, and who will play the good guy and who will play the bad guy is also a difficult problem in terms of distribution.

If you want to play against two international kung fu superstars, and you can not fall behind, there is only Lin Qingxia in the Chinese film industry, and there is no one. Since her, there has never been a second beauty in the Chinese entertainment industry who can freely walk between the poles of yin and yang, she is the most beautiful woman when she wears women's clothes, and she is the most handsome man when she wears men's clothes.

Only Lin Qingxia can make a "villain" that people are accustomed to undefeated in the East, and overshadow the "hero" Ling Hu Chong played by Jet Li. The image of the sideways gaze has become a glittering symbol in the light and shadow that people can describe.

Under the gaze of Lin Mingyang's sincere gaze, Lin Qingxia can only use a faint smile to hide the contradictions in her heart, she is very embarrassed now, and has to admit that she was a little moved by what Lin Mingyang said, but she has become accustomed to her peaceful life as a husband and daughter, and she no longer wants to get involved in the rights and wrongs in the entertainment industry.

During the time they were talking, Li Yuan, who was at the drinking party over there, looked at this side at least four or five times, and although he was at the drinking party, his heart was on his wife. Jackie Chan invited Lin Qingxia out of the mountain, and Li Yuan also knew about it.

In fact, Xing Li Yuan didn't want his wife to show her face outside, so he instinctively resisted this matter. Lin Mingyang pleaded, and the scene of Lin Qingxia's hesitation was naturally interpreted in his eyes as Lin Mingyang pressing forward step by step, and Lin Qingxia was in a dilemma.

Seeing such a scene, Xing Li Yuan no longer had the intention of continuing to socialize with others at the drinking party, he took another glass of wine from the waiter's tray, and then walked over to this side.

Then gave Lin Mingyang a chance to toast, and he pretended to be curious and asked, "What are you talking about?" I'm watching you over there as if you're having a heated discussion. ”

Lin Mingyang shrugged and explained, "I want to ask Ms. Lin to play a role... It may be that I am too anxious, so I may be a little emotional when I speak! ”

Xing Li Yuan's eyes widened, he looked at Lin Mingyang with "surprise", and said: "Mr. Felix, my wife has been in the film and television industry for 13 years, and you should know this. ”

"I've read a lot of polls on the mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and Ms. Lin hasn't been surpassed in the number one position among the most successful female artists. I believe the numbers don't lie, which shows that the audience hasn't forgotten Ms. Lin. ”

Lin Mingyang obviously "came prepared" this time, the data he took out was clear-eyed, and Li Yuan, who had nothing to say, was a little anxious, "She now has three children to take care of at home, and I think I have the ability to support my family, and I don't need my wife to work hard to film." ”

"I think that when an actor reaches the level of Ms. Lin, remuneration has actually become a secondary need." Lin Mingyang said unhurriedly: "I know that Mr. Xing is a successful person in the business world, but don't underestimate the profession of an actor." I'm also an actor myself, and if you only use material wealth to measure a person's value, I don't seem to be worse than you! ”

According to the ranking of the world's richest people released by Forbes last year, there are 587 billionaires with a wealth of more than $1 billion, of which Xing Liyuan ranks 310th with $1.8 billion. As the behind-the-scenes shareholder of Facebook and YouTube, Lin Mingyang ranks 36th with a value of $10.8 billion, and Lin Mingyang can be called the youngest richest person in the world in terms of pure capital value.

Since Li Yuan had already lost to Lin Mingyang when talking about "money", he avoided this topic by asking for his surname: "Since money doesn't know the most important thing, what does Mr. Felix think is the most important?" ”

"I think whether it is in Hollywood or Hong Kong, remuneration is a reflection of an actor's value, and from this point of view, money must be important. But in Hollywood, I have encountered such a thing, some actors are willing to pay for their own money to complete the shooting of scenes that are not allowed by the budget; Some actors are willing to reduce their salaries so that the film can be presented to the audience in a more sophisticated appearance, and if money is the most important thing, then their behavior cannot be explained. So I prefer to believe that for an actor, the role is the most important thing! ”

Lin Qingxia chose to remain silent when the dispute between the two men was at its most intense, but at this time she asked, "So what kind of role did Mr. Felix prepare for me this time?" ”

"I know that there is no 'ghost' like director Tsui Hark, so I can only make some 'clumsy' imitations." Lin Mingyang became modest: "Since this film is under the banner of paying tribute to Hong Kong kung fu movies, then the role I prepared for you is naturally a fusion of many classic images you have created on the screen before." As long as the audience can find the imprint of the past from this character, I think the creation of this character has been successful! ”

It can be seen that Lin Qingxia is quite interested in this "summary" role, but because of her husband's face, she can't agree to Lin Mingyang so easily, so she has to deliberately "embarras" him.

"But I've heard that this character is a complete villain."

What Brigitte Lin is referring to is the common problem of Hollywood commercial films, the single plot leads to the characters being too face-painted, either good or bad, and of course, the appreciation habits of Western audiences are not easy to accept the complex character positioning of good and evil in Chinese films.

"The negative surname of this character is only reflected in her opposition to several positive characters in the play, and I don't think the audience will look at any of the characters in the play with the eyes of moral commentary."

Lin Mingyang was worried that such an explanation was not in place, and added: "I think this character is somewhat similar to the 'Oriental Undefeated' you played, but it is more face-painted and not as complicated as 'Oriental Undefeated'." ”

At this time, Li Yuan, who had been silent, suddenly said: "But that's still a supporting role?" ”

"Mr. Xing thinks I'll run from the United States to Hong Kong for an unimportant supporting role?" Lin Mingyang laughed: "To see whether a role is important, the most intuitive criterion for judging is to look at his opponent." This character will be one against two in the play, and will fight against Jackie Chan and Jet Li, two international kung fu superstars, do you think such a role will be an insignificant supporting role in the film? ”

Lin Qingxia smiled and said nothing, having been a husband and wife for so many years, Xing Li Yuan could naturally see the change in her mind. Now that his wife is already moved, Xing Li Yuan does not plan to continue to be a "wicked person", but he still has doubts about this matter.

Lin Qingxia has not made a movie for more than ten years, and Jackie Chan, who was born in the same year as her, can still bounce on the screen in his fifties, but Lin Qingxia is a woman after all, and she is also a mother of two children.

In order to dispel his doubts, Lin Mingyang explained: "The real part of this film is mainly focused on the showdown between Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and Ms. Lin's role is very difficult except for close-ups, because the actions are very difficult, in addition to computer special effects synthesis, when shooting, most of the actions are completed by stuntmen, and the performance is not very difficult." ”

Xing Li Yuan was still a little uneasy, and at this time, Lin Qingxia stood up with a smile on her face, "Don't worry, I think Mr. Felix is trustworthy, since he said so, then there will definitely be no problems when shooting." What's more, I haven't agreed to anyone yet, so let's go back and discuss this matter before making a decision! ”

Lin Qingxia found a step for Xing Li Yuan, but Xing Li Yuan naturally didn't say anything more. Although Lin Mingyang was very anxious here, he did not object to Lin Qingxia's decision on the surface. The matter was thus temporarily "put on hold".

---It is said that the relationship between Lin Mingyang and Kate is already very close, and it would have been a long time ago since someone else, but they have always maintained a very "pure" relationship between men and women. Kate has her own ideas, and Lin Mingyang is not willing to force it.

Kate's figure is also quite hot, but with her, Lin Mingyang does not have that particularly strong erotic impulse, and his heart is more of a sense of steadfastness and tranquility. After the reception, Lin Mingyang did not go back to his hotel, but went to Kate's. held this stunner, known as the first beauty in Britain, in his arms all night, Lin Mingyang took advantage of a lot of money, but the relationship between the two did not have a breakthrough in substance.

When he got up the next day, Lin Mingyang turned on the TV, and when he was watching the morning news, he unexpectedly found a piece of hot news related to him.

"Hollywood superstar Felix Lin, who arrived in Hong Kong at noon yesterday, mysteriously 'disappeared', and the reporter who had been waiting outside the hotel said that Felix Lin did not return to the hotel last night. His whereabouts are a mystery, with insiders claiming that Felix Lin secretly met with an important figure in the Chinese film industry last night. The person in charge of Jackie Chan's film and television company, who was responsible for arranging Felix Lin's trip to Hong Kong, did not give a positive reply to the news, and the phone call of Jackie Chan's agent has been unanswered. For the latest progress of this matter, this entertainment news will continue to pay attention. ”

Seeing this news, Lin Mingyang remembered the mobile phone that was pressed under the pillow, and took it out to see, it turned out that the mobile phone was out of battery, his own person was not in the hotel, and the phone was turned off.

The mobile phone charger was put in the original hotel by Lin Mingyang, but fortunately, his mobile phone and Kate use the same brand, and the charger can be used interchangeably. Lin Mingyang hurriedly asked Kate to find a charger, turned on the power, and turned on the phone to find a long list of missed calls. The front was all called by Jackie Chan, and the back became Exx, it seemed that Jackie Chan couldn't get through Lin Mingyang's phone, and called Ex again.

Lin Mingyang asked Kate to help call Ex, and he himself dialed Jackie Chan's phone. As soon as the phone was connected, Jackie Chan's anxious voice came from the other end: "Ah Ming, where are you, nothing happened, right?" ”

"I'm here with a friend!" Lin Mingyang scratched his head a little embarrassed, "The phone ran out of power last night, and I didn't pay attention to it under the pillow, so you are worried about me!" ”

"You guy!" Jackie Chan laughed a few times on the other end of the phone, with a bit of tacit meaning in his tone. He did not reproach Lin Mingyang too much for his "negligence", but reminded him: "Now all the reporters in Hong Kong are staring at you... When I came back, I asked the car to pick you up, and we went back to the hotel together, and told the public that you went to my place last night. ”

"Now?" Lin Mingyang asked with some hesitation, he had just promised Kate to take her to the airport, and what he said was not easy to regret.

"Isn't it convenient?" The empathetic Jackie Chan heard the subtext in Lin Mingyang's words, and there was a little more "teasing" in his tone.

The relationship between Lin Mingyang and Kate was already known to Jackie Chan during the filming of "Baby Project", so he has nothing to hide, "Kate has an endorsement event here in Hong Kong... Now I'm with her, she's leaving today, I'm going to see her off! ”

"Now the media in Hong Kong is staring at you, so it's better to be cautious." Jackie Chan thought for a while and said, "That's it, I'll take the car to pick up the two of you and send Kate to the airport." You can just say goodbye in the car, there are many people at the airport, so you don't show up, so as not to arouse unnecessary suspicion! ”

made an appointment for a time and place, but Jackie Chan was late.

Everyone else has to take the initiative to apologize when they are late, but as soon as Lin Mingyang and Kate got in the car, Jackie Chan complained.

"Amin, you've been hiding from me so hard!"

Lin Mingyang had a blank expression, he still didn't know what was going on, and he was "counted" by Jackie Chan.

"Don't you already know about me and Kate?"

Looking at Lin Mingyang's appearance, it doesn't look like he is pretending to be confused, and Jackie Chan is also a little strange in his heart. "I'm not referring to you and Kate staying together last night, I mean Lin Qingxia, you and she have already met?"

"That's what happened!" Lin Mingyang suddenly realized, he told Jackie Chan everything about the matter: "I didn't prepare at that time, I didn't expect that the clothing endorsed by Kate was the brand of Lin Qingxia's husband's company... She called you, so she agreed? ”

With this explanation, Jackie Chan found that he had misunderstood Lin Mingyang, and he hurriedly explained: "She didn't say it explicitly on the phone, she just said that she was looking for a few old friends from the past to come out for a get-together... When she talks about you on the phone, she shows that very appreciative attitude, I have known her for so long, and I have never heard her praise someone like this. ”

Jackie Chan's statement did not solve the biggest suspense in Lin Mingyang's heart, so he asked a little eagerly: "Then Ms. Lin agrees or not?" ”

Seeing Lin Mingyang's anxious look, Jackie Chan laughed, "Don't worry, with my understanding of her, this matter is very likely!" ”

(To be continued)