Wang Xiaohu is not the kind of person who can make any movie, he knows very well that in the 70s, there were many constraints in the Hong Kong film market, or because of the general environment and the audience's aesthetic concept, or because those stars are not yet mature, the market is immature, and the conditions do not allow the film to be released, the box office results will be very dismal!

As we all know, Jin Yong's works have won very little in the field of film, and the biggest difficulty is that Jin Yong's works are very long, and it is very difficult to adapt them into movies. In fact, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is made into a trilogy, each of which is three hours, which is advisable. It's just that the current actor candidates have not yet reached the best lineup in Wang Xiaohu's mind, and the cutting technology is also very backward. A bunch of questions left him at a loss.

However, since Jin Yong came to the door, Wang Xiaohu naturally would not let him down, so after weighing it again, he said: "Mr. Cha, your work is the most suitable for adapting TV series, and the easiest one to adapt is "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". ”

In general, Jin Yong's works have made great achievements in the field of TV dramas, especially the Jin Yong martial arts dramas produced by Hong Kong Wireless in the early days were relatively successful, and almost all of them caused a sensation, which also has a lot to do with the strong actor resources of Shaw Brothers behind TVB. For example, Huang Yuehua and Weng Meiling's version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", many of the actors in it are veterans of the Shaw Brothers, and many of them are also famous in the Hong Kong film industry, so there is a star-studded 83 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". This film has deeply influenced several generations of Chinese, especially Weng Meiling's thin life, which has made it a classic among the classics! (It's awkward, but it's true.) Hearing what Wang Xiaohu said, Jin Yong was immediately happy, the main reason why he looked for Wang Xiaohu was that he valued his use of film techniques to interpret the meaning of "chivalry" very well, which is second to none in the current Hong Kong film industry, if it weren't for Jin Yong personally seeing Wang Xiaohu so young, he probably wouldn't be able to think that a young man would comprehend "chivalry" so deeply. "How do you want to adapt?"

"How? Of course, it is a plagiarism of the original version of the 83 version! Wang Xiaohu thought so in his heart, but said in his mouth: "Naturally, it is adapted according to the needs of business and art, and it took you more than two years to complete the creation of it, so the difficulty of adapting the script can be imagined."

"I know that." From a certain point of view, the workload of screenwriters is several times more difficult than that of writers, especially the huge work of adapting classic masterpieces, Jin Yong understands the difficulties during the period very well, so he said with a smile: "I won't urge you to finish it when, but there is a requirement, after the adaptation of the script is completed, you must give me a purpose." ”

"That's for sure." Wang Xiaohu was secretly happy in his heart, he was really afraid that Jin Yong would use the strength of others to urge him to write a book: "But I also have a request that I hope Mr. Cha will agree." ”

"Xiaohu, you can just say it."

"I hope that the script that has passed through my hands will be completely shot by me, and I hope that all the film and television adaptation rights of Mr. Cha's novels will be represented by me." Wang Xiaohu said and smiled self-deprecatingly: "Maybe Mr. Cha thinks I'm a little arrogant, but after you see the script of the first episode of my adapted "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", you should agree to my request." ”

I don't know why, Jin Yong's face didn't change much, and he already kept a smile and said: "Although it's a little arrogant, I can feel your strong self-confidence, then I'll wait and see!" ”

"Hey, it's done!" A trace of joy flashed in Wang Xiaohu's eyes, and he got up and shook hands with Jin Yong: "Mr. Cha, do you think we should sign a contract?" ”

"I feel like I've been fooled by you!" Jin Yong smiled and nodded Wang Xiaohu and said: "It's okay to sign the contract, but I also have requirements, if you adapt it that doesn't meet my requirements, I will definitely ask for compensation." ”

"Look at what you keep saying."

"Also, I'm only 48 years old now, far from the point of being a bad old man, you better don't call you old, otherwise I feel very old!" Jin Yong scolded with a smile: "My mental age is always 18 years old like you." ”

"Haha, I'll pay attention next time." Wang Xiaohu scratched his head in embarrassment, the reason why he used the word "you are old" was mainly because of his respect for Jin Yong in his previous life, and then when he met Jin Yong through novels, Jin Yong was already seventy years old, and he would definitely not make this kind of mistake again.

The two drank tea and exchanged topics about the adaptation of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and being able to communicate face-to-face with Jin Yong This kind of high-level thing makes Wang Xiaohu feel a lot of pressure, after all, he is not from the Jinxue Research Association, and his understanding of "Condor Shooting" is also explained through the interpretation of the 83 version.

I heard Wang Xiaohu talk eloquently after eliminating the tension: "In the early years, I heard that "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is also known as "The Legend of the Desert Heroes", I think Mr. Cha's novel can be divided into three parts according to the times, namely "Iron Blood Pill Heart", "East Evil West Poison", "Huashan on the Sword", the iron blood Danxin is taken from the name of Yang Tiexin, the East Evil and the West Poison are naturally Huang Yaoshi and Ouyang Feng, as for Huashan on the sword, it is a perfect end" And it was these topics that made Jin Yong look at Wang Xiaohu a few times.

In Jin Yong's view, what Wang Xiaohu said was completely based on the performance of movies and television, and this catered to the purpose of Jin Yong's trip. He now feels more and more that Wang Xiaohu can write a script that satisfies him.

Li Shaonan didn't know how much tea he had added to the two, this was the first time he had heard the master tell the script, and he eavesdropped here under the pretext of pouring tea.

Wang Xiaohu and Jin Yong talked for a whole morning, lunch was simply eaten in the nearby Han Palace Teahouse, during which the two talked very happily, Jin Yong understood from Wang Xiaohu the various difficulties in adapting his novels, and at the same time admired the classics that Wang Xiaohu said. Wang Xiaohu learned some novel writing skills from Jin Yong, which brought great benefits to his future development.

After Jin Yong left satisfied, Wang Xiaohu sat down on the sofa with a sigh of relief, "I'm tired, if it weren't for the ink accumulated in my previous life in my stomach, I would have to smash this good thing today." Shaonan, you hurry up and draw up a contract, the content is probably like this, from August 20, 72, the rights to adapt the film and television of the novel written by Mr. Zha Liangyong's pen name Jin Yong are all handled by my Concord Film Company."

Li Shaonan took the pen and paper and recorded it without saying a word, and after writing the draft, he raised his head blankly and asked: "Master, why do you want to make this contract, I feel that Jin Yong's novel is nothing, and it takes a lot of effort to adapt." ”

"You don't understand that! The aroma of wine is not afraid of deep alleys, Jin Yong's novel will be rushed for in the future, how can we waste such a great opportunity now. Wang Xiaohu said with a wry smile, he knew that Li Shaonan would definitely not understand, otherwise wouldn't his reborn advantage be wasted?

"Then now, Master, have you made these or not, and what are you doing with the adaptation?" Li Shaonan thought about it and asked again.

Wang Xiaohu frowned, and said with a tiger face: "The little kid asked why he did so much, hurry up and get the draft contract out for me!" After saying that, I laughed, and it was really a tongue twister when I said this!

When Bruce Lee came back, he brought Wang Xiaohu the information he wanted, and after he joined forces with Run Run Shaw, such a big face made the Zhao family a little flattered, and there was naturally no problem with this engagement. When Wang Xiaohu heard this, he jumped up excitedly, and smiled stupidly in the office: "I'm getting married, I'm getting married." "Fortunately, there are not many people in the company now, otherwise his image will definitely be discounted.

"After you discussed the engagement time with Ah Zhi, tell me that the engagement banquet can't be set up in the restaurant, it's not good enough!" Bruce Lee thought for a while and said, "At the Hyatt Hotel, it's not bad there!" ”

"Uh, Hyatt Regency?" Wang Xiaohu was a little surprised: "Okay, I know you don't like to participate in this kind of communication, but this time I want to force you to participate." ”

Bruce Lee shrugged: "I'm very happy to be able to help you do something." Then he walked into the editing room and became a little anxious when he saw the untouched films: "Hey, I went out all day and was busy for you, and you didn't do the editing!" ”

Wang Xiaohu grinned and said: "Brother Xiaolong, don't get excited, here's the thing, Jin Yong will come after you leave."

After Wang Xiaohu told the truth of the matter, Bruce Lee rarely became interested: "Xiaohu, have you thought about it, our company has been filming fashion dramas recently, do you take the time to make a few costume scripts for us to broaden the way of playing, otherwise the audience will lose interest in us if this continues." ”

It's not that Wang Xiaohu hasn't thought about this question, it's just that he has his own hardships, and he raised his eyebrows, Wang Xiaohu said: "Now the market for kung fu movies and fashion dramas can be squeezed and squeezed again, after all, everyone's image of you has been fixed, you are a big hero, just like Chen Zhen, think about your "Thunderstorm" back then, it is best not to transform rashly when the market is immature." ”

"Thunderstorm" has always been a pain in Bruce Lee's heart, yes, it was Bruce Lee's work in transition, although he acted with his heart, but the audience did not buy it, but his true performance in "The Sea of Lonely Friends" won the audience's praise again. Bruce Lee frowned: "What you said is not unreasonable, then let's talk about it slowly." Now it's our job to finish the first cut of Warriors as soon as possible! ”

Wang Xiaohu nodded a little depressedly, and said in his heart that we are all going to be the groom's people, and we will be caught doing editing, Brother Xiaolong, can't you give us some time to prepare for the engagement banquet, and give us some time to discuss life for Ah Zhi?

(To be continued)