Yang Lin handed over Zhou Huimin's information to Zhao Runqin and explained that he must sign this girl before Zhou Huimin signed a contract with TVB.

Yang Lin didn't have time to wait for Zhou Huimin. There is a set of scenes in "The True Color of Heroes", which was filmed in Ximending, Taipei, and filmed on location. Yang Lin had already contacted Taipei through the Public Relations Department in advance, and the other party would cooperate and help as much as possible during the filming. A shootout scene like "The True Color of Heroes" would not have been allowed to be filmed without the cooperation of the Taipei police, especially in the bustling city of Ximending.

Early in the morning, Yang Lin arranged for the crew to go to the airport, but he himself had to stay.

Because of one person, because of one script.

The movie "Mr. Zombie" can be called the pinnacle of Hong Kong psychedelic kung fu films, and there is no one. It caused a sensation when it was released in 1985, and the box office collected more than 20 million, ranking first among the top ten grossing films in Taipei in 1985. This set off a craze for zombie films, and in 1986 alone, more than 10 follow-up films were released.

However, this movie is Golden Harvest's work, right? You Liu Guanwei came to me with this script, what do you mean?

seemed to have expected Yang Lin's surprise, Liu Guanwei went straight to the point: "I think this script is good and can make money." But Mr. Zou didn't believe me, and only promised to give me an investment of 2 million, which was not enough at all. ”

Yang Lin nodded. Historically, the budget of "Mr. Zombie" was more than 4 million at the beginning, but as a result, additional investment has been made, and He Guanchang scolded him, and even Sammo Hung was not optimistic at all, just waiting to lose money. I don't know what the reason is in this life, but I don't even have the original four million. "Do you want to sell me the script, or do you want me to invest in it?"

Liu Guanwei was a little embarrassed: "I didn't write the script myself, I can't be the master." ”

"Is that what you want me to invest in?" Yang Lin looked at Liu Guanwei, not knowing how this person's brain grew. You are a Golden Harvest person, take a group of Golden Harvest actors, and then make a film that is not Golden Harvest's investment. If Yang Lin really did this, it is estimated that Zou Wenhuai would be able to scold him in Hong Kong. Don't pry the corner of the wall like this, isn't this a slap in the face?

Liu Guanwei also knew that he was a little presumptuous, but the strong desire to be a director in his heart became more and more intense, and he took a deep breath and said: "I remember that you once publicly stated that no matter which director is, as long as there is a good script, you will give all kinds of support, including investment." ”

He looked at Yang Lin with some anticipation, afraid that Yang Lin would open his mouth and refuse. During this period of time, he found many people in the film industry, but no one was optimistic about such a ghost movie. But Liu Guanwei didn't want to give up this opportunity to become a director, and Yang Lin became the last hope. He also knew that it would be very offensive to use Yang Lin's own words to block Yang Lin's mouth like this, but he really couldn't help it.

Yang Lin didn't get angry, but said lightly: "It's not about money, you know it yourself." He groaned slightly and said, "That's it, if you leave Golden Harvest to join Red Star Pictures, I will give you eight million, whatever you want to shoot and whomever you want." ”

If you can take the opportunity to pull Liu Guanwei over, not to mention anything else, but the "Zombie" series, which is once a year, is a guarantee for the box office.

Liu Guanwei did not speak, lit a cigarette, and fell silent. If you really want to be a director and jump to Red Star Pictures, how will you explain to Sammo Hung ? All the way he has traveled, Sammo Hung has cared for and spared no effort to support. Do you want to betray Golden Harvest for a drama now? Of course, according to his current status, even if he changes jobs, he is still far from the word "rebellion", and he does not have that qualification. But thinking of the possible impact on Sammo Hung made him extremely entangled.

Yang Lin looked at him frowning and smoking continuously, a little funny: "Actually, it's not as complicated as you think." What are you at Golden Harvest? Nothing. I know Sammo Hung has always treated you well, so you are grateful and righteous, but have you ever thought about it, for Sammo Hung where you work and beg for food, it doesn't matter at all? ”

Liu Guanwei was stunned, what did Yang Lin mean by this? implies that Sammo Hung is in Cao Ying's heart in Han at Golden Harvest?

Yang Lin took out the eldest brother: "Call Sammo Hung and I'll ask him to have tea and see if he gives him this face." ”

Liu Guanwei scratched his head, this is for himself to negotiate with Sammo Hung in person? At this moment, he actually had a sense of vanity that was taken seriously.

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In a tea house in Tsim Sha Tsui, the elegantly carved wooden screens have a classical taste. A piece of mahogany was placed on the table, and there was a set of tea sets, Hong Jinbao's fat body sat on the floor sideways, and he muttered that he was very dissatisfied with the place that Yang Lin had chosen. He has a big belly, and he can't stand it when he sits cross-legged for a while, so he can only lean sideways like this.

For Yang Lin, Hong Jinbao was full of curiosity. is such a kid from the mainland, in less than two years, he has become popular in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. directed his first film at the box office of over 100 million, and even bought Shaw Brothers Cinemas, which is qualified to become one of the giants of the Hong Kong film industry.

Shaw Cinemas! Hong Jinbao has been in the entertainment industry for most of his life, and he never dared to think that one day he would be able to buy the Shaw Brothers Cinemas and rent a few theaters. However, this kid not only dared to think, but others did it. Even people in the Hong Kong film industry like Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang are admired and vigilant when they talk about Yang Lin, and Hong Jinbao's partner Pan Disheng's son is almost so angry that he hangs himself!

Hong Jinbao and Yang Lin drank tea and did not speak. Liu Guanwei on the side was so anxious: "Big brother, you can help me think of a way!" "He has a very close relationship with Hong Jinbao and has always regarded him as a brother.

Hong Jinbao tilted his body and took out a cigarette, signaled to Yang Lin, and when he saw Yang Lin nodding, he handed over one and lit it for Yang Lin himself, and then lit it himself. Hong Jinbao was smoking, and when he saw Yang Lin's indifferent appearance, he obviously planned to stay out of the matter, so he nodded and said, "What's the matter?" Won't you just go to Red Star Pictures? I really treat myself as a dish, Mr. Zou probably won't even ask. ”

What he said was the truth, but it was too straightforward, and Liu Guanwei was very embarrassed, and said with a red face: "But what I expected was to let Lin Zhengying play the role of Uncle Jiu, if I came out of Golden Harvest, how could I let Lin Zhengying come to film this drama?" Without Lin Zhengying, the effect of this drama will be greatly reduced. ”

Hong Jinbao said curiously: "I haven't seen a director like you, Lin Zhengying's guy is not in good shape, and he is not handsome, why did you fall in love with him?" ”

Liu Guanwei has a stupid mouth, and the more anxious he is, the more he can't speak. Yang Lin looked at Liu Guanwei's anxious ear scratching and laughing, and said: "In my opinion, Director Liu's play is to show a different connotation, the plot has connotation, and the actors must also have connotation." Lin Zhengying I am not very familiar with, but she is also good-looking, and she has good skills, so she is a good candidate. ”

Liu Guanwei nodded again and again, casting a grateful look at Yang Lin.

Hong Jinbao said helplessly: "Do you want me to rebel against Lin Zhengying?" ”

"That's a good idea." Yang Lin nodded in agreement.

Hong Jinbao said angrily: "Mr. Zou is not allowed to kill me with a knife?" It's just too much of a deception, only he Zou Wenhuai bullied others, why was he slapped in the face like this? ”

Yang Lin shook his head and said, "Just like you just said, it's not that serious. Lin Zhengying is also a martial artist in Jiahe, and she is by no means irreplaceable. Director Liu, you can tell Lin Zhengying like this, in the future, there will be a sequel to "Mr. Zombie" every year, and all of them will be directed by you and starring him. ”

Liu Guanwei was simply overjoyed, and sighed in his heart that he was still young and atmospheric.

Hong Jinbao looked at Yang Lin meaningfully: "Mr. Yang is so confident in this script?" "Huangkou Xiaoer, opening your mouth is a promise, when the box office is not good, it depends on what you do.

Yang Lin shook his head with a smile: "Brother Sanmao has been in the Hong Kong film industry for so many years, and his vision and experience are not comparable to me. Do you want us to make a bet? ”

"Bet on what?" Hong Jinbao found it interesting.

"How much do you think this drama can do at the box office?" Yang Lin asked.

Hong Jinbao frowned and thought for a while, and said affirmatively: "It's probably only five or six million, which is also the reason why Mr. Zou is reluctant to invest, there is no prospect, and the investment is not small." ”

Yang Lin nodded: "That's good." Let's take fifteen million as the line, and if we reach this number, I win, and if I don't reach it, I lose. As for the bet, how about betting on a promise? ”

"Promise?" Hong Jin Baoqi said: "What do you mean? ”

Yang Lin smiled and said: "A promise within the limits of one's own ability, unconditionally agree to the other party's one condition." ”

Hong Jinbao is a little funny, let's play like a child? "If you were to give you all my savings, I would do it?"

Yang Lin shrugged: "Won't you refuse?" ”

Hong Jinbao was a little confused, scratched his head, and asked, "Then what's the use of this promise?" ”

"A gentleman's agreement, what requirements can be put forward and what requests can be refused, everyone knows in their hearts." Yang Lin said lightly.

Liu Guanwei interjected on the side: "Mr. Yang has been so optimistic about this "Mr. Zombie" for a long time? Hearing Yang Lin say that the box office of "Mr. Zombie" may exceed 10 million, it made Liu Guanwei's heart jump for a while.

"That's not necessarily, the movie hasn't been released yet, who knows? But even if you know how much the box office of this drama is, whether it is profitable or losing, you have to do your best to shoot it. We make movies to make money, but we can't just make money. The so-called people have left their names and geese have left their voices, and they have to leave something, so that later people know that in this land and in this field, there was once such a person and such a thing. Yang Lin drank tea and said slowly.

There was a moment of silence in the room, and all three of them were thoughtful. (To be continued.) )