1979 was a strange year, and the film market in Hong Kong as a whole was in decline. Except for Chenglong's "Laughing Fist Tricks" at the beginning of the year, which collected 5.44 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office, until the end of July, when half of the summer season has passed, no movie has exceeded this figure at the box office.

Just when many film critics thought that the summer season was over, the appearance of "Scary" finally brought an extraordinary vitality to the Hong Kong film industry.

And the box office of more than 7 million scared the main creators of the movie.

Li Xuan, who originally planned to hold a small celebration banquet, attracted strong opposition from others.

Among them, the happiest dancers are Wang Jin and Hong Jingbao. Especially Hong Jingbao, this guy was crushed to death by his junior brother Chenglong all year last year, and the box office of a "Drunken Fist" was twice as high as the box office of his "Mr. Zan and Looking for Qianhua", which made him extremely faceless among the senior brothers.

With such an opportunity to raise his eyebrows this time, how could Hong Jingbao not hold a celebration banquet. Seeing that Li Xuan wanted to make a small fuss, this guy even arrogantly offered to support half of the banquet expenses. Hong Kong's box office account has been shared, and since the agreement is to split the account by 55, Sammo Hung has earned more than 1 million. It's a pity that Li Xuan's side has just paid back the cost after excluding investment, publicity and theater bottom fees.

With such a big donor, the venue of the celebration banquet was moved from a small tea house in Yau Ma Tei to the five-star Hyatt Regency Hotel on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Since it was a dinner party, at five o'clock, Li Xuan, Zhong Chuhong and Wang Jin took a car to the venue.

If you don't take a taxi, you can't do it, the ratings war of wireless against Lishi has begun. Wang Tianlin, as the first charge general, has stepped up the production of "Chu Liuxiang" on the set of Clear Water Bay in the past few days, and he is often busy until late before going home, and the car must have been requisitioned by himself. However, the broadcast effect of "Chu Liuxiang" is very good, and the popularity of Qiu Guan and Zhao Yazhi is unrivaled at this time, and they snatched the ratings back in one fell swoop. Now the two TV stations are engaged in a tug-of-war, and it will be up to them to see who can have the last laugh.

"Jinzai, why don't you bring a female companion?" Li Xuan, who was sitting in the back seat, asked casually.

"Female companion?" Wang Jin in the passenger seat was stunned for a moment: "What female companion?" It's not that you don't know that my wife has to take care of the children. ”

"Ahh Li Xuan said curiously.

"Phew! What do you mean, how is that like me? Wang Jin turned around and asked disdainfully.

"Ahem...... Li Xuan coughed: "It's good now, it's good now, I thought you would call Liang Weiwei as your female companion." ”

"Whew!"

Wang Jin took a sip fiercely, and Zhong Chuhong, who was sitting next to Li Xuan, also pinched him fiercely.

Liang Weiwei is a small actor in Golden Harvest, and this time she played the widow who cheated on her as soon as she appeared in "Scary". Unexpectedly, the movie became a hit, and this woman also became famous, and now she has also received a lot of movies. Li Xuan knew that this woman played another cheating woman in Hong Jingbao's new movie "Ghost Fighting", and there were many scenes.

This woman is about to become a professional cheating household, so it's strange that Wang Jin can take her as a female companion.

Nathan Road was very close to Radio Road, and in less than a quarter of an hour, the three of them arrived at their destination, the Hyatt Regency. As soon as he got out of the car, Li Xuan unexpectedly found that Hong Jingbao and Lin Zhengying were standing in the hotel lobby, as if they were waiting for someone.

However, what almost made Li Xuan suffocate his internal injuries was that these two guys were neatly dressed in suits and leather shoes, and even wore a black bow tie around their necks. Compared with Hong Jingbao, who has a serious face, the restrained Lin Zhengying is obviously not used to such dress, and pulls the neckline with his hand from time to time, and the bow tie has been picked up a little loosely by him.

"Brother Sanmao, what are you ......" Li Xuan asked suspiciously.

"Uncle Huai hasn't come yet, let's wait a minute." Hong Jingbao replied easily.

It turned out that Zou Wenhuai hadn't arrived yet, Li Xuan nodded: "Then I'll ...... too"

"You, go up. There are quite a few people up there, so you, the boss, need to say hello. Hong Jingbao interrupted Li Xuan's words and said.

"Okay, then we'll go up first." Li Xuan doesn't ink either, and he's not a person who likes to greet others. After greeting Hong Jingbao, the three of them walked towards the elevator.

The banquet was arranged on the sixth floor in the Qinyuan Pavilion, a large Chinese banquet restaurant.

As soon as the three of them went upstairs and got out of the elevator, they immediately ushered in a flash of light, which made Li Xuan and the others almost unable to open their eyes.

Dude, did you meet memorable? Li Xuan paused, remembering that he didn't invite a reporter. But there are no security guards yet, and apparently the reporters have been allowed. That's what Hong Jingbao invited, he was one of the hosts of the banquet.

Li Xuan faced these reporters like a flood of beasts for the first time, and his heart beat rapidly. When you are interviewed, you must be careful when you speak, these guys are all masters of breaking the text. Say the wrong thing, and they'll be able to rip you off to Mars.

More than a dozen reporters crowded over together, and one of them asked: "Director Wang Da, what do you think about the box office of "Scary" breaking 7 million this time?" ”

Eh, Li Xuan was stunned, why did these guys all go to Wang Fatzi?

Wang Jin didn't know what modesty was, and he smiled smugly as he walked to the dining room: "What do you think?" In addition to being happy, there is only happiness left. ”

Another reporter said: ""Scary" is Director Wang's first film, as a member of the director's family, does Director Wang have anything to say about Hong Kong films? ”

"The family? I don't dare to admit it. As for Hong Kong films, do you need to talk about it? Wang Jin shook his head and said: "The box office champion in the past few years was only one million, and now it has risen to more than eight million. I think it won't be long before 10 million box office hits. What does this mean, it shows that Hong Kong movies will get better and better! ”

"Then Director Wang is so optimistic about Hong Kong movies, does he have a new film plan?" Another reporter asked.

Wang Jin nodded: "Yes, I have already prepared, and filming will start soon, and everyone is welcome to come and cheer when the time comes." ”

"Can you tell us what kind of film it is?"

"This is a secret for now!"

"Director Wang, can I ask, does your filming outside have an impact on your father?"

As soon as this problem came out, the scene was silent. Even Li Xuan, who was walking behind, was a sigh in his heart, and this most difficult question to answer appeared.

"Haha, what impact can it have?" Wang Jin laughed and said: "Haven't you watched "Chu Liuxiang", my father is busy, what impact can it have." Okay everybody......"

Wang Jin raised his hands and pressed them, and continued: "It's all at this door, I'm going in." You can ask the latter about other things, and if you know him, I'll leave first! ”

Wang Jin arched his hand, and rushed into the hall with a smoke, leaving Li Xuan, who wanted to curse. You said that you fat man had arrived at the door, and it would be over if you took us in together, and pushed Li Xuan out when he was over.

"Mr. Li, I want to ask, what is the relationship between you and Miss Zhong next to you?" These reporters were also sharp-eyed, and when they saw that Wang Jin had run away, they immediately turned their attention to Li Xuan, and also found the ambiguity between Li Xuan and Zhong Chuhong.

Li Xuan was not busy talking, grabbed Zhong Chuhong's little hand, raised it and said, "What kind of relationship do you say, of course it is the future boss lady." ”

Hearing this, the eyes of the surrounding reporters lit up, this is a big gossip!

"Then can I ask, does Miss Zhong participate in Director Wang's new film?"

"Nope." Li Xuan shook his head: "However, she will participate in the whole process of this film as the producer of the new film." ”

Of course, Li Xuan will not let Zhong Chuhong play Wang Jin's "King of a Thousand Kings", the two female characters in it are not likable roles, or rather lack than abuse!

"Then Mr. Li, in addition to Director Wang's new film, do you have any other film investment plans?"

Li Xuan pondered for a moment and decided to say "Mr. Zombie". Although the investment of 3.5 million yuan looks a bit silly to a rookie director, it is estimated that this matter will not be hidden for a long time. Let others laugh early, and feel at ease yourself.

So Li Xuan nodded and said, "Yes, I ...... recently I voted."

"Ding Dong!"

The elevator door at the back opened again, and then Li Xuan found that the reporters around him didn't listen to him, and they all ran behind him.

"Mr. Zou, can you say ......?"

"Mr. Hong, for this ......"

"Mr. Chenglong, your new film ......"

There was a noise of reporters behind him, and Li Xuan looked back and saw Zou Wenhuai, He Xichang, Hong Jingbao, Chenglong and Lin Zhengying walking in together.

Eh, buddy is being ignored again! Li Xuan shook his head, pulled Zhong Chuhong and walked into the banquet hall.

However, what is Hong Jingbao's intention in inviting so many reporters?