Chapter 137 Wang Guxian's grievances
Chen Ping'an, who has been away from Hong Kong for nearly a month, has missed many important events in the film industry, and has also reduced the opportunities for reporters to be promoted, raised, and paid bonuses.
This time, when he returned from the United States, he was surrounded by reporters as soon as he got off the plane, and it was not easy for him to leave the airport.
the homosexual discussion caused by "Underground Love"; The passion between the beauty and the beast played by Wen Bibian and Xu Jinjiang, the petite and weak Wen Bibian and the fierce Xu Jinjiang on his face, plucked the string in the hearts of many men; Wen Bibian's successful comeback; the flash of newcomer Xu Jinjiang; Liang Chaowei expressed the "transparency of beauty" in the play; The novel idea of the passion play in the rice pond; Lost at the box office to Debao's "Thunderbolt Trumpet......
There is too much interview material for just one "Underground Love", not to mention that Chen Ping'an missed the 5th Hong Kong Film Awards during his time in the United States!
Do you remember Chen Ping'an's wild words at last year's Academy Awards? After the Academy Awards ceremony, the words "After the summer vacation, you will know"? At this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, all of them were realized, and a "True Colors of Heroes" almost swept the heavyweight awards of this year's Film Awards!
Best Movie - "The True Color of Heroes"!
Best Actor - Zhou Runfa "The True Color of Heroes"!
Best Supporting Actor - Li Zixiong "The True Color of Heroes"!
Best Screenwriter - Chen Ping'an, Wu Yusen "The True Color of Heroes"!
Best Cinematography - Bao Dexi "The True Color of Heroes"!
Best Movie Song - "The Love of the Year" of "The True Color of Heroes", composer: Gu Jiahui, lyrics: Chen Ping'an, vocals: Zhang Guorong!
A total of six awards, basically all weights and awards, Zhou Yunfa was crowned emperor with "The True Color of Heroes", and finally won the first actor trophy in his acting career, becoming one of the most charismatic actors in the Chinese region. Wu Yusen, on the other hand, showed his concept of "aesthetics of violence" to the world, and took firm steps towards a world-class master of "aesthetics of violence".
The best editing was awarded to Zou Changgen of "Women's Amorous Words" without surprise because of Chen Ping'an's absence. The only surprise was the competition for best director, Wu Yusen lost to Zhang Wanting of "Illegal Immigrant", but Zhang Wanting joined Dark Horse International in March this year. Dark Horse International's emphasis on literary films and reputation have attracted many literary film directors.
The topic left by the last Academy Awards has once again been hyped by the media with the end of this year's Academy Awards. Comparing the two Academy Awards, the most suitable interview candidate in the hearts of the media is Chen Ping'an.
Today, Chen Ping'an came back from the United States, how could the reporter miss this opportunity, and interviewed him for more than an hour around "Underground Love" and this year's Academy Awards. To the disappointment of reporters, Chen Ping'an, who used to often let out wild words, suddenly changed, became low-key and humble, and treated reporters politely...... Well, such an attitude is very good, but this is not the Chen Ping'an we want!
Leaving the airport, Chen Ping'an did not rush to find Wang Guxian, who was attending the ribbon-cutting event, but came to the company first to listen to the reports of Shi Nansheng, Ye Zhiming, Zhang Guozhong and others.
In the past month, the company has made smooth progress.
Under the management of Shi Nansheng, the management structure of Dark Horse International Film Company has been built, the personnel are basically in place, and only a small number of positions are still being recruited. With the popularity of "Underground Love" and the enthusiastic response caused by "Mythical City" in the United States, the enthusiasm of the employees is high. Especially in the screenwriting department led by Chen Jiashang, the success of the documentary "City of Myths" in the United States has opened a new door for them, and their ideas for creating scripts have become broader.
Ye Zhiming's Dark Horse International Investment Company is very low-key, but its efficiency and returns are very impressive. Chen Ping'an handed over the property management of the World Trade Center to the investment company, with the intention of providing a stable source of income for the investment company. Who wants Ye Zhiming to operate in a good way, reduce office floors, increase shop floors, with the help of the prosperous geographical location of the World Trade Center and the name of the Dark Horse International Film Company, vigorously promote in the media, attracting a large number of businesses to settle in, Pan Disheng's many brands have opened shops in the World Trade Building, and the passenger flow of the World Trade Center has increased by two percent compared with before.
In addition to being responsible for the property of the World Trade Center, posters, videotapes, brochures, wall calendars and other film peripheral products have built a complete sales channel.
The renovation of the theater is also in charge of Ye Zhiming's investment company. According to Chen Ping'an's meaning, except for the Taiping Theater, which is the leading theater of the Dark Horse Cinema Line, which is only renovated and not changed, other theaters have been transformed into multiplex theaters one after another, and each screening hall can accommodate two or three hundred audiences. At present, the Yau Ma Tei Theater and the Gem Theater have been renovated, and the Victory Theater and Tokyo Theater are being renovated, and after the renovation of these two theaters is completed, the other two will be rebuilt until all 15 theaters are rebuilt.
Chen Ping'an made this decision, and many people did not understand. Not only Hong Kong citizens, but even insiders think that this move is suspected of taking off their pants and farting, even Shi Nansheng, Jiang Zhiqiang and Zhang Guozhong can't understand it, and Ye Zhiming vaguely guessed a little, so he is in charge of this matter.
Zhang Guozhong's agency is making the slowest progress, because there are not many well-known artists under Dark Horse International. Either it is a popular star like Zhou Runfa, Zhong Chuhong, and Lin Qingxia, or a newcomer like Li Zixiong and Xu Jinjiang who have just emerged in the film industry, and there is a lack of backbones like Zhang Manyu and Wang Guxian. Chen Ping'an didn't put too much pressure on him, but just told Zhang Guozhong to use this year to train qualified agents, and there will be countless stars waiting for him next year.
After the three of them finished reporting, the sky was already dark, and Chen Ping'an asked, "What's going on over there with Wang Guxian?" ”
Zhang Guozhong glanced at Shi Nansheng, and stopped talking, Shi Nansheng said: "I feel that she doesn't have to join Debao, but she feels that she has not been paid enough attention in the company." ”
"Enough attention?"
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At about eight o'clock in the evening, Wang Guxian returned to Ruofan Pavilion, an apartment-style residence in Qixian Wai, opened the door and saw the lights on in the house, and shouted casually: "Maggie is you, why did you come back so early, isn't tonight filming the night show of "The Story of Rose"?" ”
"The Story of Rose" is adapted from Yi Shu's novel of the same name, and during the preparation period, the original author Yi Shu insisted on choosing only Maggie Cheung, and even said to director Yang Fan: "I don't care if she can act, as long as she comes out, I want to watch it." For this reason, Wang Guxian is a little envious, especially the actor of "The Story of Rose" is the new Academy Award actor Zhou Runfa.
Closing the door and turning around, Wang Guxian habitually threw his bag on the sofa, and suddenly found a man sitting on the sofa, so frightened that he almost didn't scream: "You...... Mr. Chen, why are you here? ”
The man on the sofa was naturally Chen Ping'an, who was waiting for Wang Guxian.
"Sorry, didn't scare you, did you?" Chen Ping'an smiled, "Ah Xia brought me in." She has been out for activities in the evening. ”
"It's her." If it is envy for Zhang Manyu, then Wang Guxian is jealous and hateful for Wen Bibian. In her opinion, Wen Bibian was able to star in "Underground Love", relying on the passion scene of Beauty and the Beast in the play, as well as the scandal with Chen Ping'an, and successfully made a comeback, and moved in here, entirely because of Chen Ping'an. "How could she do that! Don't get me wrong, Mr. Chen, I'm not talking about you, I'm saying that she doesn't think things through. ”
"It has nothing to do with her, I asked her to bring me here. Don't worry, I haven't entered your room, and I've been sitting on the sofa waiting for you. ”
"Wait for me? Mr. Chen has something to do with me? ”
"Of course." Chen Ping'an put the contract on the coffee table, "I'm here for this tonight." ”
Wang Guxian glanced at the contract, did not say anything, turned around and walked over to pour a glass of water and served it to Chen Ping'an, and then threw his hair behind his head: "Mr. Chen, you sit down first, I will go back to the room and change clothes, and we will talk slowly." ”
Twenty minutes later, Wang Guxian, who had removed his makeup, changed into a refreshing and loose home clothes and came out, with jet-black hair, curvaceous posture and a pair of slender legs.
She sat next to Chen Ping'an, picked up the contract and looked at it casually, and asked, "Mr. Chen, do you think I should renew the contract?" ”
Taking a deep sniff of the faint body fragrance emanating from Wang Zuxian's body, Chen Ping'an asked rhetorically: "Why not?" ”
"If I'm not mistaken, this is the ninth time the company has approached me to renew my contract." Wang Zuxian put down the contract and looked at Chen Ping'an with resentment, "Is Mr. Chen really so optimistic about me?" ”
"If you are not optimistic, the company will not take the initiative to negotiate with you about renewing the contract as many as eight times."
"I'm asking you."
"Me? What do you think? If I don't like you, will I fly back from the United States specifically and come to you with a contract as soon as I get off the plane? ”
A flash of happiness flashed in Wang Guxian's eyes, but his tone became resentful: "I have been joining the company for more than half a year, but I have never felt that Mr. Chen, you attach importance to me. There used to be Maggie, and she was the emcee for the premiere of every company movie, and you also designed the look and costume for her.
Then there are Honggu and Sister Qingxia. "People and Ghosts" and "Sword and Horse" are all specially created for them by you...... I know that they debuted earlier than me, became famous earlier than me, and became more famous than me, so you should value them. Then why are you still pestering me not to let me go? Anyway, I'm also dispensable in your eyes, just make a few movies, the box office is not bad, but it won't be too good......
I gave up my studies and came to Hong Kong from Taiwan to make my dream come true. But the result? first in Shaw Brothers, making some low-cost literary films, tepid and without any achievements; Later, after Shaw Brothers sold my contract to you, I thought you were my hope, but you never looked at me squarely, and I never played a role in your movie, not even a trick! ”
She refused to renew the contract just to wait for Chen Ping'an and wanted to ask her what her weight was in Chen Ping'an's heart. If Chen Ping'an just treats her as an ordinary female artist, then she might as well join Debao.
The resentment and grievances in my heart have been accumulated for a long time, and when I say it at this moment, it is like a flood pouring out of the gate. kept complaining and complaining, and when it came to the sad place, his eyes were red and he began to sob, and after a while, tears came out of his eyes, covering his face and crying.
Chen Ping'an stretched out his hand, with a slight force, Wang Guxian fell into his arms, lying on his shoulder, and vented the bitter grievances that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time. Chen Ping'an hugged her, stroked her hair, and said softly: "Who said I don't value you, do you know how much thought I put into order to get you from Aunt Fang?" ”RS