Chapter 9: The invitation of the assistant director, King Kim
Wang Zichuan came to the crew's public phone booth and dialed the number on the envelope: "Hey! Is it director Wang Jin? ”
A shrill voice came from the microphone:
"I am, are you the prince Chuan?"
Wang Zichuan replied excitedly: "Hello Director Wang, I'm Wang Zichuan, just call me Chuanzai." ”
"That's good, Tsai! I'm waiting for your call, how is the matter of the assistant director of the crew being considered? Don't worry, I've always been kind, I love my juniors, and I will never let you suffer......"
Wang Zichuan took the microphone away a little, and waited for Wang Jin to finish speaking, before he said a compliment: "I am willing!" Director Wang's work will definitely be a big hit at the box office! ”
"Cheng Cheng Yan, Chuan Tsai, you go to the Peninsula Hotel immediately, I will wait for you there, and we will discuss the matter of the crew."
"So fast! Don't worry, director, I will be there on time. ”
Wang Zichuan's trembling right hand slowly put down the phone, his face was excited, his mood was excited, he was really an assistant director!
Because the Condor crew was about to be completed, director Du Qifeng was planning to shoot the exterior scenes, Wang Zichuan did not follow the crew, said hello to Weng Meiling and Huang Yuehua, and took a taxi directly to the Peninsula Hotel.
Opened on December 11, 1928, The Peninsula was one of the most advanced and luxurious hotels in Asia at the time. At that time, the building was only seven floors and was H-shaped.
After the fall of Hong Kong in World War II, on the evening of 25 December 1941, the Governor of Hong Kong took the Star Ferry to the Peninsula Hotel to sign the instrument of surrender. During the Japanese occupation, the Peninsula Hotel was requisitioned by the Japanese army as a command center.
Since the 1950s, The Peninsula has been known as the "Filmmaker's Café", where many movie stars love to drink afternoon tea. In the 1980s, artists such as Zhang Guorong, Zhong Yihong, and Zhang Yanyu were frequent guests of the hotel.
Taxis pass through the streets lightly, passing through Kowloon Tong, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui and other areas in just two minutes.
"Sir, The Peninsula has arrived!"
Wang Zichuan was shocked, took out a Wu Baiyuan bill, didn't pay attention to how much the driver was looking for, casually stuffed the change into his pocket, looked at the luxurious new hotel, and subconsciously tidied up his clothes at the window.
"You're Chuan Tsai, right?"
As soon as Wang Zichuan entered the hotel, he heard someone greet him, and he was shocked, and saw a white and chubby young man walking towards him kindly.
"Hello! Director Wang! ”
Wang Jin waved his hand, his eyes narrowed into a slit, and he had a sincere smile on his face: "I call you Chuanzai, you can call me Ah Jin, there is not much difference between the two of us, so don't be so angry." ”
"Ah Jin, ...... you are looking for me today" Wang Zichuan did not hesitate, and directly hit the snake with a stick, Ah Jin Ah Jin called it.
Wang Jin guided Wang Zichuan to the reserved seat, and after sitting down, he smiled obscenely: "After reading your script, I know that you are a fellow practitioner, and many of the plots in it coincide with my thoughts, I showed it to Lao Dou, and he thought I wrote it!" ”
"Hehehe......" Wang Zichuan smiled awkwardly, the fake Li Kui met the real Li Kui.
Wang Jin patted his thigh and said excitedly: "There are a lot of funny elements in the script, especially the scene where you play cards and take off your clothes, it's amazing, plus a few beautiful girls enliven the atmosphere, the box office must be popular, and I came to you today to discuss the actor." ”
"It's okay for you to call these Ah Jin's questions, I'm just a screenwriter." Wang Zichuan was embarrassed, and replied.
Wang Jin shook his head, the range of movements was so large that Wang Zichuan was really worried that his neck would cramp because of this.
"I consulted with you just because you are the screenwriter, but you also know that this drama is invested by Shaw Brothers, and the actors in it can only use Shaw Brothers people...... You get the idea. ”
Wang Jin smiled obscenely. While handing Wang Zichuan a piece of information.
"The actor is scheduled to play Fu Sheng, he is a wireless student, and he is being praised by the company, and he has acted in a lot of movies, the box office call is also very good, and his acting skills are first-class."
Wang Zichuan didn't have much impression of this Fu Sheng, and vaguely remembered that Fu Sheng died in a car accident, and he didn't know what day it was.
"What about the heroine? Can I recommend individuals? ”
Wang Jin instantly looked like a deflated ball, and said with a wry smile: "The producer of this film is Uncle Six, the producer is Huang Jiaxi, the senior manager of the Shaw Brothers, and the producer is Aunt Fang, the housekeeper of Uncle Six, there is a bunch of emperors above my head, a supporting role can still be discussed, the protagonist will definitely not agree, and Aunt Fang is optimistic about Zhong Yihong and Qian Huiyi, and I want Liu Xuehua to play the rest, if you have a good candidate, you can discuss it again." ”
Wang Zichuan frowned slightly, thinking that he was very awesome as an assistant director, but he didn't expect that he was also a dispensable character, he hated this feeling of being despised.
"Then choose Zhong Yihong to play the heroine Ah Mei, how about it?"
"No problem! That's what I thought, too. Seeing that Wang Zichuan's love was not high, Wang Jin comforted again: "How can this drama also be invested by Shaw Brothers, my plan is to cooperate for a while, let's work together to shoot a movie in private and release it in theaters outside, what do you think?" This is also the main purpose of my visit to you today. ”
Wang Zichuan pointed to himself and asked in disbelief: "Let's cooperate?" ”
Wang Jin nodded and confirmed again: "I think your vision is very unique, very good at catering to the tastes of the public, you are responsible for writing the script, I am responsible for directing, we are a joint venture, the box office is divided fifty-fifty, do you want to do it?" ”
"Fifty-fifty! But ...... "Wang Zichuan is embarrassed, he now has all his belongings for only 5,000 yuan, and he can't afford a roll of film, so let alone invest."
Wang Jin thought that Wang Zichuan was too little, shook his teeth, and said with a bitter face: "Otherwise, if you don't divide it into four or six, you will be six and I will be four, and it can't be less, this is all my private money." ”
Wang Zichuan nodded fiercely, straightened his whole body, and replied: "What do you think of me, just divide it into fifty!" I've already thought of the script, and I'll ...... tomorrow The day after tomorrow, I'll give it to you the day after tomorrow, when are you going to turn it on? ”
Wang Jin heard that there would be a script the day after tomorrow, he didn't like it, his eyes drifted, and he persuaded: "Chuanzai, the happiness of my life can be pinned on it, you better think about it for a few more days before you start writing." ”
Wang Zichuan was stunned for a moment, looked at Wang Jin's pitiful appearance, and suddenly cried and laughed: "The script is all in my head, and if I hand over the script to you, you will have to read it a few times before you decide whether to shoot it or not." ”
Seeing Wang Jin continue to cry with a sad face, Wang Zichuan said softly: "Okay!" Come on! I'll think about it for a few more days. ”
Wang Jinchang let out a sigh, not feeling embarrassed, raised the coffee in his hand, and said with a smile: "That's right!" Chuanzai, I wish us a happy cooperation! ”
This doesn't seem to be wine! Wang Zichuan cooperated and drank the coffee in one gulp.
Wang Jin seemed to remember something and asked, "What did you just say?" ”
Wang Zichuan smiled and said indifferently: "It's nothing, I have a friend who has always taken care of me, so I want to introduce her to the crew, don't worry, she is also a wireless Huadan." ”
"Who? I know all the wireless Hua Dan, no problem, it just so happens that the actress in the script has not yet been decided, Liu Xuehua forget it, what is her name? I'll send it over tomorrow. ”
Wang Zichuan looked around shyly.
"Weng Meiling! It is the pretty yellow rong that has recently become popular all over the Xiangjiang. ”
Wang Jin frowned and explained to Wang Zichuan: "Weng Meiling may not be able to, according to the practice of TVB, she and Huang Yuehua are going to Nanyang and other places to promote performances, I'm afraid they won't be able to spare time, and besides, even if she has a schedule, she will be occupied by those senior directors, I can't do anything, let's change it." ”
Wang Zichuanping was quite regretful, remembering the ** in the morning, and subconsciously said: "It's difficult to Yang Pan!" ”
"The costume beauty? Chuanzai's blessings are not shallow! Okay, then choose her. ”
Yanfu is not shallow? Wang Zichuan was stunned for a moment, seeing him smiling obscenely, knowing that Wang Jin had misunderstood, he was embarrassed to explain, and laughed a few times awkwardly.
Wang Jin got up, and finally asked: "Chuan Tsai, the script must be a ghost horse, now the common people love to laugh, plus beautiful girls and handsome guys, the box office is invincible, these are the experience of the old brother." ”
How could Wang Zichuan not know the popular elements of Xiangjiang now, and said what he thought in his heart, these advanced elements stunned Wang Jin for a moment, as if he had met a confidant, holding Wang Zichuan's hands, and shaking constantly.
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