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"I will definitely stay in Korea during the Spring Festival next year." This is the oath that Cui Zhengyuan made when he landed at the Los Angeles airport.

The day "Crazy Stone" was filmed, it happened to be the Lunar New Year.

As a result, he didn't even have time to rest, so he stepped on the plane to the United States under the urging of Zhuang Wenqiang's three phone calls a day.

I don't know if the editor of Zhuang Da got his phone from Xiang Huaqiang or Andy Lau, he is really dedicated.

Perhaps this is the first time that the screenwriter Zhuang Da has participated in Hollywood film production, so he is very active.

Even the director Martin. Scorsese didn't think Cui Zhengyuan was late, he was really the emperor and the eunuch was in a hurry.

In fact, the decent screenwriter of "The Departed" is William. Monaghan.

Zhuang Wenqiang and Mak Siu-fai were invited to serve as consultants because they participated in the filming and screenwriting of the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs".

Especially in this version of "The Departed", the Chinese gang is involved, and it is not something that foreigners can understand.

There are two natives of Xiangjiang, and they have also participated in the production of gangster movies many times, so I think I should be able to give a very good opinion.

But it wasn't until you got started that you realized that things weren't that simple.

The triad organization is not the same as a series of formal societies such as Hongmen and New Ngee An, but it is also different from the same loose organizations of 14K and the Big Circle Gang.

Because the purpose of the establishment of these associations is actually to form a group, make profits together and not be bullied. But Triad is different, it's a criminal organization through and through.

Therefore, some rules and doorways on the surface can be solved by Zhuang Wenqiang and Mak Zhaohui. But when it comes to the real connotation, the two are also blind.

For this reason, the two did not hesitate to take the trouble and specifically consulted Xiang Huaqiang.

But Xiangjiang does not have the soil for the triad to survive, so this big man of New Ngee An is also black-eyed.

Seeing that the movie is about to start shooting, but how to design the triad in the plot. But it stumped everyone.

Americans don't make movies as casually as Xiangjiang people, and if they can't do it, it's not a big deal to make do with it.

Warner spent a high price to buy the remake rights of "Infernal Affairs", naturally hoping to be brilliant and earn box office.

What's more, Hollywood has always been rigorous when it comes to filmmaking. Even if Warner has no objection, Martin. Scorsese wouldn't do the same.

Because this is smashing his signboard, other producers will have a lot of worries about finding him to make movies in the future.

As the director of well-known films such as "Gangs of New York", "Las Vegas" and "The Age of Innocence", he can see his reputation as very important.

This is the problem that Choi Jung-won faced as soon as he arrived in Los Angeles.

At his residence, Zhuang Wenqiang and Mak Siu-fai surrounded him, spitting bitter water vigorously.

It's not that I can't stand the harshness of the Americans. The main reason is that they really can't dig into the inside story of the triad.

Although it was the first time they met Cui Zhengyuan, before coming to the United States, Andy Lau and Xiang Huaqiang also took care of him, and they could find him if they had anything.

After listening to what the two said, Cui Zhengyuan smiled helplessly. "I said, you two, don't try to fool around. Although Martin and I. Scorsese did not work together. But Gore, the director of "Pirates of the Caribbean", thinks highly of him, and Hollywood makes movies as well. When filming "Pirates of the Caribbean", in order to find an accurate source of the document, the crew even sent someone to the British History Museum to verify it in person. ”

"Not really. Just for a document. You don't need a few shots in a movie, do you? Mak Siu-fai said with some surprise.

Although he is in his forties, compared with the stable and steady Zhuang Wenqiang, Mak Zhaohui's personality is more joyful.

"That's it, so let's find a way to see if we can get some triad information." Cui Zhengyuan spread his hands. It means that it can only be done like this.

Zhuang Wenqiang pushed his eyes and said, "Regarding the information about the triad, Warner has already obtained some information from the US police through its connections. Several of our screenwriters have read the relevant content, and the parts that can be absorbed have also been integrated into the plot design. But about the habits of behavior of the triad members. We're just scratching our heads. ”

Mak Siu-fai echoed: "In this movie, whether you and Leonardo can play the truth is very important to this. ”

Cui Zhengyuan nodded. "Hmm. If you don't say it, I know it. ”

I don't know how Leonardo is, he's a very demanding person anyway. If he doesn't play the role well, he will be very uncomfortable.

"Well, let's meet with the crew tomorrow and discuss it together. To be honest, I actually have a clue, and it's up to people to help. ”

Cui Zhengyuan's background is not ordinary, Zhuang and Mai still know it.

Maybe it seems to them that it is a very tricky matter, maybe Cui Zhengyuan really has a way to solve it.

The next day, Choi Jung-won and others met director Martin and another protagonist, Leonardo, in the multi-purpose conference hall of the Hilton Hotel.

"Lance, I've finally waited for you. You don't know, my hair is turning gray in a hurry. Martin complained as soon as he came up, as if it was Cui Zhengyuan's fault that the movie couldn't be filmed.

Although it was the first time they met, Choi Jung-won unexpectedly felt that he and Martin got along.

So he was not polite when he came up, and directly debunked it: "Come less, your old guy's hair is originally white." ”

"Well, I'm looking older, so that's fine, right?" Martin winked his eyebrows for a moment before he came up with a terrible reason.

Beside Martin, there stood a suave man.

He just looked at it with a smile while others were talking. I wasn't annoyed at all because I couldn't interject, and I didn't seem impatient.

When Cui Zhengyuan looked over, the corners of his mouth curved into a beautiful arc. It was obvious that his smile was a little stronger, but it didn't sting in the slightest.

In the face of this person, Cui Zhengyuan took the initiative to extend a hand of friendship. "Hello Mr. DiCaprio, I'm Reims."

In private, Leonardo doesn't seem to be a very talkative person, and he seems a little shy. "Just call me Lyle, that's what my friends call me."

"Alright then, I think we'll be good friends too, Lyle." Cui Zhengyuan hit the snake with the stick, and this began to be close to Leonardo.

However, he has such capital, even if he takes the initiative, he will not frighten people.

With his fame and status, others will also take the initiative to intersect.

If it was Leonardo so hotly pasted by an unknown person, I am afraid it would scare people away.

Because today is not a meeting with the crew, there are only Martin and Leonardo present.

After the pleasantries, Martin went straight to the point. "Lance, I'm sure you've also learned about the situation from Felix and Mark. Don't know if you have any haode suggestions? ”

Throughout the film, the requirements of the two leading actors are crucial.

As for the others, it doesn't matter if it's a little distorted, but Choi Jung-won and Leonardo can't have the slightest problem.

"Lyle, how are you feeling?" Choi Jung-won didn't rush to answer, but asked about Leonardo's preparations.

Leonardo nodded. "The script is ready, but I've never seen what a triad looks like, so I don't know what the show will look like?"

It seems that the crux of the problem is indeed stuck here, Leonardo, a European and American, is indeed difficult enough for him to play a member of the Eastern underground organization.

"Actually, I asked someone over today, and I think he should have some solution. Of course, if he doesn't work here, there's nothing I can do. Then when the time comes, we can only follow Felix and Mike's advice and act according to the characteristics of the general Xiangjiang gang. ”

Felix is the English name of Zhuang Wenqiang, and Mike is the English name of Mak Siu-fai.

When they met for the first time, Cui Zhengyuan specifically asked.

Otherwise, they will be called by English names in front of a bunch of foreigners. If the name doesn't match, he will have a lot of fun.

"Oh? The other party is a triad member? Martin was overjoyed and asked urgently.

If the other party is really a member of the triad, it doesn't matter if it's a criminal who is full of evil.

The problem that bothered him now was that he couldn't find a member of the triad he was looking for.

There are quite a few prisons in the United States, but it is a pity that the American police do not allow him to do prison interviews.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be so difficult, stuck here for several days and at a loss.

"No, but I think he should have a way to get in touch with the triad. Because he is the head of Hongmen, he is still the one with a lot of power. Cui Zhengyuan first suppressed and then raised, and said the possibility.

"Really, that's great." Hearing that Cui Zhengyuan invited the person in charge of Hongmen, Mak Zhaohui and Zhuang Wenqiang high-fived each other, and their expressions were much more relaxed.

Although Hongmen and the triad are different, as the leading boss of the Chinese community in North America, there is absolutely no relationship between the two.

If you can learn something from the person in charge of Hongmen, it is much better than not knowing anything now.

"And when will the person in charge arrive?" I haven't seen anyone yet, and I don't know their positions, so Zhuang Wenqiang had no choice but to call them so.

Cui Zhengyuan looked at his watch, "It should be soon." I made an appointment with him at ten o'clock, and there were still a few minutes. ”

As he was talking, Cui Zhengyuan's phone rang.

As soon as he looked at the caller ID, he laughed heartily. "Well, he's supposed to be here."

Picking up the phone, Tang Biao's deep voice rang. "Zhengyuan, I've arrived at Hilton. Where are you? ”

"Brother, wait a minute, I'll have someone pick you up." Cui Zhengyuan commanded, and then asked Zheng Xinghuai to go downstairs to pick up people. (To be continued......)