After greeting Jet Li and Li Zhi, Chen Qiming and Andy Lau set their eyes on the cream boy who had been following Jet Li.

"This is my junior brother Wu Jing, and we all studied under Mr. Wu Bin, the head coach of the BJ Wushu team!

My junior brother is excellent in martial arts, and he was once the national champion in spear training.

Recently, he just entered the film industry, and some time ago he also collaborated with director Yuan Heping on a "Oolong Boy Breaking Love". ”

Seeing that Chen Qiming and the others paid attention to his junior brother Wu Jing, Jet Li immediately began to introduce.

In fact, there is no need for Jet Li to introduce him, Chen Qiming is also quite familiar with the man in front of him who is the same age as himself.

In the dream, this guy will become the leader of Chinese movies in the future.

The works he participated in and directed have repeatedly set records, and he is the most appealing person at the domestic box office in the future.

It's just that compared with Wu Jing in the dream, Wu Jing's face at this time was immature, and he followed Jet Li only to promise, and after seeing Chen Qiming and Andy Lau, he still looked very restrained.

"Hello!"

Chen Qiming greeted Wu Jing with a smile.

Chen Qiming didn't pay much attention to Wu Jing.

His future is awesome, that's the future.

Now this era does not belong to him, he wants to come out, there is still a period of time.

Several people were talking, and under the leadership of Jet Li, they began to enter Beihai Park.

After walking along the park for a while, Fangshan Restaurant arrived.

In the standard Ming and Qing dynasty style house style, two red lanterns are hung on both sides of the vermilion house door, and two lion statues stand in front of the door.

Before you even enter, you will be greeted by the smell of various foods.

When it comes to BJ cuisine, palace cuisine definitely has to occupy a place.

The Fangshan Restaurant, which opened here in 1925, was definitely the first restaurant to introduce court cuisine into the homes of ordinary people.

In 1925, Zhao Renzhai of the original imperial dining room and Sun Shaoran, Niu Wenzhen, Wang Yushan, Wen Baotian, Zhao Yongshou, Pan Wenxiang, Yang Qingshan and other chefs of the original imperial dining room partnered to open a tea house on the north shore of Beihai Park.

The main varieties are Qing palace pastries, snacks and flavor dishes.

For decades, Fangshan has been well-known in BJ's food scene.

During this period, the Fangshan also ceased operation until it reopened in 1978.

After reopening, it didn't take long for Fangshan Restaurant to become a leader in the industry in a short period of time.

In Baodao, Fangshan Restaurant is also famous, over the years, since the beginning of exchanges between the two places, many Baodao people have come here to eat, and they are full of praise when they go back, Chen Qiming has heard others praise here more than once.

However, although he has been to BJ several times, Chen Qiming has never been here once.

This time, if it weren't for Jet Li's invitation, he might not have had a chance to come here.

The group began to enter the restaurant under the guidance of the waiter at the restaurant.

While walking, Chen Qiming and Andy Lau, two people who had never been here, kept looking around.

"This environment, tsk! If there is such a restaurant in Hong Kong, I am afraid it will make a lot of money! ”

Andy Lau was attracted by the scenery in the restaurant and couldn't help but sigh.

Hearing this, Chen Qiming also nodded with deep sympathy.

Not to mention the food, this environment, none of the hotels he has been to is as good as here.

Fangshan Restaurant is composed of three courtyards, with a construction area of about 2,000 square meters, with more than 10 large and small restaurants and hundreds of seats.

The decoration of the hall is based on the theme of dragon and phoenix, decorated with large painted palace lamps, with bright yellow tablecloths, napkins, chair covers, tableware marked with the words "longevity without borders" imitation Qing palace porcelain or silverware, the furnishings are simple and elegant, and the palace characteristics are strong.

On the scattered seats in the hall, people come and go, there are rich people, people from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and similarly, there are also a large number of foreigners with white skin and golden eyes.

When they came to the table booked by Jet Li, several people had a meal with a few words and laughter.

Although he was very curious about Jet Li's purpose for inviting him over, Chen Qiming would never give priority to opening his mouth before Jet Li spoke.

Jet Li was obviously very calm, and it wasn't until the various meals were eaten and everyone was full of wine and food that Jet Li said his purpose.

"Ming Zai, in fact, I asked you to ask you for a favor today!" Jet Li wiped his mouth and looked at Chen Qiming.

"You say!" Chen Qiming nodded and motioned for him to speak directly.

"Well, I was talking to director Tsui Hark about a project, and we were going to shoot this film this year.

But the plan can't catch up with the changes, and Director Xu has now reached a cooperation with you.

According to your contract, he can't shoot movies for other companies without your consent.

So, I mean, can you give a face and let Director Xu participate in this project between me and Yongsheng! ”

Jet Li hesitated and said.

"I remember that your cooperation with Yongsheng was just a simple film contract cooperation!" Chen Qiming asked rhetorically.

There is also a difference between the collaboration between the actor and the film company.

There are two kinds of conventional models, one is that the actor is simply paid by the film company, and the actor can take the money to act.

There is also the participation of actors in investment.

Both models are represented in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

In the category of acting who only takes money, the representative figure is Chow Yun-fat.

The most representative type of investment is Jackie Chan.

There are clear advantages and disadvantages between these two models.

The existence of acting with only money does not have to take risks, and there is no need to be too busy.

is similar to Jackie Chan, not only does the actor need to spend a lot of energy, but if he is not careful, the movie may overturn, not only will he not earn the salary, but he will also lose money to get in.

And Jet Li, he was similar to Jackie Chan a few years ago, established his own film company and participated in the investment and production of movies.

It's a pity that for various reasons, his boss's dream was shattered, and now he has been working for Yongsheng.

A wage earner suddenly worried about his boss, Chen Qiming was naturally very puzzled.

"Yes, my cooperation with Yongsheng is only a simple film contract cooperation, and I am not involved in film production." Jet Li replied.

After a pause, he added: "Every actor has his own standards, and I myself am no exception.

I don't want my work to be scolded for being bad when it is presented to the audience.

The quality of my work has declined in the past two years, and Tsui Hark's ability to direct and produce is obvious to all, and I want to work with him a few more times. ”

"Is that so?" Chen Qiming picked up the napkin, wiped his mouth, and shook his head in Jet Li's expectant gaze, "I'm sorry, I may not be able to do this!" ”

Chen Qiming really admires Jet Li and is very willing to befriend him.

But if you want to harm your own interests because of this, it is absolutely not okay.

What about Kung Fu Emperor?

Is it possible to hold it yourself?

Tsui Hark and Chen Qiming have agreed to make an independent film this year, and the film will be jointly invested by Pacific Cinemas and [New Film] Film Company.

Under such circumstances, how could Chen Qiming let Tsui Hark go to make a movie for Yongsheng.

You know, the relationship between Yongsheng and Pacific Cinemas is not good.

The relationship between the two sides is still antagonistic to a certain extent.

Now don't say that Tsui Hark has a project invested by Chen Qiming's company this year, but no, Chen Qiming doesn't plan to let him go to help the enemy.

Chen Qiming's direct refusal made Jet Li's face complicated.

He originally thought that he would go out, but Chen Qiming agreed again, and he would definitely give himself face.

Who would have thought that he had just said his appeal.

Chen Qiming directly refused.

This made him a little unable to get off the stage for a while.

"Brother Jie, we've dealt with each other a few times, and I admire you very much.

So, I'm very sorry for not being able to let Director Xu come and make a movie for you.

However, I think you should also know that it is impossible for Director Xu to film Yongsheng now.

After all......"

Speaking of this, Chen Qiming stopped, he believed that Jet Li could understand what he meant.

Seeing Jet Li bow his head and groan, Chen Qiming spoke again:

"Of course, if Brother Jie comes to the Pacific Cinema Line, I don't think it will be a problem to let Director Xu cooperate with you.

I can even pay to invite top Hollywood directors to work with you if you want. ”

Chen Qiming's words fell.

Not only Jet Li's eyes lit up, but even Li Zhi, who had been bowing his head and not participating in speaking, couldn't help but raise his head.

Hollywood's top director.

That's a very tempting condition.

Moreover, since the top Hollywood directors are invited, this play must be headed for Hollywood.

Now, because of Chen Qiming and Jackie Chan, the entire Hong Kong and Taiwan have set off a wave of attacking Hollywood.

Even Andy Lau is eager to break into Hollywood and become a Hollywood star, and Jet Li is obviously no exception.

It's just that the light in Jet Li's eyes only lasted for a moment, and then dimmed.

He was unlucky.

Before Li Zhi lost money in business, in order to repay his debts, he signed a six-part contract with Yongsheng.

At present, he has only made four films, and there are still two that have not been filmed.

If it is a movie invested by his own company, Yongsheng may still agree to star in it.

But if it's Chen Qiming's side, it's obviously unlikely.

After all, even Chen Qiming is reluctant to let Tsui Hark come out to invest in the enemy, how could Yongsheng let Jet Li make a movie for the Pacific Cinema Line.

"That's a pity, I still have two drama contracts with Yongsheng, and in a short time, I may not have a chance to work with Director Xu again!"

Jet Li smiled wryly.

"Two plays, it's only a year, we will have a chance to work together!"

Compared with Jet Li's regrets, Chen Qiming didn't feel regrets.

As long as Jet Li is willing, after the end of his cooperation with Yongsheng, the two sides will still have the opportunity to cooperate.

"I hope so!" Jet Li smiled bitterly.

He has a very good relationship with the Xiang family, and if the relationship between Yongsheng and Chen Qiming has been stiff, then it is unlikely that he will cooperate with Chen Qiming.

Unless both parties ease the relationship.

But it's not so easy to ease the relationship.

This is a conflict of interests, and unless there is no conflict of interest between the two parties, it will be difficult to alleviate the relationship.

"By the way, although we can't cooperate, but I, the junior brother, hope that Ming Tsai can take care of him, and if there is a role suitable for him, you can consider him!"

failed to achieve his goal, Jet Li turned to let Chen Qiming take care of Wu Jing.

Jet Li is very aware of Chen Qiming's current influence in Hong Kong, Taiwan and even the world.

If he can push Wu Jing, he will have to walk for at least a few years.

"Mr. Wu has a good image and knows kung fu, I think he will have a good development in Hong Kong and Taiwan."

Chen Qiming smiled and spoke, which can be regarded as agreeing to Jet Li's small request.

Next, a few people chatted for a while, and seeing that the time was not early, they began to leave.

"What do you think?"

Back in the car, Chen Qiming looked at Andy Lau, who didn't talk much throughout the whole process.

"What do you think?" Andy Lau was obviously thinking about things, and he didn't react for a while.

"It's Jet Li who wants to cooperate with Director Xu, I don't think Jet Li is likely to invite me to dinner because of this, do you think it will be Yongsheng who asked him to be a lobbyist." Chen Qiming said.

Although Jet Li said that he wanted to make a good movie, he asked Chen Qiming to let Tsui Hark over to help film.

But Chen Qiming himself didn't believe it.

If there is no Yongsheng meaning, even if Jet Li cares about the quality of the movie, he will not be cheeky to come to him, a person who has dealings, but his friendship is not too good.

Andy Lau opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and said pointedly: "Ask the boss if I want to cooperate with Tsui Hark." ”

At this point, Chen Qiming didn't need to continue to ask, and he knew that Jet Li was entrusted by Yongsheng.

Although Andy Lau didn't explain it.

But Chen Qiming still heard what he meant.

What he meant was that Yongsheng also asked him to be a lobbyist.

Obviously, Xiang Jia knew that Chen Qiming had a good relationship with Andy Lau, so he found him as soon as possible, wanting him to use the excuse of wanting to cooperate with Tsui Hark to trick Tsui Hark from Chen Qiming's side to film Yongsheng.

But Andy Lau obviously didn't agree, so Yongsheng found Jet Li.

wants Jet Li, who has a little friendship with Chen Qiming, to be a lobbyist to frame Tsui Hark.

"You really treat me like an ignorant child!"

Thinking of Yongsheng's operation, Chen Qiming couldn't help but show a sneer.

Although Chen Qiming has become a superstar in Hong Kong and Taiwan in a short period of time, he has accumulated a lot of wealth.

But because he has been in the ascension for a short time and is young.

More or less, whether it is wealthy businessmen or film colleagues in Hong Kong and Taiwan, they all despise him.

Except for his talent, no one doubts, in all other aspects, others more or less think that he is because of luck.

However, this is also a good thing for Chen Qiming.

It is because of this contempt that he unknowingly became an influential bigwig in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

……

As soon as he returned to the courtyard, Chen Qiming called Tsui Hark.

It's not that I'm worried that Yongsheng will go to Tsui Hark's side to dig into the corner again.

Now that Tsui Hark has signed a contract with the Pacific Ocean, it is not so easy to be poached.

The reason why he called Tsui Hark was to ask him if he had any eyebrows for his new project.

Tsui Hark has not made any new moves since he re-established the company, which is not what Chen Qiming wants to see.

Although Tsui Hark only has a cooperative relationship with him, because he has money, in general, he is still dominant.

It is not an exaggeration to say that he is Tsui Hark's boss.

And as a boss, how can you tolerate an employee who keeps paddling and fishing.

So, he had to remind Tsui Hark that he should work.

"What do you think of animated films?"

On the phone, after listening to Chen Qiming's inquiry, Tsui Hark asked rhetorically.

"You want to make an animated movie?"

As soon as he heard this, Chen Qiming immediately thought of "Toy Story", which had just won hundreds of millions of dollars in the global market.

This animated film produced by Walt Disney won hundreds of millions of dollars at the global box office and became the number one box office in the world in 1995.

Tsui Hark has always been a trendy director in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

At the beginning, after James Cameron used computer special effects to make a "Terminator" popular all over the world, Tsui Hark immediately learned to play computer special effects and made a "Shushan".

Although the film was a box office loss at the time, it was undoubtedly a blockbuster.

In short, this guy is an existence that is at the forefront of Hong Kong and Taiwan films, and he always likes to play innovation.

"A Chinese Ghost Story", "Smiling Proud Jianghu", "Huang Feihong", "New Dragon Gate Inn", "Butterfly Change", "Green Snake", "Manchu and Han Quanxi" These movies are basically pioneering and innovative works among all kinds of movies.

Obviously, the success of "Toy Story" made Tsui Hark want to add himself the title of the first director in Asia to shoot animated films.

"Do it when you think of it, and I will fully cooperate with it!"

Thinking back to Tsui Hark's works, Chen Qiming vaguely remembered that this guy seemed to have really made an animated movie in the future.

Although the box office did not explode, it did not seem to be a loss.

Therefore, Chen Qiming directly said that if he is interested, he can shoot.

(End of chapter)