Chong Cheng is a veteran producer and filmmaker in Hong Kong, and currently the Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Hong Kong Screenwriters Guild.

In addition, he is also the Vice Chairman and Executive Director of Media Asia Entertainment.

Since its establishment in '94, Media Asia has released a number of excellent films.

"Big Event", "Zhou Yu's Train", "Uncle Zombie", "Naked Agent" ...... These are all masterpieces that have shined in the Hong Kong film and television industry.

And the moment that really made this company usher in glory is the "Infernal Affairs" series.

The double harvest of fame, fortune and word-of-mouth once made the company's market value soar, and it has also become a dream place for many Hong Kong actors.

However, since the end of the Infernal Affairs series, Media Asia's situation has been a little awkward.

The glory days of Hong Kong cinema have passed, the era of high box office is gone, and a new route of development must be sought.

Like the Emperor, Media Asia is moving closer to the mainland.

The success of "Initial D" has given Media Asia hope, and only embracing the mainland is the foundation for their continued survival in the future.

It's a pity that China Film has reached a strategic partnership with Emperor, and Media Asia can't get in at all.

In the meantime, Media Asia is looking for other partners.

Shangying, Bona, Guangguang, Huayi, etc., which are second only to China Film, are their targets.

"No Thieves in the World" is a tentative collaboration between Media Asia and Huayi.

This movie must have made money, but it's a pity that Huayi's appetite is too big, and it has ruthlessly pitted Huanya.

After falling out with Huayi, Media Asia has recently set its sights on Shangying and is currently in preliminary contact.

However, Chen Fei's re-arrival in Hong Kong gave Media Asia hope!

What China Film, Shanghai Film, Huayi? Compared with Chen Fei's Leap Film and Television, they are all six!

This 21-year-old boy has now begun to surpass Zhang Yimou in the circle, especially his several collaborations with Hollywood, which have made many film companies in the mainland very hot.

Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, ...... This was an existence that the mainland film and television industry did not dare to imagine before!

And this is a good thing, not only ran out to shoot the Fast and Furious series, but also became a co-producer of Hollywood studios.

According to reliable sources, the films he worked on with Hollywood have all finished filming and are expected to be released around October.

If the box office is bright enough, then he will officially become the third Chinese director in Hollywood after Li Press and Wu Yu!

Once he succeeds, let alone Zhang Yimou, the entire domestic film and television industry is estimated to look up to him!

If you can cooperate with him, whatever middle film and upper film, stand aside!

……

The time soon came to noon, and in a highly private restaurant, Chen Fei met Zhuang Cheng, who is very senior in the Hong Kong film industry.

"Director Chen, I can be regarded as looking forward to you."

Born in 1959, Zhuang Cheng is 46 years old this year, he wears round-framed glasses and jet-black hair that looks like he is only in his 30s.

"Zhuang is always good."

Chen Fei smiled and shook his hand.

"Please sit down, I'll let someone serve tea, Director Chen, what do you want to eat?" It's a time-honored restaurant that serves all the specialties of Hong Kong, and it's guaranteed to suit your appetite. ”

Zhuang Cheng was very enthusiastic, as if he had grasped a life-saving straw.

casually ordered two dishes that looked more pleasing to the eye, and Chen Fei chatted with him.

chatting and chatting, the topic inevitably came to "Initial D".

Chen Fei asked with some curiosity: "Mr. Zhuang, how much did the box office of this movie finally reach?" ”

"Ugh." Zhuang Cheng suddenly sighed and said: "It's barely earned, the mainland box office is 63 million yuan, the Hong Kong box office is 37 million Hong Kong dollars, and the foreign box office is 23 million US dollars." ”

"Wow! This box office is very eye-catching! ”

Zhuang Cheng smiled bitterly, "The investment amount has reached 12 million US dollars, and after the theater and distribution are divided, I actually didn't make much money." ”

Chen Fei comforted him: "Under today's market conditions, it is already very good not to lose money." ”

Zhuang Cheng shook his head, "It's difficult! The Hong Kong film market has ushered in a cold winter, and we must find a new way out as soon as possible, otherwise Media Asia will not last long. ”

"Then I don't know what Mr. Zhuang's next plan is?" Chen Fei didn't want to sell him anymore.

Taking a deep breath, Zhuang Cheng said very solemnly: "I have learned before that Director Chen has a very strong talent in screenwriting.

I wonder if Media Asia will have the opportunity to cooperate with Director Chen? Just like the cooperation model between Ling and Emperor, you produce the script, we contribute people, efforts, and distribution channels, and finally distribute the benefits evenly. ”

Chen Fei looked at him with a smile, "Cooperation is not a problem, but... Have you ever learned about the cooperation model between me and the Emperor? I'm a little worried that Mr. Zhuang won't be able to accept it. ”

"It's not a secret, and I think it's very suitable for the current Hong Kong film situation."

Regarding the cooperation model of "Ip Man", he really has an understanding.

Chen Fei accounted for 4 percent, Emperor accounted for 4 percent, and China Film and Shanghai Film were divided into 1 percent.

One produces the script, the other produces the shooting and production team, and the remaining two are responsible for the publicity and distribution in the mainland.

This model is fantastic.

Even though the participation of multiple companies will reduce the profit of each company, it effectively eliminates various problems encountered from filming to distribution.

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as there are no hard problems with the script of the source, this is a profitable and low-risk deal.

It's no wonder that the Emperor is so concerned.

And what makes Zhuang Cheng even more envious is that there is also a part of the emperor in the "Chinese Partner", which is called "Building the Chinese Dream Together".

When he heard the news, his eyes were red with envy!

If Huanya can enter the game, let alone Yicheng, even if it is only 0.5, it will be enough for him to be happy for a long time.

It doesn't matter if you make money or not, because this cooperation represents a new trend in the future film and television industry!

At the same time, after hearing Zhuang Cheng's understatement of approval of this sharing model, Chen Fei immediately showed a smile on his face.

"In that case, then ask Mr. Zhuang to take a look at this script."

Well?!

Seeing Chen Fei take out a script from his bag, Zhuang Cheng's eyes widened suddenly.

Good guy, you haven't eaten yet, and the cooperation is negotiated?

However, he immediately set his eyes on the script, and saw that there were four big characters written on the white skin.

"Eavesdropping"

…

Both of them were satisfied with the meal.

Zhuang Cheng got a script that he was very satisfied with, while Chen Fei got a very delicious meal.

At the time of separation, Zhuang Cheng specially requested to bring this script back to the company.

Although he has a high status in Media Asia, after all, there is a leader above, and he still has to ask for the consent of others about film investment.

However, he believes that no one will refuse this cooperation.

In addition to this novel script, this is also a great opportunity to work with the mainland, which is really not to be missed.

After eating, when he walked to the door, Zhuang Cheng deliberately asked, "Where is Director Chen?" Shall I send you? ”

"No need, thank you Mr. Zhuang for your kindness, someone has already come to pick me up."

While speaking, Chen Fei looked into the distance and saw a brand-new Cadillac sedan slowly approaching.

When they came to the door of the restaurant, as the car window rolled down, a cheek with a warm smile appeared in the eyes of the two.

"Qigang?"

Looking at the young face in the car, Zhuang Cheng was stunned for a moment, and then a trace of consternation appeared in his eyes!

"Why did even the Huo family have the idea of this?" He couldn't help but mutter.

"Director Zhuang, see you later."

Chen Fei first waved his hand to Zhuang Cheng, and then opened the passenger door of the Cadillac and took the passenger seat.

Huo Qigang didn't rush to drive the car away, but shouted to Zhuang Cheng outside the car: "Mr. Zhuang, do you need me to give you a while?" ”

"No, you're busy, I drove when I came." Zhuang Cheng hurriedly waved his hand and refused.

Seeing the Cadillac drive into the distance, he took a deep breath and secretly made up his mind that he must go back to tell Mr. Lin about it.

Even the Huo family has begun to cooperate with Chen Fei, and they must seize this opportunity!

If you miss it, it will be difficult for Media Asia to turn over in the future.

…

Secretly feeling the touch of the Cadillac sitting under him, Chen Fei couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

This Yankee is really cheating enough, the domestic version of Cadillac is definitely reduced, Huo Qigang's car is much less comfortable than Bruce's.

"Director Chen? I heard that you won the IRONMAN Triathlon World Championships? Was the intensity of that game very high? ”

"Huh?!"

The sudden sound behind him startled Chen Fei, he didn't even notice when he got into the car just now, there was actually a person in the back seat.

Subconsciously turned around, and a very familiar face suddenly came into view!

Guo Jingjing?

The queen of diving?

"Oh, you can scare me." Chen Fei laughed and hurriedly responded: "Actually, it's okay, maybe because my physical fitness is stronger, so it will be relatively easier." ”

While answering Guo Jingjing's question, Chen Fei finally came back to his senses.

I almost forgot that the eldest grandson of the Huo family and Guo Jingjing would be in love.

Chen Fei suddenly remembered that when the relationship between the two was exposed before, many people on the Internet were openly threatening Huo Qigang, if he affected Guo Jingjing's performance in the Olympics, netizens would not let him go!

Perhaps because of the "movement" involved, Chen Fei and Guo Jingjing still have a lot in common.

"I have paid attention to the Athens Olympics all the time, Sister Jingjing is really strong, and she won two gold medals in the women's single three-meter board and the double three-meter board, when I saw you win the championship, our dormitory was crazy!"

Guo Jingjing showed a modest smile on his face,

"My achievements are far worse than yours, the director of the 100 million yuan box office, the Golden Bear Award, and now I have gone to Hollywood, and you were also in the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympics, right? It's the one who dances the sword on the wall of the Forbidden City. ”

"Yes, it's me." Chen Fei explained: "At that time, Director Zhang Yimou searched all over the mainland martial arts guidance circle, and many people couldn't do that action, and in the end I had no choice but to go. ”

The two chatted very happily, and laughter rang out in the car.

"Ahem!"

The Asian vinegar king seemed to be a little unhappy, coughed lightly, and led the topic elsewhere, "When is Director Chen going back to the mainland?" ”

"Tomorrow."

"So fast?"

Huo Qigang was stunned for a moment, why did he just come today and leave tomorrow?

"School is about to start, and the head of the department called several times to urge me to go back to school to receive new students and be a mascot for a day."

"You're still a student?"

"Ang, the first year of college, after a few years of graduate school, it is still very early to officially graduate."

After being stunned for a while, Huo Qigang suddenly sighed with emotion, "Director Chen really implements what it means to be a hero out of a teenager, and he can achieve such a great achievement at the age of 21, admire!" ”

"Mr. Huo is not bad, he is already the vice president of Huo Yingdong Group at a young age, and his future is limitless!"

"It's different, you are self-made, I rely on the help of my family, and the suffering you have suffered is absolutely unimaginable."

“……”

Chen Fei didn't know how to respond.

He actually really wants to say that he hasn't suffered much since he entered the entertainment industry, relying on one excellent movie after another, his journey has been completely smooth.

But looking at the moving look on Huo Qigang's face, he still chose to be silent.

Endure hardship, just endure hardship......

However, after seeing Chen Fei's silence, a beautiful misunderstanding arose.

As the grandson of the Huo family, how could he not know the hardships of starting a business? Chen Fei's current silence must have recalled the scenes of suffering.

"I'm sorry to remind you of some sad past."

"I didn't ...... Never mind??? ”

Chen Fei was a little confused, what is this guy making up in his head?

……

The Cadillac eventually docked in front of a café that seemed to be the kind of membership-only restaurant, and the trio entered after swiping their membership cards.

When he came to a private room, as soon as he sat down, Guo Jingjing offered to order tea and left the box directly.

Huo Qigang may feel sorry for his girlfriend being alone outside, and said straight to the point: "I came to Director Chen this time, but I actually wanted to talk about cooperation with you." ”

"Oh? What is the cooperation law? ”

"I'm ready to buy Golden Harvest Pictures."

Golden Harvest?!

Chen Fei was stunned for a moment, and said curiously: "That Jiahe who once single-handedly cultivated Li Xiaolong, Chen Long, and Zhang Manyu?" ”

"Yes." Huo Qigang nodded solemnly and continued: "And this time I came to you, I actually wanted to cooperate with you to complete this acquisition. ”

Hearing this, Chen Fei frowned slightly, "Mr. Huo, I am not satisfied with you saying that I already have a film and television company in the mainland." ”

The Hong Kong film market has fallen into decline, and it seems that there is no great need to cooperate with Huo Qigang to buy a company.

In the future, his focus will inevitably be on Hollywood and the mainland, and here is to leave two scripts in his hands, and let Emperor and Media Asia help him digest the inventory, and there is no need to toss a new company out.

But then, Huo Qigang's words made him fall into deep thought.

"I know you have a company in the mainland, but your company doesn't do artist agency at the moment, right? If you can have a company here and I take care of the artist management, it can save you a lot of trouble in the future.

And I've known you before, you have very strong creative and screenwriting skills, and I happen to have enough resources, so you and I will complement each other. ”

The truth is indeed such a truth, with the foundation laid by the old man Huo, the status of the Huo family is not comparable to that of Media Asia and the Emperor.

But then again, Chen Fei didn't think about cultivating the Hong Kong film market at all, with Media Asia and the Emperor filming this script for him, he can still gain fame and fortune.

It is very troublesome to start a company, management, accounts, personnel... It's a bit of a headache to think about.

However, at this moment, Huo Qigang's words made Chen Fei agree to this cooperation without hesitation.

"You are seven, I am three, you receive the fame and profit in the circle, and I take the name outside the circle, I am not short of money, I just lack a deep enough foundation."

Suddenly, Chen Fei suddenly thought of this future identity.

Hong Kong Arts Development Council ......

It turns out that the foundation is already being laid from now on!

After sorting out the key to this, Chen Fei immediately showed a smile on his face, "Then I wish us a happy cooperation?" ”

"Haha, happy cooperation, no wonder Director Chen can achieve such high results at a young age, with this super understanding, ordinary people will not have it."

The corners of his mouth outlined a mysterious smile, and Chen Fei chuckled: "To be precise, I actually see the future of Mr. Huo. ”

As he spoke, he pulled out a copy of the script from the bag beside him.

Huo Qigang looked over and saw four big characters written on the white-covered script.

The Siege of October

Screenwriter: Chen Fei.

"Do you have a pen?"

"Yes."

Huo Qigang raised his eyebrows, took out a pen from his bag and handed it to Chen Fei, with a little curiosity on his face.

took the pen and Chen Fei filled in his name behind the screenwriter.

At this point, a new script appeared.

The Siege of October

Screenwriters: Chen Fei, Huo Qigang.

[Win-win cooperation, mutual wool]

He has always regarded these eight words as his life motto.

Putting away the pen and handing the script to the "Asian Vinegar King" opposite, Chen Fei had a smile on his face.

"Mr. Huo, let's take this as the first work we work together, you can take it back and take a look, this is a very good script."

"Okay, thank you."

Huo Qigang nodded, with a hint of surprise on his face.

He had long heard that the screenwriter in front of him was notoriously strong, and when he saw it today, he really lived up to his reputation!

However, in the next second, just as Huo Qigang had just finished the script, Chen Fei's voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

"By the way, Mr. Huo, I still have a small matter here that I need your help with."

"What?"

"I want to start from the Sheung Wan Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong and swim to the Shekou Ferry Terminal in Shenzhen, but I don't know what procedures are required? Can you help me with this? ”

"What the hell ????"

Hearing his request, Huo Qigang was stunned.

Travelling from Hong Kong to Shenzhen?

What is this operation?

After being stunned for a while, he replied: "There is no problem in terms of procedures, I can just find someone to say hello, and then I will get you a pass under the pretext of training, and I can also arrange for the coast guard to escort you."

But how long is this distance? Can you swim back? ”

Chen Fei coughed lightly, "It's no problem to swim back, it's just that it takes more time, and the total length of this section of the sea is about 26 nautical miles, which is equivalent to 48 kilometers." ”

Huo Qigang: "??? ”

So?

48 km?

Swimming back to the mainland?

Are you sure you're not kidding?

(End of chapter)