Chapter 270: Long Time No See
Zhang Ziyi!
It's been a long time since I've seen each other, and I didn't expect to meet on this occasion today.
Looking at the beautiful woman in full costume, I suddenly felt a little in a trance, and it was difficult to coincide with the clear and beautiful girl when we met for the first time.
"What's wrong? Don't know each other? ”
Hehe!
It's a bit unrecognizable.
Not to mention the complicated relationship between the two people, Zhang Ziyi, whom Zhang Chu knew before, although she has a tough personality and even a little utilitarian, she is not an unscrupulous person who will do anything to achieve her goals.
But now Zhang Ziyi ......
So Zhang Chu didn't know how to evaluate it.
Since starring in Cheng Long's "Rush Hour", Zhang Ziyi can be regarded as one of the Hollywood star circles, although she is the smallest coffee position, but she can be regarded as in Hollywood's works, which makes Americans know her.
However, in order to get a chance, he did not hesitate to lower his downline, which really made Zhang Chu unable to agree.
He used to be involved in officialdom, and it is no exaggeration to say that it was the dirtiest and worst place in the world.
Even if he is in it, Zhang Chu has always maintained the bottom line.
What about Zhang Ziyi?
At Cheng Long's birthday banquet, facing a group of big names in the Xiangjiang entertainment circle, she hugged and kissed, opened her mouth to receive the wine poured by others, and people ate a grape, she was like a maid, stretching out her hand to take the nucleus.
Therefore, at this year's Xiangjiang Film Awards, he was also ridiculed by Mei Yanfang and Zhou Yanfa, who had worked together.
"If you want to get a chance, you have to be sensible, teachable, and ...... Pick up the grapes. ”
Zhang Chu didn't know how Zhang Ziyi felt when she heard this, she was offstage at that time, as a member of the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", ready to take the stage to receive the award for Best Picture together.
And Zhou Yanfa, when he was filming "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", expressed his appreciation for Zhang Ziyi.
But after the "Grape" incident, the attitude shown by people is just three words - look down!
Seeing that Zhang Chu never spoke, Zhang Ziyi frowned slightly.
"What does it mean not to speak?"
Zhang Chu smiled lightly: "It's nothing, it's true that I haven't seen you for a long time!" ”
Zhang Ziyi breathed a sigh of relief.
"By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet!"
The box office of "Hurricane Rescue" in Xiangjiang City exceeded 100 million, and the global box office is about to break 300 million US dollars, which is indeed worth congratulating.
However, compared with the global box office of "Rush Hour 2" of $347 million, there is still a bit of a gap.
However, the investment in "Hurricane Rescue" is only 70 million Hong Kong dollars, while "Rush Hour 2" is as high as 90 million US dollars.
Small cost, big output.
This has always been the ultimate goal of film investors.
Although the final box office will have to wait for "Hurricane Rescue" to go offline in North America, someone has already made a rough calculation, removing the cost and sharing the theater chain, such a movie, Yongsheng can earn at least 170 million US dollars.
That's why Zhang Chu is so concerned.
Everyone knows that Zhang Chu is the key factor in the success of "Hurricane Rescue".
Who doesn't want to copy Yongsheng's classic operation with a small and broad scale.
That's real money.
"Thank you!"
Zhang Ziyi frowned again: "When do we need to be so polite?" ”
Zhang Chu had an obviously alienated attitude, which made Zhang Ziyi a little dissatisfied.
"Achu!"
Chen Lan walked over, saw Zhang Ziyi, and nodded with a smile.
"Introduce a friend to you."
Zhang Chu nodded and left with Chen Lan.
Zhang Ziyi looked at it, her face became very ugly, but her gaze was still firm.
"Achu! I know you've worked together, but ...... It's best to keep your distance! ”
Chen Lan reminded in a whisper.
There is no way, Zhang Chu is now Yongsheng's golden signboard, but Zhang Ziyi's reputation in Xiangjiang is not very good, and the "Grape" incident has basically cut off the possibility of her development in Xiangjiang.
was originally an outsider, but in order to please Cheng Long and make such a move that did not go offline, Zhang Ziyi has been blacklisted by many Xiangjiang celebrities who refuse to come and go.
Zhang Chu didn't speak, after all, he had a period with Zhang Ziyi, although he didn't agree, he wouldn't take this to ridicule.
Everyone has their own choice, and it can only be said that Zhang Chu doesn't understand Zhang Ziyi's choice.
Then Zhang Chu was taken by Chen Lan to a foreign-haired man, and Xiang Huaqiang was talking with him.
"Hello, Zhang."
Seeing Zhang Chu, the foreigner looked extremely enthusiastic, if it weren't for the wine glass in his hand, he would definitely give Zhang Chu a big hug.
If you dare, Master Zhang will teach you to be a man again.
"Achu, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Boris, the head of the Asia-Pacific affairs of the Columbia company."
"We met, don't you remember?"
Boris has lived in Xiangjiang for a long time, and speaks both Chinese and Cantonese very well.
Ever seen?
When?
"At the premiere of 'Hurricane Rescue,' Zhang, you created a miracle."
There are not a few Chinese films that have achieved good results at the box office, such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in which Zhang Chu participated in the shooting, but "Hurricane Rescue", a purely commercial movie, has the best results and the highest cost performance.
Zhang Chu now also understands why Chen Lan brought him over, "Hurricane Rescue" was released in North America, and it was represented by Columbia.
"You're the bravest actor I've ever met, and I'm looking forward to our next collaboration."
Acting as an agent for "Hurricane Rescue", Columbia also made a lot of money.
Basically, there is not much investment, but he can reap such a rich return, Boris has also been rewarded by the headquarters, and naturally regards Zhang Chu as his nobleman.
After greeting for a while, Boris went to contact the people of Golden Harvest again, and they are long-term business partners.
It is this cooperation between Yongsheng and Colombia that is also Jiahe in the middle.
Of course, Golden Harvest is not doing this for free, what Yongsheng has to pay is the agency of "Hurricane Rescue" in Dongying.
"These foreign hairs only have money in their eyes!"
Xiang Huaqiang looked at Boris with disdain in his eyes.
At the beginning, when "Hurricane Rescue" sought a way to land in the North American market, Boris still pushed back, and after "Hurricane Rescue" achieved high box office in Xiangjiang, Treasure Island, Southeast Asia, and the mainland, Boris took the initiative to seek cooperation.
"Normal, the world is bustling, all for profit; The world is crowded, all for profit. It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. ”
Xiang Huaqiang smiled when he heard this: "I still have you to see it through, what is the current situation of "Infernal Affairs"? ”
"Almost, probably by the middle of next month."
"So ......"
"Mr. Xiang, the sequel to "Hurricane Rescue", we will talk about it after the New Year."
Before Xiang Huaqiang could finish speaking, Zhang Chu interrupted.
"After the New Year?"
Xiang Huaqiang frowned.
The script of the sequel to "Hurricane Rescue" has been completed, and for this sequel, Yongsheng also summoned several well-known playwrights in Xiangjiang to revise it together, and the effort is not small.
"After a hard year, I also want to rest and rest!"
promised Zhang Jingchu to go back to the capital to celebrate the New Year together, how could Zhang Chu break his promise.
Hearing Zhang Chu say this, Xiang Huaqiang was also relieved.
He was really afraid that Zhang Chu would be tempted by other companies and postpone the series "Hurricane Rescue".
After all, Zhang Chu also said it.
The world is bustling, all for profit; The world is crowded, all for profit.
Although the relationship between people needs feelings to maintain, in the final analysis, between them is just a business.
"Okay, let's talk about it after the New Year!"
As he spoke, he raised his glass to Zhang Chu and gestured.
"Don't delay you, enjoy!"
Just now, Zhang Chu was chased by many actresses, and Xiang Huaqiang saw it all.
In this regard, he is also happy to see it.
After all, as long as a person has desires, he will have weaknesses.
It is normal for a young man like Zhang Chu to like beautiful women.
It's a pity that he still thinks of Zhang Chu in a low light.
Zhang Chu didn't care about acting on the spot, but ordinary vulgar fans really couldn't get into his eyes.
"Isn't it proud?"
Zhang Chu just got rid of the entanglement of a female star, and Zhang Ziyi came over again.
"It's okay!"
Zhang Chu's attitude made Zhang Ziyi very dissatisfied.
"You're deliberately avoiding me?"
Zhang Chu smiled when he heard this: "Why should I avoid you? ”
I also wonder why.
"The heroine of the sequel to "Hurricane Rescue", you help me."
Zhang Chu looked at Zhang Ziyi: "It's so natural to ask for someone." ”
"I didn't ask you, of course, if you want me to beg you, I'm fine!"
Do you want to take a nucleus?
Zhang Chu naturally would not embarrass Zhang Ziyi in person.
Zhang Ziyi didn't know how much impact that incident had on her.
Originally, there were directors from Xiangjiang who were interested in her and expressed their hope to cooperate, but now, ......
From the moment she walked into this banquet hall, basically no one said a word to her.
"Say, what do you have to do, you will help me."
"I haven't even seen the script, how can you be sure that this role is right for you."
Zhang Ziyi smiled disdainfully: "It's just a vase, what's so difficult!" ”
The core of the series "Hurricane Rescue" can only be Zhang Chu, just like the core of "Rush Hour" is Cheng Long, and the female characters who appear in it are all vases and good-looking.
"I can't promise you now, I'll talk about it after the New Year!"
Zhang Chu didn't refuse, not because of any lingering feelings, there may be some affection between him and Zhang Ziyi, but it is not much, to put it bluntly, they each take what they need.
Not refusing because of interests.
Zhang Ziyi has starred in Hollywood movies, and the future will be good for the box office of "Hurricane Rescue" in North America.
"Aren't you trying to pry me?"
"No need!"
Zhang Chu looked at Zhang Ziyi.
"It's better to be honest with each other!"
Hearing this, Zhang Ziyi finally smiled.
"Okay, I'll wait for your news!"
As she spoke, she stretched out her hand towards Zhang Chu, and when she pulled her hand out, Zhang Chu also had an extra note in her hand.
"I'll be back in the capital next week."
After speaking, Zhang Ziyi smiled at Zhang Chu and turned to leave.
That's too obvious!