1979 Golden Age

Zhong Chuhong just finished filming "City Patrol Horse".

This drama was shot in South Korea. Firstly, production there is cheap, and secondly, there is snow. Yes, there is snow. When everyone is tired of Shaw Brothers' fake snow, the crew who are a little more ambitious will shoot some real scenes.

But looking around, we can’t go to the mainland, it doesn’t snow in Taiwan, the cost is too high in Japan, let alone Southeast Asia, only South Korea can get some snow, so South Korea has become one of the main filming locations for Hong Kong movies.

She went there in the winter and had just returned. She was resting at home when she was inexplicably called to Shaw's.

"..."

Fang Yihua was very curious about the person Chen Qi named and looked up and down.

The skin is a bit dark, the face is a bit wide, the figure is a bit plump, the hair is messy, and he wears a neutral style jacket and jeans.

Her eyebrows are thick and thick, her facial features are large, and her mouth is also big. Taken alone, they are not good-looking, but together they are exceptionally coordinated. When she smiles, she shows white teeth and two dimples.

"She is not a beauty in the traditional sense. She is indeed unique."

Fang Yihua thought to himself and asked, "Are you in for something?"

"I just finished filming a movie and I'm cooperating on some post-production work. I don't have any tasks next."

Zhong Chuhong was so happy that he wanted to give me a new drama? Manager Fang values ​​me very much!

Sure enough, Fang Yihua spoke, but she was dumbfounded as soon as she opened her mouth, "There is a drama from the left, and I want you to be the heroine. I have already agreed. You can come over when you are done here."

"Leftist? Then, I, then..."

Zhong Chuhong was confused and pointed at herself: "Why do you agree with me to film a leftist film?"

"This involves corporate strategy, you don't need to know."

"Then what will happen?"

"We are Shaw Brothers, what are you afraid of? Just go ahead."

Zhong Chuhong had no choice but to comply.

Depressed, she returned to Tsim Sha Tsui. Her family lived in a famous place: Chungking Mansions!

There are residents and businesses in Chungking Mansions. When it was first built, it was very high-end. British military officers and local celebrities often came and went. Later, it gradually deteriorated. Indians and Pakistanis occupied the place, and the security became increasingly chaotic.

Her father is a decorator, her mother sells clothes, and she has three younger siblings.

"A Hong!"

When she arrived at her mother's stall, her mother looked at her and asked, "Why are you so unhappy?"

"Tell me to film!"

"Isn't that a good thing?"

"Ask me to do a left-wing film! I filmed something that might be banned, and Manager Fang said he would protect me, but who knows what will happen then? I don't know what she was thinking, but she actually agreed."

"Then can you not go?"

"How am I qualified to negotiate terms? If you ask me to go, I will go. At worst, I will come back to sell clothes with you!"

"Oh, don't think like that. Listen carefully to the company's arrangements. People must know better than you. It'll be okay... You've been tough and hot-tempered since you were a child. You need to be more tactful in that circle." Mother advised.

"I know, I know! I'm going upstairs."

Zhong Chuhong entered the house, which was also very cramped. She had a pitiful little bed.

She threw herself on the bed, listless, her mind was filled with this matter, and she suddenly raised her head: "Oh, last year! I remember, you called my name last year!"

She thought that last year, Mr. Chen, the leftist, had mentioned her in the newspaper, saying that given time, she would definitely be the best in Hong Kong and lead the trend.

"Boss, we don't know each other well! You don't ask me what to do, and you ask me to film. I just want to make some money safely!"

Zhong Chuhong grabbed her hair and had a bad impression of Mr. Chen, whom she had never met before.

…………

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

In the dormitory of Great Wall Company, the gas water heater made a whirring sound. Liu Dehua held the nozzle in one hand and carefully rubbed his hair with the other, and then wiped it dry again.

"Mr. Chen, it's okay!"

"You sit here!"

"good!"

Chen Qi sat in front of a mirror, with a scarf tied on his quilt. Liu Dehua used scissors and comb to give him a decent haircut.

"You have good skills!"

"I have been an apprentice and can do everything. If I had not entered the entertainment industry, my biggest dream would be to open a hair salon. My best thing is Audrey Shaping's hair style."

Audrey Xia Ping......

Chen Qi complained about Hong Kong's magical translation, saying: "Forget it, she is not a good person."

"Huh? Everyone says she is an angel who fell to earth. I have also watched "Roman Holiday"." Liu Dehua was surprised.

"Let me tell you, there are two things that are most misunderstood in Hollywood. Hepburn is an angel and Monroe is a bitch! Don't think that what you see is true. Their evaluations can be completely reversed."

Chen Qi said casually and then asked: "How is your experience of life?"

"Great!"

"to be honest!"

"Well, it's boring. I don't know what to do in the bank all day."

"Have you written the character's biography?"

"Writing now!"

"Liang Jiahui has been given to me, and I have also given you a few lessons. You still have 20 days to learn how to improve. If you can't meet my standards, you don't have to act."

Gulu!

Liu Dehua swallowed his saliva and did not dare to say anything anymore.

His contract has been signed for eight years!

The monthly base salary was 800 yuan in the first year, 1,200 yuan in the second year, 1,800 yuan in the third year... It increased year by year, but dormitories were provided and there was also a canteen on the set, so the cost of living dropped sharply.

Extra salary for filming, 10,000 yuan is the benchmark. If you win an award or do well at the box office, you will get a bonus. How the salary will increase in the future will be discussed later.

Great Wall is rich now, and its treatment is much better than before. It was even worse before. For example, in Shi Hui's time, her female stars could earn tens of thousands for a movie, while Shi Hui only had a few thousand.

After cutting my hair, I washed it again.

Chen Qi looked at the camera and his skills were indeed good, fully demonstrating his handsomeness and ability.

"Dong dong dong!"

There was a knock on the door outside. Liu Dehua went to open the door. It was Shi Hui who smiled and said, "I have prepared a set of clothes for you. You can try it!"

With that said, she opened the bag and took out a gray suit, a red tie, a white shirt and a pair of leather shoes. Liu Dehua looked at the things in a daze, and Chen Qi said: "Go inside to change, why are you standing there?"

"oh oh!"

He quickly entered the back room and came out after a while.

"I can tell you haven't worn a suit before. Why are you so crooked? You can't tie a tie. Come here!"

Shi Hui arranged the clothes and tied the tie with her own hands. Liu Dehua raised his chin vigorously, closed his eyes, and his ears were a little red.

When she saw this, she slapped him and said: "You are an actor at the Great Wall now. I am the director of the Artists Department, in charge of you. If you have anything in the future, you can tell me. You can also have troubles in life. I I am very willing to listen to your concerns. ”

"I know, I know!"

"The kid is quite shy. I can be your mother. Okay, I'm leaving!"

Shi Hui turned around and went out.

Chen Qi observed for a moment and clicked his tongue. A cadre like Shi Hui who had experience in revolutionary struggle was very good at dealing with young people. In the future, as artists become stronger, her importance will be irreplaceable.

And he thought for a while and asked: "Hua Zai, are you interested in singing?"

"It's not bad!"

"There are vocal teachers in the Great Wall. You can go and learn from it. In the future, there will be more room for the development of film, television and singing."

"Oh, then I'll learn!"

Liu Dehua scratched his head. He was at a loss about his future. He could just make whatever arrangements he wanted.

In order to be positive, he came over early in the morning to give Chen Qi a haircut. It was still early, so he went downstairs after dinner, put on a brand-new outfit, and went straight to Bank Street in Central.