Rebirth: The Era of Hong Kong Tycoon

Chapter 92 [Modern Manke]

1 month 4 day.

Bruce Lee's first trip back to Hong Kong was an exclusive interview with "Modern Daily". Luo Zhaoyou, the president of Modern Daily, personally brought Bruce Lee to the interview room.

Luo Zhaoyou pointed to a gentle-looking reporter with glasses and said, "Mr. Li, this is Mr. Liu Jin, the best reporter in our newspaper. He will be interviewing you later!"

Liu Jin stretched out his right hand and said with a smile, "Mr. Li, I have done a lot of homework for this interview, and I admire your martial arts spirit!"

Bruce Lee was straight, and also stretched out a powerful right hand, and said briefly, "Mr. Liu, thank you!"

Although Liu Jin had done a lot of homework before the interview, it was a surprise to see Bruce Lee for the first time; because in his eyes, Bruce Lee was a big man with obvious muscles, a burly body and big eyebrows; however, the reality is a figure Not tall, sturdy lad.

Of course, Liu Jin did not despise him. At this time, Bruce Lee had made great achievements in the martial arts circle in the United States. This greatly enhanced the prestige of the Chinese, and naturally he was deeply admired by him.

Based on this, Liu Jin already has the answer to the topic of today's interview, that is, to interview Bruce Lee's achievements in the American martial arts world, as well as the deeds of Hollywood as the interview topic.

The following is an outline of the interview:

"Mr. Li, I heard that you created a boxing technique by yourself, can you explain the essentials of this type of boxing for us?"

"Well, the boxing technique I created is called 'Jeet Kune Do'. Actually, I don't want to name it, because I think it will tie up the development of this martial arts and philosophical thoughts, and become a martial art of another sect."

"Mr. Li, the 'Zhenfan Martial Art Museum' you founded in the United States is very well-known. I heard that it has attracted many martial arts stars who are vying to worship you as a teacher; for example: American karate champion Lawrence, famous Hollywood movie star Ruzhan Shihimbe, Steve"

"It's not exactly like this. They just came to me to learn and learn from each other. There are also many boxers from various schools in the United States. They often come together in my martial arts gym to learn martial arts and realize my purpose of 'friends with martial arts'."

Bruce Lee's exclusive interview was quickly fermented in Hong Kong. For the citizens of the colonies, there is such a martial arts master who has won glory for the Chinese, and there is no reason for everyone not to chase after him. Suddenly, Bruce Lee's storm spread all over Hong Kong.

At this time, everyone knows that the Universal Movie is not without great tricks, but the great tricks are all at the bottom of the box; let "South Fist and North Legs" come out to preheat first, and "Tangshan Big Brother" starring Bruce Lee is the highlight.

At the same time, Universal Films also arranged for Bruce Lee to be interviewed by the TV show "Huan", which is about to spread Bruce Lee's fame.

Xiangjiang's site is very small, and if there is any news, basically everyone is discussing it.

"Bruce Bruce is very powerful, he is famous in the United States! Even the stars of Hollywood are his disciples, which is amazing!"

Some people also put forward their own different opinions: "Since he is so powerful, why not go to Hollywood to star in?"

Immediately, someone will retort: ​​"Martial arts are powerful but not necessarily a starring role in Hollywood, these are two occupations; besides, Hollywood is a white stage, and it is naturally difficult for Bruce Lee to survive. That's why he returned Go to Hong Kong to shoot a martial arts film."

Some people echoed: "What's wrong with filming in Hong Kong! Our Hong Kong movies are also known as 'Oriental Hollywood'. Besides, maybe Bruce Lee's films in Hong Kong can finally be released in the United States? In this way, wouldn't it be more A sense of accomplishment."

Hong Kong citizens have been talking about it, which undoubtedly increased the fame of Bruce Lee and "Big Brother Tangshan". In the next road show, many people in Hong Kong saw Bruce Lee's martial arts directly.

Modern Press.

Zhang Cheng has been a little bit complacent recently. The sales of the book "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" have been on the rise. The sales volume in Xiangjiang has reached as high as 8 sets, and the sales volume in Macau has also exceeded 1 sets. It has only been 10 days.

At the same time, Taiwan Island and Southeast Asia have already started sales, but because they are cooperating with local publishing houses, I don’t know how much profit will be lost, but it is better than nothing.

More than 9 sets of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" can make a profit of 50 Hong Kong dollars. Modern Publishing House needs to pay a total of 30 Hong Kong dollars of copyright fees to Modern Newspaper, and the remaining 20 Hong Kong dollars will be kept in Modern Publishing House for investment in comics. .

Thinking of the comic industry, Zhang Cheng called Shangguan Xiaobao.

"You have been in contact with Bruce Lee a few times, do you know him for a while?"

Modern Publishing House has communicated with Huanyu Film and asked Shangguan Xiaobao to accompany Bruce Lee to participate in several publicity activities, the purpose is to increase Shangguan Xiaobao's inspiration; and Bruce Lee himself does not like his comic works, but for a sum of several thousand dollars The copyright fee is just an advertisement.

Shangguan Xiaobao shook his head and said, "The real Bruce Lee doesn't inspire me very well. I'm afraid I can only start creating "Bruce Bruce" comics after "Big Brother Tangshan"."

When Zhang Cheng heard the words, he pondered. Modern Publishing House's weekly comic magazine, Modern Manke, was originally calculated to be published on February 2, and the comic "Bruce Bruce" was the weekly's signature serial comic.

However, Shangguan Xiaobao, who is the main writer, does not have a clear understanding of Bruce Lee, and the comics he creates must be greatly discounted; and Shangguan Xiaobao is the main painter appointed by the boss, and Zhang Cheng is not easy to urge.

So, Zhang Cheng thought for a while and said, "Then I will communicate with Huanyu Film and let you watch the film in advance, but you have to keep it a secret!"

Shangguan Xiaobao immediately enjoyed this privilege, and immediately said, "No problem, I also want to create the "Bruce Bruce" comics as soon as possible, so as not to delay the publication of the weekly magazine, I have already thought a lot about the plot."

Next, Zhang Cheng said: "The company plans to set up a comic training class, can you be a teacher! The salary is guaranteed to be generous, and a class is 100 Hong Kong dollars, and a class only takes 45 minutes."

Shangguan Xiaobao suddenly became vigilant, and then said: "The comics industry is inherited by accepting apprentices. I am afraid this training class is not very good!"

Zhang Cheng said directly: "Accepting apprentices can teach a few comics experts. Let me tell you the truth. Our boss has a lot of ambitions. In the early stage, he planned to develop in the Hong Kong comics industry. Competing with peers in the world. Of course, if you don’t want it, it’s okay to teach voluntarily. However, this training class is definitely going to be held. We will not only hire the chief writer of Xiangjiang as a teacher, but also go to Japan to dig talents.”

Shangguan Xiaobao thought about it, 100 Hong Kong dollars a class, this salary is higher than his salary; the important thing is that if he is not the teacher, he will have other chief writers, and the money will be earned by others.

"This training class is taught at night?"

"Yes, if you agree, I will arrange two classes for you every night, at least 15 days a month, so you have an extra HKD 3000 per month; and you only need to spend two more hours in class every day."

Hearing 3000 Hong Kong dollars, Shangguan Xiaobao knew that he could not refuse, so he agreed.

Zhang Cheng nodded his head. He was still aware of current affairs. Although there are few main writers in Hong Kong, there is no shortage of them. Moreover, since 1967, the comics industry itself has been hit hard, and many comics artists are even facing the end of changing careers.

Zhang Cheng is a little envious of Shangguan Xiaobao, and he earns more than himself; however, in the future, it is not certain. As the company grows, his salary will naturally rise.

(End of this chapter)