Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 13 Send sub-questions?Send a proposition?
The next morning, Guo Youhua had just woken up when she received a call from Lin Daoqiu. After putting down the phone, she washed up briefly, changed her clothes, and rushed to the teahouse that Lin Daoqiu mentioned.

This time, Lin Daoqiu chose a well-known tea house and asked for a box on the second floor because the things he wanted to talk about could not be heard by others.

The first version of the script was written last night, and it was already ten o'clock in the evening when Lin Daoqiu got the script.

Lin Daoqiu is not satisfied with the script of "Young Master Qian" written by Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui, because it is a little different from the kung fu comedy he wants to make, and their script is too straight.

But I'm afraid it's also because the actors haven't been in place yet, so Lin Daoqiu won't blame Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui. After all, they are both newbies, and it's pretty good if they can write a well-regulated script.

It was too late for the two of them to revise, so Lin Daoqiu had to do it himself and create a second time on the script. In addition to enriching the expressions, behaviors and actions of the main characters, the plot also changed.

At this time, Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui had a few baskets of pastries in front of them, but they couldn't take care of breakfast at all because they were engrossed in watching the script revised by Lin Daoqiu.

"At first, I didn't believe in the word supernatural workmanship, but after reading the script, I realized that such things really happen in this world." Zheng Danrui said with emotion after putting down the script.

"If we used our previous script to shoot, the box office would definitely be mediocre, and it would be difficult for the audience to remember Yuen Biao and the others, but according to this script, their images on the screen will be much fuller. I am very impressed with the box office. Very confident."

Wen Jun raised his head and looked at Lin Daoqiu with an adoring expression: "This time, A Rui and I really earned money by being able to learn filming with Brother Qiu."

Lin Daoqiu quickly shook his head, he is not used to being flattered like this: "I just modified the script you wrote, before you didn't know who the lead actor was, it's already pretty good to be able to write the script so quickly .”

Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun were quite happy to be praised by Lin Daoqiu in this way. At this time, there was a knock on the door: "Is brother Qiu in?"

"Please come in." Lin Daoqiu recognized Yuan Biao's voice.

Yuan Biao and Zhong Fa pushed the door open and walked in. They seemed to be in good spirits, which should be the saying that people are in good spirits on happy occasions.

"Sit whatever you want, order what you want, don't be reserved in front of me." Lin Daoqiu called the two to sit down, and then prepared them to pour tea.

But before he had time to pick up the teapot, Zhong Fa took the lead: "Brother Qiu, you are welcome. Please sit down. We can pour the tea by ourselves."

Lin Daoqiu had no choice but to nod, and then introduced Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun to them: "I am Lin Daoqiu, the producer of this drama, and these two are the screenwriters, Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun."

"Just call me Ah Jun (Rui)..." Yuen Biao and Zhong Fa stood up again and shook hands with them, so that everyone knew each other.

Not long after Yuan Biao and Zhong Fa sat down, there was another knock on the door, this time it was Guo Youhua who came.

"This is Ms. Guo Youhua Guo. I believe you all should know her. Ms. Guo is the heroine of this play." Lin Daoqiu got up and introduced them.

"Hello everyone, my name is Guo Youhua. From now on, everyone can call me Ahua." Guo Youhua looked at everyone with a smile.

Yuan Biao and Zhong Fa sat on both sides of Lin Daoqiu when they came in, but when Guo Youhua appeared, Zhong Fa immediately gave her his seat consciously.

Originally, Guo Youhua didn't intend to sit next to Lin Daoqiu, but seeing that Zhong Fa gave up her seat, she walked over silently and sat down.

"The name of this movie is "Young Master Qian". It is different from the previous kung fu movies. What I want to shoot is a Kung Fu comedy type. Fighting scenes are very important, but what I want is not the kind of rigid martial arts scenes."

After Guo Youhua sat down, Lin Daoqiu poured tea for her while talking about his request for the play "Master Qian". I rushed to do it.

Yuen Biao on the side listened carefully to Lin Daoqiu's explanation. For martial arts movies like kung fu comedy, the best filming in Xiangjiang must belong to Hong Jiaban.

"The script is here, take a look." Lin Daoqiu handed the script to Yuen Biao and the others, and then waited quietly with a teacup in hand.

Guo Youhua was the first to ask questions. She put down the script and looked at Lin Daoqiu and asked, "From the script, it seems that I have a lot of fighting scenes?"

"That's right. Not only do you have a lot of fighting scenes, but the characters are also very important. The protagonist's transformation from a prodigal son with nothing to do to a man of flesh and blood has a lot to do with you."

Lin Daoqiu saw Guo Youhua's worry. She was afraid that she would not be able to present the tricks better because she did not know martial arts.

"You don't have to worry, Hong's class is the best in Xiangjiang martial arts, you just need to complete the movements they designed, and those difficult movements can be done by a substitute." Lin Daoqiu has already helped Guo Youhua think about it in advance.

Even Lin Daoqiu, Guo Youhua's kung fu, has already decided for her, and the inspiration comes from the skirt kung fu in the movie "Junior and Brother", which was released in 1980, but he won't say it now.

Although Guo Youhua is still a little uneasy, I have to say that Lin Daoqiu's script is very well written. Compared with the roles she played before, this heroine is more flesh and blood. At least this time she will not be reduced to a vase.

"You don't have to worry, Ah Hua, we will handle the fight." Yuen Biao was also encouraging Guo Youhua, after all, everyone likes beautiful women, not to mention Guo Youhua's slightly weak temperament, which will make people want to Protect her mind.

"It's the first time I'm the heroine in a drama, if there's anything I can't do well, please don't show mercy to me, you must point out my mistakes, thank you everyone."

Although Guo Youhua looks weak, she has an unyielding character, but it doesn't matter if she fights poorly, as long as she looks good, not to mention her figure is enough to make people shine.

In terms of remuneration, Lin Daoqiu gave Yuen Biao 1 yuan and Zhongfa [-] yuan. Although Guo Youhua's contract was free, Lin Daoqiu still gave her a [-] yuan red envelope, but Guo Youhua refused to accept it.

"The remuneration for this film has already been given by Shaw Brothers. If I am accepting your red envelopes, then who am I?" Guo Youhua deliberately put on a straight face.

"Okay, then keep it with me for the time being." Lin Daoqiu didn't force the other party, but he didn't plan to keep the money, unless the box office was a mess, otherwise he would find a way to spend it on Guo Youhua .

After finalizing the script and actors, only the director is left to decide. As for photography, props, lighting, scene notes, etc., Lin Daoqiu has already asked Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui to contact the people of the previous film and directly use the original cast.

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would suspect that you are actually a veteran who has made many movies."

Yuen Biao and Zhong Fa still had scenes to shoot so they left first, while Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun went to contact the people from the previous crew. At this time, only Lin Daoqiu and Guo Youhua were left in the box.

She felt that it was a bit too embarrassing to look at the other party, so she found a random topic and chatted with Lin Daoqiu.

"You think highly of me. The script was written by Wen Jun and Zheng Danrui. I just revised it a bit. It's not as good as you said." Lin Daoqiu shook his head modestly.

Guo Youhua suddenly thought of a question, she looked at Lin Daoqiu and asked seriously: "There are so many female stars in Xiangjiang, why did you only find me to play this female lead?"

If the answer is good, this is a question for giving points, but if the answer is wrong, then this is a question for giving away, it depends on how Lin Daoqiu chooses.

(End of this chapter)