Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 620 There is no big production

Since "New Shushan Swordsman" was rejected by Lin Daoqiu, Tsui Hark's mood in the recent period can be said to have been very low.

But when he was filming on the set, he didn't let people see his depressed side.

And during this period, after the filming process of "Best Partner" entered the second half, it can be said that it is progressing very smoothly.

Although the departure of Shi Tian and Zeng Zhiwei happened before, it did not have much impact on "Best Partner".

The role of Shi Tian was replaced by a tall and thin one. The original director of this play, Zeng Zhiwei, was replaced by Tsui Hark.

It can be said that the filming of "Best Partner" is proceeding in an orderly manner.

After a busy day and finishing filming on the set, Tsui Hark packed up and was about to go back.

But when he walked to the parking lot and was about to get in the car, he suddenly heard someone calling his name behind him.

Tsui Hark looked back and found that it was a stranger who called him.

"Hi Director Xu, my name is Liao Wenxiang, the deputy general manager of Kowloon Cinemas."

Tsui Hark had heard of Liao Wenxiang's name before, because he had asked many people in New Oriental this month.

It's just that Liao Wenxiang never came to look for Tsui Hark before, so Tsui Hark naturally didn't take it seriously.

"Is there anything Mr. Liao wants from me?"

Tsui Hark pretended to be ignorant, but in fact he could more or less guess why Liao Wenxiang came to him.

Liao Wenxiang smiled, and walked in front of Tsui Hark.

"Director Xu, if you don't mind, I'd like to treat you to a light meal and talk to you about something. Is it convenient for you?"

Liao Wenxiang came to wait for Tsui Hark immediately after hearing the news that Fei Zai had inquired this afternoon.

In his opinion, as long as he can poach Tsui Hark away, it is more or less his own achievement.

And before coming, he had already inquired that Tsui Hark is now the director of "Best Partner", replacing Zeng Zhiwei's seat.

This means that this person should be very powerful in New Art City, otherwise Lin Daoqiu and the others would not make such an arrangement.

Thinking of this, Liao Wenxiang became more determined to dig Tsui Hark over.

"Mr. Liao, would you like to invite me to dinner?"

Tsui Hark's words sounded like he was asking Liao Wenxiang, but in fact he was asking himself.

If it was before, Tsui Hark might have declined the other party's invitation, because at that time he was very happy no matter whether he was in New Art City or New Oriental.

But when Lin Daoqiu refused to invest in his "New Shushan Swordsman", Tsui Hark couldn't calm down.

It can be said that he really wanted to make this film, but he has been struggling to find someone to invest in.

The leader of Baojia Cinemas is Bao Shaogang. If I go to him with "New Shushan Swordsman", will he invest in me?

"Yes, yes, I wonder if Director Xu is free?"

Liao Wenxiang nodded quickly, for fear that Tsui Hark would reject him.

"Well, I'm fine anyway."

After hesitating for a few seconds, Tsui Hark looked around and found that there was no one there, then he nodded to Liao Wenxiang and agreed to have this meal with him.

When Liao Wenxiang saw that Tsui Hark had agreed, the smile on his face became wider. He felt that today's trip might yield a lot.

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The next day, as soon as Bao Shao came to the company, he had just sat down when there was a knock on the door of his office.

"Come in."

Bao Shaogang didn't even lift his head, he only glanced at the other party after he opened the door and walked in.

Finding out that the person who came in was Liao Wenxiang, Bao Shaogang didn't even have the thought of taking another look at him.

"By the way, what I told you a month ago, how is it going now?"

If Liao Wenxiang hadn't come to look for Bao Shaogang today, he would not be able to remember what he had mentioned to Liao Wenxiang before.

"Young Master Bao, I'm here today to report a happy event to you."

Liao Wenxiang looked very excited, and he could tell at a glance that he must have recruited someone from New Oriental.

"Okay, then tell me what kind of happy event it is."

Bao Shaogang felt very curious, he didn't know exactly who Liao Wenxiang had dug out from New Oriental, but as long as he did not dig up those unknown people, Bao Shaogang would be satisfied.

"Director Tsui Hark of New Oriental wants to help us film."

"You mean Tsui Hark from New Art City?"

Liao Wenxiang nodded quickly.

As soon as Bao Shao heard it, a faint smile suddenly appeared on his expressionless face.

When digging Zeng Zhiwei and Shi Tian before, Bao Shaogang did some investigations on New Art City.

He knew Tsui Hark, and he was also one of the seven members of New Art City's team.

If Liao Wenxiang can really lure Tsui Hark over, it would be an acceptable thing for Bao Shaogang.

After all, he could weaken Lin Daoqiu and strengthen himself, so why not do it.

"If Tsui Hark is really scooped up by you, it's considered a great achievement by you, where is he now?"

Bao Shaogang wanted to meet Tsui Hark very much now, so he hurriedly finalized this matter first.

"I made an appointment with him to see you at ten o'clock, but..."

When Liao Wenxiang said this, a somewhat embarrassed expression suddenly appeared on his face.

As soon as Bao Shao saw Liao Wenxiang's face, he knew that the other party should have something to say to him.

"Isn't double the signing bonus enough? What does he want?"

Bao Shaogang was keenly aware that the embarrassing situation for Liao Wenxiang must be caused by Tsui Hark.

He also thought that Xu Keti's requirements were very strict, which was why Liao Wenxiang was so uncertain.

"No, Director Xu doesn't have much demand for the signing fee. He only has one condition, which is that he hopes that Bao Shao can invest in his new film..."

Bao Shaogang originally thought that Tsui Hark put forward some harsh conditions.

But what I didn't expect was that Tsui Hark just asked himself to invest in his new film, and the conditions were almost the same as if he didn't open it.

Even if Tsui Hark didn't mention it, Bao Shaogang would not have invited him over, and then left him alone, and would definitely let him start the show.

"It's no problem, you can call Director Xu now and ask him to come over and discuss in detail."

But the strange thing is that after Bao Shao had just finished speaking, Liao Wenxiang did not immediately follow his words, but stood there with a very hesitant expression.

Now Bao Shaogang was in a hurry, and he frowned directly.

"Didn't you hear what I said?"

Liao Wenxiang shook his head in fright.

"No, it's actually because Director Xu's new film requires a bit high investment. He said he wants to make a big-budget movie..."

If Tsui Hark hadn't made such a request, Liao Wenxiang wouldn't be so embarrassed.

But what Liao Wenxiang didn't expect was that when he finished speaking, Bao Shaogang didn't show any expression of dissatisfaction.

Even on the contrary, when Liao Wenxiang finished speaking, Bao Shaogang seemed even happier.

"That would be even better. Baojia Cinemas is short of major productions right now. You should notify him immediately. I'll wait for him here."

(End of this chapter)