Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 623
For Bao Shaogang, appreciating scripts is really not something he is good at.

After receiving the script from Tsui Hark, Bao Shaogang opened the book and read it seriously.

Although the general plot is written in this script, judging from Tsui Hark's personality and the way he makes movies, I am afraid that the final movie will be very different from this script.

But these are not important to Tsui Hark, because what he has to do now is to persuade Bao Shaogang to invest in him.

After reading it for 10 minutes, Bao Shao just put down the notebook.

"New Shushan Swordsman" is an adaptation of the fantasy martial arts novel "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" adapted from Huanzhuzhulou.

But it's a pity that Bao Shaogang hasn't even watched "The Legend of the Swordsman in Shushan", so he has no impression of this drama at all.

Even after reading the script, Bao Shaogang was still in the dark, because he couldn't understand it at all, and he didn't know if the film would be a hit.

But in front of Tsui Hark, Bao Shaogang will not pretend to be ignorant, otherwise, wouldn’t it be looked down upon by others, who would run to open theaters if they feel that they don’t understand anything, that would be like a fool What's the difference.

In order not to lose face in front of Tsui Hark, Bao Shaogang could only pretend to understand.

"Yes, this "New Shushan Swordsman" is well written, the plot is full of twists and turns, and it is fascinating. It is indeed a good movie."

As soon as Bao Shao finished speaking, Tsui Hark immediately showed a happy smile on his face.

Because he had never heard such words from Lin Daoqiu's mouth, and the other party didn't even give him a comment on the play.

On the other hand, Bao Shaogang, after watching it for a short time, realized that this is a good movie, he can be called his bosom friend.

"Thank you, Bao Shao. I have put a lot of effort into this movie. I plan to invite the special effects team that created "Star Wars" to come and help. By then, I will definitely be able to make a shocking big production."

Tsui Hark looked at Bao Shaogang eagerly, he just wanted to see the other party nod or agree to invest in him.

But at this moment, Bao Shaogang didn't say yes or no, but suddenly asked Tsui Hark another question.

"Director Xu, before talking about this movie, there is something I want to ask you first."

Xu Hark was taken aback by Bao Shaogang's question, but then he nodded immediately.

"Please, Master Bao."

I don't know what Bao Shao was going to ask, but Tsui Hark's heart suddenly rose to his throat.

He was worried that Bao Shaogang would ask questions that were difficult for him to answer.

"Director Xu is still a member of New Oriental. You should have shown this movie to Mr. Lin, right?"

What Bao Shaogang wanted to know was Lin Daoqiu's evaluation of this drama.

Tsui Hark is from New Art City, if he has any movie he wants to make, the first one he would look for would be Lin Daoqiu, not Bao Shaogang.

With Lin Daoqiu's current net worth, tens of millions is not a problem for him at all.

"Young Master Bao is right. After the play was written, I did approach Mr. Lin immediately, but he refused."

"why?"

As soon as Bao Shao heard it, he immediately became interested. He sat up straighter and looked at Tsui Hark suspiciously.

Even Liao Wenxiang on the side wanted to know why Lin Daoqiu was unwilling to invest in this drama?Could it be that he thinks that the filming of this movie will lose money?
"Because Mr. Lin hopes that I will make more comedies, big productions like this, and I will shoot them later."

Tsui Hark had to lie to Bao Shaogang. If he knew that Lin Daoqiu thought the film would lose money, he might not consider investing in himself.

As for Tsui Hark's answer, the doubts on Bao Shaogang's face became deeper after listening to it.

If Lin Daoqiu really said that at the time, there are only two possibilities.

One is that Lin Daoqiu felt that Tsui Hark was not hot enough to manage such a blockbuster, so he refused to invest in him.

There is another kind, which is that New Oriental is currently short of funds, and there is no way to invest such a large amount of money in Tsui Hark to make "New Shushan Swordsman" come out.

After thinking about it, Bao Shaogang felt that the first possibility was the most likely, because he didn't think Lin Daoqiu would be out of money.

"I see. It seems that Mr. Lin really underestimated Director Xu."

Bao Shaogang did not have the slightest doubt about Tsui Hark's words, which made Tsui Hark secretly heave a sigh of relief.

"However, in my eyes, Director Xu is definitely an outstandingly talented director. I voted for this film."

Without too much hesitation, Bao Shaogang directly agreed to invest in Tsui Hark's "New Shushan Swordsman".

"Thank you Bao Shao, please believe me, when the filming of this movie is finished, you will definitely not be disappointed."

After hearing that Bao Shaogang agreed to invest in him, Tsui Hark was so happy that he almost stood up from his chair.

From the excited look on his face, it was obvious that he had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

"How much budget does this movie need? You don't have to worry about it, just say it."

The next thing Bao Shaogang wants to know is how much Tsui Hark will spend to create this "New Shushan Swordsman".

Before coming here, Tsui Hark thought that if he could get 2000 million from Bao Shaogang, then he could save some money and make this movie.

But because of the words that Bao Shaogang added later, Tsui Hark's heart suddenly grew bigger.

"I want to make this "New Shushan Swordsman" a benchmark for Hong Kong's special effects movies, and I also need to hire foreign special effects teams, so I will spend at least 500 million yuan."

Liao Wenxiang was shocked when he heard that Tsui Hark wanted 500 million yuan with just one mouth.

He wanted Tsui Hark to reduce the budget a bit. After all, a film cost 500 million to shoot, which is no different from burning money.

"Director Xu, isn't 500 million too much? I think 2000 million is about the same."

Even if it is 2000 million, Liao Wenxiang still thinks it is too much, because now making a movie, about 100 million is almost enough, Tsui Hark has set a sky-high price.

"Manager Liao, Mr. Lin is spending 3000 to 2000 million to make a movie, but it's all in US dollars. If you think [-] million Hong Kong dollars is expensive to make a movie, then I have nothing to say."

Tsui Hark shrugged. After he finished speaking, he folded his arms and leaned on the chair.

Liao Wenxiang originally wanted to argue with Tsui Hark, but at this time Bao Shaogang had already raised his hand.

"I'll give you 5000 million. Make sure to make this movie well and make it the benchmark for special effects movies like you said."

It seemed that he was stimulated by Lin Daoqiu in Tsui Hark's mouth, and Bao Shaogang directly added 500 million to Tsui Hark.

Liao Wenxiang was completely stunned, but Tsui Hark beside him was already smiling.

Before coming here, Tsui Hark originally thought that he would be satisfied with 2000 million yuan, but now the result has greatly exceeded his previous expectations. How could he be unhappy?

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