Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 933 Trying to Be a Director

The communication between Chen Xunqi and Lin Daoqiu was the only time when Lin Daoqiu wanted to find him to star in "Mr. Zombie".

Since then, the two of them have never met again, and Chen Xunqi never thought about joining New Oriental.

After all, he rejected Lin Daoqiu before, which made Chen Xunqi feel that the other party would have some opinion about him.

"I wanted to ask Mr. Chen to star in "Mr. Zombie" before, but unfortunately we didn't make an agreement at the beginning. It's really a pity."

Lin Daoqiu suddenly took the initiative to talk about this matter, which surprised Chen Xunqi. Could it be that Lin Daoqiu was looking for trouble for himself?

However, this idea didn't last long in his mind, before it was left behind by Chen Xunqi.

If Lin Daoqiu really wanted to trouble him, he wouldn't wait until now. With Lin Daoqiu's identity and status, he could have done so long ago.

Since Lin Daoqiu didn't block him, and didn't trip him up, Chen Xunqi didn't think that the other party would come up with such a trick at this time.

Li Yingjiu had heard this rumor before, saying that Lin Daoqiu had asked Chen Xunqi to act in a play, but was rejected by the other party.

It is said that the reason why Chen Xunqi refused was because he did not want to shave off his beard, but this was just a rumor, and Li Ying did not ask Chen Xunqi.

But after hearing what Lin Daoqiu said, he immediately realized that the rumors he heard back then should be almost the same as the truth.

"If I had known that "Mr. Zombie" was such a hit, I should have followed Mr. Lin's advice, but unfortunately it was too late."

Chen Xunqi smiled. Although he said so, if he did it again, he would still refuse. After all, his iconic beard cannot be moved casually.

"New Oriental will soon form a joint theater chain with Golden Harvest. I believe the two of you already know the news. I wonder if you are interested in joining us?"

Lin Daoqiu didn't even say any polite words, and directly invited Chen Xunqi and Li Ying.

Originally, what Li Ying had thought earlier was to persuade Chen Xunqi to join New Oriental, but Lin Daoqiu was the first to say it out.

But Li Ying was not in a hurry to express his opinion immediately, because he could also see that Lin Daoqiu admired Chen Xunqi more than him.

"Thank you very much for Mr. Lin's appreciation, but I don't know what Mr. Lin plans to do after I join New Oriental?"

In Chen Xunqi's view, Lin Daoqiu should be more inclined to make himself a star, but now he wants to be a director more.

Before Li Ying proposed to let him vote for New Oriental, but Chen Xunqi couldn't bear to tell Lin Daoqiu.

Now that the other party took the initiative to mention it, it greatly eased Chen Xunqi's embarrassment.

"I know that Mr. Chen has practiced martial arts since he was a child, not to mention he is so handsome, he is simply born to be an actor."

In fact, Lin Daoqiu also knew that Chen Xunqi was one of the top soundtrack masters in Xiangjiang.

If he joins New Oriental, Chen Xunqi can be responsible for New Oriental's movie soundtracks in the future.

It felt exactly as I had guessed, and Chen Xunqi didn't seem particularly happy.

But what he didn't expect was that Lin Daoqiu continued.

"But I think Mr. Chen's talent is more than that. Maybe you can try to be a director."

Originally, Chen Xunqi had planned to find an excuse to reject Lin Daoqiu, but he didn't expect that the other party would say that he wanted to try to be a director, which can be said to have greatly exceeded Chen Xunqi's expectations.

"Actually, Archie has long thought about making a movie, but he has never been able to find an opportunity."

Li Ying was worried that Chen Xunqi would refuse, so he quickly opened his mouth to cut off his retreat.

Chen Xunqi turned his head and glanced at Li Ying, but he didn't say anything.

"Golden Harvest has recently recruited a newcomer named Li Yuanba. Golden Harvest intends to train him to become a new Jackie Chan. That guy has excellent physical fitness. If Mr. Chen doesn't mind, you guys will be partners in the new drama."

Lin Daoqiu never gave Chen Xunqi a chance to refuse. As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xunqi was speechless.

But to get the opportunity to direct a movie, for Chen Xunqi, he must have earned it.

"If that's the case, then I'll give it a try."

Chen Xunqi actually wanted to make a movie himself, and since Lin Daoqiu said so, he agreed.

"I think otherwise, it would be convenient for Mr. Chen and Mr. Li to open a film company and cooperate with United Cinemas in the future."

Lin Daoqiu not only asked Chen Xunqi to be the director, but also asked him to open a film company.

At this time, Chen Xunqi was still thinking about the movie, but Lin Daoqiu had already asked him to start a movie company. This span is really unusually large.

"Mr. Lin is really thoughtful enough, I think this is the way to go."

Li Ying was at the side to help, and Chen Xunqi was never given a chance to refuse. After all, such a good thing is rare, and one must grasp it carefully when it happens.

In a daze, Chen Xunqi not only agreed to film for the United Cinemas, but also set up a film company, he himself was a little unaware.

"Are you really planning to entrust Mr. Chen to shoot Li Yuanba's new play? Isn't that a bit too hasty?"

After Chen Xunqi and Li Ying left, Brigitte Lin asked.

After all, Chen Xunqi hadn't made a movie before this, so Brigitte Lin felt that Lin Daoqiu's decision seemed a bit too abrupt.

"Actually, Dibao has been wooing Chen Xunqi recently. Even if I didn't meet him today, I would invite him to film this movie. After all, he is a rare all-rounder in film."

Brigitte Lin would not interfere with Lin Daoqiu's work, she just reminded him a little bit.

After hearing that Dibao was also wooing Chen Xunqi, Brigitte Lin did not continue to persuade him. After all, Chen Xunqi is indeed a very good film talent.

But before that, his talents were all in the soundtrack, as for other places, he really couldn't see it.

Lin Qingxia whispered as if she suddenly discovered Lin Daoqiu's secret.

"Oh... I see, you brought Chen Xunqi because you didn't want to write a script for Jiahe? I guessed right."

Lin Daoqiu did not deny Lin Qingxia's guess, he just smiled.

But judging from Lin Daoqiu's smile, Brigitte Lin seems to have guessed it right.

"Aren't you worried that Golden Harvest won't buy it? After all, Mr. Chen has never directed a movie before, so they might refuse."

Brigitte Lin's worry is not unreasonable, let a newcomer be responsible for knowing Li Yuanba's new play, given Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang's expectations for Li Yuanba, they may not easily agree.

"Don't worry, when the time comes, I'll be the producer, and Jiahe will never say anything."

Lin Daoqiu was not worried at all that Golden Harvest would have opinions, because by the time they found out the truth of the matter, it must have been a long time, and it would be too late to return the product by then.

(End of this chapter)