Reborn Hong Kong Wild Age

Chapter 42 The Smiths

"Du sir, for the Christmas scene, the guide tube should be handed over to A Sheng, and you can be named as the producer."

As Gu Xiayang said, he handed the script to Du Qifeng. Because there was not much time before Christmas, Gu Xiayang decided to cast a small-budget urban comedy - "Rich and Rich".

In fact, the works of Carnival are not just for Christmas and Spring Festival, they have always been very popular in the Hong Kong film market.

After reading the script, Du Qifeng nodded and said, "No problem."

This film also does not have a luxurious lineup, not even commercial stars with a bit of charisma, and is completely based on plot.

The original time and space, with an investment of about 500 million Hong Kong dollars, raked in more than 2700 million at the box office, becoming a real dark horse and the dream of making a fortune for the grassroots in Hong Kong. Later, it even shot three sequels in succession.

The story of the film is witty and full of jokes.It also made Shen Dianxia and Dong Biao, the most down-to-earth CP pair, shine brightly and shine with comedy.

It doesn't take 500 million investment to shoot now. Although Shen Dianxia is the head emcee of TVB TVB and the pistachio in Hong Kong, the salary is not high.

As for ATV's Dong Biao, he has no achievements in the film industry. He is famous because he is a recognized horse critic in Hong Kong. The sentence "I am Dong Biao and you are not. I talk about horses, you must listen" is his trademark sex slogan.

"Young Master Gu, do you want to give Xiao Min more roles?"

Du Qifeng was afraid that Gu Xiayang would get used to eating snacks, and thought that every drama could be a dark horse, so he was a little worried.

As the production manager, Du Qifeng needs to remind Gu Xiayang.

Of course Gu Xiayang was aware of his worries, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I can't make a big fortune every time, and the box office of this movie won't hit the street. Let Ju Jueliang arrange people to sign a few film contracts with them, and the salary will be reduced." Keep it lower, and the cost must be controlled.”

After finishing speaking, Gu Xiayang took out another script from the drawer, handed it over and said, "This is a film we are filming during the Spring Festival. I plan to let Wei Jiahui be the director, and you will be the producer."

"The company will invest more than 500 million in this movie. The male lead is Liu Dehua and the female lead is Guan Zhilin. There is plenty of time for filming. I will find the Flying Tigers or the retired SAS British guys to train them for a few days."

"Young Master Gu, you are truly unexpected."

When Du Qifeng, who was opening the script, heard this, the corners of his eyes twitched unconsciously.

Gu Xiayang decided to let Liu Dehua and Guan Zhilin, the on-screen couple, star in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", the decision was made the day he met Guan Zhilin.

The Hong Kong version of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" in the original time and space is "Smith's Battle with Smith's Wife", and Gu Xiayang named it "A Match Made in Heaven".

The movie tells a series of absurd and funny stories about a pair of two organization killers who met, fell in love, and found out that the target was each other.

"Young Master Gu, I have to admire your screenwriting ability and your courage!"

In Du Qifeng's view, if "Wealth is Impressing" is small and broad, then "A Match Made in Heaven" is stud.

The script is very good, the cost of the actors is not high, the lineup is not strong but the supporting facilities are strong, whether it is shooting in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan or even going to foreign deserts to shoot scenes, the cost of various firearms, explosions, etc. is very high.

Although Liu Dehua became popular again with "A Rumor of Love", after all, it's only one drama. With such a large investment, it's hard to say whether he can carry the box office. It's a big gamble.

Gu Xiayang threw a cigarette to Du Qifeng, and said in a deep voice: "It is because of the huge challenge that I entrust this important task to you and Xiaobao. Du sir, I have confidence in you, we will succeed in this battle!"

""If There Is Love" received a good response in the Taiwan market. I expect Southeast Asia, especially the Korean market, to be very enthusiastic. You have to hone and sharpen the acting skills of Liu Dehua and Guan Zhilin, and you must make the best shots."

Gu Xiayang knew that after "A Rumor of Love" was introduced to South Korea, it continued to show for nine months, causing a sensation throughout Asia.

The Huadi portrayed by Andy Lau in the film is regarded as a classic image of Hong Kong movies, representing the image of a man who is loyal, courageous and affectionate. Andy Lau also won the "Most Popular Foreign Male Star" based on this.

Du Qifeng also saw that Gu Xiayang wanted to make Liu Dehua the number one artist in the world, so he nodded seriously and said, "I will definitely do my best!"

With an investment of 1500 million Hong Kong dollars, and even more in the later stage, this kind of large-scale investment is currently being challenged by Golden Harvest and New Art City.

How could Du Qifeng not be excited to be able to lead such an expensive filming?

Next, "Wealth is Overpowering" is handed over to Chen Musheng, and he, Wei Jiahui, and Ju Jueliang need to pull up a huge film crew for research and arrangement.

"For Liu Dehua, please make it clear that this drama will not be easy for him. For Ms. Guan, I will invite her to drink coffee at the Peninsula Hotel in the afternoon, and I will go there later."

Gu Xiayang was smoking, knowing that the biggest difficulty was Guan Zhilin.

Liu Dehua was originally a very dedicated artist, and now that she has just released Xuezang and became popular with "If There is Love in the Sky", it is time to go forward with all her strength.

But Guan Zhilin is different, she is a hedonist, and later filmed Cheng Long's "Project A Sequel", because there was a scene where she needed to slide down from the 10th floor.

Guan Zhilin was furious on the spot, and yelled at Cheng Long in front of more than 300 people: "Crazy line, you are really going to die!"

At that time, Cheng Long said to Guan Zhilin on the set: "You slide down from the top and slide all the way to the end. It's safe and nothing will happen."

But Ms. Guan couldn't stand this, she turned around and left after scolding, the eldest brother was dumbfounded, more than 300 people on the set looked at him, and the scene suddenly fell into embarrassment.

But in the end, under Zhang Manyu's comfort and encouragement, Ms. Guan bravely stepped onto the high platform.

The filming of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" requires a lot of action scenes from Guan Zhilin. If Ms. Guan came and walked away without a good greeting in advance, it would be unbearable.

……

Kowloon Peninsula, Beacon Hill villa area.

Guan Zhilin was carefully tidying herself in the room, the bed was full of clothes, waiting to be picked out one by one.

"Are you going out with Mr. Ma again?"

A beautiful woman with a delicate face walked in. It was Guan Zhilin's mother, Zhang Binqian.

"No, it's Gu Xiayang. It's Xiaohua's idol, do you remember?"

Hearing this, Zhang Binqian's eyes lit up and she said, "It's him? What is he looking for you for? Does he want to chase you?"

Zhang Binqian is no stranger to Gu Xiayang's name.My youngest son, Guan Shihua, has a weekly copy of Cool! magazine, and even showed her an exclusive interview with Ming Pao Weekly a few days ago.

This is a young man with a lot of money, a magazine with a monthly income of more than one million, and a film that makes tens of millions. He is very business-minded.

Thinking of this, Zhang Binqian couldn't help but said: "If he chases you, you can try to get in touch! You are about the same age, and he is good-looking and rich."

For her daughter, Zhang Binqian knows that there are people chasing her.Mr. Ma, who has been coming to play this year, is also from a rich family, but he has a family, so that Lace Weekly scoffed at Guan Zhilin.

Although Gu Xiayang is not as rich as Mr. Ma, he earned it all by himself. On the other hand, although the Ma family is a wealthy family, they have many brothers and sisters. Who knows how much Mr. Ma's family property will be distributed in the end.

Compared with Gu Xiayang, Mr. Ma is old, unreliable and has a family. Is it still a choice?

Listening to her mother's ramblings, Guan Zhilin ignored them, waited until she finished her makeup and changed her clothes, and then said: "He wants to ask me to make a movie, Hong Jinbao told me about it before."

"Looking for you to film? It's just a cover."

Zhang Binqian knew her daughter's acting skills and work attitude, so she thought for a while and said, "You and Golden Harvest still have four movie contracts, right? Why don't you go to Mr. Gu's company later, the young people spend more time together, and see if it's suitable .”

Guan Zhilin said angrily: "His company only made one movie!"

"So what's the matter? They earn 1000 million yuan in a play, and they need encouragement from others most during the start-up period. The Jiahe family has a big business, and there are too many actors to die. Look at you, one play a year, drink the northwest wind."

Zhang Binqian sincerely hopes that her daughter can marry well and live a good life. The entertainment industry is a bowl of youthful rice, who knows how long it will last.

"Mummy, I won't tell you. It's too late. I'm going to be late. Bye!" Guan Zhilin picked up her small bag and left in a hurry.

When Guan Zhilin arrived at the Peninsula Hotel, Gu Xiayang had already been waiting for a long time.

"Sorry Mr. Gu, I'm late."

Seeing Guan Zhilin showing an apologetic smile, Gu Xiayang waved his hands: "Being late is a woman's patent, and waiting is an essential condition for a gentleman."

"Hee hee, Mr. Gu is indeed a gentleman."

Gu Xiayang signaled the waiter to serve coffee and snacks, and said, "You have something to eat first. I have nothing to do today except to invite you. Let's talk slowly."

"By the way, do you have an appointment next?"

"No, no!"

While drinking coffee carelessly, Guan Zhilin secretly looked at Gu Xiayang from the corner of her eye.Suddenly meeting Gu Xiayang's eyes, she quickly turned her head away again.

Gu Xiayang stirred the coffee and pushed tiramisu over: "Miss Guan, does Miss Guan know that there is a story behind the cake of "tiramisu?"

Guan Zhilin blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "What story?"

"During World War II, an Italian soldier was about to go to the battlefield. His anxious lover had no time to bake an exquisite cake, so he hurriedly made egg and cocoa powder cake strips into crude and instant snacks, and then delivered them to his sweetheart sweating profusely. .”

"Therefore, this snack is also called "Take Me Away", which is the tiramisu in front of you. Although the food is simple, it is sweet and fragrant, full of deep love."

Guan Zhilin listened carefully and murmured: "It's so romantic!"

Then she realized that Gu Xiayang was looking at her seriously, and a blush appeared on her face unconsciously.

It has been many years without this feeling of heartbeat, Guan Zhilin dare not look directly at Gu Xiayang.

"War and love, cake and sentimentality, things that have nothing to do with each other can also be combined in a romantic way. In our industry, screenwriters must have such magic power."

Gu Xiayang said: "Miss Guan, I just happen to have a very romantic script right now. I wonder if you are interested in participating in it. The total investment is no less than 1500 million Hong Kong dollars."

"1500 million?" Guan Zhilin widened her eyes and covered her mouth in amazement.

(End of this chapter)