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After finalizing the list of audition actors for the role of the stupid thief, the next step was to find a suitable candidate for the two stupid thieves' opponents.

Fang Yihua listened to Fang Yan's opinions and did not limit herself to internal recommendations. She also organized a small-scale audition with the help of TVB.

The news spread like wildfire, and artists signed by both Shaw Brothers and TVB all actively signed up their children to participate in the competition. However, Fang Yan set a casting standard for Wang Jing, Du Qifeng and others: the boy who would have the most important role must be cute and smart.

There are also strict age requirements, which is that children cannot be over 6 years old. Those who are too young cannot act, and those who are too old are prone to being naughty.

Gong Xing was obviously very interested in the casting of the little boy and voluntarily participated in the work, forgetting about the design and decoration of the house.

Fangyan let it go and took the opportunity to visit Golden Harvest while Shaw Brothers was preparing and organizing "Baby Smart Star".

When Zou Wenhuai and Ho Kwun-chang received the script of "Police Story", they immediately called Cheng Long, who had been looking forward to it for a long time.

"Okay! Great!"

Cheng Long grinned, looking excited, and he couldn't wait to start shooting right away, right now.

"Aaron, you look anxious again."

He Guanchang smiled and said, "Why don't you thank Mr. Fang for the good script he tailored for you?"

Seeing Cheng Long eagerly thanking Fang Yan, Zou Wenhuai laughed and then talked about the specific shooting details of "Police Story".

For example, in the selection of the heroine, if Cheng Long's action scenes had not been too dangerous, Fang Yan would definitely recommend Gong Xing without any hesitation.

But considering the danger level and difficulty of shooting "Police Story", Brigitte Lin and Joey Wong became the final candidates for the female lead.

After finishing the business, Zou Wenhuai led He Guanchang and Cheng Long to personally escort Fangyan to the door of the building:
"Mr. Fang, I heard recently that there's been a lot of commotion at Shaw Brothers. It seems like they're holding a children's audition contest."

"Boss Zou is really well-informed. Yes, this is indeed the case."

“I wonder if this is an arrangement for the movie that Mr. Fang is preparing for Shaw Brothers?”

"Yes, this kid will be one of the leading actors in the movie."

"I wonder what kind of movie Mr. Fang has prepared for Shaw Brothers. Can you tell me a little bit?"

Zou Wenhuai asked politely.

"comedy."

Fangyan did not hide it either. After all, there is no wall that is impenetrable. Jiahe would definitely be able to find out the news if he just asked around.

Zou Wenhuai was greatly surprised, and he and Ho Kuanchang exchanged a glance, "I didn't expect Mr. Fang to prepare a comedy for Shaw Brothers!"

Fang Yan smiled and said, "I wonder what you think Boss Zou and Boss He are?"

Ho Kwun-chang said: "We guessed it would be a horror film, a mystery film, or a police film, but we really didn't expect it to be a comedy."

"Analyze each case individually. The situations of Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest are completely different, so naturally the prescriptions given are also different."

Walking and speaking in dialect.

Zou Wenhuai wanted to get more information indirectly, but seeing that he was tight-lipped, he gave up the idea of ​​continuing to test him. He watched the car he was sitting in slowly disappear from his sight, and heard He Guanchang's half-believing and half-doubting voice in his ears:

"I am increasingly confused about Mr. Fang. Does he think that he can save Shaw Brothers with just one comedy?"

"That may not be the case. If Shaw Brothers can reach the level of "Best Partner" and "Summer Lucky Stars", it may still have a chance of survival."

"Do you think Fang Sheng can do it?"

"It's useless to just guess whether it can be done or not. We have to use facts to prove it."

Zou Wenhuai said quietly, "It's almost July now, let's learn the true meaning of life from the movie Once Upon a Time in China."

………………

The car came out of Jiahe and drove straight to Shaw Brothers.

Fangyan would often hear from Gong Xing that Wang Jing was upset about the casting of the children.

However, he had no idea about the candidate for the boy. The only one he could think of was "Sanmao" in "Sanmao Joins the Army". Unfortunately, he could not speak Cantonese, so he naturally could not act in Hong Kong films. So, Wang Jing should let himself worry about the issue of the candidate.

As soon as I arrived at the audition site, I saw a handsome boy running towards me. He had a pair of big eyes under thick eyebrows, his black eyeballs were rolling around, his nose was upturned, his mouth was red, and his round face was full of mischief. This little guy's face did look familiar, but he was too young, so I couldn't tell who he looked like at first glance.

Fangyan squatted down, touched his little head, and asked in a friendly manner: "Little friend, where are your daddy and mommy?"

The child shook his head and said in a baby voice, "Why should I tell you?"

"Oh, you are so arrogant."

Fangyan was amused, "If your daddy and mommy weren't here, I would let the big bad wolf eat you."

"You're lying. Mommy said there are only big perverts outside, not big bad wolves. They only exist in zoos."

The child was not fooled, "Are you a pervert?"

Fangyan was stunned for a moment, and then he heard Gong Xing burst out laughing, with the corners of his mouth rising uncontrollably.

Wang Jing, who followed closely behind, was startled and quickly apologized on behalf of the boy, "Mr. Fang, the child was ignorant and said nonsense..."

"It's okay, children speak without restraint."

Fangyan waved his hand and saw the little boy skipping to Gong Xian's back. He poked his head out and stuck out his tongue at him: "This kid looks pretty good. He looks like a possible protagonist." Then he asked curiously: "Where did you find this kid?"

Wang Jing picked up the little boy and said proudly, "Mr. Fang, I thought you would ask if he is my son."

"It doesn't look like it." Fangyan joked.

"Hat, hat!"

The little boy was restless in Wang Jing's arms and kept grabbing his pocket.

"Okay, put your hat on!"

Gong Xing pulled out a small green hat from his pocket like a magician and put it on the little guy's head.

This color is unlucky...

Fang Yan showed a playful smile, "Was this child recommended internally or selected through an open audition?"

Wang Jing told the truth that this was the son of Hong Kong's now popular Patrick Tse and Deborah Lee. Three minutes after he was born, all the entertainment media in Hong Kong published headlines such as "Movie star Patrick Tse has a baby boy", thus setting a record for the youngest person to appear on a magazine cover.

Moreover, at the age of 4, she began to appear on magazine covers in Hong Kong and participated in some TV shows.

"Oh, so he's a little second-generation star."

Fangyan always feels that the names of Patrick Tse and Deborah Lee are quite familiar.

"I don't want you to hug me, I want Sister Gong Xing to hug me!"

The little boy struggled desperately in Wang Jing's arms, opening his arms towards Gong Xing.

"Lemon, don't be so irritable!"

At this moment, Deborah hurried over and held the child in her arms with a little apology.

Fangyan was amazed, "Thank you Lemon, this name is quite unique."

Gong Xing rolled his eyes, "That's his nickname. His real name is Xie Tingfeng."

Fang Yan raised his eyebrows and looked at the child in Diborah's arms in disbelief, "His name is Xie Tingfeng?"

"Have you forgotten what I taught you when I went out?" Deborah muttered as she patted her son on the back.

"Teacher Fang!"

Xie Tingfeng shouted shyly.

Looking at him hiding in Deborah's arms and making faces at him, Fang Yan couldn't help but sigh at the coincidence of fate.

Looking at the green hat on his head, I have an inexplicable feeling. How about changing it to a chef's hat? (End of this chapter)