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On the stage, Jackie Chan, Joey Wong, Ching Ha Lam and others shared various behind-the-scenes stories and interesting events during the filming, and answered various questions from the media.

However, in the audience at this time, Zhang Guorong, Chow Yun-fat, Liang Jiahui and others were all concentrating on the script, reading it over and over again.

"A Better Tomorrow is an ensemble drama, and your role is Song Zijie. What do you think?"

Fangyan glanced at Zhang Guorong who was still immersed in it.

Zhang Guorong came back to his senses and said in a serious tone: "The character is well-developed. He hates evil, has a strong sense of justice, and is young and vigorous. It's just that he is a little bit unhappy with what his eldest brother Song Zihao did..."

Xu Ke touched his chin awkwardly. Not only did Song Zijie have the least amount of scenes among the three main characters, but in terms of the plot alone, compared to the righteous Song Zihao and the handsome and cool Xiao Ma Ge, Song Zijie was the least popular character among the audience.

To be honest, it really doesn't make sense to let such a superstar in the music world play such a potentially annoying role.

Moreover, the purpose of getting him to join the group was not pure. They just wanted to use him to "trick" more people into investing in the movie.

Therefore, after discussing with Fang Yan, they decided to compensate Zhang Guorong and promised to create a role tailor-made for him in the future.

"really?!"

Zhang Guorong's eyes suddenly lit up.

"You have no joke."

Seeing Fangyan's evil smile as if he had succeeded in his evil plan, Gong Xing immediately thought of "Cheng Dieyi". It turned out that he was setting a trap here!

But to everyone's surprise, Zhang Guorong waved his hand and declined, saying that it was not necessary.

After all, he was just a newcomer in the acting industry and had only acted in one drama before, which was a green film that was considered a dark history. He could take this opportunity to learn acting skills and how to film from powerful actors such as Ti Long, Chow Yun-fat and Leung Ka Fai.

Xu Ke, Fang Yan, Shi Nansheng and others were very satisfied with his humble attitude of seeking advice and not being arrogant.

Even Zhou Runfa patted his shoulder appreciatively and joked:
"How about this, when we're filming in the future, I'll teach you how to act, and you'll teach me how to sing, okay?"

"Okay, Ponyboy!"

Zhang Guorong readily agreed.

"Speaking of songs..."

Gong Xing and Fang Yan looked at each other and said that the lyrics of the theme song and the ending song of "A Better Tomorrow" would be written by Fang Yan.

Shi Nansheng added: "As for singing, I wonder if Young Master Rong is willing..."

"I couldn't ask for more! Thank you Mr. Fang for giving me this opportunity!"

Zhang Guorong was overjoyed, but fearing that Fangyan would go back on his word, he agreed without hesitation. Oh my god, there was an unexpected reward!
"The music is the same as 'A Man Should Be Self-reliant', so I'll leave it to Brother Huang Zhan to do."

In addition to preparing "When Love Was Back" as the theme song of "A Better Tomorrow", Fangyan also plans to use "Years of Friendship" from the "Young and Dangerous" series as the ending song of the movie. After all, the Young and Dangerous gang and the counterfeit money group can both be regarded as gangster films in their fundamental nature.

Afterwards, before the release of "Police Stories", everyone discussed the specific details of the filming, mainly the schedule.

The Hong Kong crew shoots quickly and meets deadlines. With the scale of "A Better Tomorrow", it can be completed in two and a half months at most, and then released in the summer.

Therefore, the start time of the film was set after the Chinese New Year. After Fang Yan and Gong Xing returned to the mainland to celebrate the Chinese New Year, they would be able to come back in time to participate in the opening ceremony.

The theater gradually darkened. The opening credits played on the big screen. Gong Xing asked in a low voice, "When are we going back?"

Fang Yan smiled and said, "I have to attend the celebration party for Police Story before I leave. Otherwise, I'm afraid that Boss Zou and the others will think that I'm partial and only went to Shaw Brothers' celebration party, but refused to give Golden Harvest a chance."

…………

"Police Stories" lived up to expectations and surpassed many Lunar New Year films in the same period on the day of its premiere.

Especially the unprecedented theme of Hong Kong police superheroes, and Jackie Chan's life-threatening stunts and thrilling scenes that far exceed those in movies like "Project A". It is hard for any audience who has seen it not to have their blood boiling and their adrenaline surging, with applause frequently breaking out in the theater.

The momentum of the movie box office also far exceeded Golden Harvest's expectations. Following "Baby Smart Star", it once again set off the entire Lunar New Year box office.

Cheng Long used this opportunity to wipe out his previous shame. When "Police Story" lost to "Once Upon a Time in China", many entertainment gossip reporters in Hong Kong kept saying that he had run out of ideas and laughed at his failure in his second attempt in Hollywood. However, "Police Story" once again proved to the outside world that -

Who is the number one in Asian movies?
Who is the boss in terms of box office appeal and influence in Hong Kong movies?
At the entrance of the cinema owned by Golden Harvest, there was a flag hanging with the words "All Houses Full", which meant that all tickets for three days later were sold out. Moreover, theaters such as Golden Princess and Shaw Brothers also screened "Police Story", but tickets were still hard to come by.

Seeing that the combination of "dialect script + Jackie Chan's martial arts" was so promising, Zou Wenhuai and Ho Kuanchang were already looking forward to "Die Hard", so when "Police Stories" achieved the fastest box office of 500 million Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong, they immediately began to prepare a grand celebration banquet.

This is the first time in the entire history of Golden Harvest. In the past, it was held half a month after the movie was screened or before it was taken off the screen.

But this time is different. If it is a few days later, Fangyan will have to go back to the mainland with Gong Xing, and it will be impossible to see him again by then.

To this end, Golden Harvest also specially allowed the main actors and employees to bring their loved ones and friends to celebrate the success of the film and spend the New Year at the same time.

Just one day before the celebration party of "Police Story", Lin Qingxia went to the airport specially to welcome her father, mother and sister who came from afar.

"Sister, I really miss you so much!"

Lin Lixia flew into her arms, and the sisters hugged each other.

When Lin Qingxia asked, she found out that her eldest brother and his family couldn't come because of an emergency, and she couldn't help but reveal a trace of regret and loss in her eyes.

"They can't come, so you can't go back yet!"

Mother Lin asked, "Do you want to stay in Hong Kong alone like you did in the United States and not come back to Taiwan to celebrate the New Year with us?"

"How could that be? I will definitely go back to accompany you this year."

Lin Qingxia and Lin Lixia each held one of their mother's arms and went to her temporary residence in Hong Kong with their father.

Father and Mother Lin looked him up and down, inside and out, and asked as they looked:

"This house looks nice, Qingxia, how much do you want to pay for it?"

"Mom, I rented this from a friend."

Lin Qingxia pursed her lips.

"rental?!"

Lin's father and mother were greatly shocked. They didn't expect that their daughter, a celebrity goddess of Taiwan's art, would be so tight on money. However, Lin Lixia understood that her sister's money was basically spent on real estate investment in Taiwan. Last year, she retired from the entertainment industry and went to the University of San Diego in the United States to study acting.

Not to mention that ever since she had an affair with Qin Han and was labeled as the "third party", the image of a jade girl that she had worked so hard to create collapsed in an instant. The reputation and career she had accumulated in Taiwan for many years almost vanished. She had no choice but to come to Hong Kong to seek new opportunities for transformation and usher in the second spring of her career.

But whether it is the media and film critics in Hong Kong or Taiwan, they all concluded that the era of Lin Qingxia has ended.

Lin Qingxia's star career was dim, and her pay naturally kept falling. It was completely predictable that she would live a tight life.

"You, you, I really don't know how to say hello to you!"

Mother Lin felt sorry for her misfortune and hated her for not fighting. "I have always been against your relationship with Qin Han, but you just wouldn't listen. Look at what has happened to you now because of this irresponsible man! Your good career in Taiwan has been ruined, and your reputation is almost ruined..."

"Mother, he..."

Lin Qingxia opened her mouth.

"You are still defending him. What on earth is there about him that is worth defending?"

Lin's mother said that when faced with the bombardment of public opinion, Qin Han chose to be a coward and even disappeared. He never thought of coming forward to explain that Lin Qingxia did not interfere in their relationship. As a result, she was given the label of "mistress" that she would never be able to get rid of in her life.

"Yes, sister, if it weren't for him, you wouldn't have gone to the United States to hide alone."

Lin Lixia was indignant, "I won't start my career again in Hong Kong."

Seeing Lin Qingxia's embarrassed state, Lin's father waved his hands distressedly, "Okay, okay, all of you should say less..."

"Is it okay if I don't say it? I have to wake her up!"

Mother Lin muttered, "You were engaged to Xianglin before, and I thought you could finally settle down. Why did you cancel it?"

Lin Qingxia said aggrievedly: "Mother, Xianglin and I are not suitable for each other."

Mother Lin looked displeased, "Why is it not suitable? If it is not suitable, why get engaged?"

Lin Qingxia explained helplessly that Qin Xianglin was deeply afraid of being taken away from her, and became anxious and worried. Not only did she begin to pry into her privacy endlessly, but she even ended up monitoring and restricting her life. Gradually, she became disgusted with this "anti-theft" way of dating.

For a moment, the room fell silent, and the atmosphere became tense and solemn. Father Lin quickly changed the subject, "Qingxia, you said this house belongs to your friend? Which friend?"

Lin Qingxia said bluntly, "It's Mr. Fang."

"Mr. Fang! Which Mr. Fang?"

Lin's father, Lin's mother and others were stunned at first, and when they found out that it was actually a dialect, they were extremely surprised.

Mother Lin asked weakly, "Is Mr. Fang married?"

Father Lin glared at him and said, "You are getting old and confused. How could Qingxia marry him?"

Lin's mother, however, became more and more interested in Fang Yan and asked him questions, especially after hearing that he had a great influence in China and even in the world:
"Qingxia, if I ask him for something at the celebration banquet, do you think Mr. Fang will agree?"

"what's up?"

Lin Qingxia looked confused.

Father Lin guessed his wife's thoughts immediately, his eyes sparkling, "Yes, yes, if Mr. Fang is willing to help..."

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When Lin Qingxia asked further, she found out that she actually had an older sister. Her pupils suddenly dilated and she was shocked.

"Your sister was born in 48."

Father Lin felt guilty because due to the turbulent and chaotic situation at that time, they had to be forced by the army to "attack southward". His daughter was only three months old at the time. Because he was afraid that she would die on the way, he entrusted her to his parents and younger brother to take care of her, and would take them away when things settled down.

Unexpectedly, things did not go as planned, and we were separated for almost 30 years.

"I...I have a sister in the mainland..."

Not only Lin Qingxia, but also Lin Lixia learned about this shocking news for the first time.

"Hiss, your sister's name is Lin Li."

Mother Lin couldn't help crying out loud. This was their first child, and also the child they felt most guilty about.

Lin Qingxia held her hand and comforted her for a long time:

"Dad and Mom, you hope to use Mr. Fang's connections and influence in the mainland to find your lost sister, right?"

“Yes, your mother and I have always wanted to find your relatives, but the government doesn’t allow it. Moreover, it has been more than 30 years, and things have changed a lot, and there are so many people in the world. How can it be easy to find your sister?” Father Lin had tears in his eyes. What he feared most was not that he would not be able to find her, but that she would have been gone by the time he found her.

Lin Qingxia nodded: "Dad and Mom, I understand. When I see Mr. Fang, I will definitely ask him to do me a favor."

………………

February 2nd is the Southern Little New Year.

The celebration banquet of "Police Story" was filled with a festive atmosphere and also had a bit of the flavor of the New Year.

There are many delicious dishes on the table, and each dish has a good omen. In addition to the chicken and fish that represent "good luck" and "abundance every year", the dried oysters and seaweed represent "good market" and "get rich", the radish cake and rice cake represent "higher every year", and the prawns represent "laughing hahaha"...

In addition, there is a two-layer cake with the numbers "713 million" and "3000 million" on the front.

It represents the current box office revenue of the film and the total box office revenue that Golden Harvest hopes to achieve.

Fang Yan and Gong Xing were eating the cut cake when they saw Lin Qingxia, her parents and Lin Lixia walking towards them.

Logically speaking, when it comes to appearance, genes account for at least 80%, but the sisters in the Lin family seem to have broken this rule.

My elder sister, Lin Qingxia, is like a work of art carefully carved by God, with impeccable facial features.

When she walks on the street, she gets so many people turning their heads to look at her that even the old men on the street take a second look at her.

On the other hand, my younger sister looks like she was pinched by God when he took a nap. I can’t say she’s ugly, but she’s just average-looking.

Lin Lixia was obviously not surprised and even laughed at herself:
"Mr. Fang, are you curious about why our sisters look so different, like a firefly suddenly appearing in a sky full of stars?"

"Although the firefly is tiny, I wish to be its light. Even a tiny light can turn a torch into the sun."

Fangyan smiled and comforted him, implying that although the firefly is inconspicuous, its light can still illuminate everyone.

It was the first time that Lin Lixia heard such an elegant answer, and Lin Qingxia's eyes lit up:

"To be honest, when I was little, I often felt inferior because of my sister's appearance."

"Oh!"

Fangyan was very surprised and mistakenly thought that his sister had grown ugly. But in fact, faced with two daughters with such a huge difference in appearance, Lin's mother played a reverse routine. Every time she saw Lin Lixia, she would always praise her little daughter and boast about how beautiful she was.

However, when facing the naturally beautiful Lin Qingxia, he always looks calm.

Not only did he never praise her beauty, but he often criticized her earnestly, saying that having a good look was of no use and would only be fleeting.

The result was that the self-abased and introverted sister gradually became cheerful and confident, while Lin Qingxia began to doubt her life when looking in the mirror.

"There was a time when whenever someone praised me for my beauty, I would think of my mother's words: beauty is like clouds and smoke."

Lin Qingxia covered her mouth and laughed.

Fangyan praised Lin's mother for being clear-headed and knowing how to educate her children.

"Speaking of children, there has always been one regret in my life."

Lin's mother was very emotional and strongly hoped that he could help her fulfill her long-cherished wish.

"But it doesn't matter. I will do my best to help wherever I can. If I can't help, I think you will understand."

Fang Yan noticed that the eyes of Lin Qingxia and others were full of expectation, even pleading, and they looked so tearful that he felt pity for them.

"Mr. Fang, this is it..."

Lin Qingxia briefly told the story of how she had a sister in the mainland who had been lost for more than 30 years.

Fangyan's expression became serious, and he keenly noticed the important meaning behind this:

"What is your name?"

"Lin Li."

Mother Lin said anxiously.

"I can help with this matter. I will be returning to the mainland in a few days."

Fang Yan raised his hand and interrupted, "Don't thank me yet. I believe you all know the current situation, so we can't conduct a large-scale investigation. We can only conduct an investigation secretly. I hope you can understand this."

Lin's father and mother were very excited, "I understand, I understand."

"Try not to mention this matter to outsiders to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Fangyan reminded again.

"Thank you, Fang Sheng."

Lin Qingxia's eyes sparkled and she was deeply moved. Even though she had a thousand words to say, she didn't know what to say for a moment.

Fang Yan took out a pen and paper and started questioning like a detective investigating a case, writing down everything. He had intended to verify the information further, but was "asked to leave" by Zou Wenhuai, Ho Kwun-chang, Cheng Long and others to discuss the filming of "Die Hard", so they asked Gong Xing to stay and confirm the information.

"Thank you so much."

Lin Qingxia's words were full of gratitude. "I hope it won't cause you any trouble or problems."

"No, don't worry."

Gong Xing cast his gaze towards Fang Yan, and Lin Qingxia followed her gaze, secretly making up her mind:

"No matter what the price, I will help our family find my sister!" (End of this chapter)