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Chapter [-] "Resident Evil" released in North America

After bidding farewell to Smith and getting rid of Nina, not long after Zhang Yi returned to the room, Lin Xiao knocked on the door and came in, saying, "Boss, Mr. Shao's phone number."

Zhang Yi nodded, then came to the living room, picked up the phone, and said with a smile, "Uncle Six, what do you always need to make an international long-distance call in person? I'm afraid it's only dawn in Hong Kong at this time."

"Old man, I can't get up early!" Shao Daheng said angrily.

"Okay! Why not!" Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense with you. Are you busy in the United States?" Shao Daheng asked.

"Not busy, I'm preparing to go back to Hong Kong." Zhang Yi said.

"No, don't go back now. "Resident Evil" will premiere in Los Angeles in two days, and then it will be released in North America. I'm old and I don't want to make a fuss. As an investor, screenwriter and director of the movie, it won't look like it's worthless if you go to participate. Sincerity. This time "Resident Evil" is released in North America, Warner has shown a lot of sincerity, and it is much more important than before in terms of publicity and theaters." Shao Daheng said quickly when he heard that Zhang Yi was going back to Hong Kong.

When Zhang Yi heard this, he frowned, then thought about it, smiled, and said, "Okay, I will attend."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yi said to Lin and Xiao, "I won't be going back to Hong Kong for now, go to Los Angeles first!"

"Go to Los Angeles?" Lin Xiao frowned when he heard this, and then said worriedly, "Boss, the Hongmen and the Mafia are fighting fiercely over there..."

Zhang Yi waved his hand, and then said: "I don't want to get involved in their fight, but I'm not afraid to get involved. Besides, we are going to participate in the premiere of the movie, not to help Hongmen. If it's okay in the United States, at this time Going back is: avoid! But now something happens, but you return to Hong Kong. That is not avoiding, but escaping. I, Zhang Yi, have no habit of running away."

Avoid, yes.Escape, absolutely not!

"Then your safety? Those people didn't succeed today, I'm afraid they will come again." Lin Xiao said, he was not afraid of himself, but worried about Zhang Yi's safety.Zhang Yi's current safety is no longer just a matter of his own livelihood, but also involves the interests of the Wing Chun Association, so he can't help but worry about it.

"Don't talk about being unpopular. Even if the mafia sent elites here to kill Zhang Yi, I'm afraid it won't be that easy." Zhang Yi sneered and said.

"Okay, I'll book a plane ticket here." Lin Xiao nodded immediately and said.

"Boss, safety comes first. Do you want Xu Liang and the others to bring some people over? In case something happens, there won't be enough manpower!" Li Xiao stepped forward and said to Zhang Yi.

"No need for now! Killed the mafia boxer who went to New York to kick the gym, and won more than 2000 million from Joseph. It has already been involved. Once Xu Liang and the others bring people over, there will be fewer people and it will be of little use. There will be more people. The mafia found out that it might cause misunderstanding. They also said that I, Zhang Yi, sent people to Los Angeles to help Hongmen. Those people today obviously didn’t want to kill me.”

Zhang Yi said immediately.Today those people obviously want to catch themselves, otherwise why bother, just drive forward.Just shoot at the taxi.

Li Xiao nodded and stopped talking.

The next day, Zhang Yi and others were preparing to go to the airport.But Smith came up and said to Zhang Yi: "Oh, Mr. Zhang, I heard that you are going to Los Angeles? Have you finished negotiating business in New York? I am going to show you around when you come to New York this time. "

"Hehe, thank you, Mr. Smith. One of my films is going to have its premiere in Los Angeles, and I have to attend it. There will be many opportunities to go to New York in the future." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

The air ticket to Los Angeles was purchased by Lin Xiao from the hotel, and it was not unusual for Smith to know about it after passing through the hotel.Regarding his own affairs, the boss Smith naturally greeted the hotel.

I don't know if Zhang Yi has won a lot for him. Not to mention Zhang Yi and others' expenses in the hotel, they are equipped with a car when they go out. In case Zhang Yi and others are not familiar with the road, they even have a driver.However, when Zhang Yi went out yesterday, he did not take the car provided by the hotel, but chose to take a taxi.

He didn't want to be favored by that Smith so much, and he didn't want his whereabouts to be known by him.

"Then I'll send someone to take you to the airport!" Smith said helplessly upon hearing this.That tone seemed a bit reluctant for Zhang Yi to leave.

"Then thank you." Zhang Yi said.

"Mr. Zhang, Joseph's film company is in Los Angeles. I heard that he is returning to Los Angeles today. Be careful when you go to Los Angeles. Whether that guy will retaliate or not, only he knows." Smith said immediately .

Zhang Yi smiled and nodded.

The road to Yuanjia is narrow, and when I met Joseph at the airport, I didn't say anything, but I even took the same flight with him.

"The law and order in Los Angeles seems to be bad recently, you have to be careful!" Joseph walked in front of Zhang Yi and said a little coldly.

But Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Thank you! I think I still have the ability to protect myself. When it comes to you, I have to worry. Those crooked melons and dates around you are just pretending to be good. What happens? , Protecting yourself is a problem, and protecting you may be a bit difficult."

"Hmph!" That Joseph snorted coldly, turned around and left.

"Boss, keeping this guy is a disaster, do you want to..." Seeing that Joseph left, Li Xiao whispered to Zhang Yi.

"No, it's just a small role. Besides, he still has something I'm interested in, so I'll keep it for use."

Zhang Yi smiled, shook his head, and said.Li Xiao is indeed a ruthless person who survived the Vietnam War. As long as he is sure that he is an enemy and a potential danger, he will be mercilessly eliminated.What interested Zhang Yi in Joseph's hands was naturally the hundreds of movie theaters in his hands.

There were no terrorists hijacking the plane. Although there were many beauties on the plane, Zhang Yi had no chance to be a hero to save the beauties.

It landed in Los Angeles safely, and was picked up by Shaw Brothers executives who were in charge of the release of "Resident Evil" in North America.This time "Resident Evil" was released in North America in cooperation with Warner Bros. As for how to distribute the box office, Zhang Yi didn't ask, but he also knew that it would definitely suffer a lot compared to Southeast Asian countries.

Zhang Yi and the others arrived in Los Angeles for two days and were speechless.

On the third night, "Resident Evil" was released, and Warner invited many celebrities to join in, hoping to attract the attention of the media.Compared with other Hong Kong films, Warner did put more efforts in promoting this film. Obviously, they also seem to see that this film is more suitable for European and American movie fans than other Hong Kong films.

And Zhang Yi, as a legendary figure in Southeast Asia, has naturally become a publicity gimmick.Thanks to Warner, Zhang Yi is now a little famous in the United States.Of course, it's just a small thing, at most it's about the same as a second-rate star.However, it still attracted a lot of media attention.

He debuted at the age of 16 and rose like a comet in Southeast Asia in two years. The films he wrote or directed not only occupy the box office charts in Hong Kong, but also have countless works in Southeast Asian countries.

Genius, popularity and attention have no geographical restrictions.Zhang Yi is a genius, there is no doubt about it.Anyone who has heard of Zhang Yi's deeds has to admit that he really deserves the title of genius.

Chinese geniuses conquer Hollywood.Still somewhat gimmicky.

Zhang Yi did not expect that at the premiere of this movie, he would meet three unexpected people.Two familiar and strange people, a strange and familiar person.

That strange but familiar person is naturally Joseph from the narrow road of Yuanjia.And those two familiar and unfamiliar people are two super Hollywood directors: Spielberg and Cameron.

Zhang Yi is naturally familiar with these two great directors, and that familiarity comes from the understanding in his previous life.And to say that they are unfamiliar with them is because they don't know each other at all.

Although Cameron became famous overnight because of the "Terminator" he wrote and directed last year, he is not yet a big director in Hollywood at this time.But Spielberg is different. Although he has not yet reached the status of later generations, "Jaws" in 75 and "Et. Film.

When Cameron came, Zhang Yi was surprised, but not surprised.And Spielberg was a little surprised when he came.Moreover, judging by his appearance, it seems that he is not only trying to save face for Warner, but also for himself.

When did I fall into the eyes of this great director?

Zhang Yi is confident, but not arrogant.I am definitely considered a first-class director in Hong Kong or Southeast Asia, but in Hollywood, I am nothing.

"Your youth is beyond my expectation. I have seen two of your works, "Ip Man" and "Crazy Racing". Although the box office of "Ip Man" in North America is far better than that of "Crazy Racing", personally As far as I am concerned, I prefer "Crazy Racing", the ingenious arrangement is eye-catching and inspiring!" Spielberg said to Zhang Yi with a smile.

"Thank you for your compliment. I also like your work very much." Zhang Yi replied with a smile.

"You are a genius, an undisputed genius. I heard that your "Resident Evil" caused a great sensation in Southeast Asia and broke box office records in many countries. I hope you can win everything in North America." Spielberg laughed immediately said.

"Thank you!" Zhang Yi said with a smile.

Although Zhang Yi didn't expect Spielberg to take the initiative to talk to him, his mood didn't fluctuate at all, let alone be proud of it.He believed that he would not lose to him in the future, even if it was just for fun in movies.

As for that guy Cameron, Zhang Yi really wanted to get in touch with him and win him over. After all, the movies made by this guy are too profitable. That "True Lies" box office was extremely high.

It's a pity, that guy disappeared in a blink of an eye, and he didn't know where he was hiding, but he was ready to watch his own video.

Talking with Spielberg seemed enjoyable, but talking with my acquaintance Joseph seemed full of gunpowder.But this conversation made Zhang Yi take an important step in his development in Hollywood. (To be continued..)