new kung fu king

Chapter 569 "Shaolin Temple" Finished

On December 1980, 12, Wang Xiaohu led the two crews of "Shaolin Temple" and "Shanghai Beach" back to Hong Kong.

Just now at home, Wang Xiaohu was surrounded by a group of people.

"Ah Hu, you are finally back!" This was Yuen Biao's excited voice.

"Boss, I swear I won't worry about things in the United States anymore. I'm applying for retirement. I've earned enough money to retire!" This is Winterdur's voice, and only he can say it so boldly , so money is too hot to talk about.

Wang Xiaohu looked at Yuan Biao and Winterdur with a wry smile.

"A Biao, you have only been the vice president of Xiehe for a few days, and you are complaining about it. Sanmao and the others are even more miserable than you!"

"I don't understand anything, besides, it's so boring to stay in the office all day, so it's better to be more refreshed when filming." Yuen Biao said with great sympathy: "I really can't imagine how you have survived the past few years, seeing those new scripts , financial statements, I have a terrible headache!"

"Take your time, one day you will like this job." Wang Xiaohu patted Yuuen Biao on the shoulder, smiled and encouraged him, "Didn't I survive like this back then."

After comforting Yuan Biao, Wang Xiaohu said to the resentful Winterdur: "Old Wen, what annoyed you so much, for the sake of money, you can persist for a few more days, and I will find you a successor as soon as possible." people pass by."

"Boss, I'm just venting a few words. You know, I've been waiting for you in Hong Kong for ten days. I swear to everyone, I must resign after I see you, otherwise I will lose the bet." Winterdur Shrugged and said: "In fact, I like this job very much. For God's sake, find me an assistant with better comprehensive skills."

"Are you sure you won't resign anymore?" Wang Xiaohu asked with raised eyebrows.

"Of course, I will never resign. In Xiehe Company, I have an unprecedented premonition and freedom." Winterdur spread his hands and said, "According to my current physical condition, I can definitely work for you again. Ten years, oh no, twenty years!"

"Tell me, what's the matter! I don't want you to make any more jokes."

"That's right." Winterdur truthfully reported to Wang Xiaohu the demands of several Hollywood giants. "In addition, Kerkorian asked you when you will prepare for the opening ceremony of "Casino Royale". They plan to launch it in Las Vegas on the first day of the new year, so I must inform you to attend."

"Oh, I almost forgot about this matter." Wang Xiaohu patted his forehead and said, "Okay, I will try my best, but you should also know that I have a lot of things to deal with in Hong Kong. If I can't arrive that day, Please apologize to Mr. Gambling King for me."

Winterdur shrugged, "I think Mr. Gambler will be furious, and even postpone the start until the day you arrive in Las Vegas."

"Wish he had that much patience!"

While the two were talking, the phone in the living room rang.

"Ah Hu, come to Mount Elizabeth Hospital right away, Mr. Yuan may not be able to hold on anymore." Jackie Chan's urgent voice came over the phone.

Wang Xiaohu didn't have time to answer, so he changed his clothes immediately.

"Old Wen, I have something important to do, so I can't accompany you." Wang Xiaohu said to Yuen Biao as he walked, "Call the driver over, Elizabeth Hospital."

"Ok."

"Ahu, something important happened."

On the way to Elizabeth Hospital, Yuan Biao noticed that Wang Xiaohu's expression was serious, and he couldn't help feeling a little worried.

"Uncle Tian is dying soon!" Wang Xiaohu sighed after saying this.

This is the fourth relative or friend he has witnessed since his rebirth.

Now, Yuan Heping's father, Yuan Xiaotian, who once played the red-nosed Su Qier in "Drunken Master", is about to leave.

In 1960, Yuan Xiaotian became the first martial arts director in the history of Chinese film with the Cantonese film "Iron Arm King Kong". Since then, the name of martial arts director has been recorded in the annals of Chinese film history. Best Martial Arts/Action Director Award", but few people know that Yuan Xiaotian made this position popular in the film industry.

In addition, Yuan Xiaotian was also the first filmmaker to participate in foreign film performances. He played a role in the British film "BJ's 55th Day" and directed the martial arts scenes in the film. Later, he also acted in more than ten international films; An important figure in "Once Upon a Time in Huang's Movie" showed off his northern martial arts skills on the screen.

Yuan Xiaotian became famous with "Drunken Fist" in his later years. His superb Drunken Fist skills are astonishing and intoxicating. The wonderful martial arts scenes deeply attracted the audience. In these films in his later years, the role played by Yuan Xiaotian Either a drunkard or an old urchin, and a hidden martial arts master, his screen image has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

When Wang Xiaohu and Yuan Biao rushed to the Elizabeth Hospital, Mr. Yuan Xiaotian had already left, and heart-piercing sounds came from the ward. When Wang Xiaohu pushed the door and went in, he saw Yuan Heping, Yuan Shunyi, Yuan Xiangren, Yuan Richu and Yuan Zhenwei were lying in front of the bed in great pain.

My master Yu Zhanyuan stood on the other side of the hospital bed, clutching his old friend's hand tightly, and also burst into tears. Fen Juhua, Han Yingjie, Cheng Gang and others also bowed their heads and wept.
It was such an old man who made important contributions to Kung Fu movies, who died on the evening of December 1980, 12, due to lung cancer treatment.

The memorial service for Yuan Xiaotian was very grand. Zhang Che, Hu Jinquan, Chu Yuan, Run Run Shaw, Wu Siyuan, Luo Wei, and even Zou Wenhuai, who is far away in the United States, expressed their regret for the old man in different ways.
A week after the memorial service, Yuan Heping came to work in the company.

"Ah Hu, has "Shaolin Temple" finished yet?"

Wang Xiaohu shook his head and said: "There are still a few scenes, the weather in the north is too cold to complete the filming. You can rest at home these few days, don't worry too much about the company's affairs."

"Father has already left, and it is futile to do unnecessary sadness. Instead of being bored at home, it is better to work in the company." Yuan Heping sat opposite Wang Xiaohu and said: "Since I came back from the mainland, I have been thinking about it, especially When accompanying my father, he told me a lot about Drunken Fist."

"Go back to the editing room and have a look. If you feel that Drunken Sword and Drunken Stick have some shortcomings, then you can retake it." Wang Xiaohu walked to Yuan Heping's side, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Dayan, don't be like this. You can't suppress the pain in your heart with work, go back and have a good rest, I don't want you to be sad."

"Ahu, do you know what my father said before he left?" Yuan Heping suddenly became excited, he bit his lip and said: "Father said that since he passed away in 70 years, it was like cultivating eight of us brothers and sisters as successors. You bastard came first, he saw that Renxiang and I were good-looking, and he could go there contentedly, he asked me to help you, Ah Hu, me."

Yuan Heping said that he was sobbing here, and Wang Xiaohu was also upset.

"Ah Hu, I won't disturb your work anymore, I'll go to the editing room to have a look."

Wang Xiaohu nodded and gave a hum, then sat in the office and let out a long sigh.I can really understand Yuan Heping's mood at this time, it is a feeling of grief and depression. When Brother Xiaolong passed away, he was so sad, so sad, eight years have passed, although the white hair on Wang Xiaohu's head has disappeared. All turned into black, but the pain in my heart cannot be smoothed away by time.

After all, Wang Xiaohu did not go to Las Vegas to participate in the opening ceremony of "Casino Royale" on January 1981, 1. As the screenwriter and producer of the film, Wang Xiaohu might be rude to do so, but when he told Kerkorian When he said that he was preparing for the post-editing work of "Shaolin Temple", Kerkorian immediately forgave him on the phone and told him not to worry, "Casino Royale" will still wait for him to arrive before the official start of filming.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Xiaohu started to arrange the promotion of "Shaolin Temple".

The publicity work this time is very different from the previous ones. To put it bluntly, it is a plan jointly formulated by Wang Xiaohu and the mainland. The promotional content is mainly based on performances. A promotional performance that lasted for half a month.

Jet Li, Hu Jianqiang, Xiong Xinxin, Du Chuanyang, Ji Chunhua, Yu Hai, Yu Chenghui and other actors from "Shaolin Temple" acted as the main force of the performance, and the content of the performance was based on their special skills that they toured around the world.

These people followed the international martial arts performance group led by Yu Hai and made great contributions to China's diplomacy. Naturally, it is easy to do this simple tour performance.

These Hong Kong audiences are blessed. This is the first time for them to watch authentic Northern Kung Fu performances, and they are fascinated by the real, wonderful and elegant Northern Kung Fu performances of Jet Li and others. (Note: Historically, Jet Li, Yu Hai and others performed in Hong Kong in 1979, which caused a sensation and attracted the attention of some directors in Hong Kong.)
At the same time, "Shaolin Temple" is also nervously entering the post-production process.

"Xiao Mo, have you finished the two songs you recorded?"

Early in the morning, Wang Xiaohu hurried to the recording studio to find Xia Houmo. As soon as he walked into the door of the recording studio, he heard the familiar melody and the haunting song.

"Running waves, wandering waves, thousands of miles of torrents, the river will never stop, washed away, the world's affairs, mixed into a torrential tide."

No need to ask, just by listening to the singing, you can tell that the owner of the song is Ye Liyi. The theme song of the same name of "Shanghai Bund" was composed by Gu Jiahui, written by Huang Zhan and sung by Ye Liyi. This song has also become a classic Cantonese pop song.

(End of this chapter)