Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

The story behind Chapter 827

In the early 1980s, Hong Kong Radio produced a theme drama called "Hong Kong Hong Kong".

The director of this theme unit drama at that time was Luo Qirui, whose later representative works include "Autumn Fairy Tale" starring Chow Yun-fat and Cherie Chung, and "Seven Little Fortunes" which he wrote and directed himself.

In this theme unit drama, two episodes were adapted from an early draft of a script by Li Bihua.

When filming this script by Li Bihua, Luo Qirui was also inspired by the Shaw Brothers classic "Revenge".

The two male protagonists in the movie "Revenge" are played by the golden male protagonists of Shaw Brothers' martial arts films, Ti Lung and David Chiang. The former plays the role of Guan Yulou in the movie, while the latter plays the role of Guan Xiaolou.

Director Luo Qirui named one of the male protagonists of the theme unit drama Xiaolou because he liked the name "Xiaolou".

Because Luo Qirui had a close relationship with Chen Dieyi, a famous writer and lyricist in Hong Kong at that time, he named another male protagonist in the unit drama Cheng Dieyi.

Seeing this, I think everyone has already figured it out.

The first draft of the script written by Li Bihua was "Farewell My Concubine".

At that time, both Law Kei-luk and Lee Bik-wah chose Leslie Cheung, who was not yet famous, to play the role of Cheng Dieyi.

Although the role had already been agreed upon, Leslie Cheung's former agent, Tam Kwok-kei, quit the role on the grounds that it would damage the artist's image.

Although the director and screenwriter had been lobbying Leslie Cheung to perform, they were unable to reach an agreement. The role of Cheng Dieyi in the theme unit drama "Farewell My Concubine" was eventually played by Yu Jialun.

After the theme drama was broadcast, Li Bihua expanded the first draft of the script into the novel Farewell My Concubine and published it in the mid-1980s.

Later, because the film "Rouge" adapted from Li Bihua's novel by director Guan Jinpeng was a great success, some media claimed that director Guan Jinpeng intended to adapt another novel by Li Bihua, "Farewell My Concubine", into a film.

Li Bihua responded publicly, saying that she was happy that "Farewell My Concubine" could be adapted into a film, but she hoped that Cheng Dieyi could be played by Leslie Cheung.

It turned out that after the unsuccessful collaboration that year, Li Bihua had been using Leslie Cheung as the prototype for the male protagonist in her novel while writing the script for the novel.

Leslie Cheung himself had a good relationship with Li Bihua and liked her novels very much. He even affectionately called Li Bihua "Poison Sister".

In this way, Guan Jinpeng contacted Jiahe strategist Chen Ziqiang and tried to promote the preparation of this project.

According to Chen Ziqiang, since Cheng Dieyi had decided to play the already famous Leslie Cheung, Duan Xiao Lou must have a leading actor who could match his role, so he decided to cast Cheng Long.

As expected, because of the film's homosexual theme, Cheng Long chose to refuse.

Leslie Cheung, who originally thought that he had a sure win, finally chose to refuse due to opposition from his current agent, Chen Shufen, and his own concerns.

Just like that, seeing that "Farewell My Concubine" could not be produced at Golden Harvest, Chen Ziqiang recommended the project to another person.

Chen Ziqiang said to the man at the time, "No one in our industry can make this film, only you can, because everyone thinks that this film cannot make money, because you are the boss of the film company and the producer."

Who is this person?
It was Xu Feng, the famous heroine in Taiwan's early years and winner of the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress many times.

This woman is not only a heroine in the movie, but also lives like a heroine in real life.

Her ex-husband ran away due to debts, and she paid off his debts alone.

This spirit touched the creditor and made her marry him, who is her current husband, the founder of Tangchen Group.

It’s the developer of Tangchen Yipin, which sounds very expensive.

After marrying her second husband, Xu Feng began to retreat behind the scenes and established Tangchen Film and Television to focus on film production.

On the recommendation of Chen Ziqiang, Xu Feng began to learn about the novel "Farewell My Concubine". After reading it, he found that he liked it very much and decided to adapt it into this movie.

In order to obtain the copyright, Xu Feng deliberately accompanied the "night owl" Li Bihua to talk at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for several nights, and even annoyed her husband because of this.

In the end, after agreeing to give Li Bihua the right to select directors and actors, Xu Feng finally won the adaptation rights for "Farewell My Concubine".

As expected, the only actor Li Bihua approved of to play Cheng Dieyi was Leslie Cheung.

So Xu Feng contacted Leslie Cheung enthusiastically as a producer and extended an invitation to him.

As expected, Leslie Cheung, who had already refused once, refused again due to his own concerns and the request of his agent.

As Xu Feng was a senior in the circle, the owner of a production company, and had a wealthy husband, she also had a hot temper. She was so angry after being rejected that she scolded Leslie Cheung on the phone.

"Although Leslie Cheung was a popular star, he could only hide away when facing seniors like Xu Feng and her husband.

It just so happened that Leslie Cheung mentioned the idea of ​​retiring last year, and now that something like this has happened, he just uses it as an excuse.”

In the moving Bentley, when Guan Zhilin said this, Hanyu Hideki finally understood what the rumors about Leslie Cheung's retirement were about.

He never expected that through the rumors of Leslie Cheung's retirement, he could also learn the story behind the filming of "Farewell My Concubine", a classic work in the Chinese film industry that cannot be avoided.

However, although this movie is a classic, it took several years to prepare, which was too troublesome, and Hideki Hanyu had no intention of getting involved.

Although this movie was shot in mainland China, the investor is a Hong Kong production company, and Hideki Hanyu does not want to break his promise and interfere with the investment.

Besides, he remembered that Xu Feng chose the little poetry master as the director because he met him when he watched the screening of "The King of Children" in Cannes.

Calculating the time, the two have already contacted each other.

It is said that in order to invite the young poetry master to be the director of "Farewell My Concubine", Xu Feng communicated for more than a year and talked on the phone for more than 200 hours.

It’s a pity that Hanyu Hideki didn’t have a good impression of the little poetry master and really didn’t want to deal with him, so he had no intention of getting involved in this work.

At this time, Guan Zhilin spoke again, "When I was chatting with Ms. Xu before, she once said, 'If it weren't for him (Leslie Cheung), I wouldn't have to be so anxious, spend so much effort, and make my husband unhappy.'

It was obvious that Ms. Xu was very annoyed by Leslie Cheung’s rejection.”

Hanyu Hideki said lightly, "Even if you are angry, you can't curse.

Then he raised his eyebrows and asked, "She had the time to spend several nights persuading Li Bihua and hundreds of hours to invite Director Chen, but she started cursing just because Leslie Cheung refused. Why do you think that was the case?"

Guan Zhilin remained silent after hearing this.

On the other side, Zhang Qi also understood the meaning of Hanyu Hideki's words, and his expression tightened.

Hanyu Hideki just laughed but didn't point it out.

Because the answer to this question is exactly why Guan Zhilin clings to the public relations manager of Crescent Cinemas and refuses to let go.

Because she is very clear about the status between celebrity artists and senior executives of Asian theaters.

Hanyu Hideki no longer raised this question, but directly said to Guan Zhilin, "I want to meet Xu Feng, can you help me contact her?"

Upon hearing this, Guan Zhilin hurriedly asked nervously, "Darling, you are not trying to help Leslie Cheung, are you?"

No wonder Guan Zhilin was nervous.

Xu Feng is a senior in the circle and the boss of a production company. He has a high seniority and status, so even if Leslie Cheung was scolded, he could only bear it.

But if compared with Hideki Hanyu.

How to describe it?
The two of them are not in the same dimension at all.

Speaking of which, Hideki Hanyu is not even considered a member of the circle.

Because Hideki Hanyu is in the circle.

Even if you pull the other person's husband out, it's useless. Not to mention the current Tangchen Group, it's not the Tangchen Group of the future.

Even if it is, there is still no comparison.

Although founder Tang Chen now owns a listed company in Hong Kong and is a leader among the younger generation.

But at most it can be compared with Shengshi Real Estate.

As for Hideki Hanyu, if you were to talk about Li Ka-shing, we could still talk about that.

Therefore, if Hanyu Hideki really wanted to cause trouble for Tangchen Film and Television because of Leslie Cheung, it would definitely be an irresistible disaster for Ms. Xu.

Guan Zhilin and Ms. Xu have a pretty good relationship, so she really doesn't want to see this situation happen.

When Hanyu Hideki saw Guan Zhilin's expression, he pretended to be serious and said, "What? My artist was scolded, and I can't say anything."

Guan Zhilin carefully persuaded, "Darling, you may have misunderstood. Xu Feng actually admires Leslie Cheung very much. She was angry because she did a lot for Leslie Cheung.

Besides, I can just go and help mediate this kind of thing. You are lowering your status by coming forward."

Guan Zhilin's cautious look made Hanyu Hideki laugh, "Okay, I'm just kidding, don't worry, I'm not that bored to target anyone.

Actually, I admire Ms. Xu very much. I have seen the movies she starred in before and I know her life experience, so I wanted to take this opportunity to get to know her.”

Hideki Hanyu was not kidding when he said this.

He also knew about Xu Feng's later deeds as a widow who single-handedly supported the Tangchen Group, and he admired her for that.

Moreover, when it comes to "Farewell My Concubine", the relationship between Xu Feng and Leslie Cheung is not as simple as it seems.

In another time and space, Leslie Cheung was able to star in "Farewell My Concubine" because Xu Feng tirelessly recommended Leslie Cheung's videos to the little poetry master and kept mailing them to him.

Moreover, the two of them actually had a very good relationship later on. Even if Hanyu Hideki said what he said before, it doesn't mean that he really wants to participate in their relationship as an outsider.

The reason why he wanted to meet Xu Feng was simply because he wanted to get to know him and get to know his husband. It had nothing to do with Leslie Cheung.

Now, isn't he working so hard just to be able to do whatever he wants?

Guan Zhilin was relieved after hearing what Hanyu Hideki said, "Darling, when do you want to meet? I'll let her know."

"Let's do it tomorrow. I won't stay in Hong Kong for too long this time."

As soon as Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, the expressions of the two women beside him changed.

Guan Zhilin immediately put aside her worries about Xu Feng. Compared with her relationship with Hanyu Hideki, the false friendships in the circle were not worth mentioning at all.

At this moment, nothing is more important than competing for favor.

Zhang Qi, who was standing next to him, didn't care about the other thoughts in his mind.

The reason I followed Hanyu Hideki out tonight was to prevent any vixen from appearing around Hanyu Hideki.

But now, there was no fox spirit, but a nine-tailed demon fox came directly.

How could an ordinary vixen compare to Guan Zhilin's level?

In an instant, both of Hanyu Hideki's arms were hugged by someone.

With the sweet voices of sweet girls and the whispering of sweet girls, a secret war begins.

……

The next day.

January 13th.

After challenging two of Hong Kong's top beauties in one night, Hanyu Hideki was full of energy in the morning. After sending Zhang Qi to the crew and Guan Zhilin to Asia Cinemas, he turned the car around and went to Mount Kellett to pick up Li Jiaxin.

As for why he picked up Li Jiaxin, it was because he needed a suitable vase by his side for the upcoming social events.

As for why he didn't bring Guan Zhilin, it was because the next person he was going to meet always reminded him of some strange news from his previous life.

Heung Kong Fanling Golf Course.

When Hanyu Hideki brought Li Jiaxin to the golf course in a golf cart, they saw Liu Luanxiong walking towards them as soon as they got out of the car.

The golf course, plus Liu Luanxiong, that's why he didn't bring Miss Guan with him.

Putting aside the strange memories, whether true or false, Hanyu Hideki focused his attention on Liu Luanxiong.

This person had previously cooperated with Eiichi Kambo, operating back and forth between the Neon and Hong Kong stock markets, and made a fortune.

Now that the Neon stock market has collapsed, there has been a temporary lull, but he has turned around and invested in the real estate market again, and is doing very well with Luo Zhaohui.

Now Hideki Hanyu has approached Liu Luanxiong and wants to continue the cooperation. Having enjoyed the previous success, although Liu Luanxiong did not understand why he had to go to Taiwan and did not know what to do specifically, he still readily agreed.

Hideki Hanyu came to Hong Kong this time and wanted to meet Liu Luanxiong in person.

The other party naturally arranged the meeting schedule early.

When he saw Hideki Hanyu arriving, he stepped forward to greet him and showed great respect.

That attitude doesn't seem like Hanyu Hideki is a dozen years younger than Liu Luanxiong. Instead, Liu Luanxiong seems like a junior.

However, Hanyu Hideki did not put on airs because of this. Instead, he smiled and said hello before the other party spoke, "Sorry, I kept you waiting for a long time, Mr. Liu."

Liu Luanxiong also said with a smile, "Actually, I just got here too."

After saying that, Liu Luanxiong simply greeted Li Jiaxin.

Although Li Jiaxin did not participate in the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant in this life, she still relied on the "support" of Hideki Hanyu and became a socialite in Hong Kong's upper class circles.

She usually shoots prints and commercials, appears on TV shows, and makes guest appearances in film and television dramas. With her extraordinary beauty, she is even quite famous in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

Liu Luanxiong and Hanyu Hideki have collaborated many times, so they are naturally aware of Li Jiaxin's "background".

After saying hello, Liu Luanxiong seemed to remember something and reminded Hanyu Hideki, "Mr. Hanyu, I met Mr. Li when I came here just now. Do you want to play a few rounds with him?"

Hanyu Hideki said, "Don't worry, I have a last-minute appointment with someone today, it won't be too late to go together later."

When Liu Luanxiong heard this, he was about to ask who Hanyu Hideki had made an appointment with.

But they saw a golf cart coming from the entrance, and when the car stopped beside them, two figures, a man and a woman, got out.

Hanyu Hideki's voice sounded, "What a coincidence, he arrived just after I finished speaking."

Liu Luanxiong looked at Xu Feng and her husband walking towards them, and suddenly became confused.

How did Hideki Hanyu get involved with these two?

After all, no matter in terms of net worth or status, these two people should not have anything to do with Hideki Hanyu.

(End of this chapter)