Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 392 Conflict
Chen Kexin was in high spirits and seemed to have a good impression of Zhang Chen. Not only had he just expressed his true views on the Academy Awards without any reservation, but now he was even more open-hearted.

“Director Zhang, I really want to thank you. Last time we met, you reminded me to avoid The Promise. I appreciate your kindness.

Unfortunately, I couldn't avoid it in the end.

At that time, I wanted to change the release date, but China Film did not agree, so "If Love" had no choice but to compete with "The Promise", and the facts were just as you expected...

Before the Academy Awards, others questioned your ability to predict, but I never questioned it.

And I don’t believe you rely on any calculations, as shown in If Love, Director Zhang, you have a really sharp eye~”

I don’t know what Chen Kexin wants to do, but he keeps sending out nice words to him.

"Director Chen, you're too polite~
By the way, I remember that "If Love" was postponed. How was the box office in the end? "

China Film Corporation still has some shame. Since "The Promise" caused a sharp drop in the box office of "A Moment of Love", it allowed "A Moment of Love" to be postponed for one month, which can be considered as some compensation.

Chen Ke smiled bitterly: "The postponement has some effect, but not much. In January, there were "Huo Yuanjia" and "King Kong", and "If Love" still lost money in the end~"

Zhang Chen remembered that the box office of "If Love" in the original time and space seemed to be more than 3000 million. He estimated that even if it was postponed, the maximum would be 5000 million, which would still be a loss.

I don’t know what Chen Kexin was thinking at the time, but the cost of making a musical was actually 8000 million.

Zhang Chen couldn't help but wonder if it was the same operation as in "The Warlords".

Maybe it just didn't come out.

Neither of them continued the topic, and Chen Kexin said, "But after this, I know what a blockbuster is.

Big investments and big stars are not considered blockbusters for mainland audiences. They have to be big scenes like The Promise to be considered blockbusters.”

Speaking of The Promise, the other party sneered, "The Promise sold very poorly all over the world, but it sold well only in mainland China. This is the strength of China Film Group Corporation~"

Chen Kexin's words were full of sarcasm, but his expression was more of helplessness. It was obvious that he was speechless about China Film Group's behavior of being both a contestant and a referee.

Zhang Chen was actually speechless. Although he had a good relationship with Han Sanping, China Film Group was indeed quite shameless.

"That's why I advise you to join if you can't win. When you make a blockbuster in the future, remember to get China Film Group to join~"

Chen Kexin nodded in agreement: "Speaking of blockbusters, I actually have an idea. Now that I understand the definition of blockbusters by mainland audiences, I am also going to make a blockbuster this time~"

"Oh, Director Chen, can you please tell me what the subject of your blockbuster is?"

"It must be a costume drama. Director Zhang, do you know about the "Assassination of Ma" case, one of the four great cases in the late Qing Dynasty?"

As soon as Chen Kexin mentioned "The Assassin", Zhang Chen understood.

"The Assassin" is "The Warlords".

"The Assassination of Ma" is a true story that happened in the late Qing Dynasty. It tells the historical event of Zhang Wenxiang assassinating Ma Xinyi, the Governor-General of Liangjiang in the late Qing Dynasty. It is widely circulated among the people and has even been adapted into a drama.

In the 80s, Chang Cheh adapted it into a movie called "The Assassin".

"Director Chen, are you planning to remake Chang Cheh's The Assassin?"

Seeing that Zhang Chen knew, Chen Kexin showed a happy expression on his face: "Since Director Zhang knows, then I don't have to popularize the science. But I am not remaking it. I am going to apply this incident and tell a different story about brotherhood~"

Zhang Chen frowned. Even though he knew that the original version of "The Warlords" was directed by Chen Kexin, he still felt that Chen was not suitable for this type of subject matter.

Looking at all of Chen Kexin's works, Zhang Chen thinks the best one is "Comrades: Almost a Love Story", followed by "Chinese Partners".

This kind of realistic subject matter is the type that Chen Kexin is good at. He insisted on putting the cart before the horse and making a martial arts blockbuster. The end result will definitely not be good.

Chen Kexin didn't notice any of this and was still working hard to promote the film, describing the prospects of "The Warlords" to Zhang Chen.

“Who are you going to ask to take the photo?”

"It must be Jet Li, only he can support the high box office~"

Sure enough.

Zhang Chen was just about to say something when he suddenly had an idea. Could it be that this guy wanted me to invest?

Thinking back to Chen Kexin's series of actions just now, the more I think about it, the more deliberate it seems. No wonder this old guy has been so open-hearted since we met today.

Waiting for me here~
Once I understood the key, I immediately felt that Chen Kexin was different.

Just now I thought the other person was open and smiling, but now I just feel that his face is full of deceit.

This guy is not a good person~
When Zhang Chen thought of the famous straw hat in the movie "The Warlords" that cost 6000 yuan, he shook his head. He would never be taken advantage of.

"Director Zhang, Director Chen, what are you talking about? You're so excited~"

Just as I was thinking about how to refuse, a voice came from behind. It was Lu Zheng and Jing Tian.

The two of them had just finished their tour and got to know quite a few people. They happened to see Zhang Chen and Chen Kexin over there, so they came over to say hello.

It just so happened that they also wanted to ask Zhang Chen when "Crocodile Storm" could start filming?
"Oh, Mr. Lu is here, Director Chen is talking about his next movie, it's going to be a blockbuster~"

"Oh, a blockbuster? Blockbuster movies are good~"

Lu Zheng is now most interested in blockbuster movies. He has always felt that the fastest way to make Jing Tian famous is to directly participate in blockbuster movies.

Unfortunately, no matter whether it was Zhang Yimou, Director Chen, Feng Xiaogang, or Zhang Chen, he couldn't get any good resources.

Even "Crocodile Storm" was managed by relying on the little connections and money I had before.

Lu Zheng even wanted to organize an event and produce a blockbuster movie himself.

Profit or something like that is not a consideration at all, the only goal is to make Jingtian famous.

"Brother Xun, I haven't congratulated you on winning the Best Actress title yet, where's the trophy~"

"My assistant is holding it for me. I can't possibly attend the dinner holding the trophy~"

"Ah, can you let me take a look then?"

"Of course, I can even give it to you."

Mr. Zhou and Jing Tian started chatting as soon as they met. It was obvious that they knew each other before and seemed to have a good relationship.

Here, Lu Zheng has already pestered Chen Kexin: "Director Chen, can you tell us what kind of blockbuster it is? Has the female lead been chosen?"

Lu Zheng looked like he had no shortage of money, and Chen Kexin immediately became interested and prepared to tell the story of "The Assassin" again~
Zhang Chen was just trying to find an excuse to avoid him, but when he saw that Lu Zheng had attracted Chen Kexin's attention, he immediately apologized: "You two can chat first, I'm going to the bathroom~"

Zhang Chen hurried away. On the other side, Zhou Xun, who was chatting, noticed the direction Zhang Chen left and said inexplicably, "Xiao Tian, ​​wait for me for a moment. I'm going to the bathroom too."

In the corridor, Zhang Chen walked towards the bathroom.

I heard footsteps behind me, and when I turned around, it was Master Zhou.

Mr. Zhou looked at him with contempt. When Zhang Chen turned around, he heard three words: "Coward~"

"Hey, that's enough. I was just joking with you, but you're never going to stop~"

"I just can't stop, coward, coward, coward~"

"If you say that again, I'll spank you~"

"I don't believe it~"

Zhou Xun stiffened her neck and continued to provoke with a stubborn look: "Didn't you say you were going to spank me? I want to see how you do it~"

Zhang Chen was so angry that his teeth were itching. He had never been provoked like this in his entire life, and the person at that was a woman.

Zhou Xun continued to shout, and there was a crisp sound of "pop"~
The sound traveled far in the empty corridor. The two of them stopped what they were doing and looked at each other.
The next second, two figures rushed into the utility room next door with messy steps.

Looking at the way the two were pulling each other, it was unclear who was pulling whom, or if they were pulling each other.

Rustle~
Hesitate~
There is blushing music playing~
During the journey, if someone occasionally came to the bathroom, the music would stop abruptly, and then start again after the person left.

……

In the banquet hall
Chen Kexin and Lu Zheng were bragging, and Jing Tian was listening to Chen Kexin and Lu Zheng bragging.

"The cast must be luxurious. The three brothers had better use big stars with enough box office appeal. Pang Qingyun chose Jet Li so that the North American copyright can be sold more easily. North America recognizes Jet Li's kung fu movies very much...

Zhao Erhu and Jiang Wuyang chose actors who are popular in Japan and South Korea. I think Zhao Erhu chose Cheng Long, who is very popular in Japan. Jiang Wuyang chose Chow Yun-fat. A Better Tomorrow is one of the top ten best films selected by South Korea..."

Chen Kexin and Lu Zheng, one dares to speak, the other dares to listen.

Jing Tian's eyes widened as he listened nearby.

Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-fat?

Do you want to capture all three Chinese movie stars who have made it to Hollywood?
The more Jing Tian heard it, the more she felt it was unreliable. After acting in a few movies, she was no longer a newbie. Apart from anything else, the pay for these three people alone was an astronomical figure.

The two continued blah blah ~
"This is a man's play. Women don't have many parts, but there is also a female lead~"

Chen Kexin pretended to be reserved, but Lu Zheng immediately took advantage of the situation and said, "How about we have a sweet girl? Sweet~Sweet?"

Lu Zhengzheng wanted to pull Jing Tian over to recommend her to the director, but when he turned around, he found that she was gone.

In the corridor, Jing Tian walked towards the bathroom. These two people had been out for such a long time, why haven’t they come back yet?

She waited and waited for him, but he didn't come, so she just came here herself.

The two people in the utility room were playing music. When they heard footsteps, they had to pause again. Suddenly, they heard a familiar voice:

"Brother Xun, are you in there?"

The two music lovers in the dark were startled. It was Jing Tian. How did she find this place?

The two people in the corner were petrified instantly. Jing Tian outside called a few more times, and when no one answered in the bathroom, he finally went in.

The two people inside quickly packed up, and Zhang Chen moved quickly and took the opportunity to leave the utility room. Before leaving, he specifically told Zhou Xun to turn off his cell phone.

Zhang Chen walked to the bathroom door, turned on the faucet and pretended to wash his hands.

The sound of rushing water sounded~
The next second, Jing Tian walked out from the female restroom with a puzzled look on her face, calling Zhou Xun as she walked.

Fortunately, the cell phone did not ring next door, which meant that Zhou Xun turned off his phone first.

At this time, Jing Tian also saw Zhang Chen.

"Director Zhang, have you seen Sister Xun? She came out with you~"

"Brother Xun?" Zhang Chen looked puzzled. "I didn't see him. Is he not here? When I came, the women's bathroom was queuing up. Maybe Brother Xun didn't want to wait and went to another bathroom."

Anyone who can guide actors in their acting skills must have good acting skills himself.

"Oh, that's possible~"

Jing Tian did not doubt it and readily accepted the reason Zhang Chen made up.

"You came all the way here to see her?"

"Well, not really. I just saw that you guys haven't been back for a long time, so I came to see you~"

"Don't worry, today is the Academy Awards, there will be no problem with security. By the way, how are you preparing for "Crocodile Storm"~"

Zhang Chen changed the subject, and Jing Tian was fooled. She immediately said, "We are almost ready, just waiting for the camera to start~"

In the utility room, Zhou Xun finally let go of the worry in her heart as she heard the voices outside fading away.

She patted her chest. It was exciting, but also scary.
It would be so embarrassing if we really got stuck here.

But then he remembered what had just happened and a smile appeared on his face.

……

“Although movies like “Crocodile Storm” seem similar to “Jurassic Park”, they are actually different.
Have you noticed that in "Jurassic Park", dinosaurs are always the protagonists, and as for the human actors, no one actually cares about them.

Because the gap between the two is so huge, it is impossible for humans to defeat dinosaurs.

But The Shallows is different.

People not only watch the shark, but also watch how Fan Binbin's character fights back against adversity.

The same goes for your "Crocodile Storm", so I've been asking you to hone your acting skills at home..."

In order to change the subject, Zhang Chen also brought out some useful information, and what he said along the way gave Jing Tian a great shock.

"But I always feel that the range of the camera lens is a huge magical field. No matter how well I practice, I always feel uncomfortable when I am in front of the camera..."

Zhang Chen snapped his fingers: "This is normal because you have not received professional training.

What do students in the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy learn in their first class?
Liberate your nature~
The goal is to make you imitate animals in public, such as a fish, a seal, or a posing bird, in any way that is as embarrassing as possible.

It is to remove the shame that is innate to humans~"

Zhang Chen glanced at Jing Tian and said, "If you want to continue on the path of being an actor for a long time, you must also get rid of this sense of shame~"

Zhang Chen was teaching Jing Tian while walking with her back to the banquet hall. Presumably, by now Master Zhou should have gone back in another direction.

Just as I entered the banquet hall, I heard the noise in the corner.

"We are all working hard for the rise of Hong Kong films, but you chose to be a traitor. Hong Kong films are now suppressed by mainland films, and you have to bear the main responsibility~"

The voice was clearly Wu Yusen.

Zhang Chen was still wondering what happened when he heard Zeng Zhiwei's iconic voice: "You idiot, you dare to win the Best Actor Award at the Academy Awards?"

Originally, Zhang Chen wanted to watch the fun and enjoy the dog-eat-dog fight.

But when he heard the word "Best Actor", he immediately lost his composure.

Pushing through the crowd, it was indeed Liang Jiahui who was being pointed at by thousands of people.

Opposite him were Wu Yusen and Zeng Zhiwei. Zeng Zhiwei, in particular, was stabbing Liang Jiahui in the chest with a finger and cursing.
There was a large crowd of people gathered around, but everyone just watched and no one came forward.

"The future of Hong Kong films lies in the mainland, not in Hong Kong~"

"What a joke! If it's not in Hong Kong, what kind of Hong Kong movie is it? Only people like you who lead the way would think like this. What a shame for Hong Kong people~"

Zeng Zhiwei is a host after all, and he is eloquent and can leave Liang Jiahui speechless with just a few words.

Liang Jiahui angrily slapped away his poking finger, but the latter did not give up. Instead, he became even more aggressive and poked even harder.

"I told you that you are a traitor, but you still refuse to admit it. You are a traitor...ah~"

Zeng Zhiwei was feeling very proud when he suddenly let out a scream. It turned out that his fingers were caught by Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen applied a little force on his hands, and the latter almost fell to his knees in pain.

"Shameless thing, you are a piece of mud that can't be helped up the wall. You pick up the bowl to eat, and put down the bowl to curse your mother. These insults are used to describe you, you dead idiot~
Where is the future of Hong Kong films if not in the Mainland? Can you tell me where it is?

Can you enter the Taiwan market? Or the Japanese and Korean markets? Or sweep across North America?

Are you still dreaming about your Spring and Autumn period?
Why do so many Hong Kong filmmakers go north if they are not working in the mainland? They can't even afford to eat, yet they are still pretending to be noble.

Without the mainland market, what do you eat? Eat shit? "

Every time Zhang Chen said something, he used force on his hands. Zeng Zhiwei was in so much pain that he didn't dare to talk back and his whole body bent.

"Let go, or I'll call the police~"

Wu Yusen didn't expect Zhang Chen to suddenly take action, and he sounded a little timid when he said this.

Zhang Chen didn't really want to start a fight, so he let go of the other person, but he kept saying, "Call the police, and even better, call the reporters over. Let's talk it over and see what the two of you said and did~"

After hearing what Zhang Chen said, Wu Yusen was speechless.

Zhang Chen was still not satisfied, and pointed at him and cursed in the same posture as Zeng Zhiwei just now: "Is it right to say that you pick up the bowl to eat, and put down the bowl to curse your mother?

What qualifications do you have to act noble here, as a loser who couldn't make it in Hollywood and had to come back to make a living?

Did you think you were still the global box office champion? Mission: Impossible 2 was six years ago.

Now you are a flop director who messed up "Windtalkers". MGM was sold off because of you. You still have the nerve to call yourself a big Hollywood director. You are more like a flop Hollywood director. Who in the whole Hollywood dares to use you?

Come on, when Mission: Impossible 01 was being promoted in 2, who said in front of the camera that they would never make Chinese films again and would only make English films?
who is it? ”

Zhang Chen's series of anxious and red-faced questions left Wu Yusen speechless, with his face turning pale and blue.

It was as if Zhang Chen had torn off his clothes with his own hands, exposing him naked to the public, and he just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Zeng Zhiwei finally recovered and pointed at Zhang Chen with an angry look on his face: "Zhang Chen, this is Hong Kong. How dare you be so arrogant? Believe it or not, I will make sure you don't see the sun tomorrow~"

Zhang Chen pretended to grab his fingers, and the guy was so scared that he quickly dodged.

Zhang Chen smiled contemptuously: "I don't believe it, this is Hong Kong, and even more so China, I really don't believe you dare to touch me.

You're playing the underworld tricks with me, and you think this is the era of the Four Inspectors. Let alone you, even if I call your father and ask him, would he... dare...?"

Zhang Chen spoke the last three words one by one, and tapped Zeng Zhiwei with his finger after each word.

After three hits, Zeng Zhiwei fell directly to the ground.

Zhang Chen was satisfied. He looked around and looked at the two again: "How dare you two criticize Liang Jiahui? He is working hard for Hong Kong films. Today's Academy Awards are also working hard for Hong Kong films. Countless Hong Kong film practitioners are looking for a way out for the future of Hong Kong films. Only people like you are still living in the glory of the past, and you only know how to guard your own small circle every day...

Zeng Dalang, let me ask you, what did you work hard for? Did you work hard to bully those actresses?

If you are a real man, you should keep your word. If you look down on the mainland, then stick to Hong Kong and don’t go north~"

"you……"

Zeng Zhiwei rushed towards Zhang Chen in anger, but was pushed away by Dong Jianqiang and Lu Yang who flashed from both sides.

"What, you want to fight because you can't win the argument? Come on, let me fight you, whoever loses is the grandson~"

Dong Jianqiang stretched out his arms and rolled up his sleeves, revealing his carefree side.

“Why, are you relying on your numbers~” Chapman To nearby stood up to show his support.

Then he saw a man walking out from the crowd opposite, Ruyian.

Rub~
"Kowloon Walled City" has just been released, and everyone knows who this person in front of you is.

Even though he didn't win the Best Martial Arts Design award this time, it doesn't mean he can't fight.

Everyone in the circle knew that Rui An had defeated Zou Zhaolong. Chapman To felt that he might die if he faced this guy.

Ruian said nothing, just stood there quietly.

The scene fell into awkward silence for a moment.

A voice from the outside suddenly saved the situation: "Stop, stop~"

It's Wenjun~
Soon a group of people rushed in through the crowd and separated the two groups.

(End of this chapter)