I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 459: Idol Calls (23)

"I don't quite understand why you always complain about censorship?"

Shen Liang asked directly: "During the heyday of Hong Kong films, there was no mainland film market at all. There was definitely no mainland censorship at that time. There were only gangsters pointing guns at their heads. They were able to make good movies back then, but not now?"

"If anyone wants to complain, it should be us... I really find it hard to understand this mentality. There are no outsiders here. Please explain it to me."

Chen Musheng was stunned for a moment, then said: "If we give up the mainland market, no boss will be willing to invest!"

“…So, we still rely on the mainland market for our livelihood…”

"Ah."

"Then don't complain. All directors in the mainland are making movies within the scope of censorship!"

"I'm not complaining...just..."

Xie Tingfeng interrupted: "What do you think is the biggest problem with Hong Kong films?"

"Too keen on making quick money, not striving for progress, complaining about the environment... and then I believed it!" At this point, Shen Liang sighed: "People are all the same. When they take off, they fight for it. When they fail, it's all the fault of the rules."

Chen Musheng waved his hand: "...No more talking, let's drink!"

"Um…"

Then they talked about action movies. Xie Tingfeng said that action movies used to be shot on film, and each frame of film cost $2.5.

"Many terrifying and high-risk actions, such as crashing a person into a bus and rolling down the convention center in the 04 film "New Police Story", were all forced out in the film era!"

“To shoot an action movie, you need at least 150 frames per second. Once you start filming, you’re burning money… I saw 40 steps and the director asked me to rush down. Although I was wearing protective pads all over my body, I was actually reluctant in my heart. But the director didn’t wait for me and directly said to start filming.

Sometimes I would muster up the courage to say, "Director, excuse me, wait a minute." But this would waste the crew hundreds of dollars... At this time, the martial arts instructor would speak up: "Ting Feng, can you do it?"

"I can only bite the bullet and do it...it would be embarrassing if I said no!"

"The part in "True Man" where Wu Jingfei kicked him?"

"Well, luckily there was a branch blocking me during that part... It was very dangerous because I was falling backwards and couldn't see where I would land..."

"I guess Wu Jing is also afraid..."

"He must be afraid..."

……

After a brief chat, Shen Liang took Rouba back to the hotel...

Regarding the project "Duel", whether it can be launched or not depends mainly on Xie Tingfeng's sincerity.

——It’s the film pay!
If he offers more than 500 million Hong Kong dollars, it will be impossible...

In Shen Liang's opinion, Xie Tingfeng's market price is not worth 500 million!
Shen Liang does not have any worship for Hong Kong stars or directors...

At most, I have a little liking for him.

After all, we are compatriots!
But really speaking of admiration, the fan mentality...

Not at all!

After all, he was born after 95 and has no filter for these people.

I don't know what's going on recently, a lot of people are praising the old Hong Kong stars for their looks...

Maybe there are more and more ugly children of capitalists!
But Shen Liang didn’t experience the golden age of Hong Kong. When he watched old movies, he could only say that the looks were pretty good, but there weren’t many so-called god-like looks…

As for the works…

Except for a few very few, most of them have been sprayed as vases!

To put it bluntly, he could never get enough of Leslie Cheung's looks. Every time he saw him, he would praise him with exaggerated words like "peerless and charming" etc.

How come she is so stunning?

An artist rarely seen in a century...

Shen Liang felt that these Hong Kong artists came to the mainland just to make a living.

His mentality is the same as what Chen Hong said about Wu Junru: "If you come to the mainland to make money, you must abide by the mainland's rules."

——When "The Promise" and "If Love" competed head-on, Wu Junru said, "The Promise is not good to watch and boring." Then Chen Hong directly scolded her, "If you come to the mainland to make money, you must abide by the rules."

Although he is overbearing and many people think he has a bad temper, but... this is really Shen Liang's idea.

You come to the mainland to make money, but you are unwilling to beg for food and unwilling to go bankrupt. We are in a difficult situation.

Even beggars know how to sing a few lines of Lotus Flower, how can you not even embroider a red flag?

Not only that, he also arrogantly throws the begging bowl in front of you and orders: "Fill it up!" Why?
Have you ever danced with swords for a bald man?

Because you have been involved in gangs?

Now, Shen Liang offers two projects: "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils" and "Duel".

What is this called?
This is called the sponsor!

And he plays opposite Shen Liang...

What does it mean?
This means that the minimum box office in mainland China starts at 10 billion...

The mainland market opened up immediately...

According to this analysis, Xie Tingfeng should act in the Duel project for free... or even pay a little money...

If you don’t do it, others will!
Do you expect Shen Liang to be humble and ask for cooperation?
Dream on…

Well, this is an ideal situation, of course it is impossible to happen - after all, Xie Tingfeng is the last hope of the Hong Kong circle and the number one star of Emperor Entertainment Group, he will definitely ask for the pay!
……

Shen Liang finished the live broadcast and returned to the bedroom, where Rouba was holding a tablet and grinning foolishly.

"What show are you watching?"

"The Rumored Chen Qianqian is quite interesting..."

“…starring Zhao Lusi?”

"Yes...you know her?"

Just as Shen Liang was about to answer, Rouba answered himself: "You must know her. She and you were once a couple!"

"Specializing in CP?"

"You asked her to shoot the music videos for several songs in your second EP!"

Shen Liang was surprised: "You know all this?"

"I've been following you... since 'The Next Generation of Idols'..."

"Oh," Shen Liang immediately reacted: "So, I'm your idol? You're my fan?"

"I guess so...Any questions?"

"So...what does it feel like to get an idol? Or, are you satisfied with the idol?"

Rouba rolled his eyes and didn't bother to pay attention to him...

Shen Liang insisted: "Tell me something, otherwise, you will be called XX later!"

"I don't call..."

"... "

Shen Liang is not a talker, he always speaks with his actions...

Sure enough, in the next half hour, Rouba and Baba called out several times...

……

The next morning, Shen Liang got up as usual and ran for an hour in the gym, then washed up and went downstairs to have breakfast...

Today we have white rice porridge and steamed dumplings...Shen Liang likes them very much!

——There is plenty of fresh fruit for breakfast, the bacon is high in meat content and fried crispy, and the chef is really good, the sauces are of good standard, and he works hard. You can choose one of three main dishes for each meal, and there is a full range of appetizers, bread and desserts.

The quality of the mutton and beef is very good, and even the Coca-Cola is served with a slice of lemon and a straw.

But... after eating it for a week, I couldn't take it anymore.

It tastes good, but... I just can’t get used to it!

White rice porridge + steamed buns or steamed dumplings, fried dough sticks are the most suitable.

Shen Liang drank three bowls in a row and was about to go back to his room when his cell phone suddenly rang... It was Yang Mi!

Idols... rarely contact me by phone, at most they send me WeChat messages...

"Yes, Rouba is over here..."

"She came here on her own initiative, so of course I have to receive her..."

(End of this chapter)