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Chapter 295 Why Didn't You Say So Sooner? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Qiu Moyan is dead, she must be dead, she fell into the quicksand pit..."

Qi Hao was also unsure.

After all, in the world of film and television, whether someone dies or lives is entirely up to the director.

Qiu Moyan was stabbed in the chest?
It's not good that her heart is on the right side.

So many people watched her fall into the quicksand pit, how could she not die?
Who knows, there might be a hidden paradise beneath the quicksand pit.

Not only did he not die, he also obtained a martial arts manual and became the number one master in the martial arts world.

"As for the sequel, Mo Yan is indeed dead, so it'll be a story about Zhou Huai'an and Jin Xiangyu..."

Xu Ke already had an idea in mind.

In fact, he had wanted to continue making films about Dragon Inn a long time ago.

It's still difficult to capture something unique.

Moreover, compared to "Dragon Inn", he wanted to film "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", but unfortunately Jin Yong wouldn't give him the rights.

"I'm playing Zhou Huai'an?"

Qi Hao didn't quite believe it. Although he was a big star, he was too far removed from the character's persona.

“Li Lianjie was very interested in playing Zhou Huai’an.”

Xu Ke quickly replied.

"Him? What's your budget? You're actually planning to hire him?"

Qi Hao will never work with Li Lianjie in his life.

They simply can't afford to hire them, and it's not cost-effective.

Comparatively speaking, if there is a suitable script, he would rather team up with Hendrik Willem Van Loon because Van Loon is particularly easy to talk to.

If you plead poverty with him, it's not impossible for him to give you a free performance.

Everyone calls Hendrik Willem Van Loon "Big Brother," not only because of his status in the underworld, but also because he is genuinely easy to talk to.

"With a budget of 200 million... we gave him a salary of 90 million. He also felt regretful for missing out on 'New Dragon Gate Inn' back then, so we slightly reduced his salary."

Xu Ke even felt like he had gotten a good deal.

"..."

One person took 45% of the funding, and the movie turned out to be a complete flop.

Qi Hao and Li Lianjie collaborated on "The Warlords".

I don't think this guy can carry the box office.

I don't know why so many people are willing to throw money at him.

However, since Li Lianjie started the "Yi Foundation", he has indeed managed to get involved with many big names in the financial world.

"Don't worry, Bernard will pay."

Xu Ke understood Qi Hao's concerns, but with a budget of 200 million, the remaining 110 million was enough to produce a high-quality film.

These days, even big-budget movies only cost around 100 million.

Don't underestimate the value of a hundred million; it's a lot of money.

Anything exceeding this price, unless it involves high-paid actors, is basically just a way to launder money.

What role should I play?

Li Lianjie is playing Zhou Huai'an, but damn it, they're not going to make me play Jin Xiangyu, are they?

If he dares to say that, Qi Hao will beat the old man to death today and make Shi Nansheng a widow.

"You're playing the eunuch of the Western Depot this time..."

Xu Ke designed the character around Qi Hao this time. When he was creating the character, Qi Hao was all he could think about, which is why he insisted on having Qi Hao play the role.

No one else could portray that feeling.

"Eunuch!"

Qi Hao thought that Shi Nansheng should remain a widow.

Is there a difference between eunuchs and women?

I consider you a friend, and you want to cut off my penis.

"Listen to me first. This eunuch is based on the Grand Eunuch Wang Zhi. Do you know who he is?"

Xu Ke wasn't quite sure, because Qi Hao didn't seem to have much schooling.

There are many grassroots directors in Hong Kong, but Xu Ke is not one of them.

He attended Southern Methodist University in Mecca, Texas in his early years, but dropped out after a year to travel around Mecca. He later transferred to the University of Texas at Austin to study broadcasting and television/film.

Therefore, his films often feature technological innovations.

Xu Ke has made significant contributions to technological innovation in Chinese-language films.

"Know……"

Qi Hao's photographic memory is partly derived from movie-related books, partly from literary works, and partly from historical documents.

Because of his extensive knowledge, Lu Yang regarded him as an encyclopedia of the Ming Dynasty.

In order to develop a script called "Brotherhood of Blades", Lu Yang would often ask Qi Hao for advice on historical issues.

Sometimes when Qi Hao couldn't answer a question, he would ask Li Xiaomeng to borrow materials from the library.

Putting aside everything else, Qi Hao is definitely a top expert on Ming Dynasty eunuchs and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"The character I created is definitely a very special villain..."

Xu Ke tried his best to persuade Qi Hao.

He didn't want to use his previous promises to force Qi Hao to accept the role.

Twisted melons are not sweet.

Only when Qi Hao is interested in a role can he truly bring out its essence.

"A villain?" Qi Hao's eyes lit up immediately.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?
His new assignment was to play a villainous role.

Moreover, the character must be a "charismatic villain." This is something that cannot be measured by skill; you can only try to take on more villainous roles and then take your chances.

Although Xiaomi's business information and this reward are ridiculous, you can tell Xiaomi has a bright future even without reading it, so you can just invest blindly. However, if you don't complete this task, you can't refresh the new task. Therefore, Qi Hao still has to complete the task first.

"You could call him a villain, but don't worry, this villain is absolutely brilliant, maybe even more so than the male lead... Let me tell you a couple of lines: You ask me what the Western Depot is? Let me tell you, what your Eastern Depot dares not handle, our Western Depot handles. What your Eastern Depot dares not kill, our Western Depot kills. In short, what the Eastern Depot can handle, we handle; what the Eastern Depot cannot handle, we handle even more. Execute first, report later, imperial power and privilege! That's the Western Depot, understand?"

Xu Ke performed live.

Qi Hao responded with a look that suggested he was an idiot.

Actually, when it comes to dialogue, Qi Hao, who was recently influenced by "Let the Bullets Fly," really can't appreciate Xu Ke's cringeworthy performance.

Jiang Wen's is truly awesome.

However, many of the films directed by Tsui Hark and co-written by him feature villains with both charisma and good looks.

They are sometimes wicked, sometimes alluring, sometimes wild, making the audience both love and hate them, unable to stop watching.

For example, there's Gu Jinfu, the eunuch in *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*; Dongfang Bubai, the swordsman in *Swordsman II*; Sun Honglei in *Seven Swords*; Cao Shaoqin in *New Dragon Gate Inn*; and Feilong, the bandit in *The Blade*...

Even Lee Chi-hung's portrayal of Hattori Sengun has become a classic in the hearts of countless movie fans.

It looks even more like a ninja than any ninja film made by Japanese people.

Qi Hao has some confidence in Xu Ke's ability to portray characters.

Since he said it would definitely be good, we can trust him a little.

It all comes down to luck anyway.

So, Qi Hao thought for a moment and said, "Do you have a script? Let me take a look."

Xu Ke's biggest weakness is the storyline.

Especially in recent years, the plots of movies have become increasingly absurd.

Qi Hao doesn't want to be criticized after acting.

He is not the same person he used to be, so he cherishes his reputation even more.

"I'll send it to you later. Right now, there's only a general plot outline and character settings. The full script isn't finished yet. As you know, my 'Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame' is about to be released, so I'm busy right now."

Xu Ke was overjoyed upon hearing this; Qi Hao wanting the script meant he was going to accept it.

Then he invited An Feng to act in the show as well.

The main focus is on participation.

Even though the role might only be a supporting one, for a newcomer like An Feng, being able to work with a director as renowned as him is an honor in itself.

Qi Hao also introduced Zhang Chenyu to Xu Ke.

I hope that in the future, more special effects work will be outsourced to Naughty Ghost Studio. I'll take on your movie roles, and you can use my special effects company. Everyone will be happy.

While the group was chatting, a staff member came over to urge them on.

These are all big names. If you don't take your seats, are you expecting the Hong Kong Film Awards to wait for you?
The Hong Kong Film Awards have officially begun.

In this year's Hong Kong Film Awards nominations, "Bodyguards and Assassins" was nominated for 15 awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best New Performer, with a total of 19 people receiving nominations, setting a new record for the most nominations for a single film in the history of the Hong Kong Film Awards.

For a big shot like Qi Hao, award ceremonies are not very meaningful unless he receives a major prize.

He came here this time to see if An Feng could win a newcomer award.

The Best Newcomer Award is of great significance to many people.

Anfeng is the same.

Her talent is undeniable, but while her minimum potential is high, her maximum potential is limited.

Acting is about maintaining the audience's immersion in the role.

It's unrealistic to think of pursuing a career as a serious actor, or even to become a veteran actress with a Best Actress award.

This time, she played Fang Hong in "Bodyguards and Assassins," and received great support from the director team, who helped her to portray this character with a difficult life.

She worked very hard and performed at an extraordinary level.

After the movie was released, her performance surprised the audience. It turned out that An Feng could not only play beautiful women, but also play some different roles.

Perhaps An Feng is not outstanding enough yet, but the Newcomer Award is intended to encourage new film talents.

Whether or not you can win an award is actually a comparison within the newcomer pool.

She was nominated along with Fala Chen for "Turning Point," Zhu Xuan for "Prince of Tears," and Aarif Rahman and Chung Siu-to for "Echoes of the Rainbow."

Her biggest competitor should be Aarif Rahman—the singer who looks similar to Wang Lihong.

He joined Li Ming's A MUSIC East Asia Records and PACIWOOD agency at the age of 16, debuted as a singer last year, and starred in "Echoes of the Rainbow" this year.

The resources are quite good.

His performance in "Echoes of the Rainbow" was equally outstanding.

Furthermore, since he is a local of Hong Kong, his chances of winning the prize suddenly become infinitely high.

"Don't be nervous. Being nominated is a good start. I've never won a Best New Performer award before."

As the awards ceremony was approaching the newcomer award segment, Qi Hao noticed that An Feng was visibly nervous.

At this point, even the most laid-back person will inevitably feel a surge of emotions.

"You seem more nervous than I am."

An Feng muttered something under his breath.

"Stop talking, it's about to start. Just pretend you're not going to win this award and act naturally, otherwise the Hong Kong media will say you were bullied by the Hong Kong Film Awards and cried."

Qi Hao adjusted his expression and put on a polite smile.

If he's even more nervous than the other nominees when the newcomer award is presented, then people will notice the signs of their relationship.

He couldn't possibly be nervous about Aarif Rahman, could he?

(End of this chapter)