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Chapter 548 They don't understand art at all!
Liang Chaowei forced a smile, "It's nothing, I'm just a little carsick."

As he spoke, he quickly stepped forward, extending both hands, "Mr. Cao! It's a pleasure to meet you! I apologize for the intrusion and for disturbing you!"

Cao Sheng had already stood up. Seeing this, he also extended both hands and shook hands with Liang Chaowei. "It's a pleasure to meet you! Mr. Liang, you're too kind. Please sit down! Please sit down!"

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone sat down, including Cao Sheng, Liang Chaowei, Wang Jing, and Liang Chaowei's assistant.

The door to the private room was also closed.

Next came ordering food. Wang Jing personally took the order and handed the menu to Liang Chaowei.

Liang Chaowei handed the menu to Cao Sheng, "Mr. Cao! Please order! I'll pay, please order whatever you like! Don't be shy!"

Cao Sheng took the menu and put it aside, then turned to Wang Jing and said, "In that case, you can arrange it as you see fit! Bring one of all the signature dishes, and a few stir-fries or something."

After a pause, Cao Sheng looked at Liang Chaowei and asked, "Mr. Liang, would you like a drink? Would you like a bottle?"

Liang Chaowei smiled and said, "Sure! It's a rare opportunity to have dinner with you today, so I'll definitely have to have a couple of drinks."

As he spoke, he looked at Wang Jing, "Miss Wang! Here's the best red wine, bring us one bottle! If that's not enough, we'll order more!"

A moment later, Wang Jing went to arrange the food and drinks.

Inside the private room, only Cao Sheng, Liang Chaowei, and Liang Chaowei's assistant remained.

Leung Chiu-wai began to express his gratitude.

"Mr. Cao, let me first offer you tea instead of wine to thank you for writing the script for 'Infernal Affairs.' The script is excellent, and I am honored to be able to act in this film. Please!"

Cao Sheng picked up his teacup and clinked it with his. "Mr. Liang, you're too kind. Please!"

After expressing his gratitude, Leung Chiu-wai started another topic.

"Mr. Cao! Do you have any plans to visit Hong Kong recently? If so, please let me know so I can have a chance to treat you to a drink. Would that be alright?"

Cao Sheng smiled and nodded, "Okay! If you go, let's get together again."

Leung Chiu-wai got up to refill Cao Sheng's tea, saying as he did so, "I heard that Mr. Cao would be attending the premiere of 'Infernal Affairs,' and I've been looking forward to meeting you there. Unfortunately, I later heard that you've been too busy with work to attend, which I deeply regret. So, after finishing my promotional work in mainland China, I came here to visit you as soon as possible. I hope we'll have more opportunities to collaborate in the future. I wonder if Mr. Cao has seen the finished film of 'Infernal Affairs' recently? What do you think of my performance? Are you satisfied?"

Cao Sheng listened with a smile.

After Leung Chiu-wai finished speaking, Cao Sheng nodded slightly, "I've seen it once, and Mr. Leung's acting skills are excellent. In the Chinese film industry, very few people can surpass you in acting skills."

Actually, he hasn't gone to see "Infernal Affairs" in theaters recently.

But before his rebirth, he had watched the original version of "Infernal Affairs" more than once.

This film was hailed as a savior of Hong Kong cinema shortly after its release, and its quality is indeed undeniable. Although the film lacks thrilling and explosive scenes, the acting duels between several award-winning actors and the repeated battles between police and undercover agents are more exciting than many films with explosive scenes.

In the movie, Leung Chiu-wai's portrayal of Chan Wing-yan was truly outstanding.

Cao Sheng still remembers that after the movie was released, many women said that Leung Chiu-wai's captivating eyes were mesmerizing. For several years afterward, men with a melancholic temperament were very popular with women.

Many people who are unhappy with their lives and are full of dejection inexplicably find themselves with a stroke of good luck in love.

Upon hearing Cao Sheng praise his acting skills, Liang Chaowei's smile deepened considerably; he was very confident in his acting abilities.

He is only 40 years old this year and has already won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor three times.

In terms of the number of Best Actor awards, it seems that no one in Hong Kong has surpassed him.

"You flatter me! Mr. Cao, you flatter me! I don't deserve it! I don't deserve it!"

He spoke modestly, but seemed to want to say something more.

There was a knock on the door of the private room.

Wang Jing came in carrying a bottle of red wine, followed by two waiters who brought out four plates of cold dishes.

After that, hot dishes were served one after another.

The four of them ate and chatted.

As time went by, Cao Sheng was surprised to find that Liang Chaowei was actually quite eloquent, not at all like the introverted person he had heard about before his rebirth.

Could it be that... Leung Chiu-wai doesn't actually have the social anxiety that's rumored?

Cao Sheng was puzzled.

Before his rebirth, he would occasionally see Leung Chiu-wai attending an awards ceremony or participating in an event on the news. Leung Chiu-wai's smile was always stiff, and he rarely spoke.

But Leung Chiu-wai in front of me seemed very talkative.

What's happening here?
Thinking about it carefully, it seems quite normal that Leung Chiu-wai's career has been so smooth and that he has such eloquence.

Could it be... that this guy is very eloquent at private parties? Or is he socially awkward in front of the media?

uncertain.

Cao Sheng didn't think much about it.

He came to the appointment today merely for social purposes and had no intention of developing a close relationship with Leung Chiu-wai.

As long as it looks presentable, that's fine.

When the bottle of red wine was almost finished, the dishes on the table were almost untouched, as everyone had eaten their fill.

When Leung Chiu-wai toasted Tsao Sheng again, he had a sincere smile on his face. “Mr. Tsao! I heard that you recently wrote a script for Stephen Chow and also for Jackie Chan. Do you think I have a chance? I really hope to work with you again. What do you think?”

Before Cao Sheng came to the appointment, he had anticipated that Liang Chaowei would make such a request.

Therefore, I had already prepared my answer.

"Sure! There's a sequel to the movie 'Infernal Affairs,' so we already had the opportunity to work together again."

Upon hearing this, Liang Chaowei, his assistant, and Wang Jing were all taken aback.

Leung Chiu-wai: "Really? There's a sequel to Infernal Affairs? But... my character Chan Wing-yan died in the first movie, will I still have a role in the second one?"

Cao Sheng smiled and nodded, "Yes!"

"Really? This...this...Chen Yongren survived a gunshot wound to the forehead?"

Leung Chiu-wai was very surprised.

His assistant, Wang Jing, also found it unbelievable.

Will the character who was shot between the eyebrows survive to the second movie?
Is this a police thriller or a fantasy film?
Cao Sheng: "You'll know the reason when the script is finished. The script isn't finished yet, so I can't reveal too much."

Leung Chiu-wai was both surprised and delighted.

He couldn't understand how a character who had already died could appear in the second movie.
But since these words came from screenwriter Cao Sheng, he must believe them.

This is the best news for him.

Compared to having Cao Sheng rewrite the script for him, the second installment of "Infernal Affairs" is more likely to guarantee quality and box office success after its release.

With the first "Infernal Affairs" film as a foundation, it would be hard for the second film to do poorly at the box office.

……

Magic City.

After finishing his recent promotional work for "Infernal Affairs," Andy Lau took the opportunity to come to Shanghai today to attend a product launch event hosted by a brand he endorses.

As one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Known as a model worker in the industry, he has many product endorsements.

It was a little after 3 p.m. that day.

After attending the product launch, he rushed to the airport, surrounded by his assistants and others.

Sitting in the van on the way to the airport, he closed his eyes to rest while asking, "Have you gotten in touch with Cao Sheng yet?" Assistant: "Not yet. I called him, but no one answered. I also called his assistant, Ms. Wang, but no one answered either. I don't know what's going on."

Andy Lau paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's alright! He's a writer, and he usually keeps to himself and rarely goes out. He didn't even have time to attend the premiere of 'Infernal Affairs' recently, so he probably hasn't left Huizhou yet. Let's go there first, and contact him after we get off the plane. We'll still have time."

The assistant responded.

The assistant had a laptop on his lap and was browsing online news wirelessly.

As an assistant, he needs to stay informed about industry developments.

The most convenient way to stay informed about industry trends is through the internet.

Suddenly, he exclaimed in surprise.

Intrigued, Andy Lau asked without opening his eyes, "What's wrong? Did you get in touch?"

Assistant: "No! It's news about Tony Leung!"

Andy Lau still didn't open his eyes. He knew that with the popularity of "Infernal Affairs," Tony Leung Chiu-wai had been making headlines every day, and his popularity was unparalleled.

Assistant: "This news article says that Leung Chiu-wai appeared at a three-star hotel in Huizhou, presumably to visit Mr. Cao Sheng..."

Upon hearing this, Andy Lau suddenly opened his eyes, got up, and leaned over the back of the passenger seat to look at the laptop screen on his assistant's lap.

The news headline on the screen immediately caught my eye: "Leung Chiu-wai appears in Huizhou, suspected to be visiting Central Plains A Little Ash?"

Andy Lau frowned and quickly skimmed through the news article, getting a general idea of ​​the situation in no time.

As he slowly sat back down, Andy Lau's expression turned serious.

His right hand gripped his right knee with slight unease, his fingers gripping and loosening repeatedly.

He believed he had a good relationship with Cao Sheng.

He was confident that he could maintain a good relationship with Cao Sheng, given his reputation and status in the industry.

Until he saw that news article.

Leung Chiu-wai...

Many young people believe that the Four Heavenly Kings are the most powerful among all Hong Kong and Taiwan stars and actors.

But he himself knew very well that in terms of singing, the Four Heavenly Kings were not the best, and in terms of acting, they were not the best either.

For example, in terms of record sales, during the rivalry between Alan Tam and Leslie Cheung a few years ago, the Four Heavenly Kings had nothing to do with it.

For example, in terms of movie box office, the well-known "two Chows and one Jackie Chan" do not include the Four Heavenly Kings.

On acting...

His acting skills have always been criticized.

Many people say that he only knows how to look cool when he acts.

And what about Leung Chiu-wai?
Of the Four Heavenly Kings, who dares to say their acting skills are better than Leung Chiu-wai's?

Now that Leung Chiu-wai has personally gone to Huizhou, given Leung Chiu-wai's acting skills, will Cao Sheng still consider working with me in the future?
In the past, when Cheng Long, Hung Chun-po, Wong Pak-ming, Zhao Wen-chuo, and others got scripts from Cao Sheng, Andy Lau was never nervous whenever he heard about it.

Even when news reports a few days ago said that Stephen Chow also got a script from Cao Sheng, he wasn't nervous at all.

Because Cheng Long, Hung Chun-po, and Zhao Wenzhuo are all kung fu actors, and they are not the same type as him.

Huang Baiming and Zhou Xingchi are both comedians, but they are not the same type of comedian as him.

They do not constitute direct competition with each other.

But Leung Chiu-wai is different!
He can play any role, just like Leung Chiu-wai! But Leung Chiu-wai can play any role, and he might not be able to play it well.

"Did he see Cao Sheng? Quickly check the news online to see if he met Mr. Cao Sheng!"

After a moment of contemplation, Andy Lau gave the order in a deep voice.

The assistant agreed and quickly searched for relevant news on the computer.

After a while.

He said, "Brother Hua! I found it. There's a photo in this news article of Cao Sheng personally seeing him off to his car."

Andy Lau's heart sank, but he still got up and leaned over the back of the passenger seat to look at the news on his laptop screen.

The headline of this news article is: "Leung Chiu-wai and Chung Yuen Yit Gray meet at the Oriental Sunrise Hotel!"

Below the title are several photos.

In each photo, Cao Sheng is seen seeing Liang Chaowei off to his car; one photo even includes the hotel's name.

Andy Lau watched silently for a while, then sat back down in his seat.

His brows were furrowed.

After a moment, it slowly relaxed.

"Brother Hua, are we... still going to Huizhou?"

The assistant asked softly.

Andy Lau looked over and said, "Why not go? Go! Of course we'll go!"

As a recognized workaholic in the industry, he always strives to seize every opportunity, and even if he knows the chances are slim, he will still try his best.

Besides, Liang Chaowei has only met with Cao Sheng once.

In terms of friendship, can anyone compare to Andy Lau?
……

This evening.

Beijing.

After disguising themselves, Chen Kaige and his wife Chen Hong entered a movie theater under the cover of night.

Soon, led by the staff, we entered an empty screening room.

Chen Kaige booked this entire screening room.

As the couple took their seats, the wildly popular film "Infernal Affairs" quickly began playing on the big screen.

The constantly changing images on the big screen affected the lighting in the entire screening room, causing the couple's complexions to appear to shift between light and shadow.

As the movie's plot unfolded, Chen Hong leaned close to Chen Kaige's ear and whispered, "The visuals in this movie are so exquisite, and the actors are all performing very well. No wonder this film has received such good reviews lately..."

Chen Kai grunted, pursed his lips, and said nothing.

Finally, the whole movie was over.

Chen Kaige remained seated, and Chen Hong turned to look at him.

In her eyes, Chen Kaige is the top director in China, without a doubt!

Of course, she didn't compare directors from Hong Kong and Taiwan together.

"So? Do you think this movie is as good as the reviews are?"

Chen Hong couldn't help but ask softly.

She believed that Chen Kaige's judgment was definitely more professional than that of the outside audience.

Chen Kaige turned to look at her and smiled slightly, "Pretending to be mysterious! The plot is quite good, but that's thanks to our mainland screenwriters. As for the actors, they all acted very deliberately, suppressing their emotions, thinking it's sophisticated, but it's not the best acting method! Those Hong Kong actors, they've done too many commercial films, so their level is just so-so. They don't understand film art at all! Let's go! Let's go back!"

After saying that, he took out his sunglasses, put them on, and got up to walk out.

(End of this chapter)