Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 249: Take control of Guan Zhilin! Your "The Lion Roars in the East" is a plagiarism!
"Hey, hey! Do you have to be so cruel?"

"Why? What's wrong with me?"

"From your accent, we are from the same hometown."

"Fellow countryman? Your accent doesn't sound like a fellow countryman at all."

"Ma Xun, I advise you not to go too far! I am so sincere..."

"Sister, sincerity? What can sincerity do? Let's talk about money, let's not talk about fellow villagers, sincerity is meaningless.

By the way, since you said we are from the same hometown, have you never heard that it costs money to fall in love? "

"You, you...hum!"

To be honest, Guan Zhilin is indeed a great beauty.

But now, she was being beaten to a pulp by Ma Xun.

But a strange thing happened. Guan Zhilin was so angry at being criticized, but she had no intention of leaving at all.

Normally, if you don't agree with something, there's no need to say anything. According to the temperament of the beautiful Guan in the movie, she should just turn her face away and walk away.

She has played many roles of the young lady type, such as in "Tricky Brains".

This shows that her face is charming and elegant, giving her a very noble look.

But that's a movie.

Ma Xun didn't say anything for a while, just kept her hanging like this.

Guan Zhilin felt really uncomfortable, and finally couldn't help but speak first.

"Why don't you chase me away?"

If she had said this under normal circumstances, probably no one would have found fault with it.

But Ma Xun couldn't help laughing when he heard it, "A guest is a guest. I may be as cruel as you said, but I still have to be polite to my guests."

The above words are complete nonsense.

Ma Xun's purpose was to let Guan Zhilin, the great beauty, take the initiative to propose the "conditions" she could give.

"I don't believe your nonsense!" Guan Zhilin first said that he didn't believe this was the way to treat guests at all.

Ma Xun still smiled and said, "Miss Guan is so angry. If you want to leave, I can ask someone to drive you there."

This is not a courtesy at all, but an offense.

Yes, if you, Guan Zhilin, are angry, just leave.

The fact that she didn't leave actually means that she still wants to talk.

"Mr. Ma, do you really have to force me?"

"My dear fellow sister, now that you need something from me, you should show your sincerity first, right?

Indeed, you are a great beauty. I guess you used your beauty to commit crimes. Many men have fallen for you. Even those rich men can be easily controlled by you.

But I am different. I admit that you are beautiful, but this beauty will not affect my behavior logic, and I will not give you any special treatment. "

Ma Xun's words directly hit Guan Zhilin's sore spot.

She really used to commit crimes under the guise of America. This is the term used by the Hong Kong media to describe her.

Although there were rumors about her cheating, in fact, she did make a lot of money from those wealthy people.

So, it was obvious that she was planning to repeat the same trick this time.

Guan Zhilin's plan was very simple. If everything went well, Ma Xun would fall at her feet and then obediently help her arrange for development in the mainland.

Who would have thought that this man didn't care about her beauty at all.

You know, face and figure are Guan Zhilin's strongest weapons.

Now all of them are ineffective, and she is completely panicked.

"Is it because I'm older than you?"

In a panic, he actually said such an unconfident sentence.

Ma Xun laughed even harder. He knew that he had completely gained the upper hand. He said, "It has nothing to do with age. Besides, even if you have passed your prime, you are still at least 80% beautiful."

This evaluation is still very accurate.

There is a saying in later generations that goes, "As long as your face is there, the country is there." If it fell on Guan Zhilin, he would at least still have 80% of the country.

Although Guan Zhilin was a great beauty, she was very happy when she heard this.

In this way, the ups and downs in one's heart... Ma Xun really knows how to handle it.

And then, Ma Xun said, "Didn't I make it clear before? Let's talk about money, let's not talk about anything else."

Only at this moment did Guan Zhilin realize that Ma Xun had never changed his intention.

So……

"Okay, I admit that I want to develop in the mainland, but although my hometown is in the Northeast, I am not familiar with the situation in the mainland and I don't have many resources, so I have to ask for help from you, my fellow villager.

Can you please tell me your terms first? I will try my best to agree to them."

Or do you want Ma Xun to speak first?

But it’s different now. She emphasized that you should try your best to agree to it.

"Okay." Ma Xun stopped bullying the beautiful Guan. "You are still very popular in the mainland, and Hong Kong actresses are also popular. But, you are a 'newcomer' after all, so let's just do this.

If we take on a role or an advertisement, we'll split the profits 60% to 40% .

And I certainly have the resources for you.

Finally, we signed the contract. In mainland China, the contract is for seven years. You should follow this as well."

seven years?

"Ma Xun! You think I'm a newcomer in the entertainment industry!"

Guan Zhilin was so angry.

Ma Xun laughed and said, "You are very successful in Hong Kong, but coming to the mainland is just like changing the environment and starting over. Besides, we split the profits 60% to 40%. I don't believe that newcomers in Hong Kong can get such a share."

That's true. In fact, a 6:4 profit split is definitely a very generous condition.

The truth in the entertainment industry is that if a newcomer signs with a certain company and can get 1% of the profit, it is already quite good.

What's more, the Hong Kong music scene was very popular back then, and many people debuted by releasing songs, but many of them disappeared after releasing an album.

The reason is something most people would never think of. After they released an album, the sales were poor, so the company asked them to repay the debt.

It's really like that. Not only did I not make any money after debuting in the entertainment industry, I also owed money to the company.

The conditions that Ma Xun offered to Guan Zhilin cannot be said to be very good, but at least they are not too bad.

Guan Zhilin knew it clearly, but of course she was still unwilling to accept it.

"Humph! You are simply taking advantage of me. I know how popular I am!"

This is true.

But Ma Xun laughed again and said, "If popularity alone was enough, why would you have to stage an unexpected encounter in the parking lot?"

Accurately hit Guan Zhilin's pain point!
"You, you are going too far!"

Guan Zhilin had nothing to say, so he could only use these useless words.

Ma Xun then said, "You should have read the news too, right?"

"Which one?"

"Didn't the Hong Kong media report that Li Jiaxin went to Hollywood to make a movie?"

"This……"

"That show is the American version of 'The House That Died'. Guess who gave her the opportunity?"

Ma Xun didn't need to say the last words, Guan Zhilin came to "meet" him because she knew these things.

Look at what happened before, Wang Binxian became popular again.

Recently, Li Jiaxin went to Hollywood to film again.

Although, she couldn't be said to have ventured into Hollywood, but she did make a movie.

Age is the most difficult hurdle for an actress to overcome.

Guan Zhilin is now at the end of her career. Her peak period was indeed amazing, but now she is clearly on the decline.

Going to the mainland to develop has also been the collective choice of Hong Kong stars in recent years.

There are many successful examples, like the stripper Weng Hong.

Guan Zhilin's example...

Ma Xun saw her expression change several times and knew that he had won. He then said, "I have a few dramas on hand now. You can come over to make a friendly guest appearance, or... By the way, I will definitely shoot "The Return of the Condor Heroes" next year. How about you play Huang Rong?"

Hey! If Guan Zhilin plays the role of the beautiful middle-aged woman Huang Rong, this topic will at least be full.

Moreover, it is really suitable because Huang Rong is really the number one beauty in the book.

Some people who like to study Jin Yong's novels have analyzed that even in the book "The Return of the Condor Heroes", Xiaolongnu may not necessarily beat Huang Rong in terms of appearance.

Even Guo Fu couldn't win. In fact, Jin Yong himself said that the original setting was that Guo Fu and Yang Guo would be together in the end, and Xiaolongnu would die after jumping off the cliff. It was only because readers scolded her so harshly later that he brought Xiaolongnu back to life.

This is not a random statement, Guo Fu was originally confirmed to be the female lead.

Don't say it, you really don't say it.

As soon as Ma Xun mentioned Huang Rong, Guan Zhilin really took action.

Martial arts dramas are very popular in mainland China now, and they are Jin Yong dramas. The key is that Ma Xun’s previous work "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was a huge success.

Her expression changed again, and Ma Xun knew that he was at peace.

"I don't like to force others. You can go back and think about it carefully."

At this point, Ma Xun's words meant to send the guest away.

That’s indeed possible.

Guan Zhilin was smart and she knew she should leave.

In fact, Guan Zhilin originally wanted to use Ma Xun as a bait, but unexpectedly, she herself became the fish that was caught.

Looking at the beautiful Guan's departing back, Ma Xun couldn't help but wipe the corner of his mouth with his finger.

I have to say, this woman is really good-looking.

A face that only appears in comics, a figure that only appears in comics.

Maybe the chest is not big enough, but it is definitely exciting to do it.

Ahem, but I don’t want to think about it anymore.

If Guan Zhilin thought it through and went to his fellow villager Ma Xun, then Ma Xun's next Jin Yong drama would definitely be even more exciting.

Even if she didn't play Huang Rong, it would be nice to play Li Mochou.

There are a lot of female characters in the play "The Return of the Condor Heroes", and Ma Xun can't use Jingwen and Yuanyuan.

He really needs to recruit some more people.

There is another benefit. If Guan Zhilin becomes Ma Xun's man, then what will happen to the movie "Big Shot" that the Wang brothers and Feng Xiaogang are working on?
That’s right, Ma Xun had ambushed the Wang brothers in advance.

Although he had to go back and think about it, Ma Xun was almost certain.

Guan Zhilin must have been moved, and it was almost certain that she would come to me.

So, next I have to focus more on the drama "My Sassy Girl" versus "The Lion Roars".

And the Bai Zhi who was arranged earlier did not seem to play the role of undercover.

But it doesn't matter. It's just like Tang Bohu versus the Fatal Scholar.

Who says you can't kill someone without a gun?

Even without evidence, we can still get him!

So, on the last day of 2000, there were 20 days left before the release of the two movies "Savage" and "Lion Roar".

Hong Kong media suddenly started reporting something.

"A well-known script studio in mainland China issued a statement! It denounced "The Lion Roars" for plagiarism!"

"The original author of My Sassy Girl also denounced The Lion Roars on the Internet!"

"A war of words breaks out! One Hundred Years Company denies plagiarism! And sues the other party for defamation!"

"It all started because The Lion Roars released a new trailer!"

"Is it plagiarism or not? Movie fans will judge for themselves!"

Shot!
This move was quite powerful.

Put a hat on it first!

Long Wu, your new film is simply plagiarism!
Whether it is plagiarism or not...it doesn’t matter at all!

Long Wu and Shisan Shao, their band Yongsheng originally became famous by copying other people's films.

This is the secret to their success.

Everyone in Hong Kong knows it.

And now, the trailer of "The Lion Roars" has been released.

"My Sassy Girl" was actually originally at a disadvantage.

Because this movie has already been released in mainland China, and it has been very popular.

Then, it is natural that pirated discs will flow into Hong Kong.

Before a movie is officially released, this pirated copy comes in first.

It will definitely have a significant impact on the box office of this movie!
Not every movie is The Ring.

Let’s put it this way, the success of “The Ring” is very strange.

There is almost no such thing in the history of Hong Kong films.

So, "My Sassy Girl" competed with "The Lion Roars" in Hong Kong.

It carries a huge disadvantage in itself.

As for Ma Xun's move, no matter whether it can prove that his opponent has plagiarized, the key point is that he took advantage of this disadvantage first!

Because I have watched "My Sassy Girl" and compared it with the trailer of "The Lion Roars" that has been released so far...

I believe many people can see that the latter is just the costume version of "My Sassy Girl"!

So, don’t underestimate this act of forcibly putting the blame on others.

This not only took advantage of the disadvantage, but also turned it into an advantage, and also created a wave of public opinion.

Ma Xun's operation is both sexy and beautiful!
No matter how Long Wu and the others refute, it will definitely be a waste of money.

It can't be washed clean.

In this way, the two movies have not been released yet, but the war has begun!

Ma Xun cleverly took the initiative.

Then let’s see what happens in twenty days.

At this time, the battle between two TV dramas in mainland China is already imminent.

Under Ma Xun's arrangement, "The Emperor of Han Dynasty" became Hunan TV's opening drama of the year.

Well, there is actually no concept of a big drama at the beginning of the year yet, but there are definitely quite a few TV dramas that have been aired since New Year’s Day.

Well then, let’s strengthen this big show to start the year.

Just create a brand!

Mayor Ouyang was overjoyed to get Ma Xun's plan!
My brother is really good at marketing.

In that case, just do it.

Brother Xiao Ming, Uncle Dao Ming, Li Jiaxin and others are going to host a variety show on Hunan TV.

Let’s just have another New Year’s Eve party this time.

Yes, this is also Ma Xun’s suggestion.

As far as mainland China is concerned, no local TV station has actually held a real New Year's Eve party yet.

It should be said that this party did exist, but before that, there was no special emphasis on New Year's Eve, or it was simply called the New Year's Day Party.

Now, just like the 'New Year's Eve Show', we emphasize the concept of 'New Year's Eve Party'.

In fact, emphasizing this concept itself is building a brand.

Of course, Director Ouyang understood it at a glance.

Arrange it immediately.

This way.

"The Emperor of Han Dynasty" is the opening drama of the new year, and the main creators will also participate in the New Year's Eve party.

Two concepts that have been constantly emphasized are now combined in one play.

This drama is such a blessing!

Just fight with "The Book and the Sword" like this.

Of course Ma Xun also noticed that Cai Yinong seemed to have plenty of ammunition this time.

Could it be the funds of Zhou Zhengyi?

Ma Xun naturally has no idea of Qin Hong's hatred for him at the moment.

It doesn't matter, because there are so many people who hate him.

Next, who will win or lose between these two dramas?
Ma Xun is in Hong Kong and it is difficult for him to get first-hand information.

It doesn't matter, I will definitely win.

So, he would spend the last night of 2000 alone with peace of mind.

That was his original plan, but his phone suddenly rang.

When he picked it up and took a look, he actually thought it should be Guan Zhilin.

But unexpectedly, it was actually Cherie Chung.

"Mrs. Zhu, what's the matter?"

"I, I'm so lonely."

Her words were truly endearing.

"Where is your husband?" It seemed like Ma Xun shouldn't ask this question.

"He's in the hospital." The answer was almost obvious.

"So, you want me to go to your house?"

Ma Xun's words were full of teasing.

Zhong Chuhong seemed to have a dry mouth, "I, I..."

It seems difficult to speak.

Ma Xun laughed and simply hung up the phone.

Go and have a look.

It is better to act than to be moved. In fact, Ma Xun's house is not far from the houses of Cherie Chung and Zhu Jiading.

They are all luxury houses in Mid-Levels.

Soon, Ma Xun's car arrived near the house. He got off the car early and walked over.

To be honest, this move is a bit risky.

Because these luxury houses will have surveillance.

But what if it is closed by someone?
Ma Xun was sure that Mrs. Zhong would definitely do this.

So, he walked into the Zhu family mansion in a swagger.

And when he came in, he saw Cherie Chung.

But the current situation is very strange.

The Zhu family's house has floor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor.

The design is quite trendy.

In this case, Ma Xun was of course outside the floor-to-ceiling window, while Mrs. Zhong was inside the house.

There's a layer of glass between us, so it's actually no big deal.

But what if Mrs. Zhong was wearing a large white shirt?
And what about black silk?

The funny thing is, the button of her shirt is not buttoned properly.

There is the Great Rift Valley in Africa in the middle.

There are mountains upon mountains.

striking.

But at this moment, Ma Xun's cell phone rang again.

Who is it? It’s really not the right time...Oh, Guan Zhilin.

pick it up.

"Hey, what can I do for you?"

"I agree to your terms."

"I'm very busy now, let's talk about it later."

Just hung up.

It’s just that the day that Ma Xun described was very spiritual.

But during the time it took to make a few sentences on the phone, Cherie Chung had already started swaying gracefully against the glass.

What a wonderful dance.

The person's heartbeat speeds up.

After admiring it for a while, Ma Xun couldn't help but come closer to the floor-to-ceiling window.

At this moment, the two of them were really just separated by a piece of glass.

Still jumping?

With a loud bang, it turned out to be a sliding door.

They finally kissed.

Ma Xun picked up Zhong Chuhong and went upstairs...

(End of this chapter)