1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 129 Cut off the beard
"laugh--"

It's like a tire being deflated.

Zhai Yuan held the phone in his hand for a few seconds, and the anger in his chest slowly leaked out from between his teeth.

Wu Yusen knew from his condition that Zhou Runfa must have made him angry.

A country boy from Lamma Island, who was looked down upon by the Cantonese, Whampoa and even the New Territories aborigines, finally managed to make it to Shaw Brothers to film, and the role of Xu Wenqiang became extremely famous.

In this environment, Zhou Runfa certainly took every step very carefully.

The only thing that affected his reputation in recent years was the rumor that he hooked up with the lady of a jazz club in exchange for resources and had a gun pointed at his head.

But even if he went to have his gastric lavage done, he still had to pretend to be a sentimental person and told the media that he was sent to the hospital because he had been heartbroken and chose to commit suicide by drinking detergent.

It is unrealistic to ask a country boy who is so determined to climb up the social ladder to give up the Taiwan market.

Zhai Yuan tried his best not to use moral blackmail on others, but Zhou Runfa's tone on the phone just now was too offensive.

You dare to be so arrogant when you are still a box office poison. If you become a god, wouldn't you be so arrogant as to beat up mainland actresses on the set?
"Actually, it's not just you. Director Ann Hui also invited him, but he turned her down as well."

Wu Yusen said to comfort him, "Will this make you feel better?"

"I know, it's about 'To the Fury of the Sea', but now everyone outside is saying that he gave Andy a chance to shine."

Zhai Yuan nodded and asked Wu Yusen: "Let's not talk about that flop. Is there another actor named Wan Ziliang in Shaw Brothers?"

"Wan Ziliang?" Wu Yusen thought for a moment and shook his head, "I'm not sure."

"Go ask Di Long, he should know."

Zhai Yuan rubbed his face and still set his sights on Shao.

Although Uncle Shao is now the honorary president of the Freedom Association, he also supports patriotic stars such as Li Hanxiang and Wang Minquan. He can be said to be betting on both sides. It is harmless for him to borrow a few small stars.

"Then I'll call Di Long now."

"it is good."

Wan Ziliang should be the most suitable actor to replace Chow Yun-fat in the Hong Kong film industry.

They followed the same tycoon path and experienced the same marriage, but their endings were very different.

During his time as a gangster tycoon, he even overshadowed Xu Wenqiang for a time.

Unfortunately, he later fell out with TVB and switched to doing business in the north. He suffered huge losses and was also plagued by illness, so he almost retired from the film industry.

Zhai Yuan stroked the stubble on his chin and cursed again in his heart.

Who doesn't know how to praise someone? After filming "A Better Tomorrow," Wan Ziliang was asked to film "God of Gamblers." And then there's Bloodshot, The Legend, and Chasing Girls. They're all being snatched away by you!
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Shaw Studios, Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung.

Wan Ziliang, who just transferred from ATV to TVB, is currently filming his first TVB drama "Hong Kong 83".

This is a drama that imitates commercial radio dramas. The stories in the drama are all taken from current social topics. In the beginning, the approach was to see the news in the morning, write the script immediately, shoot at noon, and broadcast it in the evening. Later, under the protest of the screenwriters, they had to abandon the same-day production model.

At this time, Wan Ziliang played a supporting role in this drama.

"Director, is this all I can do for today's scene?"

After finishing his scenes quickly, Wan Ziliang took the initiative to find a director from the editing and directing team and asked flatteringly, "Can you add a few more shows? Otherwise, the money we earn won't even be enough to eat."

"I can't add you, don't bother me."

"What about Andy Lau's The Return of the Condor Heroes? Although I have finished filming Lu Liding's scenes, I think I can play other roles after gluing on the beard."

"Let's go! If you don't have money, go back and work a few more jobs. Everyone has been through this."

The director waved his hand impatiently, shooing him away like a fly.

Wan Ziliang shook his head helplessly, hugged his shoulders and went back to the dressing room to change clothes, planning to walk home today to save some money on the bus fare. "Hey, Wan Zi, come over and talk for a while."

A voice suddenly sounded from the front. Wan Ziliang looked up and saw Di Long, the former number one of Shaw Brothers, waving at him.

"What can I take care of, Taki-kun?"

Wan Ziliang trotted over to Di Long with a smile on his face.

Although Di Long is out of date, he is still much stronger than him.

"How did you know about the photo? He's pretty eye-catching."

Di Long smiled and patted Wan Ziliang, then led him to the side and said, "There's a big boss out there who wants to make a movie and specifically wants the two of us to audition. I've already agreed to it, so it depends on whether you have any ideas."

Wan Ziliang's eyes lit up and he nodded hurriedly: "Okay! But why would the big boss like me?"

"I think it's because I watched your previous drama on ATV."

Di Long couldn't understand why Zhai Yuan would look for them. One was an old-timer and the other was a newcomer in the film industry. It could only be attributed to the fact that the other was a movie fan.

"But Wan Zi, there is one thing I need to make clear to you first. This film company is called 91 Entertainment. If you shoot their movie, you will lose the Formosa market."

Di Long briefly explained the conflict between Zhai Yuan and the Freedom Association, and finally said to Wan Ziliang: "Think about it, don't rush to answer."

Wan Ziliang was silent for less than a minute before making his choice.

"What is there to consider? I can't even get enough to eat right now, so of course I'll grab whatever I can get first."

He immediately laughed at himself and said, "Lose the Formosa market? How can I lose it if I don't even have a market?"

"That's true."

Di Long also laughed. Wan Ziliang had the same idea as him: "Have you thought about the salary? How much do you want?"

"Brother Long, you are a senior, what price do you think a newcomer like me should be offered?"

"Ask for a higher price, say 80,000 yuan. That way, even if the company takes half, you'll still have 40,000 yuan to live on."

"Is it too high? I haven't made a movie yet."

"It doesn't matter. Just quote this price first. If they think it's too high, you can lower it later."

He called Wu Yusen and asked Wan Ziliang to talk to the other party himself.

Di Long felt that Jiuyi Entertainment would not refuse Wan Ziliang’s offer of 80,000 yuan.

The other party did not even hesitate to accept the 150,000 yuan he offered, and was even prepared to sign a contract for two films at once. He did not seem as stingy as his own boss.

It’s a pity that they refused to sign a long-term contract with me, otherwise I would have changed jobs immediately.

Looking at Wan Ziliang's timid look into the receiver, Di Long seemed to see his own shadow falling from the peak to the bottom, and sighed in his heart.

"Brother Taki."

After a while, Wan Ziliang hung up the phone and looked at Di Long with a strange expression: "The other party is willing to pay 80,000 yuan and sign me to two dramas at a time."

“Not surprisingly, I was also signed for two films.”

Di Long feels that the young man has not seen the world. Based on his experience, signing two films in a row is most likely a plan for sequels. He is worried that the actors' salaries will skyrocket by then. It seems that Jiuyi's boss is very confident in this drama.

"Plus they wanted me to switch gears."

Wan Ziliang held the phone and continued, "The monthly salary is 2,500 yuan, and the pay for one play is still 80,000 yuan, no commission, buy out my future ten plays at once."

Eight hundred thousand?
Di Long almost choked on his saliva. What’s wrong with Jiuyi’s boss?

PS: There will be more later

(End of this chapter)