1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 187 The Eve of Opening

There is no doubt that Lu Huiguang has a bad temper since he can be the boss in Axe Jun's place.

His good brother Lin Guobing played Gao Yi on the set of "God of Gamblers" next door.

In order to match Lin Guobing's leg skills, Wang Jin also designed a fight scene for him with quite fierce movements.

Lu Huiguang thinks his Muay Thai is very sharp.

When he was called to film "Irresistible Passion", he deliberately gave Wang Jin a few tricks, but there was no room for him to perform.

It would be fine if they weren't allowed to show off their skills, but they even had to wear a 'gun holster' around their crotch when filming a passionate scene.

A plastic sheet was used as the base and wrapped with circles of tape. When Lu Huiguang went to the toilet during the process, several strands of his hair were torn off, and he spoke in Thai in pain.

As a result, Wang Jin now complains that his acting is not realistic enough.

"Fuck you! I'm not filming anymore!"

Lu Huiguang climbed up from the woman cursing, jumped off the bed half naked, grabbed a coat and put it on, then walked out impatiently.

Wang Jin went up to dissuade him, but he was pushed away and hit against the wall. Several staff members were afraid of a conflict and hurriedly took the machines to avoid it.

As he passed the door, the angry Lu Huiguang slowed down his pace.

He glanced at Zhai Yuan who was sitting at the door watching the show, and his expression became more restrained. He said in a muffled voice: "I'm sorry Mr. Zhai, Jun asked me to come here but I didn't help. I may not be suitable to be an actor. You should find someone else."

Zhai Yuan glanced at the equipment between his legs and found it a little funny.

This thing is like a chastity belt. You have to wear it for several hours during a scene. The tip of the gun is sealed so that you can't even lift it up. It must be very painful.

But he definitely couldn't leave. Even if he hadn't signed a contract, if he left now, Zhai Yuan would have to call Huang Jun and ask him to come back to continue filming.

Otherwise, the first few hundred feet of film and shooting time will be wasted.

"Brother Guang, it's fine for you to leave now, but I'll definitely call your boss. He'll feel embarrassed that his little brother can't even do this little thing. Then you'll either come back to continue filming or stand up to Axe Jun. Think it over carefully."

Zhai Yuan used a somewhat alarmist tone to convince people with reason.

Lu Huiguang's anger immediately subsided.

He grew coffee with his six brothers and sisters in Laos, struggling to make ends meet.

Later, due to the civil war there, he moved to Thailand and then to Hong Kong to work, where he worked as a hawker, packager, and construction worker. Because he had learned Muay Thai, Su Long accepted him as a disciple. Only after he joined Xinji did his life gradually get better.

Lu Huiguang is very satisfied with his hard-earned stable life. If he makes his boss Axe Jun unhappy because of such a small matter, he is afraid that he will have to go back to his previous hard life.

“But it’s really hard to take photos with this on!”

As if to ease the embarrassment, he pointed to the equipment under his waist, turned to look at Wang Jin, and said with an exaggerated laugh: "Director, do you want to try it yourself? I can't even raise the flag. It's so painful!"

"You think I don't want to try? I'm not as good looking as you, Brother Guang."

Wang Jin also smiled knowingly, not getting angry because he was almost pushed over. He asked Lu Huiguang, "Why don't we change to flesh-colored socks and use tape to secure them? That might be better."

Then he asked the actress for her opinion: "What do you think, pretty girl?"

The top socialite on Portland Street, nicknamed Tina, has an impeccable figure and appearance.

But Zhai Yuan observed carefully just now, this woman must have had a lot of plastic surgery on her face. Her pair of 36D breasts are as hard as rocks. She must have been filled with a lot of things. She is a technological beauty.

Tina sat on the bed, showing her breasts in front of a group of men without any hesitation, smoking a cigarette and said impatiently: "Is it necessary to go through so much trouble? It's time for real sex! My sister asked me to come over to help, I've been prepared to be fucked, but you guys are pretending to be gentlemen and playing art, I'll pick it up!"

The group of men in the room looked at each other.

"Actually, I might not be incapable of being the leading man."

Wang Jin turned his head and spoke to Zhai Yuan seriously.

"Stop it! I'm afraid your wife will come to the company and cause trouble if she finds out."

Zhai Yuan had nothing to talk about with a married man like him, so he respected the man's wishes and asked Lu Huiguang: "How about it, brother Guang, sister Tina is so proactive, you won't let me down, right?"

Lu Huiguang thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but I have to wear a condom. It would be bad if I get infected."

Tina was furious: "It's not my turn even if your mother is sick, fuck your father!"

Lu Huiguang turned around and yelled back, "Gossip, be careful what you say!"

Tina sat on the bed, spread her legs, pointed at his nose and continued to scold him: "I'm younger than your mother! You want a real fight, right? Come on, call me godmother and I'll let you know where you were born!"

Lu Huiguang cursed again with a dark face, tore off the tape between his legs, walked towards Tina, and pressed her directly onto the bed.

"Great! The emotions are very spot on!"

Wang Jin looked at the two people struggling on the bed and hurriedly told the cameraman to turn on the camera.

Zhai Yuan looked at the scene in front of him and thought to himself that this was great, it was originally a rape scene, and now even the step of building up emotions was omitted.

It's a pity that Category III films are not suitable for showing behind-the-scenes footage, otherwise I would have to learn from Zhang Yimou and record a clip of the director expressing his surprise, praising the two veteran actors, and arousing the audience's curiosity.

Just as I thought of this, the phone of my brother in my arms rang.

Zhai Yuan was afraid of disturbing the two veteran actors who had just started acting, so he walked out of the room with the phone.

After pressing the answer button, Peng Jiayan's voice came from the other end. Zhai Yuan smiled and asked, "What's going on, Director Peng? Is it dark in America now?"

Pang Chia-yen said, "I don't have time to joke with you. Did you know that Xu Qi changed your script?"

Zhai Yuan exclaimed in surprise and asked her what was going on.

Pang Ka Yin started from the beginning, first saying that Michelle Pfeiffer's agent was going to invest in "The Invisible Woman" and was raising money with the script. Then she changed the subject and talked about Xu Qi's change of the script just now. Although no one knew what he had changed the script into, it always gave people a bad feeling.

"That's really too outrageous!"

After hearing the whole story, Zhai Yuan wished he could fly to America immediately to bring Xu Qi back.

He originally wanted to use the movie "Invisible Woman" as a stepping stone to enter Hollywood. Now that he finally found someone willing to invest money, Xu Qi's actions will definitely ruin it.

Damn it, I really have to let Shi Nansheng follow me, otherwise Old Monster Xu will really do whatever he wants like a stray dog on the loose.

Is meeting investors something you worry about?

Zhai Yuan scolded Xu Qi on the phone and asked Peng Jiayan to stop him from messing around.

Peng Jiayan still had a glimmer of hope: "What if someone is willing to invest money in him?"

Zhai Yuan angrily said, "What the hell! He can only fool Zou Wenhuai. It's not that easy to fleece the wool of Hollywood."

If he is willing to shoot step by step, Xu Qi will definitely be a first-class director.

But once he gets all the say and starts to give full play to his wild imagination, Xu's works immediately fall into a vicious circle of no plot, and he just does whatever he wants.

Zhai Yuan felt that he had to invite Chen Xiaodong to come and calm him down.

Although "A Chinese Ghost Story" has not yet been put on the filming schedule, this classic will definitely be produced sooner or later.

If Xu Qi continues to act like this, he will probably form a monster alliance with the Tree Demon Grandma, Pudu Cihang and the Black Mountain Old Demon in the first part, and start a battle between good and evil with Yan Chixia, making a mess.

Just after hanging up with Peng Jiayan, Shi Nansheng called again. The housekeeper carefully weighed her words on the phone, "Mr. Zhai, Ah Xu revised your script in America, but I think he did it for the company's sake..."

Zhai Yuan interrupted, "I already know the details. You don't need to speak for him."

Then he repeated the news that Peng Jiayan brought to Shi Nansheng.

"Buy your ticket now and fly to America tomorrow to hold him down. Discuss the details with the investors there."

Zhai Yuan had no choice but to let him go this time. Shi Nansheng smiled particularly happily when he heard that.

She said, "Okay, I'll arrange my work for the next week and go to America tomorrow."

Zhai Yuan frowned and asked, "You didn't stop him on the phone at that time. Were you waiting for me to say this?"

Shi Nansheng immediately started to play dumb, acting like Siri and putting on an innocent look that said, "I don't understand what you're saying."

Okay, your uncle dotes on his dad.

As Zhai Yuan expected, Peng Jiayan called him the second time and told him that Xu Ke was scolded by Michelle Pfeiffer's agent.

The multi-million dollar production budget was already secured because Michelle Pfeiffer was already tied to a film contract. Now this unkempt Asian director wants to make a multi-million dollar production? If he had that kind of money, he'd go to George Lucas instead of you.

Pang Ka Yin said: "Michelle Pfeiffer's agent was very angry and even said that even if it meant breach of contract, they would take back Michelle Pfeiffer's contract."

Zhai Yuan said, "Tell the sponsor that the director's behavior has nothing to do with the company. Shi Nansheng will go over tomorrow and ask her to clean up her man's mess."

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The next morning, housekeeper Shi Nansheng hurried to the airport with brisk steps.

Zhai Yuan drove her a while and helped her put two large suitcases into the trunk. He asked helplessly, "Are you planning to go there for your honeymoon?"

Shi Nansheng smiled and said that it was filled with Xu Ke's underwear and daily necessities.

I was fed some dog food for no reason.

In the car, Shi Nansheng said to Zhai Yuan, "The four new theaters of 1024 will be open for business by the end of the month. If the shooting progress of your three recent movies is fast, they can be released in time for the opening."

She was talking about the four Longtou theaters leased from the Zhao family.

These four theaters started renovations at the beginning of the year and have never been open for business, which is why Jiuyi has never had any income on its books. This time, reopening them can finally help Zhai Yuan make some money.

Zhai Yuan smiled and said, "It should be the first time in the history of Hong Kong cinema that a Category III film is used as the opening film."

Shi Nansheng said, "Your first theater has a very good reputation. This time, if you work on marketing, you can at least guarantee that you will sell a batch of membership cards for the four new theaters you open."

Zhai Yuan said: "I originally wanted you to contact the TV station to advertise, but now you have to do it yourself."

Shi Nansheng chuckled, "I went to America to work for the company, and I really don't have time to spare."

Zhai Yuan glanced at her and sneered.

The two briefly handed over the company's business in the car, and the car soon arrived at Kai Tak Airport. Zhai Yuan watched Shi Nansheng walk into the waiting room and waved goodbye to her.

After the housekeeper left, Zhai Yuan suddenly felt that his burden had become much heavier.

I don’t know how this woman manages things so well and still finds time to chat on the phone with Xu Qi.

Anyway, Zhai Yuan was extremely busy for the next period of time.

In addition to a lot of things to do in departments such as personnel, administration, and finance, I also have to keep an eye on the marketing of four theaters.

Zhai Yuan contacted the heads of advertising departments of several TV stations and bought prime-time advertising on TV for the next month. Of course, the most expensive ones were from wireless TV stations, after all, they accounted for more than 80% of TV users, and the value was not low.

The commercial for 1024 Cinema was shot quite standardly. In seconds, it briefly introduced the environment of the theater, and then let Wong Zhan make a guest appearance, reciting a few lines of the commercial with an exaggerated expression to the camera.

In addition, Zhai Yuan invited Cai Lan and Huang Zhan to Liang Ma's place and asked them to experience the acupressure massage Finnish bath on Portland Street.

Then let them help promote their own theater in the new show "Tonight Unguarded".

Huang Zhan was lying on the massage bed, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Don't worry, I'll take care of this!"

Cai Lan thought for a moment and said, "Ah Yuan, we haven't decided who to interview for the next episode yet. Why don't you come and record one?"

This suggestion was immediately approved by Huang Zhan: "That's right! Instead of us promoting it for you, why don't you do it yourself? Becoming a millionaire at the age of 19 will definitely be a huge topic!"

Zhai Yuan thought about it, shook his head and disagreed. Now was not the time to be high-profile.

Huang Zhan smiled knowingly and said, "That's right. You have so many girlfriends, it would be hard for you to answer when we ask you on the show."

Cai Lan said: "I'm afraid that after the show, I'll be followed by tabloid reporters. If they take photos, it will make it easier for my harem to get into trouble."

Zhai Yuan felt that these two might have some misunderstandings about him. Moreover, there was not even enough room for a mahjong table in the harem.

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Late April.

A new episode of "Defenseless Tonight" is aired on TVB.

Although this program is broadcast late at night, it is recorded during the day.

Late in the night, Zhai Yuan sat alone in the living room and turned on the TV.

Unlike the trio of Wong, Cai and Ni in later generations, when this program was first established, TVB asked Sister Wang to come to manage the show at the suggestion of Zhai Yuan. At the same time, they were also worried that Wong James and Cai Lan would go too far and affect the broadcast.

During the show, there was red wine on the table, and two heavy smokers, Huang Zhan and Cai Lan, were puffing away, which caused dissatisfaction from the female host, Wang Minquan.

The three of them chatted briefly before inviting the guests for this show.

Looking at the guest who came on stage, Zhai Yuan raised his eyebrows. This time it turned out to be TVB's famous action actress Kara Hui.

At this time, Kara Hui had not yet traveled to Paris. She was criticized for taking nude photos and suffered from depression.

Although he is not a hot topic, his career is at least on a steady rise.

The three hosts mainly focused on her growth experience.

She was born into a family of the Plain Yellow Banner and went to beg on the streets in Hong Kong when she was three or four years old. She worked as a dancer in a nightclub at the age of twelve. Eventually, she was appreciated by director Zhang Che and became an actress of the Zhao family. She finally received a monthly salary of 500 yuan and was then adopted as Zhang Che's goddaughter.

As they sighed over Kara Hui's life story, Huang Zhan and Cai Lan agreed to turn the topic to movies.

James Wong said: "Actually speaking of movies, last year's A Better Tomorrow was a big hit. Have you seen it?"

Kara Hui said: "Of course. In fact, I want to try to shoot fashion films, but the image of a female fighter is deeply rooted in people's minds, and it is difficult to transform now."

Cai Lan asked: "Then you should look for Huang Zhan, he is very familiar with the boss of "A Better Tomorrow"."

Huang Zhan said, "I'm a little familiar with him! He's doing a movie theater business recently. Hey! It's the 1024..."

Too blunt!

Zhai Yuan sat in front of the TV and couldn't help but feel embarrassed for the two people who sang in unison.

Huang Zhan had just finished filming the 1024 commercial and mentioned it so bluntly on the show. Kara Hui and Anita Mui both asked him if he had received the second advertising fee from 1024.

(End of this chapter)