1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 348 Change of Dynasty
Including many friends and employees including Shi Nansheng.

I always feel that Zhai Yuan let Zhou Xingchi take over the sequel of "God of Gamblers" in order to put him on the stage.

If Gambler Axing fails to carry the box office, the gambling film universe created by God of Gamblers Gao Jin will be ruined.

It only takes a few minutes for the audience to boycott the show.

"Has anyone seen Ah Xing's girlfriend? She's a pretty teenage girl who looks very gentle."

Rumors gradually began to spread in Jiuyi Entertainment.

The girl who was rumored to be having an affair with Sing Zai at that time was a little girl named Hou from his neighbor's house, who was also a minor actress in TVB. She often came to the downstairs of Jiuyi Entertainment to pick up Zhou Xingchi after work, and had met people from the company.

A bunch of people didn't hesitate to speculate about Mr. Zhai with the greatest malice:
"It turns out Mr. Zhai is not attracted to Xingzai, but to his girl~"

So when Xingzai received the notice and returned to the company, he was faced with pairs of sympathetic eyes.

"Everyone……"

"Everyone just envies you. Come on, Xingzi, sit down and I will explain it to you slowly."

"Yes or no……"

"Yes! Mr. Zhai really appreciates your acting skills, and this time he specially opened a new play for you!"

"I……"

"You don't have to explain, I understand! Here is the contract, sign it, and start the work as soon as possible!"

Zhou Xingchi was interrupted one after another when he was about to say something. He scratched his head in confusion and said "oh" without understanding what was going on.

The boss Li Xiuxian only notified him to come to the company to arrange a new job. As soon as he saw the director who looked like a catfish, he asked him to be the leading male role.

Movie!
Zhou Xingchi, who used to be a children's program host, had always aimed to become a figure like the gold medal emcee He Shouxin.

But it still feels out of reach.

Now, after finishing filming a TV series called "The Best Under Heaven", his fame is even greater than all his previous years combined.

However, I thought I could continue to make progress with this drama, at least I could raise my price when asking for money from the outside world.

I didn’t expect that TVB and ATV, which have always been competing for actors, would turn a blind eye to my popularity.

If he said that he had transferred from TVB, the higher-ups would not invite him again for the sake of face. How come even ATV did not extend an olive branch to him after he became famous?

Although Xingzai didn't mind changing jobs, as a young entrant into the television industry, he had no idea that the big boss Zhai Yuan had always had a close relationship with the two television stations.

Not to mention the several leading theaters owned by the Zhao family.

The annual advertising expenses of 91 Entertainment and Qvod Technology alone on TV stations are in the millions.

Who dares to poach people from Boss Zhai?

"Fortunately, I didn't take the initiative to contact the TV station."

At this moment, seeing Liu Zhenwei pushing a contract for "God of Gamblers" in front of him, Stephen Chow couldn't help feeling relieved after being stunned.

If I really change jobs, I won’t have the chance to appear on the big screen now.

Due to his personality and family reasons, Zhou Xingchi rarely develops emotional bonds with others. Even with the big boss Li Xiuxian, they only use each other. He is not as foolish as Cheng Kui-an in talking about loyalty and righteousness.

But this time, I can't help but feel a little grateful to Boss Zhai.

My dear! How can you sign a new actor and then directly promote him to a higher level?

If they were not of similar age, he would have suspected that he was Boss Zhai's illegitimate son left behind.

The signing and sealing process is completed.

Zhou Xingchi looked at Liu Zhenwei with a strange look in his eyes, lowered his posture and asked, "Director, do you have any other instructions?"

"Uh... no, I'll give you the script later."

Liu Zhenwei thought of the rumors outside and hesitantly reminded him, "Xingzai, life is about sacrifice and gain, and the most important thing is to be happy."

Zhou Xingchi didn't understand what he meant, so he chuckled twice and walked out of the office in a daze.

"nailed it?"

As soon as Xingzai left, Wang Jin pushed the door open and walked in.

As the director of "God of Gamblers", Wang Pangzi did not have any negative emotions when he learned that he would not be involved in the spin-off sequel. After all, he had just shot a more explosive movie in Japan and was very confident about the "Hiroshima Monster" which had not yet been released.

"Done, the gambling saint Zhou Xingxing~"

Liu Zhenwei stood up and called Brother Jin, shaking the contract that Zhou Xingchi had just signed in his hand.

In a parallel universe, the protagonist of "God of Gamblers" is called Zuo Songxing. It was assistant director Zuo Songsheng who used his own name as a joke. In the current script, the God of Gamblers is directly called Zhou Xingxing, which is still the style of Hong Kong films to directly use the actors' names.

Wang Jin laughed and joked: "Not bad, God of Gamblers has a successor. Let Mr. Zhai film the story of Josephine Siao or Chen Daozi in the next movie. Gao Jin brings two apprentices. This is called the gambling movie universe~"

Liu Zhenwei glanced outside the door and lowered his voice mysteriously: "Hey, Brother Jin, tell me the truth, do you think Mr. Zhai let a newcomer be the male lead? Is it true that he wants to seduce his wife as the rumor goes? A newcomer, I'm really afraid that a pile of shit will affect my career."

"I remember when the rough cut of 'Number One Under Heaven' was finished, Mr. Zhai mentioned that he would be the male lead in the next film 'God of Gamblers'. Don't listen to those gossipers out there! If you had gone to Japan this time, you would have known that Mr. Zhai is now trying to take in a concubine. Seducing a sworn sister-in-law? How ignorant!"

The more Wang Jin got to know President Zhai, the more he scoffed at the rumor.

What is the level of Zhou Xingchi's girlfriend? Can she compare with Noriko Sakai and the group of actresses in ToKyo Hot?
Then he comforted Liu Zhenwei, "Don't worry, I have worked with Xingzai before, there is no problem, he can do it, you will know when you get to the set, the young man is very eye-catching."

Liu Zhenwei nodded silently after hearing this.

After a brief hesitation, Patriarch Bodhi put all those messy things behind him and eagerly pulled Wang Jin to sit down.

"Well, anyway, I don't know whether Zhou Xingchi can get it or not, and I'm afraid I can't handle it myself."

Liu Zhenwei poured tea himself and said with a smile: "For the play "God of Gamblers", Mr. Zhai only told me the story framework. It's a good opportunity for you to come over, Brother Jin. You are the expert in making gambling films, so please help me with the script..."

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"Of course I can help you with the script, but I don't have time right now. I'll call you back when I'm free, nephew~"

New Year’s Day has just passed and the weather in Hong Kong has become a bit chilly.

Zhai Yuan curled up in the quilt and yawned, then hung up the phone with Chen Shilon. He glanced at the time and saw that it was already around nine o'clock in the morning.

Zhou Haimei lay on his side without any sleeping posture, hanging on Zhai Yuan like a koala, her face pressed against his shoulder, one smooth and slender thigh resting on Zhai Yuan's leg, and her arm gently around his shoulder.

She slept soundly, and even though Zhai Yuan's voice was quite loud when he called her, he still didn't wake her up, and her delicate face was still peaceful. This showed how tired she was last night.

Zhai Yuan was also very tired. If he wanted to share the love equally, he had to consume a lot of it. Relying on his good health, he convinced Girls' Generation. The next day, he showed up at the airport in a pretentious manner, pounding his old waist and asking his cousin to take him home.

"Why don't you just rest at home today and not go to Kowloon Tong."

Zhai Yuan yawned again, thinking about the next place to go for the appointment, and considering letting Deng Leling down to conserve his energy.

It turns out that to be able to flirt with other women, you not only need to be rich, but most importantly, you need to have two strong kidneys.

After Chen Shilong came back from Japan, he apparently listened to Hopkins' advice. After filming "Hiroshima Monster", he indulged in the role of the leading actor in art films, but decided to focus his career on kung fu comedy, which he was best at.

The call just now was to ask Zhai Yuan to help with a script.

On the phone, Chen Shilon mentioned the plans for three plays.

"Dragon Brothers", "Police Stories 2" and "Project A 2".

These are also the three films he is focusing on shooting next, and for this reason he turned down two films in David Hung's Lucky Stars and Rich series.

There is a drive to work hard and break into Hollywood.

"It's a pity that I didn't sign it with my own company."

Zhai Yuan still attaches great importance to Chen Shilong. After all, he has the status of the number one in the Chinese-language film industry. It is difficult to produce a second talent of his level simply by promoting him. Jet Li can try to pursue him, but unfortunately he is not as lucky as him. By the same token, other actors, even if they are brave and have good acting skills, will have to pay homage to the gods if they can last for a few movies without being disabled.

"As expected of a two-bone dragon... Fortunately, I have a good relationship with Jiahe now. If I can lend him the first time, I can lend him the second time. With his relationship with He Guanchangqi and his son, it would be inappropriate to poach him by force."

Zhai Yuan thought about the arrangement for Chen Shilon and felt that the only way at the moment was to let things take their course.

As for helping him write the script, you have to think more long-term.

"Local Hong Kong films can be handed over to Jiahe at will, but movies like Rumble in the Bronx that make it to Hollywood should be kept until 91 Entertainment lends it out, and they can get some vases by the way..."

Zhai Yuan lay on the bed, thinking about how to maximize the profits of Chen Shilong as an actor and sorting out his thoughts on the future film business.

Beside him, Zhou Haimei opened her eyes with trembling eyelashes, still a little confused after just waking up. She looked up at Zhai Yuan who was staring at the ceiling in a trance, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and the two snow-white arms around his neck tightened again, rubbing her cheeks against his like a spoiled child...

I spent some more time in bed with my cousin.

Zhai Yuan got up and washed.

When he pulled Zhou Haimei out of the bedroom, he happened to meet Zhou Ping and Yu Feihong who had just come out of the guest room.

During the time that Zhai Yuan was in Japan, the two girls had successfully enrolled in school and were now living in this villa in Deep Water Bay.

The room was spacious enough, and both parents were embarrassed to refuse the offer and planned to find another place to rent. However, after seeing the environment of the low-rent housing near the school, they felt that capitalism also has invisible dilapidated places, so they let their daughter live in Deep Water Bay.

Needless to say, she expressed her gratitude. Since Zhai Yuan was no longer in Hong Kong, Zhao Meizhen accepted everything. Originally, Zhou Ping and Yu Feihong's mother wanted to stay in Hong Kong to take care of their daughters, but now that they were living in someone else's home, it was not convenient for her to mention this matter. As a result, the two little girls were left to fend for themselves.

"Brother Zhai Yuan, Sister Hai Mei, good morning."

Zhou Ping took Yu Feihong's hand and greeted Zhai Yuan and the others in her not-so-fluent Cantonese.

With a man suddenly appearing in the house, the two girls looked a little embarrassed.

Zhai Yuan was not interested in Zhou Ping and looked at Yu Feihong a few more times.

Yu Feihong is the same age as Noriko Sakai. At this age, she has not grown up at all. To be honest, she can't really arouse Mr. Zhai's interest.

"Good morning. Just speak Mandarin to me next time."

Zhai Yuan smiled and rubbed the two little girls' heads. Without saying anything more, he pulled Zhou Haimei downstairs.

Behind.

Yu Feihong tugged at Zhou Ping's sleeve, his face full of confusion: "Why did Sister Hai Mei come out of Brother Zhai Yuan's room? And I seemed to hear some strange noises when I passed by the door last night."

Zhou Ping, who was a little older, blushed and acted like a deputy elder: "Don't ask around, it's Brother Zhai Yuan who is treating Sister Hai Mei."

Yu Feihong nodded thoughtfully, with suspicion still in his eyes.

Treating illness? But that doesn't sound like it. When I was a kid, I didn't scream that loudly when I got an injection...

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"It's a change of dynasty!"

Xinbao Cinemas.

Nanyuan Prince Chen Rongmei sat at his desk, hung up the phone, looked at Feng Bingzhong opposite him and sighed.

"What do they say over there on Formosa?"

Feng Bingzhong looked away from the phone in his hand and looked up and asked.

"In two years at most, or one year at least, Formosa will officially announce the lifting of martial law."

Chen Rongmei told him about the news she had received from a powerful person in Taiwan, and continued, "If this news is not certain enough, let me tell you something that has been confirmed... The Executive Yuan will submit a new bill next year, proposing to abolish the two regulations, 'Regulations on the Handling of National Films During the War' and 'Regulations on the Approval of Subordinate Film Businesses and Subordinate Film Practitioners'."

Feng Bingzhong did not look too surprised when he heard this.

But when this news came out of Chen Rongmei's mouth, he still couldn't help but take a deep breath and then exhale slowly.

The two regulations were first introduced by the Formosa News Bureau in the 1950s. Later, Zhang Shankun and Tong Yuejuan, a couple, took the opportunity to establish the Freedom Association in Hong Kong. They donated money and effort to support the new regulations at the time, and were appreciated by the Executive Yuan and their business grew bigger and bigger.

Now these two regulations have been abolished...

Feng Bingzhong asked: "In this case, wouldn't the Freedom Association be equivalent to crippling its limbs and disbanding on the spot?"

Chen Rongmei shook her head: "It is unlikely to disband on the spot, but it will no longer receive strong support from the Taiwan government, and will become more and more like a private union."

Feng Bingzhong nodded. If it became a private union and the government no longer interfered with the film's stance, it would not be much different from disbanding it on the spot.

He then added: "But Tong Yuejuan also holds the important position of Supervisory Committee Member."

Chen Rongmei smiled and said, "Forget it, Bingzhong. The situation is so bad now. How much can a political opportunist like her do? In the past, Hong Kong filmmakers gave face to the Freedom Association. They were always afraid of the Executive Yuan Information Bureau, not President Tong."

"Of course the reason is clear." Feng Bingzhong smiled bitterly and shook his head: "But we made such a big move in the early stage to establish the Xinbao Cinema Line, and it has not even been a year yet... If Hong Kong filmmakers are not coerced by the Freedom Association, then only Taiwan's film producers will be willing to support us now."

"I'm afraid it's not as simple as you think." Chen Rongmei smiled even more brightly when she heard this. "The biggest supporters of the abolition of the two regulations this time are the eight major film producers in Taiwan. In fact, if you think about it calmly, you will understand that after so many years of martial law, the major film producers in Taiwan not only cannot make movies, but even imported films have to go through layers of censorship. They are the ones who are really losing money. Once there is a chance to open up the film market, the film producers will have more choices. What reason do they have to stand on the same front with the Freedom Association?"

(End of this chapter)