Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 241: Guests from Afar

At the airport, Yasuaki Kurata accompanied Cheng Long. Although he felt that he didn't need an interpreter, he still needed someone to pick someone up later.

Cheng Long is a person who cannot sit still. He feels annoyed just sitting there. Even though he knows the plane is not delayed, he still can't help pacing back and forth.

Behind Cheng Long, a fat man took up the seats for two people, sitting firmly in the middle of the army, wearing a white sweatshirt and loose training pants, with a simple and honest look on his face.

Hong Jinbao, formerly known as Yuan Long, and Cheng Long were fellow drama students. They were currently filming "The Kid," which was already finished and in post-editing, so he took advantage of his free time to come over and see what kind of remarkable figure was so obsessed with his younger brother.

"Brother, I'm not saying this as your senior, you're just a guy, what a big deal. I want you to come pick me up in person, but you're a big shot now, making a lot of money, so you don't have the time for that."

Cheng Long stopped and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"That's true, Senior Brother. But that person is quite nice, with a good personality. He seems quite close to us. Senior Sister Yuan Qiu went to film there. I visited the set a while ago and she said he was doing quite well. The most important thing is that he's a high-level person. I'm in Hong Kong..."

Cheng Long suddenly stopped talking in the middle of his words, realizing belatedly that he seemed to have said something wrong.

As expected, Hong Jinbao narrowed his eyes and put his hand on his chest. His chubby and honest face instead showed a bit of ferocity.

When it comes to level, Sammo Hung is the first one to disagree.

He is currently a top star and has formed the Hong Clan, which is becoming famous in Hong Kong. He has people like "Yuen Biao" and "Lin Zhengying" who will become famous in the future under his command. In comparison, even the Yuan Clan is not famous yet.

Hearing Cheng Long praising an outsider so loudly, he felt extremely unhappy.

Cheng Long also knew that he had said the wrong thing. Facing this famous senior brother, his attitude softened somewhat: "Senior brother, after all, he has come from afar, so don't show off to him."

"What are you talking about? Guests from afar are welcome! Treat me well with good food and drinks. Who am I, Yuanlong? You treat me like a three-year-old child. Don't you understand this? Just go and do your thing!"

Hong Jinbao waved his hand and changed the subject: "By the way, have you thought about what we talked about last time? Golden Harvest, it's huge! You're so famous in Hong Kong now, if you come here you will definitely start a company like me, and all your movies will be released in Golden Harvest. Why bother with being humiliated!"

Cheng Longdun was a little reserved: "I need to think about it again, think about it again, my adoptive father has treated me well, I can't be unjust..."

Not bad, meaning that if a movie grosses 5 million, he will be paid 6,000 yuan.

As expected, Hong Jinbao sneered and stopped talking.

Not long after, a plane landed and the airport announced the flight schedule. Hong Jinbao nodded his chin and pointed to the distance: "The person you're waiting for is here."

……

……

Gu Ming leaned against the airplane seat, his thoughts flickering.

This time I came to Hong Kong to help out. I didn't ask for much money and only took two weeks of leave.

Fourteen days, he just said too much.

Movies in Hong Kong can even be released in just a week. For example, for the famous Tricky Brains, Wong Jing only received a piece of paper with six words written on it.

'Andy Lau' and 'Stephen Chow', meaning that he should find these two people to shoot the film.

He did everything from preparation to filming by himself, and made a "Tricky Brains" in just over ten days. Although there are some elements piled up and the plot is unclear, even looking at it from a later perspective, the overall structure is still complete and the jokes are timeless.

"That said, Wong Jing isn't bad, huh? I wonder if he'd be willing to develop his career in Japan... Oh, forget it. What the hell is a Japanese guy like me doing poaching talent from Hong Kong? There are good directors in Japan, too."

Gu Ming slapped his thigh, feeling a little regretful.

Why is Wong Jing a must-have in Hong Kong entertainment? Because he is really talented!
Manatsu Ryu had fallen asleep, but at this moment he was startled and jumped up instantly.

"Who, sneak attack!"

He looked down at his legs, then looked up at Gu Ming, his face blank: "Brother Gu Gu, why are you patting my legs?"

"Oh, remind you not to sleep yet, we're almost there. You can't afford not to sleep well last night. You have to be alert when we meet later. You can't bring shame to our firm!"

"Don't worry, brother! I'm in high spirits!"

Manatsu Ryu gave Gu Ming a thumbs-up, and seeing him like that, Gu Ming felt relieved. He was really energetic!

Gu Ming looked across the aisle again. There was Yuan Qiu. Since he was coming back to help this time, of course he asked her to come along.

During this time, Yuan Qiu has also learned some Japanese pronunciation. Although she still needs someone to remind her when reading her lines, she can speak them pretty well. Especially some common phrases, such as "I don't want this," "This is delicious," "Thank you," etc., are used quite well.

Apart from these, Gu Ming did not bring anyone else. After all, his main purpose was to help Cheng Long. The two of them took turns with each other. He had his own team, and if Gu Ming brought too many people, they would overshadow the main task.

When the plane landed, several people walked out of the station and saw Cheng Long and Yasuaki Kurata.

Gu Ming immediately noticed the fat man behind Cheng Long who was taking up two seats and puffing out cigarettes.

Hong Jinbao.

"Why is he here?"

Gu Ming was somewhat surprised, but when he thought about the fact that Sammo Hung and Cheng Long were fellow apprentices, it wasn't a surprise.

"Gusheng! Long time no see, you look so high-spirited!"

Cheng Long came up and gave him a bear hug. After hugging Gu Ming, he hugged Zhen Xia Long, not letting either one go.

Gu Ming was about to speak when Hong Jinbao stood up first, swaying like a well-balanced weight, walked up to the few people and stretched out his hand to him.

"Oh my, you're quite tall. Come on, let's shake hands."

Gu Ming: ...

What the hell.

Yuan Qiu also showed a look of shock.

Some things are just for thinking, don’t speak out loud!
Cheng Long hissed and took a breath of Lin Fengjiao.

Although the situation was not appropriate, she still leaned in and whispered a few words.

"Big Brother, this ancient student has also learned Mandarin and speaks it quite well. Although his Cantonese is a little poor, he should be able to understand it."

Hong Jinbao: ...

Why didn't you say it earlier?

You just spoke after I had said it!
Hong Jinbao grinned, but his reaction was quick, his expression changing in an instant: "Ahahahaha... Just kidding, I just like to joke, Gusheng, please don't take it seriously. I'm Yuanlong, the eldest brother of Yuanlou. Hey, it's not easy for you to come from so far away, I'll treat you tonight, everyone enjoy the food and have fun!"

Gu Ming also smiled back, as if what had just happened had never happened. In an instant, a spring breeze blew on his face, and he was as harmonious as before. He left the airport while chatting and laughing. Several people watched Hong Jinbao stuff himself into a small car, and then followed one after another.

There was a click and a flash of light, causing several people to turn their heads.

Gu Ming was not affected. He looked sideways and saw a man in a jacket, carrying a camera, riding a motorcycle and leaving in a cloud of dust.

"They're just paparazzi, don't worry about them." Hong Jinbao was used to it. Although paparazzi weren't as rampant as they were in later generations, he was also a famous actor. He wasn't surprised to see one or two paparazzi when he went out. He then beckoned a few people into the car, greeted them first, and had a good meal before anything else.

Gu Ming couldn't help but blink.

Paparazzi.

It's quite a coincidence that you came here.

After all, the paparazzi will definitely find something interesting when they go back to develop the photos.

Cheng Long, Sammo Hung, and the landlady are all brothers and sisters from the same school, so it's not surprising.

Yasuaki Kurata, an actor from Golden Harvest, is also quite famous.

What does Gu Ming do? No one knows him!
(End of this chapter)