1990My Entertainment System

Chapter 176 Summer's New Movie: X-Men

On September 6th, Xia Tian went to Hong Kong to deal with some issues related to the PHS (Personal Handyphone System) chip factory there.

Unbeknownst to many, the "Tongxin" chip factory that Xia Tian set up in Hong Kong is actually becoming one of the top chip manufacturers in China!
Although not much of it is self-developed, it's the same in China!

In this respect, we were actually on par with the international community in the early 1980s, but now we are almost ten years behind.

Besides the work at the factory, another reason for my trip to Hong Kong this summer is to film a movie.

Because A-Ying's Sunshine Film and Television has not had any particularly outstanding works this year, she asked Xia Tian to help her think of a solution.

That's something we definitely need to think about...

After thinking it over, I'll make one!

Before setting off in the summer, Ah Ying had already started preparing for the film crew.

……

Not two days after arriving in Hong Kong, news came from overseas that Eileen Chang had passed away!

If it's not there, it's not there.

There was a group of people lamenting this and that.

For example, Jia Pingwa once said: It is fortunate to be born in the same world as Zhang Ailing. Having her books to read is enough.

There are fewer cows living here!

Has Ms. Zhang achieved anything in literature?

I won't go into that.

Speaking solely of her stance, she moved to Hong Kong in 52 and has since worked for the U.S. Information Agency's offices.

Whose bowl do we hold, whose food do we eat, and whose work do we do?

In the following two years, she published two novels with political leanings, "The Rice Sprout Song" and "The Rouge of the North," in exchange for her eligibility to become a U.S. citizen.

Regarding this matter, she herself, who later settled in Los Angeles, even admitted that the two books were written "under the authorization" of the Information Office, and that even the "story outline" was drafted, and that other people participated in the writing process.

She even became Da Han's mistress... No wonder she wrote "Lust, Caution" so well!
That's just them attributing the martyr's name based on their own experiences and ideas! It's truly an insult to their reputation!
So, don't worry about what she writes, or whether it's good or bad.

She wasn't one of our own; you could even say she was an enemy.

……

Ms. Zhang's passing will not affect the start of filming this summer.

Incense is lit and firecrackers are set off; the red cloth is lifted, and the fun begins!
The movie we're shooting this summer is an adaptation of a Japanese manga.

The copyright was bought by someone long ago.

When people heard that it was Xia Jun, the great man of the empire, who was going to make a movie, they said they would give it to him for free!
Summer: I wouldn't dare accept it even if you gave it to me for free!
The movie's title is the same as the comic's title—"The Cave World."
And for the female lead, Xia Tian even got Lee Li-zhen as her co-star!
Lan Jieying was stunned when she heard the movie title and the fact that Li Lizhen had been cast.

After a moment of thought, she said to Sister Yun, "Sister Yun, do you think he wants to try something new?"

"Pfft~" Sister Yun was amused. "What would you do if he wanted to try it?"

After holding it in for a while, Ah Ying finally said, "I can be really fresh too~"

Wang Fei couldn't stop laughing: "Hahahaha!"

Summer isn't about trying new things, this movie is a comedy!
However, Li Lizhen is one year younger than Xia Tian. She was discovered by a talent scout while shopping in 80 when she was 15 years old, and later participated in advertising shoots.

He acted in a film in 83, and subsequently signed with Cinema City. In 84, he starred in "Happy Ghost".

From then on, she became the representative of youthful beauty and the "student sweetheart".

However, as "Happy Ghost" continued to be made, and she also starred in many other movies, her image remained fixed as that of a student sweetheart and a pure and innocent girl.

Perhaps wanting to break out of her comfort zone, she starred in a Category III film called "Peach" in 93.
This movie... putting everything else aside, Mr. Mi really loves it!

Summer came to Hong Kong this time only to say that she was going to film a movie, but she didn't say what she was going to film or who she was going to work with.

If Mr. Mi knew that Xia Tian was going to make a movie with Li Lizhen, he'd probably come over and meet her.

After that, she became a Level 3 female celebrity and was very famous!

No wonder Ah Ying misunderstood! The title of this film and the female lead are practically deliberately designed to create misunderstandings!
Back to the movie, although the title "The Cave" sounds a bit unserious.

But that's exactly what the author and Xia Tian wanted...

Actually, this acupoint is a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint.
The story is about Xia Yi, who witnessed his mother running away with a triad when he was 10 years old.

"He stole the light from my life! I can't forgive my mother who abandoned me, and I can't forgive that guy! I must kill him!"

So, in order to get revenge, he thoroughly studied the manga "Fist of the North Star" and trained diligently according to the manga's instructions! Ten years later, he went to seek revenge and confronted that bald boss!

"Ah! Da da da da da~" A burst of frantic output!
"Northern Dipper Remnant Fist!"

Then he got kicked around by the bald guy and his henchmen.
"You idiot! What are you doing?!"

He then realized that relying solely on "Fist of the North Star" would not be enough to accurately determine a person's acupoints, so he diligently studied human anatomy and acupoint massage.

As a result, he became a skilled massage therapist, and then went on to take revenge...

Since it's an adaptation of a manga, there will definitely be some wildly imaginative elements.

For example, the male protagonist's amazing massage skills~
The female lead in this film is Lee Li-jin, who plays a masseuse.

Wearing form-fitting clothes, she looked both innocent and alluring... but Xia Tian remained completely unmoved.

And after receiving a massage from the other person, they belittle them to the point of being worthless!
—He came to the brothel because he heard that the female lead, Li Xiang, could achieve a 100% customer return rate, and the secret was her superb massage technique!
After trying it myself, I was extremely disappointed!
Under the dim pink light, Li Lizhen gave a massage: "Come on~ How does it feel? Does it feel good?"

Xia Tian lay on the massage bed, expressionless: "Not at all. You don't understand the other person's feelings; you're just making it look like you're really there."

I didn't come here to enjoy a massage!
"Let me massage your acupoints! I'll show you what true comfort is!"

The shaking and vibration, occurring 20 times per second, instantly suppresses muscles, blood, and bones...

...A few minutes later, the female protagonist, Li Xiang, seemed to have entered paradise.
Fireworks began to light up her mind, and a group of people started singing and dancing amidst five-colored light!

It felt like I'd eaten a glowing dish laced with a sleeping potion~
I feel like I'm floating on clouds~
So comfortable!
……

"Hey, wake up," Xia Tian called out.

"That's it for the day, go home and get some sleep."

"Hey! I fell asleep..."

Li Lizhen sat up in surprise and found that many people from the crew were secretly watching and laughing at her.

"You, you... Brother Tian'er, you really know how to give massages? You don't actually know the magical massage from comics, do you?!"

I feel so comfortable and relaxed all over!
I actually managed to fall asleep under Xia Tian's thumb!
It felt so good, I forgot I was filming!

As the makeup artist removed her makeup, Xia Tian said, "How could there be such a magical massage technique? I just learned it casually. After all, it's a movie, so the technique has to look real..."

I was completely confused after just a casual attempt at learning it!

I think I just smelled a really nice fragrance? Did someone use some kind of cologne?
As a result, the news quickly reached the ears of Ah Ying and the other two.

Wang Fei: "Brother Tian'er, you can give massages? We've never experienced that before."

Sister Yun chimed in, "Oh dear, Xiao Tian's been filming all day, he must be exhausted. Let him rest."

Ah Ying: "Exactly. Li Li is the female lead, so it's normal to give her a massage."

Summer: Great! It smells like green tea!
"Don't go! Tonight I'll give you a massage on your stomach acupoints, I'll massage you until you're in heaven!"

……

The movie's plot also gets funny later on, involving a regular customer who had booked an in-home service.

He came from a wealthy family, but was terminally ill and didn't have long to live, so he wanted to spend one last time with his wife...

However, due to my advanced age and poor health, it's... a bit difficult!
So, Xia Tian made her move!

Regain your virility with the help of massage!
The old lady said, "Please let us be together!"

The old lady invited Tang Bohu's mother—Zhu Mimi.
Filming this scene was supposed to be easy, but the crew kept bursting into laughter.

Even Zhu Mimi herself laughed three times!
I finally managed to finish saying that line after barely holding back.
"This is too funny!"

Later, it was discovered that the old man was not physically ill; the main problem was that the long-married couple had lost their passion for each other.

When he tries to recall the scene of his first love, his mind goes blank again.

So Xia Tian took action, rapidly tapping and pressing her fingers on the old man's scalp.

"Ada da da da da~"

Then the surrounding scenery shifted and became illusory, and the scene from the first scene suddenly appeared!
Xia Tian pointed at the old man's crotch and said with a serious expression, "It has already begun!"

They deliver nonsensical lines with a straight face, and perform a plot that is both serious and completely nonsensical.

It's not nonsensical, but it has a different kind of humor that makes people laugh!

(End of this chapter)