Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 153 What would you do if I were juggling three relationships?
"You've finished writing it?"

When Mui Yan-fang heard that Cao Jian had already written a Cantonese song, she was first taken aback, but then she understood.

Since this guy can write lyrics for Wang Fei's "Easily Hurt Woman" and also write "Devotion for Deep Affection," it seems normal for him to write a Cantonese song himself.

However, Anita Mui still had some expectations about how the song she wrote for herself would turn out.

She immediately laughed and said, "Since you've already written it, it saves me the trouble."

"Sister Mei, it's not hard to cause trouble if you want to."

Over the phone, Cao Jian chuckled and said, "Could you help me buy the film and television adaptation rights to the 'Storm Riders' comic?"

"You want to film this comic?"

Anita Mui knew about this comic, which was quite popular in Hong Kong.

However, Hong Kong's comic book adaptations are still immature and cannot compare with Japan's. This is mainly because Hong Kong comics are very imaginative, and it is quite difficult to adapt them into TV series.

"We have this plan, but not now. Let's buy it first."

The popularity of "Storm Riders" back then is probably known to many people born in the 80s and 90s.

Buy it first as a backup; as long as the special effects technology can achieve the desired result, we can film it.

"You're really not being polite, always trying to bother me."

"We're best friends, there's no need to be so polite."

"Then treat me to dinner."

"No problem, I'll treat you to a meal even if you don't help me."

After making the call, Cao Jian went to the company to handle the promotion of the magazine and the movie.

As time went by, Wang Fei, who had accepted that her boyfriend was two-timing her, actually chose a bigger house in the same neighborhood where Zhou Huimin lived.

Her album "COME HOME," which included the song "Easily Hurt Woman," achieved double platinum sales.

But it was less than 150,000 copies.

The proud woman originally intended to pay for the house herself, but unfortunately, the house was a bit expensive, so in the end she had to pay half herself, and Cao Jian took the other half.

In this way, the house belongs to both of them.

In fact, a million or so yuan is nothing to Cao Jian.

Although there was a sense of rivalry and competition between the two, it didn't really matter to Cao Jian.

With a little effort, we can appease the two of them and keep things peaceful for the time being.

As long as I improve my strength as soon as possible and become a true tycoon, the chaotic battlefield shouldn't be a problem.

With the Spring Festival approaching, VCD sales have surged, and watching movies on discs is gradually becoming a trend, while video recorders are also being introduced to the market.

Cao Jian went to the mainland and found that many video arcades used the name "DVDs" to attract customers.

"Boss, change the disc," I wonder if that's become a popular phrase.

During the Spring Festival, "King of Beggars" raked in more than 30 million HKD at the Hong Kong box office, but "Fight Back to School 3" performed only moderately at the box office, losing to "City Hunter".

In February, several of Stephen Chow's movies finally finished their theatrical run.

In early February, Cao Jian's directorial debut, "Fong Sai-yuk," was released in Hong Kong.

In Hong Kong, the Wong Fei-hung series has been filmed the most, and it has always performed very well at the box office.

As a film adapted from the life of another martial arts legend, Fong Sai-yuk, only one version was made in 1972.

The main reason is that many Hong Kong filmmakers feel that the image of Wong Fei-hung is already deeply ingrained in people's minds, and they are not optimistic about this film, thinking it will be difficult for it to succeed.

But to everyone's surprise, the version that Cao Jian is making now is completely different from the previous one.

The film not only redefined Fong Sai-yuk with a youthful style, but also featured a ruthless and handsome supporting actor, Cao Jian, who was very attractive to female viewers.

Adding to this, his fierce fight with Fang Shiyu in the dyehouse, involving long and short sticks, is comparable to the climax of "Once Upon a Time in China II," where Huang Feihong and Nalan Yuanshu engage in a life-or-death duel.

After its release, riding on the wave of Cao Jian's recent success with his English album, the film grossed nearly one million Hong Kong dollars on its opening day.

Afterwards, as word-of-mouth spread, the daily box office was around two million.

With its outstanding acting, exciting martial arts, beautiful actresses, and thrilling plot, this movie is destined to be a hit.

This was a slap in the face to those film and television experts.

It seems that even Hong Kong's experts are showing signs of becoming "experts" (or "pseudo-experts"). The critical and commercial success of "Fong Sai-yuk" has caused a sensation in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, including Anita Mui, who never expected the film to be so popular.

"Sister Mei, this Cao Jian is quite good."

At a family gathering, Mrs. Xiang, who had always looked down on Cao Jian, finally realized how capable Cao Jian was.

She regretted not investing in the film back then, letting Anita Mui get the freebie.

"I've always felt that this kid is something special."

Mei Yanfang was a little smug. She had only wanted to help Cao Jian share the risks, but she ended up actually making a profit.

"You have good taste."

Mrs. Xiang calculated that the film had grossed over 20 million yuan in just ten days, and by the time it was taken off the screens, it would probably gross at least 30 million yuan.

It has just been released in Taiwan and is said to have grossed more than five million NT dollars in a single day.

With box office revenue from other places added, reaching 20 million US dollars is definitely achievable.

She immediately said, "Next time there's a gathering, let's invite Cao Jian."

"no problem."

Mei Yanfang readily agreed, as having Cao Jian attend the gathering would mean that he would enter Hong Kong's so-called "high society."

With the support of Mrs. Xiang, or rather the Xiang family, Cao Jian will likely have a smoother career in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

Meanwhile, Cao Jian was spending the night with Wang Fei.

"Honey, I want to make a movie too, a movie about you."

Wang Fei recently went to see the movie "Fong Sai-yuk" and found Zhou Huimin in the movie to be very beautiful, which aroused her competitive spirit.

"You make movies?"

Cao Jian had seen a movie starring Wang Fei called "Chinese Odyssey 2002," which was quite interesting.

But back then, Wang Fei had already become a superstar, while now she is still on her way to becoming a superstar.

He put his arm around Wang Fei and laughed, "Your strength is singing, what kind of movies are you going to make?"

"Singers often transition into acting, isn't that how it is for everyone? Or do you think I can't act?"

Wang Fei just wanted to compete with Zhou Huimin; if her rival had one, she wanted one too.

"Let me think about it and see if I can come up with any good script ideas."

Cao Jian thought "The Unparalleled" was quite interesting to film, combining singing and acting, and that Tony Leung's performance was really good.

This movie could be a good option for next year's Lunar New Year film.

"Do not lie to me."

Wang Fei rested her head on Cao Jian's eight-pack abs and said, "Honey, I think the melody of 'Devotion for Deep Affection' is quite nice. I'm planning to write a Mandarin version in the next couple of days, and I'll sing it myself."

"You're comparing these?"

Cao Jian was taken aback. Comparing movies was one thing, but now they're even comparing songs?
However, this song does actually have a Mandarin version, and it was even used as an interlude in the TV series "The Emperor Qianlong 2".

Cao Jian really likes this song, but it's not very famous, and many people don't know it.

If Wang Fei were to sing now, she might actually become a star.

You can compete or sing, whatever you want, just don't fight or argue.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Let's write it together."

"You agree?"

“Agreed, you are both my treasures. One sings in Cantonese and the other sings in Mandarin. It might be a wonderful story.”

"Honey, actually, apart from your infidelity, I can't seem to find any other problems with you."

Wang Fei rolled over and lay on top of Cao Jian, gently stroking the face of the man she loved: "Logically speaking, since you're two-timing me, I should break up with you, but I just can't bear to."

"Feifei, if—and I mean if—I were to be dating three people at the same time, what would you do?"

Just as the topic came up, Cao Jian immediately wanted to test Wang Fei's bottom line.

Right now, I'm not just juggling three relationships; not counting Julie and Lin Xinru, I'm involved with six.

(End of this chapter)