Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 187 I'm Here to Deliver Money

Although Cao Jian is not a veteran in the Hong Kong music scene, his status has become quite significant under the management of PolyGram.

His albums have always been among the most sought-after products on the market.

Especially when a new album is released.

Seeing the crowds rushing to buy, Zhang Baizhi, being young, was squeezed in the crowd and couldn't get close to the store at all.

"How about we stop fighting over it and ask Brother Cao Jian for one next time?"

Li Xiaoran originally thought that Hong Kong people would queue properly, but she didn't expect it to be so terrible.

"If we ask him for it, how can we support him?"

Although Zhang Baizhi has recognized Cao Jian as her godfather, she still acts like a little fangirl, wanting to support her idol.

But their words drew glares from the people around them.

Others sneered, "Look at these two, asking Brother Cao Jian for an album? Who do they think they are?"

"I"

Zhang Baizhi, being young, immediately wanted to retort and reveal his relationship with Cao Jian.

Fortunately, Li Xiaoran reacted quickly and pulled the girl away immediately: "Have you forgotten what Brother Cao Jian said? We can't reveal our relationship with him, otherwise it will have a bad impact."

"I'm just so angry."

The little girl is still a little girl; she wants to prove that she and Cao Jian are very familiar with each other.

"Never mind, let's wait a bit. We'll go buy some after everyone else has bought most of theirs."

Looking at the frenzied crowd, Li Xiaoran didn't want to join in the fun.

He discovered that there were many bad guys in the crowd who took advantage of girls.

She can't let any other man touch her body except her godbrother.

After waiting for less than an hour, sure enough, people started to come out of the music store looking dejected, because the store had sold out of albums.

"Come back tomorrow."

As Zhang Baizhi spoke, he vowed, "I'll be queuing up at four o'clock tomorrow morning!"

"As long as you can get out of bed."

Today is Saturday and tomorrow is Sunday. Although there is no school, Li Xiaoran feels that this sleepy little girl is just saying it and will never actually get up.

"Plum Blossom Mark" will be broadcast tonight, so I'll probably be watching it until midnight again.

"I can get up."

Zhang Baizhi cheered himself up and said, "Xiaoran, let's go see a movie. Dad's 'Tai Chi Master' was released yesterday."

"Ok."

Since Li Xiaoran had nothing to do recently, she agreed to go see a movie.

Although movie theaters aren't as popular as video stores, there are still many people coming to support director Cao Jian's new film since it premiered in Hong Kong in the early hours of the morning.

In particular, fans who couldn't buy the album could only support their idols by watching the movie.

The two bought two tickets and went inside.

Hong Kong cinemas are much better than theaters in mainland China, and they even have air conditioning.

When the movie started, the theater was almost full.

"so hot!"

"I think Dong Tianbao is more handsome than Zhang Junbao!"

"Yes."

"That person who attacked Tianbao was wicked and deserved to be punished!"

"That old monk is shameless!"

Once the movie started, those who liked Cao Jian completely forgot that Zhang Junbao, played by Li Lianjie, was the real protagonist.

Zhang Baizhi and Li Xiaoran were also engrossed in the film, captivated by the plot and Cao Jian's good looks.

"I control my own life!"

When Dong Tianbao shouted those words, the audience was surprisingly excited.

These words seem to be full of rebellion against reality.

Unfortunately, Dong Tianbao was eventually killed.

"This is the first time I've watched a movie, and I don't want the villain to die. Dong Tianbao is the only one who is flesh and blood."

"I think so."

"It would be great if Brother Cao Jian could play Zhang Junbao."

"I feel that in the end, the two brothers will reconcile."

Many viewers expressed their dissatisfaction with the film, and some even felt that Cao Jian was more suitable for the lead role.

"Brother Cao Jian is so handsome."

But these words reflect the sentiments of most fans and Cecilia Cheung.

The following day, PolyGram.

"The statistics are in: the first batch of 100,000 albums in Hong Kong has sold out completely."

An employee excitedly burst into Cao Jian's private office, carrying a freshly printed document.

"good."

Upon hearing this, Cao Jian chuckled and asked, "What about other places?"

"We don't know the sales figures for mainland China yet, but we already have information for Taiwan: 150,000 copies."

The employee in charge of album sales statistics said excitedly, "Mr. Cao, at this rate, this album might surpass 'Kiss Goodbye'."

"hehe."

Cao Jian just smiled, but the beads of his abacus were clicking away in his mind. The album "Too Softhearted" was indeed a hit back then, and now that VCDs are available, it won't be long before the whole country is filled with the sound of "I'm always too softhearted, too softhearted".

Just as the staff left and Ke Zhihui was about to come over to celebrate, the door was pushed open again.

"Old Cao Jian."

The person who came in was Vivian Chow. She was about to call her husband, but when she saw that Ke Zhihui was also there, she quickly changed her address and said, "The box office results for 'Zhang Sanfeng' are out. It made HK$2.12 million on the first day."

"Congratulations, Cao Jian, on your success in both music and film."

Ke Zhihui naturally understood that Zhou Huimin's "old" must have a "male" under it, but he didn't say it out loud and began to congratulate Cao Jian.

"Thank you. I'm flying to the US tomorrow. I need to talk to Huimin about something."

"Then you talk."

As Ke Zhihui was leaving, he gave Cao Jian a knowing look, a look that every man understands, meaning, "Don't go too far in the office."

Although Cao Jian understood, he was being quite unreasonable once the door was closed.

It took them more than half an hour before they finally hugged each other, panting and exhausted.

"If you go to the US, remember me."

"Ah."

“Wang Fei adapted my song ‘Devotion for Deep Affection’ into Mandarin, challenging me to write a song for me too.”

Chow Wai-man snuggled up to Cao Jian, saying, "Otherwise, I won't be happy. I want more."

"You're a pure and innocent girl, mind your image."

"What's wrong with being a 'pure girl'? Can't a 'pure girl' be intimate with her boyfriend? Besides, once you leave, who knows when you'll be back."

"It's only been two weeks."

As Cao Jian spoke, he made Zhou Huimin lie face down on the table: "Since you want it, then I'll grant your wish."

Cao Jian's songs sold very well; when the sales figures for mainland China were released, the sales had already reached 800,000 copies.

In many places, the song "You're Always Too Soft-Hearted" is playing everywhere in the speakers.

Catchy and easy to remember, this kind of song spreads incredibly fast.

In the film, Cao Jian's portrayal of Dong Tianbao was so villainous that it made people grit their teeth, but people also discovered that this young man's acting skills had improved.

His good looks and acting skills made the audience like the villain for the first time.

Mr. Cao had anticipated this, and at this moment, he and Chen Hong had already boarded a plane to the United States.

"It's so comfortable to sit in first class."

It was Chen Hong's first time flying first class. She sipped her juice, looked at the clouds outside the window, and imagined what the United States was like.

She just didn't know why her lover had gone to the United States.

Just so you could travel with me?

Half a day later, the plane will land at Los Angeles Airport.

"This is Hollywood?"

On the plane, Chen Hong looked at the huge Hollywood logo and felt a surge of excitement.

This is the legendary United States.
"Hehe, baby, as long as you work hard, you might be able to film here in the future."

"Honey, I hope this day comes soon."

As Chen Hong spoke, she asked, "Honey, shall we go play first, or go to your company?"

Cao Jian shook his head and laughed, "Let's go find a guy named James Cameron first."

"James Cameron?"

Chen Hong was taken aback; the name sounded somewhat familiar.

"He's the director of Terminator and Alien 2."

"Oh"

Chen Hong then remembered why the two films sounded familiar; she had seen them on videotape.

She asked, "This person is a famous director. What do you want with him? To collaborate?"

"You guessed half right, I'm here to give away money."

"Give money?"

"Yes, a full sixty million US dollars."

"Bata."

Chen Hong's jaw almost dropped.

Sixty million US dollars, more than three hundred million! Is my lover really going to make a movie in the US?
But what if we lose money?
That's over 300 million.
……

On a film set in Los Angeles, a middle-aged man with graying hair and a somewhat thin frame is inspecting a batch of props.

These props, including various furniture and decorations, were replicated one-to-one with the real items, and even included table lamps, porcelain, suitcases, life jackets, and nautical parts. He demanded perfection in every single one of them.

In addition to these, he also built a giant cruise ship on a one-to-one scale along a coast in Mexico.

His requirements for making movies are so strict that he doesn't consider whether the investors have enough funds or whether they will have any objections.

This film project has been underway for over a year, and most of the money has already been spent, yet filming hasn't officially started yet.

"Some of these props are simply not good enough and need to be redone."

After inspecting the porcelain, James was very dissatisfied with some of the pieces.

Just as he was about to look at the other props, someone came over and whispered in James's ear, "Mr. James, there is a Chinese businessman named Cao Jian who says he has something important to discuss with you."

"Cao Jian?"

James frowned; the name sounded somewhat familiar.

Suddenly he remembered that this was the singer who sang "My Love".
What is he doing to himself?
(End of this chapter)