Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 250 Li Jiaxin's Regret
At the celebration party for "Rumble in the Bronx", Cao Jian talked about his future goals.

Some people present thought that this genius director might actually be able to do it.

After all, Rumble in the Bronx was such a success.

But most people have some doubts.

North America has Hollywood, and Europe has many big-name film companies. Can a film directed by a Hong Kong director really compare to Hollywood movies?
Facing the various gazes of the crowd, Cao Jian continued, "In addition to bringing Chinese figures into the European and American markets, I also plan to make more films that can win international awards and enhance the international influence of Chinese filmmakers."

After all, we've had our glory days, and we're sure to have an even brighter future!

"clap clap"

Although some people thought it was just boasting, the audience still burst into applause.

But at this moment, Li Ruotong was completely captivated by Cao Jian's charm, feeling that this was the man she had been waiting for all these years.

Tonight, I must be his woman.
Although Mui Yin-fong was happy for her godbrother, she also felt a little sad.

This person is progressing too fast; they may not need me in the future.

Just then, Cao Jian stepped off the stage, holding a glass of wine, and came to Mui Yan-fang's side: "Sister Mui, I am most grateful to you for enabling me to establish myself in Hong Kong. Please continue to support me in the future."

Hearing this, Mei Yanfang was deeply moved.

It turns out he hadn't forgotten me after all.

She also chuckled and said, "The woman you brought today, is she the actress who played Little Dragon Girl in 'The Return of the Condor Heroes'?"

"It's her. I brought her along to promote this film."

"Good taste, very beautiful."

Mei Yanfang had long known about Cao Jian's philandering ways, but she didn't take it to heart.

"hehe."

Looking at the woman in front of him who was slightly thinner than last year, Cao Jian said, "Sister, you've achieved great success. Don't work too hard in the future, just enjoy life."

"If I don't work hard, will you support me?"

"I raise you."

Cao Jian was half-joking, but he actually didn't want this woman to leave so soon.

"I have hands and feet, why should I need you to support me?"

Although Mei Yanfang was grateful, she knew it was a joke and didn't take it to heart.

But Cao Jian said seriously, "I'm telling the truth, you've lost weight, it breaks my heart to see you like this."

"I'll be more careful from now on because of what you said."

Mei Yanfang clinked glasses with Cao Jian, thinking to herself, "It seems I should take care of my health; I've really lost a lot of weight recently."

As the two were talking, Golden Harvest boss Chow Wen-huai came over with a glass of wine: "Director Cao, you just said you wanted to make a movie that would enter the international market. Do you have a script yet?"

"The script is still being conceived. I've been too busy lately. I've already made an agreement with TVB to film several TV series this year, and I don't know if I'll have time to finish the script."

Cao Jian has been very busy this year. After finishing filming "The Condor Heroes", he will be filming "Armed Reaction" next. Only after finishing these will he have time to make movies.

Next year, there will be two more TV series, "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Deer and the Cauldron," and we will also be collaborating with Taiwan.

Busy, really too busy.

Zou Wenhuai advised, "Director Cao, if I may say something inappropriate, making TV dramas is a bit of a frivolous thing for you. How much money can you make from TV dramas? Why not give the scripts to TVB and focus on making movies? If you're worried that TVB won't agree, I'll talk to them."

"I enjoy making TV dramas."

Cao Jian smiled and glanced at Li Ruotong beside him.

How do you meet so many beautiful women if you don't act in TV dramas?
"So it was for women. It's understandable that young people like that."

Zou Wenhuai understood, since that's how Jackie Chan is. He smiled inwardly and said, "Don't you have any plans for this year?"

"I have a script, but I'm making this film to win awards. As for the box office... well, I really can't guarantee it."

"As long as we can win an award, Jiahe is willing to invest."

"Isn't Mr. Zou afraid of losing money?"

Although Cao Jian has three films to be released this year, namely "Forensic Heroes," "The God of Cookery," and "Young and Dangerous 2," he has already planned to make "Comrades: Almost a Love Story."

Although the film won many awards, its box office performance was not good, only grossing a little over ten million Hong Kong dollars.

Since Jiahe is willing to share the investment, why not?
Seeing that Jiahe didn't care about losing a little money as long as they won the award, Cao Jian immediately said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Zou. It's settled then."

"Director Cao, what are your plans for the lead actor?"

"I will play the male lead, and I plan to cast either Zhang Manyu or Brigitte Lin as the female lead, Wang Zuxian as the second female lead, and the other actors will be decided according to the needs of the script."

"Director Cao is the male lead?"

Upon hearing that Cao Jian would be starring in the film himself, along with two beautiful actresses, Zou Wenhuai immediately exclaimed excitedly, "I'll invest at least half of this film!" "Haha, great!"

Cao Jian understood that this person valued his influence.

With a celebrity who brings their own fanbase, the box office might be better when the film is released.

Having finalized the cooperation with Golden Harvest, Cao Jian was planning to talk to Jackie Chan. After all, he had benefited greatly from learning Jackie Chan's kung fu and needed to express his gratitude.

"Director Cao, what you just said was really good."

Before Cao Jian even reached Jackie Chan, he heard someone speaking behind him. He turned around and found that it was Li Jiaxin, whom he had worked with before.

"This was part of my plan, there's nothing wrong with it."

Cao Jian recently heard that Li Jiaxin and Liu Luanxiong broke up. Is she preparing to find a new partner?
Although this woman's wink and tongue-out expression in "Drunken Master III" became a classic in the film industry, unfortunately, Mr. Cao had no interest in her.

"Director Cao's ideals are lofty, and I admire them from the bottom of my heart. I raise a glass to Director Cao and wish you success."

Li Jiaxin gently picked up her glass, her every smile and gesture was truly beautiful, befitting her title as Hong Kong's most beautiful Miss Hong Kong.

It is said that in the ranking of beauties in Hong Kong in the 1990s, Brigitte Lin was first, Rosamund Kwan was second, Wang Zuxian was third, Li Jiaxin was fourth, followed by Chingmy Yau, Vivian Chow, Zhang Min, Zhang Manyu, and so on.

"please."

Cao Jian politely clinked glasses with Li Jiaxin, took a sip of champagne, and said, "I have something to do, let's talk again when we have time."

After saying that, he nodded and left.

Looking at Cao Jian, Li Jiaxin felt extremely regretful.

When filming "Swordsman II", why didn't we see this person's potential?
If I had known Cao Jian would become a billionaire and was so young and handsome, I should have taken advantage of the opportunity to play his lover and won him over.

Is there really no chance?

"I'm not one to take over someone else's losses."

Cao Jian didn't care about saying goodbye to Li Jiaxin and went to find Jackie Chan.

He could accept Qiu Shuzhen not because he cared that this woman had been someone's mistress, but because he felt that Li Jiaxin had an unpleasant appearance.

Moreover, Chingmy Yau only dated Fatty Wang, while Li Jiaxin has dated countless other men.

"Bro, you look radiant lately, you've been picking up a lot of girls, haven't you?"

Jackie Chan and Cao Jian were very familiar with each other, and their relationship was like that of mentor and friend. So when they met, they started talking about the topics that men like the most.

Cao Jian said with a wry smile, "I'm not in the mood to pick up girls right now. I've been busy lately, spending all my time on set and writing scripts."

"Brother, in this life, don't just think about making money. You should also enjoy life. Otherwise, what's the point of making so much money?"

Jackie Chan, in his role as the elder brother, shared his experience with Cao Jian: "I've found that the more women you have, the more you want. You're a director now, and you have money. I saw Li Jiaxin trying to get close to you just now. She's a nice woman, so why did you leave after only a couple of words?"

"I'm not interested in him."

"Really? You're not interested in this beautiful woman?"

"I'm really not interested, mainly because she has too much romantic experience."

"So what? Having a lot of experience means you're good at everything. You're still young."

"lets change a topic."

Seeing that Jackie Chan was getting more and more outrageous, Cao Jian quickly interrupted the topic: "Brother Jackie Chan, I plan to make another comedy kung fu film next year, still in the United States. You have to make time for me."

Jackie Chan patted his chest and agreed: "No problem, Director Cao, I'll be there whenever you call."

He was certainly willing to make films featuring Cao Jian.

The two had agreed to discuss "Rush Hour" together, and the banquet was drawing to a close.

"Ah Jian, are you really not interested in Li Jiaxin? Actually, it's okay to date her for a while, and if you don't like her, you can break up."

As he was leaving, Jackie Chan was still wondering how Cao Jian could not be attracted to a beauty like Li Jiaxin; it was simply too strange.

"Let's see."

It was called a banquet, but it was actually a womanizing event for wealthy tycoons.

There were many beautiful women present, including celebrities, socialites, and models.

Although Li Ruotong is beautiful, she came with Cao Jian, and no one dared to provoke her.

Therefore, Cao Jian also felt it was normal for Jackie Chan to have such thoughts.

After leaving the banquet and getting into the car, Li Ruotong glanced at the time; it was already past ten o'clock at night. She then asked charmingly, "Director Cao, where are we going now?"

Looking at Li Ruotong, who had transformed from the aloof Little Dragon Girl to a charming and alluring woman, Cao Jian smiled and asked, "Do you prefer your own home or a hotel?"

(End of this chapter)