Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 260 Jie has wandered half his life, only regretting that he has never met a wise ruler.
"Brother Jie, we're from the same hometown, do you really need to treat me to a meal for such a small thing?"

"Director Cao, I really feel bad for letting you down by making this film, but I really had no choice, sigh."

Looking at Cao Jian, who was enjoying immense success in Hong Kong, Li Lianjie felt somewhat ashamed of himself.

I came to Hong Kong earlier than Cao Jian and even tried my luck in the United States, but unfortunately I returned empty-handed.

Although he's very popular in Hong Kong now, he's just a tool for others to make money.

But this fellow villager in front of me is already a big shot who can stir up trouble, so I must not offend him, because he might be my future backer.

"I can understand."

Regarding the plot of "High Risk", Cao Jian simply disliked Fatty Wang, and Li Lianjie was just an actor, so what could he do?
"Director Cao."

"Brother Jie, calling me Director Cao is too formal. You're older than me and we're from the same hometown. You can just call me Little Cao."

"Then I'll call you Brother Jian, and we'll stick to our own names."

Li Lianjie is much older than Cao Jian, but given Cao Jian's status, how could he dare to call him "Little Cao"?

Calling him Brother Jian is perfectly fine.

He laughed and said, "When my contract with Win's Entertainment expires, I'll still have to rely on Brother Jian for support."

"No problem. Once you sign with our company, I'll take you to the US to develop your career, how about that?"

Looking at Li Lianjie, Cao Jian suddenly had the idea of ​​bringing him to his company.

This kung fu emperor still has box office appeal.

Especially for filming "The Matrix," Jet Li was definitely the first choice.

In this way, he wouldn't have to play either a dog or a character that vilifies Qin Shi Huang or the totem of Chinese civilization in Hollywood.

"Thank you, Brother Jian. I'll toast you."

Upon hearing this, Li Lianjie stood up excitedly.

He had only intended to apologize, but he had unexpectedly received such a reward. How could he not be happy?
Developing one's career in the United States has always been a dream of mine, and it's also a place many Hong Kong stars want to go.

And it seems that this dream can be realized.

He really resembled a character from the currently popular TV series "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," kneeling down and saying, "I've wandered half my life, only regretting that I haven't met a wise ruler."

Unfortunately, it's not popular to have a godfather these days.

In fact, for Cao Jian, Li Lianjie was definitely a cash cow for the company in the future.

Jet Li's career in the United States hasn't been very successful, but he still has box office appeal in China, and his salary is quite high.

Signing him is a win-win situation!
The two had just finished a drink when Cao Jian's phone suddenly rang.

"Boss, what are your instructions?"

Cao Jian picked up the phone and saw that it was Xiang Huaqiang calling.

"Brother Cao, how could I dare to give you instructions? I'm calling to apologize."

On the phone, Xiang Huaqiang said in a friendly tone, "Brother, I really didn't know the plot of the movie 'High Risk' before filming started. I'm a little sorry, but please don't mind."

"It's all a small matter, why would I mind?"

Although Cao Jian knew that Xiang Huaqiang's words were unreliable, he didn't say anything.

As the owner of a film and television company, would you not know the plot before filming begins?
Who are you lying to?
But that's the entertainment industry. If the other party calls to apologize, they've already given you face. There's no need to make things unpleasant over something like this.

"That's good."

Xiang Huaqiang hesitated for a moment, then said, "Brother Cao, why don't you publish a statement in the newspaper to tell your fans to stop making trouble? I've been going crazy these past two days."

Although the Xiang family is very powerful, Cao Jian has too many fans, and his gang doesn't dare to really do anything to these fans.

Otherwise, if things escalate, he won't be able to handle the situation.

That's why they sought help from Cao Jian.

"no problem."

Cao Jian readily agreed, considering it a favor Xiang Huaqiang owed him.

After exchanging a few pleasantries and hanging up the phone, Boss Cao noticed that Li Lianjie was looking at him in a completely different way.

In this kung fu emperor's mind, he was always mindful of Hua Qiang's feelings. Not only did he treat this fellow villager like a brother, but he also asked Cao Jian for help. Just for this, he felt that he had wasted his time in Hong Kong.

The following day, Cao Jian issued a statement in the media, calling on his fans not to cause trouble and to maintain harmony.

He also said that he didn't care about the content of the movie at all.

He also said, "Wang Jing, you'll only be truly capable if you can beat me at the box office."

When this statement was released, Wang Jing was so angry that his face turned green.

After just over ten days in theaters, "The God of Cookery" has grossed over 20 million yuan at the box office, while "High Risk" has yet to reach 10 million yuan.

Hong Kong media once again brought up the incident of Chingmy Yau being abducted, further infuriating Wang Jing. However, Boss Cao gained both fame and fortune from this statement.

His fans felt that their idol was indeed magnanimous and confident, and didn't care at all what others said.

Even some casual observers have started to like Cao Jian as a celebrity.

"Director Wang, why don't we reconcile with Cao Jian? He even gives me some leeway now. If you want to make it in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, you have to curry favor with this guy."

Xiang Jia, Xiang Huaqiang, earnestly wanted to persuade his company's go-to director.

How can the hatred of having one's wife stolen be resolved?

Wang Jing understood this principle, but now he was in a difficult situation.

If they really reconcile, their peers will laugh at them, and all the female celebrities they associate with will look down on them.

"This is just a suggestion; it's up to you."

Although Xiang Huaqiang appeared calm, Wang Jing felt a sudden unease.

He was well aware that the more amiable the boss was, the more frightening he actually was.

But is it really necessary to reconcile with Cao Jian?

How can I possibly save face like this?

In mid-October, "The God of Cookery" and "High Risk" were both taken off the screens.

The film, directed by Cao Jian and starring Stephen Chow, grossed HK$37 million in Hong Kong. A movie that was filmed in just ten days actually made it into the top five highest-grossing films of the year.

The latter only received 19 million, becoming a laughing stock in the Hong Kong film industry.

Wang Jing was ridiculed for a long time because of his pettiness.

At the end of October, the first season of "Armed Reaction" was finally about to finish filming. Faye Wong had also made arrangements for the gathering, and the family was just waiting for the series to wrap up before heading to Hawaii for a vacation.

That day, Cao Jian finished his work and was preparing to leave the company to go home.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Li Jiaxin standing alone at the company entrance.

"How did you come?"

During this period, Li Jiaxin called Cao Jian no less than twenty times, but Cao Jian always refused with various excuses.

I really miss you.

Li Jiaxin was telling the truth; she has recently realized that it won't be easy for her to get into Cao Jian's company.

Moreover, she could never forget what happened that night.

Since she genuinely wanted to be with this man, she didn't get entangled with any other men.

Seeing that Cao Jian didn't seem unhappy, she stepped forward and said, "You told me to come whenever you call, but I've been waiting for almost two months and you haven't contacted me once."

"What are you looking for?"

Although Li Jiaxin was dressed beautifully tonight, and looked somewhat melancholic and pitiful, Cao Jian was still unmoved.

It's been less than two months, and the testing isn't enough.

"You really don't care about me at all?"

Li Jiaxin is about to use the first of her three signature tricks as a woman: crying.

While crying, she said, "As the saying goes, even a day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness, and even a fleeting relationship can have deep affection. How can you be so heartless to me?"

"You're spouting rhymes all the time, are you planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam?"

Cao Jian was almost amused by these fabricated words; this Li Jiaxin actually knew how to make something out of nothing.

"What they said is true. Ever since that wrap party for 'Rumble in the Bronx,' I've liked you. I only mustered up the courage to approach you last time, but you..."

Unlike Cao Jian, who almost burst out laughing, Li Jiaxin started to sob softly.

She's an actress; she can cry on cue.

"I really have something to do tonight, I'll contact you tomorrow."

Seeing the woman crying her heart out, Cao Jian remembered that this woman had indeed made him feel very comfortable that night, so he had no choice but to agree to give her some more benefits.

I have to go with Wang Fei and Zhou Huimin tonight, so I can't stand up the two women.

"Then I'll come back here to wait for you tomorrow?"

"No, I'll come to your house tomorrow night."

After saying that, Cao Jian waved for the driver to bring the car over, got in, and drove away.

Looking at Li Jiaxin, who was still standing there, Cao Jian felt it was a pity that she didn't play Du Shiniang.

(End of this chapter)