Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 63: Three Major Misconceptions of Men

This was the first time Cao Jian came to shoot a movie, and everything was so new.

Following Mei Yanfang into a photo studio, the words on the screen made Cao Jian happy again.

It turns out that this was the set of Jackie Chan's movie "Twin Dragons".

"Sister Mei, what brings you here?"

In front of the camera, a thin middle-aged man saw Mei Yanfang, stopped what he was doing, and hurried over to say hello.

"Director Xu Ke?"

When Cao Jian saw the middle-aged man, he immediately recognized him as director Xu Ke, whose hair had not yet turned gray.

No wonder Mei Yanfang brought me here. It turned out that she wanted to introduce me to this famous martial arts film director.

"I'll come over and take a look."

Mei Yanfang greeted Xu Ke, then pointed at Cao Jian and introduced him: "This is Cao Jian, the author of A Step into the Past, and also a singer."

"Hello Cao Jian, I've read your book, it's very good."

Since he was a friend brought by Mei Yanfang, Xu Ke also came over and shook hands with Cao Jian politely.

"Hello, Director Xu. I've seen many of your movies."

Cao Jian shook hands with the other party openly and without any restraint because the person in front of him was the director.

After the pleasantries, Mei Yanfang continued, "Director Xu, there's been a flood in East China. Cao Jian suggested I organize a charity performance. I think it's a great idea. I'm also planning to make a movie and use the proceeds for charity. What do you think about directing it?"

Xu Ke immediately agreed: "This is a good thing, we must support it!"

Mei Yanfang said: "There is no reward."

"It's strange for Sister Mei to say this to me."

Xu Ke smiled nonchalantly and said, "When the time comes, I'll bring everyone from this crew with me."

At this time, other people on the set also came over to greet Mei Yanfang. One of the strong men walking in front was the protagonist of this film, Jackie Chan.

Not only Jackie Chan is in the cast, but there are also two beautiful leading actresses, Zhang Manyu and Li Zhi.

Cao Jian watched this movie in a video hall. Of the two beauties, he was most impressed by Li Zhi.

Especially the part where Jackie Chan corrects the bones of this beauty, her figure is simply amazing.

This is probably also the reason why Jet Li was so ruthless when he later filmed "The Forbidden Kingdom".

At that time, the Hong Kong entertainment industry was full of beauties.

"Sister Mei, why are you here?"

Jackie Chan was wearing a leather jacket on a hot day and was covered in sweat. It seems that being a star is not easy.

Mei Yanfang said, "Brother Long, I'll come over and take a look."

"???"

Cao Jian was confused when he heard this. Does the Hong Kong entertainment industry also have different opinions?
Mei Yanfang, Xu Ke, Jackie Chan, and others discussed the charity performance and then recommended, "Director Xu, are there any guest roles in this film that could be played by Ah Jian? He knows some kung fu, so let him get familiar with the crew."

"no problem."

This request was not difficult, and Xu Ke agreed immediately.

The main reason is that Cao Jian is quite handsome, and besides, Mei Yanfang still has to be given face.

There are already quite a few people making cameo appearances in this movie, including Wang Jing, Chu Yuan, and Zeng Zhiwei, so one more wouldn't matter.

He laughed and said, "There's a role of a car mechanic in a scene that we're about to shoot. I was planning to play the cameo role myself, but now I'll let Cao Jian do it."

Hong Kong people are very efficient and take photos as soon as they say so.

Xu Ke originally thought that Mei Yanfang would leave after sending Cao Jian here, but he ended up seeing Mei Yanfang teaching Cao Jian how to act in front of the camera.

"It seems that their relationship is not ordinary."

Xu Ke immediately had an idea in his mind and guessed that this young man might become famous.

"Ajian, since you've filmed music videos before, you shouldn't be nervous in front of the camera. It's just that movies are different from music videos. Some shots are scattered, so you have to shoot them one by one. You have to be aware of the camera's position."

While changing clothes, Cao Jian listened to Mei Yanfang sharing her experience.

This was the first time he had heard these things. He looked like a good student, which made Mei Yanfang think that this young man was quite cute.

In fact, this scene is very simple. Three people are playing cards together, and then someone breaks in and starts a fight.

There weren't many shots, only less than a minute. It just so happened that Cao Jian had filmed a music video and had seen the movie, and he saw the script where he peeked at other people's cards and then acted innocent.

Cao Jian used to be a teacher and knew what students were like in the classroom, so it was not difficult for him to act out this scene.

"start!"

Xu Ke shouted, and the camera was focused on Cao Jian, who was holding a poker and had a shifty look in his eyes.

Mei Yanfang was sitting in the distance. Seeing him like this, she felt that he acted quite well.

It only took half an hour to shoot the scene.

"This young man is very good."

Xu Ke did not expect that this young man performed well in his first film. If he shoots more films in the future, he might have a bright future.

"Thank you, Director Xu."

Mei Yanfang had already stood up and thanked the director, then asked, "Director Xu, what's the next movie?"

"Once Upon a Time in China II."

"Can you bring Jian with you then?"

"Yes, yes."

Xu Ke once again looked at Cao Jian and said, "He's just a little too handsome. He looks like a real protagonist. Otherwise, he could play Liang Kuan."

"I also think he has the face of a protagonist."

Mei Yanfang smiled in agreement and said, "I heard that you've already finished the script for the second part of 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.' Why not let him play Linghu Chong this time?"

"Linghu Chong?"

When Cao Jian heard this, he just stood there in a daze.

This is too unexpected. I can play the classic "Swordsman II"?
This overwhelming wealth has really fallen on me?

Sister Mei, we've only known each other for one day, are you praising me like this?

Although I wrote a song for you, isn't this reward a bit too much?

How can I repay you?
Xu Ke was a little hesitant, although he was the screenwriter and producer and could decide some of the actors.

But this young man named Cao Jian is just a newcomer. If he is made the protagonist without box office appeal, will the investors have any objections?
Mei Yanfang certainly understood this and said with a smile, "He's the author of 'A Step into the Past'. If he shows up at the charity performance and I sing a song with him, we'll be famous. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. The investors will also give me some face. Besides, he has some martial arts skills."

"OK then."

Since Mei Yanfang had said so, Xu Ke naturally had no objection: "As long as Cao Jian becomes famous and has box office appeal, there will be no problem."

While Old Monster Xu agreed, he also sighed that this young man was really lucky. Sister Mei really spared no effort to support him.

Mei Yanfang really wanted to support Cao Jian.

First, she felt that this young man was very attractive to her, and second, Cao Jian was very talented.

More importantly, the fact that he thought of holding a charity performance shows that he is very caring and shares the same thoughts as me.

Based on these three points, she wanted to make this young man famous.

Cao Jian was very surprised that Xu Ke agreed. Could he now film with the four beauties of Hong Kong?

They are Brigitte Lin, Michelle Lee, Rosamund Kwan, and Fennie Yuen. Each one of them is so beautiful that the moon and flowers will be ashamed of themselves.

Especially Lin Qingxia, she created one of the famous aspects of the Hong Kong film industry: Qingxia drinking.

However, when Cao Jian heard Xu Ke mention fame, he suddenly asked, "Director Xu, when will the second part of Swordsman be filmed?"

“The plan is for September this year.”

"Thank you."

Since it’s September, my first album in Hong Kong can be released soon.

With the song "The Sea", are you afraid that it won't be popular?
Maybe at a charity performance, if people donate a lot of money, they can sing it in advance, and it might become a hit.

Although Mei Yanfang helped him, real fame still depends on his own efforts.

Although I feel that Mei Yanfang might like me, I can't really be her gigolo. Otherwise, I won't have the chance to cheat on other beautiful stars.

The three biggest illusions of men: the phone rings, someone knocks on the door, she likes me.

Cao Jian is now troubled by the third illusion.
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(End of this chapter)