Huayu 1995

Chapter 167 Hi, sister-in-law~ (Seeking monthly votes at the end of the month)

Su Chao rapped a theme song from mainland China, which is basically telling everyone that he comes from mainland China.

Although his Cantonese accent was a bit strange, no one had really associated him with the mainland before.

However, despite their surprise, none of the people in the room discriminated against Su Chao.

screenwriter!

This identity is very interesting.

Films in Hong Kong often don't use scripts.

However, this does not mean that screenwriters have a low status.

On the contrary, it is precisely because there is no script and the plot is created on the spot that the role of the screenwriter is highlighted.

Otherwise, are we supposed to rely on the actors to improvise?

When Wai Ka-fai introduced Su Chao, he said that Su Chao was the screenwriter of "The Birth of a Gangster".

These actors all participated in this play.

You want them to discriminate against screenwriters?
They will discriminate against you, suppress you, and humiliate you if they can control you.

Lau Kar-leung discriminated against mainlanders because he was a martial arts choreographer, also known as a martial arts director. In fact, he was one of the directors, and you, the male lead, were also controlled by him.

However, when you become the one in control, it's already a good thing if you don't discriminate against them.

Moreover, Su Chao and Wei Jiahui interacted frequently.

Even when Johnnie To and Lau Ching-wan were talking, he kept his eyes on Su Chao.

Li Ruotong would not discriminate against Su Chao.

She even wanted to tease the little boy a bit more.

They're all adults now, it's time to accumulate some experience.

"Sis, of course you don't need to buy it. I'll have someone deliver it to your door when the record is released!"

Su Chao is very perceptive.

Beautiful women do deserve some privileges.

However, Li Ruotong's experience is quite poignant.

In 98, this woman, disregarding her family's objections, accepted the advances of a businessman.

Unfortunately, she was unaware that the businessman's company had been hit by the financial crisis, was filed for liquidation in 1999, and was pursued for debts of over 100 million in 2005.

Li Ruotong accompanied him through thick and thin, helping him with everything she had, whether he was rich or poor, she was devoted to him and never abandoned him.

However, in 08, Li Ruotong was dumped by her boyfriend right after he had helped her through a difficult time.

Coupled with her father's stroke and death, this love-obsessed girl developed depression.

"Then I'm starting to look forward to it."

Li Ruotong laughed, but unfortunately, the laughter aggravated the pain in her cheek, causing her to frown.

"I have high hopes. He's better at songwriting than screenwriting. He's the one who wrote the song for the princess. Didn't they introduce him as Su Chao?"

Wai Ka-fai only found out today that his Chao-zai is the same person as Su Chao, who wrote the song for the princess.

But that doesn't stop him from making Su Chao look good.

The others experienced firsthand what it meant to gasp in shock.

Hong Kong's entertainment industry is highly developed and produces a wealth of talent.

However, looking back over these prosperous decades, there are very few who can reach Su Chao's level at the age of eighteen.

At this point, who the hell cares whether he's from Hong Kong or the mainland?

Shouldn't we question whether he's even human?
After the event, Francis Ng learned that Su Chao and his agent did not have a car, so he personally drove his beat-up car to take Su Chao back to the hotel.

It's so hard to hail a taxi in Hong Kong.

He originally wanted to leave the car for Su Chao, but Su Chao politely declined, saying that no one knew how to drive it.

"Brother Chao, isn't he Jiang Yulang? Why is he treating you with such respect, like you're some kind of Jiang Biehe?"

Damn it, someone's trying to steal my godfather!

"If you can't speak properly, then speak less..."

Su Chao wanted to throw him into Lan Kwai Fong to be played with by rich women.

Jiang Biehe, could he be a good person?

Uncultured!
Actually, it's not bad to promote a Best Actor; it's quite fulfilling. If you're going to be a godfather of the entertainment industry, there's no reason to only promote mainland actors.

Of course, one must know how to be grateful.

After the dinner party ended, Francis Ng didn't rush to leave. He waited patiently to take me back to my hotel, which shows he was quite considerate.

Otherwise, with so many talented actors in Hong Kong, why would they promote you?

Su Chao is different from others.

When others prepare to film a movie, the outcome is always unknown; whether it will become a hit really depends on luck.

But Su Chao was prescient.

Even if we can't know the exact results, they're at least roughly correct.

There was no further delay the next day.

Su Chao went to Liu Dehua's house as agreed.

He went there by himself.

Lu Bu went to learn to drive. He had already obtained his mainland driver's license, but he still needed to practice before he could drive a car in Hong Kong.

His goal is to rent a car next time he comes to Hong Kong.

"She's here, come in quickly, this is your sister-in-law..."

Liu Dehua opened the door and welcomed Su Chao in. At that moment, a woman wearing an apron came out of the kitchen, holding a spatula in her hand.

"Hi, sister-in-law~"

Su Chao greeted the other party.

Carol Chu is a wealthy heiress from Malaysia. Her uncle is Vincent Tan, a well-known Chinese businessman in Southeast Asia whose businesses include 7-Eleven, Starbucks, and numerous resort hotels and shopping malls.

Her own father, Zhu Jiancheng, was also a well-known local businessman, once known as "Penang's richest man," mainly engaged in real estate, restaurants, and incense and candle shops.

She's not strikingly beautiful, but she has a gentle and pleasing appearance.

She met Andy Lau in 86 and moved in with him in 89. The two were practically a married couple.

but……

Andy Lau has become a "national sweetheart" with his career at its peak - in addition to having countless fans, many female stars in the industry have "ambiguous" relationships with him.

Chen Yulian, Yu Kexin, Anita Mui, Cherie Chung, Rosamund Kwan...

In an interview, Andy Lau bluntly stated that Cherie Chung was "his number one ideal wife".

He once praised Rosamund Kwan as a "true beauty" and even said that he "once thought she would be my future wife." Although most of this was hype, there was still some truth to it. The so-called hype in mainland China actually originated in Hong Kong.

Please make yourself at home... the food will be ready soon.

When the Ninja Turtle's sister-in-law saw Su Chao, her smile appeared exceptionally genuine.

She certainly knew everything her boyfriend had gone through.

She is not just a simple housewife.

She also participated in the management of her family's restaurants in Hong Kong.

Forty million is no small sum for anyone; at best, it could wipe out all the money in one night, and at worst, it could bankrupt the entire family.

Moreover, her boyfriend faces more than just debt.

There's also a huge mess left at the company.

To completely solve this problem, it might cost hundreds of millions.

In addition, there was a group of people watching them intently from the sidelines.

The obstacles encountered in applying for concerts in mainland China are probably not accidental.

She wouldn't accept "help" unless she pushed her boyfriend to the brink.

Actually, Carol Chu's family could also help.

Unfortunately, her boyfriend refused to be a kept man. Before meeting Carol Chu, he was already one of the Five Tigers, and even after being blacklisted, he did not seek help from her. He never even considered being a kept man.

Moreover, Carol Chu has many siblings.

The conflicts of interest within large families are also a murky affair.

Just when her boyfriend was about to back down and find a way out, someone from the mainland stepped in.

She suspects that Su Chao is a government official in mainland China.

Compared to the surrounding covetous capital, the mainland authorities are certainly more reliable.

No matter how powerful your backing is, can it be more powerful than the official backing?

However, Liu Dehua does not believe that Su Chao is an official.

Although Su Chao is close to government officials, what kind of government official would go to a nightclub to sing, open a seemingly outrageous training class, and even appoint himself as the principal?

If he turns to the right path in the future, these will be stains that he can never wash away.

"Oh dear, how can I let my sister-in-law cook herself? It's too much trouble."

Su Chao was genuinely surprised.

Doesn't Andy Lau have a nanny at home? When he comes home, aren't there a group of servants standing at the door bowing to him?
Welcome home, sir!

After entering the house, Su Chao realized that Liu Dehua's place was not very big.

In Hong Kong, a house measuring "thousand feet" is considered a luxury home.

Many celebrities work hard for years, but can only afford the down payment for a "thousand-square-foot mansion".

But in reality, the so-called "thousand-square-foot mansion" is only 93 square meters.

They are all actual areas.

Andy Lau's home is a luxurious mansion, about 100 square meters, with a three-bedroom layout, which is quite practical.

Su Chao sat down in the living room, and Liu Dehua immediately brought out a tea and fruit platter.

"Why didn't you come to stay?"

His invitation was sincere; knowing that Su Chao was coming to Hong Kong, he even had his wife prepare the room.

"I didn't come alone. Wait until you get a bigger house."

Su Chao acted very casually.

"you……"

Liu Dehua was both amused and exasperated.

Is his house small, considering the location and size?

"I actually came here for the movie."

Su Chao gave a brief update on the progress of "My Sassy Girl".

Su Chao hopes the movie will be released next year.

Released in 1996, the original timeline's release in 2001 is not that different.

There is no cultural barrier.

Moreover, there was the Asian financial crisis in between, and the economy regressed instead of progressing.

Releasing it earlier might actually lead to better box office results.

“Benny Chan is fine. He was trained by Inspector To. As long as he has the time, he will definitely film it, and it won’t cost too much money.”

Liu Dehua was surprised by Su Chao's work efficiency.

With the team from Milkyway Image, including director Benny Chan who directed "A Moment of Romance," joining the project and helping to find theaters, it's ready to start production at any time.

How much money can you offer?

Su Chao came to Liu Dehua to seek investment and borrow money.

Andy Lau contributed a sum of money, half of which was used for film investment, and the other half was lent to Su Chao for film investment.

That way, Su Chao won't have to pay anything.

There are many wealthy people in Hong Kong, but very few who won't cheat them. When it comes to profit, there are no truly good people.

Andy Lau is already tied to him, and he won't abandon him after using him.

"I raised four million."

Liu Dehua didn't know how much it would cost to make Su Chao's movie.

This is how movies are made in Hong Kong.

First, raise some money to start the project; if that's not enough, ask others for more.

As long as you don't act like Wong Kar-wai, various capital groups will get used to you asking for money intermittently.

“Milkyway Image is also willing to contribute one million, so we will have five million. As long as we don’t cast too many famous actors, the movie should be able to be made.”

Romance films pay great attention to visuals.

Therefore, Su Chao plans to use Kodak 5296 film, which is relatively inexpensive among 35mm films.

"If it's not enough, we'll find more."

Liu Dehua breathed a sigh of relief.

"Actually, there's another script that also needs investment..."

(End of this chapter)