Huayu 1995

Chapter 168 I think I can do it (Seeking monthly votes at the end of the month)

"..."

Andy Lau wanted to swear.

I'm already in this state, and you still won't let me go.

You don't treat me like an outsider, you don't treat me like a human being!

“The other script is easier to film. I think it can be made for two or three million. This script is about a phone booth…”

Su Chao gave a brief description of the script.

The existing script hasn't been revised yet, and it contains many American elements that are difficult to explain.

Therefore, Su Chao did not take it out.

"This script is very interesting!"

Andy Lau watched "My Sassy Girl" and thought the script was very interesting, but it was far less appealing than "Phone Booth".

"Are you interested in taking the role? It might require sacrificing your idol image."

Su Chao still asked a question.

If Andy Lau says I'm shameless and don't care about my fans anymore, and that I want to change my image, then I'll just give the role to Andy Lau.

And you also have to sign a contract.

On set, you have to let the director do whatever he wants; you can't resist, otherwise your money, house, and wife will all belong to me.

Just kidding.

As for Francis Ng.

Su Chao could arrange the script for "Buried Alive" for him.

Buried is different from Phone Booth; the latter has a much richer plot.

The former is an idea.

Buried is one of the few films that does not require a script.

Although Su Chao couldn't write it himself, he could share his ideas with Yau Nai-hoi, and they could easily write a script that fit the local characteristics of Hong Kong.

For example, a gangster who collects debts gets drugged and wakes up to find himself trapped in a coffin.

His journey to seek help reflects the lives of ordinary people in Hong Kong.

The kernel can be very rich and profound.

As long as the film maintains a good pace, it can repeatedly give the audience hope of his rescue.

That would make them hold their breath while watching the movie.

Of course, in the end, the audience should be left with endless despair, so that it will be etched into their memories.

Rescue is impossible.

"I want to play this sniper..."

Liu Dehua considered it for a long time, so long that Zhu Liqian had already brought all the dishes to the table.

The reason he took so long to consider it was naturally because of his hesitation.

Hesitation means you're interested.

However, reason told him that he couldn't rush things.

If you lose everything running a company, you'll definitely need to take on a lot of acting roles afterward, but the quality of the scripts won't be guaranteed.

In this situation, the first priority should be to stabilize the situation.

Instead of rashly transforming.

If the transformation fails, there might not even be a way back.

This sniper is different.

As the mastermind behind the scenes, he was acting throughout, but for most of the time he was only speaking.

Their total on-screen time is probably less than three minutes.

"Sure, your voice is quite distinctive..."

Su Chao thought about it and actually thought it was a good idea.

Regarding the selection of snipers, he felt that the primary requirement was that their voices be easily recognizable.

The original film starred Kiefer Sutherland, who is also the lead actor in the American TV series "24".

Who will play the lead role?

Andy Lau asked with concern.

He favors "Phone Booth" more; the script is really good.

It's refreshing.

"My Sassy Girl" is a bit superficial.

Francis Ng!

Since Andy Lau isn't going to act, it's almost a done deal that Francis Ng will take the role.

Unless he suddenly demands a higher salary.

In that case, Su Chao would abandon him without hesitation. Not only would "Phone Booth" abandon him, but Ni Yongxiao would also have nothing to do with him.

"Oh, him? He's actually quite suitable..."

Andy Lau has an impression of Francis Ng, as they were both in TVB's training program. Andy Lau was in TVB's 10th class, while Francis Ng, Stephen Chow, and Tony Leung were in the 11th class.

In addition, they have acted together in a film.

However, Andy Lau was the male lead, while Francis Ng played a minor supporting role.

Many people in the TVB class have worked with Francis Ng, because Francis Ng has always been playing minor roles in various film and television crews.

"I don't really know much about making movies, the specific processes, distribution, and sales outside of my local area..."

The term "outside the city" is commonly used in Hong Kong.

Similar to external regions, but Taiwan is an external region, mainland China is an external region, and Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand are also external regions.

That's not a very appropriate way to put it.

It makes it seem like Taiwan and the mainland have all gone abroad.

Therefore, it is called "outer port".

"Port" refers to a commercially developed city, and it is more appropriate to refer to a place outside the city itself.

"I'll take care of this."

Andy Lau hasn't been wasting his years; he's actually become a prominent figure in the financial world.

Just like Stephen Chow.

The ascension failed, and he fell back to the dust.

"Thank you very much, Brother Hua!"

This is the promise that Su Chao wants, and it's also the purpose of his collaboration with Andy Lau.

Working with Andy Lau means you don't have to worry about him being ruthless after you've done your job.

This is about reputation. If you work with Wong Jing, he might just turn his back on you afterward.

This is also a matter of reputation.

The original plan was to either collaborate with Milkyway Image or with Wong Jing, but neither collaboration materialized.

Working with Andy Lau would be great.

Since ancient times, people have been more grateful for those who add flowers to brocade than for those who offer charcoal in the snow.

"Sigh, if only you had come a few years earlier..."

Andy Lau is not a very sentimental person. His personality, honed from childhood, allows him to control himself and look forward.

However, it is indeed difficult to suppress such feelings.

If Su Chao had come a few years earlier, he would have had abundant funds and manpower, and would have been a superstar surrounded by admirers.

If the two had joined forces, Skyscreen Company wouldn't be in such a dire situation.

He also won't have many conflicts with his partners.

Of course, with Su Chao, there's no need to find any other partners.

"A few years ago, I was only fourteen or fifteen years old, too young to be of any use!"

Su Chao casually remarked.

"..."

Liu Dehua was speechless.

"Eat some vegetables!"

Zhu Liqian covered her mouth and chuckled. She had heard Su Chao ask for money, but she wasn't angry.

Compared to her boyfriend losing his voice while singing at a concert and ruining his career by taking on bad movies, she knows how rare good movies are.

Successful people always have benefactors.

Some were mentors, some were brothers, and some were fathers-in-law.

Su Chao is now Liu Dehua's benefactor.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. You must invite me to your wedding banquet when you get married."

Su Chao sighed inwardly.

Getting married? That's probably a long way off.

They seem to have gotten married in 2008, which is thirteen years ago.

Being a Heavenly King's wife isn't easy.

"With your talent, you must have had many girlfriends, right?"

When guests come to my home, we always chat about everyday things.

"Is your wife usually this cold-hearted?" Su Chao turned to Liu Dehua and asked, "Why are you hitting me so hard?"

I feel hurt when you ask me if I have a girlfriend.

They actually asked how many there were...

"Haha~"

Andy Lau couldn't stop laughing.

Can you please stop being so witty and humorous? You're making my wife almost fall for you.

"If you don't have one, I can introduce you to someone suitable."

"That's what Zhu Liqian said quickly."

She is the wife of a superstar. Although she and Andy Lau are secretly married—they have lived together for many years, and regardless of whether they have a marriage certificate or not, they are already secretly married—Andy Lau has not really hidden her away.

She also has her own social circle.

There are overlaps between her and Andy Lau, as well as some aspects that belong to her own circle.

There are all kinds of beautiful women.

Moreover, since Su Chao is so outstanding, introducing a beautiful woman to him would also be an opportunity for her.

"He's only eighteen, he doesn't need to have a girlfriend so early."

Liu Dehua quickly said.

Women will only slow down the speed at which we make money.

"Brother Hua, I think I can..."

Let's liven things up.

"Ha ha……"

The Heavenly King's wife couldn't stop laughing.

These two are so interesting.

One is like an older brother, worried that his younger brother will go astray.

The other one is like his younger brother, with a rebellious streak.

"Just kidding, thank you for your kindness, sister-in-law. I'll probably be going to school soon, and I have a girlfriend in Hong Kong. It wouldn't be good to neglect her for too long."

Su Chao really didn't intend to ask his sister-in-law to help him find a partner.

He doesn't plan to find a girlfriend in Hong Kong for the time being.

Compared to physical beauty, he values ​​inner qualities more—good-looking inner qualities.

"We can talk about it on campus while we're at school!"

My sister-in-law is really caring.

She felt her love was very sweet, and wanted to share that sweetness with others.

"You have no idea, he started a training class, and it's full of girls around his age, each one more beautiful than the last..."

Andy Lau really couldn't stand it anymore.

I don't know if his wife has an eye problem, or if Su Chao is just too good at pretending.

Why do I think Su Chao is so innocent?

"Big brother, please spare me! I can't handle any of those female demons."

Su Chao felt a headache coming on.

There are many beautiful women in the training class, and each of them will have an incredibly successful career.

It wouldn't be difficult to win them over before they even debuted.

They also had a good impression of their principal.

However, people will grow up eventually.

Given their personalities, if they were to become boyfriend and girlfriend, none of these little devils would be easy to deal with.

Su Chao was worried that they would kill him.

(End of this chapter)