Huayu 1995

Chapter 172 For the Money! (Bonus Chapter for 6200 Monthly Tickets)

Wu Qianlian finally came.

She came with Andy Lau. The combination of JOJO and Wah Dee is quite touching.

Besides them, there was one other person.

"This is Ms. Wu Qianlian, this is director Benny Chan, and this is Chaozai."

Liu Dehua gave an introduction.

"I didn't expect Director Chen to be here too. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Su Chao gave Wu Qianlian a brief greeting, then focused on taking care of Chen Musheng.

If this were the kind of melodramatic romance novel with a domineering CEO that Qin Hailu likes, Wu Qianlian might think to herself, "Oh, ignoring me, you've successfully caught my attention."

Then they forcibly pinned Su Chao against the wall and started kissing him.

"Officer Du told me that we'll discuss the specific details later."

Chen Musheng carefully examined Su Chao.

He hadn't seen the script, and Su Chao wouldn't have brought a handbag with him today.

But Du Sir said the script was alright.

Once filmed, it can be considered a masterpiece.

Are "It's alright" and "It can be considered a masterpiece" the same thing?
In the 80s, Benny Chan joined TVB and then became Johnnie To's assistant director in 1983, helping To direct television series such as "The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".

These are not his representative works.

The later film, "The New Legend of the Condor Heroes," features Zhang Tielin as the psychopath Cao Xiong, and includes a scene where Rosamund Kwan says, "What you left inside me, I will force out with my internal energy."

Of course, only movies would dare to film something like that.

With internal strength, anything is possible.

So, what kind of good person would be able to film a story like this?

This film was produced by Tsui Hark.

Another classic film by Benny Chan, "A Moment of Romance," was actually produced by Johnnie To.

Whether it's Tsui Hark or Johnnie To, they are both particularly stubborn, domineering, and ruthless... In short, you'll be bullied terribly by them.

Therefore, Benny Chan was somewhat unsure when he said that "The New Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "A Moment of Romance" were his representative works.

Johnnie To said that this new script could be considered his representative work.

He was full of anticipation for it.

"Of course, leave your contact information and let's keep in touch."

Su Chao was quite satisfied with Chen Musheng.

Although Johnnie To was unwilling to direct the film himself, his choice of Benny Chan to take over the project was clearly the result of careful consideration.

This also shows that he really values ​​Su Chao.

When Su Chao arrived in Hong Kong, he seemed to encounter only good people. Apart from his good looks and fluent Cantonese, no one knew he was from the mainland unless he revealed his identity. Then there was the attention he received from Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai, Andy Lau, and others.

At this point, the others should make an excuse to leave.

But none of them left, whether it was Carman Lee, Wu Chien-lien, or Leung Pui-ling.

Hong Kong actresses are paid several levels less than their male counterparts. In fact, top-tier actresses are comparable to lower-tier male actors. This is mainly because of the abundance of beauty pageants and talent scouts, resulting in a huge number of beautiful women.

There have been fewer construction projects starting in Hong Kong in the past two years, including those at TVB.

Therefore, even TVB actresses are considering their future career paths.

Su Chao and Chen Musheng were clearly discussing the script; it would be crazy for them to leave at this point.

However, Chen Musheng couldn't possibly give them anything.

He hasn't even seen the script yet.

Now he desperately wants to grab Su Chao and open his heart to him to see what the script is all about.

"I'll take on the role of assistant director and hope to learn something from a professional director like you."

It was something he learned secretly from Huang Jianxin.

In other words, Huang Jianxin doesn't mind him watching from the sidelines, so he can learn something.

But "My Sassy Girl" doesn't need that.

He will definitely be the producer, screenwriter, and lead actor. Even if he can't have absolute authority on set, at the very least, Benny Chan will take any request he makes seriously.

"Of course, we can discuss it together later."

Chen Musheng did not modestly admit that he knew nothing.

They won't do anything and won't ask you to do anything.

He didn't mention any dual directors. If it was a dual-director work, would it still be considered one of his representative works?

All he could say was that they would discuss it together.

I will teach you everything I know, so that you, the great screenwriter, will be satisfied.

It was only then that Liang Peiling realized she had been deceived.

What do you mean by "accomplishing nothing"?

Holy crap, were you just trying to trick me?

If you want to... just say so...

The banquet ended quickly because many people had other events to attend that evening.

Su Chao also has it.

After the opening ceremony of Milkyway Image, he went with Andy Lau to meet someone.

Going to an ice cream parlor for a chat in the evening is a habit for many Hong Kong people.

That's why ice cream parlors are everywhere.

It has also been depicted in many film and television works.

At Liangyou Ice Room, Su Chao witnessed the highlight of his trip to Hong Kong.

Although he signed a contract for "Shanghai Bund," found investors and a director for "My Sassy Girl," and became a veteran of Milkyway Image with a base salary of 15,000 yuan per month, Su Chao felt that the gains were not enough and far from meeting his expectations.

He wants to see...

Lin Xi! Of course Andy Lau knows Lin Xi; he wrote the lyrics for "You Are My Dream".

Su Chao asked him to invite Lin Xi out for ice cream, so he made the appointment. Lin Xi was also quite curious about the person who wrote the song for the princess, so they arranged to meet at the ice cream parlor.

Su Chao ordered some sweet soup.

Actually, it's just a kind of porridge, and it tastes alright.

"What are you going to do with him? Are you trying to issue a challenge?"

Liu Dehua asked curiously, explaining that he was sitting on the second floor with his back to the door to avoid being seen.

It's very rare to see a superstar eating ice cream.

"How could I dare? I'm new here and just want to see what the legendary King of Lyrics is really like."

Su Chao pursed his lips.

"Just meet him, don't get too close, he..."

Liu Dehua didn't say anything more.

He's a kind person and wouldn't speak ill of others behind their backs; he only gave Su Chao a few pointers.

"Hehe, I understand."

Su Chao was a being who seemed to have become a demon, how could he not understand the meaning behind his words?

Isn't it just about sexual orientation?

"Good that you understand, we should be there soon."

As soon as Andy Lau finished speaking, the person he had arranged to meet had already gone up to the second floor.

Liu Dehua sat with his back to the stairwell, and Lin Xi was the first to see Su Chao.

He hesitated for a moment before walking over.

Liu Dehua received a look from Su Chao, turned around and shook hands with him, and then everyone sat down separately.

"Is this the person who wrote the song for the princess?"

Lin Xi's beloved man has fallen in love with another man, so he has been somewhat depressed lately.

But that doesn't stop his curiosity.

"Yes, I have long admired the name of the King of Lyrics and have come to pay my respects!"

Su Chao showed great respect.

He has a strong work ethic and generally respects others as long as they can bring him benefits.

For the money's sake!

"You're too kind. What song did you write? What's it called?"

Lin Xi was unaware that Su Chao had also written two songs for Andy Lau; otherwise, he would have been even more surprised.

"That one is called 'Red Bean,' but I brought two songs with me today and would like to ask Teacher Lin for some pointers."

When Su Chao shook hands with Lin Xi just now, he had already bought everything in his store.

Creative attributes? I can't afford that.

In addition, there are two songs, one is "The Promise" and the other is "The Difficult Scripture".

They all have discounts, but the discounts aren't very high.

Su Chao gritted his teeth and bought them all anyway.

When you're buying goods from someone, you can't just refuse to buy because the price is too high, right?

Anyway, someone will always buy these songs.

It is worth noting that the creation of the song "The Promise" began at the end of October 1995.

In other words, Su Chao didn't even have time to send it out.

If he can't release it, then he'll be competing with Lin Xi.

Therefore, Su Chao decisively chose to take out the tape recorder and cassette tape.

Come, please listen to my "Promise"!
"Just listen to it like this?"

When Lin Xi saw the earphones Su Chao handed her, she thought they were too rudimentary.

"The demo has already been recorded."

Su Chao nodded. "It's fresh, I just created it, it's still warm!"

"Row."

Although Lin Xi felt this was not quite in line with his status, he still handed over the earphones.

Moreover, he was genuinely curious about what kind of songs Su Chao could create.

A guy from the mainland actually dared to ask for 100,000.

This is the kind of treatment that only top creative talents like them receive.

"I still remember the hotel's doorplate that day / I still remember the smiling face as we left / The whole city that day / Was so light and carefree as we walked together along the half-mile-long street..."

The lyrics of the Cantonese song floated into his ears.

As he listened, he began to softly hum along.

I later became completely engrossed in it.

These lyrics... they really touch my heart!

Sentence by sentence, over and over again, washing away everything in his mind.

In the end, only these remained.

Moreover, after the song was sung, there was also a Mandarin version.

"The distant bells echoed in the rain / We held hands under the eaves and listened / We imagined the wedding in the church / Was held to bless us..."

The Mandarin lyrics are actually quite good too.

However, Lin Xi's mind was already too full to hold anything else.

Everything about him was taken away by the Cantonese lyrics.

If he were to write the lyrics, it seems like this is the best he could do!
Every word and phrase touched his heart.

(End of this chapter)