Against the Current Hong Kong 1979

Chapter 126 Debona's Love Affair, Casting for "Thirty-Six Strategies for Chasing Girls" (4th Update, Please Subscribe)

Half an hour later.

Zhang Shuai sat on the toilet, while Di Bona clung to him like a sloth, regulating her breathing.

Only then did he speak and ask, "Sister La, what's wrong with you?"

Debona shook her head slightly and said casually, "It's nothing. I just saw you're handsome and wanted to play a friendly match with you."

Zhang Shuai'an said modestly, "I know I'm handsome, but I'm not so good that you, Sister La, would throw yourself into my arms. We're being a bit unfair, Mr. Xie, aren't we?"

"Don't mention him!" Debona suddenly shouted excitedly.

Fortunately, there was no one else in the bathroom at that moment, otherwise Gao Di would have been startled.

"What happened?" Zhang Shuai'an asked.

Debona seemed suddenly overcome with sadness; her lips trembled, and she said in a tearful voice, "W-nothing happened!"

That means something has happened!

Zhang Shuai'an didn't say anything to comfort her; he just silently supported and stood by her.

"Stop it for a minute!"

Dibona blushed and slapped Zhang Shuai'an: "Don't be naughty, I have something to say."

"You just said nothing happened," Zhang Shuai'an reminded him with a mischievous grin.

Debona slowly began to feel it, and then started to talk about some recent events.

From her account, Zhang Shuai'an learned that Di Bona had actually gone to Taiwan to catch her husband cheating not long ago.

Without informing Xie Laosi beforehand, Di Bona secretly bought a ticket and went to Taiwan Island, where she found the filming location for the TV series.

She actually rented a house nearby and quietly observed Xie Laosi for several days, discovering that he wasn't close to Miao Qianren, but rather had ambiguous relationships with several other women.

Finally, one day, she couldn't take it anymore and caught Xie Laosi and that wild woman red-handed in the men's restroom of the cinema.

The two had just gotten married, and neither wanted to make a big fuss.

Xie Laosi not only felt no shame for having an affair, but also argued that if Di Bona felt unbalanced, she could also find a young and handsome man to have an affair with, and he wouldn't say a word against it.

Deborah was so angry that she slapped Xie Laosi and then flew back to Hong Kong.

She had absolutely no intention of getting a divorce, after all, they had just gotten married. The wedding was quite grand, known throughout Hong Kong, and if they divorced now, she would become the biggest laughingstock in the world.

But if she doesn't get a divorce, the more she thinks about it, the more wronged and unwilling she feels.

Just then, Zhang Shuai'an called to invite her to the celebration party for "Chasing Girls".

Out of a desire for revenge, Dibona planned to cuckold Xie Laosi as well, since he himself wouldn't say a word against it.

Although Zhang Shuai'an was somewhat speechless at the couple's behavior, he couldn't completely understand it; such things were not uncommon in the entertainment industry in later years. Even ordinary boyfriends and girlfriends would sometimes cheat in retaliation when they had a fight.

Dao Baifeng's revenge cheating was just a random, dirty, and smelly beggar she picked up on the street, and she ended up winning the lottery.

"Okay, I feel much better now that I've said it."

Dibona breathed a sigh of relief, cupped Zhang Shuai'an's face in her hands, and said, "Anzai, thank you."

Zhang Shuai'an said, "No need for that, after all, I've already benefited."

"There will be plenty of opportunities for you to benefit in the future." Debona slowly stood up and stood next to Zhang Shuai'an. "You can't leave for too long, or people will become suspicious. In the future, if you—have any ideas, call me and I'll have the driver pick you up."

Zhang Shuai'an asked suspiciously, "Won't your driver tell Mr. Xie?"

Debona replied, "The driver, the gardener, and the cook are all people I hired, and they are on my side."

As she spoke, she tidied up Zhang Shuai'an and straightened his clothes: "You can go now, I'll go out in a little while."

Zhang Shuai'an gently peeked through the crack in the door, saw no one, and then stepped out.

I washed my hands and returned to the crowd.

Chung Chu-hung asked, puzzled, "Why did it take you so long?"

"I'm a little constipated," Zhang Shuai'an replied.

Chung Chu-hung said with concern, "Then you need to be more careful, it wouldn't be good if you got hemorrhoids."

Zhang Shuai'an's words of concern for Chung Chu-hung left her somewhat amused and exasperated.

next morning.

Fatty Wang led Chen Xunqi and the others to Zhang Shuai'an's office.

They came over to report to Zhang Shuai'an on the progress of "Thirty-Six Strategies for Pursuing Women".

Fatty Wang handed a manuscript and some materials to Zhang Shuai'an: "Brother An, we've finished writing the script and cast a few actors. Take a look."

"I won't even read the script. What problems could there be in what you've written?"

Zhang Shuai'an picked out the script and put it aside, focusing instead on their proposed cast list:

First, there are four male leads. The first one is Chen Zhenbang, the young master of the opera troupe, nicknamed "Master Ban," who is 36 years old.

He is 20 years old, old-fashioned, and rarely smiles, but he is righteous, kind-hearted, and warm-hearted despite his cold exterior. Their proposed actors are Xie Xian or Feng Cuifan;

Zhang Shuai'an first crossed out Feng Cuifan's name, while Xie Xian circled it, and then suggested, "The troupe owner should ask Wu Ma to perform. If he doesn't have time, ask Lin Zhengying. If they're both unavailable, then find someone else—"

people."

"Okay." Fatty Wang nodded, and without asking why Feng Cuifan wouldn't do it, he directly praised, "Brother An has a sharp eye; Wu Ma is indeed more suitable."

Zhang Shuai'an suggested Wu Ma simply because he had seen Tsui Hark's "Peking Opera Blues" before time travel, in which Wu Ma played the role of the troupe leader.

Not to mention Lam Ching-ying, he was originally a disciple of the Peking Opera master Fen Juhua, so he already possessed the art.

The second person is Liang Dawu, nicknamed Iron Monkey, a leading actor in the opera troupe, the mainstay of the box office. He is around 25 years old, impulsive but loyal, and agile. They are considering either Yuen Biao or Xiao Hou as the actor.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Shuai'an paused for a moment: "Who is this Xiao Hou?"

"Xiao Hou, whose real name is Hou Yaozhong, is Liu Jialiang's apprentice. He started working as a stuntman at the age of 18."

Fatty Wang explained to Zhang Shuai'an in a slow voice: "Last year, the Liu family troupe had a movie called 'Mad Monkey,' and his monkey boxing performance in it was particularly beautiful, so I joined in."

Zhang Shuai'an made the decision immediately: "Let's go with Yuen Biao. If he's not available, then let Brother Qi fill in."

"Me?" Chen Xunqi pointed to himself.

Zhang Shuai'an nodded and said, "Of course, don't you have confidence in yourself?"

Chen Xunqi smiled and shook his head, saying, "No, you're the boss, you make the decisions."

The third person was named He Achou, also known as Ghost Face. He was ugly and cowardly, but he was also calm, hardworking, and resilient. Their chosen candidates were Yu Tou Chong and Huo Xing.

Yu Tou Yun is the cross-eyed comedian who often plays in Jackie Chan and Hung Ching-po movies, and he is indeed very memorable.

As for Mars, since Jackie Chan went to Hollywood, he no longer has a powerful backer to rely on, and he has been wandering around various film crews recently, resulting in a sharp drop in his income.

Zhang Shuai'an suggested, "Why not try Xu Guanying? His performance in 'Money Makes the Trouble' was pretty good. He had both humor and acting skills, and he's not exactly ugly."

Fatty Wang slapped his forehead, somewhat regretfully saying, "Oh dear, why didn't I think of him? Luckily Brother An reminded me, otherwise we would have really missed out. Xu Guanying is indeed the best choice. His face even has a bit of a doormat vibe, making him perfect for this kind of role."

Zhang Shuai'an gave Wang Pangzi a strange look: "You don't have to flatter me with every word you say. Just say what you want. If I say something wrong, you can correct me to my face. I'm not Boss Shao, I can't stand being criticized."

"No, this is what I really think," Fatty Wang replied earnestly.

The fourth character is Shen Xiaoyin, nicknamed "Pipa Chicken." He's handsome, skilled in music and dance, and considered the visual center of the group. However, he's also slick, unreliable, and a womanizer. He's mainly there to cause trouble, drive the plot forward, and has a character arc.

Wang Pangzi and his group recommended Dong Wei and Qian Xiaohao.

Zhang Shuai'an was familiar with both of them. Dong Wei was also a disciple of Fen Juhua. His skills in Peking Opera and martial arts were beyond question, and he was also quite handsome. Most importantly, his price was very cheap.

Qian Xiaohao is very handsome and has a good foundation in martial arts. The problem is that he is currently Zhang Che's godson.

Chang Cheh would generally not agree to his godson taking on roles in other people's films.

When the crew of "Young Detective Bao Qingtian" wanted to borrow Qian Xiaohao last time, Zhang Che completely ignored them.

Zhang Shuai'an couldn't think of a more suitable candidate, so he said, "You guys choose for yourselves, I won't interfere."

Next comes the most important part: the four female leads.

The first one is named Su Zhen'er. She is a businesswoman, nicknamed "Abacus Bead." She is beautiful but materialistic. She is over thirty years old and has never been in a relationship, making her a novice in love. Once you break through her first barrier, it will be easy to win her over.

Wang Pangzi and his team initially chose Zheng Yuling as the actress, and she was indeed a standard actress for this type of role. However, Zhang Shuai'an didn't like her very much, so they changed the choice to Wang Minquan.

Zhang Shuai-an was deeply impressed by the real estate agent played by Sister Quan in "Chasing Girls". He felt that her acting skills could be further developed.

The second one is Fang Minmin, a nurse. She has a somewhat naive and silly personality and often makes mistakes, but she is very cute and is loved by men. She has the air of an innocent young girl.

The two candidates proposed below are Rosamund Kwan and Ching Dai-yin.

Zhang Shuai'an looked at Fatty Wang with a puzzled expression: "Is Rosamund Kwan really that dull?"

"Uh, well—" Fatty Wang didn't know how to answer. With Rosamund Kwan involved, he realized that Zhang Shuai'an seemed to really like this girl.

After a moment's thought, Zhang Shuai'an said, "Let's use Jing Daiyin. The Yingying she played in 'The Legend of Chu Liuxiang' was a bit silly, and Xiao Ai in 'Young Detective Bao Qingtian' is pretty much the same."

The third person is Lin Yuebing, a female reporter nicknamed "Ice Beauty." She's beautiful, but has a cold personality, like a block of ice. Wang Pangzi and his group recommended Miao Kexiu and Michelle.

Zhang Shuai settled down with Miao Kexiu, naturally because of her outstanding performance as a sexually frigid female doctor in "Chasing Girls".

The fourth is Zhao Xiaorou, a female college student who is innocent and carefree, but also a bit fragile.

Zhang Shuai'an pointed to the role and said, "We can choose Rosamund Kwan for this one. She's a student anyway. Although she's a bit far removed from university, her face and figure are a bit mature, which is enough."

Then, he closed the proposal and pushed it back: "Okay, the actors are settled. There's no need to look for the rest. Golden Harvest should have enough actors. Let's get ready to shoot."

Fatty Wang excitedly put away the proposal: "Thank you, Brother An."

Not long after they left, He Jiatong knocked on the door to report: "Brother An, Mr. Hong Jingbao is here. He says he has an appointment with you."

"Let him in," Zhang Shuai'an replied.

A moment later, Hong Jingbao pushed open the door and entered, smiling as he said, "Boss Zhang, your place may be small, but it has everything you need. It's much more formal than mine."

Zhang Shuai'an replied with a smile, "Is Brother Sanmao praising me?"

"Of course it's a compliment." Hong Jingbao sat down on the sofa and said with a helpless expression, "My brothers are all about brotherhood. They come and go as they please, with no real constraints. Sometimes it makes things easier, sometimes it makes things worse."

"As the saying goes, a fence needs three posts, and a hero needs three helpers."

Zhang Shuai'an made a witty remark, then steered the conversation back to business, taking out a script and handing it to Hong Jingbao: "Brother Sanmao, take a look at this."