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Chapter 104 A single branch obscures the view of the mountain of gold.

"I didn't have that plan, it's just out of interest."

I really love Chinese mythology, fantasy culture, and its rich history. There are so many aspects that could be explored and made into movies, and I might even invest in them someday.

I'm also reading the novel *The Legend of the Swordsmen of Shushan*, and it's very exciting. However, the character I play is an original creation, incorporating a contemporary perspective and allowing for greater creative freedom.

Tang Jinshan's words were quite explicit.

Hopefully, some directors will understand and approach him with their scripts.

"Has Fan Bingbing been cast as the female lead? She's still a newcomer, having only played Jin Suo in 'My Fair Princess.' Mr. Tang, you're also a newcomer. Are you both capable of handling the role?"

Another reporter asked.

It gets straight to the heart of the problem.

Moreover, people have already dug up a lot of information about Fan Bingbing.

She wasn't even formally trained, and she was only 18 years old.

He is as young as Tang Jinshan.

She was in a car accident in her third year of junior high school and didn't even get to take the high school entrance exam.

So, all in all, she only has one elementary school diploma.

Later, he applied to Hengtong Star School, founded by Xie Jin.

He doesn't have much acting experience.

The most famous are Yu Jiaolong in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and Jin Suo in "My Fair Princess", which was extremely popular in mainland China.

However, compared to the popularity of Xiao Yanzi and Ziwei, she is far behind.

His current fame comes more from his roles as Tang Jinshan and Yu Jiaolong.

She also acted in a drama starring Ho Ka-kin, called "Ma Yongzhen," but reporters deliberately avoided mentioning it.

The release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is still a long way off, but isn't Jin Suo the most famous character?

Judging from this, Fan Bingbing is definitely a newcomer with little experience.

Others also expressed their feelings.

A 7000 million yuan investment seems like child's play to Tang Jinshan.

Even if he wants to act himself, shouldn't he at least do something with low investment to minimize losses?

It's true what they say, the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is.

Tang Jinshan gave Fan Bingbing the opportunity to appear on screen.

"Hello everyone, hello to all my media friends. I know I am still a newcomer and there are many challenges ahead of me, but I will do my best."

It's an honor to work with such great directors as Li An and Tsui Hark, and I will definitely seize the opportunity to learn as much as possible from them.

Fan Bingbing was very nervous in front of a bunch of cameras.

However, with Tang Jinshan around, she calmed down considerably.

He is like a high mountain, making people feel incredibly at ease.

Moreover, she knew that Tang Jinshan was deliberately giving her a chance to shine and build momentum for herself.

Therefore, we absolutely cannot afford to let things fall apart.

The press conference, attended by Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Yuen Hop-ping, and others, was quite lively.

This lineup is already strong enough.

Many people are still looking forward to it.

Soon, the news made it into newspapers and on television.

The Legend of Zu Mountain had an investment of 7000 million yuan. Tang Jinshan played the male lead, Fan Bingbing played the female lead, Andy Lau played the second male lead, and Sammo Hung played Bai Mei.

Other actors will be selected through open auditions in mainland China and throughout Asia.

The news caused an instant uproar throughout Hong Kong.

Tsui Hark's remake of "The Legend of Zu Mountain" has a budget of 7000 million yuan, starring Tang Jinshan and Fan Bingbing, with Andy Lau joining as a supporting actor, and casting from all over Asia.

These are all major news items!

Some companies and directors were stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief.

7000 million!

That's enough for them to make so many movies!

They just hand it out to Tsui Hark to mess with, to remake something like "The Legend of Shushan Swordsmen" and add all sorts of special effects.

One defeat is not enough.

Why does Xu Ke deserve this treatment? Just because he came back from Hollywood?

And then there's Tang Jinshan, he's really rich!

They've already had four consecutive flops, and they've invested in a bunch of other movies. Now they're throwing in another 7000 million yuan!

He's really not afraid of losing all his savings!

Many people were also jealous of Fan Bingshui.

He just finished filming Lee An's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and brought her to the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony. Now he's given her such a prestigious leading role!

They used to laugh at her for being abandoned by Tang Jinshan, and for getting into the passenger seat of Li Jiaxin's Ferrari and heading straight to the top of the mountain.

Looking back now, they were the ones who had the last laugh!

This treatment is simply unparalleled!

Tang Jinshan is practically feeding him with resources!

Some female celebrities are almost unrecognizable.

Zhang Bozhi is one of them.

She debuted as a "Star Girl" and her performance in "King of Comedy" was dazzling.

However, Fan Bingbing is now stealing her thunder and has overtaken her.

With so many resources to feed it, even a pig could get fat!

It seems I should make good friends with Tang Jinshan, this towering tree.

If it's a fair competition, she has every chance of winning Tsui Hark's film.

Now, thanks to Tang Jinshan, all the benefits have fallen on Fan Bingbing's head.

It's easy to imagine that as long as Fan Bingbing has a wealthy backer like Tang Jinshan, similar incidents will continue to occur repeatedly.

Including other female celebrities, such as Li Jiaxin, Rosamund Kwan, and Chingmy Yau —

Now they are all living a very comfortable life thanks to Tang Jinshan.

And what they're fighting for are resources that could potentially belong to them!

The best resources are always fought over.

So, shall we start from this time?

If I can snatch the role from Fan Bingbing, my fame will definitely be much greater, and I can climb to the top by stepping on her!

The thought of this filled her with excitement!

The news quickly spread to the mainland and Taiwan.

The media reported on it extensively.

Even Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea quickly received the news and began to stir.

Like Zhang Bozhi, countless people share a burning passion in their hearts.

The male and female leads may not have a chance, but they can still try for other roles!

With such a massive cast and crew, who wouldn't want to be a part of it?

Xu Ke didn't delay and quickly began casting in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Even companies and artists from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia have come to them.

The reputation of Hong Kong cinema still holds considerable value.

Tang Jinshan is also busy.

However, it was at Zhou Huimin's house.

He discovered that someone was plotting against him behind his back.

"Sister Huimin, your ex-boyfriend is really something else!"

Tang Jinshan was very angry.

After Ni Zhen and Zhou Huimin broke up, he was attacked and forced to hide outside for a while by a large number of angry fans.

However, he later stopped going back to Canada and returned to Hong Kong.

Continue working on magazines, writing articles for various columns, and hosting television programs.

After all, without a wealthy girlfriend, you need money to continue living a carefree life.

Perhaps it was because of some recent gossip about Tang Jinshan and Zhou Huimin that he suddenly went crazy and kept attacking Tang Jinshan.

Various charges were fabricated, and he was even given the nickname "sexual predator."

Many gossip magazines now call it that.

This completely ruins his good image!

In addition, many gossip magazines no longer name him when writing about him, but refer to him as a sex fiend, which can also avoid being sued for defamation.

This is absolutely outrageous!

I'll deal with him after I'm out of the way!

"It's none of my business!"

Zhou Huimin was also very angry.

That bastard, Ni Zhen wrote about him, and he took it out on himself!

However, this wasn't the first time Ni Zhen had done something like this.

Liu Ximing had been pursuing her before, but Ni Zhen had been smearing her for several years.

Looking back now, he really did have some problems.

"I know, but I can't let him smear me like this without any real evidence, can I? I can't accept this!"

Tang Jinshan was even angrier.

"Breaking through my head!"

Zhou Huimin was in unbearable pain.

"Sister Huimin, have you finished recording your album yet?"

"not yet!"

How could Zhou Huimin not know what he wanted to do?

"Then I won't go in, you do it yourself."

"asshole!"

Zhou Huimin could only give him a resentful look.

A single branch obscures the view, preventing one from seeing the mountain of gold.

Tang Jinshan got drunk again.

The beautiful scene before my eyes and Zhou Huimin's virtuous appearance are enough to make me forget all my worries and troubles outside!

There's nothing happier than this!

"Sister Huimin————"

"Don't even think about it! You pervert!"

Zhou Huimin's face turned pale.

Ni Zhen wasn't wrong about the nickname; he really was a pervert! A lecher!

Seeing her frightened expression, Tang Jinshan stopped pressuring her.

He still cherishes women.

We'll talk about hiking another day.

Besides, what kind of skill is it to make things difficult for women?

Even if you're going to seek revenge, take it out on Ni Zhen.

On the third day, Tang Jinshan withdrew and had the company's lawyers do the work.

Apart from the security department, the company's finance and legal departments are the most well-established.

Many investment projects are followed up by the finance and legal departments.

Of course, we should make good use of these people.

Ni Zhen's unrestrained and reckless slander against him is enough to give him a hard time.

Even if some of what he said is true, if he can't provide evidence, it still counts as defamation.

This is how many celebrities in later generations were slandered and won lawsuits.

In Hong Kong, freedom of speech is very high, but defamation is also a serious crime.

Sure enough, Ni Zhen immediately quieted down after the lawyer's letter was issued.

Even his father and aunt asked someone to intercede on his behalf.

That's how those spendthrifts are spoiled.

Her aunt is also a bit of a weirdo, always writing people into her books.

However, Tang Jinshan quickly had no time to deal with these ridiculous matters.

After handing the matter over to the company's lawyers, he flew directly to Hollywood.

In May, the Lord of the Rings team had to transfer the money according to the contract.

When he arrived, Robert Shea and Peter Jackson had already given him a warm welcome.

Those smiles were like those of two lackeys.

They had already dug a sinkhole and were waiting for Tang Jinshan.

"What? You're saying the production budget is far from enough? The current money is only enough to shoot the first movie?"

"The movie hasn't even started filming yet, and there's not even a complete script, but you're asking me to spend 100 million? Are you deliberately trying to rip me off?"

Tang Jinshan was furious when he learned that an additional $100 million investment was to be made.

However, it seems like there's not enough?

Additional investment and cost overruns are among the worst accidents in Hollywood history.

Because they want to tell a story about capital.

Many things will be disrupted.

Besides, Hollywood's reputation is well-established.

Therefore, Robert Shea and Peter Jackson understood Tang Jinshan's reaction.

"No, I misjudged. It's far more difficult to make Lord of the Rings into a movie than I imagined. 1.5 million is simply not enough to make it."

However, there's a lot of preparation needed for the first film. Once that foundation is laid, the costs for the second and third films will drop significantly. Filming all three back-to-back will save a lot of money.

Peter Jackson explained, sweating profusely.

He himself knew that this would be difficult for the investors to accept.

But now everything has begun, and everyone is going all out; there's no turning back.

He had already started planning to shoot the trilogy.

He didn't embezzle any money; the accounts were all clear and transparent, and it was indeed that much money needed.

He could only pray that Tang Jinshan would continue to support him and invest more.

"Then I need to review the accounts and the script again. I need to know exactly what you've been doing!"

Tang Jinshan knew he had to put on a show of force.

Otherwise, they would really take advantage of us and fool us.

"You mean you're still willing to continue investing?"

Peter Jackson was overjoyed.

"Let me read through all this first!"

Tang Jinshan looked at the mountain of documents piled up on the table.

Robert Shea and Peter Jackson were clearly well-prepared.

Tang Jinshan was quite satisfied with their work attitude.

"Don, we can discuss the investment later. It's a rare opportunity for you to come to Hollywood, let's keep the party going tonight!"

Robert Shay planned to corrupt him with beautiful women.

However, Tang Jinshan was immune to all poisons and was not afraid of these old tricks that his ancestors had used to death.

Maybe he can use his good looks to his advantage?

Drew Barrymore and Charlize Theron continued to be invited, showing great interest in the role of the Elf Princess.

Tang Jinshan immediately felt a headache coming on.

Because he already had someone in mind, he couldn't make any promises.

But since we're already here, let's make the most of it first.

For a film with such a large investment, audition slots are extremely valuable.

They should give something in return.

However, Drew Barrymore, being an acquaintance, still decided to strike first.

They went their separate ways.

Watching her eloquently vying for the audition opportunity for the Elf Princess, Tang Jinshan felt a chill run down his spine.

If the elf princess were like this, the movie would be a flop.

Pass!

Of course, I can't say now.

Let's claim the benefits first!

I can always make it up to her later.

He still has that much confidence.

The party was almost over, and Drew Barrymore went to clean up.

At this moment, Charlize Theron seized the opportunity.

"Mr. Tang, could you take me home?"

Drew Barrymore had already taken the lead, and she couldn't afford to fall behind.

This is a big-budget production with an investment of 1.5 million!

The fairy princess is the white moonlight of countless people, and this role is too important to enhance an actor's career!

Moreover, she is of South African descent, which also makes her unpopular in Hollywood.

To get a role, you have to put in more effort.

Tang Jinshan felt that abandoning Drew Barrymore like this was very ungentlemanly.

But South African diamonds are different.

Judging from the Emperor's drunken state, if he doesn't act as a protector of the flower, he might be picked up by someone on the street without even realizing it.

He knew the situation in America very well.

I experienced it once before when I came here with Wan Hunwen and the others.

"My pleasure!"

Tang Jinshan said in a very gentlemanly manner.

In the end, he underestimated human nature.

He kindly offered to take Charlize Theron home, but the other woman had designs on him.

However, I must say, Sergio Sergio is truly amazing!

A superb physique and bronze skin.

This kind of experience is one in a million!

Moreover, her long, curly golden hair and deep blue eyes made her even more attractive to Tang Jinshan. She had also studied ballet and worked as a model, and her tall and graceful figure added even more charm.

In fact, like Drew Barrymore, she was skilled in logistics and had an open personality.

Unlike Vivian Chow, who gets scared half to death just by saying it.

This trip to Hollywood has been a great success!

However, he didn't neglect his business.

The next day, he took some time to find someone to audit the accounts and script.

There are tons of law firms in Hollywood that take on this kind of work.

To show his caution, Tang Jinshan didn't even contact the team he had worked with before.

He also personally oversaw the script.

Because it really saves money.

In his previous life, Peter Jackson used 600 million feet of film to make the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

This is equivalent to 1100 hours of footage.

The entire trilogy was edited in just over 11 hours.

That's equivalent to a 100:1 loss!

Aside from the numerous NGs, there were many plot points and scenes that were simply unnecessary to film.

They should use that money and energy on special effects instead.