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Chapter 143: Rewriting the Script with a Heavy Investment

There's also Zhou Huimin.

Cai Yinong is moving quickly; filming for "The Legend of the Mermaid" in mainland China is about to begin.

She'll have to go to the mainland for a while then.

Naturally, we should cherish the present moment.

Tang Jinshan found that she was much more enthusiastic.

Yammie Lam is one of them.

This time, they both ventured into the mainland market and even played mother and daughter together, attracting a lot of media attention.

Tang Jinshan was itching to get his hands on it.

So he secretly set a trap.

He also appeared at the crime scene when Lan Jieying visited Zhou Huimin's home to study the script.

Therefore, the script was completely rewritten.

Both Vivian Chow and Yammie Lam were completely flustered when faced with this new script.

Zhou Huimin gritted her teeth, wishing she could kill him with a knife!

That bastard not only let others know about their relationship, but also played this kind of game.

Pervert!

Lan Jieying also looked ashamed and indignant.

No wonder Tang Jinshan asked her when she was coming to Zhou Huimin's house; it turns out she had this wicked plan all along!

However, unlike Vivian Chow, she resisted but also silently endured it.

She knew in her heart how much Tang Jinshan had sacrificed for her behind the scenes.

She will never tell this secret in her entire life.

She will only repay with actions!

Even as it is now.

However, Zhou Huimin clearly did not have such awareness, and her resistance was once again severely punished by Tang Jinshan.

I had no choice but to behave myself.

However, seeing Lan Jieying with her head bowed and eyes lowered, she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Unfortunately, she could not escape this fate either.

Tang Jinshan was so shocked he almost lost his mind.

He was very satisfied with the script he had personally adapted.

The two goddesses, Vivian Chow and Yammie Lam, also delivered incredibly brilliant performances.

He was looking forward to seeing them perform even better on set.

I wonder what kind of sparks will fly when they collaborate this time, playing mother and daughter in the drama?

Anyway, he's now so engrossed in his trip that he doesn't want to leave.

For several days in a row, Tang Jinshan stayed at Zhou Huimin's house.

Help them polish the script and familiarize themselves with the new character designs.

They even delve into the characters' inner world, project their emotions, and write character biographies.

Tang Jinshan even recorded the whole process for them.

It facilitates review and examination of shortcomings.

This continued until they went to the mainland with the film crew.

"You guys focus on filming, I'll visit you on set when I have time."

Tang Jinshan was reluctant to leave.

"Get out! You're not allowed to come here!"

Zhou Huimin scolded him in annoyance.

Firstly, this bastard's head is full of filth, and secondly, she doesn't want outsiders to know about her relationship with Tang Jinshan.

Lan Jieying shared the same view.

They united once again and stood on the same side.

They were already starting to fear that Tang Jinshan would actually go to the film set to find them.

Seeing Zhou Huimin's unruly attitude, Tang Jinshan gave her another severe beating before letting her leave.

Surprisingly, Vivian Chow also bid a tender and affectionate farewell.

With their separation imminent, she finally revealed her true feelings.

Tang Jinshan was even more moved, and this time he wholeheartedly tried to comfort her.

After the two headed north, he also took care of some important matters.

For a long time, he has been constantly approached by many people seeking investment and submitting scripts to him.

Especially after he acquired Milkyway Image.

Among the piles of company documents, he did indeed see some familiar names.

First is Chen Guo's "Durian Fluttering".

Chan Koo is very good at filming stories about people from the lower classes, as seen in his previous works such as "Little Cheung", "The Last Year's Fireworks Are Especially Many" and "Made in Hong Kong".

The same goes for this film, "Durian Durian".

Of course, he also filmed the version of "Da Nao Guang Chang Long" starring Chikako Aoyama.

He has already assembled the team and selected the lead actor.

What's lacking is investment.

Tang Jinshan discovered that the protagonist was also an acquaintance.

Qin Hailu is from mainland China.

Zhang Ziyi and Zeng Li are classmates!

However, Chen Guo said that if Tang Jinshan is willing to invest, the role can be played by a different person.

Choose the actor he likes.

Tang Jinshan thought about it and decided not to change the actor, respecting the director's creative wishes.

To be honest, he only knew about the movie "Durian Durian" because of Qin Hailu.

If I remember correctly, she won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress right after her debut with this movie.

It's so rare for a flower to bloom and bear fruit; it's best not to flap its wings.

Let's look at the investment amount required for "Durian Durian".

Chen Guo only dared to ask him for 50?

He wondered if he had missed a zero.

Is this money?

Tang Jinshan couldn't help but talk to Chen Guo and then found out what had happened.

His crew consisted of only five people, and none of them were paid.

Many actors have also decided to cast non-professional actors in their roles.

Even the film was leftover from others —

Tang Jinshan has always respected artists like him.

With a wave of his hand, he added a zero, giving Chen five million.

Chen Guo was so grateful that he almost knelt down before him.

He now finally knows what it feels like to be rich and powerful!

Today, Lady Luck has finally smiled upon me!

It feels like a dream!

After dismissing Chen Guo, Tang Jinshan continued reading other scripts.

A novel by Chen Jiashang titled "2000 AD".

This is a story about the Y2K bug and espionage, incorporating elements of science fiction, action, detective work, and suspense.

Chen Jiashang is now the creative director of Yinghuang Entertainment, so we have to give him face.

Moreover, such stories require large-scale productions and spectacular scenes to be truly captivating.

Special effects will even be used.

Tang Jinshan waved his hand and directly invested 3000 million yuan in Chen Jia.

There's also Lin Chaoxian.

He won Best Director with Chen Jia last time, and he's ready to take on a leading role on his own.

I made a movie before that received a lukewarm response, so I'm going to muster up the courage to try again this time.

With no other investment options, the only thing left to do was try to find Tang Jinshan to invest in.

Tang Jinshan glanced at it; "The Jianghu is in Crisis."

The budget is 400 million.

It seems like we can't lose money here, right?

Fine, I'll cast my vote anyway.

Consider it as training new talent.

Then there's "The Gunman," directed by Law Chi-leung.

The producer is Derek Yee, who has also worked with Tang Jinshan.

However, "Truth or Dare" was a box office flop, so how could he possibly come to Tang Jinshan for help?

Sometimes, people are just too thin-skinned.

Leslie Cheung was the one who facilitated this connection.

He has collaborated with Law Chi-leung many times. This is his first time directing. Leslie Cheung not only lowered his fee to act in the film, but also helped to connect Tang Jinshan with investors.

This is probably why many people are grateful to Leslie Cheung.

He has indeed helped many people.

But now, Tang Jinshan is the real philanthropist.

The budget for "Gun King" is around 1500 million, which is not low for a new director.

Because it involves filming real gunfights, building sets, modifying prop guns, and conducting professional firearms training, etc.

Men should play with guns, and Tang Jinshan invested without hesitation.

Moreover, Leslie Cheung had helped out when filming "Bishonen" before.

"Thank you, Mr. Tang. Enough said. I'll be at your service from now on!"

Leslie Cheung knew that Tang Jinshan was doing her a favor.

"I'm also very interested in playing with guns, and I even tried them out while filming."

Tang Jinshan laughed.

"We'll definitely invite Mr. Tang along. We'll have professionals from the shooting club provide training. If Mr. Tang is interested, you can come and have some fun at the shooting club."

Luo Zhiliang was incredibly enthusiastic.

Of course, he wanted to get closer to a wealthy patron like Tang Jinshan.

"Okay, if you need more funds, just ask me."

Tang Jinshan said with great enthusiasm.

That evening, everyone drank and ate together.

Derek Yee also arrived, repeatedly apologizing and even punishing himself by drinking three cups.

Tang Jinshan actually didn't like this format.

On the contrary, he was very grateful to Derek Yee for helping him make a lot of money.

However, these words can only remain in my heart.

While drinking, the conversation returned to the movie itself.

Besides Leslie Cheung, another lead actor is needed.

Tang Jinshan suggested finding Li Ming.

It's a bit pricey, but it's well-known.

This is necessary for a commercial film.

If the funds are insufficient, he will add more; if he's going to do something, he'll do it to the best of his ability.

As for the female lead, Rosamund Kwan will play the role.

Besides trying to appease her, her salary was also high.

For the role of Miao Zhishun's wife, we'll cast Qiu Shuzhen and give her another 100 million yuan in payment.

As they talked, Tang Jinshan raised the production cost to 2000 million.

This made Luo Zhiliang extremely excited, and he drank three more cups in a row.

The cast is large and the funding is ample.

At this moment, the group was filled with ambition!

Just after finishing his social engagements, Andy Lau came to visit.

He's actually currently filming a movie called "The Duel at the Forbidden City".

It was directed by Liu Weiqiang.

After the box office flop of "Chinese Hero," he was too embarrassed to ask me again and instead got investment from elsewhere.

Tang Jinshan finds people who back down when faced with setbacks annoying.

However, this time Andy Lau contacted him not about making a movie.

He has never given up on commercial endeavors and intends to restructure Sky Films.

Tang Jinshan's acquisition of Milkyway Image fueled his passion even more.

"So, how much money do you need?"

Tang Jinshan asked.

Andy Lau later approached Mak Siu-tong, the father of Juno Mak, for investment. Mak Siu-tong is the one who directed "Zombie" and "The Storm Riders".

However, Mak Siu-tong only wanted to use Andy Lau's fame to push the company to go public, make a quick buck, and leave.

The two sides disagreed on their principles and even went to court.

Later, Andy Lau borrowed money from Mrs. Heung and spent 4000 million to buy back the shares.

They then changed their name to Focus Entertainment and also spearheaded the "Asian New Director Project."

Then, the emerging director Ning Hao and the "Crazy Stone" IP were born.

Moreover, considering Andy Lau himself, he would be willing to invest.

"2000 million, and I can give you 40% of the company's shares."

Liu Dehua immediately said excitedly.

Unexpectedly, things went so smoothly that Tang Jinshan agreed to invest without much thought.

There's hope for me to restructure my company!

The company had just paid off its debts and was left with nothing. His only valuable asset was probably himself.

"No problem, 2000 million isn't much."

Tang Jinshan nodded.

The brand name of Andy Lau alone is worth more than this price.

"I hope to handle the company's operations myself."

Liu Dehua added.

This is also why he holds a majority stake; he wants to maintain control of the company.

"No problem, I can't even be bothered with my own company."

Tang Jinshan didn't have the time or inclination for that.

He wasn't worried that Andy Lau would betray him.

Previously, Teamwork Motion Pictures went bankrupt and owed 4500 million yuan in debt, which Andy Lau personally paid off in his own name.

To this end, he makes more than a dozen films every year, embarking on his path as a model worker.

Of course, this also marked the beginning of his career with bad movies, causing his box office appeal to decline steadily.

This kind of intangible loss is actually quite serious.

He didn't recover for many years.

As for his character, Andy Lau is a shoo-in.

If the company makes a movie in the future and he becomes the producer, he will definitely get ten times the return!

You won't get scammed.

"Brother Wah, now that the company is being restructured, are there any plans to make any movies?"

Tang Jinshan asked with great interest.

"Next, Director To asked me to direct a commercial film called 'Needing You...' If my own company makes another one, it will be my 100th film. I need to plan this carefully."

Liu Dehua said.

He had communicated with Du Qifeng before coming to find Tang Jinshan.

It was his 100th film, and it was produced by his own company, so of course he had to think it through carefully.

"Congratulations, Brother Hua, you're incredibly productive! Take your time with your planning, and I can invest if you need more money."

Tang Jinshan also sighed.

In many of the movies Andy Lau has made, he has basically played the lead role.

There are very few random or nonsensical characters.

The time and effort invested are incomparable to those playing supporting roles.

He is only 38 years old, in the prime of his life.

The future holds endless possibilities.

"Mr. Tang, thank you so much!"

Liu Dehua's gratitude was palpable.

Since "True Hero," he has asked me to act in his films many times, and I don't know how much gratitude I owe him.

Now that I'm starting my own company again, he still gives me his full support.

If Tang Jinshan didn't have normal hobbies, he would have suspected that Tang Jinshan had some ulterior motives towards him.

They spent a lot of money again, but for The Lord of the Rings, the last ten million dollars will be transferred after filming is completed, so there's plenty of time.

You can easily catch up on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" from there.

Afterwards, Tang Jinshan went to see Rosamund Kwan.

"I heard you've been spending a lot lately! You even have time to come see me?"

Rosamund Kwan wasn't in Deep Water Bay this time, but in a villa in Mid-Levels.

She has money and likes to invest in real estate.

How could she not know about Tang Jinshan's recent series of actions after returning to Hong Kong?

That bastard still owes me fifty million!

"Gigi, are you not welcoming me? I was just about to tell you some good news!"

Tang Jinshan didn't care and simply picked up Guan Zhilin.

Both hands strike vital points directly.

"Ugh~ you bastard, what good news could you possibly have?"

Rosamund Kwan's face was flushed, and her resistance had long since weakened.

She could feel Tang Jinshan's passion.

"I've invested in a movie and want you to be the female lead. The investment is at least 20 million. The male leads are Leslie Cheung and Lai Ming."

Tang Jinshan collected some interest first.

"real?"

Rosamund Kwan was overjoyed.

Tang Jinshan not only gave her the lead role, but also paid her a fee.

This is also proof of his deep affection.

This guy has plenty of women around him, but he keeps them all to himself.

She sat down directly in front of her, looking down at her.

Seeing how much Tang Jinshan craved it, they simply removed their equipment and let him see it to his heart's content.

Then, take more from him.

She was even thirstier and hungrier than Tang Jinshan, and had long wanted to have a feast!

Tang Jinshan is now offering himself up!

Today, I will definitely repay him properly!

He can play however he likes!

Tang Jinshan was almost melted by Rosamund Kwan's enthusiasm.

The charm of this young woman is irresistible!

Even after she had asked for it once, he was still unwilling to give up and cheered her on.

Finally, she even took him to admire the back garden of her hillside villa.

Although it's not as high as the mountaintop, the scenery here is still captivating, offering a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.

Another sleepless night!

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