So what if I work with celebrities?

Teresa Teng's concert was a huge success, airing during the prime time of CTS (China Television System), and its ratings completely crushed those of other television programs.

As one of the few international superstars from Taiwan, her every move naturally attracts the attention of the general public.

Many people do not understand Teresa Teng of this era. Not only do audiences see her as a dazzling star, but other Chinese singers and movie stars do as well.

This is also a major reason why many celebrities are willing to pursue her.

Teresa Teng's appearance was not outstanding among celebrities, and she was never known as a beauty. However, Qin Xianglin, Gao Lingfeng, and later Cheng Long all actively pursued her.

Obviously, they all ended in failure in the end.

Even before his personal biography was published, a certain celebrity began to reveal that he had pursued this singer. Of course, the only thing that seemed a bit far-fetched was that the two didn't even have a single photo together.

If it were just ordinary working-class people, that would be one thing, but these are celebrities! The legendary celebrities with the highest film salaries.

When Teresa Teng expressed her desire to star in "The Strange Woman," Hsu Tsan made a decision in a matter of moments. This was largely due to Teresa Teng's fame and popularity.

Through her, it's easy to sell movies in Southeast Asia and expand into the Japanese market.

This was a very successful collaboration for Panda Entertainment.

Accompanied by Teresa Teng's songs, the film's name came into the public eye. Even before its release, people remembered that a film starring Teresa Teng would be shown during the Spring Festival.

The director of this film is Xu Zan, the miraculous director who turned 80 yuan into tens of millions of yuan at the box office.

Moreover, songs such as "When Will You Return?" and "Night Fragrance" have once again become popular hits on the streets.

Even Hu Huizhong, who is now Xu Zan's secretary, came in dressed in a business suit, carrying a coffee cup, and hummed: "The south wind blows cool, the nightingale sings softly..."

She saw Xu Zan on the boss's chair answering a phone call. She stuck out her tongue slightly, put down the coffee, and was about to leave when she heard a girl's voice on the other end of the line. She swore she didn't really want to eavesdrop.

Hu Huizhong unconsciously took a broom and swept the spotless floor, her back to Xu Zan, and eavesdropped.

"Brother Zan, I wish your movie great success!" Lin Qingxia said.

"You, I don't know who brainwashed you, didn't participate in my movie. It's a guaranteed box office hit, and now Japanese distributors are contacting us, wanting to bring it to Japan as soon as possible."

"Really? Sigh, I'm so indecisive. I've been practicing swimming every day for the past few months and I've gotten quite a tan."

In order to secure the lead role in "Eight Hundred Heroes," Brigitte Lin diligently practiced her swimming skills. After visiting Ding Shanxi's house, she didn't receive a final answer, only that she was one of the actresses being considered.

She recently heard that Sylvia Chang was also competing for the role, so she dared not relax even more.

As a result, Brigitte Lin did not even participate in the promotion and distribution of the film "My Little Aunt's Springtime Love," which greatly displeased the director.

However, she didn't regret it, feeling that as long as she could land the lead role in this patriotic film, it would all be worth it. And in order not to lose the opportunity, she made two preparations, namely, to stick with Xu Zan.

"Zan-ge, can you swim? Want us to swim together sometime?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Zan couldn't help but think of Lin Qingxia's graceful figure. Before he could answer, he saw a person backing up against the desk.

Hu Huizhong was practically eavesdropping at her desk. Xu Zan ignored her and instead smiled:

"Great! Maybe I'll have a big production next year too."

After hearing this, Brigitte Lin immediately told Xu Zan the specific time and swimming pool, and then told him that she would go buy a swimsuit later.

After hanging up the phone, a pair of beautiful legs squeezed next to him. Hu Huizhong placed her hand on the table, tossed her long hair, and said resentfully:

Am I not beautiful enough?

Xu Zan grasped her leg and slowly moved it upwards, smiling as he said:

"I have face blindness, I can't tell who's pretty or not at all. To be honest, you're with me for fun, I don't know if you're pretty or not, but you look very radiant right now!"

As he spoke, he twirled his fingers.

"You're so mean!" Hu Huizhong punched him with her fist.

Xu Zan grabbed her wrist and hugged her tightly, their noses almost touching. Suddenly, Hu Huizhong was pushed onto the desk.

"Ah! No, not anymore..."

It must be said that Xu Zan had a very comfortable year, and the film project went much more smoothly than he had imagined.

From persuading the sailors to the upcoming release of his second film, Xu Zan feels his era has begun. Next year, he plans to snatch Jackie Chan from Luo Wei's hands, as he's heard that the guy also has connections in the underworld.

But since Taiwan is an important box office market for Hong Kong films, which film company wouldn't give Lianzhui face? If any of the underworld brothers wanted to talk to him, Luo Wei would definitely agree readily.

In addition, acquiring cinema chains must also be included in the plan. If you want to become a Taiwanese film tycoon, you can't do it without cinema chains in the 1970s and 80s!

Xu Zan spent most of the New Year's holiday at the swimming pool. It has to be said that teaching beautiful women to swim is a really enjoyable job.

Lin Qingxia, wearing a one-piece pink swimsuit, lay on a lifebuoy. Xu Zan told her to straighten her legs, tuck her heels towards her buttocks, then flex her feet outward into a W shape, and finally kick her legs diagonally backward.

At first, she naturally taught him step by step, and sometimes Brigitte Lin would deliberately kick the water and splash Xu Zan's face with it.

Hsu Tsan was swimming on his back next to Brigitte Lin, his body relaxed and floating on the water. Brigitte Lin, wearing a swim ring, was resting there, her hair wet and her fingers white from being soaked in the water.

"Wow, you're exaggerating! You even wear makeup while swimming. There's no one else here but you and me."

Lin Qingxia tilted her chin up, her apple-shaped chin and collarbone gleaming white under the light.

"Is it beautiful?"

"Of course," Xu Zan suddenly rolled over, "I can't even do backstroke anymore."

"Hehe," Lin Qingxia splashed some water a few times, blushing as she spat out a comment.

Just then, a person walked over quickly. As he drew closer, it became clear that it was Qin Han. He pursed his lips, waited a moment, and then said:

"Mr. Xu, may I speak with Qingxia alone for a few minutes?"

Just as Xu Zan was about to leave, Lin Qingxia stopped him, saying, "Brother Zan is the one I invited to teach me to swim. Just tell me what you need!"

Qin Han gave him a deep look, forced a smile, and said, "Qingxia, I'm getting a divorce."

Lin Qingxia's expression changed repeatedly, and finally she muttered, "What does it have to do with me whether you get a divorce or not!" After saying that, she let Xu Zan continue teaching her to swim.

Qin Han took a deep breath and said emphatically, "Qingxia, I will convince Director Ding Shanxi that no one is more suitable than him in this open audition! If you want to advance further, you must participate in this film!"

"The ceiling for romance films is only so high!"

"Hey, hey, hey, I'm an art-house film director, what are you saying?" Xu Zan said with dissatisfaction.

"What? Am I wrong? Mr. Xu, are you even in the mainstream? Can your movies be liked by those in power? You have a girlfriend, don't you?" Qin Han said sarcastically.

"Anyway, I don't have a wife, and I don't have a newborn child!" Xu Zan shrugged and ignored him.

Upon hearing about his wife and child, Brigitte Lin snorted coldly and pulled Hsu Tsan to swim to the other side.

Happiness is always fleeting, and the date came to January 5, 1976.

China Film Co., Ltd. launched the "bidding" process for the film "Eight Hundred Heroes". Almost all the prominent figures in the Taiwanese film industry were present.

In the film studio's auditorium, China Film Group invited a host of well-known singers, including Cui Taiqing, Feng Feifei, and Liu Wenzheng, to perform.

Ming Ji, the manager of China Film Studio, reported on the development of China Film Studio's films in 1975, as well as the construction of the new film city.

The first phase of the cinema has been completed, and the second phase of construction will begin after the Spring Festival. He showed pictures of the first phase of the buildings on the slides, which already showed the style of the old Shanghai concessions.

Xu Zan barely listened, and lately he hasn't been going to Chairman Mei Changling's office every day to report on his work; he just plays tennis with him from time to time.

China Film Studio conducted a preliminary review of the 123 scripts received over the past few months and selected five of them for the shortlist.

The most popular choice among outsiders was naturally Ding Shanxi's "Eight Hundred Heroes," followed by Zhang Che's script. No one expected that a director of an art-house romance film would actually make it to the finals.

After the first New Year's Eve party ended, many industry insiders and senior executives from China Film Studio came to the conference room.