So what if I work with celebrities?

Ko Chun-hsiung's matter was relatively simple. Hsu Tsan asked him to buy some gifts and hire a group of acrobats to visit several orphanages in Taipei.

After the news coverage, the public forgot about his incident, since everyone's focus was on Wang Yu.

As for why he was chosen, it's simply because Taiwan lacks someone who possesses the looks, acting skills, and fame all at the same time. Other celebrities all have their shortcomings to varying degrees.

More importantly, how could Xu Zan possibly dismiss someone he personally selected?

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Xu Zan contacted the military through China Film Group and sent all the key personnel of "The Eight Hundred Heroes" to the military camp.

They were put in there for two months of special training, so that they would at least look like soldiers when they stood there.

Although historically, ragtag armies were unlikely to have the bearing of soldiers, Chen Yi's men at least looked ragged and had no proper posture.

However, this film is, after all, a political propaganda film.

"Brother Zan, are you going?" Brigitte Lin asked anxiously, pulling her huge suitcase.

"I'm the director, I have special privileges!" Xu Zan laughed, pulling her aside. Once they were alone, he said:

"When you go, make sure you wear sunscreen. The main training will only be firearms and military posture."

"Huh? How can I do that? I'll be exposed to the scorching sun and turn into a black person!" Lin Qingxia, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, looked at him with some envy.

"Alright, you're just staying in barracks in the city, and in a hotel. I'll come see you."

Xu Zan patted her arm, then leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I have a movie coming out, waiting for you to come back and film it."

"Okay!" Brigitte Lin looked at Hsu Tsan's ears with her big eyes, her face slightly red. "After filming 'The Eight Hundred Heroes,' I'm taking on multiple projects at once." She has already taken on five films in the second half of the year.

"Why don't you sign with my company? I'll develop you in the future?" Xu Zan asked after thinking for a moment.

"Huh?" Brigitte Lin hesitated for a moment. Ever since she took the initiative to call a talent scout in 1973 to film "Outside the Window", she had been working independently.

She didn't have any professionals to help her; she learned to act in various movies by following her mother's guidance. Her mother's understanding of movies was no different from that of ordinary people; her only requirement was that there could be no nude scenes or erotic scenes.

Brigitte Lin has lived up to expectations in recent years, shining brightly in art-house romance films and becoming the top choice for leading ladies for major film companies.

She can attract investment simply by writing her name on paper.

This fostered a proud personality in Brigitte Lin, but she was also quite insecure from a young age, always wearing makeup when going out and refusing to leave the house without it.

This combination of arrogance and inferiority complex led her to maintain a submissive attitude and make high demands in relationships.

Starting last year, magazine reports on her tumultuous relationship with Qin Han prompted his wife to be present on set. Qin Han's indecisiveness, or rather, his inability to handle his wife, greatly disappointed Lin Qingxia.

The criticism from fans, the lack of understanding from her family, Qin Han's inaction, and the eventual setbacks in her career all led her to completely break free from Qin Han's entanglement.

Lin Qingxia sensed Xu Zan's affection, but his fickle nature, sometimes warm and sometimes cold, made her very resentful.

"How do you plan to mold me?"

"At least it's not an art-house romance film; the market for this genre has reached its limit."

After listening, Lin Qingxia seemed to be deep in thought. Then, when the time came, Xu Zan saw more than a dozen celebrities off on the bus. He would take some time to go to the camp to check on their training.

Otherwise, if the final product turned out to be a group of soldiers who couldn't even kill a chicken, then I wouldn't be able to explain it to Mei Changling.

A little over a week later, Shaw's Chinese secretariat sent a fax saying that the post-production of "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" was nearing completion and copies would soon be mailed to Panda Entertainment.

Xu Zan naturally began contacting the head of the Cultural Affairs Bureau in advance, in addition to the review of this play, there was also the new script "Destined Fate".

The authority to censor films has been changing over the years. It used to be under the Taiwan Garrison Command, then the Information Services Department, and now it's under the Cultural Affairs Department.

This essentially means that the government is relaxing its regulation of films, and it also signifies the arrival of an era of film diversification.

However, filming habits ingrained over a decade or two are not so easily changed. Filmmakers will remain cautious, carefully considering the subject matter and scriptwriting of their films.

Xu Zan was surprised that Wang Yu would call. Since that kid ran back to Hong Kong, there had been no news of him from Taiwan.

"Brother Wang, how are you feeling now?"

"I have no problem making a living, but it's not appropriate for me to appear in public right now. The media here in Hong Kong are even worse; they're blocking my door, waiting for me to go out for interviews," Wang Yu said unhappily.

Xu Zan naturally wouldn't say anything about responsibility, after all, Green Snake and the others weren't his underlings. Offering words of comfort was the safest bet.

"After you left, the company was in chaos, everyone was panicking, and the sailors were extremely worried."

"Sigh~ I'm sorry to him. I'll drink with him to make amends when I get back," Wang Yu said. "Brother, you don't know how beautiful 'Imperial Concubine' is. Her eyes and brows are captivating, and she has that slightly plump beauty."

"Ha, it's fatty but not greasy, right?" Xu Zan joked.

"Not fat at all, I don't know how to describe it. Anyway, you're no worse than a female star! When I get back sometime, I'll arrange something for you, you can try it! Hehe!" Wang Yu said with a cheeky grin.

After chatting about movies for a while, Wang Yu suddenly said, "Hey bro, I heard you have official connections, I wonder if you could help me out?"

Xu Zan pondered for a while, unsure if the matter could be accomplished, given the considerable controversy it had caused.

"It's not easy to handle. Here's what we'll do, Brother Wang, I'll give you the money to help you get things done. Since you're in Hong Kong now, don't look for anyone else, or things might go wrong," Xu Zan said.

"Really? Thank you so much, bro! How much? I'll pay!" Wang Yu was never short of money.

"It's alright, I'll pay for it first. I'll use my two million to help you get things done," Xu Zan said.

"Hong Kong dollars?"

New Taiwan Dollars!

"Oh, okay, I'll try to call you back in a while! Brother, forget everything else, just wait for me to get back!" Wang Yu said loudly.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Zan pondered who to ask for help. This matter was both a big deal and a small one. After all, it wasn't Wang Yu personally taking action, so there was room for negotiation.

He immediately went to Qinghetang's lair and found the sailors playing cards.

"What? If we do it this way, those brothers will definitely have to study for several more years!" the sailor said unhappily.

"Brother, staying another year is the same as staying. Besides, how could Wang Yu not make a gesture? With Qing She and the others changing their minds, there's also a settlement allowance. It's a great deal! This is much more than what they earn outside!" Xu Zan said.

The sailors agreed to try and persuade them; the rest was up to Xu Zan to mediate.

The Lianzhuhui (Bamboo Association) is deeply entrenched, with numerous connections in various fields, especially in the legal sphere. The mother of the person who can't swim is part of this system.

However, Xu Zan did not intend to look for her; instead, he went to find his fellow villager.

After listening, Uncle Shao remained silent for a while, then said, "You rascal, you've given me a huge problem as soon as you come here. The judges for this case have changed several times already. Everyone knows it's a hot potato, and you're still trying to take it on."

"Uncle Shao, this is what I'm thinking. Wang Yu is willing to donate two million to the hometown association, and we've also started a real estate company. I think we'll be building a lot of projects all over the island in the future, and there will always be a place where our fellow villagers can help us."

Xu Zan wasn't just talking about business; after all, Shandong people love taking civil service exams. He was talking about a huge plan: to send the younger generation to various grassroots levels for training.

Large-scale projects and infrastructure construction will allow him and Wang Yu's company to advance funds for their construction, which will undoubtedly be a significant achievement for them.

The more fellow townsmen there are in officialdom, the greater their influence will become.

Uncle Shao was intrigued. "Okay, I'll handle it for you. Just make sure there are no other problems on your end. But Wang Yu will be fined some money in the end, and he'll also have to do some community service, as a way of giving the higher-ups an explanation!"