Huayu: King of Kung Fu

Chapter 104 It's Not Easy Being a Scumbag

Lin Hu successfully landed his first Hollywood film role, and people in the Chinese community congratulated him.

Although "Fast & Furious" is only a B-movie with a low budget, this is currently the only level of resources that Chinese people can get in Hollywood.

Chow Yun-fat's "Anna and the King" is a bit special. The male lead is the King of Thailand, so they had to find an Asian actor to play the role.

Looking across Hollywood, no one is more suitable than Chow Yun-fat.

Chen Long's "Rush Hour" was only a B-level production, but because it was so successful at the box office, it made it into the top ten in North America, which caused the production cost of the second film to skyrocket and be elevated to an A-level.

If Lin Hu wants to challenge Chen Long, he needs to get a proper Hollywood A-list production first.

He was able to take on the role of Dom not only because of his outstanding performance in the North American market, but also because of his excellent track record in the Asian market.

Especially in the Chinese mainland market, it crushed Titanic, which can be described as a dominant performance.

Although the mainland market is currently small, its large population makes it a market with great development potential.

Lin Hu is very young, only twenty years old, with a bright future. Maintaining a long-term partnership with him is a very worthwhile thing.

After Lin Hulai takes over the role of Dom, the role of Dom's sister Mia will also have to be changed to an Asian actress.

Mia is the female lead, and her role is very important, but it's really not easy to find a suitable Chinese-American actress for this role these days.

Because Lin Hu is quite young, he has to grow a big beard to cover it up. To play his sister, they need to find someone who looks very young.

Lin Hu originally wanted to recommend Fan Binbin, but unfortunately Fan Binbin was filming "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind" and it wouldn't finish filming until June, so he couldn't start filming in time.

So he gave up and did not get involved in the matter.

He left Los Angeles for Hong Kong to attend the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Lin Hu led Gao Yuanyuan off the plane, where, as usual, the Huang siblings came to pick them up.

As soon as Huang Yiyun saw Lin Hu, she said, "Brother Tai, there are a lot of reporters outside. You should be prepared."

Lin Hu asked, "What's going on?"

Huang Ziheng explained that the battle between Lin Hu and Li Lianjie was not only fierce in North America, but also earth-shattering in China!

The United States during the millennium had a far greater influence than in later generations.

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Two Chinese people have managed to stir up trouble in the United States, taking the top two spots at the box office for the week, which has made many Chinese people very proud.

Immediately, news media across mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong published numerous reports on the matter.

Hong Kong media, in particular, reported on it in great detail.

It was all clearly reported what talk shows Lin Hu appeared on and what interviews Li Lianjie gave.

Lin Hu retorted, "Is it really necessary?"

Huang Yiyun flattered him, "Of course! You are now the pride of all Chinese people."

As the four walked out of the airport, reporters swarmed around them for interviews.

"Brother Tai, what are your thoughts on Ong-Bak 2 surpassing Romeo Must Die at the North American box office?"

Lin Hu kept walking and answered as he went: "Brother Li Lianjie is a senior I respect very much. I think it's a good thing that we can work together to pass on Chinese Kung Fu to the world."

"Brother Tai, is it possible for 'Ong-Bak 2' to surpass Chen Long's 'Rush Hour' at the box office?"

"Can't surpass it!"

"Brother Tai, are you going to officially enter Hollywood?"

"Yes, I've already finalized a collaboration with Universal Pictures!"

"Can you tell me what movie it is?"

"Not for now, we'll announce it in May!"

"Tai-ge, are you and Gao Yuanyuan in a relationship?"

"What do you mean by 'also'?"

"Is Zhou Xun jealous?"

"—Don't write nonsense, I'm telling you!"

The Hong Kong media's questions became increasingly outrageous, even asking him if he could handle sleeping with two women in one night.

Damn it, Lin Hu stopped answering questions. The four of them jumped into the car in a flash, Huang Ziheng started the car, and they fled in panic.

Inside the car, Gao Yuanyuan's face was pale. Those Hong Kong media actually asked her what it felt like to have two women sharing one husband.

Lin Hu squeezed her hand and said, "That's just how the Hong Kong media are; they'll ask you anything. Don't take it to heart!"

Gao Yuanyuan forced a smile.

Upon arriving at their hotel, before going upstairs, Huang Yiyun whispered to Lin Hu, "Sister Zhou Xun has arrived!"

Lin Hu was stunned. Did she know that he was two-timing?

However, Lin Hu didn't really try to hide it; quite a few people around him knew about it.

However, most of these people were just following Lin Hu for a living and didn't tell anyone.

After going upstairs, Lin Hu wanted to say something to Gao Yuanyuan, but Gao Yuanyuan didn't say a word. She found her room, inserted her card, and went in.

The door slammed shut, and Lin Hu felt as if he heard the sound of his heart breaking.

He couldn't help but sigh, being a scumbag isn't easy!

I quickly composed myself and went into Zhou Xun's room!

A day later, at the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards, Lin Hu experienced what it felt like to win big at an awards ceremony.

On stage, the award presenters kept calling out the name of "Infernal Affairs".

"Best Editing — Infernal Affairs!"

"Best Cinematography — Infernal Affairs!"

"Best Original Music — Infernal Affairs!"

"Best Screenplay — Infernal Affairs!"

"Best Supporting Actor — Nick Cheung (Infernal Affairs)!"

"Best Actor—Leslie Cheung for *Infernal Affairs*!"

Leslie Cheung won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor for the second time in ten years, causing the entire audience to erupt in cheers.

The organizing committee specially arranged for Zhou Xun to present him with the award. Leslie Cheung excitedly ran onto the stage, hugged Zhou Xun first, and then raised the little golden statuette high.

"The story of this award dates back to five years ago when I was filming 'Temptress Moon' directed by Chen Kaige."

There was a girl in the crew back then who played a small role in the movie. Wow, she was a real genius!

She had no formal acting training, but she conveyed every expression and every line with ease.

I later learned that she was actually the female lead chosen by director Kai.

But due to business considerations, I wanted to continue working with Gong Li, so she was replaced.

I felt so sorry for her, but she was so sweet, she didn't blame me at all, and we even became friends.

A few years later, she suddenly called me, hoping I could help her arrange for her boyfriend to film a movie in Hong Kong.

Well, I owed her, so it wasn't a difficult thing to do, and I helped her.

It turns out her boyfriend is a genius too! A genius!

Not only is his kung fu incredibly skilled, but he's also a fantastic screenwriter.

He came up with the idea for the movie "Infernal Affairs" and said he wanted to repay a debt of gratitude by casting me as the male lead.

Actually, I should be the one repaying them for the Best Actor award I received today.

Their names, I don't need to say more, you all know them: Zhou Xun and Lin Hu!

Only then did everyone realize that there was such a complicated story behind it, and they burst into enthusiastic applause.

"This shows that it's always better to be kind. Perhaps a small act of kindness you showed us back then will turn into a huge stroke of luck in the future. Thank you everyone!"

After Leslie Cheung finished delivering his acceptance speech, he hugged Zhou Xun again, walked off the stage amidst applause, and then hugged Lin Hu!

Infernal Affairs continues to win awards.

"Best Director — Andrew Lau & Alan Mak for *Infernal Affairs*"

"Best Film — Infernal Affairs!"

The grand prize was won, but Raymond Wong took his wife to see a doctor and wouldn't be coming tonight. Lin Hu led the entire crew back onto the awards stage.

At the celebration banquet after the Hong Kong Film Awards, another large group of people came to congratulate Lin Hu, showering him with praise and trying to get close to him.

Every face was beaming with a warm, ingratiating, or even fawning smile!

Zhou Xun, however, looked unusually forlorn.

Back at the hotel, Lin Hu asked, "You seem to have something on your mind during this trip to Hong Kong?"

Zhou Xun nodded silently.

"Is it because you weren't nominated for 'Infernal Affairs'? That's a male-dominated film—"

Zhou Xun shook her head, indicating that it had nothing to do with "Infernal Affairs".

She looked at Lin Hu with a serious expression and said, "Shall the three of us—talk?"

Three people?

Lin Hu's heart skipped a beat!