Huayu: King of Kung Fu

Chapter 120 Nobody is a Pure White Lotus

All three were stunned by Lin Hu's statement that a loser is a halberd.

It took Peter Chan a while to react before he said, "Then where are we going to find a male actor who looks like a halberd, no, like a loser?"

Lin Hu thought for a moment and said, "Anyway, he can't be the idol-type handsome guy. He has to look a little more ordinary, a little more ordinary."

"This way, male viewers can empathize with the character and feel that such a beautiful woman is someone they can reach."

Peter Chan himself has a very ordinary appearance. When he was young and unsuccessful, he also fantasized about dating goddesses. He couldn't help but nod in agreement, saying, "That makes a lot of sense!"

Lin Hu said, "I even wrote a love song specifically for this."

Fan Binbin was greatly surprised: "You know about music?"

Lin Hu shook his head and said, "I don't understand, but I've heard a lot about it. After reading this story, I wondered, what kind of love song would a loser sing to a goddess?"

"It must be one of those sad love songs sung by Jeff Chang, right? 'I don't ask why you're crying, I don't care who else is in your heart—' Then I'll think about it, and I'll hum it—"

"I've had this story for almost a year now. Whenever I think of it, I hum a few lines, and a song slowly comes to mind."

Lin Hu rambled on, but Fan Binbin was very interested and asked repeatedly, "How does it sing?"

Lin Hu cleared his throat and sang a few lines.

"| Believe, you are still there waiting. The path of love is always full of blessings. | Believe, you are still burying your love deep within, and I am here, wandering for you all night long —"

This song is really good. Besides the original Korean version, there are several versions in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and each version is very popular.

However, the song's vibe doesn't quite match Lin Hu's tough guy image, and Lin Hu's voice is also rather average, making Fan Binbin want to laugh a little.

She suppressed a laugh and said, "This really doesn't sound like a song you could write."

"Just tell me if it sounds good or not."

"It should sound nice, right?"

"What do you mean by 'should'?"

Xu Yuezhen said, "I think Brother Tai has a strong artistic empathy. He can abandon his own characteristics and put himself into the role, which is why he can write such songs."

Lin Hu thought to himself, "You're trying to justify this to me?"

Fan Binbin found it unbelievable and asked, "Is that even possible?"

Peter Chan said, "Those with top-notch artistic talent can do it. For example, Leslie Cheung didn't actually study music, but he can still write excellent songs."

Fan Binbin didn't believe it: "Isn't Leslie Cheung a singer? Doesn't he understand music?"

Peter Chan said, "Being able to sing doesn't mean you can compose. Leslie Cheung wasn't formally trained and can't read music. According to him, the songs he wrote were hummed while he was taking a dump."

"Huh?" Fan Binbin was greatly shocked.

"It's absolutely true, he said it himself. For example, that poem 'Silence is Golden' was written when he was constipated."

Lin Hu asked, his face filled with shock, "So, gold actually means excrement?"

"Probably, after holding it in for so long, it finally came out!"

"Holy crap, I can't look at this song the same way anymore."

Peter Chan wasn't lying; Leslie Cheung really did say something like that.

"When I write songs, I really sit on the toilet, squat there, and think! Ha, I hum—"

"Because I have a very good memory, and my hearing is also very good."

"So after I hummed that, I made a phone call to find someone, like this Zhao Zengxi."

"Ah-Xi, I've written a song. Could you please listen to it?"

"I just hummed and hummed, and he wrote it down."

Zhao Zengxi wrote it down in musical notation and asked me, "Is this correct?"

"I said, 'Yes! Then please ask my old friend, Lin Xi, to write the lyrics.'"

Damn, the only word to describe him is genius!

Peter Chan recounted how Leslie Cheung wrote songs, which inadvertently became further evidence that Lin Hu, despite not understanding music, could write songs, thus rationalizing the matter once again.

You can only say that when someone is really good, no matter what they do, others can always cover it up for them.

Fan Binbin's admiration for Lin Hu grew stronger, and his eyes were filled with boundless worship when he looked at Lin Hu.

For women, it's easy to turn admiration into love.

Her love for Lin Hu grew deeper and deeper.

Peter Chan suggested, "If that's what you're saying, I do have a few candidates in mind."

Lin Hu asked, "Who is it?"

"Eason Chan, Ren Xianqi, and Ronald Cheng—I think their looks all fit the 'loser' vibe you mentioned, and they're all great singers. Having them sing the theme song would definitely be very touching."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Hu first ruled out Ronald Cheng.

Because in Lin Hu's stereotype, Tyrannosaurus Brother was too much of a loser and too sleazy.

The moment Lin Hu sees him, he immediately thinks of stir-fried pork with snow peas—it's a rule, isn't it?

Eason Chan and Ren Xianqi are alright, and having them sing the theme song "IBelieve" would definitely be amazing.

Eason Chan, in particular, could turn this song into a classic.

However, Lin Hu did not want to look for actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan. He said, "Let's see if they are interested in auditioning first, and at the same time, we will hold a nationwide audition in mainland China."

Peter Chan couldn't help but ask his question: "Brother Tai, you don't seem to like Hong Kong and Taiwanese actors?"

Lin Hu denied it, saying, "I grew up watching Hong Kong movies, and I admire and respect you Hong Kong filmmakers. Why would I have a problem with that? But—"

Lin Hu changed the subject: "After all, this is a romance movie, and it needs to attract female audiences. I think we still have to make some compromises. The male lead doesn't have to be handsome, but he can't be ugly. They are too ugly."

"Well... fine!" Lin Hu bluntly said that he disliked Chen Yixun and Ren Xianqi for being ugly, and Chen Kexin had nothing to say.

However, Lin Hu simply changed the subject without resolving Chen Kexin's doubts.

Fortunately, Peter Chan is not the kind of person with a strong personality. After Lin Hu explained, he didn't press the matter further.

Lin Hu was unwilling to discuss this matter and changed the subject, saying, "I heard you recently started a film company?"

Peter Chan nodded and said, "Yes, it's called Applause Pictures."

Lin Hu said, "Although I make action movies, I have a special fondness for art films. I admire your talent and would like to acquire your company to specialize in art films. What do you think?"

In the original timeline, after the signing of the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement between the mainland and Hong Kong in 2003, Hong Kong filmmakers flocked to the mainland in large numbers, making a lot of messy and nonsensical films.

Among the many Hong Kong directors who have ventured to the mainland, Lin Hu believes that the most successful in localization is still the Peter Chan team.

Peter Chan's team produced a number of completely localized films, including "American Dreams in China," "Dearest," "Soul Mate," and "Better Days," which were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

Lin Hu believes it is a very worthwhile investment.

As for a straw hat costing 7000 yuan? Lin Hu didn't care.

If Peter Chan's movies didn't make money, no one would have invested in them long ago.

This whole thing is a scam between everyone: the production team rips off the production costs, and the investment company rips off the returns. Nobody's innocent.