Huayu: King of Kung Fu

Chapter 92 is already overused.

After Christmas, Lin Hu and Gao Yuanyuan arrived in Hong Kong.

Lin Hu was pushing two large suitcases, filled with all sorts of random things he had bought in Japan.

Gao Yuanyuan hugged the rice cooker she had won in the kissing contest. It wasn't worth much, but she treated it like a treasure.

The two arrived in Hong Kong just in time for the premiere of Andy Lau's new film "Prince Charming". They were invited to attend the premiere.

"Prince Charming" is a romance film starring Andy Lau and Li Jiaxin.

Andy Lau plays a gangster who grew up in Temple Street, while Li Jiaxin plays a wealthy heiress from Shanghai.

It's a typical story of a poor boy winning over a rich and beautiful girl, nothing new, but the guy is handsome and the girl is beautiful, so it's not bad to watch to pass the time. Lin Hu and Gao Yuanyuan appeared at the premiere, which aroused great interest from the Hong Kong media, who all came forward to interview them.

"Brother Tai, is there a new movie project planned for you in Hong Kong this time?"

Lin Hu said, "Yes, but today is the premiere of Brother Hua's new film, so let's not steal the spotlight, okay?"

Undeterred, the reporter asked again, "Could you reveal a little bit?"

"This time I'm in Hong Kong to invite a big-name star to star in my new film, but I can't reveal anything until he agrees. Can we keep it a little secret?"

Will Gao Yuanyuan continue to act in your new film?

"yes!"

Gao Yuanyuan was very surprised, as Lin Hu had never told her about wanting to cast her in a new film.

After shaking off the reporters, Lin Hu said to Gao Yuanyuan, "I'm preparing to film 'The Legend of the Martial Arts,' and you'd like to play my wife, Lianzhi, okay?"

Gao Yuanyuan, thinking that she could spend time with Lin Hu then, said, "Okay!"

This character appears throughout the trilogy. Lin Hu originally intended to use him to launch Fan Binbin's big-screen career, but he has changed his mind and will focus on winning over Gao Yuanyuan first.

Hong Kong beauty Li Jiaxin seemed very interested in Lin Hu, the newly emerging kung fu superstar, and chatted with him enthusiastically.

"I heard your film broke the box office record set by 'Titanic' in the mainland market?"

"Yes, over 370 million, exceeding it by 10 million!"

"You've achieved so much with only your second film! That's amazing! I feel you have a bright future ahead of you; you could surpass Chen Long in the future!"

"You flatter me! You flatter me!"

After chatting for a while, they sat down to watch the movie. Gao Yuanyuan asked softly, "Isn't she beautiful?"

Lin Hu thought for a moment and said, "She is beautiful, but not as beautiful as my Yuanyuan!"

"lie!"

Lin Hu said seriously, "Her appearance is not gentle enough. She has a tall frame and looks a bit mean."

You have a very approachable appearance; you're a beautiful woman who doesn't feel distant.

Especially when you smile, it seems like there are stars shining in your eyes and clouds rising from the corners of your mouth.

I fell in love the moment I saw you!

Gao Yuanyuan was overjoyed by the praise and said insincerely, "She's the undisputed number one beauty in Hong Kong!"

"Then you are the most beautiful woman in China!"

Lin Hu was going all out to win Gao Yuanyuan back!

After attending the premiere of "Prince Charming," the production company, China Star, hosted a banquet at the Peninsula Hotel.

With the introduction of director Wang Jing, Lin Hu finally met with the Xiang family.

Lin Hu originally did not want to provoke the Xiang family.

When Wang Jing called him to say that the Xiang family wanted to meet him, he refused outright.

Now that things have come to this, we still met.

When Xiang Shi met Lin Hu, he was very enthusiastic and praised him, "Your moves are really impressive! I think even Bruce Lee can't compare to you!"

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Lin Hu calmly replied, "That's an exaggeration. I used to love watching Hong Kong movies. Bruce Lee and Brother Chen Long were my idols, and Xiang Sheng, your portrayal of Lung Wu was also very impressive!"

"I was forced into this role because I couldn't find anyone else to act, so I just had to bite the bullet and take it on!"

As Xiang Shi said this, his tone was quite smug. Long Wu was probably the character he talked about the most.

After a few awkward words, Xiang Shi proposed that he hoped to cooperate with Lin Hu.

Lin Hu did not refuse directly, but instead revealed some information to him.

"I am currently producing a new kung fu series called 'The Legend of the Martial Arts,' with a production cost of 100 million yuan, invested by China Film Group Corporation in mainland China."

China Film Group holds the power of life and death over mainland filmmakers. I have to cooperate. You understand, Xiang Sheng!

Xiang Shiyi felt a little unwilling, but that was all he could do.

He's not qualified to challenge China Film Group. If Lin Hu collaborates with China Film Group, he won't get a single benefit.

Unexpectedly, Lin Hu changed the subject and said, "China Film Group is a state-owned enterprise with a rather special nature."

It's impossible for them to take out 100 million yuan of their own money to invest in a private company's film.

Therefore, it decided to sell a portion of its investment shares to private capital in order to raise funds.

"Boss, you're so capable! If you're interested, you could consider buying an investment share from China Film Group!"

Regarding Lin Hu's collaboration with China Film Group to film "The Legend of the Martial Arts".

The plan Lin Hu and Han Sanping discussed was that China Film Group would invest, Lin Hu would produce, and the profits would be split equally.

This solution could be implemented in Hong Kong or even Hollywood; it's not surprising at all.

However, this wouldn't work with China Film Group, as it involves the serious issue of the loss of state-owned assets.

Han Sanping is only a deputy general manager, so his words don't count in this matter.

Even the general manager of China Film Group didn't dare to make the decision.

Because if the box office fails, it will become an excuse for his political enemies to attack him.

When the film "The Dream Factory" was made last time, Beijing Film Studio promised to give director Feng Xiaogang 4% of the box office revenue as a share of the profits.

Later, when "The Dream Factory" generated 3000 million yuan in revenue, Han Sanping withstood the pressure and gave 120 million yuan to Feng Xiaogang.

At the time, someone reported Han Sanping, saying that his actions involved the loss of state-owned assets, but Han Sanping took the blame.

If 4% caused such a fuss, then this time China Film Group is paying for it, and Lin Hu is getting 50% of the profits. That's just too much, and nobody dares to make the decision.

But if he takes 50% of Lin Hu's current net worth, it's actually not much.

If he were paid, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to earn 5000 million for writing, directing, and starring in the film. In some large markets, such as North America, France, Japan, and South Korea, he would also need to receive a share of the profits.

Because if he weren't the actor, why would you sell the movie to these markets?

Finally, after discussing it, Han Sanping and Lin Hu came up with a solution.

That is, to estimate the production cost of "The Chronicles of Martial Arts" and then sell it to private capital at a premium.

Whether you're a private capital firm from the mainland or a film company from Hong Kong, you want to invest in Lin Hu's movies? Then come and buy an investment share in "The Legend of the Martial Arts"!

In this way, China Film Group Corporation (CFGC) would not spend a penny and would make a huge profit simply by passing through one intermediary, without having to bring up the issue of the loss of state-owned assets.

Well, these are all tired old tricks, so they're not surprising at all.

When Lin Hu traveled back in time, the World Cup copyright issue that was hotly debated online was handled in this way.

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