Hong Kong Entertainment 1979: A Beating Up the Manager at the Start

Li Jiangbo didn't stay with the crew this time; he directly handed over the dramatic scenes of "Taken" to Xu Ke.

Like a party at a tycoon's house, a gathering of friends at the home of the male protagonist played by Lim Ching-ying.

Li Jiangbo only returned to the film crew when the storyline involving the female singer in the movie began.

Lee Theatre, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong.

Xu Ke was busy with the crew making arrangements for the concert when Li Jiangbo brought Mei Yanfang to the Lee Theatre.

The film originally didn't include any footage of the singer performing live; it was just a simple mock performance, showing the singer backstage, going on stage, and leaving the stage.

However, Li Jiangbo decided to film the singer's live performance.

It's not because he's stupid and rich, but because he's planning to plant a little Easter egg.

Thanks to the friendly communication between Li Jiangbo and Shao Daheng, Liza Wang, one of TVB's four leading actresses, had her first concert, originally scheduled for September at Lee Theatre, moved to July thanks to Li Jiangbo's concessions.

Anita Mui was also included by Li Jiangbo as a guest to sing "Song of the Setting Sun".

Li Jiangbo actually really wanted to use the Hong Kong Coliseum as a filming location, but unfortunately the Coliseum was not yet completed and would not be available until 83.

The Li Stage also has its advantages; it can only accommodate a little over a thousand people.

At the entrance, the various fans who had come to Anita Mui could only be photographed by extras.

Yuen Wah and several extras escorted Anita Mui into the venue.

Yuan Hua and his friends acted swiftly and with a clear division of labor, escorting Mei Yanfang to the lounge.

Then Anita Mui sang to warm up her voice, and during the process, she asked Yuen Wah's name.

When Anita Mui was leaving, Yuen Wah asked her if her daughter also wanted to become a singer.

Anita Mui's response was: it's best not to pursue a career as a singer; Yuen Wah had only made a fool of himself.

After Wang Mingquan finished singing a song and, still catching his breath, announced, "Let's welcome our special guest for tonight—Anita Mui!!!"

After Anita Mui took the stage, Lam Nai-tsai turned on the camera.

Yuen Wah stood in front of the camera, his back blurred, only Mui Yim Fong's voice could be heard.

The audience members whispered among themselves; none of them had ever heard of the name Mei Yanfang.

Some people had heard the name in nightclubs and bowed to explain it to the person next to them.

When the prelude to "Song of the Setting Sun" began, the rhythm immediately captivated the fans in the audience.

After the intro, Anita Mui picked up the microphone and began to sing:

"The setting sun shines infinitely, but its brilliance lasts only a moment, gradually dissipating with the clouds, its fleeting splendor never to return."

The audience closed their eyes to enjoy the song by the unknown singer, and some even clapped along to the music.

Until the climax, Anita Mui brilliantly sang out the emotions expressed in the song.

Some audience members even presented the flowers they were holding to Anita Mui.

Halfway through the song, Yuan Hua was called away because his ex-wife called him.

After Yuan Hua left, Lan Naicai moved the camera to the spot where Mui Yim Fong had stepped off the stage.

After the song ended, before Anita Mui could even speak, the audience below shouted for an encore.

Anita Mui really wanted to sing another song, but unfortunately this wasn't her stage, and she didn't have the right.

All they could do was wave goodbye and reluctantly walk off the stage.

Although she sang the song well, her performance was subpar. Fortunately, the theater lighting was dim, making it difficult to discern Anita Mui's expressions.

At this moment, Anita Mui secretly made up her mind that she must perform on this stage.

The filming went smoothly until the passageway door wasn't closed properly, allowing a large number of fans to flood into the backstage area.

Some extreme fans even brandished knives, preparing to kidnap Anita Mui.

Yuan Hua and his friends quickly and efficiently escorted Mei Yanfang away.

After filming here, Anita Mui couldn't wait to find Lan Naicai.

"Brother Cai, did you record my performance?"

Lan Naicai nodded. "It's been recorded."

Mei Yanfang tugged at Lan Naicai's arm, "Brother Cai, could I have one?"

At this moment, Li Jiangbo walked over.

Lan Naicai smiled helplessly, "You have to discuss this with Director Li. I can't make a decision."

Mei Yanfang stared longingly at Li Jiangbo, making him retreat repeatedly.

He could only raise his hands in surrender, "Alright, Amei! Let Acai go back and wash it for you, okay?"

Anita Mui smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Director Li!"

"You're welcome. Just do your best from now on."

The following plot is simple: Mui Yan-fang is put into the car, and Yuen Wah comforts her like an old father. After arriving at the hotel, Mui Yan-fang gives Yuen Wah the phone numbers of her teacher and agent. The two hug and say goodbye.

Once these scenes are filmed, all of today's filming will be finished.

Li Jiangbo ignored the film crew and went straight to the Jade Theater.

Today is also the midnight screening of "Happy Ghost 2" directed by Wang Jing. In fact, Wang Jing also wants to follow Director Li's example and hold a premiere.

However, he wasn't confident about his film "Happy Ghost 2," so he stuck to the original plan: midnight screenings and the official release on the third day.

At the entrance of the Jade Theater, Zhao Yazhi and Pan Yingzi were chatting quietly with Wang Jing.

"Director Li, are you coming tonight?" Wang Jing asked.

Zhao Yazhi shook her head, "I don't know! He's filming a night scene tonight, I don't know if he's finished yet."

Pan Yingzi joked, "Fatty Wang, are you afraid of Director Li coming, or do you want him to come?"

Wang Jing gave an awkward smile. He lacked confidence in the film he was making and naturally hoped that Director Li wouldn't come.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned; a car was parked on the side of the road.

Li Jiangbo got out of the car and walked over.

"I just sneezed twice, was someone insulting me?"

Zhao Yazhi shook her head. "It wasn't me."

Pan Yingzi glanced at Wang Jing, indicating that Wang Jing must be cursing Li Jiangbo in his mind.

Li Jiangbo immediately understood what he meant and went over to hug Wang Jing.

"Brother Jing, you weren't talking about me behind my back, were you?"

Wang Jing shook his head vigorously, "How could that be!"

At this moment, a commotion arose in the crowd, and someone shouted, "It's starting! It's starting!"

Wang Jing quickly changed the subject, "It's starting, let's go in."

The four followed the crowd into the theater, and once inside, the three of them parted ways.

Li Jiangbo, Zhao Yazhi, and Pan Yingzi found seats and sat down.

Wang Jing went backstage and stayed with the main creative team.

The lights dimmed, the screen lit up, and after the Shaw Brothers and Time Pictures logos flashed, the movie began.

The opening of "Happy Ghost 2" is a brief introduction to "Happy Ghost 1", followed by Kang Sengui's experiences of being troubled by superpowers from childhood to adulthood.

Like punishing the nanny who stole his milk, and his classmates who teased him...

Then the scene shifts, and the three big sisters of the girls' high school make a dazzling appearance.

Li Lizhen plays Dai Zhuoyi, the despicable leader of the gang. She has short hair and is ruthless in her pranks.

Luo Meiwei plays Jian Jingmei, the vice president of the despicable gang, who is a die-hard fan of the president.

Lin Shanshan plays Baozhen, who is also the vice president and enjoys following celebrities and dressing up.

A few soft laughs came from the audience. Li Jiangbo listened carefully to the reactions of the audience around him.

Then Leslie Cheung, who plays Kang Sengui, makes a dazzling appearance. Because Leslie Cheung is currently very popular and loved by young people.

When Leslie Cheung appeared on stage, the audience started whistling.

So handsome!

Someone screamed, "Leslie, I love you!"

Some even shouted, "Leslie, I want to have your babies!"

Zhao Yazhi nodded. "Arong is quite popular among young people now."

Pan Yingzi chimed in, "Happy Ghost was already quite popular among young people, and now with the second movie, I think its popularity will be even higher."

Li Jiangbo nodded. "That's right. After 'Happy Ghost 2' finishes its run in theaters, we can have Arong release a single album to maximize profits."

Zhao Yazhi nodded, "Okay, I'll go back and tell Li Xiaotian."

The film continues with Kang Sengui and several girls playing pranks on each other. Of course, Kang Sengui has superpowers, so the girls can't outwit him.

The relationship between teachers and students only eased somewhat after Kang Sengui used his superpowers to help the girls win a water sports competition at the girls' high school.

As the movie progresses to the point where everyone is going on a trip to a small island, the girl and the boy who was pranked earlier have made up.

Zhao Yazhi said, "These two girls acted quite well."

Pan Yingzi leaned closer: "Which two?"

"Luo Meiwei and Li Lizhen"

Li Jiangbo nodded. "Wang Pangzi has a sharp eye, doesn't he? Sister Pan can talk to these two and see if they can sign with the company."

Zhao Yazhi didn't respond, but Pan Yingzi hummed in agreement.

The movie continues.

In the latter half, Kang Sengui was expelled from school because the students' jokes went too far. The students then came up with a variety of ideas to persuade him to return.

In the end, at the very spot where he attempted suicide, Kang Sengui regained his superpowers and helped the students win the volleyball match. At a party, Kang Sengui also won over the girl he liked.

The subtitles appeared, the lights came on, and applause erupted.

Some people stood up and applauded, some turned around to discuss, and some walked out.

"Not bad," Zhao Yazhi said.

"It's better than I expected," Pan Yingzi said.

Li Jiangbo stood up and walked out, with the two following behind.

As I walked out of the theater, people were still discussing the plot, and someone asked what the girl's name was.

Li Jiangbo lit a cigarette. "Wang Pangzi is in the bag this time."

Zhao Yazhi glanced at him and said, "As long as you know what's going on."

Pan Yingzi yawned and rubbed her eyes.

Li Jiangbo glanced at the two of them and smiled. "Get in the car, I'll take you home."