Huayu 93, I'm the ceiling of combat power from the moment I appear.

Chapter 116 Contract Termination or Rescheduling? Writing a Song in Memory of Wong Ka Kui

From the moment Zhou Huimin announced her boyfriend, Xu Ke had anticipated this day would come.

Xu Ke also knew about He Xi's trip to Japan to box and how he earned HK$800 million in 7 days.

After the broadcast of "Enjoy Yourself Tonight" last night, He Xi's fame soared.

Someone has already called Xu Ke, offering 50 yuan to cast He Xi as the male lead.

The price is a bit inflated, and the other party isn't exactly a legitimate film crew.

However, it is an indisputable fact that He Xi could easily come up with 100 million to redeem herself and had the ability to earn it back.

Therefore, the previous contract with an 80% commission rate is definitely not going to continue.

But Xu Ke really didn't want to let He Xi leave like that.

"Xi-zai, listen to me first."

"I'm fine with terminating the contract, but I don't need the 100 million yuan penalty."

"But I'd like to sign a new contract with you, a per-episode contract!"

"Three years, four films, 25 yuan per film, all paid in one lump sum after signing the contract."

"How about it, consider it?"

Xu Ke spoke very seriously, which surprised He Xi as well.

He originally planned to spend 100 million to buy his freedom, but the other party not only offered to give him his freedom for free, but also paid him 100 million.

That's a net profit of 200 million!

For He Xi, who has never played a leading role before, this is definitely a very favorable condition.

only----

He Xi is no longer the newbie who was willing to sell herself for an opportunity.

Moreover, in his memory, it seems that Xu Ke did not have any outstanding works that were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful in the following years.

In 95, a movie called "The Golden Age" became a hit, grossing over 3000 million yuan at the box office.

But the main character is Leslie Cheung, and the theme is a cooking competition, so there isn't much room for action actors to perform.

The supporting role of Long Kunbao, who has a strong presence but limited screen time, should be given to A Zhuo, whose films are consistently underperforming at the box office.

As for the other film that helped Jet Li successfully break into Hollywood, it was "Black Mask".

Even without signing with Xu Ke, He Xi might still be able to star in this film.

At worst, I'll just invest in it myself and direct and act in it all!

"Thank you for your appreciation, boss. I am also very grateful that you are willing to offer such good terms to continue signing a per-episode contract with me."

"However, I recently started a film and television production company, so I don't plan to sign any film contracts with anyone for the time being. Sorry."

"If you ever need my help in the future, just let me know, and we can discuss the price!"

While verbally rejecting Xu Ke's suggestion, He Xi was inwardly screaming.

"Please increase it a bit more! If you raise the fee to 50 per film, maybe I'll agree!"

He was just thinking about it casually, and he knew it was impossible.

Having never played a leading role or carried a box office, Tsui Hark's willingness to offer 25 per film and pay 100 million in one lump sum is already quite sincere.

It's just that He Xi has become too ambitious now.

In the end, He Xi paid 100 million to regain her freedom.

His relationship with Xu Ke didn't sour; they parted amicably.

In six months, he earned less than 5 yuan in total from filming fees.

Including the initial signing fee of 10, the net loss was more than 80 yuan!

But it was well worth the money.

His current abilities and connections cannot be bought back for 80.

Especially abilities.

Without Xu Ke helping him find work in the early stages, where would he go to help female celebrities and earn "high-energy time" and special rewards?

So he really should thank Xu Ke.

But from now on, it's up to him.

After leaving Xu Ke's studio, He Xi drove a used Mercedes to a recording studio.

There wasn't much traffic on the road. I wonder if it's the same when driving a Mazda.

Originally, He Xi planned to set up her own recording studio, record her own songs, and then find a record company to release them, or simply release them on her own.

However, Zhou Huimin rejected his idea.

"Those big record companies have very high requirements for accompaniment, performance, and sound quality."

"If you want to set up a recording studio that can be used by bands to record backing tracks, with complete acoustic equipment, professional soundproofing, control room and singing room, meeting the requirements of major studios."

"It will require at least 500 million!"

"We're just making two albums, not signing artists or starting a record label. There's absolutely no need to go through all that trouble."

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"It's the same as just renting someone else's recording studio. We can do it later when we've grown bigger and stronger."

With her calm and professional analysis, and a combination of persuasion, Zhou Huimin successfully convinced He Xi to give up her idea of ​​setting up a recording studio.

And it made him ashamed of his childish thoughts, even causing him physical discomfort, ultimately leading him to vomit all over Zhou Huimin.

In the recording studio, He Xi met several acquaintances.

Ye Shirong, Huang Jiaqiang, Huang Guanzhong —

The three members of the Beyond band in the post-Wong Ka Kui era.

In June 1993, Wong Ka Kui passed away unexpectedly in Japan, just like in the original timeline.

He Xi time-traveled in August and missed it.

After leaving Wong Ka Kui, Beyond entered its three-member era, and at this time they were still very united.

While remembering them, they also want to prove that even without Wong Ka Kui, they are still Beyond!

They did indeed do so in the years before and after.

They produced over a dozen albums, and while sales declined, they were still decent, leaving behind many classic tracks that fans fondly remember.

Later, netizens even came up with the argument that "if you like the three members, you're a Beyond fan; if you like the four members, you're a Ka Kui fan."

Vivian Chow knew Beyond a long time ago; she interviewed them when she was still a DJ and host at the radio station.

Later, he even appeared on their variety show, "Beyond's Summer Vacation".

Excerpts from this work can still be found online 30 years later.

After exchanging pleasantries, the conversation naturally turned to the unexpected passing of Wong Ka Kui.

Zhou Huimin shed tears emotionally.

The three boys also had subdued expressions, as if they had an urge to come up and hug each other and cry.

He Xi naturally couldn't give them that chance, so she immediately turned around and hugged Zhou Huimin, turning her strong back to the three of them.

Huang Jiaqiang: This guy is so tall!

Ye Shirong: And he's kind of handsome too.

Huang Guanzhong: It's okay, he's definitely not as talented as me, the advantage is in my hands this time.

Just as the three of them were lost in thought, Zhou Huimin lifted her head from He Xi's arms.

"Ah-Xi, Ka-Kui—he left so suddenly, we are all so heartbroken."

"Could you write a song for me?"

"I really want to do something!"

Before He Xi could say anything, the three men beside her raised their eyebrows.

What do you mean? They're a creative band, Beyond, and you're letting others write songs right in front of them?

Isn't this a slap in the face to all three of them?

Also, He Xi, this young man who hasn't even grown up yet, can write songs?

He Xi ignored the three people's suspicious looks and affectionately patted Zhou Huimin's hair.

"OK!"