1novels Chapter 012 Is this how you challenge my weaknesses?
Chapter 012 Is this how you challenge my weaknesses?
Time flies, and it's the evening of June 13, 1990.
The "(A Moment of Romance)" project team is about to hold a midnight screening test, and Andy Lau hurriedly left the "(Modern Tathagata Palm)" crew to go to a cinema in Mong Kok.
To this day, midnight screenings in Hong Kong cinema remain the ultimate test of blockbusters versus bad movies.
The theater was packed with audiences and the film received rave reviews, prompting distributors to increase the number of screenings and copies.
If a particular scene or plot receives a lot of criticism, the production team may decide to cut or modify the ending.
Most movies are promoted for a few days before their release, and the decision to increase investment or reduce subsequent promotion is made based on the midnight screenings.
Andy Lau, as the male lead of "A Moment of Romance," was prepared to make a surprise appearance at the midnight screening, similar to a 21st-century roadshow.
Interact with the audience after the midnight screening.
After all, the producers and directors all knew that "A Moment of Romance" would end in tragedy.
Ah-Wah's character dies in a very emotional way, and they don't let Ah-Wah appear to appease the fans.
Old Chen, along with Du Qifeng, Wang Jing, Lin Lingdong, and others, were all afraid that overly excited audience members would smash up the theater.
Andy Lau, wearing a mask, entered the theater backstage and greeted Benny Chan and the others politely.
After exchanging greetings and taking a sip of water, Ah Hua asked curiously, "Brother Jing, didn't Brother Nan come?"
The film crew began shooting and production, and Hua Zai had heard a great deal about Brother Nan from Shixiawei.
He, Ah-Hua, is a victim who is constantly forced or intimidated into accepting roles and starting filming.
On the very first day, he was terrified that the newly emerging big brother would target his commercial value again.
He didn't expect that Brother Nan from Shixiawei was really kind and approachable. He had chatted with him a few times and exchanged contact information with him.
Although there were no private dinners or other gatherings, it was quite easy to get along with the people.
Andy Lau would like to get to know more of these approachable and easy-going older brothers.
Therefore, this is the first film in which Su Nan officially printed the title of assistant director in the credits.
This was also the first time that Su Nan had made a name for himself in the film and television industry.
He thought Su Nan would come to the midnight screening with Wang Jing, A Lin, and others to check things out.
Fei Jing lit a cigarette. "I heard that guy went to Moscow again. His return trip is uncertain. I think Azhi knows more about this."
"Even if he goes back to Hong Kong, Brother Nan will probably go to work on Master Yuan's money laundering film crew."
"That guy's foreign trade business in Moscow seems to be quite large."
As time went by, more and more people in the entertainment industry learned about the real business in southern Jiangsu.
Chen Musheng chuckled, "That all-knowing Ah Xing has contacted me several times, asking about Brother Nan."
"He has a film contract with Brother Nan, so he's feeling uneasy."
"I heard from Rosamund Kwan that Brother Nan plans to earn tens of millions in foreign trade before investing in the film and television industry."
"His first film was also a kung fu movie, set in the Republican era."
"We also contacted the Shanghai Film and Television Base to build an outdoor shooting street."
"If all the gang leaders filmed movies like this, I'd definitely welcome it."
Andy Lau remarked, "Ah Chi is still the smartest. She managed to get close to a big shot with a short-term loan, and once she established a relationship, she just needed to treat him well."
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At the same time.
At the Peace Hotel on the Bund in Shanghai, Su Nan was taking a shower when she heard a knock on the door.
He didn't pay much attention to it, and continued washing up for a while before wrapping himself in a towel and opening the door.
He opened the door and saw a pretty woman standing in the hallway. He smiled and entered. "Aren't you used to staying in a hotel?"
"It's past 10 o'clock now, it's a bit early to have a late-night snack."
The pretty young woman quickly came in and closed the door, carrying a bottle of red wine. "Mr. Su, I spent a few years at the Shanghai Theatre Academy."
"I'm quite familiar with this area, and I've decided to sign with your company."
"I just feel like your work in international trade must be really tiring. How about having a little drink to relax?"
This beautiful woman is Chen Hong, a 22-year-old recent graduate, who played Diao Chan in the Three Kingdoms period.
She was admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1986 and was originally assigned to the Beijing Youth Art Theatre after graduating in the summer of 90.
I haven't received my graduation certificate yet, even though it's supposed to be in June.
Forget about knowing any rich guy, I don't even know Lao Teng or Xiao Teng.
However, during her school years, she had already played roles such as Zijuan in "Dream of the Red Chamber" and "The Love of a Dai Girl," and was already somewhat famous.
The Shanghai Theatre Academy's academic strength speaks for itself.
In early May, while engaged in cross-border trade and preparing for (kung fu) competitions, Su Nan arrived in Shanghai to build a photography street and casually contacted the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
They found Chen Hong, who hadn't officially graduated from school yet.
He fully controls the production of Kung Fu, so casting is naturally a major undertaking.
Rosamund Kwan could play the role, but her image is somewhat unsuitable for a mute girl.
Zhou Huimin's contract is with Shaw Brothers and TVB, while Chen Hong's ten-year contract for playing the female lead is considered an investment.
He wanted to test the waters, but one of the Four Beauties was already in a passionate relationship with someone.
If the actress you've made famous goes public with her relationship, it will affect her future film salary and salary increase.
Xiao Chen from the Shanghai Theatre Academy became a perfect target for an invitation.
Can films starring mainland Chinese actors not be shown in Taiwan? Will it affect the sale of the film to mainland China?
It's just a movie, so it's fine if it doesn't go to the Taiwanese market in the short term. It's the 1993 version of Tang Bohu Flirting with Qiuxiang, starring Gong Li.
The version starring Gong Li will be released directly in Taiwanese theaters, so we won't have to wait too long!
His biggest advantage is making good movies and holding raffles. After Ah Hong became famous, he temporarily lost money, but international trade is still more profitable.
Why did he build a photography street in Shanghai?
The operation of trade between southern Jiangsu and the railway giant began with the establishment of a relationship between the two sides.
The amount of money I can earn each month has increased tenfold, but a new problem has arisen: currency settlement!
This involves bringing large quantities of goods from the interior to be sold in Moscow.
The Russian government will never allow you to bring back large amounts of US dollars; they will only give you rubles.
Years later, the scalpers were also hiding US dollars in various underwear and socks, slowly reselling them.
The portable space in southern Jiangsu can collect some money, but it also becomes a strange kind of gray money that needs to be laundered.
The last time someone spent 500 million on a 500 million lottery ticket was an exception.
Under normal circumstances, if he wanted to launder 5 million, the bookmaker would take at least 30% to 60% of the profits.
Last time, he had a legitimate reason to retaliate against Hutchison Whampoa, which is why he wasn't punished.
If you don't want the hassle of washing and rewashing, another option is to barter.
They transported daily necessities to Moscow and purchased special steel or other materials there.
Currently, mainland China still lags behind Europe and the United States in materials science, and high-end materials are very expensive.
Or other things like the Mi-8 design blueprints, tank design blueprints, or other technological aspects.
They were brought back to the mainland for settlement in RMB.
It's a bit of a hassle, but being clean, bright, and free of any hidden dangers will increase the goodwill of the mainland towards you!
Previously, they earned hundreds of thousands a month; now, if they earn millions, they might intercept one or two hundred thousand dollars from southern Jiangsu and bring them back to Hong Kong.
Other methods of settling RMB payments through barter could be considered for future investment opportunities, such as purchasing old mansions in Shanghai.
Investing in film and television streets, such as Pig Cage Alley and the Republic of China Street from (Kung Fu Hustle), will break ground at the end of May.
From preparing for the next shopping spree to other expenses, it's all about a streamlined expansion.
With more RMB available, other commercial open-source projects are being considered, such as VCDs? But that's too early for that.
Moreover, the VCD war was a complete rout in China, and the products couldn't be sold to Europe and America.
You sell to Southeast Asia to earn US dollars, but you also have to pay a lot of patent fees, which is like working for someone else.
After much deliberation, Su Nan felt that given the current manufacturing strength of the mainland...
Playing with a hand-cranked emergency radio is a more reliable option; you can prepare to start it up now.
Not to mention now, even 20 years from now, when Hurricane Smith causes a major power outage, emergency radios will be essential for emergency rescue.
In the 90s, an earthquake in an island nation caused a power outage. If people in the disaster area had a hand-cranked radio that could generate electricity, it would have been a lifesaver.
If we get this out early, we can sell it to European and American island nations and earn US dollars!
He had also met with Lao Liang last month, but the other party was still working for a state-owned enterprise, so they could only talk slowly.
Su Nan sat on the living room sofa and scrutinized Chen Hong for a few moments. "Hong, do you know what the signal is when you ask me to drink in the middle of the night?"
Around 10 p.m., a man and a woman were drinking alone at the Peace Hotel.
He just wanted to sign a leading actress who could become famous.
To say he has absolutely no interest in Ah Hong, who's in her early twenties? Well, that would be unless he wasn't a man.
Chen Hong blushed and searched for her wine glass without saying a word; this was the third time she had seen Su Nan.
The first confirmation was made in early May, through connections with teachers and department heads on campus.
Su Nanzhen is the assistant director of "A Moment of Romance," written by Wang Jing, directed by Chen Musheng, produced by Johnnie To, and starring Andy Lau.
They also knew that the other party had spent hundreds of thousands or even millions to build a Republican-era street and Pig Cage Alley in Shanghai.
This was originally a decision made after signing a ten-year contract, during which she would move to Hong Kong Island to develop her career.