Treasure Island 1992, starting from the Four Little Heavenly Kings

After saying hello to Jet Li and Li Zhi, Chen Qiming and Andy Lau turned their attention to the butter boy who had been following Jet Li.

"This is my junior brother Wu Jing, we both learn from Mr. Wu Bin, the head coach of the BJ Martial Arts Team!
My junior brother has outstanding martial arts skills and was once the national champion in spear fighting.

I have just recently entered the film industry, and not long ago I collaborated with director Yuan Heping on the film "Oolong Boy Breaks into Love". "

Seeing that Chen Qiming and his two brothers were paying attention to their junior brother Wu Jing, Jet Li immediately began to introduce them.

In fact, Jet Li didn't need to introduce him. Chen Qiming was quite familiar with the man in front of him who was about the same age as himself.

In the dream, this guy will become a leading figure in Chinese movies in the future.

The works he has participated in as directors have repeatedly set records, and he will be the ones with the strongest appeal at the domestic box office in the future.

However, compared to the Wu Jing in the dream, the Wu Jing at this time had a childish face and was following Jet Li submissively. After seeing Chen Qiming and Andy Lau, he still seemed very reserved.

"Hello there!"

Chen Qiming smiled and said hello to Wu Jing.

Chen Qiming didn't pay much attention to Wu Jing.

He will be awesome in the future, that is the future.

This era doesn't belong to him yet, and it will take some time before he wants to make his mark.

A few people talked and started to enter Beihai Park under the leadership of Jet Li.

After walking along the park for a while, we arrived at Fangshan Restaurant.

It is a standard Ming and Qing style house with two red lanterns hanging on both sides of the vermilion door and two lion statues standing in front of the door.

Before entering, the aroma of various delicious food hits your nostrils.

When it comes to BJ delicacies, palace cuisine definitely has a place.

Fangshan Restaurant, which opened here in 1925, was definitely the first restaurant to introduce palace cuisine to ordinary people's homes.

In 1925, Zhao Renzhai, the original imperial dining room chef, partnered with Sun Shaoran, Niu Wenzhi, Wang Yushan, Wen Baotian, Zhao Yongshou, Pan Wenxiang, Yang Qingshan and other former imperial dining room chefs to open a teahouse on the north bank of Beihai Park. They named it Fangshan, which means imitating the imperial dining room. How to prepare the dish.

The main types of business are Qing Palace cakes, snacks and flavored dishes.

For decades, Fangshanfang has always had a good reputation in the BJ food industry.

During this period, Fangshanfang also ceased operations until it reopened in [-].

After reopening, it didn't take long for Fangshan Restaurant to become the industry leader again.

In Baodao, Fangshan Restaurant is also well-known. In recent years, since the exchanges between the two places began, many Baodao people have eaten here and praised it highly when they returned. Chen Qiming has heard people praise this place more than once.

However, although he has been to BJ several times, Chen Qiming has never been here once.

This time, if Jet Li hadn't invited him, he might not have had the chance to come here.

The group of people began to enter the hotel under the leadership of the restaurant's waiter.

While walking, Chen Qiming and Andy Lau, two people who had never been here before, kept looking around.

"This environment, tsk! If there was such a restaurant in Hong Kong, it would probably make a lot of money!"

Andy Lau was attracted by the scenery in the restaurant and couldn't help but sigh.

Hearing this, Chen Qiming also nodded with the same feeling.

Not to mention the food, the environment, among all the hotels he has been to, none is as good as this one.

Fangshan Restaurant consists of three courtyards, with a construction area of ​​about 2000 square meters, and a total of more than ten restaurants of various sizes with hundreds of seats.

The decorations in the hall are all themed with dragons and phoenixes, with large painted palace lanterns, bright yellow tablecloths, napkins, and chair covers. The tableware is made of imitation Qing palace porcelain or silverware marked with the words "Longevity without Borders". The furnishings are simple and elegant, with palace characteristics. Rich.

At the banquet in the hall, people came and went, including rich people, people from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and similarly, a large number of foreigners with white skin and golden eyes.

Arriving at the table reserved by Jet Li, several people were chatting and laughing while ordering food.

Although he was very curious about Jet Li's purpose of inviting him over, Chen Qiming would never speak first before Jet Li opened his mouth.

Jet Li was obviously very calm. It wasn't until all the meals were finished and everyone was satiated that Jet Li revealed his purpose.

"Mingzi, actually I asked you to do a favor today because I asked you to do it!" Jet Li wiped his mouth and looked at Chen Qiming.

"Say it!" Chen Qiming nodded, indicating for him to speak directly.

"It's like this. I talked about a project with director Tsui Hark before, and we planned to shoot the film this year.

But the plan couldn't keep up with the changes, and Director Xu has now reached a cooperation with you.

According to your contract, he cannot shoot movies for other companies without your consent.

So, what I mean is, can you give me some face and let Director Xu participate in this project between me and Yongsheng! "

Jet Li hesitated and said this.

"I remember your cooperation with Yong Sheng was just a film contract, right?" Chen Qiming asked.

There are also differences between actors and film companies.

There are two conventional models. One is that the actor simply pays the film company, and the actor gets paid to act.

Another option is for actors to participate in investment.

Both models have representatives in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The representative of those who only get paid to act is Chow Yun-fat.

The most representative type of investment is Jackie Chan.

These two modes have clear advantages and disadvantages.

You only get paid to act, so you don't have to take risks, and you don't have to be too busy.

Like Jackie Chan, not only do actors need to expend a lot of energy, but if they are not careful, the movie may overturn. Not only will they not earn the salary, but they will also lose money.

As for Jet Li, he was similar to Jackie Chan in the past few years. He established his own film company and participated in the investment and production of movies.

Unfortunately, due to various reasons, his dream of being a boss was shattered, and now he has been working as a wage earner for Yongsheng.

As a wage earner, Chen Qiming was naturally confused when he suddenly started worrying about his boss.

"Yes, my cooperation with Yong Sheng is just a film contract and we do not participate in film production." Jet Li replied.

After a pause, he added: "Every actor has his own standards, and I am no exception.

I don’t want my work to be criticized as a piece of shit when it’s presented to an audience.

The quality of my works has declined in the past two years. Tsui Hark's ability as a director and producer is obvious to all. I want to collaborate with him a few more times. "

"Is that so?" Chen Qiming picked up the dinner paper, wiped his mouth, and shook his head under Jet Li's expectant eyes, "I'm sorry, I may not be able to do this!"

Chen Qiming really admires Jet Li and is willing to be friends with him.

But if you want to harm your own interests because of this, that is absolutely not allowed.

What about Kung Fu Emperor?

Is it possible that I have to hold it?

Tsui Hark and Chen Qiming have agreed to independently produce a movie this year. The movie will be jointly invested by Pacific Cinemas and [New Film] Film Company.

Under such circumstances, how could Chen Qiming let Tsui Hark go make a movie for Yong Sheng.

You know, the relationship between Yongsheng and Pacific Cinemas is not good.

The relationship between the two parties is still antagonistic to a certain extent.

Now let alone Tsui Hark, there is a project invested by Chen Qiming's company this year. Even if there is not, Chen Qiming does not intend to let him go to help the enemy.

Chen Qiming's straightforward refusal made Jet Li's face become complicated.

He originally thought that if he took action, but Chen Qiming agreed to come over, he would definitely give himself face.

Who would have thought that he had just spoken out his appeal.

Chen Qiming refused outright.

This made him unable to step down for a while.

"Brother Jie, we have dealt with each other several times, and I admire you very much.

Therefore, I deeply apologize for not being able to let Director Xu make your movie.

However, I think you should also know that it is impossible for me to ask Director Xu to film for Yongsheng now.

after all……"

At this point, Chen Qiming stopped. He believed Jet Li could understand what he meant.

Seeing Jet Li lower his head and groaning, Chen Qiming spoke again:
"Of course, if Brother Jie comes to Pacific Cinemas, I think it will not be a problem for Director Xu to cooperate with you. In fact, if you are willing, I can even pay to invite top Hollywood directors to cooperate with you. "

Chen Qiming finished his words.

Not only Jet Li's eyes lit up, but even Li Zhi, who had lowered his head in silence and did not participate in the conversation, couldn't help but raise his head.

Hollywood's top director.

This is a very tempting condition.

Moreover, since top Hollywood directors are invited, this play must be for Hollywood.

Now, because of Chen Qiming and Jackie Chan, the entire Hong Kong and Taiwan have set off a trend of attacking Hollywood.

Even Andy Lau is eager to break into Hollywood and become a big star in Hollywood, and Jet Li is obviously no exception.

However, the light in Jet Li's eyes only lasted for a moment, and then dimmed.

He was more unlucky.

Lizhi had lost money in business before. In order to repay the debt, he signed six drama contracts with Yongsheng.

So far, he has only filmed four films and has two more to go.

If it were a movie invested by his own company, Yongsheng might still agree to his starring role.

But if it were Chen Qiming, that would obviously be impossible.

After all, even Chen Qiming was unwilling to let Tsui Hark come to support his enemies, so how could Yong Sheng let Jet Li come to make a movie for Pacific Cinemas.

"That's such a shame. I still have two dramas with Yong Sheng. In the short term, I may not have the chance to work with Director Xu again!"

Jet Li smiled bitterly.

"Two dramas, only one year, we will have the opportunity to work together!"

Compared with Jet Li's regret, Chen Qiming didn't feel any regret at all.

As long as Jet Li is willing, after the cooperation between him and Yongsheng ends, the two parties will still have the opportunity to cooperate.

"I hope so!" Jet Li said with a wry smile.

He has a very good relationship with the Xiang family and his wife. If the relationship between Yongsheng and Chen Qiming remains stiff, it is unlikely that he will cooperate with Chen Qiming.

Unless both parties ease the relationship.

But it is not that easy to ease the relationship.

This is a conflict of interests. Unless there is no conflict of interest between the two parties, it will be difficult to ease the relationship.

"By the way, although we can't cooperate, as my junior brother, I hope you, Mingzai, can take care of him. If there is a role suitable for him, you can consider him!"

Unable to achieve his goal, Jet Li turned to Chen Qiming to take care of Wu Jing.

Jet Li is very aware of Chen Qiming's current influence in Hong Kong, Taiwan and even internationally.

If he could give Wu Jing a push, he would have saved at least several years of travel.

"Mr. Wu has a good image and is good at kung fu. I think he will have a good development in Hong Kong and Taiwan."

Chen Qiming smiled and spoke, agreeing to Jet Li's small request.

Next, a few people chatted for a while, and seeing that it was getting late, they started to leave.

"What do you think?"

Back in the car, Chen Qiming looked at Andy Lau who didn't speak much during the whole process.

"What do you think?" Andy Lau was obviously thinking about something and didn't react for a while.

"It's just that Jet Li wants to cooperate with Director Xu. I feel that Jet Li is unlikely to invite me to dinner specifically because of this. Do you think it was Yong Sheng who asked him to be a lobbyist?" Chen Qiming said.

Although Jet Li said that he wanted to make a good movie, so he asked Chen Qiming to let Tsui Hark go over to help with the filming.

But Chen Qiming himself didn’t quite believe it.

If there was no intention from Yongsheng, even if Jet Li valued the quality of the movie, he would not have the audacity to approach him, a person whom he has a good relationship with but is not very friendly with.

Andy Lau opened his mouth, hesitated, and said pointedly: "I asked the boss if I want to cooperate with Tsui Hark."

Having said this, Chen Qiming knew that Jet Li was entrusted by Yongsheng without asking any more questions.

Although Andy Lau didn't explain clearly.

But Chen Qiming still heard what he meant.

What he meant was that Yongsheng also asked him to be a lobbyist.

Obviously, Xiang Jia knew that Chen Qiming had a good relationship with Andy Lau, so he immediately approached him and wanted him to use the excuse of wanting to cooperate with Tsui Hark to lure Tsui Hark away from Chen Qiming and film with Yong Sheng.

But Andy Lau obviously didn't agree, so Yongsheng approached Jet Li.

I want Jet Li, who has some friendship with Chen Qiming, to be a lobbyist to frame Tsui Hark.

"You really treat me like an ignorant child!"

Thinking of Yongsheng's operation, Chen Qiming couldn't help but sneer.

Although Chen Qiming has become a superstar in Hong Kong and Taiwan in a short period of time, he has accumulated a lot of wealth.

But because of his short rise and young age.

To a greater or lesser extent, both wealthy businessmen and film colleagues in Hong Kong and Taiwan looked down upon him.

Except for his talent, which no one doubts, in other aspects, others more or less think that he is lucky.

However, this is also a good thing for Chen Qiming.

It was because of this kind of contempt that he unknowingly became an influential boss-level figure in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

……

As soon as he returned to the courtyard, Chen Qiming called Tsui Hark.

It's not that I'm worried that Yong Sheng will poach Tsui Hark again.

Now that Tsui Hark has signed a contract with Pacific, it will not be so easy to be poached.

The reason why he called Tsui Hark was to ask him if he had any plans for a new project.

Tsui Hark has made no new moves since he re-established the company. This is not what Chen Qiming wants to see.

Although Tsui Hark only had a cooperative relationship with him, because he was rich, overall, he still held the dominant position.

It is not an exaggeration to say that he is Tsui Hark's boss.

As a boss, how can you tolerate your employees constantly fishing in the water?

Therefore, he had to remind Tsui Hark that he should be working.

"What do you think of animated movies?"

On the phone, after listening to Chen Qiming's inquiry, Tsui Hark asked.

"You want to make an animated movie?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qiming immediately thought of "Toy Story" which had just won hundreds of millions of dollars in the global market.

Once this animated film produced by Walt Disney was released, it earned hundreds of millions of dollars at the global box office, becoming the number one box office hit in the world in 1995.

Tsui Hark has always been one of the most fashionable directors in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

When James Cameron used computer special effects to make "The Terminator" which became a global hit, Tsui Hark immediately learned to use computer special effects and made "Shushan".

Although the movie lost money at the box office at the time, it was undoubtedly a blockbuster.

In short, this guy is at the forefront of Hong Kong and Taiwan movies and always likes to innovate.

Movies such as "A Chinese Ghost Story", "Swordsman", "Once Upon a Time in the Sky", "New Dragon Gate Inn", "Butterfly Change", "Green Snake", and "Man-Han Banquet" are basically among the pioneering and innovative films of all kinds. do.

Obviously, the success of "Toy Story" made Tsui Hark want to add the title of Asia's first director of animated films.

"Just do it if you think of it, and I will fully cooperate with you!"

After recalling Tsui Hark's works, Chen Qiming vaguely remembered that this guy seemed to have actually made an animated movie in the future.

Although it didn't make a big hit at the box office, it didn't seem to be a loss either.

Therefore, Chen Qiming directly stated that he could shoot it if he was interested.

(End of this chapter)