Rebirth of Hong Kong Island: The Kung Fu Movie King's Extra Practice

Chapter 53 The Joy of Fish Leaping
Wu Siyuan and Zou Wenhuai have a close relationship.

Both of them were once close associates of Shaw Brothers. In terms of qualifications, Zou Wenhuai was Wu Siyuan's old boss, because when Wu Siyuan entered the industry, Zou Wenhuai was already the CEO of Shaw Brothers.

In 1970, Chow Wenhuai resigned due to disagreements with Run Run Shaw's wife, Fong Yat Wa, and poached He Guanchang and Liang Feng to form Golden Harvest.

Two years later, Wu Siyuan also began to produce independently and established Siyuan Film Company.

The two also often collaborate on films.

The purpose of Wu Siyuan's phone call with Zou Wenhuai was to discuss the conditions of Jiahe Cinema Line.

The large-scale Golden Harvest Cinema Chain, together with the Shaw Brothers Cinema Chain, supports half of the Hong Kong movie industry and is an absolutely critical cinema resource.

However, the two theater chains mainly schedule movies produced by their own companies, and their own movies alone are already saturated.

Next in line are its subsidiaries, such as Luo Wei Pictures, a subsidiary of Golden Harvest.

There are so many films scheduled every month that the schedules are almost full and can’t be accommodated.

Movies from independent companies like Wu Siyuan Pictures want to be released in Jiahe Cinemas unless they pay a high base fee.

Its significance is equivalent to renting a cinema on a daily basis. This fee needs to include cinema seats, hardware equipment, expenses, etc.

What’s even more demanding is that no matter how much the movie box office is, this rental fee must be paid monthly.

So if the movie fails at the box office, just paying the rental fee will be a waste.

Based on his relationship with Zou Wenhuai, Wu Siyuan hopes to win.

The first is to show more theaters.

The second is whether the basic fee can be reduced or reduced, or replaced by other forms of sharing.

For such an important matter, Zou Wenhuai said on the other end of the phone that he needed to meet and talk.

It just so happens that there is a dinner party at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central these two days, so we can have a good gathering together.

In the end, he specifically explained to Wu Siyuan.

"And Siyuan, that Chen Fei over there, you might as well meet him together."

……

After Chen Fei listened quietly to Wu Siyuan's story, he immediately understood the importance of this meal.

"No problem, I'll go with Director Wu to get more resources for Drunken Master."

"Okay!" Wu Siyuan smiled and nodded: "I just didn't expect that Jiahe would notice you so soon."

"Zou Wenhuai is indeed the man who discovered Bruce Lee. He has such a keen eye!"

Zhao Yazhi said sweetly: "Is it possible that Director Wu has started to worry about someone poaching so early?"

Chen Fei smiled and said: "Chen Fei will always remember Director Wu's kindness today!"

"Although Chen Fei is unknown at the moment, he will definitely try his best to make progress."

Wu Siyuan laughed: "I'm just kidding, Chen Fei, you will definitely have a bright future in the future, but it all comes from yourself."

"What's more, you once helped me. How can I, Wu Siyuan, be such a selfish person?"

"The key right now is that we must take the first step firmly from "Drunken Master."

"Yes!" Chen Fei looked away from Wu Siyuan's gaze and slowly looked into the distance.

His clear eyes were full of confidence.

……

Dusk the next day.

Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

This five-star hotel is located in a prime location in the commercial and financial center of Central, adjacent to Hong Kong Island's famous Victoria Harbour.

"Yu Yue Izakaya" Japanese-style cuisine is located on the 25th floor of the Mandarin Hotel. You can enjoy the magnificent view of Victoria Harbor from the window.

At this time, the sunset is picturesque, and the golden light is rippling on the magnificent sea. This is the most charming time of Hong Kong Island.

In the casual atmosphere of a Japanese izakaya, the lighting is dim and lazy.

The squeaky Kyoto music and singing has a long lasting aftertaste, and the kabuki behind the bamboo curtain swings its graceful figure.

Zou Wenhuai is not alone here.As the golden harvest sky rose, his heart became more and more peaceful.Ordinary social activities can be pushed out, and it no longer happens easily.

But the guests he had made an appointment with today made him insist on coming.

In addition to Wu Siyuan and Chen Fei whom he admired, there were also three wonderful people: Gu Long, Ni Kuang and Cai Lan.

There is also a fierce man who is still on the road at this time.

Gu Long and Jin Yong are equally famous all over the world. The works of these two masters of martial arts novels are the most adapted and filmed in Hong Kong movies.

Gu Long, who has lived on the treasure island for a long time, rarely appears on Hong Kong Island, so Zou Wenhuai must entertain him warmly in the form of a private banquet.

And it has to be done quietly without the knowledge of Shaw Brothers and Zhang Che.

Ni Kuang has a very close relationship with Zou Wenhuai, and like Gu Long, he is also a person who is highly regarded by Zou Wenhuai.

The script of Bruce Lee's "Fist of Fury" was written by this literary genius. The classic character Chen Zhen was also fictionalized by him, and he played a huge role in it.

Far earlier in the Shaw Brothers era, Wang Xu's "One-Armed Sword" script was also written by Ni Kuang, and the two had already collaborated.

The relationship between Zou Wenhuai and Cai Lan also originated from Shaw Brothers.

Cai Lan's father is also a senior executive of Shaw Brothers. After graduating from studying in Japan, he joined Shaw Brothers and worked as a producer in Japan.

After all, Cai Lan also belongs to Zou Wenhuai's old subordinates.

Later, Cai Lan was entrusted by Shaw Brothers, and under the recommendation of Ni Kuang, he went to Baodao to negotiate with Gu Long to purchase the film rights. He and Gu Long hit it off and became sworn friends.

Because Gu Long, Cai Lan and Ni Kuang are all the same bohemian and playful characters, they are just like each other.

When Chen Fei and Wu Siyuan walked into the No. [-] large box in Kyoto in "Fish Leap Izakaya".

At first glance, I saw three wonderful people, Gu Long, Cai Lan and Ni Kuang, sitting opposite the entrance, each holding a stunning beauty.

The banquet hadn't even started yet, but the three of them were already chatting and laughing, getting drunk.

Zou Wenhuai was wearing comfortable casual clothes, sitting cross-legged in front of the wine table with a big smile on his face.

"Haha, Zou Weng, you're fine!" Wu Siyuan laughed and opened his arms.

Zou Wenhuai immediately raised his eyebrows when he saw the majestic Chen Fei stepping into the door.

He stood up and eagerly came forward to hug Wu Siyuan: "Welcome, Siyuan, long time no see!"

He turned around and extended his hand to Chen Fei affectionately.

Chen Fei didn't expect that this godfather of Xiangjiang Film had no airs at all, and his personality was as friendly and easy-going as his appearance.

He also smiled and stretched out his hands without being humble, and took Zou Wenhuai's enthusiastic hand.

Wu Siyuan took the initiative to introduce: "Zou Weng, this is Chenfei!"

Zou Wenhuai raised his left hand and patted Chen Fei's arm, and said with a smile: "Good boy!"

"I know you, the real person is more heroic than what is described in the newspapers."

Since Bruce Lee's sudden departure, Jiahe's vitality has been severely damaged.

Although Zou Wenhuai recruited two powerful generals from Shaw Brothers, Xu Guanwen and Hong Jinbao, this talent and martial arts revitalized Jiahe Films.

But in his heart, he still looks forward to meeting talents like Bruce Lee again.

So when the news about Chenfei appeared in the newspaper, Zou Wenhuai already favored it.

Zou Wenhuai turned around and introduced the other three guests to Wu Siyuan and Chen Fei.

Chen Fei smiled and looked at this wonderful man Gu Long.

This world-famous master of martial arts novels has a mediocre appearance, a head as big as a bucket, and a frivolous temperament.

But the comfortable and comfortable feeling about him made people feel that everything he did seemed to be reasonable.

I saw him leaning on the ground in a wild manner, with one hand gently stroking the hair of the beauty lying on his lap.

The other palm bent down and struck Chen Fei and Wu Siyuan.

"Come on, let's stop chatting and have a drink first."

(End of this chapter)