Chapter 372 What time is it now?
Spending one million Hong Kong dollars like this is painful enough for Chen Long at this moment.
However, Zhou Runfa still showed no intention of agreeing.
Seeing this, Chen Long immediately became anxious, thinking that the other party was going to take advantage of this opportunity to make a huge demand.
Just as he was about to continue to increase the stakes, he was stopped by Hong Jinbao, who said, "Ah Fa, if you have any ideas, just bring them up and we can all discuss them."
Hearing this, Zhou Runfa smiled, threw the cigarette butt in his hand to the ground, stomped it out with his foot, and slowly said: "Strictly speaking, you are not asking me for help in this matter, but asking Lin Sheng."
"If I accept your benefits, what will Mr. Lin think of me?"
After a pause, Zhou Runfa continued, "I heard that your next play is in preparation, and there are a few supporting roles that have not yet been decided?"
"We have all kinds of artists in our company, why not consider it?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Hong Jinbao immediately felt admiration.
It is said that he is doing well now. It is rumored that he can have a say in front of Lin Zehao.
At times like this, which boss wouldn't like someone who doesn't want benefits for himself but strives for benefits for the company?
Moreover, since Zhou Runfa himself didn’t mention anything, can they choose not to give it?
High, it is high!
Seeing that Chen Long was still considering it, Hong Jinbao agreed without hesitation and said, "No problem, as long as it's not the protagonist, you can choose any other roles for Heji Entertainment. We won't say no."
Before Zhou Runfa could speak, Chen Long became anxious. He immediately grabbed Hong Jinbao's arm and said hurriedly in a low voice: "Brother, the supporting roles in the next movie were originally planned to be played by other brothers, but now you gave them to..."
Before he could finish, Hong Jinbao interrupted him and said, "What time is it now? It's urgent!"
"Are you still fussing over the supporting roles? Besides, they are all my brothers, and they will definitely not pick on you. At most, I can talk to Yuen Biao and Yuen Wah."
"Besides, do you really think Lin Zehao is interested in a bunch of lousy characters like you? This is just a so-called condition Zhou Runfa put forward to please him!"
"If Lin Zehao really speaks up, what on your body can catch his eye?"
Hong Jinbao felt that his junior fellow apprentice didn't have any major problems overall, except that he sometimes failed to see the situation and became too ostentatious after achieving success.
It's not bad to let him hit a wall now.
You just need to be careful, and don't let this hit you directly to death.
"Have you finished your chat with your fellow disciples? If there is no problem, I'll leave first." Zhou Runfa cleared his throat and said.
Hong Jinbao nodded and said, "Then we will all rely on Ah Fa this time. We are waiting for your news at any time."
"However, let's sit for a while before leaving. There is no need to rush."
If I leave now, my colleagues who have been waiting for me for a long time will inevitably gossip about me behind my back, even if they don't say anything on the surface.
These words can be said to be words of great importance.
Zhou Runfa didn't say anything, but nodded, returned to his seat, and gave a reassuring look to Tan Furong who had been waiting for a long time.
After seeing everyone come back, Xu Guanwen said, "Ah Long, did you call us here just for fun this time, or do you have something to say?"
Although, Sam Hui does not have a huge public reputation like his younger brother who is known as the God of Songs in Hong Kong Island.
However, for people in the entertainment industry, his status is no lower than that of Sam Hui.
Even Xu Guanwen, who has proven his talent in screenwriting and directing, is even more respected and admired by Hong Kong artists.
The four brothers of the Xu family are talented in both literature and martial arts, and are well-known in the Hong Kong entertainment circle.
Michael Hui holds several positions including director, screenwriter, producer and actor, and he does an excellent job in each position and identity, making him a rare all-rounder.
Xu Guanwu works behind the scenes as a photographer in the movies and occasionally makes cameo appearances in films directed by his brother. He is considered a behind-the-scenes staff member among the four brothers and is not very well-known to the public.
Xu Guanying, a comedy film actor, is known as a comedian of his generation!
Sam Hui, actor and singer, especially his achievements as a singer, can be regarded as a milestone figure in the Hong Kong music scene. Even after many years, whenever we talk about Hong Kong singers, we cannot avoid him!
It was also during this era that he became the most popular singer in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, and it could even be said that he was the most popular singer without a doubt!
Tan Yonglin and Zhang Guorong, who can only be regarded as the new generation, are inferior to Xu Guanjie.
Today, three of the four brothers of the Xu family came, only the second brother Xu Guanwu, who rarely appears, did not show up.
"Brother Wen, I asked everyone to come here today mainly because we haven't seen each other for a long time, and we want to get together and keep in touch. There is no other reason."
Chen Long, who had learned his lesson, naturally didn't dare to have any other unrealistic thoughts. He simply gave up and didn't mention anything else.
Xu Guanwen nodded without any doubt.
In their circle, this kind of gatherings happen at least eight times a month, if not ten times, so it's nothing unusual.
After a pause, Xu Guanwen turned his attention to Zhou Runfa again. After thinking for a while, he said, "Ah Fat, I heard that Mr. Lin is planning to invest in building a film and television base?"
"I don't know where the site will be? How big will it be?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the others instantly became interested and turned their eyes to Zhou Runfa.
To put it bluntly, the Hong Kong entertainment industry is such a small place that it is a bit exaggerated to say that everyone will know about any slight movement.
However, if even someone of Xu Guanwen's status cannot get the news about such a huge project as building a film and television base, then he might as well just go home and sleep, and stop working in the entertainment industry.
You have to know that film and television bases are not common in Hong Kong Island today. Only Shaw Brothers has them. Even Golden Harvest had to rent them from Shaw Brothers when it shot some films.
However, Shaw Brothers' film and television base is too old, full of outdated things, and all the props are fake at first glance, and are gradually unable to keep up with the times.
However, in the absence of other film and television bases, they have no better choice.
If Hutchison Entertainment is preparing to build a film and television base, it will actually be good news for creators in the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry.
This is because no one builds a film and television base just for their own use; most of the profits come from renting it out.
This means that they also have a brand new film and television base to use, which is of course good news.
"This news is indeed circulating within the company, but the location and scale are not information that artists like us can know."
Not to mention that Zhou Runfa really didn't know, even if he knew, he would never be able to tell.
If Lin Zehao's plan was messed up by his words, it would be too late to regret. "Recently, I've watched your Hutchison Entertainment, and most of them are police and gangster movies, as well as bizarre movies, but not many comedies."
"I want to shoot a comedy recently. I wonder if you are interested in working with me?"
Xu Guanying was not a talkative person, so his opening words still surprised everyone. Even his brothers Xu Guanwen and Xu Guanjie were a little stunned.
In fact, his attendance at such an occasion today was beyond everyone's expectations.
It seems that those famous comedy masters on the screen are mostly taciturn in real life.
"Brother Ying, my say on matters involving the project doesn't count, but I can introduce you to the company's project director, Shi Nansheng, and you can discuss the details in person."
"But I heard from Mr. Lin before that comedy-themed topics can also be tried. After all, a cat that can catch mice is a good cat, regardless of whether it is black or white."
"No matter what type of film it is, as long as it makes money, the company has no reason to refuse it."
Zhou Runfa made a little joke, and everyone gave him face and laughed.
Of course, he knew that if he had not joined Hutchison, he would not be treated the way he is today, and these people would not be so polite.
What these people truly respected was not Chou Chun-fat, but the power behind him, or more precisely, Lin Zehao.
After they chatted for a few more words, Zhou Runfa stood up to say goodbye and called Tan Furong to the side. When they were about to leave, Xu Guanying spoke again, "Ah Fat, I wonder if today is a good day?"
Hearing this, Xu Guanwen on the side knew that his third brother's habit of being withdrawn and not good at socializing had come back again, always making inappropriate requests at inappropriate times.
He quickly stood up and explained, "Ah Fa, you know what kind of person Ah Ying is. You don't have to take what he says to heart. If you have something to do, just go and do it. We will visit you another day."
Zhou Run was stunned for a moment, not knowing why, but he did not refuse and said, "It's okay. I'm going to the company too. If you have time, come with me."
"Just Brother Long's side?"
At this time, Chen Long dared not say a word of disagreement, and immediately said: "Well, we are all brothers, there is no need to be so polite, it is more important to get down to business."
"When I have time another day, I'll organize another party for everyone to get together."
Only then did Xu Guanwen breathe a sigh of relief and cast a reproachful look at his third brother.
There is no doubt that Xu Guanying's performance in the professional field is beyond reproach and he can be called a genius.
But in daily life, he behaves like an idiot, especially when interacting with others, he has absolutely no sense of boundaries.
But they are brothers after all, so they will definitely help where they can.
Just like that, the three brothers of the Xu family, Zhou Runfa and Tan Furong walked out of the villa, talking and laughing.
Hong Jinbao and Chen Long also stood up and walked with them for a long way until Chow Yun-fat drove away in his Cadillac, followed closely by Xu Guanwen's Toyota station wagon. Only then did they retract their gaze and slowly return to the villa.
There was still some distance from the villa's front door to the interior, so the two of them walked slowly on purpose.
Chen Long spoke first, with a look of fear on his face, and asked, "Brother, do you think Lin Sheng will forgive me..."
Just now, in front of outsiders, he couldn't show his fear. After all, his usual screen image is that of a tough guy, so he must have some baggage.
But now that there are no outsiders around, he can no longer pretend in front of his senior brother, who he has grown up with.
Having been in the Hong Kong entertainment industry for so many years, it's not that they have never come into contact with social groups. On the contrary, they have come into contact with many different kinds of social groups.
However, with the reputation of Golden Harvest, those small-time gangsters did not dare to be too presumptuous.
But this time it’s different, it’s Hutchison!
Hutchison Whampoa of Weilonghao!
Even if Chen Long's godfather He Guanchang comes forward, people may not give him face!
In terms of wealth, the only one that Ho Kuan Chang can show off is Golden Harvest, of which he is also one of the co-founders. This is far less than the all-round diversified Wei Long Hao!
Let alone talking about their status in the world, the two are simply not in the same dimension.
Hong Jinbao certainly didn't know the final answer, but he still comforted her: "You don't have to worry too much. I heard from those people that Lin Sheng is the most generous and righteous person, and he abides by the rules."
"After all, you didn't really go against him. You were just deceived and coerced by Xinji. No matter what, you have now turned from evil to good."
"I think Mr. Lin will at least give you a chance to make amends."
Although he knew that these were words of comfort, Chen Long still felt much better.
The two brothers returned to the living room of the villa, both with solemn expressions. Although everyone was very curious, they also understood that there were some things that others didn't want to talk about, so it was better not to speak about them casually.
For a moment, no one wanted to speak, which made the atmosphere more or less awkward.
Finally, it was Anita Mui, who was closest to Chen Long, who spoke up and said, "Brother Long, are you okay?"
Chen Long shook his head and said, "It's nothing. I just discussed a new script with Ah Fa. The plot was a bit heavy, so I felt a little emotional for a while..."
After all, this kind of thing is not glorious, so he naturally wouldn't tell the truth.
Hong Jinbao also agreed, "Yes, it is indeed a good script. If it can be filmed as it is, the box office will definitely be high."
When everyone heard this, they had different expressions and began to calculate silently in their hearts.
Anita Mui and George Lam on the side did not have too many thoughts. Their current focus is on the music industry and they do not take acting too seriously.
It would be great if there is a suitable role, but if not, don’t force it.
However, Zheng Shaoqiu and Zhong Zhentao on the side took it to heart.
After thinking for a moment, Zheng Shaoqiu said, "I wonder if there is a role suitable for me in this script?"
"You know, I don't want to act in costume dramas anymore. They're all the same old roles. There's nothing interesting about them."
"Besides, I'm planning to get married to Axia recently, and I need a large sum of money."
(End of this chapter)
