the longest dream

Chapter 106 Workaround

Three days later, at the Clear Water Bay studio.

Zhang Qing, along with Wang Ruolin and his son, visited the administrative building with obvious British style, studios [-] to [-], film warehouse, dubbing room, color printing room, Qiao's villa, dormitories [-] to [-], and the production department.

"There is no star in Hong Kong Island who has not been here. The location is excellent, next to the Hong Kong Island University of Science and Technology, and you can see the sea view of Yinhai Bay. If it is used for real estate, I don't know how much money it will make. Six uncles only rely on this Anyone can become a tycoon!"

Wang Chang was so envious.

Wang Ruolin glared at his son as if he was looking at an idiot, but he didn't teach him a lesson in public. Instead, he led Zhang Qing to watch the fashion street, teahouses, wineries, inns, casinos, pawnshops, yamen, brothels, mansions, etc. There are all first-class buildings, and the four corners are temples, city towers, mansions and teahouses.

"For decades, I don't know how many scenes have been filmed here."

Wang Ruolin seemed to be watching the history of a Qiao movie, with countless years flying by before his eyes.

I also looked at Minguo Street, where there are churches, theaters, cinemas, businesses, teahouses, nightclubs, etc.

Although the scale is not large and they are all very old, they should be enough for scenery.

After walking around for a long time, Wang Ruolin was exhausted and out of breath. When he sat down to rest in a gazebo, he looked at Zhang Qing with a smile in his old eyes, and said, "Unexpectedly, Qingzi, you are right. Gambling is good."

The notebook that Zhang Qing took out was beyond his expectation. It was full of Hong Kong movie style and the story was complete and mature.

If Zhang Qing hadn't finished it on the spot, he wouldn't have believed it was written by a boy from Mainland China.

Wang Chang was even more delighted, and said with a beaming smile, "The drama written by Qing Zai must be popular, so please shut up!"

Zhang Qing shook his head and said, "Actually, it's a coincidence. It just refines the elements of some classic gambling films from Director Wang's past, and they are not considered original."

These words made Wang Changle unable to close his mouth, but he still waved his hands and said, "Those things were added after patting and patting. It's ridiculous that I'm crazy, but I didn't know how to take out all these good things and make a new one." Department. I knew it could be done like this, tsk..."

Seeing the emotion on his face, Wang Ruolin snorted, and said, "The story of the world is there, how many people can pick out a perfect story? Besides, what Qing Zai said is kind, do you take it seriously? Is your protagonist also an idiot?"

Wang Chang laughed happily when he heard the words, looked at Zhang Qing and said, "Qingzi, why did you think of writing silly lines? There has never been a movie like this before, will the audience scold you?"

Zhang Qing asked, "Director Wang, what do you think?"

Wang Chang thought about it carefully, but still couldn't make up his mind, but he said with a greasy face, "Most of the protagonists in the past were handsome guys like Li Qifa and Zhang Zechen, and they were all either able to fight, or smart enough to shut up. It is the first time to get a fool out, and the audience may find it very fresh."

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "I'm not just a fool. After eating chocolate, wouldn't I become a gambling god? I watched and studied many gambling films by Director Wang, and I summed up the reason for the success of the film. It is to highlight one thing. The audience pays for the ticket." Going to the cinema is just for excitement."

Wang Chang became more serious, and said: "You are not just having fun, you are also depressing, and the plot of a woman messing with your sister-in-law... Tsk tsk, Qingzi, hello. Do you know that this kind of thing happens in Hong Kong Island? , Do you want to be executed with three knives and six holes? I dare not write like that."

Zhang Qing shook his head, and said, "You are so humble. You all learned from Hong Kong movies, and the purpose is to spread your emotions."

Wang Ruolin looked at Wang Chang, who was gradually showing admiration on his face, and said, "Do you understand?"

For the first time in movies, I can actually know how to spread emotions, and all the plots are used to highlight a word of cool. What can I say with such a savvy?
Wang Chang smiled wryly and said: "Puta's mother's thief, God, how unfair it is. I, Changzai, is beautiful and blunt. I don't have such a brain at all? Qingzai is not yet [-], and he can learn movies in his hands." Just to improve your eyesight? Qingzi, if you do a few model plays from your mainland, I will convince you, how can you even master our plays from Hong Kong Island so quickly? It’s unreasonable and inhuman.”

Wang Ruolin ignored this idiot, but looked at Zhang Qing and said, "The plays you wrote are all familiar to this bad guy, do you want him to be the director?"

Zhang Qing nodded and said, "On Hong Kong Island, I don't know anyone else except Uncle Ruolin and Director Wang."

After Zhao Qiang went to "Ming Pao" to ask for the latest manuscript remuneration, she took Zhang Lan back to Beijing, and there were a lot of family affairs.

Right now Zhang Qing, Hua Die and Wang Zitong live together in the rented room downstairs of Wang Ruolin.

It was Zhong Qu who learned that Zhang Qing needed money and personally sent a message, so that "Ming Pao" could advance the publishing share of Wanwan and Southeast Asia.

Excluding the huge royalty of HK$[-] million including Hong Kong Island that had already been divided in the previous period, a total of HK$[-] million in royalties was allocated this time.

The Wanwan side took the majority, but Ming Pao concealed Zhang Qing's identity as a mainlander.

Right now, the Four Little Dragons and Four Little Tigers are in a period of economic prosperity, and hot money is surging among the people. In addition, there have been no great martial arts masterpieces for many years, so the purchasing power is astonishing.

In addition to the three million Hong Kong dollars invested in the stock market and part of the money reserved for life, the budget for the first film of Zhang Qingxin's company was eight million Hong Kong dollars.

Ten years ago, it could barely be considered a big production on Hong Kong Island.

In the 90s, the two kings of the film industry and one Li appeared, especially the comedian Li Xingxing was born, and the remuneration of the actors alone can exceed tens of millions.

All kinds of hot money entered the film and television industry, and the production cost of the hyped film soared.

If it weren't for the possibility of borrowing Qiao's studio, Zhang Qing would never be able to make a big movie with the [-] million yuan.

Even without Wang Ruolin's face, Li Qifa, the grandson of Shuangli, might not be able to invite him.

Although Li Qifa went to Hollywood for a while, and his mother didn't recognize him, but in the Hong Kong Island film industry, he will always be at the top, and his salary is almost second only to Sun Kuohai, which is in the tens of millions.

Of course, the asking price is a asking price, and the actual salary is another matter, including the face of Qiao Beiyan and Wang Ruolin.

I believe that the salary can be controlled within [-] million.

He is grateful to the Wang family and his son, and the Wang family and his son are also moved by him.

A young man who is willing to put all his savings into it, trusting them and letting a director who has already started making salty films make movies, this trust is not easy.

Not to mention, without the relationship between Zhang Qing and Qiao Beiyan, it would be impossible for them to borrow the convenience of Qiao's studio to make films.

Making movies is really not that simple. There are more than [-] movies that can be shown in Hong Kong Island a year, but at least [-] movies are actually started.

Although most of them are shoddy, if a movie wants to be released, and it can get a good schedule, good publicity, good distribution, and stay on the screen for a long time, it is not just something that can be done with money.

And these all need the strong support of TVB.

Whether Wang Chang can stand up or not depends on this encounter.

"Qingzi, don't worry, I'll personally hold this poor boy to shoot this movie for you!"

Wang Ruolin looked at Zhang Qing and said with a smile.

His last movie was more than ten years ago, a tough martial arts scene, and he almost lost his decades old face in the end.

This time, he wants to get back his face!

Wang Chang was overjoyed and said: "Old Dou, this kind of scene is actually the easiest to shoot. There are no too difficult action scenes, and no too showy literary and emotional scenes. It's just as easy as possible. As long as Li Qifa can make this fool Acting, everything is OK. At most one month will be completed..."

Currently, the average shooting cycle for a Hong Kong film is less than [-] days, and the fastest can be done in seven days, so it is called "seven-day freshness", pure fast food.

Wang Ruolin reprimanded seriously: "Don't play tricks! Shaozi, I warn you, if you miss this opportunity, I won't even pay attention to you if you eat shit in the future."

Wang Chang hurriedly said: "Old Dou, don't worry! I'm not an idiot, how could I miss such an opportunity? This time, Lao Dou and Sixth Uncle came forward to support Qing Zai. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and all major theaters will give face. I Guess, even Qingzi, there is only this one chance... It's not that Sixth Uncle and I don't like you in the future, it's just..."

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "I understand. Anyone's opportunities are limited, otherwise what is called an opportunity?"

Wang Ruolin shook his head and said, "We are old and our strength has weakened, so we can't do much. But as long as you work hard, we old bones will still support you."

Wang Chang smiled and said: "Old Dou, I will trouble you to make a few phone calls for this movie. After the filming is finished, let Uncle Liu raise his hand and make a few phone calls. I promise, this movie will be a hit! But ..."

Wang Ruolin frowned and said, "But what?"

Wang Chang looked at Zhang Qing and said, "Qingzai, are you willing to hide your identity for a while and let me name the production of this play?"

Wang Ruolin said angrily, "What the hell are you trying to do?"

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "Director Wang doesn't want to lose it, Wanwan Market?"

Wang Chang nodded repeatedly and said, "Qingzai, even if you can sell [-] million at the local box office, you can get up to more than [-] million if you go to the messy things and theaters. After you take into account the cost, you can't earn much. Now Although the box office in other places is not as good as every year, it is definitely more than the local box office! Especially the red film, the winner takes all! Your status in the mainland will definitely not allow you to get in there. So..."

Wang Ruolin looked at Zhang Qing hesitantly, he was not sure whether Zhang Qing would be flexible.

But Zhang Qing said with a smile: "It would be the best if it can be like this. The first film has no other requirements, and the company's name can be maximized. Director Wang will be the producer, of course."

As long as the banner is raised, there is no fear of not being able to attract talents.

It doesn't matter if it's a star or something, but the talent behind the scenes is a treasure.

Furthermore, if Zhao Qiang wanted to go back to the mainland to clear the way and obtain the qualifications for co-productions between the two places, she also needed a well-known name to do it cheaply.

As for the owner of the company, it is most appropriate to be able to hide.

Wang Ruolin said happily: "Qingzai, are you willing to deal with the other side?"

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "Why don't you want to earn their money? After all, they are all Chinese."

Wang Ruolin and Wang Chang burst into laughter when they heard the words, and Wang Ruolin praised: "Okay, good! It's good to know how to work around, no matter which side, they are all Chinese, and their own money, of course, can be earned."

Wang Chang couldn't help being overjoyed. Zhang Qing looked at him and said, "This film has a limited budget. Director Wang's director's salary will be lower, [-] million. But you can get a share, and it's a step-by-step share." ..."

This is based on Wang Chang's director's salary in the past ten years, which is relatively low.

However, before he finished speaking, Wang Chang smiled wryly and said, "Qingzi, don't talk anymore, my heart hurts if you talk too much."

Zhang Qing was puzzled, and Wang Chang explained with resentment: "Ah Qiang signed a contract with me before she left, and she made it clear that what you said didn't count, and that you were a money-loser. Sure enough, the price she gave Not more than half of what you gave."

Wang Ruolin laughed loudly, coughed as he laughed, stood up after laughing, patted Zhang Qing on the shoulder, and said, "Qingzi, don't be a golden boy who spreads money. This poor boy is not worth so much now."

Wang Chang: "..."

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(End of this chapter)