Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 194 The Big Fat Sheep

Although Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun were still unwilling to talk to Yuen Biao, since Lin Daoqiu had already spoken, it was hard for them to say anything.

But because of this, Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun kept silent, and the atmosphere was very tense because of their messing around.

Seeing that the atmosphere was so embarrassing, Zhong Fa hurried out to smooth things over.

"A Rui and Ah Jun's movie was well done, and the box office is better than many of my movies."

As soon as "Goodbye Wang Lao Wu" was mentioned, Wen Jun's face showed a complacent expression.

Although the play was originally written by Lin Daoqiu, there are many places in it that he and Zheng Danrui revised together.

If you want to say credit, the two of them have at least half of it.

Moreover, Lin Daoqiu only wrote the script, and left all the rest to them. The two people are already very satisfied with the box office of more than 300 million.

Not to mention that this is an urban romantic comedy with a low cost, relying on word of mouth and plot to attract audiences.

Although part of the credit is due to the turmoil of the disbandment in Winner, if the movie is not good, so many viewers will not buy tickets to enter the theater.

"Ah Fa, you're being polite, this drama is all about..."

Just as Wen Jun was about to give Lin Daoqiu the credit, the other party suddenly coughed.

"I made it with Ari."

Wen Jun changed his words abruptly, but others always felt that Wen Jun's words sounded a bit twisted. How could anyone praise himself like this?
"Actually, Brother Qiu gave us the inspiration. He said that urban comedy is a very important genre in the future. We are also crossing the river by feeling the stones and trying it out."

Zheng Danrui's words are much more reliable than Wen Jun's, but from his words, it can be heard that this "Goodbye Wang Laowu" has something to do with Lin Daoqiu.

Yuen Biao had been drinking with his head down and not talking since he sat down, Lin Zhengying could see that he was extremely anxious.

Now that Lin Daoqiu is in front of him, why don't you hurry up and take advantage of this opportunity to establish a good relationship with him, even if it's good to have a few words with him.

After all, in Lin Zhengying's eyes, Lin Daoqiu's vision of movies is both unique and far-sighted.

The other party feels that urban comedy is an important genre in the future, and it is definitely not empty talk.

Not only has "Goodbye Wang Laowu" been filmed, but it was only handed over to Zheng Danrui and Wen Jun to test the waters, and it took 300 million at the box office.

If Lin Daoqiu had filmed it himself, Lin Zhengying couldn't even imagine how much the final box office would be.

"Aying is always blinking, maybe there is sand in her eyes."

Lin Daoqiu noticed that Lin Zhengying was always blinking at Yuen Biao, and he knew exactly what the other party was thinking at a glance.

"Hehe... yeah yeah, I accidentally got something in my eye just now." Lin Zhengying said something nonsense.

It's not that Yuen Biao didn't want to talk to Lin Daoqiu, but he didn't know what to say.

Is it possible to ask Lin Daoqiu to write a script for him directly in front of so many people?
"I heard that Ah Biao is filming a new movie recently?"

Seeing that Lin Zhengying was in such a difficult situation, Lin Daoqiu simply helped him out and left the topic to Yuen Biao.

Yuan Biao immediately raised his head when he heard this, and then nodded.

"Well, I'm filming a kung fu comedy called "The Miscellaneous Boy" recently."

The plots of "Miscellaneous Boy" and "Mr. Zan and Looking for Qianhua" are somewhat similar, and the final big boss is hidden by his side.

Lin Daoqiu just nodded after listening to it. These two plays were filmed in such a hurry, and he didn't know whose idea it was.

And the plots are still so similar, this is not a good thing for Yuen Biao, it is almost like squeezing his popularity.

But Lin Daoqiu would not say such things, after all, he has never even read the script of "The Miscellaneous Boy".

If I told Yuen Biao and the others that the two plays were somewhat similar, the box office would not be much better.

Then Yuen Biao and the others must be very puzzled, how did Lin Daoqiu know what kind of story "The Miscellaneous Boy" was about? Could it be that he had placed someone in Golden Harvest?

In order to avoid this misunderstanding, Lin Daoqiu could only pretend that he didn't know anything.

"Mr. Lin, just now Ari said that urban comedy is a very important genre in the future, how long do you think Kung Fu comedy can be filmed?"

Zhong Fa suddenly asked a question that many people in the room were concerned about. After all, they all relied on this type to make a living.

"I'm not a god, how do I know how long Kung Fu comedy can last?" Lin Daoqiu shook his head with a smile.

If you want to say that the person who really found it difficult to make a difference in Kung Fu comedy is actually Sammo Hung.

Because in 1980, Sammo Hung suddenly began to test the waters of supernatural films, filming "Ghosts Fighting Ghosts", and it also won a good box office.

If you really want to know, Lin Daoqiu would still recommend them to ask Sammo Hung.

Zhong Fa also felt that his question seemed inappropriate. If Lin Daoqiu really knew, then he was not a human being, but a god.

"In fact, kung fu comedies can still be filmed, but the script must be surprising and logical, otherwise it's just fighting for the sake of fighting, and it's hard to get any good results if you copy the plot mechanically."

Lin Daoqiu actually said this to Yuen Biao, hoping that he and Sammo Hung would think more about the plot and not just spend energy on funny and martial arts.

Yuen Biao nodded as he listened, it seemed that he had obviously listened to what Lin Daoqiu said, and even planned to mention it to Sammo Hung when he went back.

But thinking of Sammo Hung, Lin Daoqiu thought of a way to raise 2000 million.

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The next day, Lin Daoqiu came to Golden Harvest Film Company alone.

After reporting his name at the reception desk at the door, a manager immediately came down to greet Lin Daoqiu.

"Mr. Zou is already waiting for you in the office, please follow me."

Zou Wenhuai, who was planning to go to the meeting, heard that Lin Daoqiu came to visit unexpectedly, so he immediately canceled the meeting and called He Guanchang to his office.

Lin Daoqiu must go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, but he doesn't know what the reason for his visit this time is.

"Achang, what do you think is his purpose for coming here today?"

When asked by Zou Wenhuai, He Guanchang immediately shook his head, because he couldn't figure out why Lin Daoqiu came here suddenly.

It stands to reason that if he wants to film, he should not be short of money.

"Could it be that he wants someone from Golden Harvest to be the protagonist in his new play, that's why he came to talk to us?"

"Our person as the protagonist?"

Hearing what He Guanchang said, Zou Wenhuai immediately felt that it made sense.

Because Xiangjiang's most famous actors, such as Xu Guanwen, Yuen Biao, Hong Jinbao, and Jackie Chan who just joined, are all in Golden Harvest.

If Lin Daoqiu was looking for an actor with guaranteed box office, he would only choose from these four.

"If this is the case, we should try our best to take the lead in the discussion later. After all, the response of this kid's play in Southeast Asia and Baodao is very good."

One piece of "Master Qian" made Golden Harvest nearly 2000 million yuan. It can be said that Lin Daoqiu is a big fat sheep in the eyes of Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang.

(End of this chapter)