Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 200 Unwilling to be Queen
As if he didn't want to be favored by Golden Harvest at the end of the year, a few days later, Run Run Shaw held a movie conference at the hotel.

Yuan Heping, Brigitte Lin, Guo Youhua, and David Jiang all appeared on stage.

When the reporters in the audience saw Brigitte Lin's appearance, they were extremely excited as if they saw something.

Because not long ago, Brigitte Lin disappeared mysteriously because of the scandal with Qin Han. At that time, no one knew where she had gone.

They didn't know until now that she had arrived in Xiangjiang and became the protagonist of Shaw Brothers' new play.

But just when everyone was trying to get to the bottom of Brigitte Lin, Run Run Shaw suddenly spoke.

"Shaw Brothers Film Company has always adhered to a belief, that is, to produce the highest quality films for a broad audience."

The reporters in the audience fell silent for the time being, because most of them thought that the movie Run Run Shaw was going to make was probably a costume movie.

After all, apart from Brigitte Lin, Yuan Heping, Guo Youhua, and Jiang Dawei have always been shooting kung fu movies, so it's normal for everyone to think so.

But at this moment, Run Run Shaw suddenly announced that he would spend a huge amount of money to shoot a new film.

"This time Shaw Brothers and Mr. Lin Daoqiu jointly invested 800 million US dollars to shoot an action movie."

As soon as Run Run Shaw finished speaking, the reporters at the scene immediately went into an uproar.

It is unimaginable to make a movie with 800 million US dollars, because it is already 4000 million Hong Kong dollars.

If such a movie is made, even if all the people in Xiangjiang go to the movie theater to help, they will not be able to make back the cost.

Run Run Shaw should be very aware of this situation, so the film he wants to make is not aimed at the local box office, but to enter Southeast Asia or even Hollywood.

"Excuse me, Mr. Shao, who is the protagonist of this play?"

"Is this film a preparation for Shaw Brothers' entry into Hollywood?"

The reporters in the audience were immediately mobilized by Run Run Shaw's words. You must know that this is a big and sensational news.

Countless mouths asked questions at the same time, and it was impossible to hear exactly what the reporters were asking.

Raising his hand and pressing down, Run Run Shaw motioned for the reporters to calm down first, and the scene slowly recovered calm.

"This movie is an action movie. As for the leading role, Ms. Brigitte Lin will play the role."

Although Lin Qingxia had been seen before, everyone thought David Jiang was the leading actor at first.

Unexpectedly, Run Run Shaw actually used Lin Qingxia as the leading role for the first time, and it was still in a movie with such a large investment. What did he think?

Seeing that the reporters in the audience were talking a lot, Run Run Shaw had already expected this.

In fact, he was willing to invest the 400 million for Lin Daoqiu's sake.

If the script had been written by someone else, I believe Run Run Shaw would not have made such a risky attempt.

"This movie will be different from Shaw Brothers' previous movies. Not only is it the first time a woman plays the leading role in a major production, but Ms. Lin will change her previous image. Please wait and see."

Before the press conference, Lin Daoqiu mentioned to Run Run Shaw not to reveal the characteristics of Brigitte Lin's character, keep it a secret for a while, and then slowly reveal it.

Run Run Shaw felt that Lin Daoqiu's proposal was very good, so he didn't reveal anything more.

There was nothing to ask from Run Run Shaw's side, so everyone simply shifted their focus to Brigitte Lin.

"Miss Lin, the reason why you left Baodao to film in Xiangjiang is because of the scandal with Qin Han?"

"I heard that Qin Han has separated from his wife because of this incident. When are you going to get married?"

Brigitte Lin originally didn't want to attend this press conference. If Lin Daoqiu hadn't practiced with her before, she really didn't want to come.

Facing the aggressiveness of the reporters in the audience, Brigitte Lin looked very calm, without any sign of impatience or anger.

"Thank you for your concern, Qin Han and I are just ordinary friends, and I have no other relationship with him."

Lin Qingxia first explained the scandal between her and Qin Han, and then continued: The reason why I went to Xiangjiang to film is because Mr. Lin's script moved me, and I also wanted to take this opportunity to change my way of acting, so I came . "

Although Brigitte Lin's explanation sounds flawless, everyone still doesn't believe what she said.

Most people even think that Lin Qingxia left Baodao to film in Xiangjiang because she was affected by the scandal with Qin Han.

But when everyone was focusing on the relationship between Lin Qingxia and Qin Han, a reporter suddenly brought up a topic that interested everyone.

"When I was in Treasure Island before, Ms. Lin and Mr. Lin Daoqiu were on the news together. This time, you are willing to abandon Treasure Island's career and come to Xiangjiang to act in a play for him. Are you two dating?"

Brigitte Lin never expected that the other party would ask this question suddenly. Although she looked very calm, she panicked all of a sudden.

Because of the reporter's question, Lin Daoqiu and her had never practiced before. They all thought that the reporter's question would focus on her and Qin Han.

"No, everyone misunderstood. Mr. Lin and I are just good friends. I was invited here because the script he wrote was good enough."

Brigitte Lin quickly denied it, if she showed the slightest hesitation, then the news in the newspaper would have her and Lin Daoqiu as the headline again.

But Brigitte Lin has already said so, and everyone is still unwilling to let her go.

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"Those reporters are killing me."

After the press conference was over, Brigitte Lin took off her shoes when she got home, and fell down on the sofa.

It seemed that she was very annoyed by those reporters, and she didn't know what to do in the future.

"Don't worry, the opening ceremony will be held in Paris. From now until the end of the show, no reporters will bother you."

When Brigitte Lin heard this, the depressed expression on her face eased a little.

"Well...not enough, you have to accompany me around Paris."

In the gap between filming, it is definitely a good choice to have a good time around Paris.

It's impossible to stay in Paris all day without going anywhere, that would be a waste.

Looking up at Lin Daoqiu, it seemed that if the other party didn't agree to Brigitte Lin, she would have an endless relationship with him.

"Okay, of course it's fine."

Although Lin Daoqiu verbally agreed, he thought to himself, even if you have time, I'm afraid you won't have the energy to go shopping.

After all, the mission of this "Mission Impossible" basically has action scenes every day.

It is very difficult for ordinary male actors to act, let alone Brigitte Lin who has suddenly transformed.

I believe that during the shooting period, even if I am lucky, I will not be hurt.

But I'm afraid I'll run out of strength after the performance every day, how can I still have the strength to go shopping.

But he won't say such things, otherwise Brigitte Lin might consider quitting the play.

(End of this chapter)