Full-time actor

Chapter 481 [46] Chen Yu’s current status in China!
A Bentley driving to Hong Kong and Yau Ma Tei.

Li Xiangning couldn't help but asked Zou Wenhuai in the back seat: "Raymond, are you really going to hand over Jiahe to Chen Yu?"

This is the old man's lifelong effort, and it is also his father's most glorious mark.

"I'm old, and I can't keep up with my energy. I must hand it over to a suitable person!"

"None of the current gang of guys in Xiangjiang really wants to make movies, they are all just for money!"

Zou Wenhuai said sharply.

Although there is nothing wrong with making movies to make money, just like Chen Yu, he obviously has better movies to choose from and can definitely make many high-grossing movies, but he is still obsessed with making one or two movies every year to improve himself of acting skills.

Most of them are mainly literary films.

This is of course helpful to his own acting skills, performances, etc.

Avoid letting your own work ability slip back.

The same is true for Zou Wenhuai.

When he was in power at the height of Jiahe, he would invest in many literary films with no future every year in order to support actors' voice and promote the prosperity and development of the entire Xiangjiang film industry. Zhang Manyu was the beneficiary of these films.

After Zou Wenhuai's death, the country defined him as a "businessman of Chinese films", which in some ways recognized his contribution to Chinese films.

Just like many people in ancient times were given posthumous titles after their death, his life was considered worthy.

It can be said that Chow Wenhuai played an indispensable role in the development of Hong Kong's film industry.

……

"I asked people to investigate the company in Yuzai Mainland. This young man is really capable!"

"The movies he invested in had many high-grossing hits, but none of them were commercial blockbusters. This was a matter of vision, and of course they deserved it. Those directors couldn't get investment, but it was Yuzi who invested in them without saying a word! "

"And the new film project is also going very well. It is a project to invest in mainland films and has already sponsored more than a dozen films!"

Zou Wenhuai leaned slightly on the back seat and spoke calmly.

Li Xiangning obviously didn't know this. She really only thought that Chen Yu was just a very powerful actor. She didn't expect that his career was so successful? !
"But as far as I know, the environment in the mainland is even more complicated than that in Xiangjiang. Although he is very popular now, the situation has changed too much. He is just an artist. If the top management in the mainland suppresses him, it's hard to tell!"

Li Xiangning said suddenly.

She has also been in contact with mainland film companies, but they all kept secrets from their upper management.

In his opinion, Chen Yu has no background at all: "You know, the ban in the mainland can ban artists anytime and anywhere!"

"How can it be so dangerous?"

"According to this, we filmmakers in Xiangjiang will no longer go to the mainland to work?"

Total Hollywood bias.

Zou Wenhuai smiled, but he was not angry at all: "The central government now has great support for the film industry. As long as he does not involve politics and upper-level interests, he will definitely prosper!"

"The United States has great political influence!"

"Otherwise, why would your father and your brother come to Xiangjiang?"

"Now Chen Yu represents not only himself, but also an international brand in the Chinese film industry. Why would the higher-ups touch him?"

Zou Wenhuai looked at the traffic and the buildings in Xiangjiang outside the car: "Everyone's success is not accidental, just like your father!"

"Chen Yu is different from the actors I know, or in other words, he is different from all the mainland actors I have met. I just chatted with him and I can see that this young man is very confident. He is so confident when he comes from the mainland to Hong Kong. I’ve never seen such a confident actor!”

"Back then, Jet Li was unfamiliar with the place and encountered obstacles everywhere!"

"Probably...except for your father!"

Zou Wenhuai smiled: "Your father is more confident when he comes to Hong Kong!"

"Ha ha!"

Li Xiangning knows this history, and many media in Hong Kong and Hollywood know it.

Bruce Lee, who had been a second-rate actor for several years, was a little disheartened. He decided to return to Hong Kong to develop his career. He also found Shao Yifu, the first brother of the film industry at the time, and volunteered to make movies.

Shao Yimao was naturally very happy, but Bruce Lee also had three conditions.

First, the salary is US$1 per film.

Second, the shooting period cannot exceed 60 days.

Third, the script requires his approval before filming can begin.

Shao Yifu did not agree to any of these three conditions.

Just kidding, who are you?

A second-rate Hollywood actor comes here to negotiate terms with me?

At that time, the most expensive actor in Shaw Brothers was only paid 8000 Hong Kong dollars per episode, and Bruce Lee asked for 1 US dollars. Shao Yifu couldn't give it, and of course he couldn't give it, so he waved it off and only agreed to a salary of 2000 US dollars per film. Talk again.

Bruce Lee, who was proud and arrogant, felt that Shao Yifu was not good enough and a bit stubborn, so the cooperation between the two reached a deadlock.

At this time, Zou Wenhuai heard that Bruce Lee was going to return to Hong Kong for development, and he decided to become a living doctor.

Anyway, the company couldn't do it anymore, so I went directly to the United States in person to have an interview with Bruce Lee.

Zou Wenhuai only said one sentence: "We in Jiahe are a small company. We don't have such a high budget, and we don't have that much money to try and make mistakes. I can only give you a salary of US$7500 at most. If you have other requirements, I can try my best to meet them." , and I promise that if the box office sells well, there will be dividends, remuneration and box office share, which will be calculated for you."

Bruce Lee felt that Zou Wenhuai was very sincere and agreed to make two movies first to try.

In this way, Bruce Lee returned to Hong Kong and signed a contract with "Golden Harvest". Zou Wenhuai gave him 30% of the movie share, established a satellite company for him, and created a unique producer system.

The story that follows is the version everyone knows.

Bruce Lee made his first movie "Tangshan Brother" after returning to Hong Kong. It only took 3 months for the movie to be released and became a hit all over the world!

Yes, globally.

This movie set a record for the highest box office since the opening of Hong Kong!
He used real kung fu to perform the famous "Three Kung Fu" kicks on the screen, three consecutive kicks in the air, which shocked the global audience who had never seen a real kung fu movie.

Kung fu movies have since been completely defined by Bruce Lee, who relied on real kung fu to perform. His physical fighting caused a sensation all over the world.

Today, its influence in Asia may be more popular than "Meteor Garden", it is an absolute phenomenon.

Therefore, if Bruce Lee does not die, his achievements will definitely be higher than those of Cheng Long. "Hong Kong media used to call Chen Yu the next Li Lianjie in Mainland China!"

Zou Wenhuai said lightly: "In my opinion, his future achievements may not be worse than your father's!"

"..."

Li Xiangning's expression changed a little after hearing this.

Is this evaluation a bit high?
"I have rarely misjudged people in my life. I bet on your father back then, entirely out of trust in him!"

"So this time, even if I show my shame, I will have a talk with Li Yu!"

Zou Wenhuai looked at Li Xiangning with an incredible look on his face and smiled slightly: "Yu Zai is much more popular now than when your father returned to Hong Kong!"

"Okay, these... I really don't know!"

Li Xiangning spread her hands and had a new understanding of an actor for the first time.

She admired her father and always thought he was great. Now that the young man Zou Wenhuai was talking about could match his father's achievements, she really felt a little dreamy.

"He participated in the investment of Cheng Long's new Hollywood film!"

"Moreover, he rejected New Line Cinema's movie invitation and bought a Hollywood movie company!"

Zou Wenhuai is an experienced man. When facing his best friend's daughter, he seemed to suddenly start chatting: "More importantly, he has several companies in the mainland that have completed a five-level jump in one year. That film investment company has assets of 100 million, It has been valued at over 2 million yuan now... These are all the things he has done in the past years!”

"I have asked many people. He has not graduated from college yet. He was completely unknown three years ago. In the past few years, one year has passed. Do you think such a person is a simple artist?"

Zou Wenhuai himself didn't believe it.

When he heard the report from his subordinates a few days ago, he was stunned for a long time.

Otherwise, why would he wait alone at the door of the restaurant for Chen Yu to come in?

Everything was achieved by Chen Yu himself.

If you want others to give you face, you must have strength yourself; relying on words is far less convincing than what others will say after investigation.

This is what Zou Wenhuai is now.

From Chen Yu, he saw a figure even more powerful than Bruce Lee's back then.

"He was able to achieve this level from nothing in just a few years. Your father and I couldn't do it back then!"

"My acting career is booming, my company is even more prosperous, and my investment vision is absolutely sharp. I have also turned down film invitations from New Line. Is this an opportunity that many artists dream of?"

Golden Harvest and New Line have cooperated many years ago, so Zou Wenhuai is very familiar with Robert Shea.

"If it were you, could you do it?"

Every time Zou Wenhuai said something, Li Xiangning's face became helpless.

Older gingers are more spicy!
Zou Wenhuai is definitely the kind who gets better and better as he gets more lively.

"Xiang Ning, I absolutely have to make this movie!"

"That's good for you and me!"

"Ok!"

Li Xiangning nodded and admitted that she was convinced by Zou Wenhuai.

After that, the car was speeding all the way, and Zou Wenhuai probably said he was tired, so he lay in the back seat and fell asleep with his eyes squinted.

What Li Xiangning was thinking was that later in the evening, she would be on the same flight as Chen Yu, and the two of them could chat about movies together. This would be a good opportunity to make friends.

The two of them didn't talk much during the meal, but now she is interested in Chen Yu.

Of course, Li Xiangning wanted to get to know such a young man who was praised by Boss Zou.

……

At this time, Chen Yu certainly didn't know that he was so awesome in Zou Wenhuai's eyes; in fact, as a reborn person, these are just basic skills.

It's just that now people are gradually discovering how powerful he is.

Not working hard yet, just getting started.

Chen Yu knocked on Liu Yifei's hotel room door. Liu Xiaoli was packing her luggage.

They took the plane earlier than Chen Yu.

"Zhang Zhi asked when we would join the group, and now it's just the two of us!"

There were still a few scenes left to film in "The Condor", so Chen Yu had to go back with Liu Yifei to reshoot.

"Just wait for me to come back from the United States in a few days!"

Thinking of this, Chen Yu immediately took out his mobile phone. He had to ask Ye Weixing if the crew of "Mission: Impossible: Side Story" could start work.

During this time, he was filming "Slaying the Wolf", which was also invested by Chen Yu.

"Brother Yu!"

When he received the call from Chen Yu, Ye Weixing didn't have any surprises.

He won the Best Supporting Actor at this year's Academy Awards, and the news was overwhelming in Hong Kong. He was much more talked about than the supporting actress Bai Lingke.

After all, Bai Ling was not a strong finalist, but Chen Yu defeated Azu and Liang Jiahui, which is very valuable.

"Have you finished "Slaying the Wolf"?"

"I finished shooting a long time ago, and I'm currently in post-production!"

Ye Weixing smiled, but Chen Yu didn't waste any time and said directly: "The movie we discussed before is ready to be shot. Finally, we have some free time!"

"I've been waiting for your words!"

Ye Weixing said extremely excitedly.

Compared with "Slaying the Wolf", he obviously wants to cooperate with Chen Yu more.

"Slaying the Wolf" was just his small taste of action and kung fu movies. Now he is obviously more confident in Chen Yu's new film!
(End of this chapter)