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After the trip to the Hong Kong Art Museum, all the employees of Joint Publishing took a day off and continued to be busy the next day.

The radio drama of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" finally aired its last episode amid the hot sales of the novel.

Hong Kong Commercial Radio thought it had the last laugh. The "Wesley" series has more than a hundred films, and even if it was outsold, it could easily outlast "Ghost Blows Out the Light". But as expected, an accident happened. Hong Kong Radio announced that it will release the second part of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" in July and August.

For a while, it became the hottest topic in Hong Kong after "Who is the author of "Ghost Blows Out the Light"?"

But soon, the limelight was temporarily stolen by the "Thousand Stars" charity concert.

This charity concert was organized by TVB, the organizer, and invited Hong Kong celebrities, star artists and others to attend.

Even if Fang Yan did not agree to the agreement with Zhang Guorong and Lin Qingxia, he would still consider the face of Run Run Shaw and Fang Yihua and appeared at the Hung Hom Stadium wearing a black suit and Gong Xing, who was wearing a plain cheongsam, with the flash lights flashing non-stop.

The red carpet was laid all the way along the entrance, and the media's cameras were constantly fixed on Fang Yan and Gong Xing.

Until the two figures disappeared into the gymnasium, at this time, guests gradually found their seats and sat down.

Fang Yihua arranged very forward positions for Fang Yan and Gong Xing, almost the same as Run Run Shaw, the gambling king, and Liu Luanxiong.

Fangyan looked around and saw that Zhang Guorong, Wang Zuxian, Li Zhi and others had already taken their seats and nodded at him.

Suddenly, Gong Xing touched his arm gently. Following her gaze, he saw someone walking towards them from behind.

Looking closely, the faces of Lin Qingxia, Cheng Long and He Guanchang came into his sight.

Gong Xing held Lin Qingxia's hand and started a brief chat, while Cheng Long and He Guanchang were obviously there for the dialect.

After a few polite greetings, Fangyan finally got to the point:
"Now that you're back, it looks like Die Hard has already been filmed."

"It was finished more than two months ago."

Cheng Long said that at the suggestion of his godfather Ho Kwun-chang, he found a famous hospital in the United States to treat the injuries he suffered from filming as well as the hidden illnesses he had suffered over the years. That was why it took him so long to return to Hong Kong from the United States.

Fang Yan asked, "Did Fox say when it will be released?"

Ho Kwun-chang replied: "Probably in August during the summer vacation."

Fangyan nodded, saying that the release time of "Die Hard" and "A Chinese Ghost Story", which will premiere in July, were directly staggered.

Moreover, "Die Hard" was not premiered in Hong Kong and North America at the same time. At Fox's request, it was first released in North America for about half a month.

"I'd like to thank Mr. Fang for giving me this opportunity to participate in a Hollywood A-level blockbuster."

Cheng Long said with emotion: "It made me truly realize the difference between Hollywood and Hong Kong film production."

Fangyan said with great interest: "It seems that you have a lot of insights. Tell me all about it."

"Take the explosion scene for example. When we shoot, it's a real explosion, but Hollywood mainly relies on green screen and computer special effects."

Cheng Long said that all the explosion scenes he performed in "Die Hard" were performed with corresponding reactions in front of a green screen.

Fangyan smiled and said, "Since you can see this, this trip to Hollywood is worthwhile."

"Didn't Fang Sheng get this opportunity for him?"

Ho Koon-chang thanked him repeatedly on behalf of himself and Golden Harvest, "Whether Die Hard will be successful in the future depends on his luck."

Cheng Long vowed that if even "Die Hard", which he himself was optimistic about, flopped, he would never hope to work in Hollywood again in his life.

Fang Yan joked, "Don't talk about this. What you should be thinking about now is what kind of celebration party you want to hold after the movie is successful?" He Guanchang nodded repeatedly, and glanced at Lin Qingxia who was chatting and laughing with Gong Xing:

"I heard from Qingxia that the recent popular drama 'Ghost Blowing Out the Light' in Hong Kong was written by Fang Sheng?"

"Why, could it be that Jiahe has taken a fancy to her?"

Fangyan narrowed his eyes.

"As long as Mr. Fang agrees, Jiahe will be willing to adapt any of your novels into a movie!"

He Guanchang laughed and said, "What's more, this Ghost Blows Out the Light is known as the 'Chinese version of Raiders of the Lost Ark', which seems to be very suitable for Aaron."

Fangyan did not comment. In his idea, if he were to find four Hong Kong stars to play the "Iron Triangle" and Big Gold Teeth in "Ghost Blows Out the Light", he would let Sammo Hung play Fatty Wang, Jackie Chan play Hu Bayi, Yuen Wah play Big Gold Teeth, and Brigitte Lin would naturally be "Shirley Yang".

After all, with a little modification, "Project Flying Eagle" starring Cheng Long could probably be adapted into the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series.

But despite thinking about it, he refused: "I won't consider Ghost Blows Out the Light for now, I have other movies to work on."

He Guanchang and Cheng Long looked at each other and then cast inquiring glances.

Fang Yan glanced at Gong Xing and bluntly mentioned the co-production of "Farewell My Concubine".

When Farewell My Concubine was mentioned, Gong Xing's attention was also drawn to it, and he added:
"This drama has two male protagonists and one female protagonist. The only confirmed male protagonist is Zhang Guorong."

"What do you think of him?"

Fangyan jokingly recommended Cheng Long. After all, he has a tough image and he also learned Peking Opera when he was in "Eight Little Fortunes". He can try Duan Xiaolou.

Cheng Long opened his mouth, "This...this..."

Seeing that his godson was hesitant, Ho Koon-chang declined on his behalf. Golden Harvest set rules for Jackie Chan to accept movies: the character cannot cry, cannot fail, cannot die, and cannot damage Jackie Chan's image. It was precisely these rigid rules that prevented Jackie Chan from taking the role in "Farewell My Concubine".

Cheng Long said: "Mr. Fang, I only know how to make action movies, and I have never made an art film."

Ho Kwun-chang explained that the film environment in Hong Kong is different from that in the mainland and the New Wave movement has passed, otherwise Xu Ke and his group of art film directors would not have transformed and become "Xu Laogui". It is because there is simply no market, so most film companies basically do not make art films.

"Mr. Fang, I usually shoot action movies. If I come across a good art film script, I will buy it and ask someone else to shoot it."

Cheng Long patted his chest and said sincerely that if "Farewell My Concubine" needed investment, he and Golden Harvest would be happy to lend a helping hand.

"Then I won't force you."

Fang Yan chatted with Cheng Long and the others for a while, and then they saw Fang Yihua, Run Run Shaw and Joey Wong coming towards them.

Ho Kwun-chang obviously noticed this as well, and very tactfully ended the topic, taking Lam Ching-ha and Cheng Long away to make room.

"I really didn't expect that you would want Cheng Long to play Duan Xiaolou?" Gong Xing's tone revealed a hint of surprise.

"What do you think of Cheng Long?" Fangyan said in a joking tone.

"It doesn't fit the image of 'Overlord' that I imagined."

Gong Xing said: "In my mind, if the Overlord can make a man and a woman fall in love with him, then when he appears on stage, he must also make the audience fall in love with him. I'm afraid that Cheng Long's image is not yet at this level."

Fangyan suddenly asked, "What about Jiang Wen?" (End of this chapter)