1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 146 Directors know him for his singing, singers know him for his fighting skills

ZJ city.

"Hua Zai, what happened to you?!"

"Director, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

"What are you doing? Do you want to die?"

The filming site of the movie "To the Wrath of the Sea".

Andy Lau bowed with both hands to apologize. His skin was tanned and he looked rustic and ugly.

He was only 19 years old and was a member of the 10th Hong Kong TVB Artist Training Class. This training class was not simple. It can be said that it supported half of the Hong Kong entertainment industry and trained Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Stephen Chow, Lau Ching-wan, Carina Lau, and Aaron Kwok.
Hong Kong entertainment is quite cruel, and you basically have to rely on yourself to work hard.

When Andy Lau first applied for the training class, he saw Felix Wong sitting at the door handing out forms, and he suddenly felt dizzy. Damn, the guy handing out the forms is so handsome, and he looks so average, how can he get in?
By chance he was admitted and he was planning to develop into a director. But eventually his potential was discovered and he embarked on the path of an actor.

"Look, when you hear the gunshots, your face cannot show fear or panic, it must be joy. Why? When you hear the gunshots, you will know that someone has been shot again, and you can go and help people collect corpses and make money, and look for valuables from the corpses," director Ann Hui hurriedly explained the play to the young actors.

The original director was not him, but Yan Hao. He was afraid of being banned, so he did not dare to shoot the film and recommended Ann Hui instead.

"Sister Xia!"

Xia Meng walked over gracefully, and the staff on the set greeted them one after another. She also smiled and nodded in greeting.

"Everyone has worked hard."

“It’s not hard, not hard.” Lead actor George Lam said with a big smile on his face, being so polite.

The original lead actor was not him, but Chow Yun Fat. However, Chow Yun Fat did not dare to come, so they asked Cheung Cheung to shoot the film. Later, he and Miao Qianren were forced to write a letter of repentance.

The movie "To the Wrath of the Sea" is quite meaningful. It is the first movie made by Xia Meng after she founded Blue Bird Pictures. It is about the monkeys and how the monkeys caused the people and the gods in the Flower-Fruit Mountain to be angry.

Xu Anhua walked up to Xia Meng and whispered to her:
"Sister Xia, there's another warning letter."

"Don't worry about their attitude." Xia Meng is completely left-wing. "I don't pursue the film market. I just hope that the story of the film is meaningful."

“This is the production expenses.”

"Don't worry about that. I'm already selling the garment factory."

After chatting for a few more words, the filming continued. Xia Meng stared for a few hours, then returned to her room in the guesthouse and picked up the "Story Club" on the table.

As we all know, Fengjie loves to read "Story Club".

Xia Meng was also a loyal reader of "Story Club" and was particularly fascinated by the serialized story of Huo Yuanjia in "Story Club".

This time I went to the mainland to film a movie, and I have been reading "Huo Yuanjia" for the past few months.

This is the April issue of this year. The last episode of Huo Yuanjia, which has been serialized for several months, is published in this issue, which is also the last duel.

Tanaka Yasuno of Japan's Kukishin-ryu and Huo Yuanjia of China's Jingwu Gymnastics Association.

Two masters, who is number one?

Representatives of foreign chambers of commerce from all over the world, Qing officials, members of the Jingwu Gymnastics Hall, Japanese businessmen, strongmen, and the people of Tianjin were all paying attention to the arrival of this moment.

Both sides came on stage and bowed to each other. The referee announced the start, but Tanaka Yasuno stopped it.

"Brother Yuanjia, this match is unfair to you. If you choose to fight again another day, I am willing to accompany you."

Huo Yuanjia smiled faintly, "I appreciate your kindness, but now that I am standing on this stage, there must be a result, please!"

He had no violent temper at all. He let the clouds roll and disperse as they pleased, but I remained unmoved, showing the demeanor of a complete master.

Both sides took out weapons, Huo Yuanjia had a set of Tantric three-section staff and Tanaka Anno had a Japanese samurai sword.

The drums sounded like thunder, the drum beats like rain, noisy and stirring, stirring the heartstrings, the air was rolling, and everyone in the audience was filled with excitement. "Brother Yuanjia, be careful."

Tanaka Anno took the initiative and flew to hit Huo Yuanjia in the face. Huo Yuanjia did not dodge or give way. When the punch was a few inches away from his face, he suddenly attacked. He stepped back and twisted the stick to block, then retreated quickly and used the cloud sweeping stick to hit the lower body. Tanaka Anno did not expect him to come so fast and retreated three steps. Huo Yuanjia did not chase him. Both of them took a step back and gathered their minds.

Thunder roared again, Huo Yuanjia used all his stick moves to attack, holding the tip in one hand, the middle in the other, and using the third move as a free-joint. As soon as one move was launched, the next one came, and there was no time to lose. He used the Shaolin stick method of a python turning over and going straight for Tanaka Yasuno's face. The weapons exchanged, and the stick flowers danced like silver snakes dancing wildly, clanging and clanging. Tanaka Yasuno almost blocked more than ten moves.

“Wonderful, wonderful!”

Xia Meng's eyes sparkled, and her face was filled with the flashing of swords and the shadow of sabers, filled with murderous intent. Reading each line of text was a real pleasure, and it even felt like reading "The Book and the Sword".

"This guy must be a veteran in writing martial arts novels!"

She continued reading:
Huo Yuanjia was very restrained. The world was in turmoil and there was no end to the killing. So when he attacked, he was quite tolerant. He changed three sections into two, and two sections into one. He blocked with a short stick. Tanaka Anno "collapsed" his sword and "crossed" his sword. Golden stars burst out. Huo Yuanjia's body movement was extremely fast. He did not fight back. Without saying a word, he rushed forward unexpectedly, "Shaolin stick technique, Qinglong emerging from water!"

This move seemed light and weak, but it was actually real and fake, soft yet strong. Once it got close to him, it was as strong as iron. With just a little more force, Tanaka Anno's tendons were broken and his bones were broken, and he died instantly. He was sweating profusely, and hurriedly held the knife handles with both hands, lowered his body, and used the move "Cassock Slash". He barely took it, and his Adam's apple rolled, and the stick whistled, and it had already touched his front.
The whole story was written smoothly, with the joy of revenge and the feelings of family and country. Xia Meng felt very refreshed and excited when reading it.

This story is not about Huo Yuanjia, it is clearly about four words - self-improvement!
The purpose of practicing martial arts is not to surpass others, but to constantly improve oneself.

This is truly: outlining Chinese martial arts with the strokes of the pen, and writing the national soul with chivalry!
"Great! Very well written!"

"The idea is so grand, more people should see this story!"

Xia Meng paced back and forth in the room holding the monthly magazine, but no one could tell how excited she was.

If it weren't for the great commercial pressure and tight expenses, she really wanted to make "Huo Yuanjia" into a movie.

After thinking about it, I thought of someone.

She immediately asked someone to order all the issues of "Story Club" from November last year to April this year, and attached a letter to send them to a friend in Hong Kong.

I heard that he has been thinking about filming "Huo Yuanjia" recently.

Hong Kong Rediffusion Television, the first television station in Hong Kong, later became ATV.

Xu Xiaoming joined Rediffusion Television in 1973. He has practiced martial arts since he was young, and can act, write scripts, direct, and act as a martial arts director. He can even sing and has won a Golden Melody Award. There is a saying in the industry: "Among directors, he is the best singer and among singers, he is the best fighter."

At this moment, he was sitting in the conference room with several screenwriters discussing the script of "Heroes of Huo Yuanjia".

"The Legend of Huo Yuanjia" had been put on the filming schedule a long time ago. In 1971, Bruce Lee returned to Hong Kong and signed two film contracts, one was called "The Big Boss" and the other was "The Legend of Huo Yuanjia".

Unfortunately, Lo Wei and Ni Kuang wanted to rewrite the script and no longer use Huo Yuanjia's deeds as the story blueprint, but instead create a fictional new hero based on Bruce Lee's own characteristics.

"Fist of Fury" was considered a success, but Bruce Lee was not satisfied with it and even had a quarrel with director Lo Wei. You will know if you have seen it. Chen Zhen looks dull throughout the film and the film has no layers and is straightforward. In fact, it also reflects the limited directing skills of director Lo Wei.

"This synopsis is poorly written. It doesn't sound like Huo Yuanjia at all."

"No? The existence of Huo Yuanjia is controversial. From what angle do you start writing about him?"

"I have researched this person. Some people in the martial arts community say they have seen him in Shanghai, while others say he is a folk legend."

"Why not just do what Ni Kuang did and replace him with Chen Zhen?"

Xu Xiaoming's face was solemn, and several screenwriters were arguing endlessly, discussing how to design the script.

"Mr. Xu, someone is looking for you."

There was a knock on the meeting room door. Xu Xiaoming got up and went out. There was a man outside the door who looked unfamiliar.

"Sir, who are you?"

"Hello, Mr. Xu. Miss Xia Meng asked me to bring you something."

(End of this chapter)