Huayu: Starting from Fahrenheit

Chapter 222 Twenty Million

Wu Chao didn't know whether Edison Chen listened to what he said.

But this has nothing to do with him anymore. He has already said what he needed to say.

Next, the three people's topic began to return to some everyday matters.

After dinner, everyone went their separate ways. Wu Zhuo originally planned to go back to the hotel with Yang Ying.

As a result, as soon as he got in the car, he received a call from Chen Huiying, saying that Wong Jing wanted to meet with him to discuss the movie Ip Man.

"From the tone of Wong Jing's voice, it seems that your remarks at the press conference may have taken effect.

He might want to invite you to play Ip Man."

After Chen Huiying on the phone explained the general situation, she asked:

"Do you think this play is worth doing?"

“It should be good. I heard that the Eastern Film has been planned for a while.

It should be a good movie.”

Judging from word of mouth and box office, this movie is actually quite good.

This is one of the rare films that was shot four or five times after the turn of the century.

If it weren't for this movie, Donnie Yen would not have become the best kung fu star after Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

As for the historical controversy surrounding Ip Man.

To be honest, Wu Zhuo doesn't know the answer to this either.

What he knew was that the movie had not been taken off the shelves.

Besides, he's an actor, this has nothing to do with him.

So, it doesn’t matter whether he acts or not.

In fact, Wu Chao never thought about acting in this play.

The main reason why he called out to Wong Jing at that time was to disgust Donnie Yen.

But Wong Jing was really interested in him.

Naturally, Wu Zhuo would not refuse.

"Accept his invitation! You can also chat with him."

"Okay, I'll ask over there and check the time..."

Chen Huiying quickly confirmed the time with Wong Jing, which was the next morning.

The location was still the Fulin Building where Wu Zhuo had invited Edison Chen and Nick Cheung to have dinner.

The next morning, after saying goodbye to Yang Ying who was reluctant to leave, Wu Zhuo went directly to Fulin Building with his team.

Today is his last day in Hong Kong. No matter how the conversation with Wong Jing goes, he will return to Taiwan in the afternoon.

"Mr. Wu is such a handsome guy, no wonder he is so popular with fans.

You don’t know, my nieces like you very much.”

As soon as they met, Wong Jing started to be polite.

Wu Zhuo was already used to hearing this kind of rhetoric.

But he still said politely: "Mr. Huang, you are too kind."

Several people came to the private room, Huang Baiming had the food served, and without much hesitation, he directly asked Wu Zhuo:
"Mr. Wu is interested in our company's "Ip Man" project?"

"Of course. I've wanted to be in an action movie since I was a kid. I've read some reports about your movie and I think if it's made, there will be a lot of audiences who like it."

Wu Zhuo nodded directly.

Hearing this, Wong Pak Ming showed a more obvious smile on his face: "Then if we want you to play Ip Man, what price do we have to pay?"

"It depends on how much you are willing to pay. If the conditions are good, our Wu Chao is willing to perform."

Without waiting for Wu Zhuo to speak, Chen Huiying spoke directly.

She is the agent, and she always plays the good guy role when it comes to matters concerning the project.

As for Wu Zhuo, he doesn't speak most of the time.

In fact, to be precise, Wu Chao does not need to show up at all regarding the contract.

Chen Huiying is basically responsible for these matters.

However, the recent projects have come rather abruptly.

Each contract was negotiated face to face between the director or producer and Wu Chao during the audition, so he was always present.

Well, today’s meeting is actually also an audition.

Many people think that auditions require you to perform a segment in front of the director, who then confirms whether you are suitable.

In fact, this only applies to second- and third-tier actors, or the films of the top directors.

People like Wu Zhuo are already considered first-line artists.

Whenever they are approached for a role, there is basically no audition required, as they are confirmed directly.

When the two sides meet, the most they do is for the director and the actors to communicate about the plot, or to build relationships.

Therefore, as long as it involves contract issues, Wu Chao will not say anything and will leave the matter to Chen Huiying.

"Let's follow the standards of the play Painted Skin. What do you think?"

Wong Jing looked at Chen Huiying expectantly.

Originally, Wong Jing thought that Chan Huiying would agree directly, but what he didn't expect was that Chan Huiying just shook her head.

“Mr. Huang, your project is different from “Painted Skin” and “Stay Talking”.

This is an action movie, with a lot of fighting scenes.

In order to avoid Wu Zhuo getting hurt, we generally don't accept this kind of play.

But Wu Chao likes this project very much, so we are willing to let him star in it.

But you have to give more in terms of treatment.”

Chen Huiying looked very heroic and confident.

She has indeed been in high spirits recently.

In less than two weeks since arriving in Hong Kong, she has already come into contact with several big directors in Hong Kong.

Because of Wu Zhuo's current influence, these people were all very polite to her.

This made her more and more confident.

It may also be because I have more contact with Wu Zhuo.

I gained a lot of self-confidence from him.

Facing a Hong Kong celebrity like Wong Jing, she was not willing to be outdone.

"Tell me your conditions!"

Wong Jing frowned slightly.

He knew before he came that the negotiation might be difficult.

Now it seems that this cooperation may not be so easy to achieve.

"20 million Hong Kong dollars for the film, and we at Tianxi will also participate in a portion of the investment."

As soon as Chen Huiying opened her mouth, Wong Jing's face turned green.

Twenty million, a full ten million more than Painted Skin.

It’s ten times higher than Donnie Yen.

For a moment, he wanted to just get up and leave.

But when he thought of Wu Zhuo's popularity that made him jealous, he suppressed this thought and said directly:

"Twenty million is too high. Wu Zhuo is not worth that much right now."

"Mr. Huang, that's not necessarily true. You may already know that Wu Zhuo has confirmed that he will star in "Keep Talking" and "Painted Skin".

Do you think these two projects will be successful?
If successful, do you think Wu Zhuo is worth 20 million?"

Chen Huiying spoke righteously.

Wu Zhuo had already discussed this with her when he came.

The "Ip Man" project is an action film, which itself is more energy- and time-consuming.

And Wu Chao has no shortage of movies to shoot right now.

So, their idea is to quote a higher price.

It can be accomplished.

Even if it doesn't work, the worst that can happen is that I won't act.

"Manager Chen, your logic is completely wrong. Painted Skin and Keep Talking haven't even been filmed yet, so who can be sure that they will be successful?

What if I fail? "

Huang Baiming's face darkened. "One hundred and twenty million, plus a certain investment share. As long as you agree, we can sign the contract immediately."

“No, just 20 million, we are sure that Painted Skin and Keep Talking will be successful.

According to your plan, "Ip Man" will definitely be released after those two films.

By then, with the support of the two movies, you will definitely not lose out."

(End of this chapter)