My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 743 We must win, we absolutely must win.
It's really a small matter.

Just one sentence.

Rang Weidong hadn't intended to be the eldest brother; he was the youngest, so what was the point of discussing life's lessons with two men in their thirties?

But Cheng Lang was like a woodcutter, setting up firewood everywhere!
Not only did he move overnight, but he also announced to the throngs of reporters that he was donating his antique-style mansion to Dongsheng Film Studio as a filming location.

They recognized the auspicious location of the old wharf in Hong Kong as the core of Hong Kong's future rise, so they moved here early to secure their good fortune!

The question is whether this news is sensational enough.

Old Heng even called Wei Dong to ask if we should give Cheng Bo a red envelope (lucky money). Damn it, the land price has already skyrocketed even before the sports city project has been laid. Many real estate developers have come to ask him if they can cooperate.

Wei Dong really wanted to tell him to stop believing in charlatans and spouting nonsense. The old man just felt uneasy living there anymore because he was finally free from being supported by a wealthy family.

But out of politeness, I'll agree and talk to him properly. I'll help the sports city find the right feng shui in the future, and we'll definitely make a fortune.

Old Heng was overjoyed and repeatedly asked that this credit would be converted into shares.

After all, Hong Kong is a city of feng shui, and the more developed a place is, the more people believe in this.

If Wei Dong doesn't believe me, you bastard come over here and set up a scene for me!

Who gave you this initiative and enthusiasm? You're so old and still so energetic.

But by this time, Cheng Lang had far greater influence than him.

He invited Chow Yun-fat and Ng Man-tat to have a late-night snack, posing as a feng shui master, and also invited Leung Chun-wai, Stephen Chow, Ah Ling, and Leung Ka-fai to watch his fortune telling.

Qin Yuye happily pulled Aqian into the middle as well.

Even someone like Chow Yun-fat, who has already reached the top, still needs to be with a film company boss to have the opportunity to meet a top feng shui master and ask for their opinion and guidance.

It's even highly likely that the boss takes one of the company's stars to see if their birth charts clash with the company's.

These days, people are flattered to receive the favor of a master.

Ah Ling especially believes in this.

Of course, Shen Laosan disliked the fortune-telling of Liu from the Ming Ba Men Zhong Ping Tuan in his heart and did not participate.

So the night market was already bustling and noisy, and now there were stalls selling face reading and feng shui next to the basketball court, with a group of young celebrities sitting there.

I'm just asking if you'd like to have some alcohol with you.

The various tables and chairs in the surrounding shops were all filled with people, who looked on with curiosity.

Actually, Chow Yun-fat was quite calm when he came over from get off work. He even nodded when he saw Uncle Tat sitting casually in a folding chair with his belly sticking out.

Wei Dong only had a vague understanding: "The movie starring Stephen Chow is basically finalized. All that's left is to refine the details. Chow Yun-fat can help invite the director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and so on to put together the project. Uncle Tat can play a supporting role to Stephen Chow."

In fact, the fates of Chow Yun-fat and Ng Man-tat were already predetermined by their physical characteristics when they graduated from the acting training class more than ten years ago.

Chow Yun-fat, with his handsome appearance, almost always plays leading roles, even in dual leading roles, he plays more supporting roles than supporting roles.

Uncle Da, with his scruffy beard, was always a supporting actor, but he brought the supporting role to its peak right from the start, bringing to life Hu Tiehua, who was by Chu Liuxiang's side, and becoming a classic character in martial arts TV dramas of the 1970s.

He alone could not possibly carry the box office or the plot.

Therefore, once someone is sidelined or sidelined, they easily lose their presence, and if they can't become a top supporting actor, they can only play minor roles.

In recent years, they've all been co-stars or similar roles that appear on the cast list but haven't made much of a splash.

He's really doing very poorly.

Now I involuntarily stiffen my neck, not wanting to look at my handsome old friend over there who's doing so well.

Indeed, Chow Yun-fat has accumulated a large network of connections.

While they may not be able to wield absolute power, in Hong Kong, where impromptu productions are common and there is a wealth of film and television professionals, their ability to organize and film projects is far stronger than any of these other groups.

Even when he was a box office poison in the past few years, he was still able to maintain two or three leading roles every year.

So it was easy: "I'll talk to a few friends, there shouldn't be any problem. Can Brother Tat and Stephen Chow work together effectively?"

Uncle Da immediately retorted irritably, "You don't need to worry about that!"

You could hear the resentment in their voices.

The young people exchanged glances discreetly, not daring to interrupt their senior's rebuttal.

Chow Yun-fat smiled and was about to speak when Wei-tung spoke up, saying, "Uncle Tat, have you ever thought about how someone is working hard for you behind the scenes?"

Sure enough, as soon as he said that, not only did Uncle Da turn his head, but all the young people perked up their ears, and even Chow Yun-fat was surprised.

Qin Yuye found it even more unbelievable. "You didn't seem to know anything about this until I told you this afternoon."

Stealing a glance at Cheng Lang as he leisurely poured and drank tea, seemingly fully aware of the situation, she felt a secret joy in her heart, convinced that her husband must have received guidance from a demigod.

Wei Dong explained his reasoning: "In the mainland, there's an old saying: 'Lend three times, but don't lend.' It's better to help in emergencies than to support a life of poverty. If someone has a car accident or is seriously ill, it's a favor if a friend lends money, but it's their right not to. However, you should never lend money for illicit purposes like gambling debts. Because if you can borrow money to pay off your debts, you'll never be able to save a gambling addict. The only way to save someone is to teach them how to fish rather than give them a fish.' Have you heard that saying?"

He rarely resorted to pedantry, but this was the ultimate truth on poverty alleviation. This phrase was always displayed on the tax office's bulletin board: "Give fish to impoverished households, and you'll never get their taxes; you have to teach them how to fish."

As he spoke, he dipped his finger in the drink and wrote the two characters for "fish" on the table to explain.

The two, neither of whom were highly educated, peeked over to listen.

Uncle Da glanced at his old friend in the night, his expression unclear: "Sir, tell me, who's been working so hard for me behind the scenes?"

Let Wei Dong also use the fortune-telling trick: "Heaven and earth know. If you are willing to look for and inquire about the people who invite you to film each time, maybe not all of them, but there are always people who are secretly working hard."

Chow Yun-fat remained silent.

Wei Dong vaguely remembered that Uncle Da had mentioned this incident in an interview when he was older, expressing his gratitude for not lending him the money.

Now, Uncle Da still wanted to ask more questions, so he got up and patted him on the shoulder: "I'm entrusting Stephen Chow's film this time to you to carefully craft it. Be sure to accompany him to complete it perfectly. Maybe you can turn your career around completely and repay the person who put in the effort."

Then, maintaining that air of mystery, he left.

Chow Yun-fat couldn't resist and followed along out of curiosity.

Qin Yuye quickly took her arm, and only after they were all in the car did he eagerly inquire, "Is that really Brother Fa?"

Chow Yun-fat looked puzzled: "It's true that not every film can use him, but I recommend him to anyone I can talk to. Yes, that's the point you made. If I had lent him money back then, it would have harmed him. He wouldn't have quit gambling, nor would he have truly regretted it. How did you know that?"

He added, "My father was a gambler since I was a child, and my family was destitute. So I have seen people who are addicted to gambling, and I hate gambling the most."

Wei Dong chuckled, then suddenly remembered: "So you're going to play the God of Gamblers? Ta-da..."

For decades, he could still hum the background music from the scene where the God of Gamblers appeared wearing a coat, which shows how popular it was back then.

Chow Yun-fat sighed, "I'm working, do you think I can choose the script? But what's this background music? I've never heard it before."

Wei Dong then realized that this version might not have been filmed before.

When he came to Hong Kong, he realized that the stories of God of Gamblers, King of Gamblers, and Wong Fei-hung had been filmed countless times. In fact, the movie in which Leung Ka-fai played a minor role alongside Chow Yun-fat was a God of Gamblers film.

He casually mentioned a version he'd seen countless times: "I heard about it when I was working on scripts with them in mainland China. It's about a very, very powerful God of Gamblers who accidentally fell and became an ordinary person, even a bit dim-witted. He can only awaken his gambling skills by eating chocolate..."

Chow Yun-fat, squinting, sat in the back and said, "I'm actually starting to think about acting in this movie."

Wei Dong laughed and said, "You're getting a lot of film offers right now, and we don't have enough money to make several films at the same time. But if you're willing, the film company can let you become a shareholder. It's just that gambling films are definitely not suitable for release in mainland China."

Chow Yun-fat lamented, "That's why I wanted to play the King of Chess... But Fai needs this kind of role right now, and I don't dare to go to the mainland to film without permission. You won't blame me, will you?"

Wei Dong nodded and said, "I understand. This world needs both impulsive young men like Brother Hui and mature, steady people like you. As long as you always have a sense of justice, that's fine. I also try to avoid risks and seek profits in business, but we should try our best to influence and change this situation."

Chow Yun-fat was quite pleased to hear this, but he wasn't one to express his emotions easily: "I'll try to make a sports film... basketball, you know, how do you make basketball films watchable?"

Wei Dong wanted to mention that basketball anime that later became very popular, but he hadn't actually watched it much.

Fortunately, it occurred to me: "You should make a movie about a coach. Yes, you're so tall. Play an injured and retired player who helps a group of hooligans reform and play in a friendly match between Guangdong and Hong Kong. Hahaha, it seems like Citibank has this kind of inspirational movie."

Chow Yun-fat replied simply and confidently: "I'll figure out a way to improve it."

Qin Yuye clapped his hands happily: "I'll help Brother Fa!"

Wei Dong had never experienced how efficient the Hong Kong film industry was back then.

From the moment Jin Zhuoqun first conceived the idea of ​​filming that TV series to its final broadcast, it took about a year, which is considered quite efficient.

So he thought that there would be at least a few months of research, rehearsals, and so on.

He went back to the mainland with Cheng Lang without worry, and also took Liang Jiahui, Jiang Jialing and Ah Ling's "The Chess King" production team with him, so that they could go to Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang to do research and preparation.

Of course, they flew directly to Guangzhou for a transit before splitting into two groups.

While still on the road, Leung Ka-fai chuckled and mentioned that after letting Wai-tung leave, Uncle Tat had indeed repeatedly asked Sing about how he had been approached for the role.

Stephen Chow racked his brains to uncover the suspicious points. As soon as he mentioned Uncle Tat's name, the boss immediately stopped him and made the decision.

This reaction suggests that someone should recommend or introduce someone.

The young men immediately started to tease them.

Wei Dong deliberately created this effect, exchanging a glance with Cheng Lang, who knew exactly what was going on.

The two old guys didn't start talking to each other until they boarded the flight to Chengdu: "What the hell do you want?"

Cheng Banxian gave the same reason: "The film and entertainment industry will definitely be beneficial to you in Hong Kong, so you should try your best to gather all the leading actors here!"

Wei Dong was both amused and exasperated: "I've only just set foot in Hong Kong. If I rashly do all this, wouldn't I be going to confront the new security forces? No matter how much I need to work with the triads, this isn't how I start a war. I really suspect you're someone sent to cause trouble!"

Cheng Lang shook his head: "Of course I have my reasons, but you must win, you absolutely have to win, right?"

This is true.

(End of this chapter)