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Chapter 960 I'm really just a businessman
The same principle applies: actors like Leung Ka-fai and Chow Yun-fat have a minimum level of acting skill.

Even if the movies they're in are terrible, their individual performances are still worth the ticket price.

Whether a movie is good or not depends on whether the other elements can keep up.

Jay Chou and Stephen Chow pushed the limits.

Only if other aspects catch up can they possibly produce classic works.

If there's even the slightest mismatch in the director, subject matter, style, or even plot details, their performance could be disastrous and completely unwatchable.

So the head of Beidu Film Agency followed suit and confirmed with Wei Dong on the ship that the script outline would be given to as many directors as possible to review.

There are certainly many directors interested in directing this Wong Fei-hung film, so there are plenty to choose from.

Of course, the first choice for the female lead is still the actress who has already made her debut, Aunt Thirteen.

If all else fails, Zhang Min should be able to step in.

Looking back at the films that Jay Chou made before, none of them entered this business model, and I don't have much of an impression of most of his leading ladies.

From the perspective of the old security guard who has seen the movies, including "Shaolin Temple", every excellent work of Brother Jie has a wonderful female lead who complements the film.

Therefore, Jay Chou should focus on doing his best in acting, and leave everything else to the more professional and talented directors, cinematographers, and screenwriters.

Of course, nowadays, Hong Kong directors can't ignore the importance of Jay Chou taking care of his health.

While still atop the Kuimen Mountain, there was a Taoist priest from Qingcheng Temple who was skilled in treating sprains and bruises. He started giving Brother Jie daily massages and acupuncture treatments, along with traditional Chinese medicine.

Logically speaking, since Brother Jie is in Beijing and is the only son of a very important family, he should be able to get all kinds of medical care.

But it was precisely because of his special status in the sports team and filmmaking that he missed out on both.

And when they get busy, they risk their lives.

When there's no breakthrough in film effects or acting techniques, the only option is to increase the difficulty.

This is also a common, albeit clumsy, approach used in sports and entertainment in mainland China.

To prove himself, Brother Jie went to any lengths.

The probability of physical damage naturally increases significantly.

Anyway, Wei Dong listened to Brother Jie talk about their experiences from childhood, how they risked their lives to take on difficult challenges, and how performing and promoting their shows while injured was commonplace.

I just feel that, like Hu Yongbin, these people deserve everything they have earned with their own hands.

So, the boss, who seemed to lack any real understanding, followed the NBA example and assembled a physical therapy team.

The Taoist priest specializing in treating sprains and bruises began to follow Brother Jie throughout the process, providing daily massage and conditioning. Following the priest's advice, several of his fellow disciples from Qingcheng Mountain were also brought over to provide comprehensive care, from security to physical recovery.

Wei Dong also instructed them to learn some foreign techniques from the basketball team when they arrived in Hong Kong.

Even though the entire team is currently battling in North America, scientific nursing data and information brought by various foreign teams are constantly being sent back to the Basketball Association for archiving.

This is the "advanced concept" that Wei Dong euphemistically calls "promoting Hong Kong basketball into the Olympics"—a fact that everyone can see.

The fact that it can be used on Brother Jie now is considered a success.

They can also easily obtain certifications in Hong Kong, and might even become experts and big names in physiotherapy and health when they return to the mainland.

In short, even while on the high-speed boat, Wei Dong and his team could hold a film business meeting, and Brother Jie could continue to receive treatment while lying on the sofa next to them.

Even the Taoist priest who massaged him was able to get Wei Dong to take care of him.

This is precisely the respect that he and Sister Qing both emphasize most, the emotional value that the strong deserve to be respected.

Your mood will definitely get better and better.

Wei Dong calculated the time and estimated that he would arrive in Jiangzhou around noon when he went to work. He quickly passed through the busy dock area where the two rivers meet and followed the Yangtze River to the small dock of his own cement plant and stone yard.

I hope we can keep a low profile.

But such a dazzling entrance could not possibly be overlooked.

Moreover, due to the draft of the hydrofoils on the hull, it becomes increasingly difficult to get close to the shore as the boat moves towards the middle and upper reaches.

When it's moving at high speed, it's fine, with only a small part of the hydrofoil in the river. But when it stops, it can only be anchored in the middle of the river.

It was only thanks to their own small pontoon and gangplank temporarily set up in the middle of the river that guests were able to disembark smoothly.

Many citizens and crew members craned their necks to watch from the confluence of the two rivers. After the ship came to a stop and disembarked, even the Yangtze River Bridge in the distance had a large number of people standing there curiously watching. During rush hour, the striking orange-red hull and black glass of the ship could be seen from both sides of the river hundreds or even thousands of meters away.

It's like a spaceship, full of a technological feel that doesn't belong to this era.

It's not going to become gossip or conversation fodder for everyone.

Their own workshops and departments here were so proud and amazed that they crowded around the small dock to take photos and check in!
The previously arrogant foreign technicians and Hong Kong crew members are no longer in a hurry to go back. They've heard that the food here is different from what they used to know, so they definitely want to seize the opportunity to try it.

So after disembarking, Wei Dong arranged for the foreign guests to stay at the guesthouses and hotels near the Salt Industry Association.

Now that there's a four-star hotel, the budget hotel that opened in Jiangzhou naturally also has all the necessary supporting facilities and management personnel, and they've finally managed to renovate this old house.

The accommodations, with over twenty rooms, offer a low-key yet luxurious feel, much like a private hotel.

It's more convenient to tour the city, and there are hot pot and other delicacies to enjoy.

Currently, only the Hong Kong manager is staying there; it is not yet fully open to the public.

However, it can clearly serve as an important stopover point for Hong Kong tourists visiting the Southwest region.

Wei Dong was just joking when he saw everyone off, saying that if Wong Fei-hung's Po Chi Lam needed a filming location, he could check if his own Salt Industry Guild complex was suitable.

As a result, the group from Beidu Film Studio, accompanied by Wang Zhiwen, went there and were immediately captivated by the large complex of Republican-era buildings that were being cleared and constructed.

They couldn't wait to make the call and asked to film several more movies in Jiangzhou.

It was difficult for Wei Dong to understand why, thirty or forty years later, Jiangzhou would become a favorite place for film crews across the country.

Wang Zhiwen explained it to him very clearly and simply: "Just like the TV series I filmed with Lao Jin, Jiangzhou and Shangzhou have this very three-dimensional feature. Unlike many other cities, either the close-up is blocked by houses, or the distant view has no mountain undulations, making it empty and not full. But the layered terrain of Jiangzhou and Shangzhou, especially Jiangzhou, which has a lot of depth when filming along the two rivers, makes the picture very easy to look good. They hope to film a few more modern and contemporary movies."

Wei Dong was left to their own devices; all the other movies and TV shows he could remember had to be paired with the image of that city that later became a social media sensation.

It's almost done.

“I suggest you go to Hong Kong to learn how they film police dramas and spy dramas. Sometimes I think that if we want people to like watching them, and if we can film them in mainland China and broadcast them without restrictions, then police dramas and spy dramas are the best way.”

Wang Zhiwen also praised Leung Ka-fai's "The Chess King": "I would like to make a film that you guided me to make, a film that can help this era. Brother Fai's film has achieved this. His acting skills and the expression of his inner thoughts have impressed me. I heard that this film will be submitted for awards next year. I think this film "Business War" also has the potential to do so!"

If Wei Dong were to return to Jiangzhou, he would immediately be deployed to inspect and appear at various locations, including the electronics building and factory area. Even if the sheer scale of operations meant he no longer needed to handle the intricate details, it would still demonstrate his importance to these core departments.

To boost morale immediately, they even played basketball in the factory area that evening before having a couple of drinks with the guests brought by Wang Zhiwen at the food court on the second floor of the fifth floor.

The CEO of Leftist Film Studio was so excited by the vibrant, utopian atmosphere that he took photos everywhere.

On the contrary, Brother Jie and Wang Zhiwen are more accustomed to this and still focus on their film careers.

Wei Dong casually pointed around: "As you can see, Xiao Wen knows better. My business is now very large, and I've moved beyond the stage of making money for myself. It's more about assisting in reform and developing productivity. So, film and television are just a very small part for me. On a smaller scale, it's about expanding influence and promoting product sales. But on a longer scale, it's about promoting spiritual culture and these things."

He even pointed to the Hong Kong filmmakers holding cameras in the distance: "My purpose in going to Hong Kong is similar to that of Brother Jie, to make full use of our abilities given the current pace of reform and adjustments. It's not because Hong Kong is so great. All my focus remains on promoting the development of various productive forces in the mainland. I am still a businessman, so I will do my best to promote and assist everyone's efforts in the film and television industry, but the outcome will definitely be determined by your own hard work..."

Just as they were talking, Dong Xueqing, who was at the next table, answered the call about the black pearl and then had Xiaodie bring it over and hand it to her on tiptoe.

Jiangzhou City must have gotten the news from the cool hydrofoil: "They're back?"

Rang Weidong said, "We are promoting the planting of new second-crop corn in the spring to improve the corn harvest in the entire eastern Sichuan region, which is why we rushed back to seek assistance from universities in Jiangzhou and relevant departments."

I wonder how high Jie Ge and Wang Zhiwen's emotional intelligence is, and whether they can hear Wei Dong's skillful ability to subtly guide the conversation.

Jiangzhou City smoothly and comfortably accepted the offer: "Jiangzhou also has a state-owned shareholder status in corn bioengineering, so this is Jiangzhou's inescapable responsibility. We'll contact the College of Agriculture tomorrow to discuss this together."

Wei Dong thanked the city for its support again, and the relationship seemed to have never cooled down, and was successfully mended.

However, the pressure in Jiangzhou City is probably much greater than it is for Wei Dong: "The city is currently holding an on-site meeting to discuss the expansion of the convention center. Would you like to come and chat for a bit?"

I asked Weidong to check the time; it was already 9 p.m.

When you're conquering the world, there's no time to leave work.

He would definitely put down his chopsticks and say yes.

He also appointed Wang Zhiwen to be his inconspicuous secretary so that he could observe and experience the situation from the sidelines.

Originally, we were going to skip Jay Chou, but he's too famous and not suitable.

But this guy was also eager to try out this completely new situation: "I'll be the driver, and I'll wear glasses, so you can't tell."

Then they both stared in disbelief as Wei Dong unleashed his violence.

(End of this chapter)