HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 183 [183] ​​New Features, Violent Aesthetics, Delightful and Unrestrained

Awesome! That's fucking awesome!
Having been a director for so many years, this was the most enjoyable time.

Qi Yuan felt much the same way as Wang Jing.

He knew that later coal bosses were very arrogant, but he didn't expect that the coal bosses in 99 would be just as arrogant.

"After finishing this project, I plan to buy a house in Beijing and gradually shift my business focus to the mainland."

Wang Jingzhen was wavering; making money on the mainland was much easier than in Hong Kong.

Mainland investors are much easier to talk to, unlike Hong Kong investors who are as shrewd as monkeys.

In Hong Kong and Taiwan, the industries are very mature, so it's not so easy for them to get investors' money.

Once investors have invested money, they will send an accountant to accompany the team, and every penny will be accounted for.

Different regions have different ways of doing things. Hong Kong and Taiwan directors can still rip off investors by using more sophisticated methods.

Wall Street elites are shrewd enough to calculate, aren't they? They invest in Hollywood blockbusters, and it's common for them to be exposed and scrutinized.

It's true that every industry is like a mountain, and outsiders find it very difficult to compete with insiders in the film and television industry.

Qi Yuan and Wang Jing are definitely people of conscience.

They took the investors' money and genuinely wanted to make a good film.

This is the first time Wang Jing has devoted all his energy to the mainland market. The success or failure of this work is related to his career development, so he will not be careless.

Qi Yuan, a rising superstar, would never ruin his future for such a small amount of money.

The investors and coal bosses tonight aren't stupid; they've figured this out. They know that "Hua Wuque" is definitely a high-quality production and will surely make money.

Therefore, even if they received a smaller share, they reluctantly accepted it.

They understand this better than anyone else. Earning a little less is still earning money. Such a sure-fire way to make money is hard to find even with a lantern.

……

After securing investment for "The Flawless Flower," Wang Jing plans to return to Hong Kong. Once he is ready, he will travel north to the mainland to prepare for the start of filming.

Qi Yuan and Wang Jing have already discussed the roles.

He will play Hua Wuque, Fan Xiaopang will play Tie Xinlan, Li Bingbing will play Su Ying, and Gao Yuanyuan will play Xiao Xiannu. A few supporting roles will be given to Wang Jinghua's studio, and the remaining roles will be arranged by Wang Jinghua.

Wang Jing respected Qi Yuan's opinion.

He knew that Qi Yuan had played a significant role in securing the investment so easily this time.

Qi Yuan is extremely well-known in mainland China, especially after appearing on the Spring Festival Gala, where people all over the country have seen his face.

Without Qi Yuan, could Wang Jing really get a 26% share without spending a penny? Dream on.

He can use his name to get investment in mainland China, but he definitely wouldn't need this much.

Wang Jing said, "We've already decided on the remaining actors. You prepare a list from the mainland, and I'll prepare a list from Hong Kong. We'll use whichever actor is the best."

Casting? Not at all. For truly good projects, apart from a few special roles that require casting, most of the good roles are pre-selected.

Casting auditions are just a formality.

……

Wang Jing had just left the capital.

Du Qifeng brought good news: he had reached an agreement with China Film Group, and "The Mission" obtained a "Film Public Screening License"—and it was approved very quickly.

Qi Yuan's 'strong luck' characteristic continues to play a role.

Du Qifeng returned to Hong Kong.

The news that "The Mission" would be released in mainland China spread like wildfire, shaking much of the Hong Kong film industry.

Immediately, various speculations arose about Qi Yuan's powerful background.

Even Du Qifeng suspected that Qi Yuan might actually have connections in his family, as his trip to the mainland went more smoothly than he had anticipated.

The release of "The Mission" in mainland China is underway, and "The Flawless Flower" is in preparation. All projects are thriving.

Qi Yuan's system lottery notification has arrived.

[Successfully progressing together with Chen Huilin, +1 draw chance]

[Successfully progressing together with Du Qifeng increases your draw chance by 1]

[Successfully progressed with Lu Songxian, +1 draw chance] [Successfully progressed with Wu Jing, +1 draw chance]

Not bad, Chen Huilin is known for her roles in "Next Stop, Superstar" and "Moscow Doesn't Cry".

Du Qifeng and Lu Songxian are definitely related to "The Mission".

The success of the film "The Mission" made director Du Qifeng the biggest beneficiary.

Previously, Hong Kong media were talking about the new Linghu Chong beating the old Linghu Chong, a joke that made countless Hong Kong people smile knowingly and gave Lu Songxian a wave of exposure.

"Start the lottery!"

Qi Yuan murmured a sentence.

"Successfully extracted. You have obtained half of Chen Huilin's singing ability attribute, at the Proficiency level, with 5000 points."

"Extraction successful. Characteristics: Violent aesthetics, from Du Qifeng. It uses dark and gloomy tones to create a repressive atmosphere, using stillness to control movement, increasing the tension of the image..."

"Successfully extracted. Characteristic: carefree and unrestrained. From Lu Songxian. He is adept at playing carefree roles."

"Successfully extracted. You have obtained half of Wu Jing's martial arts attributes, Master level, 25000 points."

Upon seeing two special features appear in quick succession, Qi Yuan exclaimed, "Awesome!"

Chen Huilin can't develop any new features, most likely because he's been completely drained.

It's understandable; revealing a rich woman killer to him is quite an achievement.

Du Qifeng's violent aesthetics are not applicable to him for the time being, but it is an extremely awesome characteristic.

Lu Songxian's carefree and unrestrained attitude was very useful to him, and the day he joined the "Swordsman" crew was getting closer and closer.

Li Erpeng's portrayal of Linghu Chong in his previous life was criticized by many. They felt that Li Erpeng couldn't capture Linghu Chong's carefree and easygoing nature, and that he was also a bit too old, almost thirty when he played the role.

With his carefree and unrestrained personality, coupled with his superb acting skills and master-level martial arts, Qi Yuan is confident that he can take on the challenge of portraying the most classic and best version of Linghu Chong.

Name: Qi Yuan

Skills Mastered: Singing (Master 370231/500000)

Guitar (Proficient in 13040/30000)

Composition (Proficient in 10000/30000)

Acting skills (proficient in 37200/50000)

Host (Entry-level 1500/3000)

Dance (Proficiency 28021/50000)

Martial Arts (Master 76212/500000)

【Mastering these characteristics: 50/50 chance, tea appreciation, perfect pitch, a heartbreaker, classical aesthetics, stunning visuals, incredible luck, violent aesthetics, and carefree elegance】

Qi Yuan was quite satisfied with the new changes to the panel.

In the mainland entertainment news field, Qi Yuan's name and the movie "Gunfire" once again occupied the pages of various newspapers.

A group of veteran actors with superb acting skills contributed to a high-quality gangster film, with mainland actor Qi Yuan's performance being the most outstanding.

[A film for men, a world of men, "The Gunfire" starring Qi Yuan is coming soon, a must-see!]

Countless Hong Kong viewers praised it as the pinnacle of dark and violent aesthetics.

[Low-budget, high-production value!]

[A classic of Chinese-language gunfight films, the best Chinese-language gunfight film of 1999]

……

Mainland audiences saw the promotional posters for "The Mission" in these newspapers.

Six stylish men stood together, with Simon Yam smoking with his hands on his hips, while the five gunmen, dressed in black and holding guns, exuded a sense of coolness and mystery.

Qi Yuan stands in the absolute center position. The poster is mainly red and white, with the two eye-catching characters 'Gunfire' written on it.

On online social forums such as Tianya, the poster for "Gunfire" generated a lot of discussion among netizens.

Many people are ready to contribute their first movie ticket and go to the cinema to see if this movie deserves the reputation of being the best action movie of 99.

(End of this chapter)